Goddess Brows & Academy is a boutique brow and lash studio in a signature pink sanctuary on The Strand, in the heart of Whakatāne. The salon is known for delivering high-end cosmetic brow tattooing, hybrid dye, brow lamination and lash lifts, all delivered with an emphasis on tailored artistry and luxurious, personal service. Founder and owner Teppy describes the space as one where every detail is curated to help clients feel confident, relaxed, and truly seen — a place that blends internationally trained technique with heartfelt connection. The studio's reputation rests on precision and a soft, natural aesthetic. Teppy brings over a decade of hands-on industry experience and is known for her natural approach to cosmetic tattooing and her signature brow sculpting, which is designed to enhance each client's own features rather than impose a template. She is joined by Marty, a lash technician who creates everything from soft, natural and wispy everyday lash sets to full volume, and Autumn, a senior stylist specialising in brow laminations, lash lifts and hybrid dye styling. Goddess Brows is also home to an elite training academy serving aspiring artists across Aotearoa. Led by Teppy, who has been teaching for over three years, the academy offers 1:1 and group masterclasses in cosmetic brow tattooing, brow maintenance (hybrid dye, lamination and mapping) and lash lifts, alongside an online masterclass option. Training is hands-on, practical and rooted in quality — the team's motto is that they don't gate-keep. More than a salon, Goddess Brows positions itself as a place where artistry, confidence and feminine energy come to life. The studio operates by appointment only, so bookings should be made in advance through the online booking system.
Tucked onto The Strand in the heart of Whakatāne, Goddess Brows & Academy has made a name for itself with a simple promise: flawless brows and lashes, delivered in a space designed to make every client feel confident, relaxed, and truly seen. The studio — instantly recognisable for its signature pink aesthetic — blends internationally trained techniques with a warm, personal approach that has earned it a loyal following throughout the Bay of Plenty.
The salon's core offering spans the full spectrum of modern brow and lash artistry. On the brow side, clients can choose from cosmetic brow tattooing, brow lamination, hybrid dye styling and the studio's signature brow sculpting. Each service is tailored rather than templated — the goal, the team says, is to enhance your natural beauty, not to reshape you into someone else's trend.
Lash services centre on lash lifts and custom lash sets, ranging from soft, natural and wispy everyday lashes through to full volume. Whether you're after a low-maintenance lift that opens up your eyes or a bespoke set for a special occasion, the emphasis stays on results that feel effortless yet elevated.
At the top end of the menu sits cosmetic brow tattooing — the studio's true signature. It's the service Goddess Brows is best known for, and the one that draws clients from across the region.
Goddess Brows was founded by Teppy, the studio's owner and driving force. With more than a decade of hands-on experience in the industry, she's known for her soft, natural approach to cosmetic tattooing and her signature brow sculpting. Beyond the treatment room, Teppy sees her work as a way to empower, uplift and celebrate women — creating what she calls sacred spaces where clients feel seen, supported and celebrated. (If she's not in the salon, she's probably in the hills somewhere with her fiancé and their two Labradors.)
She's joined by Marty, a lash technician who ran her own successful lash business from home before joining the salon over a year ago. Marty specialises in soft, natural and wispy lash sets, and her versatility means she can customise everything from subtle everyday lashes to full volume, along with lash lifts. Autumn, the studio's senior stylist, brings warmth and a keen eye for detail, specialising in brow laminations, lash lifts and hybrid dye styling — and a calm, welcoming energy that clients return for.
What sets Goddess Brows apart from most salons is the academy operating alongside it. Led by Teppy, who has been teaching for over three years, Goddess Brows Academy trains aspiring artists from all across Aotearoa in cosmetic brow tattooing, brow maintenance — hybrid dye, lamination and mapping — and lash lifts.
Training is offered as 1:1 and group masterclasses at the Whakatāne studio, with an online masterclass available for those learning remotely. The teaching philosophy is hands-on, practical and, in the academy's own words, deeply rooted in quality: "we don't gate-keep here." The aim goes beyond technique — students are mentored toward financial freedom, a roster of dream clients, and a service they're genuinely proud to offer. Whether you're starting from scratch or refining an existing craft, the promise is the same: you'll leave empowered, equipped, and ready to thrive.
Goddess Brows & Academy operates by appointment only, so it's worth booking ahead through the studio's online booking system rather than dropping in. The salon sits at 234A The Strand in central Whakatāne, and enquiries can be made via the contact form on the website or by emailing [email protected].
Whether you're booking in for tattooed brows, a lash lift, or exploring a whole new career through the academy, the experience is built around the same idea: artistry, confidence, and feminine energy — all under one pink roof.