. "2015-10-09T00:00:00"^^ . "0"^^ . "0"^^ . . "First time here, got a full set with Lolita who was very sweet and did a good job. This was the first time I got Mink lash extensions (in the past it was just synthetic). While I like the light feeling of mink, you lose the drama and volume. However, she warned me about this.\n\nPros: Staff is kind and polite. They take the time to sit with you and explain all the \"styles.\" It's very clean and modern inside. Appointment time was prompt; no waiting. My lash tech, Lolita, was very sweet, seemed very qualified. Took her time (over 2 hours). Blankets were provided. I was very restless at the end. It was easy to get an appointment. I like the printed post care directions. It makes it easy to take care of your lashes afterwards. They sell tons of products - mascara, spoolies, lash extenders, etc. so it's a one-stop-shop.\n\nCons: You should leave a tip (I've previously gone to places where it's just single Esthetician), so that can be a big factor. Especially since I will tip with each future refill as well; although not as much. FYI- I left $30 (the range suggested $20-$40 I think). A MAJOR con-be prepared for the \"hard sell\" to become a member. If you've ever been to a massage envy then you know what I mean. Although you can get the \"special\" price of $79 this one time, if you don't sign up to be a member TODAY, then you will be charged a membership fee in the future, even if you choose to be a member later. I was fully prepared to join eventually; my only hesitation was I've never had mink and I've never used this type of glue. I wanted to wait a few weeks to see how I liked it and how it lasted. In my past experience with synthetic lash extensions, I loved them at first but then by week three once they started to grow out, fall out and become unruly they drove my bonkers. I would unconsciously find myself pulling at them in my sleep! Which is a big reason I switched to mink. Anyhow, I got pressured into joining and signing my life away for the next 12 mos. because the mink is an extra $30 for members vs. $50 for non-members. BUT even after all that, when I got my credit card slip it wasn't itemized so thankfully I had the girl review it- she still charged me the $50 add on price vs $30! So ladies, be careful and check your totals. Especially since they don't give you an itemized bill and chances are, if you are like me, you will be buying things like mascara and lash extender as well as as leaving a tip on your credit card, so it's tricky to tell what's been charged.\n\nLast con- the glue they use here takes 48 hrs to cure. In the past, the place I went to took 24 hours. Not sure why they use such a long acting glue??? Certainly makes things like exercising and showering more inconvenient.\n\nOverall, I'm coming back. I think the price is pretty good (the $50 monthly membership fee covers one refill plus $15 extra for mink, plus a tip), and it's really close to my house. I may try the same tech or switch depending on how my lashes stay on this time."^^ . . "6"^^ . "3"^^ .