We're heading into the fun-filled and carefree months of spring and summer, which means maintenance is out. For a beauty treatment that stands the test of time, sun, sand and late nights out, Nirvana Beauty Lounge recommends microblading.

Defined, natural-looking brows frame the face and emphasise expressions, so a semi-permanent brow treatment is an investment worth making, and for that, the team at Nirvana recommend microblading. Microblading creates filled-in brows using a hair stroke tattoo technique, and they'll save your hours in front of the mirror. Natural-look fans will be happy to know that the goal is to make the brows look as natural as possible, and it works. If you haven't been down the microblading Instagram rabbit hole yet, give it a search; it's convincing.

The natural look is achieved by using a tiny tattooing device to follow the flow of your brow hairs, and the natural shape of your brow. The device blade is thin and creates extremely precise lines that aren't as deeply ingrained into the skin as a permanent tattoo. Semi-permament pigment is deposited into the lines, using less-concentrated ink than normal tattoo ink. The results lasts between one and three years depending on your skin type.

Nirvana Beauty Lounge offers microblading at their tranquil, wellbeing-focused beauty salon and day spa in Merivale. You'll start with a consultation, then one main appointment and a follow-up or two, depending on your needs. Then you'll be rocking a natural, full browed look all summer long.

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