I've seen Lily twice now and was waiting to write a review cause I wanted to see how long the lashes lasted and how they did overtime compared to other lash studios! Now that I've had my first 5 week refill, I think I can write a pretty comprehensive review about my experiences and the durability of the lashes based on her work!
I was recommended to Lily by my old lash studio because 1. I was having a reaction to the new glue she was using and my eyes all of a sudden started itching like crazy and 2. My old lash studio didn't want to do volume lashes anymore cause of the time and expertise in placing them. I thought it was a little weird cause I had been seeing my gal for years but didn't argue and made an appointment to see Lily for my next refill. She is definitely a hard person to schedule an appointment with cause she books up fast!! There were very specific times she would be available and way far in advance - so if you want to see her, schedule quickly!
The studio is located on West Gray in a weird complex with several suites. There is parking in the back, but be very careful cause they are marked clearly. You do not want to park next door at the Men's Warehouse lot, but from West Gray, I almost always turn into that lot before circling in the back to the correct one on the left. Not sure if the entrance to this lot is only in the back cause I can never find the front entrance - but you'll figure it out. I've never had an issue with parking or finding an open space. You have to walk through the building and up to the 2nd floor - the doors are marked with the name of the business so it'll be easy to spot. The studio itself if minimalist - but provides what is necessary - chairs, water and snacks while you wait. The 2nd time I went there were just 2 chairs, she had removed the bench seating - so it's constantly changing.
My experience with the actual lash removal and application are as follows. I thought Lily was a little rough handed when it came to removing my old lashes. Both times I felt pulling and a bit of pain when she tried to remove the lashes. Maybe she was trying to work quickly but I never felt pain from removal at the last 2 studios I went to. I don't like her removal process, and have since learned to dread them and hoping they'll be over quickly the 2 times I've been here. The lash application is quick and painless though and they always look fantastic after she's done. I love how they look - super full and never clumpy. She takes her time in the application and because she does, you can tell that each strand is glued on perfectly. Lashes will naturally fall out the longer you keep them, I've had a few fall out within the first week but nothing out of the ordinary. I actually still had lashes left after 5 weeks, while on vacation and not performing my usual care routine. I thought they stayed on well - though they start looking stupid and sparse after 3-4 weeks or so. This is natural and has nothing to do with Lily - I love her work and think that the lashes do stay on longer than normal. She is very friendly and sweet - though sometimes she'll chat and do other things while working on you.. so don't expect to sleep and relax in these instances.
Overall, I will come back cause I love how full my lashes are after they've been refilled. She is more expensive than other places though and I wish her removal technique can be changed a bit so it's not so rough. Can't wait to come back so I can have a fresh set once the current ones fall out. I've gotten compliments on her work and people said they look good compared to other lashes I've had in the past! read more