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    Love Cheni

    4.7 (106 reviews)
    ModerateEyelash Service
    Open 10:00 am - 7:00 pm

    By appointment only

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    Lash lift
    Christina M.

    This was my first time getting a lash lift and I love it! My experience was perfect, put in some headphones, relaxed and was in and out within 45 minutes. I didn't really know what to expect but I was pleased with my experience and it's been more than a month since I have gotten my lashes done and they are still very curled. Be sure to go in with a clean face and nothing on your eyes. You also can't wash your eyes for 24 hours so plan accordingly

    Eyelash extensions
    Anahita K.

    I love getting my eyelashes lifted. I do it every couple of months. It last typically 3 weeks like this, then it does two weeks of them still looking ok. I have long curly lashes to begin with, but this gives them a boost, like getting the gold star in Mario Cart. I was searching for something that would give my own a boost without the maintenance of extensions. Ann has done them every time I come in and they come out great! I will say that the first time I went in, the smell of the products didn't bother me, but the second time it was super strong to me. It's a little uncomfortable and takes a while, so plan to listen to a podcast or music. They do back-to-back appointments which can feel a little impersonal, but Ann remembered me right away the second time I came in. The location is also harder to get to on public transport, so just keep that in mind. I budget in Uber rides. Overall, I love coming here. It's clean, it's pricing is fair, and the work is spectacular. Come in, take an hour off, and leave feeling like the ultimate version of you.

    Crystal R.

    I cannot say enough good things about Love Cheni; lash perms are my new favorite thing! I had such a good experience all around. Found parking easily which was a fluke because this area is busy (right next to Gordo's on Geary). Walked right in and met Jane who was ready to start on my lash perm, no waiting which I appreciate. The studio is upstairs from a gym and its nice and quiet and peaceful up there. I have long lashes with zero curl to them and have tried lash extensions several times but don't really care for them, so perming was the perfect option for me. Alright, so, the process: basically you lay on the bed and a blankey is laid over you so you stay warm. Jane explained what she was going to be doing to my lashes (placing a mold, applying perm chemicals, and the possible smell - though I didn't notice one). My friend said it stung her a little but I didn't have that experience. It was painless and relaxing. The process takes about an hour, so I recommend bringing an iPod so you can listen to music or podcasts or whatever. You can't open your eyes during the hour so choose what you listen to wisely. I am over the moon with the result. I got my lashes permed on May 21st and, as a blonde who never dreamed of going out in public without makeup, went to lunch and to meet friends after and felt totally confident and beautiful. Today, June 6th, they are still looking as good as they did right after I got them done. I have gone sans makeup several days to work, which I know is not an issue for most people, but I look totally different without makeup. Adding eyeliner and mascara gives a dramatic look. I highly recommend this spot and plan to get them done whenever they stop looking curly. Cost: $60 cash or $70 credit/debit card

    No mascara!!
    Ayla L.

    Getting my lash lift here literally changed my life! I'm fortunate enough to have lengthy lashes. Only problem is they are stick straight (and could use some volume but hey can't have it all lol). After recommendations from family I figured the perfect time to try this lash lift out was prior to Coachella. Didn't need to worry about applying falsies all weekend long! Although it's a 45-hour drive from home. It was well worth it!! My fiancé and I love having date days in the city so more of a reason to drive over! Jane is the sweetest and I fully appreciate the texts she sends to instruct you prior to your appointment. She was even able to start my appointment earlier! During your hour appointment Jane walks you through each step. She's contrived such a peaceful and relaxing environment to get your lash lift done! Results are just amazing! After the 24hr period of keeping your lashes dry you can basically go about your days with business as usual! So shocked that after showers and removing mascara/makeup your lashes just stay curled! Highly recommend if you have long and or voluminous lashes. You will literally "wake up like dis" As all the other reviews say $60 cash, $70 card.

    End of  week 4 and still looking
    Rachel D.

    I found Love Cheni on yelp, saw all the before and after photos and was sold. It was easy to make an appointment and was happy to find out she was just a few blocks from my place. It's now week 4 and I'm still loving my lashes! They aren't as curled, but honestly still love the way they look and it saves me so much time in the morning. I've already recommended her to a bunch of friends and family and made my next appointment!

    AFTER: Some are over curled, some are kinky and some are fried at the ends
    Amina E.

    UPDATE: Jane reached out to me by email with sincere apologies and offered a refund. I really respect that she reached out as it means that she must care about her business and clients. I appreciate it, Jane. Thank you. Ok, I am not big on writing reviews, especially bad ones, so I am very disappointed that I have to write this in the first place. But I feel like I need to write about my experience for the sake of warning. Background: I've had MANY lash lifts over the past 4 or 5 years. Having lived in the UK (they're very popular there), I got to have multiple lash lifts and the results were always amazing. So, believe you me. I KNOW what a lift is supposed to look like. Getting the treatment: I can't say anything negative about about the customer service because she was lovely and welcoming. I will say, however, that I asked on multiple occasions if she does a TRUE lash lift or if I'm gonna end up with super curly unruly lashes like the ones you get from a perm. She assured me it was a proper lash lift. I even expressed that I had one bad experience before somewhere else and it took me a while to get my lashes back to healthy state so I didn't want a repeat! She continued to assure me it's a proper lash lift. She started the process and the first thing that should've been a warning sign for me was that the solution was as STINKY as can be. Having had this procedure done hundreds of times before, I should have known the smell of the solution was not right. If it's super stinky, it's definitely a perm. Anyway, I thought to myself, I'll just let her keep going and see what happens because I didn't want to be an untrustworthy annoying client. Some time passes by, she cleans the lashes etc etc and tells me to open my eyes and hand me a mirror. And I gotta say, they looked beautiful and I didn't suspect a thing. I paid and went on about my day. AFTER: Obviously, I knew the aftercare rules and followed them to the T. However, that SAME day, I noticed the tips of my lashes were starting to curl on themselves. I thought, ok don't panic. Wait it out for 48 hours. So I wait, and 48 hours later, I know for a fact that what I got was a perm. My lashes were insanely curly, it was ridiculous. I was very disappointed but I also had to travel so there was no way I could go back and ask for a refund or ask for her to fix it. Fast forward to now a couple of weeks later, I am now in Europe for work. And my lashes are curly, kinky, and falling off. I'm attaching a photo of the selection of lashes that fall off on the daily so you can see just how bad it is. I basically collected 2 days worth of fallen lashes so I can take that photo. I'll also include a before photo of my once-upon-a-time healthy lashes. I'm extremely disappointed and there's basically nothing I can do other than wait for my lashes to grow out/the perm to fade.

    This was right after
    Caitlin P.

    Came here on sat morning to get my lashes perm and wow...I love it so much!! Caught myself looking at my eye lashes all weekend! Can't believe I didn't do this sooner. This was my first time ever perming my eye lashes so I was really nervous and didn't know what to expect. But Jane ( also owner of the boutique) made the process so easy and smooth, it made my experience very calming and easy. She explained every step before doing it to do so I know what to expect to make me less nervous since I hate having things close to my eyes and not knowing g what it is. The whole process took a little less than an hour. Jane was very gentle, making the process completely painless!! The boutique is super cute and clean. And location is so perfect. It's next to a Boba shop,where I got Boba before my appointment and it's next to a dim sum and I ate there afterwards (we grabbed a number while I got my lashes done so by the time we finished, my table was ready). Jane also gave great instructions on how to take care of my lashes for the first two days...like what to avoid so that was extremely helpful! I'm extremely happy with the results!! One of my eyes has a double eye lid whenever it feels like it .But I swear after I got my lashes done, I had double eye lids on both eyes instantly! I will definitely be back again in April so I can get my lashes retouched for a wedding in april.

    Lash lift + mascara right after
    Susy C.

    I've been here for a gel mani and a lash lift. It appears as though this is going to become my new go to because they're GREAT!!! Prices are very fair, the work is really really good and plus Jane + her mother are so sweet!!! Both times I have been, Jane's mother worked on me. I was actually amazed how quickly and deftly she got my gel manicure done. There's a nice variety of gel colors available to you, so it may be hard to choose! She filed and shaped my nails perfectly. Not too square, not too round. I asked Jane about the lash lift and decided to make an appointment. First time $60, $90 each time after. Lasts about 6-8 weeks. What I really appreciated about this was the fact that Jane actually looked at my lashes and assessed if it would even be a beneficial treatment for me. I've always told people I don't have lashes, they never stay curled, they're short and stick straight. HOWEVER! Getting a lash lift was a game changer! I DO have lashes, and they're actually longer than I thought. The process itself took about an hour. Jane explained all the steps to me. I laid down , closed my eyes and pretty much took a nap. When we were done, I was instructed not to get any facials or go into a steam room for 24 hours but eye makeup was pretty much an all systems go. The lash lift has turned me into a mascara junkie!! Definitely coming back for mani pedis and more lash lifts in the future.

    My mani/pedi: Sparkly pink- OPI? for hands, and crimson red- Essie? for feet. Jane even gave me a free flash tattoo for being a new customer
    Courtney L.

    If you want an awesome mani/pedi by a sweet mom/daughter duo who take their time with your treatment, give you a personalized service, detail oriented, and don't have long lines- come here! I'm so honored to write her first Yelp review. Why Love Cheni is worth coming to: DETAIL ORIENTED: Jane and her mom took their time to give me a beautiful and enjoyable mani/pedi experience. Some nail salons rush you through your treatment in order to take care of the next walk-in/appointment. My mani/pedi turned out great! No smudges, beautiful colors(they helped me pick out what I wanted for my mani), as well as a great massage. They even noticed a minor flaw on my pedicure that I didn't see, taking the time to fix it with n.p. remover, reapply, and dry it. KINDNESS They let me in, even though they were about to close. Not many nail salons would let you in past their actual close time, but they saw that I really wanted a nail treatment!Jane has such amazing positive energy, that we had a really fun conversation. It was like making an instant girlfriend! (She even gave me a ride home.) PROXIMITY/SHORT WAIT: Why I'm coming back- they're only 2 blocks away from where I live, give you personalized service, and have a very short wait. I feel like LOVE CHENI is like a beauty secret that you'll keep coming back to because of the results and experience. PS. I thought it was trippy/cool that Jane knows my favorite cousin.SUPER FUNNY!

    Before and after the lash lift! I'm not wearing makeup in either picture.
    Meredith K.

    After learning about lash lifts, I looked up places in SF that do them and decided to try Love Cheni. I am so happy with my results and will definitely be back! Some of the highlights: - Great service! Jane was so sweet and knowledgable. She walked me through every step of the process and explained why she was doing everything (such as what size she was using and why she was leaving the solution on for a longer time period). She also calmed my nerves! I have had my lashes tinted a lot before but I really don't like having people near my eyes (makeup artists, eye doctors, etc). She made it totally easy! - The results are amazing! My lashes are long but they don't have much curl - this opens them up a lot. I'll let the pictures speak for themselves! - The online appointment system is super easy - always a plus!

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    My favorite lash lifting salon ever!Coming here for many years and Jane is the best !

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    Ask the Community - Love Cheni

    Hi there, is there any updates to your offering on lash tinting or is it still not available?

    Yes, it is now available. Lash tinting is $20 and is for very light blonde lashes only.

    I have some allergies when it comes to hair colors and coloring stuff in general. Do you use any kind of coloring when you do a lash lifting? Thank you:)

    No we do not use any tinting solutions. If you have had a history of some allergies to hair products before, I would not recommend getting a lash lift.

    Hello, am I able to do lash lifting while breastfeeding? Also, I know it says tinting is not legal anymore but that was in 2017, I was wondering if it has changed?

    You should ask your doctor if they would advise you getting a lash lift while breastfeeding. Tinting… Read more

    Can I wear mascara with a lash lift? And/or will I be able to wear eyeshadow and eyeliner with the lash lift?

    Yes

    How long do the last lifts lasts?

    Up to 6-8 weeks. Depends on how fast your natural lashes grow. If you take multivitamins or supplements to grow your hair and use lash serums, the lash lift can last less.

    How long should one wait after lash extension removal to get a Lash Lift?

    If you had lash extensions on for months, I would recommend giving your lashes a break before getting a lash lift. 6-8 weeks for the new lashes to grow out. If your lashes seem full and healthy after getting the extensions removed then you can get a… Read more

    Is there a difference in the lash lift brands? Yumi lashes? LVL? Elleebana?

    There is not much of a difference between the products used by all the different brands; in fact, most of them are just generic lash lifting products that have been REPACKAGED with their own stickers (with exactly the same ingredients) and then sold… Read more

    Have you seen any allergic reactions with a lash lift in any of your clients? I have very sensitive skin and am wondering if I should be concerned. Thanks!

    The most common reaction is red eyes that will usually subside in a few hours or just a few minutes. I have had some clients with sensitive skin and their eyelids can feel a little tender after the lash lift. If you have experienced an allergic… Read more

    Thank you so much for the detailed answer! One more question -- is there a reason why you don't use Keratin? Or is it just redundant with the oil?

    Yes, the nourishing oil I use has been great on my clients lashes. Many of my clients who have done the Yumi lash lift say they don’t see the difference from my lash lift and don’t want to pay $150 for the keratin lash lift when the results are the… Read more

    Is this lash lift similar to Yumi Lashes as in uses Keratin and pigment to lift up and actually nourish lashes? If not, could you please tell about what materials are used? Thanks

    Yes we now do keratin lash lifts but it is not the yumi lash brand.

    I am thinking of getting a lash lift and extensions. Can you combine these appointments?

    Unfortunately you can only get one service. We don’t recommend both.

    Are your technicians licensed?

    Yes absolutely.

    Is there eyelash tinting?

    Unfortunately we no longer offering tinting. It is already illegal in California for any licensed professional to have eyebrow or lash tint in their possession or in a salon,… Read more

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