Why did I get ridiculously unnatural eyelash extensions?…read more Well, it's because without make-up I look like the landlord lady from the movie Kingpin. It's not pretty. I know it's not pretty. And I normally don't even care, but I got sucked into this crazy idea that I wanted to look like a girl even when I didn't have cake-load of make-up on + they had a really stellar September special price for a full set, so I went for it. Regrets? At first, yes, I wasn't exactly sold on X-tina's after having come from a previous few experiences as a posh lash salon in the city ($$$$$$), but now that I've become a regular and gotten settled into the routine and vibe, I'm more at ease with it. It's located in a kind of run-down strip mall that I'd passed no less than a million times before in Palatine and never noticed. They also have a location in the south suburbs (either Palos or Orland or Frankfort, I can't remember). You need to make an appointment, no walk-ins, and you can do so by calling their number and leaving a voicemail, or messaging them on facebook. From there Xtina will match you with an eyelash technician and you can get a time/date squared away from there. They do book quite a bit out, so expect at least a week or two, or even more in between your call and first appointment. I see Monika, who is young, but an absolute peach. I'll be real, the first time I came I was kind of weary of the suite, only because, like I said, the place I'd previously gone to in the city was extremely high-end, to the point where I could only go a few times and then I basically broke. Everything in the place was immaculate and white and quiet and it was just much more sterile and you definitely paid a premium for it... like, $150 every 3 weeks. Yikes. So obviously, that didn't last long and I could only go a few times after purchasing a Groupon-type thing. I then went close to 2 years, and decided I wanted to try lashes again, but see if I could find a more affordable spot. Xtina's Lash Extensions... BINGO! They had a September special for a full set for $89, and prices range for fills based on how long in between appointments you go. For myself, my lash extensions don't last long. I only wear make-up maybe once or twice a week, so I don't think it's from taking my make-up off, but I do sleep on my face and I think because of that that I can't go more than a week and a half without getting down to the point where there's basically only 1 eyelash left. I now schedule regular appointments every week, which runs me $20, and Monika puts on a full new set for me each time -- a steal! I just recently upgraded to the thinner mink lashes for $10 more a fill. They weigh a little less and look more natural than the more synthetic ones. Getting your lashes done here isn't the most relaxing thing ever, but I have to say, I really enjoy hearing the lash technicians tell stories and gossip about their personal lives. I work from home, alone, and I really miss hearing those kinds of human interactions and while it makes me sound crazy, listening to their personal business is one of my favorite parts of coming in. Honestly. It takes about an hour and the lashes aren't as precise as the place I went in the past (that would take about 3 hours), the lashes are put on in more of a grouping-type fashion, but it only takes and hour and while it doesn't look quite as natural as the other place i visited, I have to weigh it out with what's a better value overall, and the prices here just can't be beat, plus the girls here are much more down to Earth that the judgy girls at the city place... even if sometimes it's very obvious that they've just eaten a meatball sub and now have their hands all over your face (not my favorite thing, but that price). This place is low key, a little run-down, but mega affordable. WARNING: You get to pick from different lengths and curves of lashes, but when it comes time for the ends to be trimmed (at the end of the appointment) it WILL feel like you're a breath away from having your eyeball cut out, but so far, that's never happened so I have to believe that it's just a feeling you get, and not something that will actually happen. I think it's that when it comes to your eyes, it feels like the snips are a lot closer than they actually are. Overall, I like this place and I'll continue to come in for my weekly appointments for as long as I have $20-$30 to spare. Basically, I'd rather skip a meal and get lashes here than not and be stuck with my beady-eyed Kingpin land-lady look. Worth it.

I got an awesome groupon for this place (there was two options), $75 for a full set of lash…read moreextensions or $89 for a full set of lash extensions with one lash fill. Of course I got the full set with a fill in because that is such a great deal (fill ins cost $35). There is two locations for this place, one being in Palatine and the other in Orland Park (14475 John Humphrey Dr, Suite H, Orland Park, Illinois 60462) and there are 3 lash experts you can call to set up an appointment with. I called on Monday, February 18th and booked an appointment with Monika at noon on Wednesday, February 20th. Wednesday came, and me being the over tired student I am, I overslept my alarm. I woke up half an hour into my appointment and to a text/call from Monika reminding me of my appointment and asking if I needed clearer directions and if everything was ok. Luckily I called her as soon as I woke up, explained the situation and she still took me in the very same day! When I got there, it wasn't hard to find you just had to go into the second floor of the office building and they have their own suite. Monika went over with me the process and I filled out a form and such and then we got started. Now this isn't my first time getting eyelash extensions, and let me tell you I was so ecstatic that this place actually let me see the lash options I had and I got to choose the ones I wanted! After choosing the best ones for me (not too long because I constantly wear glasses and I didn't want them to keep hitting my lenses, but curled enough so that you could still see how full and noticeable they were), I laid down and asked Monika to take a before and after picture and she happily obliged and even took some on her phone too, and off to work she went. The process took about an hour and it wasn't awkward or anything. Christina, the owner, was working on other clients next to us so there was plenty of talking and laughter and an overall great atmosphere. When I was done, my eyelashes looked SO amazing! I am so thrilled because at the other two places I went to, they couldn't even compare to how glamourous they looked now. Monika also gave me an instruction and a FAQ sheet and a free eyelash wand as well and said she will call me in two weeks to see how the lashes are and to set up the fill in appointment. Needless to say, I will most definitely be back here as soon as I am due for a fill in and I recommend this place to all women who are looking to get those awesome lashes without breaking the bank!

I absolutely love my lashes! They turned out even better than I expected, full, fluffy, and…read moreperfectly shaped for my eyes. The whole experience was relaxing and professional. She was so gentle and made sure I was comfortable the entire time. I've gotten so many compliments already! Definitely my new go-to lash artist. Jennie D

I was afraid and terrified to get my brows done and held off for so many years to get permanent…read morebrows. When I was finally ready to commit, I'm so glad I booked with Joanna. I got the ombré powder brow service, plus post 8 week touch up and couldn't be more happier with the results! My brows look so natural and symmetrical. Joanna is a perfectionist!

I googled makeup artists near me and found Stephanie and she went above and beyond in making sure…read moreme (bride), my bridesmaids, and my mother looked stunning for the wedding day. She is so professional, kind, and very organized! I would highly recommend Stephanie for your special day, she made me feel beautiful on mine.

I found Stephanie through a Craigslist Search after my original makeup artist wasn't following up…read more Stephanie is the sweetest person ever. What was great was she also drove to my place for the trial. She is truly a talented person. All my bridesmaids looked gorgeous. I received so many compliments on how beautiful my makeup was. She does airbrush and traditional makeup and her prices were very reasonable. Stephanie was very professional. I cannot say enough about her.

My wife loves the place. She has been coming here for many years . Beth, the owner is flexible with…read moreher schedule. She always makes her feel special and pampered. Beth may suggest some products to try but never pressures an upsell. A very well run business

I can't say enough good things about Beth! I've been going to her for over five years now for…read morefacials, and she has been consistently amazing every single time. From the moment I walk in, she makes me feel completely comfortable and taken care of. She really listens to what I want and always tailors each facial to exactly what my skin needs. I always leave feeling glowy, refreshed, and so much more confident. On top of that, she's just so easy to talk to--it honestly feels like I'm catching up with a best friend during my appointment. If you're looking for someone who truly cares, pays attention to detail, and delivers consistent, beautiful results, Beth is the one. Highly recommend!

From the moment I walked in I felt at peace. Beautiful Salon.. but most importantly Beautiful Souls…read morethat own and work there!! Yaya....Erianna and "Angela" were so Amazing I wanted to adopt them all as my Daughters. My feet thank them....but My Heart thanks them even more!!! I needed a positive spiritual uplifting and I definitely walked out with that

Laura gave me a fantastic haircut and the exact color I wanted! It's a very cute lil salon. Parking…read morein front

Best make up and hair I have ever had. They were very professional and know what to do. Very…read moreresponsive and I've got what I wanted, I should even better. Highly recommend this team!

***THEY DELETED MY REVIEW ON WEDDINGWIRE*** Beware - who…read moreknow show many other reviews they disputed.*** The photos of me looking angry is the hair and makeup they did for me. The ones where I actually look decent is the make I did MYSELF. The last photos are the photos of my without makeup. I don't normally take photos of myself without makeup so this was the best I could do. I had really high hopes for this vendor - which made me justify their high price. Right off the bat I was unsure - I had reached out to the owner Klaudia to confirm my payment. After reaching out to her 5 times, finally about one week later she finally confirmed, I was freaking out because I thought I was being scammed. My trial date kept changing, there wasn't any flexibility. The artist I had the trial with was a very nice lady - but clearly untrained and not a professional hair stylist/makeup artist. I never thought I could feel so ugly in my life than after she "revealed" her work. My hair was a joke, it looked so completely undone and not even close to what I asked her to do. She put, not exaggerating, at least 35 hair pins in my hair for a simple twist which looked nothing like what I asked for. she teased one side of the back of my hair which looked like a lump and gave me the wrong type of curls. The photos are after I tried to push it down a bit to show her that I don't like a tease like that. My face was so caked with the wrong color makeup and horribly blended. I have naturally thick eyebrows with a great structure, I'm known to have great eyebrows and to have natural beauty. The artist filled in very harshly just the beginning of my brows and then brushed up with gel. Her method made absolutely no sense. She contoured my face with an orange bronzer and in places i told her not to contour. She did not know how to wing eyeliner - I had to show her. By the end of it I looked like i was middle aged. I'm turning 28 in one month and can hardly pass for a 20 years old.. I don't have a single wrinkle and I have great skin, although I was having an eczema flare up from stress on my chin and one spot on my upper lip, she made it look very crusty and my skin was really irritated. I was truly dumbfounded. I was in shock. I immediately cancelled - they did not refund me for my trial. I was angry because the makeup artist took almost FIVE hours to do my hair and makeup and also wasted my time. I will say the owner broke the contract after explaining how disappointed I was. However, my wedding was in one and I had no makeup artist and no hairstylist. Make sure you have your trial WAYYYY before the wedding if you decide to go with this vendor. also ALWAYS TAKE PHOTOS YOURSELF after the trial. These are unfortunately the only photos I took because I was in shock and also in the middle of finding out one of my bridesmaids dropped out.

It looks like Sara and George have closed shop. It's sad and unfortunate that they did not…read morecommunicate to their regular customers who come to see them often. I have been trying to get a hold of someone for over a week. Yesterday the business phone was completely disconnected. Today drove by the studio to see it emptied out. Would've liked to continue supporting Sara and George's business as they are nice people but the lack of transparency and communication is disappointing. Would have just liked to know whether they are moving locations or closing shop for good even with a sign on the door or a kind text message.

I fly in to get Sara's eye brow threading service. Perfect detailed eyebrows every time. She moved…read moreto Infinite beauty Salon in Streamwood. Will be there as soon as I can

I've been coming here for years!! I may be dramatic for doing this, but I'm not exaggerating when I…read moresay I've made an hour+ commute to come here almost every visit, and I even moved to Florida and would fly back for my haircuts and eyebrows. The service here is truly incredible!!!

Good and cheap place for facial and threading. Not much…read morerush so got free quickly. Best saloon for Indians. Clock showing 6:45 at 1:30 . Very strange. Work they provide is good in less price Location is good Parking always available Always prefer to give business