Lina Anderson – Co-Owner & Trainer
Lina Anderson is the co-founder of DAELA Cosmetic Tattoo and a founding educator at DAELA Academy, where she is known for her thoughtful teaching style, technical precision, and deep commitment to artistry with integrity. As a master cosmetic and paramedical tattoo artist, Lina specializes in areola restoration and lip blush tattoo, with a reputation for creating results that are natural, balanced, and emotionally meaningful.
Lina’s approach to education goes far beyond technique. She is passionate about teaching artists how to think critically, work ethically, and build long-term success rooted in skill, safety, and confidence. Her training style is calm, thorough, and step-by-step, ensuring students fully understand not just the “how,” but the “why” behind every decision they make on the skin.
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At DAELA Academy, Lina leads with intention and heart, creating a learning environment where artists feel supported, challenged, and empowered to refine their craft. She believes the most impactful artists are those who honor both technical excellence and human connection, and she brings that philosophy into every class she teaches.
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Lina’s work as an educator reflects DAELA’s core mission: to elevate the permanent makeup industry through thoughtful education, refined artistry, and a deep respect for the people we serve, both clients and artists alike.
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Media & News Features
• Lina has been featured in The Columbian, including at least two distinct feature articles (one on scar camouflage and another on areola restoration).
• She has been recognized on Arizona’s Family News (AZFamily) in a feature segment.
• She was highlighted as a VBJ Accomplished Under 40 honoree, which was covered in news or business press.
• She and DAELA Cosmetic Tattoo were profiled in an Everyday Beauty / Everyday Heroes feature on KATU news, focusing on cosmetic tattoo’s role in resilience and healing.
About Daela Academy
DAELA Academy is a globally recognized leader in cosmetic tattoo and permanent makeup education, known for setting a higher standard in both artistry and ethics. With students traveling from across the U.S. and internationally to train with our team, our reputation is built on consistently refined results, advanced technique, and a deep commitment to natural beauty.
Our trainers are not only artists, but industry educators who prioritize healed outcomes, skin integrity, and long-term client satisfaction. Every course is designed to move beyond trends, giving artists a strong, adaptable foundation that supports real career growth.
With locations in Portland and Scottsdale, serving over 25,000 clients with over 3,000 5-star reviews our growing global community of artists is in exceptional hands at DAELA Academy We will continue to shape the future of permanent makeup through thoughtful education, elevated standards, and a results-driven approach.
