I LOVED working with Joyce for my wedding. From the start with my trial, I felt super taken care of. She listened to my thoughts and immediately started working on my look, which was so pretty and natural. I really appreciated seeing three different hairstyles, and I really liked the way she put on the false lashes in small pieces, which made them look like my real lashes! My makeup and hair withstood the windy SF engagement shoot and still looked great after. Then, for my wedding, I loved my hair and makeup once again, and the baby's breath Joyce put in my hair made me feel so pretty. Joyce and Nadia made my moms and sisters all look so beautiful for our special day as well. I especially appreciate how patient Joyce was with my mom who was having trouble deciding on her hairstyle. My groom Daniel also looked great after his touchup. All in all, choose Joyce! You will not regret it! read more

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I found Joyce through instagram to be the hair and makeup artist for myself, the mothers and our 2 sisters. Her natural style was perfect - she was able to make us feel like ourselves but elevated which was perfect especially for those that rarely wear makeup or only do minimal makeup. During the trial and wedding day, I found Joyce to be detailed, quick but thorough, and to have a relaxing vibe which was perfect and exactly what I needed since I was feeling overstimulated with all the chaos during the morning of the wedding. Joyce was a pleasure to work with and I'd recommend her to anyone looking for a hair and makeup artist! read more

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Joyce is amazing! She did my hair for my wedding day, and it was absolutely perfect. My hairstyle stayed put all day, and I so appreciated her starting early to make sure everything was flawless. She works wonderfully with Asian hair, which can be tricky, and made the whole process stress-free and enjoyable. Although she offers both hair and makeup services, I only booked her for hair since I had already booked my makeup artist--but I would have booked her for both if I had found her sooner. Professional, talented, and so friendly--I can't recommend her enough! read more

We can't thank Joyce and her team enough for the incredible job they did for hair and makeup on our wedding day. They went above and beyond in every way and ensured everyone looked and felt their best. We were looking for natural yet polished makeup styles and Joyce delivered 100%. Joyce was committed and detail oriented throughout down to final touch-ups and also a second look, helped with my veil, and made the whole experience feel effortless and calm. My hair and makeup stayed flawless throughout the day! Her talent, professionalism, and warmth made such a difference - I felt like the best version of myself. I would highly recommend Joyce to any bride who values quality service and attention to detail. Thank you, Joyce, for making my day so special! read more

Highly recommend Joyce for natural Asian wedding makeup and hair! Joyce was professional, efficient, and kind throughout the whole process. Joyce, and her assistant Xiaoge, did my wedding makeup and hair as well as my sister, mother, and mother-in-law. She also did light makeup and hair styling for my partner. I did my makeup trial about a week before my wedding and brought a Pinterest board with makeup and hair inspiration. I had very few notes, other than lip color, which we played around with on the day of. She handled my monolids beautifully, enhancing the size of my eyes without making the makeup look overdone. Her placement of individual false eyelashes was also very well done - comfortable, natural looking, and long-lasting. The entire makeup and hair look lasted the whole day with zero touch-ups needed. read more

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Joyce did an incredible job with my wife's hair and makeup for our wedding. She was initially drawn to her because a close friend of ours used her for her own wedding. According to my wife, Joyce has a keen eye for what will look good with your skin tone and facial features. She is meticulous with your make up and hair from beginning to end. She provided top notch service. read more

Joyce is literally amazing. 10/10 would recommend to anyone else considering working with her! I found her on Instagram because someone I knew had worked with her for her wedding, and loved her natural asian-style, like-me-but-better makeup style. I was considering doing my own hair and makeup for my wedding, but decided to hire someone because my mom and mother-in-law both wanted to get their hair and makeup done. Boy am I glad I decided to work with Joyce and her team! After my makeup trial, two of my bridesmaids saw me in person and loved it so much they decided to get their hair and makeup done too! Honestly I'm so glad I decided to get my hair and makeup done because it forced me to sit down and relax on my wedding day, and Joyce made me so comfortable and put me at so much ease. Joyce definitely felt more like a planner/honorary bridesmaid/friend with the way she cared about me, my bridal party, and family members, making sure that everything was going smoothly. When we were doing our couple photos, she made sure to fix my hair, makeup, and veil, and she even took some photos and videos on her phone that she shared with me (since there were no photos on my own and we had to wait for our photographer to send the professional photos over). I also have dry and sensitive skin, and there were no dry patches on my face at all. My hair and face ended up looking good all night, along with my bridesmaids and our moms. Even after partying until 2am ;) I would work with Joyce again in a heartbeat! read more

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I hired Joyce for my own wedding after I had my hair & makeup done by her when I was in a friend's wedding. Joyce is very professional and I absolutely love her work. She made me look like a more elevated, elegant version of myself! Her style is natural but still made me look way better than when I do my makeup myself...and I usually apply eye makeup on myself every day for work so I was super impressed. She is easy to talk to, but errs on the more quiet side, which I honestly prefer haha. I requested to have HMU done for my 5 bridesmaids, my mom, and my MIL. Joyce sent me a schedule for the morning of the wedding and let me tell you, she and her 2 assistants were extremely on-time. I've been a part of weddings that run late with HMU and it can be SUPER stressful so I absolutely appreciated Joyce's accurate timeline! One of the most unexpected parts about working with Joyce is that she took a lot of thoughtful behind-the-scenes photos of me and my bridesmaids on the day of the wedding. She sent them over to me after a few days, which was so nice because I was DYING for some professional-grade photos waiting for my photographer LOL Overall I would highly recommend Joyce, thanks so much for making us look gorgeous on my special day! read more

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Joyce was such a pleasure to work with! We decided to elope and have a small, intimate destination wedding in San Francisco and was nervous about who to choose for our hair and makeup services. Did we go with someone local to us and pay for travel? Or did we go with someone in the Bay Area and risk not getting a trial done? After a lot of research and extensive searching, we found Joyce's page and were in awe with her work! From the booking process to the many emails back and forth to meeting her on our wedding day, she was such a kind and sweet person to work with. She made the entire process very easy and straightforward and did way better than we could have ever imagined! She is the perfect person to give you the "you but better" look and I absolutely cannot stop thinking about my hair and makeup from the big day, especially without a trial! We could not recommend Joyce enough! read more

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I wanted to find a hair and makeup artist for my wedding who was familiar with Asian brides, and Joyce did not disappoint! She gave great advice and recommendations during the hair and makeup trial - especially for a bride that only had a loose idea of what I wanted. Throughout the planning process, Joyce was easy to work with, communicative, and straightforward; and she worked with me to develop a timeline for doing the hair and makeup for the rest of the bridal party. On the day of the wedding, Joyce and her assistant showed up exactly on-time, and were incredibly efficient in working through the entire bridal party. That being said, they were very detail-oriented and professional, and worked carefully to make sure each person felt beautiful. She took the time to do individual lashes, and remained flexible when I wanted to switch the hairpiece the day of the wedding. As someone who doesn't normally wear much makeup, Joyce did an amazing job making me look natural and feel comfortable. Joyce followed us to the wedding venue for continued touch-ups and, at times, even felt like another bridesmaid! She took great photos (the one here is from her!), helped with my train, and even helped the moms get to the venue. She was always on the lookout to make sure my hair and makeup looked perfect, and spent time to transition my look before the reception started. It never felt rushed, and Joyce was very meticulous in making sure I looked my best. She even styled my husband's hair before our first look! Everyone at the wedding kept complimenting the hair and makeup, and I was so impressed by how well it all stayed intact throughout the whole night. And above all, Joyce is just an overall kind and sweet person. I could have not asked for a better hair and makeup person, and would gladly recommend Joyce for any bride. read more

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I hired Joyce as the hair and makeup artist for me and my three bridesmaids for my wedding in Gilroy, CA in November. I liked her natural bridal hair and makeup style (check out her Instagram @joycezhoudesigns) and got a great recommendation from a friend. From the hair and makeup trial to the day of the wedding, Joyce and her assistant were gentle, detail-oriented, professional, and skilled. She made me and my bridesmaids feel extra beautiful on a really special day! Photographs by Vivian Killin Photography read more

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It was an absolute pleasure to work with Joyce. Throughout the whole process, Joyce was very professional, communicative, and thoughtful. I had initially booked Joyce for an A La Carte package. But then I decided I would need to upgrade to a full day package and she was extremely accommodating with this change. I had a pretty early start the day of my wedding and Joyce was very punctual and showed up exactly at 7am. She was detail oriented and patiently applied individual lashes. For someone who very rarely wears makeup, it was very refreshing to see Joyce create a gorgeous yet soft and natural look for me, which enhanced and elevated my whole self. I felt very beautiful yet comfortable. I received many compliments all throughout the day. Joyce accompanied me to our ceremony at City Hall and was of extremely great help. When we were taking photos in City Hall not only was she attentive with hair/makeup touch ups to make sure I looked my best, but she helped hold onto my stuff, fixed my train, and even took amazing behind the scene photos of us! After our ceremony, she followed us to our reception venue in the East Bay and helped me transition into my second look for my tea ceremony and then back to my original look for the reception. As I didn't have any bridesmaids, it was very sweet of Joyce to help me change into my different outfits after doing my makeup and hair. Joyce went above and beyond and I am really happy I found her. I highly recommend Joyce to anyone who is looking for a hair and makeup artist. She is amazing! read more

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Joyce is amazing!!! I hands down think she is one of the best makeup artist I have seen. She is extremely professional and knowledgeable. I had my civil ceremony at SF city hall and couples portraits in the mission district. She followed me to all the locations and helped fixing my hair/makeup, just to make sure I looked perfect. She also captured a lot of beautiful BTS photos for us , which I'm very appreciated. Joyce made my makeup and skin look flawless, and I received so many compliments!!! Can't imagine going to any other makeup artist other than her. read more

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I found Joyce through Instagram and contacted her through her website, and she was incredibly responsive and communicative from booking and all through the day of my wedding. I had to add additional people and extend the time for my package as we got closer to the wedding, but Joyce was very accommodating with all these changes. It was very easy to schedule a makeup trial, and we tried several different hairstyles that would go with my three outfits. On the day of the wedding, she showed up on time to the hotel with her assistant and I could tell they were both extremely professional and experienced. They quickly set up and started our makeup -- in fact, we ended up ahead of schedule. Joyce was with me during bridal photos, and made sure everything was in place as we took photos. I appreciated that she did not take shortcuts or skimp on her work even when we were pressed for time, and made sure each look she did for me was perfect. Most importantly, Joyce has a really good eye and taste. I felt very comfortable trusting her decisions and suggestions for each look. Overall, Joyce truly made me feel beautiful on my wedding day! I could not have asked for a better makeup and hair stylist for my wedding day than Joyce and her assistant. read more

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Joyce is truly the best hair and makeup artist one can ask for! Joyce and her assistant Annie did the hair and makeup for me, my bridesmaids, and the two moms on my wedding day, and everyone could not be happier with the final look. They were professional, patient, so thoughtful, and experienced. They listened to everyone's needs and made sure we look our best throughout the day with constant touch-ups. A huge bonus we had no idea of was that Joyce is also an amazing photographer! She managed to take full sets of behind the scenes photos and family portraits that were beautiful and truly priceless. Another thing to note is that, Joyce was extremely accommodative and thoughtful throughout my wedding preparation process. She fit me into her schedule for a second trial two days after the first one as I was still debating trying different hairstyles. She also offered me great tips for the wedding day, and was very resourceful with beautiful headpieces, jewelry, and other items I needed. You will be taken very good care of if you have Joyce there on your wedding day! read more

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If you want to look stunning on our wedding day, look no further and book Joyce Zhou Designs!!! Our photographers referred 3 make-up/hair artist to us, among which, we decided to book with Joyce because her style is the most natural/authentic, and we were absolutely right! I don't know how she is able to do this magic, but after 3 hours of her finger dancing on your face & hair, you just look sooooooo nice, but also soooo true to yourself. You won't look like another person - which is my biggest fear ('looking nice but not like myself'). Instead, you will be the best version of yourself! The hair&make-up should be there to make YOU stand out rather than TO stand out. And Joyce knows how to do exactly that - when someone looks at you or your photos, what they notice is not that you've put on a lot of make-up or have hair style that's 'too much'. Instead, what they'll say is 'YOU look really nice!!!' and that's what you want :D Joyce is a really meticulous person and she really cares about what she does. You can see it through the way she does hair&makeup. She will adjust every little detail to make sure it 'look exactly right'. Towards the end of my session, she was doing the loose hair at the front, and she spent a loooong time making sure their positions/orientation are exactly right. Even I was thinking 'it's already good enough!', but to her, there's only 'perfect' and everything else. Joyce also does take in to my feedback, and that's really important!!! Good hair&makeup always emerge from communications. After my trial session, I told her that I prefer a slightly more sophisticated hair style at the back, and I want to make sure the dividing line between the left and the right side of the hair isn't so obvious, and that I wanted to have my hair ironed so that it's curled before we do my hair, and that I wanted the makeup to look less 'sharp', and she did ALL of it on the photo shoot day!!! Given that it's been a year since the trial session and the actual photo shoot, it is really impressive. Especially given that I gave very very vague instructions - I basically sent her a photo and asked 'can I look more like this' and she delivered exactly what I wanted!!! Joyce is also really nice and goes out of her way to help - I last minutely realized I should probably put on some jewelry for the photo shoot, and asked her if she can lend me some, and she gladly did so. My husband and I left in a hurry for the photo shoot since we were running late, and we forgot to bring the flowers, and she not only brought it to us but also made it into a nice bouquet by wrapping them in one of the stems and making a knot - so smart! :D (because I forgot to buy ribbons, ugh...) During the photoshoot Joyce was also taking photos for us, and the portrait I'm attaching is actually taken by her!!! Maybe Joyce should consider expanding to be a full service wedding planner? She's got the makeup&hair, the flowers, and the photos!! :p And during the photoshoot process, she was helping us to carry my jacket & my wedding shoes, and helping to put my jacket on whenever we're done with a location (it was suuuuuuper cold that day) - which my husbands didn't even remember to do ?? All in all Joyce was just really nice and went out of her ways to make my wedding photo shoot the best day possible! :D I would highly recommend her to anyone! read more

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Joyce helped me and my husband to prepare for a wedding portrait session in March 2021. She did an amazing job, and was incredibly meticulous. After doing some research on the different makeup artists in the area, I decided that she seemed to have the most value, including makeup, hair styling, free hairpiece and earring rental, and even a light styling for the groom! During the day of our photoshoot, Joyce conveniently traveled to our home. She pulled out a super comprehensive kit of tools and supplies, and confidently got to work. When doing my eye makeup, she took the time to carefully apply eyelashes, piece by piece to give me a natural look. Being someone who doesn't usually wear makeup, I could not begin to describe all of the many different products she was using, but I almost felt like my face was a canvas that she was painting. For my hairstyle, I asked for a half up, half down hairstyle. My hair looked beautiful and princess-like. During the photoshoot, a little girl even told her mom that I was a princess. At the very end, she helped me to pick out a hairpiece that matched my dress well and helped me to choose which earrings would look best. She then helped my husband, helping him to style his hair and brows. Highly recommend Joyce for her detailed work and professional demeanor. She is a perfectionist in the best sense of the word, highly recommend! read more

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Joyce's style and work caught first caught my eye on Instagram for her natural, effortless makeup and hairstyles. I don't wear much makeup on a daily basis, but I wanted something a little more special for my wedding day. Joyce did such an amazing job in finding a look that complimented me well in terms of color and false lash placement. My hair and makeup lasted the entire day of wedding festivities, and I loved how everything looked in our photos. She made me feel so beautiful and confident on my wedding day! Joyce was such a pleasure to work with, and would recommend her! read more

I've had professional makeup done several times. Every other time I looked stunning except this wedding makeup with Joyce. She didn't even trim my eyebrows until I asked her to. There was a color gap between my face and my hairline that I had to ask her to fix. I showed up at the wedding venue after getting my makeup done. My friend asked if I did the makeup myself. (I don't wear makeup or am any good at doing it at all, and all my friends know it). My hair came loose before the ceremony even started. In all my wedding ceremony photos my hair looked like someone casually tied them together. The whole wedding I was walking around with a bunch of hair sticking out onto my neck. Photo attached. I don't want to add any photos with faces for privacy reasons, but the makeup was a failure as far as I can see. Just two months ago we did a makeup and indoor photoshoot session with another makeup artist. It was absolutely stunning. I chose Joyce for the outdoor wedding because I wanted some novelty and got attracted by all the beautiful photos on her website, but it was absolutely a mistake. In hindsight I should have definitely stuck with the former makeup artist. Imagine preparing the whole wedding and spending ten thousand dollars with friends and family together, but don't even want to look at photos from the wedding. If I could go back in time, I want to erase this experience completely and choose someone else. read more

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I really enjoyed my experience with Joyce for my wedding day. She was very professional and attentive - consistently refreshing me to make sure I looked my best. I selected Joyce because I liked her natural style. I was really impressed by how she enhanced my look! Under some time pressure, Joyce flawlessly updated my hairstyle and look throughout the day and shared some behind the scenes shots with me afterward. I would definitely recommend working with Joyce! read more

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I would give a 6 star if it has it! Highly recommended! Joyce is amazing! She is experienced, skillful and careful details, and really easy to communicate needs! I had her for my full day coverage. After the morning makeup, she kept doing the touch up for both hair and face! Sometimes my bridesmaids weee busy taking photos, she also helped getting veils etc, super! And my 2nd style get changed quickly in time with good quality too! read more

If Joyce is available on your special day, please do yourself a favor and book her immediately. She had excellent communication - from my initial panicked last minute inquiry, to the day of... always fast and courteous responses. She was prompt for our trial and for my wedding morning. Her prices are very fair and she will truly make a style your own. I felt like myself on the wedding day, which was very important to me. I showed her some photos and she adjusted to my face shape. It was the perfect hair and I had so many complements during the day! It held up from 9 AM to 10 PM. I even went rock climbing with it :) Thanks Joyce for making my hair perfect! read more

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Having Joyce as my makeup artist at every special occasions (city hall ceremony, wedding day and maternity portrait) was my best decision. Joyce always did an AMAZING job. Even my husband who usually doesn't like makeup said that my makeup was PERFECT! I'm so impressed that Joyce applied individual fake lashes which really made my eyes pop and delivers a very natural and soft look. On my wedding day, Joyce and her team not only perfectly finished my makeup and hairstyles, but also did a wonderful job on my mom and bridesmaids - each one requested something different and she tailored each look to their requests. She really can do anything, you just need to communicate what you want and you will not be disappointed. Don't hesitate if you're thinking about booking Joyce for your special occasions or wedding day. She is FANTASTIC and books up so fast! read more

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Joyce is such a pleasure to work with! She is so great at what she does, and I'm impressed with her ability to continuously work for like 3 hours straight with no rest! She is incredibly nice and accommodating, and most of all, I am so happy with how my makeup and hair came out! Including the touch-up that I had after the ceremony and before the reception, my makeup and hair lasted all night! I'm very impressed with the hair because usually after curling, my stick straight hair usually reverts back to its normal self. I really love Joyce's style, I specifically went with her because I wanted a more natural bridal look (though she can definitely do more dramatic styles if that's what you'd like)! I highly recommend working with Joyce if you'd like beautiful hair and makeup for your wedding! read more

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Joyce and her assistant styled us (bride + groom), the mother of the bride, and our maid of honor for our August 2023 wedding. Their work was phenomenal! We looked gorgeous yet natural, and they were very punctual + helpful. After the initial makeup/hair application, Joyce accompanied us to our venue and helped us with the styling throughout the photo process. She was very kind, communicative, and always on top of the details: she could sense when makeup needed to be touched up, what angles looked best for photos, when a stray hair was in the way, etc. We couldn't be more happy with her work, and would recommend her to anyone who is looking for effortlessly gorgeous styles! Thank you! read more

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This low rating is not for Joyce's hair/makeup skills, but for her handling of her business with me as a bride during this pandemic. I booked Joyce for an 8-hour hair/makeup bridal package of bride & 2 mothers for what would have been my wedding banquet reception. I paid a 50% deposit (~$700) with Joyce last year. By June 2020, my fiance and I knew we would have to adjust our plans as a 400 guest wedding banquet reception would not be happening during this COVID-19 pandemic. I reached out to Joyce who stated if I wanted to postpone my wedding, then it would be a 10% price increase if moved to May-Oct 2021. If I did not let her know the new date by July, then it would be $300 extra for whatever date I choose. I understood these measures were put in place to sustain her business. Knowing that my deposit was non-refundable, I asked Joyce if she could still perform some type of service with my $700 deposit, if we did a smaller event like a tea ceremony on our original date. She agreed and said the price for that could be adjusted (since no longer an 8- hour package) and the remaining balance (of my original $1400 wedding package) could be saved "as a credit". I agreed to this, thinking that I would still have a wedding postponed later to apply this credit to. However, as the pandemic continued, my fiance and I decided to cancel our wedding altogether and our families did not feel comfortable hosting a tea ceremony either. I asked Joyce if she could just do make-up for me alone so that my fiance and I can do a photoshoot. She agreed, but stated the remainder amount I should pay on that day should be $700. I was surprised, because I had already paid a $700 deposit that should have more than enough covered for makeup for a photoshoot instead of my wedding package. I expressed this concern in my email, in which she replied that I had previously agreed to a "credit" and so I should pay the remainder balance of my original 8-hour wedding package. This did not make sense to me, as the service that would be performed would no longer be 8 hours for a bride + 2 mothers. It would only just be makeup for me. I explained to Joyce I do not agree with this business practice of paying in advance for services that will NOT be rendered and for the remaining amount to be saved as a "credit". After what may be miscommunication and overall felt like poor customer service, I told Joyce that I would not like to proceed with receiving any services from her and to cancel our contract. It would not have sit well with me to know on what would have been my original wedding day, to pay an additional $700 on top of my original $700 deposit, just for it to be saved as a "credit". Joyce did reach out to me to say the "credit" could be non-expirable and can be transferred to friends/family. But I would not recommend Joyce to any of my friends or family. TLDR; Original bridal package was $1400 with a $700 deposit paid. After lots of back and forth, Joyce wanted to charge me the entire amount regardless of what service I chose after my wedding was cancelled. She wanted to keep the extra money as "credit" for future services. I chose to cancel the contract and lost my $700 deposit to her. read more

Joyce was my wedding hair and makeup artist and I absolutely loved working with her! I have thick long hair, and I've never been able to get nice wavy curls even from a salon. Joyce worked her magic and I had the most perfect soft glam curls for my wedding! I was thoroughly impressed! She also did a fantastic job with my makeup creating the elegant and romantic look that I envisioned. All throughout the day she made sure my makeup and hair were on point, and she also put my hair in a half updo for the reception. I highly recommend her and I am so lucky that I had her for our special day!! read more

Joyce is sweet, meticulous and talented! I had her done my engagement makeup and hair in November last year, and really love it! This is a long overdue review as I wanted to wait till my wedding day. However, due to COVID I unfortunately had to postpone it indefinitely. On the day of my engagement session, I was a bit late to the appointment but she was really understanding and finished on time without making me feel rushed at all. I especially love the way she applied the false lashes - she cut them into small pieces and applied each single one so gently. They not only look like my own lashes but also FEEL like my own lashes! The makeup and hair lasted all day given I had traveled to several locations for the photoshoot. I would definitely come back to Joyce for my wedding, and highly recommend to Everyone! read more

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Joyce is simply amazing! She did my make-up and hair for my wedding photos at her studio, including extending my eye lashes and also consultation on the full body look. She was able to tailor the makeup based on my complexion. Her makeup greatly improved my appearance, yet everything still looked natural. Note she was also using premium quality makeup products (if this is what you are looking for). The whole look turned out amazing. Everyone there complimented my look that day. It also turned out great on the photos. I would highly recommend Joyce to anyone who is looking for a reliable MUA on your important day. I'd also be happy to return to her studio when I need MUAs in the future. read more

Joyce was a recommendation from a friend of mine. My hubs and I had an early appointment at the City Hall for our ceremony so we got to Joyce's place at 4:30am in the morning! She was already up and had her studio all set up. Very clean and spacious. She is very professional, especially for brides looking for Taiwanese/ Hong Kong bridal make up and hair. She was my top pic, and happened to be collaborating with the bridal dress place that I ended up buying a package at. She had great make up tools and definitely great taste and talented. Please see the pictures for proof. I had a reception later that same day and she made my make up and hair lasted 12 hours! I got so much compliments from my friends and the photographer we hired. I would recommend no one but Joyce! read more

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Joyce did my hair and makeup for my wedding, and I loved working with her! I don't usually wear makeup and wanted a more natural and subtle look, which Joyce understood and perfectly executed upon. I was particularly nervous about getting eyelashes (having never done them before), and Joyce found the perfect pair for my eyes and made me feel very at ease during the application process. I loved how she did my hair too, and was able to make a beautiful updo despite my hair being short/medium length. On top of all that, she was also very punctual and professional! I got so many compliments on how natural and beautiful I looked that day! Would 1000% work with Joyce again, and highly recommend her service to any bride!! read more

I booked Joyce's full day bridal package + bridal party hair & makeup for my wedding this past fall. She is kind, patient, and so talented; I was drawn to her more natural makeup style and she struck that balance of helping me look my best, but still feel like myself. She was so thorough and accommodating during our trial; we tried a few different hairstyles and she even adjusted it at the end so I could go straight to my engagement photos. On the day of our wedding, she and her team were prompt, efficient, and flexible. They did an incredible job with all of us, and we appreciated that they were responsive to each woman's preference. In particular, my mother and mother-in-law were impressed by their experience and results, and grateful for how well they worked with their thinner hair. Joyce was extremely attentive throughout the day, making sure my hair and makeup were touched up as it was an extremely hot day, giving advice on accessories, and helping me transition quickly from my updo so I didn't lose time during cocktail hour. The parents enjoyed getting to know her, and she even took some behind the scenes photos that we cherish. Highly recommend Joyce and her team for your wedding! read more

Joyce is AMAZING and PROFESSIONAL!! She did my make-up and hair for my wedding day. Before the big day, I sent Joyce the different wedding dress styles, and she was able to provide the professional recommendations on which dress is a perfect fit. Joyce is easy to communicate, always reply to the message on time, and answer any question I had. Joyce has good taste in the hairstyle. She knew which hairstyle is an excellent fit for me with my wedding dress. Additionally, the make-up lasted throughout the entire process when we were outside at pm time to shoot pictures. She is detail-oriented to make all small things perfect. I am so lucky to have her for my wedding. In all, I highly recommend working with Joyce for your wedding day!! read more

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Joyce seriously deserves more than 5 stars. She did my makeup and hair on my wedding day and it's the best makeup and hair I have ever had! She is a total perfectionist and pays lots of attention to details. She divided fake eyelashes into smaller pieces before applying to guarantee the max comfortableness. If you are looking for natural and glam look, Joyce is your best choice. Also wanted to mention that Joyce is very on time, we have a very tight schedule on the wedding day, and only gave Joyce 20 mins for hairstyle change and makeup retouch, she finished everything on time with a very gorgeous and effortless hairstyle. read more

Joyce was terrific! She made me look absolutely stunning. I received many compliments from my guests. I really liked how her makeup style is more on the natural side, it really helps bring out one's natural beauty. I would totally recommend her to others! Still remember when my friend had Joyce as her makeup artist for her wedding. Joyce's skills catch my eyes that point, so I ask her for her contact because I know that I would want Joyce as my makeup artist when is my turn. So, after two months of my friend's wedding, I got engaged. I have no doubt and booked Joyce right away. read more

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Joyce did a great job on my make up/hair for City Hall in SF as well as on another day for a dinner reception. I had sent Joyce some hairstyle options before the events and Joyce gave me great advice during this process. I rarely wear makeup and did not know my style; Joyce worked her magic! The makeup was simple and beautiful; Joyce takes her time applying the eyelashes so they look natural. I kept my hair down for City Hall and the makeup/hair kept all day. For our reception, Joyce and her assistant came to our hotel room for preparation. Joyce did an amazing job - and her assistant did great work for my mom and MIL as well. Everything was completed on time and looked perfect. read more

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Joyce was my makeup artist on my wedding day. She is so great and professional. She understood very well of what I wanted and made it even more beautiful than what I imagined. She has very good taste. She is also very thoughtful and careful. She pays attention to every details. She kept an eye on me all the time during my wedding ceremony to make sure I looked good. I didn't need to worry about if my face was oily or my hair got a bit messy. Because she would take care of all those before I noticed. What surprises me is that she is not only professional in makeup but also takes very good photos. You can definitely trust her! read more

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My friend had Joyce as the makeup assistant at her wedding last year. After some research I realized that Joyce was finally starting her own business. I did my bridal makeup and hair trial with her, and decided to lock her down as my wedding makeup and hair artist! During the trial, she was very detail-oriented and gave me suggestions on styles that would suit my face and head shape. Also she gave me tips on taking care of my skin before the wedding. She was very responsive and patient when I texted her questions related to wedding logistics. On the wedding day, Joyce and her assistant Pace came 10 minutes early and started working right away. My mom, mom-in-law and MOH all loved their makeup and hair. Joyce and Pace are both attentive to details. My mom was concerned about a small wound/scar on her lip, and Joyce assured her that it's okay and applied non-irritant products with great coverage on her lips. I didn't even notice the wound on my mom's lips at all! I'd especially want to recognize Joyce for doing beyond her job - she noticed that my videographer wanted to take more shots, so she stayed behind to reapply makeup for me and made sure all everything was okay. I mean, she could have just left after she's done, but she did not :) It shows how much she cares about her client. I am very satisfied with her work and would highly recommend to hire her as your wedding makeup & hair artist! read more

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My wedding day was not too long ago and I still remember how beautiful I felt that day! Joyce and her assistant showed up early and had their equipment ready when we arrived at the venue. Both her and her assistant were so professional and relaxed even though we had a couple babies crying and running around the room. She gave me the look exactly as I wanted and I felt so so so beautiful! I could not stop smiling. The natural, loose curl she gave me and my soft pink make up stayed put throughout the night. I highly recommend Joyce read more

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Joyce deserves more than five stars for the work she did! I had her for both my engagement shoot and my wedding. During my wedding, she did make-up and hair for me, my mom and my mother. Her assistant did make-up and hair for my four bridesmaids. Joyce's makeup style is natural --- you definitely won't look like you had your face painted with thick foundation. She applied several very thin layers of primer, foundation, and concealer, which made my skin look natural and beautiful. She fixes the blemishes one by one in small pieces. She also applies fake lashes in small pieces instead of a whole strip, which also makes up the natural look. She has good taste in color and picked nice colors that complimented my skin tone. She followed me throughout the day to fix my make up and hair here and there so that I look perfect until the end of the night. Joyce's hair styling is also really amazing. I tried three looks with her, one with hair down, one with a low bun and one with an updo. All of them looked gorgeous. She is very detail-oriented, literally arranging my hair strand by strand. She has a lot of hairstyles in mind and can just do whatever style I saw on Instagram. She also recommended me to add some highlights in my hair so that it adds some layers to my final updo, which turned out to be beautiful. Joyce has very good taste in general and is willing to help out during the wedding. I borrowed some earrings from her and got a lot of compliments. She helped me explained to my confused bridesmaid on how the bustle of my dress worked. She helped me arranged some petals and flowers around my wedding cake for pictures. She also took a bunch of pictures for my hair and makeup. These small things just showed that she's a very caring person, and I can see that she really cared and wanted to make sure I look great. Joyce is very easy to communicate with. She replies to emails/messages promptly and is always on time. She listens to what I want and discusses with me to find the best style for me. She's very professional and uses good tools and products. I tried several makeup artists before her, but she's definitely the best. I feel so lucky that I was able to book her for my makeup and hair. In all, highly recommended! read more