Brow Bungalow

Brow Bungalow is located at 69 Vantis in Aliso Viejo. Its menu centers on brow shaping, with smaller add-ons for other areas of the face and a full face option that includes brows.

Every shaping is planned around the client's bone structure and facial features. The artist begins with a consultation before removing any hair. Waxing uses a hypoallergenic soft wax, which the business describes as nearly pain free, and tweezing is available for clients who cannot wax. Clients on prescription-strength treatments can also have hair removed by tweezing.

All brow shaping includes a cosmetic application afterward using Kelley Baker Brows product. Services added to a brow appointment are $5 off. The business describes its brow artists as first-class.

To prepare, clients are asked to avoid retinoids, prescription acne creams, skin lightening agents and chemical peels for at least a week before waxing. Skin may be pink for up to 30 minutes afterward, and a cold compress and hydrocortisone can help if pinkness lingers. For 24 hours, harsh products, exfoliation and direct sun should be avoided. The salon suggests returning every 3 to 6 weeks, depending on growth rate, and notes that the hair growth cycle is about 21 days. Over-the-counter topical treatments for brow growth are available, and clients can ask their brow artist for suggestions. Waxing sticks are never double dipped, and the salon says it keeps a high standard of cleanliness.

The artist consults with each client before any hair is removed, and shaping is tailored to bone structure and facial features.