i went here yesterday on the hunt for a new nail varnish and for once was successful. The girls…read morethere are super helpful and really friendly. They also all seem to use the products and know a lot about them which is encouraging. I went for an amazing navy blue nail varnish that is so glossy and really good quality. It was £11 but i think it worth it for such a unique colour and high quality. Also they are positioned next to MAC and seem much better and fresher in comparison. Although they are exclusively sold in Selfridges at the moment I'd say they're going to be everywhere in the next few years. I love Illamasqua, especially trying to pronounce the name!

As Selfridges is the biggesdt beauty hall in the world I always make sure I go every few months so…read moresee whats happening. A few weeks ago I decided to spend some of my Xmas money and went to see what was new. Illamasqua stood out straight away; they have a massive area [for Selfridges to give them this amount of space they must have a lot of faith in them?!] and looked completely different to anything around. Instead of the normal pestering of orange girls to "try latest perfume" or whatever, I was allowed to shop by my own devices which was a lovely change! I was asked if I needed any help and I asked about where Illamasqua had come fromas I pride myself on knowing the latest beauty goss and I had no idea about this company! Turns out its british, created by the guys behind GHD which means its guaranteed to be wicked! Who can live without their GHDs? Well now I cant live without my Illamasqua because I ended up spending a lot of money!! I bought about 4 different nail varnishes which are unbelivably good and still havent chipped after two weeks of wearing them! The mascara is lush and the eye shadow palette I bought [get this - 107 colours and you can put any of them into a customisable palette for £34!!] and a set of gorgeous, electric blue eyelashes which were put on for me by my artist Alex. Shes great and I recommened going to see her and the rest of the team for a good consultation and make up lesson. They gave me tips I might actually use and gave me some good ideas on how to experiment with colours and to bring out my best features. Cant recommend highly enough if your make up bag needs updating! Looking forward to their summer collections!

I searched for the right microblading on my eyebrow in London for a while and I thought based on…read morethe pictures (which I advise you never ever trust) this clinic is the best option. It's not a cheap place and you maybe thinking it's not cheap then maybe they do something special. I went there in May 2017 for the first time and after I talked with her she suggested me to choose the black brown as she said it will be lighter after a while. I totally trusted her as a professional ( as she said so ) and chose her. At first she just trying to draw eyebrows by hand and there were no measurements what so ever ( As may you saw on adverts they always use the special rulers for making sure that you eyebrows are same ) After first drawing I explained to her that the eyebrows are not matching each other and helped her to make it better. When she finished her work she asked me to use cream every day and not wash my face for 2 weeks which I've done. After the two weeks I called her and explained the eyebrows are not in the same shape and she said I have to wait for 1 month. When I got there for second session and complained about the job she has done she told me she doesn't know why the eyebrow is like this and she promised me to fix it. Also in second session she just realized that my skin is oily and I didn't need to use the small amount of the cream daily!! When I complained about the colour ( it's still black!!!! ) she said sorry I expected it to become lighter! She tried to fix the eyebrow by getting it thicker and longer! She asked me to go back after a month for another treatment, The thing which I never done because the eyebrow is getting worse and it's really rubbish! I paid £500 to this clinic and the result is like that you went to a cheap place for free!!! Do not trust their photos and their attitude. She just ruined my face for a long time that I need to cut my hair and put French to hide her stupid work on my face!

Rene'e is very talented in this field. I am an alopecia sufferer, lost my eyebrows completely,…read moreRene'e has instilled some confidence back into me by giving me the perfect hairstroke eyebrows so they look natural and beautiful. Now I dont have to wake up every morning and worry about drawing them on and I dont have to worry about accidently wiping my eyebrows off whilst I am pushing my hair back of my face. I checked out other places in London, but you will find that Rene'e really cares and spends time with you from start to finish, however long it takes. Very patient and a genuinely nice person. Thankyou Rene'e.

The Absolute Best Lash Extensions in London! I cannot…read morerecommend this place highly enough, they are truly the gold standard for lash extensions in London. I have tried several popular salons across the city, and the quality and consistency here are unmatched. The style is the best I've ever seen--perfectly tailored to my eye shape, flawless retention, and unbelievably lightweight. If you are looking for gorgeous, long-lasting, and perfectly styled lashes, look no further. Five stars doesn't do it justice!

These guys are professional and friendly, a true representation of the salon, classy and chill -…read morethe background music sets it off nicely. Olga is the best eyelash artist, precise and elegent. Love my new lash look #glamorouslashes

My regular manicurist gives me the best gel (and normal) manicures I've ever had in both Europe and…read morethe U.S. She is extremely attentive and does them exactly the way I want and the end result is FLAWLESS every time (I've had at least 20 appointments in total). I'm the most OCD person when it comes to nails. I need the polish to be evenly spread, no air bubbles, super glossy, etc. CONS: Yes, it is pretty pricey, but definitely worth it if you are OCD like me. Limited variety of Shellac colors. No fancy designs/nail art. Skip the eyelash extensions. They fall off when you use any oil-like makeup remover. I dont know why they still haven't upgraded since when I get mine done in New York, this doesn't happen.

First, a rant: WHY DOES IT COST 27 QUID FOR AN EYEBROW AND LIP WAX...EVERYWHERE? It's as if the…read moreentirety of London wants me to have questionable facial hair. Ok, ok, at least the entirety of affluent central west London. But still. So, putting aside the fact that this place was pricey (because everywhere else I looked was, too), it was a pretty great experience. I'd gotten a recommendation from my spa-savvy roommate, and was able to get an appointment with no problem within half an hour of my call. When taken inside, the spa was clean and trendy white, and I was given a uber-comfy leather chair to sit in for the waxing. The woman who worked on me was neat, careful, and quite friendly. The end result looked very nice, and there wasn't even much redness! The only area for improvement (besides the prices) would have been if it had been in my own room, as it was a bit noisy in the lobby. Not a big deal for a 10-minute eyebrow wax, but perhaps less relaxing for the girl across from me who seemed to be getting her lashes done. (Side note: I have no idea what getting your lashes done entails, or why it is a category on Yelp. But I'll admit that now I'm curious.) As I left, I found myself picking up a list of their more in-depth treatments. Seemed like a good place to go back to if I ever wanted to treat myself (unnecessarily).

Three cheers and a massive eyelash flutter to the dearest of dears: Katie M. Without you Madame, my…read morelashes would be so...pedestrian. After reading Katie's review I quickly made an appointment with Kym (easily done via email, and then she followed up with me by phone). I appeared for my scheduled lash installation time promptly and was quickly assessed and put on the table. This is a one-table operation so things are quite calm... Some important factoids: *cash only. *come with clean lashes. *on Brick Lane, through black metal gates, first door on left, up to third floor. *try not to fidget. *no walk-ins, book in as early as possible. ...and voila, beautiful full lashes that have staying power. Good bye to mascara flakes forever, I'm a lashaddict. Will definitely be back.

To review or not review? Do I want the rest of the world to know about this amazing beauty secret?…read more Not really. But...if this review gets one of the many women who I frequently see on the tube sporting TOWIE-esque eyelashes to visit Lash Lab and get their lashes done by a pro...well, I know that I've done my part in making this world a better place. When a coworker (with completely natural looking yet amazing lashes) admitted that she gets her lashes "done" by Kym at Lash Lab, I knew I had to check it out. I've visited Kym three times and never been disappointed. She will review the shape of your face and eyes as well as your natural lash coverage to ensure that you leave Lash Lab looking completely natural. The 60-90 minute application is painless (in fact, I usually sleep through 75%) and I leave Brick Lane feeling like a movie star. The lashes typically last for 4-6 weeks and cost me £85 (certainly worth every £). My husband doesn't notice when I chop 5 inches off my hair, when I dye from blonde to brown or when I'm sporting a hot new outfit. However, he does notice my lashes by Kym. Shhh, don't tell his buddies, but when my lashes are newly done, my hubby actually comments about how hot they are (and notices when they've all fallen out and nicely encourages me to visit Kym again). Ladies, go see Kym. You'll feel amazing with her lashes on...but, I beg you, please don't fill Kym's calendar. Like NHS, I typically have to make an appointment a week or so in advance and the thought of planning 3 weeks in advance due to Kym's popularity would be rough!

I am giving two good stars for the decor and location of the place…read more However, the treatment I had (eyebrow threading) which is listed in the menu was rather painful and dissatisfying I had the worst 15 minutes of my life lying on the chair waiting for the therapist to finish the tidying up my eyebrows I am used to threading never in my life knew it can be done in an individual plucking technique - this to me is not threading Slow painful motion is not threading even when you are utilising a thread ! And was the pain worth it? Of course not I have the worst- looking eyebrows in London now And I paid the full £16 price even when I voiced my disappointment This might be a convenient place for eyelash extension or tint (did not try these treatments at lash bar but i am assuming they can be ok) but definitely not for eyebrows threading

Tottaly worth the price. First time doing extensions, I did half set natural and it looks stunning,…read moremaster worked around my eye shape and my natural lash curve. I will deffinetly come back

Had the semi permanent individual lashes done. Excellent and they lasted for ages. I will…read moredefinitely go here again for these lashes.

I asked for a specific nail shape and got quite the opposite. Very poorly done. Too thick coats.read more

This salon was cute and easy. We were in town visiting and needed pedicures, the esthetician was…read morevery fast and a little rough but she was extremely nice and helpful. She even suggested restaurants and bars she thought would be a great fit. When we were lost, we called and she directed us exactly where to go so extra points for that!