These ladies know their craft!! First and foremost let's talk BROWS. I was blessed w big ones. Brows I mean;);). We're talking the dad on the OC situation if I do nothing and lots of really wrong shapes if ppl do the wrong thing. So when I met Lauren and Jen I was highly skeptical of their instruction to let my beasts be for a good 6-8 weeks and hop on the train of brow shaping. Yes they would tweeze the errant hairs that didn't fall into my natural, flattering shape for my eyes and face. Boy was I WRONG! Within one or two visits (and my putting the tweezers down) my brows and face were reshaped and transformed. This was seven years ago...I still see the lovely ladies of Sarra for my regular brow appointments...love you Jen!! I look forward to each and every one of them. I receive regular compliments on my brows from strangers. Ppl can not believe I do not have them waxed, threaded, or tweeze them nightly. Now on to their make up skills. They offer a make up lesson in which they go through a face of regular day to night make up. In my opinion every woman should partake in this lesson. From your skin care routine, applying a primer, foundation, powder, blush, luminizer, reg eye, liner, smokey eye, etc. They also go through your current make up (don't be afraid they've seen it ALL) and let you know what you need, what to keep, chuck etc. It is LIFE CHANGING. Definitely changed the way in which I did my every day make up and my make up for dressier occasions. I would consider my make up knowledge before the lesson intermediate. Afterwards I feel advanced. I have long believed in make up's ability to empower women. At Sarra they reinforce this. They teach you how to highlight your strengths. It is a business full of women. When you visit and learn something new or a new skill in terms of make up application you feel, or I know I feel, like taking on the day becomes easier. Their products are fantastic. I was introduced to them over my years at Sarra and I'm a devoted follower. The only danger is you may end up owning a LOT of lipstick. Which isn't ever a bad thing. read more

I've never reviewed a place on Yelp before, but Sarra is amazing and I feel like the world needs to know! I read the earlier review saying that sometimes the girls aren't nice, or ignore you if you aren't "girly," so as someone who has never had their eyebrows done before, I was a little nervous, but after going a few times, I have absolutely no idea what that person is talking about. I can't imagine they're talking about the same Sarra I go to! The only time Lauren wasn't 100% focused on getting to know me and explaining everything she was doing was when she was greeting other clients as they came in (all of whom she knew by name), which I obviously didn't mind at all. The fact that they get to know everyone who walks into the studio that well is a huge draw for me to keep coming back. I have never felt so important and valued as a customer at ANY business I've gone to, and Lauren always takes her time to answer all of my questions and give me advice on how to improve the overall health of my skin, how to apply my make-up, etc. Honestly, as someone who loves Sarra as much as I do, someone characterizing those girls as catty or unprofessional legitimately upsets me! They are the furthest thing from that, and I would hate for anyone to miss the opportunity to go to Sarra because of that misinformation, which is why I felt so compelled to write this review. But really, I haven't even scratched the surface of the quality of the work these girls do. Lauren is a well renowned make-up artist for a reason. She treats eyebrows like an art form, and I cannot believe the difference the sculpting makes. Eyebrows are so easy to get wrong, but Lauren spends at least 45 mins trimming, plucking and sculpting every time I come in, and the care that goes into the process is reflected in the results. I will NEVER trust my eyebrows with anyone else again! It's so clear that Lauren and the other girls at Sarra work so hard, and are beloved by the people who frequent the studio. The last time I was there, I mentioned that I had lunch plans afterwards, and Lauren did some light makeup for me after my eyebrows were done without me even asking, totally free of charge, just because she's a sweetheart. I cannot say enough good things about this place. It might be expensive, but it is 100% worth the money. Sarra is AMAZING! read more

i know i already wrote a five-star review, but now that Lauren has won best make-up from Improper Bostonian's best-of list AND best brows from Boston magazine's Best of Boston list--i don't understand why you would go anywhere else. The last time I was in here, there were two-middle aged woman squealing and giggling like school-girls they were so excited! Also, Lauren really is changing the whole look of my face by fixing my eyebrows. I have two wholes in my eyebrows, but with Lauren's help, they are concealed and looking more and more symmetrical. It's so worth it, ladies. read more

Jojo is AMAZING!!!! She has changed my life! I get so many compliments on my eyebrows and my skin! She is seriously the best! So friendly and attentive! Love her!! read more

I had no idea Sarra was so close to where I work and now that I do I will be spending a lot of time there! Sadie does amazing work. I went for my first eye brow shaping experience almost 7 weeks ago and what a difference it has already made. I won't lie, between appointments it was tough to let my brows grow (6 weeks) without me touching them but I didn't want to sabotage Sadie's end vision - that of which I know will be phenomenal. Last week I went back and they look 10x better and I can see where she is going with them...so glad I didn't touch!....its the little things in life that excite me :) I went back today for a make-up application for my engagement photos and at the last minute due to the potential in-climate weather I had to move my appointment up and Sadie came in early to accommodate me - not a lot of places/people will do that! I left looking and feeling amazing, I can't say enough good things about her. Not only is she great at what she does, but she's up beat and fun to be around. I'm looking forward to a make-up lesson, brow up-keep and holiday make up applications! Waahooo Sadie! Ladies check her out....just don't book all the time slots. ;) read more

After reading a few reviews that talk about price, I feel compelled to say this- Don't short change yourself! Flattering eyebrows and make up can make a huge difference. See Jen Opeka. She has streamlined the products I use, taught me how to apply my make up so that stays on, not to mention plenty of cool tips. I've been using Sarra products for years, and they last longer than their more expensive counterparts. Make your appointment now. read more

I love Lauren's approach of making the face stand-out, not the make-up. Her tips are both unique and easy to follow. Her eyebrow shaping is second to none. read more

Man, I am in love with my eyebrows. Thanks Lauren. She is amazing, very imformative and extremely nice.

The gals at Sarra are amazing! Very friendly, very knowledgable and most importantly (to me) very honest! They know how to look at your face and your structure and tell you what shape will suit you best. Their goal is to create YOUR prefect brow and build a relationship with you as a client and friend. I read the reviews, took into account my own personal hang-ups about previous brow traumas, and decided to give them a try...and I'm so glad I did! I would say, if you're skeptical about "brow experts"....don't be here, these ladies are the real deal! read more

I have had my eyebrows done by the best in both LA and NYC because I am very picky with my eyebrows. I used to go to Prettyology, but switched to Sarra after the owners of Prettyology treated me very poorly (I was one of their top clients and will never ever go back). Not only does Sarra have much better management and more caring owners, they are the Best in Boston for eyebrow shaping. read more

I found Sarra through Instagram - I just loved the brows of one of their clients and have been struggling to find a good brow plan between threading and waxing since high school. I usually have naturally thicker eyebrows but have never known how to properly shape them and wanted them to be fuller, since overplucking made them a little thin. I emailed Sarra and they responded almost immediately. They were super helpful in getting me in on a cancellation that day with JoJo. The salon itself is gorgeous, in the same building as Shag (hair salon). It has a great vibe and a comfy waiting area. My experience with JoJo was awesome - highly recommend her. She took the time to explain basically everything about my eyebrows and what my goals were, etc. She explained everything she was doing and why. I am NOT a makeup person so she showed me how to fill in my brows step by step. I left feeling like a new person just with a little eyebrow groom! Heading back in 5 weeks :) Highly recommend Sarra and JoJo! read more

Sarra is THE place to go to for wedding make-up. I went to a counter of a well-known brand in a department store, but just didn't think it looked right for the big day. Thankfully, a friend recommended Sarra and it was a great fit. Jenn was the perfect artist for the day! I got so many compliments on how my makeup was a "more done up me", versus too extreme...which is exactly what I was looking for. She also did my mom's makeup and people couldn't stop talking about how great her face looked. And thanks to Jenn, my eyebrows are now back in shape and I know how to trim them the right way. I'm definitely going to organize a girls night out at Sarra sometime soon! read more

I purposefully went here to have my virgin eyebrows tweezed. I saw Lauren interviewed on the program Chronicle which highlighted 'Best of Boston' winners. Lauren was warm and said she enjoyed helping her clients. I found a genuiness in her that I was determined to experience as a first timer. The location in South Boston is a hidden jem and worth the little struggle to find it, as you feel you've been let in on the secret all by yourself! So worth it. I found all the staff pleasant and warm. Lauren gave me all of her attention and expertise. She was briefly engaged in answering staff matters and did so pleasantly and was quickly present with me again. I'm not a super stylish person, I'm sort of average in terms of that acutally. I did not feel intimdated or unwelcome at all because I lacked a certain 'look' you think you may require for such an established place. Go. Oh, my eyebrows look amazing. I'm a fan. I'm going back in 8 weeks. And will continue to go. Looking forward to a make-up session too. read more

Love this place and the whole experience. I went to Sarra at least six months ago and I am still keeping up with my easy to do but oh-so-fab beauty routine. They inspired me to kick up my daily routine and it is so worth it. I can do it all under 5 minutes every morning with their help and my 2 year old running around! read more

Lauren did my makeup for my wedding almost 5 years ago - and never had I received so many compliments. I felt like I still looked like myself - just better! Since then, I have had friends who go to Sarra for their brows, make-up lessons and their wedding make up as well! Can't speak highly enough about these ladies - they are all incredible. read more

I am writing this review because I am one of those people who is METICULOUS about my eyebrows and eyebrows in general - I have always believed that they shape your entire face and really make people beautiful. However, I have had an ENDLESS amount of experiences where I leave waxing studios crying because they have "ruined me". Well, Lauren at Sarra is the most amazing ever. She LISTENS to you and shapes your brows to their natural shape - no wax whatsoever. What is so awesome is she stands facing you (you sit in a stool) instead of sitting behind you as you lay down, so she actually shapes them LOOKING at you, the way other people see you. Seriously, I will never go anywhere else... read more

I can't say enough amazing things about Jenn Opeka. Im so happy I discovered her and was able to hire her for my wedding as my makeup artist. Not only did she make myself and every single one of my bridesmaids (7 Of them) feel stunning and beautiful she made the morning of the wedding even better! Getting ready with her was such a great experience! First of all every single person loved their makeup!!!!! There was not one complaint. Jenn and Maggie absolutely killed it and are so talented!!!! They nailed every single look! Jenn took the time to get to know what each girl wanted and made sure everyone was happy. She made getting ready so fun! I can't say enough amazing things about her and I highly recommend her! 100% worth the price which was reasonable in my opinion! For what you're getting she could charge so much more! I wish we could do the day again! Thanks Jenn for making me feel so beautiful and gorgeous and making such a special day even better! read more

I was going to Mondi Hodgdon named 2012 "Best of Boston" needless to say after a few times I stopped going to her. I would name hands down Sadie from Sarra Best of Boston! This place deserves 5 stars. If Mondi was on yelp for thick eyebrows I would give her 3 stars that woman has a bad attitude! Anyway I love Sarra for eyebrows! read more

Ladies, this is THE place to go for your brows! So in the past my eyebrows were stick thin and have been growing them out for years but due to the damage of wax where my arches should be is like close to non existent. Anyways, I've been growing them out for a few months and from seeing they were the Best in Boston by Allure I had to try even when I'm all the way in Salem, NH. Scheduling was very smooth, emails came at reasonable times and weren't pushy me to get the service done. By luck, there was a cancellation on Friday at 5:15 so I grabbed it at the chance I got and waited till then. I found parking by a park right up the street and made my way down to the brick building right across from the bar. Inside is so nice, I love the huge mirror by the bar especially and the lights were natural and soft not the bright ones that make you cringe. I checked in and offered a water while I waited for not even 5 minutes. I was paired up with the lovely Lauren, she is such a sweetheart and made me feel comfortable since I'm a first timer. After the works were done, I swear I got blessed like eyebrows does make a difference I'm telling you. She was so precise in technique and it felt good to have my eyebrows actually done. Not like before where it'd be a wax here a wax there and done. No, Lauren definitely takes her time with you and gives you the best shape for your face. I was so happy, I already booked an eyebrow appointment before prom just from the experience! :) read more

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I am so impressed with Sarra and Lauren. I rarely write reviews anymore, but I just had to. I've been to every top makeup artist in Boston, and this was by far the best. My brows have never looked better! Lauren is the consummate professional and so sweet on top of it! The location is perfect for parking. It's on the costlier side, but Lauren said I didn't need to go back for 3 months. Also, wish it weren't so hard to get an appointment, but I can see why it is difficult. Thank you, Lauren! I'm so very excited! read more

Sadie is the eyebrow whisperer. I have been going to her since the summer. I absolutely love her and her patience with my eyebrow anxieties. She is so calming and takes her time with my eyebrows. I am so happy I have taken all of her advice about growing them out. The difference is subtle maybe but it is THE difference that matters. She shapes them exactly how I always wanted (but never knew I could get there). I can't wait to make my appointment for makeup with her. read more

Absolutely loved my experience here. Great atmosphere, extremely friendly and helpful staff. Sadie was very pleasant and knows her stuff. Definetly recommend coming here, although it is very pricey. Already booked my appointment to return read more

Jen is a miracle worker. My unruly brows have never looked this good. And she's been very helpful getting me into wearing a light foundation, a little blush and mascara. A wonderful space, very friendly, and worth every penny. read more

I went to see Lauren for my brows (which I love), but I couldn't get over the makeup touch-ups she did afterward!! I've never liked how anyone does my makeup but I loved what she did and the products were amazing. read more

I have yet to visit Sarra, but already feel compelled to give them 5 stars for customer service. I had two appointments this week and had to cancel both (first because of a flat tire and two days later I came down with the flu .. not my week)! The receptionist I spoke to on both occasions could not have been more understanding and accommodating. Sarra - I am truly sorry for the inconvenience and look forward to actually making it to my next appointment :) read more

So talented. I went to Sarra with a friend of mine, and we both got some make up done, and our eyebrows plucked. Jen worked on my friend, and I think Lauren (? forgive me, I forgot her name) worked on me. Initially I was just coming to watch, but I totally couldn't resist. Let me tell you a quick thing about HOW big a deal it was that they did my brows. No one, *NO ONE* touches my brows besides me or my mom. Yes, I said it. The two occasions that someone else has attempted to shape them, it's been a disaster. I mean, I went to a place in LA that does the stars and they took my lovely brows and made them so thin. Naturally, this made me apprehensive. They reassured me they completely understood the importance of keeping a nicely shaped, and still thick-enough brow... and since they pluck, they are SO precise! With waxing, you make one wrong move and you're in trouble - you can't go back. Needless to say, after she was done with my brows I was amazed. She didn't try to make my brows some "stencil", she looked at my natural brow shape, my bone structure, and made them perfect. For my friend, who had recently had a not-so-great waxing experience, Jen explained that she would "clean up" her brows, and even though her waxist had over done it, she promised the right shape would make the brows look thicker. She was 100% right. These ladies are amazing. If you want someone to really put themselves in your shoes and understand what you want, this is it. I only wish I lived in Boston (I'm in NYC, and you can BET no one touches my brows down here... just my mom, or the girls at Sarra). :) read more

I came into Sarra two years ago to get my brows shaped and I had no idea that walking into the studio would transform my relationship with make-up! I can't say enough good things about Sadie who always does a flawless job with maintaining my eyebrow's new shape and look. She is also an amazing make-up artist! Last year I did a make-up class with her which was worth every penny! She could tell that I am a little bit 'low maintenance' and was able to teach me ways to apply and wear make-up that would work best for me. At 30 I finally learned how to correctly apply make up that looks looks warm and natural. From the moment you walk into Sarra you will be pleasantly surprised. It is a great small business with very talented staff located right in your neighborhood. read more

As a brow snob, I have tried all the "Best of Boston" for brows, and have never been as impressed as I am with Sarra. I have had my brows done by each of the stylists and they are all equally as meticulous (and know exactly how to accomplish the full but shapely brow!). I won't go anywhere else! read more

Where do I start? Professional, on time, PERFECT brows, professional staff. I've been seeing Jen for about 2 years and I leave having perfect brows every time. The studio is super cute. Make sure to book appointment in advance because they fill up! Thanks for always being my place for brow shaping! xox read more

Thank you for overnighting my mineral liquid powder foundation to me in San Francisco! I am so thankful to have found your South Boston location back in 2009! No matter where I live, my loyalty belongs to Sarra for all makeup - foundation, lipstick, bronzer, etc. Shout out to Jen, who changed my face (and eyebrow game) for the better, and assured me that this makeup would look flawless and natural. I can attest that all Sarra makeup is perfect for sensitive/temperamental skin and wears throughout the day. Bye, Sephora, bye. read more

I can not say enough good things about Sara. I read about Sarra in a magazine when JoJo won "best of Boston." Sarra is a beautiful space in Southie, it's almost like an old brick loft with floor to ceiling windows. They offer makeup lessons, facials and brow shaping. I have been waxing my brows my whole life but was never happy with the shape or symmetry. Over the last 9 months JoJo has completely re-shaped my unruly brows. I have also gotten a makeup lesson and purchased skin care products. If you live in the city, it's definitely worth a visit. read more

My Yelp review is long overdue, as I went to Sarra back in December. I am a beauty service addict and have gotten my eyebrows at many places, but mainly they have been threaded. I decided to try Sarra and LOVED it!! Sadie was AMAZING!!! I have only been once since I can't justify spending $50 each time I get my eyebrows done, however for a special occasion I will return! It was beautiful inside the salon, too! read more

I had my eyebrows shaped by Jen, and the result is amazing. I moved to Cambridge almost three years ago and hadn't found anyone talented enough to be satisfied. I'm glad I found Sarra and Jen. She explained EVERYTHING with a mirror on my hand: what she was going to do, what was good and odd about my brows, what was my natural shape. The best part: she actually ended up doing what she said she would and didn't remove a substantial part. I can tell she's good because she did more trimming than tweezing and accomplished an amazing shape. The point is she does whatever is good for your face and brows. I would totally recommend her and will definitely go back. The trip is worth it. read more

I was fortunate enough to book Sarra's owner, Lauren Genatossio, and Lexie for my wedding last month, and it was a fantastic experience. I had my makeup trial almost a year in advance, and it was obvious why they're considered the best makeup artists in the state. I attached a photo from my trial--are you kidding me?? Both then and on my wedding day, my bridesmaids and I looked natural, and like ourselves, but our best features were drawn out and because it's Sarra, our eyebrows looked amazing. Lauren and Lexie were a blast to talk to while getting ready, they were very professional, and when they realized I was going to DIY my hair, Lexie stepped in and did that for me too!!! Thank you Lauren and Lexie for making us look and feel so radiant!! read more

Meeting Lauren at Sarra was a gift. After months of chemo (and eyebrow and lash shedding), my dear friend knew it was time for Beauty. She booked me an appointment with Lauren, and I am closing in on my one year anniversary as a devoted Sarra client. Sure, Lauren can shape a brow like no other gal in town. But she's also delightful and dedicated to teaching. Never one to buy anything outside of CVS, I now carry Sarra products... and they all fit into one teeny bag. For years I've been drawing blue half moons under my eyes for fancy events. Now I know how to put black (!) gel liner on my upper lid. After a winter of cold, bald sadness, Lauren brought me back to Beauty. I adore her, trust her completely, and want all of my girlfriends to meet her. Yay, Sarra! read more

Sarra is my favourite place to go for eyebrow shaping in Boston. Lauren is amazing. I love how she keeps the shape of the eyebrow and does not turn it into a single thin line. I also took make up lessons with Lauren and that was also great. She gave me a refresher the next time I went because I forgot some of the stuff she taught me. She is very patient, listens to all my concerns and always explains what she is doing if it is something new. read more

I've only been here once but it was awesome. The woman spent like an HOUR just perfecting my face. She'd get up close, stand back and check her work, talkative and friendly.... really great experience! read more

At first, I was SO excited to go here. The location is remote and kind of in the ghetto/construction-like area of Boston but the space inside is nice and contemporary. I went for the first time about a year ago. Number 1 - Cassandra, the receptionist is probably one of the least friendly and rudest people I have ever met. She's not overly friendly or warm AT ALL and I feel like she judged me by my appearance (which, by the way, was normal - I had gone in at lunch time in my business-environment clothing). She barely spoke and didn't even act like she cared about who walked in, etc. Now, on to the brows... Since I wanted my brows PERFECT for my upcoming wedding (I am insanely picky AND OBSESS about my brows), I had let them grow out for 2-3 months before I went. My goal was simple - I wanted the best shape for my face and them to be evened out without making them overly thin - and Jen, my brow specialist agreed. I knew it was going to take a few times to get them evened out and perfect. Jen was really nice - very talkative, fun personality and made me feel at ease. The only thing I didn't like was that when I mentioned another eyebrow artist (David Nicholas from DNI), she completely trashed talked about him! I know that no one likes competition but I think it is extremely unprofessional to do that, so I was a little put off by that. So then Jen did my brows, tweezing and using her pencil to guide herself. What she did at the end blew my mind in a negative way - she used a RAZOR to SHAVE around my brow!!! She didn't even warn me! That along with filling in my brow "just a little bit" according to her, made my eyebrows look so fake and sculpted. But I didn't judge right then and there because I thought "she's the professional, she must know what's she's doing even though she's shaving my brows." Then I went back probably a total of 4 times - same thing. Brows looked way too sculpted and fake and wasn't 100% happy with them. The 4th time I went, Jen made them even more uneven, which I pointed out. She said to let them grow and the next time, they'd do them for free because I was unhappy. I went in the last time and she made my brows look completely uneven and misshapen. I didn't realize this right away because she had used filler to make them look perfect. When I came home and washed my face at night I was shocked! And they DID charge me even though they had promised me they wouldn't. There were also a couple times in there where I knew she was rushing because she was over our appointment time - but if they know that a client's brows take longer, they should account for that extra time. No place should ever shave your brows - no matter what. Using pencil to fill a little bit here and there is fine to make them look more refined. But to use pencil to make them look completely different is not right - false advertising in my book. She obviously KNEW she messed up and wanted to cover it. Also, when they called to confirm my next appointment, I said no and Cassandra very rudely and like she didn't give a sh*t was like "ok, have a nice day." Why does Sarra not care that they are losing a customer that went 5 times before is beyond me. Cassandra was NEVER friendly...every time I went there, it was like she was above everyone and everything and instead of making her clients feel comfortable, she was just snotty. The funny thing is that even though the guy she trashed talked about, David Nicholas from DNI, was a bit more expensive, I decided to give him a try (despite all the horrible things she said about him). And guess what...I LOVED HIM! His price tag is definitely hefty but I would rather pay a bit more to go see him then to waste another dime at Sarra. I highly recommend him. If you are very particular about your brows like I am, I would not recommend this place personally. Also, if your brows are dark and prominent (like mine are) and you decide to go here, be clear that you do not want Jen or Lauren or whoever to use a razor or a pencil/filler. Before you leave there, make sure you know what your real eyebrows look like. I hope this helps ladies! read more

JOJO is ahhhhhhhmazing!!!! She is a magician! Seriously! Makes you feel so comfortable and listens, then gives her expertise and finishing touches to make you look fab!! She knows product knowledge and is well versed in how the body works, Jojo knows her stuff and is 100% awesome!!! :) read more

The only thing that there is to say is that I LOVE SARRA. I had the make up tutorial with Jen, and she was amazing. First of all, I have been following her advice on skin care for almost 3 weeks now and my skin got magically smoother and without a single blemish. In particular, I purchased the toner that they sell and it is a fantastic product. Regarding brows, they are indeed the best. You should definitely go, especially if you like full brows, I doubt you will ever find a place that will do them better than Sarra. The make up part was also fantastic and their tips were so enlighting. Even with the minimal make up -au naturelle look that Jen showed me how to do, I have been receiving tons of compliments. Bottom line ladies, Sarra is worth every single penny. Unfortunately for me, I am relocating outside of Boston and will not be able to keep my regular brow appointment :( But I will definitely make sure that whenever I am back in town I will pass by their salon. They are simply brilliant. read more