Ira Bale Brows, Toorak Village: Brow and Lash Specialists on Toorak Road

Brows frame the face, and Ira Bale Brows has built a business around getting them just right. The salon at Shop 13, 521 Toorak Road in Toorak Village is one of two locations, and describes itself as passionate about "premium brow and lash services" delivered with beautiful, natural-looking results.

Founder Ira Bale's story

The salon's about page tells the founder's story in her own words. Her journey to becoming a beautician, Ira says, is "deeply rooted in my mom's passion for beauty", and she honed her skills from a young age under her mother's guidance. After earning master's degrees at universities in Melbourne and Boston, she pursued her dream, immersing herself in cosmetic tattooing and learning from global experts to craft brows.

Ira specialises in techniques including microblading, ombre and combination brows. She opened her first salon in 2017 and a second in 2019, and describes a tight-knit team that supports and loves each other. Together, she says, they are "redefining beauty one brow at a time". The salon's mission is to provide a luxury beauty experience and make sure every client leaves with renewed confidence.

The services

The services page describes each treatment in detail. Brow shape and tint is aimed at the full, voluminous brow trend, with excess hairs delicately removed to craft a shape tailored to your features. Brow lamination aims for thicker, fuller, fluffier brows without needing brow gel, with an effect lasting about four to six weeks, and the salon notes that it is not suitable for clients using retinol or Accutane-based skincare. Brow high definition covers henna, hybrid tint or brow dye for a semi-permanent tint.

For longer-lasting results, the salon offers microblading, which draws hair-like strokes to mimic natural hairs and is described as lasting from six to eighteen months, and combination brows, blending microblading with ombre or powder techniques. Combination brows are noted as Ira's favourite. The salon also offers lash lifts and lash and brow tinting, and its team shares brow-care tips on the website blog.

A space for the experience

The salon's own photos show a calm, modern space, with a timber feature wall behind the reception desk and a bright, mirrored treatment area. The team says it proactively brings new techniques and products to clients, and shares its latest work on Instagram.

Who it suits

Ira Bale Brows is a good fit for anyone who wants to simplify a morning routine, for clients curious about lamination or microblading who want an honest consultation, and for those wanting regular upkeep of shape and tint in Toorak Village.

Planning your visit

The Toorak Village salon is at Shop 13, 521 Toorak Road. According to the website, it is open Tuesday to Friday 10am to 6:30pm and Saturday 9am to 4pm. Call (03) 9826 6168 or book online. The website also lists a second salon in South Yarra.

Visit Ira Bale Brows

If you have a question about brows or lashes, the team invites you to write to them or drop in. Book a time online and talk through the look you want.

Contact

Ira Bale Brows
Shop 13, 521 Toorak Road, Toorak VIC 3142
Phone: (03) 9826 6168
Email: ira@irabale.com
Website: irabale.com.au
Instagram: @ira.bale
Hours: Toorak Village: Tuesday–Friday 10am–6:30pm; Saturday 9am–4pm

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