Laura is fabulous! I was on the hunt for a new hairdresser as my previous one had disappointed me…read moreone too many times. A friend suggested I go to Laura for my color and cut. At first I was hesitant, as I am extremely picky about my hair. (As I am sure most us women are, though I tend to be a little OCD about it.) But because my friend's hair looks really good, and she insisted that I wouldn't be disappointed, I went ahead and scheduled an appointment with Laura. I was not disappointed! In fact, very happy and satisfied. Laura is not only pleasant, friendly and easy to talk to, she also understands what I want done with my hair and delivers. I have gotten countless compliments from friends, co-workers and random strangers on how nice my cut and color are. All thanks to Laura! I have now been to her numerous times and will continue going to her.

Guru Glam Crew did my hair & makeup for my wedding last year. Today makes it exactly 1 year since…read moreour wedding and I am still 100% happy with how it all turned out. Laura did my hair & makeup and also my sister's and nieces. It was so great having her there for the day & it felt like hanging out with one of my best friends! Laura also does my hair on the regular and cannot stress how amazing she is. My color and cut has never been so great and healthy too!! I definitely recommend the Guru Glam Crew for any time you want perfect hair & makeup!

It is only fair that I write this review after I have calmed down and now that I am no longer…read morepissed off, I am writing this review about Salina. My first contact with Salina was back on March 7th. She was very responsive and finally committed to a trial/consultation with her shortly after. Unfortunately, I had to reschedule the appointment I had with her from April 6th to the 13th (today) and confirmed with her as recent as this Monday. As I was driving to her shop this morning to make our 9:30 appointment, I received a call from her at 9:20 informing me that the shop she conducts these appointments at were double booked and had a miscommunication with the shop owner.. She apologized and asked if we could reschedule later that day or tomorrow or next week. First of all, I jumped through hoops and rearranged my entire week so I could make this appointment. I have a crazy and hectic work schedule that requires me to travel a lot and not to mention while planning my wedding day, but it took a lot for me to block 3 hours of my day to make this appointment. So as she is asking me to reschedule, I ask her what time later can she see me and her response is "later in the afternoon." Not the response I wanted to hear so I ask for a specific time! So, she commits to 3:00 pm and we hang up. A few minutes after our call, I finally absorbed the shock and our conversation and decided not to move forward with her so I call her and explain why I made this decision and her response was "I understand and have nothing to say and agree with how you feel." Not one attempt to try and retain my business...or maybe she just didn't want to work with a pissed off customer but still, as a courtesy (especially if you were a referral from a previous client) and best practice as a business owner, you should always try and maintain a positive reputation and have some damage control plan and she clearly didn't. I'm very disappointed because she had some great reviews and the gal who referred me to her had great things to say about Salina and her work. My experience with her was unacceptable and she should have done her due diligence to make sure that the shop that she uses is in-fact available or at least have a Plan B as an alternative option. And for the record, if she offered a discount or some incentive due to this mishap, I would still have used her but she had no interest in trying to retain my business...too bad because a $700 investment is not peanuts. She not only lost one client but also future business that she would have had through my referrals. Zero stars....

I can't say enough about Salina of Bella Rouge Makeup. She is calming, professional, and skilled at…read morewhat she does. I had two wedding events last fall: a family ceremony in Carmel and a large reception for friends in Los Gatos the following Saturday. My mom and I did a trial with a recommended makeup artist in Monterey and found that the makeup was cakey, settling into our faces and emphasizing any creases and lines. Then my wedding planner, (Simply Allyson 408-963-1220), found Salina online. We did a trial with her one evening and she made sure that we were completely satisfied with the appearance and colors of the makeup as well as the hairstyle. She works with a fabulous stylist named Gabby, who I would also highly recommend. Salina and Gabby traveled to Carmel at a reasonable price to do my makeup and hair on the day of the event. They were on time, very comfortable to be with, and flexible in meeting my specific needs on that day. Not only did they make me feel beautiful, but I also felt like I was among friends. The following week, Salina came to my parent's house to do both mine and my mother's makeup. This time there was a bit of an emergency because I had managed to get a black eye (from the dog, I swear!) in my first week of marriage. Salina expertly covered both my bruised eyelid and my summer tan lines with her airbrush makeup, which still felt very light on my skin. The makeup looked just as good as the week before and lasted through a reception of over 200 people, a dress change, and a party on the dance floor. I would recommend Salina to any bride who's looking for a classy, down-to-earth makeup artist who is willing to listen to you and create the look you want on your special day.

Hanna is an amazing hair and makeup artist. She took care of me, my mom, my MIL and my partner all…read morewithin a day and didn't take a break. Hanna asked me questions about what I liked and respected my decisions.

Hanna was awesome to work with! I had to scramble to look for a hair and makeup artist and she was…read moreextremely responsive and helpful throughout the whole inquiry process. She was very clear about what would be entailed in the session and what to expect. I enjoyed getting to meet her and her assistant on the day of the wedding when they came to my house as requested and set up everything! They were both very kind and professional and helpful, and answered all of the questions that we had about the process. My makeup and hair stayed great the whole day and I got so many compliments on how beautiful it was! I also really appreciated how Hanna had prepared a mini touch up kit for use throughout the day, it was super helpful! I would highly recommend Hanna and her services to anyone :)!

Michelle is amazing! I have never looked - or felt - so beautiful in my life. That is quite a feat…read moregiven that I am 53! Michelle is the best, very professional, she knows what she's doing, very friendly and most of all she'll make you look beautiful!! Hire her!!!

Loved Michelle! My friend Emily and I scheduled our appointments with her for our senior prom, and…read moreMichelle arrived way ahead of time at our house. I didn't have any particular styles in mind, but Michelle was able to help me devise one by evaluating my dress/hair. The makeup lasted the WHOLE night (up until 3AM, when I got home), while I remember some other girls who had their makeup done in other places weren't so lucky--their makeup had smudged off before midnight. Michelle was quick, efficient and very precise. She's a big fan of "natural makeup" -- basically enhancing one's features rather than doing an obviously caked-on makeover. She was also so sweet & funny and made me feel completely comfortable, which was pretty important to me since I don't wear makeup on a daily basis and didn't want to look like a complete stranger. Michelle was also incredibly flexible, and "layered on" the makeup gradually and let me check periodically how dramatic I wanted the look to be. She also easily and smoothly corrected any mistakes that were made when I started blinking too much (oops). I can't recommend her enough for either prom or bridal makeup! She really knows what looks good on you, and she is so professional and kind that I wish I had another prom/formal event to attend so that I could have the honor of her doing my makeup again. Thanks Michelle!

AMAZING!! We hired Michele to do our makeup for my sisters wedding and she was incredible! Every…read moresingle girl was happy and loved how their makeup was done. She surpassed our expectations!

Michele is incredible! She did the bridal party make up for my wedding last month. She mad everyone…read morelook perfect! She made sure that everyone looked like the best versions of themselves! I would use Michele again for another event!

NEW HAIR, NEW ME! I was so desperate for a change, I went…read moreto so many different stylists, some told me "once you go black, you can never go back" and the rest were too impatient to spend the extra time to get me the exact shade of red I've been dreaming about. BUT then I found @thesecretbrush and she proved me wrong! She spent most of yesterday and today to make sure we got the exact shade, and I'm so happy with the results. My hair looks ten times better than before, it even feels healthier!!

I have been going to The Secret Brush for over 5 years. The owner of the salon, Jennifer, is…read moreextremely knowledgeable and talented regarding hair color and styles. The salon is beautiful and is in her converted garage with its own entrance. She is very accommodating with her appointments . She is highly sought after for wedding hair - you can see her amazing updo styles on her Instagram . She does gorgeous highlights and is honest about what she feels is best for your hair and style . She will not do any treatments if she feels that your hair can not handle it . I highly recommend the Secret Brush

The task of finding the right make-up artist and hairstylist for me was a bit of a daunting task,…read morebut I was so happy to find Wendy Tran. From the time that I initially contacted Wendy to the day of the wedding, Wendy was professional, easy to work with, and receptive with incorporating my preferences. I was impressed with how well she matched the make-up to my skin, tone which you'd think would be a basic skill, but other make-up artists have not done it well. I also liked Wendy's attention to small details. It was nice that Wendy gave me the option of coming to my home on the day of the event, and her price is very reasonable. Not only is Wendy talented with BOTH hair and make-up, she is genuinely a caring and nice person. For your special event, you want someone reliable, trustworthy, professional, and highly-skilled to do your hair and make-up, and Wendy is the right person with all of those qualities.

Wendy did my hair and makeup for my non-traditional wedding reception and it turned out great. It's…read moredifficult for my hair to hold curls so the hairstyle didn't last the entire night - which is fine. The makeup was great, although I do think the setting powder at the end made areas of my face a bit patchy. I also noticed that there was a big difference between my face and my neck and I don't remember if we covered my neck with foundation to make sure it would match my face. Overall I am my own worst critic and still a newbie to makeup so I wasn't used to seeing myself so glammed up, and was quick to notice little things. The good news is that everyone else felt that I looked great, including my husband.

Tam did an incredible job for my wedding day! My hair and makeup held up through several rounds of…read morehappy tears and a lot of dancing. By the end of the night I'd taken my hair partially down myself (I wanted to let loose for the dancing), and it still looked effortless. We did a trial beforehand, and she took my notes seriously. The wedding-day look was even better than the trial. She also has a genuine understanding of Asian eye shapes and how to adjust for them, which made a real difference in how my makeup looked in photos. Her team of three kept everything on schedule even after my bridal party (four new moms running on baby time) started thirty minutes late. Truly impressed from trial to final touch-up!!

I've been going to Belle (Beo) for makeup and hair whenever I have a special event to attend. She…read morehas experience with makeup styles that suit all face shapes. She listens carefully to how you want your makeup to look and works her magic quickly but with great attention to detail. I'm a picky person and pay attention to the smallest details, but I trust Belle because she is just as precise and detail-oriented. Belle has many years of experience working with celebrities in Vietnam, and she constantly travels to learn the latest makeup trends. I always get compliments whenever she does my makeup. I also plan to take some makeup courses from her. Trust me--book your special events with her, and you won't be disappointed!