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Eyebrow specialist needed for shaping heavy brows
Eyebrow waxing for teen daughter
Waxing for Men's Brows
Where to get Eyebrows Waxed
Plucking, not waxing for eyebrows
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Eyebrow specialist needed for shaping heavy brows

April 2007

I have had electrolysis on my very heavy eyebrows to a point where they are reasonable. However, they now need to be shaped and I am reluctant to have the electrolyicist do that. Can anyone recommend someone talented in shaping eyebrows, especially thick ones? I have had lots of waxers take way too much off in the past, and I want someone who won't go overboard. I would prefer the East Bay but would go to SF for this as well if need be. anon

My daughter has been going to Deirdre O'Malley for several years and is very happy with her brow shaping. She has also brought several of her friends there and Deirdre has done a great job for all of them. She is in the Beauty Center on College at Ashby, 2973 College Ave, Berkeley. 510-849-0383 Tell her Nicole recommended you. Barbara S

BeneFit on Fourth Street. Super convenient. Done in less than 15 minutes. I felt like I had a complete make-over because the brows made that much of a difference. New Mommy Looking Less Tired!

you need not search any further for a perfect esthetician. rachel at barberella in berkeley, on san pablo at dwight, is the best i've ever had. i've been going to her for years. i even followed her when she left Benefits on 4th street to go to barberella. she's great for all-over waxing. when it comes to eyebrows, she listens. if anything, i have to ask her to take a little more off from time to time. i cannot recommend her enough. YM

You should try Ahi at La Belle spa in Albany for shaping your eyebrow.She does a very good job with mine and she is very sweet.Here is her number:510-525-8700 Rose

Try my eyebrow specialist. She does great job for eyebrow. I find her on tribe.net. She has so many good recommandations for doing good eyebrows. Her website is www.luciahb.com Butterfly

I'd recommend Rachel at Barbarella Salon in Berkeley on San Pablo at Dwight. It's a really cool place with super nice people. satisfied customer

Eyebrow waxing for teen daughter

Dec 2004

Any suggestions for eyebrow waxing in N. Berkeley or Albany or El Cerrito? How much does it cost? Is it painful? How long does skin stay red? How long does it last? How long do you have to let the hair grow so it will work? (My 13-year-old daughter wants to get rid of the center of a unibrow.) Thanks

In response to recommendations wanted for eyebrow waxing, try Roberta at Berkeley Facial Studio. She charges $10.00 or if you sign up for a series of 5, you can get a discount from that price. Call for an appointment: 525-8933. Her studio is at 746 Gilman (at 4th), Berkeley. Roberta has been giving me facials and brow waxes for years. She has a delightful personality and does a beautiful job. Her facials are very reasonable, too. trisha

I go to Face Magic on Pomona ave in Albany for eyebrow waxing. It costs....maybe $20.00 or a tad more. They do a great job. Yes, it hurts...waxing hurts, but only for a second or two and it lasts, for me, a month or 2. My skin is usually red for afew hours after so you don't want to do it on the way to a party or prom!! I like waxing cause it's quick and easy. Hurts a lot less than tweezing, and at my age (51) I can't see well enough to tweeze properly without my glasses. anon

Rachel at Benifit! She is awesome and I think its like 17!? I give her a few dollars tip too though. Also she is so sweet and would be more than happy to get rid of a unibrow! She listens well and is gentle. Make sure to say its her first time. It hurts, but only for a second. She puts oil down on thie skin first to make it not hurt as much, and at the end she puts on cooling gel. Make an appointment and expect to be red that day or maybe two days since it's her first time... Good luck! Dani

I go to Festoon in North Berkeley and like either of the women who do waxing. I have very thick brows and don't go as often as I should, so it's a bit painful, but it's quick. The skin around my brows is pink and sensitive for a couple of hours afterwards. I usually go every 8-10 weeks but really should go every 6 weeks. I think I pay around $25. Kim

I suggest Benefit on Fourth Street in Berkeley. There is some pain involved, but it goes away very quickly. Good luck. anon

I recommend Benefit on Fourth St. I've been having my brows waxed there once a month for years and it's fast (10 minutes), not as painful as plucking (ouch) and get's rid of the unibrow. The redness generally is gone by the end of the day. It costs about $15, tip not included. It's a great way to improve your face without surgery or too much expense. I think it's appropriate for teens with heavy brows.

You can spend anywhere from $7 to $18. All of these are in Berkeley: Sharp Nails on San Pablo in Berkeley (at Gilman) has very inexpensive waxing, but maybe not great for a first timer. Your daughter might enjoy Festoon, which is a pricier salon on MLK (at Rose). Just about any full- service salon does waxing. Surfaces and Azul (both off Solano) also offer waxing. Benefit on 4th Street is another option but the waxing is done in public (not a private room), so if your daughter is shy it's not a great option. A good salon will put a cooling ointment or gel on the waxed area which will tone down the red. Redness can last up to a half hour or so; I don't have very sensitive skin so it might last longer on someone with sensitive skin. I've had my brows waxed for a long time, so it doesn't hurt (to me, it feels like a zipper being pulled along my brow) but others have said it does hurt them. For the first time, I'd probably try Festoon (even tho they're pricey) as they use a softer wax than most places do. You can ask the waxer if she can apply light pressure right after removing the wax. This is really the number one thing you can do to transform your face--in a good way! Forget makeup, etc. Having your brows done totally opens up your eyes and over (long) time the hair grows back less and less so that unibrow will one day be gone. Anon

Eyebrow waxing usually costs about $20, plus a tip (I tip 20%). I will let three people touch my brows: Crystal, at Darin David Salon on Solano, and Beth and Bonnie, both at Benefit on 4th Street in Berkeley. An unskilled eyebrow waxer can really mess up your brows, so you shouldn't go to just anyone! I do not consider a brow waxing painful, but I have been waxing my brows for many, many years. I think people do find it painful on the first few tries, although for me the area between the brows is much less sensitive than the area beneath the arch. I usually wait 2-3 weeks between waxes, but if the hair is really short, they can use tweezers (which is a bit more painful and time- consuming). It does cause redness, and sometimes blemishes, for me. My redness goes away in about an hour, but it depends on how fair- or sensitive-skinned you are. If you go to Crystal, Beth or Bonnie, they will tell you what to do because they are waxing experts! Good luck. Noel

Waxing for Men's Brows

June 2004

My hubby's brows have been growing somewhat crazy and bushy over the last year, and all my tweezing/snipping is getting exhausting! He would be willing to get them professionally waxed, but is interested in a place that is low-key, and not too crowded (which rules out Benefit, where I get mine done). Anyone know a place that has experience with waxing men's brows, preferably in a discreet environment? Is this weird (he wanted me to ask that!)??
The Handsome Unibrow's Wife :)

The uni-brow specialist is Susan Parks. Her phone number is 865-0900. Her website is hair-be-gone.com. She can turn a hairy man HUNKY permanently. Rebecca

Try Zahras at Hilltop mall. She has a back room that you can request to use. If that isn't close when you call around ask if they use private rooms. Surfaces in Berkeley I think may do that. Good luck b3rk

There is not a thing wierd about a man wanting to wax his eyebrows or anything else, and Amy Romano at Natural Expressions will have him feeling the same way. She is the only esthetician in a small shop. Her room is right off the waiting area so he won't be wandering through some huge salon past gals getting their hair and nails done. She is great and does have male clients. I highly recommend her. Lip, Brow and Brazilian Experienced

Face Magic on Pomona Street off of Solano avenue in Albany does mens brow waxing. 526-3223 The person I always see there is a man named Manuel. There are a few other estheticians there too (women) but I've only seen Manuel. It's a nice looking and quiet place. Never crowded when I've been there. He tells me that men come all the time for facials and waxing. hve fun, June

Entourage salon in Orinda has a private back room for waxing. I don't know if they have experience waxing men's brows, but they do a nice job cutting my husband's hair. (For the record, I don't think it's weird.) Pam

Hi, Not sure what location you are looking for but Tashana Master at Master Waxing Studio on Central Ave. in Alameda is wonderful. She does have male clients and it's her own studio so you would likely only see the next client, no crowds. She's really great at what she does and she's a really nice person too! Good luck, Kristie

Your husband might want to try Diedra at Beauty Center at 2973 College Avenue, 845-2485. She has a room in the back where she does the waxing so it's pretty discreet, and she's very good. anon

Where to get Eyebrows Waxed

Jan 2002

I'm looking for a place for eyebrow waxing. I tried "About Face and Body" in Rockridge a couple of times, and both times I got rashes (which I didn't get from more expensive places not in the Bay Area). I called the Claremont Hotel Spa and they have a minimum of 50 minutes and charge a small fortune. Any suggestions, preferably in the Oakland/Berkeley area?

Try Festoon Salon (corner of Rose and MLK in Berkeley). Ask for Laura. A brow wax is $17 and worth every penny. Yvette

I go to Francesca at Elixir on Hopkins (down from Monterrey Market). She does a great job waxing as well as facials. Eyebrow wax is $15 (I think). You can reach her at 510.526.1700. Amy

i have had facials and waxing done at "ambiance" salon on delaware, down near 4th street shopping area- i can't remember the name of the woman- but i think they are pretty good. also BENEFIT on 4th street is o.k. you might want to try to find out which waxes make you break out. jessica

I have a recommendation for the eyebrow waxing. I go to Beth at Benefit on 4th street in Berkeley. She is great and I never got a rash. She charges $13.00 and it is wise to make an appointment. Hope this helps. Bridget

Benefit on 4th street is reasonable, and they do a great job. Julie

I really like Benefit Cosmetics on Fourth Street in Berkeley. It's very easy to get an appointment and I've always been pleased with the result. I can't recall the cost, but I think it's something like $12 or $14. Anita

I use Francesca at Elxir on Hopkins, in Berkeley. She is very gentle, very kind and professional, plus the ambiance is wonderful. DebNic

I've had great results with a woman named Amy Hill, at the Natural Expressions day spa in Montclair Village. Number is 338-0464. She's done my brows about three times and I've gotten exactly what I wanted; a basic clean up that leaves my brows in a very natural shape. She listens and will do what you want. She charges $15. I go every couple of months as I can easily maintain them myself in between. She also gives a great facial! Good luck. Carolyn

I've liked the people at Ambiance, a tiny day spa on Fifth Street near Hearst in Berkeley. Both Eliza and Jeannie have been gentle, friendly, and the cost for waxing was much less than the Claremont or some waxing salons I've tried in the city. Ann S.

Elizabeth Arden, Post Street, San Francisco. Ask for Raquel. She is not the cheapest, but she is the best. As far as rashes and waxing.sometimes that cannot be avoided. Waxing really does irritate the follicle. A good esthetician will minimize the irritation, but may not be able to avoid it completely. Leslie

I just had mine done by a woman named Candy at Azul Spa on Ensenada off Solano Ave in Berkeley. I liked my brows better after I had them done in San Francisco but she did a good job. You can't beat Azul for the price, location and atmosphere. They have some really great people there and the ceiling is beautiful. Claremont is over rated as far as I am concerned! Dana

Try the HairTaylor salon in Montclair, and ask for Odessa. She charges about $30 (?) for color and wax, so wax alone is probably even less. She does a nice job, too. anon, please

I go to a place in Oakland (Crystal Nails) on 109th and MacArthur, it is not a classy place "Claremont" but the lady MeMe is excellent and they are very economical.

I have been going to Festoon Salon in N. Berkeley for eyebrow waxing. It costs $17. I have dry sensitive skin and haven't had a problem with rashes or anything else (though there is some redness for an hour afterwards). I never had my eybrows waxed until about 3 months ago, nor have I plucked in about 30 years. So I was a little scared. But I found I didn't mind it at all, and now after 4 trips I kind of look forward to it. They also do wonderful facials.

I have a GREAT woman who does my brows. She no longer waxes because she finds it to be too irritating to her clients' skin. She tweezes and also favors that because she can be more precise. She does a beautiful job (I have actually gotten compliments on my brows!) She also tints mine as they are very light. She has been at a salon in Oakland but is now working from her home in Pleasant Hill. I think it is worth the drive. Her name is Bettye George. Phone number 925-787-1241. She offers other services like special occasion makeup and stuff but is not pushy at all about those services. Terry

I think this may be the least expensive of the recommendations I've seen on this subject so far and they do a great job: Mayfair Hair and Nails on upper Solano Ave. I pay $10 and that includes tip! Historically I was a real weenie about even plucking my brows because it seemed too painful, but after the first waxing at Mayfair, I converted! Tonylisa2

Plucking, not waxing for eyebrows

May 2002

Does anyone know a good salonist in the East Bay who will do an eyebrow arch by plucking instead of waxing? I know someone in San Francisco, but would like something closer to home.

I go to Nadine Farsi who is now at the Elixir Salon on Hopkins across from Monterey Market. She just plucks eyebrows, no wax. She's great and is also very knowledgable about makeup and skin. She has a long waiting list but I've squeezed in by calling and asking for a cancellation time. Andrea

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