Vandy takes time to familiarize herself with my hair needs (and lifestyle) and thoughtfully plans…read moreout color and cuts to perform and work -- for me! And I am sure she'll do the same for you. I love chatting with her. When it comes to hair, and based on 15+ years of my own salon experiences, I can vouch that her coloring skills are top-notch. Also, the Kevin Murphy products that she uses aren't half bad, either. They smell divine!

Jenni your awesome! Anyone that can do a whole bridal parties hair perfectly by yourself in 2 hours…read moredeserves 5 stars. Everyone loved their hair. Thanks again for being so personable and fun! When I get married Ill be giving you a call!

I came across Leanne's page only a few weeks before my wedding, and I'm so glad I did! Luckily, she…read morehad availability, so I booked a hair and makeup trial session and day-of hair and makeup for myself and my mom. With my wedding ceremony being at 9am with an hour-long commute to the venue, we had to start at 4am to fit everything in. She was prompt and very accurate in predicting how the morning would go. She also gave me plenty of opportunities to share feedback through the entire process. I was very pleased with both of our results! Thanks so much, Leanne!

TLDR: Flawless hair and makeup after 6 hours of photography, dinner, and dancing, and relaxing/…read moreutmost professionalism are what Leanne stands for. I can't recommend her enough. Backstory: I planned my wedding in 6 months and did lots of research. My girl friend couldn't make it to my trial but it turned out for the better. Leanne and I bonded over food, drinks, etc. I asked for a natural but polished look and she delivered. Leanne even took off my makeup and hair so I can head off on my run. On the day of my reception, she maintained her composure which kept me calm, did an excellent job as usual, and even stayed late to touch me up before she takes off. Thankful for Leanne to keep my cool and amazing look for my big day!

Darah has cut my hair formNy years and I get many nice comments from both friends and stangers.read more

Sarah is an amazing stylist! I had been searching for years for a stylist who would listen and give…read moreme the cut I wanted. Sarah listens well and gives me the exact cut and style I want. Highly recommend!

This goes out to Maria and Adrienne! THEY ARE SO AMAZING AT WHAT THEY DO!!! I found these lovely…read moreladies via Thumbtack and from the beginning, both were so kind and responsive. Maria did my trial and she literally has transformed the way I do makeup. She showed me what tightlining is, which seriously has given me so much confidence. I never knew why top eyeliner was a struggle for me. No matter how thin the line was, it still took over my eyelid. I have explained this to makeup artists before, but they just continued on with the eyeliner, which made me self-conscious, like one single black line takes up my whole eyelid. Maria explained to me that the shape of my hooded eyelids would benefit from tightlining, which is putting eyeliner on the upper lash line, instead of on top of it. WOW! I feel like a new person. I do it myself now and I just can't believe I never knew about it before. During the trial, I absolutely adored Maria, but I kept falling for her as she was just so respectful. She told me what the next steps were and asked if I'd like to see myself. Other trials felt rushed and I never saw myself until the end. She was so respectful of how I wanted to look: natural and probably even a bit bare as a bride. But she made me look like a better version of my usual self! Leading up to the wedding, Maria checked in and had us send our looks and preferences. I loved this as I was paranoid about not staying on track that day. I loved that she wanted to be so prepared. The wedding was chaotic, we just had a lot of people and unexpected situations arise, like high winds. Maria was patient and never made me feel like, "Hello, we gotta get this show on the road." She made sure I ate and every time I was scatterbrained on the chair, she let me do my thing! I just felt so accepted by her! My friends and I all got so many compliments and it's really more a compliment to Maria and Adrienne and their amazing skills! Last thing I'll say is that Maria also made sure to get some great photos of us! They're the "model" ones in the chair. This was one of my favorite parts and we wouldn't have thought to do them at all! Maria and Adrienne were one of the best vendors I went with for our wedding; I was always so worry-free and I know you will be, too. If I ever get my makeup done, it's going to be by Maria, if she will have me again!

I hired Angelie and Maria for my wedding day. They applied make up for 4 bridesmaids, mothers of…read morethe bride and groom, and an aunt. They were very skilled at applying across faces of different ethnicities (Asian, Latina, and Caucasian) and catering to each person's preferences. They showed up with all the needed lighting and tools needed. The make up held for a full day (6am - midnight) of celebration. I highly recommend these ladies for your make up needs. You won't be disappointed.

Maria was great in communicating with me beforehand. She even asked what color dress my mother was…read morewearing to match the makeup colors. I failed to read one thing in the contract about her commuting fee, but Maria was understanding and we worked it out. She did a fantastic job with my mom's makeup for her 90th birthday party, and my mom looked gorgeous and party ready. My mom never wears makeup and was worried about having heavy makeup, but Maria gave her a natural and pretty look with appropriate lashes that made her look amazing. Maria is also very kind and patient, which made the session go smoothly. It was fun to see my mom's transformation. I highly recommend Maria's makeup services for any occasion!

Where do I begin?! From the initial trial through to my wedding week, Maria was always kind,…read morehelpful, responsive and an AMAZING positive energy. There are two main components I think are important to emphasize about her work- her makeup skills, and her energy. Regarding makeup - our initial trial was thorough and very detailed. Maria was willing to work through all my likes/dislikes, answer all my and my moms questions about the process. I was adamant that even though I was putting together an Indian wedding with heavy outfits, I wanted all my makeup looks to be as natural and timeless as possible with elements of fun. Maria delivered on all of these requests, which included numerous rounds of trying different eyelash strips/lipstick colors/eyeliner shades and texting inspo pics and was always helpful and patient. I was so bummed I had to wash my face at the end of both days I had my makeup done by her! Regarding energy- Maria brought fun, lighthearted and genuine vibes that my entire family and I appreciated. Maria's ability to both keep light conversations while maintaining awareness of sensitive moments was such a gift that truly helped me enjoy the moment instead of being caught up in details. No questions about it, book Maria!!

There are so many great things to say about Liza - for starters, she was so patient with all of my…read morerequests and was able to help me find a balance between two totally different styles - I wanted heavy, contoured, modern glam (all about that defined brow and matte lip) BUT ALSO a soft, whimsical look because we were getting married in a forest! Impossible right?? She did such a great job of helping me find this look! Her opinions and advice were embraced and I even made a change to my lip color right before she finished off my whole look on the wedding day, and she remained cool, calm, and positive about it! Thank god because I was feeling all the wedding day anxiety. Now that I've had my makeup and hair done for several weddings, I wanted to note a couple things that she does differently which make her well worth your budget. She asks for photos of you with and without makeup prior to the trial (and hair naturally in a photo as well), and she does the same for your bridesmaids. This made me feel like she would be well-prepared for the wedding day for all the different skin tones and hair length that bridesmaids have, lowering the possibility to run short on time. She was also available throughout the year of planning, not just during the trial. I would email her photos and she would send some back, and I would send feedback about my trial look that I wanted to adjust after seeing the photos she took for me (hint - take photos and look at them a week or two later with fresh eyes). I noticed that she also took notes from our trial and had reviewed them on the wedding day - I haven't seen any other artist do this that I've worked with. This also helped with the time efficiency AND getting that look perfectly since the last time we had done the trial was months before. Trust me, you'll have Bride Brain no matter how organized you are and you can't have an artist who asks you what lip color it was that you had wanted. So glad she had the look all set to go and from there we went! I am so pleased with how my makeup turned out in my photos and lastly, she brought an assistant because I had so many bridesmaids and she was seriously incredible too. I LOVED my BM's makeup and hair (always a plus...haha)!

Your MUA search can stop here!! Seriously, Liza is everything you can ask for in a make-up artist…read moreand more. She's a real pro in all aspects, a true artist and visionary, she's smart, saavy, down-to-earth and dedicated and hard-working in her craft. Not only is she knowledgeable in the products she uses but she also has "the eye" for colors and blending which she can apply to facial feautures of all kinds. As a client, you really feel you are in great hands (literally) with Liza. I've had the privilege to be her face canvas for an outdoor boudoir shoot and for my wedding this past June. For the boudoir shoot, Liza did my hair and make-up and I remember coming home that night not wanting to take my make-up off because I've never had it done so good! It was flawless and did not feel caked on at all. There was no question who I would call when my wedding came around. For my wedding, Liza along with a second artist, Rose Lasprilla, took care of me, my mom and my bridesmaids. Liza definitely helped make the vision for my wedding come true and I can't thank her enough for making all of us feel beautiful and look great in our pictures on that special day! Liza truly loves what she does and it shows in all of her work from photo shoots and fashion shows to parties and weddings. She is a quality make-up artist who is a rising star in the industry...Thank you again, Liza, for your amazing quality work with our shoot and my wedding! You're going straight to the top!!

I can't recommend Rachel enough for wedding hair! She came highly recommended by a friend, and now…read moreI completely understand why. From the very first trial, Rachel made me feel so comfortable--like I'd known her for years. She's incredibly easy to talk to and brings such a warm, fun energy that instantly puts you at ease. She has a very energetic, talkative personality, which really helped keep the morning fun and lively. During my trial, she tried three different styles and was able to adjust and refine each one so quickly until we found the perfect look for my big day. On the wedding day, she worked efficiently without ever making things feel rushed, and my hair stayed flawless from start to finish. All the bridesmaids and my family were very happy with their hair too! Not only is Rachel truly talented at what she does, but she also adds such a positive, uplifting energy to your day--which makes a huge difference. If you're looking for someone extremely skilled, easy to communicate with, and fun to be around, Rachel is your person!

Getting my hair done every six weeks is a treat I look forward to! I've never had a stylist be so…read moreorganized, and professional. From appointment reminders, pre appointment questionnaires to customize my experience, scalp massages, cocktails of the month, hot towels with essential oils... Rachel and Maven are such a vibe. she also did my hair for my wedding, and she was the vendor I was worried about the least. she showed up on time, she kept us on time, kept me calm, got my veil in successfully, hyped me up. Great experience!

She was late to the bridal makeup trial. She didn't call to inform me she was late until after the…read morescheduled time. When I said more heads up would be nice this escalated to an argument. She explained because it's not her space she would need also additional time to setup. This didn't include sweeping up or moving the hair on the floor. Sure it's not her space but she didn't acknowledge it in anyway. She didn't even have me saved as the right client leading to confusion on both ends Extremely condescending and rude. I am 5'10 she informed me because my legs were long it was making her job challenging. She told me the dark circles under my eyes were very noticeable and hard to hide. She got makeup in both of my eyes and informed me because I don't regularly wear makeup this was because of my eyes Despite this I was willing to go with her. However I didn't get back to her within 48 hours. Stated no where. And she never followed up with me leading to last minute confusion on my end assuming having already paid her for a trial would encourage some professionalism in a courtesy follow up. Wedding planning is stressful! Additionally in our last conversation after she informed me she likely couldn't do the makeup. She asked where I was planning on getting ready for my wedding. I told her the salon. She then went on to disparage their space as it doesn't even have the table space she would need to do her work. I thankfully was able to find a nicer and actually warm artist and had an amazing wedding.

I live in Santa Cruz, and had a photoshoot up in San Francisco this past weekend. I found…read moreTamra-Marie Artistry by typing in "best Black makeup artists in San Francisco." Thank goodness for Google. I hit the jackpot. After the heaviness of the past year, I wanted a look that represented how I'm coming back out into the world. Unapologetic, bold, and a PROUD Black woman. It was also very important to me to support Black businesses with this shoot. The 4 words I had in mind were Afro futuristic, Afrocentric, Afro punk. And superhero. I sent Tamra various photos of makeup inspiration, but when I met her the day of the shoot, knew I could trust her expertise. She went to work, and when she was finished, she handed me a mirror, and... MAAAAAAJOR!!! That day in the city ended up being really cold, and foggy. (Surprise, surprise ) My makeup stayed flawless, and I felt FABULOUS. Strangers were stopping me on the street to say that I looked gorgeous. After over a year of staying home, then kindergarten teacher outfits (jeans, tank tops, and sneakers) no sexy gig looks (I'm a vocalist), and half of my face covered, I NEEDED THAT. Tamra, Thank you SO much. I can't wait to work with you again. *Will add pics from the shoot when I receive them.*