World of Lashes

The studio describes itself as Houston's premier eyelash extensions studio and says its mission is to deliver high-quality service with close attention to detail and style. It is in Unit 240 of the building at 2101 Smith Street. Training is also offered: a one-day introductory workshop at $499 includes a mannequin and tools to keep, and a two-day package at $999 adds a second day on a live model focused on classic one-to-one full sets. The studio says its training instructors are master stylists currently working in the industry.

Extension sets are priced by style. A classic full set at $90 places one extension on each natural lash and suits clients who already have many natural lashes and want a natural look. A hybrid set at $110 mixes volume lashes with classic individual ones. A volume set at $120 binds several strands together in a fan for a fuller look, and a mega set at $150 fans 6 to 16 extensions onto each natural lash.

Between full sets, a refill is recommended one to three weeks after the original application and needs about half the extensions still in place in each eye; otherwise a new full set may be needed. Fills are recommended every one to four weeks, and a full set lasts about as long as the natural lash growth cycle, roughly four to six weeks. Extensions are removed with a gel remover left on for about three minutes. For clients who want curl without extensions, a perm lift at $69.99 curls natural lashes for up to six weeks, and a lift and tint at $89.99 adds a keratin conditioning treatment and a custom-blended tint, with the curl lasting up to six weeks. Waxing to remove unwanted hair is also offered, and its price varies.

Clients are asked to arrive 15 minutes early and without eye makeup; if that is not possible, the studio removes it with an oil-free makeup remover before the service. Oil-based products should be avoided for 24 hours beforehand. Complimentary refreshments are served while you wait. After extensions are applied, washing, swimming and showering should wait 12 to 24 hours, and a lash sealer is recommended as part of aftercare.

A 24-hour cancellation notice is required for all services. Missing that window results in a fee of 50% of the service cost, charged to a credit card left on file to hold the booking. If a client already has lashes applied by another studio, the studio cannot guarantee filling them without first seeing the client, but will remove them and start fresh.

The studio says it aims for high-quality work with close attention to detail and style, and it matches the set type to how many natural lashes the client already has.