Brushed by an angel, an angel name Ngan. She is a heaven send! I've found Ngan through one of the FB Wedding groups and after seeing her reviews, Instagram, and website, I reached out to schedule a hair and make up trial. I already knew from the beginning that Ngan was going to be great to work with - she was friendly and personable and it felt like I was having a conversation with an old friend, to be honest. Ngan was not only patient with me through my trial as she listened to my concerns and worked with me who has 0 knowledge about make up, but she provided suggestions and ideas based on my skin tone and likes and dislikes. My mother also did a separate hair trial with Ngan because she had some concerns if she would be able to get her hair in a bun since she had some bald spots she wanted to cover with thin hair and Ngan was able to reassure her and get to work to make her feel good. Coordinating a time and place for both the trial and the actual wedding day was very easy to do. Ngan and her assistant arrived on the morning of wedding in a timely manner and got to work right away. My bridal party looked and felt amazing which was very important to me. My hair and make up looked perfect - Ngan did a fantastic job. Even though we went through a trial already a few months back, she reiterated what we went through, what we agreed on, and asked if there was any changes to the plan. She worked with me and my thinner eyebrows and I have to toot my own horn and say I looked fantastic. Overall, I would highly recommend Ngan for any special occasion - whether it's a wedding, an engagement party, or a "just because I deserve it" day. Her communication is on point, she's patient and kind, and open to any concerns you may have. My hair stayed in place the entire day and my make up turned out great in the photos. read more

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I had a great experience with Ngan for my recent wedding. She is super sweet and friendly, fast to respond to emails, puts you at ease, and pays attention to details! We had some miscommunication/issues with scheduling the trial run but it ended up working out. Ngan went through the inspo makeup and hair pics I had sent her and we discussed what colors/styles I liked. She gave great recommendations on what complemented my facial structures. During the day of the wedding, Ngan and her team arrived on time to set up and get started. I LOVED the way my makeup and hair turned out and my girls also looked amazing! Ngan gave me a little bit of the lip products she used so that I could touch up throughout the day, and my makeup and hair stayed put throughout the whole whole day. Thank you so much Ngan! read more

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Highly recommend Ngan for your makeup and hair needs! We did a trial for hair and makeup and somehow, it was even better on my actual wedding day! She was so relaxed and precise which helped me take a breather on such a hectic day. 10/10 got so many compliments!! read more

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Ngan's team did hair & makeup for myself, my maid of honor, my sister, and my mom for my wedding at the Claremont Hotel on 10/12/24. I found Ngan through Zola- she stood out because her website was very straightforward (both pictures and prices included) and because her pictures were aligned from what I wanted ("my face but better"). I also specifically wanted someone who could do both hair and makeup since it was one less vendor to worry about finding. Ngan clearly knows what she's doing. Her emails are VERY detailed and straightforward. I did the trial 2 weeks before and she was extremely patient in making sure I looked how I wanted and made adjustments as necessary. I would highly recommend doing the trial- it made getting ready smoother before the wedding, plus my fiance (now husband) and I took advantage of the results of the trial to do a nice dinner later :). Ngan did my hair and makeup for the wedding while a senior assistant (Marilyn) did hair and makeup for my MoH, sister, and mom. It was a very relaxed but productive atmosphere- my sister and MoH literally were doing their nails on the floor of my hotel room while the rest of us got our hair and makeup done. There were multiple conversations going on among the five of us, and it felt pretty natural. Marilyn also made some recs regarding my mom's hair since it was on the shorter side and she wanted curls, but the pictures I found on Pinterest were for hair slightly longer than hers, and my mom ended up looking great! She looked really happy. I'm only giving Ngan and one other vendor I worked with for the wedding five stars- she and Marilyn were such a great fit for us. Her pricing is also VERY fair, especially with how happy we were with the results. 100% would recommend to others! read more

Tried to contact her multiple times, VERY poor communication Didn't hear back anything, and no acknowledgement or apology. If you are okay with a make up artist who doesn't respond but does good work. Ngan is for you. Also, her IG page is very outdated, I suggest going to other people to see more recent work on clients. Update: (Ive read her comment on this review and I can understand her perspective, I take back my 1 star review and replaced with 5 stars, Thank you for sharing Ngan) read more

I hired Ngan for my wedding day after seeing her work on instagram. I also booked my hair & makeup trial with her about a month before the wedding (so my hair color/length and skin tone was closer to what it would be like on the wedding day). Ngan was nothing but professional and she is amazing at what she does! She is also super friendly. I actually changed my hair from what I did at the trial, and she executed my new vision flawlessly. You can also give her feedback and she will change anything to your liking. I wanted a longer eyeliner wing and less undereye color, and she changed it easily. She also did one of my maid of honor's hair and makeup, and she loved it as well. My makeup and hair stayed the whole day and night. I loved the airbrushed foundation and it looked so good throughout the day! It also looks really good in pictures. I highly recommend Ngan to any brides looking for a HMUA. I had eight bridesmaids and Ngan did me and another girl, and Ngan actually helped me book two other artists to do six bridesmaids + two moms! That was super helpful for me so I didn't have to coordinate that myself. Thank you so much Ngan!! read more

My wedding hair and makeup was the best I've ever had done. I don't typically wear much makeup, but Ngan made me feel so beautiful! I met Ngan for a trial and having a trial made me feel so confident that I would look my best on the big day. She is so caring and works really hard to make sure your hair/makeup is perfect and you love your look. My hair and makeup stayed in place and flawless all night. Ngan and her assistant Jennifer were right on time to the hotel where we were getting ready. We were exactly on schedule despite having myself + 8 others to do hair and makeup for! My bridal party and family all looked gorgeous and were all happy with their hair and makeup. Some of them are very particular when it comes to their hair and makeup, but they were all so happy with it. A few family members from SoCal even mentioned wanting to fly out Ngan and Jennifer to do hair/makeup for future events! Ngan and Jennifer are both so amazing at what they do and I will happily recommend them to anyone. I will 100% be calling Ngan again if I'm getting my hair/makeup done for any future photoshoots or events! read more

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Ngan did hair and makeup for my mom and me on my wedding morning. She was prompt, executed exactly what we wanted, and above all, was professional and kind. We couldn't recommend her services highly enough. I'm so grateful my wedding day started at Ngan's studio because it was a comfortable atmosphere that gave me the opportunity to slow down and be present. I first did a trial with Ngan a few months prior. I asked for a simple updo (a low bun) and pretty minimal, natural-looking makeup. I never wear makeup in my day-to-day, so I was worried about not looking like myself. Ngan absolutely nailed the look at the trial and then did a wonderful job incorporating the feedback I gave her on the day of the wedding. My hair and makeup held up beautifully throughout the whole day (not easy for an entirely outdoor wedding on the windy, foggy coast!), and most importantly, I felt like myself. But I am especially grateful to Ngan for being so warm and kind to my mom. My mom was very anxious about getting her hair done; she didn't think it could be styled or put up in any way because it is very fine and has been thinning significantly, due to age. Ngan listened to her concerns, put her at ease, and gave her a couple options. Ngan was so patient with my mom she was trying to figure out exactly what she wanted. She eventually swept my mom's hair up into a lovely updo and really went above and beyond to make sure my mom felt beautiful. My mom was so happy with her final look and received many compliments throughout the day. Ngan really is both a talented hair and makeup artist and an incredibly sweet person. Would highly recommend her services to other brides!!! :) read more

Naomi did such a wonderful job with my bridal hair and makeup. I could not have asked for anything better. She is so detailed oriented and genuinely wants the best for her clients. I wanted a soft glam makeup look that was still natural. Naomi was extremely detail oriented and made sure that I was happy with all aspects of my makeup. She also knew exactly what was needed to make me look wonderful in photos how to make my makeup last all day long (even in 90+ degree weather)! Naomi is a hair goddess. I don't know how she does it, but she perfectly executed the hairstyles for me & all of my bridesmaids. We all wanted different styles, and just by briefly looking at a photo, she was able to style every single one. Our hair stayed put even after hours on the dance floor! I would 100% choose Naomi again. She is the sweetest soul and so fun to be around! read more

Ngan is super sweet and professional and works hard to ensure you feel beautiful and makeup/hair is exactly how you want it! She is accommodating and she and her crew were even able to get our group of 9 finished 15 minutes earlier given our time crunch! Would definitely recommend her services! read more

Ngan is really great with hair and makeup and always goes to extra mile to make your dream look! I felt so comfortable with her! She was so easy to work with, so patient, and is so incredibly talented. She also has really great advice. She made me feel so calm and happy on my big day :) I can't wait to work with her again!! read more

Ngan did an amazing job for my city hall wedding. My makeup and hair came out perfectly on camera and lasted all day! I also did a trial run with Ngan where she took her time to thoughtfully give me options while taking into consideration the inspiration photos I showed her and applied it to each side of my face. So glad I did that because I then felt I was able to make the best decision with Ngan about which direction to go. So so happy with how everything turned out. Side note: my mom came with me for my hair/makeup trial and was able to squeeze in a haircut with Ngan the next day. My mom loved her cut and I think she looked great! read more

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Ngan did my hair and makeup for my wedding and engagement photos, and she was great! I don't normally wear makeup and I wanted a natural look for my wedding. I did a trial and Ngan worked with me to ensure I was comfortable with the final look, and it turned out exactly how I wanted--like my normal face, but prettier! My mom was originally planning on doing her own hair and makeup for the wedding, but after seeing how awesome my trial turned out, she decided she wanted to work with Ngan, too. And she's particular, so that says a lot! Ngan was so patient and caring with her, and very communicative and organized in the months leading up to the wedding. I think Ngan may have been a little flustered the morning of the wedding (there were 9 of us getting hair and makeup done and she had to manage 2 assistants and keep everything on track), but she hardly showed it and kept my nerves calm. She did forget one piece of my hairstyle that we'd discussed during my trial, and I didn't realize it until it was too late, but my hair still turned out beautiful and no one noticed any difference. Overall, I'm very happy with how all of our looks turned out for the wedding, and I wouldn't hesitate to work with Ngan again or recommend her to others. read more

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Ngan did my hair and makeup for my wedding. I did a hair and makeup trial before booking the wedding appointment to preview the look before making the bigger payment. Based on a lot of google searches most people book the wedding date before getting the trial, which made me feel uneasy, but Ngan was understanding and would update me and later assure that my wedding date was still available as the trial date approached. During the trial she tried several looks and would take pictures of each look to record the look I liked best. I wanted to go with a natural look, and as someone who does not wear a lot of makeup I looked scary in bathroom mirrors up close, but in the wedding photos it turned out great! Ngan is very personable and easy to talk to and made me feel comfortable during the whole process. She is also very responsive through email. Book her! read more

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Ngan did my hair and makeup for both my engagement and wedding, and she was so accommodating! She was professional and patient, and I felt comfortable letting her do her magic on me. I did not have the same hairstyle for my engagement and wedding, but it was no issue and she executed with ease. She also provided extra lip color so I can reapply throughout both days. Very thoughtful and would 100% recommend Ngan. read more

I loved working with Ngan for my bridal hair and makeup. I highly recommend doing a trial with her because it's very helpful in narrowing down what you want and makes the process go a lot faster on the day of your wedding! I don't really wear much makeup, so I was indecisive about some of my options, but Ngan is so sweet and super receptive of the feedback I gave based on my trial. She was able to modify my makeup the day of the wedding to be exactly the lighter and natural look I wanted. The hair and makeup also lasted the whole day, which was perfect! read more

I hired Naomi/Ngan for my wedding day for both hair and makeup. I forfeited the trial makeup and hair, but it didn't matter! My hair and makeup came out beautifully for the day and looked great on camera. I showed her some pictures of what I wanted for makeup and hair and she really delivered and tailored it to complement my face/hair. She also came with an assistant, Marilyn, who helped with my bridesmaids. My bridesmaids were very happy with their hair and makeup too. Leading up to the day, Ngan was always responsive and very detail oriented--so on top of things! She was such a joy to work with and made my wedding day go smoothly. read more

Ngan did my bridal hair and make up and a trial. It looked absolutely stunning and my hair and makeup lasted all night! My hair and makeup looked exactly as I hoped and dreamed it would and turned out amazing in the photos. I'm glad we did the trial as well because it helped to make the day of perfect. Ngan is so sweet and I had a nice time chatting during the process. The salon is so cozy and in a cute area. Highly recommend! read more

Ngan was pleasure to work with! She was both professional and had a calm joyful energy about her. I had some idea of what I wanted for my hair and makeup and Ngan was able to bring it all together beautifully! She also did my mom and mom-in-laws makeup and they were both so happy with it. Do yourself a favor and book her! read more

I engaged Ngan's services to do my makeup and hair as well as my mother's for my engagement party in San Jose. She arrived early to set up and finished on time. Ngan listened to our requests and asked questions to make sure that we were comfortable with our looks. She also gave recommendations on what looked best on us. My mother and I were very happy with the outcome. We received many compliments throughout the day! read more

Ngan (or Naomi) is literally one of the most talented hair and make up artist I have worked with. I've gone to her multiple times over the years and she always exceeds my expectations. She listens to your vision and beautifully crafts it. If you don't like something, LET HER KNOW before she continues, because she is happy to switch gears to ensure you achieve the look you're going for. Not only is she awesome at makeup, but she is very kind, gentle, and always has good conversation with the best vibes. Super easy to connect with. 12/10 recommend!! read more

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Ngan and her assistant were wonderful, they were so professional throughout the entire session. Ngan is so sweet!! You won't regret booking her! read more

I had a last minute need for photo makeup for a city hall ceremony and am so glad I was able to connect with Ngan. She takes her time to find out what type of look you're going for and is very pleasant to work with. I drove to her studio in Oakland and it was easy to park in front. Will definitely see her again for any special occasion makeup! read more

Ngan did hair & makeup for my wedding and she was amazing to work with!! She was so patient and thoughtful with details. We really got to compare things during the trial- we did different looks on each eye, and she was super responsive to any adjustments I wanted. She was also great with keeping us on track with time on the day-of. I usually find false eyelashes to be uncomfortable because of my eye shape, but Ngan creatively cut a strip and then they were super comfortable. She was great with giving me tasteful opinions when I was unsure about something. She is a true professional and an absolute artist! read more

Ngan was beyond Amazing!! I had my wedding hair and makeup done by her. She was very communicative, punctual and professional. She was patient and worked with me on my look for the wedding. Her work speaks volumes, everyone was raving about the hair and makeup at the event. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND her for her services. read more

I hired Ngan for my wedding hair and makeup and she was amazing! She sent detailed instructions and was super communicative throughout the entire process. We also did a trial session at her home and she was very professional and patient as we worked together to create my wedding look. She was very polite and sweet to my mom and friends who were also part of the process. I highly recommend Ngan!! read more

Ngan is amazing at what she does! She understood exactly what I wanted and executed with perfection!