There are two decisions that I've made this year that were the absolute BEST choices of all times!…read more The first - to get my eyeliner tattooed on. Last summer I moved from Southeast Massachusetts to Washington, DC and was invited to return again this summer. My first thought was, "I am not going to survive another 100plus degree heat and my beautiful black eyeliner running constantly!!" I sport a punky 80's look, and my eyeliner is a crucial component to my person. What I also did not know, was that I would be embarking on a particularly emotional and mind-blowing time of encountering past and present losers, family drama, etc. which would result in much crying and flushing out the eyes (and now that's ALL done). And through it ALL - my eyes and makeup continue to look PERFECT!!! Lemme tell you, that certainly gave me alot of street cred when everyone else looked a mess : ) The second BEST decision I made - was to go to Nikki Leitao for my eyeliner tattoo!!! I found Nikki when I began researching the field, and was looking through a professional licensure/organization website for cosmetic tattooing. After looking through her VERY detailed website, I also discovered that she is responsible for making it possible to perform this service in Salem, Massachusetts. I figured if she helped to write and push this licensing legislature through, then she was the absolute best - and I was not disappointed. The price was right (I had saved and budgeted) and I got a little discount for being a first time customer. Don't be fooled by the tattoo shop where Nikki works - she has her own room in the back - with privacy and relaxing music. I appreciated how much time Nikki took with me to make certain that every detail was discussed and confirmed by me. She is an outstanding makeup artist (look at her webpage) and I trusted her completely. Nikki was also REALLY patient with me....I talk alot....I ask alot of questions....I need to externally process everything going on...this woman was AMAZING with me. After the 4plus hour appointment (yes, she works HARD) I was armed with my takehome kit and directions to make a 6 week "touch up" appointment. This is when Nikki looks to see if there are any spots that have faded, etc. Unfortunately, circumstances caused me to have to move to DC sooner than I thought - so I won't be able to make my appointment until I return in August...but my eyes STILL look amazing. I am sick with allergies and the flu, so I'll post a photo when I look more human. The first two days after the procedure, I wore my glasses and no contact lenses...and remained mostly indoors. I used the healing ointment in my take-home kit sparingly...and I used the mini freezer pods to sooth the swelling. I've got tattoos and so was ready for the pain...but it really just felt like I had conjunctivitis...and I couldn't pick the crust away. The result? I look gorgeous. Thank you, thank you Nikki! Now I'm going to save up to have her outline my lips a little and balance out the color. Oh yes, and this saves me SO much time and money!!

I can always count on Nikki to make me "Brow Beautiful!" OK, so I'm one of those girls that feels…read morethe shape of the eyebrow makes the shape of the eye. I have "Brow Envy" every time I see a perfect brow on another girl...until Nikki creates them... ON ME. She truly knows how to frame your eyes with your brows to create the best shape. Go to Nikki to get the "Brow Envy" of your Besties!

I have been going to Shannon for my skincare needs for years. Her attention to detail is applied to…read moreeverything from setting up your appointment, consulting on what your skin will be requiring in an appointment and even delicate touch when doing extractions have me coming back time and time again. I have gotten my lashes done here as well, but as a busy mom, I haven't been able to do keep up with them religiously. Shannon is part skincare magician, part therapist. You are absolutely getting your money's worth. BTW, don't miss out on her merch. I have all of her dad hats, which keep my skin protected from the sun.

From the owner: We offer the following services: Microneedling, Lash Extensions, Facials, Chemical Peels,…read moreDermaplaning, Brow Design, Waxing and much more!

I have had my lashes done by both Natasha and Ciara. I have had the lash lift and tint service, as…read morewell as lash extensions. I have seen Natasha more (Ciara just joined the team recently), but my experience with Ciara was lovely and I appreciated that she shifted my appointment at the last minute-- thank you, Ciara! Natasha knows what the heck she is doing. Talk to her about the look you are going for, and she can help guide you. She is a lot of fun to talk to, and she's very helpful when you're deciding which service to go for. She'll help you find something that's a good fit for your lashes and your lifestyle. Keep in mind that extensions are not for everyone; they do shed, so it's a good idea to get them done as close to your event as possible. I often prefer to get the lash lift and tint because it looks great and is far easier to care for. I have been doing lash extensions in advance of my wedding, and I have really liked the look but I think for maintenance reasons I'll go back to the lift and tint. Can't wait to try some of their other services! Natasha & company have earned my customer loyalty for sure. :)

Samantha did a fabulous job on my lashes extensions! Love her & the place is super cute too! I'll…read moredefinitely be back & would recommend!

Have been coming to Shahin ever since I went on a medication I couldn't wax my eyebrows on about 10…read moreyears ago. Her service both comes out better, is more enjoyable and even costs less than I was paying before transferring to her. She's incredibly friendly, timely, remembers all her customers and does an incredible job. I have literally never even told her what I wanted with my brows and she has nailed it EVERY TIME. One thing I will mention is her phone rings off the hook with people requesting appointments so I would book ahead of time. I believe she does not take clients on Sundays or Mondays, and remember to bring cash, there is an ATM down the block a few stores. Highly recommend.

Shahin is meticulous. Always on time and will accommodate…read moreyou with appointments. She takes her time and always does a fabulous job.

I need to get my beard waxed for an upcoming surgical procedure. I called and spoke with Angelina…read morewho answered all my rookie questions. I checked in at my appointment time and they took me right in. Angelina was AWESOME! I appreciated how patient she was with me. Very very cool spot. Highly recommended!

Ive been here a couple of times and had the same waxer Anjellina very professionally made me feel…read moreat ease would highly recommend her for waxing

HUGE shout out to Gina at Prettyology. Had microblading done two days ago with her and I'm…read moreIMPRESSED. After years of over-plucking my brows (hello 90s!) and some martial arts blows to the brow area, I was left with patchy and mismatched brows. Filling them in was the bane of my morning makeup routine and I inevitably was left with two fuller but still obviously mismatched and oddly-shaped brows. After an initial consultation, I made an appointment. I was nervous, mostly because it's a semi-permanent FACIAL tattoo. If I didn't like the results, there'd be no going back for quite awhile. Gina was patient with my nervousness and REALLY listened to what I wanted, and added her professional opinions of what would work for my face and how brows can alter your look. Gina's attention to detail was key in getting exactly the ***perfect*** brows for my face. I got up front the chair and it looked like I had had a face lift! My friends were floored in the change in my before and afters. Prettyology provides detailed instructions on before and after care for microblading, and has a beautiful salon on Newbury Street. They are also the first place to bring microblading to Boston. Highly recommend.

Great salon and the staff is wonderful. I made the decision…read moreto finally get my brows done. Gina did an amazing job walking me thru the process and customizing the right color for my skin & hair. I can finally wake up or swim and not worry about penciling my brows on. I'm writing this a year later and they still look good!

Great salon and excellent service. No wait time, professional service and overall good experience…read more Highly recommend this salon.

I have go here occasionally for bikini waxes and Barbara always does a great job. The staff are…read morefriendly and the space is clean. Recommended!

I went to Allie for my hair and makeup trial 6 months prior to my wedding. She knocked it out of…read morethe park and I booked my bridal party for my big day. On my wedding day, we went to the salon because we didn't have enough people for them to come to the hotel. Allie did hair and I can't for the life of me remember our makeup artists name, but she is AMAZING! We all gave her the vibe and color tones and let her run with it. Everyone's makeup was perfection. My hair was absolutely incredible as was my mom's and my bridesmaid. My MIL has super short hair and Allie was able to make it look nice as well. It was considerably more expensive than I was quoted, but we all looked amazing so I'm really happy we chose Rouge

I booked a wedding hair trial at Rouge Cosmetics based on their excellent reviews, and while my…read morestylist Allie was lovely, the experience was disappointing. The trial felt rushed due to multiple competing appointments; the final hairstyle did not match my inspiration photos - the braiding felt underwhelming given how expensive the service was, and my curls fell completely right after I left. Because of these issues, I decided not to move forward with the salon for my wedding day and requested that my deposit be returned. I wished I could have resolved this directly with the salon, but they have completely ignored my multiple follow-up emails requesting the return of my refundable deposit. Be very careful sending any money to this business in advance, especially without a signed contract.

Outstanding service each visit I've had. Owner has magic hands, very knowledgeable of her craft…read more Always getting compliments on my skin. Over the past few years, Katie has gotten rid of my malasma and other imperfections with services and choice of products. Recently had her chemical peel. after peeling and revealing new glowing skin, I've gotten even more compliments. can't say enough wonderful things about this salon.

I have been going to Andrew Michaels Salon for quite some time. Each visit my stylist books out the…read morefollowing visit, 3 - 4 weeks in advance. My last appointment was on 4/11. I received a "we haven't seen you in a while email" and realized my stylist forgot to book me! I called Saturday morning 5/12 for an emergency appointment with ANYONE. I received a call back at 4:30 pm, stating they would check with my stylist and get back to me by end of day, but her next available is in June! It is now 5/16 and I have not heard a word from the salon nor my stylist. Horrible customer service with a complete lack of urgency. I will not return nor recommend.

Kaicia is an amazing stylist--both highly professional and genuinely personable. She takes the time…read moreto understand exactly what you want and consistently delivers beautiful results. I have referred several friends to her and every one of us has been extremely happy with her work. It is clear she truly cares about her clients and takes pride in what she does. Highly recommend!