THIS girl... THIS girl right here... TURNED ME INTO A HOT CHICK! Lol. Everyone at my party (and constant strangers at the bar we were at) was freaking out all night. I watched so many people look for me and not realize I was right by them because they didn't even recognize me hahahah. Which is EXACTLY what I wanted! To top that off though, and what really made me want to write a review, was Kandice's professionalism and her desire to please. Everything from her email signature stating what her email/office hours are, to taking credit card info upfront online, to having an away message when she was on a short vacation... Extremely respectable. It's so easy to trust someone that takes pride in their business, has proper grammar/capitalization, etc. Not all that easy to find in SD. As far as her "desire to please"... She was SO accommodating. The exact opposite of snooty which kept shocking me from a young female that likes makeup in Southern CA haha. Heck, when I mentioned that I would be late because parking was hard to find, she even offered to walk downstairs to come meet me and show me where to park. And that's just one example. :) If I ever get married I would be LUCKY to have her as my right-hand! read more

I got my makeup done with Kandice for my wedding! She's so sweet and kind. Very organized, she made me feel so pretty and my makeup lasted the entire day and night! Thank you Kandice for the beautiful makeup you did for me and several bridal party members. read more

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Whatever you need your makeup done for, look no more! Kandice was seriously SO great to work with! Not only was she great to work with but she is so uber talented behind that makeup brush! Kandice did my makeup for my bridal shower and my wedding and I couldn't have asked for better looks. Also, all my bridesmaids, my mom and my MIL loved their makeup and sometimes that's hard to get everyone to all be in love with their looks. She is also super sweet and easy to talk to. Not only is Kandice all those things but she is quick with her responses as well. Whether it is by email or my phone I never have to wait more than a couple hours to get a response from her. Her prices are reasonable as well. Highly recommend Kandice for your makeup needs! read more

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Cannot put into words how happy I was with my makeup for my wedding day!! From my trials to the wedding day, Kandice was so fun to work with. She was always quick to respond to my emails and questions, gave the best advice for my day of look based on what I had envisioned, and tried out different styles to make sure my wedding look would be perfect. Kandice made my wedding morning so perfect and relaxing for myself and bridal party and her assistant, Bree, did an incredible job on some of my bridesmaids as well. My makeup lasted all day and night (it was a hot day too!) and truly looked flawless. Cannot recommend Kandice highly enough!! read more

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Picking a make-up artist was one of the most important details to me for our special day! I received a referral for Kandice through one of my girlfriends who had used her on her wedding day! I had my trial for our engagement shoot and was blown away at how great it looked not only in person, but in photos! She is sweet, detail oriented and you can tell she has a passion for making her clients feel their best! Kandice arrived early, super speedy and made everyone feel at ease. One of the things that Kandice did that really made me love her even more was how special she made my flower girl feel! She wasn't getting much make-up done, but for her to make her feel like she was special too was awesome! Not only did she make all of my ladies feel beautiful, she even did some light bridesman make-up because he asked-how amazing! I would hands down recommend Kandice for your wedding day make-up, she's great!! Thank you for helping make our day go so smoothly, we appreciate you!! xoxo Nicole read more

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Imagine an artist that can take 3 beauties and elevate their gorgeousness! Kandice was kind, understanding, accommodating and delightful! She made my younger daughter look flawlessly exceptional and made her sister, the bride look better than a real life Barbie! Kandice took a good 30 years off of me and made me look like one of the sisters! Kandice was contacted by our outstanding wedding planner, Nicole Harris, @dreamsindetail and we are so grateful! We will have forever memories of my daughter's special day thanks to Kandice making us more beautiful than we thought possible. Anyone can glamorize a lady. Kandice can lift your beauty to the level of your dreams! I am not attaching pictures because you will just say they are retouched magazine covers! read more

Best makeup artist I've ever used. Organized, fast and extremely professional. She did my makeup for many memorable important events. If you are looking for the best in San Diego look no further! Kandice is your girl. read more

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We hired Kandice for six people on our wedding day, and she was able to make all of us feel our best. At the trial, I got to know Kandice and talked to her about what I wanted. I'm not exceptionally comfortable getting all glam up since I don't usually wear too much makeup every day, so I was nervous and shy, but Kandice was able to elevate my natural features. She used high-quality products and accommodated one of the bridesmaids, who was pregnant and cautious of using toxic chemicals. Kandice also helped our mothers feel radiant and glowing. They were smiles all day long, and so many of our guests commented on how beautiful they looked with Kandice's touch. Lastly as a type A personality, I appreciated that Kandice was able to communicate promptly even though she's the busiest and in-demand makeup artist. My newly minted hubby appreciated that my makeup didn't rub off and that lipstick color never made it onto his white shirt. My flawless makeup stayed on all night despite us raging, sweating, and dancing our faces off. If you're looking to hire a makeup artist for any event to feel your best, look no further. Be sure to reach out to Kandice on her website soon because she books up rather quickly! Thank you, Kandice! You are as beautiful inside as you are outside! read more

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Kandice not only is an excellent, meticulous makeup artist but she has one of the most beautiful souls. She is a very kind hearted, patient, hard working gal that you definitely want to trust on any occasion but especially on your wedding day. She is reliable, always comes early to set up, very professional and has a solution for every problem- when it comes to your making you look beautiful. I don't like to wear a lot of makeup and she listens to that but still made me look flawless without feeling like I had a ton of makeup on my face- also her nose contouring, chefs kiss guys. I am so grateful that I had her on my beauty squad during my big day and will only let her touch my face from here on out for any special occasion. read more

I needed a makeup artist for family pictures and searched Instagram for makeup artists in San Diego. After looking at several different artists I reached out to Kandice and I could not have been more pleased with her. Her work was amazing and my makeup lasted all day. She was so sweet and easy to talk to. I am so happy I found her and would definitely use her again! read more

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I'm originally from Los Angeles and used to having around 1000 available makeup artists that can do a decent job at any given point. I recently moved to San Diego and needed my makeup done for my cousins' wedding and decided I needed to do some research on Yelp/Instagram before trusting anyone. And let me tell you, there are plenty makeup artists in San Diego but everyone has their own style. Most of the ones I found here seemed to lean towards natural/light makeup which washes out in photos, so it was a tough search. I found Kandice originally on Instagram and was instantly in love with her work. I reached out to her on very, VERY short notice (maybe 3-4 days) and she was able to accommodate me, and I was so glad she did. She is incredibly sweet, very talented and hands down THE BEST makeup artist that has ever worked on my face. I got so many compliments on my makeup at the wedding and it turned out Kandice ALSO did my cousin's makeup (the bride) for the wedding I was attending, as well as all the bridesmaids earlier that day. Not so bad for new girl in San Diego, ay? Haha! I 1000% recommend Kandice, and I know without a doubt that she can accomplish any look that you are going for as she did for me. read more

I honestly can't say enough great things about Kandice, she is absolutely amazing! She did makeup for my wedding last November 2017 and I couldn't have been happier with everything. She is incredibly professional, talented, sweet, and stunning! She was scheduled to do 8 people that morning and we added a 9th last minute and she still finished about a half and hour before she was supposed to be done/we had to leave. She played a huge role in my wedding morning completely stress free which I am so thankful for. Everyone was thrilled with how their makeup turned out too. Kandice books up far in advance and quickly! If you are lucky enough to have her available for your wedding/event you would be crazy not to hire her! Seriously worth every penny and hope to use her again for future events! read more

Where do I even begin... Nearly 2 years ago, I was searching for a makeup artist because I was getting pictures taken with my son and wanted to look flawless. (can I just say, when it comes to anyone touching my hair or face, I am SUPER skeptical because my hair/skin is SO sensitive!) On that note, I had been looking around and was being shot down left & right for appointments. A friend of mine that I used to work with told me that his girlfriend did makeup and that I should call her- that I would love her! THAT WAS AN UNDERSTATEMENT!!! This woman not only as sweet as can possibly be, sweet NOT PHONY, she was so warm and engaging and genuinely took the time to understand the type of look I wanted. Le sigh, fell in LOVE with her artistry skills! Kandice is a GEM! After that, I knew that I would be able to call her for all of my go-to occasions when needing to look my absolute best! Halloween, BRING ON THE ARTIST that makes this woman's skills shine! She will take your idea and hit the ground running!! She is extremely detailed and uses the best products on her clients, always! I would say 9 out of 10 times, she has always fit me in to her schedule to make sure that I look my best for my special occasions. Always on point with the hottest looks, and most trendy colors! Did I mention how sweet she is?!?! If I was baller status, she would do my makeup EVERYDAY- just because! I am SO LUCKY to have found such a wonderful artist that understands exactly how to create the best looks each and every time! I am moving to LA in a few months and will most definitely always make it a point to have her present for all of my special occasions. To touch on a few she has done for me for the past 2 years: pics with my son, Halloween (2 years), weddings, anniversaries, my birthday, and Christmas parties. So do NOT hesitate to call her, you will NOT regret it! She also does makeup tutorials, and if you're anything like me and love to know the latest, she reviews the products and is always very spot on! read more

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Kandice and her assistant Danielle were more than prepared for my wedding day. Kandice was available to get me in for a trial a couple months prior and I knew then she was exactly what I needed for my full glam look. On the wedding day, they were on time, prepared and professional. She worked so quickly on all of my bridesmaids and kept us ahead of schedule, stress free. We all truly felt so beautiful and our makeup lasted throughout the night of partying and dancing. I would 100% recommend Kandice and will be using her for all my future events. The products she uses are top notch and high quality. I had a full face of makeup on but everything felt so lightweight. She is definitely worth her prices. read more

I had my makeup done for my sister's wedding. Kandice was very prompt (she also did two trials for the bride), very professional and super sweet. Her demeanor is very gentle and calming. I loved my make up! I don't wear a lot of make up day to day but don't mind getting glammed up for special events. Her application was very gentle and the end result was beautiful! I got a lot of compliments on my makeup and it lasted well through out the night (on a very hot June day). I enjoy following her Instagram and would recommend her in a heartbeat! Prices are very reasonable and she does a fantastic job! read more

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Honestly I am THRILLED that I was able to get Kandice for my wedding. We planned it in five months and I was worried I wouldn't get someone good. I hit the jackpot finding Kandice and, with my Thursday wedding, she was able to fit me in and I'm sooo happy. She is an ARTIST in every sense of the word. I have never been more happy with how my makeup looked. She is the master, truly. read more

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Kandice did my engagement shoot, wedding, and now maternity pictures. Let's just say she is beyond Amazing!!! She makes you look and feel absolutely beautiful!!! Not to mention Kandice is such a sweet and genuine person- each makeup session is just like catching up with an old friend. All of her equipment and set up is professional and she works So efficiently, it amazes me every time. Best makeup artist and I will always find excuses to get my makeup done by her! Thank you Kandice for being so talented, sweet, and a wonderful makeup Artist! read more

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I've been going to kandice for my makeup for close to 10 years now. I've used her for most of my photoshoots as well as personal occasions. Kandice is very sweet, professional, timely, CLEAN, and organized. She takes the time to listen to what look I'm going for and make sure it's executed how I envisioned. The makeup also lasts, sometimes I have multiple photoshoots a day, even some where it's against conditions like heat or moisture and it still stays perfectly. Make sure you book her in advanced because she books up very quick. read more

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Kandice just did my wedding last weekend, and she is AMAZING!!! I am very picky about my make up, and she was flawless! Kandice also made my Wedding Party even more stunning than they already are! She is very easy to work with and very accommodating. I am absolutely thrilled that Kandice was able to do the make up for my wedding, and I would 100% recommend her for any event! read more

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Kandice is a natural talent and one of the most talented I have worked with, especially when it comes to creativity and blending. I have had my makeup done several times and this was by far one of my favorite outcomes. She takes her time and caters to the needs of each of her individual clients. The makeup she did for me lasted me 10+ hours with no touch ups or reapplication - other than lips! She is beyond a pleasure to talk to during your session. If you are looking for a makeup artist to enhance your beauty look no further Kandice will transform you into a Goddess!!!!! Not to mention she also has great recommendations for other services such as Hair, etc! You are freakin awesome Kandice! read more

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Hired Kandice on so many different occasions and each time I am more and more impressed with her artistry. She is always on time, professional, neat, organized, always in a great mood and exciting to work with. She takes her time and always comes up with the perfect glam for the occasion. She makes you feel the most beautiful. Each time I've had makeup done by her, I've needed close to no touch ups throughout the day, the makeup lasts ALL day which is what you want when you are getting your makeup professionally done. She is truly one of the best in San Diego. TIPS* - Book her in advance and if she isn't available she will always send you recommendations for another artist which is so thoughtful. read more

So, this review is WAY overdue but SO necessary. I got married a few months ago and was nervous about finding the perfect makeup artist. The perfectionist that I am stalked almost every makeup artist from San Diego to Los Angeles for over a year. I was convinced I made the right decision by hiring Kandice within seconds of meeting her during my makeup trial. She made me feel so at ease that I didn't even think about looking in the mirror until she was done. Come my wedding day, she worked her magic and made all 7 of my bridesmaids, mother, and myself look like supermodels. I laughed, I cried, I sweated all night and STILL looked fabulous at the end of the night. Kandice is without a doubt a MUST for every upcoming wedding and event for me moving forward. Thank you so much for making me feel so gorgeous on my big day!! read more

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Kandice did an amazing job on my wedding day! My bridal party and I we're so happy with her work! Our makeup stayed on all day and night looking magnificent. Definitely would recommend Kandice and would use again for a future event! Thank you!! read more

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Kandice has been my makeup artist for several events. She's customized my look for weddings, birthdays and other special occasions. Prior to going to Kandice I would normally dislike my makeup from other artists and end up being disappointed through out the day. When I first got my makeup done by kandice I told her my inspiration and she got the look down with no mistakes which is incredible as I'm extremely picky. She's been able to get whatever look/inspiration down that I've requested. She's extremely professional and has an extremely wide range of fun makeup. Also, she's always willing to give tips and tricks on how to do your own makeup or what to use. Since going to her I've gotten better at doing my own makeup however I'll always go to her for anything special in my life because she's seriously the best! read more

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Kandice has done my makeup on 3 separate occasions and each one surpassed my expectations, but on my wedding day she truly blew me away. It was better than I had ever hoped for. I researched makeup artists for months and once I found Kandice I knew I was done looking because I saw how perfect and versatile her work is. Each time I've worked with Kandice she was nothing but professional and sweet. I was a nervous wreck on my wedding day and the only time I relaxed while getting ready was when I was sitting in her chair, chatting with her, and once I saw the final result I was so excited. My bridesmaids, mom, and aunt all loved their makeup as well. My makeup lasted all night and I got so many compliments. Thank you Kandice for making me feel beautiful on my wedding day! I already can't wait for the next excuse to get my makeup done! read more

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Kandice has done my makeup for so many special occasions including family pictures, college graduation and my bachelorette party. Most recently she did my makeup for my wedding day! It was incredible. She showed up on time, was so easy to work with and finished makeup on all 11 girls about 30 minutes early! Our makeup lasted all night and didn't need any touch ups! Kandice is so sweet and easy going. I highly recommend her and cannot wait to book her again for another special occasion! read more

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I was just visiting Kandice's website again because I remembered seeing pricing for personal lessons and then it hit me...I don't think I EVER left a Yelp review after she did my wedding. Not only did Kandice work the 4th of July for me last year but she did 7 bridesmaids, myself, and a last minute addition all by herself, all without making me feel stressed and left all of us looking flawless! She's seriously amazing and sweet and if you're considering your options, definitely consider her! read more

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I hired Kandice to do my make up for my wedding as well as my bridesmaids and she was AMAZING!! Not only did I love my make up, but she was extremely professional. Showed up early to set up everything and she finished with everyone early! I have really bad dark circles, and I was searching for someone who could cover them up. And I definitely found the right person! I never even had to re-apply my make up for my entire wedding day! I will definitely be calling Kandice again to do my make up for future events :) read more

Kandice not only is punctual and professional, but she does amazing work! I hired her to do my engagement photos and my wedding makeup (along with 4 of my bridesmaids). Everyone commented on how awesome she was and there was not one complaint out of 5 girls...that's impressive in itself! Kandice is so talented and helped make me feel so beautiful on my wedding day. All of my pictures turned out great and I'm so happy that I found her. I highly recommend hiring Kandice! read more

I cannot say enough wonderful things about Kandice! She is not only an amazingly skilled makeup artist, but one of the sweetest people I've ever met. It was a pleasure to have her be part of the day. During the trial she was so considerate of my concerns and accepted all feedback without any pushback and explained why she was doing everything. I wanted a glamorous, yet natural look and she pulled it off to perfection! Not only did she do my makeup, but two of my friends (all of us in our 30's) as well as my mom, mother in law and aunt (all in their 60's) and everyone looked beautiful and age appropriate! Book her early and trust that she will make you and your entire party gorgeous and be a delight in the process. read more

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Kandice did an absolutely amazing job on the makeup for myself, my mother, and my 4 bridesmaids. Beyond doing fantastic work on our makeup she was one of the kindest and most prepared professionals I worked with for the wedding. For example I wanted a drink but just put lipstick on and had no straw - she had straws; I needed to cut something and had no scissors - she had scissors; I was a little stressed (because who isn't on their wedding day) - she had peppermint oil. She truly thought of everything. I really enjoyed working with Kandice and am looking forward to finding an excuse to get my makeup done by her again. I could not recommend anyone else more highly do you your makeup if you are in the San Diego area! read more

Kandice is very good at what she does. I always receive many compliments on my make up when she does it. One thing that I love about her is that she will come to you! This makes my life easier. Check out her Instagram page.... She's amazing for Halloween parties too. She does use MAC as well as other products. I highly recommend her for parties, photos, and weddings. read more

Kandice is amazing! I was in my friends wedding and she did the make up. I told her I don't wear a lot of make up and she listened and did a great job. I love love love that she loves eyelashes! (they're included in the price!) Every other make artist I've gone to charges extra. That was a bonus. The only thing I would ask for different, is to use another foundation on me because the Mac seemed to crease under my eyes. Not a big deal, I think it's my skin that doesn't like it! Kandice is sweet, professional, reasonably priced and awesome at make up! She also does youtube make up tutorials so check her out!!!! read more

Kandice did my wedding makeup, and it was absolutely as gorgeous as gorgeous gets. She is incredibly talented and also a total sweetheart. She's also very prompt and professional. I will be contacting her again and again whenever I need my makeup done professionally. My makeup stayed perfect for the entire day and night. She applied individual lashes to me, and those stayed in place for days after my wedding. She also made my mom, mother-in-law and bridesmaids gorgeous as well. Kandice is hands-down the greatest makeup artist ever (and I've gotten my makeup done by lots of different professionals in the past). read more

By far the best makeup artist in SD!! She does a great deal when it comes to what you want and how you want it!!! Thanks Candice for your professionalism and amazing makeup skills!! read more

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I randomly discovered Kandice via Instagram and of course instantly fell in love with her work. I could tell she had great range between softer subtle looks and more dramatic work styles. Her make up abilities are all encompassing. I THEN discovered she was in the San Diego region and I knew I had to have her as my wedding MUA :) She came to my house for my trial and was as sweet as could be. Not only is she extremely professional and accommodating, but she's just a nice person to be around! I loved my trial make up, and it was perfect for a photo shoot I had at work, but I had decided I wanted a slightly different look for the wedding. Kandice was more than accommodating with my change of mind. She went above and beyond to help me find the PERFECT lip combination of the big day. SERIOUSLY... LIP STICK IS THAT BIG OF A DEAL!! Haha. She produced a wonderful look on me for my wedding, in a fast and seemless manner. Definitely one of my favorite vendors! Thank you again Kandice! read more

I'm a wedding photographer in San Diego and I've worked with Kandice twice now. Her makeup is always amazing and photographs so well. I've photographed so many brides and too many times have I seen lashes falling off or makeup that isn't well blended. Kandice's work is top notch and beautiful. I recommend her to all of my brides not only because of this but also because she's incredibly patient, kind, and professional. Everytime I see Kandice's work, I'm so impressed. She even has an amazing YouTube channel that I've fallen in love with! She's amazing! read more

Kandice is amazing! I discovered her on Instagram and set up a trial. I loved it. Hired her as my makeup artist for my wedding. She was on time and ready to get started. She did the make for my 4 bridesmaids, my mom, and myself. She did an amazing job. My bridesmaids and my mom loved their makeup. Everyone kept complimenting me on how great my makeup was!! Thank you so much!! read more

Kandice is beyond an artist. She is just purely amazing and talented at what she does. Extremely accomodating to you. I stumbled across her on youtube (which she hasn't done in a while, but seriously wish she would) and noticed that she had an instagram account and that is when I contacted her. She was so polite. I have had my makeup done plenty of times before as I continuously have weddings and other parties to attend to. The first time I had my makeup done by her I was floored and received so many compliments. After that day I have not had my makeup done by anyone else. She makes everything look so flawless and listens very well to what you may want (I kind of just let her do her own thing, I'm not picky) but she kills it everytime. So happy that I found her!!! read more

Kandice is truly an amazing make up artist! She did the makeup for my bridal party, my mom, and myself on my wedding day. Everyone loved their makeup. She is great at communicating and easy to ask questions too! She even created a timeline for my wedding day for the makeup. She came early and set up and we were finished before the time we even thought. She has a passion that shines through in her work and a natural talent to create looks that work with any type of face. I would highly recommend her for anyone to use on their special day because she truly was a huge part of making my day so special! read more