Planning a 'destination' wedding across the county is not easy. Picking vendors without being able to meet them first can be very, very scary. That being said, we could not be happier with the service, the makeup and the time we spent with Nikki. She was beyond amazing in every way. She was punctual, personable and amazing at taking what we wanted and making it work for the outside space we were spending our 'big day' in. I got so many incredible compliments on the work that Nikki did and I literally can't imagine having any one else there with me doing my hair or makeup. She's one in a million and I would recommend her to anyone! I have to add, Nikki was incredible with the way she communicated with us. She never let an email go more than 12 hours before following up and I never felt like I wasn't her #1 priority! read more

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My (now) wife and I found Nikki by way of Yelp and as any brides-to-be would be, we were a bit nervous about working with someone we didn't know anything about. Well, those feelings were in vain - Nikki is AMAZING. Not only is she one of the sweetest people we've met, but she's incredibly talented and accommodating. She came over for a hair and makeup trial and we knew we were in great hands. She understood exactly what we were looking for before we could even articulate it and we both have never felt more beautiful and like ourselves than on our wedding day. We love you, Nikki!! read more

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I could not have gotten luckier finding someone to do my makeup for my wedding! Nikki was kind and lighthearted and I immediately felt comfortable working with her. I gave her a very vague, two-word description of what I wanted for my makeup for my big day (natural and glowing) and she absolutely nailed it!! She dressed me up just enough to look flawless in all of my pictures but didn't go over the top --which is how I've usually ended up feeling after getting my makeup done in the past. Also through a day of (happy) tears and (sweaty) dancing my makeup looked as fresh as when it first went on :) I will absolutely recommend her to anyone I know who's got a special day/event coming up!! read more

Great experience, excellent customer service, and professional work ethic. Will work with again!

Nikki is amazing! You can tell her to do any look and it will come out exactly how you want it. She is also very considerate of how you feel about any new colors that you many not feel comfortable wearing. I trust her completely and have been introduced to so many new looks and colors that look fabulous for any occasion. She has done my makeup for calendar shoots, game day looks, and appearances. My favorite look is the smokey eye. She picks all the right colors that compliment your skin tone, rather than just keeping all the colors the same for everyone. Love her and her artistry! I recommend her for weddings, parties, nights out, anything! read more

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Wow! Where do I begin? I contacted Nikki about 2 weeks prior to my elopement date. Somehow the stars aligned and she was still available for my date! We chatted via email and text over the next two weeks - never waiting more than a few hours for a response FABULOUS customer service! She requested payment through venmo which was no problem and we were all set! She arrived about 5 minutes prior to our scheduled time and got setup right away and went to "work." Nikki doesn't work, Nikki is an artist. She makes every single girl in the room feel like she is the most stunning model you've ever seen. She uses makeup to create the most natural looks as possible - something that was very important to me. Nikki used her products and we could not have been happier. I was a princess on 2.7.14 and couldn't have felt that way without Nikki. She is cool, calm, collected, funny, and immensely talented. I am SO thankful she was able to join us for our magical day. If you want a hip chick that truly listens to your vision, Nikki is your girl! read more

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Listen, Nikki is the real deal. She's talented, works with you to develop a look, keeps that look feeling fresh and light, is flexible about logistics, and is such a nice lady. It felt like it went by really fast. Fantastic job, Nikki!! read more

I cannot express how lucky I was to have found Nikki for my big day! She is excellent at corresponding and getting back to you in a timely manner, but that is only second to her OUTSTANDING artistry. I'm big into my makeup so I was nervous about having someone else do it, but definitely wanted to be pampered on my big day. I met Nikki at our trial a few months before the wedding and I felt like we were instant friends. She is extremely friendly, outgoing, and it feels like you are hanging out with your bestie, which is exactly what I wanted. Her makeup collection (which I am certain I saw only a fraction) is a plenty! She really knows what she is doing and I was EXTREMELY happy with my results. Side note: I also follow her on instagram and every single day she is positing her artwork and every single day I am like....DANG she is GOOD! Go look I dare you @nikkiartistry Anyway...she not only did my make up but my mom, matron of honor, maid of honor, and two sister in laws make up and we were on schedule. Super talented and super efficient! Her prices are EXTREMELY fair as well. The best that I was able to find. I wish I could give her 20,000 stars, but I guess 5 will have to do. Thanks Nikki! Can't wait until you are back in the bay and I can come get my makeup done! read more

Nikki did my hair and makeup, plus multiple bridesmaids MUAH and my mother and mother in law's hair for my wedding on 8/11/18! Nikki is absolutely WONDERFUL. She is incredibly kind and thoughtful. I instantaneously felt so comfortable with her. She met with me several times to do different trials to find my perfect look! I felt so flawless in all of my trials. You don't realize how pivotal your hair and makeup artist is until your wedding day! They are sitting with you and prepping you- Nikki walked me through and kept me so calm. My family and bridesmaids loved her. She was such a lovely presence in the room. I would HIGHLY recommend her to any bride!! read more

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Nikki is amazing!!! She accomodated our crazy schedule and did my trial the day before our city hall wedding. She made me feel so comfortable and she was great to chat with which made the experience pretty fun. She really listened to what I wanted and made me look amazing when my skin was acting up from stress. Everyone raved about my makeup!!! My skin looked flawless. And, it lasted all night through many drinks and dancing and even some light sprinkling outside!!! Plus, she is so reasonable and she comes to you! If you're debating, look no further!!! You will not be sorry, trust me! read more

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I found Nikki because I was searching for a hair & makeup artist for my wedding. All the estimates in my research were SHOCKINGLY expensive and did not even include a trial; you had to pay for that separately. Everyone's reviews of these people were the same: fantastic person who did a wonderful job. But the problem was the prices. I was getting really disappointed because I'm a teacher & don't make enough money to justify what seems to be the going rate (low end $600), but I really am adamant that a professional do my hair and makeup for the big day. When I contacted Nikki I was expecting the same thing. She got back to me right away, and her prices were so good, I thought it was too good to be true. She was almost HALF the cost of the others AND she includes a hair trial as a part of her price. I was immediately interested and we set up an appointment to meet. I made an appointment at the NARS counter in Saks Fifth Avenue on Union Square, as Nikki was going to be working there one weekend. I have never set foot in a Saks in my life and was immediately intimidated the second I stepped in. It was clear that I was not a legitimate customer, but I wandered around anyway looking for the NARS counter. The sales/makeup ladies did not speak to me at all or ask what I was looking for, except for one. She noticed me, said hello, and was very sweet. I kept walking, looking for Nikki, and low and behold, that same sweet sales lady that I passed WAS Nikki! I didn't see the NARS counter when I passed by her the first time. At any rate, that instantly set her apart from everyone else and spoke volumes about her personality. Nikki is clearly an industry pro. Her resume is impressive. She was so knowledgable and explained everything she was doing as well as answered every question I had. She also LISTENED to me. I do not wear makeup at all and, although I definitely want someone to help day-of-wedding, my biggest fear is that I will look "made up." She responded so well to my concerns and at the end of my appt I left as a fresh, polished version of my normal self. It was exactly what I wanted! A clean, uncomplicated, natural look! She chose exactly the right colors for my skin tone and knew exactly what to emphasize. My fiancee LOVED it. I even bought the NARS tinted moisturizer she used because I liked it so much. On top of her unbelievable pricing and incredible finished product, Nikki is such a genuine and kind person. I felt immediately at ease with her and you could tell she does what she does because she absolutely loves it. She is so sweet and fun and has a way of making you feel completely comfortable instantly. I am SOLD. Nikki is a gem and you should absolutely contact her if you're looking for someone to do hair/makeup for any event you have. I cannot wait to see what she does on my wedding day. I'll update when the time comes! read more

I LOVED Nikki. She did a phenomenal job with my oily skin for my makeup. She was so much fun to work with! We did a trial before the wedding, and she came to my venue with all of her supplies day of the wedding. 100% recommend her for your wedding! read more

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Nikki just finished doing my makeup and hair for a wedding i am attending and she was the best! She came to my home because i had my kids with me and just couldnt get to the salon. She was very sweet and made me feel comfortable. She even put lipstick on my daughter when she wouldnt stop bugging lol. My daughter being around wasnt even an issue. I asked for the simple radiant look and i trusted her recommendation...and i am so happy. I even had some eczema on my legs that she covered up for me. I was just amazed with her work. I will definitely use her in the future...whats a plus was her rate was inexpensive! Dont even hesitate to contact nikki if you are looking for a hair and makeup artist!!!!! I am glad to have found you nikki!!! read more

Nikki is amazing!!! She always makes me look and feel so beautiful. A truly talented, down to earth, sweet, and gorgeous person from the inside out. I've used her for several events and weddings and have always been beyond satisfied with her work. If you're thinking about booking her, do yourself a favor and don't think twice- best of the best! read more

Nikki is one of the most personable women in the cosmetics industry I've experienced yet, not to mention talented! She listened to exactly what I wanted and the outcome was better than I expected. She has such a great personality - even chatting with her while she was applying my makeup was fun and I honestly felt a great connection with her. I would recommend Nikki and her work to anyone looking for high quality results; makeup for a fancy event or even just a natural look is an easy task for her to excel in! read more

I had been searching for a makeup artist for four months and I kept striking out one after anther. My bridesmaid then referred me to Nikki Wilson and I am so thankful she did. Nikki is a godsend!!! She knew exactly what I wanted and worked amazingly with my skin type. She gave great suggestions but didn't sway you away from the look you were going for. The day of my wedding she drove out to Redwood City with her assistant Nadia Love (who is also AMAZING) and I swear I have never felt so relaxed and calm with someone doing my makeup other then myself. It was such a fun and entertaining environment which was great because it help me keep control of all my nervous butterflies in my stomach. I would recommend this woman to anyone!! She is the greatest makeup artist I've ever met and she will make anyone look phenomenal! read more

As soon as I spoke with Nikki during my wedding planning she put my mind at ease. My husband and I planned a destination wedding in wine country for August 2015, and Nikki was recommended by a friend of a friend during this time. Initially, I was nervous about finding someone I could trust to do my hair and makeup without having the opportunity to meet them in person first. But Nikki was PHENOMENAL. When we spoke in April, Nikki confirmed my dates and helped me plan the details regarding how and where my trial and wedding day prep would take place. When my wedding rolled around, we first completed my trial in San Francisco prior to leaving for wine country and Nikki was prompt in getting to me and extremely prepared. When I gave feedback on my style, Nikki was attentive and was able to tweak things to exactly my preference. She was both professional and amazingly friendly. She felt a lot like someone I'd known much longer than several days, which put me at ease. On my actual wedding day, Nikki was again very prompt in arrival. She made my bridesmaids look and feel amazing, and spent a long time pampering me as I (VERY nervously) prepped for my walk down the aisle! All in all I couldn't have felt any more beautiful than I did after Nikki was done with me. I loved my hair and makeup and both lasted well into a hot night of dancing and revelry with friends and family. Nikki uses high quality products and seems to be very 'in the know' about current trends. She made excellent style recommendations to me but always made an effort to maintain my individual style. If you're lucky enough to work with Nikki, you won't be disappointed!!! read more

What can I say!!! Nikki was incredible!!! Planning a wedding is stressful... but this part shouldn't be, and it wasn't!! It was fun and relaxing and she knew just exactly what I was going for for my fall "spooky romance" theme. The minute I met her, we instantly hit it off and had a great time together. Her products are amazing and she make me look **flawless** Thank you girl!!! She makes you feel so comfortable, and obviously - beautiful!!! She will be my girl forever read more

Nikki is seriously the best! She did my hair and makeup for my wedding, and I am sooo glad that I found her. We scheduled a trial the morning of my engagement photos, and I was a little nervous since I'd never had my hair/makeup done professionally before, but as soon as we started talking she totally set me at ease. She's such a sweetheart! She took my vague ramblings of wanting to look "like myself, but prettier" and a few photos of up-dos I liked and totally nailed it. Both my hair and makeup looked even better than I could have imagined, and held up perfectly throughout a very blustery day of engagement photos on the coast, and a very long night of dancing at the wedding. She is truly an artist! I can't say enough good things about her. I wouldn't have wanted anyone else there dolling me up for my wedding! read more

Nikki is so sweet and truly fantastic. She did my makeup for my engagement pictures, which came out so natural and beautiful that I hired her for my wedding as well. Nikki makes you feel so comfortable and really knows how to enhance your natural beauty and bring out your style. Her prices are very reasonable, she does a great job, and you have fun while working with her! She's the whole package! read more

Nikki did a fantastic job on my hair and makeup for my elopement in Portland! I'm so glad I found her. Her prices are very reasonable and I couldn't have been happier with how I looked for my wedding day! read more

Nikki is an amazing makeup artist and hair stylist. I hired Nikki to do my makeup and the hair and makeup for my bridesmaids for my wedding and she did an amazing job. I told her I wanted a classy, earthy look and she nailed it. She listens to what you want and delivers! She really is the package deal and I would recommend her to anyone looking for the BEST on their big day. read more