By Marisa Woodham

“I got shivers when you touch that way; I’ll make you hot, get all you got, I’ll make you want to say JAI HO!” … When you first walk into Yaletown’s Bombay Brow Bar it’s impossible not to have that catchy Pussycat Dolls song from two winters past pop back into your head. But there’s no slumming it here – with plush and tasteful Indian décor done up in shades of gold and magenta, in addition to the luxurious pampering services offered, you’ll feel right at the top of the caste system. Bombay Brow Bar specializes in everything eyebrows – threading, waxing, tinting, sculpting and soothing. You will most definitely get shivers when they touch that way (by that I mean moulding your brows to perfection. Not … yeah.), but with Bollywood music videos blasting in the background and a soothing cup of Chai tea at your side you will be completely distracted from any discomfort. The salon’s unique set-up (four chairs in a single room) is also a welcome change from the operation-room-feel of muted, high-end spas – at Bombay you can recline next to your best friend and gab away while they pluck away.

The salon is a huge advocator of the benefits of threading over waxing, but the sting factor of threading can be a bit of an unpleasant surprise for some, especially for first-timers, so do brace yourself. (And make sure to pull your skin as tight as possible to cut down on the pain.) Contrary to what is said, there is minor pain with threading (then again if you’re like Gisele Bundchen with her supersonic birthing abilities … maybe you know no pain), but if you’re going to thread, thread here. For $23 select their Bombshell Brows option and leave fifteen minutes later with Kim Kardashian-worthy brows and a pleasantly numb forehead from their Indian facial massage and rosewater eye gel application. Before you exit, be sure to also ask for their complimentary make-up touch up so that you don’t head down Mainland looking like Splotchy McSplotcherson.

Now, if only there was a place to get instant Nicole Scherzinger abs. Damn.

Address: 1056 Mainland Street

Appointments: 604.683.2769