*If you're looking for me describing their services, just scroll down to the end lol.
Located in Japantown, this is the go-to place to make your eyes pop! LashSpot is located on the 2nd floor of a glass building with an orange arch around it. First floor is Crown & Crumpet (tea room) and you walk up the stairs or take the elevator to LashSpot.
Parking is street, metered, and (pay-by-the-hour) garage. If you park in the streets/meter, I'd say make sure you hide all your valuables! I like to park in garage cause it's safe and I don't have to worry about the meter maid. If you like, you can also bus or Uber/Lyft here.
You can book with them via Yelp (they respond fast), online, or phone. If you book before something a special event (New Years, Christmas, Valentines Day, etc), book in advance!! They book out quick!
As for their 24-hour cancellation policy, you will be charged 100% because these techs are busy and they reserve a specific time slot for you. If you don't show, they get compensated for their time - because if you cancel last minute, where are they going to find another customer so fast, that could've had that time slot? It isn't guaranteed. A lot of spas have the 24-hour cancellation policy in place for this reason. So, if you need to cancel, try to do it outside of the 24-hours (and yeah, I know things sometimes pop up but it isn't their fault..).
When you first enter LashSpot, you are welcomed by the receptionist Matt and/or owner, Mika. Both are very friendly and helpful. The place is clean and the atmosphere is very spa-like even though you're in an office building basically. LashSpot also sells make up, lash extension merchandise, and much more. They have some good products like lash serums to help you grow your natural lashes and cleansers for your lash extensions (yes, you have to clean them lol). Good time to check it out or consider while you're waiting or when you're done!
I've been to LashSpot for about a year and I love how they do my lashes every time. All the ladies here always do a great job with my lashes and they're informative about the care for my lashes - my favorites are Yukari and Tina! I think one of the awesome things about LashSpot is they offer a service called Russian Sable, which is a type of lash that is lightweight compared to regular mink (most salons offer this) and it's imported from Japan. I always get Russian Sable Volume because I don't have many lashes (lol asian) and my lashes are thin/weak..so the Russian Sable lasts longer for me due to it's lightweight and the volume makes it pop more! I'd definitely recommend it to girls whose lashes are weak and thin like mine. To maintain your beautiful lashes, you'd have to do 2-3 week or 3-5 touch ups which isn't too bad versus getting a new full set every time! I usually go for the 2-3 week because it starts to look meh by the 3.5 week. Whenever I don't have lash extensions anymore, my eyes feel naked (it becomes addicting, trust me..). I get so many compliments on it - all the girls be jelly! I always recommend it to other girls, but it's the price that shy's them away - but it's SO worth it! You don't have to do a lot to look fab. I like it because it makes my eyes look nice even when I don't got make up on and I don't usually wear make up at work except on the weekends. Think about it like this .. you pay full price only once and continue to pay half the price or less (if you're a member) if you choose to continue to maintain it. Not too bad right? lol ;)
LashSpot also offers a membership which is $25 per month and you get services and merchandise at a discounted price - worth if you come often to get your lashes done!
When you get your lashes done, make sure you got no eye make up on and keep it away from water for 24 hours afterwards to let the glue settle!
Last but not least, don't forget to tip gratuity for their service - just like restaurateurs, tips do make a huge difference for the techs. I always tip cash since card gratuity gets taxed.
Oh, and their hallway has great lighting! I always take pics there after I'm done, hahah. read more