I had Michelle as my makeup artist for my wedding last month (May 2026) and I absolutely loved how…read moremy makeup turned out! I felt so beautiful and confident and it truly allowed me to enjoy my wedding day to the fullest. Most importantly, I still felt like "me" while I was all glammed up and that truly made all the difference. She also did my mom and my mother-in-law's makeup and they both looked beautiful! Before I found Michelle, I did one bridal makeup trial with someone else that went... horribly. It was my first time having my makeup professional done and I was shocked at how bad it was for the cost. After that experience I almost gave up hope and considered doing my own makeup on my wedding day. Several months later, I decided to look into makeup artists again and found Michelle on instagram (@michellevalentine_beauty) and I am so happy I did. Through my process of trialing two different makeup artists, I can fully recognize how talented Michelle is at what she does. Makeup, especially bridal makeup, is extremely difficult. Everyone has such unique facial features and different personal preferences on how they like different parts of their makeup done. You also want the makeup to be heavy enough to show up in photos and last the whole day, but not look crazy and cakey in person. Michelle was able to strike the perfect balance of all of these things, and was very receptive to all of my feedback on what I wanted, no matter how minor the detail was. Apart from the makeup, Michelle is a very kind and genuine person who is easy to talk to. The makeup takes ~2-3 hours so having a makeup artist you get along with is definitely a bonus. She also did a color analysis for me during my trial which was super thorough and insightful, and even covered what fabrics would look good on me. In terms of cost, Michelle's prices were comparable to the first MUA I trialed and based on my research, she is on the more affordable side for the Bay Area. In terms of scheduling, my wedding was on a Friday during busy season (May) and I booked her 5 months in advance (in December). For the trial, her weekends were booked solid so I had to do it on a weekday, so definitely try to book far in advance for a weekend spot. The trial is so important though so I would not recommend skipping it! Michelle also offers hair services but I had already booked my hairstylist a few months before I found her so I did not end up getting my hair done by her, however she has demonstrated ability in different hairstyles if you look at her instagram! In summary, Michelle is an extremely talented and kind makeup artist that will ensure you look and feel your best on your wedding day! Rest assured you'll be in good hands :)

I booked Michelle for my wedding hair and makeup, and it was one of the best decisions I made for…read moremy wedding! From the start, Michelle was communicative and professional. I scheduled a hair and makeup trial with her a bit before my wedding, which took place in her lovely home studio. Michelle was patient and receptive to my vision, taking time to get my makeup exactly how I liked it and experimenting with different lash looks. When it came time for my wedding, I made a last minute change on how I wanted to do my hair. Michelle was flexible and had left buffer time in the schedule so that we didn't need to be rushed. She gave me advice on what hairstyle might suit my face better. I absolutely loved how my hair and makeup turned out - it photographed beautifully and stayed put the whole night. Michelle has a talent for creating natural looks that complement your natural tones. Her assistants, Ti and Dan Tam, were also amazing and helped my bridesmaids, mom, and husband's mother get their hair and makeup done. It was many of their first time getting makeup/hair done professionally, and Michelle and her team helped make everyone feel comfortable. Thank you so much Michelle!

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).

zorah is an amazing artist! so relaxed and flexible and offered such a calming presence on a busy…read morestressful day. thank you zorah!

This girl is amazing!!!! Wow, I didn't think I could find a makeup artist like Zorah but she really…read moreworks her magic on your face! I requested a smoky look for a birthday party and she did exactly what I wanted. She has sooooo many lipsticks as well so it's nice to choose from her collection. When I had my appointment with her, all of her brushes and supplies looked clean, and that's a big thing for me. I will definitely be booking her for my next upcoming events.

Suman is an amazing makeup artist--my absolute go-to! She's friendly, easy to talk to, super…read moreorganized, and always on time. She did my glam for my court wedding and truly brought my vision to life. She's also incredibly talented with hairstyles--whatever you have in mind, she can do it!

I found Suman online and super glad I did! I have gone to her for facial and hot oil massage which…read morecomes with shampoo and blow dry. She is super sweet explaining everything and her head massage is out of the world. She genuinely likes what she does and never hurries the client. Her last blow dry from yesterday with curls are still there and I have gotten so many compliments. Also her pricing is great too!! Will definitely be going back. Thank you Suman

I had the pleasure of using Grace Lin Makeup for my tea ceremony and I would highly recommend her…read moreteam!! I worked with her HMUA, Francis, and she is hands down the BEST! She is so down to earth, funny, chill, and someone you can be comfortable around. I shared my hair and makeup mood board with her and she nailed the exact look that I was going for . She gave me a wonderful soft- dewy glow- type glam. Everyone LOVED my hair and makeup, even my mother-in-law (who said she didnt want anyone to do her makeup bc they never get it right) wanted to get her makeup done by Francis . Francis was so sweet and helped her put on false eyelashes and did a little touch up on her makeup. I knew my mother in law really appreciated being pampered. I could see it in her smile and in how much more she was laughing after . Even though she wasn't her main client, Francis still made her feel special and extra pretty that day. From the email/ text communication, nailing the look I was going for on my mood board, the friendliness of her team, and the punctuality on the day of- everything was perfect! 10/10 would recommend Grace Lin Makeup & her artist, Francis!

Grace's name popped up frequently when I was on a search for bridal hair + makeup. I ended up…read morechoosing Grace and her team because their portfolio specialize in Asian makeup style - giving the no-makeup makeup look but with a bit of glam. Their pricing was also very reasonable. I was worried at first because I did not do a trial, but Grace did a great job with the inspo photo I provided her. My hair also stayed curled without feeling icky at the end of the night. We had a total of 6 people requiring service (bridal hair + face, 3x bridesmaids face, 2x mom hair + face, and grooms service). Grace and Francis was on point with their time estimate of how long it would take for each person. We got started at 11am and finished everyone by 3:20 pm. They also provided us with touch up kits, which we never ended up using because the makeup stayed on so well for the whole night. I did appreciate the q-tip because the side of my nose was soooo itchy for some reason and I had to keep dabbing it. I loved how Grace was so patient with explaining about how to apply the touch up, and providing tips on what to do if I have tears. I wasn't sure how to put on my veil with this hairstyle, but Grace helped me out with no hesitation. It's been a week since the wedding and my bridesmaids are still talking about how skilled Francis + Grace is with their makeup application. Grace was also very generous in sharing her product list with us. I think this is my first time getting professional makeup done with a face that still looked like mine minus the imperfections.

I had a great experience working with Jennifer Vo for my bridal hair and makeup!…read more She was super responsive, experienced, and kind. She made great suggestions on how to achieve the more natural makeup look I wanted. My makeup felt very comfortable, my hair was secure, and everything lasted the entire day! Jennifer brings calm and experience to getting ready. I would highly recommend her for a Bay Area wedding! Thank you Jennifer!!

Ann was quick, responsive, accommodating and professional! I…read morereached out to her because my best friend used her services for her wedding, which I was also part of in the bridal party, and knew her work was the real deal. We discussed the date, time and budget and she was quick to provide me with a quote and service detail. I personally didn't get the chance and time to go in for a trial, but I trusted Ann with the process and I've seen her work personally and had her services before. She was accommodating with the amount of space I had at my home and the amount of people her team had to work with in the limited time. My bridal party and mothers love the services and everyone looked beautiful the day of my wedding. It is really great to find good priced services (esp. since wedding are super expensive already) and has a whole team to assist a bridal party. Thank you Ann and your amazing team!

Pooja was my glam everything for my summer wedding in California. She made me feel like the most…read morebeautiful Indian bride - South Indian style- during what was such a stressful experience. With a heatwave happening and lots of family intervening, she stayed calm and focused one me. Pooja made me laugh throughout and kept the vibe light. She really ensured I looked and felt my best for my special day and I wholeheartedly recommend her without hesitation. Thank you, Pooja. Truly

She was my make up artist for my engagement. She truly takes into account what the person is…read morecomfortable with and helps make their look come out well. 100% recommend. She is great

Meg did an amazing job on all three of my looks for a wedding week. Her mother Mary did an amazing…read morejob on all my complicated hairstyles. They are conveniently located in Newark and are a delight to work with. Meg was very efficient and fast she had me ready before all my scheduled events and her Mary finished off all my looks with the most classic and beautiful hairstyles. I loved all my looks! The prices for their services were very reasonable and I learned a lot about hair and make up from them. The make up and hair styles lasted all day!

My make up was exquisite! So was my hair!! I was never taught how to do makeup or fix my hair by my…read moremom, and I felt so glamorous and beautiful! I received so many compliments all night at my god sisters wedding.