Highly Recommend! I booked through Ruchi for an event, and…read moreLisa was my Hair & Make up artist. she did an absolutely phenomenal job with my hair, makeup, and saree draping! My makeup looked incredibly natural and radiant, and the beautiful curls she styled blended seamlessly with my natural hair. The saree draping was completely secure, and comfortable to move in. I received so many compliments from everyone throughout the event. Lisa is professional, highly talented, and a joy to work with--I cannot recommend her enough!

Akankcha was incredible with hair and makeup for my e-shoot. She did a beautiful job and I was…read morereally happy with that part of the service. I also paid for saree pleating, which was done by Ruchi. I had requested the pallu to be left open, so I did not expect pleats there. However, I did expect the pleats on the lower/skirt portion to be properly pressed and finished. Unfortunately, that wasn't done. When I pointed it out, she used a hair straightener to try to fix it, but it still did not achieve the polished, professional pleated look I was hoping for. At this point I was running late for my shoot so I had to leave. When the photos came back, it was noticeable in the pictures, and family and friends commented on it as well. That was disappointing, especially for such an important shoot. I would not return for saree pleating. I also offered to bring my saree ahead of time to get it pleated in which she declined and said no need (even when I mentioned for clean pleats).

It's not easy cutting Asian hair, like mine, but ever since I met Megha at the Cinta Aveda Salon,…read moreshe makes it such a beautiful experience! She's been cutting my hair since July 2011 and I've never looked back...or better! Her calm disposition and temperament is ideal...she's chatty when you are and not when you are. Megha's an intelligent and bright young woman with a lucrative future in front of her. She's one of those bright shining stars you want to attach yourself to and get to know. I wish her the best of luck in her new endeavors and I look forward to seeing her again, in the next 16 weeks! Thank you for taking such wonderful care and cut, of my do!

Megha is great. I was looking for a MUA to do my hair and smokey makeup for a boudoir shoot and…read morewas not having much luck. I tried a couple of people and they always manage to make my Asian eyes look smaller than they already are, as if I really need that, right? Finally, a friend suggested that I check Megha out and I am soooo glad I did. I showed her a picture of a similar look I liked, and what I loved about her was that was able to make it to look good on MY face. The end result was amazing and she made me feel beautiful and glamorous. I kid you not, the first thing the photographer said to me was, "Your makeup looks AMAZING, who did it?" It definitely was an ego boost to be complimented by a professional! If you want need a MUA for your event, photo shoot, makeover, wedding, call her!

I had a great overall experience working with Raman Brar and her team for my wedding weekend, and…read moreI'm happy to leave a 5-star review because I truly loved my hair and makeup overall. My makeup looked beautiful throughout all of my events. On the morning of my wedding, my mascara did run after a few hours during our first ceremony. We decided not to use mascara for my second ceremony that evening, and everything held up perfectly. I don't necessarily blame Raman for this since everyone's skin is different, but if you have oilier eyelids like I do, it's something worth discussing during your trial or before your wedding day. My hair was one of my favorite parts of my looks, especially for our Sangeet. I have very thin hair, and Raman and her team did a wonderful job incorporating the extensions I purchased to create fullness and volume. My Sangeet hairstyle was my favorite of the weekend! My final hairstyle wasn't quite as full as I had envisioned, especially since we had discussed my hair's thinness beforehand, but overall I was very happy with all of my bridal looks. There are just a couple of things I'd recommend future brides keep in mind when planning their timeline. For my wedding morning, we started my bridal hair and makeup on time at 5:00 a.m , but we still ended up running behind my scheduled ready time. Later that day, before my second ceremony, Raman also arrived later than expected, so we had to move through my makeup a little more quickly. Wedding weekends can be unpredictable, and I know timing doesn't always go exactly as planned, but I'd recommend building in a little extra buffer time if your schedule is tight. We also had Raman's team do hair and makeup for my immediate family. We had originally expected each appointment to take around 45 minutes to an hour, but some took over two hours, which unfortunately caused a few family members to miss important photos. Raman explained that part of the delay was because some people arrived with wet hair that needed to be dried first, so I'd definitely recommend making sure everyone's hair is fully dry before their appointment. I also think having a little flexibility in the order of appointments when some people are ready earlier could help keep the overall timeline moving smoothly. Because the morning ran longer than expected, my family decided to skip their scheduled touch-ups before our second ceremony because they were worried about falling behind again. We still paid for the touch-up services since the artists had reserved that time, but it was unfortunate that we didn't end up taking advantage of them. Overall, though, Raman is incredibly talented, and I truly loved how I looked throughout my wedding weekend. She was also very receptive when I shared my experience afterward, which I really appreciated. I would absolutely recommend Raman to future brides, especially if you build a little extra time into your schedule. Her work speaks for itself, and I felt beautiful on one of the most important weekends of my life.

Update: Ive attached screenshots of when exactly Raman called, and you can see I was texting her…read morethroughout the day. As mentioned I couldn't be on the phone because it was crunch time logistically, as I was handling so many logistics for my brother's event. Still I was texting Raman. After Raman agreed to hold the MUA until 5pm at 1:28pm, she said she Jassi wasn't available at 1:41pm. -------------------------------------------- I want to warn people about this vendor. I hired her for my wedding in 2024 and there were several things that she fell short on: 1. She forgot bobby pins to do my hair...on my wedding. She was my hired makeup and hair artist. So on the day of my wedding when its supposed to be a calm time, unfortunately I had to scramble to go and grab pins from my aunts home. 2. She let me know she would bring fresh flowers for my hair on my wedding day, she also forgot those on the day of my wedding. 3. She placed my small/medium tikka on my head, but unfortunately she did not secure it in a manner that a professional would. On my actual wedding day, when I was bending down to matha tek, my tikka popped off-- which was very embarrassing. 4. She was confused about where we were meeting on the day of my jaggo and for some reason thought that I would be coming to her in Livermore, even though my event was in Merced and we had already discussed that she would be coming to Merced. She was able to make arrangements to come to Merced, but it added additional stress. 5. She talked about herself throughout my hair and makeup, boasting about herself and complimenting herself 6. She asked me why do we need to start so early for hair and makeup on the day of my wedding, and then she herself made me 30 min+ late on the day of my wedding. The redeeming quality about her work is that she is able to work well on brown south asian skin, her skin makeup was soft and dewy (though my eyes were smudged before I even got to my ceremony...which is not normal for me). I am a person that really cares about skin with makeup so against my better judgment, I decided to hire her for myself and my mother for my brother's engagement. This was booked months in advance. Fast forward to May 2026, I get a call from Raman less than 24 hours before the booking. She tells me that her mother-in-law is not well so she won't be able to make it. Then she says she does have a "senior" artist who can replace her. I tell her I'm sorry to hear about the situation with her mother-in-law, I ask her who the senior artist is. She says her name is Jassi.... I asked her what her last name is and Raman said she didn't know. I then asked her if she has an Instagram and then she also said she does not have an Instagram or anywhere that I could see her portfolio. I told her I needed some time to think about it and Raman sent me some pictures that she claimed to be Jassi with no last name's work. (It gets worse) At so late in the game, I was already handling so many logistics for my brother's ceremony. I asked Raman to give me until five to get back to her. She obliged, though she was putting pressure on me stating that "Jassi" wanted to confirm ASAP because she was considering another client. I asked Raman to give me Jassi's contact information, and Raman said that it was too late because Jassi has already booked with another client due to "Jassi" not feeling comfortable because I didnt "trust her." All screenshots are attached. this happened within a matter of 20 minutes, so it's safe to say this is suspicious at best and a blatant lie at worst. Raman's contract states that she will provide a "senior" makeup artist in her absence, she wasn't even able to follow through on that. I took a look at Raman's social media, and I found what happened in reality is that Raman ACTUALLY booked a bride on the day of my event. So her mother-in-law was not ill, Raman actually just wanted to go with the booking that had more pay. I have attached the screenshots below of her working with the other client, multiple vendors also posted her working with the client on the day of my brother's engagement. That being said, I would be weary of this vendor. She is unprofessional and a liar, and no level of artistry can redeem that. The worst part of it all, is she charges luxury prices-- 1100 was what she charged 2 years ago for hair and makeup. Whats the point of charging luxury prices if you dont even have bare minimum professionalism and character? She is the type of person that gives MUA a bad reputation.

Wagma is a makeup goddess hands down and a sweetheart overall. I knew she was good but she exceeded…read moremy expectations when she did my makeup for my wedding. I just couldn't believe how amazing she made me look and my makeup lasted the entire night. Ever since my wedding, she has been my go to makeup artist for every occasion. She knows her blending and color coordination very well. As a bonus she has the best personality! My appointments go by so fast because she keeps me smiling and laughing the entire time. I couldn't recommend her enough. I can't wait to have her doll me up for the next event. Thank you Wagma!

I cannot say enough good things about Wagma! She did my makeup for my engagement photos, and I was…read moreabsolutely blown away by the results. From the moment I met her, I felt completely at ease. She is incredibly professional, but also so warm and personable--she really made me feel like I was in great hands. The makeup itself was flawless. She listened to exactly what I wanted and somehow made my vision come to life even better than I could have imagined. My makeup was soft yet glamorous, and it lasted all day without any touch-ups. I felt so confident and beautiful during my engagement session, and that was all thanks to her amazing skills. What I loved most is that she took the time to explain the products she was using and made sure I was comfortable with everything throughout the process. She truly customizes the look to fit your features and personal style, which is something that really stood out to me. If you're looking for a makeup artist who is not only talented but also kind, professional, and truly dedicated to making you feel your best, I highly recommend Wagma. I can't wait to work with her again on my wedding day! Thank you so much for making my engagement day so special!

I chose my wedding dates based on Preeti's availability so I can book her for all of my wedding…read moreevents and it was the absolute BEST decision EVER. Her makeup skills, abundance of knowledge, professionalism and expertise in the beauty industry is IMPECCABLE. Most importantly, she made me feel and look so beautiful from inside out. I was the happiest bride because of Preeti! She also calmed my nerves before every event and it really didn't even feel like I was getting married! I felt so calm and stress free while she got me ready. My makeup and hair were exactly what I wanted, down to the tea. I continue to receive compliments until today about how seamless my makeup was! My hair did not budge at all, was comfortable and sturdy all throughout my events. My skin was glowing, my makeup lasted ALL day and night that I never wanted to remove it. I looked amazing in person and in all of my wedding pictures. It was so important for me to look like myself, hydrated, natural and not "cakey". Not just in pictures and bright lights, but in person as well. I can promise you, Preeti has absolutely mastered makeup and hair to PERFECTION like no other has. She is the best in Norcal. Thank me later!

I had set up a makeup trial with Preeti and she was a no show. I originally gave a few extra…read moreminutes at first thinking she might have been late from traffic or something, and I previously canceled two weeks prior when I got really sick. I then emailed 20 minutes into the appointment asking if she was still showing up. I was completely ghosted and such a waste of my time after planning around my work day to make it happen after hearing friends talk about how great she was. I doubt this review will affect anything given she has a large social media following anyway. However, absolutely unprofessional.

Nishu is absolutely amazing! I am so glad I came across her Yelp page and contacted her. She…read moreresponded quickly and we discussed details of the bridal look I had in mind. Nishu did bridal makeup , hair, and dupatta pinning for me. She is extremely talented and nailed every detail we discussed. Nishu also took all appropriate precautions for COVID-19, which I greatly appreciated. I felt comfortable and safe during the entire process. I highly recommend Nishu to anyone getting married or for special events/festivities.

Nishu is a gifted artist and I am so glad I connected with her for my special day. She is very…read moreaccommodating in terms of time and location. I loved how responsive she was and requested a video consult before the actual day, so she could be prepared before hand. I am not one to get makeup and hair get done very often and have had bad experiences in the past. She was patient and listened to my apprehensions and made sure the makeup and hairdo she did was what would look good on my face and her judgement was flawless. I would highly recommend to anyone.

Am using my husbands account to write her a review, she is very patient, kind, caring and nice. I…read morecalled her to make an appointment for the same day and like an hour before, and she made me an appointment for the same day, I was so happy and I got ready just on time for the baby shower, and she does make up, and hair also, I got my hair and make up done as well as my eyebrows. Thank you so much M-Blush. See you soon

Called the shop owner for a last minute eyebrow threading. She was so accommodating for me and my…read moresister and we highly recommend her! She knows what she's doing and is even willing to make sure your eyebrows get done right. She runs her business from her home so she only services women only. Although her business might seem shady, she's incredibly professional. Ladies, get your brows done by her---she's amazing.

Chau is amazing! I booked a trial with her, after a bad trial experience with a different HMUA…read more Chau instantly made me feel at ease, listened to exactly what I wanted (natural makeup), and completely delivered both at the trial and day of. I'm not used to wearing heavy makeup, and she found the perfect balance in making me feel done up, while also feeling comfortable/like myself. She is punctual, and a relaxing presence to be around while getting ready for what can be a stressful day. I'm Indian and initially incorrectly thought I needed a South Asian HMUA, but Chau did a fantastic job with both makeup and my hair, placing the tikka, and securing jasmine flowers to my hair. Highly recommend Chau!

I highly recommend Chau! I have a few friends who had her as their makeup artist and her skills are…read morealways flawless. I originally had her assistant at one of the weddings and felt my makeup was decent but not the way I would like for our wedding. I went to another artist for a trial but felt like she wasn't able to execute what I was asking for. In reality, I shouldn't have gone on a search, I came back to Chau and her attentiveness and consideration was worth it! She knows what she is doing and I could trust her the entire process. My makeup was prefect! She covered all the areas I requested and prepped the makeup in case of tears. My hair was beautiful and she knew what to do to accentuate the accessories I had. Her assistants are skilled but may be off the mark sometimes. My bridesmaid's foundation was a few shades too light as she has a darker complexion. She didn't notice until after everything was already on and didn't want the artist to redo all her work. It was still decent but something to keep in mind. Don't look any further for a makeup artist as she is worth the price!