Meet The Artists
Melissa Korel
Melissa is the owner and lead artist at Pensacola PMU. Melissa has been a permanent makeup artist since January of 2017 but has been in the beauty industry for 12 years as a former cosmetologist. She is 19x certified in permanent makeup and specializes in eyebrow tattooing. She offers microblading, microshading, ombre powder, nano brows, permanent eyeliner, freckles and 3D Areola tattooing.
Melissa’s passion for cosmetic tattooing has grown into a love for teaching the techniques to others. She strives to continue her own education and bring what she learns into her own teachings. Her ultimate goal is to enhance each client’s natural beauty and to help others in the industry achieve success. At Pensacola PMU, we will always aim to please! A current portfolio can be viewed by clicking the link below!
Sarah Flora
Sarah is the office coordinator at Pensacola Permanent Makeup. She is originally from Knoxville, Tennessee but has been living in the Pensacola area since 2019. She is a licensed esthetician and takes clients on the days she’s not working with Melissa. She loves the ins and outs of skincare, lash extensions and lash lifting & tinting.
When Sarah isn’t working, you will see her at the beach, enjoying great food with her husband or posting pictures with her cat, Milli. Sarah can’t wait to meet you! To view her portfolio, click the link below.
Veronika Demkina
Meet Veronika, often goes by Nika. She specializes in lip blushing, eyeliner and powder brows. She is originally from Russia and has been living in the US for the past 10 years. The beauty industry has always been a passion for her. She loves enhancing natural beauty and meeting and helping new people.
She started her permanent makeup career in November 2022, beginning with classes in Moscow. There she learned the base European technique, theory and practiced extensively. She later took additional classes in the US, learning other techniques, studying more pigments and exploring business strategies. She feels very fortunate to have met all her mentors and clients and is deeply grateful for them. To view Veronika’s portfolio, click the link below!
Kristin Cotney
Kristin is a permanent makeup artist specializing in natural, subtle brows. Her goal is to compliment what you’re already working with to keep a low maintenance, fresh look for years to come! She received her training at Pensacola PMU in October 2021 and then entered a 6 month apprenticeship with Melissa.
She loves creating a low-key, welcoming and casual vibe for all of her clients. So if you’re ready for a cat nap or talking about the universe while getting your brows done, she’s your gal! Visit her portfolio by clicking the link below!
Cody Turner
Cody Turner, from Pensacola, Florida, has dedicated the last 13 years to mastering the art of hair cutting. With a keen eye for detail and a passion for hairstyling, Cody has earned a reputation as a top-notch barber. As the owner of a successful barbershop, he has cultivated a loyal clientele who appreciate his skill and dedication.
Beyond traditional barbering, Cody is also certified and specializes in scalp micropigmentation, a cutting-edge technique that helps clients achieve the look of fuller hair. His expertise in this field has further solidified his standing as a versatile and innovative professional in the haircare industry. To view Cody’s portfolio, click the link below!
Savanna Bradley
Savanna is a cosmetic tattoo artist here at Pensacola PMU specializing in brows. She received her initial training in microblading/microshading with Melissa in 2022 and then went on to apprentice under another artist where she learned the ombre powder brow technique.
She is currently working on growing her clientele, practicing to enhance her skills and pursuing more certifications to add to her list of PMU services. She looks forward to getting to know her clients and making them feel beautiful! Visit her portfolio by clicking the link below!
Angelica Sebastian
Angelica (aka Gellie) is our newest brow artist to join the Pensacola Permanent Makeup team! She started her PMU journey taking Melissa’s training course in January 2024. Gellie then went on to complete a 6 month apprenticeship under Melissa. She is currently offering the microblading and microshading techniques, with plans to expand her skills and offer a variety of PMU services.
Her attention to detail and passion to help others feel their best will truly shine as she enters the beauty industry. To view her portfolio, click below!