10/10!
Top highlights/tips: Michelle is AMAZING and so talented. Prices are in line with the market. BOOK THE CONSULT! There are a variety of options depending on the look you want to achieve, so it was so worth it, and gave me more time to research pictures of shape and colors I wanted. I LOVE MY BROWS! Last, TIP HER! Just like any other beauty service like nails, hair, whatever- you should be tipping AT LEAST 10%, but more like 15-20% depending on your satisfaction. This often gets overlooked, so don't forget!
Now more detail:
I used to spend at least 10-15 penciling in my brows everyday. The pencil I use is $20 and I have to get one/month so I spend at least $240 on just my pencil... The price was WORTH IT.
I wasn't sure which service to pick for my brows since I have combination skin, sparse brows, with a variety of colors mixed in, so I decided to book a consultation! The consult was super easy to book online, and I was able to get in rather quickly. Finding her studio was super easy and there was plenty of street parking available. I saw Michelle during covid-19, all staff were wearing masks, my temperature was taken and hand sanitizer was provided. The facility was immaculate, clean, and cute!
Just based on my own research and conversation with Michelle, she is highly educated and continues training regularly to ensure she provides the best for her clients.
Michelle and her staff were very friendly, answered all of my questions, informed me of the different options available and their recommendation for what look I was trying to achieve. We ended up deciding on nano shading, which was going to give me natural looking hair strokes toward the inner part of my face by my nose, and then the defined brow for the remainder. This will last me about 2 YEARS!
I was able to book my appointment during the consult for the following week, and provide my deposit reserving the scheduled appointment.
Michelle properly prepared me with pre-care instructions and ensured I understood the importance of following them.
On the day of the appointment, Michelle reviewed pictures of the look I wanted, mapped out my brow shape and numbed me up. Once I approved the shape of the brow that she stenciled out, she got to work! I felt no pain or discomfort during the process. Michelle was very enjoyable to chat with, felt like hanging out with a gal pal. She numbed me up again about halfway through to ensure I wouldn't feel anything. Once everything was complete, Michelle provided me post-care treatment info and supplies. Advised me of what to expect over the next few weeks during the healing process and I was on my way out!
While the coloring of the brows will always be darker than you want when you have your first look, I was still BLOWN away at the shape, the natural strokes I could see and overall quality of her work! I was extremely pleased with the initial result and am excited to see how they heal. We booked my touch-up appointment before I left so I didn't have to think about it or forget to come in. While the touch-up cost is not included in the up-front cost, compared to the market her prices are extremely fair and you would end up paying basically the same amount at another studio, just all at once.
Once I returned home, there was some minor pain around the brow area, but that was to be expected and wasn't unbearable my any means. I'm on day 3 of healing and they are looking good! Make sure you follow the post-care instructions - if your brows heal wrong, it is most likely because you weren't diligent with your care and that's on YOU!
Overall, great experience. I would absolutely recommend this to any of my friends/family etc. My aunt and grandma are actually looking into booking a consult after seeing the final result! read more