
Welcome to Highbrow boutique of Leland
Where Timeless Beauty Meets Expert Precision
Offering hyper-realistic brows, natural lip color, and subtle eyeliner in a relaxed, private studio by makeup artist Sarah Mays

Welcome to Highbrow boutique of Leland
Where Timeless Beauty Meets Expert Precision
Offering hyper-realistic brows, natural lip color, and subtle eyeliner in a relaxed, private studio by makeup artist Sarah Mays

Welcome to Highbrow boutique of Leland
Where Timeless Beauty Meets Expert Precision
Offering hyper-realistic brows, natural lip color, and subtle eyeliner in a relaxed, private studio by makeup artist Sarah Mays

Welcome to Highbrow boutique of Leland
Where Timeless Beauty Meets Expert Precision
Offering hyper-realistic brows, natural lip color, and subtle eyeliner in a relaxed, private studio by makeup artist Sarah Mays
Highbrow Boutique of Leland offers permanent cosmetic services in a comfortable, relaxing and private setting -having now relocated just outside Wilmington, NC. Sarah Mays, an acclaimed makeup artist with over 75 motion picture and television credits, founded Highbrow in 2000.
“A bit about me… working in the film and entertainment industry for 3+ decades, I take into account every physical detail to help each actor successfully and confidently realize their role. At Highbrow, I combine this expertise with my passion for bringing out the best version of my clients. By creating a dialog, I can understand their vision, customize their experience and ultimately reveal their true essence, however subtle or dramatic… In addition, many celebrities have benefited from my very subtle and natural permanent cosmetics.”
Highbrow is located in Leland, NC and is by appointment only.
RECENT Featured WORK
With a career spanning decades, Sarah has worked closely with every client— from world-famous celebrities to stay-at-home moms and dads—ensuring each individual receives personalized, high-quality care.
about Highbrow Founder sarah mays
After founding Highbrow in the early 2000s, Sarah brought her expertise from Atlanta to the Brunswick Forest area of Leland. With over 30 years of experience and more than 75 film and television credits, she has led makeup departments on acclaimed productions such as The Notebook, Sweet Home Alabama, The Blind Side, and Remember the Titans. Sarah has also served as personal makeup artist to stars including Dolly Parton, Emma Stone, Ben Stiller, Christina Applegate, and Josh Lucas. Her discreet and natural approach to permanent cosmetics has earned her the trust of countless celebrities and clients alike.
Featured SERVICES
Sarah’s expertise, experience and artistry go into the customized techniques she tailors for each and every client. She offers permanent and semi-permanent cosmetics, plus makeup artistry.
Sarah’s services are all tailored to each client’s specific needs, starting with a conversation to discuss services, pricing, scheduling and more. Get in touch with Sarah to get started.
Eyes
BROWS
LIPS
Personalized Makeup
Consultations
Featured Testimonials
What clients are saying about working with Sarah…