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Sooooo... How did it go? The Beauty Studio Service Thread

danielledanielle — Sun, 10 Nov 2024 17:49:36 GMT

I recently got my lashes done at a Sephora and it was suuuuuch a good experience that I will go back, get lashes again, just to chit chat with the associates there.

I narrowed it down to two choices:

(I think)

(obvs winner) ... Way nice and way nice price😁😉

They stayed and slayed. This was a four hour wear. It's $15 USD for the service + cost of lashes. The SC lashes are very adorable, affordable and as my Syane (shout-out to Sephora Meatpacking) said, "they eatttt"

I highly encourage getting lashes, especially if you struggle with them. I described what I wanted, and got tips and tricks that allowed me to do this on my own.

What I learned

Tapered out shape for almond shaped eyes gives you all the drama without overwhelming your eye
Cut the outside, not the inside so you don't ruin your lashes if you're new to this or just find it challenging
Look down when applying , which seems intuitive, but 9/10 I go straight and straight into the mirror. Having a mirror and looking down gives me a higher success rate.

Also, I got in store goodies!

Tagging some other folks to share their experiences:

Re: Sooooo... How did it go? The Beauty Studio Service Thread

SportyGirly125 — Thu, 03 Oct 2024 02:53:10 GMT

If anyone wants to check out my experience on the hydra facial you can find the link here

By the end of the treatments I could feel my skin more hydrated and glowy. My lips were a little more plump.

All in all I really enjoyed my experience. I didn’t really know what to expect but was feeling more comfortable that the station was more towards the back instead of the front where all the traffic was. I had a few people stop and see what was going on but it didn’t bother me.

Final note, you are allowed to tip for the service at the end when you check out. I was given samples before I left. Also, they do use the sample testers out on your face but with a spatula. You don’t know if people have put their fingers in it so that was the only thing I was worried about. Luckily nothing happened to me but just wanted to put that out there since we know the testers can be contaminated.

Re: Sooooo... How did it go? The Beauty Studio Service Thread

danielledanielle — Thu, 03 Oct 2024 02:48:01 GMT

Sure, but feel free to share your takeaways @SportyGirly125

Re: Sooooo... How did it go? The Beauty Studio Service Thread

caitbird — Thu, 03 Oct 2024 10:32:04 GMT

@danielledanielle great idea for a thread! I'm so glad you had such a great experience getting your lashes done! I am planning to schedule a service at my local Sephora for the BI challenge bonus points, but haven't decided what to get done yet 😅

Re: Sooooo... How did it go? The Beauty Studio Service Thread

caitbird — Thu, 03 Oct 2024 10:36:28 GMT

@SportyGirly125 thanks for sharing your experience and your thoughts, it's very helpful! I'm glad you had a good experience!

Re: Sooooo... How did it go? The Beauty Studio Service Thread

danielledanielle — Thu, 03 Oct 2024 16:15:57 GMT

@caitbird, 👍🏽👍🏽! Hope this informs and feel free to post feedback when you decide!

Re: Sooooo... How did it go? The Beauty Studio Service Thread

SportyGirly125 — Thu, 03 Oct 2024 17:23:53 GMT

@caitbird Welcome

Re: Sooooo... How did it go? The Beauty Studio Service Thread

Mellmars1185 — Thu, 03 Oct 2024 21:36:01 GMT

@danielledanielle Wow! Your lashes look amazing. I did not know this service was offered! The tips you mentioned are great! Sometimes I cut lashes in half (the ones that are not tapered) and apply on the outer portion of my lid. I like how you shared to cut the outer portion of the tapered lash. Sometimes I find they look too long on my lashes so I will try that next time. Also I didnt think to look down. I can't wait to see how my lashes turn out with these techniques!

I did try the Hydrafacial lip perk at SEPHORiA. It was my first time trying a treatment like this. I think it would be a fun treatment before night out. I would just have to set aside time to do it.

I am looking forward to trying more services in the future! I will report back.

Re: Sooooo... How did it go? The Beauty Studio Service Thread

MissAllieeC — Fri, 04 Oct 2024 03:28:55 GMT

Thank you ❤️❤️

Re: Sooooo... How did it go? The Beauty Studio Service Thread

Titian06 — Fri, 04 Oct 2024 21:38:51 GMT

You look awesome, @danielledanielle ! 🤩 I didn't know Sephora did lash application.

Re: Sooooo... How did it go? The Beauty Studio Service Thread

danielledanielle — Tue, 08 Oct 2024 02:23:38 GMT

Glad to inform! @Titian06 , It was (and remains) a part of a full face makeover, where you purchase the lashes and they apply it for free. I don't recall when it officially became a separate service, but when it did it was one of those maneuvers I would occasionally take advantage of.

Re: Sooooo... How did it go? The Beauty Studio Service Thread

sister13 — Mon, 07 Oct 2024 17:38:31 GMT

(x-post from the Sephoria thread)

I also got a Perk Lip treatment at SEPHORiA, it was my first one. It felt very hydrating and plumping and was a lovely treat in a hectic day! They also give you the full Perk lip serum at the end, which was a pleasant surprise and I’ve been using it frequently.

After!

Re: Sooooo... How did it go? The Beauty Studio Service Thread

heartsmyface — Mon, 07 Oct 2024 19:47:36 GMT

@sister13 I took photos of lots of people getting treatments while I lazed on the pink fluffy chairs. Now I’m regretting not peeling myself outta my comfy place and getting a treatment done. It seemed like so much effort at the time. 😅

Would it be something you’d go into store for again?

Re: Sooooo... How did it go? The Beauty Studio Service Thread

danielledanielle — Tue, 08 Oct 2024 02:14:15 GMT

@heartsmyface, same FOMO vibes and same question @sister13

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heartsmyface — Tue, 08 Oct 2024 03:00:41 GMT

@danielledanielle The red eye in really messed me up!! They would have had to come to me.

Re: Sooooo... How did it go? The Beauty Studio Service Thread

sister13 — Tue, 08 Oct 2024 03:19:10 GMT

I did this on the morning session Saturday, there was a station out on the main floor over by Kerastase and there was no line so we went for it. I would do it again in store or as add on if I was doing the PERK facial. My lips definitely felt smooth and plumped but I didn’t take very good notice of how long it lasted! @heartsmyface @danielledanielle

And if they do it again next year at SEPHORiA (which I would recommend they do!) I would definitely make a point to get it again!

Re: Sooooo... How did it go? The Beauty Studio Service Thread

CookieGirl1 — Tue, 08 Oct 2024 12:19:20 GMT

@danielledanielle that tuned out looking so good! Had you ever had it done before?

Re: Sooooo... How did it go? The Beauty Studio Service Thread

itsfi — Mon, 21 Oct 2024 11:58:24 GMT

I scheduled an appointment for lash application after reading about your experience with this service @danielledanielle! Thank you!

I've had lashes applied as part of an Ultimate Glam experience - super fun! I can post about that another day, if folks are interested - I'll have to look back to see if I took photos of that service. This is a newer service (I think) and I quite like it. I'm horrible at applying false lashes and this is a great way to have that done without having to get a full makeover. Not that I mind having someone do my makeup, but I do prefer to use my own makeup.

FYI - The beauty challenge ends 10/23 (Wednesday). For anyone still looking to complete the "Get Any Beauty Service" task on the Level Up challenge, this is an easy, fun (and relatively low-cost) way to go about it, and get your 100 points. ALSO, now through 10/23, you can earn 5x points on Sephora Collection lashes (!!!) and mascaras.

Steps before appointment:

Went online to find a date and time for my appointment.
I also checked online, using the "Buy Online, Pick Up In Store" feature to check to see if the lashes I would like were in stock. I did not buy the lashes then, but just wanted to make sure I had some options to choose from before making the appointment (i.e., lashes in stock, not "limited stock"). I prefer false lashes that are not super voluminous - this is a personal preference so I was just wanting to make sure they had lashes that added volume to my sparse lashes, but not too much.
NOTE: you don't have to pick out your lashes in advance; typically at the appointments, the associate will ask you about what you're doing or what brings you into the store for the appointment (e.g., you can also put this information in the notes section when you book your appointment), and the associate will pull out some options for you based on what you share. I knew I wouldn't have a lot of time between my appointment and my event so I just did some online browsing beforehand - and, well, I like just having an idea of what my options would be beforehand.
Made a note to myself of which lashes to look for and booked an appointment.
For the lash application service, I arrived with my foundation, concealer, and lips done. I also curled my lashes and applied mascara.
I arrived at my appointment 15 minutes prior to find parking, and grab the lashes I was interested in having applied and also to look around at what I might want to add to my Savings Event list - note to self ... Self, post your list to the

At the Store:

Checked in for appointment (e.g., let them know you're there) - if the associate at the door is not with another customer, you can let him/her/them know that you have an appointment. Or, you can let the associate at the register know as well. Or, since I know the associate who would be applying the lashes and she was at the beauty studio section, I let her know I had arrived (and that I was early).
The fabulous Ana (at the Sephora Laurel Village) let me know she just needed a few minutes to setting up and washing her hands, etc.
Ana asked what my plans were for the day, what kind of lashes / look I was aiming for. Since I had already picked out my lashes, I handed them to her. I did ask her if she thought they'd look okay on my eye shape, etc. I picked #SEPHORA COLLECTION Vegan False Eyelashes Irresistible - they're a lot fuller than I would normally choose for everyday but I decided to do something that added volume but wasn't too extra
She took a look at my eyes, the lashes and then cut them to fit. As danielledanielle mentioned, the associate cut the lashes from the outside of the lashes.
We chatted during the session about lash application and she noted that I needn't be afraid of applying false lashes, just practice and it'll become easier and easier, She also shared that I should be able to get 10 uses out off these lashes.
She also added another layer of mascara to my lashes/false lashes - she used .
We talked about removal as well - she said she just peels them off, but if I could also use makeup remove or cleanser to gentle loosen / remove the glue.
We finished earlier than the allotted time - part of that was that I had my false lashes already picked out and ready to go.
Once done, payment is processed for the service ($15) + the cost of the lashes. You have the option to add a tip.
And voila! Off I went back home to finish getting ready.

Performance:

These held up very nicely - at least 5 hours - and were easy to remove. My eye area is extra sensitive so before my cleansing step, I soaked a cotton pad with micellar water, gently pressed and held that against my closed lids to loosen the glue and remove the lashes. Then I followed up with my usual evening cleansing and skincare routine.

All ready for me to practice application at home, and for use another time!

Thoughts:

I like this service and can see myself scheduling future appointments.
I can see this service really coming in handy with the upcoming holidays - dinners, parties, etc.
This would make a nice gift or treat for a night out with friends - either as part of a glam makeover appointment or just the lash application.
Highly recommend! 👍

Re: Sooooo... How did it go? The Beauty Studio Service Thread

danielledanielle — Mon, 21 Oct 2024 11:48:43 GMT

@itsfi, thank you for the walkthrough. The lashes look 🤌🏽🤌🏽 on you.

Is it weird that I got excited when you said they used the ? And that I just got those same lashes? Are we lash vibing?

Also, yes, the tipping option, good note on that! I was surprised to see it, but liked that I could do that.

Re: Sooooo... How did it go? The Beauty Studio Service Thread

danielledanielle — Tue, 22 Oct 2024 17:36:02 GMT

Thank you! That was the fabulous Syane that did my lashes. And yes, @CookieGirl1 I've had it before. It was prepandemic, so it's been awhile. It was when they had # lash stories 🥲

I believe it was these...ahhh lash stories.