This is a way overdue review that I've been anxious to write because Susie is absolutely AMAZING! I contacted Susie months before my daughter's wedding about doing her makeup and mine. I was handling all this from across the country and had tons of questions and concerns, which Susie promptly and patiently answered, thoroughly setting my mind at ease. We hired her for hair and makeup for events over 2 days of the wedding weekend. I should mention that my daughter never fusses with hair or makeup and really had little interest in even doing this! She didn't do a trial session and really had no specific ideas about how she even wanted her hair done! I explained all this to Susie ahead of time and she dealt with it beautifully - making suggestions and coming up with the perfect plan for 2 different hair styles for the 2 days and makeup slightly more subdued the first day to see how Alicia liked it. Well, I was stunned - not just at how gorgeous it was - but because Alicia totally LOVED the whole process and the final result!! I attribute all this to Susie's calm, sweet and knowledgeable manner. She explained everything perfectly and her suggestions were spot on- it was obvious that she was a seasoned pro! I wouldn't have thought it possible, but by the second night, Alicia was really into a more dramatic look which was PERFECT! Also, we had some last minute timing issues which Susie was kind enough to accommodate by juggling her own busy schedule. I simply can't say enough positive things about Susie, her work and most importantly, her sweet disposition! I would recommend her highly and without hesitation! read more

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It has always been a great pleasure to work with Susie. She is very professional and easy to communicate with. I was her client a few years back and constantly recommending her to many of my friends. Recently, I have also worked with her for a style shoot. Her attention to details and organization have made the work much smoother than it could be. read more

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I'm a wedding photographer and I can 100% voucher that hair&makeup on your wedding day is so very important. So when it was my turn to be the bride for my own wedding, I really wanted someone who is professional and can understand my needs and wants and give me suggestions. Susie and her team were the perfect hair&makeup artists for my engagement session and wedding day! I did my trial in San Francisco and loved it! Luckily for me, I had dinner reservations that night so all that good hair and makeup didn't go to waste! During my trial, Susie was great and listened to my ideas and she helped me by giving me suggestions that would work best for me. I loved my hair fully down as well as all to one side down. I knew going in I didn't want an up do but Susie was kind enough to show me what I would look like if I did have an up do. I'm glad I got to see myself with an up do even if I knew in my heart it wasn't for me. But it gave me peace of mind to know I made the right decision. For my engagement session, I used Vanessa, one of her artists. She did a great job and the photos turned out great! For the day of the wedding, Susie and her team arrived promptly on time. They did a great job making my 3 bridesmaids and 2 moms look and feel pretty. Everyone's hair&makeup looked natural yet glamorous and pretty. Their hairstyles were so pretty as well and didn't make them look old. I see a lot of up-dos in weddings can sometimes make someone look way older than they are but Susie and her team does a great job making everyone look young, fresh, and pretty! I can be very hard on myself in the looks department. Even though the trial went super well, as a bride, you still worry sometimes and just want everything to go just right. Well, Susie exceeded my expectations! I'm so glad I flew her down to LA to do my hair&makeup for my wedding. After she was done, I felt so pretty! I stare at all my wedding pictures and I'm in awe. I can't believe I look that great! I hope that didn't sound vain but I never felt so pretty before. I've been bridesmaids in other weddings were I felt my hairstyle made me look too old or my makeup made me look scary, but today it was just perfection! Thank you to Susie and her team for doing such a wonderful job from beginning to end. I am so lucky and grateful. For all you brides out there, do yourself a favor and hire Susie and her lovely team for your wedding day. You won't regret it! They are all awesome and really care about their clients. read more

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I am absolutely hopeless when it comes to doing my own hair and makeup, so I am beyond grateful that Susie was available to help me look my best for a photo shoot. Not only is she talented, but her personality is also perfect for what she does - friendly, easygoing, and very welcoming. I was nervous (for no reason!) but she made me feel comfortable in her studio. :) Susie knew exactly what to do that would show up best in photos. It was probably the most makeup I've ever worn in my life, which made me a little nervous at first when I looked at myself in the mirror. But I trusted her and let her do her thing, and I am so glad I did!!! Even during the photo shoot when I snapped some photos on my phone, the makeup didn't look overdone at all. It was just the right amount for photos. During the photo shoot I was also side by side with a fashion/beauty blogger who wears a lot more makeup than I do on a regular basis. Susie's work made me feel beautiful and confident in myself while taking photos with a beauty expert! If you're not used to wearing a lot of makeup and you're getting it done by a professional for a photo shoot, definitely try going out of your comfort zone. The photos will look amazing!! Thanks so much Susie! read more

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I found Susie about a week ago before our engagement photo shoot when I decided to get my make up and hair done professionally. Susie was very responsive via email and was able to squeeze me in for an early morning appointment! Susie told me to send her a couple of make up and hair style options via Pinterest prior to our appointment and we chatted about my likes and dislikes. Susie was very communicative throughout the whole process and explained each step prior to application. She made me feel as comfortable and as relaxed as a newbie could be since I've never gotten my make up or hair done before. The result was amazing!! Our photographer even commented on how natural my make up looked and how well my hair held up. I wanted to book Susie for our wedding day after the photo shoot but decided to try another artist since we live in a world of options. :) Nope, Susie is still the one! I booked Susie right away after our wedding trial for our Sept wedding! She is awesome and I'm so happy that I found her!! read more

S Studios - My wedding trial with Susie! Love the messy side bun and my make up! - Makeup Artists Near Me

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I booked a photoshoot for a photo album as a surprise for my husband on our wedding day. Susie did my hair and makeup for the photoshoot and did an amazing job! I decided to do the photoshoot last minute and needed someone to do my hair and makeup within a few days. Thankfully Susie was incredibly responsive and was able to squeeze me in, even though I needed someone super early in the morning! When we met in person, she was so bubbly and enthusiastic and really put me at ease. I am not used to heavy makeup and she checked in with me multiple times to make sure I was comfortable with the amount of makeup. After Susie was done, I looked into the mirror and was ecstatic. I still looked like me, just more glamorous! She even gave me a little kit to keep my hair and makeup looking great for hours with specific instructions which I really appreciated. When I got to my photographer's studio, she told me that my hair and makeup was "perfect" and "exactly what I'm looking for". She actually asked me for Susie's contact info so she could recommend her for her future clients - I felt so confident and beautiful after Susie worked her magic :) I had already booked another hair and makeup artist for my wedding (who was also incredible!) but I would definitely recommend her for any brides who want to look naturally beautiful on their wedding day! read more

S Studios - Me at home after the photoshoot... 6 hours after Susie did my hair and makeup! - Makeup Artists Near Me

Susie is such a professional and is so good at making her clients feel at ease and comfortable. Working with her was such a pleasure. I did a trial about a month before my wedding and Susie was great about checking in to make sure if I was happy with how things were looking and if I wanted anything changed for the wedding day. Doing the trial was great because I really put my makeup to the test to see how well it stayed throughout the day. It photographed so well. No regrets - Again, I was so happy with how easy it was to work with her, but how professional she is with her timeliness, follow-up, response, and making her clients feel relaxed while she is making them beautiful. My bridesmaids had their hair done, and they looked wonderful and got many compliments, I got so many compliments on my hair and the staying power of my makeup. read more

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Susie was absolutely fantastic! My wedding was a small and simple affair at San Francisco City Hall, but I wanted to look great that day and I'm hopeless at doing hair and makeup myself. I found Susie on Yelp, and she responded to me within hours. We first met for a trial and I gave her a few reference photos for hair and makeup. She instantly had something in mind for me and went right to work. Throughout the process, she made sure I was happy with everything she did every step along the way. On the morning of the wedding, she texted that she would be late, but still arrived early. She somehow made me look even better on my wedding day than the trial. ;) She's quick to respond to emails, personable, and overall just pleasant to talk to! Oh, and she's absolutely great at her craft. Thanks so much for everything, Susie! You're awesome. read more

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I had Susie do my hair and makeup for Halloween and it was AMAZING!!!. I couldn't stop gushing about my hair and makeup all night. I have a lot of hair but Susie was super fast and efficient. Normally it would take me about an hour to curl my hair but it took her about 20mins and my hair was as perfect. I really do mean PERFECT curls. The curls stayed in place throughout the night of crazy dancing. I even slept with it and woke up having nicely loose curls that received tons of compliments. NYE is approaching and I am definitely going to have her or her team do my hair and makeup for the celebration!!!! read more

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I am not usually a person that leaves reviews on yelp; but after my recent experience with Susie for my (semi)permanent eyebrow, I can honestly say that I am absolutely pleased with my decision and have no regrets whatsoever! First off, I have no experience at all with tattoos and was completely nervous when I was considering this procedure. From the beginning, Susie was completely thorough with me when explaining the process and made sure that I was comfortable with the procedure before proceeding (since it is a permanent thing). She explained to me that immediately after the procedure, my eyebrows will darker and more intense than what it'll look like when it is fully healed. I really appreciated her preparing me for the results, so that I wasn't surprised. The procedure itself wasn't as scary as I had initially thought it would be. Susie made sure that I was fully numb in the area before proceeding with the shape that she and I had consulted upon. This is not to say that I didn't feel anything at all, but it was more so the pressure and slight grazing of the blade that I felt. My eyebrow hairs are naturally dark, however, they do grow more sparse in certain areas. What I was looking to get out of this procedure was a natural but more defined looking eyebrow that would go along with my low-maintenance make-up routine. Susie used the hair stroke technique to achieve this goal by tattooing little hair strokes instead of the traditional filling in. Overall I am extremely happy with the results to my procedure. Thank you Susie! read more

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I booked S Studios for my engagement shoot hair & makeup. V was my artist and she was so sweet, comfortable, and did an amazing job. She showed up at my place at 7:30am so that I could be ready in time for my 11am shoot. She was prompt and we even finished early so I wasn't stressed or rushed getting to my photos. As someone who rarely wears makeup, my biggest concern was looking natural/like myself and V did a wonderful job of achieving that. Thank you, S Studios and V. read more

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I found Susie on Yelp, and after reading all of the great reviews from previous and current clients, I emailed her. I was co-hosting a New Year's Eve party for ~130 guests at a bar downtown, so I wanted my make-up to be perfect! I contacted Susie just week prior to NYE, asking if she would be available on the day of the party, and she promptly responded. We exchanged several emails following the scheduling of the appointment. I sent her a few photos of the smokey-eye look I was going for. I was a little nervous about getting my makeup done, because I have had it done for weddings/events in the past, but haven't had the most positive experiences... Upon arrival, Susie was very accommodating and friendly, and she walked me through every step of her application of the makeup. After she was done, she made sure that I was comfortable with the look, and we made a few adjustments to fit the exact look that I was going for. I loved the look! We used fake lashes, which I had been wanting to try for a while, but hadn't gotten around to it. She let me know that they would feel a bit heavy and it would take a little while to get used to, and her letting me know that really helped me become comfortable with them on. After an hour or two, I had forgotten they were on! We also chose to use a NARS lipstick that I had brought with me, just because I would be able to reapply throughout the night if needed. The whole appointment took just over an hour - very efficient for the great quality that she provided! All of my friends LOVED the amazing job that Susie did. I couldn't have imagined a better look for my NYE party. I highly reccommend Susie and her team if you need your makeup done for any event. I'll definitely be contacting her for any upcoming weddings or special events that I attend and want to look FAB. read more

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I hired S Studios to do makeup and hair for my wedding in Oakland last weekend, and I couldn't be happier that I did! My mother, mother-in-law, and bridesmaids looked gorgeous, and I never felt more beautiful in my life. Nikki, Emily, and Yoong were all incredibly professional, polite, and a pleasure to work with on the wedding day. I had done several photoshoots in the past and had my hair and makeup done by various stylists over the years. Not all of them were equally well-versed in working with East Asian clients, and I had a very diverse wedding party, so I was insistent that our wedding makeup artists be versatile and competent. Their master stylist Nikki really blew me away on the trial date, and I felt great going into the wedding day knowing she knew exactly what look I was going for, and how to achieve it. Since our wedding day started early, I decided to hire Nikki to stay with me for an additional 5 hours for touchups throughout the afternoon. I don't regret doing so for a minute: Nikki not only made me look fabulous all day; she was calm, supportive, and encouraging, and freshened up my look before I headed into the second part of the day. Susie, in the months leading up to the wedding day, was highly responsive, clear, and flexible in accommodating changing plans. She worked with me to optimize the schedule, helped coordinate a trial session for my mother, and in general was informative and thorough whenever I reached out to her with questions. Overall, S Studios is a solid vendor. If you want to look flawless, feel confident, and work with the best on your wedding day, S Studios is it. I couldn't be more grateful that we had Nikki and the rest of team with us on our wedding day! read more

Finding the right make-up artist for my wedding was one of the more stressful parts of my wedding planning. My wedding took place on July 26, 2014 in Lafayette, California. Because I have hooded monolid eyes, I needed an artist who could create the right amount of depth and accent to my eyes that few could do to my liking. I have had only one other make-up artist who was able to create a look that I loved and that was 5 years in Los Angeles. I guess you could call me a tad bit... Picky? ;) I searched high and low, emailing over 10 different artists in the Bay Area and none of them caught my eye. Not only were their prices a bit over my budget, but they also seemed a little impersonal. Susie was referred to me by another artist and I must have emailed her over 50 times during a 3 month period with all sorts of questions/concerns. She was not only patient, but so personal and willing to be flexible with timing/options. Susie ended up doing my make-up and Nikki (master stylist) and an assistant did my 3 bridesmaids and mother. Day of the wedding, I was a bit anxious to see how the makeup would turn out because Susie and I had changed plans for the color/style of makeup a couple of weeks before. However, Susie was really open to feedback and I was able to tell her exactly what I wanted. She and her team arrived promptly and were so efficient with their time! She went above and beyond my expectations and wasn't afraid to try a purple "smokier look" for my evening wedding (per my request). My bridesmaids and mother also loved their looks too. One thing I really like about Susie and her team was that they are so open to feedback and suggestions. They asked us exactly what we wanted and tried their best to meet our wants. We constantly received compliments on our hair and makeup all evening from guests! The make up and hair stayed put all day and only looked more awesome as the wedding went on. I would definitely recommend Susie Chhuor and her team for your beauty needs! They are awesome to work with and you can feel confident that you are good hands. :) read more

Susie made my dream of having eyebrows come true! I have naturally light and patchy eyebrows and have had to pencil them in for as long as I can remember. I came to susie's cute and comfortable office in Potrero Hill and she consulted me on an eyebrow shape and color. She explained everything really clearly and was so calm and professional. The process involves a tattoo gun that she uses to make natural looking "hair" strokes. It wasn't too painful and the result is completely worth it. I don't have to use a pencil every day and I feel more confident! She did such a great job that I have been telling everyone about her. She also does makeup, permanent lashes and more. I'll definitely be back! read more

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I recently worked with Nikki from Susie Chhuor's mobile team in San Francisco since Susie moved out of town. I had heard amazing things about Nikki's make-up aesthetics and Susie let me know that Nikki has a similar style as Susie. First of all, mobile teams are amazing because they are so, so convenient. Nikki was on time and arrived at my apartment right on schedule. I showed her a few pictures of how I wanted my hair and make-up to look and she exceeded my expectations. Nikki is a complete sweetheart like Susie too! Never once has a professional salon here in the States been able to frame my face correctly when I request an updo. Nikki did that perfectly on her first try! I am booking Nikki for all my make-up and hair requests from now on and I highly recommend others to do so as well. read more

S Studios - Worked with Nikki on my hair and make-up for San Francisco's Mid-Winter Gala - Makeup Artists Near Me

I found out about Susie's talent when I photographed one of her clients and saw her other amazing before/after shots. I was thrilled when I had a chance to book her for my own maternity photoshoot, and she was super responsive and accommodating. Even before we met in person, we interacted on social media and it was clear she is someone who cares about her clients personally and knows how to bring out the best in them. I have never gotten my hair or makeup done by someone I connected with so easily and well, like an old friend. Cannot recommend enough! read more

S Studios - I told Susie I was going for a natural look with gentle waves, and loved the final result. - Makeup Artists Near Me

If you are getting married in San Francisco, you definitely want to hire Susie. She is very knowledgeable, and has a ton of experience, especially with brides. I got married in San Francisco, but I live in Dallas. I wanted to find an artist who would allow me to look like myself, but a little more dolled up for the big day. As an African American Bride, this seemed a little overwhelming. However, Susie always responded to my emails, and I knew she was the person for the job. She can either come to your hotel, or you can go to her in home studio. I opted to go to the studio just because I wanted to get out on the morning of. Susie asked me to send her photos of what I did and did not like makeup-wise. I had a photo that I loved. When I arrived, Susie sat down with me and really took the time to understand what I wanted. She was also able to give me a professional opinion on the colors, etc. We ended up doing a version in colors that were a little more natural for my skin tone. Susie started off light, and is always open to build on the color of needed. What I loved is that she took photos so that I could see how the makeup looked on camera. My now-husband loved my makeup, and it stayed on all day. I looked the way I always imagined. If you are a local or long distance bride, contact her! read more

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I love makeup but I am not as practiced with applying or knowledgeable with shades, colours etc that suit me. I am so pleased I decided on a make up artist for my SF City Hall wedding. I would never have applied as much makeup as what Susie did - and this is a good thing! You definitely need it for the photos and the lasting power for a full day. As to Susie, her skill and professionalism is unmatched and I cannot recommend her highly enough. A wedding can be a manic, crazy and emotional day - and the experience of sitting down, listening to the music she provided (based on my preferred genre) and having her work on my face and hair was relaxing. It also gave me an opportunity to consider the day ahead and get excited. Really excited. She worked very efficiently and gave me a 'natural look'. She covered over any imperfections with the airbrushing tool. And to be honest, when I first saw myself with full makeup, I did think it was too much. However, I do know she consulted with my photographer to understand her lighting etc and the photos tell a different story. It was perfect. She even worked with me to create a more dramatic false eyelash look - which I preferred. My hair exceeded my expectations - and she was so quick. I have a lot of hair and it had staying power all day. I also had Susie do my mom's hair. She was so sweet and my mom looked the best she has done in years. I only wish we lived closer to San Fran so she could do her hair again (and my makeup/hair for that matter). If you have a special date night, an important work event or a wedding - I really recommend Susie's services. She did come to my hotel before my City Hall wedding but you can also visit the studio (as I understand). Thank you Susie for helping me feel confident and look gorgeous on what proved to be a wonderful and memorable experience. read more

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I had my hair and makeup done by Vinnia as a bridesmaid in my brother's wedding. I came to my appointment with several clear pictures of what I was looking for to make it easy - loose beachy waves with a subtle, bronze smoky eye. My makeup was done first - I understand wedding makeup is done with a heavier hand for the way it photographs, but I ended up with a "smoky" eye that was basically six shades of shadow to my brow, winged liner out to my temples, poorly blended highlight/contour, and fake lashes haphazardly placed. I tried to provide feedback, at which point the heavy winged liner was tightened up slightly, but the work was considered done so that was that. The appointment was close to Union Square, so I actually excused myself from the bridal party and ran down to Neiman Marcus, parked myself at the first available counter and had them attempt to clean up my botched makeup before my hair appointment. All I wanted for my hair were loose waves, which is basically how I wear my hair every day. What I got were randomly placed tight curls like Shirley Temple. When I asked if that was it, she insisted the curls would fall. I told her they wouldn't - I know my hair and the amount of hairspray they applied - but that was it, the appointment was over. All in all, she maybe spent 4 minutes on my hair. I asked to borrow a flat iron so I could smooth out the curls myself, which I did. This wasn't my wedding and this day obv wasn't about me so idgaf how I looked. But after making me look like a drag queen reject and spending 4 minutes curling my hair, I was charged $200 so I was annoyed. I told them they didn't even do my hair. I was told I had to pay anyways. To make matters worse, I was concerned about the products and brushes they were using and ultimately ended up with a rash on my face that persisted for the next month. I would have given two stars, but I'll add one because the bride actually looked amazing, and that's what mattered at the end of the day. read more

My wedding day came and went. It was an absolutely incredible day and Susie was instrumental in getting my big day off on the RIGHT foot! I know I raved about Susie after working with her for my engagement photos, where she gave me bouncy sexy hair and beautiful make-up. Well, my love for Susie only grew after going for my wedding trial AND of course, my Big Day. During my wedding trial, Susie was equally attentive, focused, and produced high quality work, just as she did for my engagement session. Prior to beginning, she sat with me for a good 15 minutes to discuss what looks resonate with me, how I liked my hair/ makeup, if I wanted to look more natural or dramatic, what concerns I had, etc. She even brought up questions I failed to think of! I knew I wanted a chignon look, and after showing Susie some Pinterest photos, she quickly went to work with her curler and comb. Not before long, she produced a couple of variations of chignon looks, one more formal, and another looser, more fun one. Both were beautiful but I choose to go with the looser look. Susie also suggested to go heavier on my eyes since I have monolids and really wanted my eyes more accentuated, without looking too crazy or fake, of course. Susie masterfully applied falsies ever so gently, and the resulting look was huge eyes!! For me anyway. And I loved the look! I had brought my hair comb accessory and veil and Susie even went over the placements so I could get a picture of how exactly I would look on my wedding day. It provided an extreme sense of relief, which was much needed because, well.. my mind was all over a million things at that time (a week before the wedding). Fast forward to my wedding day. I chose to have a SF City Hall wedding, and Susie arrived promptly at the Bed & Breakfast I was staying at before the crack of dawn. She quickly utilized the hotel room and set up her workstation and immediately began to work her magic on me. It was still pitch black outside!! As a bride on her wedding day, surely I was feeling so many emotions and thinking about last minute details, hoping the day unveils just as you've been planning for. Well, Susie was a force of calm and reassurance. She pampered me and for a few moments, my mind dropped everything and I just exhaled and enjoyed the moments. That was great that I could feel so relaxed and trusting in Susie. Susie finished my look with time to spare and also gave my mom a natural, more refreshed look. Needless to say, having a beautiful face and fabulous hair sure made me feel super confident and like the bride that I was. Thank you Susie!! For those of you searching for a make up/hair artist for YOUR big day. Don't leave it to chance! I know money is always a factor, it sure was to me, BUT I'm gladly saying that it's worth the money to have and own a look that you absolutely love and feel confident and more importantly, that make you feel like 'YOU', not someone else. Susie was able to accomplish this for me with skill. My money was money well spent and I wouldn't have done anything differently. Go ahead, email Susie or give her a call, she's so patient and will guide you through this process. I wish Susie continued success. Clearly she loves what she does so here's to making brides feel their best! read more

S Studios - Fabulous lashes for days that Susie gave me for my wedding day look. She also took this photo! - Makeup Artists Near Me

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Susie rocks!!!! She did my hair and makeup for my wedding day and truly did such an amazing job. I've never looked better ;) From the first time I met her at our trial session, she totally understood exactly what I wanted. She was willing to do more, less, change things around, anything to make sure everything was perfect. She is professional, punctual, energetic, and someone you want on your team if you're getting married. If more than 5 stars were an option, I would keep going. She truly made me look magical on my wedding day and I can't recommend her enough! read more

Two words: BOOK SUSIE!! I've had my hair and makeup done a lot. A LOT. I have never met a makeup artist who pays so much attention and is so communicative than Susie. I was probably like you, kind of hesitant to dish out the money for "just a City Hall wedding." But you know what, you're getting MARRIED! I am so glad I chose her. I do not regret it at all. If she were in my hometown (San Diego), I'd book her for all my future events. She has an amazing talent for what she does. She is very knowledgeable, professional, and accommodating. I am beyond grateful for Susie. So seriously, you need to book her. You will be glad you did. Wedding: June 21016 SF City Hall Reception: Absinthe read more

Susie is an expert at what she does, and is not only extremely skilled, but also super friendly and professional! I got my permanent eyebrows done by her, and she told me exactly what I should be expecting and what the process would be like. I honestly had no idea what I was getting myself into other than the fact that I just wanted to GIT IT DONE! She helped me decide what procedure I should get and what color I should go for, and shape, etc. And made sure to let me see myself in the mirror during the process to make sure I was happy with what I was seeing. She also made sure to follow up within a couple weeks to schedule a secondary appointment - Good thing she did, because I was about to go on a long trip and I kept on forgetting about it -_-. Follow up was just as pleasant as the first one! One tip to ya'll is that you should make sure your numbing cream thing is all set in! cuz otherwise it's could be pretty painful. But once it's in, it just feels like mild scratches on your skin (if you're worried about pain!) Afterwards I went on a month long trip that included lots of snorkeling, swimming in the ocean and pools and walking in the rain, and my eyebrowz stayed flawlesS. I definitely recommend her if you're considering getting permanent eyebrows done. I'm very happy with my decision! :) read more

If I could give Susie more than 5 stars, i would! Susie is an amazing makeup artist and hairstylist. She is very professional, punctual, and personable! I was doing my search for hairstylists and make up artists from Washington, DC so I heavily relied on Yelp and FB reviews for bridal hair and makeup options available in SF. The reviews on this page are absolutely accurate. She emailed me the same day when I inquired about her services. It was a big plus that I was interacting directly with her and not with a salon assistant, so we instantly exchanged several emails with a photo of my dress and messages regarding the look that I wanted for my big day. This was very important since we didn't get a chance to do a trial. On the day of my wedding, she was punctual and finished the job in a very timely manner. I was done 15 minutes earlier than the expected time, so I had more time to relax and not stress about being ready in time. I was Susie's 5th bride/client for the weekend, yet she was so energetic, bubbly, and did a fantastic job! Even without being able to do a trial, she gave me the look that I wanted just based on email convos and chatting about it briefly prior to starting the hair and makeup session on my big day. She made me look and feel beautiful all day! The hair and makeup stayed on perfectly for the SF city hall wedding (random people at city hall kept complementing my hair and makeup all day!), reception, and even after all the wedding festivities have ended. I am so happy with how everything turned out, and I know I made the right decision trusting Susie with my hair and makeup for my wedding day with no trial or anything! She is so talented and professional and went above and beyond my expectations. I hope to work with her again in the future and recommend her to any bride looking a simple, natural, yet elegant look! Look no further, Susie is your girl! Thanks so much for everything, Susie! You are amazing! :) read more

Me and my fiance decided to go to SF for our pre wed photo last minute and we need to find a make up artist in the area within few days. I messaged Susie and got her reply the same night, which gave me very good impression. I also thrilled that she was also willing to wake up early to do my make up at 5:30am. As far as the service goes, Susie did incredible job for make up and hair. Since this is my very first time having professional hair and make up done, Susie did a great job to make sure Im comfortable with everything. She always checked with me if Im satisfied during the process and gave good recommendations. For the make up, i want a natural and a little bit fancy looking style and I got it. The make up was not heavy at all, exactly the way I wanted! For the hair, my hair is pretty short and thin, but Susie made it look amazing, full of volume and curly! I love it! When I came back home, everyone (including my fiance) loves both the hair and make up! 5stars for you Susie :) read more

I heart Susie Cee! I had the pleasure of using her services for a photo shoot recently, and I can't say enough great things about her. Susie is not only an extremely talented makeup artist, she also did the most perfect hairstyle for me as well. Definitely the best down-do that i've ever had. I packed my own makeup and hair styling equipment just in case she wasn't up to par, but that was totally pointless! Aside from being very skilled, she's also easy to talk to and very very very sweet. I can't wait for the next opportunity to get my hair and makeup done by Susie! read more

I wish I could give her more stars! I have a ton of hair and Susie did nothing less than an amazing job. Normally my hair uncurls pretty quickly due to weight/gravity in general. Susie worked her magic and my curls lasted and my makeup looked perfect. I went to grab lunch with my boyfriend at his work- I got so many compliments! read more

My hair and makeup with Susie was such a great experience!!! She's welcoming, friendly, organized, and professional all wrapped into one. I normally don't wear makeup and was a bit nervous before my engagement photo session. I booked Susie 2 months in advance to ensure her availability and from our first email exchanges to the application of my makeup and finishing touches, Susie was very attentive in making sure she understood what style of makeup and hair I wanted and making it a reality. She was very thorough with understanding my taste and making sure I was comfortable. Not only is her work very skillful, she was very efficient with time and scheduling. I would definitely recommend her to anyone looking for great hair and makeup for any occasion! read more

She did such a fantastic job on my makeup and even explained each step. I do not normally wear a lot of makeup, so I was worried about it looking too heavy, but it was so lightweight and looked natural. Now the problem is I would like to be airbrushed every morning. Haha! Also, I went to the wrong address, which was completely my fault, so I ended up being late to my appointment, but she was absolutely amazing about it. read more

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Oh man, Susie is...a true artist and a true professional. During my trial with her, she totally honed in on the look I was going for and when she was done--I *knew* I had nothing to worry about on the day of my wedding. I was so right! On my wedding morning this past November, she showed up exactly when asked to arrive and got right down to business. My make-up and hair looked like it would've taken hours to do, but not for Susie--I swear she took *maybe* an hour and a half to do both. She defines efficiency! The weather was less than ideal but despite the rainy weather, my hair and make-up stayed in place allll day (we're talking over 12 hours here). I have to add that she is amazing when it comes to false eyelashes too! They were secure and gorgeous and felt like my own lashes. You will not regret going with Susie Cee, kids. She's an absolute WONDER! read more

I very rarely leave reviews, but felt compelled to do so after getting done with my hair and makeup session with Susie. Given this was the first time I've ever had my makeup professionally done, I really didn't know what to expect. I usually wear very natural looking makeup and do almost nothing with my hair, but wanted something a little more polished for my engagement photo shoot. When I arrived, Susie started by reviewing the Pinterest boards I had sent her in the pre-appointment survey. I didn't know how close she would be able to get to those looks, but flash forward 1.5 hours later, and she absolutely nailed them! Not only that, but my skin was completely broken out at the time, and she managed to flawlessly cover all of my blemishes and even out my ruddy skin tone. I basically looked like a much better version of myself. Once we were done, she asked if I wanted anything changed, but I couldn't find anything for her to improve upon; she truly did an amazing job. The ultimate test was what would my fiancé think, seeing as he's used to my low maintenance look. When he came through our front door, his jaw literally dropped, and he couldn't stop telling me how beautiful I looked throughout our engagement photo session. He even told me that he loved the shade of lipstick I was wearing, and suggested I buy that color immediately (very very unusual for this man). At that point, I contacted Susie to book her for my wedding. If she made me feel this great for my engagement pics, I can only imagine how beautiful she's going to make myself and my bridesmaids feel on my wedding day. Thanks Susie! read more

I posted this review on Susie's Los Angeles Yelp page on 10/2/11 and finally got around to reposting it in her SF one. Susie personally did my mom's, one of my bridesmaids' make-up and hairstyle as well as mine for my wedding in September. I was very pleased with the natural look that I wanted and the color palette she had chosen for my make-up. Susie listens to your preferences and will give you her professional feedback. Be sure you know what you want. The false eyelashes definitely made my eyes bigger. Since I didn't have a trial, she came early for the day of my wedding. She was finished with the 3 of us in 3 hours since my mom and bridesmaid had short hair. She made it all look so easy. The airbrushing machine was pretty cool. Susie is expanding her business in the San Francisco Bay Area, so if you are looking for a hair and make-up artist, I highly recommend going to her. read more

It was a no-brainer which team I would choose when it came to hair and makeup for my wedding. With 1 bride, 5 bridesmaids, and 2 mothers, I needed a vendor that was reliable and had a sizable team, and that was also familiar with Asian skin/hair. Sunny and her girls fit the bill for my needs (even though I signed the contract 11 months out, Susie was already booked!). I used Sunny on 3 occasions. Each time (engagement, trial, wedding), Sunny was patient and attentive to what looks I wanted. If you can, bring some pictures for inspiration. I also brought my accessories so we could play around with them. Note: you can save some money by using your trial make-up session for your engagement pictures if you're going for similar looks for both e*pics and the wedding. But if you want completely diff looks for both days...just pay extra for a wedding trial. The make-up for a casual e*session differs from the techniques used for a bride! read more

When searching for a hair and makeup person for my November wedding, I was hoping to find someone who could make me look nice in pictures and would have the bandwidth to handle styling for me, three bridesmaids, three flower girls, and five other family members. I did a search on Yelp and found Susie. She had the most reviews and her website looked nice so I booked her. I didn't have time to get a trial done so I just printed out pictures of what I thought I should look like and figured she'd be able to work with it. OMG Susie blew my mind with the final product! I had been so indifferent because my mind was so focused on the actual wedding planning. But when the big day came and I was so nervous, having Susie and her team (show up at my hotel right on time with all their kits) was oddly calming. She brought three other ladies with her and they set right to work making absolute magic. The other girls gave them general ideas of what they envisioned for hair and make up and this team ran with it. The comment most often used was, "You've made me look like the best version of myself." This due to Susie and co. being really good at highlighting your natural beauty. Now for me: I'm anxious by nature. It's my wedding day, there are 15 women running around in my room. I.was.freaked.out. Susie seemed to sense this and started chatting with me. Between our friendly chat and seeing how gorgeous she was making me...I finally relaxed. I'm a trusting person - no trial, I had a picture of Keira Knightly in a loose updo with dramatic eye make up and told her I wanted to look similar. Susie was able to interpret this photo/vision I had to something even more amazing than I had hoped for. She just read me and knew what to do. I've never felt more pretty in my life. I had no touch ups over the course of the entire day. I should also add that we had a total of 12 women being styled (hair and makeup) and Susie's team finished in 3 hours. We were done two hours before the start of the event and this was an amazing stress reliever. Cannot recommend Susie more highly. I had her services in Los Angeles, but she is also available in San Francisco. BOOK HER! read more

I searched everywhere for a hair and make up artist for my wedding and I am so glad I found Susie! She is very sweet and easy to work with. Susie did my hair and make up for my wedding and engagement shoot in San Francisco. I was extremely happy with it both times! Susie did an amazing job on my wedding day. The hair was so detailed and classy. The make up was flawless and it lasted the whole day. I even had her come back to do a hair change before the reception and she completed everything on a tight schedule. read more

Susie did hair and makeup for me, my sister and my mom for my city hall wedding. I tried to cut a lot of corners for my wedding except for where it came to photos. I wanted our hair and makeup to be at it's best and I'm glad I chose Susie. Thanks Susie! I procrastinated a bit and I waited till the week of my wedding (hello stress!) to look for someone to do hair and makeup. I emailed/called a bunch of people in the bay area but Susie stuck out for the following reasons (which may or may not be important to you): 1). She answered in a very timely manner despite her booming business. I like the fact that she called me back on the same day and was able to answer all my questions (yay to not having to deal with a snooty assistant I never even see). Also on game day - she was early and got me ready not only on time but early! 2). She's easy to talk to I felt comfortable telling her the initial style at the trial (after a few hours..because i'm fickle) was not what I wanted after all 3). Made me look better at my actual wedding day then at the trial. Making sure every hair was in place and my makeup held for hours. She uses airbrush makeup and false eye lashes if you want. All high quality products 4). She is so nice! She drove me and my friend to City Hall when I was going to just rush out and grab a cab (my hotel was by City Hall). 5). She does a before and after picture to show you what her magic hands can do. I don't wear much if any makeup but once I saw the after makeup I was okay with having that much make up on (its very light, you don't feel it, you just have to be perpared to look differently in a mirror). Susie also has a business in LA. You can search her on yelp Susie Chhuor in Los Angeles for more review. read more

After extensive research, we were so lucky we found Susie Chhuor through Yelp.  We hired Susie based on the fantastic reviews from San Francisco and Los Angeles and without a doubt it was one of the best decision made.  We had a small ceremony at the gorgeous San Francisco City Hall and Susie turned me into a classy, elegant, and fashionable princess for my Wedding Day.  The hair and make-up was absolutely stunning and I received so many compliments. We even had tourists stopped throughout the day to take pictures of us during our Photo ShootJ.  My wedding is Audrey Hepburn inspired and I truly felt like a modern Audrey Hepburn.  Since we live in Orange County, we worked with Susie over the phone and emails.  The process was very stress free since she was so professional, organized, and thorough.  I'm very organized and with Susie I didn't have to worry because she would confirm the contract, details, and send it so promptly that I didn't even have to remind her. She also has many folders of hair and make-up examples on Facebook and many more on Susie Chhuor Pinterest along with so many hair and make-up tips.  I love that and saved them!!!  Her style also matches my personality very well.  Over the phone and email she was so easy going and constantly makes me smile when I read her emails. Before hiring her, she even recommended some wonderful SF food places for our wedding week like San Tung and Bi Rite Creamery.  On the day off, Susie was very prompt and of course it helps if you shared details of your apt/hotel/parking to make it easier for anyone to find you.  At first I was a bit nervous since I'm finally getting married to my fiancé after being together for 9 years. Also, I usually don't wear a lot of make-up, but Susie really walked me through the process and explained with each step and that really made the session so comforting.  We didn't have awkward silence because Susie would ask if I wanted music on, if I'm doing ok, is the make-up and hair ok through the whole process.  I really appreciated this since I've had make up done for special occasions and most don't truly bother asking you and it was more like a hit and run.  To make the process more smoothly, I've searched all over Pinterest and saved all the hair pictures.  I've shared with Susie my vision for the front, side, and back of hair and blush tone make up in advance via email and again on the day off.  Overall, everything was beautiful!! The airbrushing looks so natural and fantastic on pictures.  Even after the session, she recommended some additional photo shoot locations like Palace of Fine Arts and we loved it!  The whole day was just magical and we felt like we were getting married in an Indie feel Europe that's close to our home and hearts.      Yes amazing hair and make-up are critical, but a huge bonus is to have someone professional, attentive, friendly, warm, delightful, and sweet to make you feel important and special when you're nervous and to put you at ease.  Not only that, but our friends loved her presence and Susie even shared helpful Make-up tips as she was working too.  Susie truly did all that and more and I couldn't have thanked her enough.  She truly went above and beyond for our day.   Aside from Yelp reviews we also looked for artists who traveled national and internationally.  This means they must be good if someone is willing to fly the artist out!  Susie Chhuor company is available for SF, LA, OC and more!  I highly recommend!! Aside from Susie, our amazing day was also made possible by Chung Li Photography and Bouquet Floral Design by Galina Malykin. Together, they truly created images that are everlasting. Please see my other Yelp reviews for their fantastic work!! read more

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Awesome! Susie was recommended to me by my wedding planner, Kelley Gin. I had a trial with Susie almost 8 months before the wedding because I live out of town. The trial went great...then I decided to completely change my hairstyle. Susie and Nicole reassured me via email that the change would be totally fine and that Susie would be able to do my new hairstyle. On the day of the wedding, Susie and her team arrived early and set up quickly. Everyone's makeup and hair looked great. I'm a huge fan of Susie's makeup style because she doesn't cake-on makeup but just makes everyone look like a more beautiful version of themselves. The makeup felt very light but stayed on. I was very impressed by how my hair and makeup stayed intact through an outdoor ceremony, and hours and hours of dancing. Highly recommend her for special occassions read more

Susie is truly an amazing make-up and hair artist! She did my hair and make-up for my engagement session and I could not have been happier with how everything turned out. I don't normally wear that much make up and so was a little nervous about looking too "overdone" but Susie was extremely receptive to my concerns and constantly checked in with me throughout the process to make sure I was happy and comfortable. I didn't bring photos in with me and only gave Susie vague directions in what I thought I wanted my look to be, but in the end, she was able to give me exactly what I was hoping for and more! If you are looking for a top-notch, amazing MUA and hair stylist - you've found her! Susie is great to work with via email (super responsive) and in person (so sweet!) and has fair pricing as well as great instinct when it comes to making people feel/look beautiful! read more