Ria Mez Salon Republic

Ria Mez works on brows and lashes from two locations: 7971 Melrose Avenue in Los Angeles, open Tuesday through Saturday, and Studio #33 at Salon Republic on Wilshire Boulevard in Beverly Hills, listed as open Tuesday through Saturday. Appointments can be booked online through the business's booking page.

The business says it was built for empowered women to share in beauty and wellness, with a community centered on learning, inspiration and support, and that the community rests on trust, authority, creativity and consistency. It also says Ria has been a leader in brow innovation since 2012.

Brow lamination, also called a brow lift, shapes brow hair into a lifted, textured look and is stated to last four to six weeks. Lash lifts are stated to last eight to ten weeks. Brow and lash tinting uses a vegetable oil based color that stains for about one to two weeks depending on skin type, and new clients need a patch test at least 24 hours before tinting.

For clients with sensitive skin, waxing uses a wax selected for that skin type, and tweezing is suggested for skin that reacts to waxing or threading, such as with breakouts or welts. Threading is recommended for skin under dermatologist treatment or for clients using retinoids such as retin-A, retinol or benzoyl peroxide. The business notes that the same brow shape can be achieved with any form of hair removal.

The business describes its philosophy as built for empowered women to share in beauty and wellness, with a focus on learning, inspiration and support.