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April Lenz Makeup Artistry, LLC

April Lenz specializes in permanent makeup (aka cosmetic tattooing) and on-site bridal makeup services in the Chicago area.

06/14/2023

Hey friends, it’s been a while and figure it is time for a very overdue update since tomorrow marks one year since my first surgery.

The good news is that my scans remain clear and I remain in remission from breast cancer. 💖

The not-so-great news is that due to physical limitations as a result of side effects from my treatments, I will no longer offer permanent makeup and henna brow services. I hope to be able to provide wedding makeup services in the near future but for now, consider this a sabbatical.

I truly believed that I would be back to “normal” once my cancer was gone. I slowly learned, as many other cancer survivors do, this wasn’t going to happen. I don’t really like the term “new normal” (probably because we have heard it ad nauseam the last 3 years) but that is where I am at…a new normal. One that involves taking medications daily to keep cancer from returning and supplements to ease the side effects of surgical menopause, going to acupuncture to help minimize bone pain and carpal tunnel syndrome, using a lymphatic pump to keep my lymphedema from getting worse, getting scans every 6 months, and reprioritizing my life.

Over the last year, I’ve realized how quickly my boys are growing up (the oldest applies to college in a few months!) and how spending time with my husband and family is of the utmost importance. There will always be faces for me to paint but the time with my kids is fleeting.

I’m truly grateful for each and every one of my clients over these last 8 years. Every person that has sent me a referral, mentioned my business in a local Facebook group, or shared just one of my posts has helped my business grow.

If you are in need of a brow artist or makeup artist in the Chicago area, I am happy to refer you to one. Like I said before…it’s not goodbye, it’s see you later.

❤️,
April

12/05/2022

As you are most likely aware, I was diagnosed with breast cancer this past spring. While I am done with active treatment and am currently NED (no evidence of disease, aka remission), I am still dealing with some issues. Because of this, I have made the very hard decision to close my studio in Lombard.

This is NOT goodbye, it’s just see you later. I will be taking the next couple months off because my physical and mental health is my main priority. I will be back and in a new location.

Thank you for all of your support during the last 4 years and I cannot wait to see you and your beautiful faces again.

💖,
April

10/20/2022

Oh hey, remember me? 🙋🏻‍♀️

It’s been a few months since my last update but I am happy to say that I was declared NED (no evidence of disease!) last week. It’s been a long 6 months of scans, bloodwork, surgery, radiation, injections, and physical therapy. My breast cancer journey is not quite over as I have medications and monitoring for the next 10 years, but I am extremely grateful for modern medicine while acknowledging my privilege to accessible health care.

I do have one more surgery, scheduled for this Friday, so the studio will remain closed for the next couple weeks. I appreciate your understanding and will let you know when my books reopen for brow appointments and 2023 weddings!

Take care of your health and I cannot wait to see all of you (and your eyebrows) soon! 💖

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06/30/2022

2 weeks ago, I had a lumpectomy with bilateral reduction/lift to treat my breast cancer. Happy to report that my surgeon got clear margins and there was no lymph node involvement. Next week, I will find out if I need chemo or if I can just go straight to 21 sessions of radiation. I’ll also have 5-10 years of taking hormone blockers. No matter what, I’m just grateful to be on the journey of becoming a breast cancer SURVIVOR. 💖

The studio will remain closed as I am physically unable to take clients and focused on my health and spending time with my family. I cannot wait to see all of my brow besties in another month or so! Thank you for your messages of support and kindness during this time! 🥰

06/03/2022

Fluffy hybrid brows on this blonde babe. 😍

I’m hoping to open up my books again at the end of August/beginning of September. As much as I want to give everyone the brows they deserve, my health and kicking breast cancer in the ass comes first. 💖 If you want to know when my books reopen, click on the three dots on the top right to add this page to your favorites so you receive notifications of my new posts!

05/17/2022

Powder brow magic 🪄

Swipe to see the healed results from the initial appointment and how it all started.

05/16/2022

I know everyone sees before/after brow photos on their feeds but how often do you see ✨HEALED✨ results??

In my opinion, these are the most important photos when clients are searching for a PMU artist. Powder brows might look amazing right off the needle but they’re going to fade once they’re healed. And are those healed results going to stay true to the color you anticipated? Or are they going to ash out or be too orange? When choosing your PMU artist, ask to see some healed results too!

Gorgeous results come from a combination of things: your artist knowing how to work with your skin type and having a knowledge of color theory, their technique, and how YOU, the client, take care of them! Following post-care instructions is 🔑

Bookings for new PMU clients will resume in August/September. 💖 Be sure to follow so you’re notified once books reopen!

05/05/2022

Some of you have noticed it’s been a little difficult to schedule a brow appointment with me recently. While it is great to be booked and busy, I’ve unfortunately been booked with personal appointments and not clients.

Close to a month ago, I was diagnosed with breast cancer. The good news is that it is small and not aggressive but I’ve still been riding a roller coaster of emotions. I still have some more tests to get through over the next 7 days before my surgery date (most likely during the first half or June) is scheduled.

Since there are so many unknowns right now, I am not booking any more 2022 weddings. All current brow appointments will still stand but the books are temporarily closed for new June appointments. There are a couple May spots available so snag them! My availability for permanent makeup and henna tinting will open back up as soon as I know more.

So send me your positive vibes and happy thoughts as I navigate this season of life. And if you’ve been putting off scheduling a mammogram, please call for one today! Early detection is what caught mine. 💖

05/02/2022

🪄henna magic 🪄

📍311 S. Main Street, Suite 105 (inside Studio Three Eleven Suites) in Lombard
📲 Book online at aprillenz.com

04/19/2022

Hybrid brows are perfect when you don’t have a lot of natural hair. I create a few hairstrokes where you need it and a soft powder brow throughout for an extremely natural look. ✨

Book online at aprillenz.com
📍Located inside of Studio Three Eleven - 311 S. Main Street, Suite 105 in Lombard
📧 [email protected]
📱(331) 462-0807

04/08/2022

Are you TEAM HENNA or TEAM POWDER??

Henna brows are a tint that lasts up to 2 weeks on skin and up to 6 weeks on the hair. This is a great option if you already have a lot of hair but it is light or if you just aren’t ready to commit to permanent makeup.

Powder brows are a permanent makeup technique that lasts 1-3 years. It’s not no-maintenance but LOW-maintenance. You’ve got to take care of your brows if you don’t want them to fade quickly! (Must be over 18, not pregnant or breastfeeding, not on any blood-thinners)

🗓 Books are open through July ➡️ aprillenz.com

📍located inside of Studio Three Eleven - 311 S. Main Street, Suite 105 in Lombard

✅ As required by the IL Dept. of Public Health, I am up to date on my bloodborne pathogen certification and the studio is a Licensed Body Art Facility. I am also a Certified Permanent Cosmetic Professional through the Society of Permanent Cosmetic Professionals.

04/04/2022

When your client says “I’m so excited, this just changed my life!” 🥺

This sweet lady won’t have to get out her magnifying mirror and pencil in her brows anymore. She can now wake up with her makeup on!

📍 𝙡𝙤𝙘𝙖𝙩𝙚𝙙 𝙞𝙣𝙨𝙞𝙙𝙚 𝙤𝙛 𝙎𝙩𝙪𝙙𝙞𝙤 𝙏𝙝𝙧𝙚𝙚 𝙀𝙡𝙚𝙫𝙚𝙣 (311 S. Main Street, Suite 105 in Lombard, IL)
📲Book online at aprillenz.com

Address

311 South Main Street, Suite 105
Lombard, IL
60148

Telephone

+13314620807

Website

http://aprillenz.com/

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