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Credentials & partnerships
We don't trade in vague "as seen in" badges. Every credential listed here is independently verifiable through a public regulator, manufacturer, or platform. If you can't confirm one, tell us — we'll either fix the listing or remove it.
Government-issued licenses
Active
California Cosmetology License
Issued by the California Board of Barbering and Cosmetology. Every stylist on staff carries a current individual license; the salon itself holds an establishment license.
Active
Bloodborne Pathogens Certification
Required for any permanent makeup, microblading, or scalp pigmentation work in California. Renewed annually with current OSHA-aligned curriculum.
Active · covers PMU + tattoo
LA County Body Art Permit
A single LA County body art permit covers both our permanent makeup work (microblading, nano brows, lip blush, eyeliner, scalp pigmentation) and our cosmetic tattoo work (areola micropigmentation, scar camouflage, fine-line beauty tattoo, stretch mark camouflage). Inspected annually by LA County Department of Public Health for sterilization, BBP compliance, and procedure-room standards.
Brand partnerships
Since 2024
Davines Authorized Retailer
Italian B Corp certified sustainable hair care brand. Davines distributes only to vetted professional salons. Our retail shelf and color bar use exclusively Davines product lines.
Platform verifications
Verified
Google Business Profile
Google-verified business listing with real-time hours, address, photos, and reviews.
Active listing
Yelp Business
Public reviews and ratings at our Yelp listing. We do not edit, hide, or pay for reviews on Yelp.
Active booking
Square Appointments
All bookings go through Square — secure card-on-file, automated reminders, deposit handling.
Team experience
Burcin Goksu — master colorist & PMU artist
25+ years in professional hair color and permanent makeup. Founder of Bugo Beauty. Specializes in microblading, nano brows, lip blush, color correction, and balayage. California-licensed cosmetologist with current LA County body art permit.
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