I will start off by saying I will not admit my age but will admit I lived through the over-tweezed brows era. An era that most people later regret because of their current thin to nonexistent brow situation. But then came microblading which I completely didn't understand. After seeing my friends and coworkers with their newfound brows, and talking to them about it, I went through with finding the person to give me a face back. It's a big decision to go with anyone that's putting any work on your money maker. You may end up with permanent inquisitive, sad, angry brows... or something that looks like straight up sharpie.. I am so thankful I found Chrissy.. she not only took the time to talk me off the ledge, but gave me a lot of confidence with walking through the procedure and expectations. Invest in yourself and give yourself the brows you didn't know you were missing. I've deleted all photos of my past pre-microblading.. but check me out now... they look so natural! And I don't have to wake up every morning filling them in. read more

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There are 2 parts to my review. One is positive; the other is not-so-positive. Christine was very sweet and kind and spent awhile with me working on a rough draft of my eyebrows. She explains things well and is easy to communicate with. I was also told that would need to put a non-refundable deposit of $100 - IF I chose to have the work done. At this point in time, perhaps I was to hasty in giving her the deposit, since I wasn't sure I wanted to go through with it. I tried to get used to the work Christine had done - but decided that I did not like it even though she explained she would work on them to make it better during the appointment. 2 days later, I decided that I didn't want to go through with the procedure and I informed Christine of my decision. Since I changed my mind within a few days and my appointment was a month away; I assumed Christine would do the right & professional thing by returning my deposit. But, she re-explained that it was non-refundable. After contacting other practitioners; they also required a non-refundable deposit but they also said that that under similar circustances, they would have returned my deposit since my appointment was so far away. If it was within a week away, that would be different. So, I felt this policy was too rigid and lacked flexibility considering the timing/circumstances. I was too hasty in giving her my deposit; and I feel she was unprofessional in not returning it given the specific circumstances. Otherwise, Christine was great. I just wanted to warn people not to be too hasty in giving Christine a deposit. read more

Blades and Brows - This is what I left with - I tried to get used to it; but I really didn't like it and decided not to do it any longer. - Permanent Makeup Near Me - San Francisco, California

If you are looking to work with someone who takes and keeps your money regardless of services rendered, this is the person for you! I messaged Christine earlier in the year when I was thinking of getting permanent makeup. I placed a $100 deposit for her services; unfortunately, I have several chronic illnesses and was diagnosed with a degenerative connective tissue disorder which requires testing, etc., so my medical team advised me against permanent makeup for the indefinite future. I was not told that the deposit for non-refundable and assumed Christine would be understanding of my current predicament. Instead, she noted that she required her clients to take their appointments seriously - including those who are undergoing chemo (!!) and said she would not be refunding the $100. I am surprised and disappointed that she would keep $100 for services not rendered instead of caring about her clients' health. Taking an aesthetic appointment seriously during personal duress is a disturbing sentiment to hear. Even more disheartening to know that clients who are undergoing chemo or other extensive situations aren't able to prioritize their well-being if they need to cancel. There are a lot of Bay Area brow experts who would do a great job if you are looking for this service - I would advise working with them over someone who prioritizes profit over client well-being. ***Edited to add based on owner's response: this business is not the same level as Tesla - that is a straw man fallacy argument, and I'm sure all of us have worked with businesses who have non-refundable deposits. They tell you up-front - please don't be deceived by people who try to screw you over after they have taken your $$. As an avid supporter of small businesses (vital during this pandemic), I would encourage everyone to do your research and go get your brows/aesthetics done at other small businesses that take customer (potential and current) satisfaction seriously :) empathy and kindness above all! read more

Blades and Brows - Permanent Makeup Near Me - San Francisco, California

Christine is very professional, honest, and flexible. I had admired her work through social media for a very long time and finally reached out to her. She was very flexible and was able to accommodate three back to back appointments with her busy schedule by starting her work early. The facility is very cute, clean, and convenient. Can you believe I was able to find parking in SF?! And if you are feeling a little hungry, no problem... there are many restaurants with a mile radius. No time was wasted and she quickly worked on her measurements and drawing. Shortly after, she had applied the numbing cream and the beauty process one after another. After I was done with my brows, she suggested that I should add baby eyeliner to give my eyes a little pop. It turned out more perfectly than planned. I've received many compliments and couldn't be any more happier with the results! Thank you so much Christine! You are the best!!! read more

I've been contemplating getting my brows done since the beginning of the microblading craze, but with all the different artists to choose from, it took years for me to finally decide on who to go with. What stood out to me about Christine was that each of the brows in her photos were unique to that person. I've seen a lot where all the shapes all looked the same. When I finally reached out to Christine, she took the time to address all my questions and concerns and what really sold me was that I didn't feel pressured to book the appt. She is truly passionate about her craft and it shows. She's a dedicated professional who is careful and understanding as we talked through what look I was trying to achieve and I felt assured each step of the way. My only regret is not getting it done sooner! Pro-tip: Book in advance as her schedule does fill up. read more

I've been on the fence about getting my brows tattooed for a good two years. When i saw my friend with brows STILL looking fantastic after a year, i knew i had to get them done! She referred me to Christine, who was friendly and professional and i'm so glad i picked her to tattoo my brows! We started our session immediately when i arrived. We started with discussing how i'll like my eyebrow's shape and thickness. Soon after, she mapped out the shape. Once i was satisfied with the shape, we started the tattoo. I would say the pain level for me wasn't bad. She was quick and after about 20 minutes of tattooing, i had perfect symmetrical brows! The healing process was easy and simple. I kept the tattoo moist with Aquaphor and cleaned throughout the two weeks. Christine gave me instructions on what to do and even checked up on me after a week! My brows have completely healed now. I am extremely happy with my shape, color and thickness. There are a few lighter spots on each brow, but they'll be adjusted during the complimentary touch up session in a month. But even so, I have been getting so many compliments on them. It has been amazing waking up every day with the perfect brows, saving me 15 mins of make up time. Christine was so easy to work with and i felt comfortable throughout the whole processs. I think i've become a lifetime client at this point. I can't imagine filling my brows ever again. read more

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My brows are amazing :) so many compliments :) thank you Chrissy! Hey Chrissy! It's been 1 year now and I loving my brows! I will bring my mom in next time ! Thank you and take care!! read more

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Success!!! My touch up is beautiful and this time I was wearing my big girl pants and some aleve. No pain! Love it!!! Touch up was beautiful and definitely more in dept! Thank you so much Christine! I'll be back for the next touch up! Xoxo I posted a recent pic with touch up. My left peeling a little but can't tell. Amazing work!!! read more

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I got my eyebrows done for the first time with Christine and the experience was magical! Her passion for eyebrows is clear in her skills. She truly understands brows. Not only is she good at what she does, the client experience is just as wonderful. I knew I wanted my eyebrows done but, knowing it is such an important part of your face, I was terrified. Christine immediately made me feel comfortable. She asked all the right questions and really took the time to make sure I was happy with the shape and look. The consultation was key and really helped me understand what I wanted and what to expect. The day of the session, she went over the plan again which I thought was really important. She offered great and honest advice and opinions, which is super helpful when you are a newbie and do not know what you want. At the same time, she was a great listener and respected my opinions. Appointments are easy to make, the consultation took an hour, the initial session took around 2 hours, Touch-up is an hour. The tattooing includes numbing cream which helps a lot. Just make sure to ask for more when you are starting to feel it wear off. Of course, Christine will remind you of this as well. I just finished my touch-up appointment and am already loving the results. My mom has been watching my process and is scheduling her appointment with Christine as well. I am moving out of the country soon but, whenever I am back in the States, I am going to make a pit stop at Christine's for touch ups for sure! Once you find your eyebrow queen, you never let her go. read more

O my gosh. If you had messed up Asian eyebrows like me because your mom shaved them off when you were a kid, you need to visit Christine. I've been insecure about my brows since I was 16 years old. I did my research, found Christine and don't regret anything. She's a perfectionist and will quintuple check your brows until they are PERFECT!!! She is so warming, funny, listens and actually cares about your beauty and how you feel about yourself. Worth every penny since I'll have snatched brows for the next couple of years. No more brow makeup for me! The first picture was before Christine and after is my 3rd touch up since I wanted them a bit darker. read more

Blades and Brows - First pic: PRE CHRISTINE Second pic: 3rd touch up, snatched. - Permanent Makeup Near Me - San Francisco, California

If you're looking for the perfect brows and the quintessential professional, look no further. This is the real motherf***ing deal! I've been inundated with compliments since getting the powder ombré brow. If you're second guessing whether or not to take the leap...JUST DO IT!!!! read more

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Christine is a blessing from heaven! It was my first time getting my brows done and I was sitting on it for almost two years before I decided to do it. I'm glad it was with Christine because she's patient and really listens to what you want and gives her opinion, which is really helpful. I trust anyone who is as gorg as she is lol She took her time shaping my brows and drawing it out before starting. At first I thought the drawing was too thick but it honestly turned out to be perfect! She numbed me and got to work. I'm a wimp to pain on my face and she never hesitated to keep applying the numbing agent. She kept checking with me how my brows looked and how I felt about it before going darker. The appointment itself took about 1.5 hours mainly because I chose to not go to dark but it definitely flew by. I love how my brows turned out and can't wait to go back for my touch-up!! Definitely go to Christine if it's your first time or 5th or whatever. She'll definitely not disappoint! I couldn't stop looking at my rear-view mirror on the drive back lol so maybe have your friend/boo/family drive so you can admire your new brows in the mirror! read more

Christine is the best! I have always had really fair and small brows - I never felt like I got good at filling them in, so after a bunch a research I found Christine. At the initial consultation she takes her time to measure & draw on the best brow shape for your face. She books up quickly, but I was able to get an appointment about a month after my consultation. After the first session your brows will be extra dark and thick. They get even darker during the first few days of the healing process, but after about 4 days they started to lighten up and I didn't feel self-conscious. After about a week and a half they were perfect! Can't recommend Christine enough! read more

Blades and Brows - A few hours after the first session, day 4 of healing, and healed (before touchup) - Permanent Makeup Near Me - San Francisco, California

I always wanted microbladed brows but was too reluctant and lazy to do the research. So when I found Christine, she is a Godsend. Christine is Professional, Experienced, Well versed in Brow shaping, Skilled, Thorough and Definitely Seasoned!!! Once you arrive, sign the disclosures, tell her your life problems, Totally kidding !! Discuss the desired eyebrows, she will map and build your brows, make the agreement and Boom she gets down to business quick! You know that look when your in public with Vaseline-like substance all over your brows? Well, I Do!! 2 hours after my Initial visit, I went to a busy restaurant with fresh brows drenched in Aquaphor and our waiter and neighbors asked me "Are those microbladed brows?", I said "Yes Ma'am they sure IS", they said "WOW it looks great!", if that is not enough to tell you about her talent, I don't know what can?! Today, I had my touch-up and she was quick to give me Extra Happy eyebrows. I did have some fading spots but it gets fixed during the touch up. I am super stoked with the shape, color and symmetry to my face. In other words, I look gooooooood. *Made an appointment via Yelp, super easy *Procedure, 2-2 1/2 hours *street parking, not too shabby *Healing process, breezy *Touch-up, quick and easy *Brows, Fabulous Read her website for Pre & Post care, she gives you a complimentary Aquaphor packets. **TIP** Don't be afraid to tell her exactly what you want OR if you don't know anything at all (like ME), she will walk you through it!! And especially don't forget to tell her your pain tolerance because it does Hurt. When the numbing cream wore-off I did not alert her, instead I toughed-it out cause I think I'm a bad b*tch...moral of the story, Don't be a bad b*tch And don't forget to tip your brow lady! She is an Artist you know! read more

I just did my eyebrows with Christina and a day in, I love them . I met Christine on a whim as I decided to finally get my eyebrows done and was able to get her the same day. I feel like it was meant to be because she is typically booked for weeks in advance. I highly recommend her Update: one year later, I just saw Christine for my touchup! She did an amazing job again :) highly recommend booking her. She is funny, friendly, and very professional. Will definitely be seeing her again. read more

I booked with Christine and was given an appointment 2 weeks out. I was in between choosing different places, but ultimately chose Christine based on her yelp reviews and pictures. I'm glad I chose Christine because she is personable and relatable. She was very easy to talk to and made me feel comfortable and at ease during my appointment. Which is very important, because you want to find an artist that you are comfortable with. I have fairly light sparse eyebrows which looks little to no eyebrows. I showed her pictures and gave her ideas of what I had in mind. She recommended the best shape and shade for my eyebrows based on my face, eye, and hair color. Christine knows what she is doing and I trust her suggestions. During the healing phase, I reached out to Christine because I started getting small red bumps on my eyebrows. Christine responded quickly and reassured me my eyebrows are healing correctly. I also have psoriasis and keloid scars. My sister and I booked Christine one day apart. Christine did a darker shade and an arch on my sisters eyebrow based on her features. We are both very happy with the results and how it turned out. I would definitely recommend Christine and trust in her recommendations/suggestions. She knows what she is doing and I can't wait for my touch up. Thank you Christine for giving me the eyebrows my face deserves! read more

Blades and Brows - Both eyebrows done with Christine one day apart. - Permanent Makeup Near Me - San Francisco, California

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tl;dr: Pick Christine to do your brows. Your life will be changed. Your eyebrows will be on fleek for years. I have a small scar on my left eyebrow that doesn't grow hair as a result of a childhood surgery and have filled my eyebrows in since I can remember. The awkward scarring has left me self-conscious and changed the shaping of my natural brows. My good friend did powdered (ombre) brows and they look phenomenal, so I was inspired to look into this procedure over microblading. If you're hesitant about this procedure, I can say with honesty that this was one of the best decisions I made and will probably make for myself. I don't wear much makeup, so when you wake up with fabulous eyebrows you already know your day will be off to a good start - because even if you have a shit day, you'll still have fabulous eyebrows every minute of that day. If you can't tell already, I'm that person that worships eyebrows and consider them the most important aspect of any face. [Procedure] Since this is a permanent procedure, definitely do research into the technician that you want. I looked through Christine's work on instagram and read through her rave Yelp raves and decided that this was the woman who would be tasked with changing my life. Christine's a busy woman - she squeezed me in on a Sunday morning at 8:00am, which was super sweet of her to do. I had requested the appointment for two weeks later because she was so booked, which was a good sign. You make a $100 deposit and then pay the $400 after the procedure - this is a standard price for powdered brows. I honestly had no idea what to expect, but the procedure took about 2.5 hours. Christine spent a good half of that time re-shaping my brows, and taking down my left brow that had the scar because the tattoo would cover the scar. When she reshapes your brows, you honestly are blown away by how long you lived your life with asymmetrical brows. She has such great attention to detail and looks for your feedback as well. The actual tattooing part was really uncomfortable for me. I've never gotten a tattoo before, and it really hurt on certain areas. Numbing cream is applied, but I definitely felt the pain, but I also have a low threshold for pain and you are getting a tattoo on your face! However, after the procedure is done, you open your eyes for a new you. [Aftercare] The first 3 days after the procedure, my eyebrows were really dark. Make sure you put the aquaphor that Christine gives you on them to ensure a proper healing process. At about Day 4, large flakes of the pigment were falling off. I have pretty thick and dark eyebrows to begin with, so the patchiness that other people have talked about didn't really show for me. I've received so many compliments on my brows, but the best part is saving 10-15 minutes every day by not having to draw in your eyebrows. That time really adds up in the morning! Thank you so much to Christine for doing such a great job on my brows, and being such a sweet and responsive person for all my questions and concerns. read more

I have had three different people micro blade my eyebrows- and Brenna was definitely the best! Best shape, arch, color, amount of time and detail put in before and during the process. Highly recommend! read more

Pictures to come, but I've been a satisfied client of Christine's for a long time...I've even followed her from her previous locations! In all, I've gotten 2 full-on ombré powder sessions spaced years apart, not to mention free touch-ups 1-2 months after the initial visits. I just love how Christine is a perfectionist. She will not stop until she is satisfied with her art. And that's just what she is, a super talented brows goddess, anybody would be lucky to have her work on you!! She makes great suggestions & I just tell her to do what she wants, I TRUST HER!! Best of all, she's very personable so I don't feel nervous when I'm in her chair. I look forward to my sessions, as it's like you're going to hang out & catch up with an old girlfriend you haven't seen in a while! Most recently, I finally got my eyeliner enhancement. Yayyyy no more drawing eyeliner when I'm super sleepy in the morning. Also, I look wide awake & not tired when I don't have my makeup on! Also, SOOO GLAD both eyes will match for a few years to come with no effort, HAAAH! All in all, book your next appointment with Christine. She will make you look good!! She will make your life easier!! Trussssst!! read more

Christine is kind, helpful, patient, encouraging, and accommodating. She did an excellent job with my eyeliner. I cannot recommend her enough!! read more

Christine is great at what she does. She takes her time and talks through what exactly you're looking for. I've gotten my eyebrows microbladed in the past, but Christine explained how and why powder brows made sense for me now. I also really appreciated that she told me I could move my touch up to a time that makes more sense (closer to my wedding when my brows had started fading more). She made rescheduling a breeze and was always quick and responsive. Would definitely recommend Christine. read more

3-years later, my brows are still on point! I get compliments almost daily how good my brows look. Chrissy is the expert and like I said before, she's obsessed about making your brows perfect. This isn't just a job for her, it's her passion. Because she is SO GOOD, she's extremely busy, you may not get an appointment with her for months but trust me, the wait is totally worth it. The Bay Area is flooded with aestheticians that does brows, however, I would question it if someone is always available and easy to book. Chrissy is busy for a reason, she's very popular and just by the word of mouth by her clients, she is literally the BEST. read more

went in for a removal session a few months ago but i ultimately could not make my microblading appointment due to COVID-19. however christine was very understanding and communicative about the whole situation. she has a GREAT eye for brow shape and i would 100% trust her for microblading based on our conversations. read more

This review is long overdue! I had my eyebrows and lips done with Chrissy (pre-COVID) and am so so happy with them. Chrissy is wonderful. I had my eyebrows done somewhere else before, and came to Chrissy to seek a different shape. For the eyebrows, she really listens to what you want and has a great eye for the shape/style/color and what would be flattering on you. For the lip blushing, she collaborates with you on color and I couldn't be happier with the lovely, naturally pretty shade I have now. I love that we chose a slightly cooler toned pink - my teeth look whiter! She evened out my slightly uneven top lip line, which is awesome! The lip procedure hurts A LOT though. Lips are super sensitive. If you have a low pain threshold, you probably can't handle this. You've been fairly warned. DO make sure you eat something before your procedure or, as with all tattoos, you risk passing out from the pain/low blood sugar combo. But Chrissy is super generous with reapplying the numbing cream if you ask and does what she can to make you comfortable. Despite the pain, I absolutely LOVE my results and have gotten so many compliments. I was actually thinking of getting lip fillers before this but loved my new lips so much after getting the lip blushing done with Chrissy that I decided I didn't need the fillers anymore. I'm so relieved to have found someone locally that can do my brows (I was previously driving down to the South Bay) and will not hesitate to come back to Chrissy for my annual touch ups for both brows and lips! Photo attached of my healed results read more

Blades and Brows - Brows and lip blushing done by Chrissy! All healed several months later and wearing nothing on my lips - Permanent Makeup Near Me - San Francisco, California

I had my brows done by Christine a couple months ago and I have to say I LOVE LOVE them!!! I received lot of compliments. I have been drawing my brows for the longest time and decided to finally had my brows done. There are so many artists in the bay area and Christine's work caught my attention via yelp. Her works are absolutely fabulous.The hour drive from SJ to SF is worth it because now I have pretty brows :) Christine looks at my face structure and knows what looks good on me. She recommended I go thicker which I'm glad I listen to her recommendation. She answered all my questions and concerns. The whole process take about 1.5hrs. I didn't feel any pain at all, easy peasy. Christine also offer permanent eyeliner, lip liner, and removal. I'm seriously considering getting my eyes and lips done by Christine. Highly recommended. You won't be disappointed! read more

If you're on the fence about booking with Christine, don't be. She is absolutely fabulous, very professional and a perfectionist. She made me feel so comfortable as soon as I arrived, she went over the procedure and what to expect. I've struggled with very little brow growth for the last 15-20 years. She recommended the ombré brows for my skin type and what I was looking for, and I do not regret it at all. The procedure can be a little uncomfortable but not unbearable, just ask her to apply more numbing cream. The end results were incredible, my only regret was not making an appointment sooner. I hands down recommend Christine to anyone who is looking to have their brows done, you won't be sorry. Thank you again Christine! read more

I can't say enough great things about my experience with Christine. I had my eyebrows done three times in the last 12 years. The first one was the old school tattoo method which turned my eyebrows to a reddish color. It was then covered by a microblading procedure that didn't last more than a year. I had another one done two years ago that gave me a botched result (uneven shape and longer tails) that made my eyes look slanted and droopy. I was using make up to fill them in and hoping that they will fade soon. But I have a wedding coming up in Oct and I really want to look perfect on my special day so I've decided to research on the removal process. Many people mentioned the most effective way to have it removed is laser but I was concerned about losing my brow hair, scarring and pain!!!!!! I found Christine on yelp and thought I should give her a try since no laser procedure is needed and the price is fair. I have to say I am very happy with the removal result. She not only took her time and made sure the numbing cream was on long enough before the procedure. She made sure all the spots were covered and that I was still alive. The treatment took less than 15 minutes. I was given two bottles of cream and oil that will help to lift the ink up in the next two weeks. It has been three weeks and I am surprised that it only took one session to make my long tails disappeared and I still have ALL my brow hair. Now i really can't wait to come back for my ombre session. read more

I am absolutely in love with my brows all thanks to the incredible Christine! I am so happy I chose her to do my brows. My previous micro blade was disappearing and it was a bit crooked. Christine knew right away what to do! She was gentle and explained what she was doing. I trusted her in the shape and coloring. It was easy to book an appointment with her. She also would periodically check in to see how my brows were healing. Exceptional customer service! I receive a lot of compliments on them. I'll definitely return to Christine! read more

I finally took the plunge to get my brows done. Christine's service from consultation to execution is 5 stars. She helped me decide to go with ombré. I'm a wimp to pain so it does have a strong sting (lots of deep breathing) at the first pass. After the second numbing cream it was slightly less painful. I was out pretty quickly. I'm still getting used to it as it's initial "dark" phase before it fades. Will take pics when it's healed. Pro tip: She is located inside J Salon. read more

It is one week after I got ombré brows and I am amazed at how well Christine beautified my brows. I was also lucky enough to book an appointment with Christine within 5 days because a spot opened up! I did not have any ideas of what shape or look I wanted but Christine knew what would look good for my face shape and match my lifestyle (I wear loungewear daily with no desire to look like civilized - thanks Christine for motivating me to not wear pajamas everyday). She gave an arch to my brow shape for an added personality and a soft black shade to compliment my dark hair and eye color. The procedure was quite painful for me but thank goodness there was numbing cream where Christine reapplied multiple times. I honestly was alarmed when I first saw my brows as they were dark and heavy. However, as the days passed, they became softer and more natural - just what I was looking for. Thank you Christine for your natural talent. I appreciate the time you took to shape and measure my brows and I definitely trust you because you are a beauty guru. Whoever is reading this review, wait no longer to book your appointment with Christine! No regrets! read more

Blades and Brows - Ombré brows one week after appointment. - Permanent Makeup Near Me - San Francisco, California

I have seen Christine's work and couldn't wait to get my eyebrows done by her. As everyone have already mentioned she is really meticulous at shaping your eyebrows and making sure its even before starting. The process did not take long especially because time flies while you're relaxing in the chair and chatting with her. The final result was another happy and satisfied customer, I left loving my new eyebrows! I went back a couple months later to get a refill and asked for thicker and darker. The healed result is very natural and soft. It saves me a ton of time in the morning getting ready and I get compliments all the time. read more

I can't say enough great things about Christine. I came here to get my brows done because I was tired of filling in my sparse and uneven brows. When I arrived, Christine was very warm and welcoming. She took her time to shape my brows to match my face and she didn't use a stencil (because we all know that one size does not fit anyone). During the process she made sure I was comfortable and wasn't in too much pain. After a little over a week, my brows are now completely healed and I absolutely LOVE the results! It feels amazing waking up to even brows. Seriously life-changing. Now I can kiss my baby without worrying my brows will transfer onto her face. I can go to the gym without having to dab my sweat off. I can go swimming without my brows washing off. The possibilities are endless! LOL Christine is very passionate about her craft and it shows in her work. I would highly recommend her to all my friends and family looking to enhance their appearance and save time. read more

Love LOVE LOVE LOOOOOOVE my brows. I've had my brows tattooed once before and it has faded and it was also uneven. Christine took her time on checking out my face and drawing out the new brow shape. I was very worried because I wasn't use to the shape or thickness but she assured me that it will be great. I'm pretty scared of needles but she was gentle enough. She also warned me about how the left side tends to hurt alil more so that's a good note. I love how she rush through it and makes sure everything is perfect. I absolutely LOVE my results now and have been getting a LOT of compliments on them. You won't be disappointed with her! She's amaaaaazing!!! read more

I got micro blading, lashes, and ombre done by Christine. I did microblading first and she suggested that my old microblading fades completely out then to redo them. That way it'll show the strokes. But, since I'm an impatient person when I want something done, it means now! But she was sooo right, the microblading did not last long therefore she covered me up with Ombre and I absolutely LOVE IT! She really knows her stuff! She would give you her most honest opinion and knows what looks good. I was initially nervous at first when she suggested that my brows be thicker. She outlined how thick my brow should look. It's really hard to tell at first since it's not shaded in but given her professional opinion and work; I trusted her. She took careful measurements and made sure they were even. She informed me that it will take several times going over for Ombre but it was well worth it. I have low tolerance for pain but this is bearable and she does put numbing cream even between sessions when the numbing cream wears out. Once she was done, on man did it look great! I showed my sister (who would NOT lie to my face) said it looks way better than the microblading I once had. My sister also loved my new brow shape. I highly recommend Christine. Christine's well thought out, would listen to what exactly you want and also gives you suggestions. She would do her research by examining your current eyebrow photos prior to your visit so that she can discuss the options and what she thinks would be best. Now that is some service! The location of the her office is easy to find. There are plenty of street parking. It's attached to a nail salon and she has a room to work with you privately. She provides a welcome space and a very clean environment. I'll be coming back again! Thanks Christine, I love my brows and can't stop staring at them! read more

To say that Christine is amazing would be an understatement cause she way more than amazing. She did wonders on my brows. About 5 years ago I got hair strokes embroidery on my eyebrows by another "well-known" microblader and was completely disappointed with the shape and color. Then I found Christine. Not only did she help me cover up the previous embroidery with the ombré/powder brows method. She's made my eyebrows so much much more gorgeous than it used to be. I love her work, it's truly amazing! read more

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Having had microblading done a few times with my oily skin, I was excited to try something that would stay defined and last longer. I found Christine through all the great reviews on Yelp and I'm glad I did. Powdered ombré seemed like my best option. I'll be honest in saying I was freaked out after my brows were first done. They were soooo thick and dark. Christine reassured me they would heal lighter and the thickness was more appropriate for my face --my brows were pretty thin from the decades of plucking. When I went in for my touch up 6 weeks later, my brows were almost completely faded. The process had to almost be completely redone. I wasn't sure I'd end up with the gorgeous brows the others boasted in the pictures I saw. Sure enough a few weeks later, fully healed, they are perfect. It's so awesome to not have to do anything and just have perfect brows daily. Thanks so much Christine for your talent and patience. I love them. read more

Blades and Brows - 2 of 2. Perfect. Fully healed 4 weeks after touch up. - Permanent Makeup Near Me - San Francisco, California

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I HIGHLY recommend you to book an appointment with Christine if you are looking into treatments for removing old microbladed brows. Christine is amazing! Her passion and expertise really shines through her work. Not only is she skilled in semi-permanent makeup, but she also specializes in non-laser tattoo removal. I originally had god-awful, dark and blocky brows that was done by another artist. I thought my brows were a lost cause and I felt insecure about it for years... and I was especially scared that my brows had permanent scarring because it was previously microbladed way too deep. But with the tattoo removal treatments, Christine was able to restore the natural beauty back to my face and I am forever grateful for that. Every time I left the shop after a session, I felt more and more of my confidence coming back. Christine was always so diligent and determined to lift as much ink as possible - she usually goes over both brows 3-5 times each session. It's a bit painful but not unbearable especially if you request numbing cream. In the end, she was able to remove 90% of the pigment and my brows never looked better! Most clients that do non-laser only need 4-6 sessions, but I'm a special case where it took much longer. But regardless of how slow the process was for me, it's still 100% worth the wait. Thank you so much Christine! There are no words to describe how much I appreciate your hard work and patience with my stubborn brows. I look forward to catching up with you at our next appointment :) read more

I got ombré brows done here at Blades and Brows. The service and the quality of Christine's work is superb. I was nervous getting my brows done for the first time but Christine made it comfortable for me. She took her time to make sure I like the outline of my brows before she start working on it. It was not painful like I expected. She explained everything to me on what to expect and the after care. I absolutely love my new ombré brows! I would highly recommend anyone that are interested in getting their brows done. Thank you Christine!!! read more

At first I was hesitant to get permanent eyeliner tattoo. But I am glad I did because Christine did such a wonderful job. It's very natural and made my eyes look more awake. She gave me her opinion not to go thick on the liners so I will have more of the natural look which was what I was looking for. Christine is booked up months in advance. That's how high in demand she is! But she is worth the wait. She is a perfectionist! read more

I used to draw my brows everyday and I was getting tired of it! I started following Christine on IG and was so amazed with her work! I messaged Christine and booked my appt with her. She asked me how I liked my brows and made sure I was okay and once she started on my brows, she would pause and check in with me. Minimal pain but all worth it!!! My brows are so natural and I keep getting compliments even from MEN! Lol If you're looking for someone you can trust with your brows, look no further! Christine is your girl!!! P.S She does lip liner, eye liner and lashes too!!! read more