Felicia has done my makeup on three separate occasions: my engagement session, wedding, and…read morematernity shoot. And I'm just now getting around to writing a review... I've dealt with some pushy makeup artists in the past, who don't even ask what you have in mind, and just apply template #whatever to your face. But Felicia always consults you first before she starts doing your makeup and checks in with you during/after to make sure you're liking what she's doing (since it is your face after all). For my wedding, she did the makeup for my three bridesmaids, mother, and myself. She worked efficiently and made sure that we were cohesive, without being cookie-cutter versions of each other. One of my bridesmaids commented, "my face has never looked so clear!" And the true test: my makeup stayed on ALL DAY - through lots of tears, sweat (summer wedding in Napa), and some crazy dancing! Felicia also has a very friendly and easygoing personality, which is very important, since whoever is doing your makeup will literally be inches away from your face the entire time. Contact her whenever you need someone to make you look pretty!

Felicia has been doing my makeup beautifully for years, so when I was getting married last year, it…read morewas an easy decision to have her as my makeup artist. She did a wonderful job on me as well as my bridesmaids, mother, and mother-in-law. She made everyone feel at ease and made sure to incorporate anything that they requested, all while keeping a mindful eye on the timing of the day. I will not hesitate to book her for any future events where I want to look and feel my best.

Patricia did the makeup for my wedding and she made me look fabulous. I rarely wear makeup and…read morewhen I do, I like to look natural. I went to her after having a nightmare makeover where I ended up resembling a clown. She managed to match my skin tone perfectly (I'm Asian - it's hard to find exact foundation matches). She came to my hotel room extra early to do makeup for the bridal party and we all looked great. She uses mostly Bobbi Brown cosmetics, but she's been in the cosmetics industry so long she knows all the best products to achieve your desired look. She doesn't do airbrush, but my skin looked flawless regardless and the makeup stayed put all day. Her rates are extremely affordable $125 for the bride, $75 for everyone else. Best of all you can have as many trials as you want (I went at least 3 times). She works at the Bobbi Brown counter in Nordstrom's Union Square, but travels to weddings all around the Bay area. I still go to her anytime I need makeup.

Brittany has done my make up twice, for a military ball and I was in a parade. I was so happy with…read morethe outcome each time was specific to what I needed to look like. She took into consideration the fact that I usually don't wear a lot of make up and made sure I was comfortable with each piece of makeup and eyelashes. She truly is an artist. She examines your features and knows how to make the good ones pop and the bad ones disappear! I have been so lucky to find her. I plan on using her services for any future events, because what girl doesn't want to feel confident that they really look beautiful for a big night? Thank you so much!

I met Brittany at the MAC counter in Walnut Creek, Ca. 4 years ago. She did my make-up for an…read moreevent-it stayed on perfectly All Night! I loved it so much I didn't want to take it off. I followed her over these last 4 years, referring her for any event I have. I am a wedding photographer. Anytime anyone needs a Great Make-up Artist, I do not hesitate to refer them to Brittany for Wedding Make-up, Prom Make-Up, Headshots, Parties, anything. When I say anything, I mean Anything. She came to a company and had to do a man in full drag make-up and He looked Amazing! And I am so excited when I get it done myself. Her style is her own. She listens. She is wonderful with people. She is calm and puts anyone at ease immediately, which to me, is very important as most events she works on people that just may be just a little anxious! She did a full face make-up job for me for a party, and everyone there said Wow! I took a picture of it that my husband has framed to this day. She made my eyes look incredible. She will never do what you don't like and she has always made every referral and every Bride I have sent, tremendously happy. If you want your make up done right and beautifully with someone you can trust that is always on time and happy to be there doing it for you, call It's Brittany B Make-up. She travels everywhere. Michelle Ranae Mousai

I was recommended to Lisa by my wedding venue coordinator. From the first phone call I knew that…read moreour personalities matched and I set up the consult. Lisa is such a lovely, fun loving person and very good at her job. She helped me coordinate the schedule for my wedding party and brought someone else in to assist with the hair because, frankly, I didn't want to get up too early haha! I was so pleased with not only my hair and makeup but all the ladies in my group. We did flower girl hair, MIL make up in addition to my bridesmaids and myself. I look back at my pictures and think WOW I am gorgeous, which is exactly how I should feel right? I also want to add a personal note that right before we left for the wedding, I got very tense and a little jittery. I feel like I might have taken it out on her a little bit. She handled me PERFECTLY. Polite, caring, attentive, just so sweet and a true professional. I am so happy I booked with her. You will be too!

We found the lip gloss in my husband's suit jacket months later when we were headed off to a…read morecompany Christmas party. Apparently I had given it to him to hold and forgotten all about it. Now that the lip gloss caveat is gone, I do have one remaining caveat with working with Lisa - she can be slow to respond to e-mail.

This goes out to Maria and Adrienne! THEY ARE SO AMAZING AT WHAT THEY DO!!! I found these lovely…read moreladies via Thumbtack and from the beginning, both were so kind and responsive. Maria did my trial and she literally has transformed the way I do makeup. She showed me what tightlining is, which seriously has given me so much confidence. I never knew why top eyeliner was a struggle for me. No matter how thin the line was, it still took over my eyelid. I have explained this to makeup artists before, but they just continued on with the eyeliner, which made me self-conscious, like one single black line takes up my whole eyelid. Maria explained to me that the shape of my hooded eyelids would benefit from tightlining, which is putting eyeliner on the upper lash line, instead of on top of it. WOW! I feel like a new person. I do it myself now and I just can't believe I never knew about it before. During the trial, I absolutely adored Maria, but I kept falling for her as she was just so respectful. She told me what the next steps were and asked if I'd like to see myself. Other trials felt rushed and I never saw myself until the end. She was so respectful of how I wanted to look: natural and probably even a bit bare as a bride. But she made me look like a better version of my usual self! Leading up to the wedding, Maria checked in and had us send our looks and preferences. I loved this as I was paranoid about not staying on track that day. I loved that she wanted to be so prepared. The wedding was chaotic, we just had a lot of people and unexpected situations arise, like high winds. Maria was patient and never made me feel like, "Hello, we gotta get this show on the road." She made sure I ate and every time I was scatterbrained on the chair, she let me do my thing! I just felt so accepted by her! My friends and I all got so many compliments and it's really more a compliment to Maria and Adrienne and their amazing skills! Last thing I'll say is that Maria also made sure to get some great photos of us! They're the "model" ones in the chair. This was one of my favorite parts and we wouldn't have thought to do them at all! Maria and Adrienne were one of the best vendors I went with for our wedding; I was always so worry-free and I know you will be, too. If I ever get my makeup done, it's going to be by Maria, if she will have me again!

I hired Angelie and Maria for my wedding day. They applied make up for 4 bridesmaids, mothers of…read morethe bride and groom, and an aunt. They were very skilled at applying across faces of different ethnicities (Asian, Latina, and Caucasian) and catering to each person's preferences. They showed up with all the needed lighting and tools needed. The make up held for a full day (6am - midnight) of celebration. I highly recommend these ladies for your make up needs. You won't be disappointed.

What a great photo session with YA-YA Face!…read more I recently needed a headshot for my employer. Unfortunately, I didn't have any professional quality photos of myself. I quickly realized that, on top of my already hectic work schedule, I had the daunting task of finding both an available stylist and photographer within two days! Lucky for me, I remembered Ya-Ya's talent as an amazing costumer, stylist, and photographer. I contacted Ya-Ya and she graciously agreed to meet with me the next day. Ya-Ya also helped by finding a spectacular location for the shoot - a San Francisco rooftop with city views! When I arrived at the shoot, I was tired from the long workweek and I looked it. Ya-Ya got right to it styling me from head to toe (including my hair, makeup, and clothes). Upon seeing myself in the mirror, I looked and felt fabulous! My transformation, along with Ya-Ya's pleasant demeanor, dissolved any trepidation I had about the photo shoot. As a matter of fact, I had a blast! Ya-Ya put me at ease by both directing me and collaborating with me to get the look and feel desired for each photo. And it worked! My employers have mentioned many times how much they love my headshot. And my friends, upon seeing the photos on Facebook, were clamoring to find out who styled me and if they could book a session with her too. As with my friends, I highly recommend Ya-Ya to you. Thanks Ya-Ya!

I am lucky to know Yaya, and so is my face! She has an extraordinary gift for making women look…read moretheir best... whether its sexy, glamorous, elegant or dramatic. She first started giving me consultations at Bloomingdale's back in 2007, when I came in for lip liners and random skincare products. We immediately connected, and she confided that she had many of the same skin issues as me. Her recommendations for products are things she has personally tried and experimented on many clients, so I trust her feedback, because she really gets to know all her clients so well. When it comes to applying makeup, I have been lucky to have yaya "put on my face" for several parties, shows and special events (since I am an event planner), and the results have been transformative! Whether I want to look like a princess, a diva or a rockstar, she makes me GLOW and her special touch gives me the confidence to be my best self no matter who I'm speaking to. Her talent with brushes and colors and tricks are a total gift, and I'd recommend her to anyone looking for a wedding or special occasion makeup artist who really knows how to make you SHINE.

Vinnia was my hair and make-up artist for my wedding last weekend. I did a trial with Vinnia a…read morecouple months before, and she was great at listening to what I wanted and figuring out what style would work best for my upcoming big day. She also has this magical light fixture in her studio that makes your pictures look amazing! I went with a "natural" look, which takes two hours to do! On the day of the wedding, Vinnia and Anna did hair and make-up for me, 4 bridesmaids, and two moms. They brought music and created a relaxing, fun experience for us to get ready for the day. Vinnia and Anna were great at tailoring the styles to what each person wanted. Vinnia showed my maid of honor how to take my veil out after the ceremony and gave her a touch-up kit. My curls held throughout the night, and the touch-up kit came in handy since I cried a few times! I would definitely recommend Vinnia for your special event!

Vinnia is an absolute gem. You will not regret booking her! Just a total professional and such a…read morelovely person. On my wedding day, she took all the small edits I had from our trial run and gave me a natural and beautiful bridal look that I couldn't have been happier with. I got so many compliments on my hair and makeup, and it held up well throughout the night. She was always on time, pleasant and helpful (even when I was having wedding dress issues!). I also thought her fees were super reasonable compared to many others, especially for the quality of her work. Book Vinnia now! :)

Shelby did my bridal makeup for my wedding and I couldn't have asked for a better experience. From…read morethe trial, she really listened to the look I was going for and came with ideas to try, which I appreciated so much. She made me feel comfortable right away and I felt heard the entire time. She made me feel so seen and cared for, and she's incredibly attentive and diligent in her work. Everything turned out exactly how I wanted. I also had her do my mom and sisters' makeup and they absolutely loved it. I would not hesitate to book Shelby again for any moment that calls for it. Highly recommend!

Have loved seeing the growth of Zuri Bibi's artistry over the years. Book for your next event!…read moreShe's very skincare friendly and thoughtful in product education and application.