About Us
DAELA Co offers DAELA Cosmetic Tattoo boutique franchise ownership opportunities.
Locally owned and operated DAELA Cosmetic Tattoo franchise studios offer world class artistry and outstanding customer service; setting the bar for cosmetic tattoo around the world.
About Us | Our History
DAELA Cosmetic Tattoo was founded on the initiative to create an industry standard for outstanding cosmetic tattoo. Our goal? Be a nationally recognized brand, known for outstanding customer service, quality artists and beautiful studios offering every available cosmetic tattoo service.
Co-Owners Lina Anderson, nationally recognized and admired artist and trainer, is joined by business developer & entrepreneur Kim Orr and their amazing support team, in their pursuit to invite other like-minded master artists to own their own DAELA Cosmetic Tattoo.
Flagship Studio: DAELA Cosmetic Tattoo Portland, Oregon
Training Facility: DAELA Academy, Portland, OR
Scottsdale Studio: Kierland Commons, Scottsdale, AZ
About Us
Leadership
DAELA Co offers a strong support team with an unusual commitment, dedicated to the success of our franchisees, their staff and their studios.
Lina Anderson
Co-Founder | Co-CEO | Master Artist | Master Trainer
Starting as a Business and Marketing major at WSU, Lina utilized her education to work in the public sector as a Community Relations Specialist. She additionally has been involved in several non-profit organizations including the local Community Chest, Janis Youth Program, and leading the Susan G. Komen Oregon and Washington Ambassador Board as their Chair.Â
Making a major career shift, Lina was key a hire by DAELA in 2018. Lina moved quickly from Studio Manager to Master Artist to Co-Owner. Lina’s unusual drive, business acumen and magnetic personality led naturally to co-ownership and Lina has been instrumental in making the studio what it is today. Â
Lina is known internationally for her perfection as well as her mastery in Velvet Lip Blush Tattoo. Color, symmetry, and youthfulness while keeping that natural appearance is why clients from all over the world seek out Lina. She offers perfection in this art. Â Lina was one of the first to introduce specific technique to the states that has helped define the standards for the industry. She has created her own unique technique and has trained many of the great lip artists from around the globe.
Lina is also celebrated in her craft of Areola Restoration and 3d nipple tattooing. She has expertise helping her clients to feel whole again after mastectomies, surgical modifications, sexual transitions, and other scarring or fading. Lina is known in the paramedical industry for her scar work and is a sought-after Master Trainer of her Areola and 3D techniques. Lina has been mentioned in several published articles and has been featured in an Emmy award winning news story and is a recipient of the VBJ 2022 Accomplished Under 40 Award.
Kim Orr
President
Kim’s early career included 17 years in corporate retail management & marketing, personally heading the expansion of two companies.
Kim’s expertise in customer service, CRM & POS development, team building, marketing, design and visual merchandising all benefit the expansion of DAELA Cosmetic Tattoo.
Kim is dedicated to supporting the growth of DAELA Cosmetic Tattoo franchisees.
As a franchisee, what will you go to Kim for?
- Franchise Presentation
- Franchise Legal Paperwork
- Studio Location & Design
- Business Set-Up
- Accounting Training & Support
- Website design & support.
Joe Orr
Chief Marketing Officer
Joe is a serial entrepreneur. 35 years in executive management has given him experience in team building, marketing, start-ups, sales & finance.
Joe was an industry speaker & trainer and also developed an award-winning technology platform. With a career emphasis on branding start-ups, Joe brings a wealth of business experience to our team.
As a franchisee, what will you go to Joe for?
- Location & lease negotiations
- Marketing support
- General Business questions
Chloe & Haley Wight
Franchise Owners | DAELA Cosmetic Tattoo Scottsdale
Chloe & Haley began their careers in Cosmetic Tattoo in Portland, Oregon. After attending Tattoo School in Portland, they then trained with Erica and became treasured master microblading artists at DAELA Portland where they served 3,000+ clients from around the world, establishing themselves as cosmetic tattoo powerhouses.
Chloe & Haley have been a large part of the success of DAELA and we are thrilled that they have become our first franchisees.
Chloe & Haley have chosen Kierland Commons as their DAELA Scottsdale location, and it is truly a beautiful studio in a remarkable setting! Their studio opened on January 2, 2024 with a team of fabulous permanent makeup artists.