OFM_Lash Lounge_1222FINAL.qxp_Profile 11 / 18 / 22 12 : 54 PM Page 1 An Eye Opener The Lash Lounge offers lash fills , eyebrow threading , eyebrow tinting and one place I really wanted to be . I love the community women lash extensions and lash lifts , The Lash Lounge aims to make life easier there , people are really supportive of local businesses , on its guests while giving them the ability to stand and I wanted to be part of that scene . I really hope other salon services in a out in a crowd with glamorous , natural - looking eyes . it’s successful and I think it will be . ” “ It’s instant gratification for women and it’s At all four locations , women can expect a warm luxurious setting so they empowering for them , ” says Reena Patel , who owns and inviting atmosphere , as Patel spared no expense can relax , feel confident and four Central Florida locations of The Lash Lounge . in creating a feeling of luxury for her guests . On “ When our clients walk out the door , they feel more their first visit , they will enjoy a free consultation glamorous with minimal confident and that , to me , is everything a woman with a stylist to discuss their options , and then receive should feel , especially in the workforce . a customized plan going forward to fit their specific effort . “ Many of our guests notice such a wants and needs . transformation with lash extensions that they put “ It’s a pain - free process . In fact , the service is so by MATT makeup to the side altogether ! Others still choose to relaxing a lot of our guests fall asleep ! ” Patel says . COSENTINO take advantage of services like permanent makeup “ One of the things that I love is that it’s not like a and ombre brows to give their other facial features skincare routine that takes a few months to see an effortless glow . ” results . You see the benefit as soon as you walk out Patel can certainly relate to the hectic schedule the door . ” that many women take on . She worked in After the initial lash extensions are placed , it is investment banking for eight years as part of a high - recommended that clients come back every two profile firm , a job that required her to travel and weeks for a refill . Memberships are available to receive work late hours to communicate with international refills at a reduced price , and to take advantage of clients . As the mother to two boys , now ages 10 and discounts on other services , such as the always - 7 , she sought a career with more flexibility , where popular lash tinting , which darkens and emboldens she could reap the rewards of her hard work while the lashes and brows for a fresh , natural look . also being present for her children . Patel has been encouraged by the response of After exploring a number of options , Patel local women , including many of her friends who discovered The Lash Lounge , an organization she have become members and loved the results . She believes in wholeheartedly , from its services to its has not ruled out further growth , but for now is philosophy and the way it treats employees and content to deliver a luxurious experience for any clients . client who walks through the doors of her four “ I always knew I wanted something more , and locations . I wasn’t sure exactly what that was , but I took a leap “ I’ve been very fortunate with the feedback I’ve omen are often expected to wear many hats of faith and jumped into lashes , ” she says . “ I had no received , ” she says . “ When a new member joins I during a typical day , from wife and mother prior knowledge , but all I did for three months was say , ‘ Get ready for your new addiction . ’ It’s an instant Wto busy professional and everything in research different industries eye opener , especially for busy moms . You look a between , all while holding themselves to impossibly and different franchises . little younger , because as we get older our lashes high standards . Self - care and beauty regimens can I learned about a few others , but this one just stood thin , just like our hair . So it’s definitely sometimes take a backseat to the other demands out . ” something they face , but that’s where a national brand with a With the full support of her husband , Patel that people will notice . ” growing presence in Central Florida can help . opened her first franchise in Dr . Phillips in 2019 . A The Lash Lounge is an upscale salon specializing second location came in Lake Mary the following in expertly applied eyelash extensions , a popular year , and in 2021 she bought the Winter Park salon The Lash Lounge trend in the fashion world that has been embraced from a previous owner . This fall , she expanded once Locations in Dr . Phillips , Lake Mary , by everyday women of all ages to help them look again , to Winter Garden . Winter Park and Winter Garden and feel their best with minimal time and effort . “ I saw a demand there , and when a space finally TheLashLounge.com Also offering services such as permanent makeup , became available , I jumped at it , ” she says . “ It’s the 28 ORLANDO FAMILY december 2022 ORLANDOFAMILYMAGAZINE.COM