Emalyn did my wedding and she did an awesome job too! She brought an assistant and both her and her assistant were fantastic! My hair and make-up looked spectacular and my bridesmaids were equally as happy! The photos came out amazing! I highly recommend her for your wedding day! Her sweet personality will fit right in with any bride! read more

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If you got hair/make up/beauty services that you need done? Emalyn is your girl, she's very accommodating when making an appointment and has superb skills. *A little Story about my hair history* I've gone to the same Hairdresser for almost 20 years, I moved so I had to find a new one. That (new one) hairdresser didn't do work out for me. I haven't seen anyone new since then (2-3 years ago) Years after, I started volunteering at my Son's school, that's when I met Emalyn (Fanugao). She's very artistic, reliable and has a positive Volunteer Mom Attitude. As I got to know her more, I found out that she's also a licensed professional hairdresser/make up artist and I got really excited . I've been in a search of a hairdresser for years and needed a haircut badly. I made an appointment with Emalyn for a haircut. Having someone new to cut/style your hair (even though we knew each other prior to getting a haircut) can be a bit nerve wracking, but Emalyn being a professional and all, knew that and she made sure I was comfortable and at ease. When she was done, she didn't disappoint, it was exactly how I pictured and wanted my new haircut to be. Considering I had a somewhat complicated request/pictures on how I wanted my hair to be cut (short like a bob, but still long enough that I can still put it on a pony tail). She did an amazing job . I will definitely be back, as a matter of fact I am on my second appointment with her and I can't wait! You shouldn't either, call her and make an appointment, she gets booked fast, but will always find a way to make time for you! read more

I met Emalyn through a friend's wedding. Emalyn did hair and makeup for the bridal party, and she did an amazing job. She is very professional, friendly, and personable. She listens to you and makes recommendations when needed. She does hair at 2 locations - Mission Hills and Rancho Bernardo. I have since started using her as my hair stylist. She is amazing! I typically get the same cut with her - layered with side bangs. Nothing crazy. I get a shampoo, conditioner, cut and dry/style. Very professional and easy to have a conversation with. I would definitely recommend her to anyone looking for a someone to do hair. read more

Emalyn was amazing! She did my hair and make up for my maternity shoot and I was just beyond impressed. I wanted a natural look ... something that looked like me and she accomplished everything I envisioned. Thank you so much. read more

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This review is super late but I figure better late than never. I met Emalyn through my husband a couple years back. Although I already had a really good relationship with a stylist, I decided to give her a try since her location was 2 blocks from my house. Emalyn is SUPER COOL. Not only does she listen to exactly what you want, she executes it perfectly. She has now done my wedding hair, bridesmaid makeup, and cuts my son's hair. She is also AMAZING with kids. She is flexible with scheduling, too! I LOVE HER!!! read more

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Emalyn did it again!!! She did my daughter's hair for her 1st Communion! She looked stunning! As soon as we got the date for the communion I contacted Emalyn, I knew there was nobody else I could trust for my little girl's special day!!! read more

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Emalyn did such beautiful makeup for an on-site photo shoot. Super easy to communicate and work with. I described what I hoped for, showed her some photos and she nailed it! It is quite apparent she's been doing this for quite sometime and she's hygienic. I will definitely be using her again in the future! read more

Emalyn is the best makeup artist! Her work is beautiful and she has done such a great job with anything she is asked to do. I've had her do my maid of honor make up for my best friends wedding. She made the whole bridal party so beautiful and her makeup held the whole day! It felt so natural and not cakey. In the past she's even done my hair for high school prom and I've had the opportunity to experience her fun face painting. Everything she does is impressive. I highly recommend! read more

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My hair is curly and has a mind of its own, that being said, it's so hard for me to find someone I trust. The first time I had Emalyn cut my hair I knew from there she's going to be my hairdresser for life. read more

Emalyn is amazing! She did hair and makeup for me, my mother in law, and my sister in law (and bridesmaid) at my wedding. She also did my mom's makeup at the last minute. She did a beautiful job on everyone she worked with for my wedding- and it lasted all day and night! The airbrush foundation is smooth and natural looking, and doesn't get all gross when you dance your booty off at the wedding. Our hairstyles were exactly what we wanted, and didn't fall or come undone while we boogied. I would definitely recommend her for BOTH hair and makeup. Best of all, Emalyn is super sweet- which made it so much fun to have her part of our getting ready festivities! read more

When I wanted to go from blonde to Rhianna red I called Em and she made it happen!!! She is the greatest and I'm glad she is all in with my crazy hair color choices (my current color is a mix of magenta and 2 shades of purple). I highly recommend Em for all things hair! read more

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Emalyn has been my go-to hair person for almost 7 years now. From cuts to color, her expertise has always been on point. She has also done my makeup a few times for family photos and special events and her talent has made me feel so beautiful with the work that she does on me. read more

Emalyn is great! She has been dying, highlighting and cutting my hair for years now and even though I now live in Nevada I will always come see her when I'm in San Diego. I'm a designer and met Emalyn in 2010 when she did the makeup and hair for an editorial photo shoot. She did an amazing job and we ended up collaborating more after that. So I can honestly say that her work is incredible and always right on point. Some makeup artists and hair stylists will have a bad day every once in a while, not Emalyn, everything she does always seems to turn out great and she's a very positive person. There is really no way to dislike her. She is very easy to work with and will make sure her costumer is satisfied! Can only recommend her! read more

Emalyn has been doing my hair (color, cut, and style) for over a year. My natural hair color is black and and she was able to transition it to a nice blonde. I've been wearing it blonde for over a year now and I constantly get compliments on the color. I always just give her a brief description of how I want my cut and she automatically knows what I want. I'm a high maintenance girl and trust me when I say you will be more than elated after you have Emalyn do her magic. Finding a stylist that you trust and can have a nice conversation with is hard to find. I won't go to anyone else. read more

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Em is awesome!! She has done my hair & makeup numerous times!! She has also done the hair & makeup for my daughters & she never ceases to amaze me!! Book an appointment! You won't regret it ;) read more

I go to Emalyn for hair and make-up needs, or whenever I need to look extra pretty. I get complimented whenever I go to her. She a great make up stylist, hair stylist, and now she does eyelash extensions. read more

Emalyn rocks! She did my bridal hair and makeup. You will not be disappointed and you will be impressed at your trial. I guarantee it. She offers airbrush makeup and it lasts! She also did an amazing job with my Sister-in-laws hair and makeup. She made my sister's short hair look she had long hair in an updo style. I wish we were back in San Diego! No one in Hawaii compares! She is my forever go to for hair and makeup. Her prices are not bad compared to other freelance artists. read more

I asked Emalyn to do my hair and makeup for my recent wedding. She did an amazing job and I received SOO many compliments! I have very small/slanted Asian eyes and it's hard to find somebody who has experience working with these type of features. Emalyn did a beautiful job and my pictures look amazing. My wedding day was hot (95F!) but both my makeup and hair stayed in place the entire day and night. Emalyn also did my BFF's hair and that came out beautifully! I'm so happy that I found her and hope to work with her again! read more

Aca-mazing! My hair feels nice and looks so shiny and healthy. Definitely coming back before my roots start showing :) Thanks Emalyn!!! Can't wait to have my make-up done for my Christmas party! read more

Emalyn is very talented at what she does! She is great to talk to as well. We both have little kids so it's nice to talk to someone and share similar stories. My hair always looks great when I leave my appointment and if you have an idea in mind for a hair look, just tell her and she will work towards that goal! Thank You! read more

Emalyn is an amazing hair stylist!!! My hair is definitely the flat and boring type and she always brings life to it. I've been using her for years and have traveled around with her to her many locations. If you're thinking about using her, definitely do it! read more

Emalyn is super talented with what she does. She works on a lot of women in regards to make up and hair but she can also work with men's hair. I'm the most picky and self-conscious person I know when it comes to how my hair looks but I feel safe and comfortable when I go to Emalyn for haircuts. I've been going to her for over a year and a half now. read more

Emalyn did a fantastic job on my hair and makeup for my wedding. Doing the trial run is completely worth it. Can't recommend her enough. read more

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My name is Mary Medina. I don't usually write reviews because I truly believe that you have to experience things or services first hand to truly understand, appreciate or learn from them. For Emalyn, I will make an exception. I got married on March 8 of this year. Before I found Emalyn, I've done extensive research through websites of hair artists by looking at portfolios, past work or through the recommendations of other credible resources. Also, trying them out first hand. For some reason, I was never quite satisfied with their work. They just never got what I really wanted quite right. There was never that, "WOW," factor. I met Emalyn through Nina(owner of the Doll Service). From the very first time she did my hair for by hair trial, I was already amazed how talented she was and really listened to what I wanted and my vision. She exudes confidence in her craft and was very accommodating to my needs and the same time not afraid to share her knowledge and suggestions. Up to the wedding day. Most brides get stressed out or nervous on their wedding day, but I was quite opposite. I was calm and glad that I got to soak in every moment of my special day. Part of it is that I had a hair stylist who was very easy talk to . She has a certain serenity and calmness to her which transcends to her clients. Almost like just a friend doing you're hair but damn great at it =D. I would recommend Emalyn with 100% confidence that she will do a great job everytime you use her service . Thanks Emalyn, looking forward to working with you again! read more

I don't review often but wanted to SO to Emlyn! I'm from Seattle. My son was married in La Jolla. I found Emlyn on yelp. She came to me the morning of my son's wedding to do my hair and my daughter's hair. It was a lovely. My hair was perfect! Thank you!! read more

Emalyn did my wedding hair and it turned out exactly how I wanted it! I would recommend doing the trial run with her if you're unsure of what you want (like I was). Come wedding day I had a better idea of what I wanted and she helped me get there! I also did the air brush option which lasted throughout the whole night. Thank you Emalyn!!! read more

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She's AMAZING! She is very talented, professional and talented. Emalyn is your girl for hair & makeup for any occasion. I highly recommend her services to everyone. read more

Em is top notch in her skills and personality. She has always done an amazing job on my hair and my daughter's hair! Her genuine character always makes each experience with her that much better! I highly recommend her!!! #5stars - Michelle Marie read more

This review is super late, like almost 2 months late. But better late than never!! :) Anyway, I found Emalyn just by chance. My fiance at the time and I were planning on getting married on Coronado Island April 12th of this year. It was a destination wedding so we had to rely a lot on reviews because we couldn't just go any day to try something out. When I found Emalyn, her reviews were great, so I called and scheduled a trial. I honestly didn't call anyone else after speaking with her over the phone. My husband now and I were planning a trip out to San Diego in February so we can try some potential vendors out so I scheduled my appointment that same weekend. When I first met Emalyn, she was so kind and sweet. She was working with another customer, so we sat down and waited for my time. The salon that she works at is great. The name of the salon is the same as my cat, so that was really cool for me. It was meant to be. (I know, its just a cat :) Anyway, I brought in some pictures of what I would like to have my hair and makeup look like. She nailed it! i was so happy with how everything turned out. I had her send me the contract and sent it back to her when we got home. Of course, a couple months before the wedding I found a couple more pictures of how i would like my hair to curl, and brought it up to Emalyn. It wasnt a crazy change, just a little tweak of the curl. But Emalyn didnt have any issues with the change, she was happy to do it. I had 4 bridesmaids and they all wanted their hair and makeup done as well. The day of the wedding, as you brides and futures brides know, it was a nerve racking day. But Emalyn showed up on time with plenty of time to get all 4 bridesmaids and myself done! :) my girls looked amazing!!!!! I'm a big cry baby, so the fact that my makeup held up says a lot!!! If I had my wedding all over again, I wouldn't think about hiring anyone else to take care of my beauty needs for that day! I cant thank Emalyn enough!!! check out her website/Facebook everything. You will not be disappointed!!! I could write so much more, but seriously you have to experience it for yourself! read more

She is a great hair stylist. She does my hair regularly and gives me great hair advice. She done extensions, color, and makeup and updo on me. And I've never been disappointed. She's the only one I trust with my hair. read more

In addition to being an excellent hair and make up artist, Emalyn is also very friendly, patient, professional, and prompt in responding to emails/texts. She has the best prices out of everyone that offers this type of service. She comes to you at no additional charge, unless you are really, really far away. The cheaper price does not equate to the less superior service and quality in this case. I couldn't be happier with Emalyn. I would recommend her to anyone. read more

Emalyn is awesome! Very professional & courteous. She gave my boring hair life! She's amazing, a true artist. Love my red hair !!! Will definitely be back to see her. read more

Amazing!!!! That is how my hair looks and feels when I get my hair done by Emalyn. I have extra frizzy curly hair and I come out of the salon with long shiny locks. I get compliments from complete strangers about how beautiful my hair is!!! She has magic hands. :) read more

emalyn is awesome!!! she is very talented with hair and make up artistry. you will not be disappointed with her work. :) she's the best!!! read more