Erica Johnson | Co-Owner & Microblading Trainer
Erica Johnson is the co-founder of DAELA Cosmetic Tattoo and a founding educator at DAELA Academy, where she is known for her thoughtful guidance, refined artistry, and deeply client-centered approach to permanent makeup education. As a master brow artist, Erica specializes in ultra-natural microblading & nanoblading, with work recognized for its precision, softness, and long-term integrity.
“Microblading and nanoblading are both manual blade techniques—nanoblading just uses a finer blade. The finer needles require more skill and I teach how to use all needle sizes in my class.”
Erica’s journey into cosmetic tattooing began with a lifelong fascination with brows and their power to transform expression. Drawn to artistry through makeup and fashion at a young age, she developed a technique rooted in enhancing what already exists rather than creating dramatic change. Her healed results are subtle, balanced, and timeless, emphasizing the client’s natural hair pattern and facial structure.
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As an educator at DAELA Academy, Erica’s teaching style is gentle, step-by-step, and deeply supportive. She excels at guiding students through the full brow process with clarity and patience, helping artists build confidence while maintaining realistic expectations for both themselves and their clients. Her instruction emphasizes restraint, attention to detail, and respect for the skin, reinforcing the importance of long-term outcomes over trends.
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Erica is especially passionate about helping artists feel safe and grounded in their work. She believes education should be nurturing as well as technically sound, and she creates an environment where students feel cared for, encouraged, and empowered to grow at their own pace. Her perfectionism is balanced by warmth, humor, and an intuitive ability to read the needs of both clients and students.
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At DAELA Academy, Erica leads with heart and integrity, contributing to a culture that values refined artistry, ethical practice, and meaningful connection. Her work as an educator reflects DAELA’s mission to elevate the permanent makeup industry through intentional education, natural results, and a deep respect for the human experience on both sides of the treatment table.
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.
