I'm not sure how to adequately extol Claire's multiple virtues. I will start by saying she EXCEEDED expectations on each and every level. From my first connection with her via phone, she was responsive, warm, attentive and more. THEN, she showed up and transformed the day for my daughter-in-love, her sister, me, my mom, and my younger son's girlfriend. Claire's energy infused the most delightful, calming magic into the air. Her music was beautiful, she set us all at ease and set about making us all look and feel beautiful. I totally trusted her vision, as did the exquisite bride. We are pretty down to earth people who don't love the "frou-frou" but oh boy, Claire was the best decision we made. Elaine (the bride) is naturally gorgeous but doesn't always feel photogenic. Claire transformed her from gorgeous to exquisite!! My mom felt gorgeous and pampered, I felt like the happiest and luckiest mother-in-law, bar none. Everyone loved her energy, including the men in our group:) Claire was meticulously covid safe, she is talented and lovely, she was on time and expedient like you can't imagine, she really transformed us AND our day. Never expected this experience to be so fabulous. And how the makeup stayed on all day is BEYOND me. And it was so natural and enhancing....her prices are exceptionally fair. Don't get how she does it, but I can't say enough about her. I am a lifelong fan AND I have made a new friend, to boot. What more can I say? Love you, Claire!!!! read more

Oh. My. Gosh. Claire. She is AMAZING. Not only was she an amazing addition to our wedding but I feel like we could be great friends too! She was very flexible in scheduling my trial because I was coming from out of town and had to change the original appointment. She listened to exactly what I wanted and executed my vision perfectly. On the day of the wedding, I had two bridesmaids and three mothers also getting hair and makeup done and Claire brought Susie with her and she took care of everyone's hair. Susie did a great job with everyone's hair and was also very easy to be around. I would highly recommend Claire to anyone that needs hair and makeup done for a special event! read more

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Claire was my hair and makeup artist for my wedding. She also did my hair and makeup trial the same day as my engagement photos....which I highly recommend for ALL brides! I felt glam for engagement photos and wedding day. Claire was so nice and also did hair and makeup for family members in the wedding. Even my mom was adamant she didn't want hair and makeup done then kept making comments saying she wish she did on the wedding day and Claire was SO KIND to get my mom in her chair and fix her hair up even though I didn't pay for it or have it in the schedule. I highly recommend her! She was great! read more

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Claire is the sweetest person ever! She did a great job with styling my hair & my make up. She made me feel home & comfortable at her place. She's very friendly, nice & easy to talk to :) I highly recommend her & I definitely will have her style my hair and do my make up again for any events & hopefully my own wedding someday! read more

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So this review is long over due. But Claire is the nicest, sweetest lady ever... she has created such a beautiful welcoming environment in her home. She's so easy to have a conversation with. I literally showed her one time a picture of what I wanted and she did exactly that. I'm beyond impressed. She also responded right away which I think is very important. Thank you so much again Claire! read more

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I found Claire on Yelp a few months prior to my wedding! I was super stoked after she completed the trial session so I knew I had to book her services for my wedding and boy was I happy!!! Thank you again Claire :)! read more

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Claire. What can I say. She is so sweet and kind. Makes you feel right at home and at ease. She's professional, relatable and did a wonderful/beautiful job on my hair and makeup. Thank you so much Claire!! read more

Claire Young is an amazing make-up artist and hair stylist. One of my favorite parts of my wedding day was having the opportunity to get dolled up before the ceremony with my bridal party. Claire's calm and confident demeanor put us all at ease. I will be forever grateful for her professionalism and kind care on my wedding day! read more

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Well, where do I start? First of all, I was calling and messaging around to find someone to do my hair on short notice. Claire was super quick to reply and fit me in. Score! Day of the style, I come in and luckily she knows what she's doing because I barely know anything about styling hair and only know what I want for the back. She asked the right questions and figured out what would work for my updo and used extra hair pins to lock in that style once I let her know I was going to the Glider Port--aka wind city. She was kind enough to humor me and my never-been-in-an-updo hair (gasp!). Yup. I only have a few pictures so far but my hair looks great in them! That updo bun stayed in place like a champ and everything turned out great. Easy peasy and professional with great communication. read more

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I'm from San Francisco and looked for a stylist there in San Diego for the Marine Ball last 11/11. Inboxed Claire and responded after 30mins. Anyhoooooo! A day before the ball she texted me first about how we gonna meet for the scheduled appointment 11/11 comes, she was there FEW HOURS BEFORE OUR APPOINTMENT. Wow!!!!! Just wow!! Meeting her is soooooo amazing, so sweet, kind, anything that you could ever ask for your stylist.. she got this magic hands thats just brush brush brush.. and walllaaaaaahh!!! She transforms me.. really!!! I would highly recommend her. HIGHLY!!! My hair issss amaaaaaaazing, my make up is classy.. you wouldn't regret booking her.. Thank you so much Claire :) i hope to see you again soon.. read more

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Claire did my hair and makeup for my wedding. She knew exactly what I wanted my hair to look like, and I received a number of compliments on the makeup. Not just, "you look beautiful," but, "your makeup is incredible." She is extremely punctual, works quickly & efficiently, and she kept me at ease as our prep time ticked away. TIP: bring photos of examples of what you want her to do. read more

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One of the last things I had to take care of for wedding planning was hair and makeup and I was planning for an SD backyard wedding from NYC during finals week of grad school; I was kind of all over the place to say the least. However, Claire's professional, effective, and efficient communication via text and email made it very easy to choose and trust that I had made the right choice with only a week and a half left before the big day. I had a DIY backyard wedding (at my Dad's house) and was taking care of details/ setting up/ coordinating family and friends arriving during the morning of and all the way until the ceremony started. The only break I got was while I sat for Claire to do my hair and makeup in my Dad's kitchen for an hour and a half. Not only did she make me feel like the most beautiful bride EVER because she is a master of her art, but her good energy and vibes honestly made the whole day better. She came prepared with everything and anything that she could have needed and you kinda get the vibe that she's seen it all and can really handle all that last minute wedding non-sense and she just kept going patiently and kindly. I am SOOO thankful she was part of my big day. Worth every cent! Quick suggestion: Since I booked her so last minute and had never had my hair and makeup done before I thought it was probably a good idea to send her pics of me in my dress without makeup and a couple pinterest hair and makeup ideas. She said it ended up working out better because she had a couple days to brainstorm about colors and what not; therefore, I recommend sending ideas/ pics of you in advance. Do yourself a favor and book Claire!! read more

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Wish I could put 10 stars!! I can not put into words how amazing Claire is! I was lucky enough to find her a week before my wedding, so last minute but she took time out of her day to do my hair early in the morning! She was so sweet, and nice, and wanted to give me exactly what I wanted. She is so talented I could not believe my eyes when I saw the finished product. She made my special day so perfect and I cannot thank her enough! I will most definitely be a returning customer!! read more

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I am beyond impressed with Claire!!! She is absolutely amazing and did a wonderful job on my Daughters Hair & makeup for her wedding!! We went in blindly as this was a destination wedding. We had to put complete trust in Claire and we were 100% satisfied and elated with the results!! I highly recommend Claire!!! She is the Best!! Thank you Claire!!! read more

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I came to Claire for hair and makeup for my engagement shoot. I no longer live in the SD area so she was my first stop before the shoot. She was quick and great. Iv asked for a natural look and she achieved it perfectly, but still covered enough to see in photos. She was super kind and let my fiance and I use her restroom to touch up and change since we had to rush to the photo shoot. I would recommend and use her again! read more

I would highly recommend Claire Young if you are getting married in San Diego. She came to my hotel room on the day of my wedding to do my hair and makeup as well as my moms hair and makeup. She was so sweet and personable. She understood our wants and concerns and she did both our hair and makeup exactly how we wanted them. Thank you Claire! read more

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Claire is an absolute delight to work with and I would highly recommend her services in a heartbeat. She is prompt and clear in her communications, skillful and passionate in her craft, and has the ability to put stressed out brides at ease with her warmth and positive vibes. She works with you to realize your vision as she listens to your feedback and executes with the utmost thoughtfulness and attention to detail. Search no more for an amazingly talented makeup artist and hair stylist in one who will transform you and yet enhance your natural beauty. read more

Claire did my makeup along with my mother's, mil's, and my tween daughters makeup for my July 4th Wedding and she was all around amazing! Claire help us look our best and feel amazing. Her makeup and hair skills are on point. And concerning my tween daughter, Claire helped bring out her natural beauty without over doing it. My mil doesn't normally wear makeup or do much to her hair and again Claire nailed it and made her feel pretty and not ridiculous. Claire has a professional demeanor while also coming across as super friendly like a long lost friend. Communication with Claire was never an issue as she always replied in a timely manner. If I am ever needing hair and makeup services in the San Diego area I will be sure to contact Claire. Thank you Claire! read more

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Claire worked on me for 3 different looks for my Indian wedding. Not only did she truly listen to what I wanted, she also understood it and then acted upon it. She made me feel beautiful and confident and in my own skin during a time that can be stressful and overwhelming. I received nothing by compliments on my hair and makeup during all events! Claire's team worked on my bridal party and did a great job as well! Everyone was happy! Claire is a true artist. And other skills she brings to the table are a kind heart and calm presence. Don't hesitate! Book with Claire!! read more

If ever there is a day where a girl should feel like the most beautiful belle of the ball, it is her wedding day; and if ever there is an artist who can make that happen, it is indeed Claire. Claire is a magical fairy godmother with divinely skillful makeup and hair talents which will transform any maiden into the fairest one of all. On my most special day, Claire made me feel like the most beautiful rendition of myself as I vowed eternal love and devotion to the most beautiful soul I have ever known. She gave me a soft glow to my skin, an innocent blush to my cheeks, a smoky sparkle to my eyes, and dewy petal hue to my lips. My hair was a soft and romantic bouquet of curls gathered into an effortless up-do, which easily accommodated the insertion and removal of a veil and a large side flower adornment. Beyond her artistic talents, Claire is a lovely, wonderful lady who can soothe the stressful air of the day, and set at ease the most nervous of nerves. She is very accommodating to your location and schedule and provides excellent communication and follow up prior to the special day. I could not recommend her enough to be your magical hair and makeup artist for your magical day. read more

Claire was my makeup artist for my wedding and I can't say enough about how amazing she was. From my trial makeup appointment at her house, to the day of at Andaz... Claire kept me calm and feeling gorgeous. Her prices were very affordable and I love that she came to me on my big day instead of making me drive all over town. She is so talented, and so down to earth, and so totally the person you want with you on important and special days. Please check out her website for all her credentials (which is what initially got me to call her) because they are substantial. Thanks Claire, you Rock!! read more

Hi Everyone! I just got back from my trip home to San Diego for my brother's wedding. Originally the bride had stated that she was going to do her own hair and make up so I decided to find someone to do my hair and make up. I looked on yelp and came across Claire. She had wonderful reviews so I booked Claire to come to the hotel. A couple weeks before the wedding the bride decided she did want her hair and make up done and I told her to do a trial with Claire since she had awesome reviews and we already knew she was available on that day. Sure enough she loved her make up and Claire ended up doing make up for the Bride, bridesmaids and moms of groom and bride. She is the most responsive person I have ever worked with. She is accommodating and arrives on time and has an awesome personality. Her work is beautiful. She knew exactly what to do and it was so quick. I was blown away by how quick she was and how perfect my make up was. That is how you know that Claire is the real deal. I highly....highly recommend her. You will love working with her and your pictures will be beautiful...I promise! Now email Claire and book your special day. :) read more

I LOVE CLAIRE! She had done my hair and make-up at a wedding I was in a few years ago and thought she did an amazing job for me as a bridesmaid and we even hit it off chatting and laughing as I got done up that day. A few years later and now it's my turn to get hitched! I immediately went back to Claire and hired her to do hair and make-up for my wedding last Friday (3-13-15). I am thrilled with how everyone looked (I had 9 others get hair and make-up done) and I must say, I looked pretty amazing myself. The make-up stayed on and my hair stayed up all night, even after dancing the night away. Claire was such a pleasure to work with. She was responsive, knowledgeable and really cared about what I was looking for to make sure I got exactly what I wanted. She patiently worked with me when the first trial wasn't exactly what I had in mind. I let her know that after I got home and was looking at my hair, it really wasn't my style and she immediately offered to try again. When I showed up for the second trial, she had a model hair set-up prepared so I can see how it would look. She took everything that I said I wanted and knocked it out of the park! Claire showed up early on my wedding day with a team of ladies to make sure we stayed on time for my big day (we ended up being ahead of schedule). She has this ridiculous size make-up case with every color imaginable so there's nothing she couldn't do! She's got an awesome laid back personality that makes her easy to get along with everyone and you can tell she really cares about making sure you look perfect. She even brings a speaker set to get the room pumped up! Claire's a gem and would highly recommend her to anyone! read more

Claire did my hair and makeup for my wedding in December 2016. I am extremely happy with her service! Her style is classic and natural, so that I felt glamorous but not *too* done, which is just what I wanted. She listened to what I wanted, and she was a calm, fun, and supportive presence on the morning of our wedding. My makeup looked awesome all night long despite the rain and many hours of dancing. Claire was also really responsive and easy with all communications, planning, and payments. read more

Claire recently did makeup for myself (the bride), my bridesmaids, and mothers of the bride and groom for my wedding. I was absolutely 100% satisfied!! What I like about Claire is that she will do whatever it takes to satisfy her clients. She really listens to your requests and visions if you're the "in control" makeup type (me). BUT- If your the "I don't know what I want, just work your magic!" type person- Claire is also your girl. She did makeup for my mother and mother-in-law and I was so pleased, they both looked great and they didn't look overdone. All of my bridesmaids looked fantastic in person and their makeup photographed great ! She showed up early, set up quickly, and got 7 women done with time to spare. She is extremely reasonable, highly professional, and does awesome makeup. Thanks Claire!!! read more

I had a great experience with Claire for my beach wedding. The woman marrying us suggested Claire and so I booked a "practice run" which I was lucky enough to do sitting outside on her deck. She listened very carefully to what I had to say and I felt like she knew me by the end of our first appointment. She is excellent at answering emails and phone calls promptly and it was extremely easy to book and talk to her! On the wedding day she showed up early, had a plan and it was great to just let her work! I am SO SO happy with how my hair turned out. I would 100% suggest her for any bride. I trusted her totally and would have her do my hair anytime. SHe was also extremely easy to talk to and it was fun to spend a few hours with her. Thanks Claire read more

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What an amazing experience! Claire and her assistant, Veronica, transformed me and my entire wedding party into glamorous babes. Let me start at the beginning. Claire was recommended by my wedding planner. I contacted 5 stylists for availability and examples of hair done on shoulder brides. Claire responded promptly with a dozen pictures of varied styles. She was incredibly responsive and helpful and excited to work with me. I wanted a glamorous '60s style and was so thankful to find someone to help me achieve it. On the big day, she and her assistant were early and set everything up with ease. She kept me calm and they did beautiful work on my bridesmaids and my mom. None of us doll it up much in real life, but it sure was great to know we were in good hands. We got tons of compliments on our looks. The right hair and makeup really pulled the vintage look together without being costumey. Thank you Claire for your talent, skill, and hard work:-) read more

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Claire is amazing! She did hair and makeup for my mom, my future-sister-in-law, and me on my wedding day, and I would highly recommend her services to everyone! She was so warm, kind, professional, communicative, and incredibly talented. She gave me exactly the look I was hoping for, and my hair and makeup all stayed in place perfectly all day (15+ hours!). Thank you again Claire! read more

Claire was amazing! I found her on Yelp and messaged her a week before my event. Luckily, she was available and was very responsive. She arrived on time and was very easy to work with. I have very thick Middle Eastern hair and she was able to do her magic in an hour! She did such an amazing job with my volumized updo and did exactly what I wanted! I totally recommend Claire for any event you may have, she is awesome! read more

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Claire and her team are truly the full package. Claire stepped in at the last minute (one month before my wedding) when I had to let my prior hair and makeup artist go. Claire picked up the pieces and never skipped a beat with planning the perfect hair and makeup for me and my ladies. Leading up to the wedding, Claire did her research ahead of time, asking for photos of me and what I wanted for hair and makeup, then looked up photos of my wedding party on our website, to make sure she came fully prepared with the supplies she would need to accomplish the looks we wanted. On the day of, Claire and her team showed up promptly, and finished all girls with extra time to spare (they did 13 girls' hair and makeup total!). I never once felt rushed or worried that we would have everyone ready on time. Claire brought relaxing music and a very calming attitude to the day, it made me feel so at ease and was exactly what I needed. My BMs even commented that they've never seen me so calm! Claire is patient, kind, personable, and extremely talented. Our hair and makeup looked PHENOMENAL -- she nailed the natural SoCal boho look spot on. I would come back to her for all of my makeup and hair needs in the future. read more

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Claire is an AMAZING hair and makeup artist! She can turn your vision into a reality -- whether soft and sweet or just a little bit wicked! I've worked with Claire on several occasions, both for my personal and business use. As a wedding/event planner, I appreciate the fact that she is reliable, prompt, friendly, and professional. As a bride, I love how she put me at ease from the moment we met, and made me feel beautiful on my special day. I will continue to recommend Claire to my clients, for any special occasion or photo opportunity. read more

I can't think of enough positive adjectives to describe Claire! Hands down, she is FABULOUS at her craft! Not only is she an amazing hair and makeup artist, but did I mention fun, creative, stylish, and truly an artist with an eye for how to create the exact look you have envisioned. In my former job in television news, we hired Claire to do makeup for on-air broadcast talent. When Claire arrives, it is always a breath of fresh air- so likable, easy going and again SO good at what she does. And now many years later, Claire is my go to stylist for helping me look fabulous for my many community and business events. From corporate dinners, to gala fundriaisers....and everything in between. She knows how to create the exact "tone" without creating the "oh my gosh, I don't even look like me face..." I would highly recommend Claire, and as I've said to her many times....please don't ever move away...and if she did, it would be worth every penny to fly her in for your special day! read more

I'm not sure where to start, THANK YOU CLAIRE! Like a few of the other girls who reviewed, I am not from San Diego - I am actually from the East Coast; I knew no one and had no idea where to even begin for my wedding hair and makeup. Thankfully Claire came highly recommended to me, and I contacted her. My schedule tends to be awfully crazy, Claire was wonderful about texting when it was needed. I was nervous about not having had a trial run as well, but Claire made me feel right at ease. She even called and texted for time confirmation the day before and offered to send me direction, so great! She invited me to her home for hair and makeup the day of our wedding. Beautiful and relaxing back deck setup! Claire is so sweet, fun and easy to talk to - time flew by. She took a few minutes to look over the picture ideas I had brought, and began working away. For those of you with naturally curly hair, you know it is not easy to find someone that can handle the complexity - Claire can! She did such a great job! She has high-end makeup products to suit any skin tone, and her creativity really worked to my advantage. My fiancé (at the time) is not a fan of heavy makeup, and I love makeup... It isn't easy to find a natural-looking "happy medium," but Claire did! She made me feel READY to walk the aisle, when I was nervous as hell - that makes ALL the difference on your big day. Thank you Claire, your work is amazing :) read more

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For my wedding, Claire did my hair and makeup, as well as my bridesmaids' makeup. My review can be summed up in 4 words: Claire is absolutely amazing. There isn't anyone better than her! She took the time to listen to exactly what I wanted with BOTH my makeup and my hair. I don't like a lot of makeup and this was my biggest worry with a makeup artist. Claire did a great job producing something that looked incredible while keeping my makeup light and natural. Also, while she was doing my hair and my bridesmaids' makeup she chatted it up with all of us. She even brought music and speakers so we could jam out all morning! She made the morning of my wedding relaxing and fun. I didn't even realize how stressed I was until Claire left the hotel room. She is very punctual: Claire arrived early to set up and was DONE before our agreed upon time! She gave my photographer more time to capture his moments before our ceremony! Simply, Claire goes ABOVE and BEYOND! All in all, Claire will give you exactly what you want for both hair and makeup. No exceptions. She wants you to have the best day possible and she delivers. THANK YOU CLAIRE! read more

I could not have imagined having anyone else do my makeup for my wedding. From the moment I met Claire for my trial, I instantly liked her and felt completely at ease. She has the most calm energy and you can't help but feel calm yourself. During the months leading up to the big day, I bombarded Claire with wedding makeup ideas, photos, and questions. Not only did she always remain super patient with me, but she was able to decipher exactly what I wanted, when I myself couldn't explain it. On the big day, when I arrived for my makeup with Claire, it felt like I was seeing a good friend who was there to keep me calm, make me feel special, and of course, make me look and feel beautiful. Thank you Claire for taking such good care of me and my bridal party on the most important day of my life. read more

I had Claire do my makeup for a themed party I was going to. She gave me precisely what I envisioned with big bold eyes and well defined cheekbones. She was fast too. She was very calm on a day when I wasn't and made the experience so positive. read more

Claire did my hair and makeup for my November 2016 Wedding. Claire's communication is great. She is friendly and fun and puts everyone at ease. My bridesmaids and mom and I eased into the big day with snacks and mimosas while we got our hair and makeup done. During my trial appointment, Claire listened to what I wanted and I was thrilled with how it turned out. On my wedding day my hair and makeup stayed put all day long and the pictures turned out beautifully! I couldn't be happier! read more

I have always wanted my hair to look magical. I have been to a few places for important events, and walked out of the salon with the style I requested, yet wasn't pleased nor excited about the outcome. Claire listened to what I wanted the look to be. She pulled the style off, effortlessly and quicker than I had anticipated. I go to a fair amount of events, and will only have my hair done by Claire. She is completely professional and beyond compare. read more

Claire was hands-down the best choice for my wedding hair and make-up I could have ever chosen. She was kind, efficient and the PERFECT dose of calm for my stressful morning! She handled my sometimes crazy family with great care and professionalism and best of all my hair and make-up was ABSOLUTELY GORGEOUS! She highlighted my best features and truly made me feel the most beautiful that I have ever felt. I recommend her without qualification or any hesitation whatsoever!! Do the false lashes!!! They held up all day and night!!! Thank you Claire for being there for me on our special day --- you were a true bright spot in our wedding! read more

It was awesome working with Claire! She came to our hotel room with Susie to help out with hair. She really looked at each of us, and planned out what would be the best for each person. My mom and sister looked beautiful! (they don't wear make-up usually). My groom loved the way I looked! He loved my hair! My make-up lasted all night! If I have another occasion for hair and make-up, I would definitely call up Claire again! read more