I've never had eyelash extensions done before prior meeting Kathy. There aren't very many salons or eyelash people in my area that were reasonably priced, but luckily for me, Kathy is such a blessing!
My very first visit was sometime in October of last year, and I've been coming back to her ever since--which says a lot, because seldom do I ever pick "THE" go-to person for anything related to a beauty service. I have to really like what they do before turning into a repeat customer. Every woman has her own trusty hairstylist, manicurist, masseuse, etc...well, Kathy is MY trusty eyelash…Read more
I've never had eyelash extensions done before prior meeting Kathy. There aren't very many salons or eyelash people in my area that were reasonably priced, but luckily for me, Kathy is such a blessing!
My very first visit was sometime in October of last year, and I've been coming back to her ever since--which says a lot, because seldom do I ever pick "THE" go-to person for anything related to a beauty service. I have to really like what they do before turning into a repeat customer. Every woman has her own trusty hairstylist, manicurist, masseuse, etc...well, Kathy is MY trusty eyelash lady!
My very first time got me hooked--the lashes were gorgeous and framed my eyes so well that they stand out--and as someone with rather small, Asiatic eyes, this is quite a feat!
Kathy has a very gentle and soothing approach to applying the extensions. It may seem scary if this is your first time, but definitely try to relax--you're in good hands, and Kathy is gentler than a feather on a cloud. It is definitely unsettling to think about your lashes being individually maintained by someone who is so close to your face, but after a while, it strangely becomes such a serene experience. Most of the time I end up sleeping because it's so calming. I think I may have snored once or twice. And that's what you want--an eyelash service that is so therapeutic that you don't even feel vulnerable but instead comfortable enough to snooze right there.
Normally us Asian women have little to no eyelashes, and I absolutely hate the feeling of wearing mascara or falsies. With Kathy's extensions, I never feel them there--the day after putting them in, I'm already used to having them resting on my natural lashes and have received many compliments. They don't have that uniformly thick/plasticky type of look that most falsies give--instead, they look incredibly natural and really make one's eyes stand out tremendously.
I think what's most impressive about Kathy's work is that her lashes have extended longevity. Kathy uses a very specific type of lash that stays on for weeks. I was on vacation overseas for a month and had my lashes done a few days before I left. They stayed on for so long that I was hesitant to book a refill! I believe that with good maintenance (cleaning off makeup before bed and carefully washing) and Kathy's hard work on installing them kept them on for so long, despite the fact that most lashes last up to 3 weeks or less.
Kathy also does facial waxing--a service that I've had done by other salons, but none can compare to her artistry and painless precision. Which is important--I never felt pain or redness afterwards. Kathy shapes my brows to perfection, so much so that I don't sprout a hair days afterwards. And unlike other salons, you don't get that residual "oily" feeling nor do you ever come across random chunks of wax. Your skin feels smooth and clean minutes after she completes a wax.
She's an absolute sweetheart and is very fair and her prices are reasonable. I've recommended friends and family to her and always look forward to my visits. Thank you Kathy!!