Meet the AMA Team
The instructors, artists, and coordinators who make AMA — Allure Microblading Academy America's most trusted name in microblading and permanent makeup education.
Lily Thien
Lily founded AMA in 2015 with one mission: to set the standard for microblading and permanent makeup education in America. Her passion for the beauty industry began at a young age, working as an Esthetician and PMU Artist at her family's medical spa.
A certified Microblading Master and State of Texas licensed Esthetician Instructor, Lily holds a Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering from the University of Iowa and brings 20 years of SAP Management Consulting experience to how she runs AMA. To date, she has personally trained hundreds of microblading artists across the United States.
Credentials & Recognition
- Founder & CEO, Allure Microblading Academy (since 2015)
- State of Texas Licensed Esthetician Instructor
- Certified Microblading Master
- Member of the Society of Permanent Cosmetic Professionals (SPCP)
- B.S. Chemical Engineering — University of Iowa
- Featured in US Business News, Women's Journal, US Insider & Medium
Microblading is pure art and requires a lot of practice to master it. I am a perfectionist and I don't like to see bad brows on someone's face.
— Lily Thien
Instructors, artists,
and the people behind the scenes
Every member of the AMA team is a working professional first — licensed, certified, and personally trained inside our academy.
Beauty industry professional since 1996 — began as a colorist at Toni & Guy Hairdressers in Houston before advancing to Technical Chemical Director and educator. Studied microblading with Lily Thien in 2017 and now focuses exclusively on lash extensions and microblading.
Based in Johnstown, Colorado. Licensed Cosmetologist and Certified PMU Microblading Artist who owns Allure Beauty by Jacqueline. Joined AMA in February 2020 and went on to cosmetology school to expand her skillset as a hairstylist.
NYC-based Makeup, Brow & Lash Lift Artist with 19+ years of beauty industry experience. Certified Microblading Artist by AMA, known for the kind of artistry her clients describe as a special je ne sais quoi.
Born in Los Angeles, raised in Houston. Holds a BBA from Wayland Baptist University and an Executive Master of Hospitality Management from the University of Houston. Brings 8+ years of leadership experience to AMA's marketing and operations.
AMA student turned coordinator — Dixy completed her microblading certification in 2017 and has been the friendly first point of contact for our students ever since. "At AMA, you become a certified top microblading artist — but you also become family."
AI
Always-on, never asleep. Sophia is AMA's AI assistant — available 24/7 on the website chat to answer questions about programs, class dates, tuition, supplies, and careers. She's often the first AMA "team member" prospective students meet, and the fastest way to get an answer day or night.