Akriti’s journey began in Nepal, where threading is woven into the cultural fabric of womanhood. “I like to joke that I was born with a thread in my hands,” she says, having spent her childhood drawing and creating art before discovering her true calling. After graduating from one of Nepal’s premier esthetician schools, where she honed her craft practicing on sisters, friends, and family, Akriti brought her expertise 7,369 miles to Boston in 2013.

Her commitment to excellence didn’t stop at traditional training. Akriti continually pushes the boundaries of her craft through international education. In 2019, she became Massachusetts’ first officially licensed brow lamination provider after intensive training in London. Most recently, she traveled to Dubai to master the latest eyebrow shaping techniques emerging from the Middle East’s luxury beauty capital.

Akriti made history as the first Nepali professional to win a Boston Magazine award, capturing the coveted “Best Eyebrow Shaping” title in both 2022 and 2023—a back-to-back achievement that solidified her reputation as Boston’s eyebrow authority. As Boston Magazine noted:

“If your eyebrows look more like total strangers than twins, spend some time with Eye Adore owner Akriti Shrestha Maes.”

Her expertise has attracted attention beyond the beauty world. Akriti has worked on multiple Hollywood productions filming in the Boston area, ensuring A-list actors and celebrities look camera-ready. Boston-based influencer Maggie MacDonald publicly endorses Eye Adore Threading for “perfect brows,” joining thousands of devoted clients who trust no one else with their signature look.

What sets Akriti apart isn’t just her technical precision—it’s her philosophy that every face tells a unique story.

“Most threaders shape eyebrows according to their own taste or skill level,” she explains. “I believe my greatest strength is understanding what each client wants and delivering exactly that.”

Using only the finest organic thread and avoiding harsh chemicals or caustic waxes, she crafts each eyebrow based on individual facial structure, bone structure, and personal style.

Her approach is both educational and empowering. Clients appreciate that Akriti explains every step of the process, sharing why certain hairs are removed while others remain. This transparency, combined with her gentle touch and genuine warmth, creates an experience that goes beyond beauty.

As one devoted client shares:

“Akriti is truly an artist and also the kindest, sweetest human being. I will never trust anyone else with my brows.”

From a single salon opened during a Boston winter to three thriving locations in the South End, Beacon Hill, and Arlington, MA, Akriti’s success stems from her unwavering dedication to preserving and elevating the ancient art of threading. She believes threading “should be revered and kept alive,” and through Eye Adore Threading, she’s introducing Bostonians to the transformative power of this traditional technique.

Yet for all her accolades and expertise, clients often say they come for the brows but stay for the connection. Akriti’s journey from Nepal to becoming Boston’s eyebrow authority is more than a success story—it’s a testament to the power of passion, perseverance, and the belief that true beauty comes from a harmonious blend of tradition and innovation.

Whether you’re seeking your first professional threading experience or you’re ready to elevate your look with brow lamination or expert shaping, Akriti brings over 15 years of experience, international training, and an artist’s eye to every appointment. At Eye Adore Threading, you’re not just getting perfect eyebrows—you’re experiencing the artistry of Boston’s most celebrated eyebrow specialist.