Where do I start? I have known this beautiful soul for years and to see her bring a vision she has…read morehad for years to life is absolutely wonderful. The moment you meet Jessica you realize she is sweet, warm, kind and beaming with great energy. She will go the extra mile to ensure you leave satisfied and a returning customer. She has been in the business for years and it shows, she is highly knowledgeable and staying on top of all the new trends. Not everyone can manage dark complexions but with Jessica I have no concerns, I always look amazing when she is done. Do not hesitate, you will be so glad you booked her.

From the owner: Raven's Maquillage is a family owned business with an owner who is not only certified and licensed…read morefor over a decade but is also a sickle cell warrior, who is very passionate about giving back to the cause and community. Raven's Maquillage strives itself on greatness and success and make sure everyone leaves as beautiful on the outside as they are on the inside!

I have been chasing owner Candice around the Metrowest since 2008! While she began her career and…read moremoved salons, I always followed as she is the absolute BEST at my hair color. When she and co-owner Nina (another great stylist I've gone to in the past) opened up their own studio in Marlborough, I brought them a bottle of champagne to celebrate and keep sending clients their way. The studio is in a small house on a busy road, but once you step inside you forget where you are- it's trendy without being obnoxious. The stylists are down to earth, never dressed in matching colors or heels- (why do some salons think severe is the play?) They almost always have music playing, fresh paint and artwork adorn walls, and Candice and Nina are meticulous about keeping their space clean. While I admit, I've tried dying my own hair, trying to cut my own hair on occasion (curls are very forgiving!), I always come back to The Room. I would 100% recommend Candice, Nina, or Olivia as they are all amazing at their craft.

I had my first appointment with Angela for a Full Foil today. My hair is naturally fine and thin,…read moreand I told her I had gotten lowlights done with a toner back in December (so they've faded out and are gone by now) and then went a little lighter in May. I showed her inspo pictures of a light neutral blonde (achievable because I've done it many times before, my hair was already a dark blonde/light brown, & i've even been full platinum many times with little to no damage) and she said she would get me as light as possible today. She did a full foil and there's literally zero difference in my hair color. Walked out looking the exact same as I looked when I went in. I reached out with pictures from before and after, and she refuses to issue a refund for the $366 I paid to look the exact same. Now have to spend at least another $200 somewhere else to fix it. Don't recommend!

I get microblading and shading done here and my eyebrows have never looked better. Jessica does…read moresuch an amazing job. I always get compliments on my eyebrows. I wouldn't go anywhere else to have this done.

Camila is a genius with brows, simply one of the best I have ever had the pleasure of going to …read more Truly talented

I had the best experience here. I needed hair and makeup services for my intimate wedding earlier…read morethis month. I went to Danielle and Mackenzie and I am so grateful that I did. I absolutely loved not only my look, but I loved meeting them and spending time in their hands! They are beyond talented and exactly what I was searching for. I opted to have services at their location but they do offer on site services too, which is so convenient. I wanted to look like myself on my wedding day, just with a bit more glam. Danielle and Mackenzie knew exactly what to do. I would definitely got back for another occasion where I need some professional assistance.

I had the most difficult time finding hair and make-up artists for my Wedding Day - not for lack of…read moreartist availability, but because I was so nervous I'd be disappointed and not have my vision become a reality. Planning my wedding for 14 months, I continually pushed off booking hair and makeup artists and instead focused my time elsewhere - centerpieces, photography, linens, etc. There's not a shortage of projects to finish or vendors to book, right? Well, before I knew it, we were 30 days until Wedding Day and I was still without hair or makeup. We were at the point where my Mother-in-Law-to-be was actually booking trial appointments for me. Website after website I searched - every single vendor on the Knot, suggestions from family, friends and former brides, etc. Although I loved some of the work I saw, I didn't love enough of one artist's gallery to pull the trigger and book... until Stacey Frasca of Studio 28. Not only was her website informative and her gallery uber-impressive, but her 6 consecutive years of the Knot's "Best of Weddings" (It's now 7-years!) and 4 years of Wedding Wire's Bride/Couples Choice Awards could not be over-looked. If I needed reassurance my vision would come to life, this was certainly it. I contacted Stacey and when she replied with my date open, I was ecstatic. She was even able to offer a friend and colleague to do my hair! I met with both Stacey and Michelle DeCosta from Jesamondo Salon & Spa at Stacey's Wellesley Studio just 21-days before my wedding (cutting it close, huh?). Both ladies looked at the Pinterest pictures I brought, listened to my ideas, likes and dislikes and ultimately put together something more beautiful than the vision I had in my head. Once the veil was set in place and I looked all bridal, I booked them both on the spot. On my wedding day, both Stacey and Michelle arrived right on time (8am) to the hotel and quickly got to work on 4 bridesmaids, my mother-in-law, aunt and of course, me - the bride. Together, they worked seamlessly, keeping on their set schedule which allowed us to get to the ceremony on time. What I thought would be a stressful morning, wasn't. Stacey and Michelle were both able to keep the atmosphere relaxed and positive and fun. I told my girls I wanted their hair up, but the style was completely their choice. Their hair ranged from short and straight to very, very long and frizzy. Michelle definitely had her work cut out for her and she was SO on point! Every up-do was clean and neat and exactly the look I was going for. Most of my bridal party wears very little makeup and I was really worried about looking at my photos later and not being able to recognize anyone. Stacey was able to beautifully accent everyone's features and make us feel glamorous. The airbrush make-up was light and left our skin flawless all night long. Oh! And the artificial eyelashes definitely made our eyes pop perfectly. I can honestly say I've never felt more beautiful and everyone's confidence shined in both our pictures and video. Stacey and Michelle are a Bride's Beauty Dream Team. Thank you, ladies!

Madhumitha did my hair and makeup for my wedding and made me feel like an absolute princess. Doing…read moremy hair and makeup was no small feat for this 2 day Indian wedding. For the first day, my hair and makeup stayed in place for over 7 hours after dancing outside in the humidity and getting sweaty. Not one hair was out of place or frizzy, and not one part of my makeup smudged at all due to her amazing work. She also draped my sari and lehenga beautifully, making sure the pleats and pins did not move when I was dancing like a crazy person. For the second day, she added hair extensions, fresh flowers, and jeweled bobby pins which were all perfectly positioned and once again helped with the sari draping so beautifully. I had to change to a 9-yard sari mid-ceremony and she helped drape that beautifully as well. It all stayed through the ceremony which had an outdoor part in the RAIN! After the ceremony where people threw rice in my hair, she did not complain one bit and transitioned my hair and makeup into my evening look which I received numerous compliments on. I gave Madhumitha photos of makeup and hairstyles that I wanted and she nailed it, making me look even better than the inspiration photos. She is such a kind and sweet person and asks what you want, emphasizing your natural beauty instead of caking on tons of makeup. I highly recommend her for any event and wish I was getting married again just so I could work with her once more!

I've been going to Vanessa and having my hair styled by Carol for over a literal decade. I've grown…read moreup from high school, through college, work, and now in graduate school, and I still go to Carol because that is just how much I trust her with my hair! I have a lot of hair, and it is thick and dark and can be difficult to understand how to style in a flattering way. I've gotten many cuts, several Japanese hair straightening treatments, a prom styling, and a few different colors over the years, and I have never been disappointed. Carol is, in a word, incredible. She will work with you to figure out what works best for you, your hair, and your lifestyle. 1) Cuts. I've had bangs, short hair, and long, layered hair all done here. Carol always double checks with you to see what you would prefer at every stage. My job requires me to tie my hair back, for example, so we always make sure my hair is left long enough to be neatly pulled back. 2) Treatments. Carol actually recommended the hair straightening treatment to me back in high school as I was having trouble handling my thick, wavy and frizzy hair at the time. Though the treatment took hours, I was left with beautifully sleek, long lasting hair. That was back in 2013. I have gone approximately once a year since then to have the treatment done, and it is worth every penny. My hair has become much more manageable (especially in the summer!), and Carol has been able to adjust the strength of the treatment to match how my hair texture has changed over time. 3) Coloring. I've had 3 different balayages and 1 solid color done here. Carol and I always discuss beforehand what is possible for my hair. As I mentioned, my hair is naturally very dark, almost a true black, and was usually grown out in my natural color when I went in for a coloring appointment. When I want to color my hair, I show Carol a few pictures and we talk about which ones may be edited and which ones would require a lot of time to lighten, process, and tone. On Carol's suggestion, we usually go for balayage since I'm usually not able to go in for touchups and need a style that grows out well. More than anything, Carol is very honest about how long it will take to process your hair, and is absolutely willing to spend time to work with you to make sure you love the result. To top it all off, both Carol and Lisa are warm, welcoming, and talkative, and so it is a real treat when I get to go see them for a few hours! Leaving with fantastic hair is the cherry on top. Safe to say, I'll continue to go to Vanessa Bridal for as long as I can!

I have to say Carol(the hair stylist) and her boss are talkative but I strongly question about…read moretheir professional skills as a hair stylist. I came in this morning for my hair cut and to color my hair. I showed Carol an online picture of a girl's hair and told her that's the color I want. The color is showed as picture 1. After 4 hours later, I got a golden yellow instead( the picture 2). The boss said" it is so pretty!" I doubt about it. I said" it is too yellow and that's not what the color I showed her this morning" Carol said " I think this color does not fit your profession I will redo your color this afternoon" Then the boss ask for 250 dollars for the hair cut and color service. I gave 10 dollars for tips and the boss said it is too little. "Usually we got 20 dollars or 30 dollars for tips." Then I paid total $270 for the hair cut plus coloring service and tips. She told me the hair cut price is $38 dollars and $212 is for the hair coloring service. Then I came back in the afternoon, Carol redo my hair twice in the afternoon and gave me a yellowish green or greenish yellow hair. (Picture 3) It is not the color I showed her! I showed her the color I want this morning and also this afternoon before she did anything. I paid $270 for my hair and what I got is not even close to what I showed her. If you can not do it, let me know in front. She tried to persuade me to let her color my hair another time. I refused because I already gave her a second chance and she failed. I don't what her to touch my hair anymore. I asked for my money back but they refused. They said we don't give money back. You can call the police. I called police and the officer said I should sue them on a small claim court for my money back. I will do that and I felt shamed for them. Poor service, greedy and bad attitude.