Eyelash by Emiko

They lost a copy of my Court order… So I need to go back there again with my court order again! I had been waiting for my driver license over 2 months and didn’t receive it. That was why I came here again but I didn’t bring my court order this time. Because I saw they made a copy last time here… please take documents with you even though you brought them with you last time…

I had bad experience a couple of years ago doing extension by non professional… And when I tried emiko, my outlook on eyelash extension has forever changed! She is a true professional! The quality of my lashes are superb! The experience was pain-​free! I almost fell asleep, no burning glue inside my eyeball like I had experienced before! I really recommended her. She is also certified, using only 5-​star quality lashes! Thank you Emiko!!! Definitely coming back for more ;)))

I wish there were more stars to give her !! She’s so amazing !! Let me start off with I never had fake eyelashes & wanted to get some so I called her in & she took me in that same day !! I didn’t know exactly how to get my eyelashes & how I wanted them just to make them look natural so she started explaining me the styles & at one point I envisioned a style I wanted & she told me (with out me telling her what I wanted) oh let’s do your eyelashes like this & I was like yaaay !! A person who can envision your style the same as you just perfect !!! She put my eyelashes on didn’t take long & let me tell you I’m INLOVE with them ! I absolutely recommend her they look natural & she did my eyelashes on how I wanted them especially for being a first timer I am for sure going to her again

I watched my best friend get her eyelash extensions from Emiko, and I’m going to say she did a very wonderful job she’s so gentle and precise about placing the single eyelashes in place. She made my friends eyelashes look so natural ! You can’t even tell there extensions. She shapes them to the curve of your eye. I highly recommend her, and I’m thinking of going to her my self soon. Thanks for the experience of watching your wonderful work Emiko

I was a little nervous about seeing Emiko based on comments here re: pricing/​charging/​ultimate outcome. However, I think those fears were totally unfounded and I was incredibly pleased with the job Emiko did. Scheduling was super easy and she took me on very short notice.
Re: the lashes. I explained to Emiko that I had previously had a full-​set done elsewhere and loved the look, but absolutely hated the way they felt (very, very heavy on my eyelids). I explained I wanted a very natural and full look. I essentially took a short nap while she did the application and was so impressed with the outcome. My lashes looked amazing, but still very natural. I followed her upkeep/​maintenance instructions and was able to hang on to the lashes for five weeks. I absolutely plan on coming back to have Emiko re-​do my lashes.

I’ve been coming here for years! She is the best at what she does! She is the pioneer of eyelash extensions in LA. She manufacters her own glue and lash extensions! I would never consider going anywhere else. Out of curiosity I have looked around and the prices some people charge are outrageous!!! The most expensive doesn’t mean the best! Don’t be fooled by slick salons, she’s the real deal!

Emiko is very careful and has done an awesome job. :) I’m super allergic to many things, and she checked if I’m allergic to those materials she uses before applying the lashes. I’m very happy with the new lashes. Thanks, Emko :) BTW, she moved to 1712 East Walnut St, Pasadena 91 106

Emiko is the best! I’ve had my lashes done about 4 times and it gets better and better each time. Love her.

After the first 3 times Emiko seemed no longer interested in doing a great job. I would leave disappointed with lashes going in weird directions. I found another woman on the Westside, Jeannie Tran who Emiko’s lashes to shame. Look Jeannie up. She’s on point! Always.

Be careful — she might try to overcharge you!
She overcharged me twice (without asking my permission). The 2^nd time I protested, she challenged me, but I was insistent that she was wrong not to ask my permission (she wanted $ 60 more for extra lashes that I never asked for!).
It was difficult for me to decipher if our miscommunication was because of the language barrier, but since I’m a language teacher and she’s a businesswoman, I think not.
Emiko is skilled at what she does, but I didn’t appreciate her sneaky way of trying to make more off of me.

Get your lashes done here if you want them done by an expert! Emiko knows everything there is to know about how to do eyelash extensions that don’t damage your natural lashes and what to do if your natural lashes are really damaged. She’ll even explain your eyelashes to you and what she did in each area where there were problems. Also, she has such a delicate and gentle touch, and she really takes her time to do the job perfectly. She spent 2 hours on my full set. At other places, the girls finished in only an hour.

Emiko is amazing!
She really took time for a consultation and explained everything for me.
when we talked what I want my lash to look like, I was very difficult and told her
«I want lots of volume and length to stand out for my upcoming trip, but my work environment is very conservative, so it can’t stand out too much either»
Even I was confused: Am I asking for big full lash or natural look lash?
But every step of the process, she made sure to talk to me and guide me finding what I want!
And she somehow pulled off an amazing wow lash but yet still natural looking.
Exactly what I wanted!
I followed her instruction for how to keep lashes for longer,
and mine stayed on for a long time!
(At 3 weeks, it started to fall off, completely gone by end of week 4)
She also told me I’m not using lash curler right after looked at my lash and
it is causing a damage to my lashes so that they are shorter, thinner than what they should be.
She suggested I should just ditch a curler saying my lash natural have a nice curl and all I need is a right mascara applying technique which she explained to me very well!
Now I’m a lash curler free for 3 months and I can tell it is fuller, thicker and longer!
Emiko is so knowledgeable and helpful
I can tell she truly care for her customer.
Oh and when I read on other reviews that it’s so relaxing you fall asleep,
I thought no way, someone is touching your eye area, how can you?!
But yes, it’s possible with Emiko. I almost fell asleep too!

From having been to one eyelash extension expert to another in such a short period of time, I’ve seen and have been somewhat educated and familiarized with a few techniques and tools now used by specialists. When I found out that Emiko did bottom lash extensions, I was overjoyed and was even more pleased because she was in my area. During my consultation, I mentioned that I just previously had top eyelash extensions put on so she went ahead and took a look at the job. Shocked at knowing that a few of my lashes were glued to one extension, I knew that there was some damage made. I allowed her to remove some of them (an extra 20 bucks-​such a waste of money and I hate that), so she could apply one extension to one eyelash. There was even a top eyelash that was applied to a bottom lash from when I visited Bylle Breaux… terrible.
Emiko took her time (1 hour 45 minute application) applying the extensions on my top and bottom lashes with her own concocted glue from Japan (zero odor and no irritation). What a huge difference! The lashes were softer, more defined and natural looking, and weren’t clumped together with huge spaces between them. They really made my eyes pop and enhanced them beautifully. Emiko was gentle and made sure I was comfortable the entire time… I actually dozed off twice.
Everyone there was very kind and welcoming making my visit an amazing one. If you are truly looking for quality eyelash extensions and specialists that handle your lashes with love and care, definitely come here. I’m excited to go back and get a full set from Emiko. She doesn’t half-​ass her work and you can count on her to help continue caring for your lashes as they grow out. I’m very confident that her technique is non-​damaging and I highly recommend her. Guaranteed you won’t leave unhappy!
Emiko Yamaguchi

**UPDATED REVIEW 09.13.2012**
I still love Emiko! And the 4 stars are for her technique & warm personality.
This is an updated review after 2 months from the first time I had my lash extension and have done a 35 lashes (each eye) & full lash (about 60 on each eye).
My long lashes have all fallen out! And why wouldn’t they? I had total of about 95 lashes done on each eye. The false eyelashes are all out and of course each time they fall off they take a natural lash with it. So you can imagine…
Just like to put out this warning to all fellow Unilocalers that this will happen. My lashes look sparse now. Beautiful eyes no more :-(

***PREVIOUS REVIEW***
I love Emiko! She is great!
I went about 1.5 weeks ago for Emiko’s 1^st time customer welcome package. But I had to go back for refill today. I believe it is mostly my own fault because I am still not used to having extended eyelashes. I would unconsciously rub me eyes when they are itchy. But now, I have a full awareness. Hopefully, I wouldn’t rub them out again or else it’d be a waste of money :(
Oh, I did not have any allergic reaction to Emiko’s glue. Just your typical minor stings after I have washed my face. But I do think that is normal since I can’t rub & dry my eyes like before to completely dry my eyes out before opening my eyes. Kind of like getting water in your eyes or swimming sting. It’s tolerable.

This was my first time getting lash extensions and emiko could sense right away that I was nervous about the procedure. After Reading about so many eyelash extensions that have gone completely wrong, i was so scared that something bad would happen.
Emiko did the most most most beautiful job. I will continue to come back to her and highly recommend her to anyone who wants safe, beautiful, and good priced eyelash extensions. Even though I live inburbank, emikos beautiful lash extensions are worth the drive! Thanks emiko!

Ladies beware, I rate Eyelash by Emiko zero out of five stars.
Based on good Unilocal reviews, I made an appointment to see Emiko for a refill at 3:30 on a Friday afternoon, during our initial phone conversation, she sounded all professional.
At 3:00pm on the appointment date, while I was driving to her place, she left a disoriented message on my voice mail saying she was not sure what time our appointment was, wow, I called her a minute later, no one picked up the phone, I left two messages asking her to call me back to confirm the 3:30, she never did, I was appalled at her unprofessionalism.
At past 3:30, she finally called, all she has to say was just «she is very sorry», yes I agree and she should be; the point is, if she was not sure what time the appointment was, call to verify the first thing in the morning or the day before, not 30 minutes prior, and pick up the phone when the client calls right back.
I do not recommend Emiko to anyone.

I searched Unilocal and bookmarked three places who I would like to talk to about eyelash extensions. I liked Emiko’s location and the reviews she received on Unilocal.
When I called, I liked that she wanted to do a free consultation so we could discuss the options available, especially since I am new to this service. She provided a questionnaire for me to complete about my eyes and make up habits. She took time to understand that I wanted a natural look, I wanted to simplify my make up routine and be free from mascara. I am 58 yrs old and am moving toward less is more. She prepared me well for what to expect for results and what other people would or would not notice.
I met with her the same day at lunch for the consult and I decided I wanted to do a trial of a natural look (about 20 lashes each eye). Because I mentioned I saw her good reviews on Unilocal,she gave me extra lashes for free as a new customer. It all took about 60 min. All of this for $ 65 + tip. I expect to return for touch up in 3 weeks, if I follow the care instructions!
She has a nice care instruction sheet and provided her cell # in case I had any problems or questions. She also has a detailed menu with pricing.
Highly recommend Emiko’s!

I had my 1^st eye lash extension since last year, and I had tried 4 different salons. Emiko is one of the best. She is very patient and careful about every step.
Like:
I had my first extension with Emiko 6 weeks ago, and some of her lashes last till now. The texture of eyelashes were soft and natural. She was not only gentle but also fast. It only took her roughly 75 mins to finish 80 eyelashes.
My eyes are sensitive type and would get red after extension.
All of the salons I been cause me same problem.
I’m less allergic and sensitive to Emiko’s glue. (usuallly, extension would make my eyes red for 1 week, but Emiko’s extension only last red eyes for 3 days. I guess its not too bad =p)
I would definitely go back to refill my extension.

Emiko is wonderful! Honestly, I’ve done eyelash extensions several times before and I’ve always had some type of horrible issue with it. I just keep doing it because I really need it!
One of the issues I’ve had were my eyes would always get really teary during the application because I thought I had sensitive eyes. I’m not starting to think I’ve just had really terrible technicians because when I got them done by Emiko, no tears AT ALL! She is so careful and makes great measures to assure your eyes are taken care of.
Another issue I’ve had before was the incessant poking in the eye I would get from eyelash extensions. This is because the technician is not careful and applies the lash to several lashes and as they grow out, it causes the extension to poke your eye. Either that or the extension is placed too close to your eyelid. Emiko makes sure to apply the extension to only one lash. This is the way its supposed to be done! I’ve had absolutely no irritation at all! Its so lightweight!
Another gripe I’ve had about lash extensions was that you can always see the root where most of the glue leaves a big glob at the base of your lid. I honestly have no idea how Emiko did this but there is no glob at all! It looks so real and natural.
The best part about going to Emiko is that she actually sits down and asks you what you want exactly and tells you if its possible. I have REALLY sparse natural lashes and most of them got pulled out by horrible lash extensions. Most technicians are just in a hurry to get yours done and hurry you out the door so they can get to the next client.
THESE ARE THE BEST LASH EXTENSIONS I EVER GOT!!! I will definitely be back for my fill.

This is a mom and pop shop and Emiko is a very caring expert. She took her time and explained everything to me. It was my first time getting eyelash extensions so I don’t really have the ability to compare her to anyone else.
Overall I thought they looked cute but I wasn’t blown away. I have very unruly curly/​not curly eyelashes so after a few days the extensions were all caught up in my natural lashes and looked messy. I would need to put mascara on every day in order for them to look good. Kind of defeats the purpose of having the extensions I think.
Anyway, it’s two weeks later and they have already fallen off. I think I may have been too rough with them…
Maybe I will try another place and see if the experience is any different.