Treatments / Lash-line definition
A fine, semi-permanent line along the upper or lower lashes, for eyes that look defined without daily liner.
How it works
Eyeliner tattooing places a fine line of pigment along the lash line to frame the eyes. It can sit close to the lashes for a barely-there effect, or finish in a small tail for a little more definition.
Upper and lower lines are available separately. Pigment is mixed to suit your colouring, and the result is semi-permanent, softening gradually over time. Cosmetic tattoo is where ABA began in 2018, and our team has since spent more than 6,000 hours on it.
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The technology
Hygiene you can trust.
Reusable instruments are sterilised in a steam autoclave and kept in a UV-C sanitising cabinet. Needles and gloves are single-use.
Your visit
We discuss the look you want, check that eyeliner tattoo is suitable for you, and agree on line weight and shade.
We decide together whether the line stays close to the lashes or finishes with a small tail, and how far it extends.
Numbing cream (please bring your own) is applied first, then pigment is placed along the lash line with single-use needles. The first appointment takes around two hours in total.
Some redness and swelling is common for a day or two, and the line looks darker before it softens. A perfecting session 8 to 12 weeks later checks retention and refines the line.
Pricing
Please bring your own numbing cream to the appointment, as we don’t supply it (available from pharmacies; ask the pharmacist whether it suits you). Without it, treatment will need to be rescheduled. A yearly refresh helps keep the line crisp as the pigment softens. Your tattooist will confirm the right option at consultation. A $50 deposit secures your appointment and comes off your treatment on the day.
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Questions
Any tattoo involves some sensation, and tolerance varies. Numbing cream, which you bring along, is applied beforehand, and in experienced, licensed hands it should not be distressing.
An upper line gives the most noticeable definition, while a lower line adds a softer frame. Your tattooist will advise on what suits your eye shape.
Usually around one to two years, depending on skin type. Expect some fading once healed; sun exposure, make-up removers and vitamin A skincare can speed this up. A yearly refresh keeps the line even.
Keep make-up off the area for ten days, and avoid make-up removers and cleansers on the line for the first week. Washing your face and showering with clean water is fine.
Individual results vary. Suitability is confirmed at consultation; temporary redness, swelling or tenderness may occur.