Your Face, But Better
Permanently
Precision permanent makeup for those who are done spending time on what should already be there.
Subtle Results, Thoughtfully Done
Good permanent makeup shouldn't announce itself. It should make people wonder why you always look so put-together. Every service at Moai is designed around your face - not a trend, not a template.
Soft. Balanced. Built to age with you.
Face Services
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Brows
Soft, architectural brow work that frames your face and looks real - because it should.
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Lips
Natural color and definition that gives you the lips you wake up with. No liner. No gloss. Just done.
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Eyes
Delicate tightline and lash enhancement that opens the eye without looking like makeup.
Session Types
Explore our range of services designed to help you move forward with confidence, wherever you're headed next.
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Your first appointment includes a full consultation, facial mapping, and your chosen procedure. All new client sessions include one complimentary touch-up scheduled 4–6 weeks later. This is where we set the foundation — the touch-up is where we perfect it.
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For existing Moai clients maintaining their work. Pricing is based on time elapsed since your original session. Book within your window to preserve your results and your rate.
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Work done elsewhere that you're not happy with? We assess, correct, and restore. Results depend on existing pigment - we'll be honest with you in your consultation about what's achievable and what the path forward looks like.
The Process
Precise. Considered. Intentional.
What to Expect
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Consultation + Observation
Every appointment begins with a conversation. We learn your face, your history, your lifestyle, and what you actually want — not what's trending. Free, and available virtually or in person.
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Facial Mapping + Design
Before any pigment touches your skin, we map your face. Symmetry, bone structure, natural brow growth, lip border — all of it is measured and designed specifically for you. You approve everything before we begin.
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Thoughtful Execution
We work slowly and precisely. No rushing. The procedure is performed with a precision machine and ultra-fine needle for the most controlled, skin-friendly application possible.
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Healing + Aftercare
Your skin tells the final story. We build in a complimentary touch-up at 4–6 weeks to refine the result once healing is complete. This two-step process is how we consistently deliver work that looks real.
Technique and Method
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Nano needle is a machine based technique that uses a single ultra-fine needle to create hair-like strokes in the skin, mimicking the look of real brow hairs with precision that manual blading (microblading) simply can't match.
Greater control over depth, pressure, and placement means more consistent results, more predictable healing, and work that ages softly over time.
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Manual microblading cuts into the skin with a blade. Nano needle deposits pigment with a needle - far less trauma, far more control. For clients with oily skin, mature skin, or anyone who has had inconsistent results with traditional microblading, nano needle is the superior choice. It's also why Moai results tend to last longer and heal more cleanly.
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Microblading uses a hand tool with a row of micro-needles dragged across the skin. Nano Needle uses a single 0.25mm needle on a machine. The difference is control. Nano needle allows for finer strokes, more natural hairline mimicry, and a healing process that's gentler on the skin - particularly important for maintaining stroke definition long-term.
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We don't use a one-size-fits-all approach. During your consultation, we assess your skin type, existing brows, and aesthetic goals. Some clients benefit from Nano-brow work alone. Others need a combination approach. You'll always know exactly what we're doing and why before we start.
Studio Info
Moai Face + Fate is located in Burlingame, CA.
By appointment only.
Consultations are free and available virtually or in person.