I was referred to Elayne by my hairstylist. We started with the consult, she got me in quickly and…read morewe set up the procedure. I was nervous, her tranquil office and demeanor put me at ease quickly. Elayne is both professional and personable. Her technique is gentle and she's responsive with any discomfort. I would highly recommend her to anyone considering permanent make up. Clean and comfortable office, I felt confident with her products and tools. Post pic is two days after procedure of lip liner. minimal swelling and no pain.

I've been going to Elayne now for about 10 years. My most recent appointment this week was to have…read moremy upper & lower eyeliner brightened up. Elayne is an artist that does amazing work. I totally trust her working so close to my eyes. She's always makes sure that I'm numbed before starting and checks in throughout the process. Elayne takes her time and does an amazing work. She gentle and she has a steady hand. I've even brought my mom to Elayne for eye liner as well. As long as Elayne stays in business I will always go back to her when it's time. I highly recommend Elayne hands down. Thank you Elayne!

I had the absolute privilege of training with Jeanine McTasney, and I can't say enough about the…read moreexperience. She is incredibly thorough, patient, and truly adapts her teaching to your personal style of learning. Every detail is explained with care, and she makes sure you feel confident every step of the way. Beyond her expertise, Jeanine is an incredible human--genuine, supportive, and inspiring. If you're considering restorative ink training, I wholeheartedly recommend learning from her. It's rare to find someone who combines such skill with such kindness.

Literally the best experience I could ever ask for! I got a lash Enhancement tattoo today to make…read moremy lash line a little darker, and I am so impressed with Jeanine! She is so professional has the best personality... She did exactly what I asked for, actually better than I even imagined! I Will totally be back for more, and will recommend to everyone!

Claire is amazing at her work! I had a lash lift & tint and she did an absolutely beautiful job…read more The atmosphere is relaxing and comfortable. I can't wait for my next booking!

I can't say enough about Claire - she's an artist!! She's super talented and takes her time to…read moreperfect my brows and lashes. She has also gone above and beyond to set me up with appointments when I need them and follows up with me afterwards. Now that my brows are looking good, I went in for my first lash lift today and I'm upset that I didn't know how amazing it was until now. I've already booked another lash lift in 8 weeks And will be looking to touch up my brows in the Fall. Although I wish I could keep Velvet Aesthetics a secret - she's too good not to share! Highly recommend.

Hanna did a touchup of my permanent eyeliner, much-needed after years of neglect. She was super…read moreskilled and professional. The office and her warm manner put me at ease. I especially liked how Hanna let the numbing cream kick in before doing the touch-up. The entire procedure took about an hour, a great investment before holiday photo time. As I left, Hanna provided after-care instructions verbally AND via text. She really cares, and it shows. If you want to treat yourself to a procedure that saves you time every morning and avoids the liquid eyeliner issues (like sweat making it run into your eyes), get an appointment with Hanna soon. You're worth it!

I am so happy with my permanent makeup--especially my eyebrows. They look incredibly natural and…read moreperfectly shaped, and it's such a relief to wake up every day without having to fill them in. The whole process was comfortable, professional, and thoughtful, and I felt completely at ease the entire time. I couldn't be happier with the results and would absolutely recommend this to anyone considering permanent makeup.

2.5 years ago I walked into Eyebrows by Sally with barely-there, uneven brows and a LOT of anxiety…read more Let's just say... my 2000s over-plucked era did not prepare me for this glow up Thin, confused, fighting for their life brows. Walking out of my first appointment? I had actual eyebrows... and also a little panic. It wasn't what I had pictured at first, and I was so unsure. But Sally reassured me that the shape would compliment my face and my fair complexion -- and she knew exactly what she was doing. I remember constantly checking the mirror like, "Wait... these are MY brows?" And slowly, I fell in love with them. Fast forward 2.5 years to my touch-up and these brows just feel like me -- soft, natural, balanced, and effortlessly beautiful. The kind of enhancement that doesn't overpower your face, it just brings everything together. Sally (and Matt!) are so professional, kind, and patient -- especially if you're an overthinker like me. She has absolutely won me over for life. If you're nervous about microblading, trust the process. And trust Sally.

This review is long overdue, but absolutely necessary -- Eyes By Sally deserves all the praise…read more I've been going to Sally since 2022, and after my first visit, I knew I'd found my go-to permanent makeup artist for life. Before finding Sally, I had my brows done by another artist and unfortunately, I hated the results. They looked unnatural and harsh. I ended up going through tattoo removal just to lighten them enough to start over, and that's when I found Sally. She completely transformed my brows. Not only did she correct the previous work, but she gave me natural-looking, beautifully shaped brows that I love. Sally is incredibly skilled, gentle, and takes her time to ensure everything is perfectly mapped and customized to your face. Her professionalism, attention to detail, and artistic eye make all the difference. She genuinely cares about her clients and it shows in her work and the confidence you walk out with. Thanks to Sally, I finally have brows that make me feel beautiful. If you've had a bad experience elsewhere, or are nervous about microblading, trust me: Sally is the one!

Got a facial from Tiffany a couple of months ago and my skin has very been the same (not in a good…read moreway) For one, I came in requesting one facial and she did something totally different based off her own determination. I also don't like when service providers upsells you on products without your knowledge and automatically add the product to your bill without asking you. She did one of those "I'm going to send you home with this" and then I got home and looked at my receipt and saw that the product she added was an additional $200!!! Things like that always leave a dishonest, bad taste in my mouth. Maybe you'll have a better experience but I won't be going back.

Great place for some pampering! Very professional and great at lash extensions!…read moreTiffany and Zayra are amazing!!

Very happy with the natural-looking eyelash extensions. I decided to do my eyebrows (just today)…read moreand I love it! a bit dark now, but Thi said it will fade very soon, so it will be perfect. I really hate harsh looking eyebrows, and I'm pleased. She has a very artistic eye!

Had a massage today and I am sad to say the experience was less than desirable. Especially for the…read moreprice of $105. Upon arrival the therapist seemed cold and was the same throughout the massage. I usually do not right these types of reviews but it was a birthday present and I had a horrible experience. Buyers beware. If you're going to spend the money I highly recommend a reputable spa.

I had my lips colored and brows done. Very happy with the results and after care. The lips required…read more2 treatments and they're just the right color.

Update: 9 months, an emergency removal, 2 additional saline removal procedures and over $400 later,…read morethe botched ink is still showing no matter how many facials and much retinol and vitamin c serums I try. Now having the powder brows I actually wanted in the first place, see it's a completely different process and wish Missy and/or Courtney would have admitted they didn't know or did simply did not do powder brows. Courtney called it microblading and IT IS NOT THE SAME!! I didn't know!! She didn't explain. I'm honestly still devastated looking at my face having a third eyebrow sitting on my real one. Concealer alone is not enough, clearly she went heavy on some of it since the inside is faded more than the outline

Janell did my eye brows and eye liner tattoos in 2018. Due to health issues and Covid, I, finally,…read moreable to get my permanent make-up redone. I was thrilled Janell was still in business. She is located downtown Orinda in an alley with restaurants and stores. Her shop is super cute and very clean inside. Janell has a nice personality. We had a great conversation about life and family. Janell will apply a numbing cream on your eyes for about 10-15 minutes. The procedure doesn't hurt. You'll feel a tickling or itchy sensation. Janell takes many breaks in between tattooing so it gives you some relief between the session. I am pleased with my results and I am happy I no longer have to draw my brows and eye liner. Thank you, Janell, for your professionalism and artistry. I will be back in the future. I highly recommend visiting Doll Face for permanent cosmetic tattooing.

She is excellent at what she does! I had permanent eyeliner done by her and I absolutely love itread more

She's giving self care an elevated experience. Clean space, on-time and easy to use app.read more

Here is an update on her business. I visited her recently and got to catch up with her. She sends…read moreemails about sound baths! A new thing which I cannot wait to try. She sells skincare, hats, makeup, crystals, bath salts, soap, face massagers, cbd and hemp products and has items for men too! Every time I see her, there's always something new. She's a bright energy that's fun and always professional. I enjoy seeing her for services, conversations and advice.