The one time I decided to get my eyebrows tinted while on a trip out of town—I figured, “Hey, what’s the worst that could happen?” Famous last words.

I walked out of that sketchy beauty salon doing everything I could to avoid mirrors, windows, and shiny car doors. My brows were two shades too dark and uneven. Under those unforgiving fluorescent lights, one even had a weird greenish tint. 

I spent the next week in full damage control: hiding under hats, flipping my hair over my forehead, and Googling “how to fade eyebrow dye” like it was my day job.

Lesson learned—don’t gamble with your face. So when I got back to Auckland, I made it my mission to find the best eyebrow tinting spots in town—places where you can actually trust the pros with your precious brows.

1. Pinky’s Brow + Beauty 

Pinky’s Brows & Beauty is cosy and cheerful, with pops of pink throughout and genuinely friendly staff who make you feel right at home.

Whether you’re new to brow treatments or a seasoned regular, you’ll instantly feel you’re in good hands here. Pinky’s offers a solid range of tinting options—henna, hybrid, and custom tints—so there’s truly something for everyone.

I tried their henna eyebrow tinting, which uses a natural dye for a semi-permanent boost. The technician was meticulous, taking her time to map out my brows and ensure the shape perfectly suited my face. 

I loved how the henna tint gave my brows a fuller look that lasted for weeks, even after swimming.

The products felt gentle on my skin, and I really appreciated the clear aftercare advice—no guesswork, just straightforward tips to keep my brows looking fresh. Plus, the prices are fair.

If I had to nitpick, it would be that Pinky’s can get pretty crowded in the afternoons. But overall, the quality results make it well worth a visit.

Explained what she was doing every step of the way

“I experienced the best service from Rutu for full face threading and eyebrow tinting. She was welcoming and friendly. She explained what she was doing every step of the way while always checking in with me before proceeding. I appreciate her professionalism and care.

I will return here and use their services.

I am a happy customer.

Thank you.”

• Luisa Luani Google Reviews

Absolutely the best

“Had service with Mrinal and she is absolutely the best.! She did my eyebrows really well after it got ruined before she managed to fixed it and also got waxing done with her she is absolutely best, for someone who doesn’t like even a bit of hair on body she was patient and manage to removed every tiny hair from me. I highly recommend her.”

• Magrina Pala Slong Google Reviews 

2. Beauty Hive

Beauty Hive is the kind of place you almost want to keep secret—but your brows will look too good to stay quiet about it. 

The salon itself is bright, modern, and spotless. There’s enough natural light to make you feel like you’re starring in your own little makeover montage (and yes, the lighting is perfect for those essential before-and-after selfies).

I love how they actually listen—no rushing you through or making you feel like brow request #473 of the day. Whether you want a subtle tint or a bold henna look, they’ve got you covered.

I went for their classic tint and was genuinely impressed by how it lasted over three weeks, fading evenly without any weird patches.

The only downside? Beauty Hive’s popularity means it can be tricky to get a last-minute appointment, especially on weekends. If you’re a spontaneous walk-in kind of person, you might find yourself out of luck.

The lady was SO delicate I started falling asleep

“Just had a brow shape and brow/lash tint. Cheaper than a lot of places, the lady was SO delicate I started falling asleep whilst she was applying. Gave me a blanket for the time it was left to stain, and washed it off so well my eyes didn’t sting at all after!

Thank you!”

• Ashleight Tancock, Google Reviews

Excellent results

“Great experience getting facial threading, brow tint and lash tint. Excellent results, thank you!”

• Shelley Upchurch, Google Reviews

3. Lashury 

After popping into Lashury’s cosy salon, I was immediately struck by the warm, relaxed vibe. The welcoming staff made me feel right at home as I settled in for my eyebrow tinting session.

Lashury does all sorts of brow stuff – from simple shaping and tinting to brow lamination with tint. 

What made them stand out to me was how detail-oriented they were. Before they put any tint on, they measure and outline your brows to make sure they’re even and that the shape looks good on you. 

The team is skilled and gentle. They made the whole thing fast and easy—I was out of there in under 20 minutes with brows that popped without looking fake.

If I had to pick something I didn’t love, it would be the parking situation. It was hard to find a spot when I went in the afternoon. But honestly, the fact that my brows looked amazing more than made up for the slight parking struggle.

Will definitely be back

“First time visiting Lashury, and very happy with my lash lift tint and brow shape and tint. Will definately be back.”

• April Blanchette, Google Reviews

Amazing and perfectionist 

“Had the opportunity to go for a eyebrow shape and tint today, Chloe is amazing and such a perfectionist. Thanks Chloe”

• Megan Brits, Google Reviews

4. Bindu’s Brows & Beauty

If you’re on the hunt for perfectly tinted brows, chances are you’ll hear the name Bindu’s Brows and Beauty more than once—and honestly, it’s no mystery why. 

Bindu’s has options for every brow personality: custom tint for a subtle boost, hybrid tint for a bit more oomph, and brow henna for those who want their brows to stay bold through rain or shine.

I went for the hybrid tint, and I was seriously impressed by how much care the technician took in mapping out my brows. I appreciated that she made sure I agreed on the exact shade and shape before mixing up any dye. ‘

The products they use are gentle—my sensitive skin didn’t even flinch, which is a big win in my book. 

If I had to nitpick, it’s that Bindu’s is so popular you’ll need to book ahead, especially if you want a weekend slot. 

Did my eyebrows beautifully 

“Neha did my eyebrows (mapping, threading and tinting) beautifully today. 😍”

• Mae F, Google Reviews

Always love coming here 

“Always love coming here to get my brows and waxing done! Barkha is great”

• Nichola Brodrick, Google Reviews

5. Up Clinical Cosmetics 

Up Clinical Cosmetics’ custom-designed lash and brow treatment suites are honestly next-level when it comes to comfort. 

I loved every minute of relaxing on their super plush leather beds, which you can adjust in pretty much every direction—back, legs, lumbar, you name it. 

As far as their brow tinting goes, I was genuinely impressed by how thorough the whole process was. My technician took the time to really map out my brows and help me pick a tint shade that actually suited my skin tone and hair colour. 

The tint itself was applied with so much care, and I loved how natural and polished my brows looked afterward—no harsh lines or weird colours, just a subtle boost that lasted and faded evenly.

The one thing I wasn’t so crazy about was the prices. They’re definitely higher than your average brow bar. But for the experience and results, I think it’s worth treating yourself every now and then.

So happy with the result

“Had lash extensions and a brow lamination at UP about a week ago and am so happy with the result. Hayley took her time to get my lashes and brows perfect and let me listen to lectures while she did her thing. Thanks heaps team, I’ll be back and will be recommending you. <3”

• Sarah Martin, Google Reviews

Perfect eyebrows, delivered by the loveliest ladies

“Perfect eyebrows, delivered by the loveliest ladies 💗 The whole experience is very spa like and makes waxing surprisingly relaxing! UP has the comfiest loungers, lovely relaxing music and some seriously good LED mirrors”

• Sophia Reeves, Google Reviews

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