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Brows on Upper 15th
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Categories: Hair Removal, Makeup Artists
Neighborhoods: Northwest, Highland2540 15th St
Denver, CO 80238
(720) 855-3021
- Hours:
Tue-Fri. 10:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Sat. 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
- Price Range:
-
$$
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Parking:
- Street
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- No
- By Appointment Only:
- No
20 reviews for Brows on Upper 15th
*Mind you the rating is not based on customer service, but simply what this place did for my brows*
I love love love Michelle and what she can do with my eyebrows. She is one of a few estheticians in Denver (maybe even CO) that does eyebrow threading. For those of you that don't know what eyebrow threading is, it's AMAZING and has been used for a long long time to make perfect lines when sculpting eyebrows. It is a method that can even be used with Acutane users. I've been told I can't have much arch in my eyebrow, but Michelle changed that. She asked me what I wished my eyebrows could be and made it happen. I have been obsessed with getting a better brow look, and now my search has ended. This will now be my eyebrow waxing location!
Brows is great. I go to Brows for threading by Michelle. Michelle does a great job shaping my brows. Currently, Michelle is the only one who does threading, but the other estheticians are being trained to thread. When I needed to have my brows done and Michelle was unavailable, Amber waxed my brows. She took extra care to ensure that my skin was not irritated by the wax and she did a fantastic job in shaping my brows.
I highly recommend Brows.
Bottom Line: Decent brow wax, but not a friendly place.
UPDATE: I was informed by the owner that some changes have been made to the interior of Brows, so be aware. The last time I visited (and the information in this review was from Feb 08), so it would be interesting to see the changes. My personal recommendation is still fiercely for Urban Renewal on Colfax and Marion for skill level and awesome-factor.
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I booked an appointment here after my usual place couldn't get me in on short notice (Urban Renewal = RULES). I saw that this place was recommended on BEST OF CHANNEL 7, so I thought I would give it a whirl.
So after I found this place in the dark and walked uphill 3 blocks because there wasn't any parking available in the freezing cold, I walked in the door. The place is lofty-looking, and the owner has huge photographs on the wall of brides that have had their makeup done by him. Art would have been better.
I was given a glass of water, and they have a really nice sitting area where you can either watch the Highland neighborhood through some product shelving or you can watch the staff at work.
When you walk in, you will see two chairs behind the cash register with people in them getting their brows waxed. When I had mine done there was thankfully no one there to watch me get my hair ripped from my face...kind of weird? The girl that did my brows did a fine job, but the place lacks any kind of comfort or friendliness.
Maybe that's the point...you're in and out for a wax, strikingly similiar to the feel of getting your oil changed and then you're on your way. Very clinical. If you're down for that kind of experience, be my guest. If you're used to coming into a closed room set apart from people watching you the whole time, I don't know if you'll be comfortable here.
Definitely make sure to go to the bathroom before you go, as I had to climb 2 or 3 EXTREMELY steep, winding stairs to a small bathroom. I wouldn't make the trip in any shoes with a heel, or else you may be taking a spill.
When I was upstairs, I saw an area set aside...maybe for bikini or brazilian waxing and facials?
Pros: Skilled Staff
Cons: Atmosphere NOT ideal, parking was a hassle.
Recommend: Urban Renewal for all your waxing needs: Make an appointment with Michelle, the owner. She is AMAZING.
I went to Brows to get my eyebrows threaded a few days before my wedding. I was a little nervous since I've never had my brows shaped before and I didn't want them to come out looking weird. Michelle, the owner, greeted me as I came in and was really friendly and sweet through the whole appointment. She told me about the changes the store was going through (I guess they've expanded into the studio next door as well), asked me about my wedding, etc. The service was very friendly and hospitable. What's more, she did a fantastic job on my eyebrows. Everyone (female) that I saw for the next few days complimented me on how great my eyebrows looked. The reason I gave Brows 4 stars instead of 5 is because I went with my sister to the appointment and the esthetician who did my sister's eyebrows overwaxed and overplucked them. One of her eyebrows came out looking patchy and too thin. So if you're planning on going to Brows, I'd try to book Michelle. She is awesome.
I've been here twice now and am a devoted fan! Cadee has shaped my big hairy brows into sophisticated and alluring man magnets! The staff has been very attentive, and I do like the space and the special chairs they have to do their magic. Its also a perfect opportunity to shop at Mona Lucero's cool boutique next door....
My only complaint is they need to get a more professional website. This blogspot thing is not cutting it!
I have never had anyone take so much time to actually reshape my brows, make them look much better, and give me pointers and tips on keeping them looking great.
Men, they will take care of you too.
They wax the whole body, and do make-up and skin care.
They are absolutely talented and awesome.
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I love coming to Brows on Upper 15th. The owners and staff are so friendly, and they offer excellent customer service. I heard the owner say that Brows strives to be the Nordstrom of salons. It shows! And, they are really skilled. I see Michelle, and she does such a wonderful job - my brows look great.
Sometimes you emerge from a meal, an encounter, an experience and you want to say "it makes me feel human again."
A warm shower, or a great meal can do this after a particularly long day. Each time I emerge from a brow appointment with Michelle, I always feel compelled to say, "it makes me feel human again."
I'm not a particularly high-maintenance gal, nor would I say my eyebrows approach Groucho Marks proportions when left untamed. However, when Michelle is finished with me, she shapes my brows in such a way that I feel a little more civilized and put together.
The ladies at Brows have an eye for detail, and know just what to do to help wax you into the best possible version of yourself.
Service is usually pretty prompt, and if you get a regular brow wax you can be out of there in 15 minutes or less.
Bonus: Always a great soundtrack to hum to while you are staring at the ceiling, and there are great restaurants and cute boutiques within walking distance of the shop.
I prefer threading over waxing for my brows and brows does a very good job! Love the super reasonably priced $20 mini facial.
Best brazilian wax I have ever had--in Chicago, DC, and now here in Denver. Zenobia has great technique to minimize the sting (you'll get that anywhere with anyone, so finding someone who is the best at minimizing this is top of the line), and I don't know what she does further, but going to her has drastically reduced the bumps/redness that I used to get with other waxists. Hands down, the absolute best.
Michelle is so far the only person I have come across who does threading. I love this technique and will NOT go back to waxing. She takes her time and is concerned about your look as a whole, taking into account glasses, bangs, face shape, etc. I will say though, that coming from the Indian ladies in DC who grew up with threading for everything, I am a little homesick for someone who can thread through my brows in 3 minutes and have them look absolutely flawless each time. That said though, Michelle is the closest I've come to from an American :) And she is fantastically nice, as are ALL of her staff.
All in all, a GREAT find in the highlands!
Once again, thanks Yelp for helping me find a place to get something done.
I made my appointment online, which was very convenient. The day before my appointment, someone called to confirm.
I specifically chose Brows as opposed to other waxing establishments because they were the only salon I knew of that offered threading, which is my preferred method of hair removal (I am on retin-a).
I arrived a bit early for my appointment, and waited in line to tell them I was there. They seemed quite busy,with several people waiting and several people in line. I was a little confused as to what to do, and no one greeted me until I finally made it up to the desk, and even then they just said "hi" and didn't prompt me for any more information. Finally, they asked who I was there to see (Michelle the owner) and then offered me some water and was told to wait. I went to the waiting area, and found a lack of seating so I had to perch on a director's chair by the makeup (and felt like I was in the way in case someone had to get their makeup done).
I waited for what seemed like a long time considering that some people who came in after me waited for only a few minutes before being called for their appointment. I was disappointed that no one apologized for the wait, and in general things felt pretty disorganized in the salon.
It was finally my turn, and Michelle started off by asking what I would like to change about my brows (ie if I could wave a magic wand, how would I like my brows to be?). I told her about my brow problems (my brows tend to stick straight out instead of lying nicely to the side) and she seemed to know immediately what we should do (razor trim instead of scissor trim). She set to work and eventually she handed me a mirror and showed me what she was doing and how I could continue to do it at home.
Then she began threading and refining my brows. This is the part where I get really critical about those who do my brows. Michelle spent a lot of time making sure that both brows were even, and plucked/threaded above and below my arch, as well as around my eyes where I have some fuzz.
Usually I'm unhappy with my brows because my waxers/threaders don't pluck at the strays and tend to send me on my way with what I feel like are half-finished brows. But Michelle really got all of the hairs she could get and my brows looked really good when she was finished. I could tell a difference with the razoring vs. the scissors. I didn't have to go back with my own tweezers to get those strays. Sweet.
When I was done and after I paid, the receptionist offered a makeup touch up, which I accepted, and she dusted some mineral makeup on my red spots and I was out the door.
I wasn't sure if I should give 3 or 4 stars for this salon, and settled on 3 just because I didn't feel that the customer service was a great as it could have been. It seemed hectic, and the fact that I wasn't greeted when I entered the salon is a huge no-no for me at any establishment.
I'll come back again because it is the only place I know that does threading, and will update upon my next visit! Hopefully my first appointment was a bit of a fluke and next time will be a great experience.
I decided I talk about this place way to much not to write a review. I have been going to Brows for well over a year now and it is my absolute favorite place. Their customer service is 100% better than that other waxing place across the highway. They also have the best facials in the city. I am a huge fan of Zenobia for my brows and Marie gives the best bikini wax in the city. Everyone there is friendly and really good at what they do. They sell really great local makeup and are very knowledgeable with helping you find the right colors for you. The perfect end to my work day? Get a brow wax and top it off with a $20 15 minute mini facial. Grab a drink with my girlfriends at Vita's rooftop right across the street. It just doesn't get any better than that.
What a fantastic place. Good service, good vibe, good location. Michelle is just the kind of person you'd want threading your eyebrows and suggesting how to reshape them (after all, there's a reason they say eyebrows are what frames the face). The people at Brows are efficient, but not too busy to be friendly and helpful. All this, on a great block near Highlands.
Five stars for Marie who was the first person in a while not to give me an argument when I requested that she only wax under my eyebrows and not above them. I get so tired of having to fight for what I want done to my own face!
Plus, my eyebrows look amazing.
Bonus points: you can book your appointment online! Or, if you call, they can usually get you in that day.
I like the location of the place, we found street parking right in front. The staff was very friendly, and my brows were done well, but the esthetician took a little more off the sides than I would like.
Disclaimer: I am very particular about my eyebrows.
Check out the shop next door, the designer is fantastic!
I've gone to several different people here an each and every one takes the time to explain what they're doing, do a great job, give you pointers afterwards, all while having interesting conversations! What's that saying? Eyes are the windows to the soul, eyebrows are the the window frames? I don't want the entrance to my soul to be anything less than amazing thankyouverymuch!
I love Michelle. She was the only person in all of Denver that I could find who did threading, and she is well worth the money. Sure it's a lot more than what I'd like to spend on my brows, but Michelle does such a fantastic job, I don't even mind. She spends a looooong time making sure your brows perfectly arch the way you want them to and won't stop until she's tried her hardest to make your semi-crooked brows appear not-so-crooked anymore. Brows was probably my best discovery during my brief stint in Denver, and I'm sad that there's nothing similar in the City (nothing within my budget anyway). The only thing is there is always a bit of a wait, so bring a book if you get bored easily.
I had the best brow job from Amber since I relocated from CA. Love the fact they touch up my makeup as well.
I wish this place was closer to my house. Being new to Denver I didn't realize how far from my neighborhood this was. It is in a cute neighborhood so I may go back if I don't find something close to me. Michelle threaded my eye brows and she was great. I was happy to find a place where threading is possible. She was quite gentle considering how threading can feel. Katie did the waxing and was great. I booked a bikini but asked if she also had more time for a lip wax and she did it and was great. I'm not used to the strip wax but it was fine. I probably will go back there, but like I said it's quite a ways away from me so not too sure!
I went to see Zenobia at Brows on upper 15th, and I was truly amazed by her talent for waxing!! I attempted to wax myself once, not a good idea. Zenobia knows how to twitch her wrist Just right! As far as the place goes, it's a great location and an awesome looking place! they take care of you there. Even if they make fun of your shirt! I highly recommend Zenobia, she's awesome!!!
