All pre-treatment consultations are conducted via Instagram DM or WhatsApp, and we do not offer separate in-person consultation appointments.

Before booking, we may ask for photos to assess whether the treatment is suitable for you, the condition of any existing tattoo, and which technique may be most appropriate. You’re also welcome to ask any questions or discuss any concerns with us beforehand.

There’s no need to worry about not having a separate in-person consultation. Before your appointment, we’ll confirm your treatment suitability and discuss the appropriate technique. On the day of your appointment, we’ll work with you to select the design and colour, taking into consideration your facial structure, natural features, existing brows and personal preferences.

Treatment will only begin once you have reviewed the final design and are completely happy to proceed.

Most clients find the treatment very comfortable, and many even fall asleep during their appointment. However, everyone experiences discomfort differently depending on factors such as individual sensitivity, skin sensitivity and their condition on the day.

To help minimise discomfort during the treatment, all clients are required to purchase numbing cream from our partnered compounding pharmacy before their appointment.

Once your booking is confirmed, we will provide you with separate instructions on how to purchase the numbing cream before your treatment date.

Cosmetic tattoo is not designed to remain dark and permanent. Instead, it is intended to gradually and naturally fade over time.

Results typically last around 6 months to 3 years, depending on factors such as skin type, lifestyle, treatment area and individual metabolism. Many clients begin to notice the colour gradually softening from around the one-year mark.

At BARIM, we believe cosmetic tattoo should fade naturally over time rather than remain heavily saturated in the skin, allowing the design and colour to be refreshed as your features, preferences and style change.

Once the pigment has sufficiently faded, the treatment can be refreshed with a new design and colour if desired.

It is completely normal for cosmetic tattoo to appear darker and more defined immediately after treatment.

As the skin heals, the colour will gradually soften and lighten. Once fully healed, around 50–70% of the initial colour typically remains, although this can vary depending on your skin type, treatment area, lifestyle and individual healing process.

Some areas may also heal slightly lighter or softer than others. This does not necessarily mean that a touch-up is required — once the area is fully healed, you can decide whether you are happy with the final result or would prefer additional colour or definition.

No, a touch-up is not mandatory. If you’re happy with the colour and shape once the area has fully healed, there is no need for an additional session.

As pigment retention and healing can vary from person to person, some clients may prefer a little more colour, definition, or refinement in certain areas. In this case, an initial touch-up can be booked.

It is best to decide whether a touch-up is needed once the area has fully healed and the colour has settled.

A maintenance touch-up is different from an initial touch-up, which is performed after your first treatment and healing period.

Cosmetic tattoo naturally fades over time. A maintenance touch-up is for existing BARIM clients whose previous treatment has gradually faded and who would like to refresh the colour and definition.

Maintenance touch-up prices vary depending on how much time has passed since your previous treatment.

Please refer to our Touch-up Price page for pricing based on the time since your last treatment.

Most cosmetic tattoo treatments involve minimal downtime, although the healing process varies depending on the treatment area.

Depending on the treatment, you may experience temporary redness, swelling, or sensitivity immediately after the procedure as part of the normal healing process.

Brows may appear darker and more defined immediately after treatment. Some dryness or flaking may occur during healing, and the colour will gradually soften as the skin heals.

Eyeliner may cause some temporary swelling after treatment, which generally settles within a few days.

Lip blush may appear much darker and more vibrant immediately after treatment. During the healing process, the lips may become dry and begin to peel. Once peeling is complete, the colour may initially appear significantly lighter. It will then gradually develop over the following 2–4 weeks as the final colour settles.

Most clients can return to their normal daily activities immediately after treatment. However, makeup on the treated area, excessive rubbing or friction, and activities such as swimming should be avoided until the area has healed.

Cosmetic tattooing adds pigment to the skin, so making an existing tattoo lighter is generally not possible.
Covering old pigment with lighter colours often requires dense application, which can appear unnatural and may heal unevenly.

If noticeable pigment remains, we recommend waiting for further fading where possible.
For tattoos that are several years old and no longer fading, laser removal may be required to partially lift the existing colour before re-tattooing for a clean, natural result.

At BARIM, lip blush is not designed to opaquely cover the natural lip colour like lipstick. Instead, colour is gradually built through soft, translucent layers, allowing the result to blend naturally with your own lip tone.

If the lips have darker areas with brown, purple, blue or grey undertones, applying the desired colour directly over them can cause the new pigment to mix with the natural undertone, resulting in a darker or duller colour than intended.

In these cases, Lip Neutralisation is necessary first to brighten the darker areas and create a more balanced overall lip tone.

Once the base tone has been corrected and healed, your desired colour can then be gradually built through subsequent touch-up sessions.

Lip blush is a gradual process, and most clients require at least one touch-up to build and refine their desired colour.

At BARIM, we follow strict hygiene and infection-control protocols to maintain a clean and safe treatment environment.

Our artists have completed recognised Infection Control training in Australia, and our treatment premises are approved by the relevant local council and appropriately insured.

We use approved medical-grade disinfectants and sterile, single-use supplies. All needles are single-use, opened in front of the client, and disposed of immediately after each treatment.

Client safety and hygiene are always a priority at BARIM.

All treatments at BARIM are by appointment only.

Each artist has their own style and approach, so we recommend taking a look at their work on Instagram and choosing the artist whose work best matches your preferences.

All bookings and enquiries are handled directly with your chosen artist via Instagram DM or WhatsApp.