I met up with a friend and his wife the other day—and let me tell you, her eyebrows entered the room before she did. They were so dark and dramatic, it looked like they’d been drawn on with a permanent marker. 

She laughed it off and confessed she’d had a rough eyebrow tinting experience at a local salon, and now she was just counting down the days until her brows faded back to normal. 

Watching her try to make the best of it (while dodging jokes from her husband) made me realize just how risky something as simple as eyebrow tinting can be. 

So, wanting to help others avoid a similar brow fate, I rounded up the rest of the Top Reviews writing team to track down the best eyebrow tinting services in Christchurch—places where your brows will be enhanced, not immortalized in Sharpie.

1. Laura-Jane Brow & Skin Boutique

Laura-Jane Brow & Skin Boutique is one of those places people keep recommending for eyebrow tinting and shaping—and for a good reason. 

During our free consult with Jane, we loved how much she listens—she takes time to chat about what you want and makes sure you’re on the same page before she works her magic. It’s no wonder so many locals trust her with their brows. 

People can’t stop raving about her—she’s got a knack for brow mapping and sculpting that somehow makes your eyes pop without looking overdone. She uses quality tints that give your brows a rich, natural color that actually lasts. 

Beyond basic tinting, she also offers henna brows and lamination, so you’ve got options if you want to switch things up.

When we talked to her customers, many appreciated that the whole process was completely painless and incredibly quick—around 10 minutes.

If there’s one downside, it’s that since she’s the only aesthetician at her home studio, you need to book ahead to snag a spot on her calendar. She can only take a few clients at a time.

Very happy with my henna brow tint and shape

“Very happy with my henna brow tint and shape, colour and shape exactly what I wanted. Very professional and friendly service. I definitely recommend Laura – Jane for eyebrows”

• Sarah Zvonar, Google Reviews

Attentive and expert brow shape and tint

“Such an attentive and expert brow shape and tint, best ever!”

• gcfreeman, Google Reviews

2. Kayra Beauty

At Kayra Beauty, the first thing we noticed was how calm and peaceful the salon feels—it’s the kind of spot where you can actually relax and forget about your to-do list for a bit.

The team at Kayra are total pros. Their brow tinting is done by fully qualified therapists who know how to bring out the best in your natural brows, giving them a boost of color that lasts.

Their regular clients told us they always leave feeling more confident, and that their tint lasts longer than anywhere else they’ve tried. We’ve heard they can last for 3 weeks on average, which is pretty impressive.

The technicians here are super gentle too. We like how relaxing the whole process is—no rushing, just careful attention to detail, explaining everything and checking in throughout. 

The one complaint we’ve heard? Kayra has a heck of an appointment wait time (like up to 20 minutes), so you might have to wait a bit—but most people agree it’s totally worth it for brows you actually love.

She made me really comfortable

“Just had excellent service again at Kyra Beauty. This time by Vipan who did a great job on my eyebrow wax and tint as well as leg wax. She made me really comfortable and made it as painless as possible.  Thanks!”

• Natty G, Google Reviews

In 15 min had tinted and reshaped my brows

“I found Kayra Beauty on google while on holiday and after visiting there not only did I get the most painless gentle and thorough Brazilian I’ve ever had, the therapist also offered to fix my thin uneven brows (a constant source of frustration for me) and in 15 min had tinted and reshaped them. I am so happy with the results, since I will no longer need to meticulously pencil them in every day. Thank you!!”

• Mariam Mohammed, Google Reviews

3. Acacia Beauty

Acacia Beauty’s salon itself feels like a little escape. It’s tastefully decorated, with soft lighting and gentle background music that instantly helps you relax as soon as you walk in.

We were impressed when we heard that the team remembers customers’ preferences and always checks in before starting anything new. Many customers said they actually feel like the team actually cares about making them feel comfortable and heard.

When it comes to the actual tinting, we like that the therapists take their time to chat with you about the shade and shape you’re after. They then carefully mix a tint that suits your skin tone and hair color. 

The process is gentle and never rushed—so even if you’re new to brow tinting, you’ll feel totally at ease. 

Another big plus: Acacia uses high-quality, skin-friendly products. This is a lifesaver for anyone with sensitive skin. 

The only thing we don’t like? The 29 NZD price tag for basic eyebrow tinting treatment feels a bit too high for us.

Does the most perfect eyebrows

“Ellie does the most perfect eyebrows – threading and tinting. Highly recommend.”

• Marion Tizzard, Google Reviews

I actually liked them

“I was looking for somewhere close by that could do all the services i was after and iv been to many other places and never been happy with my brows this was the first I actually liked them .will be going back 🙂”

• louisa O’Driscoll, Google Reviews

4. Halo Beauty

Halo Beauty is super welcoming and modern, with soft lighting and a chill vibe that makes you feel comfortable right away.

Angel, the owner and brow expert, is really the heart of the place. We love how she’s clearly passionate about what she does. She’s friendly and answered all the brow questions we threw her way.

Beforehand, she always checks in about what you want. She talks through color options and makes sure you never feel rushed or like just another appointment. 

We also like how meticulous and genuinely invested she is in getting the shape and shade just right for your brows. And from the photos we’ve seen, her customers’ brows come out looking super natural and flattering. 

That said, it’s a bit hard to get an appointment with her last minute. Since she’s the only aesthetician, she only sees a handful of clients at a time.

It’s the best they have ever looked!!

“I had an amazing experience with Angel getting a brow shape and tint. It was my first time ever getting a tint and 3rd time getting them shaped and it’s the best they have ever looked!!! Would 100% recommend her to anyone and everyone. I will also be a regular from now onwards 😊

Just to add on as well her place of business was super easy to find, super tidy/clean environment and such a genuine lovely girl 🫶🏼”

• Kiah Ralph Google Review 

I am so happy with the results

“I am incredibly grateful to have won the Mother’s Day giveaway and went in for my appointment today with Angel. We discussed which service would work best for my brows and I am so happy with the results. I will definitely be back to treat myself more! Thank you so much 💓”

• K J H Google Review 

5. Mercury Beauty Studio

Mercury, the lead technician at Mercury Beauty Studio, gets a ton of praise for being gentle and caring. Honestly, she’s just really good at what she does. In all the pictures we’ve seen, her customers’ brows are looking on point. 

Whether you’re a regular or it’s your first time, she has a hospitable personality that makes people feel comfortable and listened to. We like that she takes time to chat about what her customers want for their brows.

First-timers appreciate how she helped them pick the perfect shade and even did a test patch before the real deal. She uses high-quality products too, which is a big plus if you have sensitive skin.

Others raved about her incredible attention to detail, saying the tint on their brows ended up looking perfectly blended. 

If there’s one small downside, it’s that parking near the studio can sometimes be a bit tricky, especially during the afternoon.

They look amazing! 

“Mercury is so lovely & her studio is very cosy & relaxing! Got my eyebrows done – super quick, good price & they look amazing! Will definitely be going back 🤩”

• Olivia Richardson, Google Reviews

She didn’t rush the job

“Very good. I find her very good. Professional at her work. Spend lots of time on my eyebrows and make sure everything is right. She didn’t rush the job.  Yes, I will tell people about her.”

• Maraina Poff, Google Reviews

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