GIANA LAUREN

Giana Lauren Salon, also shown as Giana Lauren Lashes, Brows & Beauty, is located in downtown Downers Grove at 937B Curtiss St. The salon describes itself as a one-stop shop for lashes, brows, spray tans and hair. Its services include lash and brow work, custom airbrush spray tanning, hair services with Kevin Murphy products, and onsite bridal services such as airbrush bridal makeup and bridal trials.

The salon was founded by owner Giana Lauren, who graduated as an esthetician in 2013 from Universal Spa Training Academy. She later taught at that academy for almost five years as a licensed esthetics instructor, then opened her own lash and brow studio, which became Giana Lauren Salon.

Brow lamination takes about 45 minutes and includes a brow trim, with brow wax and tint available as add-ons. It is offered as an alternative to microblading that does not require an invasive treatment. Spray tans use Dolce Glow, which is built on aloe, with a choice of bronzer shades and an optional hydration spray. Spray tanning is also available as a monthly custom airbrush membership.

Brides planning a wedding can send an inquiry with their details to request makeup services. The salon also teaches state-approved continuing education courses for beauty professionals, including an 8-hour lash extension course, an advanced volume lashing course, a 4-hour brow lamination and lash lift course with hands-on practice, a one-day spray tanning course with materials and a certificate of completion, and a 3-hour airbrush wedding makeup demo course.

The salon says it was interviewed and featured in Naperville Magazine and interviewed by VoyageChicago.

The salon states a goal of helping each client find a look that suits them and leaves them feeling confident after a service.