There were around sixty of them on the starting line but, in the end, the winner was from Périgord. At the beginning of October, Anaïs Lecomte won the Permanent Makeup Trophies (mouth category), which took place for one day in Paris. “Requests have exploded since then,” says the professional. It brought me notoriety. I have clients aged 18 to 95 from all over Aquitaine, who are ready to travel. »
Anaïs Lecomte is based at Studio d'Amélie, cours Tourny in Périgueux, with Amélie Bousseau, tattoo artist and piercer, and Raphaël Gasser, tattoo artist. A former nurse, the one who decided to make a living from her passion is particularly proud of her trophy, which rewards her know-how. “Officially, I am the best in France,” she laughs.
For sick women
Using specific inks, Anaïs Lecomte offers to color the mouth and eyebrows (Amélie Bousseau takes care of the eyeliner), but also to draw moles or freckles. “It’s very light, very airy. » Allow 350 euros for lips and 300 for eyebrows.
Some clients also come for make-ups after failed services performed by other makeup artists. Anaïs Lecomte specializes in this niche. The young woman also offers training as well as services, after approval from the doctor, to women suffering from cancer and who are going to undergo chemotherapy sessions.
Opened in 2022, Studio d'Amélie is experiencing growing popularity. Alone at the start, Amélie Bousseau gradually surrounded herself with Raphaël Gasser and Anaïs Lecomte (each is independent). She would like to complete the team with the arrival of a piercer, to concentrate on tattooing and respond to all requests, which is not currently possible.
Practical. Information from Anaïs Lecomte (07 69 20 10 13), Amélie Bousseau (06 50 81 58 02) or Raphaël Gasser (06 58 29 28 69).
