Having The Queen's Bees as a part of our wedding day made it all the more special. When I went to…read moredo my hair and makeup trial, Jenn (makeup) and Kayla (hair) were so kind, that I knew they'd be the perfect addition for a relaxing morning getting ready for my wedding - and I was right! I loved being able to get ready with them, chat with them, and overall, it set the perfect mood for the day. Not only that, but from the trial to the day of, the makeup and hair was perfectly executed and were even better than I expected. Kayla even went above and beyond to make sure my veil was properly installed after a shuttle ride to our church ceremony venue, which I really appreciated. My bridesmaids, mom, aunt, and myself, had great looks that lasted all day, and we love that they made the day so great!

I used The Queen's Bees for me and my bridal party and Jenn (makeup) and Katie (hair) are absolute…read morerockstars. I knew I wanted Jenn just after my first conversation with her. Jenn is extremely professional and personable and was so easy to work with. I'm not a local to slo and traveled to have my trial that went flawlessly! On wedding day, we stayed on schedule and everyone looked absolutely stunning! They were so fun and easy to be around and highly recommend The Queen's Bees to anybody!!

Poor communication. I requested a look for an important…read moreevent and she texted me several days later requesting me to make an appointment that same day. Proper communication expectations are to respond within at least 24 hours understandable on a weekend depending on the type of business m-f sure a response on Monday. But waiting 3 days to respond and no apology for late request. I got my look. Thanks

I needed someone to do my hair and makeup for my wedding happening in 4 days ( Sunday December 20,…read more2020) Yes, I know. I Procrastinated and thinking I could do it myself. I reach out to salon, they didn't reach back- that was pink something I forgot the name, but they didn't bother to call or text me back;Therefore, I reach out to Love Strike Artistry. They responded quickly like within 2 or 3 hours for me. I got to say, Mia did a awesome job! My family and everyone love my hair and makeup. I definitely recommend Mia in Love Strike Artistry! I am glad she had time for my special day. If my husband and I would do a church wedding in the future. I will reach to Mia in Love Strike Artistry again :) She's very nice and knows what she is doing with the makeup and hair. I'm so happy I found Mia -Love Strike Artistry!

Leah from Dreamcatcher did my makeup for a wedding. My summary is a lack of professionalism. I…read moredon't know if she was having an off day, but here is what happened: First, she used a stale / moldy / expired airbrush makeup bottle. It had clearly been past its prime, just from the smell alone, and also had separated on my face. I pointed out the smell. She refused to acknowledge that there was a possibility the makeup had gone bad for some time, and when she finally agreed (and only because her other makeup artist said she could smell the airbrush makeup from across the room), she did not remove the rancid makeup, but instead layered more things on top of it. Instead of owning the issue and fixing it, she doubled down, wasted time, and didn't correct her mistake. Next, my lashes were on entirely crooked. My eyeliner was also crooked and mismatched (one wing pointed up and one wing pointed down). I had asked for winged eyeliner, and I understand that not every person knows how to do winged eyeliner. However, if you are a makeup artist and can't do winged eyeliner, you should probably tell your client that so they can choose something else. I had to fix these myself afterwards. She also added a bunch of wax to my eyebrows which left a lot of residue and visible clumps. Then, she offered to redo my makeup with my own products. Obviously, we were now short on time due to the rancid makeup fiasco. A very cursory and patchy application of my own foundation that was patchy and streaky followed. I had to redo the entire thing after she left. She came back the next day and did better - but I also didn't ask for winged eyeliner and avoided the airbrush foundation. The foundation application (of my own foundation) was still streaky and unblended. My guess is that Leah is not able to do makeup well on clients with darker skin because she wasn't able to color match correctly for different skin tones and undertones, and the problems just flowed from there. Her instagram and website also tells the same story. My experience with Leah also made me feel bad, not just because of the makeup issues but because of her attitude. It felt like she was blaming me for her shortcomings, and that I had to apologize to her for not liking the disaster she put on my face. This review is specific to Leah, and not any of the other artists that she employs or contracts out with. They were professional and delivered excellent work.

Leah did my hair and makeup and did my bridesmaids' and flower girls' hair for my wedding, and we…read moreloved the experience! I did a hair and makeup trial with Leah for my engagement photos, and she incorporated the minor feedback I had into my wedding day hair and makeup. Overall, she understood the vibe I was going for and didn't overwhelm me as someone who essentially never does their makeup or hair. She was cool to talk to (we bonded over our shared love of owning chickens) and handled everyone's varying personalities and moods on the wedding day so well. I highly recommend you check out Dreamcatcher Artistry for your wedding hair and makeup needs!

Brit was amazing! She took such great care of me and my girls, and made the whole getting-ready…read moreprocess fun and relaxed. My hair and makeup turned out exactly how I envisioned it -- and it lasted perfectly all day. I couldn't have been happier and would absolutely recommend Brit!

I came down to slo for engagement photos & found Brit through Yelp. I typically don't wear makeup,…read moreso I wanted an elevated natural look with Brit really delivered on! I've only had my makeup done professionally a few times, but all times my makeup felt heavy, cakey, it didn't work with my combo skin, and I couldn't wait to take it off. The products Brit used felt so light that I didn't mind keeping it on for 6+ hours. I loved how my photos turned out, thank you Brit!

Having my makeup done by Lexie was a DREAM! She explained what process she was doing throughout and…read morechecked in with me on skin type, overall look I was going for (she asked to see my dress to ensure that the makeup would match well) and made me feel so comfortable in the beauty chair. We chatted the entire time and it made the experience so fun and exciting! She truly has an art for enhancing your natural beauty while giving you that extra glam to make your event feel special and for you to feel confident & ready to walk into it. Couldn't recommend her services enough!!

I had the opportunity to get my makeup done by Lexi and it was the most amazing experience!! She is…read moreincredibly talented and the sweetest person ever!! Everyone needs to go see her!

Bernadette is such a gem!! I just love her!!…read more Her location is incredibly convenient, she's very professional, her prices are really good considering she's the best on the coast And I trusted her work for a round 2!! I came and saw Bernadette a few years back when we originally shaped and tattooed on my brows after I had barely any!! For several years since, my brows remained fresh looking and natural, which I feel like is every female's biggest wish. None of us want to say we over tweezed or misshaped our brows, we've always wished we had a full, luscious and naturally shaped beautiful brow, but most of us have needed this service to achieve that. For the last several years, I never had to touch an eyebrow pencil, my entire makeup regimen had changed because my dark beautiful shaped brows brought out the best in my eyes... And that's truly a thanks to the talented and artistic Bernadette!! Thus, I went in for my touchup and we caught up like old friends, she gave me a radical price and my brows look so fresh that my self esteem is bursting!! I've said it before and I'll say it again... Bernadette. Is. The. BEST. Why wait!? Get to her books and do it. No woman has ever walked away, saying they regret working with her!!

As I got older, my eyebrows just seemed to fade. I was a little nervous about permanent brows but…read morethen I saw the henna option that Bernadette offered and decided to give that a try. Bernadette was terrific - super nice and easy to talk to - and I'm thrilled with the way the henna turned out! I also talked to Bernadette about permanent brows and she explained the process, timeline and various options. I feel totally confident in her ability and am ready to book a permanent brow appointment with her once my henna fades.

It's shameful how many months it's taken me to finally write this, and it has absolutely nothing to…read moredo with Jessi's services but due solely to my own busyness/procrastination! I cannot express how glad I am that I found Jessi amidst the myriad of hair/makeup artists in the SLO/Central Coast area. I knew I didn't want a typical bridal look and I really dug the vibe I could see on her website photos. She was great to correspond with via the initial consult emails, with me sending half-formed ideas about what I was going for, and her providing sound and honest advice and enthusiasm. When I went for the pre-wedding trial run, she was so calming, and open/receptive to feedback, she really just wanted me to be happy and love the look. And she accomplished just that! She made me feel so beautiful on my wedding day. In terms of hair, she mustered up an absolutely stunning braided up-do, and managed to gorgeously incorporate the floral crown I chose to have instead of a bridal bouquet. I also just loved talking with her about all things life. She's down to earth, relaxed, but extremely professional and skilled. Her prices are probably the best in the area for the quality she provides! Do yourself a favor and have her do your wedding hair/makeup.

How can I count the ways I love thee? There are SO many reasons why a bride should choose Jessi…read moreCampbell for their most important beauty services: Hair and makeup! I had to break it into a list. 1. Jessi is thoughtful, kind, and detailed. She will listen to what you want and advise you like a trusted friend. If you want something special and unique, she will take your hand and walk with you on that journey. She speaks the language of beauty fluently, so you don't have to. She is 100 percent committed to your dream look, and you can't say that for every artist out there. 2. She is skilled! Jessi has years of experience in the hair and makeup field and is super talented naturally, so the combination of passion and technique makes her a beauty ninja. Whether you want a classic fresh face or a retro-inspired look, Jessi WILL impress. 3. Her prices are fair. When you book with Jessi, you know you are getting the best. She is prompt, always super professional, and will make you a top priority. YOU WILL BE HER ONLY THOUGHT on the day of your wedding. She gets in the zone! Her skill is second-to-none. You might want to scrimp on other aspects of your wedding, but your bridal look is not one of those aspects! 4. She's a lovely person to spend time with on your big day! You want to have a perfect wedding (not super realistic, but be honest...we all want it!), so choose someone who loves what she does! Jessi is warm and sweet and has a calming effect, at least one me. She was my beauty rock on my wedding day and she took care of every concern, including some last minute skin issues. It was like magic! She airbrushed me to perfection and I had never felt prettier in my life. All in, all, she made my day up and away, better! Period. Final thoughts: She's got the heart, skill, and a whole lot of love for what she does. Get the gal with gumption and grace! It can only be Jessi!

Rhyan did my hair and makeup on my wedding day (November 2017) as well as my bridal party's hair…read moreand makeup. She and her assistant were absolutely amazing. I had gone to her a few times before for hair coloring and also did a bridal trial and just knew she was the right fit. I gave her some photos of looks that I liked and she was able to create something similar that was complementary for me. She helped me look more made up than a normal day but still like myself. Rhyan is also one the most friendly down to earth people I know. Her friendly and funny personality helped me enjoy the morning despite all of the stress. I'll definitely keep seeing Rhyan for my hair from now on and am so happy she was a part of my big day.

We were married on a beautiful estate in Templeton and were so lucky to find Rhyan Townsend through…read morethe incredible referral network. Rhyan and her team were AMAZING! They gracefully managed hair and makeup for 10+ of our closest friends, family, and flower girls. Everyone looked gorgeous and our photos are stunning. Huge thank you to you and your team, Rhyan!