Tara's Salon and Spa

07/24/11

Injured by Beautician -- DO NOT GO HERE

by Laura C M at Citysearch

Worst experience of my life. I got eyelash extensions from Mira at the Barton Creek location. She was talking to the other beautician the whole time and kept jabbing me in the eye. She applied the glue directly to my skin and had multiple eyelashes glued together. It was crunchy and in clumps and it hurt like hell.

The next morning when I woke up, my right eye was blood red. On my left eye, I had a scab above the eyelashes where the glue had pulled some of my skin off, along with three or four of my natural lashes. I went to the eye doctor to get it checked out and discovered that I had a CORNEAL ABRASION from where she carelessly poked my eye. I'm now taking prescription antibiotic eye drops so that I don't end up with CONJUNCTIVITIS, in case her instruments weren't sterile.

I called twice and left a message but nobody got back to me. I finally got an answer and was told to come in so they could inspect my eyelashes. I went to the salon Mira told me that it wasn't her fault, and that someone else must have pulled my eyelashes out. (Um, what?) When I asked to speak to the manager, I was told that they were out of town and could not be reached for another month. It was only when I threatened a civil lawsuit that she picked up the phone and called... and when she got off the phone, she told me that she didn't know how to give a refund. Are you serious?!

I've done eyebrows here before and that was fine, but after this experience, I will absolutely not be going back.

12/19/09

Good eyebrow place

by Austin06 at Citysearch

I went unti Taras for an eyebrow threading. I was in and out in 15 minutes, which I appreciated. The stylist hardly spoke to me, which I was fine with. She did a great job on my brows, was quick and efficient. If you are looking for a fancy salon experience with perks and special care, I am not sure Taras is the place for you. But if you want good, quick service with a quality result, I recommend their threading. Price was $20 without tip, a little high in my opinion

• Pros: Quick, friendly
• Cons: No perks, eyebrow slightly pricey

10/05/09

Xtreme Lashes

by 51536 at Citysearch

Lashes at Barton Creek are only $99 and even Tara's $200 is very reasonable for Extension that can last up to 2 months.

• Pros: Get great lashes

08/10/09

Great Salon

by cassiemichele at Citysearch

I just got my eyebrows done and they look great. The place is clean and calming, a very relaxing environment. And the staff is very welcoming. a great place to go for all services.

• Pros: friendly service, relaxing atmosphere, clean & proffesional

07/29/09

Great Experience!

by LaurenM360 at Citysearch

I decided to try getting my eyebrows threaded at Tara's this time. I was a little worried trying out a new place but I soon got over it. The salon had a very clean and appealing enviornment. I got my eyebrows shaped and the looked stunning! It was well worth the money. I highly recommend this salon to all women in the greater Austin area!

• Pros: Service, Eyebrow Threading and Waxing
• Cons: none