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

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).

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!

Since I'm feeling lucky, and live in Clint's town, i am announcing there is a new Sheriff in…read moreCarmel. You'd think it would be easy to find a great place to get a men's haircut/style in Carmel but the opposite is true. Loads of women focused salons and they will cut men's hair but the reality is it's not their focus."A mans gotta do what a man's gotta do." ( thanks again Clint). And that is getting a great cut not just an ok cut . Patti, owner of O Salon, hired Samantha ( goes by "Sam") to fill the hole of dedicated men's service by bringing Sam -- she's worked over 10 years in men's hair services. I love my haircut today. Lived in almost 5 years and never could fine The One. I am certain if you go you will love it. She asks questions about what you want instead of telling you what you need. Go now and see for yourself.

If you value your time this is not the place for you . When I called for an appointment the stylist…read moredictated the day and time . No problem for me I could make it work . I arrived at 3:55 for my 4:00 appointment , only to be told by the stylist that she was running late and I would have to come back at 4:30 or that I could come back the following day . I couldn't come back the next day so I didn't have much choice . I returned at 4:30 only to be informed by the stylist that I would have to continue to wait . I looked at the person in the chair and realized that my wait was going to be awhile . I didn't say a word but walked out . I don't know if they have so much business that the loss of a local client is unimportant, or perhaps a case of age discrimination. I am over 65 but not invisible.

Liliana was a fantastic hair artist for my wedding! I came in with an idea of what I wanted and she…read moremade it even better than any picture I found! My hair was beautiful and lasted all night, even through lots of dancing. Lilian did my hair, my two bridesmaids, MOB, MOG, and our flower girl. Everyone was extremely happy, and Lilian finished everyones hair with plenty of time.

We at Two Perfect Events have had the pleasure of working with Lilian Beauty for many years, and…read morethey are always an absolute joy to collaborate with. They are incredibly great to work with, highly communicative, and consistently demonstrate exceptional attention to detail. Their hair and makeup work is truly beautiful, enhancing every client's look flawlessly. We always look forward to working together--they are a true professional and an invaluable partner in the industry.

Where has Lauren been all my life? Today was a first appointment, and my brows have never looked…read morebetter. The next appointment is already booked. Lauren is an artist, and a wonderful person. My only regret is that I waited so long before visiting her Beauty Bar. Thanks again for the lovely time, Lauren!

Lauren is very knowledgeable and does great work. We've had many facials over the years and it's…read morealways been a great experience with great results. Recommend highly.

I loveeee Carmel Laser Aesthetics and Christine!! I go here for waxing and most recently an amazing…read morefacial! I always look forward to coming here and getting my spa moments. I normally get brows and upper lip waxed and it never hurts or is super red after treatment. I've had experiences in the past with waxes feeling horrible or really painful but at this office there hasn't been any issues. Christine is so amazing at what she does and makes you feel so comfortable during and after your treatment. I can always ask a silly question about skincare and not feel judged! She is so helpful and informative!

Thanks Christine for seeing me today do soon after your surgery. My face loves your touch. Lol…read moreObviously the negitive previous posts didn't know your were laid up..... and shame on them for being so quick to judge without all the info. Geeze...please, go back LA. No worries, your local clients know you care and are the best. :))

Claudia canceled my appointment without telling me. I didn't find out until the night before that…read moreshe had booked a wedding in my place, after I had confirmed a date/time and sent her pictures and all. I got stuck doing it myself for a big event, which was very upsetting. Don't think I'll be trying again.

Had my make up done by Claudia today for our engagement photos and I couldn't be more in love! I'm…read morethe type that is too indecisive and I don't normally do my makeup other than boring colors, Claudia made the perfect choices for me! Her studio is adorable and definitely makes you feel very pampered!

First of all... this shop should be rated 5 stars without a doubt…read more Two years ago, my boyfriend and I were celebrating our anniversary when we came upon SenseLife and Jorge, where we fell in love. Jorge is one of the sweetest, lovely, knowledgeable humans in the skincare industry. When we saw him, it was game over. We instantly loved the person he is, genuinely. After he tried us on a few products, needless to say, we were SOLD! I'm 45. I've never had botox or fillers. I use +voupre every morning and I couldn't be happier. Furthermore! If you've purchased products and fallen in love (which how could you not), and the drive to his shop is too far... HE WILL SHIP TO YOU!! Let me repeat! HE WILL SHIP TO YOU! Anyways. I could go on for days about the shop, Jorge, and the products... but please go experience this for yourself. I promise you won't be disappointed!!! We love you, Jorge!

I found Senselife while walking through Carmel-by-the-Sea, and it ended up being one of the…read morehighlights of my trip. I wasn't expecting much, but I left genuinely impressed. George was incredibly welcoming and took the time to understand exactly what my skin needed. A few weeks later, I can honestly say my skin feels healthier, smoother, and more refreshed than it has in a long time. It's rare to find someone who is this passionate and knowledgeable. Thank you, George, for making the experience so memorable. I'll definitely be back!