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4.4 (246 reviews)
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Lip blushing 1 week later
Liz P.

I love the work that Winnie does. She did my brows almost 2 years ago and they still look amazing. I've also had a lash lift, which has really sped up my ability to get out of the house in the morning. I love that my lashes do not need mascara (unless I'm going for that extra, extra pop) and are so low maintenance. Most recently I've done the lip blushing, which is still healing but so far has healed nicely. I am thrilled with the results and can't wait to see the final product in about 2 months. This pic is 1 weeks after I had my lip blushing appointment. Winnie's studio is relaxing and I tend to fall asleep as she's doing my lashes. She takes great care in making sure her work is flattering on your face and skin type.

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Josephine C.

This place is absolutely amazing! After my first time getting it done by Winnie, I was absolutely OBSESSED. 5-6 years ago, I called for a consultation and appointment to get my lashes done. Winnie walked me through the process, showed me the type of lashes and glue she uses, and let me know how long it would take. I was going to Mexico and didn't want to keep applying strip lashes, so this was a great alternative. I showed her the strip lashes that I normally use and she was able to replicate the look! Fast forward to today, I still get my lashes done by her. I typically go for hybrid for upkeep day to day and then volume for vacation. I'll admit, I went to see several different lash techs when I kept moving around the bay area, and I always found myself coming back to her no matter how far away I had moved. She is the BEST lash tech in the Bay Area. My lashes stay fluffy, and will always last me 5 weeks for regular hybrid and 4 weeks if I go on vacation to some tropical beach vacation. My skin typically gets oily in the winter time, so I can see my lashes fall out faster, but thats just how my skin is. I've went snowboarding with her lashes and was pretty solid. I've been thrashed around by crazy waves in Mexico, and my lashes were pretty solid. I was in the Philippines and then Japan for a month and my lashes were still hanging on tight. My most recent adventure was to Bora Bora in French Polynesia, and LET ME TELL YOU. WINNIE HAD DID SUCH AN AMAZING JOB, I HAD TO SHOUT HER OUT WHILE ON VACATION. I was in the ocean for at least 8hrs a day and my lashes were still looking amazing by the time I got home. I will note that my experience may be very different compared to some people. However, I do acknowledge that my natural lashes shed and I always try to make my appointment when they shed so my new lash extensions can last longer. Eyelash extensions are not exactly permanent, so you would have to get them filled for upkeep. Quick tips: - Make your appointment online - Show up on time so you don't ruin the flow of appointments! If you come late, this affects the time for everyone else after you - Always good to show Winnie a strip lash as an example of what you want - Be as detailed with the look, show pictures - Do not drink coffee/tea before the appointment, you will not be able to use the restroom while in the middle of her doing her work - Use the restroom before your appointment (its in the back) - I wash my hair/shower before my appointment because you are not allowed to get lashes wet for 24hrs. After care: - Keep lashes dry for 24hrs minimum if you want them to last long - I avoid heavy cream around my eyelash line to help lashes last longer - Avoid oil based make up remover, this will break adhesive and can make lashes fall out faster - I brush my lashes lightly to fix them if they're looking stuck together or misplaced - Make sure you clean all the eye boogers and crust to prevent infections

Keratin lash lift
Yoko K.

I had keratin lash lift for the first time here and I love how it turned out. Heard this type of lash lift lasts long so I have high hopes. I also liked the atmosphere of the salon and all the staff were nice.

Lash lifts

The service is amazing. The staff were so nice and professional. The place is well decorated and brings about comfortable space. Love this place

Lash Lift

First time getting a lash Lift, absolutely love it! So cute and relaxing Winnie is very welcoming and so sweet. She definitely goes out of her way to make sure you get the look you want. Definitely recommending to everyone to I know!

Last time I got a fill here, he filed like four of my nails so heavily to one side
Lana B.

Winnie is amazing. The guy they had come in two years ago has stopped me from coming in. Stopped my whole family. I came in last time, and got a pedicure and he filed my Big toe down, so it was bleeding and hurt while I was wearing shoes for work I had worked three jobs at this point in time, my toe was hurting for a whole week. This place used to be super busy all the time, now when you go there there's almost no one there. I don't think it's a coincidence. I came in for an emergency, I was trying to take my nails off at home and then decided to come here my mom had Winnie for a pedicure and I the guy and this man makes me want to cry don't want him near me at all. I wanted my nails removed, I didn't care if I had to soak them and wait an hour I just wanted them removed!!! He literally told me that he couldn't remove them. This place used to be busy, since he's been here, I've never seen more than two people in at the same time. He's driving away customers!!! I used to come here all the time How do you go into a place with bad nails and leave with bad nails He doesn't listen to you like at all. He files nails heavily to one side and expects u to not feel when he cuts a cuticle. Really upset how do I go back to work and convince people to pay 1200 a month on a car note while I point out the numbers with these trash things. He makes me so upset I could cry. Spent the only window of time I had on his bs

J C.

This place is a hidden gem. Winnie was absolutely professional! My biggest worry was the pain involved with my nano brow. She explained the process with her low-key, upfront, honest professional demeanor. Highly recommend this place for your cosmetic needs. This place is clean and well sanitized (which says a lot nowadays). They do take credit, cashless. And as for the end result, I enclosed a before and after of myself. I'm satisfied with the results. This one is a definite recommendation for me.

Thank You, for my beautiful Eyelashes and Eyebrows! I Love Allure Studio Thank you!
Darlene W.

Thank you for the Beautiful Eyelashes and Eyebrows! I needed my Eyelashes and Eyebrows done for my trip to Jamaica and I was so happy with them that I had to post my picture. I Love Allure Studio! Thank you Winnie

Ainna M.

Came in for an acrylic soak off had my acrylics on for about a week (from a different shop) for my sisters wedding then had to get them taken off for work. He charged me $20 which is a little high for a soak off. Usually when I go on for soak offs it's never a problem in other shops but when I came in the male nail tech proceeded to complain that it won't come off because he couldn't rip them out and had to do the soak off instead. He kept clicking his tongue and seemed irritated through the whole process. I wish they would've just told me they couldn't do it otherwise I would've went somewhere elsez Overall he still left some acrylic on my nails and did a messy job. I left with gunk all over my hands and super dry hands/brittle nails. I washed my hands as he offered then seeing how dry my hands were i asked for lotion to moisturize. This is the aftermath...

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Great place to get lash extensions. Reasonably priced services. Ambiance is very relaxing. Angelina is a wonderful technician.

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Excellent care and attention. Great appointment availability, there are lots of appointment intervals. Winnie is the best!

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Ask the Community - Allure Studio & Academy

Does this place do eyebrow tinting?

Hi, No we don’t offer tinting service at our studio.!

Does this place offer lash lift and tint?

Yes, we offer lash lift but tint!

Do your lashes more than usual with their lash extensions?? Yes, I know that lashes fall out normally, but I notice the difference between places that do my lashes where they…

It’s depends on the product that they use, technique and also good lash artists will choose the safest eyelashes extension such as the length and weight that not damage your natural lashes.... getting eyelash extension will not caught your natural… 

Anyone ever do eyebrow waxing? How did it go?

I use to always get my eyebrows waxed by Winnie here prior to COVID! She always does a great job, I highly recommend if you're on the fence about it😊

Do you tint eyebrows?

Unfortunately we do not offer eyebrow tint.

I'm looking for a new lash person, how long to theirs typically last and how long does it take?

Mine were able to last almost two months, that's because I really took care of them(Nov. - Jan) She was finish within an hour(:

Do they have colored acrylic powder, like blue, yellow, green, pink, etc?

Yes they do.

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Review Highlights - Allure Studio & Academy

“I met Winnie back in 2018 and I loved going to her to get my eyebrow done, she's the only one I always trusted.”

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