I've always wanted the look of fake lashes, but they've never been practical for me--I rub my eyes…read morea lot, and the two times I wore falsies (as a bridesmaid), they were uncomfortable and irritating. So when I discovered the Lash Lift Keratin treatment at Black Box Artistry, it felt like the perfect solution. And it totally was. The best part? This treatment enhances your own lashes. I can still wash my face, rub my eyes, and go about my day without worrying about damaging anything. It gives a beautifully lifted, natural look that's super low-maintenance--exactly what I needed. Annie was the artist who did my lash lift, and she was amazing. So kind, welcoming, and professional. She walked me through every step, made me feel comfortable, and honestly made the whole experience enjoyable. She's easy to talk to and clearly knows her craft--I highly recommend booking with her! The whole process took a couple of hours, but it was smooth and relaxing. I'm now about five weeks post-treatment, and my lashes still look great! It lasts around 4-6 weeks, depending on your natural lash cycle. If you're looking for a natural way to enhance your lashes without the hassle of extensions or daily mascara, this is it. I'm so happy I found Annie and Black Box Artistry--this is definitely going to be a regular part of my routine now!

I had the most amazing experience working with a wedding hair and makeup artist in Irvine who…read moreoffered on-location services--something that was really important to me. I knew I wanted someone who could come to me on the day of my event, so I specifically sought out a professional who not only traveled but also had experience with Asian bridal makeup. I'm so glad I found her. We did two looks--one very natural and the other a soft glam--and both were absolutely flawless. She really understood how to enhance my features, and her skills delivered. I looked beautiful in all my photos! Her expertise and calm energy made the whole experience feel so luxurious and relaxing. I felt confident, radiant, and completely myself. If you're looking for a wedding hair and makeup artist in Irvine, Lake Forest, or South Orange County, I truly can't recommend her enough. She made me feel confident, comfortable, and completely taken care of throughout the entire process.

From the outside, a trip to Marc and Co might remind you of an unpleasant visit to the accountant…read moreor a dentist. Inside, though, the place is very well appointed, with a loft-style decor that's appealing even when set amongst the utter suburbia of Mission Viejo. The bathrooms are very nice. Yet you will probably pay for the luxury. There is no receptionist, and the stylists seem to work off their clientele and referrals; a quick glance inside reveals a customer base of affluent women that seem married, if you see where I'm going with this. There are a few men who come for haircuts and coloring (this place is full service), but what keeps me coming back is my stylist, Ping. He does a good haircut, but he's also a most interesting guy to talk with. Plus, his seat is next to this door that opens out to a pleasant artificial pool that lets in both air and beautiful sunlight. Parking is not a problem, and there is a credit card machine on site.

Even knowing Marc and Co is located in Lake Forest, inside is a great salon. I've been seeing my…read morehairdresser, Rita since I was a kid. I LOVE her, but I am here to rate the salon, not her :) It is a friendly place and the only downside is some of the hair dressers are annoying and seem conceded. It is a clean place and pleasant to get your hair done here.

Lisa was a wonderful Hair and Makeup artist for my big day! Super responsive and a joy to work…read morewith. I ran a trial with her for my courthouse wedding and she worked with all my concerns regarding makeup. I had switched to a updo for the actual day and that thing did not budge even with my excessive dancing! I tend to run oily after a full day of full face makeup, but I can guarantee that that didn't budge either! She's a full blown one woman army and accommodated not only hair and makeup for me and my mom, but also hair for 5 of my bridesmaids! Would love to work with her again!

Lisa is so professional and did such a great job! She is easy to work with and showed up on time…read morefor all the appointments. She also works fast and listens to the client to provide what they want. I love the airbrush make up too. Everyone in our party was very happy with the results and The bride was over the moon. Lisa's 25 years of experience really came through. She brings everything to the appointment - all you have to do is show up unless you are adding special things to your hair like extensions. She communicates well and a lot which brings peace of mind - we were planning this wedding from out of state and Lisa made us feel very comfortable with the process. cost is clearly spelled out on her menu and contract and didn't change. I highly recommend her services.

I've been with Annie since 2022. Previously I've had bleached & damaged hair by multiple hair…read morestylists, and been to a few hair salons in OC & LA. But I mean it when I say, "Your hair stylist will either break or make your hair". I'm quite simple and tend to focus more on the quality of my hair and haircut itself. Annie has always accommodated my schedule, met my needs in every hairstyle, and is detailed in her work. She's the only person that I schedule that can work with my type of hair. Everyone will have different needs, and she does try her best to accommodate those needs. Would recommend her since she's in Irvine/Mission Viejo. Also, I love how she puts in the effort to decorate her studio!

Annie is truly the sweetest and so talented! This was my first appointment with her and I knew…read moreright away she was the one. From the moment I walked in, she greeted me with such a warm welcome and offered drinks and snacks. Annie is incredibly kind and has a welcoming, calming vibe that immediately makes you feel comfortable. I've always wanted ash blonde hair, but with my naturally dark hair, I could never find someone who could achieve it until Annie. She absolutely nailed it! I'm absolutely in love with my new hair and so happy to have finally found someone I can truly trust.

Stacy was great! I came across a first time customer deal on social media. I went in for a haircut…read moreand I got the exactly what wanted! She's been a hair stylist for almost two decades, so she knows what she's doing. She does cuts, styles, coloring, and makeup. The suit is in one of those multi-suit offices with lots and lots of other individual entrepreneurs. It is just her doing her thing, so it's by appointment only. Highly recommend!

Stacy did such a fantastic job on my hair!!! I came in and she immediately told me how we could…read moreachieve the hair color I wanted, which was a dark red color. I had a lot of leftover hair dye that Stacy was able to turn into the exact hair style and color I came in for!! She was very attentive and consistently asked if what she was doing was what I had in mind or wanted, which I love! She never left you in the dark. Stacy is very professional & is a phenomenal hairstylist!

I used Pure Essence Beauty for my wedding and they exceeded my expectations! The team was very…read morefriendly and efficient. Joy did my makeup and it looked stunning, she took my everyday lip stain and elevated it into a glam bridal look. Bri did my hair and the volume held even with all the dancing we did throughout the night. From the trial I knew I had the dream team, they did everything I asked and were so friendly and kind. My bridesmaid, maid of honor and mom all looked amazing too! We kept making jokes that we were the hottest bridal party ever.

I cannot thank Jennifer and Lana enough! I felt so…read morebeautiful on my wedding day and they both truly understood what I wanted. They were both incredibly sweet, warm, and so easy to talk to. I loved my hair and makeup from my trial, but I loved my hair and makeup on my wedding day EVEN MORE! I was blown away by their talent.

RJ did my makeup for a headshots session and made me look great. The makeup was very natural and…read moredidn't sink into wrinkles or make me look older like heavy makeup usually does. She was friendly and kind and made me feel confident. *clap emojis* :)

I had the extreme privilege of working with Rocio during my MFA shoot at UCLA and I was so pleased…read morewith her wonderful professionalism, positive attitude on set, and true dedication to her craft. She has undergone rigorous training that makes her not only only a remarkably versatile artist--able to achieve any look from any time period or era--but if you tell her what you're looking for, she will go above and beyond to research and fine-tune a design aesthetic and she will see it through till the end. I loved working with Rocio; she is punctual, pleasant, creative, intelligent, and her unwavering dedication to the project and her work is truly inspiring. She was also gracious enough to give me a fair rate considering my student status--for which I am very grateful. I can't wait to work with her again!

Genna was my makeup artist for my wedding back in August and she did a phenomenal job! I actually…read morebooked her because she was the makeup artist at one of my bridesmaid's weddings so I had firsthand experience from that time and loved her work. She can replicate pretty much any photo of hair or makeup you show her. When I booked her, I only needed to do a hair trial since it was a new style and I was already confident with her makeup skills. For my wedding, she came to my place and did all 4 girls by herself. Getting ready can take some time but Genna is so fun and easy to talk to that the time flew by. I ended up choosing a natural glam look and low pony with pearls that I loved. All my bridesmaids were super happy with their looks as well. I highly recommend her!

I booked Genna for my wedding in June and everything about working with Genna was absolutely…read moreamazing! She is very responsive and very good at what she does (which is making you and your girls look stunning)! First, she didn't have a minimum service to book. I had a small bridal party so that was an issue when I was searching for a HMUA. She worked with my wedding coordinator on the timeline, and on the day of, everything went smoothly as we were getting ready (which is so important.. no one wants to be stressed out on their wedding day). Genna was punctual and arrived right on time at 6AM. She had all her equipment on her and set-up quickly (I was quite impressed on how seamless and organized she was, she even brought her own light and chair for the make-up station). She did the hair for 2 of my bridesmaids, make-up for my mom and mother-in-law, and my hair and make-up. Each of showed her a picture of what we wanted/what we were aiming for and she able to re-create. Everyone looked so beautiful!! I didn't do a trial because I live in Boston, but Genna allotted extra time for this the day of the wedding. OMG Genna did such an amazing job on my hair and make-up!! I was so happy with how it turned out and what is even more amazing is that I looked just as good at the end of the night! My hair and make-up lasted through the thousands of tears and crazy dancing at night! Also, I had this huge hairpiece and 15 foot veil that she secured so well! I was afraid that hairpiece would fall out at some point because it is so heavy, but Genna stuck it in good! She also taught my MOH how to take off the veil after the ceremony. Thank you times a million Genna for making me the most beautiful bride!