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The Art of Ink, 2025
Restoring Bodies + Confidence, 2019 (a reconstructive journey, breast cancer)
Beauty Edition, 2018
7-Most Beautiful, 2017
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Life + Work with Tina Lain — Studio Spotlight, 2021
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The Agape Ranch
American Heart Association
Art Museum of South Texas
CASA of the Coastal Bend
CC VFW
Cenikor Foundation (Charlie’s Place)
Coastal Bend Wellness Foundation
Go Red for Women — Circle of Red
LULAC — CC, Council 1
MOTHER TERESA SHELTER
The Purple Door (Women’s Shelter)
Ronald McDonald House
TABPHE (The Texas Association of Black Personnel in Higher Education)
Westside Business Association
100 Women of the Coastal Bend
YWCA
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American Cancer Society
Bikers for Boobs — CC Regulators
Breast FriendsCattle Baron’s Ball
Dancing With the Coastal Bend
First Friday Mammogram Program
Making Strides Against Breast Cancer
The Pink Connection
Pink Diva Project
Originally from Scottsdale Arizona, Tina left the desert to make the Sparkling City by the Bay her home in 1991. Married to tattoo artist, Chris Lain, together founded Pinnacle Tattoo, Corpus Christi’s premier tattoo studio in early 2007. Pinnacle provided the perfect platform for Tina to immerse herself in the artistry of cosmetic tattooing while nurturing her artistic hand and acquiring an extensive background in the art of tattooing. She is a licensed certified intradermal technician with master certification specializing in brow artistry, restorative areola + nipple tattooing, and scalp micropigmentation. Her skill and artistry in restorative micropigmentation has led her to work with some of Texas’ leading cosmetic and plastic surgeons. She has dedicated her practice to paving a path for her client’s triumphant return to wholeness.
A Corpus Christi native, Sierra has dedicated her life to the art of living. Inspired by the women in her family, Sierra set forth to pursue a career in traditional medicine. However, after the diagnosis and subsequent loss of her mother to breast cancer, she began to cultivate her passion for art and respect for medicine fusing the two together in the world of cosmetic aesthetics making her one of Corpus Christi’s most well rounded restorative tattoo artists. In addition to paramedical tattooing, Sierra became a certified aesthetic injector specializing in the injection of neurotoxins (i.e. Botox®) and wrinkle fillers (i.e. Juvederm® + Restylane®).
As a woman and a trained professional, Sierra understands each patient is unique and develops an artistic treatment plan tailored specifically for each guest. An advocate for total wellness and well-being, Sierra proudly works along Dr. John Lusins III, MD and Sophia J. Ommani, MD FACOG at 361 Wellness providing the Coastal Bend with Signature Programs designed to assist you in discovering your best self and living your best life. Personally, Sierra married her husband, Christian Lain, tattooer at their family studio, Pinnacle Tattoo in February 2020. Together they have traveled extensively around the globe further educating themselves on the application and artistry in tattooing.
A Corpus Christi native and Aveda Institute graduate, Haven is a licensed esthetician dedicated to the beauty industry, specifically the art of luxury lash extensions.
Keeping relevant with market hype, Haven routinely participates in continuing education in order to provide her clientele with the advanced services, techniques, products, and ever evolving trends.
While versed in all applications, Haven’s cultivated a reputation in the Bend for creating soft, natural luxury lash extensions.
A Corpus Christi Native, Audrey is a licensed aesthetician whose professional passion has met her personal purpose leading her straight to Gold Dust, lucky us!
With a passion for skin health and a commitment to personalized care, Audrey specializes in custom facials, anti-aging treatments, and educating her clientele with easy to follow at-home product knowledge and routine.
Every treatment offered is designed to enhance your natural beauty while nurturing the health of your skin. Whether you're looking for a result driven treatment or to relax and rejuvenate, Audrey will guide you through a step-by-step journey, together. As a graduate of The Strand Institute of Beauty & Esthetics, Audrey's mission has remained steadfast, ‘to provide a luxurious and welcoming experience resulting in a healthy, golden glow inside and out.’
Shayna has always had a passion for wellness and beauty in which she has furthered her education and focus on aesthetics. Shayna is a certified aesthetic nurse injector and knowledgeable in neuromodulators, dermal fillers, and Sculptra. Shayna has made it her mission to make a positive and impactful difference in the aesthetic community. On a personal note, Shayna loves to spend her time with her two beautiful children and travel.
Carson Lain is a professional tattooer at our big brother studio, Pinnacle Tattoo. His apprenticeship began in 2018 under the eye of his father, Chris Lain. Surrounded by both artists and art alike, Carson had been supported and influenced his family and professional peers.
He attributes his appreciation for Traditional Americana to his brother Christian Lain. Carson appreciates clean simplicity and complex intricacy in designs. He offers a broad range of style, but by choice favors fine line black and gray.
In addition to tattooing, Carson is also a Certified Laser Technician successfully serving the Bend.
With five years of professional aesthetics experience, Mercedes Jackson is dedicated to delivering exceptional skincare treatments seamlessly blending relaxation, rejuvenation, and visible results. Her philosophy centers on creating a refined, personalized experience where advanced techniques, thoughtful care, and customized treatment plans come together to support each client’s unique skincare goals.
Having recently relocated to the Bend, Mercedes brings her expertise from a highly regarded spa in Missouri, where she earned a reputation for outstanding client care, meticulous attention to detail, and consistently exceptional treatment results. Her commitment to excellence and passion for helping clients look and feel their best make her a valued addition to the Gold Dust Cosmetic Collective family.
Specializing in customized facials, Hungarian facial massage, microneedling, dermaplaning, corrective skincare, and full facial and body waxing, Mercedes takes a results-driven approach while maintaining the luxurious, restorative atmosphere clients expect from a premier aesthetic experience. She believes beautiful skin begins with personalized care, education, and treatments designed to enhance both confidence and overall skin health.
Whether addressing specific skin concerns or simply providing a moment of relaxation and self-care, Mercedes is committed to helping every client leave feeling refreshed, confident, and radiant.
A proud Texas native, Jessie Cruz serves as Gold Dust Cosmetic Collective’s Studio Coordinator and Social Media Marketing Director. With a lifelong passion for creativity, meaningful connection, and empowering others to embrace their authentic selves, Jessie brings both heart and vision to every aspect of her role.
As the creative voice behind Gold Dust’s digital presence, she is dedicated to cultivating an engaging and inspiring experience that reflects the studio’s commitment to excellence, confidence, and community. Her passion for health, wellness, and aesthetics continues to flourish as she collaborates alongside the talented professionals who make Gold Dust exceptional.
Whether welcoming clients into the studio or sharing transformative moments through social media, Jessie is committed to ensuring every interaction leaves others feeling seen, valued, and inspired.
Laurie has always had a passion for jewelry and fashion. She has taken courses with Sun Stone Welders, and Luxe Linx jeweler experts to perfect her craft in permanent jewelry.
She is well rounded in business and finance as well as jewelry and fashion, which makes her a great asset at Gold Dust Cosmetic Collective.
Dr. Antonio J. Lykos is an emergency medicine physician in Corpus Christi, Texas. He received his medical degree from Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences and has been in practice for more than 20 years.
SPECIALTY: Emergency Medicine Emergency medicine specialists diagnose and treat patients with life-threatening conditions like heart attack, drug overdose, shock, or massive bleeding.
SUBSPECIALTIES: General Emergency Medicine