It's amazing how good you feel once you get some lashes put on! A friend of mine who is very fair like me had some beautifully natural brown lashes on. When I saw them, I knew that I was going to see Masami. Was feeling washed out with my blonde hair, pale skin and blonde eye lashes. The minute I walked out I felt more self esteem and a bounce in my step. Her lashes where just what I needed as a pick me upper. Highly recommend seeing her! Her office is so cute too, with nice art pieces and a very modern look. :) read more

I left feeling and looking drop dead gorgeous. She's a true artist and I'll be back for refills.

I've been getting my lashes done by Masami for almost 6 years. She does a great job of making them look natural. She started to add microblading to her offered services so I decided to give it a go. I had 3 sessions and my eyebrows look great. She gave them a gorgeous shape and also picked a perfect color for them. If you want someone very detailed oriented to do your lashes and eyebrows, highly recommend Masami! read more

Masami-Chic - Eyelash Service Near Me - Oakland, California

On the east coast for the holidays, and I couldn't stop staring at my husband's cousin's lashes....man, she won the genetic lottery with those puppies. At the end of the week, I finally have to say something about her gorgeous lashes, and I learn that they are extensions! I get all up in her grill and totally check them out, and I'm sure she was wishing she hadn't just fed me a tuna sandwich...nope, they still look natural, naturally AWESOME, I can't even tell close up! I'm in. I get home, and I Yelp my way to Masami. She works out of her home, similar vibe like going to a massage therapist. She is lovely and sweet, gets me comfy on a massage table, and off we go. It took me a few minutes to get used to the protective tape under my eye, but the feeling is similar to the goopy gauze pad that they use when lash tinting. After a relaxing 1.5 hour nap, I peek into the mirror and am thrilled with my lashes...I can't believe how it opens up my face. 3 weeks later, and I am still a fan. I'll head back soon to get a "fill", but I'm pretty pleased with how they have lasted...still looking great. And I have not been gentle on them...for them to work for me, I really need to be able to wash my face normally, put my contacts in, snowboard, exercise, sleep on my face etc .....well, I swear i can barely tell if any have fallen out after 3 weeks, I'm sure they have, but still looking good. And I am loving not wearing as much make-up, if any at all! read more

I have been going to Masami for eyelash extensions since last fall. All I can say is that my extensions are the single greatest make-up related investment I have ever made (and I have spent a TON of money on make-up). My eyelashes frame my eyes, I look good without any other make-up on and they look NATURAL. I get compliments on my eyelashes almost every single day - I am not exaggerating. Masami is an artist with eyelashes. She NEVER rushes what she is doing and my lashes turn-out beautifully every time. Masami is quick to respond to her email/voice mail and has never missed or cancelled an appointment with me. I value her judgment regarding the length of lashes I should get as well as the number of lashes per eye. I had a friend get extensions in a different state. She paid 50% more than I did and her extensions looked terrible - like severed spider legs that had been haphazardly applied. I can not recommend Masami enough and I tell everyone I know about her because she deserves all the accolades she gets. Truly, her work is unparalleled. read more

Masami worked on my hair and make-up for my wedding in Napa, California, and I LOVED the whole experience! I went for the eyelash extensions and I'm glad I did it. She came over to my house a couple of days before the wedding for the eyelash application. I spent a week on the beach for our honeymoon and didn't even have to wear any make-up other than sunscreen because my "fake" lashes looked o-so-fabulous! Even if you are not getting married, get the eyelash extensions. It's the best beach makeup. I don't have thick hair but I grew out my hair for the wedding, and Masami created this illusion of volume by using "anko" (must be an ancient Japanese secret!) in my hair. I'm part Asian so Masami definitely knows how to work with Asian faces. The makeup looked natural and she somehow gave me that "pink blushing bride glow" instead of making me look like a Geisha. It was my top priority to find somebody who can work with Asian faces because of my horrible experience at make-up counters in the past. ("I can make your face look 3D!") If you are not Asian, don't worry. She will make you look beautiful regardless. Check out her website! Yes, Masami worked in the fashion industry in Japan (She worked on Cindy Crawford!) and she is very professional and easy-going. We actually had a great time during the eyelash application session. I was thinking, "what is she doing working on my face with all that talent," but America, Masami is here now (Sorry Japan!) so if you are getting married, contact Masami! I'm very happy with my wedding photos. My skin looks flawless, lashes long and fabulous, hair voluminous, and the bride in the photo still looks like ME! Thank you Masami! read more

For my birthday I treat myself to one high priced service. One year a tattoo, another a spa day. This year I wanted to get eyelash extensions and I trusted my fellow Yelpers to light the way. A few years back I had gotten an eyelash perm which didn't produce the intended results. My eyes had mini afro puffs on them, so I was wary about getting them Kim Kardashian thick. Masami listened to my mini-rant and suggested Level 2 (out of 5). An hour and a half later, I had natural looking thicker looking lashes without a curler or the raccoon eyes left by mascara! Masami works out of her home which is serene and comfortable. As a gal that pampers herself on the regular, I can honestly say Masami is a pro! read more

I have been going to Masami for eyelash extensions since 2008. I was referred by my gal pal who I had been insanely jealous of because of her long, beautiful lashes. Masami is sweet, quick and professional. She does whatever she can to make you comfortable. I even had lash extensions done when I was 8 months pregnant (I just brought along my pregnancy pillow) and was super comfortable because Masami was so accommodating, allowing me to take quick breaks and switch positions throughout the process. Bottom line- if you want to try eyelash extensions but aren't quite sure who to turn to, Masami is certainly the woman I would recommend. read more

I as well, got eyelash extensions from Masami for my wedding. And I LOVE THEM! For a small fee, she even came to my apt in the city to apply them! Also compared to other places, her pricing is very reasonable. I heard that technique is also important, and Masami is the master sensei at eyelash extensions. I will definitely go back to Masami to get lash extensions. read more

I love Masami. I get eyelash extensions done by her and she does a fantastic job at about a 3rd of the price of salons (about $80 total for two sets of 25 lashes on each eye). She takes her time and is meticulous. The extensions actually look natural (altho I'd recommend going with the 8/10mm combo rather than the 13mm, unless you want to look like an anime character). The extensions last about a month and sting just slightly on application, but once you get used to them, they're great. I'd highly recommend Masami if you want to try eyelash extensions! read more

Since I have no skill with an eyelash brush or a curling iron, I hired a hair and makeup stylist for my wedding. Masami was perfect for the job and reasonably priced. Responsive to email, prompt for our appointments, very friendly. She also does eyelash extensions and hair extensions if you need such services, but I went pretty simple for my wedding, so didn't use them. She used to work in the fashion industry in Japan, so has lots of experience with Asian faces and hair and won't bust out some crazy magenta blush on you. read more

Masami is wonderful! I was introduced to her by a friend for eyelash extensions and have been going to her for the last five months. Her technique is great. I can go 3-4 weeks before I need a touch-up. I receive a lot of compliments as well. The lash extensions look very natural. She is pretty quick with applying them too. It usually takes her an hour and a half. I highly recommend her work! read more

I found out about Masami on Yelp and everyone had nothing but good things to say about her services. Here comes another one! I have been wanting to get eyelash extensions for some time (I am one of the lucky ones who have the straight, short, asian lashes - yet all the men in my life have long, thick curly lashes) and was worried when I heard all of these horror stories about crappy extension jobs. There was everything from fake looking to losing all of their lashes to glue allergies. I defineily wanted someone who was certified and experienced. Then I found Masami! She is certified by Nova-Lash and very experienced. On top of all that, she is very creative and meticulous in her application. She knows that everyone is different, so she takes that individuality and works with it. She is so pleasant and kind. We are around the same age, so we had lots of things to share while she did my extensions. The outcome was a beautiful set of lashes (I got the 11 mm - 25 of them) that look lovely and very, very natural (not Twiggy or Cher-looking!). I've become addicted! I plan on going back to her before I take off to Hawai'i in Dec. for a touch up so I can look fabulous on the beach! Masami is the greatest - she's talented, professional and her rates are quite reasonable. read more

This review is long long long over due. I first started researching eyelash extensions after having seen them on my cousin about 3 years ago. I know...really long overdue. I happened upon the Novalash website and looked for consultants that were in the Contra Costa area. This is before I knew what Yelp was! I called to get pricing from Walnut Creek, Lafayette, Concord, and Alameda. Masami had a website that had a complete profile of her extensive experience, and even though she was a little further out from Pittsburg, I called her anyway. She had really affordable pricing. It was more than 50% less than the other places I called and her suggestion for when to retouch was longer out. She was able to fit me into her schedule even in the middle of her hectic move. Masami is a pleasant woman to talk to and she makes you feel very comfortable on her worktable. She was able to complete my first set in less than 2 hours. I was so extactic with the results! Beautiful long eyelashes. She even educated me on how long the lifespan is of eyelashes, when and how they grow seasonally, and what types of hair take better to extensions and so forth. I showed off my new lashes to my girlfriends, and one girl immediately was surprised that my eyes were not red and burning. She thought that was the norm!!! Her sister had gone to someone and had this horrible problem for a week after she got hers done. I assured her that whoever she went to did not do it right and may have gotten glue in her eyes. I have referred Masami to a half dozen of my friends and co-workers, all who have loved her work! I want to add that at one point during the next few years of getting extensions, I was pregnant and could not lay down on my back for too long. Masami was so accommodating and made sure I was partially tilted and could get up if I needed and it didn't mess up her work. Thanks Masami! You're Awesome!!! read more

Ditto to all the other positive reviews for Masami. She is super-nice and puts you right at ease. I went to her for my first eyelash extension application, and they turned out beautiful. For Masami's expertise, you really can't beat her price. Not only a skillful application and affordable, it's also convenient - Masami will come to your place for a $10 travel fee. I went to Sephora a few weeks after getting my extensions to buy some makeup, and one of the sales ladies was helping me by trying some products on my face, and after almost 1/2 hour of applying different foundations to my face, she was like "I can't stop staring at your eyelashes - they're so long and beautiful - I'm jealous - you definitely don't need mascara." I laughed and told her they were extensions, and she was in complete disbelief, she was that close to my face and couldn't tell they weren't real. Give Masami a try, you won't be disappointed. read more

Masami is great. I had her doing my makeup and hair for my wedding ceremony and banquet, which were on two separate days. And she gave me two completely different styles which were appropriate to the different venues and events. I cannot believe how much compliments I received. We also worked together on creating the styles on a trial about 3 months prior to my wedding. Masami listened carefully and gave me lots of good suggestions. I also had eyelash extension 1 week before my wedding and they looked soooo beautiful! I went back to have a touch up 4 weeks after my wedding and since then it has been another 4 weeks and I am still loving it! Masami is very professional, fun and just delightful to have for my wedding. She has very good attitude and she is very honest. She is not afraid to tell me how to use makeup and hair tricks to compensate my weakness. I think she is a GREAT bridal makeup artist and her hair skills are amazing. She did my mom's hair both days and my mom looked so BEAUTIFUL!!!! I felt so proud to have such a beautiful MOM in my wedding. She did my sister's hair for the dinner and she just looked SOOOOOO Cute! I love Masami and I am 100% confidence in her work. I will keep going to her for my eyelash extension and if I have a party to go, I will surely have her do my hair and make up. She made me look soooo good on my wedding day! Everytime I look at my wedding pictures, I am soooooo grateful that I had Masami on my wedding day!!!! If you are interested to see the two different looks Masami made for me, feel free to visit the photo link below: Ceremony: http://www.winghonfilms.com/Photography/Weddings/NJ091710 Dinner: http://www.winghonfilms.com/Photography/Weddings/NJ091810/13846014_DuckR#1014947255_DbLGz My Blog: http://tailorartista.wordpress.com/2010/10/09/weddingtuxed/ read more

Masami's so sweet & personable and she's very meticulous. For enhancing eyelashes, I prefer the extensions over using Latisse. The upkeep is less expensive considering the cost of 1-month's worth of Latisse. I don't have to remember to put the medicine on every night. I don't need to spend time curling the lashes or applying mascara. The best part? Since I have to be careful to not rub my eyes so much, the puffiness & dark circles under my eyes have diminished. My makeup artist for my wedding had seen me 3 weeks prior to the special day for a trial run. When I entered the room, she could see my new lashes from across the room. When it was time for her to start work on me, she commented on the huge change and how great I looked. She asked how I was able to attain such a result in such a short time and I mentioned I no longer scratch at or rub my eyes so much because of the extensions. *** Funny thing: A few friends knew I started Latisse a month before the wedding. Since the results wouldn't be seen for a while (I didn't know it would take so long to see the new growth), I decided to get the extensions & ended up not telling anyone. The friends that hadn't seen me in a month exclaimed, "Oh my gosh! Your lashes! They're beautiful! Wow! That Latisse is great!" read more

Masami did my make up for my wedding and on another occasion an eyelash extension. I really wanted to try airbrush makeup for the wedding but she was did not recommend it. I went with the powder makeup as she suggested and it lasted the entire day - good advice, Masami. I am very pleased with her work. She made me look good without overdoing it. As for the eyelash extension -- I really liked it but I didn't want to have it on a regular basis so I stopped after the first time. read more

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Masami is magic!!! I've been seeing here religiously for past four years and absolutely noone ever told me I have fake eye lashes but boy, I received so many compliments, I'm forever addicted!;) Very thorough, mindful and talented master, thank you, Masami!!! read more

Masami is an expert in her profession! My eyelashes always look exceptional when she does them and they last for weeks! I highly recommend Masami to anyone wishing to look and feel beautiful. read more

Masami is awesome! I was recommended by someone that use to do my lashes who no longer is in the business. I couldn't ask for better extensions. Musami is fast yet meticulous. I always get compliments on how natural they look. Thanks Masami! read more

I've been having Masami do my lash extensions for over 5 years. She does an amazing job! They look beautiful and so natural. She is super gentle and I always leave feeling relaxed..and my eyelashes last a long time! read more

If there were 6 stars I would give them to Masami. I have been to many other lash extentionists and she is HANDS down the BEST. She is the fastest. Her application is the most beautiful. Her products are better than any one else and her lashes last the longest. I cannot be anymore unequivocal. She is an artist and true technician. I drive 50 miles to see her and will continue do so. read more

Masami has the ratings and comments posted here for a reason - she's a pro. I went to her after getting eyelash extensions somewhere else and they were not doing well after a few weeks. She explained why they were done improperly, told me to give it a rest for a few weeks before having them put in the right way. I really wish I had found her before sacrificing a few eyelashes. Thank you to everyone who took the time to write the referrals - much appreciated. read more

Masami did a fantastic job on my hair and makeup for my wedding, and the most impressive part is that she showed up to my house on the day of the wedding at the crack of dawn as scheduled! The makeup colors and hair was all in good taste and to my liking, which is subtle and classy, not too colorful since I usually don't wear too much makeup and I don't want to look too differently on my wedding day. My hair was simple and beautifully done as well. Masami suggested me putting a white flower in my hair, and that made me look so much more elegant. Masami is very detail-oriented and listens and responds to the client very well. And above all, she's a very kind-hearted and cheerful person, fun to be with for the trial makeup and real sessions! I'll definitely recommend her to friends and family, and use her again when such an occasion arises. read more

Love her! She is an artist! $120 for both eyes and I'm very satisfied!! Will be going back over and over. Very good with communication. She answers emails lightning fast. read more

Masami did my lashes. She did an amazing job! Everyone says they looked natural. I would highly recommend her to anyone looking for quality extensions. read more

Masami is the best!!! I have been going to her for over a year. She really takes her time..it usually takes an hour and a half for an application. But the experience is pretty relaxing and I always end up taking a nap. Her prices are the best. Ive been to other places and no one compares to Masami. Whenever she does my lashes, it lasts up to 2 months. Go to Masami, you wont regret it! read more

I have never had eyelash extensions but saw all the pictures & reviews Masami received and I knew I wanted to get it done by her. I waited a couple of months before Masami finally had an opening. I am glad I waited. It was worth the wait. It turned out more beautiful than I could ever imagine. read more

Another business that I would prefer to keep to myself but Masami is amazing. My lashes are always perfect when I leave and last for weeks. (Despite frequent late night eye rubbing and swimming.) She can make them look more dramatic or natural and most people can't tell I have extensions. Sometimes she gets really busy (around holidays,etc) so plan accordingly. read more

I've seen Masami a few times for my luscious lashes. She really does amazing work. I've had other people do them before but they never stay on for too long. When Masami does them they last about a month. She's really meticulous, and I do appreciate that. read more

Accept no substitutes! I've had eyelash extensions with 3 people now and Masami is in a totally different league. They look better, last better, I'm thrilled! BTW, it's amazing what extensions will do for your whole look in general. Masami is also very relaxing to be around, calm and totally into her work. read more

I've been getting eyelash extensions from Masami since last summer. I'm so happy that I turned to yelp to find out where to go. Masami is the best. I get so many compliments. Often people just stare into my eyes when we're talking. Take it from someone who grew up with big boobs -- its nice to have people staring at your eyes for a change! read more

Please read and learn a lesson. Well, here is a dreaded lesson for everyone. I went out of town and had my eyelashes done by someone else- who "stated that she has been doing this for a long time" Lo and behold, the eyelashes she put on looked absolutely fake! I hated them, they were so thick that you can totally tell they were false! When one of them came off, it looked like there were 3 attached together. There was so much glue applied that they had irritated my eyes making me want to scratch and itch. This was absolutely a bad choice on my part. Beware out there!!!! They will tell you anything to get your business but now I have learned my lesson! I will tell you, I made this person remove them and the glue remover that she used was horrible!!!! It burned my eyes during application! It took her 2 hours to remove these horrible lashes!!! I lost 50% of my lashes! Compared to Masami's lashes which are Novalash, they are the worst. The ones that were put on by this "other" person looked fake, they were thick. Never again.... Masami's work is totally uncomparable. Novalashes are beautiful, they look natural, long and when they fall off, there's no pulling or tugging. For now, I am going to let my lashes grow. I had contacted Masami immediately and she was a great help!!! I'll tell you, she was there to listen. I have a huge function in August and I can't wait to have them done then.... read more

Bridal hair & make-up: The adjectives that I would use for Masami Rung are... talented, friendly, professional, easy-going, prompt, detail-oriented, and accommodating. I was referred to her by a friend who had her bridal hair and make-up done by Masami. It was very easy to communicate with her, and she returned my calls and emails promptly. Masami came to my place for the trial and took her time to answer my questions and explain different make-up techniques. She tried different shades of air brush make up (included in price) to get the right combination for my skin tone. She took notes of colors and styles she used for the trial, so she had them ready for the wedding. My maid of honor and I had booked her service for the wedding, and Masami and her assistant arrived a few minutes early to set up at our hotel. It was so relaxing to have a quite morning to get ready. It took less than 3 hours for my friend and I to do both hair and make-up. I gave her feedback from my trial based on photos I took, and she made adjustments on the spot. She even helped me get into my wedding gown after the session. My hair held up and I hardly needed to touch up make-up during and after the wedding. Our guests kept commenting how beautiful I looked without looking too overdone. In the photos I could recognize myself. :P Two months after the wedding I went back to her house and got another set of hair and make-up because we had to postpone our outdoor wedding photos (a.k.a. Asian Engagement session), and once again, Masami did a wonderful job. Eyelash extension: I decided to give a try and get eyelash extensions a week prior to our wedding. Masami has a very comfortable table on which to lie and relax while she works on eyelashes. She didn't rush and took her time. She made sure that I was comfortable. My lashes are medium length, but with extensions they made my eyes look even bigger, and photos showed them. It was a splurge, but her quality of work and extensions were excellent. read more

Masami-Chic - I love this updo, which stayed in place all day into the evening. - Eyelash Service Near Me - Oakland, California

Masami recently did updos and makeup for my bridal party and me. She did a fantastic job - at the reception, everyone was telling me how sophisticated I looked, and how I looked like a movie star. She was wonderfully patient, careful, and professional. Since I was changing outfits, she gave me tips one how to transition from one look to the other. My updo still looked fantastic through hours of dancing and I was sad to take it down at the end of the night. She also did a wonderful job making all of my bridesmaids and my mom look great, too. Since my bridesmaids ran the gamut of hairstyle, hair type, and skin tone, this was no small feat. I highly recommend her for your wedding hair and makeup. My husband also wore a kimono for the wedding ceremony and she did a great job of tying it all together and making him look good. His family was very impressed with him. Since it's hard to find a professional kimono stylist, I'm very glad that I found Masami. read more

I got eyelash extensions for the first time a couple weeks ago. I found Masami on Yelp and decided to give her a try. I am very pleased. I will be going back for a touch up. She is very professional, the atmosphere in her home (where she works) is very relaxing. I had no problem with any stinging eyes and I have only lost about 4 of the lashes since. Her prices are very reasonable. read more

Masami was one of the best part of my wedding planning. I found her on yelp and checked out her website before making a trial appt. She is confident, expereinced and reasonably priced. I am not into wearing much make up and so was hoping to find a "style consultant" as much as a wedding make-up/hair artist. I looked awesome on my wedding day. And I felt like myself and was very much at ease with my makeup and hair. No touch-up was necessary for 10 hours long!! Masami bought me a brand new lip-color set on the wedding day - the colors are just perfect. I got my eyelashes done with Masami a few days before the wedding - she came over to my house with all the equipments. I received endless compliements on these lashes. Masami did my mom's makeup and hair as well. Mom couldn't stop grinning during the whole wedding - she was radiant. If you are going for a natual and elegant style on your wedding day you should definitely check her out. read more

This is my first review on Yelp! I wanted to give a glowing review of Masami and her work. I had my appointment on Saturday and my lashes look amazing. She is a total professional, does exceptional work and is really nice. If you are thinking of eyelash extensions, I encourage you to try them, but more importantly make an appointment with Masami. You'll be glad you did. read more

Even though I heard horror stories about eyelash extensions, I continued to search for a good one. I found Masami on the Novalash website, among many others. Her website and voice as I spoke with her was the reason I picked her over others. When she said she can come over to my location, I was even more excited! So upon our first visit with each other I noticed how fun and friendly she was. On top of it, she was SO careful with each of my lashes! She took better care with them then I did! I wanted to try the really long extensions, and she was gonna go with what I wanted, but she is also full of knowledge and has fabulous recommendations if you ask her! I love my lashes, and everyone is ALWAYS commenting on them! Everytime I see Masami, we have such a great time talking about everything as she meticulously cares for each of my lashes! Thank you Masami!!! read more