Blink

Christina was great! She made me comfortable and happy. She could totally tell how I was feeling every step of the way. Brow massage IS a thing and I like it haha. I found the directions were easy to follow, I know there’s a lot of review about that but I had no issues personally. I was listened to, and even though I was nervous from some of the reviews I found the place to be awesome. New brow studio for sure!

Not recommended.
I did some search to find a good place to get my eyebrows shaped and Blink was constantly showing up.
1. Appointment
I called like 2 days in a row to be able to reach someone. Frustrating. I only did it because the reviews said it was worth it.
2. Directions
The email directions were confusing and I almost gave up going. It felt like I was going to some secret but unsafe place. When google maps or iPhone maps or even satellite maps don’t find the place, it’s quite creepy.
3. Atmosphere
Okay, in reality, it was located in a neighborhood I knew well and don’t get why they sent so weird instructions as if they’re trying to discourage people from coming. I still followed my phone maps not their directions and found the place just fine.
Inside is very welcoming, glassy and chic.
4. Looooooooong wait
I made the appointment weeks ahead cause they were fully booked. I expected my service to start on time or with very little wait. But no, I had to wait whopping 25 mins past my appointment time. The woman was done but kept flirting and talking with the guy who had just finished having his eyebrows done. A guy who gets his eyebrows done?! If the next customer is here and waiting, she should’ve politely informed the man to leave as she has a customer waiting. But no, she kept talking about his business and travel plans for next week etc.
5. Service? I don’t feel serviced!
She asked me if I ever got my brows done at Blink, I said no. She asked me if I liked wax or thread or tweezing etc. I said I’d leave it to her capable hands as she’s the professional not me. She chose to thread.
It didn’t hurt, just when it started, she said I could go. What!!! It was less than 2 mins.
6. Don’t listen to you
She didn’t ask me what I wanted, my ideal shape etc. she said it wasn’t important as you can’t create whatever you want in 1 visit. Totally didn’t listen to what I wanted. I was super polite and respectful to her, but I didn’t get any respect in return.
7. Not satisfied
If she did a great job even though she didn’t listen to me because she knew better. Well, if that was the case, I would’ve been happy. She can ignore me all she wants. BUT after 25 mins of extra waiting time and $ 40 and 2 mins of service later, I have eyebrows that don’t look any better than it started. I’m not happy!

After several years with great eyebrow services/​results, my regular aesthetician left the state with no warning. As I scrambled to find someone just as great (if not better), I stumbled across Blink after reading reviews on Unilocal!
I had my first appointment with Christina today and, though I was not surprised, I had an incredible experience. Christina started my appointment by listening to what I had done in the past and what I’d like to continue to have done. She also gave her professional opinion on what was best for my face based on a number of different things. This attention to detail was awesome. At my appointment today, she both waxed and tinted my eyebrows. The results once she was finished? As the saying goes today, my «eyebrows are on fleek.» To top it off, Christina is one of the sweetest women you’ll come across and it’s easy to bond with her the moment you meet her. After letting her know I forgot a check/​cash but I’d run to an ATM real quick, she told me not to apologize and handed me an envelope to mail a check to her when I got home. How often do you hear that these days? This place rocks.
In response to what some other reviewers wrote, the price to me is more than fair. Certainly, you can go to a mall kiosk for something a tad bit cheaper, but you will not find the level of customer service or the results you would get with Blink. Also, it’s not hard to find. Allow 5 minutes extra and follow the directions in your email and you’ll be just fine! I’m already looking forward to my next appointment!

I’ve been coming here for a couple of years for my brows which always look like perfection after! Just tried my first facial last night and it was amazing. Perfect zen experience and Brook took an in depth look at my skin and offered suggestions as to how to better care for it. And gave me some great samples after the facial was completed. Best experience ever – highly recommend this wonderful boutique salon!

I have been seeing Christina for my brows for almost 10 years. She was the first person to do them when I was younger and is still doing them to this day! After moving out east for college, I still managed to come home every break to see her. She is so talented — and incredibly personable and a great business owner. She will help you achieve a beautiful, full brow and accommodates every individual’s preferences. If you’re looking for a new brow studio in Minneapolis, Blink is the place to go!

Disclaimer:
I hate giving bad reviews of any business, but this situation was so bizarre that unfortunately I feel it’s necessary.
Also, this is not a review of their services as I did not stay long enough to get a wax. This is purely based upon my customer service experience. I’m sure Brook is incredibly talented at her craft, perhaps she was just having an off day… regardless, her hostile and condescending attitude was completely unwarranted.
Let me explain:
This was my first time coming to Blink. As you’ve read in previous reviews, it’s a bit difficult to find the first time (if I were to ever return, now I know where to go — however that ain’t happening).
Evidently you get two emails: a confirmation email and a directions email. The directions email is much more detailed for people coming from different areas. The confirmation email basically narrows it down to where the building, entry driveway, and parking spaces are located.
Again, this was my first time going to Blink, so I decided to just keep the confirmation email since I get a ton of emails a day; and it’s a freaking confirmation email that gives me information about *my appointment* vs. a directions email which is just directions. Everything is going fine, I know where Sol tva is located as well as the driveway (almost moved there). Then the directions in the confirmation email said this:
LOCATION. DIRECTIONS. PARKING. PLEASE READ ALL INFO @
-‘location’ *SOL TVA is an apt. bldg. that we share parking with. Access Blink parking using their driveway to the back. Our parking will be on right side, Loft 215.
Ok, so I pull into the driveway and make a right. Nope. After being confused for a couple minutes, I then try going the opposite direction from which I came (left) and aha! There it is. Ok whatever, I’ll say something to them when I get inside about how the directions in the confirmation email were a little confusing.
I go inside, lovely space, Brook greets me, seems very friendly, and proceeds to check me in. I mention that the directions in my email were a bit confusing, and how I had followed them exactly and made a right, but it was actually to the left. She then asked which email I had followed, then told me I had followed the confirmation email. Had I followed the directions email, I wouldn’t have been confused.
Wait, what?
Why would the directions in the confirmation email be any different than the directions in the directions email? And not just that, but the way she said it, oh if you had read the correct email you wouldn’t have gotten confused… seriously? I followed my confirmation email. That has MY specific appointment info. Shouldn’t the directions just be the same?
So I told her I was confused by that, and it didn’t make any sense to me. At this point, she started explaining to me how directions work — people come from *all different areas* so the direction email has the exact directions to the salon. Ahhhh… ok, but shouldn’t the directions in the confirmation email also still be the same? The instructions to get to the parking space in the direction email say to make a left after entering the Sol Tva driveway… I still don’t understand why the confirmation email didn’t also.
Then she asked me if there was anything else I’d like to argue about. Ummm… what?!? I wasn’t aware I was arguing — again I was just confused, and being made to feel like it was MY fault for not following the directions correctly sure as hell didn’t make me feel welcome or comfortable in any way. So I said no, I was not trying to argue — again I was just confused with why the two emails would have two different directions, and why it was my fault for not finding the parking space.
She then shot me a look so saccharine it was nutrasweet and abruptly asked if I would still like to continue with my appointment.
WHAT?!? Wtf? I just came for a bikini wax, my first one ever at that. what is happening? I’m so baffled at how quickly this whole situation escalated that without thinking I said yes and she lead me to the back room. As we walked in, the reality of what was going to happen, that this would not be a good, professional experience (since she had been SO professional already), finally dawned on me, so I told her that I didn’t really feel comfortable proceeding with the wax.
Her response: «that’s why I asked you earlier before we walked all the way back here».
Ok, I’m sorry, but holy crazy. I don’t know what her problem was, definitely feel like she was projecting some kind of issues onto me, because no customer should ever be treated this way, especially since it was completely not merited and she was the one who escalated things and got hostile. So I left.
And here we are.
My one word of advice, Blink (and trust me, I have many):
own up to your mistakes — messed up directions? Whoops, sorry, no big deal.
Don’t try to cover your ass by belittling your customer.

Great place! Wonderful customer service and came out with my brows looking awesome after getting them threaded. I have sensitive skin so break out after waxing but had no problem with getting them threaded! Highly highly recommend!

I had an AWESOME experience at Blink. I had an eyebrow threading with Christina S. She was awesome — walked me through the whole process (I used to wax, this was my first threading) and made sure I knew what she was going to do before she did it. It made me really comfortable with a new hair removal technique.
The results were amazing! I used to get bumps after waxing and I didn’t even get red after the threading with Christina! In addition, Christina went above and beyond in terms of customer service. I left my check book there on accident and I currently live in Texas — Christina spent the time and money to ship it back to me.
Overall, I had an awesome experience, Christina is great, and I will definitely be back!

I experienced my first bikini wax this weekend at Blink with Brook and was blown away. The atmosphere is very comfortable and chic and Brook made me feel totally comfortable in walking me through step by step what to expect. What you might also imagine to be an awkward experience in meeting someone for the first time and then dropping your pants was totally not awkward at all and I am completely pleased with the results.
Parking was slightly confusing, but they email you detailed instructions. Once you find it the first time it is a cinch for the future.
After my appointment Brook took the time to answer my 1 million questions relating to follow up appointments and how I can grow my puny eyebrows out. I can’t wait to go back. Thanks Brook!

Hi there… I haven’t even been there yet, but have an appointment this Friday. I see on my appointment confirmation that they only take cash or checks. Right away this is a negative for me. But I will live. FYI, Blink… you should consider taking credit cards. The Square is a wonderful thing.

First off, I am a heterosexual guy, who previously never had a facial. As such, I am going in with a lot of anxiety and worry, as I do not know what to expect, or even ask. Since my teenage years, I have always had some complexion issues, and I wanted to do something about it, but in a place where I felt comfortable and that I would not be taken for a ride. I found it with Blink.
Brook was awesome. She is really nice, and made me feel very comfortable from the first time I spoke to her. She took me thought all the steps, explained what was happening with my skin, and provided some samples and recommendations for things for me to try at home, to maintain my skin. It was really a wonderful experience.
I must also give her praise on the post appointment follow up, which went above and beyond. She had written down some products, which I promptly got confused when I got to the store to buy them. I sent her a follow up email, with a picture of what I got (which was wrong). We had some phone issues, but she did not stop following up, until we got them sorted out and I got her text, with the images of the right product, which she sent to me on a Sunday night. I was stunned — most places you don’t get help once the appointmeent is done; she is sending me texts on Sunday night (right before the Oscars!) to make sure I got the right product, and I had only been there once.
I can not say enough good things about the experience or nice things about her. I would go back, and to my fellow heterosexual males who are debating getting a facial, I would recommend it without hesitation.

Today, I went to Blink for the first time. It was also the first time I had my eye brows done. What convinced me about it (besides the location) was going over the different reviews on this site. It is safe to say that I had one the most amazing experiences at a salon EVER. The atmosphere and vibe are incredible! I felt welcome and extremely comfortable. I saw Christina. She is AMAZING! She listened to my ideas /​concerns and provided great advice. She did a GREAT job and her enthusiasm and professionalism are contagious. I highly recommend Blink and I am definitely going back.

As any girl knows when moving to a new city/​state the most important/​stressful thing is finding a new eyebrow lady. Moving here alone I didn’t know anyone who could recommend someone but Unilocal has been my savior! After much research I decided to book an appointment. I booked with Christina, and let me tell you… She’s the best! I was completely amazed by her! I got to blink no one was there I checked in and we got straight to business Christina and I discussed what would be best for my wax and then she worked her magic! I have never had such a pleasant waxing experience! No pain or stinging I’m usually the worst for that. I was completely obsessed with my eyebrows for days! I love this place I’m so glad I came. The price is above average but well worth it!

Since I moved to Minneapolis, I have been searching for a good place to get my brows done. I have very thick brows and wanted to make sure they didn’t get butchered. Thank goodness I found blink! Brooke is amazing! She waxes my brows perfectly every time. Yes, its a bit pricey but you will leave with beautiful and perfectly formed brows. Im my opinion their services are totally worth the money.
PS…and to all the reviews that say this place is trying to be like NYC or CA… THANK F’ING GOD someone is trying to bring the NE or West Coast to the Midwest! It’s refreshing to have a place like this in Minneapolis! Those that aren’t from here will totally appreciate the ambiance & style!

I can schedule my appointments elsewhere via text message and it still costs $ 7 for a banging good eyebrow thread. I agree with the other poster that the Twin Cities have confused themselves with NY or CA, where I can actually get threaded for $ 6 and I don’t need an appointment. Synchronicity was an album released by The Police. Schedulicity must be the sequel.

Meh. I’ve seen both people here multiple times, and while they do a decent enough job with brows (nothing miraculous, though, like other reviews claim), they’re nothing to write home about.
The problem with Blink is that they’re highly ranked in all of the Mpls magazines and know it. The consequence of this involves a sense of entitlement I detected on multiple occasions from the estheticians (e.g., consistently running late without an apology). This business should work on getting over itself and reminded that this isn’t NYC or LA, where, ironically, the people are less fake and the prices far more reasonable. People are supposed to be down to earth here, right? I thought that was the supposed appeal of the upper Midwest.
Props to them for their for their fabulous interior design, though. And bonus points for online booking. If the boutique experience is worth what you could get elsewhere for half the price, then waiting in line for a $ 35 brow wax is a mere price to pay.

I have brow issues, but Christina resolved them.
She’s so good I haven’t had the need to go back for several months, but will now need to make an appointment.
NOTE: She is booked weeks in advance ladies. The sooner you book the better.
As for people complaining about cost — you get what you pay for.
If you aren’t concerned with attention to detail, go elsewhere.
Christina and Brooke are serious business.

I’ve been coming here since they first opened; I first entrusted my brows to Christina back in 2006 when she was at Extrados in Linden Hills. She was also the second person I saw when I moved back to Minneapolis this past fall after a few years away. I’m totally loyal because her skills are no joke, you guys.
Another esthetician had somehow managed to make the Amazon rain forests growing above each of my eyes too thin, after the previous one had given me the dreaded «half brow» (where they take wayyyyyy to much from the middle). Basically, I had given up hope of ever finding someone who listened when I told them «don’t take off too much!» until I saw a coworker’s perfect pair and asked her where she got hers done. Am I glad I asked!
Christina is always careful to make sure she listens to what you want your brows to look like, while giving you her expert opinion on what would look best. She takes pride in what she does, and is a total sweetheart to boot! I actually look forward to getting my brows threaded here, because not only will I look better, but Christina totally makes my day with her warm and welcoming personality.
A bonus is the super cool loft space that makes you feel a little fabulous just for being there every other week.
Additionally, I’ve seen Brooke once, and really enjoyed my experience — I was totally at ease even though it was my first time seeing her. I was super pleased with my results with her as well!
I’ve seen some complaints on here about the pricing, but I’d rather be happy with, you know, the way my face looks, than save a few bucks. Blink has a lifelong client in me!

Well, the reviews were right. It’s wonderful.
My face is pretty sensitive to waxing but my eyebrows were getting out of control, so I finally decided to try threading. It’s not that easy to find threading locally, but all the five-​star review love from my Unilocal sisters pointed me to Blink.
Christina banished the fuzzy creatures from my face this morning and left me with the nicest looking brows I’ve had since that fateful day when I followed a YM Magazine tutorial. Truly, they’ve never looked better.
The threading is a strange feeling at first (like someone is slowly velcro-​ing your face?), but the lovely Christina walked me through the process and I was totally comfortable with it. She seems to share my affinity for fuller brows, which made me feel like I could completely trust her not to leave me with a pencil thin shape. She took her time making sure she cleaned up all the strays and then she gave me a quick lesson on using powder to fill in the sparser areas. And again, they look awesome.
The eyebrow waxing/​threading is $ 30 (plus tip), so it’s not cheap but we pay a premium in Minnesota because there’s basically very few places to get threading done. I imagine I’ll probably come back to Blink periodically when my brows get wild and crazy, but do my own maintenance in the meantime.
The studio is beautiful and I was really impressed with the product selection, though I didn’t have time to actually sample much of it. They have very natural and organic lines like Intelligent Nutrients and Alima (mineral makeup). They offer facials and body waxing as well, and a portion of their profits goes to an animal rescue charity.
It’s worth the treasure hunt, but just a fair warning that it’s tucked away and very hard to find. I had to call Christina and have her walk me through it, in addition to reading through the directions that they sent in a confirmation email. Take 2^nd Street, turn into the Sol Tva condo parking lot, go to the left side of the parking lot and it’s #215. There are two parking spots right out front that are designated Blink spots.
Also, it’s cash or check only! They have little envelopes to send payment if you forget though.

Other than being cute and close to home, I like this place because… well…Christina did a nice job with my brows!
My appointment was originally for threading, but following my consultation I decided to have the top of my brow threaded (to avoid the bumps I tend to get with waxing) and the bottom waxed (to speed the process).
After several weeks of letting my brows grow wildly in an attempt to start a fresh new shape, I was concerned about having too much taken off and expressed that, which she hear loud and clear. To avoid going thinner than I was comfortable with, she proceeded to just clean up the stray hairs and then then had me check out the results to determine if I wanted more taken off and of so, where. We repeated the process perhaps 1 or 2 times till I was happy. Never once did she try to rush me.
Overall, I was happy with the experience. The only challenge I had was finding the place, which they obviously know is a problem considering all of the direction they provide. I decided to walk there and took 2^nd Street and I’m glad I did. Had I taken Washington I don’t know if I would have end up. With that said, if you decide to walk, I suggest taking 2^nd St., and then turning into the parking lot of the Sol TVA building. Behind the building you’ll see parked cars (no surprise) and a wall of several small buildings. The door to each building is numbered and if you walk down a bit, you’ll find #215.