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    5.0 (92 reviews)
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    Christine H.

    I knew Thao was the makeup and hair artist to have on my wedding day when I saw her artwork for one of my friend's wedding. Immediately after my friend's wedding, I asked for Thao's information and got connected with her on instagram right away! [[HIGHLIGHT]]I had both a hair and makeup trial run which was very easy to schedule.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]Thao was very attentive to the inspiration pictures as well as taking notes on what I liked and didn't like.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I booked her right away after the trial for myself, my bridesmaids and family members. I booked her for both hair and makeup which she did wonderful on! [[HIGHLIGHT]]She was open to last minute minor makeup changes day of and made sure I felt beautiful during the entire process.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] My hair and makeup stayed on for more than 12 hours and it was raining in my wedding day too so that says a lot!! Thao and one other makeup artist on her team came to my house for the getting ready. They brought all their equipment and worked efficiently the entire time. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Thao is very communicative and plans out her time well to ensure that everybody has enough time to get their services done.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I would recommend Thao to any bride!

    Jordan A.

    I got married on 8.23.25 and Thao and her team did my wedding makeup and she was EXCELLENT!! [[HIGHLIGHT]]Her and her team were so nice and friendly and they made my day so special![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I could not recommend her enough!!!!!!!

    Thao and her team did an amazing job in helping me feel more confident and whimsical on my wedding day 5 months ago! [[HIGHLIGHT]]I just want to write a heartfelt thank you for attending to me, my mom and my bridesmaids.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]The day felt even more special with all your help and I'm so happy we get to look back at it in pictures![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Thank you again for helping us create this look! [[HIGHLIGHT]]We really appreciate you and your team :)[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]

    Lyn P.

    [[HIGHLIGHT]]First off, I want to thank Thao! She made me feel the best version of myself on one of the most special days of my life.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I am in love with my bridal updo, I was contemplating whether to have my hair up or down but Thao assured me that no matter which one I chose, I'll feel my best. Attached are photos as well as a video during my trial. It lasted all day and did not budge. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Again from the bottom of my heart, thank you Thao![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]

    Danielle Joy O.

    I got my wedding makeup done by Thao almost 6 months ago and to this day, I truly am so happy with how it came out! She did my makeup as well as my mom, auntie and grandma. They also were very happy that their vision of what they wanted, came to life! [[HIGHLIGHT]]Thao is so sweet and amazing, she was very attentive and made sure that everyone was okay with how things were coming out.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]I was a bit nervous at first before our makeup trial because I have never had my makeup done professionally before but she was able to ease all my worries and even topped my expectations![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]Even on my actual wedding day when I wanted to do a completely different look from my trial, she was all for it.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I highly recommend her if you're looking for a makeup artist in the bay! If I ever have the chance, I would book with her again hehe

    Caroline Y.

    TLDR; Beauty by Thao (Thao) made me feel beautiful on my wedding day and was super responsive and experienced! She's great at natural glam. I found Thao through The Knot and she was super quick to respond. I appreciated that she was flexible about doing a trial and her services included both bridal and wedding party hair & makeup. I'll note that she prices out the hair and makeup as separate services, so if you're only interested in one, you can do so. Throughout she remained easy to communicate with. Prior to the trial she asked me what I was looking for and I sent her inspiration pictures for both hair and makeup. On the day of the trial she asked about my preferences. Thao is very personable and easy to talk to! The time she spent working on both my makeup and hair went by really quickly. At the end we talked about things I liked/things I would change and she took pictures/videos and made notes. It was a no obligations trial, so following the trial I booked my and my bridesmaids wedding day services with her! On the day of, she and her 2nd makeup artist arrived on time and prepared with their tools and setup to our get ready location. They worked efficiently and were very pleasant and easy going. Based on the finish time I asked for, Thao had scheduled everyone out in advance so we knew around when each of us would get our hair or makeup down. Everything pretty much went according to schedule so that when our photographer arrived we were all ready for pictures! Additionally Thao provided a touch up kit for me to use throughout the day if I needed it. Overall it was a very seamless process and everyone looked beautiful! One of my friends already asked me who I went with and contacted Thao for her own wedding! *All photos captured by Danya Chen Photography

    Tina N.

    Got married this past June! Choosing Thao to be my HMUA was one of my best decisions~ I don't wear make up regularly and was really indecisive. I kind of knew what I wanted but at the same time I was unsure, but open. Day-of I was super anxious and I'm sure I was being a little difficult, haha! Thao was super patient, understanding, and easy going. I really appreciated her input and help in navigating my back and forth uncertainty. Communication was easy and prompt. Doing the bridal trial was helpful and allowed for notes and feedback leading up to the big day~ One thing I really wanted was to transition my hair from ceremony to reception, and Thao delivered!! Cute textured top half with a romantic bun that my matron was able to undo easily for reception. We just touched up the curls a little. I received so many compliments that night on my hair and make up. All my bridesmaids had their hair and make up done by Thao and her assistant that day, Linh. They all looked amazing and well put together from start to finish~ Thank you so much Thao for your expertise and being my HMUA!!

    Faye P.

    Thao is amazing! I booked her for bridal make-up and hair, and, last minute, my mom's make-up as well. I had so many compliments from friends and family about how my make-up and hair looked absolutely stunning on the day of the wedding! Most importantly, I felt gorgeous! My mom, who never wears make-up, was truly feeling herself that whole day. I've never seen her look so confident and glam. Thao is responsive and organized. The booking process was easy. I found her on Instagram and quickly DM'ed her. We did a trail session first (at an additional cost but worth it!) and it was SO helpful in pinning down the look I wanted for the day-of. I wanted a dark sultry make-up look to match my "dark & moody" wedding theme, along with hollywood curls - basically I wanted to look like a vampire. Thao showed up early on the day-of, was prepared, worked diligently with detail and care, and has such a personable, sweet, and calming presence. She gave my mom and I extra lip color for touch-ups later, as well as blotting oil sheets. I've worked with other MUAs before and have never received service this great! The quality of Thao's make-up and work also lasted the entire day/night. I would HIGHLY recommend her and will be utilizing her services again. Thanks, Thao!

    Ruby M.

    Thao did my hair and makeup to perfection for my wedding, and I felt like the most beautiful bride on this day! Doing my makeup and hair with Thao was like catching up with a friend. She made me feel so comfortable and created a glowy glam look, while still making me feel like myself. As someone who doesn't wear makeup often, I really appreciated this and was absolutely in love with my look. Thao is friendly, attentive to detail, responsive, and THE makeup artist that I would recommend to all brides!!

    Linda D.

    I got married on 5/6/2023 and working with Thao was the easiest part during my wedding planning. From the first email I had sent and leading up to my wedding day, she was quick to respond and helped ease any anxiety I had! She was able to work with my timeline, and stayed with it! I told her I wanted to still look like myself on my wedding, but more put together and she listened! I loved my hair and makeup. My makeup stayed on for the whole night, even when my dad smushed my face while hugging me at the end of the aisle. My hair also held onto the curls, which is a miracle because my hair will straighten out within a few hours. It was also sprinkling during my wedding while taking photos outside, but everything still held up! My husband also loved how everything turned out. Her team also did wonderful jobs on my bridesmaids and was able to do all the different hairstyles requested. Both her and the team were so easy to talk to, it felt like a bunch of friends just hanging out. I would highly recommend going with Thao and her team. You won't regret it :). THANK YOU THAO AND TEAM.

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