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Bombay Brow Bar
Category: Beauty and Spas Beauty and Spas [Edit]
1056 Mainland StVancouver, BC V6B
Neighbourhoods: Downtown, Yaletown
(604) 683-2769
- Hours:
Mon-Sat 10 am - 7 pm
Sun 11 am - 5 pm
- Price Range:
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$$$
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Parking:
- Street
- By Appointment Only:
- No
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
20 reviews for Bombay Brow Bar
20 reviews in English
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Review from Allison H.
Vancouver, BC
12/16/2011 1 Check-in Here
I, unfortunately, am one of those gals with NO natural arch in my brow and no skills with tweezers. Recipe for disaster, trust me. A girlfriend of mine suggested BBB to repair the damage done other threading/tweezing places. Close enough to my work, I ran down on a lunch break one day and boy was I glad I did.
I was warmly greeted with a soothing cup of chai tea and seated in a plush/very comfy chair. Navi took her time and explained the shape of my brows, what she was going to do and created almost a game plan if you will, to get my brows back on track. Threading hurts me, because I am a pansy with a very low threshold for pain, but I was surprised at how gentle and quick she was! The rose gel massage soothed my irritated skin and calmed some of the redness for the rest of the day at the office. BBB also offers makeup touchups! First class service.
As mentioned in some of my other reviews, I understand price is sometimes an issue for people. But lets take a moment and think about this: First of all, you're going to a dedicated service spa in the heart of Yaletown, not Main Street or Surrey. Not only that, but the experience and the quality of the services rendered are second to none. If you want to pay $10 to get your eyebrows done, I am willing to put money down that you won't leave as happy as you would after an appointment at BBB.
Friendly staff, amazing salon, terrific results. I have referred a load of girlfriends here, and will trust no other with my brows - ever again! -
Review from Michelle H.
Vancouver, BC
9/6/2011
I love the pink interior, it's what caught my eye in the first place! The reason I go back is the awesome job they do. I went this week and I was going for a bit thinner, more arched look than usual and the young girl payed extra attention to make sure I was happy. (I'm pretty particular about my brows, sorry girls hehe)
Like other reviewers I find $23 a bit steep, but they really do a perfect job, very professional, and the extras like offer tea, (although I have never been offered) the massage and make up touch up. -
Review from Ayaka H.
Vancouver, BC
7/3/2011
Most ladies know eyebrows can lift your whole face up, make your eyes appear more romantic, give your cheekbones extra " oomph" and make you look well rested and vibrant...in other words make or break a face.
I walked by Bombay Brow Bar because I was instantly attracted to its flamboyant-colored yet feminine interior and uplifting Bollywood music videos playing. The receptionist working there is VERY friendly so thats +1.
Raj is my eyebrow girl and she is an expert. She knows exactly what brow shape, thickness would suit your face and is very patient with her clients. She takes her time and even if you have sparse/fine hairs, rest assured you will be taken care of well. Bombshell Brows which cost $23 will give you perfect brows, a soooothing brow and forehead massage AND complimentary brow make-up! (which is optional but highly recommended) I love their expensive- smelling rosewater gel they put on your brows during the massage-its like a little luxury.
You can choose to get your eyebrows waxed, threaded or plucked. Personally I love threading because it is the most precise and works great on my hairs without getting irritation. (I have sensitive skin) There are other services as well, such as tinting.
Last but not least you can get a complimentary Chai Tea which is insanely good and something I'd purchase.
Can't wait to visit every 3 weeks for maintenance. Feel safe to get your brows here because from the website it says that everyone working there is obsessed about brows and it is their only service. Well worth the $23 for the experience. -
Review from Mary W.
Vancouver, BC
7/5/2011
I've been here a few times and usually have been happy with my experience. It's a lot to pay for threading, but the atmosphere and offer of chai tea does add to the whole vibe. The last time I was there though, I had not one, not two, but three ladies pushing product on me quite heavily. It was pretty awkward and uncomfortable. If I'm already paying $23 plus tip for threading and shaping, I don't need to be repeatedly sold on extra brow makeup, especially when I already stated that I owned brow makeup.
That being said, I still see myself coming back for a hit of luxury in the future, when I'm missing the great decor and friendly offers of tea and water. In the meantime, I am still happy getting my brows threaded for $5 elsewhere. -
Review from Sarah D.
2/5/2011
Last summer as I was strolling through Yaletown, I walked by BBB and was captivated by the bright colours emanating from this tiny Mainland St shop. I made a mental note to check out their website later, and upon doing so I made my first appointment to get my brows shaped.
The service was great, and they did a nice job of shaping my brows. I had had my eyebrows threaded before, so I knew what to expect. Unlike some of the other reviewers, I don't find threading to be painful at all. They finished the service with a brow massage, which I found to be a nice touch -not something you'd get from an $8 job.
That being said, the reason that I knocked off a star is because the price is a little much for the work that is being done. I understand why it is that way though. I have been to BBB a couple of times, but I find that once you've had them shape your brows, you can easily maintain it yourself at home for a few months, so my visits are few and far between.Listed in: From Blah to Beautiful
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Review from Abi B.
3/3/2011
The good: great location and service, knowledgeable staff. The location is very convenient for those who live/work in the downtown area and who don't want to make the trek to Fraser Street or Main Street for threading. It is also less than a 5 minute walk from the Yaletown-Roundhouse Canada Line Station. This was the best threading experience I've ever had. The lady who did my brows used a white pencil to mark out the shape of my brows and let me take a look before she got started. After she was done threading, she gave me a soothing forehead massage. At the end, she darkened my brows a bit with some brow powder and highlighted my brow bone with some light shimmery eyeshadow. My brows looked great afterwards. After I paid, I was offered something to drink. I had the chai tea and it was delicious.
The bad: the price. $23 plus tax and tip at Bombay Brow Bar vs $7 including tax and tip at one of the salons in Little India. I understand that rent is more expensive in Yaletown than it is on Fraser Street and that all those extras (convenient location, better service, brow massage, brow makeup application) aren't free.
While I really enjoyed all the extras, I would prefer save money and go elsewhere to keep my brows maintained. That being said, I wouldn't rule out coming back to Bombay Brow Bar in the future to treat myself before a big event.Listed in: Yaletown's Beauty Row
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Review from Maggie L.
Vancouver, BC
4/8/2011
I wrote this review on my blog last year 2 days after BBB had opened. To this day, I still stand by this review.
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BBB is the latest beauty addition in the gorgeous Yaletown and just opened their doors to us 2 days ago. Now to those who are not familiar, what's great about BBB is they only service on one's brows--And that's it! Brows is the name of the game.
With my busy schedule these days, it is super hard for me to make time to see my personal esthetician. The last time I saw her was in late October so you can imagine the status my brows were in. I tried to keep up the shape she had given me but I knew if it was up to me...I'd probably have zero eyebrows by the time I was done. Anyhow, my brows were atrocious and I knew I needed help ASAP. So with the spare time I had today, I made my way over to this gem.
When I first stepped into BBB I was greeted by 4 beautiful ladies whom all greeted me with smiles and an attitude that made me feel comfortable and welcome. We all introduced each other to one another and then they discussed what kind of services they provided for ones eyebrows to me. In the end, I decided on their signature service, the Bombshell Brows ($23). Their signature service offers brow shaping by threading (or your choice of technique), a relaxing eyebrow/forehead massage with their rosewater eye gel (that helps soothe the redness after threading) and a free touch up on your makeup afterwards.
I for one, never tried threading as I've always been a waxing type of girl so the experience was definitely like no other. Everyone at BBB was very educational and being a threading virgin, they helped me feel at ease when the threading began. It's the weirdest feeling ever and I actually got a bit scared that they might thread off my eye or something..but of course no loss of eyeballs ensued. From what I know, threading is a traditional method of hair removal that originated from the Middle East and India. Unlike tweezing or waxing, it is less painful and all hair is removed from a long strand of cotton thread from the root. Threading has more of a handle on precision if I a correct. It felt a tad pinchy at first but nothing I couldn't handle.
The great thing about BBB is they actually care about the shape of your eyebrows and how it fits your face unlike some other places I've seen (but thankfully have not experienced). My BBB esthetician (Navi) knew this worry of mine and helped create the perfect brow for me. Nothing too thin, or too shapey to make me look mad. Just the perfect arch that brightens up my face. I was definitely very happy with the outcome. I even had compliments on them when I got back to the office!
Now another thing I must compliment BBB on is the beautiful decor inside. BBB is definitely a girly's girl type of place because the whole studio is splashed with pink...everything! Pink furniture, pink walls, pink backsplashes, pink curtains, pink anything you could ever imagine! My most favorite is probably their back wall with a pink wallpaper that is reminiscent of Anna Sui.
Bombay Brow Bar is ran by 2 sisters with the help of their 2 friends who are the threading masters. They are a team you definitely want to meet as you can definitely feel the love they have for their work and clients. I'll probably still go to my personal esthetician for other beauty remedies...but BBB might just have won my heart in terms of keeping my eyebrows in check. Go visit the girls at 1056 Mainland, open daily from 10am to 7pm. Enjoy and happy brow-ing! -
Review from Vicky L.
2/22/2011
BBB is perfectly ok, but not much else.
What really irked me was not the quality of the threading. My problem was that the technician would not give me the brow shape I freaking wanted. I HATE having arched eyebrows and yes, though they are my natural shape, I've worked very hard not to have brows that are too arched for the last 10 years. Other people who threaded my brows seem to understand my obvious problem with having a gigantic upper arch and are perfectly fine with my insane desire to ruin my natural brow shape as long as the "holes" get filled in and my brows looks shaped and tidy and looked nice to ME. A complete beauty faux pas aside, surely this is a my life, my brows, my money and therefore my freaking choice kind of decision?
I can't even be bothered to argue with the woman after she shot me down once (or was that twice?). It's over- priced, over- hyped and overwhelmingly underwhelming.
I know I certainly won't be coming back. I rather look like Bert than pay good money to not look the way I want to look.
P.S the receptionist was really sweet!Comment from Ravy M. of Bombay Brow Bar 2/28/2011
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Review from Sandra G.
Vancouver, BC
It was probably fate that I met the owner of Bombay Brow Bar, Ravy Mehroke, at an event a few weeks ago. I knew of BBB as the new place to go to in Yaletown to get your brows did, but when she invited me to come in to review the place, I realized she had probably spotted my unruly brows from a mile away!
Bombay Brow Bar is - and looks like - a gem. Adorned with purple/gold walls and chairs and a big screen showing the best of Bollywood, you get one whiff of their Chai tea and immediately you're imported to India. Reena (who is coincidentally Ravy's sister-in-law) gave me some bottled water as I waited for my signature service, "bombay brows" ($23 value). When it was my turn, I was seated and given a brow consultation from Navi.
I knew I had a lot of hair, but I never knew that brow arching was such a science! Navi told me that my right arch was in the wrong place and that some of the hair on the end should have grown longer (instead of plucked away during my teen years!) When she determined the shape, she went threading away (tweezing and waxing are also available) and both eyebrows took no longer than 5 minutes. Oh, by the way, this was my first threading experience ever.
I thought to myself why am I slaving away plucking my hairs out one by one?! Threading is awesome! Painful, but FAST. After that, I got treated to a calming forehead massage with some cool rosewater gel, and then a bit of fill in - not with an eyebrow pencil, which I despise - but with an ashy shadow. Really natural looking.
After that I was all ready to go for my event that night. Navi and Reena both said to come back 3-4 weeks to let the hair grow out, which (like waxing) is even less frequent than I do plucking, so how can you resist?
The staff was really nice to let me take photos for my review. BBB also sells their Chai tea and sparkly bangles at the front desk so you can be bombay-chic 24/7.
Not many reviews get 5 stars from me, but BBB's great location (about a block away from the Canada Line Skytrain Station), kickass service, and uber clean space makes it well deserved! -
Review from Yvonne F.
Burnaby, BC
7/29/2010 1 Check-in Here
This was my second time getting threaded ever (first time here though), and I'd have to say, it hurts more than getting waxed, haha. I tear up, boohoo! What I got done was my brows ($23) plus the baby hairs on my forehead ($10). Definitely a splurge - still thinking about whether it was worth the free chai and massage, but hey, it's Yaletown, right? The experience was pretty good.
I think it's cool that they will do other techniques (waxing, plucking), if threading's not your thing, and they do men as well.
The place is awesomely decorated - all my favourite bright colours, and the Bollywood music made me want to dance. The environment is casual open concept (which seems like the standard when you're getting threaded, at least with me), so you're basically sitting with other people getting their brows done...which makes me nervous because I'm a little shy. I'm sure no one was staring at me - they couldn't care less - but still...I like to groom in private, haha. It only took 10 minutes, anyway - makes sense not to have private rooms.
Basically, they gave me a run down of what was going to happen, which was consultation, threading, then forehead massage. I don't know if I could call it a consultation, but basically, the woman who did my brows marked off with white pencil where my brows were going to start, where the arch was, and then the tail. I said ok, and away we went. The shaping went off without a hitch - she also trimmed a little, but not much, and I definitely felt that other hair removal places took more time and care to make everything even on both sides.
In the end though, I did come out with a nice, clean look, and a cup of chai, and I didn't have much redness at all!
It was good to try, but I don't know if I'll come again because of the price. -
Review from Jessica O.
Vancouver, BC
10/9/2010 1 Check-in Here
My BFF is getting married tomorrow, and we were lamenting the fact that she wasn't going to have time to get her brows done. She is extremely fair, and so it isn't the biggest deal if she plucks them herself, but it is always nice to get them professionally done....
So it was sheer fate that on our way from the hotel to the rehearsal dinner we walked right past the Bombay Brow Bar. I was enchanted by the beautiful jewel tone decor and the SRK Bollywood movie showing, and I love the fact that they offered us complimentary Indian chai.
The consultation was scientific and precise - these gals know brows! My Bestie was amazed at the near painlessness of their threading, and the rose gel forehead massage was just what the doctor ordered. They finished with a light application of shading to her blonde brows, and she looks amazing!
Brows really do make all the difference in your appearance. While BBB is a bit pricey, you can't beat the service and technique. I am a convert!Listed in: My Very Favourites, Things that are good for the…
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Review from Dani C.
Port Coquitlam, BC
7/28/2011
Went to get my brow threaded and shaped. It was actually not painful for me, even though I'm prone to pain even by just a mere poke on my arm, so I was quite surprised (this was the first time I had my brows threaded). The person who did the treading whose name escapes me right now, did a great job. She did the massage with the rosewater gel and applied the brow make up for me which was great. The service was friendly and I think I will go back. The biggest issue which I'm docking one star off for is the price. $23 is really expensive considering that there are other places that does it for $7. Yes, you get a gel message plus make up, and there's also the Yaletown rent to think of, but do they really cost an extra $16? That said, if I do want to get some pampering for my brows, I will most likely go back.
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Review from Mimi L.
3/4/2010
I didn't have time to get my brows cleaned up before my trip to the Olympics so luckily Bombay Brow Bar was easily accessible in the heart of Yaletown. At $23 for eyebrows, this salon was a nice treat since I normally pay $9 for brows and upper lip.
But unlike the barren, assembly line-like atmosphere I'm used to, BBB has an inviting stylish decor with Indian videos playing in the background. The threading included a consult, forehead massage, and brow finishing with eyebrow makeup. I was very happy with the final shape and would love to see them expand to San Francisco. -
Review from Jackie N.
Vancouver, BC
9/26/2011
This was my first eyebrow fixing experience so i didnt know what to expect. First off, my eyebrows are a little short and they dont have many hairs. I didnt even know if my eyebrows were fixable or not. Anyways, im glad i went to this place. Overall, it was very relaxing and quick. I purposely picked this place because it focused mainly on brows, so i figured they would do a great job. $23 is a bit pricey but since i have my eyebrows nicely shaped now, i can go to cheaper places and not worry as much. All in all, i agree with what others have said. $23 is worth the money if you want really really nice brows. But if you already have nice brows, i dont think its necessary to pay so much for a little fixing up.
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Review from Amy C.
Vancouver, BC
2/7/2010
Say goodbye to the hygienically questionable shops on Fraser for your brow grooming needs.
The latest addition to the Yaletown neighborhood is Bombay Brow Bar - a modern, charming and hip brow boutique. For $23, you are treated to perfectly sculpted brows, a calming forehead indian massage, and complimentary make up retouching - all while sipping on a cup of chai, of course.
Boys don't feel neglected, there's brow lovin' for you too! Unibrow days are long gone with Bombay's $19 brow service for men.
A well groomed brow shapes and frames your face. Get brow beautified. -
Review from Jenna H.
Vancouver, BC
4/29/2010
This was my first experience getting my brows threaded and I was excited because I heard it is better than waxing. The interior of Bombay Brow Bar is super funky Indian style! I love the pink and gold motif and Bollywood video playing on the LCDs.
The lady who 'threaded me' (?) went over what she was going to do before hand and made sure I was comfortable during the whole experience. I would say the pain factor was slightly higher than waxing but not too bad at all. After I was given an eyebrow massage which felt great.
I did have to fix up one of my brows once I got home and noticed that there were a few stray hairs but maybe I am too anal. I would definitely go back even though I hear you can get threading done much cheaper at other places. Like most Yaletown businesses you pay for the the location and ambiance. -
Review from Sunny S.
Vancouver, BC
4/25/2010
Bombay Brow Bar is the new addition to Yaletown's "beauty row". They are the experts in hair removal from the neck up. I probably have the most difficult brows to work with and the girls at Bombay Brow Bar really made me feel comfortable and did an amazing job shaping my "shapeless" brows.
BBB, uses an old threading technique that is widely used in India as well as other parts of Asia. It's a proven technique that is more precise than waxing, extracting the hair from the root therefore preventing ingrown hairs.
These girls take brow perfection very seriously. Get high brow service and beautifully ached brows for around $23 CDN. -
Review from Jane D.
Vancouver, BC
Updated - 4/20/2011
I've been back and found things were excellent. i was given choices and accommodated. The women that work here are very sweet and good at what they do. I'm very happy with my past 2 experiences here!
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2/20/2011
I agree with other reviewers on here. I've been getting my brows waxed or threaded for the past 15… Read more »
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Review from Kay C.
Vancouver, BC
11/15/2010
I happened to be walking by this shop one day about two weeks ago, and it looked so lovely and inviting, and I needed my eyebrows done, so I popped in. The service was nice and they offered me tea and everything.
I got the threading done, and the shape was okay, but when I got home and was able to look at myself under proper lighting, I noticed that the job wasn't clean at all. There were still some hairs above, right under, and around my eyebrows. I have been getting my eyebrows done for almost ten years now, and I find it is unusual for it not to be totally clean (in addition to the shape being good). I had to take tweezers and finish it myself.
I know they show you a mirror and ask you if it's okay, but they need to turn the lights up in there! (plus, it's the their job to make sure it's done properly).Comment from Ravy M. of Bombay Brow Bar 11/20/2010
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Review from Melissa L.
Vancouver, BC
8/19/2010
Great little place in Yaletown. I recently tried The Bombay Brow a few months back. They really took the time to shape your eyebrows and didn't just go at it right away.
I made the mistake after my first visit to go to a place right around my office for a quick "clean up" before heading up to Whistler that weekend. Was that a bad choice. The lady had thinned our my brow and made them "shorter". Now, I have very light eyebrows and there is not too much hair to spare, so it's been taking forever to grow back. But from that experience, Bombay Brow is definitely worth the $23.00 to make sure your brows aren't ruined and very well taken care of.
