After getting a lash lift from Jane, I came home and got this response from my boyfriend: "Have you been trying a new mascara?" I told him "no, there are my real lashes without any makeup." He didn't believe me. It was by far the best compliment I've received on my lashes, and he noticed them within a few minutes! The process was simple and surprisingly quick. You lay on a reclined chair, and Jane puts a warm blanket on you. She cleans your lashes, sticks them to a pad, and puts the solution on. I recommend having a podcast or music set up beforehand because it happens pretty quickly. You slip on the earphones and 30 mins later the process is done. Afterwards, beautifully-curled eyelashes. I just got them done on Friday, so I'll update how long they last. But so far, so good. I waited 24 hours before washing my face and 48 hours before using any oils or creams. This might be my next addiction. I'd love to never have to use mascara or eyelash curlers again! Tip: I received $5 off the service for paying in cash. read more

Love Cheni - Clean and neat space - Eyelash Service Near Me - Burlingame, California

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Ann and Jane do great work here. I had a very good experience with Ann who did my lash extensions a few months ago. It was my first time doing lash extensions since moving back from New York a year ago, and I'm glad that my first experience in SF was with these two ladies. However, from my experience, I realized the importance of finding a lash technician who has similar fundamental beliefs about lash extensions as I do and who can take my idea of the 'perfect' lash extensions and make it a reality. For me, lash extensions should accentuate my natural features and make me a better, prettier version of me. My ideal extensions would look natural enough to fool a stranger (someone who has never seen my unextended lashes) into thinking they were my own. Speaking to Ann - who did both my lash extensions (and then my removal), my understanding of her beliefs is that lash extensions should look obvious and bold enough to not be one's own. This obviously clashed with what I was looking for. While the particular style here did not work for me, I would highly recommend Ann and Jane for those who want a bolder look or have long/thick enough lashes for the lash lifts. These ladies do great work and really care about their customers. Unfortunately, I'm off in search for another lash extension salon in SF! read more

Found this salon on yelp and made an appointment immediately. The process took about an hour, I didn't realize when she was starting and didn't put in my earphones to start listening to the podcast I had planned and once she had started it was too late. However she had music playing and I almost fell asleep! It's been about a week since I've gone in and one eye is perfect while the other eye is not as perfectly curved and tends to look a little weird hence my 4 stars. Other than that very satisfied and will be back! read more

This was my first time getting a lash lift and I love it! My experience was perfect, put in some headphones, relaxed and was in and out within 45 minutes. I didn't really know what to expect but I was pleased with my experience and it's been more than a month since I have gotten my lashes done and they are still very curled. Be sure to go in with a clean face and nothing on your eyes. You also can't wash your eyes for 24 hours so plan accordingly read more

Love Cheni - Lash lift - Eyelash Service Near Me - Burlingame, California

Only lash person I come to! Jane does a fabulous job every time. I went to someone else in LA and immediately regretted It. Never again! Just had my lashes done today and they look amazing. Def will recommend to everyone! read more

I love getting my eyelashes lifted. I do it every couple of months. It last typically 3 weeks like this, then it does two weeks of them still looking ok. I have long curly lashes to begin with, but this gives them a boost, like getting the gold star in Mario Cart. I was searching for something that would give my own a boost without the maintenance of extensions. Ann has done them every time I come in and they come out great! I will say that the first time I went in, the smell of the products didn't bother me, but the second time it was super strong to me. It's a little uncomfortable and takes a while, so plan to listen to a podcast or music. They do back-to-back appointments which can feel a little impersonal, but Ann remembered me right away the second time I came in. The location is also harder to get to on public transport, so just keep that in mind. I budget in Uber rides. Overall, I love coming here. It's clean, it's pricing is fair, and the work is spectacular. Come in, take an hour off, and leave feeling like the ultimate version of you. read more

Love Cheni - Eyelash extensions - Eyelash Service Near Me - Burlingame, California

I had a keratin lash lift with Jane and it's a game-changer! The compliments keep rolling in, and I'm loving the results. The customer service was top-notch too - definitely a fantastic experience! Jane is the best!!! read more

I cannot say enough good things about Love Cheni; lash perms are my new favorite thing! I had such a good experience all around. Found parking easily which was a fluke because this area is busy (right next to Gordo's on Geary). Walked right in and met Jane who was ready to start on my lash perm, no waiting which I appreciate. The studio is upstairs from a gym and its nice and quiet and peaceful up there. I have long lashes with zero curl to them and have tried lash extensions several times but don't really care for them, so perming was the perfect option for me. Alright, so, the process: basically you lay on the bed and a blankey is laid over you so you stay warm. Jane explained what she was going to be doing to my lashes (placing a mold, applying perm chemicals, and the possible smell - though I didn't notice one). My friend said it stung her a little but I didn't have that experience. It was painless and relaxing. The process takes about an hour, so I recommend bringing an iPod so you can listen to music or podcasts or whatever. You can't open your eyes during the hour so choose what you listen to wisely. I am over the moon with the result. I got my lashes permed on May 21st and, as a blonde who never dreamed of going out in public without makeup, went to lunch and to meet friends after and felt totally confident and beautiful. Today, June 6th, they are still looking as good as they did right after I got them done. I have gone sans makeup several days to work, which I know is not an issue for most people, but I look totally different without makeup. Adding eyeliner and mascara gives a dramatic look. I highly recommend this spot and plan to get them done whenever they stop looking curly. Cost: $60 cash or $70 credit/debit card read more

Love Cheni - Eyelash Service Near Me - Burlingame, California

Great experience. Accepts zelle. Bring some headphones to listen to music while the perming solution sets. Lash lift lasted for about 1.5+ months and makes mascara a breeze. Probably going to stick to the lash lift vs extensions in the near future. I hated having those dangling grown out lashes poking my eyeballs with extensions. Great alternative with little to no maintenance. Tip: shower before since you can't get your face/lashes wet for 24 hrs. read more

Getting my lash lift here literally changed my life! I'm fortunate enough to have lengthy lashes. Only problem is they are stick straight (and could use some volume but hey can't have it all lol). After recommendations from family I figured the perfect time to try this lash lift out was prior to Coachella. Didn't need to worry about applying falsies all weekend long! Although it's a 45-hour drive from home. It was well worth it!! My fiancé and I love having date days in the city so more of a reason to drive over! Jane is the sweetest and I fully appreciate the texts she sends to instruct you prior to your appointment. She was even able to start my appointment earlier! During your hour appointment Jane walks you through each step. She's contrived such a peaceful and relaxing environment to get your lash lift done! Results are just amazing! After the 24hr period of keeping your lashes dry you can basically go about your days with business as usual! So shocked that after showers and removing mascara/makeup your lashes just stay curled! Highly recommend if you have long and or voluminous lashes. You will literally "wake up like dis" As all the other reviews say $60 cash, $70 card. read more

Love Cheni - No mascara!! - Eyelash Service Near Me - Burlingame, California

I found Love Cheni on yelp, saw all the before and after photos and was sold. It was easy to make an appointment and was happy to find out she was just a few blocks from my place. It's now week 4 and I'm still loving my lashes! They aren't as curled, but honestly still love the way they look and it saves me so much time in the morning. I've already recommended her to a bunch of friends and family and made my next appointment! read more

Love Cheni - End of week 4 and still looking - Eyelash Service Near Me - Burlingame, California

I've been coming to Jane for my lash lifts for probably about 9 months or so. I come every 6-7 weeks. She always does an AMAZING job. They hold the lift so well. Especially with mascara your lashes just look BOMB. Jane makes you feel so comfortable too. Always has the most relaxing r&b playing, super comfy blankets. Half the time I fall asleep! Lol usually in and out within 45 min. I wouldn't go to anyone else for my lifts. Highly recommend Jane! read more

Woow !! It has been about 2 weeks since I came and got a lash lift and I am so in love ! The process was painless & quick. Took about 45 min and all I did was lay down and plugged in my earphones then BOOM I woke up to beautiful lifted lashes. Service was great & everyone there is so nice & sweet. There was clear communication about how to process worked & made sure I was comfortable and okay the whole time. Can't wait to be back (: read more

I have come here twice for the lash lift and I have to say the results are pretty amazing! I like that once you start the appointment Jane let's you know the steps of what she is doing. She's pretty meticulous about her work. I like that she really takes her time and makes sure your lashes come out looking great. The first time I came I was impressed and each time I have come back, I'm equally as impressed. Only downside is my lashes don't stay curled for the whole two months but I'm more Than happy to come back here for another lash lift. Total: $60 read more

UPDATE: Jane reached out to me by email with sincere apologies and offered a refund. I really respect that she reached out as it means that she must care about her business and clients. I appreciate it, Jane. Thank you. Ok, I am not big on writing reviews, especially bad ones, so I am very disappointed that I have to write this in the first place. But I feel like I need to write about my experience for the sake of warning. Background: I've had MANY lash lifts over the past 4 or 5 years. Having lived in the UK (they're very popular there), I got to have multiple lash lifts and the results were always amazing. So, believe you me. I KNOW what a lift is supposed to look like. Getting the treatment: I can't say anything negative about about the customer service because she was lovely and welcoming. I will say, however, that I asked on multiple occasions if she does a TRUE lash lift or if I'm gonna end up with super curly unruly lashes like the ones you get from a perm. She assured me it was a proper lash lift. I even expressed that I had one bad experience before somewhere else and it took me a while to get my lashes back to healthy state so I didn't want a repeat! She continued to assure me it's a proper lash lift. She started the process and the first thing that should've been a warning sign for me was that the solution was as STINKY as can be. Having had this procedure done hundreds of times before, I should have known the smell of the solution was not right. If it's super stinky, it's definitely a perm. Anyway, I thought to myself, I'll just let her keep going and see what happens because I didn't want to be an untrustworthy annoying client. Some time passes by, she cleans the lashes etc etc and tells me to open my eyes and hand me a mirror. And I gotta say, they looked beautiful and I didn't suspect a thing. I paid and went on about my day. AFTER: Obviously, I knew the aftercare rules and followed them to the T. However, that SAME day, I noticed the tips of my lashes were starting to curl on themselves. I thought, ok don't panic. Wait it out for 48 hours. So I wait, and 48 hours later, I know for a fact that what I got was a perm. My lashes were insanely curly, it was ridiculous. I was very disappointed but I also had to travel so there was no way I could go back and ask for a refund or ask for her to fix it. Fast forward to now a couple of weeks later, I am now in Europe for work. And my lashes are curly, kinky, and falling off. I'm attaching a photo of the selection of lashes that fall off on the daily so you can see just how bad it is. I basically collected 2 days worth of fallen lashes so I can take that photo. I'll also include a before photo of my once-upon-a-time healthy lashes. I'm extremely disappointed and there's basically nothing I can do other than wait for my lashes to grow out/the perm to fade. read more

Love Cheni - AFTER: Some are over curled, some are kinky and some are fried at the ends - Eyelash Service Near Me - Burlingame, California

I've been here for a gel mani and a lash lift. It appears as though this is going to become my new go to because they're GREAT!!! Prices are very fair, the work is really really good and plus Jane + her mother are so sweet!!! Both times I have been, Jane's mother worked on me. I was actually amazed how quickly and deftly she got my gel manicure done. There's a nice variety of gel colors available to you, so it may be hard to choose! She filed and shaped my nails perfectly. Not too square, not too round. I asked Jane about the lash lift and decided to make an appointment. First time $60, $90 each time after. Lasts about 6-8 weeks. What I really appreciated about this was the fact that Jane actually looked at my lashes and assessed if it would even be a beneficial treatment for me. I've always told people I don't have lashes, they never stay curled, they're short and stick straight. HOWEVER! Getting a lash lift was a game changer! I DO have lashes, and they're actually longer than I thought. The process itself took about an hour. Jane explained all the steps to me. I laid down , closed my eyes and pretty much took a nap. When we were done, I was instructed not to get any facials or go into a steam room for 24 hours but eye makeup was pretty much an all systems go. The lash lift has turned me into a mascara junkie!! Definitely coming back for mani pedis and more lash lifts in the future. read more

Love Cheni - Lash lift + mascara right after - Eyelash Service Near Me - Burlingame, California

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Came here on sat morning to get my lashes perm and wow...I love it so much!! Caught myself looking at my eye lashes all weekend! Can't believe I didn't do this sooner. This was my first time ever perming my eye lashes so I was really nervous and didn't know what to expect. But Jane ( also owner of the boutique) made the process so easy and smooth, it made my experience very calming and easy. She explained every step before doing it to do so I know what to expect to make me less nervous since I hate having things close to my eyes and not knowing g what it is. The whole process took a little less than an hour. Jane was very gentle, making the process completely painless!! The boutique is super cute and clean. And location is so perfect. It's next to a Boba shop,where I got Boba before my appointment and it's next to a dim sum and I ate there afterwards (we grabbed a number while I got my lashes done so by the time we finished, my table was ready). Jane also gave great instructions on how to take care of my lashes for the first two days...like what to avoid so that was extremely helpful! I'm extremely happy with the results!! One of my eyes has a double eye lid whenever it feels like it .But I swear after I got my lashes done, I had double eye lids on both eyes instantly! I will definitely be back again in April so I can get my lashes retouched for a wedding in april. read more

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If you want an awesome mani/pedi by a sweet mom/daughter duo who take their time with your treatment, give you a personalized service, detail oriented, and don't have long lines- come here! I'm so honored to write her first Yelp review. Why Love Cheni is worth coming to: DETAIL ORIENTED: Jane and her mom took their time to give me a beautiful and enjoyable mani/pedi experience. Some nail salons rush you through your treatment in order to take care of the next walk-in/appointment. My mani/pedi turned out great! No smudges, beautiful colors(they helped me pick out what I wanted for my mani), as well as a great massage. They even noticed a minor flaw on my pedicure that I didn't see, taking the time to fix it with n.p. remover, reapply, and dry it. KINDNESS They let me in, even though they were about to close. Not many nail salons would let you in past their actual close time, but they saw that I really wanted a nail treatment!Jane has such amazing positive energy, that we had a really fun conversation. It was like making an instant girlfriend! (She even gave me a ride home.) PROXIMITY/SHORT WAIT: Why I'm coming back- they're only 2 blocks away from where I live, give you personalized service, and have a very short wait. I feel like LOVE CHENI is like a beauty secret that you'll keep coming back to because of the results and experience. PS. I thought it was trippy/cool that Jane knows my favorite cousin.SUPER FUNNY! read more

Love Cheni - My mani/pedi: Sparkly pink- OPI? for hands, and crimson red- Essie? for feet. Jane even gave me a free flash tattoo for being a new customer - Eyelash Service Near Me - Burlingame, California

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After learning about lash lifts, I looked up places in SF that do them and decided to try Love Cheni. I am so happy with my results and will definitely be back! Some of the highlights: - Great service! Jane was so sweet and knowledgable. She walked me through every step of the process and explained why she was doing everything (such as what size she was using and why she was leaving the solution on for a longer time period). She also calmed my nerves! I have had my lashes tinted a lot before but I really don't like having people near my eyes (makeup artists, eye doctors, etc). She made it totally easy! - The results are amazing! My lashes are long but they don't have much curl - this opens them up a lot. I'll let the pictures speak for themselves! - The online appointment system is super easy - always a plus! read more

Love Cheni - Before and after the lash lift! I'm not wearing makeup in either picture. - Eyelash Service Near Me - Burlingame, California

Love Cheni is super cute and clean. I have been there twice since their opening and walked out satisfied both times. I got my brows tinted last month and I've been very happy with it. I think there are 2 shades (black and brown?) and I went with the brown. Today, I went in for the "lash lift" treatment, which perms your real lashes to a curled look so that you don't have to use a lash curler. The process took about an hour and it is said to last for about 2 months. I liked that Jane, the owner, explained what the process will be like, what steps she will be taking, how long each step will take, what to expect/what to do/what not to do, etc. It is a good alternative to false lashes/extensions because it is more natural (they are your real lashes after all). I've tried extensions in the past and each time, my real lashes fell out with the fake ones. I will definitely go back to get my gel manis! read more

There are not enough nice things for me to say about Jane, the boutique, and my overall experience. I found myself nearby with time to kill before catching my flight back to LA. Decided why not pamper myself after a crazy weekend (Super Bowl weekend!). I walked in intending to just get a mani... but left with a gel mani, eyebrow wax, and eyelash perm! This had nothing to do with pushy salesmanship! This all evolved from the genuine personality and environment of Love Cheni. I left looking and feeling fabulous and wishing I could pack them up and bring them back home with me! Side note: I am a long time fan of eyelash extensions and while I will probably get them again in the future, this eyelash perm is amazing! Obviously it doesn't give the fullness of extensions but the results are better than I ever imagined. Soooo much cheaper than the maintenance of eyelash extension fills. Thanks for such a great experience Love Cheni!! See you next time I venture to SF! read more

Love Cheni - how cute is this place?! - Eyelash Service Near Me - Burlingame, California

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I have nothing but kind words for this place. I came to get an eyelash lift after leaving my last lady for someone a little closer to home and I read all the great reviews so I thought I'd give her a try and AMAZING. She's very kind and gentle I'm definitely going to be back. I loved my eyelashes after the service I can't thank you enough. See you soon read more

This review is for lash extensions by Cindy. The scheduling was super easy and the customer service was superb. My usual lash tech got the flu and I needed a last minute fill. This salon is great for accommodating fills from other lash techs. However, I've been getting my lashes done for years and I've gone to a couple different techs. When Cindy was done, my lashes looked gorgeous and full but my eyes were burning. I didn't think much because maybe she was using a glue that I wasn't used to. The first few days were great, I had little fall out and the lashes look perfect. It was all downhill from there. As my lashes grew, my eyes were getting increasingly irritated. Finally I decided to take a closer look and some of the single extensions were glued to the base of multiple lashes. No wonder my eyelashes were irritated! There were also visible chunks of glue. It was so irritating that I removed the lashes myself. I couldn't even wait to book an appointment to have them removed. As I removed them, I noticed that the individual lashes (I get classic lashes) were still stuck together so there were 2-3 lash extensions glued to 2-3 of my natural lashes. The lashes looked great in all my vacation pictures, but the discomfort was definitely not worth it. read more

My favorite lash lifting salon ever!Coming here for many years and Jane is the best !

This is the first time i've ever done anything to my lashes. I once pondered about eyelash extensions, but the maintenance was too much for me, so I never got them. Jane did my lashes for me twice and it's always been such a relaxing experience. I think I literally fell asleep once and woke up to beautiful fluttery lashes. I loved how naturally curled they look, and overtime they fall down gradually as new lashes grow in. I would definitely recommend Jane. She is so meticulous and sweet! Parking is sometimes difficult, but there is always meter parking. I do recommend going early to look for parking. The location is above some kind of gym, but it was very easy to find. I just texted Jane and she came down to get me when I arrived. read more

Got my lashes lifted yesterday for the first time ever and I LOVE them! My lashes are stick straight, and I've tried every at-home curling method in the book (bought a heated curler, tried blow-drying my curler first, etc) but my lashes fall flat after 2 minutes. So excited to have these lashes and be able to wake up like this! Also, Jane is amazing and super sweet! Yelp steered me in the right direction (and even odder is that we've totally met before years ago through mutual friends/family and didn't fully recognize each other until I sent my family member a text about my lashes). She knows what she's doing and is completely trustworthy. After seeing my results, two of my friends have already said they want to come get their lashes done as well! I've become hooked and am going to be a regular for sure! read more

Love Cheni - Literally woke up like this. First time in my life with curly lashes! :) - Eyelash Service Near Me - Burlingame, California

Goodbye, sleepy eyes. Hello, wide awake eyes. I never knew what a difference a lash lift would make to my overall features. I don't even have to put on makeup. Truly natural face! My lashes lasted approximately 6 weeks. I say these because by then, only about 50% of my lashes remained lifted. I have lashes fall out everyday and I have to factor in the natural lifecycle of lashes. I am somewhat of a regular with Jane, who is great by the way, and would say I go to her every 2-3 months. So I have also gone to two other lash lifting places and would definitely recommend Jane as the girl to go to. Bring a pair of headphones if you want to listen to your own music or just take a nap (I always do). Wake up and look like a new person! read more

I've been going to Jane for my lash lifts for the past five years! She always does a great job on my lashes, and on top of that, she's super sweet, friendly and professional! Since I don't usually wear makeup, I love the simple, yet beautiful look of when I have my lashes done. read more

Let me preface this review by saying I'm not one to usually indulge in aesthetic modifications that last a few weeks or months (fake nails, hair extensions, fake lashes etc.) BUT when my friend mentioned she was going to get her lashes permed, I was quite curious and decided to join her to try it out. We booked our appointment seamlessly by emailing Jane directly. She responded really quickly and she was able to accommodate both of us at the same time. Once we arrived, friend and I went to the back of the room and up the stairs. There's a small, cute little studio up there which is where lash magic happens! There are three single size beds. Jane will instruct you about which one to lay on when it's your turn. Get comfy, you'll be there for about an hour. Friend and I got our lashes done on the beds that were kitty-corner to one another. The best part about this was that we got to catch up the entire time! If you don't bring a friend, bring headphones because you'll likely be listening to other girls that booked the same appointment like we did and exchange outrageous stories, gab about life, CrossFit, nutrition, paleo, and laugh a ton. Anyways, back to the lashes. Jane does an excellent job and lash perms last about six weeks! Once she was done my lashes were super curly. Initially they were toooo curly for my liking, putting on liquid eyeliner was a challenge; but once they "fell" about a week later they are just perfect. Pro tip: Bring cash! And just like that, you don't need mascara! =D read more

I loved my keratin lash lift from Jane. She has such great energy and she spent some time walking through the whole process and what to expect. She also helped me understand that my lashes had some issues...they were thin and she spent extra time prepping them so they would have the best results. I thought that was super helpful and helped set expectations. Plus, Jane has an awesome, cozy spot in Japantown and it felt clean and professional the minute I walked in! I highly recommend her! She also did this incredible leg exfoliation treatment that was pretty luxe! My legs felt like she buffed and massaged them and made them look super smooth and shimmery!! Thank you Jane!! read more

First of all, let me start off with Jane. She's such a sweet, nice and happy person who does great job at what she does! I've always been curious about eyelash lifts and finally gave in when my sister recommended this location to me. She warned me that the second I lay on that bed, I would fall asleep while she works on my eyelashes. Low and behold, my sister was right. I was knocked out nearly instantly. It was a fast and easy process! If you pay cash, it's $60. If you pay by card it's $70. The cheapest I know of, as other locations are charging a ridiculous amount of $140! The process takes about an hour. The lashes stay curled between 6-8 weeks. I'm going on my 4th week and it's still looking beautifully curled! Thanks Jane for your great work, I'll see you for my next appointment! read more

I came upon Love Cheni a bit unintentionally, having had a regular lash person in Palo Alto for years but needed a lash perm desperately at the last minute. I found Love Cheni on Yelp and was able to make a reservation online (+1) and then immediately received a calendar invite for the appointment (+3). I never went back to my former lash perm salon after seeing Jane. She is SO sweet (+2), very professional, and you get a discount for paying in cash (+1). And the lashes turn out supremely every time - no crooked lashes or that one stray lash that ends up turned the wrong way. Her attention to detail is on point. I've now been to Love Cheni 3 times and every time I have either been late (you should def budget extra time for parking) or had to reschedule. Every single time, Jane has been incredibly understanding and sweet. When I had to reschedule bc of a funeral, she sent a kind note with condolences and rescheduled me right away, and even took me 30 minutes after their normal closing time. I also love that you are supporting a local family business (+5). I feel warm and fuzzy while also having amazing looking lashes! read more

The bad: Now I'm officially a lash lift addict! Okay jokes aside, this was my first lash lift and I'm so in love! Jane is so detail oriented and amazing: I asked her if I can have more of a "cat eye" flair. After assessing my lashes, she explained that she'll lift the inner lashes higher to open my eyes more and flair out the outer lashes. I was so pleasantly at the amount of time she spent getting my lashes into the perfect position prior to applying to the perm. She was very thorough and detail oriented throughout the entire process. I was actually nervous about the irritation as I've never had a lash lift before but I was so comfortable throughout the process with zero irritation during or after. The results look so amazing! It looks very natural and not noticeably altered (vs lash extensions) but it definitely opens my eyes up so much more. Now I'm worried my wallet won't be happy because I love it so much I have a feeling I'll make lash extension a routine thing for myself now haha. Jane, you're amazing not only in your skills but in your care for your customers and going above and beyond!! Thank you so much! read more

I've been getting my lashes permed by Jane, and I've been super happy with them! She's really sweet, and even redid my lashes when it didn't come out with as much curl as it had previously. I love how easy it is to book appointments online, and that you get a discount for paying in cash. Be aware that to get the best out of your curl, you should avoid showering, working out, or makeup on the lashes for 24 hours! Plan accordingly. read more

Tired of clumping on mascara or paying hundreds of dollars for eyelash extensions to get that dramatic lash volume? Well, time to give Jane at Love Cheni a visit and try out their lash lift! In case you didn't know, a lash lift is essentially a lash perm, but curled at the exact spot that will enhance the volume and length of your natural lashes. Seriously, it makes my lashes look like falsies without the hassle of dealing with glue. The lash lift lasts about 8 weeks-- with weeks 2-5 being the best. So if you're planning to go on a vacation or have a special event coming up, I would definitely plan accordingly. Since Love Cheni is also a nail salon, you can enjoy a mani/pedi while getting your lashes done. Two birds with one hour! I docked one single star though because the chairs can be a little uncomfortable for the lash lift process since it doesn't provide much neck support. read more

This review is for a lash lift by Jane and brow wax by Cindy! Both ladies are so skilled and gentle and friendly! Awesome boutique, very calming energy and very clean! Jane was very professional, and calmly explained every step of the lash lift process to me. She took the time to look at my eyelid which had dry, flaky skin (I am sensitive to certain products), and did not pressure me to proceed with lash lift. I chose to and the lash lift did NOT hurt my skin at all! Plus my thin/short asian lashes were so lifted- and STAYED LIFTED! I got the lift on 11/11 and more than a month later they are still great! I expect I'll need a touch up in another month. (For all the first timers out there- lash lift will lift the lashes and do not add volume.) Cindy made the entire waxing process painless! My brows are super clean and well shaped. She made me feel comfortable enough to tell her what I had in mind and gave me the result that I wanted. What more could I ask for? (The eyebrow wax also included a trim.) Plus, she was accommodating enough to squeeze me into her busy schedule before the holidays. I am looking forward to returning! read more

Got a lash perm here a few weeks ago. Was an easy process to book and get an appointment, there was plenty of metered street parking. The salon is quite mid sized- not super tiny but not huge- but the majority of the space was taken up by pedicure chairs. Strange because most of their reviews have to do with lash perming, so they certainly do many of them. There are 2 long seats that are uncomfortably close to one another. They can do 2 lash perms at a time, but the space is so small that I, as a relatively petite 5'0 person can barely fit in between the space and nearly bumped the poor woman sitting next to me getting her own perm. I'm no stranger to lash perming- I've been doing it for over a year at a salon in south SF. It costs $38 there and you get a private room. There are 2 tables there too but those are real massage tables and you aren't just out in the open. That being said, the results I got at Cheni was consistent with the results I get at my usual salon, albeit a bit more expensive at $60. I purposely waited 3 weeks to share my thoughts to see how the lashes would hold and grow out. They did not grow out well. The lashes on the outer corners of my eyes have the telltale "check mark" look- not a curl- and aren't holding up like the lashes in the center of my eye are, which gives a distinctly strange look. I also noted that the lashes on the inner corner of my eye were curled into my eyeball, which meant some itching and irritation until I finally rubbed so hard and pulled them out (ouch). I don't have either of these problems at my other salon- maybe once or twice over 20 some odd sessions with that salon- and it was never this bad. I will clarify that I don't use any oil based cleansers or anything like that (you're not supposed to). So, that wasn't the problem. Since this place is more expensive than my other salon, is less comfortable/relaxing, and gives me a worse result, I don't think I'll come back. I will note that they said the standard price for a lash perm is $90 and their $60 price is only temporary. I understand that rent is expensive in SF but that is price pretty laughable in my opinion if they can't even have a separate room for lash perms, even putting the quality of the perm itself aside. A lot of these reviewers are first timer lash permers- yes, the results at first are really good- but the telltale sign of a good lash permer is how the perm lasts and grows out. You can get a better, more salon-like job elsewhere at a lower price, but if this place works for you then go for it! read more

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Update: So I had my lashes filled 5 days before my wedding and they were mostly gone by the big day. I also followed the instructions to the letter (if I'm paying $200+ for something, I want it to last for it's intended purpose. read more

Thank you again Yelp for leading me to a wonderful business! I was visiting SF and needed my eyebrows done really bad. Luckily, I was able to find a salon with great Yelp ratings in my fiancé's neighborhood! While reading their reviews, I learned that they do eyelash lift perms. Me living under a rock never knew the existence of eyelash lift perms until that moment and I wanted to give it a try. I called right when they opened and they told me that their next available is at 3, so I took it. Right when I got there, I was happily greeted by Cheni. Oh my goodness, she is so adorable and friendly! She led me to a table where we got started right away. While she was prepping everything, she explained everything to me step by step. The whole process took about an hour. I was so relaxed and at peace during the process, I even took a nap. I loved how they turned out, and it lasted over a month for me. Her mom did my eyebrows and they were "on fleek" as the young folks say. Wish I lived here so I can visit these ladies more often, but I know I'll be seeing them on my next visit to SF! read more

First can I say my review won't even do justice for how great Cheni is. Seriously. If you are hesitating between this place and any other lash lift/extension salons, go on their website and book yourself an appointment. As soon as I walked in, Cheni greeted me sooo sweetly. She addressed my concerns I had from the previous salon I went to. They lifted my lashes too much and it was hitting the hood of my eyes. It was so crazy it got tangeled a few days later.... and it just looked messy. Cheni basically gave me a consulting before starting telling me exactly what she would be doing. She even tucks you in with the softest blanket!!! (How can you say no to this) Get you I have pretty short lashes (considered long for asians though) with hooded eyes so it was probably 10x harder to do a lash lift on my eye than any one else's. One thing I observed that made her so much better than other salons was the fact that she was SO THOROUGH and really perfected each lash. I felt her really making sure and taking her time. I was very very impressed. 5 star all around, excellent service. Worth every single $ I paid. Will definitely come again. do not hesitate to come here you'll leave happier than you expect to!!!! (I wish I could post a before and after pic but unfortunately forgot to take a before pic) read more