NURSE SANDA rules! It was my first time getting my lips filled. I heard a lot of horror stories and…read moremy lips were particularly hard to work on as they were VERY thin. They turned out plump and sumptuous! They are perfect! And what a huge difference they made to my self esteem. Truly, it was a night and day difference to my face! I LOVE having lips! I will continue using Sanda for years to come. She is an artist!

I get a lash lift here to treat myself occasionally I love the experience and most of all the…read moreresults. I've been a customer for over a year and reccomend to others often since they ask me where I went

I have been getting my lashes done by McKell for the last 7 years. I am constantly getting…read morecompliments on my lashes , even on the days I'm scheduled for my fills! They always look flawless. She listens to what you want, and executes! She is truly an artist!

Wow am I impressed! This was my first time getting lash extensions and McKell did such an amazing…read morejob! She is truly an artist. The 2 hours flew by and she made me feel very welcome. We went conservative on the lashes since it was my first time and I'm SO in love. She has a very cute little studio that is clean, organized, and smells good. She gives lots of helpful tips and aftercare instructions. I will definitely be seeing her for my fills in the future.

I've had two sessions so far here with Averie for laser tattoo removal, who is kind and easy to…read moretalk to. But my most recent visit left me hesitant to recommend this place. At my first appointment, we confirmed my two small tattoos directly next to one another would be classified and priced as a single "small" session at $200, and my next visit was rebooked at that same classification with the front desk while Averie was present. During my second session, the treatment went ahead as normal and Averie and I chatted throughout the treatment for ~30 minutes with no mention of any price change. Only after it was complete did the front desk tell me I'd be charged for a "medium" instead, bringing the total to $300. When I pushed back, the explanation I got from Averie felt jumbled and inconsistent. I paid the difference anyway because I'd already received the treatment and didn't feel I had a real choice. Deciding pricing after a service is done, when the client has no ability to say no, isn't something I can overlook, especially with a licensed provider where trust matters. I'm not sure if I'll be booking future sessions here. EDIT: The owner has reached out to rectify the situation, so I'll adjust the stars rating but leaving this up in case there are others who run into this same issue for transparency.

I can only speak personally to the permanent eyeliner services performed by Angela…read more She is incredibly thorough, careful, and meticulous about her work. She takes the time to explain everything, makes sure you're comfortable throughout the entire process, and never makes you feel rushed. When someone is working that close to your eyes and doing something permanent- that level of attention and care matters! The studio itself is beautiful, welcoming, and clearly very professionally run. They offer a wide range of services, including microneedling, laser treatments, tattoo removal, and more, and the entire space has a polished, high-end feel without being intimidating. Angela's treatment room is lovely and comfortable, and she has a way of making the whole experience feel relaxed while still being extremely precise and professional. I wouldn't hesitate to trust her again. If you're considering permanent eyeliner and want someone who genuinely takes her time and cares about getting it right, I highly recommend Angela.

I highly recommend Leilani! She did a lash lift and a hydra facial. Great vibes! It was easy to…read morebook. It's my second visit here- I will be back

Update: The owner, Britney, personally reached out to me to apologize for the situation and offered…read moreseveral resolutions. By the end of the call, we were able to resolve the matter fairly (in my opinion, at least). I really appreciate her willingness to see the situation from my perspective and her taking accountability for the misleading wording on the website. I'm now taking back my comment about the spa being "shady," since it has become clear that this was an honest mistake. However, I still stand by my concern that the membership terms and wording should have been much clearer from the beginning. I'm glad Balm took my concerns seriously and made an effort to make things right. I hope the website will be updated soon to provide more clarity, so issues like this can be avoided in the future. I had 2 laser hair removal treatments here. While the service was nothing to write home about, the way this business handles its memberships is incompetent at best and shady at worst. I signed up for their LARGE LASER MEMBERSHIP, which is advertised on their website as having the benefits of "Any 1 Extra-Large Laser" and "Any 2 Large Laser" each month, with savings of $304/month and a retail value of $603 (screenshot below). Maybe I'm delusional, please let me know, but how is anyone supposed to interpret that wording as anything other than 1 extra large + 2 large services included? Even their own membership portal shows 3 separate coupons for these 3 services. I had my extra large laser with no issue, but when I came back for the 2 large services, the tech told me I actually had to choose between the extra large and 2 large services (?). I ended up having to cancel my appointment and go home. Their manager reached out via text and basically admitted that the wording on the website AND the membership portal is misleading, and that I actually did have to choose between the 2 options. I asked for a refund because I wouldn't have purchased the membership had the terms been clearly stated. Of course, they refused. At this point, I've given up on trying to get a refund. I don't have the time or energy to keep going back and forth with these people. I'm posting this as a PSA for anyone considering signing up for any of their laser memberships: ask a lot of questions before giving them your money.

I'm SO glad I came to see Jaime! I've had her booked marked on my yelp for quite sometime because…read moreher pictures are what I wanted! I don't know why I didn't come sooner and just do a full set with her! After my last fill with another salon I decided not to go back and get my fill done with Jaime instead and so happy I picked her! I know my lashes aren't as thick so they can't be exactly what I want but she did it! They're fluffy and have random long ones which I like! I'm so picky and so over going to someone new every time but I think that has come to an end, finally! Literally one thing will keep me from going back to someone, but there isn't one bad thing I can really say about her work! Good: she's gentle can barely feel anything, bed is the comfiest I've laid on, takes her time, asks what you like , gives you a awesome goody bag, teaches you how to clean lashes, brushes them throughly often throughout the process, eyes didn't burn, eyes didn't feel teary, no lashes stuck to the bottom, she did my bottom lashes for free!! Bad: parking!! Ugh that sucked! I came almost 20 minutes early and was 4 minutes late! So make sure to arrive early to find a spot! I didn't think it would be that busy since I had a 10am appointment but I was wrong! But that's not her fault obviously she's fabulous at what she does! I think I found my new lash artist! Thank you Jaime!!! I love my lashes!!!!!!!!!! X3

I'm so lucky to have come across Jaime in my recent move to Portland! I did a bunch of research and…read morewas super nervous coming to a city where I knew nobody. At my first visit she was incredibly warm & welcoming and I immediately knew I made the right decision. She did a fill (from someone else's work) and then recommended a complete removal and new set at the next visit. She also gave me a goodie bag with lots of fun little surprises and a coffee mug I actually use in the morning :) Not to mention, provided the most thorough education I've received to date on how to take care of my natural lashes and the extensions. I've been seeing her religiously every 2 weeks since the move and highly recommend her! Great music & great conversation throughout the visits. AND she's super helpful with recommendations on anything we talk about - follows up text with resources, etc. It's pretty rad. Overall, I'm incredibly grateful for the positive energy and passion Jaime brings to every single fill. As long as I'm in Portland, she's my gal!

The eyebrow shaping was perfect for my face. Finally someone who doesn't overdo it! Quick and…read morepainless.

I had an amazing experience with Ursula at Studio Darc. She did brow lamination, tinting, and…read moreshaping for me, and her work is truly meticulous. She takes her time with every step to make sure your brows are absolutely perfect before you leave. My brows are naturally sparse and thin, and by the time she was done, they looked full, thick, and beautifully shaped - better than I imagined they could look. Her salon is gorgeous, and Ursula herself is sweet, charming, and truly a pleasure to be around. The whole experience felt relaxing, welcoming, and elevated. I highly recommend her and I will never go anywhere else. Why a gem!

It's rare to find an aesthetician who clearly enjoys her work. Excellent facial. So glad I found…read moreCate Face!

From the owner: Empowered care that goes beyond the treatment table, so you can embrace life with your best face…read moreforward. Facials are tailored to your skin’s unique needs to pamper the face and soul. Skincare isn’t about trying to reach some impossible standard. It’s about standing taller. Not being self conscious about photographs. When you feel good in your skin you show up for your life with enthusiasm. As an esthetician I provide in office treatments, products, and education to help you embody radiance like only you can. Get results-focused care that supports your goals and fits your lifestyle. I provide skincare consultations, spa facials, chemical peels, lash lifts, brow laminations and lash & brow tinting.

I usually have a hard time finding someone to just tweeze, no wax. She did an BEAUTIFUL job shaping…read moremy year long grow out! Truly, the best brows in Portland.

I've been going to Best Brows for several years. It is located in Yamane Salon close to my house…read more Not only is it convenient to schedule online and walk to, but I'm very happy with the results. Anisa took over the business from Rebekah in January. They both have done my browns the way I prefer, natural with a clean arch. I have never had any skin pulled off with the wax like I have at many other places. She offers a 3 brow wax for $60 pre-paid deal which is what I opt for. I've noticed that she offers other facial services on her website, but I haven't tried anything else yet.

10/10 experience, she was so sweet and fun to talk to. the brows came out so perfect. she was also…read moreso nice when I had to reschedule and got me in before my wedding. would highly recommend

Great service- wondered staff. Got my eyebrows and lip…read morewaxed last week. Usually I get bumps after a wax and was worried that it would happen again but it did not. My face is fuzz free and also bump free! Would highly recommend. I also got my eyebrows tinted and they look amazing! It's so nice to not have to fill them in every day. I will be going back for more waxing and eyebrow/lash services. Do not sleep on this amazing studio!