Ptera Tattoo: Redefining Beauty with Precision and Legacy

As the #1 permanent makeup business in Las Cruces and surrounding areas, Ptera Tattoo is dedicated to enhancing beauty through precision, personalization, and innovative artistry.

Founder and lead artist, Aria Shanks, brings a unique touch to every service, from flawless brows to mesmerizing constellation freckles. Aria’s journey began in 2021, where she trained under the best—her mother, Jessika, the area’s former top PMU artist and founder of Permaesthetics. Quickly earning her license, Aria stepped into management, and in 2023, she launched Ptera Tattoo to expand on this legacy of excellence. She is now furthering her artistic craft through a tattoo apprenticeship, blending beauty, art, and self-expression in a way that is distinctly her own.

At Ptera, we use only the highest quality pigments and cutting-edge machines to create natural, long-lasting results tailored to your unique features. We specialize in effortless beauty for brows, lips, and freckles, but we also love creativity—offering custom requests like rainbow freckles and unique, one-of-a-kind designs to bring your vision to life and provide ultimate confidence.