I hired Hollywood Makeup Studio to do hair/makeup for my wedding. CJ was great at communicating during the initial process and was quick to respond to my questions and was great at following up with me if I forgot to respond. I was constantly changing the number of people who would be getting hair/makeup done, and CJ was great at keeping up with me and all the changes I had. Also, the pricing was reasonable compared to other makeup artists. I loved the hair and makeup that Claire did for myself, but had some issues with my mother, one of my bridesmaids, and my mother-in-law. I was initially drawn to this studio because the website stated they had experience with all skin colors, and since my in-laws and two of my bridesmaids are African American, it was important to me that they had someone who knew how to do makeup to make them look gorgeous. I conveyed this information to CJ and he informed me that the woman that specialized in hair/makeup for African American women was very popular and wouldn't be able to assist with my wedding. I totally understood this, and made sure that he employed people who would make my in-laws and bridesmaids look amazing. He ensured me that all his artists had experience with all skin colors and would be well equipped and experienced to handle my needs. Unfortunately, he was wrong. To start things off, I told CJ that we were getting our hair and makeup done off site and not at the venue, which he acknowledged. Unfortunately he did not follow up (I don't know if he forgot about it or what) and I forgot to tell him the address because I was focused on everything else, but the artists ended up going to the venue first, rather than the actual location. It wasn't as big of a deal because we had plenty of time for everyone to get their hair and makeup done. I don't know if it was Kelly or Mary who did the makeup for my bridesmaid, but it was not done well at all. They did not have the proper color for her and did not know how to apply makeup on her at all. She ended up doing her own makeup because it was done so poorly by the artist. My mother-in-law brought in her own foundation and other items which the artist used so my mother-in-law looked great, but that was only because she brought in her own makeup. The artists did NOT come prepared to do makeup for my bridesmaid and in-laws. My mother was getting her hair curled and ended up being burned by the curling iron right above her left eyebrow. It wasn't enough to bubble or anything, but it did leave a scar and extra makeup had to be applied to cover up the artist's mistake. I don't know if that was Kelly or Mary either. EDIT TO ADD: MY MOTHER'S HAIR GOT BURNED REALLY BADLY AND IT TOOK HER NORMAL HAIRSTLYIST A LONG TIME TO FIGURE IT OUT AND TREAT IT. BECAUSE OF THE STYLISTS POOR WORKSMANSHIP I HAVE DROPPED THE REVIEW DOWN TO ONE STAR. Additionally, how the deposit/payment is handled is awful. I was difficult because the number of services kept changing, so CJ ended up having two different service contracts for my wedding (which was fine). The deposit for each contract ended up being half of the service contract, which was initially okay, but became VERY complicated on the day of the wedding. Since the deposit was half of the service contract, It didn't break down to an even division amongst the services. Basically, the first service contract was 765 (350 for my hair/makeup, 130 for hair/makeup, 130 for hair/makeup, 65 for makeup, and 90 travel fee). This means my deposit was 382.50, which does not divide evenly amongst the various women, so getting final payment was complicated. I had the same issue with the second service contract as well, which was made even more complicated because it was for 4 other women and the contract was for 455. When it came to final payment, I asked CJ how it should be done and he told me to tell everyone to bring cash. But, when each person went to pay with cash, the artists told us not to pay with cash and told us to pay with venmo. Thankfully, my maid of honor is great and venmoed the full amount to Claire, but it was frustrating to be told one thing and then to have that be wrong (or maybe what CJ said was right and how Claire handled it was wrong). TLDR: 1) CJ's communication was great and prompt and he kept up with the changing number of services; 2) the artists went to the incorrect location at first (partially my fault because I didn't provide the location initially but no one followed up with me); 3) the artists are NOT equipped to handle all skin colors which was very upsetting and was NOT what I was told and did not meet my needs; 4) my mother was burned by a curling iron while she was getting her hair done; 5) how the studio handles deposits and payments is very confusing and difficult when there's multiple services because it doesn't divide properly amongst the services. read more

I just want to say that CJ did such a wonderful job with my makeup and Hair. He arrived on time and he put his magic ringers to Work. I was breaking out badly from all the wedding preparations and I was looking dead tired. Plus a bunch of pimple marks....I don't know what he did, but OH-Mah-Gaaaaaah!!!!! I look like the best version of myself and not dead looking anymore. My skin was flawless and I was like close to tearing up, because everything was beautiful like how a Bride should feel. I'm just glad that he did my glam session. No regrets and will definitely come back! Thank you so much CJ! read more

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CJ is amazing!! Best teacher!! He is very professional. Overall very sufficient!! Thanks CJ!!

CJ is a perfectionist and a true professional. He listened to my expectations during lip tattooing consultation, and delivered amazing results. He was also available throughout post-procedure, answering any questions about recovery and follow-ups. I am SO happy I chose him, and I recommend him 100%. read more

CJ is fantastic teacher. Very patient, informative and fun. Time went by so quickly. He shared tons of valuable information.

CJ was awesome! We jumped right into the training, straight to the point, easy directions and guidance to follow. Fun hands on practice. Definitely recommend! read more

I cannot say enough wonderful things about CJ. He and his assistant were a dream to work with on our wedding day. He is so professional and amazing and what he does. The trial run was amazing enough, but on the day of the wedding, I was blown away by the final results. His rates are incredibly competitive as well. Thank you CJ for giving me the perfect bridal make-up look on my wedding day. I was glowing and just the right amount of smoky ;) Also, make-up and hair lasted the entire day. Amazing work!!!! read more

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I came here to have my lashes done by a lash tech who took their lash course and I have never had lash extensions last so long on me! They were so gorgeous and really made me look so beautiful! I recommend this place for anyone wanting good, quality work that will last! read more

Amazing!! I went to get my makeup and hair done and I asked for it to look as natural and omg!! When it was done it was so amazing!! Cj made my eyes pop and the foundation was not heavy but it covered my blemishes!! The technique used in this studio is truly professional! They are living up to their name!! Not only that the outcome of the image from the pictures taken is so unreal!! An amazing place to go!! I always go back here now!! read more

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I took the Lash Lift, Eyebrow Lamination and Tint Class. I read the reviews and saw all five stars but did not see the reviews were two years old. I thought I would love this class and had intended to sign up for the Make up class next. The class was rushed, very little time to ask questions. The owner CJ who teaches the class is on his phone most of the time. I have a little experience with this due to taking an online class during covid but most of the girls did not. When they asked a question his go to was read the pamphlet I gave you I will not be there in person when you are doing this! The room is freezing so my model was uncomfortable. The girls were coming over to me for questions and then he would help. We didn't even cover lash tints, which is advertised as part of the course. The class is rushed and hectic. I learned more in my online class. I do not recommend this course at all, you are working on someone's eyes, you should have someone who wants to help you, not just take your money, stand back on their phone and tell you to read the directions. Please go someplace where they care a little more. This place may have cared at one time but not anymore. If you want to work on someone's eyes you need to be trained by someone who cares about your work. read more

JooMee was the best facialist ever !!!! She helped me so much with my skin problems before my wedding. Thanks to Joomee, my skin looked and felt amazing on my wedding day in Hawaii read more

Hollywood Makeup Studio - Makeup Artists Near Me - Los Angeles, California

WOW! Where do I even begin... Well first I want to say THANKS for having this school open to anyone and everyone regardless if you have NO cosmetology license. As soon as I walked in for class I felt very welcomed by the famous CJ !!!! CJ is such a great instructor/teacher . He is well organized and know exactly what points to cover to blow your mind. IT WAS NOT OVERWHELMING AT ALL though it was a lot of information !!! I highly recommend this school of beauty. Thank you ! Much love ! read more

I have taken the eyelash extension class here and it is great! CJ is an amazing teacher, very comprehensive and usefull information for future technicians! read more

Ask for Sherry O! I have worked with her on professional shoots and the models have loved her work. Makes my post-production so much easier!

Love this place! I had the most wonderful facial by JooMee! My skin is so sensitive that every time I had a facial I got breakout but JooMee knows skin! I am so happy that my skin looked so good after. Thank you JooMee! read more

When I needed an affordable hair and makeup artist for a video shoot, I did my research and fell in love with CJ's work. He really knows how to capture an individual's best beauty look. I appreciated his intuitive insights throughout our 2 hour session. He made recommendations for upping my hair game and created an edgy chic look to match my brand and image. Plus, he was a doll to work with. Smart, funny, and fun. Thank you, CJ! read more

I took the Makeup Artist Certification course as well as the Hair Styling for Makeup Artist course this summer at CAMMUA, and I am so happy that I did. These classes were exactly what I was looking for, and just the price and amount of time that I was willing to invest to get this endeavor off the ground. I am so grateful that I chose to go with CAMMUA and super grateful for the knowledge, tips, trade secrets, shortcuts and product knowledge that CJ has shared with me this summer. The techniques and methods taught by CJ at CAMMUA are phenomenal, methodical, and pretty easy to learn, not to mention the fact that he is such a great teacher and super fun to hang out around :-) All 4 of us absolutely loved the Makeup Artistry Certification course, so worth the time and money. read more

Oh my goodness! CJ was the hero on my wedding day! My original makeup artist had bailed days before the wedding. I found CJ through a friend and he was available for me and my entire wedding party! We looked absolutely stunning! No touchups needed. My lovely bridesmaids and my mom held their heads high all night. Trust me, the airbrushing is totally worth it if you have a long day and are a crybaby like me! I had tears in my eyes all night and my makeup was still on point by midnight. I haven't even begun to get into the hairstyles! Everyone looked great and got exactly what the wanted. Thanks again, CJ. You saved the day! HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!!! Love, Maria Pallett. read more

Amazing service! CJ's is amazing. Definitely recommend. I was a student at his lash lift class and he was very patient and professional

Just got my "Lash Lift" done by CJ today and I loved it. It came out as expected. He really did the magic. The experience was very pleasant. CJ is very professional and very easy to work with. Strongly recommended!! read more

To trust someone that you don't know to make you feel like your true self- it's hard! However after our 1st consultation I felt that CJ understood who I am as a person! Today was my trial run to see if he fully understood and HE DID down to MY this and that! Thank you CJ for putting up with my hectic schedule but more the MY WAY attitude of mine! See you in few months for the glam event of my life! read more

After years of getting Renee Rouleau and La Prairie facials around the west side I was referred to JooMee Song by my wedding planner I haven't gone anywhere else for my skin care needs. 5 stars all the way read more

CJ did my hair and make up for my wedding and it was FLAWLESS! He gave honest but kind advice about what types of hair style would last through an entire wedding day. My hair looked natural and flowy but did not get even a tiny bit messy the whole night. My hair looked as good right after it was done as at the end of the night. I requested natural make up and he captured it perfectly. I looked like me, but better. My make up stayed on all night. CJ was timely, professional and really knowledgeable. Would absolutely recommend his services! read more

I loved my experience with Hollywood Makeup Studio! I had prom last weekend and I looked amazing. I had a consultation with CJ who explained everything to me and Mary as my makeup artist. I showed her some ideas and she created a look that went beyond my expectations. Michael, another artist, was also there and he was wonderful to talk to and had showed me his work as well. I cannot recommend this place enough~especially since I hope to go back for graduation! read more

Im in love with this place. Sherry O does an amazing job. The vibe of the studio was perfect.

Again Ms SherryO made me look amazing for the bridal shoot ... CJ was amazing also !! I love this place read more

Hollywood Makeup Studio - Makeup Artists Near Me - Los Angeles, California

My wife and I hired CJ and his team to do our hair and make-up for our wedding, as well as our bridal party's hair and make-up. We have nothing but AMAZING things to say; CJ is incredibly talented and we were over-the-moon happy with how we both looked! He was incredibly professional and we feel so lucky we found him. Our hair and make-up looked more perfect than we could have ever imagined and it lasted throughout our whole wedding day and night. We strongly recommend :) read more

Great class today with CJ! I'm excited to practice and get these skills to work. CJ was so easy to understand and his class was comprehensive. I'm thinking about possibly taking another course. read more

I made an appointment with CJ after seeing the amazing job he did on my cousins. He totally listened and paid attention to the look I wanted for my makeup and it came out better than I could have hoped for. The airbrush method lasted for the whole day and I received so many compliments at my event. Totally recommended! read more

Just took an eyelash course here today and it was amazing! CJ is incredible and a brilliant teacher, learned so much and enjoyed every second. read more

CJ did my hair and makeup for my wedding day, and he was AMAZING. I was nervous and not sure how to communicate what I wanted, but CJ was patient and created the perfect look for me. He is a true talent and I am so grateful that he helped to make my wedding day perfect! Thank you CJ! read more

I called in very last minute to inquire about an appointment after finding this studio on yelp. CJ was so helpful and though the schedule was jam packed for Sunday, he made me his very first appointment for makeup only. I needed a flawless fresh look for my engagement photo shoot. I had never met him a day in my life, so all I had was yelp reviews to trust. I arrived for my 9am appointment, and CJ greeted me warmly and there was Xmas music playing. Just he and I. Normally I would be frightened to go in so blindly for a makeup appointment. But he just had such a confident and cool collected vibe. I showed him some pictures of fresh natural looking glowing make up. He said okay, and the magic started. I didnt take any color recommendations at all, he chose everything to pure perfection. I looked radiant and natural. He enhanced every angle of my already beautiful face and accented my best features. I wear foundation maybe a handful of times per year. So makeup is not my go to. But for this, I now have my top choice for my wedding day. Excellent execution from a blind appointment with no pre- trial. Thank you CJ. I will definitely be in touch. Great mid city location with superb service!! read more