Makeup by Maria Vela

Absolutely amazing experience! From the moment I sat in the chair, I felt completely taken care of…read more The talent, professionalism, and attention to detail were exceptional. My makeup was flawless, long-lasting, and perfectly suited to my features, and my hair was styled beautifully--exactly what I envisioned (even better, honestly). Not only is Nathaly incredibly skilled, but also warm, calm, and such a pleasure to be around--she made the entire experience fun and relaxing. If you're looking for someone who truly understands beauty, precision, and luxury-level service, look no further. Highly, highly recommend!

I was referred to Nathaly by another makeup artist who couldn't accommodate me since I had such a…read morelast minute request. I think I texted her on a Friday for a Sunday afternoon appointment as I wanted to treat my mom to get her makeup done for a wedding we were attending as guests. Nathaly primarily (only?) works out of her studio in West Covina, so she won't be able to travel to you, but that worked out fine for us as we lived close by. Her studio has just enough natural light, was kept well-air conditioned, and very clean. I appreciate that she didn't rush and stopped periodically while doing your makeup to make sure she was meeting what you were looking for. I've had makeup artists look at my reference photos and give me something completely different, so I felt very heard and respected in my wishes. My mom does not wear makeup (like ever) and English isn't her first language, but Nathaly was really friendly and still made her feel very comfortable as she was doing her makeup. She made sure my mom was able to get the coverage/look she wanted while not overdoing it and she hit it out of the park! Lastly, her prices were very reasonable and transparent! I like that she publicizes her pricing so you know ahead of time vs having to reach out and ask. I don't have many events to warrant getting my makeup done, but would recommend her to anyone looking for it!

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Glamour On the Go

4.7(436 reviews)

5.2 km

If you're looking for a top-notch, incredibly talented makeup artist who will make you look and…read morefeel absolutely beautiful, jicel is your girl! I highly recommend her for all of your makeup and glamour needs! If you want to feel confident, beautiful, and camera-ready, she is absolutely the one to call. Jicel truly loves what she does, and it shows in every detail. She is professional, talented, personable, and passionate about creating an amazing experience for every client. I highly recommend her for all of your makeup and glamour needs! If you want to feel confident, beautiful, and camera-ready, she is absolutely the one to call.

I'm disappointed with how this booking & communicated was handled. I booked a makeup appointment…read moretwo weeks in advance and sent a $145 deposit, then needed to cancel less than 24 hours after booking. Before or after sending payment, I was never told the deposit was nonrefundable. I did not sign a contract, receive a cancellation policy, or book through a website where those terms were disclosed. When I asked if the deposit could be returned, I was told that she does not return deposits. I understand businesses can have cancellation policies, but I believe a nonrefundable deposit policy should be clearly communicated before payment is accepted. I explained that I was never made aware of that policy beforehand and asked if there could be any flexibility since I canceled so quickly and the appointment was still about two weeks away. I have not received a response. Instead multiple texts ignored. My issue is not that a business has rules around deposits. My issue is being held to a policy that was never disclosed to me before I paid. Clear communication and transparency around deposits should happen if a client sends money. If it's before or after details should be enclosed. That way no one waste time asking for something they already were disclosed! JUST TO CLARIFY: The $145 deposit was paid on August 12th and the photoshoot was scheduled for August 26th. That is two weeks, not one week. I have the photographer's booking information confirming the date. At this point, what concerns me even more is being given information that does not match the actual booking details. If a business is going to enforce a nonrefundable policy, I believe the facts surrounding the booking should at least be represented accurately. You also got two texts, not multiple. A professional company owner would reply back, not ignore and reply on yelp lying about dates. I'd also like to add that the reason I chose to leave this review is because instead of trying to resolve the issue with me as a customer, my messages were ultimately ignored. I was never told from the beginning that the $145 deposit was nonrefundable, and no written policy, agreement, or booking terms stating that were ever provided to me before I paid. If your business is centered around making women feel comfortable and beautiful, especially pregnant women and brides, I think professionalism, honesty, and communication should be a major part of that experience. Being difficult over an undisclosed policy and then choosing not to communicate further left a very negative impression. For anyone considering booking, I would strongly recommend getting every deposit, cancellation, and refund policy clearly in writing beforehand. The lack of transparency professionalism, honesty and communication are what concerned me most about this experience. I've never met a business owner who keeps your money and is dishonest about all details. Do what's right if you truly cared about your business and future client's.

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Erika Vega Makeup and Hair Stylist

5.0(32 reviews)

4.5 km

Don't even think about it, just book Erika! She is worth the spurge!…read moreAfter months and months of searching a hair/makeup artist, I happen to stumble upon Erika on Yelp. I wanted the splurge on hair and makeup for my wedding as I'm not very good with hair and makeup, but getting quotes from other artists was very disheartening for a while. Erika is super down to earth and extremely friendly and courteous. She's also very easy to communicate with. My hair normally doesn't keep curls or waves and my skin is super oily, but she made it work for my wedding somehow! My hair and makeup lasted all night for at least 12 hours and my skin wasn't oily until near the very end (if at all!). She provides a little touch up kit that I didn't even get to use because that's how well the makeup stayed! 100% recommending this to anyone and everyone who is thinking about hiring a hair/makeup artist.

I booked Erika for hair and makeup for my civil ceremony and she killed it! I shared my hair and…read moremakeup inspiration with her. I did not have a trial and trusted the process. She knows her stuff - she gave me an estimate of 2.5 hours and she was spot on. I went with a soft glam makeup look and a vintage updo for our 40s inspired look and I felt absolutely gorgeous. The look lasted ALL day. She was so kind during the whole process and made me feel at ease. At the end she even had a little to go kit with everything I would need - touch up lipstick, gloss, mouth wash, blotting paper, powder, mini toothbrush and more! I would recommend her to everyone!

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Jess Roxanne Makeup Artistry

5.0(14 reviews)

4.6 km

I booked Jess for my bridal shower and she did NOT disappoint at all!! The amount of compliments I…read moregot for my makeup!! She's amazing and super sweet. Knew exactly the vision I had for my look and she delivered. So so happy she made me look amazing for my bridal shower. You'll be crazy if you don't book her!! BOOK HER FOR ALL YOUR NEEDS!!

Jess is so very sweet and friendly. I was nervous getting my makeup done but after seeing it all…read moredone. I was so amazed how flawless my skin looked. It felt so nice to be all dolled up, she's great for any event. Jess will be doing my wedding makeup for sure.

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Infinite Glow Beauty Academy

4.1(35 reviews)

3.6 km

I thank Infinate Glow academy and my instructor Thania. She was an incredible instructor and I…read morelearned a lot from her. She has made me want to continue my passion in makeup. Great place to apply to advance your skills and knowledge.

I am a very honest person. Please do not waste your time or your money on these pathetic courses…read more The lady who helped me, I think her name was Monty, was very rude and extremely unprofessional. I came to their upstairs location to ask about the courses, but instead, she told me her lifelong story, and honestly, I did not care. She kept talking about how her products work, what she has, and how they are incorporated into the courses, but never once said what those products actually are. She continued to speak to me, saying how "Chow Baby" works with them and loves their products. I did not know who she was, so I looked her up via TikTok, and let me just say, she is an annoying character and not someone you should be proud of working with or clout chasing. Point is, there are much better courses with much better products out there. She was so insisted on me sighning up and leaving a deposit that I never truly got no infomation of how long the course is, the dates, the time stamps, NOTHING. She just wanted my money. I'd also like to say that the prices for the courses are ridiculous. I have been in the makeup industry for quite some time, and what they charge you for the kit isn't even a quarter of what you pay for the course. At that point, buy the products somewhere else because holy cow, they overprice everything. You can learn just as much by watching TikTok or YouTube tutorials. To the owner: Do better.

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Obsessed Beauty

4.2(41 reviews)

5.2 km

Aah! This update is long overdue. Crystal reached back out to me. She offered to get me my order of…read morethe items she had in stock or offered a full refund. I opted for the refund since I already had gotten the items I had needed. Looking forward to giving a small business another chance when I need to stock up on some goodies!

I have shopped here a couple of times, and gotten my makeup done by Samantha & Crystal. This review…read moreis solely for my Makeup service by Crystal ( the owner.) I was excited to get my make up done by her, as I follow her on Instagram & YouTube and just love how much she has accomplished at such a young age. It's refreshing and motivating to see a young woman in a the business world doing her thang! I enjoyed my make up session with her, she was friendly, informative and funny! We talked so much the session dragged, but she was very attentive in the details that were important to me, considering I'm not a frequent make up wearer. I love the sales she hosts, and I will continue shopping here & use the make-up services in the future should I need them. Thank you Crystal!

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Jackie Alcazar's Makeup

5.0(9 reviews)

4.1 km

Helped my mother-in-law book her makeup appointment & Jackie did not disappoint! Jackie was very…read morefriendly, professional, & easy to communicate with! Prices were affordable & her work was FLAWLESS! We will definitely be booking again for our all our future makeup needs. Highly recommend :)

Talk About a GLAM…read more This GORGEOUS look was done by @jacnical_makeup Jackie is very Professional, great with her clients and gives you what you asked for. Makes you feel comfortable unlike sitting in a Salon chair well they talk and your just there. If your interested in a makeup artist for an event I recommend you looking at her page

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Viva Photo Studio

4.5(303 reviews)

3.6 km

The photographer did an amazing jog and I was so happy with my pictures. They were ready quickly…read moreand I will keep coming back here !

We came to this studio for a family photoshoot and a birthday solo session. Our photographer was…read morefantastic, communicative, guiding us through poses, and well-prepared with tools to keep both our baby and dog engaged with the camera. BUT the administrative side and studio reliability are major issues. We actually should have seen the red flags on our very first visit when we came to book our appointment. No one was inside the studio, and another family was waiting outside. We let it go at the time, but the exact same thing happened at pickup. Since I had my baby with me and wanted to avoid driving over only to wait around, I called in advance to confirm someone was there and explicitly stated I was on my way. Yet when we arrived, the studio was locked and empty. We ended up waiting for quiet awhile for someone to show up. If staff needed to step out, basic courtesy and sound business practice dictate that you inform the customer on the phone. To top it off, no itemized receipt was provided. While the photographer did a wonderful job, the repeated unreliability and lack of consideration for customers' time mean we'll probably just go somewhere else next time.

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MUA Twins

5.0(11 reviews)

7.8 km

Monica did my wedding makeup and is truly a genius!!! I remember thinking after the trial - this is…read morethe best I've ever looked, I have to have her do my wedding makeup. I was so happy with her makeup services and got a ton of compliments. The wedding morning was also such a fun experience, with her and Monique playing music and hyping us all up! She also did my hair for another wedding event and was just as talented with hair as she is with makeup. If I could give more than 5 stars, I would. She is an absolutely amazing artist and I couldn't recommend her more!

"I cannot thank Monique enough for making me feel absolutely beautiful on my daughter's wedding…read moreday. As the mother of the bride, I was nervous about looking 'overdone, but she listened to exactly what I wanted. My makeup was light, natural, and stayed perfect through tears and all wedding activities. Monique was professional, friendly and gave suggestions which I welcomed, even though it was my first time meeting her, she made me feel comfortable and I trusted her immediately. I definitely recommend her.

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Makeup By Lyly

5.0(5 reviews)

9.9 km

I loved my hair and makeup that Lyly did for my engagement and wedding! She was very detailed,…read morepatient and a great listener to my exact vision. Also, very reasonable pricing compared to other artist's. I would recommend her to anyone for quality work.

Just had my hair and makeup done by Lyly. She was punctual and knew what she was doing, and…read morefinished ahead of schedule. Lyly was also very friendly and personable, and the results of her work were amazing. Thank you for your help, Lyly, in prepping me for my special day.

Pc: Georgia yeh

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Yanet C.

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8 years ago

I absolutely LOVED our experience with Maria. For Cinco de Mayo weekend we flew into Hacienda Heights for a family wedding last minute. I was desperate to find a make up artist. I reached out to Maria and she found a way to get all 3 of us booked. The day of the appt she showed up on time, she was super professional and had the best customer serivce. Everyone at the wedding complimented on how great my makeup was and how amazing i felt. She made me feel beautiful! I will for sure use her without thinking twice next time i need her. Thank you so much Maria! read more

Gema F.

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8 years ago

Maria did an excellent job on my makeup. It was for a very special day. My son's wedding. She is a perfectionist. Got so many compliments. Will definitely use her services again. I truly recommend her. read more

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