Kareen Van Nen

Meet Kareen

Certified SMP Artist | Hair Loss Advocate | Specialist in Women’s Scalp Micropigmentation

Kareen is a highly trained Scalp Micropigmentation (SMP) artist known for her gentle approach, artistic eye, and deep empathy for clients experiencing hair loss. Based at Halcyon Cosmetic Studio in Port Moody, Kareen brings a unique combination of technical training, personal experience, and creative design skills to every treatment she performs.

Having faced hair loss herself, Kareen understands firsthand the emotional impact it can have—especially for women. This experience fuels her mission to provide realistic, confidence-restoring hair tattoo results in a private, calm, and supportive environment. Her work is not only about pigment placement—it’s about helping clients feel seen, understood, and beautiful again.

While Kareen sees both men and women, she has developed a reputation as one of the best SMP artists for women in the Lower Mainland. Clients appreciate her consultative process, attention to detail, and ability to create natural-looking results that blend seamlessly with existing hair and skin tone.

She holds multiple SMP certifications from leading international training academies, including:

• Scalp Micropigmentation Fundamentals & Advanced Techniques
• Hairline Design & Female Density
• SMP Color Theory & Long-Term Fading Science
• Scar Camouflage & Alopecia SMP

Kareen’s artistic background in multimedia and visual design further enhances her ability to shape delicate hairlines and build realistic scalp density. Her goal is to restore not just the appearance of hair—but the confidence that comes with it.

Her specialties include:

• Female Density Enhancement: Discreet, natural shading to reduce scalp visibility in thinning areas
• Soft Hairline Restoration: Creating believable hairlines that complement age and facial features
• Male Pattern Baldness Coverage: A sharp, clean look for short buzzed styles
• Scar Camouflage: Blending scars from transplants, injury, or surgery into surrounding tissue
• Alopecia Solutions: Custom approaches for different types of alopecia, with sensitivity and care

Clients frequently describe Kareen as warm, professional, and intuitive—someone who truly listens and takes the time to understand their concerns. Her studio is a judgment-free space where every client is treated with compassion, discretion, and respect.

Whether you’re just beginning to explore scalp micropigmentation or ready to move forward with a solution, Kareen will guide you through each step with honesty, artistry, and care. Her dedication to natural results and female-focused hair tattoos sets her apart in a field that has been largely dominated by men.