Working with Katie was wonderful! My last headshot was when I was 38. Now I'm 52 and initially a little intimidated to get in front of the camera. Katie included me in decisions about presentation and color palette. Her demeanor, professionalism and obvious talent with my completed makeup helped make me feel more comfortable in front of the camera which helped to make the shoot and final product a success! I was so pleased with Katie's work that I hired her at a different date to teach me how to apply my own makeup. She is forthcoming with helpful tips and patiently works with you to achieve the best result. I am now applying my learning from Katie to my new makeup routine and am very pleased with the results. I'm looking forward to more opportunities to work with Katie and keeping my look fresh and current! read more

Katie is very talented and did the perfect hair styling and makeup for me for my wedding. I don't usually wear much makeup at all so I was a bit nervous about it but she made me feel very comfortable. read more

Katie is a beautiful being inside and out. As a business owner myself, it's a breathe of fresh air to see someone who has been in the biz for over 15 years so committed to always learning and growing herself and her business. Katie did glowing, dewy natural makeup on my entire bridal party and me in Healdsburg and went above and beyond, coordinating the commute and the hair for the event. She has such a radiant smile, gentle reiki touch, and all my friends raved about her professional demeanor, laugh and great stories. Katie is a must have for events, and I look forward to working with her in the future! read more

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It was so great to have Katie and her team there on my wedding day - getting ready that morning was so calm and fun! Katie is so sweet and talented and really brought out the natural beauty of the special ladies in my life. She uses great products, but also let me bring some of my own, since I thought I was going to need to do some touch ups throughout the day - I really didn't though! We miraculously had no melted faces by the end of a warm evening! Some of my favorite memories from that day were of getting ready with the wonderful women I love (and of course, the wedding itself!). Katie and team were a huge part of that! I could not have imagined a more relaxing morning of my wedding day! I'm so happy to have stayed in touch with her too! read more

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Look no further! Katie is the most talented makeup artist in the world. She did my makeup for my wedding & I've never felt more beautiful in my whole life. Her style is glamorous but not over-the-top and the pictures turned out great! She's truly a magician and I'm so fortunate she was with me on my big day. Thanks to Katie (and a lil bit of sparkling rosè) my wedding day was a dream come true! I highly recommend Katie if you're looking for a brilliant professional makeup artist. read more

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I needed a makeup artist for a photo shoot for work. I had never had this done before besides at the mall, so I wasn't sure what to expect. I got her info from word of mouth, so I had heard excellent things about her beforehand. Katie made me feel so at ease. She really dolled me up. I felt like a beauty queen that day! I wish I could have her on speed dial like a magic genie! If you want to feel beautiful for the day, you should call this girl. She is on top of all the new hairstyles too, and she did my hair that same day. It was a day to remember! I hope I get to use her again. read more

Ok honestly I have not booked Katie for a gig yet. This a more a review to my amazing first encounter I had with her. I called her on a Friday morning around 7:30am, after she had been working a photoshoot for four days straight, and she surprisingly picked up the phone. Not only was she cheery, she was incredibly informative and eager to answer my questions. We must have talked for like 15 minutes, and she even gave me tips on how to get a good hairstyle out here in the East Bay. Prompt, polite, cheery in the morning, eager to help, and happy to talk to someone who isn't even a client? This chick is awesome and totally deserves this review. Thanks Katie for being so awesome and helping a girl out! - Jewel read more

Katie and her team did my hair and makeup plus 8 bridesmaids along with the Mother of the Bride and Mother of the Groom on my wedding day. Eleven ladies in all! She did the most amazing job- not only in doing my makeup (I looked like a movie star!), but she did the best job at keeping everything on time and calm. She did touch ups for everyone and even came to the church right before I walked down the isle to make sure I LOVED every detail! All of my bridesmaids also commented on how easy she was to work with and how lovely her work was. She will take your needs and wants into consideration. Katie also uses only the best products. I've had Katie do everyday looks for me as well and she is fantastic! Her prices are very fair and competitive for the Bay Area. I'd recommend her for any hair or makeup need! She is the best!!! read more

I used KBC beauty for my rehearsal dinner and wedding. Katie did an amazing job with my makeup for both events, and Adeline did stunning work with my hair. Both artists were very accommodating in terms of my vision and wanted to be sure everything was perfect and to my liking. For the rehearsal we did a high pony tail with glam gold makeup inspired by Emma Roberts at the 2017 Met Gala, and for the wedding we did loose curls and a soft bronze smoky eye with glowing skin to match the wine country vibe. Both of them were great with feedback to get the looks exactly how I envisioned them. On the day of the wedding, both ladies were calm and collected and made the vibe for getting ready relaxed -- I felt at ease! All of my bridesmaids also loved their hair and makeup. I would definitely recommend Katie and her team! read more

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I am so thankful I found Katie on Yelp. I did a lot of research and contacted a lot of makeup artists for my small but elegant San Francisco City Hall winter wedding, but Katie stood out from all the rest! She made a great first impression by answering my inquiry very promptly and taking the time to understand my wedding plans and style. Katie is so incredibly sweet, informative, friendly, and talented. I have a combination of oily and dry skin, so I was quite concerned about break-outs on my face on my wedding day. Also, I don't normally wear very much makeup--just a little eyeliner and mascara daily--so I'm pretty clueless when it comes to going all out with makeup. I was also concerned about wearing glasses that would cover up the drama of makeup, but Katie pulled off the combination perfectly. Her cheerfulness helped ease my nerves both during the trial session and on my wedding day, and the quality of make-up that she uses is top notch (I wished I could've taken some of the products with me!). There was some rain and a lot of happy tears on my wedding day, but the make-up made it through the whole day! I was also still looking for a hair stylist for my wedding, and she connected me with Traci Tucker from Trasees Hair Design for up-do's. Traci did a fantastic job, and they work together like a well-oiled machine. Also, my wedding ceremony was during an unconventional time (Monday during early business hours at City Hall), and my groom and I had planned a "First Look" photo shoot at the Palace of Fine Arts at 9 am. I'm beyond grateful that they were both willing to accommodate a super early style session for me and my maid-of-honor (planned), as well as our mothers and grandmother (3 unplanned!). I can say with all honesty that these already beautiful women looked more stunning than I could've ever imagined for them, and that was all thanks to Katie's and Traci's patient work, talented skills, and commitment to their clients. As for myself, I'd never felt more beautiful than on my wedding day, and I can't thank Katie and Traci enough for being part of that wonderful day. read more

I found Katie through a good friend, and could not be more pleased! I just had my makeup trial for my September wedding, and was blown away - Katie asked what look I was going for, and hit the nail on the head. I love that Katie took the time to listen to what I wanted, and then as we went made little tweaks to make it just perfect - she's incredible. While searching for a MUA, I was in contact with a few others who would take *days* to get back to me, if at all! Katie is super responsive - she makes you feel appreciated for your business and it's clear she cares about her customers. Katie's also incredibly sweet and fun to be around, which is a huge plus :) Thanks Katie! read more

If you want to look your best for ANY event, Katie Callahan is a MUST. I hired Katie for hair and makeup for my wedding in Sonoma, CA. She was professional, fun and my entire Bridal Party looked and felt their best. I would highly recommend her. read more

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I first met Katie by going to the cosmotolegy school she attended, which i had been going to for four years. You always get a different person, and you never really know what you're going to get. When Katie was doing my hair she was easy to talk to, listened to what i wanted, and did a great job! Now, she's my girl instead of the school. She made herself available for me on my schedule, and provides great value. I haven't gotten my make up done yet, but i will when i find the special occasion! read more

Katie did me the honor of doing the makeup for our wedding (her last wedding of the season) and I don't think I've ever felt more beautiful than I did in all of my life as I did that day! As the quintessential tomboy, I'm not known for being glamorous but that day Katie made me look and feel like a movie star. It was everything I had dreamed of! And on a side note, my eye makeup almost ALWAYS runs because of my allergies and it did not run the entire day even though it was windy and practically raining outside that day! Color me impressed! Thank you Katie! Pics to come! read more

Five stars for Katie! I needed to have my hair and makeup done for a personal brand photo shoot I did a few months ago, and she was all around amazing. Katie has it all going for her - integrity, talent, intuition, fun, did I mention talent?? Someone suggested her to me, and when I looked at the portfolio on her website, I instantly knew I had to work with her. Everyone she works on looks classy, graceful and gorgeous. I had no idea what I wanted so I told her to just work her magic, and she did. Well worth it to hire a pro like Katie. read more

Katie is a true artist. She's understands contours and how to accentuate your best assets. I left feeling beautiful! My skin especially--it was like I was photoshopped! It lasted all day--It didn't look cakey or gross after being out for hours and I wasn't shiny either (these are problems I always run into). I recommend her for any occasion. You will not be disappointed. read more

I have known Katie from the start of her ever-growing beauty business. She is amazing. Not only are her makeup skills unique, creative, and artistic, but her personality is as lovable as it gets. Katie has a vast array of skills, she really listens to what you want and gives just that. Whether its makeup for a wedding, a special night out, or an everyday look, Katie is definitely my first choice- always recommended! The best!! read more

Katie is an amazing makeup artist. A friend of mine recommended her to me for my bridal makeup and she was excellent. She was professional from the very first time I spoke with her on the phone. I decided to use her just based on our conversation and on my friends recommendation and Katie did not disappoint. I met her for the first time when she did my trial makeup (that happened to be for our engagement photo session). Katie was so professional and really understood what I was looking for. We talked about what I wanted and she understood instantly. It didn't even take her that long to do my makeup and it was perfect!! I have had my makeup done many times and Katie is such an expert! I knew after our first meeting that I was in good hands for my wedding day. Katie was easy to communicate with and was on time for both of our meetings. My wedding makeup was perfect and so were my bridesmaids and my mom. Everyone loved Katie as much as I did. She really knows what she is doing! The day of my wedding she didn't put anything under my eyes because I was crying a lot and she didn't want my makeup to run and have black under my eyes. I was very skeptical on this, but she promised me that the pictures would look beautiful and that you would never know that I didn't have anything on under my eyes. She was right. My makeup looked perfect in pictures and even with my tears my makeup lasted all day and night! I loved working with Katie. She is such a nice person and so talented at what she does. I highly recommend her and hope that she will be able to do my makeup again in the future. Thank you Katie!!! read more

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I was looking for the BEST make up artist in the Bay Area for my wedding. I trialed with many artists and I felt they were either just good at networking, had a standard basic method of doing make up and used weird things like air brushing your face as a selling point. I live for make up, I LOVE MAKE UP....I just don't love when people apply it on my face. Katie is brilliant, shes versatile, what took everyone else 3 hours Katie did seamlessly all while holding fun conversation. She made being a GOOD Make up artist look easy! When I looked at myself in the mirror I gasped, I couldn't believe my eyes. She made me look like a celebrity attending the golden globes lol. This girl is the real deal....I'm shocked she hasn't blown up to the extent of just being booked out solid for weddings all year. Aside from Katie being a great make up artist, she is kind, loving and warm. She's very open and real. I feel like hiring Katie and her team was the best decision I have yet to make for my big day. Thank you Katie! read more

I love working with Katie! I've worked with her recently on my pregnancy photoshoot. She really understands the desires of her clients, from smoky eyes to natural, she can do it all. I always feel empowered, beautiful and radiant when I'm done. I never feel overdone or not looking like myself. She knows how to enhance your own inner beauty. Plus, I love hanging out with her because she loves people and she's a great conversationalist. I've worked with her over the years on fashion shows and events too and all the models delight to see her and work with her. Thank you for everything Katie!! read more

Katie cut my hair for the first time this weekend. I was thrilled! For many years I have been describing the cut I wanted. Each time, the stylist did a more conservative cut than I wanted. Katie did the perfect cut; flattering, fun, artistic and easy to care for! I have not found that combination often. I got lots of compliments at work today...so, Thank You, Katie! read more

Katie is a great make-up artist. She can pull off any look that you ask for - I wanted a simple, natural look and it turned out beautiful. She was able to make adjustments very easily whenever needed. What I liked best was that she made sure that I felt 100% comfortable with the look she gave me. She's very friendly, accommodating, and responsive and will go the extra mile to satisfy clients. I highly recommend her! read more

I can't tell you enough how great Katie is! She is the BEST wedding hair/make-up professional around. Not only does she bring the best team of make-up artists and hair stylists but her spirit and enthusiasm really make your day special. She arrived early on my special day with a team ready to help my 7 bridesmaids, my mom and my mother-in-law look fabulous and feel beautiful! Katie took extra time to make sure my look was exactly what I wanted and made me feel so beautiful. Her make-up touches really stand out in photos too. Katie also knows what she's doing so she can direct you with advice as she has a lot of experience in the industry. I highly recommend commissioning Katie for your wedding day! She will make you feel extra special and look absolutley BEAUTIFUL! read more

I've worked with dozens upon dozens of makeup artists, and Katie is as good as it gets. I have known Katie through friends for years, and I recently contacted her to see if she was available to do my makeup for a last minute event and, lucky me, she was. She executed the exact look I wanted, and I was also very impressed with the high quality products she used. I ended up asking her about quite a few of the products she used so I could go buy them for myself. Originally Katie was going to do my hair herself, but I wanted a somewhat complicated braid, so she said she preferred to bring in someone to do the braid rather than attempt it herself. I really appreciated that she went the extra mile by sourcing a stylist for me! And she managed to pull all of this off within less than forty-eight hours. All in all, I loved my look for the night. Katie is sweet, talented and reliable. She's everything I could hope for in a makeup artist, and I regularly recommend her to friends. read more

I've gotten my hair & makeup done by Katie a few times now & love her! I originally met her at the Paul Mitchell Institute & have followed her since. She is great at what she does & a true professional. She has given me both a sexy, sassy hairdo & a sexy vixen look for a photo shoot. She is sweet & easy to talk to & really listens to what I want. I'm soon planning a girls night out & will definitely have Katie do all our hair & make up! read more

Katie did my makeup for my wedding this past April at casa real and she was fantastic! She also brought a great assistant to help out with my bridal party as there were 5 bridesmaids, Mother of the bride, and mother of the groom getting makeup done. Katie was so sweet to all of us, very professional, and on time! Of course, most importantly...we all looked gorgeous! I've only gotten back a few sneak peak photos but will update this post with pictures soon but I couldn't have been happier. It was great to feel so good on my big day, but I also really loved how all the husbands of my bridesmaids went gaga for their ladies when we arrived for pictures :-) I highly recommend Katie and would hire her again for any other time I get my makeup done. read more

I hired Katie to create a beautiful and creative look for an event I was hosting on creative expression. First of all, Katie is a warm, sweet, wonderful woman. I adore her. She makes you feel so comfortable and at ease. In addition, Katie is a skilled, experienced professional. I've seen her create flawless "natural" looks and gorgeous dramatic looks. For me she created the most stunning "peacock" color scheme for my eyes. I continue to get compliments from people who saw me at the event. For my hair she created a beautiful romantic look with long soft curls. She pinned peacock looking feathers in my hair to complete the look. It was perfect. I loved working with her and can't wait for my next event to hire her again! I recommend Katie for any occasion where you want a professional and versatile hair stylist and makeup artist. read more

You are so lucky if you've found Katie-- she is a a true gem. She's a highly skilled and talented makeup artist, a very professional businessperson, and is wonderful to be around. While planning my wedding I was dismayed to discover how overpriced many of San Francisco's top makeup artists are, so I was thrilled when I discovered Katie-- her skills rival the best, but her prices are more moderate. She worked closely with me in the months leading up to the wedding to coordinate the perfect hair and makeup schedule for six -- including multiple revisions due to political/familial sensitivities -- and on the big day her skill and presence were priceless. My friends and family repeatedly said that I was the most beautiful bride ever; I attribute that pretty much completely to Katie and her team. My friends/family who had make up done looked so beautiful as well. I couldn't have been any happier and find myself looking for a reason to work with Katie again! read more

Katie is very talented and a wonderful person. She is passionate about her work; both make-up and hair. She is a celebrity make-up artist! She recently highlighted and cut my hair; balayage technique and ombré. I love it, have received so many compliments and her color choices were spot on. Definitely visit her soon at the SF Institute of Esthetics and Cosmetology - Paul Mitchell partner school and seek her out when she goes full time as a stylist this Summer. Highly recommend this talented gal. Whether you are a bride, have an event or need to spruce up your look - she will make you look and feel beautiful! read more

I was lucky enough to have Katie do my makeup and hair for my wedding party! She was extraordinary, and made me feel fabulous. My husband and all of my guests were adoring my makeup and hair. The best part was I still felt like myself just taken up a notch :) I even learned a few makeup tricks from Katie that I've used on my own. read more

Katie was awesome, I had the pleasure of having her come to my hotel to do my hair and make-up for a photo shoot. I loved her skill and her personality is sweet and funny. I highly recommend Katie if your are looking for the whole package!!! read more

I used Katie as my make up artist for my wedding. I would highly recommend her she did an amazing job! She was very easy to work with and was very available to me when I would send her pics of different looks. Some of my bridesmaids decided to use a different artist for their make up and were wishing they had gone with Katie after seeing the amazing job she did on me! Katie is a very talented make up artist. read more

Katie is very good at what she does. She brought my beauty to light so that everyone around me on my wedding day kept saying, "I was the most beautiful bride." But, more important than anything else, she made me feel that way - and I felt that way. If you want to feel this way too and get scores of compliments from everyone around you and look back at your pictures and say, "Damn, I looked good" then choose Katie. The hairstylist she works with is also that good. My hair looked better than I could have ever hoped for - and I have some MAJOR hair. That's saying a lot. I'm really grateful that I was able to find Katie and Traci. They did a WHOLE team of us, 6 bridesmaids and my mother and my little niece too...everyone was the best version of themselves. We all looked stunning AND natural. That's an incredible feat. They are well worth every penny you pay and are also, for the quality of their work - very reasonably priced. Thank you Katie for showing me how beautiful I could be on my wedding day and for allowing me to let my guard down and trust in the process. You are a perfect makeup artist - and an ARTIST in every sense of the word so that talent is what is showcased and not fake faces. Thank you!!!! read more

Katie is super talented and I trust her for any kind of photo shoot or tv appearance I have coming my way. She's flawless and fast. I've never been disappointed with any of her work which hasn't been the case w/ make up artists I've used in the past. She really knows her stuff. And did I mention she is fast? Ok, so many make up artists take FOREVER and she moves quickly but it always looks amazing. Plus she gave me great tips that I've been able to use on my own. She's really creative, always up on the latest and greatest products and upbeat energy to work with anytime even under intense circumstances. read more

I don't even know where to begin! Katie is an absolute DREAM to work with and a complete master of her trade. Not only did she create my flawless cat-eye look for my wedding day, but she was an absolute joy to have by my side as I prepared to walk down the aisle. She came recommended to me (along with a long list of others) through my wedding planner and as soon as I started chatting with her via email she stood out among the rest. We met at my home for my trial and to help me visualize what I wanted, she created two completely different looks - one that featured a heavier cat-eye liner and the second that was more natural, but still highlighted by features. I'm here to say, she clearly demonstrated her ability to capture any look that you could want for a special occasion. And her makeup prowess is only the beginning! Katie is so comfortable to be around. She is so warm and welcoming and has the best stories EVER. Be sure to ask her about the time she worked with Gaga. I could not recommend her enough! :) read more

Katie was the BEST! She is amazingly talented and has an equally if not more bubbly personality. After my original make-up artist informed me she was no longer going to be available for my wedding two weeks before my big day, Katie stepped right in... I was so lucky she just happened to be available and was everything and more of what I was looking for. I can't believe she was even able to fit in a trial just to make sure I was happy. She is professional, very prompt and responsive with emails and phone calls and beyond helpful planning the 'day of' schedule, including enough padding to ensure any tardiness would not ruin the day. She was flexible with my needs and came up with solutions when I needed it the most! She made me feel so beautiful and was willing to make small adjustments from the initial trial. She is confident about her work which is so important! My make up stayed all day and all night long just as promised. She is so talented and was so accommodating to the entire wedding party. I LOVED my make up! You can't go wrong with Katie as your make up artist, she is the best of the best! Thank you Katie!! read more