I booked Charlene as my hair and make up artist for my wedding in October 2022 and I must say that…read moreI am overwhelmingly impressed with her! As someone who does not do heavy make up on a daily basis, I was looking to have a natural look for my wedding - so that my groom, friends and family would recognize me. Charlene does just that by highlighting your natural beauty, making you look like a better version of yourself. A few weeks before my wedding day, I decided that I wanted to make some minor changes in my "look" so that I could look perfect on my big day. I emailed Charlene and discussed what changes I wanted to make and we set up a second trial which would be 2 days before my wedding day. During that trial, she NAILED the look I was going for and I felt super confident going into my wedding day! On the day of my wedding, Charlene went above and beyond what I expected of her. She and her assistant helped my whole bridal party look beautiful. Charlene made me look EVEN BETTER than I did on my first and second trial! My face was glowing and I thought I looked like an Instagram filter (lol) but it was all Charlene's beautiful make up! My favorite thing about Charlene was that besides doing my hair and make up, she assisted in a lot of other tasks during the morning of my big day. She helped me put my necklace on (see picture), carried my and the bridesmaids jackets while we were out getting photos taken, got water for me, helped me get seated in a chair while wearing my dress (this is very difficult!!), etc. all while she continuously touched up everyone's hair and make up! I had 3 bridesmaids, and Charlene was essentially like a 4th one. I could instantly tell that Charlene only had one objective in mind, and that was to make sure I was very very very happy. And indeed I was. Thank you so much Charlene for making my day so memorable! You are truly a superstar!

I hired Charlene as my wedding makeup artist back in Dec 2019. I throw back to look at my wedding…read morephotos today and I still like my makeup on my wedding day so much. Charlene is very talented and professional on makeup. I highly recommend her and appreciated her to let me shine on the day

Thank you so much for making me feel beautiful on my special day. I loved your vibe, your…read moreprofessionalism, and really appreciated you asking me questions throughout the process to understand what worked best for me. The makeup stayed all day and night, no touch up other than the lips were needed. I literally felt like a princess on my wedding day thanks to you

Amanda was amazing! He talent is so amazing. She recently did my wedding day hair and makeup and I…read morewas IN LOVE! I have a difficult time doing my own hair since it's usually frizzy, but Amanda knew how to keep my hair amazing all day and night long. My makeup was so amazing and also lasted the entire day and night. Additionally Amanda was so kind and understanding and extremely professional. I would recommend her over and over!

I LOVED working with Joyce for my wedding. From the start with my trial, I felt super taken care…read moreof. She listened to my thoughts and immediately started working on my look, which was so pretty and natural. I really appreciated seeing three different hairstyles, and I really liked the way she put on the false lashes in small pieces, which made them look like my real lashes! My makeup and hair withstood the windy SF engagement shoot and still looked great after. Then, for my wedding, I loved my hair and makeup once again, and the baby's breath Joyce put in my hair made me feel so pretty. Joyce and Nadia made my moms and sisters all look so beautiful for our special day as well. I especially appreciate how patient Joyce was with my mom who was having trouble deciding on her hairstyle. My groom Daniel also looked great after his touchup. All in all, choose Joyce! You will not regret it!

I found Joyce through instagram to be the hair and makeup artist for myself, the mothers and our 2…read moresisters. Her natural style was perfect - she was able to make us feel like ourselves but elevated which was perfect especially for those that rarely wear makeup or only do minimal makeup. During the trial and wedding day, I found Joyce to be detailed, quick but thorough, and to have a relaxing vibe which was perfect and exactly what I needed since I was feeling overstimulated with all the chaos during the morning of the wedding. Joyce was a pleasure to work with and I'd recommend her to anyone looking for a hair and makeup artist!

10 stars. Hera is amazing. I've always struggled with getting my makeup done -- always coming out…read moreof them upset and never feeling like I knew what to communicate to the makeup artist. There was not much I needed to communicate to Hera -- she just knew how to work with my features and how to best compliment them! She has studied western and eastern makeup and she understands my face!!! Haha I went to her home/makeup studio to do a hair and makeup trial. My wedding was in SF and we were staying at the Marriott. Everything with her felt seamless. She was incredibly accommodating even after I felt annoying for adding on more bridesmaids etc to the makeup/hair list. I felt so beautiful and taken care of by her. She's incredibly kind, patient, and thoughtful. I'm excited to have her do more important events in my life :)

Hera is absolutely amazing and incredibly talented at what she does! She understood exactly what I…read morewanted and went above and beyond. I loved everything about my makeup and hair on both days--my banquet day and city hall elopement day. Hera is kind, quick, professional, and knew exactly what my mom and I wanted. My mom had never worn makeup before, and Hera worked wonders, bringing out our natural beauty instead of masking it (the makeup/falsies also felt light and comfortable to be in all day long). My hair and makeup stayed perfect all day! I wanted a classic updo that looked full and natural but I have fine, thin hair and didn't think it would work. Fortunately, Hera is very talented and was able to make my low bun updo look full and natural with the perfect amount of volume! I can't say enough about her work--she's super talented, professional, and somehow knows exactly what the client wants without much direction. On top of that, she was easy to work with, always on time (if not early!), and incredibly accommodating. If you book with Hera, you won't regret it!

Working with Nikki was such a breeze! I loved my overall look. I appreciate how she listened to…read morewhat I wanted and definitely delivered! I still looked myself but elevated. She nailed the fresh and soft glam look. 10/10 highly recommend!! Good to note also that her studio is clean & you could tell she takes care of her makeup and tools. The overall ambiance was also relaxing as she played some relaxing music while doing my hair and makeup. I loved my overall experience.

Nikki did an incredible job for my Chinese wedding! She created a gorgeous updo for my tea ceremony…read moreand later transformed it perfectly into a beautiful half-up style for the banquet (exactly like my inspiration photo)! My makeup lasted flawlessly from 11 AM to 10 PM with barely any touch-ups needed, and she even provided a thoughtful touch-up kit just in case. I loved her expert recommendations, from choosing the perfect accessories to using double eyelid tape, and selecting a satin finish for my evening lipstick (with a matte look for the daytime). I received so many compliments on both looks and truly felt my best on such an important day. Thank you so much, Nikki!

Finding a makeup artist with experience working with Black women was really important to…read moreme...sadly, it was not the easiest to find. Adrianne took the time to understand my vision, answered my many questions, and made me feel at ease. On the wedding day, Adrianne created such a relaxed, fun atmosphere. She handled the makeup for my bridesmaids and even brought a friend and fellow MUA (Maria) along. All of my bridesmaids loved their final looks.

Adrianne Artistry was an absolute dream to work with for my wedding! She made me feel stunning as…read morethe bride and did an amazing job on my bridal party's makeup as well. Adrianne is professional, talented, and such a calming presence on a busy day. I couldn't have asked for a better makeup artist. Highly recommended!

I had Michelle as my makeup artist for my wedding last month (May 2026) and I absolutely loved how…read moremy makeup turned out! I felt so beautiful and confident and it truly allowed me to enjoy my wedding day to the fullest. Most importantly, I still felt like "me" while I was all glammed up and that truly made all the difference. She also did my mom and my mother-in-law's makeup and they both looked beautiful! Before I found Michelle, I did one bridal makeup trial with someone else that went... horribly. It was my first time having my makeup professional done and I was shocked at how bad it was for the cost. After that experience I almost gave up hope and considered doing my own makeup on my wedding day. Several months later, I decided to look into makeup artists again and found Michelle on instagram (@michellevalentine_beauty) and I am so happy I did. Through my process of trialing two different makeup artists, I can fully recognize how talented Michelle is at what she does. Makeup, especially bridal makeup, is extremely difficult. Everyone has such unique facial features and different personal preferences on how they like different parts of their makeup done. You also want the makeup to be heavy enough to show up in photos and last the whole day, but not look crazy and cakey in person. Michelle was able to strike the perfect balance of all of these things, and was very receptive to all of my feedback on what I wanted, no matter how minor the detail was. Apart from the makeup, Michelle is a very kind and genuine person who is easy to talk to. The makeup takes ~2-3 hours so having a makeup artist you get along with is definitely a bonus. She also did a color analysis for me during my trial which was super thorough and insightful, and even covered what fabrics would look good on me. In terms of cost, Michelle's prices were comparable to the first MUA I trialed and based on my research, she is on the more affordable side for the Bay Area. In terms of scheduling, my wedding was on a Friday during busy season (May) and I booked her 5 months in advance (in December). For the trial, her weekends were booked solid so I had to do it on a weekday, so definitely try to book far in advance for a weekend spot. The trial is so important though so I would not recommend skipping it! Michelle also offers hair services but I had already booked my hairstylist a few months before I found her so I did not end up getting my hair done by her, however she has demonstrated ability in different hairstyles if you look at her instagram! In summary, Michelle is an extremely talented and kind makeup artist that will ensure you look and feel your best on your wedding day! Rest assured you'll be in good hands :)

I booked Michelle for my wedding hair and makeup, and it was one of the best decisions I made for…read moremy wedding! From the start, Michelle was communicative and professional. I scheduled a hair and makeup trial with her a bit before my wedding, which took place in her lovely home studio. Michelle was patient and receptive to my vision, taking time to get my makeup exactly how I liked it and experimenting with different lash looks. When it came time for my wedding, I made a last minute change on how I wanted to do my hair. Michelle was flexible and had left buffer time in the schedule so that we didn't need to be rushed. She gave me advice on what hairstyle might suit my face better. I absolutely loved how my hair and makeup turned out - it photographed beautifully and stayed put the whole night. Michelle has a talent for creating natural looks that complement your natural tones. Her assistants, Ti and Dan Tam, were also amazing and helped my bridesmaids, mom, and husband's mother get their hair and makeup done. It was many of their first time getting makeup/hair done professionally, and Michelle and her team helped make everyone feel comfortable. Thank you so much Michelle!

We had originally booked Chien & Buffle for our tea ceremony + wedding reception photography but…read moreended up needing to do bridal make up as well. We were very happy with the service provided for both. For the photography, their team of photographers were professional in the setup. Our planner worked with them to give them the layout of the venue and the rundown of the day. Aside from that, we had a couple calls leading up to it where we discussed details. I believe the names of the two photographers were Nathan and Ngoc (Nuc?). They acted quickly and were fast to take candids when exciting moments happened. They did a great job posing us with our guests as well for more proper pictures. No complaints there, looking forward to receiving our edited photos! For the bridal makeup, my wife was extremely happy with the quality of the service and I think she looked amazing. Diep and Chris arrived to our house promptly and communication was smooth throughout the entire process. Diep and her assistant Chenmy(?) were professional and worked very fast. They are both super chill and we even listened to some true crime podcasts while getting ready lol. They were flexible and able to work in a space without a lot of natural lighting (they for sure are experienced since they had all the equipment needed to transform our living room table into a little professional studio). They executed my wife's vision perfectly; not to mention they were gentle and able to apply false lashes without any irritation. They secured her traditional headpiece with no problems of it throughout the day. They also got some getting ready photos of her during the makeup session, which was awesome! Can't wait to see those as well :-) . We would highly recommend Chien & Buffle, and her team for any of your bay area wedding or event needs. Whether its media or makeup, they will definitely deliver! Thank you Diep and team!

do the bridal package. I'm particular and I only trust make up artists who are Asian for my…read morefeatures (especially monolid) and she did not miss. The vibe of the area was also wonderful, quiet, and spacious. It felt luxurious! The photos speak for themselves. I wanted a mix of Korean / natural and sexy and she delivered, on me and my bridesmaids. I got a lot of compliments. Use Chien & Buffle.