I had my eyebrows done almost six years ago by a different artist, and there is still some pigment…read moreleft, but it has faded a lot over time. I had been wanting to get them retouched for a while, but I had lost touch with the original artist and was having a hard time finding someone I felt comfortable going to. I found Crystal through Groupon and reached out to her. She was quick to respond, professional and made me feel comfortable during the appointment. She was warm and so easy to talk to. I'm so glad I found her and trusted her with my eyebrows. Since she is also a makeup artist, she had great input on what shape and thickness would best fit my face, which I really appreciated. I love how my brows turned out and will definitely be going back to her for my retouch and again when I'm ready to redo them in the future!! :)

Krystal is absolutely incredible and created a safe space for me to get my makeup and hair done for…read moremy wedding! I am an anxious person and I usually don't wear makeup. I was also nervous to get a good makeup look with my Asian features. Krystal knocked it out of the park! My makeup was stunning, and I loved my hair! My husband cried like a baby hahaha I never felt prettier than I did on my wedding day, I'll never be able to thank you enough Krystal! Krystal was so sweet and I loved her vibe and energy. I would highly recommend working with Krystal, I am so happy that I did!

This business deserves 0 stars…read more My experience with Emily & Michelle (the studio manager) was similar to the other 1 star reviews you will see on this page. They were by far the most unprofessional and disrespectful vendor I encountered during all of my wedding research. The biggest pain point was unresponsiveness which was consistently bad from day 1. It was silence for days despite multiple follow ups, even when we got to the month of the wedding. Whenever I did receive an overdue response, they were unapologetic and I might even say rude. Because of the concerns with communication, my planner kept trying to dissuade me from hiring Emily and I held out until the very last moment hoping to find another HMU artist. However, we were close to my wedding date and even with my planner's help, I wasn't able to find an alternative. So I reluctantly signed the contract a few days before the wedding and transferred a $1600 deposit. That's when I came across the reviews on this page about the no shows. That was the (much delayed) final straw, and coincidentally a HMU artist I had reached out to months prior reached out to say she was available for my wedding. So I notified Emily that evening asking if she would consider refunding any part of my deposit. Granted, she has no legal obligation to do so but it had been less than 24 hrs since I had sent her the deposit (in other words, less than 24 hrs that she held my wedding date which means no lost business for her). No response from her. She kept my $1600. Even with forfeiting the deposit, I decided to switch my HMU artist and 1000% believe I made the right decision. If I hadn't, I would have continued to stress about whether she would show up on my wedding day, and even if she had, I'm not sure how the experience would have gone. For example, if I wanted an adjustment to my hair or make up, would she have been accommodating? Shame on me for ever signing with Emily against my better judgement! I never write reviews but felt compelled to share this experience. I don't recommend her for any future brides.

This is only a review for the responsiveness of Emily/Michelle. 5 weeks before my wedding, I was…read morescrambling to find a HMUA. I called Emily and she picked up and I was so excited she was available for my date, she went through questions I had and she said she had trial availability for later that month. After that, I followed up over text and email to confirm a trial and she was completely unresponsive. I saw her IG account was posting updates so I know she was still active online. Later my wedding planner reached out, and again she replied right away saying she was available and then ghosted him. Her behavior was incredibly unprofessional and disrespectful, as we wasted time waiting for her, when it would be easy for her just to say she is not available or does not have capacity. Don't waste your time.

We hired A List Makeup for our bridal party, and Ann and her team were wonderful to work with. From…read morethe start, communication was clear and easy, and they were always prompt and professional. On the wedding day, everything ran smoothly and on time, which made the morning stress-free for everyone. The team was so nice and accommodating, making the girls feel comfortable while creating beautiful looks that lasted all day. Each person's makeup was tailored to their style, and everyone felt confident and photo-ready. We're so glad we chose A List Makeup for our special day and would highly recommend them!

Needed a makeup artist last minute and reached out to A-List. Dantam was quick to respond and was…read morevery accommodating of my requests and schedule. Booking/communication was easy over email, which makes things less stressful. Dantam gave me proper instructions for skincare before coming in. She also asked for inspiration photos, but I didn't have much in mind. I sent her photos of my past makeup looks and of my dresses and she went off that. She had me come over to her house which was comfortable and less hectic than going to a salon at 7:45am. Makeup turned out beautiful and I loved this eyelid tape she did which I've never seen before. For hair, I just wanted a very simple half up do. Dantam was kind enough to let me stay at her house after she was done so that I could change and get ready which made it so less stressful. She had to go to another makeup appointment so I stayed back for 30 minutes taking my time getting ready and not feeling rushed. I couldn't decide between two dresses and she helped me pick the winner. I'm really happy with her services and how affordable it was!

Her work looks great, but the lack of professionalism is what kills her talent. Booked her for my…read morewedding, paid deposit + extra $400 for trial run all for her to say 2 days after my trial run that my wedding date and time won't work for her and asked me if I can move it a MONTH before. Crazy. Won't respond to me when I at least asked for my deposit back since I wasn't the one canceling. But nothing. Hopefully she doesn't do this to more brides.

I found Xiomara from a wedding website and looked up her Instagram. I loved her work! I knew I…read morewanted her to do my hair and make up for my wedding right away. She does amazing glam looks that I was searching for, but couldn't find through looking at all the other options in the Bay Area. I'm so glad I booked her! She's so sweet, and the booking process was easy. My make up trial was beautiful and she worked her magic on the wedding day. Andrea also helped with my bridesmaids' make up. Everyone was gorgeous and I felt so glamorous! Definitely would recommend her for any special occasion. Thank you so much Xiomara!

I had a great experience working with Jennifer Vo for my bridal hair and makeup!…read more She was super responsive, experienced, and kind. She made great suggestions on how to achieve the more natural makeup look I wanted. My makeup felt very comfortable, my hair was secure, and everything lasted the entire day! Jennifer brings calm and experience to getting ready. I would highly recommend her for a Bay Area wedding! Thank you Jennifer!!

Jennifer did a great job on hair and makeup for my wedding!…read more I was a bit nervous since I have monolid eyes, but after viewing her Instagram I felt like she would do a great job. We did a hair and makeup trial a couple months before the ceremony to align on what the look would be -- Jennifer also made sure to check in afterwards to see how it held up. The day-of, she was on-time and was super understanding of some mishaps on my end. She also did hair and makeup for my mother in her 70s -- she was so happy with the look that she couldn't stop looking in the mirror at herself :) Overall, very happy with the results and felt like it was well worth the investment!

My wife had her makeup done here, and I was genuinely impressed. She looked absolutely…read morestunning--natural, elegant, and radiant. The makeup lasted throughout the entire event and looked amazing in every photo. Beyond the incredible work, the experience was professional, relaxing, and enjoyable for her. I could tell she felt confident and beautiful, and that's priceless. I highly recommend her to anyone looking for a talented makeup artist! As my wife was extremely happy with Grace, I also received groom hair and makeup services from Grace, she personally provides service for me and I loved the experience."

I had the pleasure of using Grace Lin Makeup for my tea ceremony and I would highly recommend her…read moreteam!! I worked with her HMUA, Francis, and she is hands down the BEST! She is so down to earth, funny, chill, and someone you can be comfortable around. I shared my hair and makeup mood board with her and she nailed the exact look that I was going for . She gave me a wonderful soft- dewy glow- type glam. Everyone LOVED my hair and makeup, even my mother-in-law (who said she didnt want anyone to do her makeup bc they never get it right) wanted to get her makeup done by Francis . Francis was so sweet and helped her put on false eyelashes and did a little touch up on her makeup. I knew my mother in law really appreciated being pampered. I could see it in her smile and in how much more she was laughing after . Even though she wasn't her main client, Francis still made her feel special and extra pretty that day. From the email/ text communication, nailing the look I was going for on my mood board, the friendliness of her team, and the punctuality on the day of- everything was perfect! 10/10 would recommend Grace Lin Makeup & her artist, Francis!

Hanh is the best hair and makeup artist I've ever worked with! I'm so incredibly grateful to work…read morewith her; she made me feel so glam and beautiful at my wedding. I scheduled a trial and met her in San Jose at her studio a few weeks before my wedding. I showed her some photo inspiration and she brought my vision to life! What I appreciate most about Hanh is that she is receptive to feedback and constantly checked in to ensure I was happy with everything. She calls herself a perfectionist and was so attuned to all the little details - from choosing the right lashes for my face to ensuring every piece of hair was sitting perfectly. On my wedding day, she met me at my hotel and came prepared with all her makeup and equipment. She was fast and efficient, finishing everything within 2 hours. I've never worked with a HMUA who cared so much about her clients and the quality of her work. I felt so beautiful and glamorous during my wedding - and my hair and makeup remained perfect throughout the night despite all the sweating and dancing! If you're looking for a HMUA who cares about the details, truly listens to you, and brings your vision to life, Hanh is the person to go to. Thank you so much for being a huge part of my successful wedding, Hanh!

Disappointed for the price, the hairstyle did not meet specific requests and expectations, as…read moreprovided and discussed before and throughout the session, and as agreed to. However I appreciated the ease and convenience of the location and her friendly demeanor and attitude. I was preparing for an elopement event and just wanted to have the best glamour shots of my life but I was disappointed and I expected more, though I did not ask for anything complex or extravagant. By the time I got to the venue my hair had lost the fullness, shape and body that was promised, i'm sorry to say. Some of the products also seemed to be less than the best quality. I am sad because I really appreciated her good intentions and was hopeful throughout the session but the photos and fine details don't lie.

Diana did an amazing job on my hair and makeup in advance of my boudoir photoshoot with Bri at Iris…read more& Lace Photography. She was on time, easy to talk to, and had great attention to detail. I didn't bring any reference photos, just wanted something that would photograph well in that setting. She matched my skin tone perfectly and offered a few eyeshadow palette options so I could pick what felt right. From there, she took the lead but made it clear she could adjust anything if needed. After the first pass, she made small adjustments to the hair, eyeliner, and blush based on my feedback, then had us step near a window to check how it looked in natural light. I couldn't have been happier with the final look. Highly recommend her hair and makeup skills.

WOW I cannot recommend Diana enough if you are looking for a makeup artist to make you feel…read morebeautiful on your wedding day. She did my makeup, as well as my mom's, mother-in-law's, and sister-in-law's makeup on my wedding day. She even did a little bit of age appropriate makeup for my flower girl, which of course made her feel SO special. Diana is kind, efficient, talented, and brings such a fun vibe to the day. We could not be happier that we hired her to do our makeup. She specializes in enhancing natural beauty and using makeup to elevate existing features. She arrived to our hotel room early and ready to go, and everyone was so happy with how their makeup turned out. She gave us all little touch-up kits to keep looking perfect all day long. Cannot recommend her enough!