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Hi! I’m Kara Sánchez Reed and I offer luxury brow artistry with 25 years experience in Austin, Texas & Nashville, Tennessee.

Certified Microblader/Trainer/Permanent Makeup Artist

Lindsey Ta of MicrobladingLA, Hoi Kwan of Hoi Tattoo Calgary, Rebecca Chung of Princess Brows Hong Kong, 3x Shay Danielle of Calgary, Shaughnessy Otsuji of Calgary, Elena Nikora of Amiea Germany and Suzé Steyl of CherryInk South Africa.

Trainer for Laura Mercier & Anastasia

Celebrity clients under Anastasia Soare

MAC Certified

Bridal, Fashion Show, HDTV, Contouring.

at MAC 7 years.

BA in Communications

College of Charleston, SC - 2003

Paramedical Esthetician

FCNH, Orlando, Florida - 2006

Business Owner/Entrepreneur

since 2006

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I'VE WORKED WITH THE BEST

WHAT WE DO

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COMBO | NANO
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Brow Lamination
HYBRID BROWS

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Want to learn more about what all we have to offer?

KARA'S CLOTH

Kara's Cloth is perfect for everyday makeup removal, travel and guest bathrooms - so you never have makeup stained towels again.

This cloth has unmatched durability & longevity without any special washing instructions!

Each cloth will remain perfect and stain free for at least 150 washes or 450 days.

1 cloth = 3700 makeup wipes too so you're doing what's best for your skin and the planet without sacrificing efficacy.

Get Yours

Have a Question?

Give us call at 737.802.3199 or email at Hello@KaraSanchez.com

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In honor of my best friend Nicole who passed away from Leukemia in 2011, I give the gift of microblading to twelve cancer survivors each year in her honor.

Since 2016 I have gifted 108 deserving women, empowering them in their journey of recovery and life after cancer. A total of $183,600 to survivors and counting. If you would like to nominate a deserving survivor, please email their story and contact information to hello@karasanchez.com.

(nominees with previous work are not eligible

and color boosts are not included)

CANCER SURVIVORS

NICOLE'S GIFT

What Clients Say

“25 Years in Brows | Featured in goop & KXAN | Trusted by 5,000+ clients"

Thank You Kara!

I moved to Austin 2 years ago and one of my biggest fears before moving was not being able to find a good brow salon, after trying lots of places in town I found Kara and omg she changed my life! There is no need for me to tell her how I want my brows to look like, I have full trust in her, I know she is gonna do them better than my expectations every single time, so on each visit I just go there relax chat with her and have fun while she does her magic! I have never been to a brow salon before where I wasn't stressed the whole time about what I'm gonna see in the mirror when they are done... its usually a hit or miss.. but with Kara its always a hit !! I'm so happy I found her she made my life easier.

-Dina

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Our Studios

AUSTIN & NASHVILLE'S PREMIERE MICROBLADING STUDIO

Licensed Tattoo Studio = children/pets are not permitted.

737.802.3199 (both studios)

Hello@KaraSanchez.com

AUSTIN

106 La Paz Place

Cedar Creek, TX 78612

We have recently moved to Salon Lucero. You will find parking on the side & back of the building. When you enter, go down the hall to your left!

NASHVILLE

140 Pewitt Drive

Brentwood, TN 37027

You'll find us in the building behind Parlour 3 Salon. There is parking in front and behind the building as well as on the street.

**By Appointment Only**

TENNESSEE

Kara Sanchez Lobby

Kara Sanchez Austin Shop

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I did my first brow lamination almost 6 years ago, thinking, “This is just a trend…” Fast forward to today—it’s still one of my most requested services, and I’ve perfected the art. Think sculpted, fresh, and natural—not those wild, werewolf brows you keep seeing online 👀✨
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Whether you’re brunching in Nashville or visiting Austin for a festival, come get the brow glow-up you deserve. Nashville dates: Sunday May 18-Tuesday May 20.
📍Appointments available in both cities—book online KaraSanchez.com!

A classic example of how permanent brows can permanently improve and update your overall look.⁠
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Let’s be honest—none of us were thinking about “timeless beauty choices” in the 90s while we were ‘plucking’ our brows into oblivion. Sitting on the bedroom floor at 19, tweezers in hand, ripping out the fronts like they were the enemy? Guilty. 😅⁠
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Now here we are, in our 40s, wondering why those fronts won’t grow back.⁠
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Truth is, brow trends changed—but hair growth didn’t always get the memo. While natural regrowth works for a lucky 10%, what about the rest of us? That’s where I come in. Permanent makeup is the solution for brows that look effortless and stay put.⁠
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Ready for brows that bring balance, definition, and a more youthful look? Book your transformation now—your face will thank you. 💫⁠
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#PermanentBrows #BrowTransformation #MicrobladingMagic #BrowsThatLast #TimelessBeauty #BrowGoals

It’s summer which means it’s my time to layer up - jewelry that is. My staples are my diamond cross necklace from @calvinsjewelry with my tiny bubble letter M, then I switch out the charms on my favorite chunky gold necklace I got from @kellysdiamondsbydesign - today I added my new Aries charm by @adinareyter which was a birthday present to myself. My friend Henri got me this chunky orange red necklace from a local shop called @shopvalentines and I’ve worn it more than I thought - challenging myself to add a color I don’t typically wear!

For my every day bracelet stack that I rarely take off which includes my chunky @yearlycompany link, @adinareyter Lock tennis bracelet and my @mejuri link charm bracelet but to that I generally add a stack of @shopalliebess color (today was quite neutral actually). I find I’m less daring with outfits but the sky is the limit with jewelry combinations!

What’s your favorite way to add color in the summer?

Let’s chat about SYMMETRY…

If you’re considering cosmetic tattoo for your brows, I wouldn’t book it until any symmetry issues are addressed. Tattoo can solve about 20% but if your brows need a little more help than that, I always recommend seeing a dermatologist specializing in injecting for symmetry.

As you can see, my client is perfectly symmetrical when resting but with eyes open and smiling, her left brow ‘dances’. Expressive brows are natural and balanced movement is fine - this is an easy fix if it’s something that bothers you OR if you are preparing to tattoo your brows.

DM me for recommendations on injectors in Austin and Nashville… I’ve found the best of the best to partner with to achieve natural symmetry!

#austinbrows #bastropbrows #brentwoodbrows #nashvillebrows

Curious about what a LAMINATION can do for you? You’d be surprised! It takes about an hour and lasts 6-8 weeks. Adding tinting is always complimentary. If you think your brows don’t have any shape, you probably just need them laminated so if you’re in the Austin area, come see me inside @salonlucero612 or if you’re in the Nashville area, you’ll find me inside @parlour3collection in Brentwood every 6 weeks!

Any questions about LAMINATION, 👇🏼drop them below and I’ll be happy to answer!

COLOR BOOST here you you’ll see 2 year healed NANO Brows and in the next photo you’ll see them freshly Color Boosted!

My suggestion on booking a Color Boost: wait until you had at least 50% fading or if you feel like your brows have gone too cool, you can come in for a warm up but having a Color Boost every year, unless you’re extremely oily like me, usually isn’t necessary and can actually be harmful to great long term results. It never ends well when you pile on pigment before enough has faded so if you’re unsure if it’s time for a refresh, email us photos Hello@KaraSanchez.com and we can help guide you to when you might be ready!

#austinbrows #bastropbrows #nashvillebrows #brentwoodbrows

Upcoming Nashville dates (including a SUNDAY) are open to book online or by calling/texting my Client Concierge at 737.802.3199. Can’t wait to see you in my favorite city 🤠

*online booking can be tricky so here’s how 👉🏼

Ships are safe at harbor but that’s not what they are built for.

Reflecting on my time as part of Anastasia’s Pro Team. The experience came after I was shattered from closing my (1st) business in Florida and losing my best friend to cancer. I thought my one shot at being a business owner was over and my one chance at having a true friend was gone. I was lost and they gave me a home while I licked my wounds and refocused.

Each chapter in my life was already written and they’ve led me here now filled with gratitude for the journey.

I hope you find joy in your Easter Sunday whether that means you’re spending it with friends, family or doing something good. Happy Easter.

Today I begin my 46th year on this earth - whoa! I’ve never been one to lie about my age or not be proud to share it out loud. I think watching your best friend die of cancer at 36 made me more grateful for every year I got to see that she didn’t. And I also never thought about saying “I’m in my late 40s.” which I am officially today 🤯

I always appreciate your birthday wishes and that you take the time to write it so this year instead, let’s share one wish we each have so I can celebrate you too! I’ll start… every day I wish for this year to be filled with JOY, ABUNDANCE & PEACE. What’s your wish for the year?

My Top Tier picks for the @sephora sale 4/4-4/14. This is the time to restock your favorites, splurge on something that’s been on your Wishlist and maybe pick up a few new things you’re curious about. Let me know your favorites so I can add them to my cart! Mine are linked in my bio and on my LTK.

Happy 50th Birthday to the best guy I know!Today we celebrate Simon… he is so kind, unbelievably smart, loving, funny and refuses to give up on anything. He’s always down for whatever - a trip, a new project, trying a new cuisine. He’s an amazing dog dad, was the best son-in-law to my Mom, my favorite travel companion, a friend you can always count on, the most consistent person (iykyk) plus he never takes himself too seriously (evidence here).

We love you to the moon and back and you make 50 look good mister 🥰

HEALED NANO vs FRESH NANO

swipe 👉🏼 to see how brows look immediately after a Nano Tattoo session compared to what they look like 1.5 years healed.

Erin has very oily skin like mine which tends not to hold the color as well but you’ll notice because we use a Nano technique instead of traditional microblading, almost 2 years later and she’s still holding her hair strokes as well as her shading. Today will did a minimal Color Boost so she’d be refreshed and ready to head back to Boston.

My April appointments are now open for Austin and Nashville. NOTE: Nashville only has 3 openings left so if you’ve been considering booking with me, visit the link in my bio, or hit the book now button on www.KaraSanchez.com and if you have some questions before jumping in, you can reach out 737.802.3199 or leave your questions here 👇🏼

April appointments are now open + NEW Nano Brow appointments are now available (on April 15th). Call 737.802.3199 to book your session with me I. Our new location.

Have questions? Leave them here so I can answer or text the shop and my Client Concierge Brittany is happy to help 🫶🏼

These are natural looking NANO brows which last 2+ years before requiring a touch up. If you want to wake up to these brows all summer long, I have 4 spaces left #nashvilletn on April 2nd & 3rd. You can book online www.KaraSanchez.com, or through the bio or call 737.802.3199 to ask questions to help see which service is right for you since I do ALL.THINGS.BROWS. See you soon!

I rarely buy beauty products anymore if they aren’t on sale so these are my favorites from the @ultabeauty sale. You won’t be disappointed if you snatch them up too!

The road to DREAM brows is sometimes a journey and not a straight path. I met Lisa a few years ago in Nashville after a bad mircroblading experience had left her with lopsided navy blue patches above and below her natural brows which ultimately made it harder for her to fill them in and made her self conscious without makeup in them, the opposite effect microblading should have.
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Over the next year she worked with her dermatologist’s office on laser removal. Unfortunately not all of the old ink was able to be removed but we decided it was enough to be able to successfully redo her brows using the Nano technique. You can see the progress through photos here starting 6 weeks after her last removal session to her first session with me, healed two months later and after her complimentary touch-up session.
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⭐️ April appointments are now open in Nashville ⭐️
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Let me know if you have questions about the process and I’ll help guide you through in case you are in the same situation.

4 days in Cabo: packing nothing “new” using my fave high/low method, wearing my colorful @shopalliebess jewelry!
USE CODE: Kara20 for 20% off until March 1st

Nervous about booking permanent brows? So was @livingwithleah so we did a shape + tint so she could try out her new brows before committing. She loved them and we made them permanent but I’m a firm believer in baby stepping into a big decision. If you’d like a little more ‘visual’ than a consultation can give, book a Brows 101 and we can cover all of your questions AND give you a beautiful shape to take for a spin 🪄

🚨NEW SERVICE ALERT🚨

Brows 101 is for you if you’re unsure what service is right for you or you’ve been wanting to learn how to shape, tint and maintain your brows at home.

During our hour together we will go through the best options to achieve your DREAM brows, how to shaping + tinting can revolutionize your morning and refresh your look and if you’d like to learn how to do your brows at home - I’ll teach you how!

You can now book this service online in Austin & Nashville. *note: Nashville clients, you’ll have to select specific dates to see openings 🙃 so select April 1st, 2nd or 3rd to book.

In my hosting era 🫶🏻 Galentine’s Day Pasta Party inspired by @mere @wishbonekitchen

For Valentine’s Day, I wanted to share my love of a lifetime, my champion, Simon Reed. We are so lucky to have found each other and I am grateful for him every single day.

I’d also like to remind my single gals and ladies in relationships with less than stellar fellows… I didn’t meet Simon until I was 36. We didn’t start dating until 9 months after we met as “friends”. I made a promise to myself at 24 after wasting 4 years in a dysfunctional relationship that I wouldn’t spend more than a year with anyone unless I was sure he was “the one” and I kept that promise, I never settled, I moved on from relationships even when it was hard to leave and when I met my match 8 days after moving to Texas to find love, I knew in 3 months I would marry this man but it took effort, moving 4 states away, casting my net wide, going on 4+ new dates a week 🙃 and my reward was him and this incredibly happy marriage of 7 years and counting.

Celebrate where you’re at today and if you want to find “the one” make some changes and let the universe know you’re ready by doing the hard stuff first ♥️ and remember, you must love yourself before you can truly love anyone else.

⭐️BIG NEWS⭐️ I’m excited to start seeing brow clients again in Austin AND Nashville this week!
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I’ve had a restful break, THANK YOU for your patience, and am excited to welcome you to my new location in Cedar Creek.
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Online booking is open for TEXAS. To book in NASHVILLE for April 1st - 4th, please call Brittany at 737.802.3199 or through the online booking link, select April 1st to see availability and book online (if you don’t do this step, it will say there’s no availability for 30 days and direct you to the Waiting List - this is an issue with @square and could take up to a year to fix).
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🙌🏼 I can’t wait to see you 🙌🏼

This sabbatical has been exactly what I’ve needed. I am grateful for the time and the opportunity to pause and rest. I will not take these days for granted and I’ll be more aware of when I need to hit “pause” in the future.

I wasn’t born with a green thumb but it’s easier than you think to keep 33 house plants happy and healthy. Here’s how I do it!

Remembering my soulmate Maverick today on his heavenly birthday. It was the honor of my life to be his Mom and I miss him everyday.

We wish you a Merry Christmas and a healthy, happy, and prosperous New Year ♥️ The Reeds

That’s it! I’m sorry 🙃 Pt3 Christmas Prep + Holiday Hosting. How on earth do you guys get a full day neatly tucked in to 90 seconds… it took me 2 days to go from 112 min to these 3 clips - thank you for watching if you made it to the end!

Pt2 Christmas Prep + Holiday Hosting Doin my best to make Martha & Ina proud. Must shorten to 90 sec IF I attempt this again 🙃

My 1st Vlog: Christmas Prep + Holiday Hosting Pt1 May also be my last 🙃 since it took me two days to edit from from 112 min to this - a two parter! I had fun filming it so feedback is appreciated in case I try again!

NEW Nashville clients who all got a NEW service I’m offering at my location in Brentwood, Brow 101: lesson + expert shaping & tint.

I am taking a break until February in both Austin & Nashville so to get on the Waiting List, click the booking link in my bio, select your desired location and service and ‘join waitlist’ the moment new dates open up, you will be notified so we can work together!

Yesterday was so much fun with 5 of my regulars and 4 new clients - felt incredible to be doing brows again 🫶🏼

People only see the decisions you made, not the choices you had.

I moved away from home, from family, from everything I knew at 19 years old. I wouldn’t have made it without the friends I’ve made along the way. Today I reflect with gratitude for those near and far and Nicole in heaven who showed me how important friendship is to a life well lived. Thank you to Jamie, Danielle and Olivia (who hates hugs but hugs me anyway) for embracing me 12 years ago when I came to TX and knew no one 🫶🏼

A great age to start your teen with a professional brow lesson and shaping is 13-15. If we take the time to really guide them during those years (before they get curious and do it themselves), they tend to have great brows for a lifetime ✨

I began doing Saige’s brows when she was only 13, because her grandma is a microblading client of mine. Now a senior in highschool, she has the best brows in her class AND more importantly, she knows how to keep them up when she goes away to college next year!

My Austin location is temporarily closed but feel free to join the Waiting List for either Austin or Nashville and you’ll be automatically notified when a spot opens up! Pop your questions👇🏼and I’ll answer them today!

A look back at where we started Austin.
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I remember thinking “what have I gotten myself into?” during the 77 days renovating the shop. Between the red ‘murder wall’, the prehistoric centipede in the toilet to the 15+ extension cords in the ceiling running the previous tenant’s lights and fans 🤯
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I am so grateful for this chapter of my life and none of it would have been possible without YOU, my loyal clients, my dear friends who helped get the doors open until midnight the day before opening and my dream team over the years 🫶🏼 who have all supported me to be able to do what I love.

To celebrate 10 years of Kara’s Cloth we are offering custom embroidery 🙌🏼 To personalize yours or gifts by Christmas, 12/1 is the last day to order but shipping is always FREE! Visit KaraSanchez.com to order yours today 🫶🏻 and thank you for supporting my small Texas based business!

EVERYTHING MUST GO: Austin Brow Shop Closing Sale

Come shop in person or if you are picking up items you already purchased, we can’t wait to see you!

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• Vintage Rattan Bookcase $850 (purchased for $1150)

• Custom Front Desk with handmade blush tile, brass accents, Quartz Calcutta Gold Countertop, Cork Backside, 3 Storage Drawers + a Printer Drawer and File Drawer. It’s on castors for easy movement or lock in place $2000 OBO (purchased for $4000)

• 2 White Motorized Esthetician Beds with matching White Comfort Stools $500 each

• 3 Blown Glass & Brass West Elm Pendant Lights $75 set

• Black, Brass & Milk Glass Pendant $100

• Four Hands Brass Mirror $100 3 CB2 Brass & Black Wall Hooks

• all white dishes, black silverware, drinking glasses, gold party favors, White Shark Vacuum, Step Ladder, IKEA Billy Bookcases with grey storage bins, Wall Mirrors and a 3 tier IKEA Wall Mounted Storage System with White Mesh Bins.

Please call 737.802.8199 or email Hello@KaraSanchez.com if you have questions about what’s available!

We are located in Brodie Oaks Shopping Plaza off of Lamar & Capital of Texas Highway. Just put Kara Sanchez Beauty into your maps app and you’ll find us!

MY VIEW of a COLOR BOOST. Swipe to see what her brows looked like 2 years healed

Did you know that seeing healed work is more important than a freshly picked after? It is, the fresh brows will always garner attention but choosing an artist based on their HEALED work will ensure you're never in regret mode.

I'm so proud of how this stunning corrective tattoo turned out. My client was tattooed too deeply and lopsided by another artist and there was no way to salvage what she had so she underwent laser removal and was able to get most of it out. She loves her new brows and I'm only sorry she spent so long with brows she wasn't happy with because no one deserves that.

Our BEST selling Kara’s Cloth now has a custom embroidery option that makes the perfect gift and stocking stuffer or let’s be honest, the perfect way to treat yourself 🧖🏼‍♀️
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“You’ll never wash your face with anything else again!” For the last 10 years I have been gifting this cloth to all of my tattoo clients and they end up buying several more when they come back for their Color Boosts because they LOVE them so much!
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My TOP 5 reasons why I love the Kara’s Cloth:
✨ It never stains - even removing lipstick or mascara!
✨ It’s so soft and gentle but effective at getting all my makeup & SPF off.
✨ 1 cloth saves 3700 makeup wipes = good for the 🌎
✨ I never get left over mascara or bronzer on my hand towels because my face is totally clean!
✨ When I travel I only pack this and leave the cotton rounds and wipes at home which saves so much space.
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BONUS: Now I can have my name or initials embroidered so it never gets mixed in with our other towels or left behind in a hotel.
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Go to KaraSanchez.com under the shop tab or click the link in my bio to order yours now! As always, free shipping and cute packaging if you’re planning to gift it. Limited Edition holiday colors: Christmas Red & Evergreen are available until 12/1 and the last slide shows the standard KSB colors available for embroidery.

THANK YOU Veterans for your service and your sacrifice in keeping our great nation safe and free 🇺🇸 This year we celebrated by watching The Blue Angels show for the very first time and I can’t wait to go back next year! I am so grateful to our military every day and in awe of the spectacular show @usnavyblueangels put on for us - WOW!

Stress Awareness Day seems like the perfect time to remind each other to make time to touch grass. If you live by a packed calendar of commitments like I do, make sure you pencil in FUN too.

For years I didn't take my own advice because I felt I didn't have time to do things for pleasure and in the last few years, it felt selfish to take time for myself... continuing on that path, I'm convinced now, will only make your life shorter and less enjoyable.

I challenge you today to:

Book a massage
Plan a trip
Ask a friend for lunch
Take a drive somewhere you've never been

I promise to do the same! Tag me so I can see what you're doing to lessen your stress today and I'll share mine!

Did you know we sell an at-home version of our professional in-salon tinting kit? Did you know also ship it for free?? I bet you didn't know it comes with detailed instructions from me to you, did you???

Visit KaraSanchez.com or stop by the shop today to pick yours up!

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