The Bottom Line
For a brow makeover that can take years off of your appearance, it's hard to go wrong with Eliza. She's received rave reviews from celebs, beauty mags, and fashion industry insiders. You will pay for the privilege however...and don't even think about questioning her vision for your brows!
Pros
- Experienced eyebrow artists
- Great results
- Fast service
- Fabulous reputation
- Celebrity clients
Cons
- Expensive
- Need to prep before your visit (avoid plucking for at least 4 weeks)
- Their way or the highway
Description
- Price: Eliza costs $120 first visit/$88 follow-up. An "e-ssociate" costs $85/$65.
- Location: Exhale Mind Body Spa, 980 Madison Avenue between 76th and 77th Streets
- Phone Number: 212-564-1722
Guide Review - Eliza's Eyes, New York's Eyebrow Shaping Guru
Eliza's Eyes has a reputation as THE New York salon for eyebrow shaping. Eliza Petrescu has shaped the brows of celebs like JLo and Oprah and earned rave reviews from countless beauty magazines. But what convinced me to visit Eliza were the passionate testimonials of her clients, who credit her with taking years off of their faces.
Eliza was able to fit me in on short notice. Though she often has a waiting list, Eliza and her team have an efficient system that gets most clients in and out in about twenty minutes. (Please note that Eliza’s Eyes recently moved from Avon Spa, where I visited, to Exhale).
Unfortunately for me, I didn't read the fine print on the web site that advised me not to pluck my brows for 4-6 weeks prior to my first visit. When I had my audience with the guru herself, Eliza was not amused. "Who has butchered you?" she demanded.
Luckily, Eliza took pity on my bedraggled brows. She used her brow kit (highly recommended though not cheap at $50) to give me a mini-makeover. She didn't even charge me. She advised me not to touch my brows for at least three months and then come back.
After talking to friends who got the full treatment, I heard almost unanimously positive reviews. One friend, however, felt that Eliza didn't listen to her feelings about what she wanted. She definitely has her own opinions and is not shy about expressing them.
I look forward to visiting Eliza again at the Exhale Spa and reporting on my experiences.
Eliza was able to fit me in on short notice. Though she often has a waiting list, Eliza and her team have an efficient system that gets most clients in and out in about twenty minutes. (Please note that Eliza’s Eyes recently moved from Avon Spa, where I visited, to Exhale).
Unfortunately for me, I didn't read the fine print on the web site that advised me not to pluck my brows for 4-6 weeks prior to my first visit. When I had my audience with the guru herself, Eliza was not amused. "Who has butchered you?" she demanded.
Luckily, Eliza took pity on my bedraggled brows. She used her brow kit (highly recommended though not cheap at $50) to give me a mini-makeover. She didn't even charge me. She advised me not to touch my brows for at least three months and then come back.
After talking to friends who got the full treatment, I heard almost unanimously positive reviews. One friend, however, felt that Eliza didn't listen to her feelings about what she wanted. She definitely has her own opinions and is not shy about expressing them.
I look forward to visiting Eliza again at the Exhale Spa and reporting on my experiences.
