It's always so nerve wrecking trying a new spot but omg Denise is seriously the best!! This was the…read morefirst time ever that I've gotten my eyebrows threaded and not once did it hurt! I'm always holding my breath and wiping away tears whenever I get them done but she was so gentle! I always tell the threader that I have old microblading done and I do not want that shape but they never listen. Denise was attentive and ensured that I was comfortable with the shape; she shaped my brows to best suit my face and they are prefect. I'm in love! I also told her I was interested in brow lamination and she applied a condition cream to show me what it could potentially look like if I were to get them done which was so nice. Highly highly recommend her!!

Threading is the perfect way to groom your brows. I have learned over the years finding the right…read moreperson for your brows makes a world of difference. Denise is the best brow wiz in San Diego. I have the thinnest brows from bad choices in my young adult life. Denise did brow lamination and worked a miracle. She is amazing at her craft. My girls have gone to her since Jr high. She knows how to make sure the girls eye brows remain tasteful and age appropriate. The girls embrace their thick beautiful eyebrows thanks to Denise. She has helped them over the years take the best care of them. Denise is one of the most kind hearted beautiful souls. She not only does your brows, but will make you feel like the most important person in the world. After a long hard day at work there was nothing better than the perfect brows with Denise. Support your local business she is well worth it.

I'm sharing my experience to help others make an informed decision…read more The technician was kind and welcoming at the start of my appointment. After applying the lifting solution, she left the room for much of the processing time, which differed from my previous lash lift experiences where the technician typically stays in the room to monitor the lashes. When she returned, she let me know that the lift did not take at all and showed me with a mirror. I initially thought she was joking, as I've had multiple lash lifts before and have never had this happen. My lashes are naturally very straight, yet there was no visible lift. She also mentioned afterward that she had concerns my lashes might not take when she first saw them. I feel that if there was uncertainty about my lash type or likelihood of success, that conversation should have happened before starting the service so expectations were clear. The treatment table was uncomfortable, and the room was not very relaxing. There was noticeable noise from outside, and no music or calming atmosphere, which took away from the overall experience. While she remained polite throughout, the result and overall experience did not meet my expectations.

Great experience - She was professional and personable…read more My daughter wanted a low-maintenance clean girl aesthetic. She requested an eyelash lift and eyelash tint, and Sona recommended eyebrow threading, which we are glad about. We will be back! Love, love

I was having my second baby & remembered how hard it was to feel put together with my first. I…read morewanted to get something done so I'd feel a little better without having to worry about doing hair and makeup. I used to get my eyebrows & lashes done years ago, but haven't had the time with a toddler. I found Wilde beauty because Melanie happened to have open availability the weekend before bb arrived. She was kind, gentle, communicative, and gave me exactly the look I was hoping for- tidied up and put together without being over the top. I feel a lot more like myself this postpartum :) thank you!

The place has an EXTREMELY awesome, relaxed vibe. Great music, air flow, comfy chairs, super…read moreboutique feeling. Melanie did a great job taking care of me with a combo of lash lift, lash tint, eyebrow lamination, and eyebrow tint. It took ~65 minutes and was $190. I normally don't spend money on stuff like this, but thought I'd give it a try since I'm working out so much lately (wearing less makeup and I feel washed out). Day after service verdict: my lashes are sparse and short, so there is not a ton of help there (I'd still want mascara whenever I can), but it helps a tiny bit and would be better on someone who has more or longer lashes than I do. I LOVE the eyebrow lamination/tint a LOT more than I thought I would!! While I was there, I bought some jewelry for a new piercing I have since they have cute titanium grade studs with flatbacks. Melanie even gifted me a small bottle of hydrochloric acid since my piercing was a tad infected - SO sweet of her. I HIGHLY recommend this cute boutique and Melanie for someone trying out brow/lash/piercing services!!

Still love going to michelle! Would recommend to anyone looking for a consistent result every time…read moreyou go.

My hair service with Tabie was 4 hours and $500. My usual stylist for 4+ years missed my…read moreappointment last minute and couldn't reschedule for 10 days so I was stuck with gray showing. Got referred to Tabie by a stylist I used pre-2021 before she moved away. I'd been to this Old Town salon pre-covid. When I arrived Tabie had another client with color on her hair so she wasn't even close to being done. She spent lots of time shampooing, massaging, cutting, and styling the other client while I waited and waited. To color (one color, no highlights) and cut my hair plus remove & replace 9 shoulder length tape extensions took 4 hours. I've never had a hair service take that long. And she cut my hair too short which I couldn't tell until it was dried. Now my 2 month old $400 extensions are also cut too short. When I complained she said she left my hair longer than I'd asked. Oh right - you know better than me how long I wanted my hair. Then she said it was $500 for the service! I was shocked. My fault for not asking beforehand but I had no idea it could be that much. I've been paying $300 + tip which I thought was a lot. And I could tell she just pulled that number out of her "back pocket" - literally made it up on the spot. I just wanted to get out of there so I paid and left. I texted after to ask why it took 4 hours. She said her other client was "only 15 minutes late" and it normally takes her 2-1/4 hours just to cut and color. I've never had a hair appointment take even that long even with extensions. And that doesn't explain the other 1.5 hours I was there! I can't remember a worse experience at a hair salon. It was after a long day at work and I was exhausted. I wanted a relaxing time and this was anything but. The other stylist's client had her child there screaming and running all over the salon. Then I found out Tabie trained my 2021 stylist, they've been friends for 20 years and almost bought that salon together. I feel I was set up and taken advantage of. My 4-year stylist was in on it too - they're all buddies. I'll never go there again and now must find a new stylist I can trust. If you think to go here better ask beforehand how much $ and how long it will take. And don't tell her to take off 2 inches because it will turn into 5!

I've been seeing my aesthetician for over 12 years, and I wouldn't trust anyone else with my skin…read more She's incredibly knowledgeable, attentive, and always tailors treatments to exactly what I need. I leave every appointment glowing and feeling so well taken care of. Highly recommend!

Tracy is the best, she is the only one I trust to do my eyebrows! Been coming to her for years and…read moreshe always takes such great care of me. I've had a facial by her too, and I loved the results! Always so peaceful and relaxing inside.

Laura is delightful. She asked me about any skin concerns I have and was very thorough during the…read moreprocess. My skin feels amazing. I visited from northern California but will definitely return to her spa when I'm back in town. Thank you, Laura!

This review is long overdue - I've been going to Laura for nearly 5 years now, and she is the…read moreabsolute BEST for waxing. She always accommodates my busy schedule, her technique makes it nearly painless, and she's quick!! In five years our schedules didn't align just one time, and I had to go somewhere else for my wax and couldn't believe how lucky I was to have Laura as my regular girl. Never going anywhere again as long as I'm in San Diego! She has a cute little private studio that is always immaculately clean and comfortable, and she's just simply the best to her clients.

If there were a million stars, I would select every single star one by one! I've been trying to…read moregrow out my thin uneven brows for so long but every time I do, I get them waxed or threaded and I swear they end up worse than before. Stephanie is SO AMAZING. She's so sweet, helpful, funny, and professional at all the same time. She mapped out my brows, waxed perfectly around it, then filled them in. I couldn't be more happy with them! THEN, as if she hadn't already done enough, we got to talking so she kept dolling me up and what I thought was a brow wax ended up to be a full blown makeover :) Thank you so much Stephanie for making me feel pretty and "in my prime" again lol!

Beth did a great job on my brows! It had been at least a year since I got mine waxed and have never…read moretried the service here. Was in the area and got penciled in as a walk in. Defintely a lot more than I would have liked to pay (or could afford) but she was a sweetheart and did a great job! Would highly recommend!

Chelsea, Chelsea, Chelsea!!…read more My bushy brows have gone from messy and straight, to clean and arched. Damn I look sexy! And all thanks to Chelsea who not only waxed me to perfection, but also taught me a simple trick to help me get more arch in my brows. Not only did she help me update my brow shape, she told me what we will need to do together to make sure other parts of my brows continue to fill in so that we can make them even better over time. Book your appt with Chelsea and you will be treated like a queen!

ALWAYS GO TO SARA!!!! I have been coming to the Benefit Brow Bar for almost 4 years! I usually see…read moreSara C. or Julie. They are both so skilled, attentive to their client's needs, and so caring & friendly. I trust them both so much! I especially love Sara. She always does an outstanding job with my brow and lip. I wanted to write a review about a negative experience I had with Sophia to warn others. I needed my brows done before an event so I booked with an open slot - Sophia. 1) she looked at my brows and said "what's going on with your tails?" in a negative tone. I usually keep them full and just come in for touch ups/define and she recognized her tone was inappropriate. She apologized and I just closed my eyes. 2) BIGGEST ISSUE was her wax was WAY TOO HOT. She started by waxing my lip and I could feel my skin bubbling and it was painful (I've never experienced this before). I informed her "hey your wax is really hot" and she was like "oh I'll turn it down." She immediately moved on to my brows and immediately it was still hot, my skin was bubbling and red. I told her again I said "your wax is way too hot." I saw my skin in the mirror and it was bubbling and red!!! It was on fire! 3) OTHER ISSUE she took off my tails to the point they were so thin and so short and MY BROWS WERE SO UNEVEN. I couldn't even believe she could mess them up that much. When she put the mirror up I was like "okay" when internally and externally I was boiling. She probably could tell because our check out was so awkward. I wish I didn't tip her and I had a crash out crying breakdown after I left. I felt dramatic but they are my eyebrows! They were uneven, not how I like them, and my skin was bubbling red. I usually leave feeling beautiful and celebrated but I felt so disappointed. I will never return to Sophia. GO TO SARA! She always is so attentive and my brows are AMAZING every time. :)