i've been going to Tinel ONLY for my brows for years now! my mom introduced me to her and i've loved her service ever since! she gets my brows done the way i love them and always makes sure to take her time to construct her work ethic every time i go! i'll forever go to tinel for as long as i can! she's the only person i trust 100% fully with my brows :) read more

The Highbrow - brows - Hair Removal Near Me - Newport Beach, California

See all

Tinel does such a good job on my brows and I love that I'm in and out in 20 minutes. The space is such a cute vibe too!

I've been going to Alexis for my eyebrows for over a year, and I couldn't be happier with her work! The picture I posted is after a brow lamination and wax, and it's always perfection. Alexis is incredibly talented and patient. I'm super picky about my brows, and she's the best person to work with. Highly recommend her to everyone! read more

The Highbrow - Hair Removal Near Me - Newport Beach, California

I am obsessed with Alexis! She's been doing my brows for the past 6 months or so and I highly recommend booking with her. Shes talented, knowledgeable, and pays attention to details. As someone who doesn't wear a lot of makeup day to day, the high brow has been a game changer. Alexis did a lash tint, brow tint, and brow wax at our last appointment. They come out great every time and I always look forward to coming back! read more

The Highbrow - Hair Removal Near Me - Newport Beach, California

Alexis was so friendly and nice during the whole time she was doing my brows and they turned out so clean and like what I wanted. During the waxing, she took time to lessen the pain through alcohol swaps and treatments. First time getting brows done and she eased any fears about the process. Recommend her to everyone! read more

The Highbrow - Brow Wax and Tint - Hair Removal Near Me - Newport Beach, California

I have been going to Alexis for over a year now. She is a brow wizard. I have wildly outrageous brows that grow quickly and in all different directions. She always makes them look perfect when I walk out. Alexis is highly meticulous in her craft, using measuring techniques to shape the brows beautifully to everyone's individual face shape. I also have extremely sensitive skin, which she always plans for and takes care of. She always texts me the next day or so and checks in. I'm glad I found my brow lady for life! Thank you Highbrow & Alexis read more

I've been coming here for two years and so happy I found this place. Alexis has been amazing helping with my eyebrow journey, love how great they look. Every visit I walk out feeling like new. Definitely recommend 10/10!!! read more

I had my eyebrows micro bladded and let me tell you it was all worth it!!! Getting my brows done has been my life saver!! It use to take me between 30 to 40 mins a day to color in my own eyebrows and now I can literally wake up and go. No longer have to worry about my eyebrows!! Thank you Highbrow!! Highly recommended read more

See all

My brows look beautiful! Thank you so much!! I will be back and also look forward to having my lashes lifted again this summer.

I was really nervous to micro blade my eyebrows. I was afraid of the pain. I've heard horror stories of how painful it was. But a friend of mine had hers done at The Highbrow and told me it didn't hurt at all. So I decided to be brave and do it. I'm so glad I did. I literally felt nothing. Nothing! Tinel did a wonderful job. I truly love my eyebrows. Highly recommend. read more

See all

Microblading review: its unfortunate to say I completely regret getting them done. I came in because I wanted "twins" not "sisters". The end result resulted in them still being uneven. Crappy, but okay. I figured no big deal, I'd just wait it out since it's temporary and find someone else. It has been over 3.5 years and the color has faded to an orangish brownish color, and not disappeared. So it's NOT TEMPORARY. It's an actual tattoo. Noo! My dermatologist said I can get rid of it with laser. It's a scar now. That's so upsetting. So now I have permanent uneven brows, until I get them fixed by laser. I wish I never got them done. read more

The Highbrow - Dermatologist said the scarring can be corrected with laser. (Picture is 3.5 years after getting them done). - Hair Removal Near Me - Newport Beach, California

I'm obsessed with this place! My brows are so on point thanks to Tinel. My friends thought I had Microblading done but it was all my own natural brows, I get shape, tint and lamination and couldn't be happier with the service. Only going to be weary of is the traffic off the 55 freeway gets busy. Highly recommend. read more

I've been coming here since high school! I am 25 now and I have complete loyalty to this establishment. I get a full face wax with Tinel, she is very sweet and is very gentle with waxing. The products/wax doesn't make you breakout. I also get my brows done with Kayla, she is also a sweetheart and does some bomb fluffy brows. Thanks HB :) read more

Cutest place and the most amazing artists. Alexis beautifies my brows and Sydney does her magic with my lashes. I seriously would trust no one else, they are both not only experts in their crafts they are also just the kindest women. 10/10 recommend read more

Sydney did an amazing job on my lashes! Very natural but with that volume that I wanted. I had eyebrow tint and wax by Alexis Rae and again my brows came out perfect! Literally the best lashes and brows I've ever had done. Truly love them both! I drove 1 hr 30 min just to see them cus they are that great! Do yourself a favor and schedule with them! read more

I can't say enough about the Highbrow: Cleanliness, Excellent Attention To Detail, Specialist In Eyebrow, Lash And Esthetic Care. I myself have been seeing Tinel for over 10 years. She is the sweetest owner and always ontop of her 10/10 eyebrow services. If anyone needs to seek any help in eyebrow tint, lamination, microblade, she is the Queen! She was doing microblading and certified before it was even trending!!!! If anyone is nervous to have this service done: microblading, then no need to worry with her. read more

Highbrow has been my go to brow place since moving to Orange County. Alexis is so talented and the brow tint and lamination is the best I've found from her. I always know I'll leave with my brows being on point! read more

Let me start by saying I am very particular with who touches my brows and when I found the highbrow I knew I could never go anywhere else! I've been coming here for years and never once had a complaint. Alexis is the sweetest and always so accommodating! she always listens to any changes I want to make about my look and I trust her artistry completely! All the girls there are 10/10! read more

I had my first experience at highbrow a little over a month ago and I left so extremely happy with the results of my eyebrows done by Alexis. I went in to get my eyebrows waxed and laminated. Im obsessed and cant wait for my next appointment. I also appreciated the thorough instructins for after care that were provided. read more

Kayla does amazing brows!!! She recently shaped and tinted them and it's the best they've ever looked! Her product is also amazing. I've never been waxed without breaking out due to my sensitive skin and for the first time I didn't! Go see her! read more

I wish I got a better photo of my brows , but from what you can see, (on the right) they are nicely shaded and full looking after one brow tint with Kayla! She was so sweet and did a great job. She left my brows full and kept their shape and it honestly enhanced their look so much! I will definitely be back to visit her and keep tinting.. It makes a big difference! read more

The Highbrow - Brow tint (on right) - Hair Removal Near Me - Newport Beach, California

Alexis is the only person I trust with my brows. Every time I get my eyebrows tinted and shaped with her, I get compliments and questions of who did my brows for weeks after. Hands down recommend her, she is also the sweetest person. read more

Here is a brutally honest review that like another Yelper mentioned, I feel somewhat bad leaving because Tinel is a very nice person. However, I think its only fair when so much money is involved for a procedure, that people have a fair understanding of a business. I started going to Tinel in 2014 when she was in Studio City at the Bronzed Bunny for her to do my brows. Admittedly, they are a mess and over-tweezed from the late 90's. Nonetheless, she was always professional and did a good job and I was happy with going to see her. When she left Studio City and started The Highbrow in Newport I was so happy and cheered her on. When I saw that she offered microblading services I was like "Ok, her IG pictures are great and she is a nice person. I am willing to make the hour+ drive to have her do this for me." She drew on the desired shape of my brows and while I was a bit apprehensive after seeing most microblading artists use measurements to ensure symmetry, I trusted her process of free hand drawing them on. I had done research and I knew a second appointment was necessary in order to complete the procedure. So when my brows still looked a mess after my first appointment, I didn't think too much of it. I went back for my second appointment and she did her thing again. I waited 4-6 weeks and it was clear that my brows were uneven. Noticeably uneven. I still have to spend a good amount of time penciling them to get them to not be. Seeing how Tinel reached out to another Yelper saying that she never wants a client to be unsatisfied, I texted her to let her know that well, I am unsatisfied and asked her what could be done. That was on a Saturday. I waited all weekend and on Monday I texted again following up. On Tuesday I got a text back saying that they could pass the message on to Tinel and to send pictures. I sent pictures a couple hours later. The response was "I can't see the difference they look great to me but I will show Tinel." Why thank you mysterious person who I *thought* was Tinel originally (as I had been texting Tinel for 4 years using that same number) thank you for discounting my concerns. I asked who I was corresponding with and she said it was the receptionist. Weird how any other texts I sent to make appointments were Tinel but the first time I text regarding an issue its not Tinel. My last correspondence was 2 days ago. It has now been almost a week and still have not heard from Tinel. I also have no confidence that I will and at this point I am considering this a loss for me and moving on. I know Tinel is working and in town because I follow both the Highbrow and her personal page on Instagram. There is no reason why in the past 6 days I couldn't have received a phone call or even a text from Tinel. While I have no problem paying someone for their work, I do have an issue that I spent $500 for a total of 2 hours of work from Tinel (1 hour each appointment). When someone charges a premium for their time, its because of the investment they have made in themselves to be a professional and the best in their industry. I believe Tinel does a good job for people with full brow shapes who want a fuller brow. I do not believe she has the skills to take sparse brows and make them fuller. The instagram pictures are all directly following an appointment. However, after the brows are healed, they look completely different. So buyer beware. If you already have full brows and want them even more full, I believe Tinel can help you. If you are looking for even brows, I suggest you do your homework before dropping $500 and not even getting the courtesy of a call back. read more

Before finding this Jem Hint hint Tinel I was getting my eyebrows threaded in different spots in the OC and boy did they do a number on thinning them out and loosing my high arch ( evil eyebrow ) look I've had forever! Until I found Tinel! She is such a sweet heart , such a precessional at her art! She was able to save my brows and shape them slowly back to there natural habitat. I've even tried out Lash Lifts and brow tinting to give my natural appearance a little boost! All the compliments I have gotten hands down are amazing. Tinel Thank you so much for Making my putter beauty shine bright like a diamond. Xoxo read more

The cutest boutique salon EVER! I have been going to Tinel for my eyebrows now for 8 months. She knows brows like nobody else! I had the WORST brows prior to coming to her. They were so thin and never got better because of the way I was doing them at home. My sister-in-law recommended her and I have been coming ever since. $35 for the best brow love! You will love how cute this place is, and the champagne you are offered makes you feel even that much more pampered. I have never had any other servicea besidea brows done here, but would love to try a facial one day! read more

The Highbrow - Hair Removal Near Me - Newport Beach, California

Sydney does awesome brows!!! My go-to person for waxing, tinting, and touch-ups. :) Super kind, patient, understanding of my schedule and low pain tolerance. All-around great service!!!! read more

Found The highbrow on a search for a top notch eyebrow salon. Artists are all amazing and welcoming. I will not let anyone else do my brows!! read more

In writing this review for the microblading...I waited awhile to write this review because I had mixed feelings on talking badly about a service...so here's my story: I am a natural blonde and have to draw my brows in everyday (yes even after getting them micro bladed). When I initially went get my brows done the first time the tech refused to do the color I wanted bc she thought it was too dark but I told her I wear a full face of makeup and this is the color I want...long story short she did the color she wanted and convinced me it'd be darker when I came in for my touch up. I was not happy or impressed with the shape...I came for my touch up and followed all after care instructions. After they were fully healed I was still drawing in my brows...within 6 months my brows were back to their natural color and looked like I never had them Microbladed...not worth the 600$ i recently had them evaluated by another company and can't wait to get them fixed. Pros: She uses sterile technique which I pay close attention to considering my medical profession read more

A few months before my wedding I stumbled upon The Highbrow's IG page and fell in love with Tinel's work. At the time I was following a few microblading artists but decided to come here after all. I'm so glad i did!! I love my brows so much! Tinel was able to give my brows a bit more height since they were sparse on the top arch area and even a little more length. I'm seriously sooo in love with them. During the day I just put a little brow gel on and I'm good to go. I will always come back here and recommend her and her gorgeous salon to all my friends and family. Aside from being worth every single cent the price was affordable and my experience was top notch. Tinel is so kind, not to mention gentle! I didn't feel ANYTHING and this was my first tattoo technically lol. I can't wait to get my lash extensions done here too! read more

I got my eyebrows done by Tinel and OMG!!!! I'm in looooove!!!! She did an amazing job was very friendly and definitely listened to how I wanted them!!! They look so great and natural!!! Best part is it doesn't take me as long to do my makeup anymore!!! I highly recommend her!! read more

The Highbrow - Hair Removal Near Me - Newport Beach, California

**Microblading Review**Really happy with my results!! The recovery process was not fun (itchy, DARK, scabbing) but totally worth it! Found Tinel on Instagram and made it down to Newport to have my brows done by her. Worth every penny! Attached a close up and from a distance photo, no product on my eyebrows in either photo. read more

The Highbrow - From a distance - Hair Removal Near Me - Newport Beach, California

See all

Got my eyebrows done yesterday on time for the holidays. Was contemplating for a while then I found the perfect girl that does awesome work..Tinel the best!!! One last step, the touch up in 6 wks.. read more

The Highbrow - Hair Removal Near Me - Newport Beach, California

I had my first lash lift and tint with Sydney and she was AMAZING! I've had several before and have always had some sort of issue with them but not this time! She uses quality products and makes sure to send you with the aftercare instructions. She does amazing work and even measures the length of your lashes to ensure she uses the correct rod to lift your lashes. I'm definitely going to keep going back to continue getting it done and tinting my lashes in between lifts as well! Thanks so much Sydney, you listened to all of my concerns and they turned out perfect!! read more

The highbrow heaven.!! Tinel is the best.! I was following her insta and decided to book with her. BEST THING I EVER DID! A little pricey but worth it! Sometimes you just gotta say TREAT YO SELF. I'm so happy with the results . My eyebrows were looking dull and I hated them and she brought them to LIFE.! I will be recommending Tinel to my friends she did a wonderful job and was professional and walked me through it . I feel so much better about my whole face now, I'm so glad I came here . read more

I've gone to both Tinel and Kayla here for brow combos (tint + wax) and both do a great job. I have really light blonde hair and without makeup my brows look non-existent, but the tinting they do is awesome and typically lasts about 3 weeks, after 4-5 weeks they're still a bit tinted but I need to touch up with some makeup when I go out. This place is a bit pricier than what I've paid for at some other threading and wax studios, but the quality is better so it's worth the extra few bucks. read more

Ignore my non-make-up face, but I got the brow combo today. Tint then a wax, and they look AMAZING. I have light hairs and they haven't been tinted in months or waxed so I had very little shape. Tinel did an awesome job of making them dark enough and giving them a perfect shape. I can't wait to come back for the Brow Combo again, until I can work up the courage to get microblading done! read more

The Highbrow - Hair Removal Near Me - Newport Beach, California

I have never been so so happy with the results of a brow wax, I have pretty thick eyebrows and people usually decide to just basically weed wack them but Tinel really took her time on them and knew exactly what I wanted, she is just an amazing brow artist, I will definitely be coming here for the rest of my life lol. read more

The Highbrow - Still red but so happy with my results! (By Tinel) - Hair Removal Near Me - Newport Beach, California

This is the 3rd year I microblade (touch-up) my brows with Tinel and she is the best. I could not be any happier with my results and I get compliments from everyone! The highbrow is super clean and the girls are all very sweet and professional. I will continue to make the drive from the inland empire to Newport Beach because Tinel and her skills are worth it! Also my brows look better than ever, they don't fade, and they look super natural which I love! No more brow makeup read more

I can't say enough wonderful things about Tinel and Sydney. I drive from Ventura County to Newport, because their quality is superior. I can't recommend them enough. read more

I have has very sparse eyebrows for most of my life because over tweezing as a teenager. I have always penciled them on and then filled with powder. Over the years I had contemplated tattooing but never really liked the results I saw on other people. I had become interested in microblading but was still hesitant. I found Tinel on Instagram and loved the pictures of her work. The ones that stood out to me were the full transformations. I booked my appointment. The day of went really smooth. Tinel was very professional and helpful. She explained the procedure to me. She drew out the outline and we agreed about the shape. I have to say when I was done and looked in the mirror I was literally crying because I was so happy. They looked so good. The healing does take time and I followed all the directions exactly. They go dark, scab, light, and then darker again. By the two week mark it was completely healed but the color kept improving. You need to know this is not the final result. I then went at 6 weeks for my touch up. We went over any areas I had concerns with. She did the outline again and we agreed. After the touch up she showed me again and asked me if I wanted anything more. I did ask for a little more on the front. And she added with no issues. Only you know how you usually color in your brows. They looked amazing. I was so happy after my first visit but could not believe how good they look after the touch up. The healing on the touch up has been about the same but seems like it went a little faster. I am at the two week mark and so happy. I can't believe I can wake up and not draw on my eyebrows. When I do wear a full face of makeup I still use a little pencil and powder to go with the look. But it's so much easier and looks so good. I could not be happier! I will post my final picture in about 2 weeks when they are at full read more

See all