Ten Melbourne brow studios tested on shape architecture, lamination retention and tint accuracy. We tested the work at week one and again at week six. No paid placements.
| Rank | Brow Studio | Price | Glow Score | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| № 1 | Amy Jean Brow Agency Bespoke brow architecture | $$$ $180 brow design + lamination | ★ 9.6 · 540 | Book → |
| № 2 | Browtopia Inner-north regulars | $$ $95 lamination + tint | ★ 9.1 · 720 | Book → |
| № 3 | Brow Bar Quick + reliable | $$ $85 lamination + tint | ★ 8.8 · 390 | Book → |
| № 4 | The Brow Studio Cool-toned brows | $$ $90 lamination + tint | ★ 8.6 · 280 | Book → |
| № 5 | Wink Brow Bar Beginners + budget | $ $65 lamination + tint | ★ 8.4 · 410 | Book → |
| № 6 | Benefit BrowBar — Collins Street Quick lunchtime appointments | $ $55 wax + tint | ★ 8.2 · 880 | Book → |
| № 7 | Browhaus Emporium Mall convenience | $$ $80 lamination + tint | ★ 8.0 · 360 | Book → |
| № 8 | The Brow Vault Microblading specialty | $$ $90 lamination + tint | ★ 7.8 · 145 | Book → |
| № 9 | Brow by Asha Solo-therapist relationship | $$$ $140 lamination + tint | ★ 7.6 · 88 | Book → |
| № 10 | The Brow Room Northside budget | $ $55 lamination + tint | ★ 7.4 · 110 | Book → |
Ten brow studios, ranked. The first three earn the editorial spotlight. Use the filters to narrow by what matters to you.
Industry reference point. Amy Jean's team trained at the brand's Sydney HQ; the consultation and shape work is markedly more rigorous than chain studios. Worth the premium if you've never had a designer brow.
Strong technicians, fair pricing, beautifully designed studio. The retention on lamination is consistently six weeks — better than most. The choice if you live north of the river.
In-and-out service, consistent therapists, busy lunchtime rush. Less artisan than Amy Jean, but the reliability is the appeal. Good cost-to-quality ratio.
Specialists in cool-tone tint matching — black-brown, taupe, ash blonde. Better than most for fair-skinned clients who go orange under standard tint.
Mass-market chain, walk-in friendly, no-frills experience. Result is competent if not designed. The right choice for a first-time lamination before you commit elsewhere.
Wax + tint, no lamination. Fast and reliable for a CBD lunchtime fix. Don't expect designer architecture — this is a maintenance appointment.
Mall-based chain. Convenient when you're shopping. The shaping is template-driven rather than custom, which is fine for maintenance and not great if you want a dramatic shape change.
Specialises in microblading and combination brows over standard lamination. The microblading work is competent; the lamination is solid but not best-in-class.
Solo-practitioner studio. Strong therapist relationship for clients who book six months ahead. Premium pricing for what is a beautifully done but not category-leading service.
Inner-north budget option. Quality is honest at the price — fine for maintenance, less ideal for first-time lamination where shape consultation matters.
Glow's editorial team visits every business in person. We book under regular client names, pay normal pricing, and grade against a five-axis scorecard: practitioner skill, equipment or product, hygiene, results at week six, and pricing transparency. We re-test every 12 months. No business pays for placement.
Lamination first. It's $80–$150, lasts six weeks, fully reversible. Microblading is $600–$1,200, lasts 18 months, and bad microblading is hard to fix.
Six weeks at a serious studio; three to four at a budget chain. The retention is a function of formula strength and aftercare — wash gently, don't brush wet, avoid retinol on the brows.
Tinting and waxing are generally fine. Lamination is contested — most reputable studios decline first-trimester. Always tell the therapist, even at three weeks.
Look at their before-and-after grid. Look for variety — different face shapes, different brow starting points, different age groups. Specialists who only post identical fluffy brows are doing one trick, not custom work.
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