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Est. 2009
Permanent Eyeliner
Effortless Eye Definition
Beautifully defined eyes, every day.
Permanent eyeliner is a subtle, sophisticated way to enhance the natural shape of your eyes, create the appearance of fuller lashes and bring greater definition to your features—without the need to apply eyeliner each morning.
From the softest lash enhancement to a more defined liner, every treatment is carefully designed around your individual eye shape, colouring, lifestyle and personal style.
Definition That Still Looks Like You
Permanent eyeliner does not need to look heavy or dramatic.
The most successful results are carefully considered, beautifully balanced and tailored to the individual. My approach focuses on enhancing your natural features rather than overpowering them.
Your eyeliner can be designed to:
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Create the appearance of a fuller, darker lash line
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Add soft definition to pale or sparse lashes
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Enhance the natural shape of your eyes
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Make your eyes appear more open and expressive
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Reduce the need for daily eyeliner application
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Remain beautifully understated without make-up
Every design begins with a detailed consultation, allowing us to explore the most flattering shape, depth and level of definition for you.
Is Permanent Eyeliner for you?
Permanent eyeliner may be ideal if you:
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Find applying eyeliner difficult or time-consuming
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Have poor eyesight or an unsteady hand
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Experience watery or sensitive eyes when applying make-up
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Have pale, fine or sparse eyelashes
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Regularly exercise, swim or lead a busy lifestyle
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Want your eyes to appear naturally defined without wearing a full face of make-up
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Would like consistent, symmetrical eyeliner that does not smudge
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Have experienced changes to your lashes or facial features over time
It can also be an excellent option for those who enjoy wearing make-up but would like a beautifully defined base that can be built upon for different occasions.
Your Eyeliner, Your Way
Lash Enhancement
Subtle Definition
Pigment is carefully placed through the lash line to create the appearance of thicker, fuller lashes.
A lash enhancement is ideal if you want an understated result that does not look like obvious eyeliner. It gives the eyes soft definition and works beautifully with or without additional make-up.
Perfect for:
Natural results, pale lashes, minimal make-up wearers and first-time permanent make-up clients.
Classic Eyeliner
Beautifully Balanced
A softly defined line is created along the upper lash line to enhance the shape of the eyes.
The thickness, shape and finish are adapted to suit your individual features. The result can be delicate and refined or slightly more noticeable, depending on your preference and suitability.
Perfect for:
Clients who regularly wear eyeliner and would like a polished, consistent result every day.
Shaded or Soft-Finish Eyeliner
Diffused Definition
A softly shaded effect creates greater depth while avoiding the appearance of a harsh, solid line.
This style can produce an elegant, make-up-inspired finish while remaining carefully balanced with your eye shape and facial features.
Perfect for:
Those wanting a little more impact, softness or a gently smoky finish.
*N.B.* Not every eyeliner style is suitable for every eye shape or skin type. Your options will be discussed honestly during your consultation.
The Claire Stokes Approach
Eyeliner is never approached as a standard template.
Consultation-Led
Your treatment begins with a thorough consultation so that you understand the process, the available options and what can realistically be achieved.
Individually Designed
Your eyeliner is created specifically for your features. Shape, thickness, colour and placement are never selected from a template.
Naturally Refined
My focus is on elegant definition and beautifully balanced results that enhance rather than dominate your eyes.
Created to Age Well
Permanent make-up naturally softens over time. Pigment choice, placement and technique are carefully considered to support graceful, manageable fading.
The design must work with the natural structure of your eyes, how your eyelids sit when open and closed, the condition of the skin and the way your features may change through expression.
During your consultation, I will consider:
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Your natural eye shape
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Eyelid space and skin movement
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Lash density and colouring
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Facial balance and symmetry
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Skin type and condition
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Your usual make-up style
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The level of definition you feel comfortable wearing
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How the result is likely to soften and age over time
My priority is to create eyeliner that remains flattering, wearable and appropriate for you—not simply to follow a trend.
What to expect...
Your Eyeliner Consultation
Your consultation is an important part of the treatment process.
We will discuss:
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The result you would like to achieve
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Your usual eyeliner and make-up preferences
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Your medical history and treatment suitability
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Any previous permanent eyeliner
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Your eye shape, skin and lash line
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Suitable styles and pigment colours
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The treatment and healing process
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Long-term maintenance and future colour refresh appointments
You will have the opportunity to ask questions and make an informed decision without feeling rushed or pressured.
A patch test and any required pre-treatment documentation will also be completed before your treatment.
Step-By-Step
1. Consultation and Planning
We discuss your preferences, assess your suitability and agree on a treatment plan that complements your features.
2. Design
Your eyeliner is carefully planned before treatment. The design will be reviewed with your eyes both open and closed to ensure it sits correctly.
3. Treatment
Pigment is precisely implanted along the lash line using specialist permanent make-up equipment and strict hygiene procedures.
4. Initial Healing
The eyeliner will appear darker and more defined immediately after treatment. Some temporary swelling may occur, and the colour will soften as the area heals.
5. Perfecting Appointment
Permanent eyeliner is normally completed over two appointments. Your healed result will be reviewed and any appropriate refinements made at your second visit.
The Healing Process
Immediately after your appointment, the eyeliner will usually appear darker and more prominent than the final result. The eyes may feel slightly tender, tight or puffy for a short period.
As the area heals, the pigment may appear to fade or become uneven before gradually settling. This is a normal part of the healing process and is why the final result should not be judged too early.
Full aftercare guidance will be provided, including advice on cleansing, make-up, exercise, swimming and protecting the treated area during healing.
Your second appointment allows us to assess how your skin has retained the pigment and complete any necessary refinements.
Eyes, Beautifully Defined
Explore examples
of lash enhancements, classic eyeliner and softly shaded results, each individually designed to complement the client’s natural eye shape and personal style.
Below is a Gallery of Claire's work. From fresh off the needle to healed. Click on an image to enlarge it for a closer look .
Existing Or Unwanted Eyeliner?
If you already have permanent eyeliner...
that has changed colour, spread, faded unevenly or no longer suits you,please book a consultation before arranging a new treatment.
Adding more pigment is not always the correct solution.
I will assess the existing work and explain whether it may be suitable for correction, softening, removal or a carefully planned refresh.
Are You Ready?
Wake Up with Beautifully Defined Eyes
Permanent eyeliner can simplify your routine, enhance your natural features and give your eyes consistent definition—whether you prefer a barely-there lash enhancement or a more polished eyeliner finish.
Your treatment will begin with a personal consultation, allowing us to create a result that feels balanced, flattering and completely individual to you.