Clean work, great vibe, and an artist who actually listens to what you want. Absolutely nailed it. Walked out loving the results!

I had a wonderful experience with Ming at Moai Facefate. Her reading, which blends insights about personality, life patterns, and legitimate chart principles, was incredibly detailed and gave me a lot of clarity about my life and the path I'm on. Ming has such a warm and compassionate personality that you immediately feel comfortable opening up to her. At times the session felt deeply emotional and validating, and her empathy made the experience feel very genuine and personal. If you're looking for a thoughtful and insightful readings, I highly recommend Moai FaceFate read more

Thank you, Ming, for my eyeliner touch-up! I absolutely love my eyeliner tattoo--it gives the illusion of having eyelashes and really makes my eyes pop! After years of applying eyeliner makeup, I can now wake up looking fresh and put together. I can't wait to go swimming and still look energized and refreshed--lol! Eyes make such a difference. These photos were taken literally today after my touch-up with Ming. I feel a new kind of confidence with my eyeliner tattoo, and I think you can see it in my photos! If you're tired of applying eyeliner every day, don't wait any longer--come to MOIA Beauty! They'll make it look so natural. I had my appointment at 1 PM. First, they applied numbing cream, which took about 20 minutes to kick in--20 minutes of pure relaxation. Then Ming drew on the eyeliner design, so there were no surprises. She really gets me and knows exactly what I want--it's amazing to work with someone so intuitive. The actual tattooing was gentle, didn't hurt at all, and I had zero swelling. I was done by 2:10 PM! (Of course, the total time may vary depending on your skin type, but that was my experience.) I even went back to work afterward like nothing happened--except I felt more confident and excited! Getting an eyeliner or brow tattoo takes trust and commitment--and I trust Ming 200%. Book your appointment and enjoy the freedom of not needing eyeliner or brow makeup. I'm one happy camper. Thank you, Ming! You are truly a great artist. I feel so blessed to have found you! read more

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Late review, but I went there in July to get a brow consultation and was recommended to get the nano service. Gloria was the artist and drew in the brows during the consultation that she thought would suit me and though I loved it (I didn't have her make any changes), I had to get used to its fullness on my face. Even after the nano service, I still had to get used to them, but it looked great. Eventually I got used them and didn't like how it started to fade. After the 4-week update, I was happy to see the fuller brows again but it is starting to fade a bit, but not as fast as the initial service. Not sure if it will last a year, but I will see. But overall, thanks for the service! read more

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I have been going here for microblading for several years. Ming does an excellent job. No pain and the results are perfect. I won't go anywhere where for my brows. This is the place! read more

Ming is a TRUE artist! During my consult I told her about my worries and hesitation about getting permanent makeup because of my skin sensitivity and potential scarring. Ming was so patient and explained everything in detail during the consultation. During the actual nanobrow session, she explained everything she was doing and was so detail oriented. The most mind blowing part is when she mapped out my eyebrows, she used a simple eyebrow pencil and FREEHANDED the brows perfectly. No thread, measurements or rulers that most brow artists use for mapping. I was blown away just from the mapping already. Ming is truly an artist that take care and time into her craft. I can't wait until my touch up session! read more

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Gloria gave me brows perfectly suited for my face. As someone who has experimented with every brow trend over the last 10 years, I never quite knew what brow looked best on me. I came into my consultation with my brows fully outgrown, without a clear shape. I wasn't even 50% sure that I wanted to get my brows tattooed, because I'm extremely particular and couldn't commit to permanent brows. Gloria never pressured me and listened to all of my fears and needs. She perfectly curated the shape I didn't know I needed and she patiently redid every little stroke I wasn't sure about. I'm so glad her expert eye could see what my face needed, so I never have to go back to drawing on overly thin or overly thick trendy brows again. read more

I had my brows done here 3 years ago with Imah and I would not go back. I had loved the photos online so chose this business, but made a poor judgment as the photos likely were the owner's good work and not the other staff. The owner was a lot more expensive and had a long wait time so I used Imah instead. First of all, I had to return many times to fix my brows. She had left a random dot on the edge of my brow which is still there today. She also did way too much shading that I still have very dark filled in brows. They do not look natural at all. I'm still waiting for them to fade so I can fix them and try again for a more natural look. This was my second microblading experience, the first one being much more natural. I found that at my consult and appointment here, both people commented about the redness left behind which I didn't see. Maybe it's a way to create a perception that they were experts? Anyways, I've been meaning to write this for years and since a friend just got her brows done elsewhere, it reminded me how much I dislike my brows. I may start looking to remove the dye and start new again. Use them at your own risk! read more

"Highly Recommend - Worth the Drive for Ming's Expertise!" I've been going to Ming for years, first at her original venue and now at her current location, and I wouldn't trust anyone else! She is an incredibly talented artist and also an instructor in her field, which speaks to her expertise. I live over two hours north, but I have no problem making the drive because her work is absolutely worth it. Her attention to detail and skill in creating beautifully natural eyebrows and eyeliner are unmatched. Before choosing Ming, I spent months reviewing portfolios from Eureka to Fresno, and her consistent, high-quality work stood out above the rest. I've recommended her to friends and family, and if you're looking for the best, I highly recommend her too! read more

Gloria is a true artist! I love her attention to details! I love my new brows!! I will always be a returning patron and it's worth every penny!! read more

I had a "Human Pattern Clarity session" with Ming which was an amazing experience. Her reading was accurate and enlightening. It also felt healing and validating. It helped me find clarity in the path I'm on. I highly recommend Ming. She conducted the reading with compassion and insight. I will do this again! read more

Great experience service with Ming and amazing results for my eyebrows. Highly recommended!

I made an appointment for a Powder (ombré) shading appointment at Moai. I had gotten my eyebrows done about 4 years ago, and wanted a little more of an arch. My eyebrow artist, Gloria, brought my vision to life! I gave details about what I was looking for, and she took her time to converse and go over the final look with me before starting the procedure. The receptionist that checked me in and went over logistics and my preferences before my actual appointment, and was very kind and informative. It is important that you know what you want (inspiration pictures), and it is good to ask questions! I highly recommend Moai. read more

Imah did my nanobrows and eyeliner. I was nervous but she was very gentle, answered all my questions about the healing process, and made sure I was comfortable through the whole procedure. I even fell asleep in the middle of getting my brows done. I added some before and after-healing photos for reference. This truly makes a world of difference for me and I'm so happy with the results. read more

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Love, love, love Moai Beauty. I am a longtime client and fan of Ming's-she is amazing, brilliant and charming! After decades of over-tweezing, my brows were sparse and very uneven. Ming has given me gorgeous, natural-looking brows with a perfect arch. Ming also does my eyeliner: it is long-lasting, and requires zero effort. Run, don't walk to Moai Beauty. You deserve it. read more

Replying to owner: the color didn't change over time, it looked like a sharpie from the updated pigment you mentioned in 2020 and did not change. Still looked like the work was done with a sharpie in 2024 when I started laser removal. I'm not aware of the pigments that you used, I trusted you as the professional. I think readers would agree that no one would ask for this. This has been my biggest regret unfortunately. I asked for shading and came away with what looks like sharpie eyebrows. I was told it would fade, it didn't. I spent the next 5 years hating looking at myself and taking pictures. I recently spent the last year undergoing laser removal, so far I've had 4 sessions at $250 each, may need one more. Top picture was 2018, bottom picture is current. read more

Moai Beauty - Top picture was 2018, bottom picture is current. - Permanent Makeup Near Me - Burlingame, California

Ming is the best and worth every penny. I researched microblading options all over the Bay Area for years and chose Ming because of her superb, ultra-natural work. I had my microblading done in November 2019. She reshaped my brows and used a light touch -- I was shocked that my brows looked amazing and not crazy dark even immediately after the appointment. I've seen friends post-microblading with quite scary looking dark brows and that wasn't the case for me. The peeling was minimal and I went to work and parties in the days/weeks following without feeling embarrassed by my healing brows. I honestly don't know what sorcery she did for this ideal experience. Over a year later, I'm still thrilled with her work, which hasn't budged a bit! No fading, no weird pink or green tint, just perfect brows. You'll be lucky to book her! read more

I felt the need to give this review an update since it's been over 6 months since my eyebrows were done. I am STILL in love with my brows. I haven't noticed any fading yet, so not quite sure when I will need to get my brows retouched. Also.... check out my eyebrows with a full face of makeup! I literally had to do nothing to do them! It does not get any better than that! Thank you Ming! You're a wizard! read more

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Run, don't walk, to get your eyebrows done by Ming at Moai Beauty! You won't find anyone better!!

I went to Moai beauty for my brows and went back for my lips. I was looking for enhanced natural look and they did a beautiful job. Despite my nerves for a new procedure, I had complete trust. I'm so happy with the outcome. I'll be back in two years for a touch up read more

I became a client in 2019, I got microblading and shading done, aka 'combo brows'. It has honestly saved me so much time as I'm quite a 'lazy' person when it comes to my appearance. As far as both experiences go, Ming made me feel comfortable each time, set expectations about longevity of the application, educated me on what I need to know to make decisions about the process. When I went back in 2024 for a touch-up, not because I needed it really, but I wanted to learn the trade myself! I recently completed Ming's course at Moai Beauty Academy. I'm still learning and working towards an apprenticeship, but the class itself was very informative, I felt comfortable the entire time, just as if I were a client of Ming's. Coming from a corporate background where my only experience in beauty was self-taught, I really appreciated the breadth of knowledge and focus on application of techniques (not just theory and lecturing). Highly recommend for beginners and even more experienced artists alike for refining and adding more skills to your toolkit. read more

Gloria is incredible - she is a talented brow artist! They are very responsive to inquiries and scheduling and rescheduling appointments is easy. read more

Let me start by saying I got eyeliner because I have recently developed a slight tremor in my right hand. I realized I couldn't apply it myself. While trying to figure out my options I stared at my eyes and the light bulb went off. Ming had done my eyebrows several years ago when one of my medications caused me to lose most of my brows. With that said I had my first eyeliner appointment in Feb. I was super pleased with the results that Gloria achieved. I returned for my eyeliner follow up appointment with Gloria Solano. I was happy with the results before she even touched them up. When she was done I was amazed! My eyes have never looked so great. I have found I am a happier, more confident woman at 72 than I ever imagined . read more

You must go to Fatimah (Imah) to get your eyebrows done! She will work with you to ensure you are very happy with your eyebrows. She is a perfectionist (in a good way). In our first session back in Oct 2023, she was in no hurry until she got it right. After we were done and I was getting ready to go, she asked if she could just add a few more strokes to balance the look. I was so thankful she cared so much; it was also past her normal work hours. She is also so kind and has a way of making you feel comfortable. My eyebrows had a light pinkish coloring from having done my brows from 1.5 years before. After the first session with Imah, a lot of the color faded within a few weeks and I could see the pink. I was a little concerned. When I reached out to Imah, she immediately put my mind at ease. She told me not to worry and assured me she knew exactly what she need to do in our touch-up session in Nov 2023. She was 100% right. I was very satisfied with the results after touch-up. This time, the nanoblading did not fade in the same way as first session. In order to ensure she didn't miss any spots and allow for touch-up, she scheduled a follow-up session for early Feb 2024. I'm so glad I trusted the process and found Imah! read more

Ming did my Nano brows & wow what a beautiful job & a very friendly comfortable environment I highly recommend going 2 Moai Beauty! Chris Harper read more

Great job, very professional & thorough. Women -owned. I came in with brows I liked & wanted a color refresh & sprucing up! I expressed what I didn't love about them & Gloria listened and talked to me about my different options-benefits & cons. I am not one to go cheap on something on the face and want something that lasts & I will be happy with. I am thrilled!! Gloria was very professional, but also very down-to-Earth which I gravitate to. Here are the results . Highly recommend !! read more

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Ming did an amazing job on my powder brows! She knew exactly what shape and color I was looking for and executed perfectly. She is very talented and clearly knows what she is doing. The entire studio is very professional and welcoming. Highly recommend if you're considering getting your brows done! read more

I was really nervous getting anything done to my face and eyebrows are such a strong feature on a face. I'd seen so many eyebrows that were done poorly for others. But when I met Fatimah she put me right at ease. I've been working with Fatimah for a few years now and would recommend her for eyebrows to anyone! She was able to help me find just the right color and shape for my brows and played around with both shading and hairstrokes to create a really natural and elegant look. I love my brows now and get compliments from strangers all the time! read more

I cannot thank Ming enough for doing my lip blushing tattoo back in april. She's amazing. I waited to make this review but it is now almost August and they still look so beautiful like when I first got it. I wanted them to be super natural at first because I was skeptical, but I ended up going back again in May for a touch up because I was committed and wanted to go darker. It still looks very natural and not overly done at all. The whole process was pain-free and relaxing. Lip blushing will very much change your life and I highly recommend it to anyone that is worried about their natural lip color, or lip liner smudging. Now I can't believe I used to worry so much about my lips before getting this done. I wake up everyday feeling amazing and thank Ming for it. You wont regret it. read more

It's been nearly 2 years and my brows still look absolutely amazing! I'm so happy with them, they've faded but only slightly. No bleeding and still keeping original shape. I still never have to fill them in or contour. I do occasionally pluck the stragglers but overall 100% worth it. Ming is a great artist, she really cares about her work. 10/10 Added 2 year update photos :) read more

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I came in as a first time client and was SUPER nervous. I worked with Fatimah on brow and eyeliner and am very very pleased. She understood what I wanted and all my hesitation was addressed. She was very particular about making sure I was comfortable every step away and was totally fine with going slow and building up with the touch up session. I appreciated her quick communication and willingness to talk through all options. I am so happy with how everything turned out and have already had several friends compliment the work! I am sure they will be in to visit soon! read more

Gloria did an amazing job on my brows!! My brows were so thin so I decided to take the leap . I researched many local salons about the ombre powder procedure. After reading Moia's reviews I then booked a consultation with Gloria. She suggested a style and color for the ombre powder application . Gloria was so gentle during the process and made me feel so relaxed and comfortable My brows look amazing!! So natural and she picked the exact color to match my hair I have received so many compliments and am so happy. read more

Fatimah (Imah) is the best! Highly recommend Moai Beauty and Imah for brows. I was hesitant for a long time regarding microblading, because I have fickle skin and wasn't sure how it would turn out. But Imah was such a pleasure to work with - she is a great listener, patient, and detailed. Her work is natural looking and the shading is top notch. She also has a great eye and makeup artist experience, she was able to give me an expert recommendation based on my skin type and face shape. Beyond her work, she's also has a great personality - and that's important to me when finding a good fit for someone doing something semi-permanent to my face! Also, advice for those going into eyebrow shading/blading -- do your research, understand the process and your preferences, choose your practitioner wisely, and then trust them! Also, if you have any concerns or questions, don't be afraid to say it! Imah, for example always listened to my concerns and adjusted so that we were both super happy with the results! read more

Just got my 4-6 week touch up for microblading+shading my eyebrows with Gloria and she is amazing!! From my first appointment last month, I was welcomed with kindness and warmth. Gloria took the time to listen to what I wanted for my brows and executed perfectly. Her attention to detail and precision shows that she is truly a master of her craft! My touch up today was really quick an easy: numbing process and then straight to work. Gloria continuously checked in to see how I was doing in terms of pain and kept double checking her work to make sure all looks perfect. Going through the healing process was tough because when they flaked up and started itching I really wanted to pick at them LOL, but I trusted the process and my brows came out beautiful. Having them done really saves me time getting ready in the morning and even when I choose to bare face a day, I don't feel empty not having eyebrows. If you're still considering, I suggest you do it! I'm sure all of the other artists at the shop are lovely and great, too, but I can only speak for mine, sorry! The shop has good parking, nicely lit, and music to put you to sleep in the chair lolol. Thank you, Gloria!! I will definitely be back once I need another touch up :) read more

Ming is amazing. I have had my eyebrows done by her for many years now and am 100% satisfied with them. I trust her expertise, her artistry, and her technical skills completely. I was interested in trying the permanent eyeliner and decided to go ahead with it. I LOVE it. Everything Ming does looks natural but is totally enhancing. You look and feel like your best self. Highly highly recommend. read more

I decided to get my brows microbladed because, well, I love a good natural clean brow and wanted to be able to say #IWokeUpLikeThis, but never have had the time, patience nor talent to do my own brows every day. Microblading has been a lifesaver and the micro blading specifically by Gloria at Moai Beauty is unmatched. I cannot recommend her more highly! She is so warm, welcoming, clear and most importantly, she has high attention to detail, and a fine eye for designing your brows to bring out all your most beautiful features. It's been two months since my first session, and my brows have healed beautifully. I also just received my free complementary touchup session, short sweet and painless, and they are looking stellar. Thank you so much Gloria and Moai Beauty. I've found my go to for life! read more

Moai Beauty - Before (upper) and After (lower) micro blading with Gloria - Permanent Makeup Near Me - Burlingame, California

Well, Ming found my long lost sisters!!!! It is absolutely incredible. After the 2 weeks healing period, the final product looks like it was the brows that was lost for the last 40 years!!! It looks so natural!!! Ming is so amazing! I didn't really give her much instructions or preference, she just went to work. Although, I did enjoy the fabulous first few days when the brows were 2 shades darker since it looks like perfect make up, but my goal was to get natural looking brows. The healing process was just as stated clearly on the website. It was scary for a few days when it was scabbing, my brows looks like an uneven zebra. But as promised once it was done, it was perfect! Here are pics of my before, 1st day and final product. And also a pic of when I used to draw my brow, what a night and day difference!!! Thank you Ming!! read more

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Mika is incredibly amazing! I was very nervous because I had never had micro blading (nor tattoo) before , but they turned out fabulous. My eyebrows were kind of ugly, and now they make me look gorgeous! Throughout her work Mika kept good communication with me to make sure if I was okay with the results. The best part was that she made me very comfortable during the session. I highly recommend to having micro blading with Mika. She also does head massage, which is incredibly good!!! If you are stressed out you may need her massage on your head. You will feel like you were a sleeping baby in mother's arms...so soft and tender...makes you forget what troubles you... I'm in menopause and sleeping disorders troubles me a lot recently, but only when I get her massage I can sleep all through the night without waking up. Try once and you will never regret. read more

RESPONSE TO MING'S COMMENT: I was 5 min early, I am certain you lost track of time while you and your husband were eating with your dog. You guys did look at me funny, again because you clearly lost track of the time of your appointment with me. Ming, you stated to me that I'm lucky I came at the time that I did because you said you would be raising your prices in the thousands range come 2021, I didn't just pull this out if no where! Yes, I did pay $850, that is ALMOST $1000 do you know how to f*cking read? Email did not go to the SPAM folder because I searched that, urgently trying to find aftercare instructions and they were never emailed until 2 days later! Even after I texted your personal number that you had FaceTimed me on for the brow consultation. Extremely unprofessional. You used a black crayon and NOTHING MORE!! NO TOOLS! You NEVER MEASURED MY BROWS otherwise they would not be the EXACT SAME SHAPE AS BEFORE! The middle is a complete joke. Why wouldn't you ombré the middle like you said you were, I still have eyebrow hairs that were left completely alone! All you did was trace! This is not what you said you were going to do. Again, YOU HALF @**ED your one job to even out my brows and you LIED! And continue to lie on Yelp! SMH. The fact that you continue to double down and make this my fault is extremely unprofessional of you. You completely screwed up and traced over my eyebrows, telling me you reshaped and that you know what you're doing, and you lied. What is there for you to argue?? PROOF IS IN THE PHOTOS! I THOUGHT YOU SAID YOU KNOW WHAT YOU'RE DOING? It's pathetic how I got notifications that you edited your response to me several times. Let's hope you learn from your unprofessional mistakes with me and never half @$$ someone else's brows and overall service again! read more

Moai Beauty - IT IS THE SAME SHAPE AS BEFORE! She lied and said she reshaped/would reshape and yet now I'm left with darker crooked brows again!! - Permanent Makeup Near Me - Burlingame, California

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Ming herself did my brows and I can say wholeheartedly that she's an incredible artist. She designs bespoke brows that fit your face and highlight your features. Her special technique and magic tough results in the most natural looking brows and they've changed my life! The brows gives me confidence to go out of the house without makeup. When I do wear makeup, it saves me sooo much time because I don't have to touch my brows. Thank you, Ming !!! read more