BrauHaus

I've been going to Raquel for a year and a half now and I cannot say enough kind things about her and BrauHaus. I actually receive compliments about my eyebrows on a regular basis (sometimes direct, sometimes "Your eyes look great, did you get new makeup...?") They treat waxing like the priority it should be, not an afterthought to other spa services. They wax, pluck, tint, dye-anything you can imagine and the results are always fabulous. I strayed once, in a pinch, at my hair salon and was miserable until things grew out enough for me to go back to BrauHaus and have the job done right. It's also just a great space with a friendly staff and awesome vibe. Go, it's worth it.

Pros: Eyebrows as art

Cons: Arrive early your first time, it's a little tricky to find

Posted 11/18/09

I used to drive to Beverly Hills to see a diva and thought I would never find someone to match his skill ; I not only found some to match the skill of the perfect eyebrow, but , Zoey surpased my diva;is so much more professional and dotes on you as if you are the most important person in the world by not rushing to the next appointment.
My daughter was going to Beverly Hills and now she is hooked on Zoey.

Pros: Perfect technique to make you look your best

Cons: none

Posted 11/17/09

Love it! No other place like Brauhas!

Definitely, you are the best!

Posted 11/17/09

This is the most professional brow place I have had the joy to find. Zoey does an amazing job - she tries to work with your natural brow shape - highly recommended. They also can tint your brows for a few extra dollars which is totally worth it.

Pros: Fantastic brow shaping, pleasant salon, friendly atmosphere

Cons: Not cheap but worth every dollar

Posted 11/17/09

I can say my sisters and I love this place. My one sister use to see Zoey (before she moved to Italy) and I know she will be making an appointment when she is home next month. My other sister and I see Raquel. We love her. She does such a great job with our brows. So friendly and social. I have never had a bad experience at the BrauHaus.

Pros: Professional establishment, clean, friendly

Cons: None

Posted 11/10/09

I went for the first time at my wife's suggestion and I relented as a kind of joke (although my brows were pretty jacked up). I've never been all that metro, so I didn't want my friends finding out that I was paying more to get my face plucked than I do to get my hair cut (I get a cheap buzz cut - what can I say?) The fact is, the staff was so cool and set me at ease entirely, and they didn't make me look like I belonged on queer eye for the straight guy. The result was all together natural yet made a stunning difference to my appearance. I'm not one to brag, but my brows look good!! So much so that I have regularly gone back without my wife's knowledge (and needless to say, on the downlow from friends and haters alike). It's a worthwhile expense, but I'll still use a fake name when I post this ;-)

Pros: Great job, friendly professional staff, nice atmosphere

Cons: As a guy it's hard to justify. Bottom line: just don't tell.

Posted 11/07/09

I don't know why people are complaining about the parking. There is a parking garage right across the street. It gives you the first 90 minutes free (my brow appointments are only 30 minutes after the first appointment). You people who live in Southern CA consider walking across the street for parking too difficult. Maybe someone should come up with drive-up brow shaping and waxing for you.

Pros: Brow shaping and maintenance; Ginny

Cons: None

Posted 11/05/09

I now live on the east coast so I'm not every sure she's still there but I LOVED the bikini waxes I got from Luchesse. I usually go for cheap waxes ($30-40) because every time I try a more expensive wax it's not any better than the cheap wax. But, I happened to have a 6-month job in Pasadena back in Nov '07-May '08 and I needed a wax badly. This place had a couple good reviews so I took a chance and spent the money. Still out of my price range (I'm cheap) but worth it so I went back several times!! Luchesse is so nice, the waxing was fast but very clean, and it was the least painful wax I've had....and I've been getting bikini waxes for 8 years now. (I was also able to buy some PFB Vanish there which is great for ingrown hairs, which is funny because I don't think I ever used it after a bikini wax from Luchesse).

Pros: clean, fast wax

Cons: a little pricey for me

Posted 11/05/09

The Brau Haus may have a unusual name and an unusual location, but both factors help create a perfect mystique for us men who don?t want the world to know that we wax and pluck. Tucked away in an Old Town Pasadena alleyway, this hidden salon is going to be your new best-kept secret.

Gentleman, I, much like so many of you, thought I was doing a handsome job plucking the caterpillar on my forward. However, I did not realize the error of my ways until the owner, Zoey, sat me down and set me on a path to look straight again. Unlike those cheap wax-and-rip-joints that make men look like queens, Zoey, speaking in perfect English, became my new BFF. She taught me that when it comes to men?s brows, more is more, and girls don?t want to date Ryan Seacrest.

In short, the stealth Brau Haus comfortably revolutionized my life. Now instead of girl?s asking me if I?m gay, they ask me how I was born with such perfect brows.

The salon is hip and trendy, not girly like a typical Beverly Hills beauty parlor. The workers are cool and easy to talk to. One of the stylists, Ginny is absolutely gorgeous also speaks in perfect English topped off with southern bell accent that will melt your heart.

So guys, I promise you that after 1 month at Brau Haus, the next time you pinched on the ass, you can rest assured that it?s by a female.

Pros: Zoey, Ginny

Cons: parking

Posted 10/16/09

Wow! I was so pleasantly surprised by this place that I couldn't believe it. I actually was considering not writing a review because I don't want the whole world to find out about it and not be able to book an apt. haha j/k. Anyhow my sister and I had Ginny. She is adorable, sweet, kind, love her!!! She has changed my eyebrows already with just one visit. This isn't your normal eyebrow job, they spend about 30 minutes grooming you. They wax, trim, fill-in, dye if necessary, you name it. I am very curious to try the bikini wax with Luccese. I heard she is amazing as well! Thanks Brauhaus I am hooked!

Pros: everything, Ginny

Cons: nothing (maybe parking???)

Posted 08/31/09

These women rock! Ginny and Zoey alternately do a fabulous brow shaping. I have ben going steady for a year now and It's my favorite "recommendation" to my friends. Ginny also does great special occasion make up - what a treat. Thanks for taking such good care of all of us!

Posted 11/20/08

I decided to try this place out after not having my eyebrows waxed for FOUR years. Why the long wait? I was pretty much scarred from my last experience in a different salon with a lasting impression of burning wax and surprising plucks and pulls (with eyebrows that were in the shape of a straight line may I add). But BrauHaus made me forget it all. This salon is worth the time and money! The receptionist and Ginny totally put me at ease. The waxing and plucking of my thick eyebrows didn't hurt at all too! The conversation was pleasant and Ginny prevented the itch I usually get after getting waxed as well. Before I could tell her what I wanted, Ginny practically read my mind and told me what she planned on doing. I didn't even have to open my mouth! Because I am super sensitive to most products, the skin around my brows turned red after waxing. But instead of letting me leave like that, Ginny concealed it with make-up! Since then, I am now a loyal customer for as long as I am able to! YAY!

Pros: Customer Service, Ambience, everything!

Cons: none that I encountered...

Posted 08/24/08

I have very thick and intense eyebrows. I?ve always known I can count on Zoey and Ginny to do a great job. I called a few weeks ago to get an appointment with one of my usual stylists and they were both booked! Fortunately Raquel had an opening so I saw her for my brows and let me just say they look fabulous!! She has made this brow team a triple threat! While I was there I decided to get a Brazilian wax by Luccese, which also turned out great. I cannot take pain well and she definitely made it as painless as possible! Its been almost 2 weeks and the hair still hasn?t grown back. The ladies at Brau Haus have done it again and exceeded my expectations!

Posted 07/16/08

I know it sounds kinda corny, "the waxing queen", but that's what this girl literally is. Her name is Luchesse. I've been to several different waxers, but no one beats this girl. She knows what she's doing, and it made waxing better for me. Yes, waxing will always hurt, it's inevitable, but she has developed a technique to make waxing days faster but with less pain, and she works clean, one thing i like about her is that she doesnt double dip the sticks she uses with the wax and for some reason, (i'm someone who's really prone to ingrown hair), i have less occurrence of ingrown hair, which is a big deal to me since those suckers hurt like heck! I've come to realize that the right technique and cleanliness counts a lot! I'm glad I found her! Keep up the excellent work girl! See ya next appointment day!

Pros: 2 thumbs up

Posted 06/22/08

BrauHaus <3!!! I have found a waxing Goddess! Lucchese is absolutely amazing and i recommend her to anyone. She's quick, painless (well not completely painless but not as painful), and one of the most friendliest ladies around. What i love about her even more is the fact that she is completely sterile. A previous body waxer kept reusing the same stick on me and would dip it into the wax, which grossed me out. It made me wonder how many woman she has done that to and how much germs must be in that wax. Lucchese used a different stick each time. I love her, again she is wonderful and i do recommend seeing her if you want to get a bikini wax.

Pros: Amazing stylists, workers, and body waxer

Cons: expensive prices

Posted 06/19/08

This is no simple wax & tweeze job like those other guys. When I first went to see Zoey, I had typical Asian eyebrows... very sad, sparse, uneven, a bit Eddie Munster-like. Zoey gave my eyebrows a complete overhaul! She reshaped, dyed, waxed, tweezed and trimmed them all in one sitting. It made a huge difference in my appearance! The next day I received a lot of compliments from my co-workers and now a lot of them are going to Zoey too. I haven't gone anywhere else since because Brau Haus is the best!!!!!

P.S. I've been to see Ginny once. She great too!

Posted 05/27/08

My daughter moved from Pennsylvania to Pasadena and was referred to Zoey for waxing services by a co-worker. Even though I had my brows waxed regularly at home, as a treat my daughter made an appointment for me with Zoey when I visited shortly after her move. Three years and many appointments later - only Zoey takes care of my eyebrows. I fly to California regularly and a visit to Zoey is a must! The salon is well-appointed, interesting and a relaxing place to visit. The staff is extremely knowledgable, competent, and friendly. I won't go anywhere else!

One visit and you will also discover that "nobody does it better"!

Posted 05/21/08

I had a my eyebrows done by Ginny. She was soooo nice and totally put me at ease. No snobbiness vibe whatsoever. Zoey also came over to check in on how it was going and there was not one spot of my eyebrow that was not analyzed by Ginny. I have been telling all my female relatives to grow out their eyebrows, so I can take them in. The only slight inconvenience is that it can be hard to find the first time, because the entrance is in an alleyway and the door is pretty non-descript. Other than that, I'm now in love with my eyebrows and Brauhaus!

Pros: Ginny, Zoey, Non-Snobby Environment, Great Customer Service, Attention to Detail

Cons: Entrance is hard to find the first time.

Posted 05/18/08

AMAZING...... AMAZING..... AMAZING...... Cool edgy urban atmosphere, spa experience with an NYC vibe. I was recovering from a depotched wax job I had recieved at a local nail salon(go figure), Ginny was able to give me shape as well as some great pointers on how to maintain my brows in between visits. BrauHaus has turned eyebrows into an art form.

Pros: Always Perfect

Cons: A little hard to find

Posted 05/07/08