Brow Lounge

The prices are steep. I paid $ 45 plus a tip to get my eyebrows done. But the ladies at Brow Lounge are very personable and highly professional. My eyebrows have never looked so good! I’m very pleased with my experience there.

The girls who do the brow work and facials might be great — the shop looks great, great products for sale. .but the receptionist… Boo! Not friendly at all, very odd, even my little girl noticed. I drive all the way to Solana Beach to get my brown done (Alexis K.) and have been for 10 years. It would be nice to find someone wonderful close to home, but… the receptionist was such a «turn off» at Brow Lounge… forget it!

I loved this place! They had amazing costumer service and I left with beautifully shaped eyebrows. I highly recommend everyone to come here for shaping! These ladies are the best.

Great hidden gem. Clean, professional and got a great facial from Marlena. Would defiantly recommend.

I’ve been coming here since they were Anastasia Salon before they moved to the current location on Silverado. It’s definetly a trek up to downtown La Jolla, but its worth it. I’ve gotten my brows done by nearly everyone who works there. Annie is my favorite. They are still trained using Anastatia’s methods. Although they are no longer affiliated with her (therefore not trained by her in person), they do sell her products. I wouldn’t trust my brows to any one else.

This place is AMAZING! Let me start by saying that Brow Lounge is my favorite boutique spa in the greater San Diego area. These ladies are THE BEST and the do THE BEST work! I have been frequenting this salon since 2012 and I am forever changed because of it.
I usually see Marlena (she’s my go-​to girl for all services) but I have seen all of the ladies here and they all do fabulous work! Marlena has truly transformed my eyebrows and enhanced my appearance. You can see from the photo the difference between my pre and post Brow Lounge days. I am shocked by the difference! I had very thin, sparse, and over tweezed brows when I first started coming here, and they have been transformed into beautiful, full, and even brows that are now one of my favorite facial features. Marlena encouraged me to let them grow in all of the necessary places and taught me how to fill them in properly. She is a true artist and so talented at what she does! (Did I mention that she is also the sweetest person ever?!) I have never been happier with my brows than I am now, all thanks to Brow Lounge.
Not only do I trust these ladies with my eyebrows, but they also help me maintain my skin, do all of my waxing services, and my spray tans as well. They offer amazing, relaxing facials that yield results. I highly recommend an oxygen facial during the summertime and especially before any event that will involve lots of photos. The oxygen facial is so soothing and refreshing, and I had a glow for days. The spray tans at Brow Lounge are the best that I have ever had (and I am a frequent tanner who spent years working at a tanning salon!) They use the best product available, which is a rapid set solution that allows you to shower in just a couple of hours. The result is a flawless, sun-​kissed glow. And when it starts to fade a week after, there are no streaks or blotches, just a nice gradual fade. Waxing services here are quick and painless, which is a definite plus!
The wonderful owners, Kristl and Stephanie, have a true gem here in La Jolla! They pour their hearts and souls into making this place amazing, and it absolutely shows. They hand-​select every item in the boutique, including skincare products, make up, jewelry, clothing, and accessories. I find something new and unique here with every visit. The atmosphere is always warm and inviting. The front desk staff is consistently friendly, upbeat, and attentive. I have never had trouble getting an appointment, but I highly suggest booking in advanced especially during the weekends and throughout the holiday season. These ladies are in high demand, and for good reasons. All of the estheticians are extremely talented and professional, making you feel at ease from the moment you sit down in their chair. Not only are they talented, but they also have the education and many, many years of experience to back it up.
I highly recommend Brow Lounge to anyone seeking beauty expertise from San Diego’s finest. I have referred many friends and family members to Brow Lounge, and I will continue to do so. They never disappoint! I truly love this place and look forward to my appointment in two weeks. (And please note that I was in no way/​shape/​or form asked or paid to write this review, I am just happy to find a place that is as passionate about beauty as I am!)

I have to say I went here because several friends have the best brows so I wanted to hit up their fav brow spot.
Took me a few days to get a time that fit my schedule and an open time.
I had very full brows and this is only after trying to get them after 8 months of growing them back after crappy waxing experiences.
The salon is cool, comfy, has tons of stuff to buy to fill in your brows after they overwax them… I was so excited till I was handed the mirror!!! The girl totally over waxed and over snipped.
Thank god for Latisse it will take months to fix them but I don’t think it’s worth the 40 I paid for the JV job. Pretty kitty in PB rules and girls I think are wayyyyyyyyyyy better. Just ones opinion.

As someone who has the thickest, darkest, bushiest greek eyebrows, I think Annie is a miracle worker.
I grew up thinking my bushy eyebrows were the most horrible things. I have gone through so many bad eyebrow waxes, from people making me have little tadpole eyebrows to teeny tiny high arches, to crooked eyebrows from trying to maintain it myself!
I was introduced to the brow lounge about 9 years ago (?) when it was still called Anastasia. I was lucky enough to get scheduled with Annie! She shaped my poor brows and told me where to grow them in. Luckily my giant brows grow back to their original form, and very fast! Annie has consistently given me the most even, beautiful brows! I honestly can’t rave enough about how good of a job she does. I get compliments wherever I go. She keeps my brows thick, as they are naturally, but shapes them correctly and accentuates their natural arch. I won’t let anyone else touch my brows! I’m just sad it took me that long to find her! I can’t recommend this place enough!

I absolutely LOVE this place! I stumbled upon it walking in La Jolla after lunch. My eyebrow lady had recently moved to another state and left me bushy eyed and scared to try anyone new. Although I was hesitant I walked in and immediately felt welcome. It’s such a cute place! They set me up with a sweet chick named Annie, I explained how scared I was to have someone new touch my eyebrows and she was very understanding. She mapped out a stencil of what she wanted to clean up and asked if the thickness was okay, she even showed me where I needed to let more hair grow to get a more even brow. They really know what their doing at the Brow Bar! I left feeling so satisfied, so happy, and a new loyal customer, I won’t be going anywhere else for my brows. Thanks again ladies and keep up the awesome work!

I got a girl who way over plucked and waxed my brows even after I told her to go light. It was a total let down considering a I got so many recommendations to come here.

They did not honor an expired Groupon, despite the fine print saying it would be honored for the original price paid. All we want is to be able to use it for the purchase price, not the promotional price.

These girls do AMAZING brows!!! I should start this with a disclaimer that I am in no way paid to write this blandish review: I just think this is a local gem and fabulous salon!
You can’t go wrong with Brow Lounge– every employee does a fantastic job! It’s the only place in San Diego I trust to do my brows. They are friendly, knowledgable and professional.
I came in with misshapen, scraggly, thin brows and they KINDLY corrected them with very light wax/​tweezing for proper arching, showed me my color for filling them in and even explained how to do them on my own.
They don’t pressure you into buying products but if you need some guidance ask anyone– especially Marlena she is a skin care guru and does crazy good facials!
Looks like they recently redid the inside and it’s adorable. Modern, chic but the girls are down to earth and genuine which is an added luxury for LJ salons. Thanks Brow Lounge!!!
Go here. Seriously.

Marlena is awesome. Whether it’s, eyebrow waxing, green facials or tanning you are in great hands.

I used to get my brows threaded but when the woman who did the threading moved to Texas I plucked my brows on my own. Finally one day I came to Brow Lounge I got my brows done with Annie and she did an awesome job. I drive about 30 minutes to come here and this place is definitely priced then most salons but I didn’t want anyone to mess up my eyebrows so I thought the money was worth it. I came in again about 4 weeks later and once again Annie did an awesome job. The third time I came in, MY EYEBROWS TURNED OUT IN 2 DIFFERENT SHAPES. Annie told me I had a high arch and that’s what she would shape them as but now I have one thicker high arch and one thin brow that is almost straight. So unhappy. Now I’m going to have to wait for them both to grow out and start over again and find a place that is reliable. This place is not worth $ 40 for a 5 minute brow shaping that sucks and then a little powder. Go somewhere affordable or do your brows yourself!

Must give a 5 for service and professionalism! I did a stop-​in last minute and Olivia worked on me. Brows make your face and I felt and looked so much better as Olivia made me more symmetrical. It takes a lot to trust someone who will not only make you even but also take the time to teach you how to fill in your brows to look just as good everyday!
The price is worth it!
Thank you, Olivia!

My brows are always perfect when I leave! When you get an eyebrow wax they also fill in your eyebrows. They not only provide waxing services but other amenities like the spray tan. I had a tan done before my friends wedding and it turned out perfect! Only reason I didn’t give 5 stars is that it is pretty pricey.

Nearly $ 50 for a brow wax and a pissy receptionist? Methinks certainly not.
I guess it didn’t get off to a good start.
I dropped in for a walk in appointment and they were able to see me in 20 minutes. When I came back the blond receptionist gave me a long waiver form to fill out asking for practically every personal detail bar my SSN. For a brow wax?
I filled in my name and signature and passed the clipboard back to the receptionist, who instantly gave it back wanting «ALL» of the info on the sheet. I politely declined. She made a face and began to insist. Again, I politely declined, again she insisted, again I said I would rather not. It got silly.
Receptionist: «But what if we need to contact you?»
Me: «Well, I’m right here in front of you.»
Receptionist «No, I mean in the future, when you make a phone in appointment.»
Me (thinking, what future?): «Well, we’ll cross that bridge if we come it. I’m here now; I’ll give you my number in the future if I should call in.»
I realize she was just doing her job, but the sour look on her face throughout the whole exchange was unnecessary. I don’t want to give out my number, email, address, twitter, FB, etc. to anyone and everyone who asks, and especially not for a brow wax.
Eventually, I was ushered in to the lounge area by my «brow specialist.» She seemed sweet enough, offering me a drink as I sank back into the comfy brow chair. Things were looking up.
The brow specialist took a look at my brows, which I like to keep natural, but clean and shaped. Apparently I’d plucked a couple of hairs (we’re talking about 3 or 4 — I’ve since grown them out and counted) from the wrong place on my underside arch. Because of this she told me she couldn’t shape my brows and that I had to come back another time for the full service. It felt like an up-​sell and it turned out to be the first of many.
From there on in, everything I asked about she had a product for, and almost every other comment involved her trying to sell it to me. I wouldn’t have minded getting up-​sold on one or two items, but it was beyond. Again, I realize she was just doing her job, but I could tell she wasn’t comfortable doing it. The whole thing felt awkward for both of us.
In the end up she did a clean enough wax job. Nothing special. No big transformation, just the same kind of wax I’d get for $ 8 at my local nail salon.
When she was done she started to tell me about a brow pencil (for my dense, dark brows?). I’d never tried one before so she offered to pencil my brows in for me.
As she was penciling them in, I finally got a close up of her brows. They looked like two dark stretch-​limousines about to collide right over her third eye.
That was the final straw. With only one brow done, I stopped her, as she was right in the middle of trying to sell me the brow pencil for nearly $ 30.
I politely took my leave and went to pay. She followed me to the checkout and tried to sell me some brow gel. Again, I declined with an awkward smile.
The lemon faced receptionist asked for $ 40 for the pleasure the whole experience. I asked her what a good tip would be.
«20% is $ 8,» she replied.
I handed over a $ 50 bill.
«Do you want your change?»
Enough was enough. I took my $ 2 change on principal and left, with my sole dark penciled eyebrow careering like an out of control limousine across my left side forehead, bold, brash, yet lonely.
No Brow Lounge, I do not recommend you.

I have been coming to Brow Lounge for a couple of years and recently got an email about a promotion they were running for a discount on brow shaping.
I called in to book my appointment and specifically said I was coming in for the promotion.
When it came time to pay I was told the promotion was not running yet and I couldn’t get the discount.
Obviously the person I booked with should have booked me on a date applicable for the promo, and when they didn’t honor the discount at the register I was disappointed, seeing as I’ve always had good customer service there in the past.

Let me start off by saying I called them at 5:21PM on a Friday desperate for a wax same day. I had just gotten them shaped 4 weeks ago but they needed a touch up and I was in the area. They took me at 5:30 and I received the most meticulously perfect 30 minute eyebrow shape of my life. My brows look amazasaurus! Note that this is a high priced joint ($ 40) but you most certainly get what you pay for! :) Yay! I can’t stop looking at my face :)
As far as I know there is only street parking but it wasn’t too hard to find a spot the time of day I went.

I honestly can not say enough good things about Brow Lounge or the amazing girls that work there. I have been a client of Stephanie’s for over 7 years and she is the absolute best in the business. I look forward to my visits with her for so many reason but beautiful brows is a BIG one. Being that I have been a consistent client for quite some time, I don’t have to go as often as I used to and my brows have never looked better. I feel confident referring anyone to Stephanie or any of the highly trained staff at Brow Lounge because after referring all my friends, family, coworkers, and even strangers I have NEVER heard anything but the same rave reviews.
As for price, I know $ 40 can seem a bit high when comparing to other places but to me the peace of mind knowing my Brows are always in good hands is worth it. Brow Lounge is not like any other brow/​waxing place-​the end results speak for themselves. I promise, it is worth it. As so many of us ladies know, your eye brows frame your face and they don’t always grow back! It’s worth it, every single penny!