Transformation beauty studio

My first visit amazing Chris was just the best put you at ease very engaging while he's working on…read moreyou. You don't even know he's working on me. I love him very great experience very professional. Highly recommended.

I can't say enough good things about Chris. He is truly a miracle worker. I've been going to him…read morefor years to have my eyebrows microbladed. He is fast, efficient, and very talented. He also makes you feel comfortable and makes the time fly by. I look forward to my annual appointments, and get so many compliments on my brows.

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A glimpse of calm and where the magic begins

Thao SD Brow & Lash

4.9(213 reviews)

0.5 mi•Mission Valley

Available by appointment

Certified professionals

Came in to get an appointment with Thao and had a great experience…read more Pros: -friendly staff who do a great job. I booked with Thao and she pays great attention to detail which I appreciate -free parking -they play comforting music in the background Cons: -none Other: -restrooms are outside. You will need a code to enter

I had such a wonderful experience! Alex carefully removed my lash extensions with so much patience…read moreand care, making the process completely comfortable. After that, she gave me a Korean lash lift, and I am absolutely obsessed with the results! My natural lashes look so lifted, healthy, and effortless. She is incredibly gentle, detail-oriented, and takes the time to make sure everything is perfect. I really appreciated how she explained the process and made me feel comfortable the entire appointment. If you're looking for someone who genuinely cares about the health of your lashes while delivering beautiful results, I can't recommend her enough. I'll definitely be coming back!

Plasma Lip Blushing for soft, customized color and naturally enhanced lips. Nude pink or rosy pink?

Soft, fluffy Hybrid + Wispy Lash Extensions with beautiful texture and lightweight volume.

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Soft, natural Lip Blushing for beautifully enhanced color and definition.

Studio Ling

4.7(63 reviews)

0.5 mi•Mission Valley

I now ONLY trust Alex at Studio Ling to cut my hair, especially my bangs! No other stylist has ever…read moremanaged to get the bangs right according to what I want, but Alex looks at my reference photo and gets it right. I admit that today's bangs have one slightly longer piece but we were talking a fair amount!! The first time I came here, I was confused by the parking, but from what I understand, the lot is ok if you park in the brown-marked spaces? Correct me if I'm wrong. There's also street parking. Salon is on the second floor - exit the elevator and turn right to go around the corner and it's at the next corner. Small space but they truly make it work!!

Got my makeup done for a wedding I was the bridesmaid in. Experience was hectic and makeup did not…read moreend up looking good in pictures. Foundation was too light and eye makeup was too heavy and poorly blended. Really disappointed and wouldn't use this place for my own wedding.

Haircut

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My haircut.

Anna Kara's Permanent Makeup Studio

4.7(122 reviews)

3.2 mi•Core, Downtown

•$$$

Certified professionals

Luxury

I found Anna after a botched eyebrow tattoo from another San Diego brow artist. My eyebrows were…read moreuneven, different shapes and way thinner than I wanted. They were completely awful, I had to cut bangs to hide them. Anna was very patient working with me as I did have anxiety about having them tattooed again. To my very pleasant surprise she was able to fix my brows! She is very skilled in mapping out the proper area and shape. I won't trust anyone touching my brows other than Anna. Furthermore she is a very sweet and kind person. Thank you so much Anna!!!

I had a Russian manicure here and every bit of my experience from booking to the finish of my…read moretreatment was fabulous. I made my appointment via instagram message and confirmed via text, and it was seamless. I received a reminder text as well. The studio is clean and pretty (and currently decorated for Christmas). My manicure was so incredibly relaxing. My nails were a mess when I arrived and they are now absolutely beautiful. I made my next appointment immediately. I highly recommend the Russian manicure here and I'll be trying other services as well.

Nano blading

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Binx Inks

5.0(39 reviews)

0.5 mi

I have wrestled with the idea of microblading for over 2 years. As a professional, I like to look…read morefresh faced and not overdone. Most days at 5am, trying to get eyebrows to look symmetrical was such a chore, and I was tired of spending so much time and money on a million different eyebrow/makeup products. Despite my frustration, I was absolutely terrified to do microblading for the following reasons: 1) fear of "tattoo green" looking eyebrows 2) afraid it would affect my eyebrow hair growth 3) it was permanent forever 4) the artist would pick the wrong shape. I researched over 150 microblading artists, even in different states, because it was important to me to pick the right artist for my needs. Then I found Binx! Charlene is a p e r f e c t i o n i s t! She made sure my eyebrows look so natural! Just what I was hoping for. She educated me on everything. Microblading is semi-permanent and typically lasts about two years. Touch ups are recommended every few months as needed. It also does not affect hair growth. My new eyebrows only require minimal grooming. There was absolutely no pain, and the color was perfect! It was so subtle, even my closest friends didn't notice it was microblading! If you are on the fence, Charlene is your girl!

Overall amazing experience! Never been one to get a tattoo or do any sort of permanent makeup so…read moregoing in was unsure what to expect. Char is super flexible with scheduling, sends over detailed and important information prior, spends ample time during the consultation to achieve the exact look, and made the entire process stress free. What surprised me is the pain level or I guess lack of pain during the appointment and such ease of care afterwards. She's super soft handed and detail oriented. Wish I did this years ago.

Brows 2 years later

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Arched Ink

5.0(117 reviews)

8.7 mi

I have to say Melissa did a great job on my brows. I've had the ombré done many years ago and…read moreneeded to have them redone. She did an excellent job with the shape & color. Very professional space in Miramar area. Her communication was great. Melissa answered all my questions before the appointment and made me feel confident in my decision. So very happy with the results!

This is the 3rd time I've had my brows done by Melissa and she is the best. Due to chemo treatments…read moreabout 15 years ago, my brows never fully came back. Melissa is my Go-To. She knows exactly what she's doing and what looks best. I trust her explicitly. I get compliments all the time how nice my brows are. Highly recommend!

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Brow Lab

5.0(10 reviews)

0.5 mi•Mission Valley

Vanessa is amazing!! She is so meticulous...measuring your face repeatedly to ensure perfect…read moresymmetry. She spent about 90 minutes on mine as this was my first time and my eyebrows had never been touched. The results were amazing! Absolutely worth every cent! Oh..and she is such an awesome person! She will make you feel completely comfortable and ensure it comes out the way you want.

Vanessa has amazing prices and the quality and time she puts into doing the microblading is great…read moreservice and since I had already gotten my brows done in the past it was cheaper. She had various payment options. The vibe was relaxing and she is very nice and talented!

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Natural, beautifully shaped and full brows by Vanesa.

Lero Luxe PMU

5.0(21 reviews)

1.1 mi

Omg I'm in love with my brows!! They are so cute. I can't believe I don't have to draw them on…read moreevery day anymore. They are so perfect. Thank you Olga, you're such an angel!! It wasn't painful at all I was relaxing the whole time. I'm so glad I went because the girls are the best at their craft! the studio is beautiful as well. Thank you!!!

Victoria is really good at what she does. She took her time and make sure everything is perfect…read morebefore she let me go. She is very professional and kind. I highly recommend this place.

Meet our artists - Valeriia and Olha!

Lero Luxe PMU Studio

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Karlie’s ink studio

5.0(74 reviews)

14.0 mi

Do people still say eyebrows on fleek?! If they do, mine certainly are!…read more My cousin and aunt recommended I go to Karlie to get my brows corrected. I had them microbladed years ago and the results weren't what I expected them to be. Plus, they also faded into this reddish color and something had to be done. I went to Karlie, she worked her magic and voila! I have fantastic looking brows!! Karlie strives for perfection. She will have you sit up multiple times while taking tons of pictures to make sure your brows are perfect. Not to mention, she's very sweet and easy to talk to. I felt like we were old friends :) I'm so happy I went to see her for my brows!

Karlie is the best at her craft. She is a perfectionist and is meticulous about measuring the…read moreperfect eyebrows that compliments your unique beauty! Getting my eyebrows done has been a game changer! I no longer experience the anxiety and frustration during my makeup routine- never could get my eyebrows to match each other! These eyebrows have shortened my daily makeup routine and has given me back 30 minutes of my time! Thank you Karlie for your attention to detail and your kindness! You made this 40 year old feeling fabulous and fierce like I'm a decade younger!

A week after my second touch up, no need to put any fillers or makeup! It healed so well!

This is a week after my second session!

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AVO Brows & Beauty

4.9(77 reviews)

0.6 mi•Mission Valley

WOW! I am so in love with my brows. Rae knows exactly what she is doing and I could not be more…read morethankful for my experience. I was slightly nervous for getting a service like this done, but I'm so happy I did. So natural and so in love! Thank you so much!!!! If you needed a sign to book here it is!

I went in to see Rae thinking I had a pretty simple eyebrow request. Five minutes later I realized…read moreI sounded like a complete browzilla. I was over there describing the arch, the tail length, the thickness, the symmetry... basically giving Rae a full architectural blueprint for my eyebrows . Instead of looking at me like I was crazy, Rae listened patiently to every single detail. Not only that, she actually took all my "very specific" requests and somehow turned them into the perfect brows. The best part was when she gently explained what would actually work best for my face and my skin type. I have very oily skin, so she walked me through what techniques would last the longest and still give me the shape I wanted. That's when I realized I needed to stop trying to be the brow expert and let the actual professional do her thing. And wow... she delivered. My brows turned out better than I imagined. Perfect shape, beautiful arch, and exactly the look I was hoping for (even if I didn't know how to properly explain it). Rae is incredibly patient, talented, and clearly a master of her craft. If you're picky about your brows like me, or if you accidentally turn into a browzilla during your appointment rest assured Rae is the person you want. 10/10 recommend!

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C W.

8 years ago

This place is located in the Phenix Salon Suites on the corner of 10th & A #115 about 2 blocks from the infamous Donut Bar. I, 54 years young, have had facials, several eye brow waxings, numerous make up applications, & am now in the second stage of microblading and I have never been disappointed, Some people are good at what they do & others are gifted. Chanet at Transformation beauty studio is a gifted skin & beauty professional. Her care & attention to detail given to me in all the services I received shows her passion & love for what she does. I'm so happy to call her my esthetician read more

Charles-Alan M.

8 years ago

One stop shop for all your beauty needs, even for men. Her facials and accompanied massages are extremely relaxing. Combine that with the ambiance and essential oils, and you could spend all day there. read more

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