I LOVED working with Kim for my April 2022 wedding day makeup! She is friendly, professional, has great communication, and is a fabulous makeup artist! Not only did she make me feel comfortable, confident, and sooo beautiful; but my Mother in Law and Godmother who had never gotten their makeup professionally done and were both very apprehensive have never smiled so much and felt more beautiful. Whether you are looking for something natural or you want to go full glam, I would highly recommend Kim for your wedding or special event makeup. read more

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If I could give Kim Baker Beauty more than 5 stars, I would!! My wife and I got married in Saratoga, California a couple of weeks ago and we couldn't have been more thrilled with Kim, Lupe, and Steven. We got hair and makeup for ourselves and our bridesmaids, junior bridesmaids, and even a little kid makeup for our flower girls. Our priorities were to feel present on our wedding day and to feel like ourselves, just a little more polished. We don't wear makeup on a day to day basis, and so we didn't want fake lashes or extensions. Kim worked with us to help us achieve our vision for our hair and makeup and encouraged us to give her extensive notes about what we didn't like at our preview (SO hard to do as a people pleaser, but Kim created a safe space where we were able to do so). My wife Ali thought she wanted a glowy look, but ended up going completely non-glowy on wedding day and LOVED it. She struggles to have her hair hold a curl for more than an hour, and Kim did such a good job her hair was still wavy the morning after the wedding after sleeping on it all night! I found out at our preview how particular I am about having my makeup done, and Kim let me do my eyeliner and eyebrows myself on our wedding day. It was the perfect balance of feeling pampered by Kim but still feeling in control of the things I am very picky about! Both of us have very sensitive scalps, and Kim made sure each and every pin felt comfortable and wasn't pinching. It made a HUGE difference in our stamina throughout our long crazy wedding to not have the added sensory nightmare of pins buried in our heads. Full disclosure, Kim is a dear friend of mine. But she and her team also hit it off with the rest of our bridal party! They're in selfies taken while getting ready, and they even got our shy junior bridesmaids chatting and laughing. We are so grateful for how they made our wedding morning feel organized, calm, and fun! If you're not sure whether to book Kim Baker Beauty, take it from me - there's none better. read more

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I found Kim by chance through a mutual friend. I last minute needed a hair and make up stylist for a rescheduled family photo session. We were able to sync schedules and so I booked her! I'm really happy with my experience with Kim. She's so friendly and kind and conversation was easy. She did a wonderful job with my hair and make up and went along with the look I was asking for. Prices are reasonable. I will be using Kim again for future hair and make up styling needs!! read more

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In a sea of wedding vendors, it can be overwhelming to find someone who will not only make your vision come true, but be an absolute pleasure to work with - Kim is one of those gems! I highly recommend working with her if you have the chance. She did my wedding hair & makeup, along with the makeup for my 3 MOH/Bridesmaids. She was very accommodating when scheduling my hair and makeup trial, even meeting me at my office on a Friday despite it being a few hours out of her way. During the trial she asked me questions about my skin and beauty routine before giving me samples and recommendations on how to best take care of my skin during the 6 weeks leading up to my wedding. She listened thoughtfully as I described the hair & makeup styles that I had envisioned - a natural face that made my eyes pop & a partially up hairstyle. While she did my makeup we bonded over our shared passion for early childhood education and of course talked all things weddings, the time flew by! When she finished up we discussed some of the things I loved, and some things I didn't like as much as I expected to. She took these notes and ended up even buying a few specific pieces of makeup to use on me - the final result the day of the wedding was absolutely perfect!! I'm so glad we did the trial, it allowed me to learn exactly what I wanted, while also giving Kim & I time to get to know each other better before the wedding day. After all, she spent the full morning in the bridal suite with us, so it was important to me that we genuinely enjoyed each others company! She was so easy to get along with, my mother, sisters, and friends all loved having her with us. Finally, knowing that I tend to run sweaty & it was going to be a gorgeous day out, Kim thought ahead to put extra setting spray on my makeup, and hair spray - especially important for boogying on the dance floor! This extra thought allowed for my hair & makeup to look great all through the night - the photos are proof! Thank you so much for making my big day so special, Kim! read more

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I booked with Kim for onsite make-up and hair for branding photos. She left me feeling calm, cool, and confident. You can tell she truly cares about her craft and her clients. read more

Kim Baker Beauty is a fantastic business! I chose them initially because they had a good Covid-19 policy, and they offered basic hair+makeup services for men. I don't think I found anyone else who had that listed in their regular services. When I did a video call with Kim, she was very kind, fun, and had great advice, and great patience for all my questions. I wear makeup extremely rarely, so I was very little help. Kim explained a bunch of stuff to me, and gave great suggestions, both for the makeup, and for a pre-wedding skin care routine. She recommended several products (which were lovely!) and gave me a whole routine to do. She tailored it completely to my needs, including asking how good I am with sticking to routines and how overwhelming it might be to have several products, which is such a great question! Kim also arranged a schedule for the hair and makeup services that was detailed out with who would be working on who and when. That was very helpful to have early on so that we knew how much time we would have for pictures. A week before the event we did a hair and makeup preview session with Amber, one of the artists who was going to work with us on the day of. She was fantastic, listened to what we were looking for and gave advice (which we definitely needed!) She was very patient with our questions, lack of knowledge, and lack of intended vision. It was very very helpful to do a preview, and especially with Amber working with us on the day of the wedding. On the day of, we worked with Amber, Koryn and Ari. They were all extremely professional, highly skilled, friendly, and kind! We did have to swap one person around who was a bit late, but they took it in stride. And I asked for some slight tweaks from the preview, which were put into practice perfectly! All three artists were right on time and worked diligently and quickly. They listened to everyone's requests, gave advice where needed. It was a wonderful experience all around! I would absolutely recommend Kim Baker Beauty, they are highly skilled, highly professional, and completely up front and clear about expectations, which I always really appreciate. Thank you so much Kim, Amber, Koryn, and Ari!! read more

TL;DR: Kim Baker Beauty is fantastic and you should absolutely book them! When looking for a hair & makeup artist, as a queer couple, we were a little apprehensive about finding an artist who would be well-versed in hair & makeup for couples and weddings outside of heteronormative traditions. My partner was a little worried about finding someone who would "get it" in terms of their style--more minimal and masculine--and who wouldn't try to push them into doing a more feminine style. Kim and Audra both totally got it! Kim was super communicative throughout the whole process and was so great to work with. Due to unforeseen circumstances the week of our wedding, Kim couldn't make it--but she immediately organized one of her other artists, Audra, who did a truly superb job. My partner and I both got hair and makeup services. I had a more classic bridal look and my partner had more minimal makeup and their short hair styled. We both absolutely loved the way we looked and felt amazing on our wedding day! We wanted a calm, chill morning while getting ready for our wedding and Audra was lovely, so kind and easy to talk to, and had a very calm energy. Our hair and makeup lasted extremely well throughout the evening, even through hours of dancing! Kim and Audra are total pros and made us feel stunning on our wedding day. I can't recommend them highly enough! read more

My brother got married on June 4th, and I was lucky enough to get my makeup professionally done that day by Ms. Kim Baker.... The second she held the mirror up to my face, I started crying! In the past 2 years, I've lost about 80lbs and hadn't really *SEEN* myself in a while...it may seem silly, that "just some makeup" could have that big of an impact on me, but Kim truly helped me fully see myself, and the effects on my confidence have continued ever since! Kim, you have an incredible gift. I cannot say enough about this woman. 10000/10 recommend read more

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I got married in Monterey, CA and used Kim Baker Beauty (specifically Kim) for my bridal hair and makeup. Kim was so professional on top of being so kind while my bridesmaids were buzzing around. I was worried about looking like a completely different person, and Kim made sure I looked like a glowing bride. She was the first vendor I met day of and set the tone for a very relaxed day. She also helped me build out a skin care routine to prep for the big day by making it seem less intimidating and using my budget and skincare concerns. 10/10 would recommend and plan to use Kim's team again in the future! read more

Kim Baker Beauty was the make up artist @ my daughter's wedding. She was amazing. Young & old looked great! (Old looked better than ever, lol) My daughter looked AWESOME. & Kim has great people skills too. Thanks. read more

I've had the honor of working along side Kim at various wedding shoots! She's professional , talented, and carries herself with such a sweet and gentle energy! I've also experienced attending one of her workshops. Her knowledge on skincare and her suggestions on products best fitting for you are priceless! So if your looking skin love or wanting someone to do their magic in making your beauty elevate, she is absolutely your gal! read more

Kim did my makeup for my wedding this month and was awesome! She's calm, kind and creative. She used high quality products during both the trial and the day of sessions and listened to what I wanted. Kim also did makeup for my mom and mother-in-law who were also ecstatic with her work. We all felt like she enhanced our features and made sure our makeup lasted all day. Kim goes above and beyond to make sure all her clients feel happy with her work. She consults with you about skincare, products and even sent me a playlist to put on while getting ready. She's a lovely person and a fantastic artist. I highly recommend working with her. read more

I have known Kim for years and she has done my makeup several times for events. She is an absolute pleasure to work with. She does beautiful work and uses the highest quality products and techniques so results are comfortable and long-lasting. She is a wizard at using makeup to enhance women's natural beauty, and she's also no slouch when it comes to more dramatic and novelty/costume looks. She's a true professional and is always prompt, prepared and thoughtful. There is no one I would rather have making me pretty! read more

Kim did my makeup and hair before our family/newborn photo session. As someone who typically wears very minimal makeup, my goal was just to look natural and freshened up. AND KIM NAILED IT! When we received the pics, I probably should have been focused on the baby, but my first impression was how much I loved my hair and makeup! :) I'd highly recommend hiring Kim because not only did I love how I looked, but the planning process was stress-free and the actual session was fun! Thanks Kim! read more

I have had Kim do my makeup many times throughout the years and has never disappointed! She is very professional and knowledgeable about the products she uses. Kim did my makeup for my wedding in 2014 and I can't say enough amazing things about her and that experience. I don't wear makeup often and Kim managed to make me feel natural and glowing! She has such a positive and supportive presence- exactly the type of person you want by your side before a big event. read more

I recently hired Kim for my engagement photo makeup. It was such an easy and enjoyable experience. My makeup lasted so much longer than expected and looked even better in the photos. I felt amazing and the photos showed it. Highly recommend Kim!! read more

I have had the pleasure to work with Kim both personally and professionally, as she offers makeup services to my photography clients. Her work is amazing. She truly cares for each of her clients and takes the time to really understand what your looking for. I can't recommend her enough! read more