Michelle Zhao

Although her work comes out ok, the process is brutal & she lacks professionalism.
During my visits with Michelle, she would ask me to fall asleep, not wanting to make small talk. When I couldn’t, she complained my actual eyeballs were moving too much (weird). A text came through on my phone during an appointment, Michelle decided it was appropriate to reach into my personal purse to turn off the sound, so I could «go to spleep». Meanwhile, HER phone was vibrating every few minutes on the desk next to my head. Didn’t make sense. My eyes would water from the fumes of the glue. Michelle also became frustrated with this. But what she didn’t realize is as she was applying the extensions, she was lifting my eyelid, allowing the fumes to irritate my eye. Trust me, I’m not crying on que. I tried telling her this… I voiced my above concerns to Michelle and told her I wold be trying a different place.

I do not normally review, but seeing as how I have been seeing Michelle for almost 2 years now, I should. I get lash extensions every time I go on vacation, because let’s face it– nobody wears makeup on a beach, but would still like to look nice for photos. She does an amazing job. I’ve gone to 2 other people in the past for lashes and even though they looked great, after one week they were gone. Michelle, on the other hand, after a month mine still look great (make sure you follow her after care instructions!) I saw a review below me complaining about the high price, but you get what you pay for. Great quality should not come discounted.
I would recommend her to anybody who wants good quality lash extensions. She is very sweet, clean and professional. I’ve never had one complaint leaving, and have only received compliments from others. :)

Michelle knows lashes. I honestly can’t even tell they’re fake when I’m staring in the mirror! A true perfectionist — her workspace is very clean and she takes great care and her practices are very meticulous. I don’t want to give her TOO good a review because I don’t want to have to fight for appointments, but seriously — she is the lash whisperer! Best beauty investment I’ve made.

Michelle is fantastic! She takes her time and truly cares about her work. She is patient, thorough, and a perfectionist. She is also flexible with appointments (a definite plus). Michelle is an eyelash expert and the only person I trust. She will leave you feeling more beautiful than ever!

I have been Michelle’s client for 5 years and she is just amazing. I had been to others for this service prior to Michelle but once I found her, I knew I would never leave. I drive 45 minutes to see her and I have many other choices locally but she is a true perfectionist. I get so many compliments yet no once really knows for certain they are not my own. I have also referred my friends and family and they all lover her as well.
They are 100% worth the cost as they last longer and are precision perfect when applied.
I also have to say that this recent negative review I just noticed, looks somewhat suspect as Michelle was also instructor and would never make a novice mistake like gluing lashes to an eyelid! — in fact she takes such extreme care that she spends about 90 minutes MINIMUM just applying my refill lashes.
Anyway, if you try her you won’t be sorry you did. She’s the best.

First of all crazy expensive. Michelle did not disclose that she would charge $ 30 to remove the lashes that were just applied one week before my appointment with her. Nor did she say that I would be charged for a full set of lashes which I had just had applied seven days prior. The most expensive extensions even without the $ 30 removal fee. $ 230+
The lashes looked great and full but many of the lashes were applied to my eye lid and not my lashes causing great discomfort for days and probably a bit of damage. I thought Michelle was nice but a shyster and despite her claim of 9 years of experience I can’t see how she could apply lashes to the wrong places after all that experience. I would not recommend Michelle.

I first looked into eyelashes extension about a year and a half ago when one of my daughters was getting married, I was not happy with the person I first went with. The person did manage to get my lashes longer, but they were lumpy and heavy and looked un-​nature. I then found Michelle from Unilocal.She worked in Oakland then. Michelle made my lashes look lush, thick and nature looking. I was hooked and have been going to her ever since.
Michelle is talented, patient, and very detail oriented. She works fast, but also takes the time to make sure every single lash is attached properly and naturely. I get compliments all the time on how beautiful my lashes look… I even have strangers stopped me on streets to compliment my lashes. I couldn’t be happier with Michelle’s work and highly recommend her to anyone who wants to have beautiful and lush eyelashes.

Michelle is the BEST! I got to her for eyelash extensions and facials. She is patient, detailed and flexible. I have seen other friends get eyelashes done and they all comment that mine still look better. She books up fast, but is well worth the time and investment.

I’ve been seeing Michelle for lash extensions for the past four years. She is the only person I’ll let touch my lashes. She is calm, patient and very meticulous– as well as an extremely sweet and kind lady. My lashes always look stunning. I love that I only have to wear makeup for special occasions and I can wake up looking fresh and ready to start the day without having to deal with eye makeup. For me it’s a great investment !!

Having nice, natural looking lashes opens my eyes and in turn, brightens my smile! The only person I trust with my lashes is Michelle! I’ve been a client for over a year and have followed her from Oakland to her new location at the Venus & Mars Salon in Walnut Creek. I go to the gym regularly and her lashes are durable. She’s delicate and thorough. She «hooks me up» whenever I have important events, meetings, etc. I get tons of compliments and for someone like me who doesn’t wear a lot of makeup, its just the right touch! Come see her… you’ll see what I mean!

I have been a client of Michelle’s for over 2 years and I can say this «if you want eyelash extensions that are amazing» she is the one! They are not false eyelashes but extensions… so no one has to know. I decided to do this on a whim. I saw it in a magazine that said they will make you look younger. ok… I know what you are thinking but believe me it is true. I was amazed when my husband noticed and said wow whats different? (he flirted for 15 minutes prior). I get a million compliments about how beautiful my lashes are, everyone thinks they are real! Tell or don’t but do it for yourself I promise you will not be sorry! Lastly, Michelle is very easy to work with. She is accommodating and flexible.

Eyelash extensions, my addiction! If you are looking for extensions from a top knotch person Michelle is that person. She is a recent addition to the Venus & Mars salon. She does the best eyelashes hands down, not only is she fast but they last for a long time. I have had my lashes done at other places and they can take a very long time since each lash is applied one at a time. I highly recommend her. She also does facials and waxing. Be sure to book early because she books up quick.