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Holly Meredith
Cosmetic Tattoo Artist & Owner
As the owner of Feather & Blade and a skilled cosmetic tattoo artist, Holly has transformed her passion for empowering women into Kentucky’s leading restorative and cosmetic tattoo studio. Her commitment to excellence, combined with the expertise of her talented team, has led Feather & Blade to expand into two locations, serving over 3,900 clients in both Lexington and Louisville, KY.
With over 8 years of experience and six certifications in cosmetic tattooing, Holly specializes in microblading, machine shading, ombré brows, areola restorative tattoos, and freckles. When she’s not working, Holly’s likely reminding everyone that taking up space isn’t just a right—it’s a power move.
KATY HURT
Cosmetic Tattoo Artist
Katy has a BFA with a concentration in drawing where she focused in anatomical study. Katy's CV includes museum and gallery exhibitions, teaching artist positions, and a gallery assistantship.
Katy has completed two cosmetic tattoo apprenticeships and multiple intensive trainings to develop her technique and has been full-time at Feather & Blade since 2018. Her focus is in microblading and ombre' brows. Her approach to brows resonates with her love of bone and muscle structures. She sees the brow as a key facial signature.
When she’s not creating custom brows, Katy loves drawing in her family studio, exploring the outdoors with her children, and treasure digging for architectural salvage and antiques.
krystal dawn
Cosmetic Tattoo Artist
Krystal is an aesthetician certified in multiple aspects of cosmetic tattoo techniques. Her background is in makeup artistry and medical aesthetics. She has an eye for detail and precision, and she values making every client’s experience one-of-a-kind.
Her love of art, beauty, health, and fashion is the driving force behind her passion to work in cosmetic tattooing. She believes in helping people restore confidence. As a mother, she understands the importance of saving time in a daily routine and loves supporting her clients in this goal with her work at Feather & Blade.
Krystal and her fiancé, Michael, prize spending time with their sons, Kase and Karter, on the family ranch. Her younger sister is both her neighbor and best friend. Together they advocate for suicide awareness, research, and education. Krystal prioritizes the importance of mental health and always encourages those around her to do so as well.
Katana may
Junior Cosmetic Tattoo Artist
Katana has always had a passion for cosmetics. Even as a young girl, she felt a special connection to hair and makeup. In 2017, she left Pikeville, KY, to pursue a career in Cosmetology. By 2018, she had graduated from Paul Mitchell the School in Lexington and dedicated the subsequent years to perfecting her craft behind the chair. Driven by her profound love for makeup, she broadened her expertise and added a PMU certification to her resume in 2021.
In her free time, Katana cherishes moments with her husband, Tyler, and their three pups. You might find her at a concert or adding to her diverse collection of house plants.