Denise and her assistant, Brittany, did my daughter and her bridesmaid's hair and makeup for her wedding day. The hairstyles were so beautiful and really complemented each person. The bride's chignon was intricately designed and looked absolutely gorgeous with the fresh orchids in her hair and the fingertip length veil. The maid of honor also had a beautifully designed hairstyle which lay slightly to one side. Denise and Brittany really completed the looks with their expertise in makeup artistry. They transformed each person with the end results that looked beautiful.I really appreciated Denise's friendly and calming attitude when their was so much pressure for the wedding time schedule. Both Denise and Brittany were so professional and kind. I highly recommend Denise for anyone's special occasion. read more

Denise Empey is an amazing woman! Not only with her talent but she is a total sweetheart! I first worked alongside Denise a few years ago at a wedding I was photographing, she was so professional and friendly and the bride and bridesmaids were flawless! No photoshop needed :) Their makeup was gorgeous and their hair was exactly what they asked for. She can also twist a little fashion flare in there or a little more traditional, whatever you need, she knows how to customize it to compliment your look. I continue to be even more impressed with her work each time I work with her. She is professional and on time and that is so important on a time-crushing wedding day. When it was finally my turn to tie the knot, i knew who to call. Though it was a destination wedding, i HAD to have Denise!!! She was right there ready for touch ups on the hot humid day and even held my dress at times! She goes above and beyond to make sure you're look is exactly what you've dreamed of. I recommend her to everyone I meet for hair and makeup! Cut, color and brows too ;) She's AMAZING, LOVE HER!!! :) read more

5 stars, would give more if I could. Denise cut my hair for my wedding and I could not have been happier with the way it turned out. And she worked really hard to get me in with some scheduling conflicts and cut my hair on Christmas Eve, which was very nice of her. Not only is she a great stylist but extremely nice and personable as well. I will certainly be coming back. A+, the best! read more

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I can't say enough about Denise. She has done my hair since I was 13, taking me through various stages of my life and has become family. She has seen me to multiple proms and formals, and this year she even styled my wedding. She made me look and feel amazing. She has so much experience with hair and make-up and is a whiz with color. Denise is classy, sweet, and always does great work. I highly recommend her. read more

Denise was amazing!! She listens, as well as, makes you feel so comfortable. I have been searching for a stylist that makes my hair look its best, without maxing out my credit card, and I found her! The color is modern and perfect. read more

Denise is hands-down the best stylist I have ever been to. She has been doing my color and cuts for 10 years, and I have always left the salon loving my hair! In addition to doing my hair all these years she also did my hair and make-up for my wedding. She not only made me feel relaxed during the process, but in the end I felt beautiful. She managed to fit in hairstyles for 4 bridesmaids, and a 1 friend. In addition, she had just started her accessory line and found a gorgeous headpiece for me. I have started taking my niece and nephew to her for their haircuts and she is amazing with pre-teens. I can't say enough about Denise - you won't be disappointed!!!! read more

Denise worked magic on my crazy hair for my friend's wedding. She is kind and efficient and super creative in her work! I didn't know my hair could look that awesome. Since that wedding I've been sampling the products on her website and they are just top notch. The cream lipstick is absolutely my favorite, best lipstick I've ever used. And I love so much the blue mascara! Highly recommend! read more

I just went to Denise for my eyebrows today. So not only can she rock hair styling, coloring, and cutting, but make-up AND eyebrows. There is nothing she can't do! I've had quite a few friends switch over to Denise for a hair stylist. She's transformed my Donald Trump-thin hair into much thicker, healthier, and (if I do say so myself) pretty style. She continues to be phenomenal! Can't go wrong w/her. She's a sweetheart to boot as well :) read more

Denise is an amazing artist. She did my sister's hair and makeup for her wedding and of course when it was my turn to get married, I was lucky enough to book her. I could not be more pleased with the results. She is friendly, professional, and of course exceptional at what she does. I received nothing but compliments on my hair, which I absolutely loved, and my make-up. She's so easy going and works with your tastes but definitely has a keen sense of style and artistry to help you along if you're a little unsure. She's based out in Newport Beach, but drove out to Santa Monica where my ceremony was held. Loved that! Thank you Denise for making the whole experience enjoyable! You are a true gem! read more

Denise is a true artist. Her talent with hair color is absolutely amazing. She has this innate ability to discern what colors will look the most beautiful on you and she has the skill to make happen. Denise has been styling my hair for 14 years. She never hesitates to give me her honest op read more

Having worked in the fashion industry for many years, I am very picky when it comes to choosing the right hair stylist and makeup artist. I wanted to find someone who could create a natural, effortless look without overdoing the hair or makeup. I was so lucky to have found Denise who works her magic in both areas. It is very rare these days to find someone who can master both hair and makeup equally well and who has such a large repertoire of skills. Denise is able to create a wide variety of looks for the appropriate occasion, whether it be a high fashion editorial shoot, a more relaxed lifestyle shoot, a wedding day or engagement shoot, or a special occasion. Denise has a work ethic like no other. She delivers quality work with her meticulous attention to detail, her patience addressing all your needs and concerns as a client, and her prompt response and willingness to do the research and preparation to deliver the best results. Her easy going and light-hearted personality is icing on the cake, bringing fun and passion to a photoshoot. I have worked with Denise on several photoshoots over the years. She was also at my wedding and did a beautiful job. She was able to address my severe allergic reaction to products containing wheat (gluten), soy, and dairy. The notes that she took during our conversations to ensure that things were done properly amazed me. On a recent shoot, I was shocked when she pulled out the notes that she had taken in preparation for our very first photoshoot several years back. It had a full description of my preferences, my allergies, and my requests. I can honestly say that this type of service goes above and beyond the norm. Denise has become a friend and my go-to hair stylist whenever I am in town. She is simply wonderful, and her work is guaranteed to impress you. read more

LOVE Denise! She did my hair and make-up for my wedding and I couldn't have been happier! Before the wedding, she helped me order a halo (hair extensions) and blend them into my hair. Then we did a hair and make-up trial, which I highly recommend! This helped us fine tune the look I wanted, so I had no worries the day of the wedding. She brought 2 girls with her the day of the wedding to get all of my bridal ready for the big day. They brought everything needed to my hotel room and worked seamlessly to get us all ready on time. They catered to everyone's needs and wants up until the last minute. I LOVED the airbrush makeup, feels nice and light on your skin and lasted all night. I have since been to her salon in Newport for haircuts and am obsessed with how she cuts my hair. I can't say enough good things about Denise and her girls. I would definitely hire Two Tone Umbrella for my next wedding! read more

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Denise and her team are AMAZING! They do such an awesome job on hair and makeup. And to top it off, they are so fun to hang out with! I had an absolute disaster happen to me for my destination wedding - I had hired a makeup artist a year in advance, and she cancelled on me 4 months before my wedding. In hindsight, this was pure luck! Denise and her team had done my sister's wedding in Laguna the year before, so I knew she did an incredible job, and luckily, she was still available for my wedding date!! I flew her and Hannah out for my Tahoe wedding, and I could not have been happier. They were super accommodating of my timelines, and flight/car/hotel arrangements. They did hair and makeup for my entire wedding party, and both moms. Everyone looked spectacular, and my photos were gorgeous. She understood what I was looking for and nailed it. Thank you Denise! I should also mention that they did a superb job on everyone for my sister's wedding as well. Everyone looked just so beautiful! AND the makeup lasted perfectly ALL NIGHT!!! For everyone at both our weddings. My other sister slept in her makeup, and woke up looking gorgeous, ha. Anyway, if you're looking for makeup/hair stylists for any of your events, you won't be disappointed by hiring Two Tone Umbrella. read more

Denise does fantastic work. I used her hair and make-up services for a photo shoot and was very pleased with her work. She pays close attention to detail, listens to her clients, and gives excellent advice. The results were exactly what I had hoped for. Thanks Denise! read more

Two Tone Umbrella went above and beyond my expectations. Denise had been doing my hair for over 10 years, but hasn't done my makeup before my wedding. Denise is not only exceptional at what she does, she is also an incredible person. Denise listens to what you want, and gives honest feedback. She put me at ease during the entire process. She helped to calm me down when I was stressed about wedding planning, she made me feel really special every time she did my hair, and she gives the best advise weather it relates to hair/makeup/wedding or just life. She also helped me figure out my wedding day timeline. My venue had a weird set up for getting ready, and she helped me decide what would work best for the wedding day. She also really emphasizes looking naturally beautiful and not fake. Her ultimate goal is for you to look and feel incredible, no matter what. She is an expert in her field and individualizes her work to each client - there is no one look fits all with her, she makes YOU look YOUR best! Denise knows what makeup and hair looks good based on your face shape, completion, hair type, etc. When I did my makeup/hair trial I came to her with some general ideas, but didn't know exactly what I wanted. She helped me figure out the perfect look and the results were beyond anything I could have imagined. She also helped me find the perfect hair extension piece, and it matched my hair exactly (my friends were shocked that I had extensions in because it looked so flawless). On the day of the wedding, Denise and her assistant did an INCREDIBLE job. My hair and makeup were literally perfect, I've never looked so good in my life. I felt so beautiful on my wedding day thanks to Two Tone Umbrella. They also made my bridesmaids, mom, and aunt look like models -my pictures were perfect! I can't recommend Two Tone Umbrella enough. If you are unsure of who to pick to do your hair and makeup on your wedding day GO WITH TWO TONE UMBRELLA. read more