Fabulous and friendly service in a comfortable setting! Authentic threading with a gentle approach. It was quick and painless and the brow massage with rose oil was the cherry on top. Bombay is in a great location, and they accept online booking. I got in same day. I plan to use Bombay for my regular brow maintenance. read more

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Update: nearly eight years later, I'm still a regular customer here. I don't know why I gave them 4 stars initially, but this place rocks so I'm increasing my rating to 5 stars. read more

Calm and gentle approach. My aesthetician was knowledgeable and skilled. Constantly ensured I was on board with the whole process before making more changes to my brow shaping. Overall a relaxing appointment. Loved the complementary massage and make up application too. read more

This is my first visit and I give it a 5 stars service! Easy to book, fairly quick appointment ( 20 ish -30 minutes, your commute will probably be longer) and since it's very specialized, they know what they are doing. I am a tweezler( due to laziness, fear of taking too much off, and lack of knowledge on brows). Now I know to NOT tweeze it myself as I tweezed myself to have very sparse ends ends- slant uneven brows ! I wanted a tint because I thought it would tint the skin but my technician said it's just the hairs and my hair is black so it won't do much. She drew the shape on my face for me and threaded them. Afterwards she let me watch her put on brow makeup with wax. I liked her technique so much I bought the brow set that comes with color, wax, highlighter . I can't believe I went my whole life without any eyebrow maintenance, it is a beauty game changer that's relatively low maintenance in time and cost. Very friendly sweet welcome host , Bollywood theme - (see my video )They also offer free chai tea here and a massage with aloe or rose post threading. I'll be in next month! read more

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Most ladies know eyebrows can lift your whole face up, make your eyes appear more romantic, give your cheekbones extra " oomph" and make you look well rested and vibrant...in other words make or break a face. I walked by Bombay Brow Bar because I was instantly attracted to its flamboyant-colored yet feminine interior and uplifting Bollywood music videos playing. The receptionist working there is VERY friendly so thats +1. Raj is my eyebrow girl and she is an expert. She knows exactly what brow shape, thickness would suit your face and is very patient with her clients. She takes her time and even if you have sparse/fine hairs, rest assured you will be taken care of well. Bombshell Brows which cost $23 will give you perfect brows, a soooothing brow and forehead massage AND complimentary brow make-up! (which is optional but highly recommended) I love their expensive- smelling rosewater gel they put on your brows during the massage-its like a little luxury. You can choose to get your eyebrows waxed, threaded or plucked. Personally I love threading because it is the most precise and works great on my hairs without getting irritation. (I have sensitive skin) There are other services as well, such as tinting. Last but not least you can get a complimentary Chai Tea which is insanely good and something I'd purchase. Can't wait to visit every 3 weeks for maintenance. Feel safe to get your brows here because from the website it says that everyone working there is obsessed about brows and it is their only service. Well worth the $23 for the experience. read more

It was probably fate that I met the owner of Bombay Brow Bar, Ravy Mehroke, at an event a few weeks ago. I knew of BBB as the new place to go to in Yaletown to get your brows did, but when she invited me to come in to review the place, I realized she had probably spotted my unruly brows from a mile away! Bombay Brow Bar is - and looks like - a gem. Adorned with purple/gold walls and chairs and a big screen showing the best of Bollywood, you get one whiff of their Chai tea and immediately you're imported to India. Reena (who is coincidentally Ravy's sister-in-law) gave me some bottled water as I waited for my signature service, "bombay brows" ($23 value). When it was my turn, I was seated and given a brow consultation from Navi. I knew I had a lot of hair, but I never knew that brow arching was such a science! Navi told me that my right arch was in the wrong place and that some of the hair on the end should have grown longer (instead of plucked away during my teen years!) When she determined the shape, she went threading away (tweezing and waxing are also available) and both eyebrows took no longer than 5 minutes. Oh, by the way, this was my first threading experience ever. I thought to myself why am I slaving away plucking my hairs out one by one?! Threading is awesome! Painful, but FAST. After that, I got treated to a calming forehead massage with some cool rosewater gel, and then a bit of fill in - not with an eyebrow pencil, which I despise - but with an ashy shadow. Really natural looking. After that I was all ready to go for my event that night. Navi and Reena both said to come back 3-4 weeks to let the hair grow out, which (like waxing) is even less frequent than I do plucking, so how can you resist? The staff was really nice to let me take photos for my review. BBB also sells their Chai tea and sparkly bangles at the front desk so you can be bombay-chic 24/7. Not many reviews get 5 stars from me, but BBB's great location (about a block away from the Canada Line Skytrain Station), kickass service, and uber clean space makes it well deserved! read more

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Yikes! Walked into a a mini war zone with the front desk and a customer. Felt like an argument that probably could have been handled better on the front desk end. The Customer was in the chair and it looked like her process was in the midst of. No need to make a scene "management" It was gonna be my first time in, I had no appointment. They were fully booked. Don't know why though. Vibe was heated and relaxation was the furthest thought on my mind - Headed to Dona Lucia for the consistent atmosphere and much more affordable prices. As well as the accommodating last minute drop in I so desperately need. I liked the carpet though. read more

I had such high hopes! The decor is lovely and it's like being transported to Bollywood. Unfortunately, they have a hard time managing bookings. You can make a reservation but be bumped by a drop-in. I once had to wait for over half an hour. The threading really depends on the person you get. There is one threader who is especially good. I've had two average ones and one very poor. the massage after is nice, but the rosewater or lotion they put on afterwards is awful for the skin. Overall, BBB is overpriced and falls short on the hype. read more

Decent place if you land the right technician. I definitely don't understand why they blast music at top volume. I understand space is limited and they aren't trying to achieve a spa like atmosphere, but the music gives me a headache. read more

Wow! I had an appointment today at 12:30pm and I have to say....What an excellent experience from when I walked in yesterday to book a last minute appointment all the way till I was out the door! I have to commend these ladies on their excellent customer service skills, from what I overheard it seemed there was a mixup of some sort resulting in them being late and they handled it all so gracefully; I was so impressed! Both yesterday and today I was greeted with a warm welcome and a willingness to find an appointment that worked well for me. Offered chai and water upon arrival and offered before I left. The eyebrow technician who helped me today was excellent - knowledgeable, friendly and paid attention to detail, she really took the time to listen to my concerns and sat with me to figure out what I'd be happy with and delivered flawlessly with excellent skills. While receiving my services I heard how these ladies really connect with their customers and treat them like they're at home! It's a wonderful atmosphere to be in. I will definitely be back again and recommending to everyone I know. It is on the pricier side for eyebrows but you're getting 100% more than what you would receive anywhere else. Ladies you have completely won me over, thanks for an amazing experience today I will definitely be back again! read more

I love Bombay Brow Bar. I go to the one in the Shangri-La and all of the technicians are super nice and helpful. I always love how my brows turn out, definitely the place to get your brows perfected in Vancouver. PS - I did call in to the Yaletown Bombay one day to see if I could book an appointment for later that day but the receptionist was too busy talking and laughing with another technician to acknowledge me. I'm all for having fun at work but a hello to customers is also nice. I then felt like she had a bit of an attitude as I had interrupted so I just said forget it and left. Still giving 5* because Shangri-La is my usual spot and I've never had a single issue there. read more

My eyebrows were starting to look like the "Forest of Fangorn" and I didn't feel like plucking them myself so I decided to treat myself by finding a nice Brow Bar and trying "threading" for the first time. I texted a girlfriend of mine who has hers professionally done regularly and she referred me to Bombay. She told me it was on the expansive side but I was close to Yaletown so I went. I walked in, was greeted by a super nice receptionist and they took me in right away, which was sweet. So why the single star you ask? Well...The woman who did my brows was rude and seemed to be in a rush even though no one was waiting. I asked for no brow "make up" but she did it anyways. She kept on pushing product on me... Which I personally hate. So seven minutes and 27$ later I was done and out the door (they told me it was supposed to be 30 minutes) My eyebrows look fine, identical to what I do myself. Will I go back? No. But the receptionist was the sweetest guy. read more

Say goodbye to the hygienically questionable shops on Fraser for your brow grooming needs. The latest addition to the Yaletown neighborhood is Bombay Brow Bar - a modern, charming and hip brow boutique. For $23, you are treated to perfectly sculpted brows, a calming forehead indian massage, and complimentary make up retouching - all while sipping on a cup of chai, of course. Boys don't feel neglected, there's brow lovin' for you too! Unibrow days are long gone with Bombay's $19 brow service for men. A well groomed brow shapes and frames your face. Get brow beautified. read more

This was my first experience getting my brows threaded and I was excited because I heard it is better than waxing. The interior of Bombay Brow Bar is super funky Indian style! I love the pink and gold motif and Bollywood video playing on the LCDs. The lady who 'threaded me' (?) went over what she was going to do before hand and made sure I was comfortable during the whole experience. I would say the pain factor was slightly higher than waxing but not too bad at all. After I was given an eyebrow massage which felt great. I did have to fix up one of my brows once I got home and noticed that there were a few stray hairs but maybe I am too anal. I would definitely go back even though I hear you can get threading done much cheaper at other places. Like most Yaletown businesses you pay for the the location and ambiance. read more

After a dismal first try, I decided to get my eyebrows done here again to see if maybe I was just unlucky the first time. It turns out I was! The service was amazing and 10x better than when I had first came years ago. My eyebrow stylist listened to my every worry and instruction, and outlined every step that she was taking. She listened, then penciled in the shape that she would be creating. She then carefully threaded my eyebrows and stopped to show me a mirror a few times to be sure everything was ok. I was very pleased with the end result, especially since I had grown out my eyebrows for 4 months for this moment. Make sure you are vocal about what you like/don't like, bring pictures even, you will end up with a better result as people cannot read your mind. I think the fact that I knew exactly what eyebrow shape I wanted and what would compliment my face shape helped tons too. Lastly, if you are unhappy about your service, just let them know! They have amazing customer service and want to make you happy, something those salons in little India are certainly lacking! :) read more

I didn't have time to get my brows cleaned up before my trip to the Olympics so luckily Bombay Brow Bar was easily accessible in the heart of Yaletown. At $23 for eyebrows, this salon was a nice treat since I normally pay $9 for brows and upper lip. But unlike the barren, assembly line-like atmosphere I'm used to, BBB has an inviting stylish decor with Indian videos playing in the background. The threading included a consult, forehead massage, and brow finishing with eyebrow makeup. I was very happy with the final shape and would love to see them expand to San Francisco. read more

Definitely a place to recommend to go with a friend or two, as it's not a big place, more so with the gals, but for a guy, it's probably not as beneficial since we don't need the brow make up, and after having a scalp massage from haircuts, not sure if an eyebrow would live up to it. Granted, I haven't tried it here as I'm not willing to spend $16 when I get this done for $5 on Fraser St.; i know it's comparing apples and oranges. I'm sure for some, the extra touch is worth it. No doubt, a chic place in happening Yaletown, were friendly when I dropped by. Impressive to have a business just dedicated to one service. read more

This was my second time getting threaded ever (first time here though), and I'd have to say, it hurts more than getting waxed, haha. I tear up, boohoo! What I got done was my brows ($23) plus the baby hairs on my forehead ($10). Definitely a splurge - still thinking about whether it was worth the free chai and massage, but hey, it's Yaletown, right? The experience was pretty good. I think it's cool that they will do other techniques (waxing, plucking), if threading's not your thing, and they do men as well. The place is awesomely decorated - all my favourite bright colours, and the Bollywood music made me want to dance. The environment is casual open concept (which seems like the standard when you're getting threaded, at least with me), so you're basically sitting with other people getting their brows done...which makes me nervous because I'm a little shy. I'm sure no one was staring at me - they couldn't care less - but still...I like to groom in private, haha. It only took 10 minutes, anyway - makes sense not to have private rooms. Basically, they gave me a run down of what was going to happen, which was consultation, threading, then forehead massage. I don't know if I could call it a consultation, but basically, the woman who did my brows marked off with white pencil where my brows were going to start, where the arch was, and then the tail. I said ok, and away we went. The shaping went off without a hitch - she also trimmed a little, but not much, and I definitely felt that other hair removal places took more time and care to make everything even on both sides. In the end though, I did come out with a nice, clean look, and a cup of chai, and I didn't have much redness at all! It was good to try, but I don't know if I'll come again because of the price. read more

A couple of years ago, in preparation for a high-level charity event I was to be attending (think cocktail dress, private K'naan performance and a $250 ticket entry) I was out and about in Yaletown when I came across a bold store front decked with fuchsia pink, gold and deep purple fabric named Bombay Brow Bar . Naturally drawn to bright colours, I ventured inside and instantly fell in love. Bombay Brow Bar (BBB) is a chic eyebrow bar, and as they state affectionately as well as very accurately, they rock brows- indian style. Co-Founders Ravy Mehroke and Amy Minhas have created a business completely devoted to the fine art of brow pampering, and for someone (me) who is a bit accident prone in the eyebrow department (serious scars from bad attempts at waxing, and no steady hand), this ultra-femme service was a god send. Since my first successful experience 2 years ago, I have become a loyal customer returning whenever I need a brow fixer-uper. Today I was in for my usual "bombshell brows" when I asked my brow technician if the brow colour I had been using - a dark grey eye shadow (sometimes I get creative in the make up dept) was accurate for my natural brow shade; and thankfully she re-directed me to the BBB line Hi-Brow Shadow. After showing me a few shades and matching one thats best suiting to my natural hair colour (ash blonde) she outfitted me with Hi-Brow shade Ash Brown. Of course, being the savvy ladies that they are, they include a complementary brow make up session card as well as some brushes with the purchase- who doesn't love complementary gifts? Now for those ladies (and gents) who are curious about BBB, I recommend checking them out- with locations in Yaletown, W4th & within the Shangri-La Hotel and a Service Menu that has something for everyone, you will become a #BBBaddict within no time. If they can fix my brows? The can do anything. Seriously. read more

The good: great location and service, knowledgeable staff. The location is very convenient for those who live/work in the downtown area and who don't want to make the trek to Fraser Street or Main Street for threading. It is also less than a 5 minute walk from the Yaletown-Roundhouse Canada Line Station. This was the best threading experience I've ever had. The lady who did my brows used a white pencil to mark out the shape of my brows and let me take a look before she got started. After she was done threading, she gave me a soothing forehead massage. At the end, she darkened my brows a bit with some brow powder and highlighted my brow bone with some light shimmery eyeshadow. My brows looked great afterwards. After I paid, I was offered something to drink. I had the chai tea and it was delicious. The bad: the price. $23 plus tax and tip at Bombay Brow Bar vs $7 including tax and tip at one of the salons in Little India. I understand that rent is more expensive in Yaletown than it is on Fraser Street and that all those extras (convenient location, better service, brow massage, brow makeup application) aren't free. While I really enjoyed all the extras, I would prefer save money and go elsewhere to keep my brows maintained. That being said, I wouldn't rule out coming back to Bombay Brow Bar in the future to treat myself before a big event. read more

I really, really wish I could have given this place a better review. The decor is gorgeous, the girl at the front desk was lovely, and the complimentary chai tea was delicious. Had the woman who did my brows not been so unfriendly and condescending I would have come back. I've never had my eyebrows threaded before, which I told her, and so I was having trouble holding my brows for her properly (in order for her to thread them) which seemed to annoy her to no end. She tried to sell me product afterwards, and put brow makeup on me afterwards that was way too heavy. I definitely know that I just got unlucky with the person who did my brows, but I left feeling embarrassed and I will not be back. read more

This place does a good job but it's A LOT more expensive (at $23) than the place that I usual go to on Fraser St (at $8). I wanted to have perfect brows before my trip so I decided to treat myself by checking this place out. I made an appointment online the day of (on Friday) and it was easy peasy. My appointment was at 4:45pm and I had to wait extra 10 mins so I browsed around the mini mall. The reception working there was grossly sick; she was coughing out a lung or two every few minutes. It was nasty but I still had to get my brows done. My "groomer" was quiet but she did a good job on my eyebrows. At the end, I got their signature brow/forehead massage. I was looking forward to it but it was really uncomfortable. She was rubbing my forehead really hard that I was afraid that she will create wrinkles on my face. It wasn't relaxing at all. I will only go there on special occasions because it's too pricey for me. read more

Last summer as I was strolling through Yaletown, I walked by BBB and was captivated by the bright colours emanating from this tiny Mainland St shop. I made a mental note to check out their website later, and upon doing so I made my first appointment to get my brows shaped. The service was great, and they did a nice job of shaping my brows. I had had my eyebrows threaded before, so I knew what to expect. Unlike some of the other reviewers, I don't find threading to be painful at all. They finished the service with a brow massage, which I found to be a nice touch -not something you'd get from an $8 job. That being said, the reason that I knocked off a star is because the price is a little much for the work that is being done. I understand why it is that way though. I have been to BBB a couple of times, but I find that once you've had them shape your brows, you can easily maintain it yourself at home for a few months, so my visits are few and far between. read more

Annoyed with the fuzzy mess of my eyebrows before my friend's wedding, I researched high and low for a good brow place and this one came up. As everyone knows, brows can make or break your face. I have brows that are uneven and needed to be shaped and one of the girls (I forgot her name) was patient and explained the entire process with me and told me about the brow shape that was suited for me. After that, she proceeded to thread my brows and voila! Decent shaped brows! (A little less arched than I wanted). This was followed by a gel massage, which is very relaxing. One thing that I didn't get offered that everyone was talking about is the Chai Tea! I love Chai tea! If it is as yummy as what everyone is talking about, I would have made a purchase! I've visited other cheap brow places and this one is by far the most consistent one I've been to. I don't feel the need to go home and fix it. I feel safe to get my brows done here every month. It may be a little pricy for most people but I feel it is worth it. After going to different places, this is the one that I will be going to on an ongoing basis. read more

Heard lots of good stuff about bombay! And was able to finally check it out ! As soon as u walk in the smell of rose smells so good! Its so cute and upbeat in there with the colours, music and music video u really feel like ur in india! The receptionist is soooooo nice and warm. Bahit did my brows and she is the only brow bar that i have ever been to that actually measures each brow and takes the time to make sure their even before starting and does all these preps ! At the end u get a brow massage which feels amazing! 10/10 for you bombay! U guys are awesome read more

Bombay Brow Bar is the new addition to Yaletown's "beauty row". They are the experts in hair removal from the neck up. I probably have the most difficult brows to work with and the girls at Bombay Brow Bar really made me feel comfortable and did an amazing job shaping my "shapeless" brows. BBB, uses an old threading technique that is widely used in India as well as other parts of Asia. It's a proven technique that is more precise than waxing, extracting the hair from the root therefore preventing ingrown hairs. These girls take brow perfection very seriously. Get high brow service and beautifully ached brows for around $23 CDN. read more

After reading positive reviews from fellow yelpers, I went to Bombay Brow Bar this afternoon. It was a Tuesday afternoon and there was only one other customer who was just finishing up when I walked in. Unlike the other customers, they ran out of hot water, so I did not get the cup of chai tea until after I paid. Nevertheless, Pooma (I am not sure if I got her name right) attended to me. I had never tried threading and the other customer shared with me that threading could be quite painful for first timers. Pooma was very nice and she said we could try threading first and we could switch to tweezing if it was too painful for me. My initial threading experience was not too bad. It felt pretty much like a lawn mower (louder than expected). Threading was alright for the areas above my eyebrows but it was a little too painful for me for the eye area so Pooma quickly switched to tweezing. Pooma was very nice and patient and was happy to do further refinements when I found the initial brows a little too thick. After I was happy with the results, she applied the rosewater gel and did a wonderful eye massage (wished it was longer as it was really quite comfortable. She also finished it up with some light eye make up and brow gel. Maybe it was because it was a week day and there were no other customer after me, the entire atmosphere was relaxed and I did not feel rushed at all. Most importantly, I really liked the results! I will definitely be back. read more

I, unfortunately, am one of those gals with NO natural arch in my brow and no skills with tweezers. Recipe for disaster, trust me. A girlfriend of mine suggested BBB to repair the damage done other threading/tweezing places. Close enough to my work, I ran down on a lunch break one day and boy was I glad I did. I was warmly greeted with a soothing cup of chai tea and seated in a plush/very comfy chair. Navi took her time and explained the shape of my brows, what she was going to do and created almost a game plan if you will, to get my brows back on track. Threading hurts me, because I am a pansy with a very low threshold for pain, but I was surprised at how gentle and quick she was! The rose gel massage soothed my irritated skin and calmed some of the redness for the rest of the day at the office. BBB also offers makeup touchups! First class service. As mentioned in some of my other reviews, I understand price is sometimes an issue for people. But lets take a moment and think about this: First of all, you're going to a dedicated service spa in the heart of Yaletown, not Main Street or Surrey. Not only that, but the experience and the quality of the services rendered are second to none. If you want to pay $10 to get your eyebrows done, I am willing to put money down that you won't leave as happy as you would after an appointment at BBB. Friendly staff, amazing salon, terrific results. I have referred a load of girlfriends here, and will trust no other with my brows - ever again! read more

I got my brows done at the Shangri-La location a few months back however this time I was in Yaletown area. I decided to give them a call asking them if there was room for me in the next 20 mins, the receptionist said yes and to come on in. I walked into the bar and it was pretty busy, all the ladies were busy threading away. I got offered chai tea and sat down. A couple of minutes later I was seated at one of the stations. The procedure was great, she told me about every move she was going to make and with her expertise she explained how and why :). The massage at the end if great and I truely recommend this place. Although after taxes and tip it ends up being around $30, they spend so much time and really cater to YOU and your face. :) Great place! read more

Looking to boost your brow game? Then look no further! I take my eyebrows VERY SERIOUSLY. I have crazy cavewoman brows that are very hard to tame. They grow like thick caterpillars and they'd rather be one giant eyebrow than two. Sometimes I'll try to shape them myself and get one right but can't get the other one to quite match. Soon I'm yelling for my husband to take my tweezers away because things are getting out of control!! The only place I trust with my eyebrows is Bombay Brow Bar because they also take eyebrows very seriously. You should too! They're on your face! I recommend growing your brows out as much as you can before making an appointment. Bring in photos of brows you love (also remember to be realistic! We can't all have Jolie's arch and Delevigne's thickness) and go over exactly what you want with your eyebrow stylist. Today I went in for some much needed grooming and tinting and was hoping to leave with a more defined arch. The wonderful Monica and I went over the shape and she made brow magic happen! My brows have never looked better. EVER. She gave me my dream brows and who can put a price tag on that?! $46 plus tip is money well spent. They also give you a soothing face/head massage and delicious Chai tea. These are simply bonuses to the beautiful brows you'll leave with! read more

My BFF is getting married tomorrow, and we were lamenting the fact that she wasn't going to have time to get her brows done. She is extremely fair, and so it isn't the biggest deal if she plucks them herself, but it is always nice to get them professionally done.... So it was sheer fate that on our way from the hotel to the rehearsal dinner we walked right past the Bombay Brow Bar. I was enchanted by the beautiful jewel tone decor and the SRK Bollywood movie showing, and I love the fact that they offered us complimentary Indian chai. The consultation was scientific and precise - these gals know brows! My Bestie was amazed at the near painlessness of their threading, and the rose gel forehead massage was just what the doctor ordered. They finished with a light application of shading to her blonde brows, and she looks amazing! Brows really do make all the difference in your appearance. While BBB is a bit pricey, you can't beat the service and technique. I am a convert! read more

Just an update at how amazing their customer service is... I have since moved to the US, far far away from my beloved brow bar :( my brow makeup that is THE PERFECT shade is running low and I grew very concerned I wouldn't get the same thing around here. Sent them an email and quickly heard back from them, and the are shipping me some lovely products! Out of the country?! Doesn't matter! They'll still love on you! read more

Absolutely amazing!!! Im half brown and i still can never get my eyebrows on point. The entire experience was amazing, from the front desk girl to jaspreet who was my brow artist. She was so polite and checked with me every single step of the way. Made sure i was happy with everything. My brows and my entire face look like it got an uplift. These ladies know what their doing and they do it very nicely. read more

I experienced brow bar for the first time recently and was very surprised! It was the best threading experience, ever. I walked in without an appointment on a weekend and they happily helped ya girl out. While I waited those 2 min, they asked if I needed water etc which was nice. The employee I worked with was lovely. She effectively communicated throughout the process to ensure we were on the same page & that I was happy before she proceeded. She started with drawing on a shape, threading, then filling in and highlight as a bonus. I would give this place 10 stars, but I find the $25 per eyebrow threading apt quite steep! It would be wicked if they had an eyebrow apt with no consultation and remove that piece of the charge. Silver orchid in dt is where I have been going. Jas is great but the experience isn't nearly as amazing and the price is the same. I recommend brow bar!!! read more

I recently moved to Vancouver and was looking for a place to get my eyebrows shaped. BBB was recommended to me and the first time I went it was pretty good. I have been back a few times and found service lacking and that some of the staff don't spend enough time ($25 for 10 minutes seems rather steep). There are some good and professional staff there but the fact that you cannot book in with a certain eyebrow shaper is a pain, I'd rather build a relationship with one member of the staff there and know that my brows are going to look great every time. Instead there have been really great experiences as well as some very mediocre ones. My last visit involved me arriving home to try and correct the last shaper's work. I love the concept of BBB but I am not sure I will be going back due to the fact that the last few times I have been there have been sub par. My recommendation is to remind the staff to slow down and take their time, I am not here to get my eyebrows shaped in 5 minutes I am here for an "experience" (which on the website is supposed to be at least 15 minutes) and let me book in with the staff I am most pleased with, don't make me worry about which shaper I will get when I book my appointment. read more

I seem to always find myself reviewing places that I love. I was never in love with my brows, ever...have always had them waxed them or plucked at them myself. Also, I have really long curly hairs which are a bit crazy. Anyway, decided I needed them tidied up & being in a new town wanted to find somewhere good! Thank you yelp for pointing me in the right direction! I would rather pay a higher price point & get a consult of what shape I wanted, threading (amazing!), a forehead massage & shown how to fill my brows in. It was a great experience. She also advised me what to tell the next person who does my brows. I will be back! read more

It makes me sad to write this as I was a loyal Bombay Brow customer for over 4 years, and used to receive consistent service. Most recently I've now had to get my brows done at the Brow Vault to save my brows from the horrible brow job that was done in October before my wedding. My brows were uneven and the arches were completely off. I even told my brow tech this while I was in the chair and she told me it was because my brows are "uneven naturally" and that no brow is even. Well I now have been going to another brow place and my brows have been SAVED. By the way, my brows are now even and fixed from the horrible job. I will not be going back. read more

I wrote this review on my blog last year 2 days after BBB had opened. To this day, I still stand by this review. _______ BBB is the latest beauty addition in the gorgeous Yaletown and just opened their doors to us 2 days ago. Now to those who are not familiar, what's great about BBB is they only service on one's brows--And that's it! Brows is the name of the game. With my busy schedule these days, it is super hard for me to make time to see my personal esthetician. The last time I saw her was in late October so you can imagine the status my brows were in. I tried to keep up the shape she had given me but I knew if it was up to me...I'd probably have zero eyebrows by the time I was done. Anyhow, my brows were atrocious and I knew I needed help ASAP. So with the spare time I had today, I made my way over to this gem. When I first stepped into BBB I was greeted by 4 beautiful ladies whom all greeted me with smiles and an attitude that made me feel comfortable and welcome. We all introduced each other to one another and then they discussed what kind of services they provided for ones eyebrows to me. In the end, I decided on their signature service, the Bombshell Brows ($23). Their signature service offers brow shaping by threading (or your choice of technique), a relaxing eyebrow/forehead massage with their rosewater eye gel (that helps soothe the redness after threading) and a free touch up on your makeup afterwards. I for one, never tried threading as I've always been a waxing type of girl so the experience was definitely like no other. Everyone at BBB was very educational and being a threading virgin, they helped me feel at ease when the threading began. It's the weirdest feeling ever and I actually got a bit scared that they might thread off my eye or something..but of course no loss of eyeballs ensued. From what I know, threading is a traditional method of hair removal that originated from the Middle East and India. Unlike tweezing or waxing, it is less painful and all hair is removed from a long strand of cotton thread from the root. Threading has more of a handle on precision if I a correct. It felt a tad pinchy at first but nothing I couldn't handle. The great thing about BBB is they actually care about the shape of your eyebrows and how it fits your face unlike some other places I've seen (but thankfully have not experienced). My BBB esthetician (Navi) knew this worry of mine and helped create the perfect brow for me. Nothing too thin, or too shapey to make me look mad. Just the perfect arch that brightens up my face. I was definitely very happy with the outcome. I even had compliments on them when I got back to the office! Now another thing I must compliment BBB on is the beautiful decor inside. BBB is definitely a girly's girl type of place because the whole studio is splashed with pink...everything! Pink furniture, pink walls, pink backsplashes, pink curtains, pink anything you could ever imagine! My most favorite is probably their back wall with a pink wallpaper that is reminiscent of Anna Sui. Bombay Brow Bar is ran by 2 sisters with the help of their 2 friends who are the threading masters. They are a team you definitely want to meet as you can definitely feel the love they have for their work and clients. I'll probably still go to my personal esthetician for other beauty remedies...but BBB might just have won my heart in terms of keeping my eyebrows in check. Go visit the girls at 1056 Mainland, open daily from 10am to 7pm. Enjoy and happy brow-ing! read more

I can't believe how skillful these ladies are with brows. And what a difference a few snips and stray hairs can make! My brows look polished but natural and I only need to go in once a month. Worth every penny! The chai and Bollywood and bright fuchsia decor don't hurt either! read more

The ladies at Bombay know their brows. They do measurements, consultations, and then tell you what areas you should let grow out in between appointments and what areas you are safe to tweeze. After the threading, a soothing face massage is given. With a tip, the total comes up at $30. Yes, this is relatively expensive, but strong eyebrows can completely change your face. So worth it. Warning: threading hurts. Much more than waxing. However, the precise and clean brows that threading produces is absolutely worth the pain. But your eyebrow area will be red for at least a few hours after, so plan accordingly! read more