Luxe Aura

Luxe Aura groups its services under lashes, makeup, waxing, bridal and travel. The studio is at 100 Lakeforest Blvd, unit 650-A15, in Gaithersburg. It is open Monday to Thursday from 4 PM to 8 PM, Friday from 10 AM to 8 PM, and Saturday and Sunday from 8 AM to 8 PM. The business describes itself as blending beauty services with luxury relaxation touches.

Full lash sets are customized to eye shape, natural lash health, the fullness and length a client wants, and how much upkeep they are comfortable with. A set can combine classic, hybrid or volume techniques and takes about three hours. A lash fill is booked two to three weeks after the last visit, as long as at least 40 to 50 percent of lashes remain; after three weeks, a full set is needed instead. The Korean lash lift takes 75 minutes and is listed as lasting six to eight weeks. The portfolio shows wispy volume and wispy lash examples.

For makeup, Soft Aura Glam focuses on glowing skin, softly defined eyes, a seamless complexion and a polished finish. Signature Luxe Glam is a customized look with enhanced complexion, sculpted features and detailed eye work. For weddings, Bridal Trial Makeup is a 90-minute preview that plans and adjusts the wedding-day look, covering complexion, eyes, lashes and lip color. The 120-minute Bridal Experience includes custom bridal makeup, lashes, skin prep, a cooling facial treatment, under-eye and lip treatments, and a hand and forearm massage, finished with setting techniques and a personalized touch-up kit. A bridal trial is recommended before the Bridal Experience and is booked separately.

The underarm wax uses Bushbalm beads, and the booking site says it suits sensitive skin. Full Leg Wax covers thigh to ankle in about an hour and is finished with Bushbalm post-wax care. Luxe Travel brings makeup, lash, waxing and bridal services to the client's location for $35 within 20 miles of the studio, with an extra $2 per mile beyond that.

Booking deposits count toward the total for the service and cannot be refunded. The amount depends on the appointment: $30 for a full lash set, $20 for a lash fill or lift, $25 for new clients booking either glam service, $50 for a bridal trial, and $90 for the Bridal Experience. Changes need at least 24 hours' notice. Anyone who cancels late, cancels on the day, or does not show up loses the deposit and must pay a new one to rebook. Buy Now, Pay Later can be used in person for bookings from $50 to $4,000, but it needs approval before the appointment. Gift cards, memberships and the shop are listed on the website, and questions can be sent through the contact form.

The business describes its approach as blending beauty services with luxury relaxation touches.