The Brow & Lip Authority of Melbourne

By Ira Bale – Cosmetic Tattoo Artist, Melbourne, South Yarra & Toorak Village Because bad brows don’t just fade — they follow you. 1. The Hidden Epidemic of “Budget Brows” Every week, someone walks into my South Yarra salon with panic in their eyes and faded orange brows above them.The story is always the same: a friend’s referral, a “special offer,” a new artist who needed models. The price was irresistible. Until the mirror wasn’t. Bad cosmetic tattooing isn’t just an aesth

By Ira Bale – Cosmetic Tattoo Artist, Melbourne, South Yarra & Toorak Village Because orange, blue, and grey don’t belong on your face. The Colour Disaster No One Talks About Every month, I see clients in my South Yarra  and Toorak Village  studios with the same complaint: “My brows healed the wrong colour.”  They walked into another salon expecting soft brown. Three months later, they’re hiding orange, blue, or grey shadows under makeup. This isn’t bad luck. It’s science ig

By Ira Bale – Cosmetic Tattoo Artist, Melbourne, South Yarra & Toorak Village Because good brows start before you even walk into the salon. Why Prep Matters More Than You Think Cosmetic tattooing isn’t like popping into a nail bar. Your skin is the canvas, and how you treat it before the appointment determines how well pigment takes, how evenly it heals, and how long it lasts. At Ira Bale Brows in South Yarra and Toorak Village , I spend as much time educating clients on pre

By Ira Bale – Cosmetic Tattooist, South Yarra & Toorak Village Let’s cut to the chase — lip blush sounds intense. "Is it going to hurt?" "Will I look like I’ve had filler?" "Do I need to hide for a week?" These are the kinds of questions I get all the time at Ira Bale Brows .And I get it — the internet can make lip blush seem like some overdrawn, swollen ordeal that turns your mouth into a cartoon character. But here’s what I tell every new client: Lip blush is not scary. It’

By Ira Bale Founder, Ira Bale Brows – South Yarra & Toorak Village, Melbourne If you're about to get your brows tattooed — congrats. You're about to gain hours back every week, stop chasing symmetry in your bathroom mirror, and finally ditch the pencil that never lasted past lunch. But here’s the deal: What you do before  your appointment matters just as much as what we do in the chair. Poor prep can lead to: More bleeding Patchy healing Pigment that won’t hold Delayed healin

By Ira Bale Founder, Ira Bale Brows – South Yarra & Toorak Village, Melbourne Brow tattoo regret is a quiet crisis in the beauty industry. You won’t see it trending on social media. You won’t find many before-and-afters that show the “after” they wish they could undo. But in private rooms, every week, we meet women who have had a tattoo elsewhere and are now left asking, “Can you fix this?” At Ira Bale Brows, we’ve corrected: Brows that were too dark, too thick, too short Bro

By Ira Bale Founder, Ira Bale Brows – South Yarra & Toorak Village Touch-ups are the part of cosmetic tattooing that nobody posts about on Instagram — but they’re the reason the work still  looks good months and years later. At Ira Bale Brows, we’ve done hundreds of brow and lip tattoos for clients across Melbourne, and the ones with the best long-term results have one thing in common: They didn’t treat touch-ups as optional. This post isn’t a push to sell you extra appointme

Many of us have found ourselves anxiously typing " how can I grow eyebrows back? " into search engines or asking friends for advice on what helps eyebrows grow . Whether it's the lingering result of past over-plucking, naturally sparse brows, or simply a current beauty aspiration for a bolder, more expressive look, the journey towards achieving fuller, more defined eyebrows is a common and often frustrating one. If you're looking to regrow eyebrows , understand eyebrow hair g

Lash lifts are amazing  — no doubt. But how often should you be getting them?Let’s keep it real and answer that without the salon fluff or hard sells. A beautifully enhanced eye flaunting a flawless lash lift by Ira Bale Brows, showcasing long, perfectly curled lashes that highlight the vivid green iris. So… How Long Does a Lash Lift Last? On average: 6–8 weeks. That’s the natural life cycle of your lashes. As old ones shed and new ones grow in, the lift slowly fades. Things

So you just got your brows laminated and they look AMAZING. Feathery, lifted, lush. 😍 Now what? Simple:  follow these Brow Lamination Aftercare Tips  to keep those beauties looking their best for weeks! Brow lamination transformation highlighting improved definition and smoothness, skillfully created by Ira Bale Brows. 1. Don’t Get Them Wet (Yet!) Keep your brows dry for the first 24 hours . No washing, sweating, steamy showers, or hot yoga sessions — sorry, queens. 2. Skip

Thinking about getting a brow tattoo , but your brain’s racing with questions like: "Will it hurt?" "How long does it last?" "Will I look like a cartoon character for 2 weeks??" Relax — we’ve got you. Here are the most common questions we get about brow tattooing at Ira Bale Brows , answered with honesty and love 💕 Ombre brows transformation by Ira Bale, expertly crafted to enhance natural beauty while meeting the client's goals. 1. Does It Hurt? Not really. We apply a high-

Thinking about getting your brows tattooed but low-key freaking out? Girl, breathe. You’re in Ira Bale’s  hands — and her hands are magic . 🪄 Let’s walk you through how to prepare so you’re calm, confident, and ready for your best brows ever. Stunning transformation with combo brows by Ira Bale, showcasing perfectly enhanced and defined eyebrows. 1. Do Your Research (Hi, You're Already Here 💁‍♀️) There’s Microblading  (hair-like strokes), Ombre Brows  (soft, shaded effect),