I got 3-D Russian extensions done by Lily and I had a great experience. It was my first time…read moregetting a full set and she customized everything to my liking. It took around 2.5 hours and cost me around $120 with a 20% tip. They followed all COVID-19 safety precautions and also offer discounts on all services during your birthday month! Great business and I will be returning.

Had my lash extensions done by Vivian and I have to say, I've found my new favourite place to get…read morethem done! Booking an appointment was quick and easy with their online booking system. The store has a very cute atmosphere, friendly technicians, relaxing music, and comfy beds with a cozy furry blanket. I loved that she asked me first the type of length, curl and style that I would like. She really cared about making sure I'm happy with the results. I will be back!

I heard many good things about this studio from my friends and decided to get both a tattoo and…read morepiercing on two separate occasions. I had an amazing experience in both times, the staff is always super friendly and the prices are very affordable! I'd highly recommend to anyone

I absolutely LOVEEE my brows. Im so lucky to have found Avalon Beauty Bar. The owner Rachel is…read moremeticulous and very friendly. Hey attention to detail was fantastic. Her salon is nice and clean. I will return for other services soon!

I had hybrid eyebrow microblading done recently by Rachel at Avalon Beauty Bar and permanent…read moreeyeliner by Nathalie. Firstly I will say their attention to detail is amazing. These are both services you want done by someone that really knows what they are doing. They weren't kidding about creating the perfect brows. I wake up feeling better about the way I look. The brows seem to brighten my entire face. I'm wearing less makeup and spending less time getting ready in the mornings. I've had many general comments about how "bright eyed" I look. I can't say enough about the service at Avalon Beauty Bar. Well worth the price to guarantee fantastic results! This isn't a groupon service, this is true talent.

Horrible experience. I paid $400 plus tax for ombré brows…read morebut I don't have a car and I was going to school so I ended up missing my touch up appointment and now she refused to either give me a refund or continue the brow job she started because now it is no longer visible. Also it went way off from my natural brow where it looked like I used a "cheap pencil" to shade it. For that much $ you'd think she would have some loyalty to her customers. Her work is over priced and it's too hard to get to in alymer/Gatineau without a car. And Uber doesn't go back to Ottawa. So take account for Uber and taxi fees when you book also.

Very beautiful and clean place , she is very professional and pays attention to detail. Her results…read moreon lashes have always been amazing. I felt so comfortable there. Highly recommend this place I've tried multiple lash places in the area and this one is the BEST!

I just got the HD Brows service done and it was done terribly, the wax ripped some of my skin off…read moreand has begun to scab, the tint was applied carelessly and has stained around my brows, and worst of all shaping was done without a even a quick consultation with me. I was never asked what I liked or consulted about anything, she just went for it. And also, they never even trimmed my eyebrows at all, just waxed and plucked, I don't even think she remembered she just wanted to be done with me as quickly as possible. I don't know what I paid such a hefty price tag for ($45!!), when I am going to have to fix everything when I go home anyways. Edit: No I am not taking any oral or topical medications, I've done the same service before and I have never completely scabbed over like this. My other eyebrow (while not done well regarding shaping) has only a small scab but is otherwise not torn like the one I've shown in the picture. I truly believe that they do not properly train on how to do and wax eyebrows, the woman who did mine perhaps didn't use wax which was hot enough (the other brow that wasn't hurt was done last by which time the wax may have been better) or pulled at the wrong angle. I spoke to the woman who did them and immediately she turned the situation so that I would feel like I may have done something wrong, asking about medications and then finally saying I must be more sensitive and that I should just use some polysporin and it will be okay. It's been 2 full days since she touched my brows and the scab is not only still there, it's even darker. I can't even cover it with makeup because the texture shows through and I wouldn't even do that because I don't want to irritate the wound further. I've just been nursing my scab for the past few days instead of "enjoying" what my 45$ bought me. It's just not worth it. If they had even apologized or offered me something to compensate for the injury then I wouldn't say this, but that's just not something Caryl Baker would ever do, so please, believe me when I tell you that in this place, other that the one or two people that have offered any service for me, EVERYONE else is incompetent, rude, and will charge you wayyy above the quality of work they provide. I have been going to this location for 2 and a half years now and this is the final straw I needed to make me realize that this place is garbage. I urge you to find somewhere else to take your business before you regret it like I do now.

Caryl Baker's Visage is a little beauty shop inside of the Rideau Centre, from my understanding it…read moreis also a chain. They offer really anything you can imagine beauty wise, minus hair styling. So by this I mean make up, waxing, facials, teeth whitening etc. They operate on a walk in basis. I came here a while back to get my eyebrows done. I was trying to think why I didn't come back but I couldn't remember. Usually if a place does a really poor job I always remember. The memories of why kind of came back pretty quickly.. This place was a little cramped. Its very small and usually pretty busy. I was squeezed in immediately. I waited 10 minutes to see someone, not too bad. While I was waiting the station I was at had a bunch of leftover wax (with hair on it) still all over the counter. Kind of gross. When the lady doing my eyebrows got to me she apologized profusely. This didn't bother me. She told me she does her eyebrows a little thicker and offered to do mine to my natural shape, not too thin like most places do. I like mine a little tiny bit thin sometimes but I decided to let her go with it. As soon as she started back I remembered why I didn't come here again. They have a membership card and they are SOOO pushy about it. She talked about it the entire time and I really tried hard not to show any interest. When she was finished she said "so just the brow wax along with the membership?" After I explained I really didn't want it she kind of seemed irritated by this. Despite the big tip I gave her. I think mine came to $21, tip included. My eyebrows do really look good. She did a great job shaping them. But holy crap I can't listen to them talk about their membership the entire interaction, and they're sooo pushy! I'd likely come back here in a pinch but I'd make it very obvious I have 0 desire to get a membership.

Just completed my follow up with Alaina. She takes her time to insure you are comfortable, relaxed,…read moreand does an incredible job. Will def be back again!

I have had my eyebrows done by Alaina at Brows and Blush. I have had permanent makeup for over 10…read moreyears so I have tried many different artists. Alaina is truly talented. I have never had my eyebrows look so good. She does amazing work, she is so friendly, and her prices are reasonable. You will be very happy with the results. My friends are always asking me about my eyebrows, they think they are the best they have ever seen!

I just went to brows by yasmin & I'm in love! I received a…read morebrow lamination, tint and shape. Yasmin is so knowledgeable when it comes to shapes and colour choices. She took her time to be precise, while also asking me throughout the things I may want to adjust. (tail length, tint placement, etc) In order to ensure I left with the brows I loved. Definitely recommend! :)

I wanted to treat my boyfriend to a birthday spa day, I booked him for a Japanese head spa. He…read moreabsolutely loved it. He had build up on his scalp and with the wonderful treatments and Michelle's extensive experience his scalp was squeaky clean. He felt absolutely rejuvenated and relaxed. She recommended him other options which he's been loving. His scalp is so healthy now and he will definitely be coming back.

I came here for my very first Brazilian wax, encouraged with the purchase of a Groupon. I mention…read morethe Groupon, because usually when I use a Groupon for a service businesses have select appointment windows and it can sometimes be difficult to get a convenient time-slot--Sophia Esthetic was a pleasant exception. Their receptionist was friendly and super accommodating with the schedule. The spa itself isn't the easiest to get to because it's up a flight of stairs and down a hallway--there are other similar businesses in the same building so it's not sketchy or anything. The location itself is convenient though, just at the corner of MacLaren and Elgin. Once I figured out where the spa was I was impressed--it was warm and comfortable, there's a waterfall in the waiting room and calming music playing to create a nice relaxing ambiance. I saw Brittany and she was awesome. She was friendly and she made me feel comfortable and did a good job answering my questions. The room was clean, well-kept and prepared freshly before I went in. The whole experience was quick, clean, and not overly painful.