Brow Wax, Tint and Lamination in Chicago

Everything is done with gentle technique and single-use items where they belong, and your esthetician will talk through the shape you want before starting. Walk-ins are welcome, though a Vagaro booking holds your time. Clients from Logan Square and Irving Park stop in on the way home and park for free right outside.

Brow wax, tint and lamination in Chicago: the menu

• Brow Wax, $25. Brows sculpted to suit your features, then trimmed and tweezed for a crisp, clean shape.
• Brow Tint, $30. A semi-permanent tint matched to your hair and skin tone. Deepens color and fills sparse areas.
• Brow Wax & Tint, $55. Waxing plus a long-lasting tint for sculpted, natural-looking brows with soft color and better symmetry.
• Eyebrow Lamination, $100. Smooths and reshapes each hair into a brushed-up, fuller look for unruly or thinning brows. Lasts up to six weeks.

Tint alone is the quickest fix for brows that are the right shape but too light. Lamination is the one to book when hairs grow in every direction, or when you want a brushed-up finish without daily gel.

Lip, chin and full-face waxing in Avondale

• Lip Wax, $10. Fine hair removed from the upper lip with precision for a smooth, clean finish.
• Chin Wax, $15. Unwanted chin hair removed gently and effectively, leaving skin soft.
• Face Wax Without Brows, $30. Cheeks, lip and chin waxed for a completely smooth complexion, with your brow shape left untouched.
• Full Face With Brows, $60. Brows, upper lip, chin and cheeks in one visit, leaving skin smooth and makeup-ready.

Facial skin is thinner than the skin on your legs, so your esthetician works in small sections with a light touch. Tell her about retinoids, acne treatments or a recent peel before you start, since those can make waxing too harsh for that day.

Before and after your brow appointment

Come with a couple of weeks of growth so there is enough hair to shape, and skip tweezing in between so your esthetician can see the natural line. Arrive with no makeup on the brows. For a tint or lamination, come without brow products.

Afterwards, keep the area free of makeup, heavy creams and heat for the rest of the day. Laminated brows should stay dry and unbrushed for the first 24 hours so the set holds, then brush them up each morning. Waxing can be rebooked once the hair grows back enough to grip, and lamination when the set relaxes, around six weeks. Both are quick to add to a manicure or lash appointment on Vagaro.