The Brow Babes
Team
Chare'e Marniece
🌸 My Journey Born and raised in Louisville, KY, I’ve always had the heart of a creator and the mind of a builder. At 19, I became a single mother and promised myself I would rewrite the story of what strength, success, and independence could look like. That promise shaped everything that followed. I earned my Associate’s in Science and attended the University of Louisville majoring in psychology while coaching cheerleading, where I discovered my passion for mentoring and helping others step into their confidence. In 2008, I launched my photography business with nothing but vision and determination. Within a few years, my work was featured in international magazines and national publications. Through boudoir photography, I saw how transformative beauty could be — not just physically, but emotionally. A knee injury in 2015 led me to esthetics, where I began as a laser technician before discovering permanent makeup in 2016. What started as curiosity quickly became purpose — blending art, healing, and confidence through pigment and skin. Today I’m a PMU artist, trainer, and mentor. I’m also a proud mother to my son Brighten (22) and dog mom to my 15-year-old best friend, Lord Vegas. At The Brow Babes, my mission is simple: everyone who walks through our doors should feel seen, safe, and empowered.
Leah Bruin
Meet Leah Leah has been helping people feel confident and beautiful for over 16 years. She began her permanent makeup journey in 2008, and her passion for enhancing natural beauty has only grown since. Leah specializes in brows, eyeliner, and lip tattooing, with a gentle approach and an exceptional understanding of mature skin. Her calm presence, precision, and experience make her a trusted artist for clients seeking soft, timeless results. Originally from Los Angeles, CA, Leah has lived across the country — including Nevada, New Mexico, West Virginia, Pennsylvania, Oklahoma, Ohio, Chicago, and New York — before finally planting roots in Louisville, KY, which she proudly calls home. Leah is also a proud mom of four, and her family is the heart of everything she does. Outside the studio, Leah has a few adventurous side passions. She’s a wine consultant with Scout & Cellar, sharing clean-crafted wines from sustainable vineyards around the world. She’s also a motorhome enthusiast, renting her cozy RV through Outdoorsy and RV Share for fellow adventure lovers. Before entering the beauty industry, Leah lived a life full of unique experiences — working as a thoroughbred jockey, managing special events and community relations at Turfway Park, and holding leadership roles with Wiseway Supply and Koch Industries. Today, Leah works from her Florence, KY office and also collaborates with Dr. Daniel Kuy, a plastic surgeon in Cincinnati, bringing her permanent makeup expertise into
Montana Thomas
Meet Montana! 🌟 Hi! My name is Montana, and I’m the Junior Brow Artist and Fine Line / Tiny Tattoo Artist at The Brow Babes. I’m 23 years old and originally from a small Mississippi town — the same one Elvis Presley was born in! 🎶 I moved to Louisville chasing bigger dreams, more opportunity, and a place to grow as an artist. Education & Career 🎓 Attended Mississippi State University before realizing my true passion was art. 💉 Apprenticed as a tattoo artist in Mississippi and fell in love with the craft — the sound of the machine, the focus, and the flow. 🖋️ Tattoo-trained with experience in American Traditional and delicate floral designs. 🌸 Transitioned into Permanent Makeup, blending tattoo precision, skin knowledge, and artistry into every brow I create. 🖤 Now working at The Brow Babes, offering Junior Brows, Fine Line Tattoos, and Tiny Tattoos while continuing to expand my skills through education in color theory and advanced techniques. Passions & Interests 🎨 I love creative expression in any medium. 🏳️🌈 Creating a safe, inclusive space where women and LGBTQ+ clients feel comfortable and confident is incredibly important to me. 🧘♀️ I value mental health deeply — for me, art isn’t just about how something looks, but how it makes you feel. Hobbies & Personal Life ✍️ Sketching tattoo ideas, crocheting, and caring for my growing plant collection. 🌎 Traveling and exploring places that inspire creativity. 🐾 Spending time with my girlfriend, cats, and family
