Meet Dr. Laura Reed, O.D.

Dr. Laura's Journey into Permanent Cosmetics

Artistic since childhood, Dr. Laura Reed enjoys making beautiful things or making things more beautiful. Afraid of being a "starving artist", her love of science and helping others led to a career in health care where she has been a California licensed Doctor of Optometry for more than 23 years. 

With over 27 years of patient care experience, Laura was in both private practice and management in the pharmaceutical and contact lens industries. A speaker, editor, and published author in many professional journals, she was featured on the cover of the Journal of the American Optometric Association. Honored as "Young Optometrist of the Year" by the California Optometric Association, she consistently provided outstanding patient care in her practice of Optometry. Her commitment to excellence continues again in her Permanent Cosmetics practice. Featured in Orange County's The News Enterprise, she is an advocate for public safety in permanent cosmetics through consumer education about California's lack of regulations in the field.

Dr. Laura gained interest in the field after obtaining permanent makeup herself. She loved the look of her permanent eyebrows, eyeliner, and lip color and how those procedures saved her time every day. But she was stunned to learn that no licensing requirements exist in California for permanent cosmetics, tattooing, or body piercing. She learned that most permanent makeup technicians have no health care education. Laura realized her artistic abilities and medical background would be the perfect combination for permanent cosmetic makeup and corrective medical tattooing procedures to be performed beautifully and safely. (Note: Since California does not regulate schools or require licensing for permanent cosmetics, please read our "Consumer Guidelines" page under Common Q & A for tips on how to choose a qualified specialist.)

Laura's research into equipment designs showed that Nouveau Contour manufactures the safest, most innovative equipment. She became a certified specialist in the Nouveau Contour Digital System at the Huntington Academy of Permanent Cosmetics. Her advanced education continued at both the Huntington Academy and the International Institute of Permanent Cosmetics. Laura studied under the Director of I.I.P.C. who developed scar tissue treatments for burn victims at the world renowned Grossman Burn Center in Sherman Oaks, California.

Dr. Laura's medical background assures comfort and safety for every patient. She uses the most effective anesthestics to minimize discomfort and follows strict infection control guidelines before, during, and after each procedure. Her artistic talents, training in conventional makeup application, and extensive education in permanent cosmetics allow her to achieve a variety of results. She creates different looks in makeup that range from subtle and natural to more dramatic and glamorous. Her work in scar camouflage and areola color restoration makes life-altering changes that boost people's self esteem and enhance their quality of life.   

Laura truly loves to help enhance anyone's outward appearance. More importantly, she believes each patient's most "beautiful feature" is what shines from within that person's heart. Using advanced technology and skillful artistry, she looks forward to safely creating beautiful results for you.

Education, Credentials, and Memberships

Conventional and Permanent Cosmetics

Health Care Licenses and Certifications 

Formal Education (Degrees) and Awards