Author: Janette Archer

Janette Archer

Permanent Makeup and SMP Artist at The Micropigment Studio

Janette studied at Elegance International Academy of Professional Makeup in west Los Angeles, receiving her certification in makeup artistry for television and photographic makeup in 1978.

In 1979 she received her certification in esthetics from Richard’s Beauty College in Huntington Beach and worked as a freelance print and video makeup artist to numerous top photographers, modeling agencies and video production companies providing location makeup and styling for their exclusive celebrity clientele.

After receiving her Adult Education Teaching Credentials from California State University at Long Beach in 1983, she taught makeup artistry at Redondo Beach and Manhattan Beach adult school education districts in southern California for the next 7 years while continuing to work simultaneously as a freelance photographic makeup artist to the industry in west Los Angeles.

In 1989 Janette opened Ambiance Esthetics in Carmel and specialized in skincare and facials, receiving certification in micropigmentation (permanent cosmetics) first from the Lam School of Cosmetic Creation in southern California that same year.

Featured work credits include:
Playboy Video
Penthouse Magazine
Playboy Channel
Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous
Oprah Winfrey’s Harpo Productions
CNN
NBC Today Show
Dallas (T.V. series)
Celebrity clientele includes: Betty White, Julia Childs, Rip Torn, Beverly Foster, Tonya Poole, Kimberly Foster, supermodel Gia, and many more, as well as modeling agencies including Nina Blanchard, Wilhelmina, John Casablancas’ Elite among many others. She has also worked on location for photographers Kim Mizuno, Peter Kredenser, Dick Braun, and Teke.

Additionally, she holds certifications from SofTap Permanent Cosmetic Academy in Livermore, California for the SofTap manual method of microblading and permanent cosmetics as well as nipple areola paramedical tattoo, a service which she provided to various plastic surgeons’ clients for post mastectomy nipple areola reconstruction (1997 and 2021)

She is certified by the American Institute of Intradermal Cosmetics in Texas (2004) for advanced permanent makeup techniques in the creation of lipliner and color, eyeliner tattoo, permanent eyebrows, and advanced machine knowledge and technique.

She is certified by Evon Academy in Huntington Beach for microblading, ombre and nano brows (2020) and specializes in hyperrealistic hair stroke technique.

In 2021 she was certified by master trainer Shane Herrera at Scalp MicroNation in Huntington Beach for SMP (scalp micropigmentation procedure) a paramedical cosmetic hairline tattoo procedure for men and women.

In July, 2022 she was certified again in SMP and trained by master trainer John Chandler at ScalpCo Academy for SMP. She continues her advanced training and ongoing education yearly.

Janette has founded permanent cosmetic makeup studios in Capitola, Los Gatos, Rio del Mar, Carmel, Beverly Hills and now in Willow Glen, San Jose California.
Micropigmentation is her passion and her mission is to create a look for you that you will love and improve your self confidence!

Can a woman’s front hairline look fuller with SMP?

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Learn how scalp micropigmentation can soften visible thinning at a woman’s hairline, what results to expect, and how to prepare for treatment.

Can SMP help when thinning affects the sides or back?

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Can SMP cover thinning on the sides or back of the head? I explain what to expect, how I plan the design and what to ask before you book.

How do women choose the right hair loss option for thinning hair?

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Learn how I assess female hair loss, when SMP may help, and what to consider before choosing a cosmetic density treatment for thinning hair.

Can SMP Conceal Hair Thinning Linked to PCOS?

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Learn how SMP may conceal PCOS-related thinning, what it can and cannot do, how to prepare, and what to discuss during a professional consultation.

Can scalp micropigmentation help Black women with thinning hair?

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Janette Archer explains how scalp micropigmentation may help Black women with thinning hair, what to expect, and how to choose a qualified practitioner.

Can a hairline tattoo look bad, and how can I avoid it

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Worried your hairline tattoo may look artificial? Janette Archer explains the risks, consultation checks and aftercare that support natural SMP results.

Can hair loss medication and scalp micropigmentation go together?

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Learn how SMP can complement finasteride or minoxidil, what it can and cannot do, and how to plan treatment safely with a qualified practitioner.

6 realities of a healed shaved head SMP result

You’ve seen the before-and-after photos, but you’re still not sure what your own head will actually look like once it’s healed. Will it look like a real buzz cut up close, or just okay from a distance? Here’s exactly what to expect, session by session, so there are no surprises. A healed shaved head SMP […]

5 stages of SMP healing you should know before your first session

You’ve booked your first session and now you’re picturing the worst: patchy scabbing, pigment that looks nothing like you imagined, or a scalp that stays red for weeks. This article walks through exactly what happens to your scalp day by day after scalp micropigmentation, so you know what’s normal and what isn’t. By the end, […]

SMP density pricing in the US: what you should actually expect to pay

You’ve seen prices anywhere from $500 to $5,000 for the same procedure, and you’re wondering which number is real. Some of that gap comes down to skill and location, but some of it is a warning sign you shouldn’t ignore. Here’s what actually drives SMP density cost in the US, and how to tell a […]