I have a big event coming up, so on the recommendation of a friend, I treated myself to a little "Hairaphy" session, as well as my first lash extensions with Pheakdey this weekend. She has a cozy, stylish space in the Sola Salon Studios. I booked her because Pheakdey specializes in wash and wear haircuts, particularly for curly hair... and it's hard to find a good stylist who gets that. I was treated to a relaxing shampoo with ammonia free L'Oréal professional products, and though I know she offers excellent Balayage and Foilyage color service, I just had a good cut this time. I'll be back for that! Now, the Novalash experience was a revelation. Since it's my first set, Pheakdey spent about 3 hours with me, carefully explaining the products and the process before she started. That's a long time to be in a reclining chair, but Pheakdey is so calming and sweet, and a pleasure to chat with as she goes along. She has really good coffee and tea in her little space, and a basket of plush blankets to curl up under, so it felt more like I was hanging out with a friend than in an appointment. I was surprised to learn that Novalash extensions are vegan and cruelty free, and applied with medical grade glue. They are flexible, water, and oil proof. They look lush and very natural. And they feel, well.. like nothing. They're weightless, comfortable, and perfectly curved to mimic my natural lashes. They last 4-6 weeks, and she recommends coming in for a fill every 2-3 weeks for upkeep. Can't wait!