LASHES BY SIDNEY Houston

Lashes by Sidney is an eyelash extension studio with two Houston locations, one at 805 Rhode Place (77019) and another at 2606 Persa St, Suite 3 (77098). The studio offers three extension styles: classic, hybrid and volume.

Each style is built around how much fullness a client wants. Classic sets place one extension on one natural lash for added length and definition with a natural look. Volume sets apply several lightweight, handmade fan extensions to each natural lash for a fuller result, and can be chosen anywhere from soft and airy to bold and dramatic depending on density. Hybrid sets mix classic extensions and volume fans, giving a textured look where some natural lashes still show; they can be made softer and more natural or fuller and more dramatic.

Clients often book fills between full sets. During a fill, the technician takes off extensions that have grown out, swaps out lashes that have shed, and adds new extensions where the set needs them. Each fill also includes an assessment of the health of the client's natural lashes. Fills are usually recommended every two to three weeks, though the timing depends on the natural lash growth cycle and how the client cares for their lashes at home. Mini fills handle light upkeep only and aren't suited to sets that have grown out or lost many lashes. A fill is never a substitute for a full set.

Booking and payment follow a few set rules. Full sets require a non-refundable deposit that is credited toward the service, with the remaining balance paid on the day of the visit. Appointments can be moved up to 24 hours ahead. Cancellations inside 24 hours are charged 75% of the reserved service, and same-day cancellations and no-shows are charged the full service. A 15-minute grace period applies, after which the appointment is cancelled and the charge goes to the card on file. Clients are asked to arrive with clean lashes.

The studio sets the look around the client's natural lashes, with a health check at every fill and guidance on aftercare.