The Brow Lounge

Neelum did my brows and I loved it!!! Very little pain and super fast and clean! Thank you. Coming again.

It was my first time… one brow actually looks amazing but the other not so much lol! It was a cool experience and I would totally try it again!

I have found god, or heaven. I can’t describe the feeling of finding a threading place which does not want to kill you with their vicious threading skills. Trust me, threading does not hurt, I have gotten hundreds of them growing up in India. However, after trying out many many places in the bay area, I was about to give up until I went into the brow lounge. It is slightly pricier than what I used to pay for waxing, but it is totally worth paying more.

Maybe it was a bad day. We all have bad days but I often go to Unilocal to guide me in my decision making.
My experience at The Brow Lounge was Terrible. I really wanted a Brow Wax but I agreed to try threading since the person no longer did waxing. The skin on my brows was pulled and stretched. It took two weeks for my skin to heal. The skin sagged to the point I did not want to leave the house. I will NEVER go there again.
It is so important to trust the person that works on the skin around your eyes. This is a VERY sensitive area. Please be careful.

Great service — quick, well-​done, and totally reasonably priced. I’ve had my eyebrows threaded here twice and both times they looked way better than I ever could have done. I love that this place is super close to Rockridge BART and has evening hours, so I can schedule my appointments after work. Definitely recommended.

I gave this place three stars because I really enjoyed their service. The staff was extremely relatable and we have good conversation. But in all truthfulness there are plenty of places in Oakland that do this for a lot less.
My coworker not only tweezed her eyebrows (the shape they gave her was AMAZING), but she also got her eyebrows tinted. She was informed that the color wouldn’t stay 3 weeks like a lot of reviewers say, but she thought it would at least last 2 weeks. It’s been 2 days and the tint is basically gone already. So much for tinted eyebrows for vacation in the pool. Kind of disappointed since it costed $ 40.
They do sell small jewelry on the side. The gold hexagonal earrings I bought are super cute and I received a few compliments on them.
Overall a pretty good place but won’t go back for tinting and probably will stick to my chill spot closer to Lake Merritt.

I’ve had two different experiences here — Alresa was great and super attentive — asking me what I’d like and giving me some help with maintenance. But last week I went and I didn’t even know who it was (she didn’t introduce herself) just went at the brows (didn’t ask what I wanted) and then didn’t even do any tweezer follow-​up to get the stray hairs. I was in an out in 10 minutes and she was not interested in talking to me about maintenance.
So mixed thoughts here depending on the stylist. Wouldn’t go back unless I got Alresa.

I was desperate and thought wow great reviews maybe they hired more experienced people? Nope again, she didn’t spend anytime on my brows and when I went home I had little hairs that were overlooked. Sloppy service and Double price of most? I’m guessing their clients don’t know better or are first timers. Go somewhere else!

Great staff and very friendly and clean. Great job shaping my brows and keeping them thick, but one star off because upon closer inspection there are a lot of stray hairs that shouldn’t have been missed. Worth a visit just check for strays before leaving.

I came across The Brow Lounge a couple of years ago when I was searching for a new eyebrow threading place and I have not stopped coming since! I absolutely love the quaintness of the place itself and how welcoming and friendly the staff is. My favorite specialists are Tenzin and Alresa, who take so much time and care for your brows and even tell you what it is they are doing and why. The receptionist is also the sweetest lady who always makes sure you have been properly taken care of. The only qualm I have is the price, especially as a college student on a very tight budget, but their work is just that great! I always leave feeling great with my lovely, fresh eyebrows.

This place is gold.
I had my first threading with Alresa and it was beautiful.
My second appointment I was late, so I missed my window with Alresa, but I had it done with Velma (Vilma?) and the results were perfect!

First time trying threading. My eyebrows are looking better than ever and my skin did not have such a negative reaction in comparison to wax. The staff is super sweet and worked me in for an appointment day of. Success!

The receptionist and the rest of the staff were super sweet, quality work for a good price

Great brow service done today! Im blonde and wanted them dark, and I got what I wanted… Thank you for making me look flawless!!;)

Alresa! Alresa! Alresa!!! SUPER AMAZING!!! Very very sweet!!! My 1^st time threading and my eyebrows look absolutely stunning!!! She will be my eyebrowologist from now on!!! Did I mention that she is professional. I was extremely impressed with the sterilized tools! I’m going to try a BW next!!! And I hear she’s the BOMB with that too!!!

I can’t believe I’ve been coming here for nearly 6 years. Still never a bad brow threading EVER EVER. Alresa is truly talented and a lovely person.

Arles is truly a perfectionist! Taking her time to allow your brows to tell her the shape they need and what you want.
I work in the beauty industry and have had my brows done by many but Alresa is one of the few Brow Masters ! I honestly feel she would give give Anastasia from Beverly Hills a run for her money!
Thank you for never settling Alresa! Its not about being quick its about precision and understanding what the client needs. She does this. In addition to that since I have been with her my brows have grown and I never experience break outs like I have with many other people!

I went again and had an even better experience. Alresa is amazing. So excellent.

I am constantly raving about The Brow Lounge (and its sister site, Cloud Nine). I gave up waxing when I started taking retinoids so I got into threading. My first experience on the Peninsula where I work left me less than thrilled about the process.
I decided to give it another shot. I knew that I wanted to spend to support my community rather than where I work so I checked out reviews of threading studios near my home.
Alresa had amazing reviews so I booked an appointment with her. I have been going to either location for over a year and have never been disappointed. She is excellent at what she does, is a complete professional and is also incredibly sweet.

I’ve never been conscientious with eyebrow maintenance. And exacerbated by an unusually busy work/​school schedule this fall, my eyebrows could not have been more unruly… before I stepped into the Brow Lounge!
Alresa waxed and shaped my flat, thick eyebrows into the picture of elegance (if I do say so myself). I’ve never had any real ‘arch’ to my brows and she sculpted them like a real Michelangelo. I’ve never had people compliment me on my eyebrows, but it has now happened… twice!
Alresa was attentive to what I wanted. She was honest yet polite and highly professional. She made sure I was satisfied with the results. Also, I never felt shame for my eyebrow neglect. No «WOW, it’s been awhile, hasn’t it?!» (a comment received at another salon). I felt comfortable and at ease.
While the salon is on the pricey side ($ 20 for eyebrow waxing), I think it’s well worth it. Also, the ability to book online is a nice feature!