Luxe Aesthetics is a boutique lash, brow and cosmetic tattoo studio on Central Avenue in Prebbleton, on the southwestern edge of Christchurch. Founded by Master Artist and Trainer Jess, the studio offers expertly crafted treatments designed to enhance natural beauty — from classic, hybrid and volume lash extensions and lash lifts to brow shaping, tinting, lamination and precision cosmetic tattooing. Clients come for the attention to detail, the personalised care and the tranquil, private studio setting.
Founder Jess specialises in all things cosmetic tattoo — ombre and powder brows, lip blush, hyper-realism areola tattoo and scar camouflage — combining creativity, precision and care to create natural, personalised results. She is joined by senior lash and brow artist Gemma, a five-year member of the team known for her unmatched eye for detail, and Lulu, an experienced bridal and formal makeup artist trained in lash, brow and tanning services.
Beyond the treatment room, Luxe Aesthetics runs a hands-on Training Academy that has taught more than 65 aspiring lash and brow artists, and Jess has developed her own Reform Cosmetics line of cruelty-free, vegan, prostaglandin-free lash and brow products, made in Christchurch.
Tucked down Central Avenue in Prebbleton, just southwest of Christchurch, Luxe Aesthetics is a private boutique studio devoted entirely to lashes, brows and cosmetic tattooing. Founded by industry professional Jess, the studio has become known across the area for meticulous attention to detail, personalised care and a tranquil setting — the kind of place where an appointment feels like a proper pause rather than another item on the list.
Everything at Luxe Aesthetics starts with the same philosophy: beauty should empower, and results should look like you — only fresher. Treatments are tailored one-on-one in a private studio environment, and the team takes a genuinely consultative approach. Long-time clients mention it repeatedly in their reviews: artists recommend the best length to suit the health of your natural lashes, advise on aftercare, and take a perfectionist's interest in getting brows right every single visit. It's a large part of why so many clients have been returning for three and four years.
Founder Jess is a Master Artist and Trainer who specialises in all things cosmetic tattooing: ombre and powder brows, lip blush, and the deeply personal fields of hyper-realism areola tattoo and scar camouflage. Her approach combines creativity, precision and care, with natural, personalised results — and she counts clients leaving happier and more confident as the most rewarding part of the job.
She is supported by senior lash and brow artists Gemma and Lulu. Gemma has been an integral part of the team for five years, with an eye for detail so trusted that she's usually booked out a couple of weeks in advance. Lulu brings a background in bridal and formal makeup, having trained under Gabrielle Houghton and Stacey Banfield, and works across lash, brow and tanning services — her favourite being the studio's clean girl package.
The service list covers the full lash-and-brow spectrum. Lash extensions come in classic (a single extension per natural lash) and volume (fans applied to each natural lash), with infills recommended every two to four weeks and professional removal also available. For a lower-commitment option, the lash lift — which includes a tint — sweeps natural lashes upward onto a silicone rod in a four-step process, with results lasting up to eight weeks.
Brows get equally thorough treatment: hybrid and standard tints paired with waxing and shaping, brow lamination, and cosmetic tattooing for a longer-lasting shape. Ombre brows fade from a lighter front to a darker, defined tail, while powder brows fill the whole brow with an all-over, makeup-like colour — both well suited to oily skin types and active lifestyles. Lip blush enhances natural lip colour, corrects asymmetry and adds definition, and every cosmetic tattoo includes a six-week perfecting session to refine the result. Spray tanning and fine-line tattooing round out the offering.
Luxe Aesthetics isn't just a studio — it's also a school. The Training Academy, led by Jess, offers hands-on education for aspiring lash and brow artists, combining theory with practical experience in a supportive, professional environment. More than 65 students have now come through the program, gaining the skills and confidence to build their own businesses, whether as a side hustle or a full-time career. The curriculum puts equal weight on precision, client care and business success.
Jess's expertise extends into product, too. Reform Cosmetics is her own Christchurch-developed line of lash and brow essentials — cruelty-free, vegan and prostaglandin-free, formulated to nourish, strengthen, define and enhance natural features. It's the same aftercare the team recommends to clients for keeping lashes and brows in top condition between visits.
The studio is at 26 Central Avenue, Prebbleton, and opens Monday 9am-5pm, Tuesday to Thursday 9am-8pm (a boon for after-work appointments), Friday 9am-5pm and Saturday 9am-3pm, closing Sundays. Bookings can be made online, and gift vouchers are available for anyone keen to treat a lash-and-brow lover in their life. Whether you're after a fortnightly infill, a bridal-ready brow or a career-changing course, the Luxe Aesthetics team is ready to help.