Richardson City Council approves permit for salon to perform microblading

Richardson City Council approved a special permit to allow a salon artist to perform microblading procedures in the city.

Diep V. Nguyen was granted her request to offer the service after a unanimous decision by council during its Jan. 31 meeting.

Microblading is a cosmetic procedure that inserts pigment under the skin using a needle or an electric machine with a needle, according to the presentation given to the city. This process is used to replicate or enhance the appearance of eyebrows, eyeliner, and lip liner and color. Nguyen said she learned about microblading after working for a stylist in Frisco who performed the procedure on clients.

The special permit excludes Nguyen from extending her business into tattoo artistry. Unlike tattoos, the effects of microblading are not permanent and are expected to last 18-30 months. The zoning permit states her business must “exclude the pigmentation of any other part of the body with characters, symbols or representations of art.”

The special permit will allow Nguyen to offer microblading within Imagique Salon Suites, which is located at 1821 N. Greenville Ave., Ste. 100, Richardson. Nguyen said she plans to operate the business 8 a.m.-6 p.m. daily.

Imagique provides multiple suites that are rented to individuals offering hair, nail and skin services. Nguyen needed to apply for the special permit because microblading does not fall under the salon’s definition of “barber or beauty salon” services.

The ordinance was first presented to the Richardson City Plan Commission Dec. 7 and accepted unanimously.

In the agreement, Nguyen said she will be the only person able to perform the microblading procedure and will now begin applying with the Texas Department of State Health Services for a license.