Julie was everything I could have asked for and more for my wedding day! Not only did I look the most beautiful I ever had in my whole life, but she was such a calming presence! From the moment I sat in her chair, she felt like a friend! From helping me remember to drink water (huge!) to anticipating I would want more blush before I even knew it, to sharing a taco with me to make sure I wasn't hungry before my first look, she was an ABSOLUTE dream. Truly any bride/anyone would be lucky to have her on their big day! I could not recommend her more! read more

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Julie did my makeup and hair and my bridal party's makeup and hair for my wedding day. She made the whole experience so wonderful from the beginning. She is such a lovely person and from start to finish made sure I was comfortable and loved my final look. I'm quite sensory sensitive, and she constantly checked in to make sure I felt good. We also threw some last minute changes at her and she was so wonderful about it. I could not recommend her more. I'm so grateful for her and her team! read more

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I can't say enough good things about Julie!! From my make up trial to the day of, she was absolutely fantastic. First of all, she was early to both appointments and kept EVERYONE on schedule (which for 12 people all getting hair and make up done is a huge deal) and made me feel so comfortable (as if I was just getting my hair and make up done by a friend) She made me feel so beautiful and taken care of on my big day and I would book her over and over again if I lived in LA! Hire her!! read more

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Julie was such a rock star on my wedding day. Not only was my make up perfect, long lasting, and precisely what I envisioned - she truly went above and beyond making me feel comfortable and relaxed on what is of course a stressful, big day! She also knocked my mother's make up out of the park and she's a self proclaimed tough critic! We both felt so glowing and happy and gorgeous in her hands! I'm telling every bride-to-be or just girly in need of a bit of a glam that it doesn't get better than Julie. read more

Julie was the best person we could've ever gone with to do our makeup! My wife, Alisha, and I were in the best hands with Julie; she walked us through everything from the moment we contacted her to our big day; she took our inspiration photos and created absolute magic with them! We felt not only gorgeous on our wedding day but confident and a lot of it is thanks to Julie and the incredible way she does makeup. She is also such a sweet and kind person to talk to while you're getting hair and makeup done I was never uncomfortable for a second. She is punctual and everything was done on time or well before. I could not recommend Julie's makeup and hair services more!!! read more

Julie and her team are nothing but professionals. From our engagement shoot to actual wedding day, Julie gave her all to give me and our bridal party the look we wanted to achieve and did she deliver! Julie is not only the sweetest soul and most down to earth person ever but truly a professional and she knows what she's doing when it comes to her work. She truly is an artist and made even my hair hold curls for longer than anyone has ever had! I have nothing but good things to say and would not change a single thing about our whole experience. Thank you for being you Julie and giving me the best experience ever! read more

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I preface this review by stating it's not about the quality of the makeup or hair services - which were actually fine, but about business practices. This review won't come as as surprise either, because I'm more or less copying my emails verbatim. I contracted one of Julie's artists for an engagement shoot and she was fantastic, so I wanted to book her for my hair and makeup for my wedding. A contract was signed and non-refundable deposit paid. Fast forward several months later and I find out that my HMUA is pregnant and her due date is shortly before my wedding. Naturally, I was concerned and didn't want to risk not having an artist available so I reached out to find a replacement. Julie kindly offered to help me find replacements, and I had asked for a free makeup trial because it's a new artist and like any bride, I want to make sure they are prepared to do what I want for my wedding day. My original artist did a stellar job with my makeup, so I wasn't expecting to do another makeup trial. I have email correspondence dated shortly after booking, that I would only need a hair trial prior to the wedding so this cost was expected. She said a free makeup trial was not possible but could offer a 15% discount at $106. The hair trial was also $125. Because I didn't have a preview session contract, I was not within grounds to request a free trial. Like many other brides, my engagement shoot WAS my preview session. As a customer, I thought this was incredibly unprofessional. Unforeseen changes from a business side should be a cost borne by the business, not the customer. Julie would not budge on the cost of the makeup trial. Although the 15% discount was appreciated, $106 is still a hefty price to pay when I was not expecting to pay anything. Because of this interaction, I would caution others to book with this company. If you find yourself in a situation like mine, where her artist backs out for an emergency, YOU will be expected to pay for additional trials if a preview contract is not already in place. I was clearly distressed and disappointed that I couldn't have my original artist and that should have been enough to comp a single makeup trial. I can't believe I had to spend extra money and time on this - trials only take place on weekdays and I work a normal 9-5, so I needed to take a day. Imagine if I DIDN'T like the new artist? What then? Would I have had to keep paying for more trials simply because my artist had to back out? Hair and makeup is supposed to be a fun part of a wedding and the terrible customer service I experienced put a huge damper on that aspect. I was put in a pay-twice-or-risk it situation and locked into a contract for the wedding date, so she really put me between a rock and a hard place. I hope that other brides seek services elsewhere. read more

If you are getting married in the L.A. area, look no further than Julie Hirji for your hair and makeup. She was THE MOST organized and professional vendor we worked with through our many rounds of wedding planning #covidbride. All her communication leading up to the wedding was patient, encouraging, and transparent. And for the trial and on my wedding day, she delivered! Julie and her team came in and took over a space that had never been used as a bridal suite before with absolute ease. They glammed up me, my bridesmaids, and my Mom AHEAD of schedule. What I was anticipating being a nerve-wracking morning of prep turned into a relaxing time where I felt like I had one of my friends there to do my hair and makeup :) read more

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I cannot begin to describe how AWESOME Julie is! I was so happy that she was part of my wedding. She made the whole experience so fun and relaxed. She created a rapport not just with me but my entire bride crew and they all loved her! She was very considerate while doing my hair and make up. She would keep checking with me if I was happy with the progress and was more than okay with adjusting anything based on my feedback. The outcome was nothing short of epic. For the wedding day, my mother also got her hair and make up done by Julie's team and she wanted a very traditional Indian look and was worried if that would be possible to achieve in the US but Julie delivered! and my mom was so so happy with her look. Thank you Julie for making me look and feel the most beautiful I have ever felt! read more

I had an amazing experience with Julie as my hair and make up artist for my branded photoshoot! Not only did my hair and make up look flawless, it held up for 4 hours on a windy beach! She knew exactly the look I was going for based off of my description, and executed to perfection. Julie is so kind, knowledgable, and talented at her craft. She came through with touchups when needed and was an all-around valuable support for my shoot. So grateful to have had her as part of the team! read more

Julie was great. She communicated really well from the beginning to ensure I got the look I wanted for my weddiny day. She made sure I was happy with my hair and makeup throughout the process. Im so glad I found her. I would use and recommend her. read more

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Working with Julie was a total breeze, I would recommend her to anyone for makeup! I was searching for a makeup artist for the wedding and stumbled upon Julie's page. I am typically a very low-maintenance type, I don't typically wear makeup during the week, so I just wanted to look like an enhanced version of myself. And, budget friendly was a MUST! Upon first interaction with Julie, I was really amazed by her professionalism. She was ON IT. Count on prompt, detailed responses. She is very open and honest about her product and what my experience with her would be like. She has you fill out a consult form and send looks of makeup you'd like. I was really impressed by the detail- allergies, what your skin type is like, etc. She was also very conscious of my budget and worked with me for what I was looking for. Anyway, we did a trial for the engagement shoot, and spent some time going over looks and trying out shades that worked for my skin. Julie spent SO much focused time on me for my trial. We had a lot of fun working together as she is very easy to get along with. Julie's esthetician background influences her focus on skin. I love how she "pampers" the brides with a special mask before applying the makeup. It really makes your skin glow once all the makeup is done. I've never had my skin look so good! After seeing the engagement photos, I loved the natural look, but wanted a more dramatic look for the wedding. I trusted that she would nail it and she totally did. She made my eyes pop exactly how I wanted them to! I save the best two things for last: 1) We were at the wedding venue from 1:00 pm until 10 pm on an 85 degree day. I spent the entire night after dinner (about 6-10 pm) dancing. So imagine the toll that would take on my makeup. There was a photo taken of me right after and my makeup STILL looked in credible after all that sun and dancing! That was what really sold me on Julie. Not only is the initial product good, but it STAYED good the whole night despite the "wear and tear". That was my biggest "WOW" factor. 2) After the wedding... keep in mind this was well AFTER the wedding. I remembered "hey, Julie knows skincare, maybe she can give me some advice". I sent her a quick email asking about her favorite products and what my skin care goals were, and, in total Julie fashion, I get an incredibly helpful and detailed response for how to take care of my skin! Another big WOW. I couldn't believe how generous she was, even after my event was over. Julie is someone who really cares and is quick and happy to help. Could not recommend her more. Thank you, Julie, for making me look so fly on my special day! read more

Julie saved the day!! It was a couple of days before my graduation photo session and I could not find a make-up artist available for the weekend. I was so stressed and nervous. Luckily, my photographer provided me with Julie's contact information and she not only saved the day but went above and beyond what most people would do to help someone. She worked diligently and was able to contact someone from her team that would do my hair and makeup!! Throughout the entire experience, Julie was kind, very responsive, and professional. I am so happy to have met her. A day before the event Julie contacted me and connected me with the makeup artist Emily. Emily arrived on time and was very pleasant to work with. What I loved about Emily as she was attentive to what I wanted and included me in the makeup application process. Emily made me feel beautiful and the makeup felt light and had a natural glow to it ( just what I wanted ). The experience was awesome, but the makeup application and hairstyle were beyond words (very happy). Overall, Julie coordinated everything so that I would not be stressed on my special day!! She is very professional, kind, and has an amiable personality. I highly recommend Julie and without a doubt know she will not disappoint. read more

I took some branding pictures for my business and needed help me with hair and makeup. I follow and love someone who does amazing makeup but she was booked that day. I searched for someone who could do both because I wanted to simplify the process for myself as this was my first time doing these type of photos. I'm new to LA so I reached out to a few people I found on yelp and Julie made it easiest form the beginning. For one, she is super quick to respond, and this is true throughout the process. Sometimes (with other service providers) I feel this changes once you hire them or give them a deposit, but this is not the case with Julie. From beginning to end she is super responsive and helpful. She went above and beyond in helping me pick extensions because it was my first time doing so and I had a dozen questions. Once I sent her an idea of what I wanted for my looks she called me and discussed everything in detail, and gave me her professional opinion based on my look and my goals. This was invaluable to me. Before the appointment she confirmed and provided me helpful instructions on how to make the best of the time we had together. She showed up on time and did an amazing job. She is both quick and very detailed and knowledgeable at both hair and makeup. I felt confident with her help because I felt like the best version of myself. Julie is someone with integrity and I feel confident that she could help anyone feel and look their best while also helping ease the stress if any important event. Thank you Julie. read more

I recently hired Julie for my engagement party and she was so great! I had a two part day which required Julie to help me during both the morning and evening (a very, very long day), and do the make up and hair for my family as well. She was so easy to work with, organized, flexible, and really understanding with everyone's requests or if anyone was running a bit late. She helped put together a schedule ahead of time which really made such a big difference in helping the day run as smoothly as possible. We all wanted to get our make up done but not look like it had been caked on or unnatural. And Julie made sure that everyone felt comfortable with their look and made sure that it looked great on each and every person - she really took our suggestions to heart which can be rare for a make up artists. So many times I feel forced into a look I didn't want - but Julie really made sure that we loved our make up. Even my grandmother (who never gets her make up done) really loved it!!! I was so happy with our choice to go with Julie! Highly recommend her. read more

Julie is absolutely amazing. She did my hair and makeup for my wedding and I felt absolutely beautiful. She is attentive and very professional. She also did my daughters hair and makeup. My daughter is 9 and Julie was great with her. I would definitely recommend Julie for all of your hair and makeup needs. I will be using julie for future hair and makeup needs. read more

Julie was...amazing. Full stop. Not only did she make me and our wedding party feel and look gorgeous, she did it on her own when her assistant was unable, literally at the last minute, to show up due to an emergency. Julie was unflappable and made me and our three wedding attendants not only comfortable during our sessions but also beautiful and so, so happy about our makeup and hair. We couldn't stop telling one another how lovely we were! Don't look to anyone else! read more

Julie was one of the sweetest people I was able to interact with when looking for vendors for my wedding day. Although I wasn't able to work with her directly, I can only speak on our communication via phone and text. She spent a considerable time with me on the phone, going over my questions and providing me with details I had yet to think of. She is very responsive and helpful! Unfortunately as a surprise, my bridal party had already taken care of the hair/makeup team weeks before I "met" with Julie. Her info will be saved in my phone for future occasions though! :) read more

Wow, I'm so glad I met Julie! I contacted her through yelp, and she was very professional and organized. Once I was able to book a time with her, she had me fill out some forms for what I wanted for my hair and makeup. The process was so easy that I made sure she was available for other dates, especially since she takes Venmo which is super convenient. She was so responsive to my questions that I felt comfortable with the process even though I'm not a make up girl. She sent me text reminders and showed up early for both of our appointments. For my first session, she came to my place which is 2 hour street parking only. It ended up taking two hours for our consultation and make up so she had to move her car before she did my hair. Julie really listened to what I wanted for my different looks and I was so happy with how each session turned out. I was so amazed at how my pictures turned out. I especially liked how she color matched me. Usually, when I've had my make done in the past, I always felt like it was too light but Julie got it right! Julie has a great eye for creating looks. She is also very personable and is easy to talk to. I felt like the time flew by so quickly. I am looking forward to working with her for my third appointment and I would definitely work with her again when I have another important event. read more

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Hiring Julie was one of the BEST decisions I made for my wedding day. She was absolutely amazing. Throughout the process she helped me figure out exactly how I wanted to look for the wedding. After the hair trial I realized the style wasn't right for me and Julie sent me so many other options. She really worked with everyone in my group to make sure we looked exactly how we wanted. She was amazing at figuring out the schedule. I had two weddings in the same day, the first one was a Sikh wedding at 9:30 am and the second was a Christian wedding at 5:00. I needed hair and makeup for myself plus my mom and five bridesmaids. We had to leave at 8:30 for wedding #1. Julie helped put together the best team so we could sleep a few hours (we started at 5am). We were all on time and looked great. I am not Indian or Sikh but my Sikh outfit had a number of items I needed to have in my hair or wear as jewelry. Julie went above and beyond in helping me get dressed for my first wedding. I wanted to look perfect for my husband's family and she helped immensely. Then she stayed with us for wedding #1 and did a touch up before wedding #2. She even helped me out of my outfit and elaborate jewelry. My friends and I received so many compliments on our hair and makeup. One very picky friend of mine said "you all look so beautiful but all look yourself." I truly believe Julie was the best vendor I hired. If you are getting married book her! read more

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Julie is absolutely amazing. She is very professional, talented, attentive, and organized. She will work with you no matter your crazy schedule and help you achieve the look you want. I used her services for my hair and makeup for my wedding along with the makeup for my bridesmaids and moms. She made everyone look and feel their best on my wedding day. She was so organized on the day of and sent out a strict timeline which she sticked to for the day of the wedding. Everything was done on time (actually early I think) and everyone looked incredible. She used an amazing assistant on the day of to make things go more quickly and she was also very talented. I highly recommend her services. read more

I was extremely impressed with Julie's attentiveness, kindness and punctuality! I hired Julie for makeup and hair for an engagement shoot and she made the entire process incredibly easy and relaxing. She helped me narrow down a few different looks, listening to my likes and dislikes to ensure everything was perfect. Julie also took great care ensuring the process was safe, sanitary and clean. I would highly recommend her services! read more

Julie was fabulous to work with! I found her on Thumbtack and after seeing her awesome reviews, I booked a hair and makeup trial for my wedding. Her communication, organization, and kind spirit really made the whole experience so smooth and relaxing! On the day of the wedding, she and her team did hair and makeup for myself, 4 bridesmaids, and my mom and 2 sister in-laws. They were completely on schedule, and everyone looked like themselves + glammed up. We were all feeling great going into the big day. I highly recommend Julie! read more

Can't recommend Julie highly enough. She and her hair stylist did hair and make-up for 2 moms at a home wedding. Julie could not have been easier to work with, communicate with, and she was so kind and flexible as our needs changed throughout the planning process. The moms looked amazing and were SO HAPPY and raved about Julie. read more

Julie is so amazing, sweet, talented, and accommodating. She did my hair and makeup for my wedding. She also did my maid of honor's hair/makeup and my mother's hair/makeup. I did a trial with her prior to my wedding day and she met all my needs. I asked for a natural romantic look for my makeup and she did an amazing job! After my trial I decided to change my hair style and day of the wedding she did a wonderful job with my hair. I could not have asked for a better makeup and hair artist. I felt so beautiful on my wedding day and received so many compliments. Thank you Julie, you're the best! read more

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I can't recommend Julie and her team enough! Aside from being incredibly friendly and professional, she gave me the perfect natural makeup look for my wedding day. All of my bridesmaids absolutely loved her, even my mother who is insufferable when it comes to wearing makeup. She is also extremely meticulous in finding out what you're looking for, sourcing the best products based on your individual needs, and she even gave me a goodie bag with everything I needed for touch-ups (lifesaver). She was also particularly prompt and clear with all business communications. On such an important day, I felt really safe putting my trust in Julie to make sure I'd be taken care of. If you're considering booking her, just do it :)! read more

Julie is the BEST! Working with her was absolutely fantastic. I was worried about finding a MUA online without a personal reference, because makeup styles can vary so much, but Julie really listened to what I was looking for and executed beautifully. She's also just a fun, awesome person. Our trial was fun and helpful for the big day, and I was so happy with the results on my wedding day. Thanks Julie!!! read more

I was so lucky to find Julie! A couple weeks before our already twice postponed wedding, my original hair and makeup artist had some team members quit and was unable to do the hair and makeup of all of my girls. Julie was able to come in and make sure that the rest of the girls were pampered and looked beautiful! She is so talented, and her communication before the wedding was incredible. It was super comforting to know that she took Covid safety seriously! I am so grateful to Julie and so happy that she was available to make my girls look stunning! read more

Um hire her that's all I can say!! Such a sweet and gentle person, she made me feel comfortable, confident and BEAUTIFUL on my wedding day. She's super easy to work with, has very fair pricing and honestly is just the nicest. You absolutely will not regret hiring her!!! read more

Julie was as professional and friendly as it gets! She arranged everything beforehand via email, and laid all the information out for me. Very clear and precise. She arrived earlier than expected (always good!) and did my hair and makeup perfectly for my engagement party. I was a bit frazzled hosting the party at my house, and running out of time before the party began. She was really helpful to me, standing by when I got pulled away from our session, and accommodating to what I needed to get the party started on time. I'll definitely be calling her again! read more

I had the best experience with Julie! She was very quick to respond all the time. She came to my house to do my engagement shoot make-up and she did such a magnificent job! She asked me questions that helped her tailor the right look for me. Always checks on me for every step of make up to make sure it is to my liking. She's also very friendly! I actually had fun with her. I now have a go to person for make-up!!! Also her services are not overpriced like most around this area! Thanks so much Julie! read more

Julie did the makeup for my wedding and I have to say, SHE IS AMAZING!!! After my trial make-up session, I literally got compliments on my makeup everywhere I went and the day of my wedding was no different. I had a rather large bridal party with 10 women total getting makeup done. Some members of my party were a little hesitant about getting a full face of makeup but Julie made sure everyone loved their look. She's really attentive and responsive to individual client needs. Everyone walked out looking absolutely flawless! Honestly, could not have chosen a better makeup artist. I'll definitely be booking with Julie in the future whenever I need professional services. She's the best!!! read more

Julie performed an absolute miracle for my makeup on my wedding day. She was extra early to the hotel, and turned me into a princess. Even more spectacular, the look lasted perfectly for the whole day: the 120F heat, the tears, the laughter, the extra *glistening* due to the 120F heat, the photos, the ceremony, more tears, more laughter, and all five billion hugs and kisses that come with a wedding. Julie made the whole process of wedding day makeup so easy, from the trial to the touch up kit to take to the church. She is so sweet and caring, she communicates so quickly, she is incredibly professional and thorough, and she always checks in to make sure you are feeling your best. With all five billion things that have to get done on the day of, Julie puts you at ease knowing that you will look amazing on your big day. I can't thank her enough for transforming me into a bride! read more

I cannot recommend Julie enough! She did my makeup for my wedding and she was such a delight to work with. I'm always nervous about others doing my make up because usually the artist does my makeup too dark and makes me look scary. I told Julie about my worries early on during my consultation, and during my trial, she was really patient in making sure that everything she did was exactly what I wanted. I can't thank her enough for that. She was super easy to work with, super responsive, and ALWAYS on top of it. Given that I'm super Type-A and very diligent in making sure I get everything done at a certain time, it was super helpful that she was the same way as well. During my actual wedding day, she made sure that I was comfortable, really flexible in making last minute changes, and super helpful to my family if they needed something. She went above and beyond in her services and I was so thankful that I found her. Really, she made me feel so comfortable and relaxed during my wedding day that it really just carried on throughout the night. I couldn't be more happy with my services and if I ever need a makeup artist to work with, I'll definitely use Julie again. read more

Julie is the epitome of skill and professionalism. She scheduled me on very short notice for an editorial photo shoot and she gave me EXACTLY what I asked for and more. She was able to interpret what I wanted off of some vintage pinup photos that I sent her and her work was perfection! In all sincerity, I've never felt prettier in my life. In addition to her skill, she is responsive, communicative, and personable - I honestly want to be her friend. This will not be the last time that I use her for professional makeup services. read more

It was such a pleasure working with someone who takes initiative and who knows exactly what works on her clients. I hosted an event featuring mini makeovers and all of the girls looked amazing after Julie was finished with them. Julie was great at color matching right on the spot and I couldn't be happier with her service! Thank you Julie! read more

She was fabulous!!! I look perfect for my day. Makeup stayed on all night and looked excellent in photos. Not to mention she was on time, very patient with me and my girls. read more

Julie did an excellent job for my wedding. I felt so beautiful. As the bride with a wedding party of different skin tones I was concerned that a makeup artist would be able to handle it well. I am African American with darker skin my mom has light skin and my maid of honor had a more medium tone. The tricky thing about weddings is that your makeup needs to be heavy enough for pictures but not overdone so that you look weird in person. My husband was concerned that I would look overdone. He loved my makeup and thought I looked beautiful. My mom got her makeup done too and she is very picky and loved it. She said Julie made her look younger. My made of honor who is also my 19 year old step daughter still looked youthful. Everyone was so happy with how they looked. On top of that her prices were not only reasonable but I felt I got way more value than what I paid. read more

Julie is the absolute best. She did my makeup for a photoshoot and her work was impeccable. From the moment she responded to my email inquiry she was extremely professional and personable. She made me feel special and absolutely beautiful. I am thankful she was apart of helping bring my vision to reality. She will be my go to makeup artist. I highly recommend her services. read more

I cannot begin to express how wonderful Julie was and how much I loved my wedding makeup! She was punctual and went out of her way to make sure we loved our makeup. I will be calling her for all my future events! You won't be sorry! You need to book her now! read more