I've been going to Lina for over a year now and she definitely deserves the 5-star reviews she receives from her clients and I am one of them. She does a consistently beautiful job on my lashes and that is no easy feat because I have very thin, sparse, short lashes. I appreciate that her studio is quiet, clean, and uncluttered which makes for a very relaxing experience. She is also very prompt in scheduling and confirming appointments and I appreciate her professionalism on that front as well. You can trust Lina's lash artristry to work some beauty magic on you! read more

Lina is amazing! She's been doing my lash extensions for about a year now and I cannot say enough lovely things about her. Not only is she a sweet person, she's also VERY talented. I've had lash extensions done on and off for several years (by other technicians), but Lina is by far the best I've ever had! She's a magician -- she manages to make my lashes look full and healthy, without fail. In addition, Lina works fast and is very gentle with her hands. read more

fantastic, welcoming, and so comfortable that i fall asleep every time i get my lashes done. everyone i meet compliments my lashes and say it looks natural. read more

My best friend treated me to lash extensions for my wedding last year, and I got hooked! I used to curl my lashes everyday and put on many coats of mascara before I headed out the door. Now I wake up with a similar effect - but even better. After getting hooked on lash extensions, I searched for someone great that was located close to where I live. Lina popped up in my yelp search, I went to see her about 6 months ago, and the rest is history! Lina is meticulous, caring, patient, sweet, and always makes sure my eyelashes are perfect! I always look forward to my appointments with her because she makes me feel like I'm hanging out with a friend and we always have the best conversations. I highly recommend Lina! I know you won't be disappointed if you come see her! :) read more

I have gone to a handful of eyelash extension places, but Lina is by far, THEE best. Her lashes are thick, full, and natural looking. I see her every three weeks for a touch up, which takes an hour. She is meticulous and diligent.... very good at what she does! The bed is comfy and the music is relaxing. Making an appointment is easy. She responds quickly to texts and emails. So if you're looking for lashes for a special occasion, or for your daily look (because putting on fake lashes every day can be tiring), then Lina is your gal! read more

I highly recommend Lina's lash extension services for her application precision, product quality, and thoroughness. I've gotten extensions a couple of times from other aestheticians before finding Lina, and no one has ever done quite as great a job as she does. She listens to your preferences on length and manages to apply each lash so precisely that the extensions last as long as possible (3+ weeks). It's well worth the trip into the City because I don't feel my eyes stinging afterwards and I don't have lashes falling out right after I get home. Best of all, Lina is friendly, professional and considerate. You really can't find anyone better; I'm happy to endorse her business (even if it means she might get too busy to make time for me ). read more

This is the place to get beautifully and professionally done eyelash extensions - PERIOD!!! I've been going to Pure Essentials for extensions almost FIVE years now and never did I once experience one sub-par service. Lina the owner is not only professional, experienced, she is all always so pleasant to be serviced by. BIG smiles and great service. The latest treatment I got done was mole removal. Minimal recovery time and the process was quick. I was very pleased with the results! I see her twice a month for touch-ups and will continue to seek her services for many years to come! read more

I'm not really the type to wear makeup, so lash extensions is kind of the only thing to help me look more "awake" and put together. I've been going to Lina for years now and she's the only one I trust with my lashes. Before I discover Lina, I've tried many different places. But once she started doing my lashes, I stopped searching and been going to her ever since. I have very very fine and straight lashes, I know it's pretty hard to work with. But Lina is skillful at what she does and can always help me enhance my look. I always receive compliments on how natural and pretty they look :) so I highly recommend her! read more

I got eyelash extensions here about 3 weeks ago and they are hands down the best extensions I've ever gotten! Lina really takes her time with eyelash extensions, she is a true professional. Will definitely return to her for future eyelash extension. 10/10 recommend. read more

Lina is awesome and does a great job on my mixed lash extensions every time. I have been going to Pure Essentials for 6 months. Her clinic is clean and warming. She starts my appointments on time. She is friendly. Price is reasonable compared to others lash businesses. I love my lash:) read more

Lash extensions are the only "make-up" I wear - it's been maybe nine months-ish and I will never give them up! Never! On that note, Lina is amazing! I see her every three weeks to get my lash extensions redone. I decided to get lash extensions after wearing strip lashes. Lina gives me the long, dark lashes that my English ancestry denied me. Naturally my lashes are the opposite of what I want them to be, blond, short, fine, stubby. I'm very fair-skinned but the lash extensions look natural. I have my natural lashes dyed every other appointment to blend them in. If you have lighter lashes, you should let Lina know you need to dye them as well so she can schedule extra time. As for how long they last - I do Bikram yoga - the hot, sweaty yoga three times a week, and the lashes stay put. I also run, do pilates and swim in rotation. I went motorcycling with them and they held up. Plus, I get so many compliments on them. My boyfriend likes them a lot and he's pretty persnickety about me wearing cosmetics. He says they look natural. The application process is very relaxing. At first, I had trouble relaxing my eyes but I get better at it each session. I've definitely fallen asleep and possibly (probably) snored. Lina is gentle, very kind and focused. I've never tried her other services but I'd imagine they are worthwhile - her skin is lovely - I thought she was in her mid twenties when I first saw her. I completely recommend her, especially for lashes. You do not want someone incompetent working near your eyes, considering her professionalism and the quality, the pricing is extremely reasonable! She is in demand though, I make my appointments in advance, call ahead of time. She is always on time too. read more

Great experience. Clean, professional, and efficient. I recommend Pure Essentials to any one I've talked to who is curious about mole removal. Price varies from $40-$175 per mole depending on size. read more

Lina is great! She's really nice and flexible with appointments. She is a true Lash Professional!

This place is great! Not only do they sell my absolute favorite skin care product, but Lina is fantastic. Also, the whole tone of Pure Essentials is really clean and relaxing. I have had three facials so far and I have not been disappointed. read more

I have been going to see Lina for eyelash extensions for almost 1 year. Most all mascaras make my eyes tear and my eyelashes are so short and thin they are almost non-existent. Eyelash extensions are a perfect solution to get the long luxurious eyelash look I've been missing my whole life. Lina does beautiful work. My new eyelashes are full and long and they last about 4 weeks in between touch ups. I even vacationed for a month in them and swam and went diving every day. She is very gentle (I fall asleep pretty much every time I go in for replacements) and very much a perfectionist. I highly recommend Lina for anyone who is interested in eyelash extensions! read more

I went to Pure Essentials for several different skincare treatments - facials, series of pomegranate peels, and eyebrow waxing. I was very pleased with the services and results from Lina, the aesthetician. I really wanted to take better care of my skin, so I invested in a series of pomegranate peels and I was very happy to see that my overall complexion improved quite a bit after the series was completed. I am also better with my skincare regimen at home after seeing the improvements in my skin. Lina is also very good with make-up application for special occasions and I referred her to my girlfriend, who was getting married. She did an excellent job on my friend's make-up on her special day and the bride was more than satisfied...it was perfect! Lina is very skilled with eyelashes, whether, it is applying eyelashes or applying extensions...she does a great job! I have seen the final product of both techniques on my girlfriends that are clients at Pure Essentials. I would definitely recommend Lina for her services in skincare, make-up application and eyelash extensions! She is very passionate about what she does! read more

I went to see Lina for eyelash extensions. She is really nice and has gentle hands. The lashes look great! I'll definitely go back there again. read more

I had a treatment here on Saturday. The treatment was excellent, the place is relaxing and the price was significantly lower than all the other places I called. I already recommended two friends to go. read more

I've been going to Lina for my (classic) lash extensions for over 3 years. She's great! Very skilled and technical. I love how friendly and honest she is about my lashes. She's fun to chat with during my sessions, but she also lets me rest/sleep when she knows I'm tired. I've also gotten a facial from her and it was one of the most thorough facials I've ever received. Her salon is in a convenient location right off the L Muni; it is always clean and she prides herself on running a hygienic practice. She is also affordable for SF imo. Highly recommend! read more

Lina is so awesome!!! Best eyelash service ever! I see her regularly, she is flexible with scheduling and is a great person to talk to. I get compliments all the time about my lashes. Or sometimes people think those are naturally mine! I have had really bad experiences with eyelashes, but NEVER with Lina. She's always my go-to girl for facials and lashes! read more

Update. It's been about 2 weeks. The hole is still closing but I very happy with the outcome. Thank you Lina!!!

I've had eyelash extensions for about a year now. I started out at a couple of other salons in the city where the parking was impossible or the aesthetician was always running late. I found Lina on Yelp last May and saw the many positive reviews, so I decided to make an appointment. I am SO happy I switched to Lina! She is ALWAYS on time, flexible with scheduling appointments, super sweet and does a FANTASTIC job! My eyelashes last 3 weeks no problem and there is a ton of free street parking near her location. I highly recommend Lina! read more

Lina is the absolute best! Her place is clean and comfortable and I always look forward to our appointments. I've been going to her every three weeks for a number of years now for eyelash extensions and would recommend her to anyone! She also gives a lovely (and reasonably priced!) facial. Lina makes it easy to make appointments via text or in person. Go to Pure Essentials - you won't regret it! read more

So much love for Lina!! I started getting my lashes done a couple months ago and I can't see myself without it anymore. She's always very professional but also super friendly. For appointments, she'll text you the day before your scheduled time and confirm. It's a great reminder for someone like me whose very forgetful. Her place is very quiet with soothing music. I honestly fall asleep every time even when I'm not tired. I normally get fill every 3 weeks and I still get compliments on the 3rd week! She's amazing. read more

Lina at Pure Essentials did an outstanding job with my eyelash extensions! Longtime friends stare and ask "what have I done to look so great" - and it's Lina's natural, comfortable lashes that gave my face and eyes the "lift"! The spa is clean and inviting, and Lina is meticulous, thorough and very professional. I have tried other lash places, but Lina uses very high quality lashes that last longer than other places - it is SO worth the visit to Pure Essentials! read more

If you like to hear the sound of latex squeeking in your ear for the duration of you facial search no more. I was stupid for coming back after I had a reaction and my face was crusty and red for 2 weeks. I thought maybe she used something I was allergic to so the 2nd time she said she would modify it. The next morning I woke up horrified. My face was so swollen and red. I didn't want to go to work. It was so embarrassing. I've had plenty of facials and have never had a reaction. Besides the reaction to either her products or the gloves she uses during her facial I can't say I enjoyed the experience. Her extractions were the most painful I have ever had. I can tolerate pain pretty well but geez. I have had plenty of good facials at other places since this horrible one and have had no problems. Who wears gloves while giving you a facial? Really? read more

I see Lina for my lash extensions and couldn't be happier! Her work is flawless - my lashes look lush, long, and natural. As others have noted, Lina is very gentle and the experience is incredibly relaxing. I'm totally hooked and can't imagine going to anyone else but Lina for my lashes! Extra added bonus: plenty of free parking close to the salon. read more

I've been to many many places to get my volume lashes done for years. Since I've moved back to the city, I've been looking for a new place to go to. I love Pure essential by far for these three reasons: Lashes last the longest!!!!!, Lina is very friendly and easy to talk to, and the prices are very reasonable!! Anyone looking for a new place, try Lina! You won't regret it!! It is worth every penny!! read more

Just got a full eyelash extension for $135! Lina was super nice and thorough- I would be interested in getting a facial next time. I will be returning. read more

Who knew lases made such a difference? I had them put on for a vacation and haven't stopped since. I love the way they look. I wear a lot less makeup now.Lina is amazing. Her attention to detail is and shaping is unparalleled. Also parking isn't bad. read more

Lina is fantastic! I have been to her several times now for eyelash extensions and she does an incredible job every time! She made sure in the initial appointment to listen to exactly what I was looking for and helped create beautiful, natural looking lashes. The place itself is also very relaxing and easy to find. Highly recommend! read more

I've been going to Lina for lash extensions for more than 6 months now, and I won't be stopping anytime soon. I've gone to one other place for lash extensions, but Lina is SO much better. Lina is very gentle when putting on the lashes, and her room is very cozy - I always fall asleep. I love the extensions she uses on me because they're not too dramatic, but they're still really pretty and noticeable. As a person, Lina is really sweet, and I can tell she truly cares about her customers. It's very easy to make an appointment with Lina, and she always sends appt. reminders via text, which I really appreciate. read more

Lina was the very first person to ever do lash extensions on me and I've stayed loyal to her for 4 years now! Needless to say I love her and her work very much. I always get so many compliments on my lashes that sometimes people mistaken them as my own natural lashes. My lashes always last so long even when I'm working out every day and doing saunas. Overall she makes the whole experience so relaxing and peaceful that many times I've simply fallen asleep. She is very organized with scheduling, will give you a reminder the day before your appointment, and when the day comes she is always on time. Highly recommend her, thank you so much Lina! read more

I met Lina to try eyelash extensions and she is highly recommended! She's incredibly gentle and I fell asleep through most of it. My eyelashes look so beautiful and lasted for 4 weeks with minimal care- so I imagine they would last longer with proper care. I can see why people get addicted, I don't wear makeup and having the lashes makes me look more put together on a daily basis. read more

Lina was amazing! Gentle and very nice. My first time getting lash extensions and I love them! Thanks Lina!!

Lina is great, she does a beautiful job on lash extentions. She gives you exactly what you ask for and her lashes last 3 weeks plus. I went the first time in October and I have been faithfully returning each month. I highly recomend her. I had lash extensions done one other place and there is no comparision. Very reasonable and great quality!! read more

I have been going to Lina for about a year- she is awesome. My lashes are full and very natural looking! It is very relaxing to go in for touch ups. Lina is very professional and if you need to reschedule an appointment, she responds quickly. I highly recommend Lina!! read more

This is the place to get beautifully and professionally done eyelash extensions - PERIOD!!! I've been going to Pure Essentials for extensions almost FIVE years now and never did I once experience one sub-par service. It is always FIVE stars every time! Lina the owner is not only professional, experienced, she is all always so pleasant to be serviced by. BIG smiles and great service. I see her twice a month for touch-ups and will continue to seek her services for many years to come! read more

I had a great experience when I went there last week. This is my first time getting eye lash extensions, and I will totally go back again. I had done some research before I decided to go there...her work is one of the best I've seen so far. read more

My own lashes are sparse at best. I've tried Latisse and other lash-growth products with only limited success so extensions seemed worth a try. I found Lina on Yelp and am hooked! I was a bit nervous at first but Lina put me at ease. She understood that I wanted a natural look and I couldn't be happier with the results. My only regret is not doing this YEARS ago. I highly recommend Lina. read more