VENTURA, Calif. -- Husband and wife Bryan and Kristina Johnsen have opened the first co-branded the Lash Lounge location. The Johnsens also own Frenchies Modern Nail Care, which is located adjacent to the Lash Lounge.
The Lash Lounge offers custom eyelash extensions, lash lifts, tinting, threading and more. There are currently 129 locations across 31 states. Frenchies Modern Nail Care offers natural manicure and pedicure serves, as well as gel manicure and pedicures and nail extensions. The Johnsens opened their first Frenchies franchise in 2022 in Ventura and other one in Santa Barbara in 2025.
“Kristina and I have loved our experience with Frenchies, and we’re excited to expand our portfolio with another concept under Head to Toe Brands,” said Bryan Johnsen, co-owner of The Lash Lounge in Ventura. “When we were introduced to The Lash Lounge, it immediately caught our attention. Its focus on natural-looking results, elevated service, and extensive training mirrors the standards and guest experience we’ve built at our Frenchies studios, making it a natural fit for our next step.”
Kristina, whose career includes work as a stylist, extension specialist and makeup artist, leads the day-to-day operations. Bryan supports the business behind the scenes and focuses on strategic growth. The Johnsen's business philosophy is centered on Feel Good Beauty with an aim to help their guests look and feel their best, while also creating a positive and empowering workplace environment. In addition to the Lash Lounge and Frenchies, the Johnsens own Bishops Cuts/Colors and Delta Crown, which are also Head to Toe Brands.
“Kristina and Bryan exemplify the passion, professionalism, and community focus we look for in our franchise owners,” said Meg Roberts, CEO of Head to Toe Brands. “They are trusted members of the Head to Toe Brands family and have achieved great success with their Frenchies locations through their dedication to providing an elevated guest experience and creating a positive team culture. We’re excited to see them bring the same level of excellence to The Lash Lounge.”
