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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!

The History and Evolution of SMP: From Concept to Modern Treatment

Scalp micropigmentation has come a long way. What started as a rough idea borrowed from the tattooing world has evolved into one of the most precise, effective, and in-demand cosmetic procedures available for hair loss today. As someone who has spent decades working in micropigmentation and permanent cosmetics, I find the history of SMP genuinely […]

Women’s Hair Loss and the Emotional Toll Nobody Talks About Enough

Let me be honest with you. In over four decades of working in beauty and micropigmentation, I’ve sat across from hundreds of women who’ve walked through my door carrying something much heavier than thinning hair. They’re carrying grief, embarrassment, and a quiet kind of suffering that the world rarely acknowledges. Women’s hair loss is not […]

SMP Cost in San Jose: Pricing Guide and Factors to Consider

If you’ve been researching scalp micropigmentation in San Jose, one of the first questions you probably have is, “how much does SMP cost?” It’s a fair question, and I want to give you a straight, honest answer rather than the vague “it depends” you’ll often find elsewhere. The truth is, SMP pricing does vary, but […]

Step-by-Step: What Happens During an SMP Session?

If you’ve been researching scalp micropigmentation and you’re still not quite sure what actually happens when you sit down in the chair, you’re not alone. Most of my clients come in with a mix of excitement and nerves, and the biggest thing that helps them relax is simply knowing what to expect. So let me […]

What Is Scalp Micropigmentation? A Complete Beginner’s Guide

If you’ve been searching for a real, lasting solution to hair loss, thinning hair, or a receding hairline, you’ve probably come across the term scalp micropigmentation. I hear about it from new clients almost every week, and most of them say the same thing: “I wish I’d found this sooner.” So let me walk you […]

What Could Cause Low Retention of Pigment?

For individuals who find that they are “low retainers” of Scalp Micropigmentation (SMP), the pigment can fade more quickly than average due to a combination of biological factors and may also be difficult to retain initially, causing the need for multiple sessions. A person’s immune system can be a primary reason, as the body can […]

Team Micro

I’m Janette Archer, and I provide scalp micropigmentation for male density, female diffuse thinning, and shaved styles, alongside SofTap permanent makeup. I tailor pigment placement, needle choice, density, and tone to your scalp and goals, then guide you through healing, aftercare, and long-term pigment protection. Frequently Asked Questions Who provides the micropigmentation treatments? I’m Janette […]

Get Your Swagger Back With Scalp Micropigmentation Procedure, SMP!

Using a specialized machine and microneedles I can hide bald and thinning hair by creating the illusion of tiny hair follicle replications, these are tattooed onto the scalp and made to look like a freshly buzzed head. Natural looking SMP for a confidence boost.