Julie is not only INSANELY gorgeous, INSANELY talented, but she's an INSANELY kick-ass cool chick!!…read more I've been a big fan of hers for awhile now, and have heard nothing but incredible things from everyone. Her reputation is stellar! Ask anyone. No really, go ask! I finally had a reason to go get all jazzed up, and my only regret is that I didn't go sooner.... Julie did a full face of makeup, including contour and lashes. She knew the exact look I was going for...a deeper, darker slightly smokey eye and a pale lip. A nice warm fall look that made my green eyes pop. She made me feel so so sooooo beautiful! My skin was flawless and so soft!! My husband truly melted. I was so excited to see him, I felt like it was our wedding day all over again! It was pure joy. I told him I never felt prettier. It pained me to wash her work off. In fact, shhhhh....I left my eye makeup on for another day. Julie told me every product she used, gave me all sorts of insider tips: for makeup, skin, and more! She's seriously an expert on all things to make you feel and look your absolute best! No questions were off limits! She's totally rad & easy to talk to, and I loved gabbing about friends we have in common. Julie secures lashes using her own special technique, and while these types normally don't last too long in general, because of her skills, I was able to kept them on for almost a week, my entire anniversary trip! Wow!! Thank you, Julie! Julie does derma-planing and peels also! I will most certainly be making an appointment for that now that it's almost a good time to hibernate, although she said there's no downtime, rather it's just best if you're out of the direct sun. Julie hosts adorable kiddie virtual makeup classes and hosts parties! What a fun idea and a great way for your little girl to celebrate from afar during these crazy times! Julie will hands down be my go-to girl for almost everything now! She's referred me to many other specialists and gave me her links for discounts! She's seriously the best! During Covid she is seeing clients at remote locations and it couldn't have been easier to schedule. She of course wears a mask and makes sure you're keeping healthy and safe beforehand. Philly ladies, RUN to Julie!!!

I've been working with Julie for the past 7 years. She gets better each time I see her. Her work is…read moreincredible and unlike any other make up artist I've ever used. She's also really knowledgeable in skin care(it shows on her own face as it is flawless!). I highly recommend anyone and everyone try this amazingly and talented woman. I promise when she is done with your make up you won't even recognize yourself!

I've been getting my brows microbladed by the same person for five years. When she moved to Forever…read moreValentine, I followed her there. However, when I called to make an appointment, I was told she no longer does microblading and that I needed to come in for a consultation. During the consult, I was told that my brows were too pigmented and needed lightening treatments before they could be redone. I went through a series of six lightening treatments, each costing around $150. After the treatments, I was finally able to get my brows done again. A year later, I received a message from the salon reminding me that it was time for my yearly touch-up. When I tried to schedule, I was informed that the artist who originally worked on my brows was no longer there. I was asked to send pictures of my brows to a new artist, which I did, and then asked when I could come in. I responded that I was available anytime. Later, I received a message saying I needed to come in for another consultation to make sure the new artist could do my brows, and only then could I schedule an appointment. Now, I'm being told once again that my brows are too pigmented and that I need to wait until December. I was told my brows had too much pigment when I first started going, and now I'm hearing the same thing again. The issue isn't that I'm not due for a touch-up; it's the frustrating scheduling process and inconsistent information. It's not my fault that my original artist is no longer there. I sent the requested pictures and was initially told the procedure could be done, only to later be told that I need another consultation and that my brows are too pigmented. I feel that there's a lack of honesty and transparency, and I'm not sure who or what to trust anymore.

I finally pulled the trigger to get my eyebrows micro bladed this year as a self care measure cause…read morethis year sucked. To begin with, my eyebrows are super sparse so I had to fill them in everyday. Most of the time even the pomade came off half way through the day so then you're left with half brows haha. Anyway, did some research and looked at a lot of reviews. Forever Valentine hit every box I wanted and never knew I needed. Their appointments get filled up really fast so you have a keep an eye out on when they open them up. I snagged a spot with Susannah, but honestly all of them do amazing work. She made it super comfortable and my eyebrows came out amazing. Structured yet natural looking. They come out super dark in the beginning but then fade a bit as your skin accepts the ink and scabs. Aftercare is super important so make sure you do that and you're eyebrows will be amazing!!

Lana did such a great job on my nails! Everyone was super friendly and attentive. Got gel French…read moremanicure and it turned out perfect. I will definitely be back!

BEST nail salon in South Philly! The ladies there are quick, but accurate and always sure you leave…read moremore than happy. Super friendly, always clean and plenty of color options, too! Oh yeah, you even get one of those hand massages every time! Man, I love them!

Charlotte's makeup is 5 stars and then some. She does a BEAUTIFUL job! Her strict protocol, long…read morelist of rules to follow, lack of flexibility and lack of empathy are where she loses me. Her rules were laid out from the moment I signed her contract. I had nothing to compare them to since this was my first time as a bride. Others told me how excessive her rules seemed but after scouring reviews and stalking photos of makeup artists, I knew Charlotte was the makeup artist for me! I was thrilled that she was available on our date and would be able to work with my girls and I for my big day! At the trial I felt like Charlotte and I were old friends. She was fun, nice and a joy to work with. Then things changed... Unfortunately, 1 of my bridesmaids was diagnosed with breast cancer less than 2 months before the wedding. This was obviously a shocking, life-altering scenario. My friend had no idea what was in store for her. She didn't know if or when she would be having surgery, therefore she didn't know if she would still be able to be a part of our wedding day. I reached out to Charlotte via e-mail and filled her in on what was going on. I let her know that my friend was still waiting to hear from the doctor to see what her treatment plan would be and when her surgery would be scheduled. I was told that she was very sorry to hear this but unfortunately, the next day would mark 1 month until my wedding date and I would need to let her know by then if I would be including my friend or not. If I did, I needed to pay for her. If not, I could possibly add her on after the fact but there were no guarantees. The lack of understanding/empathy blew me away. I was not about to tell my friend that she had to pay for her makeup even though she may wind up even being able to participate. I also didn't want to pay purely on the principle that if she wasn't able to participate, this woman would be making money off of my friend's unavoidable tragedy. I went back and forth and decided to take my friend off of the list because I didn't want to risk her being unable to come. I e-mailed less than 12 hours off of the "30 day deadline" and I was told that unfortunately I was now within 30 days of the wedding and I couldn't take my friend off of the list so I would have to pay for her in full no matter what. I am a bride. A teacher bride at back to school time with less than a month to plan and a friend/bridesmaid that literally just sobbed on my shoulder after receiving a shocking diagnosis. I lost track of 12 hours of time and THIS was the response?!?! It was truly disgusting. I understand having rules. I understand needing to stick to them. A good business owner knows when to be strict and when to be a human being. EVERY OTHER VENDOR was understanding, they told me not to worry about it, to let them know even if it was at the last minute and they were so sorry, etc. Not Charlotte. She did not care about anything other than her rules. This 1 bridesmaid was not changing anything. We needed 2 makeup artists whether she was able to get her makeup done or not. There was literally no reason for her to be this strict about it. It was heartless and it shocked me. I would hate to be in a contract with her during COVID because I can imagine it's a nightmare due to her lack of flexibility and understanding. Charlotte does a beautiful job on makeup. If you are guaranteed not to have any unavoidable tragedies come up, sign the contract. If not...beware!

CE Facial Artistry is BY FAR the best Hair & MUA team in the Phila Area. Charlotte and her team…read moreare amazingly talented and will leave you feeling the most beautiful you have ever felt on your wedding day/ special event. STOP WHAT YOU'RE DOING A BOOK WITH THEM ASAP! I've had my makeup done 10+ times professionally for previous weddings, as a bridesmaid, and for other special occasions and Charlotte is by far the BEST AND MOST TALENTED MUA in the area. I have now had my makeup done personally by Charlotte 3x and continually find myself leaving her chair feeling the most beautiful I've ever felt time and time again. Her work speaks for itself and she always delivers! Charlotte is equally professional as she is talented. She starts every session by asking her clients what they want to look like and makes your vision come to life by highlighting the best parts of you! She never lets you leave her chair until you feel your absolute best and your make up is completed to perfection. She truly wants you to look and feel your best on your wedding day and will not stop perfecting your look until you are completely satisfied. To help with this, your hair and makeup trial are completed well before your wedding day. Charlotte saves both photos and videos of your hair and makeup styles to reference on your wedding day so your favorite look and wedding vision can be recreated on your wedding day! Charlotte and the CE Facial Artistry team is by far the best vendor I booked for my wedding. Finding a vendor that offers both hair and makeup services that are of equal caliber for your wedding day is not easy to find. And its even harder to find a full team that is equally as talented from top to bottom. But CE Facial artistry delivers phenomenal quality in both hair and makeup through their team of experts and top-notch hair stylist and makeup artist. I could not have been happier with the product all the members of CE Facial Artistry delivered for both hair and makeup for me and my girl's on my wedding day! I had 13 women get ready with me on my wedding day and they all agreed this was the best hair and makeup experience they ever had as a member of a bridal party. Some previous brides even admitted they wish they had known about Charlotte and her team for their wedding! Each member of the team has incredible talent, amazing energy, is easy to talk to, and will make you feel the best you've ever felt. The accolades don't stop there. Charlotte and her team are true professionals. The entire team was professional, organized, and efficient. We were able to complete both hair and makeup by 11 am on my wedding day for all 13 women. Leaving PLENTY of time for any touch ups or last minutes changes which is incredibly important on the morning of your wedding. Everyone's hair and makeup last through the entire night and past the after party until 1-2AM. Another important member of the CEFA team is Charlotte's administrate assistant Katie who is a God-send for all things regarding scheduling, timeline, and payments. She keeps everything organized and is available 24/7 for any issues If the above is not enough evidence on why you should hire Charlotte and her team for your wedding day then I don't know what is. Charlotte and CEFA is by far the best hair and makeup team in the Philadelphia area. If you are a bride and have a date, DO NOT HESITATE AND BOOK WITH CEFA TODAY! It will be the best decision you ever make!

I cannot thank you enough for the masterful job you did! I got wonderful comments on how I looked…read moreand I appreciate your talents. My makeup by Dana stayed in place and did not smear, my hair look perfect the entire night! I would recommend you to anyone who was looking for an extremely talented hairdresser and a makeup artist.

I needed make up and hair for a video and Dana was wonderful! She was attentive to my needs and…read moreaesthetic! She was quick and efficient and her experience really made the whole day run smoothly! THANKS, DANA!!!

Im blown away by Emily's makeup transformation. In town from NYC for an event. I mentioned I'd like…read morea natural look but cover up a few wrinkles. She did an incredible job! Wish I lived in Philly, I'd come back in heartbeat.I highly recommend seeing Emily for a night out, wedding or anytime you want to look beautiful! TY

I have used emily on several occassions and each time was perfect…read more Eye lashes.. Hair. All done perfectly. I felt like a million bucks. And emily is relaxed and keeps everyone calm. I would highly recommend her if you want to look amazing!!! Sign her up early!!

Ronaldo was absolutely Fabulous!! The best hair touch up and cut I had in a long time!! Definitely…read morerecommend and I am absolutely returning to Emphasis Salon!! He took his time and love what He did!! Shout out to Raymond!!!