"I was very nervous when I came in but not for long after arriving because Shonna shared her scars and story with me which comforted me quite a bit. She proceeded to explain the process and a little bit about color theory to help match my skin tone. She was professional with a very warm, caring demeanor. My scar camouflage turned out freaking fantastic. I couldn't be happier."

"I had a scar camouflage done by Shonna. She was very professional and knowledgeable about the procedure and what to expect. She took her time and expertly matched my skin color. I felt very comfortable in her hands. Thank you! I'm looking forward to getting stretch marks done next. Yay!"

"Shonna is great at what she does, and the Portland/Vancouver area is so lucky to have someone that does this unique, important work! She made my scar much less noticeable in just one session, she is extremely knowledgeable and talented!"

"Shonna performed paramedical scar camo tattooing for me, at the Vancouver location. I enjoyed the atmosphere and environment, and felt at ease. Privacy was easily accomplished with curtain. My experience with scheduling was extraordinary - email, text, and phone correspondence at my convenience, every question answered, every factor attended to. Incredible support staff. The tattooing itself was super peaceful and easy - high-quality numbing agent meant it was also painless. I have a lot of decorative/artistic tattoos but no other cosmetic tattoos than this, so I wasn't prepared for the difference in experience - I absolutely loved working with Shonna! I was satisfied with the sterile field and hygienic practices I saw used in my presence. The tattoo machine she uses is nothing like the burly machines used on me in the past - it was quiet, quick, and felt truly delicate. I had two sessions with a consistent experience and high level of care at each. Shonna treated me with compassion and respect - a true "bedside manner" that reminded me of an amazing nurse in a medical facility. We had fun and giggles at both visits - and she assured me that if I felt like crying, that would be absolutely cool with her, too. I really appreciate the great service and I am very happy with the results of the scar camo tattoo work. My scars are WAY less obvious and more subtle now - blended to match my very pale ginger complexion with true color-match skill! I'm so thankful! If I ever need this type of service again - Shonna will be my go-to preferred artist! Thank you to everyone at Daela Cosmetic Tattoo - you have a lovely operation!"

"I recently completed the scar and stretch mark camouflage online course by Shonna @TheScarTattooer and I feel ready to take on the paramedical tattoo world! Her pigment recipes are precise and comprehensive while she still allows for the fact that there are basically unlimited combinations for skin colors. I feel confident to start camouflage on a variety of scars with confidence and have my first case next week. One of the most valuable tidbits she shared was how to determine when it is time to stop a procedure and allow for healing. This is not always covered at in person training, let alone online training. Overall, I was very impressed with the course!"

"I’m an established PMU artist from Hawaii who wanted to add scar camouflaging to my list of services. I did lots of research and inquiring with other trainers/courses before I made my decision on who I would like to learn from. I chose Shonnas course because she had a lot of success stories on instagram, she offered tons of pigments mixtures and she offered on going support. Her course pretty much covers everything about scar camouflage and she’s very up front about who’s a good candidate for these types of services. I’m really happy with her course and I’m excited to start offering this service!"

"Had my first session at Daela for belly button tattooing and it was a great experience. I was so nervous about the possible pain and turned out there was none! Not even a twinge, it all went perfectly. Shonna, my aesthetic tattooist, was so gentle and reassuring, made me feel comfortable and at home, making my first tattoo experience a winner. In hindsight, I would do this again in a heartbeat, can’t wait to see the final result!"

"Daela in general, and Shonna in particular, are VERY impressive in every way. My need was scar camouflage. The staff made me feel comfortable from the outset, smoothly working calendars and explaining the process and associated forms. Shonna took the time at my initial visit to explain the entire process, as well as the art and the science of this type of tattoo. Her color palette expertise was clear from the get-go, and her sincere drive to improve her clients' well-being imbued trust. The icing on top was her sense of humor, and willingness to tough-out what proved to be a challenging project, since scar tissue apparently doesn't accept ink like normal skin cells do. Overall, she puts the "pro" in "professional", and the people and atmosphere of their studios in Vancouver and Portland made it a great process, and a great result!"

"If you ever want to feel good about yourself come hang out at Daela! Some of the nicest women around. Incredibly talented, detail oriented and knowledgeable. I had the pleasure of working with Shonna for scar camouflage. She was incredibly informative and took her time to really look at my scars evaluating what the best treatment options would be. She was great at communicating throughout the entire process and set very clear expectations for every step of the way. In a few hours she was able to give me back a piece of myself and restore my confidence."

"I’m a HUGE fan of Shonna, as an experienced, professional, intuitive and exceptional artist- AND as a gem of a human being."

"Shawna was amazing. I came in for breast cancer reconstruction tattooing and she made me so comfortable and made me a part of the decision making regarding the look of my new areolas. A++ for the kindness and respect I was shown. The result is amazing. I feel whole again!"

"After dealing with breast cancer, and having bilateral mastectomy, I was left without areolas. Shonna did a magical job of tattooing my 3D areolas and made me feel gorgeous and feminine again!! I absolutely love her job! And everyone in the salon are very friendly, sweet and welcoming!"

"I came to Daela's for scar camouflage and it was an Amazing experience. The staff has been very helpful and always responds quickly! Shonna was very sweet and very thorough in explaining how the process works! She let me know from start to finish what to expect and what her/our goals would be."

"Shonna is AMAZING and incredibly talented. She really made me feel comfortable and made my vision a reality. 10/10 recommend."

"If you need scar camouflage, you need to see Shonna. She’s incredibly knowledgable, will carefully explain the process, and deliver the best camouflage according to your needs. I wouldn’t go to anyone else!!! Thank you Shonna!!!"