Meet Gwen Buckles: Owner and Master Permanent Makeup Artist

Gwen Buckles, the driving force and Permanent Makeup Artist behind Designing Faces, brings a unique level of expertise and precision to cosmetic tattooing. With over 15 years in the Permanent Cosmetic field and more than 2,000 procedures performed, Gwen’s experience is unparalleled.

Her commitment to detail and sterilization is rooted in her prior career: 20 years as a Radiation Therapist in major Cancer Centers across TN, VA, NC, and SC, including 6 years as a Director. This background instills a strict, professional standard of care that benefits every client.

Gwen is fully permitted by the State of Tennessee Health Department and trained in OSHA compliance. She maintains her mastery through biennial continuing education and has completed advanced training in all areas of Permanent Cosmetics. Her work—including hundreds of beautiful eyebrow, eyeliner, and lip color procedures—is frequently recommended by leading medical professionals, including Plastic Surgeons, Ophthalmologists, and Dermatologists.

Gwen’s goal is simple: to deliver a beautiful, natural-looking result with every service.