We cannot recommend Violet highly enough for wedding hair and makeup! She was our artist for our…read moreOctober 2025 wedding at Solage in Napa, and she did an incredible job. Violet created two very different looks for me--one for our Friday welcome party and one for the wedding day--and she nailed both of them perfectly. Everything held up beautifully all night, through photos and hours of dancing! Beyond her talent, she was just a lovely and calming presence to have around. She was amazing with my family as well, making everyone feel comfortable and look their best. She was also so flexible and accommodating with several last-minute changes to our schedule, which we appreciated so much. We couldn't have been happier!

I hired Violet for my wedding hair and makeup years ago, and unfortunately did not have a good…read moreexperience. She did an amazing trial and I was so excited. The day of my wedding, she had extremely poor planning and time management, and decided it was smart to start me, the bride, last. That resulted in me literally being late, with her rushing to finish. The end result was a mess, it was awful. When I texted her photos afterwards politely expressing my disappointment (with trial and wedding photos attached), she did not offer to refund me but instead offered to redo my hair and makeup again for wedding photo retakes - strange, as how I clearly could not retake photos from that day and had no plans to pay tons of money for another post-wedding photo shoot?? Would have preferred my money back. Or better planning to begin with.

My makeup artist, Kat, did such an amazing job! I have never felt so beautiful and special in my…read morelife. She was also so calm and made everything go smoothly and helped me feel my best. Eliza made my bridesmaid and mom look and feel so beautiful. The trials were also wonderful to just work through the vision. The BFab scheduling was also so accommodating and patient with my bridal schedule. I couldn't recommend BFab more.

UPDATE: We appreciate Bfab's efforts to rectify and explain things and so have adjusted our review…read more We hired Mellisa and Praxi for our wedding. I have no complaints about Praxi. She came early and did her job well. The one star is because of the other artist who did not bring her makeup. Yes, you read that right. The makeup artist did not bring her makeup kit other than some foundation and setting spray. The experience was so poor it greatly outweighed any positives we experienced with the other artist. Rather than taking care of it herself, she went around asking two other makeup artists we hired from another company if she could use their makeup supplies. That created an uncomfortable environment because they were put in a difficult spot of rightfully not wanting to lend their professional supplies to a stranger, but also not wanting to make it a bigger scene on someone's wedding if they said no. I had to pause my own bridal makeup and hair session to try to find any makeup I had around my parent's house she could use. I think about an hour in was when she finally decided to Doordash some makeup when she should have done that the moment she realized she didn't bring her supplies. She started the first bridesmaid makeup at 7:30 and at 9:30 (which was our planned end time) she had still not finished. We moved onto the second bridesmaid's hair at 9:30 and that seemed to go a lot smoother luckily. When the Doordash order came, there was no lipstick because I guess the store was out of stock of the shade she chose. The makeup artist also did not seem to have much experience or perhaps she was so nervous that she could not do makeup the way she normally might because I heard them trying work on her eyeliner for about 20 minutes due to it repeatedly not coming out right and saw the makeup artist asking a lot of questions when most could probably be figured out just by looking at the makeup inspo picture. It was also uncomfortable that she went into detail about forgetting her makeup kit because she recently started seeing a doctor for ADHD and started new medication 1 month ago. I don't think this is something she needed to share with us. One of my bridesmaid said during her session several different TMI excuses were brought up as well. Ultimately, we left at 10:10am, 40 minutes later than planned, with one bridesmaid still unsatisfied with her makeup (we could not wait any longer) and the other bridesmaids uncomfortable with her lack of professionalism. I'm sure there were likely other things that went wrong. These are just the things I noticed as the bride who was busy getting her makeup and hair done myself. I did hear from a bridesmaid that we would not be getting charged for her services, but I did not hear this myself directly or received any communication from bfab about this experience.

Hanging out at one of the local spots around town, the wonderful, Alison Thal and I crossed paths…read more I booked an appointment for her to shampoo, blow-dry and straighten my hair a few weeks in advance. She was very flexible with times and willing to rearrange a few things when I mentioned it may be on her usual day off. When I arrived to her salon suite... I was very impressed by the clean and organized atmosphere, dark wood toned laminate floors, and little café nespresso machine all within her spacious work space. Even though I was a tad bit late, Alison, took her time and did a wonderful job on my hair! She is super down-to-earth, and for the first time in my life, I was probably more up into the hairdresser's business than she was into mine! LOL She's so mellow and sweet and knows exactly what she's doing when it comes to hair. I believe I've got a new favorite go-to spot for getting my lovely lady locks done! Thanks, Alison! :-)

Alissa is amazing! I called her the day before New Year's Eve after a hair DISASTER (by a…read moreneighboring salon that shall remain unnamed). I was crying... It was that bad. My boyfriend started calling every salon in San Mateo with good reviews on yelp and left about 10 messages. Alissa called back within minutes. She dropped what she was doing to come in the morning of New Year's Eve to fix my hair! What I thought was not fixable looking amazing after she got done. She's extremely knowledgable and knows the chemistry and art behind hair coloring and correcting. She's detail oriented and takes time to make it perfect! Her salon is adorable and cozy. The color came out beautiful! And - she gave me a smokin deal since I had been through the mill and already paid through the nose to get my hair destroyed. Bottom line: I LOVE ALISSA! She's flexible, sweet and is an expert at what she does!

I've known Paula for many years, and there was never a doubt in my I've known Paula for many years,…read moreand I've always admired her incredible talent. I used to say that if I ever got married, she would be the one doing my makeup. Years later, I met my husband, and I never stopped saying the same thing. Whenever someone asked me for a makeup artist recommendation, Paula was always my first choice. Last year, as soon as we set our wedding date, the very first vendor I contacted right after booking our venue was Paula. I didn't hesitate for a second to reserve her for the most important day of my life. She didn't just make me look absolutely beautiful she did so much more than that. When unexpected things happened on my wedding day, she stayed calm, helped calm me down, and even stepped in to help solve problems that came up just minutes before my ceremony. She went far beyond what anyone would ever expect from a makeup artist. I truly don't have enough words to thank her for everything she did for me. Her kindness, professionalism, and genuine care meant the world to me. Without a doubt, I will continue recommending Paula to everyone I know. Every bride deserves to have someone like Paula by her side on her wedding day. She is simply the best.

Paula was an absolute angel from start to finish! I booked her for wedding day hair & make-up for…read moremyself (bride), MOH, MOB, and MOG. Paula and the second HMUA she brought did a phenomenal job on everyone's hair and make-up! They traveled to our getting ready hotel, showed-up on time, kept to schedule, and helped maintain a fun but relaxing vibe throughout the otherwise hectic morning. My mom and I did a hair & make-up trial with Paula up in her studio in SF four months before the wedding, and she was so helpful, friendly, and accommodating! She was even sweet and offered us some snacks when we first arrived. Paula did an incredible job tweaking and polishing both of our hair and make-up looks to exactly what we wanted and took solid notes such that we didn't have to remind her of anything on wedding day - she just got to work on both of us and exactly recreated the look we perfected at the trial so many months before! I highly, highly recommend Paula to anyone getting married in the bay area! She's so worth it.

Mona is an amazing hair stylist and colorist! I go to her for my haircuts, treatments, and color,…read moreand she always delivers beautiful results. She is incredibly kind, warm, and comforting, and always makes me feel completely at ease. I trust her with my hair and always leave feeling happy, refreshed, and confident.

I've been coming to see Mona since last year. She has done an amazing job every time. My hair looks…read morebeautiful thanks to her. She is the sweetest and also very patient with me. I'm very indecisive and don't know what I want to do with my hair. And she takes her time and recommends what she knows is best for my hair. I have thick,course, long hair and lots of it. Mona knows how to work with my type of hair. And not everyone knows how to manage it or style it. I highly recommend Mona. She is a real professional at her job. And I appreciate her and her work. The latest I tried with her is the Keratin Blow out. Which my hair desperately needed. It took the frizz away and I can't wait to see all the benefits after getting this done. Thank you Mona.

Got my eyebrows threaded here and it was a lovely experience! The woman who helped me was gentle,…read moresoft, yet precise with her technique. No over threading or accidental cuts. I appreciate the hygiene paper behind my head and hand sanitizer on my hands before starting - it shows their care for cleanliness. Not sure if it was because I came after work, but parking seems limited and difficult so plan accordingly.

it was rushed unfinished looking work. Not good quality wasn't with it. Won't come back again.read more

She did an excellent job. On time just like she said she would. I'd hire her again…read moreShe helped make my daughters wedding day special

Minia is literally THE BEST!! I've been getting my makeup done by her since I was a senior in high…read moreschool! YES, she did my hair and makeup for prom and senior portraits and then again for a few nights out during college. For lashes, I've been getting my extensions done with Minia since 2018. My skin/face is typically really sensitive and Minia's been the only makeup/lash artist I've trusted. She is always so gentle, professional and informative, ensuring that I am comfortable and satisfied throughout the entire process. She's also super patient with all my needs/asks and always goes over and beyond. I love my lash sessions with her, it truly feels like I'm hanging out and chatting with my bestie! Her space is very comfy and tidy, which always reassures me. She plays any kind of music you want and is always very welcoming and warm. Here is the most recent lash set I got on 1/23. It's been a week now and my lashes still look so good! I literally can't stop staring at myself LOL If you're looking for a trusted, high-quality, relaxing makeup and/or lash experience, book with Minia NOW. I drive from San Jose to San Francisco every 3-4 weeks for my fills, so that alone says a lot!

I've been going to Marie for over 10 years, and I've followed her wherever she goes because I trust…read moreher completely with my eyebrows. She is incredibly talented, consistent, and truly cares about her clients. Every appointment leaves me feeling more confident, and my brows always look natural and beautifully shaped. The before-and-after photos speak for themselves. After all these years, I still wouldn't trust anyone else. Thank you for making me feel my best for more than a decade!

I can't say enough amazing things about Brow Famous and Marie! I've been going to her for over 10…read moreyears, and she consistently does a phenomenal job with my eyebrows. They're always perfectly shaped and tailored to my face. She also did my full glam makeup for a wedding, and I was beyond impressed. I truly looked like a professional makeup artist had done my makeup. It was flawless, polished, and on point! Marie is incredibly talented, detail-oriented, and always makes you feel comfortable and taken care of. Her studio is so cute, it's like having a little getaway in the middle of the day. I've recommended her to so many friends over the years, and they all go to her now. They love her just as much as I do. If you're looking for expert brows, waxing services, brow tinting, lash lifts, or facials, Marie is your girl! I highly recommend Brow Famous if you're looking for someone who actually cares about you and your needs. I wouldn't trust anyone else!