Jessica Sparks

Hi, I'm Jessica (Jess). I'm the artist behind J. Sparks Ink, located inside Self. The Beauty Studio in Sauk Rapids, Minnesota. I've been working in permanent makeup for more than eight years, and somewhere along the way, what started as a love for brows grew into something much bigger. Today, I specialize in nano and powder brows, combination brows, lip blush and realistic 3D areola tattooing. No two clients or their goals are exactly the same, and that's one of my favorite things about this work. I'm not interested in giving everyone the same brows or chasing whatever happens to be trending. I want your results to fit you, your features, your coloring, your lifestyle, and what makes you feel most like yourself.

Education has always been a huge part of my career. I've completed multiple advanced trainings and certifications and continue to invest in learning because this industry never stops evolving. Better techniques, better tools, and a deeper understanding of color and skin ultimately mean better results for my clients.

My 3D areola work has become one of the most meaningful parts of what I do. Working with breast cancer survivors and reconstruction patients is completely different from a typical permanent makeup appointment. For many of my clients, it's one of the final pieces of a journey they never asked to take. Being trusted with that moment and getting to watch someone see themselves differently when they look in the mirror is something I'll never take for granted.

At the end of the day, whether I'm creating a set of brows, adding life back into someone's lips, or recreating an areola, my goal is pretty simple: I want the result to look like it belongs to you. And when I'm not tattooing? I'm usually  running around with my very busy hockey loving family.