Since the pandemic started, lounge clothes and a make up free face have caused me to not feel as…read morepretty as I used to feel. The day before my birthday, my Mom out in California surprised me with a gift certificate to Eye Beauty Studio for lash extensions. I had never had them before and I was VERY that they would look "fake". It was just some thing I have never looked into before. Either way, I was ready to give it a chance. I called Freda to schedule and lucky for me she had a same-day cancellation so I slid right into that appointment and it was go time. When I parked in front of the salon I texted to let her know I had arrived and she met me at the door, mainly due to Covid reasons. She walked me back to her HUGE private salon and I sat on the couch and immediately felt comfortable. Freda explained all the risks and benefits and I filled out a couple of pieces of paperwork. We came up with a plan after bouncing ideas back-and-forth, looking at photos and really just trusting the process. Like I said earlier, I had never done this before and since I had no idea what that's was about to happen I was a little bit anxious as we got stared but that quickly went away. Freda explained what she was about to do and why and it made me really understand the process of what was going on. Things can be scary when you're eyes are closed for an entire appointment... but not this one. She also really made me feel like I was cozy at home laying in my own bed. From the soothing music to the coziest blanket I've ever felt in my life, it wasn't ling before I fell sleep... twice. The rest of the time we had a wonderful conversation. She is such a good listener. I am so grateful to my Mom all the way in California who just wanted me to feel pretty because when I say I posed for my after photos, I POSED for those after photos. I absolutely adore Freda. On one hand she is so professional and an extremely brilliant businesswoman and on the other hand she is the kindest most gentle person who just wants to make people feel pretty. She is the perfect combination of everything that makes up a good human being and for me it's certainly a treat whenever I meet someone like her.

I have had a few services done. I started with eyelash extensions just for vacation but I've been…read moregoing back for over 2 years now because I love them so much. They're great if you want to look at least a little made up without spending time putting on full make up. In December 2023 I decided to have Freda, the owner, do a lip brush. I hate wearing lipstick since it dries up my lips, which was the deciding factor. It's a two step process but totally worth it. No more lipstick for me, only some gloss. Just recently they added facials to their menu. I went today and had a brightening facial with an exfoliation done with Kaylin. It was pretty amazing and Kaylin explained every step of the facial. My skin felt so subtle and soft afterwards. In fact, I booked my next facial appointment already and I've decided to do this once a month on the same day as my eyelash fills. They offer packages which makes it cheaper than buying individual facials. Moral of this long review...I am totally pleased with all of their services and can only recommend them to anyone who wants to practice some self care!

The best place in town to get eyebrows threaded! She has such amazing services, highly recommend!read more

Worst experience. I do not recommend it. She used cluster lashes instead of individual ones as…read morerequested to save time. The saline solution she is using should be for a single use and discarded after 24 h or maximum 10 days according to the instruction, instead she is using big bottle for multiple customers which increases contamination and raises a concerning health issue. The service was painful and ended by removing the lashes with additional pain.

Updated review- I tried again today and requested Diya and she did amazing. As long as she does…read moreyour lashes, I would rate it 5 stars! I plan to only request her in the future.

Great service and great staff. I have always liked the way the treading process comes out.read more

The Beauty Barn, snugly tucked away in rural Benson, is Johnston County's best-kept beauty secret!…read moreDon't let its small size fool you; it's proof that great things come in tiny packages. This custom-built, state of the art salon is super clean, bright, cheerful and home to one of North Carolina's most talented hairstylists. Amanda has been my stylist since 2004! If she moved to different salons I followed her, and am thrilled that she now owns her own salon. I'll never trust anyone else with my hair, and you shouldn't either. You will never find better customer service anywhere in this state. She treats every customer's hair as if it's her own. My hair was stubborn and contrary when I started going gray and needed color treatments. It wouldn't take brown (my natural color) or black dye, and bleaching dried it out. Amanda created a custom color-mix that turns out flawless each and every time - and without damaging it. People often stop me in public and compliment me on my one-of-a-kind red hair! Need a special 'do for your wedding or prom? Amanda will spiff you right up. Got hair somewhere you don't want it? She'll take care of that too. Beauty Barn prices can't be beat.. A big-name salon in Raleigh charged me $300 (way back in 2004!) for the same job just because I have long hair - and they're the ones who couldn't get my color right and damaged it. Thank goodness I found Amanda! If you want to rock a head of hair, long beautiful hair, shining, streaming, waxen flaxen that can fly in the breeze and get caught in the trees..... ( Sorry, just had to) - come to Beauty Barn.

Amanda is very talented and very kind and personable. I recently moved here and went to Amanda,…read moreupon recommendation, to cut my longer hair into a very short style. She did an amazing job and continues to keep it looking wonderful. Amanda gives very personalized attention to her customers. She only has one client chair so she is always focused on one client at a time, no one person getting their hair washed, one under the drier, while she cuts another. I highly recommend Amanda and The Beauty Barn!

I visited her studio on 4/18/15. It was the worst experience I have ever had. She destroyed my…read moreeyebrows. I had specific instructions to keep my eyebrow THICK a little shape and overall CLEAN UP. She went out of control and took way way to much of my eyebrows and made them very thin. I was so upset. She took way to much off. I went home and tried to fix it but I was unable to do so. Her only response was to come back in three weeks and I'll fix them. I asked for a refund later that day and all she could do is laugh at how upset I was and threw the cash at me for my refund. I will never ever go back there again and I don't recommend that anyone should. STAY away and go into Raleigh.

Absolutely 100% NOT. This lady is was nothing but rude and she's extremely heavy handed. She came…read moreinto the salon late and while arriving I overheard her negatively talking about the early clients that were waiting for her. While in her chair, she roughly grabbed me to be in a position that would work for her to do my eyebrows. When I asked if she could be a bit more gentle, she became extremely unpleasant during my service. The fact of a matter is, this lady is HEAVY HANDED, her gestures are rough and she needs to acknowledge that. To me, it seems she doesn't respect her clients or their boundaries. Her prices are also high for the service, well at least she charged me $18 for eyebrow threading anyways. I'd say take your service and money elsewhere. There are plenty of places that offer the same service that will be gentle, kind and appreciative of their clients. Absolutely ridiculous.

Diana does a great job. Love having a local stylist who both uses organic products and knows how to…read morecut curly hair!

Dry Cut. Good review of my hair with an understanding of my objectives. Love the cut!read more

They never give you the person you request. Today was horrible everyone was unfriendly and rough…read more They seed in a hurry. The one doing my manicure kept hurting me by yanking my fingers and filing my skin. I said ouch and she didn't care. I've been here four times but will not go back. I left in pain. I left a small tip but I don't think they understand. The price also is different every time even though I get the same thing done!!

We are in town visiting family and decided to make an appointment for pedicures and I did SNS Dip…read morePowder as well. The location is decorated very nice and is super clean. They line the foot bath of the spas with the plastic, so we were happy about that. We are also very glad we made an appointment because it was super busy. The only reason I am not giving 5-Stars is because the customer service was lacking. The person who did my pedicure was very rushed. She did a great polish job though. I had to ask her 4 times if she would wrap my nails so that I didn't have to wait an additional 20-30 minutes to let them soak for my new SNS. I am used to my nail tech doing this before my pedicure starts. I also had to ask for wine, no drinks were offered to us. The wine was great though. Overall we enjoyed ourselves, the place is great, the service could just be better.

Hannah is just awesome! She is professional, kind and funny, she makes the whole process quick and…read moreeasy!!

Absolutely ridiculous I had trouble logging into the app. So I called and made my appointment for…read more1:45pm. Seeing I would not make the 1:30pm time. I showed up at 1:40pm and was told my appointment has been rescheduled to 2pm due to the wax specialist had taken another client. That's personally not my problem. I showed up early and on time. It's not my fault someone else can't respect other individuals time. I have been with European Wax center over a decade. I travel often between locations in TN, FL and NC. Sadly this location was the closet which is an hour away from where I stay. I have other obligations today and can't sit around and wait because somebody else decided not to be on time. It's completely inconsiderate and inconvenient. Side note the assistant manager was extremely emphatic and very friendly! I understand life happens. However today was not the day. I have other obligations. So very disappointing. And now I will have to drive an additional two hours just to get my already paid for services taken care of.