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5 Best Eyelash Extension in Johannesburg (2026)

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Elara Kestrel
By Elara Kestrel, Health and Medical Expert · ✓ Data verified July 2026 · 8 min read

A bad lash set shows up in every mirror for the next three weeks, so picking the right eyelash extension studio in Johannesburg matters more than most beauty bookings. The studios here have earned 663 Google reviews between them, and three of them sit at a perfect 5.0, so the real decision isn't whether the work is good, it's which studio fits your budget and your neighborhood.

Short answer: The Brow Studio in Melrose Arch leads with a 4.6 rating across 250 reviews, the deepest track record on this page, built on microblading and lash work since 2004. Lashee Beauty Studio in Highlands North follows at 4.8 across 105 reviews, while Lashes By Leika in Mulbarton holds a perfect 5.0 across 80 reviews. Reviewers mention lash sets running from around R200 up at the lower end.
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How Johannesburg's lash studios stack up

# Business Rating Reviews Best for
1 The Brow Studio 4.6 250 Overall / deepest track record View ›
2 Lashee Beauty Studio 4.8 105 Full spa day with lashes included View ›
3 Lashes By Leika 5.0 80 Dedicated lash specialist, perfect rating View ›
4 Microblading Lash Studio Jhb (Artisan Lash and Brow) 5.0 70 Microblading and lash work by a single artist View ›
5 Coollookbeauty(Rosebank) 4.2 158 One-stop beauty bar in Rosebank View ›
5 Best Eyelash Extension in Johannesburg (2026)

Our top picks, reviewed

The Brow Studio logo
#1 Overall🕑 Open 7 days↩ Responds to reviews

The Brow Studio

4.6250 Google reviews

The Brow Studio has operated out of Melrose Arch since 2004, and while brows are in the name, its menu runs to lashes, nails, facials, tattoo removal and hair restoration. The studio describes itself as specialising in brows and lashes first, then extending into the rest of the beauty menu. It runs an online booking system and keeps long weekday hours, open into the evening most days. Its site frames the space as a calm, precision-focused studio in the Melrose Arch retail hub.

What people praise

  • Microblading and brow work reviewers call life changing, with named technicians like Monica and Lindy
  • Manicure and nail services praised alongside the lash and brow menu
  • Clean, professional studio that reviewers say feels welcoming from the door
  • A track record stretching back over two decades in the same location
  • Staff who reply personally to reviews and remember regulars by name

Worth knowing

  • As the busiest studio here, popular technicians can book out, so plan ahead for a specific name
  • The rating sits a touch below several smaller studios on this list, though the review base is far larger
Reputation scorecardrank in Johannesburg
Rating4.6 / 5
Review volume250 · 98th
Confidencehigh
Recency13 days ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown84% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: The Brow Studio ranks first on sheer proven volume, 250 reviews against a strong 4.6 average, more than double the next name here. If you want a studio with a long history in one spot, this is the safest bet.

The Piazza, Melrose Arch, Shop H55EF, Upper Galleria, 20, Melrose North, Johannesburg, 2196

Lashee Beauty Studio logo
#2🕑 Open 7 days↩ Responds to reviews

Lashee Beauty Studio

4.8105 Google reviews

Lashee Beauty Studio sits in Highlands North's Balfour Mall, offering manicures, pedicures, massages, waxing, brows, lashes and facials under one roof. Its own site frames the business around treating skin, body and wellness together rather than lashes alone, and reviewers describe booking multiple services in a single visit. The studio is open seven days a week, including Sunday mornings. Google lists it under beauty salon, massage spa, nail salon and training centre.

What people praise

  • Lash work reviewers say handles even naturally sparse lashes with a glamorous, flawless result
  • A wide menu, from acrylic nails to massage to skin tag removal, praised in the same reviews
  • Warm, professional staff repeatedly described as accommodating
  • A calm, welcoming atmosphere reviewers call a genuine escape
  • Long-standing regulars who say every visit leaves them happy

Worth knowing

  • As a multi-service studio, dedicated lash slots can be tighter around weekends
Reputation scorecardrank in Johannesburg
Rating4.8 / 5
Review volume105 · 88th
Confidencemoderate
Recency2 months ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown86% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: Lashee holds the highest rating pairing on this list outside the two 5.0 studios, 4.8 across 105 reviews, and it earns second for combining that with real menu depth beyond just lashes.

and, Medical Suite 317, Upper Level Balfour Mall Cnr Louis botha, Athol St, roads, Johannesburg, 2192

Lashes By Leika logo
#3🕑 Open 7 days↩ Responds to reviews

Lashes By Leika

5.080 Google reviews

Lashes By Leika is a small, dedicated eyelash salon in Mulbarton, run by a technician clients know as Leika or Zuleika. It doesn't carry a public website, but its Google listing and reviews describe lash extension sets, including hybrid sets, as the core service. It keeps long daily hours, open every day of the week including weekends. Reviewers consistently name the same technician across visits, suggesting a small, hands-on operation rather than a large team.

What people praise

  • Hybrid and full lash sets reviewers say last three weeks or more without shedding
  • A perfect 5.0 rating built on genuine repeat clients
  • Described as clean, hygienic and always on time
  • A technician who reviewers say treats regulars like family
  • Praised for working well with naturally sparse lashes

Worth knowing

  • No public website, so book by phone or through the listed online booking link
  • A small, single-technician-style setup means fewer slots than a larger studio
Reputation scorecardrank in Johannesburg
Rating5 / 5
Review volume80 · 83th
Confidenceearly
Recency3 months ago
Info completenessphone · hours
Rating breakdown98% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: Leika ranks third with a perfect 5.0 rating, though its 80 reviews are fewer than the studios above it. For lash extensions specifically, rather than a full beauty menu, reviewers treat this as a specialist choice.

23 The Broads St, Mulbarton, Johannesburg South, 2091

Microblading Lash Studio Jhb (Artisan Lash and Brow) logo
#4🕑 Open 5 days/wk↩ Responds to reviews

Microblading Lash Studio Jhb (Artisan Lash and Brow)

5.070 Google reviews

Microblading Lash Studio JHB, also listed as Artisan Lash and Brow, operates from Oakdene in Johannesburg South under technician Juanita. Its Facebook page describes microblading as the specialty, and reviews add eyelash extensions, eyebrow work and makeup services to what she offers. It's open Tuesday through Saturday. The studio has held a perfect rating across every review it has collected.

What people praise

  • Microblading reviewers describe as gentle and precisely explained, with visible results
  • Eyelash extension work called flawless and comfortable by name
  • A calm, patient approach reviewers say puts nervous first-timers at ease
  • Consistent five-star reviews stretching back several years
  • Personal follow-up after treatments, with the technician checking in on results

Worth knowing

  • Its most recent reviews are older than other studios here, so ask about current wait times
  • Closed Sundays and Mondays
Reputation scorecardrank in Johannesburg
Rating5 / 5
Review volume70 · 78th
Confidenceearly
Recency2 years ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown96% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: This studio ties for the top 5.0 rating on this list, and it ranks fourth mainly on review recency rather than quality. For microblading paired with lashes from one trusted artist, it's a strong option.

2 Conga St, Oakdene, Johannesburg South, 2190

Coollookbeauty(Rosebank) logo
#5🕑 Open 7 days↩ Responds to reviews

Coollookbeauty(Rosebank)

4.2158 Google reviews

Coollookbeauty in Rosebank runs a wide beauty menu that spans facials, permanent makeup, eyelash extensions and waxing, alongside its own line of skincare, candles and cosmetics for sale in store. Its site lists eyelash extension options from natural to glamorous, plus microblading and micro-shading brow work. Google also tags it as a candle store, cosmetics store and perfume store, on top of the beauty services. It's open seven days a week.

What people praise

  • Eyelash extension technique reviewers say fixed noticeable lash gaps
  • Microneedling and microblading results customers describe as painless and effective
  • A decade-long regular praises the team's consistent workmanship on lashes
  • Staff who reply to nearly every review by name
  • One of the broadest treatment menus on this list, useful for booking several services at once

Worth knowing

  • The lowest rating on this list, and a wider spread of critical reviews than the other studios
  • As a larger, multi-service beauty bar, it reads less like a lash specialist than the smaller studios above
Reputation scorecardrank in Johannesburg
Rating4.2 / 5
Review volume158 · 93th
Confidencemoderate
Recency5 weeks ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown73% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: Coollookbeauty ranks fifth on its 4.2 rating, the lowest here, even though its 158 reviews are the second-largest base on the page. It's a fair pick if you want lashes alongside a broader beauty visit in Rosebank.

158 Jan Smuts Ave, Rosebank, Johannesburg, 2196

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How we rank these studios

Every figure on this page comes from public Google data, not from the studios themselves. Rating is the live Google average. Review volume is how many real customers have left a review, ranked against the others on this page. Confidence weighs the rating by how many reviews back it up, so a 5.0 on 80 reviews and a 4.6 on 250 reviews both carry real weight, just for different reasons. Recency reflects how recently people are still leaving feedback. No studio can pay to change these numbers.

How much do eyelash extensions cost in Johannesburg? (2026)

Reviewers on this page mention prices only in passing, so treat these as loose local anchors rather than a full price list. Full sets typically cost more than a fill or touch-up, and hybrid or glamour-style lashes usually cost more than a natural set. Ask each studio for their current price list before booking, since it depends heavily on lash style and how often you plan to return for fills.

JobTypical price
Manicure (comparable beauty-bar service, for reference)R 200 - R 400

Price mentioned in a customer review at The Brow Studio, verified July 2026. Ask each studio directly for current lash pricing.

Where to find these studios around Johannesburg

These spread from the northern suburbs down into the south of the city. The Brow Studio sits inside Melrose Arch, Lashee Beauty Studio is in Highlands North near Balfour Mall, Lashes By Leika is in Mulbarton, Microblading Lash Studio JHB is in Oakdene, and Coollookbeauty is on Jan Smuts Avenue in Rosebank. Searching for eyelash extensions near me in Johannesburg turns up dozens of studios, but these carry the strongest verified review records in the city.

What to ask before you book eyelash extensions

  • Do you offer classic, hybrid or volume sets, and which suits my natural lashes?
  • How long does a full set typically last before a fill is needed?
  • What’s included in the price, and is a fill charged separately?
  • Can I request a specific technician, and what happens if they’re unavailable?
  • What aftercare do you recommend to make the set last?
  • Is a patch test available if I have sensitive eyes or skin?

Frequently asked questions

Are these rankings paid?

No. Rankings come from public Google data, the live rating and how many real customers left reviews. A business can pay to be a Featured Partner, which adds a badge and top placement, but that never changes another studio’s score or position.

How did you choose these picks?

We compared eyelash extension studios in Johannesburg on their public Google ratings and review counts, then ranked them on a blend of rating and proven volume. We did not book or test them ourselves.

What’s the difference between classic and hybrid lash extensions?

Classic sets apply one extension per natural lash for a subtle look, while hybrid sets mix classic and volume fans for more density. Reviewers at Lashes By Leika specifically mention hybrid sets, so ask each studio which style they specialise in.

Can these studios help if my natural lashes are sparse?

Reviewers at both Lashee Beauty Studio and Lashes By Leika mention getting flawless results despite naturally sparse lashes, so it’s worth mentioning this when you book so the technician can plan the right set for you.

How often is this page updated?

We last verified these ratings and review counts in July 2026. The live Google numbers on each studio can shift between updates.

The bottom line

The Brow Studio is the safe default, with the deepest review base and two decades in the same Melrose Arch spot. If you want a dedicated lash specialist with a perfect rating, Lashes By Leika is worth the drive to Mulbarton. Whichever you pick, confirm the lash style and full price before you sit down.

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