Tara is awesome! I had a hair person for the last 15 years, but wanted to change up my hair and reached out after she came with a high recommendation. Tara invited me for a consult to look at my hair and asked questions that I'd never been asked by my previous hair person, everything from what I was willing to do from a maintenance standpoint to what I do on a daily basis. She was great in exploring what color I wanted and how I style my hair and could tell that while I was excited for a change, I was also hesitant. I love that Tara was very clear about what it would take to get the color I wanted, that it wouldn't actually look like all the IG pictures, and what it would mean if I hated it at the end of the day! Her personalized approach was great and I absolutely love the color and cut! She's awesome! read more

I cannot say enough about how amazing and talented Tara is. Tara did my make up for both my wedding and engagement party. I never felt more beautiful. The makeup for both events lasted ALL day, I mean after hours of dancing and in the hot sun. She worked with my vision and accommodated my sensitive skin and allergies. For my wedding trial, she tested two different looks on my eyes to see which one I liked best. We photographed them both and decided on the best option. The day of the wedding, everything was perfect and I LOVED my make up. She juggled doing the hair of my 9 bridesmaids and doing my make up beautifully and with a smile. If you want to look gorgeous on your wedding day, there is no better artist! She is worth EVERY penny don't skimp out on photos that you will have the rest of your life. Tara is a real pro and will enhance your natural beauty. read more

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Tara is the best stylist I've ever had by far. And I have moved several times so I've switched stylists here and there. I've also gone to some top rated and highly priced (some might say over priced) salons here in the Bay Area. I paid much much more for every appointment and always left the chair dissatisfied and disappointed with the results. Anywhere else I've gone just didn't live up to my expectations and definitely not for the prices. With Tara I have never been unhappy, so if you're looking for someone to fulfill your hair needs go see her. Tara is thorough, eager to help and understanding to her clients needs. But probably most importantly she is honest and will always have the health and integrity of your hair in mind. She will ask you about your hair goals and find a way to attain it without damaging your hair. She is also a perfectionist. If there is anything less than perfect she will notice this and fix it. I've never walked out of her chair looking anything less than perfect. If you're looking for an amazing stylist who will listen to your wishes, make you feel comfortable in her chair and help you look your best, Tara is your woman. And did I mention she also works magic with make up?! read more

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5 stars for Tara! She and an assistant did hair and makeup for 10 at my SF wedding in Sept 2017. What I appreciated most about Tara's work: 1. Very reasonably priced. I inquired with several other hair/makeup artists in the Bay Area, and while other estimates were insane ($600 for a hairdo?!), Tara is affordable and worked with me. 2. Respectful and honest. Don't overlook the importance of someone who will tell you like it is! I came to Tara with an idea, and she gently told me why it might not turn out how I envisioned (shoulder length hair does not magically become mid-back curls, turns out) and helped me recreate it into something that would work with my hair length and type. 3. Professional. Tara was responsive over email, showed up on time, worked efficiently. 4. Wide range of skills. While some of Tara's work is very bold, I wanted something more subtle and she met me there. 5. Fun! Tara is a great conversationalist and makes the time fly. read more

There are no words to describe how beautiful I felt after Tara did my wedding make-up. I have been going to Tara for years to do my hair and LOVE her. She is professional, talented and isn't afraid to tell you if what you want might not be best for your skin tone or hair type so I am a huge fan of her honesty most of all. When I had to find someone to do my wedding make-up Tara was the only option! Our wedding was really HOT, but my make up was on point all through the wedding, that when I got to the hotel that night, I was sad to wash it all off!! lol Tara is simply amazing and you will not be disappointed! read more

Tara is simply amazing! She takes what she does very seriously. She was the sole artist for my best friend's wedding, where two ladies unexpectedly requested to have their makeup done. She didn't panic one bit. She actually finished with time to spare. What impressed me most about Tara was how she performed the trial. She took pictures with two different styles to compare and contrast. I didn't think about how the camera required darker makeup in order to adequately accentuate features. Long story short, it eased my friend, and she looked gorgeous, in pictures and in person. For me, I had no idea what type of look I was going for. She took charge, and worked her magic. I'm glad she did! The makeup was comfortable, and I felt beautiful! And what's best of all is NONE of us had to get touched up. We danced the night away without a care in the world. I recommend Tara for any special occasion. She will not disappoint. read more

Tara was recommended to me by my hairstylist. The girls in the salon have worked with her and loved her. For my trial I literally had no idea what I wanted except that I like to play up my eyes... with very little direction Tara did an amazing job and I loved the way I looked. Tara did the makeup for my bridesmaids and me on the day of my wedding. She was also able to do the makeup for my mother and a few close family friends because she had extra time at the end. Everyone looked amazing (she even took us all outside to make sure everyone's makeup would look perfect for our outdoor pictures). She also did lipstick touch ups at the very end so everyone was picture perfect. Tara is extremely professional and organized and I felt totally confident that everyone would look amazing and be ready on time. At my trial Tara offered to pick up a lipstick and powder to use on the day of my wedding. She did and it was so nice to not have to worry about any makeup for the big day. The makeup lasted all day (as Tara promised) and looked amazing. I highly recommend Tara and I am sure I will use her services again in the future. read more

Tara came to me by recommendation from a friend to do my makeup for my wedding. I had planned to do my own makeup for my wedding, feeling pretty confident about my own makeup skills and having done makeup for brides and bridal parties in the past. I had also gone to countless makeup counters and trials the months prior to my wedding and each time left feeling less than satisfied. At the urging of friends to relieve the stress of doing it myself and to enjoy being pampered on my 'big day', I decided to reach out to Tara to discuss. She spent so much time with me going over my likes and dislikes and any visions I had for myself on the day. She recommended specific face care for the week before to make sure my skin was at its best and we talked about different looks, colors, and products. I really appreciated all the time she took with me upfront. After that, and checking out her website and reading all her amazing reviews, I was convinced I was making the right decision. Sure enough, on the day, Tara came through in spades! I have never looked so polished and pretty! Her talent is extraordinary- she is an artist in the truest sense of the word. She asked me if there was anything I would like to change and I looked long and hard to find any fault with her work or for something to alter... there was nothing to change; it was perfection! She was timely, too, which is appreciated on such a chaotic day. My husband had one of those "OMG" moments when he saw me for the first time and said to me - at the altar- that I had never looked more beautiful! Priceless. What better reaction could a girl ask for on her wedding day?!! Hire Tara with 100% confidence and don't look back. You deserve to feel amazing on whatever occasion and Tara will work with you to achieve any look you want. You really can't ask for more than that from a makeup artist. read more

I was recently married and Tara did my makeup as well as the makeup for my bridesmaids and my mom. I couldn't have been happier with how everything turned out and her service. Tara and I first did a makeup trial a month before the wedding. I highly recommend doing this! I thought that I wanted a more dramatic look and I wasn't happy with the outcome. I was concerned that without another trial Tara wouldn't be able to change the look for the day-of, but she did a great job listening to exactly what I wanted and working with me step by step on the look. She also did a great job with my bridesmaids, who are generally more conservative with their makeup, and my mom who is particular. They were all happy with the outcome. I'd definitely recommend Tara for any special event, from weddings to parties and special occasions. read more

I was in a wedding party and Tara did everyone's hair (9 of us!). She's really talented and we all looked fantastic for the ceremony and reception that went late into the night. She knows her stuff and was really fun to be around while we were all getting ready. read more

Tara is a great make up artist, very classy and knows what she is doing! She really understands what you want and takes her time. I don't usually wear a lot of make up but she was able to make it look so natural and most importantly it felt as if i had nothing on. i would definitely recommended her. read more

Tara was fantastic! I had a small wedding with Tara responsible for my makeup (bride) and my two bridesmaids. Tara provided each girl with the theme we were going for, but added a bit of their own personality to the mix! My makeup was subtle, but gorgeous. The best part? It stayed gorgeous the entire night! I was concerned about the makeup fading and she assured me everything would look as fresh when I was all danced out as it did the start of the morning and she was right! Photoshoot at noon - fresh and gorgeous Ceremony outside at 4pm - fresh and gorgeous Reception at 6pm - fresh and gorgeous End of the night 1am - fresh and gorgeous! Dancing, hugs and kisses, lots of toasts and drinks of champagne later and my makeup was perfect. She is such an artist, that I want her to train me how to do this every day! She was very professional, fun, and had us girls laughing when we were a bundle of nerves. Her work? Beautiful. Her attitude? The same. 5 stars does not seem like enough for Tara. Thank you for making my day so incredibly special! read more

Tara recently started coloring and cutting my hair. Going into my first appointment I was nervous as I had never colored my hair before. Tara took the time to explain to me the process and to make sure I was comfortable before proceeding. The outcome was amazing and I have been going back ever since. I would highly recommend her to all my friends. read more

Tara is incredible. She's been cutting my hair for two years. I always leave the salon feeling refreshed. Whether it's a trim, a perfect gloss, or a complete chop of my long hair to my shoulders, I always leave Tara's happier than I arrived. Plus, she always keeps candy at her station, as well as offering a variety of beverages to her clients. read more

Tara did the makeup for myself and my bridesmaids for my wedding. She did an excellent job and was very easy to work with. We all looked great- both in person and in photographs. I think it can sometimes be difficult find that balance because what photographs well can often be too much in person but she did it well. I would highly recommend her! read more

Tara did my make up for my wedding along with doing the bridesmaid's and my mom. Tara did an outstanding job. Everyone looked so gorgeous and I don't think I've ever seen my mom look so beautiful before. She's conscience of time, pleasant to work with and really knows how to listen to your requests. I would highly recommend hiring Tara for your wedding or makeup needs! read more

Tara did my make up for my wedding, as well as several of my bridesmaids. She managed her time very well and everyone looked fabulous! I really think I've never looked better and felt so beautiful for my big day. She is also really easy to talk to and great about understanding what I wanted. I would definitely recommend her for any event! read more

I was referred to Tara through my hair salon in Walnut Creek when I was getting professional family photos. Tara has such a positive attitude and works with ease and professionalism. She has a huge arsenal of excellent product lines like MAC and although I brought my own, false eyelashes are included in her price. I will definitely call Tara again when I need another special look!! read more

Tara did the make-up for both my engagement pictures and my wedding, and did a fantastic job! At my wedding, she did the make-up for not only myself, but for my wedding party, my mom and my mother in law. She was incredibly professional throughout the whole day and made me feel totally at ease. On top of that everyone looked great! I highly recommend Tara! If you have a vision in your head of what you want to look, she helps bring that to life. If you're unsure of what you want, or haven't really worn much make-up, she'll come up with ideas and options for you to try and go from there! Overall a very, very positive experience! read more

I was a bridesmaid at my cousin's wedding a few weeks ago. Tara did my make-up as well as the make-up for 6 or 7 other family members. She did an amazing job!! She was incredibly patient with everyone and really listened to what each person wanted. I loved the way my make-up looked- it lasted all night long and looked great the whole time! Tara is a very talented and creative person. She has a lot of patience and is very professional. Whether you have something specific that you want or you're unsure of what you would like, she is a great make-up artist!! I would definitely ask her to do my make up again and I would recommend her to any friend! read more

Tara has done my make-up over the years for various events, from Halloween, a night out to weddings. She recreated the subtle beauty of Lilu in the 5th Element, complete with tiny red glittery cuts. She helped me to create the beauty and toughness of the character for that Halloween. Any night out where Tara has done my make-up she managed to capture the mood of the evening and my personality with amazing accuracy. I always feel comfortable and never worry about how long it will last, for the make-up always last as long as I do out on the town. On multiple occasions she has done my make-up for weddings. Even though I was just a guest at these weddings Tara made my make-up understated yet elegant to where I felt beautiful among the guests. I highly recommend her for any event, she has an amazing versatility for any occasion and she always make sure you feel beautiful and comfortable in the make-up. She is very professional, very punctual and puts your happiness and comfort level first. read more

Tara has done my make-up 3 times now. My first visit was spent picking new colors and learning new techniques. I really needed a change and Tara exposed me to colors I hadnt tried before (that looked great on) and showed me a few quick and easy ways to spice up my daily routine. Since then Tara has done my make-up for a wedding and most recently make-up AND hair for Valentine's Day. I received so many compliments at wedding and the make-up looked amazing in all the photos! My boyfriend's response on Valentine's day "You look gorgeous" says it all! My hair even looked good the next day. Tara is extremely professional, punctual and listens to what her clients really want. I highly recommend her for your make-up (and hair) needs! read more

Tara did my makeup for my wedding. She arrived on time, set up quickly and kept me calm even with all the chaos added from my family, plus made me look AMAZING!! She transformed me and in a good way. Tara gave me the exact look I wanted! She is truly talented. She gave me the Dewey look which was perfect. My husband smashed the cake in my face/eye and after cleaning it all off my makeup still looked gorgeous!! I received compliments all day and night about my makeup. If I ever need my makeup done again Tara is who I will be calling. read more

My husband (I love saying that!) and I got married on July 18, 2018 in Novato. Tara did amazing work on me, my mom, my two sisters, now sister-in-law, and now mother-in-law. I gave her an idea of what I wanted, and she made it look even better than I could have imagined! My girls felt like they were getting pampered. Even one of my sisters almost fell asleep getting ready because the process was so relaxing! Everyone kept complimenting us on how beautiful our makeup was. My sisters' and sister-in-law's husbands all were blown away when they first saw their wives. My husband, Ryan, could not stop saying how beautiful I was, which of course made me very happy. He even cried when he first saw me walk down the aisle towards him (that was my goal, haha). Also, I hardly ever wear makeup, and I was concerned that crying and sweating would ruin it throughout the day. But Tara applied the makeup perfectly that everything still looked amazing at the end of the night! I also had four flower girls and she did their hair so adorably! If I could give Tara a million stars I would! Tara is so kind, patient, funny, and just overall awesome! Definitely would recommend her to absolutely anyone and everyone! From the bottom of my heart, Tara, thank you for making me feel so beautiful and confident on my big day! read more

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Tara is incredibly kind, professional, fun, talented and fairly priced. She colors and cuts my hair better than I could imagine and for my wedding she did my hair and makeup and made me look like incredible She also kept me calm and laughing during the most stressful time right before the wedding which I will forever be grateful for. read more

Tara is amazingly talented, artistic and creative :) TOP QUALITY Tara did my make-up for my wedding this past July (I'm the bride in the setting curls in one of Tara's photo's) . She was scheduled to do my mom, four of my bridesmaids and myself. As Nick M. (my bro) said, Tara did such a great job that the rest of my bridesmaids decided to get their make-up done with her as well. All of my bridesmaids have very unique skin colors, nationalities and styles (American blonds, Middle Eastern, Japanese, Greek, and more) . Tara was able to capture the essence of each girl and give them each a look that was unique, elegant, and well suited to their skin tones. No one looked cookie cutter! When you get your make-up done with Tara you can expect prompt service, amazing talent, and to come out looking like a star. She hears her clients needs and concerns and delivers true quality. As a bride I didn't know exactly what I wanted my make-up to look like. I told her I wanted something unique and radiant, but after that I just trusted her talent and when she was done I felt like I was ready for the red carpet! She gave me tips on how to take care of my skin, and she put a lot of thought into what would look great in the photos- something I didn't know much about. I didn't even know my eyes could look that big and blue!! ***IMPORTANT NOTE FOR ALL BRIDES*** THE MAKE-UP LASTED 12+ HOURS!!!!! Tara finished my make-up at 1pm and I didn't get to the Honeymoon suite until 1:30am, and it still looked gorgeous! It lasted through dancing, crying, sweat, and hugs... the WHOLE time! Ladies, you won't be sorry if you go with Tara for whatever make-up needs you have! read more

Tara has done my makeup along with a few of my cousins for various events. We all have different features but she managed to make us ALL look gorgeous and still kept us looking natural...none of the caked on makeup look. I felt like a glamor queen (minus the cheesy 80"s look) when we used her services, and i loved the going out after she did my make up! I am planning on using her for my wedding..... if you are in need of a talented make up artist definitely consider tara. read more