Sona Chaandi Boutique & Salon — Local services in Artesia

I've been meaning to write this review for sometime now. A few weeks ago in early August I went to Artesia for my first time in search of an nice Indian outfit for a very special event I was to attend at the Self Realization Fellowship Lake Shrine Temple. I searched all day for an outfit and was so sad to find that men's clothing is very hard to find. There are many beautiful stores that cater to women but very few that have clothing for men. After a long day of not finding anything when I had surrendered to the idea that it was just not going to happen...I saw Sona Chaandi and decided to stop in and try one last time. To my delight not only did they have Indian Clothing for men but they had a whole room of it!! There was so much to choose from I was in heaven! I found the perfect outfit and went back the next day and got another one. The staff was incredible nice and caring and genuinely welcoming. The store manager came to greet me and even offered me a Samosa while I waited for my Kurta to be tailored. They have their own tailor there in the store which is genius!! She is a very very nice lady with a great attention to detail. I felt like a prince and was so happy to have found this store!!!! And to my delight as I was waiting I found a beautiful image of Lord Ganesh and a very beautiful altar to Divine Mother. This just made it more special to me. I can't help but to give this store my deepest gratitude and do highly recommend them!!! The staff is so friendly and there are many many beautiful items to pick from, for both men and women. Many plus sized items too for men which is very rare to find. This is a gem and a treasure of a store!!!! Unceasing blessings to them!!! and all those who...

I started going to Sona Chaandi years ago for eyebrow threading during my undergrad days, and I try to visit for a cleanup whenever I'm in the neighborhood.

The payment process isn't confusing at all, and I haven't waited more than 10 minutes to be seated at a station. I've never had any issues with rude staff, bleeding or injury of any kind to my brow area. Though the staff may be quiet and not overly friendly, I've never felt that they were hostile in any way. But honestly, I believe it might just be a language barrier. It's tough to be chatty if English isn't your first language, so I'm not offended if I don't feel excessively pampered here. I come here for one reason only, and that's to have my brows cleaned up and artfully shaped-- not to be coddled.

I've probably had my eyebrows done by every staff member, and each of them take their time and are meticulous when working on them. I always leave feeling happy with my brand new brows. One thing I feel is missing is just some aloe vera to soothe the area.

I haven't bought any fabric or jewelry from the store, but I've browsed through it occasionally. They've even had celebrity customers such as Gwen Stefani and Freida Pinto. If I ever need beautiful and colorful fabric, I'll definitely visit them. If it's good enough for an A lister, then it's good enough for me!

Don't forget to check in here for a $5...

Wow. You think you know... but you have no idea.

This place is awesome! I never even knew that a store like this existed!

Upon walking in, it was like being kicked in the neck with the most explosive color palette you could ever imagine (and yes, I mean that in the good way). There are ruby reds, majestic mauves, Bollywood blues and more jewel and bead work than the mind can even comprehend. There are hats, slippers, sari, poofy pants (no, that is not what they are actually called, but they are poofy!) and the bestest part of all is that they will tailor them on site!

For our Yelp Bollywood party I was originally going to go with this dark purplish-burgundy number because I loved the top, but once I tried the pants on, ooof, I looked like a fatty mo patty. Not flattering at all. They had already altered it and when I finally pulled the plug on it, they didn't get upset at all.

I ended up going with this gorgeous burgundy number that was surprisingly flattering on the frame. Those saris really do cover all the right areas to bring out the "good" flesh.

At the end of the shopping adventure, I spent about $120 for a dynamite costume that included the top, the sari, the bindi and gorgeous bracelets that will be definitely making return visits at parties moving forward. Thanks...