I had a great experience working with Jennifer Vo for my bridal hair and makeup!…read more She was super responsive, experienced, and kind. She made great suggestions on how to achieve the more natural makeup look I wanted. My makeup felt very comfortable, my hair was secure, and everything lasted the entire day! Jennifer brings calm and experience to getting ready. I would highly recommend her for a Bay Area wedding! Thank you Jennifer!!

Jennifer Vo did a great job on my bridal hair and makeup! I received a lot of compliments and…read moreeverything held up throughout my wedding! I also appreciated that she was very responsive leading up to the wedding. Marilyn also did a great job with hair and makeup for my bridesmaids in parallel!

Geet is personable, professional, reliable and on time and has a warm and calming personality. I…read morebooked her for gurdwara hair, make up and draping as well as same day reception hair, make up, and draping - both were perfect. She met in person in advance to make sure my needs for upcoming events were met, checked in via texts leading up to events, she also has a great checklist of reminders to do before the big day (like even airing out dresses that are from abroad! Thank you, just little things too that are importantly that you might forget). I had zero confidence in getting the right flowers for my hair and Geet got them the day before and fridged them to have ready for me the next day. I was so grateful for this. Also while doing my hair, she would briefly massage my head and shoulders - it's like she knows exactly what you need! OMG. I didn't know such treatment was possible, the putting of make up and doing hair felt like a calming, soothing treatment. I am so grateful. Also most importantly, she secured my wedding gurdwara dress in a way so that I had NO issue bowing for the ceremony on the ground (she made me show her too to be sure). Everything functioned PERFECT. She knows what looks good too bc I'm not used to wearing make up and needed help on suggestions. Lastly, I didn't for a moment feel an ounce of impatience with all the hard work she had to do. Some people are just really good at what they do and I'm in awe of Geet! Thank you so much

Geet worked with me for my henna, Haldi ceremony and wedding day in South San Jose. She did a great…read morejob with my hair, makeup, wedding saree placement, hand/arm/feet mehndi. She is connected to a team of stylists of different specialties such as florists who can make flower jewelry (for my Haldi ceremony) and wedding garlands, saree pleaters, facial artists, henna artists and other makeup/hair artists who came to work on my mom and MILs hair and makeup. She also had a team of henna artists come to my wedding to provide henna for our guests. Geet has a great eye for detail. She does consults with you beforehand to see your vision and she doesnmakeup really well (i dont like heavy makeup and she accommodated my needs) and my hair looked very sleek. She did my reception hair and makeup change after the ceremony. I would highly recommend Geet and her team for all Indian weddings.

Nina did an excellent job on my wedding day on June 12, 2015. She pays attention to the details and…read morecares about her client. Our wedding was held in the early morning and located in the Santa Cruz Mountain. She arrived on time, prepared, and started working. She is very good at what she does especially eye make-up and hair style. My family kept saying how creative and beautiful make-up and hair style were. Her price is very reasonable. She answers your questions in a timely manner and very professional. You can tell that she is very passionate about her works. I was not sure if I need her to stay to do the touch up after the ceremony. She suggested that it is not necessary. She left me some lip makeup for the simple touch up if needed. Her makeup lasted more than 8 hours without any problem. Strongly recommend! I wish that I can give her 10 out of 10 stars instead of 5 stars on yelp. She is super creative, easy to work with and provide you with suggestions based what you prefer. Thank you Nina - You made my day..

Nina is an amazing makeup artist and hair stylist! I hired her on my wedding day to do makeup and…read morehair for my 6 bridesmaids, my mom, the flower girl, and me. She brought 2 other assistants and showed up on time at our hotel in Pleasanton at 9AM (I needed to be ready by 2PM). Prior to the wedding day, she had asked everyone to prepare some pictures of what they wanted. On the day of, Nina did my hair and makeup, while her assistants did everyone else's. They were incredibly patient and friendly! Some of us were picky about makeup, but that wasn't a problem at all for her assistants. They took the time to ensure that the foundation and lip stick color matched everyone's skin tones. And they made sure that everyone was happy with their hairstyles too. I highly recommend Nina and her assistants to do hair and makeup for any event. Her prices are so reasonable! The pictures came out looking really natural and my makeup and hair held up throughout the night! Thanks, Nina for making us all look good on my special day

My daughter and I went to Thy's studio for hair styling and makeup for a wedding event. Overall I…read morewould give 5 stars for the hair. Thy did a great job and our hair turned out beautifully. Thy's very creative, knowledgeable and catered the style to our faces. (However her curls straightened itself out after 5 hours. Not sure what went wrong there.) The makeup were well done. Thy did a really great job on the eyes, and again she catered the makeup to our face. Our skin looked flawless. (However in my opinion we looked older than we did without makeup :(. This might not be Thy's fault. My daughter with make up on finally looked like her age :). But I don't need to look like my age :) ). Thy is very friendly and nice. She taught us how to apply makeup. She even helped me with my speech for the wedding. This was very much appreciated. She also very sweet and pretty.

I had Thy do my make-up and hair for special occasion. She is professional, meticulous,…read moreknowledgeable and creative. Before Thy did my make-up, she asked me what style I wanted. I told her that I would prefer a natural look, and she did it perfectly. She also trimmed my eye-brown which I rarely see other make-up artists would do. Although my skin was dry, she made it look beautiful and smooth. She also recommended skincare such as oil and face wash for my skin type. Besides that, Thy is friendly and chatty. You would never get bored when doing the make-up with Thy. I would highly recommend her.

I had such an amazing experience with Shanney Beauty. She is truly a talented and professional…read moremakeup artist. She did my makeup and it came out absolutely flawless. You can tell she is very detail-oriented and takes her time to make sure everything looks perfect from start to finish. Not only is she incredibly skilled, but she also made the entire appointment so comfortable and enjoyable. She is such a great person to talk to, which made the whole makeup session feel relaxing and fun. Her work is extremely high quality, and it really shows through her technique and attention to detail. You can definitely tell she has over 10 years of experience as a professional makeup artist. I highly recommend Shanney Beauty to anyone looking for flawless glam, luxury makeup, or makeup for any special occasion. I will absolutely be coming back again.

Shanney did such an amazing job for my wedding. She made me feel like such a beautiful bride!…read moreMakeup is an art and she is truly a master of her craft! She is also so easy to talk to so getting my makeup done was a joy. She did my whole bridal party makeup including my mom. She listened to my wants and made the minor adjustments I've requested from our trial. I truly loved how I felt on my wedding day! I would recommend Shanney in a heartbeat!

Chau is amazing! I booked a trial with her, after a bad trial experience with a different HMUA…read more Chau instantly made me feel at ease, listened to exactly what I wanted (natural makeup), and completely delivered both at the trial and day of. I'm not used to wearing heavy makeup, and she found the perfect balance in making me feel done up, while also feeling comfortable/like myself. She is punctual, and a relaxing presence to be around while getting ready for what can be a stressful day. I'm Indian and initially incorrectly thought I needed a South Asian HMUA, but Chau did a fantastic job with both makeup and my hair, placing the tikka, and securing jasmine flowers to my hair. Highly recommend Chau!

I highly recommend Chau! I have a few friends who had her as their makeup artist and her skills are…read morealways flawless. I originally had her assistant at one of the weddings and felt my makeup was decent but not the way I would like for our wedding. I went to another artist for a trial but felt like she wasn't able to execute what I was asking for. In reality, I shouldn't have gone on a search, I came back to Chau and her attentiveness and consideration was worth it! She knows what she is doing and I could trust her the entire process. My makeup was prefect! She covered all the areas I requested and prepped the makeup in case of tears. My hair was beautiful and she knew what to do to accentuate the accessories I had. Her assistants are skilled but may be off the mark sometimes. My bridesmaid's foundation was a few shades too light as she has a darker complexion. She didn't notice until after everything was already on and didn't want the artist to redo all her work. It was still decent but something to keep in mind. Don't look any further for a makeup artist as she is worth the price!

Katie did my make up for my court wedding!! She did a great job with my skin and kept the make up…read moretone just like I asked for. She also gave me a touch up kit which helped a great deal, it was so thoughtful of her. Absolutely loved Katie's work and looking forward to working with her for another event!

I've been coming to Katie for years. She has done my makeup for countless events, and what sets her…read moreapart is that she truly studies your face. She doesn't just have a one size fits all approach; she takes the time to understand your unique bone structure, features, and what will enhance them best. There is a significant difference when she works on my face compared to other artists. My features always look like the best version of me. On top of the makeup, her facials are pure magic. I knock out every time and by the time I'm awake, my skin is incredibly clean, glowing, and renewed. She tailors every single facial to what my skin needs on that specific day, which is why the results are always so effective. More than just a talented artist and aesthetician, she is warm, truly cares and makes you feel completely comfortable in her chair. If you're looking for someone who is professional, talented, and genuinely cares about her clients, you know what to do :)

I have worked with Emily multiple times over the years (including my wedding!), but on occasion…read morewhen Emily isn't available Amy has done my make up. At this point, they both know my face so well that I would be grateful if either of them are available for my next special occasion! I have half hooded eyes so it's hard to find someone that understands my facial features, but I trust Emily and Amy completely. They always make me feel beautiful, confident, and classy. In addition, they're always responsive and communicative and I am always at ease knowing that this team will be taking care of my hair and make up. Both Amy and Emily are so easy to talk to, they're personable but professional. Eternally grateful to have found them, they're my go to make up artists!

This business deserves 0 stars…read more My experience with Emily & Michelle (the studio manager) was similar to the other 1 star reviews you will see on this page. They were by far the most unprofessional and disrespectful vendor I encountered during all of my wedding research. The biggest pain point was unresponsiveness which was consistently bad from day 1. It was silence for days despite multiple follow ups, even when we got to the month of the wedding. Whenever I did receive an overdue response, they were unapologetic and I might even say rude. Because of the concerns with communication, my planner kept trying to dissuade me from hiring Emily and I held out until the very last moment hoping to find another HMU artist. However, we were close to my wedding date and even with my planner's help, I wasn't able to find an alternative. So I reluctantly signed the contract a few days before the wedding and transferred a $1600 deposit. That's when I came across the reviews on this page about the no shows. That was the (much delayed) final straw, and coincidentally a HMU artist I had reached out to months prior reached out to say she was available for my wedding. So I notified Emily that evening asking if she would consider refunding any part of my deposit. Granted, she has no legal obligation to do so but it had been less than 24 hrs since I had sent her the deposit (in other words, less than 24 hrs that she held my wedding date which means no lost business for her). No response from her. She kept my $1600. Even with forfeiting the deposit, I decided to switch my HMU artist and 1000% believe I made the right decision. If I hadn't, I would have continued to stress about whether she would show up on my wedding day, and even if she had, I'm not sure how the experience would have gone. For example, if I wanted an adjustment to my hair or make up, would she have been accommodating? Shame on me for ever signing with Emily against my better judgement! I never write reviews but felt compelled to share this experience. I don't recommend her for any future brides.

As a coordinator, I've had the pleasure of working alongside Cathy multiple times, and she is truly…read morea dream to have on any wedding day team. She is always punctual (honestly, usually early!), incredibly professional, and one of the most responsive artists I've worked with which makes planning and day-of execution so much smoother. What really sets Cathy apart is how personable she is with brides and their parties. She has this calm, friendly energy that instantly puts everyone at ease, which is exactly what you want on a wedding morning. And can we talk about initiative?! Cathy consistently goes above and beyond by sending out a detailed day-of makeup timeline without even being asked. That level of organization is GOLD for coordinators and keeps the entire schedule running seamlessly. If you're a bride looking for someone talented, reliable, and genuinely wonderful to be around, Cathy is your girl. I can't recommend her enough!

WOW! where do I even begin?! I was visiting home for a wedding, trying to find someone available…read morefor just hair. I got SOOO lucky Cathy was free!! I requested a quote via Yelp and we were able to book something quickly, after sending my inspo pic and a current pic of my hair. Everything was super easy to check-in and I immediately felt so comfortable talking to Cathy! I expressed that I wasn't sure if my inspo pic was right for the dress and she helped me choose a style that would go best with my face shape. I was so nervous about the day but sitting in Cathy's studio truly made me feel so relaxed and taken care of. Also- with all this hair, we were still done within the hour! My appointment was at 9:15am and my hair lasted until 2am, withstanding the sweat, dancing, and all other bridesmaid duties. Thank you so much, Cathy!

I hired Simi to do my hair and makeup for my baby shower function…read more I and all my friends loved her work. Pushp did an amazing work with my hair, I had requirements like no comb or any hair tools usage and she agreed to all terms and conditions and created a lovely updo. Simi and Pushp are very professional and easy to work with. They followed all the Covid protocols as well. Definitely recommend her.

I got my hair and makeup done for my wedding by Simi and Pushp. They were really nice to…read moreaccommodate me last minute! Pushp did my hair twice. The previous day for my Haldi function, she made a beautiful side fish braid and only stopped when she was satisfied with the result. The day of the wedding, she made a nice bun with side braids My hair stayed perfectly intact the whole day. I absolutely loved my hair. Simi was amazing before the wedding day as she kept reminding me of all the things I need to buy for the makeup and hair and sent me good checklists so I don't forget anything. In covid times, where i hardly had any help and everything was decided last minute, Simi was of great help! I will totally go back to them whenever I need to.