Nina is an amazing makeup artist and hair stylist! I hired her on my wedding day to do makeup and…read morehair for my 6 bridesmaids, my mom, the flower girl, and me. She brought 2 other assistants and showed up on time at our hotel in Pleasanton at 9AM (I needed to be ready by 2PM). Prior to the wedding day, she had asked everyone to prepare some pictures of what they wanted. On the day of, Nina did my hair and makeup, while her assistants did everyone else's. They were incredibly patient and friendly! Some of us were picky about makeup, but that wasn't a problem at all for her assistants. They took the time to ensure that the foundation and lip stick color matched everyone's skin tones. And they made sure that everyone was happy with their hairstyles too. I highly recommend Nina and her assistants to do hair and makeup for any event. Her prices are so reasonable! The pictures came out looking really natural and my makeup and hair held up throughout the night! Thanks, Nina for making us all look good on my special day

Nina was literally the MVP on my wedding day. She was highly responsive throughout the whole…read moreprocess. She even showed up 10 minutes early at the crack of dawn and still made us feel like she was happy to be there with us the whole time. It took about 1 hour for hair and two hours for makeup, both of which were flawless! I usually wear zero makeup or do my hair and somehow she managed the perfect, natural look and her work still made me feel like myself in the end. I received so many compliments from my friends and family and could not have asked for a more professional or talented hair/makeup artist to work with.

I hired Simi to do my hair and makeup for my baby shower function…read more I and all my friends loved her work. Pushp did an amazing work with my hair, I had requirements like no comb or any hair tools usage and she agreed to all terms and conditions and created a lovely updo. Simi and Pushp are very professional and easy to work with. They followed all the Covid protocols as well. Definitely recommend her.

I got my hair and makeup done for my wedding by Simi and Pushp. They were really nice to…read moreaccommodate me last minute! Pushp did my hair twice. The previous day for my Haldi function, she made a beautiful side fish braid and only stopped when she was satisfied with the result. The day of the wedding, she made a nice bun with side braids My hair stayed perfectly intact the whole day. I absolutely loved my hair. Simi was amazing before the wedding day as she kept reminding me of all the things I need to buy for the makeup and hair and sent me good checklists so I don't forget anything. In covid times, where i hardly had any help and everything was decided last minute, Simi was of great help! I will totally go back to them whenever I need to.

When I booked Vanessa to do my wedding day makeup, I already knew her work. She had done my makeup…read morefor a cousin's wedding a few years ago. I was ecstatic that she was available for my date! Her products are light as air, gentle and don't ever feel caked on. The fact that she will travel to your venue (within reason) was just the icing on the cake. My wedding was on a Saturday afternoon and my makeup still looked perfect when I went to dinner on Sunday evening. I cried (happy tears of course) MULTIPLE times in those 36 hours and you couldn't tell at all!!! Even having it on for that long didn't make my skin freak out. I was so impressed! She also did my mom's makeup and a couple of my bridesmaids. My mom - who never wears makeup - said 'She felt like a movie star!' I really can't say enough about the talent this woman has for bringing out the natural beauty of her clients. I have never felt so gorgeous as when I was made up by Vanessa. Thank you for making me the most beautiful me I have ever been on my most special day!!

Thank you to Vanessa (and her assistant, who was also fantastic!) for the amazing job they did at…read moremy 9/15/18 wedding with my bridesmaids, mom, and aunt, who all looked stunning! She also did a beautiful job on my airbrush foundation, which lasted 12+ hours and still looked perfect at the end of the night! I appreciated that she was also very flexible with everyone's personal preferences and I thought her prices were very reasonable for the high quality of work.

I had such an amazing experience with Shanney Beauty. She is truly a talented and professional…read moremakeup artist. She did my makeup and it came out absolutely flawless. You can tell she is very detail-oriented and takes her time to make sure everything looks perfect from start to finish. Not only is she incredibly skilled, but she also made the entire appointment so comfortable and enjoyable. She is such a great person to talk to, which made the whole makeup session feel relaxing and fun. Her work is extremely high quality, and it really shows through her technique and attention to detail. You can definitely tell she has over 10 years of experience as a professional makeup artist. I highly recommend Shanney Beauty to anyone looking for flawless glam, luxury makeup, or makeup for any special occasion. I will absolutely be coming back again.

Shanney did such an amazing job for my wedding. She made me feel like such a beautiful bride!…read moreMakeup is an art and she is truly a master of her craft! She is also so easy to talk to so getting my makeup done was a joy. She did my whole bridal party makeup including my mom. She listened to my wants and made the minor adjustments I've requested from our trial. I truly loved how I felt on my wedding day! I would recommend Shanney in a heartbeat!

My wife had her makeup done here, and I was genuinely impressed. She looked absolutely…read morestunning--natural, elegant, and radiant. The makeup lasted throughout the entire event and looked amazing in every photo. Beyond the incredible work, the experience was professional, relaxing, and enjoyable for her. I could tell she felt confident and beautiful, and that's priceless. I highly recommend her to anyone looking for a talented makeup artist! As my wife was extremely happy with Grace, I also received groom hair and makeup services from Grace, she personally provides service for me and I loved the experience."

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!

I've had such great experiences with Katie. Her facials are incredibly calming and relaxing -- she…read morecreates such a peaceful environment that it genuinely feels like a reset for my skin and my mind. My skin always looks refreshed and glowing afterward. She has also done my makeup for me a few times, and every time it has come out absolutely beautiful. She really listens to what you want and knows how to enhance your natural features while still making you feel like yourself. You can tell she truly cares about her clients and puts a lot of attention into every detail. I always leave feeling confident and taken care of. Highly recommend if you're looking for someone who is talented, professional, and creates such a relaxing experience.

I cannot recommend her enough! I asked for a natural soft glam look and she absolutely nailed it…read more My makeup never felt heavy or "caked on" it just looked like the most beautiful, enhanced version of me. People kept asking if I was even wearing makeup because it blended so seamlessly with my natural features. She also slayed my hair. You can truly feel her passion for what she does. She's been doing this since she was a kid (we were chit chatting up a storm), and it shows in every detail of her work. Her specialty is creating that perfect balance where you honestly can't tell if it's natural beauty or makeup artistry and that is a rare talent. I have never felt more beautiful and confident. She is incredibly talented, professional, and genuinely loves what she does. If you want to look like yourself... just elevated and glowing, she is your girl.

This business deserves 0 stars…read more My experience with Emily & Michelle (the studio manager) was similar to the other 1 star reviews you will see on this page. They were by far the most unprofessional and disrespectful vendor I encountered during all of my wedding research. The biggest pain point was unresponsiveness which was consistently bad from day 1. It was silence for days despite multiple follow ups, even when we got to the month of the wedding. Whenever I did receive an overdue response, they were unapologetic and I might even say rude. Because of the concerns with communication, my planner kept trying to dissuade me from hiring Emily and I held out until the very last moment hoping to find another HMU artist. However, we were close to my wedding date and even with my planner's help, I wasn't able to find an alternative. So I reluctantly signed the contract a few days before the wedding and transferred a $1600 deposit. That's when I came across the reviews on this page about the no shows. That was the (much delayed) final straw, and coincidentally a HMU artist I had reached out to months prior reached out to say she was available for my wedding. So I notified Emily that evening asking if she would consider refunding any part of my deposit. Granted, she has no legal obligation to do so but it had been less than 24 hrs since I had sent her the deposit (in other words, less than 24 hrs that she held my wedding date which means no lost business for her). No response from her. She kept my $1600. Even with forfeiting the deposit, I decided to switch my HMU artist and 1000% believe I made the right decision. If I hadn't, I would have continued to stress about whether she would show up on my wedding day, and even if she had, I'm not sure how the experience would have gone. For example, if I wanted an adjustment to my hair or make up, would she have been accommodating? Shame on me for ever signing with Emily against my better judgement! I never write reviews but felt compelled to share this experience. I don't recommend her for any future brides.

This is only a review for the responsiveness of Emily/Michelle. 5 weeks before my wedding, I was…read morescrambling to find a HMUA. I called Emily and she picked up and I was so excited she was available for my date, she went through questions I had and she said she had trial availability for later that month. After that, I followed up over text and email to confirm a trial and she was completely unresponsive. I saw her IG account was posting updates so I know she was still active online. Later my wedding planner reached out, and again she replied right away saying she was available and then ghosted him. Her behavior was incredibly unprofessional and disrespectful, as we wasted time waiting for her, when it would be easy for her just to say she is not available or does not have capacity. Don't waste your time.

I booked Jessie for my wedding this year to do hair and makeup. She and her team had worked on me…read morea few years ago for my brother's wedding, so I already knew that she was good. She is very talented, listens to you, and manages to make you look like a glammed up version of yourself for the big day. She has several packages to choose from, and she offers trials as well. I sent her links to my pinterest page, and she was able to get the look I was going for. I was a little concerned that the hair and makeup may not last until the wee hours of the night, but they did! So well in fact, that I had panda eyes when I tried to wash everything off, haha. Throughout the day, I had to re-touch the undereye with q-tips and YSL touch eclat, but that's pretty par for the course. The hair looked as good at the end of the night as it did in the morning for the first look. I'll attach a photo during one of the wardrobe changes, which shows my hair around 8 hours later. She gets back to you in a reasonable of time, is responsible and shows up punctually (I had a 6 am start, so this was important), and most importantly, is really good at what she does. Bonus that she was able to help lace up my corset and get me into my dress. She's a pro at veils and explaining to your party how to swap the veil for the comb as well. Plus, she's really nice and pleasant, which is helpful when you're stressed out. She packs a touch up kit for you, which has trial/deluxe products that you may need, which was a lovely bonus. Anyway, I would definitely recommend her to anyone who is looking for a hair and MUA!

I was in search for a hair stylist one week before a holiday event! Thank goodness my sister had…read morepicked up Jessie's business card from a venue's Meet & Greet event. I texted Jessie for her availability and she replied in 16 minutes. I'm big on promptness, so I'm glad to say she made a positive first impression. I sent her photos from her portfolio to get a quote. Reasonably, she provided a range because it depends on how much hair she's working with. Few days before our appointment, she reminded me to shampoo my hair and condition the ends - not the scalp. Love the instructions! Come the day of our appointment: I asked her to come to my home for a small travel fee, and she arrives on time. So considerate that she parked on the curb instead of the driveway! She strikes up a great conversation with my mother ; I'm more of a listener than a talker - haha! Jessie finishes my updo within an hour and I love it. It's exactly what I asked for. I appreciate that she used more Bobby pins than hairspray, so washing my hair won't be as difficult later. She hid the Bobby pins incredibly well. She brought all the materials, though I recommend you provide the extension cord, power strip, and mirror if you ask her to come to your home. Thank you, Jessie! Highly recommended. I'll reach out to you for my wedding :)