Shelby does a wonderful job! The salon is very cute and she has fun clothes, purses and jewlery to buy too! She did a great job on me and my daughter! Thanks Shelby! read more

Really like my brows! Repeat customer, would highly recommend services. Naturally perfect brows, perfectly Frame your face. Painless. Clean environment. read more

Amazing! It was everything I imagined and then some. Shelby was so professional and kind to a first timer. Can't recommend this hidden gem enough! read more

Shelby is a master craftsmen at eyebrows. I had a perfect vision I wanted to my brows and Shelby did them so perfect they turned out better than I could have even imagined. Her process is so smooth and better than anyone else around town. She is by far the best. read more

So glad I finally did this! Shelby was very thorough, sweet, and knowledgeable. My eye brows have always been naturally uneven and filling them in everyday was a hassle. I am so happy with how they turned out! Now I wake up with perfectly even, natural looking brows. The procedure was pain free. The numbing cream works really well. We went over the shape that would flatter me best and look the most natural. Shelby was so patient with me and listened to my brow questions. She really has a skill and is such a nice person. The 1.5 hours it took to do my brows flew by. I love that my brows look so natural and that I no longer have to fill them in. My brows are in the healing stage and so far so good. She gave me a lot of information on what to expect during the healing process. The after care is surprisingly easy to follow since she provides you with detailed instructions. Thanks Shelby! read more

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I have been wanting to get my brows microbladed for a couple years now. For some reason, it seemed like a somewhat scary venture so I DEFINITELY took my time before finally making the jump and I'm so glad I did. I've been following Shelby on IG for over a year (along with a few other local peeps who do microblading). The biggest reasons were wanting to see a LOT of their work and ensure that the consistency is up to par--and OMG, Shelby is the BEST! The booking process and the actual first appointment were a breeze. I've had several friends who have said getting their brows done was a super painful experience, but let me tell you.... I didn't feel a THING Whatever numbing cream Shelby uses is a dream. The healing process hasn't had any surprises or things come up that I wasn't expecting (I already have several other tattoos and she gives you a really detailed after care one-sheet!). It's been three days since I got them done and I'm obsessed Can't wait to go back in again for my touch up appt! Sidenote: her studio is GORGGG Such a beautiful space to spend some time treating yourself! read more

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A MUST! I always wanted to microblade my eyebrows but was scared because of how I've seen them look... y'all know what I mean. You can see in my photo that my subtle change was done perfectly! Even today people say "who you're eyebrows are great" or "something looks better on you I just can't figure it out". Shelby is amazing. She's kind, gentle even though this is an uncomfortable feeling she makes it go by quickly since she's so easy to talk to. Ladies AND gentlemen this is for you! Also, if you're plant based like me or just love this planet, her products are all natural and vegan You kit the jackpot finding Not Your Basic Brows! read more

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Shelby is knowledgeable and professional. She's got a great setup and I highly recommend her. Wish I had the Microblading done sooner! read more

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I had a great experience with Shelby and she did a fantastic job on my brows! I am a 90's baby and suffered with over plucked brows for years. I finally can wake up in the morning and not have to draw on eyebrows!! Her studio is very clean and she made me feel very comfortable. Was a lot faster than I thought as well!! Thank you Shelby. She is the best in the business! read more

Best decision! I had been contemplating microblading for over 5 years. My brows were always something I had disliked and felt self conscious about. I had heard from others that it was extremely painful. I had a couple friends go to Shelby and had nothing but incredible reviews. I decided to go for it and SO happy I did! The process was painless (hi, I'm a huge wimp!) and so easy! Shelby is so sweet and a true artist. I am so in love with how they turned out! I feel so much more confident, my brows are symmetrical, and no more filling them in and hoping for the best. A true game changer! read more

The day after my appointment I was with a few friends and they loved my brows so much they booked an appointment for this week! They were shocked how much volume and fullness I had from the brow lamination. Needless to say I am obsessed with the results...and her instagram filter! Tips: - Parking is available a breeze - NYBB is located right above Still Water read more

Such a fun experience! I had searched for a brow specialist for a few years and couldn't quite find the person/technique that I wanted. I found Shelby thru instagram and instantly fell in love with her work. She can create natural brows effortlessly! My appointment was very easy. She was very clean and took extra precaution amid COVID 19. 10/10 would recommend, and I can't wait for my perfecting appointment. read more

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I'm totally Impressed by the work of Shelby Houle, Microblade Specialist in Dana Point!!! She showed passion for her business and it was so evident. What a beautiful experience and I LOVE my brows!!! Definitely NOT BASIC!!! Thank you Shelby!!!! PS. Love your politics too!!!! read more

Honest, hardworking, talented, considerate and amazing at brows. Shelby does an amazing job with running her business and social media. She is the best in her industry. Christy Pacella Details Estate Sales read more

I found Shelby on social media (thanks @wearTALIA) and I drove from Palm Desert to her. So worth the 2.5 hr drive. Four people in family has seen her for our brows. You get beautiful brows once you leave her studio. I am brow obsessed. Thank you Shelby! read more

I never knew how bad I needed my eyebrows done till after Shelby worked her magic. I had been contemplating microblading for over 5 years and I could not be happier that I chose Shelby. She made me comfortable and confident throughout the entire process. My result speaks for itself but to be able to wake up and have great eyebrows and not have to stress about filling them in is life changing. I receive constant compliments and friends/family won't stop asking me about who this artist is. I can't recommend Shelby enough. I will be back in 12 to 18 months! read more

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Shelby is amazing ! My brows look beautiful. I get so many compliments. My friends have all had great experiences. Very gentle and really nice location. I highly recommend Shelby. read more

Shelby does an amazing job on brows. This is the second time I've done brow lamination and I am obsessed with the results. The salon/boutique is so cute and I love the whole aesthetic. I can't wait to do a combo brow next time so I can achieve more symmetrical brows, there is honestly no one I would trust more. Thank you Shelby! read more

Perfection!!! Shelby is such an artist! I am so happy. Also, I didn't feel a thing during my microblading.

Bad bitch who does bad ass brows. Never would trust another human with these furry lil guys on my face. Brows make or break you so wait to get in ok read more

LIFE CHANGING! Waking up and not having to touch my brows is a necessity. I have two babies and they are a handful. As a mom, you do not always want to look like you have been up all night and struggling to get through the day. But when you have microblade brows you do not even have to think about having a full face of makeup on. Eyebrows make and break a face and Shelby made my brows look glorious. You want perfect, beautiful and full brows you must go to Shelby Houle. She is an eyebrow goddess. She is knowledgable and informative and will help you create the great brow you are looking for. Thank you!! read more

Shelby did an amazing job on microblading and shading my eyebrows!! She took her time and made sure it was exactly the way I wanted. I was a little nervous since it is my face, but I was so happy with the final results! I have now had them for a year and I'm still so happy with them! I will be going back to her soon to get a touch up. She also has laminated my eyebrows.. which my eyebrows are very stubborn but she did a great job! I haven't had to use gel to keep them up for the last 4 months. Which is crazy because I would use gel everyday and half way through the day my eyebrows would fall down and out of place. Not anymore! I will also be going back soon to get them laminated again. Follow her on instagram and you will see all the amazing brows she has done. She has a great insta filter too. I refer her to all of my friends! read more

I generally don't write one star reviews but I feel this is important for potential clients to know. I had to cancel my October appointment due to health issues and changes in finances. I asked Shelby if she would be willing to refund my $100 deposit and she refused to do so. When I had my consultation, she did say that there was a non-refundable fee of $100 but given the circumstances, I was honestly shocked at her lack of flexibility and understanding. It's not like she wouldn't have filled my appointment slot either. I may also add that she is not vaccinated so one would think that since one of the reasons I was cancelling was due to health issues (my husband and I are senior citizens), she would have considered that. In my opinion, it says a lot about a business person. Very disheartening. read more

Shelby is amazing! She takes her time and does an incredible job. You'll absolutely love how she transforms your brows. If you're looking to get microblading done she's the best in the biz. read more

I've used Shelby's services for 2 years now and I can't count the times, I've gotten complements about my eyebrows. My eyebrows look full and on point, I started with lamination and graduated when she did microblading on me and I couldn't be happier with the results. Love you Shelby! read more

Shelby is truly a professional! Beautiful work & so personable. I would highly recommended going to her to get those perfect brows

Shelby was great! I've had my eyebrows microbladed one time before and it was nothing like this. It was extremely painful I think I was given bad instructions for cleaning my eyebrows and they just didn't look like this. I'm thrilled that I went to see Shelby. Best eyebrows ever! read more

Not your basic brows is I'm one-of-a-kind. Shelby is extremely talented. She has done my brows three times, the initial micro blading, then two touch up... each time she has made my brows look more and more spectacular. She is a true artist and simply great at what she does. 100000000 percent the best around! read more

Shelby did such an amazing job on my eyebrows. I am absolutely in awe of the work that she did. She was so kind and just so informative with doing the whole entire process. I highly recommend her. I get so many compliments on my eyebrows and just wake up with confidence, where I'm just like oh my gosh I feel brand new and it's all because of her!! Highly recommend very kind and amazing. Such an artist! read more

Shelby is absolutely amazing. I am beyond happy with my brows! She is very knowledgeable and takes her time to make sure you get what you want. The pain was super minimal. I highly recommend her, she's the sweetest! read more

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5 STARS! LOVE LOVE LOVE MY NEW BROWS! I had gotten my brows microbladed twice before (years ago!) however my brow artist moved out of state and it was time for some fresh color. I spent tons of time researching as I wasn't gonna just go to anyone as this is my face and wanted to make sure I found someone that understood the look I wanted. After looking at every photo on Shelbys page I decided to pull the trigger and book the appointment to get my brows microbladed. Her office is in a cute little center in Dana Point; she took the time to look at pictures, understand exactly what I wanted and made my vision come to life! Plus, she was fun to chat with the entire time. If you are looking to get your brows microbladed I highly recommend. read more

I can't say enough about Shelby! I first went in to get my eyebrows micro-bladed about a year ago and the whole process was amazing. She asked me what look I was trying to achieve and gave me exactly what I wanted. I continuously get compliments on my brows wherever I go and have sent so many people to her. Everyone always calls me and tells me how happy they are with their brows as well! My eyebrows still look amazing and you have to try the brow lamination! It keeps your eyebrow hairs looking full and perfectly groomed. Don't even waste your time looking for someone else! You truly won't be disappointed! read more