A warm and welcoming beauty salon that offers a wide range of services, making it the only place to go for a beauty make over! As an eyelash extension addict, these have been the best eyelash extensions I’ve have ever had by far. On most occasions the lashes have lasted up to three weeks and more importantly, don’t snap your own natural lashes. Davina (the eyelash technician) is extremely talented and makes the lashes look really natural. The salon, based in Leyton, is easily connected by public transport and has free parking on a nearby side street. The accommodating nature of the salon is ideal for me as I work long hours in the City but usually manage to get an evening appointment on a Thursday or Friday when the salon is open late until pm. The staff at the salon are incredibly friendly and make the whole experience as enjoyable as possible. A real hidden gem of a beauty salon!
I had a full leg wax, a pedicure and manicure at this salon which just recently opened. The staff is young and absolutely lovely. Prices are acceptable too. I therefore wish I could rate this place a four star as I think it has great potential. However my experience there was not what I expected so to help them develop their concept here are some key points to why I don't feel I got the bang for my buck:
Poor time management. The whole thing took more than 4 hours instead of the stated 3 hours. It began with the waxing taking nearly 2 hours (!). I've had waxing done with shorter hairs and better results taking no more than 45 minutes. When the beautician couldn't get to my 7 day stubble properly she started to use tweezers for certain areas which was pretty painful.
Lack of privacy. The waxing does not take place in a different room but in the back of the store room. The only thing that stop people from peeping in at your privates from the big shop window is a white, quite transparent ikea curtain. Other customers in the salon can easily peek through the openings when they pass by. It made me feel very uneasy.
Quality assessment. The foot scrub was an absolute delight but the cosmetic result of the pedicure was very poor. Manicure was very well executed, but the quality of the nail polish questionable.
Again the staff is really lovely I and really do hope that they try and address these matters as it really let the whole experience down.
Davina is absolutely amazing and gifted with how she does eyelashes! My eyelashes are very short and that is where I've always lacked confidence but as soon as I go to do my lashes I walk out a completely happy and confident customer, they're long but natural and full. Thank you Davina! Serena