Makeup and hair turned out exactly how i like it! My wonderful hair stylist did my hair with two…read morelooks in one. For the beginning of the day, we did and updo and then it was half up/down at night. Really enjoyed their presence and patience with my bridesmaids and me! My makeup artist was amazing!!! I forgot to catch her name but she really listened to me and fixed the parts of the makeup I didn't like during my trial (was a different artist). My hair person was incredible! The only thing I wish they wouldn't do as a studio is charge for gratuity at the time of booking. I also think they could ease up on their deposit requirements. My venue didn't even require nearly as much for deposit. So, it can feel like a blind investment. Thank goodness their work turned out great!

I had the BEST experience at blush. Diana did an amazing job on my makeup, it was exactly like the…read moreinspiration in the picture. She also was very quick without being rushed or compromising the quality of the service. I had a terrible hair experience at another salon and was desperate for someone to fix it before the wedding I was attending. Blush didn't have any available hairstylists and none of the surrounding salons were answering their phones. They went ABOVE AND BEYOND and the sweet girl at the front (I didn't get her name) WALKED yes WALKED to the surrounding salons to find me an urgent last minute appointment. They truly saved the day not only with the beautiful makeup but by also helping me figure out how to fix my hair, when it was not their problem! I can't say enough positive things about blush! I love the studio and the girls that truly prioritize customer satisfaction. Only downside is parking can be tricky so come early!

I want to thank Jennifer for coordinating the lovely ladies that came through to pamper me on my…read morewedding day. I was a tad bit nervous trying airbrush makeup for my first time not trialing first but Phoebe reassured me she had me covered, and she did a phenomenal job. My makeup lasted all day & throughout dancing our night away. For my hair, Jasmine took her time & made miracles happen giving me the Hollywood look I was aiming for. She also took care of my mother in laws hair, making her feel and look extra stunning. An unforgettable, genuinely special day that I'm grateful they prepared me for. Thank you beauties! I would definitely recommend Spa Bella for your dolled up needs.

I was looking for hair & makeup in the Big Sur area for my elopement and having a hard time finding…read morea reputable company that was available and wasn't crazy overpriced. I finally stumbled upon Spa Bella and I'm so glad I did! Scheduling the services with owner Jennifer was seamless and I had no issues. The day of the elopement, Francis arrived to my hotel and was friendly, professional and so much fun. She helped me feel at ease on an important day and provided the services efficiently. I was so happy with how both my hair and makeup turned out, especially for not having been able to do a trial beforehand. I would definitely recommend Spa Bella--and especially Francis--for all your wedding hair & makeup needs!

Kayhan did wedding hair and makeup for me and for nine additional family and friends at the…read morewedding, and I couldn't be happier with the way it went! She organized additional makeup and hair artists to cover our rather large group of diverse ladies and tight timeline, which took an immense amount of organizational stress off my plate at a time when I really needed that. Kayhan and her team did an excellent job with our variety of requests, which included up-dos and down-dos, bridal hair and mother-of-the bride hair, short hair, long hair, blue hair, red hair, a sidecut, and complex braids. Everyone looked incredible and felt great all night. The makeup was perfect - The crew that Kayhan brought along was a joy to work with and we were all giggling together by the time we wrapped everything up (on-time, by the way). I also really enjoyed my practice hair and makeup sessions with Kayhan. I have naturally very straight hair which has resisted all of my efforts to curl it for years, and she taught me things about mousse and curling techniques that really have changed the game for me. My bridal curls were gorgeous and perfect, and they stayed in all night, even after it sprinkled on us a little at the wedding. Kayhan is an excellent hair stylist and also great company to chat with. I'm so glad that I found her for my wedding because not only did she do an excellent job, but she also operates as a normal stylist in the area and I will be continuing to go to her for my semi-annual trim. She has a station at the beautiful Collective Salon in Old Town. I can't say enough good things about Kayhan!! Highly, highly recommended :)

My experience with Kayhan was fantastic from beginning to end. I used her services for my wedding…read morehair and makeup, and as it turned out, also our flower bouquets. That was an amazingly helpful bonus!!! She communicated timely and asked lots of follow up questions to make sure I received the look I wanted. She was very warm and inviting during our session and me feel comfortable right away. I was definitely happy with my look on my special day.

Amanda is the best! My wedding plans changed last minute and we decided to have a destination…read moreelopement instead of the large wedding planned. I found Amanda and she was a lifesaver. Since I did not live in the area, I didn't get a chance to do a trial and was a little worried. On the day of, Amanda arrived right on time and was so sweet and friendly that I forgot about any concerns I had! The makeup that she did was absolutely stunning and the best I have ever experienced. Do not hesitate to book with Amanda she will take such good care of you! She even helped my fiancé out who is bald and had a terrible tan line from wearing a hat that needed to be covered up. You couldn't even tell when she was done!

I cannot rave enough about Amanda and Beauty by AWR!…read more Coming from Los Angeles, I knew I had a tough task ahead of me finding someone young and talented who could do my makeup for my wedding in Carmel. After being referred by a friend - I was so happy to have found her! Not only is she super sweet, professional and wonderful to work with, she did the most amazing job on my makeup for my bridal shower and wedding! She uses great products and my makeup lasted from mid morning (10am) until later that night as the wedding ended. You can see our wedding here for photos of my makeup: http://www.brides.com/blogs/aisle-say/2014/07/winery-wedding-inspiration-david-kepner-photography.html

Top Ten Reasons I recommend Evolve Salon specifically with Salma:…read more1. Extremely professional and respectful, on time and accurate with estimating how long services will take 2. Up to date on current trends, techniques and products 3. She prioritizes my comfort, and provides honest and kind recommendations for color, style and cut consistent with what will be best for my lifestyle, level of maintenance and desired look 4. She is a perfectionist in the best way. She will give the most precise A-line to ensure my weird side is balanced with my good side 5. If you don't want to talk she will respect that and not be chatty, but if you do want to talk she will keep and interesting dialogue going 6. She provides dates and times that work with my schedule, and lets me order take out from Pizza Heaven on a longer appointment 7. She recommends and uses hair care products that support my needs of sensitive skin such as armonía free color 8. She helps me feel like my best outwardly appearing self and was totally up for giving me purple hair - so many compliments 9. I can use ApplePay from my phone 10. I get to support a talented and committed woman in business when I go to Salma

I wanted to love my experience with Jenna at Evolve, especially for a $100 blowout before an…read moreimportant life event, but it honestly felt very cold and rushed. I mentioned I was getting ready for a special occasion and there was basically no conversation, energy, or effort to make the experience feel enjoyable or personalized. The styling itself also felt underwhelming. I was told my hair probably wouldn't hold, and only a very light amount of hairspray/product was used. Unfortunately, I left feeling like I could have achieved the same result at home myself. At this price point, I expected more attention to detail, warmth, and overall service.

Stacia is a sorceress with hair, cut, color and styling! She has fantastic products that make my…read morehair feel luxurious and renewed like a MedSpa for my locks. Stacia is incredible at her craft and has the cutest boutique in her salon for unique pieces. I trust her to always make my hair look fabulous. I LOVE my hair every.damn.time.

I can't recommend Stacia highly enough! She is meticulous and has a great eye for color and style…read more She has worked on both my and my 70+ year old mother's hair and has been able to make us both look like the most refreshed, current and pretty versions of ourselves.

Coming to MAC is a must-do when my daughters and I have anywhere special to be! By chance, my…read moredaughter was able to get fab-artist, David, to do her prom makeover yesterday! He did her makeup once before and we loved it! He did a spectacular job as Malaya wanted a glamorous and dramatic touch to go along with a really unique prom look. David gets 5-stars but deserves many more as he always helps to showcase all of my beautiful girl's features- absolutely stunning work! Great personality, great timing, overall great artist. See you next month David!!!!

This place came to my rescue after a HORRIBLE trial run for my makeup for my wedding. I came into…read morethem looking like an oompa-loompa with expired mascara crumbling all over my face and they saved me. I had a trial right there and then with Terri, who was a complete sweetheart. She wrote down everything she was using and really listened to me about my skin's issues. I ended up switching ALL of my makeup over to MAC that day (and I was a devout user of Bare Minerals for many, many years). I came back for my wedding makeup as well as a couple of my bridesmaids and my mother in law. We all looked FABULOUS. I got so many compliments on my skin and how radiant I looked on my wedding day. Thank you from the bottom of my heart, MAC ladies! You saved my wedding and you introduced me to a much more natural looking every day face too. :)

Kiyomi is seriously a hair + make-up magician!! I wanted someone who could do natural Asian…read moremakeup, and Kiyomi delivered! Kiyomi knew exactly what to do with my request for a curled half-do with a braid given my side part. In addition to being a true connoisseur of her craft, she's incredibly friendly and does her work with grace and professionalism. The time just flew by! Thank you, Kiyomi, for making me feel so beautiful on my special day!

If you are in need of a hair and make up artist look no further. Kiyomi is amazing!! The first…read morething you will notice is her calm demeanor, such a refreshing approach to what can be quite a hectic time (if you book for a wedding). All her products are really high end (Charlotte Tilbury, Lancôme, Make up by Mario...). I did a trial run and decided to change my hairstyle and tweak my make up a bit. The day of the wedding Kiyomi knew exactly what to do, listened to all the feedback and delivered above and beyond. The combination of her skillset and calm personality is such a gift. I found Kiyomi on Yelp and decided to take a leap of faith after reading the reviews. Do the same, you will not be disappointed (she is unaware I am even writing this review).

I cannot say enough good things about Gina, and her talent with hair and makeup…read more As a fashion designer who both curates group shows and has frequent photo shoots, I've been using Gina since she showed up with her assistant backstage at our August " Imagine, Recreate, Fashion!" Show and completely ROCKED the hair and makeup. No idea was too grand for her, and she brought every dream we had in to reality. Since then, my team has been using her exclusively for our photo shoots, with equally satisfying results. I have never met a more capable woman when it comes to the art of Hair and Makeup. Not to mention that she's just a wonderful person, who puts everyone around her at ease. Thank you Gina, for all of your incredible work!!!

I love it here. If you want a trendy and cool hair cut come here! And ask for Gina! :Dread more

Jen is the absolute best! I had my eyebrows done as well as permanent eyeliner, and I couldn't be…read morehappier! My eyebrows used to be wild and wooly, with no real defined shape. They were apparently a little worse than I realized because now that I've had them done, I've received so many compliments from coworkers that it's embarrassing. Many of my coworkers already get their brows done elsewhere, but they've ALL asked me for Jen's information. As for the eyeliner, I've been wanting to get that done for at least 10 years, but after seeing some bad eyeliner jobs, I've always been too scared to do it. After seeing Jen's pictures online, I decided to go for it! I couldn't be happier with the results, and wish I had found Jen years ago. I've actually had coworkers come up to me and stare at my eyes, not believing it's permanent eyeliner. Everyone agrees that my eyeliner looks so natural. A few of my coworkers have already made appointments with Jen. One had her eyebrows done by Jen, and after seeing my eyeliner, she's now planning to do that as well. She was scared it would hurt, but Jen numbs you beforehand. My next step is to move on to lip blushing. I will post pics soon! :)

Jen is fantastic. I got my brows and eyeliner done. Minimal discomfort. Easy recovery.read more