HOW TO HIRE · BEAUTY & GROOMING · CHECKED OCTOBER 2026
How to hire a permanent makeup in Ireland
The checks, the questions and the paperwork.
A permanent makeup in Ireland costs €250–€700 per treatment, typically around €400. Here is how to check that in a minute, what to ask before you book, and what you must be handed when the job is done.
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THE 60-SECOND VERSION
Hiring a permanent makeup in five steps
- Are you a trader, and can I see that in writing?No register covers permanent makeup work, so trader status is what your consumer rights hang on — touch-Up Services — many permanent makeup services include touch-up appointments, which are essential for maintaining the vibrancy and longevity of the results.
- How does complexity of the procedure change the price?The more of it there is, the longer the job runs. — ask before the quote rather than after.
- How does experience of the technician change the price?Insurance and registration are built into a professional's price. — ask before the quote rather than after.
- How does location of the service change the price?The distance is worked out before the quote is given. — ask before the quote rather than after.
- What is not included?Permanent makeup does not typically include traditional makeup application or skincare treatments — get the exclusions named in the quote, because a permanent makeup job is priced on what was agreed and not on what was assumed.
BEFORE YOU BOOK
Check before you book
No register applies
NO REGISTER APPLIES TO HAIRDRESSERS, BARBERS, BEAUTICIANS OR NAIL TECHNICIANS. Anyone may trade. The line that does exist is medicines: anything involving a PRESCRIPTION-ONLY MEDICINE — botulinum toxin above all — may only be prescribed by a registered prescriber, and that is a medical matter rather than a beauty one. A clinic offering injectables with no named prescriber is the single clearest warning sign in this family.
Look for the trader badge and the ID-checked badge on the Locufy profile — both are checked by us, not claimed by the provider.
What to check instead
For injectables, WHO PRESCRIBES — a named, registered prescriber who has seen you, not a prescription arranged remotely for someone they have never met; For any treatment that breaks the skin, what is single-use and what is sterilised; A patch test before colour or lash work, and enough time before an event; The training and the insurer for the specific treatment, not the salon generally; What the aftercare is and who you call out of hours if something goes wrong; Photographs of their own work on hair or skin like yours.
Ask for each of these before you agree a price, and get the answers in the same message as the quote.
Insurance
Expect treatment-specific professional indemnity — a policy for facials may exclude needles entirely. From a company, ask for the insurer, the limit and the VAT number, and ask who actually attends: the team that turns up may be employed, subcontracted or both, and only one of those is supervised by the firm you are paying.
Ask to see the current certificate of insurance — the insurer's name, the limit and the date it runs to.
Trader or private seller
Under the Consumer Rights Act 2022 a trader must tell you they are a trader, and your consumer rights — work carried out with reasonable skill and care, and a cooling-off period on a contract agreed in your home or online — apply to traders and not to private sellers. On Locufy the trader status is shown on the profile.
Look for the trader badge on the Locufy profile, and ask anyone else for it in writing before you agree a price.
VAT
VAT at 13.5%, the reduced rate Revenue publishes for this service. Ask whether the price you were given includes it. A trader under the €42,500 registration threshold does not charge it; one over it must, and must show it separately.
Ask whether the figure you were given includes it, and for the VAT number if they are registered — Revenue publishes the rate for this service. revenue.ie →
A good answer: No register covers permanent makeup work, so trader status is what your consumer rights hang on — touch-Up Services — many permanent makeup services include touch-up appointments, which are essential for maintaining the vibrancy and longevity of the results.
A good answer: The more of it there is, the longer the job runs. — ask before the quote rather than after.
A good answer: Insurance and registration are built into a professional's price. — ask before the quote rather than after.
A good answer: The distance is worked out before the quote is given. — ask before the quote rather than after.
A good answer: Permanent makeup does not typically include traditional makeup application or skincare treatments — get the exclusions named in the quote, because a permanent makeup job is priced on what was agreed and not on what was assumed.
A good answer: Expect treatment-specific professional indemnity — a policy for facials may exclude needles entirely — lip Blushing — lip blushing is a technique that adds a natural tint to the lips, enhancing their shape and colour.
A good answer: A written scope and a price before the permanent makeup starts, and an itemised invoice after — eyeliner Application — another popular service is eyeliner application, where pigment is applied to the lash line to create a defined and lasting look.
Getting the quote right
- Complexity of the procedure — the more of it there is, the longer the job runs.
- Experience of the technician — insurance and registration are built into a professional's price.
- Location of the service — the distance is worked out before the quote is given.
- Area being treated — the price follows the size more closely than anything else here.
- In writing before anyone starts — a message on Locufy counts
- What is NOT included, named
- Who actually attends, and whether they are employed or subcontracted
- The VAT number, and whether it checks out on the Revenue register
Walk away if
- They will not talk about it: complexity of the procedure — the more of it there is, the longer the job runs
- They will not talk about it: experience of the technician — insurance and registration are built into a professional's price
- They will not talk about it: location of the service — the distance is worked out before the quote is given
- A price for the permanent makeup before anyone has asked the size, the access or the condition of what they are working on
- Cash only, or a large deposit before anything at all has started
- No written quote, or one that moves once the permanent makeup has begun
What a permanent makeup costs: €250–€700 per treatment
The figures are for the job, per treatment, and a quote for your own is the only number that binds anyone. Eyebrow tattooing and Eyeliner tattooing each carry their own band. Permanent Makeup price guide →
Guide prices compiled by the Locufy team from published Irish and UK provider price lists and 2026/27 cost guides. Updated 2026.
KNOW WHAT TO LOOK FOR? NOW FIND ONE
Permanent makeups near you, with the badges that matter shown
ID checked, trader status and one score from every review — on the card, before you message anyone. Nearest first. No account needed to look.
Or post the job free and let them come to you.
- Look firstComplexity of the procedure — the more of it there is, the longer the job runs — that is what the permanent makeup is judging on the first visit, and a price given without it is a guess.
- Agree what is being doneExperience of the technician — insurance and registration are built into a professional's price — put in writing before anyone starts, because it is the document you both read back at the end.
- The work itselfLocation of the service — the distance is worked out before the quote is given — and anything found on the day that was not in that is priced before it is started.
- Check it togetherArea being treated — the price follows the size more closely than anything else here — walked against the written scope rather than against the feeling of it, while the permanent makeup is still there.
- What you are handedThe itemised invoice and any guarantee on the workmanship and the parts, technique used — providers quote this separately because it varies so much.
- Eyebrow Tattooing
- Permanent makeup often includes eyebrow tattooing, which can enhance the shape and fullness of your brows.
- Eyeliner Application
- Another popular service is eyeliner application, where pigment is applied to the lash line to create a defined and lasting look.
- Lip Blushing
- Lip blushing is a technique that adds a natural tint to the lips, enhancing their shape and colour.
- Touch-Up Services
- Many permanent makeup services include touch-up appointments, which are essential for maintaining the vibrancy and longevity of the results.
- Eyeliner Tattooing
- This procedure enhances the eyes by tattooing a defined line along the lash line for a more dramatic look.
- Areola Reconstruction
- This service involves tattooing the areola to restore its appearance after surgery or trauma.
AFTER
When the job is done
Hiring a permanent makeup: questions people ask
The cost of permanent makeup can vary based on the complexity of the procedure, the experience of the technician, and the location of the service. Additional factors include the type of pigment used and whether a touch-up is required.
The duration of a permanent makeup procedure typically ranges from 1 to 3 hours, depending on the specific treatment and the area being worked on. This includes time for consultation, application, and any necessary aftercare instructions.
Yes, many technicians offer package deals for booking multiple services, such as eyebrow tattooing and lip blushing together. This can often lead to cost savings and a more streamlined experience.
Permanent makeup does not typically include traditional makeup application or skincare treatments. It focuses solely on the application of pigment for long-lasting cosmetic enhancement rather than temporary makeup solutions.
NO REGISTER APPLIES TO HAIRDRESSERS, BARBERS, BEAUTICIANS OR NAIL TECHNICIANS. Anyone may trade. The line that does exist is medicines: anything involving a PRESCRIPTION-ONLY MEDICINE — botulinum toxin above all — may only be prescribed by a registered prescriber, and that is a medical matter rather than a beauty one. A clinic offering injectables with no named prescriber is the single clearest warning sign in this family.
Under the Consumer Rights Act 2022 the work must be carried out with reasonable skill and care, and put right if it is not. Say what is wrong in writing first.
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