The Girls’ Lounge

Ok so, I still can’t get over how amazing this place is. She is a one woman show so you really have to book early. She is seriously fast and some how does a better job in less than half the of everywhere I’ve ever had my lashes done. She takes away the dread I used to feel thinking I would have to sit still for 2+ hours while painfully applied under eye pads dig into my eyes. Trust me, this place is the best. I wish it was easier to get an appointment with her at a moments notice but what can I say, she’s really that good.

I really appreciate the service that is offered here. Lily accepts texting and that makes it really easy to book on the go. She is very nice and fun to chat with. My experience makes me feel appreciated as a customer.

I went to Lily the first time I was getting lash extensions done. She is everything you want in a lash technician — responsive (you can even reach her by text), patient, and kind. The work she does is phenomenal. I got the lashes full extension set. They looked beautiful and lasted for a month. Will certainly be back to Lily for lash extensions in the future!

Lily does such great wonders with eyelashes. She uses special techniques and knows exactly how to frame your lids to achieve a more beautiful you. She has a lot of patience as she ensures each lash is properly adhered to each one of your own natural lashes, and consistently does this for ALL of your lashes. End result– AMAZING! Love it, will return for my next fill! Thanks lily, your the best in SF!

Lily made me feel like the most glamorous bride!
I was going for an old Hollywood starlet look for my wedding day and she nailed it! We didn’t have any trials, but she was able to look at a picture and capture what I wanted.
It was a windy day, but my hair didn’t fall flat or get wind-​blown. I cried buckets of tears during my ceremony and my makeup didn’t budge.
She is on time, professional, warm, funny, and makes you feel at ease. It’s like getting your hair and makeup done by your best friend.
She really knows what she’s doing. Book her!

I’ve been going to The Girl’s Lounge since 2012. I’ve gotten my nails done (gel and regular), waxed, eyelash extensions, and my hair and makeup done here. Every time I visited Lily I always came out happier and feeling several notches prettier! On top of that her prices are very decent!
Where Lily clearly excels is her hair and makeup work. I had Lily make me over for my boyfriend’s 30^th birthday party. My hair was exactly how I wanted and my makeup was done beautifully according to my features, bone structure, and the outfit I was wearing. (Lily asked me what I was wearing so she can make sure my hair and make up matched! So thoughtful!)
When and if I get married I’m definitely calling Lily! It’s always a pleasure seeing her and just her presence will add to anyone’s wedding day. :)

Let me just start off by saying Lily truly is amazing. I saw her for the first time back in March for my trial and I’m not going to lie, I was pretty nervous. A little back story about me: I was born and raised in the Midwest and was moving to California two weeks before my wedding. Basically, I didn’t know anything about the Bay Area and didn’t know anyone for hair and makeup. One of my good friends brought up Lily who actually did her hair and makeup for her wedding day. I was definitely skeptical but she was awesome. I have naturally curly hair which no one knows how to tame. Lily was able to figure out everything! I had complete trust in her and told her to do whatever she thought would look great. I wanted to make sure I looked natural but amazing on my wedding day. Not only does Lily work magic but she’s great to talk to as well! I felt like one of my friends was doing my hair and makeup. There are a lot of people in this world who do their job because they just feel like they have to and don’t enjoy it but Lily is just the complete opposite. You can tell she really enjoys what she does and she should because she’s awesome.

I’m pretty much a natural girl during the week, I’d rather sleep an extra 20 minutes than apply make-​up. I’d been thinking about getting eyelash extensions for awhile and finally did it. Wow, what a difference they make to my face and my life. I am a fair complected blonde and was a bit worried that I’d come out looking too Kardashian, I shouldn’t have been worried. Lily made my eyes look doe-​like but subtle. I can literally just put some tinted moisturizer on in the morning and I look put together. For the first time in my life strangers are complimenting me on my lashes. This never happens with my regularly short, blonde lashes.
The only downside is that it is expensive and a commitment. I am going to keep it up as long as my budget allows!

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Lynette G.
South San Francisco, CA
5÷13÷2014
Lily’s talent for hair and makeup is a showstopper. I found Lily on Unilocal after I had gone through at least 3 other hair and makeup artist trials for my wedding day. I was on the fence about paying for a trial, but when she was done I KNEW Lily was the one for my wedding day. On my wedding day, I felt so beautiful. Lily takes her time to perfect everything! I mean it’s like watching her paint a masterpiece when she is working on your hair and makeup. The makeup is bridal perfect! Best part was that the makeup lasted all day and night! I got so many compliments from my guests. I have already gotten a handful of requests from friends for her info. Lily makes you feel like yourself, and doesn’t change the way you look. She just puts just the right amount of makeup so that on your wedding day you look and feel amazing.
Lily is also soooooooo sweet! She is like your friend when you sit with her. I had Lily also do my makeup for my boudoir photo shoot before my wedding. She knew exactly what kind of sultry eye makeup to give me. Her makeup and hair skills is off the charts! She really knows about hair and makeup and it shows in her work. Some of the most talented people are the quit ones. It’s because their talent is seen from her work. Her work speaks for itself.
I think that make up and hair for weddings is really important. It completes a brides look and makes her feel even more beautiful on her wedding day. The cost to have Lily do your make up is a tiny price for how amazing you will feel and how fabulous/​flawless you will look in your wedding photos. I will definitely be coming back to Lily in the near future. Thank you Lily!!!

Lily was fantastic to work with. I originally when to Lily for lash extensions (and she does a great job!) and found out that she was also really great with hair and make up for weddings. I scheduled an appointment trial with her for hair at the time. After my trial with hair, I decided that I wanted her to do my make up as well and she did not charge me extra to have another additional hair trial when I went in for my make up :). She is very accommodating and will really listen to what you want. I do not wear a great deal of make up and am not use to foundation so letting her understand that, she put enough to give me great coverage throughout my wedding day but not enough to make me feel cakey or heavy. I was extremely happy with it! After going through 3 make up trials with different vendors (lily was the third), she made me feel the most at ease for my big day and made me feel beautiful! I was also very fussy with my hair but on the day of the wedding, she worked with me until I felt extremely happy and she was very patient with me.
I would highly recommend Lily to any of my friends and would use her again for future hair/​make up events!

Lily is a makeup & hair MAGICIAN for so many reasons:
1. She was able to accommodate my ultra-​last-​minute scheduling because another artist fell through.
2. She was able to do an UP-​DO with my short above the shoulder hair.
3. She made ALL of my bridesmaids happy. I think that’s the most amazing point of all because each girl is so different with how she wants her makeup/​hair to be. Lily truly listens and has incredible versatility in her art. She makes your comfort and happiness her first priority.
4. She worked 6 ladies by herself (hair AND makeup), by the time that she said she would finish. Time management BEAST right there.
5. She’s fun to be around. We spent HOURS with her and loved it.
Thank you, Lily, you lovely lil lady!

Lily is by far so amazing. She exactly gave me the look I wanted on point for my wedding day. I’m so glad I had found her. She has endless options for hairstyles that she has sampled & posted on her website. Her make up application is exquisitely flawless. I had everyone asking me who did my hair and make up. I wish I can have her do my hair and face all the time. Her assistant did my maid of honor’s hair and also is just as amazing as she is. I am one who doesn’t normally write reviews
but Lily is one who I wouldn’t hesitate to take the time to throw in 10 stars for her. I was in love with her work that I came back 3 days after my wedding to make me up all over again for an after shoot. Thank you Lily for making me look and feel like a bride should look and feel! You are the sweetest ever! Mwah!

Lily is pretty amazing! This wasn’t the first time I’ve gotten eyelash extensions done. I’ve tried everything from the high-​price salons to the really cheap ones. Lily is by far the best. Usually I only keep up with the eyelashes for a month or two max, but I’ve been seeing Lily since November now. She’s super quick, I’m in and out in 30 minutes. Every relash looks just as good as the first set. Lily is sweet and always accommodating. If you’re thinking about getting eyelash extensions, this is the place to go!

I have ventured into the new world of eyelash extensions, and I may never go back.
Rarely does the husband compliment me after beauty services (note: I chopped off 5 inches off my hair once and he thought I bought a new sweater), but after I came home with eyelash extensions, he said my eyes looked exceptionally pretty and asked if I had makeup on.
Lily is warm, friendly, and efficient. Your first time will take about 45 minutes and refills take about 20 minutes. There is a great membership program that allows you to knock about $ 5/​off each visit.
I researched many places before going to the Girls’ Lounge. The price is by far the most competitive that I’ve found.
Way to go, Lily. Way to go.

I love this place! It’s conveniently located right on Geary Blvd, so easy to get to from the bus (38) but for me it’s just down the street. The place is tiny, and it’s just Lily so appointments are probably your best bet.
I went in for a gel manicure at a great price ($ 28 without tip). Lily was friendly, precise, and welcoming. The place has three mani/​pedi chairs which are comfortable and cute recliners. I was the only person in there for most of my appointment and felt totally relaxed. Lily even made me some tea! She offers a bunch of other services that I have yet to try but will be doing in the future.
If you’re looking for a great neighborhood salon and in need a solid manicure, this is your place! It’s super cute and clean, most importantly.

A long overdue review! I came here for my trial for wedding hair and makeup with Lily. This is a cozy neighborhood location, right along Geary, and close to the 38 bus stop. One thing I loved about this place is that it has a warm interior and was very clean. Everything was well organized, and nice music was streaming throughout the shop. There are 3 chairs for nails, a small room in the back for waxing and a chair and mirror for makeup and hair! Nail products that I noticed were: Shellac, OPI, and Essie.
When I walked in, I was immediately greeted by Lily and was offered something to drink. I then got started on my transformation. Lily did a wonderful job listening to what I wanted. She then assessed whether or not I was able to do what I wanted, but said she would make it work. During the trial, Lily was very personable and we had a really great conversation. The end result I was delighted! My hair and makeup was fantastic and I told her that this was what I wanted on the day of my wedding.
Fast forward the day of the wedding, Lily far exceeded expectations and it looked just as great as the trial, if not better! She really listened to what I wanted and always made me feel comfortable. Wedding’s are stressful enough, and the last thing you need to worry about is whether or not your hair and makeup will turn out right. With Lily, you do not ever have to worry about that! She is the definition of perfection, and will make sure you are looking and feeling 100%!
Thank you Lily and The Girls Lounge for being a part of my wedding transformation! I can’t wait to go and try the other services such as eyelash extensions (I did not want to experiment so close to my wedding!), waxing and a gel manicure!

Lily is fantastic! Great treasure in richmond!
She’s attentive, and really does a wonderful job with eyelash extensions. The quality of products she uses is fantastic, and I’ve come back multiple times for fill-​ins.

Ok… I want to start with the fact that I really contemplated writing this review. Mostly because the girls who run this place are really friendly and nice. But being a avid user of Unilocal,I feel it’s my responsibility to let you all know the experience.
I made an appt for a brazillian wax and a shellac mani /​regular pedicure. Here’s the low down:
Brazillian — Lily was super sweet, didn’t redip and was very thorough. My issue here is the room is only about a foot bigger than the bed AND they only have a curtain separating it from the nail salon. And the salon is REALLY small. So, everyone can hear the conversation between Lily and I, albeit one other person since they only have 3 chairs. But the part that REALLY bothered me, is while Lily was walking around completing my brazillian, the curtain would open a bit. Now, I’m spread eagle and ask, «ummm. do I have to worry about someone seeing me?» Lily let me know that no one goes back there, but it’s where the bathroom is, and that’s where people go to use it… So didn’t really fully believe. But whatever… Over all… not the greatest conditions to get a wax in.
Pedicure — Let’s begin with the fact that at the end of the pedicure, the technician that was working on me quit. During the pedicure she pinched me when cutting my cuticles TWICE. Once so bad that I actually Unilocaled (pun intended). Mind you… when I got my brazillian, Lily was so impressed with my pain tolerance. The pedicure came out fine… Nothing to write home about.
Shellac Mani — Now, I feel bad here. Tracy was super nice… Having a really bad day… and trying to make it all work. After she finished my friends mani/​pedi (which my friend liked and said she did a great job on her cuticles), she started my shellac. We chatted a lot, and this may be why things didn’t turn out as they should have. The shaping of the nails and cuticles… GREAT… Now the shellac… not so much. When I left and looked at my nails more closely, they were messy… and… soft. Almost like they didn’t set… So, I went to bed and woke up to have half of my thumb nail rubbed off… and then today at work (got them done last night)… 2 more start to fall off. I have a wedding tomorrow and fly out to AZ tonight, so I had to make another nail appt at the hotel we’re staying at…
I hope Lily and Tracy have no hard feelings… It’s just the facts here folks… Hope you get it together!

Great service and lots of specials going on since they just opened. The girls are super friendly and talkative and I’m so glad this place opened so close to my house! The space is very small but don’t be put-​off, they make great use of it and its really cozy.
They did a great job on my friends eyebrows and my mani-​pedi was good too.

I was very happy to see a cute nail/​waxing salon open up around the corner from my place. I went in for the first time today for a Brazilian. Lily was very friendly and super professional. Most of all, she made me feel comfortable and welcome. Brazilians are never all that fun.
I wanted to get my nails done too but I had errands to run. So I returned a few hours later to give them a try for mani/​pedi since I got such a great first impression.
Tracy was just as sweet and friendly as Lily.
Both Lily and Tracy know what they’re doing and it’s like hanging out with a couple of girlfriends. Very relaxing.
I will definitely recommend this place for others in the area. Can’t wait to go back to touch ups!