About Us

  Michelle Thau, RDH is a paramedical and permanent cosmetic tattoo artist and the owner of Le Beau Visage. She has completed THOUSANDS of cosmetic and paramedical procedures since 2005.  Cosmetic tattooing for eyebrows, eyeliner and lips are just part of the services she provides.  She also is able to tattoo scars from injury, acne, surgical or burns to better match the adjacent skin color anywhere on the body.  Scars including the scalp, can benefit from amazing life-changing tattooing. Michelle has been in the dental field since 1989 and graduated with academic honors and an Associate of Science Degree in Dental Hygiene in 1998.  She is a California licensed dental hygienist but, no longer regularly works in the field.    She is the author of the Exposure Control & Infection Prevention (ECIPP) handbook endorsed by Butte County for the Body Art industry for infection prevention compliance with AB300.   
 

                 When providing cosmetic tattooing services, comfort and quality artistry are the expectations for your service at Le Beau Visage.   Discomfort is managed with pharmaceutical grade anesthetics keeping clients comfortable throughout the procedure.  Every individual client's style, desired look and facial features are taken into account and discussed before the procedure.  The client is involved in every step of the process.  Michelle was also the first person in Chico to train with Xtreme Lashes for eyelash extensions in 2007.  Since that time she has help built the most popular office for quality and exceptional eyelash extension services.

     Backed with a passion to work with cancer patients, Michelle assists as part of the final reconstructive process for breast cancer patients by tattooing breast areolas. As a past member of the Dental Division at Enloe Hospital Cancer Center's Head and Neck Tumor Board, Michelle expanded her knowledge of diseases which can effect body image and hair loss.  It was this experience which inspired Michelle to begin education on permanent make-up application with an emphasis on medical tattooing for breast reconstructions and scar revisions.  In 2005 she completed her education and received a certificate in micropigmentation from International Cosmetique and opened Le Beau Visage Permanent Cosmetics. Hair-like eyebrow tattooing have been around in Europe for years, and Michelle trained with a leading international trainer from France in 2005 teaching her this brow technique.  You won’t find another brow artist utilizing our technique for hundreds of miles and achieving longer lasting, hairstroke eyebrows.

  
 In October of 2006, Michelle's mother was diagnosed with breast cancer.  As an only child, she was involved in every facet of the treatment with her Mom, from diagnosis to completion of chemotherapy and radiation.  This experience affirmed the desire to work with cancer patients and the drive to be an asset to the community for breast areola re-pigmentation.  "My original goal was to work on building my skills the first year of practice, then begin more advanced classes during year two.  But my Moms diagnosis set me back a year on additional courses.  I believe there is a reason for everything your handed in life.  
 

            In 2008, Michelle completed "Advanced Techniques in Areola Restoration" and "Advanced Color Theory" continuing education classes.  Requirements for Blood Borne Pathogen courses and Cal-OSHA Infection Control are also part of the regular training Michelle maintains.  As a dedicated lifetime member of the Society of Permanent Cosmetic Professionals, she prides herself in providing natural looking, beauty enhancing permanent cosmetics and works with each individual's bone structure and skin type to achieve a desired result.   Having had permanent make-up procedures, Michelle knows first-hand the priceless benefits of professionalism, artistry, detail and anesthetic for procedures!              

     When not in the office, Michelle enjoys spending time with her two children. Together the family enjoys traveling, home projects, swimming, gardening and outdoor activities. Michelle has a fundamental interest in natural medicine and loves to educate herself with the many benefits of homeopathic and natural methods of healing.  As a busy mom, Michelle knows just how hectic morning time can be and the convenience of permanent make-up is priceless when time isn't on your side!