Elevated Beauty

Elevated Beauty is located on South Catalina Avenue in Redondo Beach. The studio describes itself as offering the best face and body services in the South Bay and as number one in services and education; these are its own claims rather than independent judgments.

Lash and brow work centers on semi-permanent keratin treatments made with a European keratin formula. A keratin lash lift curls natural lashes, and the studio says results last up to six to eight weeks. The premium option, priced at $150, pairs the lift with a custom tint and a hydrating under-eye treatment. Brow design takes 30 minutes and costs $55, covering trimming, waxing and tweezing. Keratin brow lamination shapes and straightens brow hairs and includes that same brow design.

LPG Endermologie body sculpting is a non-invasive session that uses motorized rollers and suction, aimed at cellulite and body contours. Sessions run 45 minutes. According to the studio, a typical course is 10 to 12 treatments, two or three times a week at first and then once a week, and its Endermologie specialists are LPG certified.

Clients are asked to prepare ahead of lash and brow appointments. Before brow lamination, they should arrive without eye or brow makeup and stop retinoid or exfoliating serums three to five days ahead. Afterward, brow makeup is off limits for a day, brows should stay dry, and saunas, swimming and heavy exercise are best avoided for 24 hours.

The studio also teaches its keratin lash lift and brow lamination method. Options include a one-day, small-group hands-on class from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., a one-day live Zoom class, and a conversion course for beauty professionals already certified with another brand. Courses include a starter kit, training manual, certificate of completion, a day of shadowing and monthly virtual troubleshooting. Students practice on two additional models and submit step-by-step photos before certification is issued. Tuition is generally non-refundable, rescheduling costs $100 for the first change and $200 for the second and must be requested 14 days before the start date, and model bookings carry a $50 fee.

Services center on semi-permanent keratin treatments and on teaching other professionals. The studio says its products are free of ammonia, parabens and formaldehyde, and that they are vegan, cruelty free and EU approved.