We Tried It

Suzie Mcintosh Brows ®

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Cosmetic tattooing is the beauty industry’s new black, but is reframing your face really worth the spend? We found out.

WHAT IS IT: Tattoo eyebrows that give you the eye framers of your dreams – balancing asymmetries, creating the perfect shape for your individual look and filling out any sparse areas. Founder Suzie Mcintosh has been in the industry for over 10 years and is one of Australia’s leading brow artists. WHO TRIED IT: Katelyn Swallow, Editor-in-Chief BEFORE COST: $$$$ Cost is based on the experience of your brow artist, but it will set you back anywhere from $999 to $1,499 for Mcintosh herself. This includes a complimentary perfecting session six to 12 weeks after your initial appointment. Touch-ups are required every four to 18 months, and start at $245.

LOCATION: Toorak, Melbourne. But also available in Rosebery, Sydney.

AFTER PROS

You can ditch the eyebrow pencil for good.

Three different style options – ombré, feather or combo – and colour matching mean your new brows can be as natural or as striking as you like.

Mcintosh hand-picks and trains all her artists, and is an uber perfectionist, so you know you will walk out looking lush.

A bit of numbing cream and you barely feel it. CONS

It’s not cheap.

Your brows will take 10 to 21 days to heal and you won’t see the full results for six weeks. They also look dark for about five days after your initial appointment, so book well in advance of important events.

Mcintosh recommends no exercise or direct sunlight during the healing period, and you can’t get your new brows wet. So plan on awkward showers for about a month.

“Could not recommend more! I love my new brows –they completely change the look of my face and make my morning make-up routine a breeze. Can’t wait to see the full result once they’ve healed. Already worth every cent.” S Katelyn