GLOSS Lash Studio

The eyelash extension studio has offered its services since 2008. It sits on the second floor above Love Curvy, reached through a side entrance, with a parking lot alongside the building.

Clients can book a full set of classic extensions, a hybrid set mixing classic and volume, or a fill to maintain an existing set. A first full set takes around 90 minutes, while fills can take as little as 45 to 60 minutes. Each synthetic extension is applied to a single natural lash and falls out when that lash sheds, so the studio recommends a fill every two to three weeks to keep the set looking full. Removal is also offered. Current prices are $45 for removal, $55 for a one-hour lash fill, $70 for a 1.5-hour extended classic fill, $85 for a hybrid fill, $175 for a 1.5-hour full classic set, and $185 for a hybrid full set. Groupon offers cannot be used for the hybrid full set.

The studio uses a medical-grade, semi-permanent adhesive with a base built on Derma-bond technology, the bonding technology physicians use to bond skin together. The adhesive is formulated for sensitive areas such as the eye to reduce skin irritation. Technicians train for months before they work with clients and are held to strict quality-control standards. The studio describes itself as one of the best in Cincinnati, pointing to its safe, trusted premium services and products. Appointments are booked online at any hour. Because the artists work independently, hours can shift with the season or vacations, and clients are asked to contact their artist directly.

The studio says its skill and products show in how long lashes last and how natural they look and feel. Its adhesive is medical-grade and formulated for the eye area.