Eyeliner Tattooing · St Kilda, Melbourne
Wake up with defined eyes every morning: no smudging, no uneven lines and no time wasted in front of the mirror. From the subtlest lash enhancement to a crisp winged or softly shaded liner, every eyeliner tattoo is designed for your eye shape at our St Kilda salon.
Know the look you want? See Winged & Shaded Eyeliner or Lash Line Enhancement.
Eyeliner tattooing places fine pigment along the lash line to define and open up your eyes. It can be as subtle as fuller-looking lashes or as bold as a crisp wing, and it won’t smudge, run or wear off during the day.
With the latest techniques there is minimal downtime, very little swelling and little to no pain. If you’re unsure which style is right for you, we’ll guide you through every option, and we can always start with a natural look and build from there.
We’ll talk through your health and history at your appointment and recommend the technique that will heal best for you.
We’ll help you choose the technique that suits your eye shape and the look you wear every day.
The most subtle option. Black pigment between the lashes makes them look thicker and fuller, without looking like eyeliner at all.
A soft, precise line along the upper lashes with a partial wet line for an eye-opening effect. Clean, wearable and natural.
A perfectly balanced flick tailored to your eye shape. You approve the shape before we start, and lash enhancement is included.
A soft, smoky alternative to a crisp line, with a small to long wing in black or brown. Shelley takes pride in the variety of her shading.
Tiny dots of pigment build a soft shadow along the lower lashes. Ideal for sparse lower lashes or lash loss.
Unhappy with an old liner that has migrated or faded unevenly? Send us photos and we’ll find the right fix, from rebalancing to targeted saline removal.
Real CTM clients. Every liner is designed for the client’s own eye shape, and results vary with skin type and aftercare.
Every eyeliner includes your consultation, design and numbing.
Appointments take about 1.5 hours for lash enhancement or bottom eyeliner, and 2.5–3 hours for thin, winged or shaded eyeliner.
Irina performs most of our eyeliner treatments, and Shelley is available for eyeliner too, especially shaded liner and corrections.
Cosmetic Tattooist
An internationally recognised artist with over 10 years of experience in permanent makeup, known for precise, natural-looking brows, lips and eyeliner.
Owner · Principal Cosmetic Tattooist
17 years in the beauty industry, with regular advanced masterclasses here and overseas. Shelley loves shaded eyeliner and corrections work, and uses only premium pigments.
Please don’t wear contact lenses or eye makeup to your appointment; bring your glasses if you need them. We take our time so you leave with liner you love.
We talk about the look you wear day to day, then draw the liner shape to suit your eye. Nothing is started until you are 100% happy with the shape and placement.
A topical anaesthetic is applied before and throughout. Your artist builds the liner along the lash line, layer by layer.
Mild swelling and redness for 24–48 hours is normal. The colour looks darker and more intense for the first 3–7 days, then softens.
4–10 weeks later, once healed, we check how the liner has settled and refine the shape or add depth where needed.
Good aftercare keeps your liner crisp and even as it heals. Here is what we ask of you.
Top lash enhancement is $400, thin eyeliner with lash enhancement is $600, thick shaded or winged top eyeliner is $800–$850 and bottom eyeliner is $380. Your perfecting touch-up 4–10 weeks later is $150.
It depends on your eye shape, the look you wear day to day and how bold or subtle you want the result to be. If you’re unsure, we recommend starting with a more natural option and building from there. It’s always easier to add than to remove, and we can enhance the result at your perfecting session.
The eye area is more sensitive than other areas of the face, but most clients find it very manageable. A topical anaesthetic is applied before and throughout. Taking Panadol 45 minutes before can help, and you may feel more sensitive if you are unwell, run down or have your period.
We mainly use black and brown, as these are the most natural and flattering. We can also work with navy, charcoal or more creative tones such as green, purple or blue. We’ll discuss colour at your appointment.
Very little. Mild swelling and redness for the first 24–48 hours is normal and settles quickly. Please don’t wear contact lenses to your appointment or for 3 days afterwards. The colour looks darker for the first 3–7 days before softening.
Usually 2–4 years, depending on your skin type, lifestyle and sun exposure. The lash line holds pigment well, and a touch-up every 2–3 years keeps the liner fresh.
Don’t wear contact lenses (bring your glasses), mascara or eye makeup on the day. Avoid alcohol for 24 hours before and caffeine on the day. Stop blood-thinning medication such as Aspirin, Niacin, Vitamin E or Ibuprofen at least 24 hours before, and avoid anti-wrinkle injections around the eyes for 2 weeks before and after.
Often, yes. Shelley loves corrections. Send us photos or call us so we can assess it. It may just need rebalancing or a touch-up, or targeted saline removal before fresh pigment is applied.
Cosmetic tattooing places pigment in the upper layer of the skin with a fine digital device and single-use needles. Body tattooing goes much deeper with a more powerful machine. The result is softer and more natural, designed to enhance rather than permanently mark.
Spread the cost of your treatment with interest-free payment plans.
Book your eyeliner tattoo at our St Kilda salon, Suite 2/179 Barkly Street, or call us on 0412 144 015 to talk through the style that suits you.
