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A lash tint is a semi-permanent dye applied to your natural eyelashes to make them look darker, fuller and more defined — eliminating the daily need for mascara. It adds no length and no curl; it simply colors the lashes you already have, including the pale tips that normally disappear. At Nu Image Medspa in Lutz, FL (3939 Cheval Blvd, off N Dale Mabry Hwy near Cheval), eyelash tinting is performed by Emily, a Licensed Medical Esthetician trained at the Aveda Institute Nashville.
The service takes about 15 minutes, starts at $30, is painless with no downtime, and lasts about 4–6 weeks as lashes naturally shed and regrow. The most dramatic difference shows on light, blonde, gray or sun-washed lashes. Serving Lutz, Cheval, Carrollwood, Northdale, Odessa and Land O’ Lakes. Call 813.949.3300.
Picture a normal Lutz day: school drop-off, a few hours of errands in the heat, a workout, then the kids’ game or an afternoon on the lake. Somewhere in there, mascara gives up. It smudges in the humidity, melts at the pool, runs on the boat, and leaves you with shadows under your eyes by 3 p.m. A lash tint in Lutz, FL fixes the exact thing mascara keeps failing at — dark, defined lashes — without anything to smear, flake or reapply.
That matters more here than in most places. Lutz sits in a warm, water-heavy corner of Tampa Bay: lakes, pools, the Gulf a short drive away, and humidity that runs high for much of the year. Eye makeup and that climate are a bad match. Tinted lashes are not — the color is set into the lash itself, so it holds through a swim, a sweat session and a long, sticky afternoon. You wake up looking like you already did your eyes, and you stay that way.
There’s a second, quieter reason tinting is popular here. Strong sun and time wash lashes out, and pale, blonde or gray lash tips read as “no lashes” in bright light — especially against the tan most people carry year-round. A tint brings those invisible tips back to a rich, dark line, so the eyes look open and awake in daylight, not just in a flattering indoor mirror. For naturally fair or fading lashes, the before-and-after is dramatic.
The Lutz schedule rewards anything that saves time. A tint is a wake-up-and-go upgrade: no mascara wand before the gym, no touch-ups before the lake, no raccoon eyes after a hot round at TPC Tampa Bay or Cheval. It’s ideal for swimmers, contact-lens wearers tired of flaking, parents with zero spare minutes, and anyone who simply wants to look polished without the daily routine. Pair it with a lash lift and an eyebrow tint and you’ve handled your whole eye area for a month in one short visit.
A lash tint colors the hair, not the skin. While you rest with your eyes closed, your esthetician shields the lower lashes and under-eye with protective pads, then brushes a semi-permanent tint through the upper and lower lashes from base to tip. The tint develops for a few minutes, then it’s gently wiped away — and the change is there the moment you open your eyes.
Tinting is purely about color and definition. It makes thin-looking lashes read as fuller because the previously invisible tips now show, and it gives the lash line a darker, mascara-like frame. It does not add length or curl, and it isn’t an extension — nothing is glued on. If you also want lift and curl, that’s a lash lift; if you want added length and density, that’s eyelash extensions. Many clients combine a tint with one of those for a bigger effect.
Tint comes in more than just black. A true black or blue-black gives the most striking, mascara-like result; a brown lash tint reads softer and more natural and is a favorite for fair-haired and lighter-featured clients. Your esthetician helps you pick the depth that suits your coloring and the look you’re after — subtle and natural, or bold and defined.
Because Lutz lashes spend so much time in sun, chlorine and salt water, lash health is part of the conversation: A good tint is applied cleanly, kept off the skin and waterline, and paired with simple aftercare so the color lasts without irritation. That standard of care is exactly what a licensed medical-spa setting is built for.
| Best for | Light, blonde, red or gray lashes; swimmers & athletes; a mascara-free routine; sensitive eyes & contact-lens wearers |
|---|---|
| What it is | Semi-permanent dye on the natural lashes — adds color only (no length, no curl, no extensions) |
| Time | About 15 minutes |
| Typical cost (Lutz) | From $30 · brow tint & lash lift priced separately · see monthly specials |
| Results appear | Immediately |
| Results last | About 4–6 weeks (fades as lashes shed & regrow) |
| Downtime | None — back to work, errands or the gym the same day |
| Patch test | Yes — for new clients before the appointment |
| Performed by | Licensed Medical Esthetician · Aveda Institute-trained |
Pricing is approximate and confirmed at your visit. Results vary with your natural lash color and shed cycle. Ask about current lash & brow specials and flexible payment plans.
Tinting is most dramatic when your lashes are there but simply don’t show. Common reasons clients in Lutz book one:
Most lashes are darker at the root and fade to clear at the tip. Tinting darkens the whole lash, so it instantly reads as longer and fuller.
Most popular reason
Fair, red or light-brown lashes can disappear entirely without mascara. A tint gives a defined, dark lash line that finally shows up.
Biggest before & after
Lashes lose pigment with time and sun. A tint restores a youthful, dark frame around the eye without anything to apply each day.
Sun-washed lashes
Wake up with dark, defined lashes — no wand, no smudging, no removal at night. The low-maintenance look that suits a busy week.
Wake-up-and-go
Color is set into the lash, so it holds through the pool, the lake, a workout and Florida humidity that wrecks ordinary mascara.
Florida-proof
Add a brow tint to define and frame the face in the same visit — the most-requested pairing for a fully refreshed eye area.
Not sure if tinting alone will do it, or whether to add a lift? A quick visit sorts it out — with your shade and price confirmed up front.
Most people who want darker, more defined lashes without daily mascara are great candidates for a lash tint in Lutz, FL — especially anyone with pale, blonde, gray or sun-washed lashes. Because the color is applied so close to the eye, Emily reviews your sensitivity and history first, and patch-tests new clients, so the result is safe as well as flattering.
Not sure if a tint, a lift or both is right for you? A quick consultation with Emily maps it out — safely matched to your lashes and your routine.
In Lutz, a lash tint is usually a side service tacked onto a nail appointment, a home studio, a mall booth or a mobile setup. In a photo, the results can look the same. What a photo can’t show is the product going on near your eye and the training of the hands applying it — and with tint, that’s the part that matters.
Here’s the piece most places skip over: The FDA has not approved coal-tar or ordinary hair-dye tints for use around the eyes and warns they have caused injury. Since 2021 it has permitted silver nitrate as a color additive in professional-use-only lash and brow tints — the basis of compliant systems like RefectoCil®. The safeguards that make a tint safe are simple but non-negotiable: a tint formulated for the eye area, a patch test beforehand, clean technique that keeps dye off the skin and waterline, and a provider licensed to work there.
That’s the standard at Nu Image. Your tint is applied by a licensed medical esthetician using professional-grade, professional-use-only tint, with a patch test for new clients, in a clean, medically supervised med spa — not a booth. (For that same reason, we don’t tint anyone under 16.) It’s a small service done to a real clinical standard.
They’re different tools. A tint adds color; a lash lift adds curl. Want length and density instead? That’s extensions. Many clients pair a tint with a lift — darker, curled lashes from one short visit — which is why “lash lift and tint” is so popular.
| Lash Tint | Lash Lift | |
|---|---|---|
| What it does | Darkens lashes | Curls & lifts |
| Adds color | Yes | No |
| Adds curl | No | Yes |
| Lasts | ~4–6 weeks | ~6–8 weeks |
| Downtime | None for either | |
| Together? | Yes — the classic combo | |
Your lash tint at Nu Image is performed by Emily Patrick, a Licensed Medical Esthetician and Lash & Brow Specialist with 5+ years in the beauty industry. She earned her education at the Aveda Institute Nashville and has built her work around one idea: enhancing your natural beauty with customized skincare and expertly crafted lashes and brows, rather than a one-size-fits-all template.
Known for her warm personality and meticulous attention to detail, Emily loves building genuine connections with her clients and creating a visit that feels both relaxing and results-driven — whether you’re in for a lash tint, a brow refresh, a lash lift or a skincare treatment. A newer but enthusiastic part of the Odessa and greater Lutz community, her goal is simple: that you leave looking and feeling like the best version of yourself.
Behind her sits the rest of Nu Image Medspa — a Lutz practice with 20+ years of aesthetic experience and a 4.7-star reputation across 67 Google reviews — so a “simple” lash tint is delivered with the same clinical standards as everything else under our roof.
We pick your shade and depth. New clients get a quick patch test beforehand to check for sensitivity.
Under-eye pads protect the skin while the tint is brushed through your lashes. About 15 minutes, eyes shut.
The tint is gently removed and your darker, fuller-looking lashes are visible right away — no mascara needed.
Skip steam, water and oil cleansers for 24 hours. Re-tint about every 4–6 weeks to keep the color rich.
We’re centrally located on Cheval Blvd, an easy drive from across the area. Tap your neighborhood for directions and local details.
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A lash tint is a semi-permanent dye applied to your natural eyelashes to make them look darker, fuller and more defined — eliminating the daily need for mascara. It adds no length or curl; it simply colors the lashes you already have, including the pale tips that normally disappear. At Nu Image Medspa it’s performed by a licensed medical esthetician, results show immediately, and they last about 4–6 weeks.
About 4–6 weeks. The color fades gradually as your lashes naturally shed and new, untinted lashes grow in. In a sweat-and-water market like Lutz, tint holds up to humidity, swimming and workouts far better than mascara, so most clients re-tint roughly once a month.
No. Tinting is painless with no downtime. You relax with your eyes closed for about 15 minutes while the tint develops, then it’s gently removed. For the first 24 hours, avoid steam, swimming, oil-based cleansers and rubbing your eyes; after that there are no restrictions. Most clients book it on a lunch break.
It’s safe when performed by a trained, licensed professional using a tint formulated for the eye area, with a patch test first. The FDA warns against coal-tar and ordinary hair-dye tints near the eyes and, since 2021, permits silver-nitrate color additives in professional-use-only lash and brow tints (such as RefectoCil®). At Nu Image, a licensed medical esthetician uses professional-grade, professional-use-only tint, patch-tests new clients, and works in a clean, supervised med spa. We don’t tint anyone under 16.
A tint adds color — it darkens your lashes but doesn’t change their shape. A lash lift adds curl — it lifts straight lashes but adds no color. They solve different things, which is why many clients do both: the lift opens the eye and the tint makes lashes look darker and fuller. Tint lasts about 4–6 weeks; a lift about 6–8 weeks.
Tinting gives the most dramatic difference to anyone with light, blonde, red, gray or sun-washed lashes that vanish without mascara. It’s also ideal for swimmers and athletes, contact-lens wearers tired of flaking, people with sensitive eyes, and anyone who wants a wake-up-and-go look. If your lashes are already very dark, expect a subtler change.
Yes — a lash and brow tint together is one of our most popular pairings. Tinting the brows frames the face while the lash tint darkens the eyes, all in one relaxed visit. Many clients also add a lash lift, dermaplaning or a facial for a full refresh. See all lash & brow services.
We’re at 3939 Cheval Blvd, Lutz, FL 33558, just off N Dale Mabry Hwy near Cheval, Steinbrenner High School and Gaither High School — serving Lutz, Carrollwood, Northdale, Cheval, Odessa and Land O’ Lakes. Free on-site parking. Call 813.949.3300 to book.