Vy is an amazing, friendly, & efficient make-up artist! She did my makeup for my wedding and my 4 bridesmaids. The foundation and fake eyelashes were my favorite. She did a wonderful job making me look natural yet wear enough makeup for it to look nice in photos for the special day. My mom even decided she wanted her make-up professionally done and received so many compliments! I highly recommend Vy! One of my friends scheduled her own makeup trial for next month. read more

Vi made me look amazing for for my wedding. I couldn't have pulled off the look I wanted without her!! She know how to listen to her clients, and give great advice based on her years of experience. read more

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VY and her assistant took care of myself as the bride three bridesmaids and my mother. The trail was super easy, I had no idea what I wanted but the walked me through what would work with my eye shape and coloring. My mother was super high maintenance, she showed up late the assistant stayed despite the fact that they had another wedding to start working on. All of my bridesmaids are the type that wear next to no make up, yet they were thrilled about the way they looked one of them even said "maybe I should wear make up more often." She even worked with my special request of needing rainbow eyeliner, that is not her normal she likes to make people look very very natural. They showed up on time, ready to go, and worked very fluidly with our hairstylist who was from a different salon. Will definitely use her again the next time I have an event I need make up for! read more

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The only thing that mattered to me was wedding day, and on the day-of, I looked flawless and fabulous. My make up was beautiful and stayed on! My hair was exactly how I pictured it to be! My Maid of Honor looked gorgeous, and I could barely recognize my mom - she was radiant! The engagement session make up was very standard. I didn't love the way I looked, but like I said, the only thing that matters was wedding day, and Vy made me shine! Vy and her team are timely, professional, and she's quick to respond to emails/phone calls. My advice would be to have a vision of what you want and show her an example. She can duplicate it. If you leave it to her to come up with something, there may be some back and forth. All in all, Vy's team is amazing. Make-up isn't just make-up. Do yourself a favor and book someone that's trustworthy and will make you look magnificent. read more

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Exquisite Faces did the hair and makeup for my wedding on September 5, 2010. Vy does the makeup and her mom does the hair. They did a wonderful job on the wedding day, it was perfect. They showed up on time, and we were actually ahead of schedule and finished early. I thought the trial went well, but they really outdid themselves on the wedding day - I have never felt so beautiful! The hair and makeup lasted really well, too - at one point during the outdoor ceremony, I had beads of sweat dripping down my back (gross, I know but it was almost 90 degrees out) and my airbrush makeup remained flawless. My hair stayed put all night too!! Vy also did my mom and the MOB's makeup and they looked stunning. We had Vy's mom do all my bridesmaids' hair and they were happy too (though some of the girls that did their hair half-up said it was falling by the end of the night - I think that also has to do with half-up hair on a 90 degree day). All in all, I had a fantastic experience and would highly recommend Exquisite Faces, I think they are a great value and very personable, nice people. Thanks Vy! read more

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Vy is my go to MUA. She is very personable and I enjoy my time with her all the time. I have used her makeup services multiple times now and I am very happy with my look everytime. I used her for my engagement sesh, makeup as wedding guest and of course my wedding day. Vy and her team are reliable and also very professional. I love the fact that she uses airbrush make up (the make up stays 8 hrs or more). I appreciate that she is also very responsive. Thank you Vy! read more

I found Vy through yelp reviews and she was every bit as good as everyone said she was. I was so impressed with the trial that I didn't bother meeting with anyone else. Vy is extremely professional but personable too which made me feel like she really cared about making me look the best on my wedding day. I booked Vy for my wedding back in October 2010 and she came with lots of assistants who were prepared to do hair and make up for my bridal party. The hair and make up came out amazing and I love the fact that she uses air brushing. Everyone's hair and make up held up despite the rain on my wedding day and we all had lots of compliments. I am highly recommending Vy to anyone looking for a hair/make up artist. She is every bit as great as everyone has reviewed here on Yelp! read more

Vy is GREAT! I was looking online a for a make-up artist for my wedding and came across her page on YELP. From the beginning Vy was very responsive and helpful. I had an engagement shot I had to reschedule a couple of times due to the crazy weather in March and she was very accommodating each time. She was flexible and was able to work with all my cancellations. I did my engagement and wedding trial with her and everything turned out fabulous! All the brides out there who is just starting their wedding planning you should add Exquisite Faces to your list. read more

Vy is AMAZING!! I found her through Yelp.com when looking for a hair/makeup artist for my wedding. I went in for my trial & explained what I wanted & she did it perfectly. The airbrush makeup makes EVERYONE look fantastic & my eyes looked so amazing. Plus, you get free fake eyelashes! Which is awesome if you ever want to use them again, and they look so amazing. When my wedding day came she was right on time & prepared. I had changed a few minor details & she was super nice about all of it. My g.f.'s were so amazed at how wonderful I looked, they were all in awe! My hair and makeup were the most important thing for me, especially with pictures, and Vy nailed it. Thank you so so much for an amazing experience, great customer service, and a FANTASTIC price! read more

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Vy was amazing. From the trial to my big day. The relationship was instantaneous. I appreciated her honesty and experience. The hair style and make up stayed on and she made me look like me....just enhanced. I will be recommending her to anyone that asks for a make up artist. Fantastic Work!! read more

Vy does incredible work! She did the makeup for my September wedding and she made me, my mother, and my sister look incredible and glamorous. I felt really beautiful after she left. I was also impressed with how prompt, prepared, professional, and friendly she was. The next time I have a big event, I'll call her to see if she's available. read more

Vy of Exquisite Faces did my makeup for my October 23, 2010 wedding in Pleasanton. Vy was extremely professional from the first moment I contacted her. She was very accessible via email and promptly fit me in for a makeup trial at her mom's salon in Livermore. I was incredibly happy with the results of the trial, and booked her on the spot for my wedding day. Vy arrived at my hotel suite promptly on the day of my wedding to do my makeup, as well as my mom's and maid of honor's makeup. All of us were beyond pleased with the results. Vy even convinced my mom to try false eyelashes for the first time, and she loved them! I cannot recommend Vy enough - her prices are reasonable and she listened when I told her that I wanted a soft, natural look for my wedding makeup. The airbrushed foundation she used stayed on all night, even though I never took a break from the dance floor or retouched my makeup. Thanks, Vy, for a job well done! read more

Vy did an amazing job on my hair and makeup on my wedding day for April 17, 2015. I found her three weeks before my wedding and was able to schedule a trial within a couple days of contacting her. After my trial with her, I knew she was the one I wanted. She came in at 6:30 am to do makeup and hair for me and my maid of honor. She added clip-in extensions to my hair to add length and volume. My makeup was flawless. When my husband saw me, he was blown away. I loved the look we went with. Very natural and beautiful. Not overdone or too much product that I look like I'm going clubbing. My Maid of Honor looked beautiful. I highly recommend Vy for weddings or special occasions. I am so thankful I found her. Very happy. read more

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Exquisite faces is made of a mother-daughter team. Vy (the daughter) does makeup and her mom does hair. They did my hair and makeup on my wedding day, and also my 5 bridesmaids, mom, and grandma's. My notes: 1) They're both so sweet. Having my makeup done was like hanging out with a friend-- Vy is so friendly and sweet. She even showed me her own wedding photos. 2) During the trial, they both work with the ideas that you have, but they also know their stuff-- ie she knows how dark to make the makeup for wedding photos and how to work with Asian eyes. She let me try on different length fake lashes before deciding what I actually wanted to use. 2) She does airbrush makeup (highly recommend!). It's flawless 3) VERY reasonable priced. Their prices are great not just for the bride, but also the bridesmaids hair and makeup. 4) On my wedding day, Vy and her mom were great. They were calm, relaxed, and all us gals had a great time getting ready together. They were able to replicate exactly what they had done 3 months before at the trial, and included a few of my suggestions/changes. They stayed with us until our pictures, doing last-minute touch-ups. All the girls were beautiful, they did a great job! Can't recommend them enough, thanks Exquisite Faces! read more

The team from Exquisite Faces did a phenomenal job on myself and all my bridesmaids. They were incredibly professional, on-time, and customized the looks to each of the girls, on top of finishing early and providing valuable breathing room in an otherwise packed schedule. Most importantly, I loved the way I looked and didn't take a single bad picture all night. If there were any shortcomings at all, it would be that the hair styles were a bit more limited than a dedicated hair professional would have been. Other than that, I am so happy to have chosen such a talented and reliable vendor. read more

This is a late post. I got married in May 2015. I loved my make up and hair! Vy was punctual, professional, & has a great eye for (Asian makeup). I wanted to go with someone who knows how to do Asian makeup & Vy was perfect for that. I absolutely loved my eyeshadow & eyes (I hardly wear make up) and she made me feel comfortable on my wedding day...my makeup wasn't too drastic or too dark; it was exactly what I wanted. I was smiling ear to ear all day. Thanks to Vy & her team. read more

I contacted Vy through reviews on Yelp. My wedding was Sept. 17th, 2011. I had my trial session about a month and half before my wedding. I sent Vy a few pictures of what I wanted in make up/hair. When I got to the salon she was very welcoming and just super nice. However, the only thing I have to say was that I think she got me confused with another bride in respect to the pictures I had sent her. But I told her what it was that I wanted and she picked up on my ideas. I had never had professional make up and hair done before in my life, so it took me a while to get used to seeing myself with air brush foundation, the eye lashes, etc. I mean, it looked very natural and my then fiance LOVED IT!!!!!!! We actually went out that night for dinner ;-) So to me, if he loved the way I looked then I would go with the service from Vy. When Vy emailed me about hiring her for the wedding, I did mention that I thought the eye liner on my lower eyes did look a bit too much to me, so she said she would work to modify what she did on the trial date so that I would be comfortable. My wedding was to start at 4pm for the pre-wedding pictures and Vy had another wedding to go to at 1:30p (if I remember correctly), so she said she would be at the hotel at 10am. At first I wondered if that was too early. She would also do hair/make up for my maid of honor, one brides maid, and my mom. Well, she knows what she's doing because from 10am to 1p Vy and her two assistants worked on all four of us and it was just the right amount of time. Our wedding was at Murrieta's Well, a winery, and I was afraid that my make up would run or something, but just like Vy said, my make up stayed on all day and all night. Except for reapplying my lip gloss, I did not need any retouching on the make up. And it was great because I have rosacea (redding of the skin and a little bumps on one cheek) and my skin looked flawless!!!!! It was awesome!! I also agree with another reviewer that she has great conversation and makes you feel at ease and it's a fun time...it takes the edge off from what can be a nervous filled pre-wedding feeling. I was pretty nervous that morning but we were laughing and people at my wedding complimented me on how great I looked, so I would totally recommend Vy's services!! Her prices are competitive and I thought more $$ than $ but then again, I've never had make up/hair done and I consider what I paid was way worth it!! Just to think that the make up and hair you have will be in the pictures you will look on for years to come then you really want what you paid for and Vy did that and beyond. read more

I found Vy online and decided to do a makeup trial with her first. She responded quickly over email--really communication with Vy is simple and painless. She likes to communicate over email and she has everything written down to go back to later on. My first trial with Vy I knew she was the one and I didn't even try another makeup artist! I liked her work that much! I booked Vy for so many things and she was always a sweetheart. I had my trial, engagement session, Asian wedding, and American wedding makeup done as well as my maids. Vy is always on time and easy and fun to talk to, she is a professional and I would recommend her to anyone! Thank you Vy! read more

Vy did a great job with my hair and make-up for my wedding. I had done a trial with her a few months before the wedding, which I loved, but I decided the look was too dramatic (for someone who normally does not wear any make-up). Vy took my input to heart on the wedding day with toning the look down, but still accentuating my features so that they would photograph well. The look held up all evening and I was really sad when it was time to let my hair down and take my make up off because I loved it all so much! I would definitely recommend Vy to anyone. read more

Vy was great to work with! Her prices are fair (definitely one of the most competitive in the bay area) and my wedding day makeup and hair was even more perfect than the trial version. She was able to achieve the more natural look but still had me look and feel special. My hair and makeup also stayed put through the whole wedding with jumping pictures and LOTS of dancing. She was on-time, efficient, and professional. But at the same time, she was a joy to chat with, never leaving you feel bored. She was also really fast with email correspondence. I highly recommend booking her for your big day. read more

Vy and her mother are incredibly talented and an absolute joy to work with!!!! I had my hair/makeup trial done in January and everything was duplicated perfectly on the day of my June wedding, I LOVED it! Most of my bridesmaids didn't have a clue how they wanted their hair done on the big day but it was no big deal because Vy's mother was able to work with each girls hair type and length. They all loved the final result and looked amazing!!! Vy listens to any and all requests and her prices are phenomenal, plus she does gorgeous airbrush makeup that makes you look flawless! If you need hair or makeup done for any special occasion, book Vy ASAP!!! :-) read more

Vy and her team of assistants did my makeup and hair for my wedding this past summer, as well as my bridesmaids and mom. Let me just say, Vy is AMAZING! Some highlights: - Vy and her team were incredibly professional and prepared. They came on time, took great care of my large group, and finished with plenty of time to spare. -She is so warm and friendly! I can't stress how important it is to comfortable and stress-free on your wedding day, and Vy made sure to make me feel completely taken care of. -She did an amazing job with my hair and makeup. She uses this amazing airbrush makeup that makes your skin look FLAWLESS, and my makeup looked natural and gorgeous. My hair was exactly how I wanted it to be, and she was so open to suggestions and changes. I got so may compliments on how I looked that day . My makeup stayed put until the very end of the night, and I was so happy with how the pictures turned out. Overall, I'm so happy I chose to work with Vy - her prices are so affordable for the quality that you get with her. Thank you Vy! :) read more

Well I booked Exquisite faces for my babyshower celebrations after reading all good reviews here but was disappointed. My make up was very dark, and everyone in the event said that you look 2 shades darker than you actually are. All the photos also came weird. I could have done the make up myself rather. Hair was done fine, but make up very disappointing. read more

Vy did my makeup along with my four bridesmaids and two readers for my wedding in June. She did such an AMAZING job! I normally wear makeup on a daily basis (as do most of my bridesmaids and readers), so I wanted to make sure my wedding makeup did not look like my everyday makeup. I could not have been more thrilled with the results. She airbrushed all of us and it looked just amazing. I would absolutely recommend that to any bride. Your face will look flawless and it was so comfortable to wear all day long. Vy was extremely professional and handled our large group with ease. If you need your makeup done for any occasion at all, definitely call Vy! read more

Vy is amazing. Hours after I emailed her to inquire into pricing she called me back and we had a detailed and great conversation about pricing, the trial, my wedding date etc... For someone who is very picky when it comes to make up and hair, I can tell you that Vy is excellent. My make up looked amazing-polished,elegant and so special. My hair looked incredible also. Lastly, Vy's pricing is simply generous of her. If you do your research- you wont find anyone in the Bay Area as talented as her offering her services at the price she does. Love her! read more

I booked Vy and her team for my November 2011 wedding for my bridal party and I. She and her team did both hair and makeup for us. All of us got great compliments on our hair and makeup. I had 300 guests at my wedding and everyone said I looked really pretty. My makeup and hair lasted all day despite the unexpected rainy day. Her team was really nice and was open to restyling some of my bridesmaid's hair as they didn't like the original style. I also ended up having three extra family members who decided to get their hair and makeup done from Vy and her team when they saw how great everyone looked. Luckily Vy was gracious enough to accommodate them and still got us done on time. Overall, I would highly recommend Vy and her team as they are professional, affordable, and did a great job. read more

I booked a makeup trial with Vy from Exquisite Faces based off a recommendation from a friend who hired her for her own wedding. I was really excited to have her airbrush my makeup because I had never had it done before. Prior to the trial she asked me to send her images of what I wanted my makeup to look like for the wedding. As a requirement of her trial services I had to go to her, but she was very fast, really listened to what I wanted, and did such an amazing job I hired her. On the day of the wedding she came to me for an additional charge because of the distance, but she did an equally amazing job for me and two of my bridesmaids. The cost of her service was admittedly outside of my price range, but I am so glad I hired her. She was professional and really delivered, I would definitely recommend her to any bride-to-be! read more

I just got married in January 2013 and could not be happier with how my bridesmaids, mom, and I looked on my wedding day! Prior to my wedding, Vy scheduled a trial for my makeup and hair. I was thrilled with the makeup, but I was unsure if the style for my hair was exactly what I wanted. I immediately emailed Vy and described to her the new hairstyle that I had in mind. I emailed her a picture and she said no problem! Vy was accommodating, flexible, easy to contact and communicate with, and always had a smile on her face. On the day of my wedding, she kept me calm and truly made me look amazing. I am so appreciative and truly pleased with Vy and her Exquisite Faces team! read more

Vy and her assistants did mine and my bridesmaids makeup and hair for my wedding. They were right on time, very friendly and did a wonderful job. The pricing was very affordable and the makeup was beautiful! I would definitely us Vy again! read more

I used Vy for my wedding in Pleasanton last month. She is absolutely amazing, the best makeup artist I could have asked for. I met with her a few months before the wedding for a trial and was impressed with her friendly and professional personality and was blown away by her amazing work. She arrived on my wedding day completely prepared and was extremely accommodating to everyone. Both my mom and my mother in law were extremely happy with her work and couldnt stop talking about how talented Vy is. Words cannot express how amazing I felt on my wedding day and Vy is to thank for that. Everyone kept commenting on my lashes and flawless face. Airbrushing is amazing and my 5 bridesmaids loved the lashes so much they all ended up getting some put on! Vy's makeup artistry exceeded my expectations and I'm extremely grateful to have had the opportunity to work with her. I happily recommend her to anyone and everyone! read more

After going through most of the planning process, I was surprised that when it came to hair and make-up, a lot of salons weren't as up-to-date as they needed to be. I don't mind doing research and looking around, but almost none of the hair and make-up salons/artist I contacted had digital portfolios of their work. Fortunately, Vy was an exception. She had great images of her previous client with before and after shots. It was a testament of her understanding of current trends and her ability to anticipate the needs of her clients. She was very flexible with my needs, considering I had a large party that need both hair and make-up. My bridal party thought Vy and her crew did a great job, and I would certainly recommend her to other friends and family. read more

If you're looking for hair and makeup artist for a special occasion, especially your wedding day, Vy is the person to look for! Vy recently did my hair and makeup for my wedding on October 30th, 2010. All I can say is that she was AMAZING!! She came with an assistant that worked alongside her and they really planned it out. I hair lasted all day and so did my make up. I have fairly oily skin which on a normal day, would typically would leave a very "shiny" face later on during the day. But her airbrush technique worked like a CHARM!!! and I was shine-free for my whole wedding day. The whole time, she was calm and professional, and she makes sure that the bride does not stress about anything, which believe me, is super important on your big day. read more

I booked Vy with Exquisite Faces for my August 13, 2011 wedding. I found Vy by searching online and found that she had some of the best prices and I loved that she did both hair and makeup. I did my trial with Vy to get my hair and makeup done for our engagement pictures. She was very great in picking a hair style and makeup that would look best on me. I liked her so much that I ended up booking her for our second engagement photo session and for our wedding! I had 5 bridesmaids, 2 Moms and a flower girl for our wedding. Vy was very accommodating as one of my bridesmaids was unable to come at the last minute. On the day of the wedding, Vy and her team arrived right on time and were very easy to talk to. They made getting ready for my big day very special and fun! All of the girls loved the way their hair and makeup ended up looking. I highly recommend Vy with Exquisite Faces. read more

Vy did an amazing job! I never wear make up on a daily basis so she knew exactly what to do to me. The make up was simple yet glamorous at the same time. My wedding pictures came out perfect! I would definitly go back to vy for make up again! read more

I booked Vy without a trial, just based on the makeup photos I had seen online. She was extremely sweet and professional, and did my hair and make up exactly as I wanted them. I don't wear a lot of make up on a day to day basis, so I was worried about the airbrushing and fake eyelashes. But the final look turned out beautiful! I got so many compliments on the day of my wedding, and the best part was my make up lasted through tears of joy during the vows and sweating on the dance floor ( I dance like a maniac, so everything really held up!) I loved my hair as well, it was an elegant updo that I never could have done myself. I highly recommend booking Vy for your wedding because she'll make you feel beautiful and confident when you walk down the aisle. read more

Vy and her team were amazing getting me and my 3 bridesmaids ready for my wedding a couple months ago. My trial was amazing and Vy asked several times along the way if I liked how it was turning out to make sure I was completely happy with the result. The day of the wedding, Vy and her team showed up at my hotel room promptly with chairs for us to sit on and everything they needed to get us ready. The bridesmaids were all amazed with how beautiful they looked and how well the makeup and hairstyles stayed all night. Vy was able to replicate the gorgeous job she had done for my trial and make the small changes that I asked for, and my hair and makeup were perfect as well. I love all my pictures, and am so thankful that I used Exquisite faces. read more

Vy and her team of lovely ladies were a hit at our brunch wedding in September 2011. She was very professional and her prices were very reasonable. As soon as I saw her website I wanted to book a trial with her since she was local and we were getting married in Livermore at Wente Vineyards. Within a few weeks of our email conversation, I was able to book a trial with her. The trial came out very lovely and I was very happy with it. I had never done airbrushing and it was very light. I was really surprised. My wedding party had gone down with one person, due to my matron of honor bailing out a month before our preparations. Vy understood that these things happen and that there was no change to the agreement, it would just be one less person. The day of, she came to our room at our hotel at 5AM with two of her staff. They made up myself, my mom, my future mother in law to be, my two bridesmaids and my sister in law. Vy was with me specifically and she did a beautiful job! The airbrush makeup was something that I don't regret doing. Again, it felt so light on my face, and felt like I was hardly wearing anything. I highly recommend Vy and her team for wedding makeup and hair, but also anytime you want to get dolled up! She was again very professional, and very sweet. Thank you so much for my making my wedding day special! You made us all look gorgeous! read more

I booked a hair/makeup trial in december and really liked both hair and makeup. Vy took pictures of the hair/makeup trial and emailed them to me. I liked how I looked in the pics but wanted to make slight changes to my eye makeup and the front of my hair. I emailed Vy with the changes and she said it would not be a problem. So I decided to book Vy for my wedding day. She and her team also did my mom and sister's hair/makeup. She was on time and very nice and professional. I chose to go with the airbrush makeup and I would suggest all brides do the same. It definitely has the kind of staying power you need for your wedding day. It also photographs really well. One thing you do have to be carefull of is crying. Make sure you have powder to fix any makeup crying may take off. Overall I was happy with my makeup as well as the makeup for my mom and sister. But as far as my hair was concerned, it was not at all what I wanted, especially the front. The back was nice but the front and the top was not at all what I hoped for. The top and sides were not smoothe and did not look as "clean" as it looked in the trial. I wanted a more vintage look for the front and I just don't think she knew how to create this look. My bangs were a mess and she tried to fix them but she had already curled them so it was difficult to get them smooth. Anyhow, I didn't end up with the look I wanted. My suggestion would be to figure out a look and stick to that same exact look, no changes. Make sure you reference the trial picture on the wedding day, just to make sure! I was very happy with my sisters hair. My sister was a little nervous because she has really curly hair but it ended up looking great, even better than mine. So my suggestion is to make sure she can create the style you are looking for, especially if it is more vintage or specific look other than your standard wedding hair. read more

Vy and her team did an amazing job doing the hair and makeup for myself, my mother and my 6 bridesmaids. After my trial, Vy sent me photos so I could give her feedback on anything I wanted to changed for the day of. She and her team came to our hotel and they did amazing things with our hair and makeup. Everyone looked so beautiful! I highly recommend Exquisite Faces not only for your wedding hair/makeup but for any time you want to be made over! read more

I was looking for hair and makeup for my wedding, and I found Vy on Yelp. I sent her an email which she responded to very quickly and I had my trial date set up with her right away. I met her at her mother's beauty salon, and had my hair and makeup done. Loved what she did, so I booked her. She quickly responded to all emails I sent up until the wedding day, offering her opinion on all the flower hair clips I showed her. She showed up on time on the day of my wedding and had my hair and makeup done in 1.5 hours. She showed my maid of honor how to put my veil in. She is the sweetest girl and is very easy to talk to. I would hire her again in a heartbeat. If I could keep her in my pocket to do my hair and makeup every day, I would. Such a pleasure to work with. Love you Vy! read more