I had my eyebrows done almost six years ago by a different artist, and there is still some pigment…read moreleft, but it has faded a lot over time. I had been wanting to get them retouched for a while, but I had lost touch with the original artist and was having a hard time finding someone I felt comfortable going to. I found Crystal through Groupon and reached out to her. She was quick to respond, professional and made me feel comfortable during the appointment. She was warm and so easy to talk to. I'm so glad I found her and trusted her with my eyebrows. Since she is also a makeup artist, she had great input on what shape and thickness would best fit my face, which I really appreciated. I love how my brows turned out and will definitely be going back to her for my retouch and again when I'm ready to redo them in the future!! :)

Krystal is absolutely incredible and created a safe space for me to get my makeup and hair done for…read moremy wedding! I am an anxious person and I usually don't wear makeup. I was also nervous to get a good makeup look with my Asian features. Krystal knocked it out of the park! My makeup was stunning, and I loved my hair! My husband cried like a baby hahaha I never felt prettier than I did on my wedding day, I'll never be able to thank you enough Krystal! Krystal was so sweet and I loved her vibe and energy. I would highly recommend working with Krystal, I am so happy that I did!

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.

This is only a review for the responsiveness of Emily/Michelle. 5 weeks before my wedding, I was…read morescrambling to find a HMUA. I called Emily and she picked up and I was so excited she was available for my date, she went through questions I had and she said she had trial availability for later that month. After that, I followed up over text and email to confirm a trial and she was completely unresponsive. I saw her IG account was posting updates so I know she was still active online. Later my wedding planner reached out, and again she replied right away saying she was available and then ghosted him. Her behavior was incredibly unprofessional and disrespectful, as we wasted time waiting for her, when it would be easy for her just to say she is not available or does not have capacity. Don't waste your time.

We hired A List Makeup for our bridal party, and Ann and her team were wonderful to work with. From…read morethe start, communication was clear and easy, and they were always prompt and professional. On the wedding day, everything ran smoothly and on time, which made the morning stress-free for everyone. The team was so nice and accommodating, making the girls feel comfortable while creating beautiful looks that lasted all day. Each person's makeup was tailored to their style, and everyone felt confident and photo-ready. We're so glad we chose A List Makeup for our special day and would highly recommend them!

Needed a makeup artist last minute and reached out to A-List. Dantam was quick to respond and was…read morevery accommodating of my requests and schedule. Booking/communication was easy over email, which makes things less stressful. Dantam gave me proper instructions for skincare before coming in. She also asked for inspiration photos, but I didn't have much in mind. I sent her photos of my past makeup looks and of my dresses and she went off that. She had me come over to her house which was comfortable and less hectic than going to a salon at 7:45am. Makeup turned out beautiful and I loved this eyelid tape she did which I've never seen before. For hair, I just wanted a very simple half up do. Dantam was kind enough to let me stay at her house after she was done so that I could change and get ready which made it so less stressful. She had to go to another makeup appointment so I stayed back for 30 minutes taking my time getting ready and not feeling rushed. I couldn't decide between two dresses and she helped me pick the winner. I'm really happy with her services and how affordable it was!

Dantam and her team were absolutely amazing for my wedding day! I booked them for my family and…read morebridesmaids (11 of us). From the very beginning, Dantam was incredibly responsive, organized, and easy to work with throughout the entire process. On the wedding day, the team arrived on time, stayed on schedule, and made the entire morning feel smooth and stress-free. Everyone looked absolutely beautiful, and my makeup and hair turned out amazing -- I received compliments all day long! My hairstyle was also absolutely gorgeous and held up beautifully throughout the entire day. Dantam also came back later in the evening to do my touch-up for the nighttime events, which made such a huge difference! I loved both looks so much. She is so sweet and truly cares about her brides. I'm so grateful for her and her team for helping me feel so beautiful and confident on such a special day. Highly recommend!

Dantam was so awesome from beginning to end!! Apart from her amazing hair and makeup work, I think…read moreI'd be hard-pressed to find someone who could be more responsive and gracious. She was very patient to provide clarifications on pricing and scheduling for the day-of, which was immensely helpful. I am so glad I ended up doing the trial run (paired with a free engagement shoot from my photographer); we had so much fun and her workspace is the best!! So cozy and cute and comfy Lastly and most certainly not least, her makeup and hair services were just what I needed. My friends had mentioned that given that I'm Asian it is helpful to find someone who is good with Asian makeup, and Dantam is certainly it! It's amazing that it takes longer to have a natural style makeup, but I will tell you it looks SO GOOD!!! I keep looking at my photos in disbelief that my hair and makeup survived and looked great after sobbing during my vows and dancing the night away!! Thank you so much for everything, dear Dantam. I really loved working with you!!

I found Xiomara from a wedding website and looked up her Instagram. I loved her work! I knew I…read morewanted her to do my hair and make up for my wedding right away. She does amazing glam looks that I was searching for, but couldn't find through looking at all the other options in the Bay Area. I'm so glad I booked her! She's so sweet, and the booking process was easy. My make up trial was beautiful and she worked her magic on the wedding day. Andrea also helped with my bridesmaids' make up. Everyone was gorgeous and I felt so glamorous! Definitely would recommend her for any special occasion. Thank you so much Xiomara!

Her work looks great, but the lack of professionalism is what kills her talent. Booked her for my…read morewedding, paid deposit + extra $400 for trial run all for her to say 2 days after my trial run that my wedding date and time won't work for her and asked me if I can move it a MONTH before. Crazy. Won't respond to me when I at least asked for my deposit back since I wasn't the one canceling. But nothing. Hopefully she doesn't do this to more brides.

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!!

Ann was quick, responsive, accommodating and professional! I…read morereached out to her because my best friend used her services for her wedding, which I was also part of in the bridal party, and knew her work was the real deal. We discussed the date, time and budget and she was quick to provide me with a quote and service detail. I personally didn't get the chance and time to go in for a trial, but I trusted Ann with the process and I've seen her work personally and had her services before. She was accommodating with the amount of space I had at my home and the amount of people her team had to work with in the limited time. My bridal party and mothers love the services and everyone looked beautiful the day of my wedding. It is really great to find good priced services (esp. since wedding are super expensive already) and has a whole team to assist a bridal party. Thank you Ann and your amazing team!

I had the pleasure of using Grace Lin Makeup for my tea ceremony and I would highly recommend her…read moreteam!! I worked with her HMUA, Francis, and she is hands down the BEST! She is so down to earth, funny, chill, and someone you can be comfortable around. I shared my hair and makeup mood board with her and she nailed the exact look that I was going for . She gave me a wonderful soft- dewy glow- type glam. Everyone LOVED my hair and makeup, even my mother-in-law (who said she didnt want anyone to do her makeup bc they never get it right) wanted to get her makeup done by Francis . Francis was so sweet and helped her put on false eyelashes and did a little touch up on her makeup. I knew my mother in law really appreciated being pampered. I could see it in her smile and in how much more she was laughing after . Even though she wasn't her main client, Francis still made her feel special and extra pretty that day. From the email/ text communication, nailing the look I was going for on my mood board, the friendliness of her team, and the punctuality on the day of- everything was perfect! 10/10 would recommend Grace Lin Makeup & her artist, Francis!

Grace's name popped up frequently when I was on a search for bridal hair + makeup. I ended up…read morechoosing Grace and her team because their portfolio specialize in Asian makeup style - giving the no-makeup makeup look but with a bit of glam. Their pricing was also very reasonable. I was worried at first because I did not do a trial, but Grace did a great job with the inspo photo I provided her. My hair also stayed curled without feeling icky at the end of the night. We had a total of 6 people requiring service (bridal hair + face, 3x bridesmaids face, 2x mom hair + face, and grooms service). Grace and Francis was on point with their time estimate of how long it would take for each person. We got started at 11am and finished everyone by 3:20 pm. They also provided us with touch up kits, which we never ended up using because the makeup stayed on so well for the whole night. I did appreciate the q-tip because the side of my nose was soooo itchy for some reason and I had to keep dabbing it. I loved how Grace was so patient with explaining about how to apply the touch up, and providing tips on what to do if I have tears. I wasn't sure how to put on my veil with this hairstyle, but Grace helped me out with no hesitation. It's been a week since the wedding and my bridesmaids are still talking about how skilled Francis + Grace is with their makeup application. Grace was also very generous in sharing her product list with us. I think this is my first time getting professional makeup done with a face that still looked like mine minus the imperfections.

Hanh is the best hair and makeup artist I've ever worked with! I'm so incredibly grateful to work…read morewith her; she made me feel so glam and beautiful at my wedding. I scheduled a trial and met her in San Jose at her studio a few weeks before my wedding. I showed her some photo inspiration and she brought my vision to life! What I appreciate most about Hanh is that she is receptive to feedback and constantly checked in to ensure I was happy with everything. She calls herself a perfectionist and was so attuned to all the little details - from choosing the right lashes for my face to ensuring every piece of hair was sitting perfectly. On my wedding day, she met me at my hotel and came prepared with all her makeup and equipment. She was fast and efficient, finishing everything within 2 hours. I've never worked with a HMUA who cared so much about her clients and the quality of her work. I felt so beautiful and glamorous during my wedding - and my hair and makeup remained perfect throughout the night despite all the sweating and dancing! If you're looking for a HMUA who cares about the details, truly listens to you, and brings your vision to life, Hanh is the person to go to. Thank you so much for being a huge part of my successful wedding, Hanh!

Disappointed for the price, the hairstyle did not meet specific requests and expectations, as…read moreprovided and discussed before and throughout the session, and as agreed to. However I appreciated the ease and convenience of the location and her friendly demeanor and attitude. I was preparing for an elopement event and just wanted to have the best glamour shots of my life but I was disappointed and I expected more, though I did not ask for anything complex or extravagant. By the time I got to the venue my hair had lost the fullness, shape and body that was promised, i'm sorry to say. Some of the products also seemed to be less than the best quality. I am sad because I really appreciated her good intentions and was hopeful throughout the session but the photos and fine details don't lie.