Live Beautifully OC

This is a review for their nail services. I went in today for a manicure and pedicure and met Olga for the first time. She is just wonderful! She was careful, used wonderful products and made sure I was super happy the whole time. You sit in a beautiful throne while she pampers your nails and skin. How much better could it get? It is a luxury experience, so don’t go in wanting a quick mani-​pedi. Go to any old nail salon for that. But if you want a real class act, go see her and you will not be disappointed.

I been waiting to write this for a while now.
Before coming here I had nova lashes for 4 years in Michigan. So I know what to expect good and bad when getting them done.
I came here to get my nova lashes done /​refill
I was driving up from west Hollywood, it would take over a hour each way. I came out there because when she first started refilling my lashes I was in love with them. (Had them done 2x w/​her) Then I couldn’t come as much any more. I got very sick and went back to Michigan to see family. During that time I had my lashes done from my salon in Michigan. So I wouldn’t have to get them completely redone if I didn’t keep them up. So it was my first touch up with Joanna since coming back from Michigan. This was the last time I would ever come to her, the lashes she gave my weren’t Nova Lashes! Even when I asked her she was surprise I would even say something. After 4 years I know my lashes, and what aren’t Nova lashes. Specially when I’m paying more for certain types of lashes. When I woke up the next day must of the lashes were gone, Nova lashes don’t fall off that fast at all. «There permanent lashes» after paying and tipping a good amount/​driving so far I was Beyond mad. After already bring it up to her that they aren’t Nova lashes, I was done even talking to her.
Don’t wast your time or your money.

After having a horrible customer service experience with another salon in Corona Del Mar, I booked an appointment with Live Beautifully OC for a sugaring session. For my first time, I couldn’t have been happier.
I accidentally came in a bit early to the appointment, and I was taken care off by the woman in the salon. While I can’t remember her name, I had a nice conversation with her, was offered coffee and water, she asked if there was anything I’d like to watch while I was waiting, etc. This stands out to me because sometimes I’ve experienced staff at other salons, and it can be a bit awkward or the staff can seem snobbish. The woman who I first encountered was absolutely sweet!
When Linh arrived, early I might add, she was also very sweet and professional. As this was my first time doing a brazilian sugaring, she made the appointment very comfortable and enjoyable. I would definitely come back to this salon whenever I’m in town, or at the very least recommend Live Beautifully and Linh to friends.

I had a few laser hair removal appointments here. The last time I went the lady giving the treatment burnt me! I advise you to avoid this place as the ladies are obviously not well trained professionals if they are burning people.

This review is long overdue. I have never been spray tanned before but it was 4^th of July and I had important plans made to go out and wanted some color on me.
I found this place on group on and called and made an appointment for the following day (July 3^rd, a Friday), with Joanna the owner. I didn’t buy the group on so she could honor the price in house and get the full amount instead of just 50% (groupon takes the other 50% I always try to do this if I am getting a group on deal. I also mentioned that it would be my first time, she didn’t bother to give me any pre care so I went home and read pre care tips for spray tan and made sure to exfoliate my body the night before. Friday morning comes along (day before 4^th of July). I am getting my spray tan and mentioning to her it is my first time and if there is anything I should do, she said just don’t shower until tonight. Nothing else– didn’t explain to me any post care to take care of my tan. She was so unfriendly that I almost felt uncomfortable, she didn’t make me feel welcome at all.
Side Note: I had laid out in the sun the week before and was dealing with very miniscule left over peeling on my arm like it was literally just a really dry spot. Which she pointed out to me, but never once said it might effect my spray tan.
I’m not going to lie, I left with an AMAZING spray tan the color was beautiful I was so happy, paid, tipped, and went to work with a flowy maxi dress (something else I looked up since she lacked to do so, my naïve self probably would have regular work clothes) 4 hours after my appointment I notice EXTREMEEEE blotchy ness. parts of my neck and shoulders were white, it looked like I had vitiligo all over, it looked so scary. So I texted her telling her what happened WITH PICTURES asking if I could come in and she could fix it or spray over it. All she said was «sorry I left work at 1 today» ummm ok? I told her how I have an important event to go to and I cant go looking like this. After a few back and forth text messages she has the AUDACITY to tell me «honey I don’t know what you want me to do I didn’t make your spray tan peel, your in the industry you should have known what to expect, you knew your were peeling when you made the appointment, try using foundation or bronzer to cover up the blotchiness» Yes, i was slightly peeling, but if she had warned me that this may have happened, I would have said lets not risk it for my big event. and yes, I mentioned to her I work at a medspa but no we don’t do spray tans and I didn’t know what to expect, and If one of our clients is unhappy we make sure they come back asap so we can take care of it. I literally couldn’t believe she told me, a paying client this, which btw I was planning on going back to her for future spray tans before I noticed the blotchiness. I told her if she isn’t going to fix it for me then I expected a refund, which she said she would gladly give me.
This is my first bad review ever, and even though I did receive a refund for the services, I feel like I need to share what happened to me, on fourth of July while all my friends were in their swimsuits I had to wear a long sleeved tunic to cover myself because I looked so scary. As a business owner, she should have tried her best to make it right, not just issue a refund.

It’s the lashes! Saw an old friend after about 4 years this week. I’m past 50 now and she said I looked better than ever! Honestly I’m 10 lbs heavier etc. so it’s got to be the lashes! Everyone loves mine, done only by Joanna. With her, you get the most lush, natural look– and upkeep is easy because they last!
Don’t shop around, this is the best place.

I was so tired of taking off my mascara each night that I decided to get eyelash extensions. So I did my research because I heard of people going bald in their lash region from extensions. The articles I read led me to believe that people were losing their natural lashes due to their own damn fault.
So off I went to get my lashes did. My research led me to book with Linh. Thank goodness! She’s seriously the best! I was nervous about having someone so close to my eyeballs but Linh put me at ease. It was so relaxing that I had to fight sleep (I move around a LOT when I sleep). After I was done with my session, she gave me a lot of good info on how to care for my lashes. I followed everything she said so my lashes ended up lasting me a little over a month.
I’m planning on backpacking in Europe at the end of this month for a couple of weeks. I am definitely making an appointment with Linh before my trip! Cuz seriously, who’s gonna have time to put on fake lashes when you’re on the go?

Had brazilian sugaring done by johann! For a first timer it wasnt as bad as i thought. No pain after and feeling pretty!!! Already have my next appt booked.

Very friendly and welcoming (: just for a Brazilian sugaring done, less than 20 minutes and beautiful! Definitely would recommend this venue to my friends. I can say my friend and I are very happy

I got my eyelash extension done by Linh for the first time and I couldn’t be any happier! I no longer need to wear mascara or even eyeliner! These eyelash extensions seriously save me so much time getting ready!
Linh is amazing and she made me feel very comfortable, welcoming and very informative since it was very first time Her soft touch was so gentle and relaxing that I fell asleep! I got so many compliments on them because they looked so natural looking. Her detailed instructions had my lashes last longer then a month! I recommend Linh if you want someone who is careful, precise and great with lashes!

Linh Nguyen is amazing! She did my eyelash extensions! Gotta say, she’s great putting it on your real lashes. If you don’t know what you want, she’ll give you an honest opinion to what fits best for you. She’s very nice and kind. I highly recommend Linh for you! :)

I came to Linh to get my lashes done for the very first time and absolutely loved them. Surprisingly they lasted me a little over a month until I needed to come back for another fill. She educated me on how to properly care for them to make the lashes last longer. She gave me a set of lengthy natural mink eyelashes. They’re a lot lighter on the eyes than the false lashes I used to put on everyday. I really wanted to try out the eyelash extensions only because I wanted to wear less eye makeup. With the mink lashes, I can now wake up and just put on some concealer and blush and go about my day.
Book with Linh, she knows what she’s doing!

I’ve had Linh give me mink eyelash extensions and thoroughly loved the results! I received many compliments but it was natural enough that most people couldn’t pinpoint what I had done: P She was very gentle and the process was so soothing I fell asleep a couple times. Plus, her detailed instructions on how to take care of them helped me maintain them for a long time! If I didn’t live in the SFValley I would keep going back for more!

Linh for lash extensions !
I’m not much of a makeup girl and like more of the natural light make-​up look. I never do lash extensions, fearing that it’d look too fake. Came to Linh to give it a try. She was very understanding of my preferences. I love it! It looks natural, feels much lighter than expected.
Linh’s very detailed and considerate of her clients. Gives specific instructions on how to take care of my lashes until the next fill. Takes care of her clients well. She also does bikini sugaring ! Will come back for that.

I have been coming here for the last 3 years for waxing, eyelashes, and facials. Everything that Joanna does is perfect. She makes you feel comfortable, welcome, and relaxed. It was the best group in purchase I have ever made.

My Sugar person moved to Hawaii and I was in looking for a New person. Joanna had a Groupon so I bought one! That was 3yrs ago! Today she has made me Beautiful with Lashes and has kept me neat and tidy!
Love her! So if you have Ever thought to do either You will never be more pleased!

There is no better place or person for all your beautification needs than here with Joanna! I have been going to her for years for facials, lashes, spray tans, and specialty treatments. She is so good that my husband and son go to her for their skincare needs now as well :) if you want the best service done by the best, this is going to be your new favorite spot!

My very first eyelash extensions and it was my first time at this place. Linh is the best. She made me feel comfortable, she has really light hands and I did not feel a thing. She did a phenomenal job with the lashes and they look so natural. I went to the gym the next day and the lashes looked the same after my workout. It’s been a week now and they still look perfect. I will definitely come back to Linh to get my fill and to try their sugaring. This salon is awesome, so clean and pretty. The owner does a good maintaining it to look neat. Excellent service!!!

Do yourself a favor and book your appts now. Linh is the best! I was made a believer and loved my lashes so much! She is amazing at what she does. She is professional and thoroughly walked me through the process step by step. I was comfortable at all times and couldn’t be happier. I love the results! May be the best beauty decision I’ve made thus far! I love waking up looking refreshed and pretty! Thank you linh! See you in a couple weeks for my fill!

Sugaring: This is one of the few places I have found that does sugaring. I’ve seen Joanna a couple of times now, and I love it! I loved waxing before but I would always get little red bumps and be very irritated, with the sugaring I have no problems. The only thing I would say that for me sugaring is more painful in my bikini area because there is a fair amount of tugging and pulling as she works the wax, but the payoff is no more irritation.
Joanna is super friendly and will make you feel at ease. She also does facials and eyelash extensions although I haven’t tried those services yet. I’ve asked for her advice on some blemishes I have, and she is always helpful and knowledgeable. Check-​in for a Unilocal discount, and sometimes there are offers to buy services in bulk at a cheaper rate in cash. If you get on the email list, there are sometimes other offers or events as well.
The location was a little hard for me to find at first, but hopefully the pictures help! There is no private restroom, instead the restroom is in the hall that is shared by the whole floor of the building, but it’s kept clean so it’s ok.