Michelle is fantastic, the end. I used to take ages to get ready because I felt like I looked 12 years old without eye make up on. Having super straight lashes, it would take forever to curl them and I would always have to re-curl after my mascara straightened them back out. Now my beauty routine has been cut in half - Concealer, bronzer, and lip gloss make me good to go. I've gotten so many compliments on how amazing my eyes look since I saw Michelle and I feel so confident waking up and going out without any make up on at all. Michelle is so sweet and makes you feel comfortable right away. I slept through half my appointment and had girl chat the rest of the time. I would not trust anyone else to make my lashes look this beautiful. I have already scheduled my next appointment. Thank you, Michelle! I am obsessed! read more

As the saying goes, with passion comes success. MN Lash Studio is a brilliant example of that statement. Eyelash extensions are a labor of pain staking, detailed dedication. Each one must be individually glued on and carefully cleaned up after. Imagine doing that 100 times per eye. It's best if your lash artist has OCD. As vain as I am and with the tiny stubby lashes I was born with, I've done everything to them. I've gotten extensions before and sadly in NYC, went to an Asian establishment in K-town because no where else was doing it like 6 years ago (cept in Korea or Japan). As a result my eyelashes were glued up in clumps and CHUNKS of it fell out. After that I swore I would never do that again. So I permed them. Crispy. Now, after 6 months of regrowth and health, I'm ECSTATIC to report back about Michelle Nicole Studio and her incredible, 3 hour affair with me. I could feel and now see how each one was laboriously attached naturally near the base. You can tell she really loves what she does and has the magic touch to make it look all natural. Instead of doing each eye, she takes the extra time to add on one per eye back and forth so that it's an even development and they match perfectly. I strongly suggest go big and get the Mink set and refills because it's totally worth every penny. You'll never look back. WARNING: She is VERY VERY POPULAR and books atleast 2-3 weeks in advance but the saving grace is her early adopter like attitude to technology. The website for booking is a breeze to use and she always follows up with reminder texts and emails to ensure everyone's a happy camper. read more

I recently went to Michelle for the Gold service eyelash extensions and am thrilled with the results. Michelle is not only extremely talented in lash design but clearly a perfectionist- so I knew I was in good hands! Her genuine customer service was extremely refreshing, she was able to answer all of my questions and even provided a lash care kit after to make sure I protect my investment! She is definitely the only person I trust to do this procedure, so it is a good thing she is in the bay area because I am officially a converted 'lash addict' now. read more

After doing hair and make up trials for my recent wedding, I decided to try lash extensions. Fake lashes look great in photos, but they're still fake looking up close and I didn't want to freak my groom out. With lash extensions, you can't tell they're not yours - it's unbelievable! Plus, they last for several weeks if you take care of them, which is a huge bonus. After seeing Michelle on Gilt City, I went once in June to try it out and then again a few days before my wedding. For my trial, we did a more natural look, but for the wedding, I wanted a lusher, fuller look, so Michelle glued 2 mink lashes to each of my lashes. The result was AMAZNG. I didn't need mascara at all, which was great because I don't think I've ever cried as many tears of happiness as I did on my wedding day. Michelle is super patient and made sure I was totally satisfied with my look. I wish I could afford lash extensions all the time because, as other reviewers have indicated, you don't need to wear eye make-up when you've got doe eyes. read more

What can I say! Michelle is the absolute best at what she does. I've been getting my lashes done for the last couple years by Michelle and couldn't be happier! I'm Asian so I have very short almost non existent lashes and she gives me beautiful long lush lashes. Love her and highly recommend!! read more

I really love Michelle! She is great at what she does and made the application process so effortless, I fell asleep during part of it. Even though I was 40 minutes late for my appt (due to a major accident on the bridge), she still told me to come & waited for me! That's what u call superb service. I already have my next 2 fill appts set up. I am now officially addicted to her lashes! You won't be disappointed! (And well worth the $ & travel time, for me) read more

I will echo how fabulous Michelle is and how amazing her talent is! I am now one my first fill from my platinum mink lashes. You can't even tell that they are extensions!! I've gotten rave reviews about my lashes, then I tell them that I got extensions...."NO?!?!? " me, "YES!!!" From start to finish it was an amazing 2 hours under the light....I actually fell asleep which I thought was crazy, but I did, and woke to having super pumped up dark amazing lashes! I'm glad that I don't have another business to compare to, so happy that I found the pot of gold with Michelle. read more

Oh my where do I even start.... I'm absolutely in love with my lash extensions. Michelle Nicole is amazing at what she does and I highly recommend her if you're thinking of having extensions done. I was a bit hesitant at first to do something that I thought was so drastic and pricey... BUT after I did it, I was very happy with the decision I made and have zero regrets. I can honestly say I've never felt more pretty in my life. Not to mention I'm done with mascara and pretty much wearing make-up in general - which is the best part of this whole experience for me. The lash extensions are so beautiful they can stand alone without make-up, and that to me is a testament of how great Michelle is at what she does. They feel and look so real you barely even know they're there! It is quite an investment, but it's well worth it when you need a little boost of confidence in your life, trust me. The process of getting g them done is so soothing it's almost as if you're at a spa. Michelle is fun to talk to and makes you feel super comfortable during the process. I look forward to my next appointment :) So if you're like me, and hate lash curlers, applying mascara and feeling like you need a boost of beauty in your life... then lash extensions with Michelle Nicole are just what you need. You will not be disappointed... I'm now addicted. read more

Michelle is extremely delicate, dexterous, and professional. The mink lashes are incredibly lightweight, feel like your own, and look unbelievably natural. I've had it done at another place for cheaper, and the price definitely matched the look and quality. Michelle's work is worth every penny. read more

I love my lashes by Michelle, I have gotten so many compliments! They look natural, feel like nothing, last forever. Michelle is awesome too, been going to her for almost a year now. She is extremely professional as well as really friendly and personable. I've gotten lashes done elsewhere, but nobody is as dedicated and thorough. Definitely worth her weight in gold. Making an appointment online is a piece of cake, you can make it a couple months in advance, and they confirm with you a week ahead of time in case your plans change. Definitely will continue to go to Michelle as long as I can! And I drive from Santa Cruz to San Francisco just for her!! read more

Perfect, natural looking, luscious lashes! I am such a fan of Michelle. Michelle is very timely in booking an appointment and makes the whole process easy. I originally heard of Michelle who had gone to her for her wedding and recommended Michelle for mine. The lashes look incredibly natural. She tailors the lashes to what you want (length versus fullness, or both) and makes sure that it works for your own face. I have been back 3 times so far and always enjoy our conversations while she is working. I would highly recommend contacting Michelle any time you are looking to get lashes done! read more

I love my lashes! Michelle is amazing. She knows what she is doing and does it well. Her service is always top notch. She has amazing fine-motor skills and has a way with those delicate lashes. While getting the lashes applied she is so gentle that you literally can fall asleep. I have had her put the lash extensions on twice now and definitely can not live without them. They make me feel pretty first thing in the morning, while exercising, going out on a date, at work, and even when I sleep! read more

Every single 5 star review about Michelle is true. I honestly can't say enough good things about Michelle and her exceptional service. Michelle is so meticulous with your lashes you will never walk out unsatisfied. Not only is Michelle great at what she does but she is kind, funny and easy to talk to. I always looked forward to chatting with her during my appointments. I highly recommend Michelle to anyone looking for lash extensions. read more

Let me first start off by saying that I get compliments on my lashes EVERY single day. People are shocked to find out they are extensions (if I even tell them)! I had my lashes put on almost a year ago and quickly became hooked! I teach yoga for a living so I love that it appears that I have make-up/mascara on even when I don't. Both Michelle and Amy and are amazing... book either of them with confidence. They have any easy online booking system so you can schedule at your convenience. I wouldn't trust my lashes anywhere else! read more

I LOOOOOOVE my lashes! I have been going to Michelle for a few months and am totally addicted! I dont even really wear eye make up anymore because my eyes look so pretty with lash extensions. Michelle is so professional and her studio is very clean. She has a very steady hand (which is great when someone is working near your eyes!) and she makes you feel calm and comfortable. I HIGHLY reccomend Michelle Nicole! I would not go anywhere else, EVER! read more

I love Michelle. She was introduced to me by a mutual client who we both really enjoyed so I thought we'd hit it off. I went to her before my wedding and fell in love with her work. She has an impeccable eye. I really appreciate the attention to detail. I'm seriously obsessed with my lashes now and I never thought I would have kept it up but through pregnancy and gaining weight, they really picked my spirits up haha I kept going to Michelle ultimately because she's lovely. She's always got the good good recs and referrals. She's kind of a dreamboat quintessential BFF and I'm lucky to get to see her. Best lashes in SF hands down. read more

i feel really terrible because after reading all the five star reviews i really wanted to give michelle nicole five stars. gahhh peer pressure. it is super easy to make an appointment online. the schedules are posted about 2 months ahead of time. i made an appointment for this friday pretty easily. three weeks before the appointment she emails me to tell me shes actually out of town this week. no worries plenty of time to reschedule. she was really apologetic for the flaw in her scheduling system and offered to get me in for a fill/check up free this friday because i have a wedding. through gilt i got a deal on the platinum mink lashes and i have to say the product itself is amazing. the lashes are soft and pretty natural. michelle is also good at her craft and i felt almost no to only mild discomfort, mainly from the glue fumes. i arrived to my appointment in cow hollow early and knocked gently. michelle informed me that she is running at least 20 minutes late. good thing i dont have anything after. i do some shopping and return! perfect timing! i go in and her dog, a small yorkie mikey is there. no worries i love dogs. mikey slept on my tummy and made me wish my own dog had stayed small .... but i could see how someone else might be allergic or afraid of dogs? upon completion, she told me that she would email me before her redeye to the east coast and cc the person who would be filling in for the touch up if i needed it. got the email 4 days later i understand that with small businesses it is really hard to remember everything when its just you. that life throws curveballs and vacations must happen. i so wanted to give michelle five stars, she was so nice and sweet but because of the aforementioned hiccups, i cant =[ gahhhhhhh read more

The best lash extensions I have had. I tried 4 different places before Michelle. One was fine, one was terrible and one was not very good at all. When I first saw my lashes after Michelle did them I was ecstatic. She is wonderful at what she does, and completely professional. I can't say enough good things about her so I won't even try other than to say, if you go to her for extensions you will be delighted. read more

Amazing!!! My lashes have never looked better! First set still looks amazing 2+ weeks later. My lashes look natural and feel natural. Michelle is professional and very experienced. Her SF studio is immaculate and comfortable. Would never go anywhere else!!! For what you get the price is WORTH EVERY PENNY! read more

I am addicted! I love Michelle and my lashes!! The studio is adorable and clean making for an extremely relaxing appointment! I get compliments on my lashes every day and people tell me my eyes are beautiful constantly after getting my lashes done. I don't wear eye makeup anymore, and it is great to look put together right when you roll out of bed! Michelle is very professional and amazing at making sure you are 100% satisfied before you leave. I wouldn't trust anyone else with my eyes and lashes. read more

It's amazing what eyelash extensions can do! I admit when I first had them done, I was a bit in shock. The extensions completely transformed my face! However, Michelle Nicole's work is immaculate and she uses high quality materials. Your lashes will turn out very natural even though they will look uber amplified. Her site says that extensions will do what no mascara can--this is so true! I've stopped wearing makeup altogether and STILL feel put together enough for work, going out, so on. She is also super nice and provides you with an eyelash care kit to prolong the extensions. I will definitely be back! read more

love love love! So clean, professional, and talented. The consultation was helpful in facilitating the perfect result for me. I can't recommend this place enough. read more

Michelle did a PHENOMENAL job on my lashes for my wedding day. A good friend gifted me an appointment with Michelle and it was incredible. Michelle was meticulous and an expert at her craft. Not only did she make me look amazing for my special day but she was a joy to hang out with. A ton of fun. We had a great time chatting while she did an extremely professional job. I am definitely going back to Michelle in the future. read more

This was my first time getting lash extensions and Amy did such a great job. She was accommodating and every thorough with her work. Definitely would have her do my lashes again. read more

I've been going to her for my lashes for a couple of years now, and her technique is unmatched!! She really is very talented. I had to travel for my job for a few months and tried other designers to keep my lashes up. They were good, but none of their techniques gave the perfect combination of "long-lasting" and "natural-looking" lashes that Michelle always delivers. Don't get me wrong...I am a bargain shopper at heart, but with certain things (like lashes), I'm a firm believer in "you get what you pay for". Also, she books up fast, so make sure to plan ahead and book your appointment well in advance :) read more

Since Michelle moved her business full time to the city I still drive all the way from Santa Cruz to get my lashes done because I know she is the best. Below is my previous post from SC that I thought I should share: I have been going to Michelle now for gosh about 3 years and completely trust her with my eyes and lashes. She makes me feel beautiful every time I see her and she is the best of the best. It is really sad to see people that go to places that don't care about the work that they do and how cheap the work can look. Michelle will not ruin your lashes like many of the hack jobs out there. She is amazing! read more

Amazing job by Amy!!! She applied my lashes for a wedding. Not only did she do an incredible job, my beautiful lashes lasted well over a month! I received several compliments and they looked so natural. I didn't even need mascara! She used the silk lashes. They were very comfortable and easy to tame. Amy was very detail oriented and made the whole process a breeze! I will be coming back! read more

I bought a deal on gilt city for eyelash extensions. I was excited because of all these 5 star ratings on here. I called to make an appointment and left a message on her voicemail 3 times over the past 2 weeks without a call back. Thank goodness gilt city refunded my money. read more

I'm in awe of Michelle's talent and meticulous dedication to perfection. I naturally have long lashes, but accidentally chopped them with a lash curler and they've never grown back quite right ever since. I also wish they were naturally fuller, and curled rather than straight. Michelle has helped my lashes in a number of ways -- by tinting them, permanently curling them, and adding to them. I've have terrible to mediocre experiences with others previously, but am in love with my lashes by Michelle! No irritation, no dye in my eyes, no glue on my lids, no lashes stuck together, no horror stories of clumps falling out... just gorgeous, natural looking lashes, top quality, major time savings when it comes to my daily get-ready routine, and tons of compliments by people who'd never suspect the effort behind them. Not to mention, Michelle is very professional and personable, makes me feel very comfortable and relaxed, and is super sweet! I won't go to anyone else. read more

An amazing job! Even when my commute made me super late due to rain and traffic, she still managed to squeeze me in, as well as leave me with wonderfully full and long lashes. I went away for spring break and all my friends were jealous of my lashes because they looked amazing and not unnatural. Definitely coming here regularly! read more

I'm still seeing her for my lashes after few years. I did cheated on her once because someone gave it to me as a gift, but never the same. She is the most caring and lovely person. Her work are always good and natural looking. I always fall in sleep during the session because it's always very relaxing. She is the eye lashes goodness and an angel with her sweet characters. I'm so lucky to have found her. read more

Michelle is amazing! I went in after purchasing a Gilt City coupon, and I have been coming ever since. I love my eyelashes, and she does such a thorough and thoughtful job. They look natural and feel great. The bonus is that I never really wear mascara anymore either! If you've always wanted to try out eyelash extensions definitely use Michelle! read more

Believe the good hype. Michelle is ALL that. Specifically, she is polite, professional, knowledgeable, flexible, and just plain sweet. Having my eyelashes "done" is an absolute splurge - but as my schedule with work and school have become unbearable, I needed an edge. I needed to shave off minutes from my routine. And frankly, I just did not want to look so tired all the time. My lashes are fun. They are convenient (no eye-make up necessary). They don't look fake - hello!!! I highly recommend to try "even once". But save yourself any disappointment if you have never tried this type of service and see Michelle - the extra $$ is worth it in many aspects (this coming from someone with a very strict budget). Only downside to my experience is finding street parking...ugh. But that's not her fault. BTW...Michelle - thank you for working with my crazy schedule - it's always a positive experience with you. read more