I went in for a trial with Rachanee and had mixed feelings. She did a great job with my make-up. I loved it. It looked natural and the spray foundation held all day. However, for the hair, I felt like she didn't listen to what I wanted. I came in with a picture and asked for loose and curly. She ended up doing a completely straight, cookie-cutter type hairstyle. I like it alright, but it was NOT what I had asked for. I was still planning on booking her and emailed later for another hair appointment to make sure I got the look I wanted. When I asked for the second trial, her husband Tod emailed me back (as the manager) and told me she had booked another wedding on the same day as mine (pretty far from my wedding) and believed she might be able to fit me in still if I would settle for an assistant stylist for my hair while she did my makeup and if none of my bridesmaids would require any services. I had already paid her $75 for the first trial! Needless to say, I was pretty disappointed and I honestly felt that she wasn't very straightforward with me. I'll pass. read more

Rachanee did an excellent job on my trial. Although I was literally an hour late and couldn't contact her because I got lost and forgot my cell phone/don't have GPS she was very nice about it. She took almost two hours to complete my trial, she took lots of time to discuss the look I wanted and was very thorough. The studio is in her home and It was *slightly* stressful that her babysitter's kids kept banging on the window but I am not going to take off a star for that because that is how *amazing* the makeup and hair was and how sweet and professional she was. I am extremely picky about my appearance and not easily pleased so for me to be happy with this was pretty good. She did airbrush and it came with single lash application. She took the time to blow-dry my bangs nice and straight which was a special touch that many artist neglect to do She also took lots of before and after pictures of me with both her camera and mine and sent them to me pretty prompty. Her prices are on par with other artists in the area. I am still deciding on finances because of my location but would not hesitate to highly recommend her for your makeup and hair needs. Some suggestions for future brides: - bring pictures of a few looks you are going for. Research this well. I ultimately went for a completely different hair look than I originally thought I wanted. - Make sure you ask your artists what makeup they use beforehand. My first one had the nerve to use Mary Kay on me (ugh). Rachanee used mac, among others. - Definitely do airbrush even if you have nice skin. Mine is in relatively decent shape. I did a trial with and without airbrush, and it makes a huge difference. -Also bring your own lipstick as you may prefer that to the colors suggested. It's worth paying to get more than one trial if you are picky like I am. Considering the costs of a wedding it is really a drop in the bucket. Rachanee was my third artist and not until I came to her did I find the exact look I was happy with. - Request single lash application. It looks way more natural. If you are using the trial as your engagement pictures make sure they use an adequate amount of glue or the lashes will start to come off. Don't let the artist try to get away with no using lashes during the trial. You need to see how they look! - Take lots of photos in different lighting if possible and wait to wash the trial makeup off for awhile to see how it holds up. Thanks again! read more

My wedding coordinator recommended Rachanee to me when I was looking for a hair/make up artist. I went in for my trial and shared with her my vision of what I wanted to look like for my wedding day. Rachanee totally understood my ideas and spent a good deal of time on my hair/makeup during the trial. On the day of my wedding, she brought an assistant to help with my BM's hair and make up. They both worked very hard and got everyone done in a timely manner. Throughout the day, everyone complimented me on how elegant I looked. Also, my hair was in place for the whole day. There was not a single strand of hair out of place! Rachanee is not only a skilled artist, she is a warm and kind person. On the day of, you want to surround yourself with people who will keep you calm and positive - Rachanee did just that for me. She's extremely professional and personal. You will not be disappointed. read more

Rachanee and her team were awesome. She's so accommodating and such a sweetheart. She knows how to make you look and feel beautiful. I had so many comments that my makeup was amazing, that my natural features were beautifully enhanced. Despite some miscommunication with the wedding coordinator on my big day, she still remained a sweetheart and calmed my nerves when I was starting to feel the bridezilla in me come out when things were going as planned. She was one of the highlights of my wedding and I could not be happier. She's just perfect. I'm so happy I found her. My bridesmaids makeup and hair were done by her team, Nancy and Dzime, who were awesome too. The girls looked so beautiful and glamorous. I was just amazed at how wonderful and perfect everything turned out. Just really happy overall. read more

Rachanee was awesome! I had to plan my bay area wedding from Los Angeles so had to select out of town vendors purely from recommendations on the web! It was a little nerve wracking, but it turned out so well! Rachanee met with me in my hotel room just 2 days before the wedding for my trial run (only time that worked for me!). I gave her pretty vague instructions--pretty, natural-medium makeup that covers/lasts all day and a soft up-do hairstyle. She showed me some pictures from her books/magazines to find things I liked and then ran with it! It turned out so great! On the day of the wedding she met in my hotel room and got me and my maid of honor ready in plenty of time...she really did a fantastic job on both of us. We got so many compliments and felt great all night. We didn't have to touch up our makeup once! I highly recommend Rachanee and Art Occasions for their wonderful work! read more

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I chose Rachanee and Art Occasions to do makeup and hair for my May 2012 wedding. I found her via Art Occasion's Yelp reviews. I was looking for a low-key makeup artist who could work well with the bride (me), my 2 bridesmaids and my mom. I wanted to find someone professional, prompt and calming. Rachanee was certainly those three things. Let me be honest, Rachanee's prices were too high. I think the industry is just too pricey for what you are getting. However, I am still happy I outsourced my hair and makeup to Rachanee. Rachanee is very capable in terms of applying makeup and styling hair. But when it came to the makeup design process, I didn't feel like she had an eye for what colors and styles looked best for my mom and I. I was hoping to outsource the design process to her, but ended up having to very clearly explain exactly what I wanted. Once I did this, she was able to create the look. So, if you book with Rachanee, make sure you know what styling you prefer and definitely book a trial run. She does do a great job with the makeup application process. My sister was very happy with the hair style Rachanee crafted for her. She asked for a braided design she had seen on Pinterest, and Rachanee was able to do it for her at a moment's notice. It was beautiful. Rachanee was certainly a calming presence on my wedding day. If you have the budget and know what type of makeup and hair design you are looking for, I recommend Art Occasions. read more

I met Rachanee through my sister in law, who had Rachanee do her wedding a few years back. When i had my trial for hair and makeup, she took a long time to make sure it was the look I wanted. I'm a picky person, especially when it comes to my hair, but she did a WONDERFUL job. I wanted a natural look for my wedding and it was ever so slightly heavy-handed, but it still looked great. On the day of my wedding, Rachanee and her assistant showed up on time and was extremely flexible especially when my bridesmaids all ran late. She was so sweet and professional. She also seemed genuinely happy for me on my wedding day. She made sure she was the one who did my hair and makeup exactly the way we discussed months before and made sure I, as the bride, was properly prepped before she touched up anyone else. The airbrush technique she used was light but definitely lasted all day. I was so happy with her work and everyone was happy with their makeup as well. I definitely recommend her for your makeup needs! read more

Rachanee is an excellent hair and make-up artist. She was professional, but also, flexible and personable. I will definitely hire her again for my next special occasion and highly recommend her service to everyone. I had 7 hour pre-wedding photo shoot. She did my initial hair and makeup in the morning and changed my hair styles about 5 times during the photo shoot. As every bride experienced before, I couldn't choose between long hair styles and updo hair styles, so I decided to have both. I researched a lot of hair/makeup artists in the bay area. I contacted pretty much all artists from theknot.com and yelp.com. I was looking for someone who could do the natural makeup and variety of hair styles. Moreover, even tho it was 7 hours, considering driving 6 different places in SF, changing clothes, walking and taking pictures, the time was very tight. Therefore, I needed someone who know the styles and practice them beforehand, so it can be done as fast as possible. After getting quotes and reviewing each artists' portfolios, I finally chose Rachanee. I emailed her a bunch of photos of the hair and makeup styles I like. During our trial, she had them printed out already and I could see she was prepared. she pretty much knew what I liked and did a good job. We timed how long it took to do one hair style to do the next. She took each pictures, so she could practice later. Of course, there were times that I didn't like the style. I told her my concerns, and she listened to me and changed it until I was satisfied. She was a very hard worker. Lastly, as I mentioned previously, I got a lot of quotes from different artists, and her rate was one of the most reasonable price considering their experiences. Also, FYI, I liked pictures from yelp than her website for some reason, so make sure to check out the pictures from yelp. I hope this helps!! read more

I found Rachanee on Yelp and was very happy with the hair and makeup she created for my wedding a few months ago. She was very nice in person and understood immediately the style I was looking for. The beautiful hair style she created for the wedding lasted a whole day without any need for a touch up. Highly recommended read more

I had been looking for a hair/makeup artist for my wedding and had a trial run with a gal with less than desired results, to put it mildly. She barely spoke english and did not understand what I wanted for my makeup look. I needed to find someone else who knew what they were doing! So, I searched on the Web and luckily, I found Rachanee! After my first experience with that other gal, I was very careful because I didn't want a repeat, so I asked questions and even brought pictures of what I wanted. I shouldn't have worried - Rachanee turned out to be wonderful! She is a very pleasant person and knowledgeable about different makeup looks. We experimented with different styles and she has a very good eye for what makes you look your best. Rachanee was patient and friendly, like having your best friend there who wanted you to look your best on your special day. Rachanee also did my hair in a beautiful upsweep style so I could wear my headpiece - a birdcage veil headband set with silk flowers and feathers. My hair is straight and different lengths and I was afraid that it would not stay up and sleek for the long day with the headband on it, but it didn't budge and looked fantastic. I received lots of compliments at the wedding, and now finally getting to look at the wedding pictures, I was very happy. Being an older bride (49), you wouldn't think that looking at the pictures, it was more like mid-30s! Yeah, I'm bragging, but it's a great compliment to Rachanee, thanks, girl! As a matter of fact, my photographer liked it so much, she's using my bridal portrait in her own ads! Rachanee communicated very well by email and phone to double check things like place and times before the big day. She was even a bit early that day and was fully prepared with all her equipment and ready to go! I HIGHLY recommend her for her services, I wish there were other occasions I could come up with that I could use her again! read more

I am a fashion/wedding photographer who likes to team up with MUA and hair stylist. Rachanee and her team is great! Ranchanee is a very experienced MUA who has great concentration. Before every shoot, she will spend time with me for the style/concept we need to approach. She is very detail and like to be perfect with everything. I enjoy working with her as a team and I am impressed by her energy. Ranchanee's make up work is great, as well as hair style. I will recommend her for any of my friend's wedding. read more

Rachanee was simply fantastic. I went in for a trial with her without knowing what I really wanted and she was great about helping me figure out a look for my wedding day. I had my hair and makeup done at her studio on the day of the wedding and it was like an oasis of calm (except for when her son made a brief but very entertaining and high-energy cameo). I was really happy with the way everything came out (and her assistant did a great job with my bridesmaids' makeup too). She really delivered even though I wasn't able to clearly articulate what I wanted! read more

if i could give rachanee six stars i would! she is amazingly talented and professional and a sweet person on top of everything else. she did my hair and makeup on my wedding day and even returned in the afternoon to change my hair before the reception. she made me feel beautiful and that's so important on your big day. i got great compliments from family and guests. she was incredibly patient during my trial and handled my requests and changes with no problem. i would recommend rachanee without hesitation. while rachanee is wonderful, my only complaint would be that her other stylists who did hair and makeup needed more coaching and guidance, but once we voiced our opinions, they were happy to oblige. read more

I will definitely recommend Art Occasions to all my engaged friends. Rachanee did my hair and makeup for my wedding as well as my mothers hair. She was extremely professional and artistic. I did a trial at her home studio a few months prior and she brought my vision to life. She had lots of suggestions and references to use so we established a clear picture of what I was looking for before she even got started. She created a beautiful, unique updo and lovely airbrushed makeup. On my wedding day, she arrived on time at my hotel and finished my hair, makeup, and mothers hair by the time we had agreed on. The look lasted all night and photographed beautifully. I was so happy with the finished result. Thanks again Rachanee!! read more

I am one of those girls who dislikes make up but wanted something special on the big day. Somehow Rachanee was able to create a look that reflected a natural but glamorous look without that "she's wearing a lot of makeup look". Rachanee was professional, very friendly and listened to me throughout the process. On the actual day she was punctual, and kept me calm throughout. It was a wonderful experience and the end result was absolutely beautiful both in photos and in person. I highly recommend her services. read more

Rachanee did a great job on my hair and makeup for my 9/24/11 wedding. I had my trial with her 2 months before the wedding and was extremely pleased with the result. I brought a ton of pictures to show her what I had in mind for both hair and makeup. I wasn't sure that my desired hairstyle would even work with the texture and length of my hair but Rachanee told me she could do it. She spent almost 3 hours with me at the trial, making sure everything was perfect. It was one of the most relaxing times of the whole 8 months of wedding planning! I opted for the airbrushed makeup and I loved it. I still looked like myself but she was great at enhancing my natural features. At the end of the trial, Rachanee took some photos to remember exactly how I wanted everything for my wedding day and emailed them to me. On the day of the wedding, Rachanee arrived on-time with her assistant to my mom's house, where my bridesmaids and I were getting ready. In addition to my hair and makeup, Rachanee and her assistant, Kimberly, also did the hair and makeup for my mom, cousin and one of my bridesmaids. They did a great job on everyone. Rachanee made sure we stuck to the timeline and finished promptly on time and both my hair and makeup lasted all day (12 hours). In addition to being great at what she does, Rachanee is also an extremely sweet person! I definitely recommend her to make you look and feel beautiful on your wedding day! read more

Rachanee did a great make-up job for me in my wedding. It is so so so beautiful and natural. She is very professional and patient, it took almost 3 hours for the first trial and since I had to go to city hall in time we did not have a chance to communicate deeper but later on we emailed and I told her what else I need to high light and so on. In my wedding after she came I asked for a soft and loose look for my hair which I did not try before and it is perfect! For the make-up, I have to say her skills never let me down, especially the fake eye lash, so natural, it looks like my own real eye lash! And it's my mom's first time to try the makeup. And she is very satisfied with her look! She said it's perfect and it's the best hair style she's ever tried. I really appreciate all she did in my wedding! read more

I found Rachanee cause she was recommended from weddingchannel.com as the one of the best wedding hair and make up artists in this region. She did hair and make up for my wedding and I looked amazing. I was active the whole day - on the beach and wild dancing at the party. Hair and make up looked beautiful until the end of the party. I would recommend her to everybody and book her again. read more

Rachanee did a beautiful job on my hair and make up for my wedding day. She listened to what I wanted and made sure I was happy. I would highly recommend her to any bride to be. Thank you, Rachanee! read more

Rachanee of Art Occasions did an excellent job on my make up and hair. I still look like me which is very important but enhanced and simply beautiful! It was my dream bridal look. She really made me shine and brought out my aura. Rachanee is very professional and at the same time very sweet and easy to deal with. She listens to what you need and she'll just do her best to make you happy. I'm so glad I chose Art Occasions among the many vendors here in Northern CA. Thank you so much Rachanee for sharing your talent with us and I know me and my husband will be looking at our wedding pictures for the rest of our lives and I'll definitely remember you. read more

I had my wedding in May 2012. I found Rachanee through Yelp. I was convinced to use her after reading comments by other customers. The price for doing hairstyle and makeup is a little bit high in the Bay Area, compared to the Southern California. Rachanee offers a very competitive price in the Bay Area. She did an excellent job on my trial. Rachanee is very professional and patient. She was able to create a natural looking that I was asking for. On the wedding day, she arrived at our place on time. She did two moms makeups first and started doing my makeup. My wedding day makeup was lightly different from my trial, since I found some other pictures online that I like. My mom also offered some hairstyles and Rachanee was able to meet our satisfaction. I highly recommend Rachanee, if any girls need makeup and have their hairs done on the wedding day. read more

I found Rachanee through Yelp and The Knot. I must have looked at 1,000 profiles and had a really hard time making a decision on a hair and make-up artist. I was so nervous about being able to find someone who would listen to what I really wanted and be able to create the look that I was hoping for on my big day. Rachanee was very flexible and met me on the ONE day that I was in town before the wedding. (I live in Chicago but got married in Napa) She patiently tried all of the different looks that I talked to her about and listened to all of my feedback and concerns. She took notes, kept pictures, and kept in touch via e-mail. Three months later she showed up for my wedding day in Napa and literally transformed me in to the exact picture that I wanted. I have never felt so beautiful. She was professional, personable, and spot on. I couldn't have asked for anything more. She completed my fairytale! read more

We used Art Occasions for our wedding in January 2014. Rachanee did our hair and Linda did our makeup (two brides). We first met with them for a trial a week before the wedding, and we were nervous after having gone through a trial that was very disappointing. We were on a tight budget and couldn't afford the vendors who had been recommended to us. The first trial was with the most "budget" of our options, and it's often true that you get what you pay for. Well, Art Occasions was only slightly more expensive than the first place we tried, but the quality was so much better. Rachanee and Linda were great! They were professional, friendly, flexible and efficient, and they listened to our requests. They worked with us to get our looks just right. We both appreciated that they focused on hair and makeup rather than socializing with us. On our wedding day, they had to arrive very early as there were bridesmaids and mothers to work on as well. They were able to accommodate an extra hair and makeup and still finish everyone's services almost exactly on time. I can't even count how many compliments we got on the hair and makeup. They are professionals at what they do. Rachanee really understands how to translate a picture into reality on hair, and Linda is a true makeup artist. They remembered what we had discussed at the trial and made the appropriate adjustments. Everyone who had services was extremely pleased. I would not hesitate to recommend Art Occasions to any prospective brides in the area. The prices are reasonable (for the industry) and the service and product are excellent. Big thanks to Rachanee and Linda for making us look so good on our big day! read more

I am an EXTREMELY picky person and went through three trial runs with other people before I found Rachanee. I even debated doing my own makeup because I was so unhappy with the people that I had found. Rachanee immediately impressed me. She was so good with BOTH hair and makeup, where all of the other people I had met were only good at one or the other. I showed her a picture of the hair style that I wanted and she created it immediately and it was exactly the same as the picture I was very impressed! She also did my makeup perfectly and it looked great allllllll night! Everyone at my wedding thought my hair and makeup looked beautiful and thanks to Rachanee, I got the look that I wanted. She arrived on time at 8am to do 5 people's hair and makeup and was also done promptly. She even stayed a lot longer than we expected because our photographs took awhile, to make sure that I got a touch up before the reception. Take it from me, if you are looking for both beautiful hair and makeup, I strongly urge you to call Rachanee since she is the BEST! I even went to see her for a hair cut after the wedding and she cuts hair great too... Thank you so much Rachanee for making my wedding day beautiful read more

Rachanee was very professional and organied. And she did exactly what I wanted. She was also very patient when everyone was late. I am very happy she helped me out. She's great!!! read more

Rachanee and the team she provided for hair and makeup for my wedding were amazing. Rachanee spent a great deal of time making sure my makeup and hair were perfect for the day and the other makeup and hair gal she brought were equally as great. All my bridesmaids as well as myself had a great time and were extremely pleased with the end result. It was so great having someone so reliable and easy to work with. I would highly recommend Rachanee! read more

Rachanee was wonderful and extremely professional. Her and her assistants (who were also great) did make-up and hair for me and six bridesmaids in a timely fashion for my wedding. I was even late due to last-minute errands and she still got us all done an hour before the ceremony. I was initially hesitant about hiring someone to do hair and make-up because of the cost but it was definitely worth it as it made the wedding significantly less stressful. We all felt confident and received many compliments. I would recommend Art Occasions to anyone in the area who wants a group of stylists who make you look great and natural. There are other wedding vendors I used that I regret but she was not one of them. read more

I loved Rachanee work. She did my hair and makeup for my wedding. She is professional and has excellent communication. She is super friendly and she listens to her clients. The trail she did was amazing but it came out even more amazing on my wedding day! I am glad I found her. I would use her all over again. She is definitely my makeup/hair artist when I renew my vows in 10 years. :) Also... she is super affordable!!!! read more

Rachanee did an amazing job creating unique updos for the bride, along with all of us bridesmaids for a summer wedding I was in. She was patient and went above and beyond, paying close attention to detail. I have been in a lot of weddings and can honestly say that this was my favorite hair styling that I've ever seen or had. Rachanee is a true artist and I would recommend her for any event! read more

Rachanee and employees did an incredible job for myself, my 7 bridesmaids, my mom and 2 little flower girls. They showed up on time, worked tirelessly and did all of our hair and makeup to our liking. Everyone was very impressed with their work. Rachanee listened to what I wanted (simple yet elegant) and had some great ideas for my hair type and skin color. She did a great job as my makeup and hair looked very natural in all our professional pictures and it all lasted from 8 am when she started until past midnight. I highly recommend Rachanee for her professionalism, her ability to make brides and bridal parties look natural but beautiful and her calm personality, caring personality. I was 100% pleased with her work. read more