Semi Permanent Make Up by Ayla Kettle

🎤 The story behind Combo-Naturale® - Part 1 ✨

Why is natural-looking brow work becoming such a strong focus in PMU?

Because one size doesn’t fit all. Every face, bone structure, skin type, existing hair pattern and personal style is different. A brow design that works beautifully on one client may not create the same harmony on another.

Combo-Naturale® was created with this principle at its heart: the brow should be designed around the individual, not the other way around.

The industry is moving towards softer, more realistic and personalised results and this is exactly where I believe thoughtful brow architecture makes a difference.

In this interview, I share more about the philosophy behind my technique, why I created it, and why it is gaining more and more attention from clients who want to have natural-looking brows.

🎤 This is Part 1. More of the interview coming soon…
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✨Every brow has a different story. There is no one formula✨

No one shape, one colour or one design can suit every face.

With my Combo-Naturale® technique, the goal is to create brows that look as though they truly belong to you, designed around your individual features, bone structure, natural brow pattern and overall colouring💯

It’s about creating harmony, balance and the most natural-looking result possible.

Because beautiful brows are not created by following one template.

They are designed for you😉💯🤍

When previous pigment leaves an unwanted trace, understanding colour matters💯🤎

This client came to me after having her brows treated elsewhere and later undergoing pigment removal. Although much of the previous work had been removed, a warm, orangey residue remained within the skin.

This is where pigmentology and colour theory become essential.

When pigment fades or is partially removed, the colours that remain in the skin can reveal warmer underlying tones. Rather than simply placing another pigment over the top, I first assess the existing colour, skin tone, saturation and the condition of the skin before deciding how to approach the cover up work✨

For this client, my aim was to carefully neutralise and harmonise the unwanted warmth, while creating a natural-looking brow that worked with her features.

✨ After the first session, you can already see a very successful healed result.

✨ After the second session, the brows became even more balanced, refined and beautifully integrated with her face.

This is why brow cover up isn’t simply about choosing a pigment from a colour chart. It is about understanding pigment behaviour, colour theory, skin and healing and knowing how those elements work together💯

Note that, if the previous work is too saturated or too dense, attempting to cover it with new pigment is not always the right approach. In some cases, further removal is necessary before we can safely and effectively create a new brow.

Beautiful brows are not created by trends they are designed in harmony with the individual.

✨LIP BLUSH • SECOND SESSION ✨

Her lips were naturally pale, with very little definition or colour.

After the first Lip Blush session, I allowed the lips to heal fully before returning for her second session where I carefully topped up the colour and refined the definition😍

The result is a beautifully balanced, fresh-looking lip with more definition and a natural flush of colour🤍

Remember: Lip Blush heals significantly softer than it appears immediately after treatment. You can expect the colour to lighten by approximately 50–60% during the healing process, leaving a much softer, more natural result💯

Every set of lips is different, which is why I always assess your natural lip tone, shape and desired outcome before treatment…

Interested in Lip Blush?

DM me to arrange your FREE consultation and let’s discuss what would work best for your lips.

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Ayla Kettle | Permanent Makeup Artist & Educator

🌍 WORLD PMU & MICROBLADING CHAMPIONSHIP | UK

I’m excited to be joining World PMU and Microblading UK Championship this October as both a Judge and Demo Artist🤍

If you’re a PMU artist, this is an event I would genuinely encourage you to be part of💯

Whether you come to compete, learn, watch the demonstrations or connect with other artists, being in an environment surrounded by passionate and talented PMU professionals is an experience in itsel😍

For those considering the competition take the opportunity to challenge yourself. Competition isn’t only about the result; it’s about pushing your skills, learning from others and putting your artistry on an international stage. Warning; final registration is close on 20th September!

So, if you’ve been thinking about coming…

Come. Compete. Learn. Connect. Grow.

We’d love to see you there✨

4 October 2026 | UK 🇬🇧