Ptera Tattoo

Ptera Tattoo Ptera Aesthetics is the premier permanent makeup studio serving Las Cruces, New Mexico, and the surrounding Mesilla Valley.

Lead artist Aria Shanks specializes in creating soft, natural healed results tailored to complement each client's unique features. Lead artist Aria Shanks specializes in creating soft, natural healed results tailored to complement each client's unique facial features. Aria carries forward a legacy of excellence, having trained under the high standards of the former PermAesthetics to launch her own

specialized studio in 2024. Recognized for her commitment to artistry and precision, Ptera Aesthetics was proudly voted the #1 Cosmetic Tattoo Studio in the Las Cruces community awards. Services:
-Powder Brows
-Nano Brows
-Hybrid Brows
-Lash Enhancement
-Eyeliner
-Lip Blush
-Lip Liner
-Faux Freckles
-Brow Tint & Shape
-Lash Tint

06/24/2026

Hybrid Brows are more than choosing a color and getting tattooed.

Your skin tone, undertones, skin type, lifestyle, and long-term healing are all factors that should be considered before a pigment ever touches the skin. That’s why you get a custom pigment blend made for You.

Ptera focuses on high end education because your brow goals are our brow goals. Proper color theory, pigment selection, and technique make all the difference between brows that heal soft and refined versus brows that heal too cool, too warm, or unevenly.

When choosing a PMU artist, look beyond photos. Ask about their training, healed results, color theory knowledge, and how they customize their work for different skin types.

Luxury results begin with expertise. ✨

🦢 Ptera Aesthetics
👩🏻‍⚕️ Aria Shanks
📍 1100 S Main Street, Suite 105, 88001 Las Cruces, New Mexico
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Lash Enhancement and Soft Powder Brows for my lovely clientA custom soft powder brow paired with a delicate lash enhance...
06/18/2026

Lash Enhancement and Soft Powder Brows for my lovely client

A custom soft powder brow paired with a delicate lash enhancement creates the kind of beauty that is natural yet defined.

Powder brows restore shape, symmetry, and fullness with a softly diffused finish, while a lash enhancement subtly deepens the lash line for eyes that appear naturally brighter and thicker.

Wake up polished, refined, and ready for the day with less makeup and more confidence.

🦢 Ptera Aesthetics
👩🏻‍⚕️ Aria Shanks
📍 1100 S Main Street, Suite 105 Las Cruces, NM 88001
📞 575-932-8767

03/26/2026

Not every request should be fulfilled. That’s where true mastery and ethics come in.

This client came in wanting a fully saturated black eyelid with a white border. While it may sound bold and editorial, the reality is that this type of work does not age predictably in the skin, especially in such a delicate area. The eyelid is thin, highly vascular, and prone to migration, blurring, and uneven healing over time. White pigment heals yellow or gray and is difficult to remove.

My role as a PMU artist isn’t to execute every request, but to do work that heals safely and think about YOUR future.

Instead, I created a refined eyeliner that enhances her natural eye shape, heals beautifully, and maintains its integrity long-term. No white pigment, no over-saturation.

Permanent makeup is not about saying “yes” to everything. It’s about knowing when to say no in order to protect the result, the skin, and the client’s future self.

Be careful of PMU Techs that will do whatever you ask them. Too many people end up in my chair to fix what is hard to undo.

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👩🏻‍⚕️ Aria Shanks
📍Ptera Tattoo | 1100 S Main St Suite 105, Las Cruces, NM 88005
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Today’s client 🥰 She came in for a color boost and a refreshed shape as her brows had turned a shade of blue and were un...
11/22/2025

Today’s client 🥰 She came in for a color boost and a refreshed shape as her brows had turned a shade of blue and were uneven.
Brows are the most important feature to keep facial harmony. At Ptera, we make sure you achieve with your brow goals!
Just $200 for a limited time makes it easy to take the leap! Book with Ptera or dm to receive a holiday coupon! 🎄🎁

11/16/2025

You deserve to feel effortless every day. Let your eyeliner do the work for you. Book with Ptera to get your effortless glow up ✨🪞

✨ Hi Las Cruces! Imagine waking up with perfect brows every day! ✨No pencils. No smudging. No stress. Just soft, full, n...
11/04/2025

✨ Hi Las Cruces! Imagine waking up with perfect brows every day! ✨
No pencils. No smudging. No stress. Just soft, full, natural-looking Powder Brows that last up to 2–3 years 🖤
Here’s why you’ll love them:
🌵Perfect sweat-proof brows for the desert heat
⌚️ Saves you time every morning
🎨 Custom-shaded to match your style
🪞 Always photo-ready

Ready to ditch the brow pencil?
💌 DM me to book your appointment or ask questions. I’d love to help you get your dream brows!

Address

1100 South Main Suite #105
Las Cruces, NM
88005

Opening Hours

Monday 12pm - 7pm
Tuesday 11am - 7pm
Wednesday 11am - 5pm
Thursday 11am - 5pm
Friday 11am - 6pm
Saturday 11am - 7pm
Sunday 12pm - 7pm

Telephone

+15759328767

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