Anastasia Brow Studio, Nordstrom Barton Creek

There have been several estheticians at this location over the last few years. Not since Catherine has there been one as good as Alicia! She is so sweet, takes her time, always makes sure to get me in as soon as possible. My brows look amazing each and every time I get up from her magical chair. She is really booked on the weekends though so if you don’t want a weekday appointment, you should call in advance… you can thank me later.

THE BEST THE BEST THE BEST!!! I used to fly all the way out to LA to get my brows done with Anastasia Her self BUT I officially found someone locally who can save me the trip and give me that EXACT SAME Quality. ASK FOR ALEX, she fully understand the art behind EYE BROW SHAPING and takes her time examining your eye brows to find the Natural shape that best suites you. I wouldn’t let any one else touch my brows. I wasn’t even out of my chair yet and the people walking by were complementing my brows. Not to mention all that week I got complements. I am telling you ALEX is AMAZING!!! I will continue to see her from here on out.

I had a difficult time finding a great brow wax since my go-​to esthetician in Chicago moved to Miami. Finding someone when we moved to Austin proved to be even more difficult as my thick brows kept getting waxed down to very thin instead of sculpted. I tried Anastasia, despite it being a bit pricier, because of the reputation of the brand. It was a great experience. Alex, the esthetician, takes time to draw her sculpting and show you before applying any waxes. Her attention to detail and professionalism is great, and she’s fun to talk to as well.
It may not be for everyone, but personally, I did not mind the chair in the make-​up area of Nordstroms. The Anastasia chair is tucked off to the side completely out of the way, and you’re amongst people who are having makeup and fragrances applied. However, after searching high and low for a good brow artist like Alex, I would sit in the middle of the Nordstroms parking lot for the 20 mins a wax takes.

I had never had my brows waxed before, only threaded, and while I still think threading is a superior hair removal method I trust the Anastasia method will give me my most ideal brow shape. At $ 30 a pop it is pricey, but trustworthy. It is also a bit awkward having your brows done in the middle of Nordstroms but hey…