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    First Class Esthetics Lounge

    4.9 (163 reviews)
    Open • 11:00 am - 7:00 pm

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    Left brow has strokes too high and right brow has strokes too high and too low
    Lauren P.

    Unfortunately, I don't have a great update. TL;DR -- I was ghosted for the 6-week microblading touch-up appointment, and now I get to walk around with patchy brows until I heal my heart and learn to trust again. Or whatever Adele said. I moved forward with microblading and the initial experience was fine, but iffy. The first glaring issue was that the artist (Nhi Tran) completed the brow outline using black stencil. I am unambiguously Black. This didn't seem like the best idea to me, but what do I know? I'm not the professional. However, a coworker came in to take "before" photos and directly asked the artist if she was going to use white stencil, but the artist said she didn't bring any. She only had black. Uh oh. Mid-appointment, she also announced that she was changing my brows from feathering (as discussed during the consultation with Alyssa) to ombre/combination with shading "because the ink wasn't staying." Sure. Sunken cost. We're already hours in and I'm in pain. Let's get this done. Uh oh #2. Once completed, the brows were bold, as expected, but they were also uneven, not as expected. Uh oh #3. One brow's strokes rose too high above the brow and the other brow's strokes rose too high AND dipped too low below the brow - photo attached is from 1 week prior vs. the next morning. These were not *super* noticeable issues at all, especially if I didn't stare at them too long or ruminate on the possibility that I paid over $600 to look like who-dunnit. Instead, I focused on the industry standard of a 6-week touch-up appointment to fix these exact issues, and again - they were small imperfections. Not horrific. Fine. They did heal nicely, but patchy, and I was excited for the touch up appointment. Uh oh #4 today, 12/4: The artist was a no-show for my noon appointment. The building was locked. No one visible inside. No one had contacted me. I waited a few minutes and then called 3 times between 12:04 and 12:10, and I then texted the business number at 12:12. At 12:15, someone called me back and apologized for not answering because "two different people had the business number today" (?). She also told me that my appointment was cancelled because "the artist was sick," and then apologized because she understands that no one communicated that to me. She asked to reschedule a week from now, but I didn't immediately commit. Instead I called back and said I wasn't comfortable scheduling another appointment with the artist, and I requested to speak with the owner, Alyssa. This is the final uh oh: I was told that owner was not working again until the end of the month. I asked who was managing the business while she was gone because I'd like to discuss a refund for the portion of the service I didn't receive. The person I spoke with said that she and each of the individual brow artists were managing things, but that she would contact Alyssa and ask about the refund. Unsurprisingly, but incredibly disappointingly, she called back a few minutes later and said that there would be no refund, as the way their appointments are computed, the initial microblading fee is for the initial service only, while the "free" 6-week touch-up appointment is a "complementary service." This makes sense, but it contradicts the fact that during the microblading consultation AND at the initial appointment, I was verbally told that the follow-up appointment was "included" (again, an industry standard). I do understand though that if it's not in writing, it does not matter. Alyssa, I know you don't think of it like this, but this is exactly what "shady business practice" is. You hear stories about business experiences gone wrong and think "wow how horrible! How could a business do that?" and you distance yourself from it in your mind. This is it. You are actively doing it. There are ways to take accountability for errors (even on behalf of your contractors) and make things right with customers who were wronged but are not comfortable putting their face on the line again. I didn't deserve what happened here. Thankfully I can eat $600+ down the drain. The money's not the issue. The lack of respect is. To the person saving up to make this type of beauty investment in yourself, use discernment and keep searching. I know LA businesses have this reputation, and the cost of remaining in this beautiful, saturated city is having to take risks with businesses and hope we get lucky with a good experience here and there. So here I am, providing my transparent experience for anyone else to see and make their own decision in whether or not this is the business for them - the exact same way I did. Threading was fine. Microblading was not. Similar to the other low reviews, in the instance that you're not happy with the services, their willingness to make you whole is limited. Do with this information what you will.

    Super sweet, listens to what you want. Takes their time. Feels good to be here which is king.

    I had this same experience.. wish I seen this review before going for my first visit.

    I don't usually leave reviews, but I felt like I needed to share my experience so others don't go through what I did. I've gotten my eyebrows laminated by Alyssa three times. The first time, they looked great but each time after that, things went downhill with consistency. The second time, I noticed that my left brow wasn't as clean or full as the right. The bottom line wasn't straight and the hairs looked sparse, but I gave it another shot. The third time, though, it was obvious my left brow looked completely different from my right. Not even a week after getting them laminated, they were already starting to revert back. I messaged Alyssa and sent pictures. She said she couldn't really tell through the photos and asked me to come in. I drove all the way from Alhambra to Culver City for her to "fix" them. Once there, she said she'd laminate them again, which didn't make sense to me considering they weren't taking to the treatment in the first place. Even after explaining that my brows were now two totally different shapes, she didn't offer to thread them or try to actually even them out. She just put more lamination on and that was it. I left feeling even worse, frustrated, disappointed, and honestly just down about how my brows looked. When I went back to my regular brow artist, he immediately told me they were over-laminated. The chemical relaxer had burned some of the hairs, which explains the bald spots I now have as well as the shedding of the brows. After all this, I also found her other Yelp page and realized her reviews are mixed for a reason. Her Instagram is very edited the brows are filled in and blurred, so don't be fooled like I was. I'm sharing this because I wish someone had warned me. Please do your research and be cautious cause your brows aren't something you want to gamble with.

    Brow threading and Lash lift!!

    Yessi always does an incredible job on my brows, but today it elevated with this amazing lash lift. Yessi is so precise and patient when doing any job, but this combo is next level. Thank you Yessi and all the girls at the lounge that helped out!!!

    Eyebrow and eyelash Lamination
    Tiana K.

    I can't say enough good things about Alyssa and First Class Esthetics Lounge! She is an absolute artist when it comes to laminating brows and lashes. From the moment I walk in, her warm and welcoming personality makes me feel at ease. Alyssa takes her time to listen to what you want and works her magic to enhance your natural beauty while maintaining a professional yet friendly vibe. The results? Always flawless! My brows and lashes have never looked better--perfectly shaped, lifted, and laminated to perfection. Not only does Alyssa have incredible skills, but she's also meticulous about cleanliness and attention to detail, which I deeply appreciate. If you're looking for someone who genuinely cares about their craft and makes you feel like a million bucks, Alyssa is your girl. I wouldn't trust anyone else with my brows and lashes. Highly recommend her and this salon!

    A reminder of where to go when you need to Treat Youself'
    Dez B.

    I think I've found my new home! I came across First Class Esthetics Lounge after following Alyssa for awhile for brows. I decided to get a consultation and ended up booking a wax as well. A handful of weeks later I'm back for a follow up brow, nails and facial! Seriously, if you're looking for a chill, relaxing spot to treat yourself - I would highly recommend checking this spot out! Since moving to LA from NYC I've had a hard time looking for a spot that has it all. The establishment is clean, beautifully designed and welcoming. Everyone here is extremely kind and personable! Alyssa and the team ensure you have everything you need (the front desk gal made me a smooth oat latte ) and they have always been on time and efficient with my appointments. I think it's good to mention each professional I've had LOVES working here. That says a lot! Look forward to booking again! Threading / finding my brow shape w/ Alyssa Wax w/ Crystal Gel Nails w/ Cindy Facial w/ Sonia

    Microblading and eyebrow threading
    Lauren Y.

    Alyssa is absolutely amazing! I started coming here over a year ago for brow threading and left amazed every single time. This past summer, I trusted her to microblade my eye brows and she did not disappoint! I've gotten so many complements and they she took care to make sure they look natural. To top it all off, the vibe of the salon is a dream. Very clean, well kept, boho-chic plants and decor, in a zen environment. I'd recommend this place to everyone!

    After

    I found Alyssa on instagram, and went in for an appointment today. She did amazing!! She knew exactly what my brows needed. The pictures of before and after can speak for themselves. The service I got was Brow threading and Lamination. The vibe was professional and friendly. She made me feel very confident and brought back life to my eyebrows. It's been difficult to find a eyebrow location, and I'm glad I found her. Thank you so much, I'll be seeing you next time

    Brows by Alyssa - Nanobladding & clean up.

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    2.5 hours for a lash lift (with an appointment!) is insanity. Quality is good but nobody has the time for that

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    Studio is soo cute and the ladies there are super sweet! Understood what I needed will be back book Manny :))))

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    I had a great eye brow threading and lash lift experience! Loved that there was parking right out front.

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    Alyssa was great! Came in for brow threading. Had a great experience. Nice staff and super professional.

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    “I've been here for two services: eyebrow threading with Alyssa and a Hydrafacial Deluxe with Jessica.”

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