A friend of mine went out of the country and got her brows tinted and—my god—when I tell you it looked like she’d borrowed a pair of caterpillars and glued them straight to her forehead, I’m not exaggerating.

She looked like she was auditioning for a role as an evil Disney queen. Let’s just say, she admitted her selfies are safely hidden in a folder marked ‘never again.’

Hearing horror stories like hers–overly bold brows, mismatched shades, and the occasional accidental monobrow–got me thinking: surely, there must be places where you can get your brows tinted without risking a facial identity crisis. 

That’s why I recruited the rest of the Top Reviews writing team to help me find the absolute best eyebrow tinting services in Tauranga. 

If you’ve had an experience similar to hers, here are the places that can help.

1. Lafont Advanced Skin Clinic

Lafont Advanced Skin Clinic is well-known for its skin expertise, but its brow tinting is just as impressive. The whole experience feels relaxed and genuinely welcoming.

Right from the get-go, there’s plenty of friendly chat. You also never feel rushed or like you’re just another booking in the system, which can sometimes happen when salons have too many appointments.

When it comes to the tinting itself, the team’s technicians are total perfectionists (in the best way). They always start with a consultation about what you’re after, really listening before picking out a tint that suits your skin and hair. It’s not just a slap-it-on-and-go job. 

When we talked to customers, many said they kept coming back because the tints looked exactly what they wanted.

There were also a lot of talks about how the tint lasted a couple of weeks without going patchy or weird. One regular even told us it was the first time their brows properly matched their complexion.

That said, Lafont is super popular for all their skin treatments, so snagging a last-minute brow appointment can be a bit tricky.

The brow tint and shape has lifted the appearance of my facial features

“Thank you Forever Suntanz Beauty for the incredible eyelash extensions and brow tint and shape! I Love love love the volume added to my lashes with the extensions! The lashes are very natural and lightweight which is exactly what I wanted! The brow tint and shape has lifted the appearance of my facial features. Getting ready in the morning takes no time at all now. The staff at Forever Suntanz Beauty were so kind, genuine, and happy to answer any questions I had. The overall experience left me feeling pampered and beautiful in my skin. I couldn’t recommend them more!”

• Nadia Whitelaw, Google Reviews

Amazing place, service and professional staff

“My daughter had her first spray tan and also had eyebrows tidied and tinted for her school ball.  Amazing place, service and professional staff.  Would totally recommend to all”

• Jane Szigetvary, Google Reviews

2. Tranquillo Beauty Clinic 

At Tranquillo Beauty Clinic, the staff are absolute pros—they’re gentle and confident. We love how they make you feel right at home from the moment you walk in with their kind smiles and attentive service. 

We really appreciate how much care the technicians put into each client. They take time to chat with them about their preferences and carefully shape their brows to suit your their, rather than just following a one-size-fits-all approach.

When it comes to tinting, they use a semi-permanent formula that gives your brows a lovely, natural definition. The results we saw looked fuller and more polished, but never too dark or blocky. 

Regulars rave about how the tint lasts for weeks with barely any maintenance, which is a real bonus if you’re after low-fuss beauty.

If we had to pick a downside, it would be that their prices are a little higher than some other places in town. But we reckon it’s well worth it for the level of expertise, the quality of products, and the relaxing experience.

Simply top quality

“Fantastic beauty therapist. Very warm, kind and caring and her brow and lash treatments were simply top quality.  Very impressive.”

• Donna Davey, Google Reviews

Did such an amazing job with my eyebrows 

“Tranquillo is the most beautiful, relaxing beauty salon I’ve been to! It’s super convenient just in the CBD, and I had the pleasure of being looked after by Kylie. She was so lovely and did such an amazing job with my eyebrows and lashes. I’ll definitely be booking with her again and can’t wait to try more of

 their beauty treatments!”

• Adele Hall, Google Reviews

3. Zentuate Spa and Beauty

Zentuate Spa and Beauty is one of those places you almost want to keep to yourself. Tucked away in a peaceful home studio, it boasts calming scents and a genuinely zen vibe—perfect if you’re a bit nervous or it’s your first time getting your brows done.

The brow tinting here is all about working with what you’ve got. We love how the therapist takes the time to choose a tint that really suits the clients. 

When we looked at their past works, the brows looked fuller and more defined, but still totally natural—never too dark or overdone.

It’s also reassuring to know that Zentuate uses top-quality products that are gentle on your skin. 

Hygiene is clearly a priority too: everything is spotless, tools are properly sanitised and fresh disposable applicators are used every time. 

The only catch? Because it’s a cosy home studio with lots of loyal regulars, nabbing a last-minute appointment can be a bit hard. But honestly, if you can book ahead, it’s absolutely worth it.

Eyebrow goddess

“Absolutely love my treatments at Zentuate. I went with a membership as its nice to pay a small price weekly and not have to worry about a bill. I get eyebrows wax tints.. She is a perfectionist with eyebrows and mapping!!! “eyebrow goddess” Massages is absolutely to die for and the oils smell amazing and leaves skin so soft! and green peels well my face leaves with a glow that last weeks her facials are amazing. Whats not to love!! Shes clean she organised and most importantly shes passionate about the quality of service she provides. ✨❤️ A+++”

• Brooke Newman, Google Reviews

Honestly never had so many compliments

“I have been looking for a regular go-to salon for my brows for so long. I visited Zentuate for a brow shape/tint and lash lift on the recommendation from a friend and I have honestly never had so many compliments. I have finally found my regular! (And everything smells SOOO good!!) Thank you so much Kaitlin!”

• Olivia Stone, Google Reviews

4. The Brow Clinic

If you’re after next-level brows, The Brow Clinic is a great choice. Cris, one of the brow techs, is a real artist and it shows in her work.

Her regulars rave that their brows have never looked better, and honestly, we can see why! In every photo we’ve seen, her clients’ brows look absolutely on point

We love that she doesn’t just slap on a one-size-fits-all colour. Instead, she takes the time to mix up a shade that matches you perfectly, so your brows look natural but still pop. 

She’s super precise that you can tell she’s a perfectionist. From chatting with her, it’s also obvious she genuinely loves what she does. 

It’s really impressive how Cris blends classic tinting with modern techniques, like precision feathering and custom-blended tints. 

Our only complaint? Cris is in hot demand, so you have to book well ahead to snag a spot on her calendar. 

Cris is incredibly talented

“I have been a client of Cris for over three years now and just love her work. I found her by chance and am so happy i booked  that first appointment. That one appointment has turned into three years of eyebrow tinting, shaping, eyelash tinting, and perming. Last year, i finally had my eyebrows microbladed and have never looked back. Cris is incredibly talented. She spends time understanding your face shape and natural brow and creates a shape that works best for each individual.  I love her work so much that I drive from Waihi to Tauranga every six weeks to see her. I won’t have anyone else touch my brows… I can not recommend her enough…book that appointment, you won’t regret it!”

• Rachel Mills, Google Reviews

Really love how my brows look so great

“It was an amazing experience, and really love how my brows look so great!! Cris was such an amazing technician, she explained everything so well and certainly did it step by step, in such a lovely way, she is very talented and has such a lovely manner with her, which sets one at ease, to know that she certainly knows her work. Would recommend her to everyone that needs their brows done”

• Lyn Vowles, Google Reviews

5. Beauty By Keiz 

Beauty by Keiz is a cosy little salon that’s really perfected the art of precise brow tinting to enhance your natural features. 

Their tinting technique is a real standout—they carefully select shades to suit your skin tone and hair, so your brows always look flattering, and never too harsh. 

Locals rave that their eyebrows always come out looking amazing after a tint here, and we could totally see that from all the photos we’ve seen. It’s clear why so many people keep coming back. 

What we especially love is their focus on enhancing your brow color, rather than drastically changing it. Plus, they use an all-natural tint, so your brows stay looking sharp for weeks. 

The one thing we noticed, though, is that a bit of tint ends up on the skin around clients’ brows at times. It can take a couple of washes for it to fade completely, which can be frustrating. 

Keiz listened to excatly what I wanted 

“Had An amazing experience!!

I was a first time client who is quite picky about my brows and Keiz listened to excatly what I wanted and did an amazing job I will definitely be back. Would 💯 recommend”

• Tessa Cuddihy, Google Reviews

Absolutely worth it!

“Absolutely worth it!, Super Kind, Accommodating to client needs, and professional. I will be totally rebooking for my beauty needs I’m so happy with my outcome and will recommend her to friends, family and co workers”

• Whitney Hoeta, Google Reviews

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