First let's start with the booking process so easy and Ivonne was super responsive via email and…read moreeven changed the time for me to start a little earlier thank my initial appointment. Booked makeup for family Christmas photos. The location is confusing to find but I called Ivonne and she answered immediately and told me where to go. I then noticed the make up artist Aneth was outside waiting for me I was booked with Aneth. She's did an amazing job with my make up even though I didn't really have an idea of what I wanted. At the end the make up was so amazing and I wish I could look like this everyday!!! I will definitely use IM artistry again. I wish I would have taken a before and after photo

I have had my makeup done by professionals in the two different states that I have lived, but no…read moreone has ever made me feel as stunning as Ivonne did. Ivonne did my makeup for a wedding photo shoot, leaving her (glam studio) I felt beautiful, but after seeing how her makeup looked in my photos was more than I could have hoped for. Ivonne is a true professional, from her clean studio, to her outgoing conversation, and her quick response time via emails and DM's. I.M Artistry will forever be the makeup artist I use for every event. Really 5 stars just isn't enough!!

My bride and myself used Katie for our wedding makeup. She did makeup for us and for our bridal…read moreparty. She made myself, my bride, and our bridal party feel and look beautiful! She absolutely killed it and the makeup came out looking absolutely amazing on everyone! We were very pleased and so was our bridal party! Katie was amazing! Her customer service was great and she was so friendly and easy to talk to. She was on time and on point. Her assistant, Bethany, was also responsive and communicative. As an LGBTQ+ couple, we are so happy that we picked Katie to do our makeup. She made us feel safe, affirmed, and loved. I highly recommend Katie for any of your makeup needs! She will not disappoint!

From the owner: Professional Makeup Artist based in Tacoma, WA. Specializing in Bridal and Glam makeup.read more

Let me start off with how cute the interior of the salon is! It gives an earthy and modern feel…read more The restrooms are kept very clean and it was nice to have coffee, tea or water as complimentary. Upon entering for my appointment the two gals that I engaged with were very welcoming. I believe the gal that checked me in was Megan and the other gal I forget her name but she has red hair with cute bangs in a ponytail who was letting me know not to worry about the hour parking in front of the salon. My advice to those new to the salon is to get there early as parking is limited in the front and the ample parking would be across the street or in the residential area. Now let me get to my stylist who wow'ed me. This was my second time around with this stylist. Backstory I met Shawn Babauta at JCPenny as I went in to get a haircut and she mentioned she was moving to Dolce Salon which was the best decision she made as well as for Dolce Salon to add an amazing stylist to their team. Shawn is so talented and the thing I love about Shawn when I first met her was she listened to what my concerns were and what my inspiration was. Also Shawn gives good feedback on styles that compliment your face and how much work a certain style would be for example bangs. That's a plus for me because not many stylists listen or give you that type of feedback. When it comes to a long term stylist I feel that not only are their talents a plus but also vibing with them is important. Shawn I'm so happy my husband found you on social media because moving here due to a military move is always a bit rough. Now to end my long review go check out the pictures I will attach because Shawn did more than what I expected and then some! That's how talented Shawn is! You will see before and after pics.

I brought Ari Barajas-Mier a color challenge and she conquered it! I'm leaving with exactly how my…read morehair looked in my 20's, full of vibrancy and contrast. Ari understands hair science and I'm thrilled with my new color/cut.

Last October I decided to change hair stylists since I recently moved to Steilacoom. I had been…read moregetting my hair done by my other stylist for three years. I was very scared to find someone new. What would I do if they ruined my hair? What if they were not flexible with colors and changes? I'm a whirlwind with my ever changing hair and trying out different colors. I found Sophie through her five star reviews on here. I looked through her pictures and noticed that not only was she amazing at doing hair but she is also an artist. So I sent her a text and I've been going there since. She is an intuitive, knowledgeable, creative, and sparkling individual. Due to her talents I go back every two to three months to get a gorgeous new color scheme. I've also sent two of my best friends her way and they are regulars too. She has an eye for detail and a beauty that fits each person uniquely. Every time I leave I feel like a million dollars. Thank you, Sophie!

I have been seeing another stylist in Seattle for years. His talent has been hit or miss (usually…read morehit) until just recently. Granted my hair may not be the easiest to cut since both sides are shaved and I had quite a bit of breakage in the back, so my styles can be limited. I went to see him for a cut earlier in the year and unfortunately he must've lost his groove because he butchered my hair. He had done the same cut a while back for me and did it beautifully but for some reason was just not able to pull it off this last time. I couldn't stand the uneven cut that didn't seem to have any rhyme or reason and I got online looking for someone, anyone, to fix this mess on my head. And just to make it even more difficult for my newfound stylist, I decided I wanted to take my all black hair to ombre for the summer. I'm a research freak. I will spend hours online reading reviews, looking at pictures, weighing the pros and cons. And admittedly I'm a bit of a snob as it pertains to businesses in Tacoma vs Seattle. While I've been in Tacoma a good part of my life, I do feel there is more talent in Seattle. As if the people reviewing places have a higher standard. I mean, Tacoma peeps give Moctezuma's a 4 star and claim it's one of the best Mexican restaurants here. Just stop it. I don't trust you people. But I digress, I wanted to find a salon close by, but was also willing to travel if need be. I mean, it's my HAIR. Enter Sophia. I came upon Dolce Salon's page by way of research (of course) and somehow found Sophia in the mix. Then I found her personal review page (cause I'm thorough like that) and besides reading some awesome reviews...have you seen her pics?? Her work is gorgeous and what sealed the deal with me was her owl makeup. Yes. Owl makeup. It was incredible. Anyone that has that much talent to transform a face into an owl as beautiful as that can take my money. And my instincts were right. I was able to easily get an appointment with her. While the online system said there were only a few openings, I ended up messaging her to see if she had any other availability and I was fortunate that she did, cause I may have shaved my head off had I not been able to get in soon. Sophia worked her magic. She looked at my horrible mop, made some suggestions, informed me of what may or may not lay right cause of the awkward cuts in my hair and off to work she went. Within a couple of hours she gave me the wonderful layers and ombre color I had envisioned. It turned out even better than I imagined it would - again it looked like absolute sh*t when I went in so I wasn't sure if it was salvageable. I'm sold and so happy I now have a stylist in town I can go see. I can't wait for what's next, more colors, maybe a pixie cut - I have to keep it evolving or I get bored. And now with Sophia in my corner I can be excited and not scared about my next hair project.

Nicole did my wedding make-up and I really enjoyed her work&personality!!!…read moreShe has vision, she listens to you and does everything at a highly professional level! She is a perfectionist with her work; great quality and results. Also I really liked the way she keeps her stuff: everything is in order, clean, hygienic, which is very important. she is also very pretty!

Nicol was an absolute pleasure to work with on my wedding day, August 20th 2017. She made me feel…read morelike a princess and I felt truly beautiful because of her. I had 2 trials with her at her home prior to the wedding, which were a blast. She is very patient and pays attention to what you want. She asks all the right questions and nails your dream look on the first try. Nicol is incredibly talented and worth every penny. I plan on using her for all my future make up needs! Thank you again, Nicol! :)

I found Amanda online after googling a makeup artist near Lakewood, WA. I was coming in from out of…read moretown for a wedding at Thornewood castle. I contacted her and she responded quickly! I booked her a few months out and texted her a few times here and there & always got a prompt response as well. I went to her not knowing what I really wanted. I showed her my dress and she knew exactly what to do though! I was skeptical of the darker lipstick but I received so many compliments on it! Professional, so friendly, and most of all she does AMAZING work! I've never felt more beautiful!

Would give 10 stars if I could. Amanda did my makeup for my wedding last weekend as well as my…read morefriend and one of bridesmaids and she did AMAZING to day the least( Photos below are us). So reasonably priced as well. I usually have crazy oily skin and whatever she did on me made my makeup last all day and night without looking oily at all. She is so so sweet and easy to communicate with and listens and to exactly what you want no matter what you want while also giving professional suggestions. I would 10/10 recommend her for any occasion but especially for you wedding. She made me feel like a queen on my big day and I am so so thankful for her! Thank you again Amanda!

these people sit outside the mall and sell shoe cleaning product and one of the sellers pressured…read moremy autistic adult son when he was birthday shopping by himself made him extremely uncomfortable to buy the product when he was cleaning my sons shoes. Have better business practices and have some shame

if i could rate this MAC cosmetics shop less than one star, i would…read more shoutout to Tacoma Mall's MAC cosmetics in Nordstrom for carrying on the stereotype that MAC employees are stuck-up, judging workers who think higher of themselves compared to everyone else. A girl named Kaitlynn was so rude I couldn't believe the service I was getting. She was snobby, giving unnecessary grunts, eye rolls, smirks, and glares. Never shopping here again. So unprofessional and makes me not want to buy anything. Her attitude was just as messed up as her makeup. Oops. Stick to Sephora.

Diana is amazing at what she does, and she's also so lovely and kind. She did my wedding makeup and…read morethe result was beyond what I could have imagined. She's so skilled, and if I ever have a reason to need makeup help again, I would definitely reach out to her.

Diana was such a pleasure to work with. She is the best make up artist I have worked with so far. I…read morereached out for make up services for several photo shoots which exceeded my expectations. Makeup lasted well and was high end, clean brushes, and sanitized tools. She was professional, kind and easy to get along with. Would and will always recommend

I loved working with Chelsea! She did my hair for a couple photoshoot, and was so attentive and…read morereally has an eye for detail! I'm used to people who do my hair doing it THEIR way with no willingness to compromise their vision -- Chelsea was the complete opposite! She made sure I loved everything being done, and worked with me to create a hairstyle I felt comfortable and confident in! She wasn't rough at all with my hair, and treated it with gentleness as if it were her own, which I really value in a stylist! We yapped the whole time -- she really cultivated a warm environment and really seemed to prioritize my comfort. And on top of all that, my hair turned out stunning :')

I feel so incredibly lucky that I found Chelsea for my wedding! From our first conversation via…read moreemail I knew I found the right person. I absolutely loved her vibe! She is so communicative, professional, down to earth and sweet! She made the whole process a breeze which I appreciate so much, because wedding planning is no easy task lol. I had a great time chatting with her during my trial and day of. She really cares about her brides and is so committed to making you not only look beautiful but also FEEL BEAUTIFUL! She listens and asks for feedback to make sure you are comfortable & happy with the outcome. I felt like I was getting my makeup done by a longtime friend (that's how awesome of a person she is!) It was important to me that my wedding day makeup felt like me, I didn't want anything too heavy and she delivered! I wish I could've kept my wedding day face for an entire week! Chelsea, you are pure magic, thank you for glamming up mom and I on my big day. Forever grateful for you

Amber is THE BEST! She was recommended by a close friend of mine who has done her hair for many…read moreoccasions including her wedding and I was so impressed by her I had to have her for my own wedding! She did my engagement, bridal portraits and wedding H&MU and I couldn't have been more pleased with her work. She is SO sweet and extremely flexible and easy to work with. And she uses amazing products that stay on all day! I highly recommend her! :)

Amber is a ROCKSTAR!! She just did my hair and makeup (including lashes) for my 08.08.15 wedding…read morealong with hairstyles of my bridesmaids. The trial (way back in April!) was great -- she even drove to my mom's house, so that my mom could be a part of seeing it before the big day. The morning of the wedding, she was right on time and my hair and makeup looked even BETTER than I could've imagined! I truly recommend Amber for any special occasion, especially weddings!!