Is it possible to already know who you want your wedding HMUA to be before you are even engaged?…read moreYes! Jenn is one of those vendors. I knew Jenn was the one and was apprehensive that she wouldn't be able to fit me into her busy schedule, but I got lucky and she said yes (love you)! Jenn is an absolute a gem and AMAZING at her craft! My makeup and hair (especially my hair) was the talk of the night and I loved it so much. One of the things I loved most about Jenn was her patience with me. I am very particular and Jenn executed my vision just how I envisioned. She's a perfectionist herself so I had a lot of faith in her capabilities and boy did she deliver! She transformed me into a stunning bride and I felt so beautiful on my big day. My makeup was not cakey and did not melt off my face, it looked perfect even after 12+ hours of crying, smiling, and dancing. That says a lot about her skill and techniques. Another thing that I loved was the professionalism that her and her team provided. Throughout all the mayhem, the morning of the wedding, Jenn and her team were calm, cool, and collected. They are the kind of team you want on your side when you are freaking out at every little thing. Jenn was comforting and her assistants were just as friendly. My bridesmaids felt comfortable expressing what look they wanted and in the end, they all looked fantastic! After doing my makeup, Jenn even made time to do makeup for my mother-in-law which turned out incredible. You know your makeup artist is a winner when she's able to do the perfect natural look on mature skin. What more can I say about Jenn? I am truly in awe of her talent and would recommend her 1000%! BOOK her!

Jenn and I go way back, back to our teenage days when we were both wild and free (ok, maybe not the…read morewild part but you get what I mean). So as I was planning my wedding and the last on my list was to find a MUA, I was struggling a bit to find someone who #1, would be able to perform the service on my wedding date and #2, someone who I can trust to have them beautify me on my special day. My husband knew my struggles so he started asking family and friends around. One day, he went out to play poker with his friends and started talking about the wedding planning. One of his friends mentioned his girlfriend is a MUA and that maybe I could reach out to her for a consultation and quote. Little did I know, that girlfriend of his was Jenn!! A long time friend who I haven't seen for over 10+ years!! Long story short, I booked Jenn for a trial and her service on my wedding. I have never felt more beautiful than I did on my wedding day. Let me just say that Jenn is SUPER TALENTED. She knows exactly what makeup and hair will work with your face. She knows how to soften your features and make your eyes brighter. You only have to tell her what kind of look you want and she will exceed your expectations! Not only does she do amazing makeup, she can do gorgeous hairstyles as well. I had a "under the sea" themed wedding so I didn't want anything too over the top for my hair. She said let's go for a natural, flowy waves to match the theme. After the make up and hair was done, I was stoked to see myself in the mirror. It's was perfect, exactly to my imagination. Every single one of my friends and family loved it. They said I looked flawless and the makeup and hair lasted all day with no smudges or smears. Jenn is very professional when it comes to her work, and she is very approachable, super sweet, and honest. I felt very comfortable around her. She listens to your concerns and definitely delivers. It was the one of the best decisions I made and easily one of the best vendors I worked with for my wedding. Don't hesitate, book her now! Jenn is SO WORTH IT and you won't regret it! Xoxo Vickie

Stopped by Fox & Doll on a Saturday and picked up some great makeup, hair and skincare products…read more Such a cute store with lots of good product lines, as well as some adorable artwork, clothing and even greeting cards! The owner Shana was so kind and helpful and I will definitely be back next time I am in San Francisco!

I hired Shana for makeup and hair lessons for my wedding dawn photoshoot. I got married 2 years ago…read moreand I'm still using these lessons for events. Before our makeup lessons, Shana reviewed the makeup and tools I already had, and gave me a list of makeup options to get the look I wanted and where to get them! We met over zoom for our hair and makeup lessons and I was able to record myself going through the steps. Shana gave me so much amazing advice from managing my hair in the heat, to applying eyelashes, and which parts of the eye shadow palette to use for various looks. Being able to have the video with me while I was getting ready at dawn with every step made everything feel seamless instead of stressful. I've never felt more confident doing my makeup. Waking up at 4:45am and being ready to go at 6am felt crazy, and I was so happy I knew exactly what I was doing and what to pack for touch ups. It was so wonderful knowing I had everything I needed.

Lela did my make up and hair for an event. I loved her little studio in the city. She was so sweet…read moreand meticulous. I showed her some looks I wanted and she had no problems executing. One of my best make up and hair jobs I've gotten. I would def use her again for a special event!

I am very particular with makeup and hair but Lela nailed it on my wedding day! She listens…read morecarefully for the look you want to go for and does her magic. She is the expert in beauty and will take care of you. We had an early wedding, which meant starting at 5am ‍ but she arrived early and ready to go! (me, not so much lol) thank you Lela and her assistant for being so patient and flexible with us! Everyone loved their makeup and hair and I got so many compliments on my wedding day.

Sophia is so kind, talented, and makes the whole experience feel so relaxing and fun -- like you're…read moregetting your makeup done by a close friend. She's taken me in last minute twice now and still nailed it! She even went above and beyond by helping me with my hair and picking out an outfit for me - she's the best! Can't recommend her enough!!

Sophia is fabulous to work with and easy to contact. She will reply as soon as possible. She is…read morevery professional and is excellent at her job. She will make sure to give you the look that you want and is great with colors. She can work with all races and she's good even with asian women. She is knowledgeable about skin types and concerns and can address it easily. My makeup stayed on the whole day. The lipstick didn't smudge or fade even after eating. The products she uses are all high quality. Her assistant, Jeannette is the best with hair. She's also very helpful and has a lively personality. Overall, my interaction with them was pleasant, smooth and effortless. I highly recommend them for bridal hair and makeup.

Another 5 stars for Katie Nash. My sister and I hired her to do our hair and makeup for my…read morebrother's wedding. (We were bridesmaids, but it was a big bridal party and we didn't want to be beholden to someone else's timeline and vendor choice.) After seeing Katie's work online, I knew she'd do a beautiful job, and she did! What I didn't know was: 1. She has mad hairstyle skills. My sister is very picky and wanted her hair in a very particular style. Not only did Katie deliver, but it stayed in place all night! 2. The makeup job is both gorgeous AND bulletproof. That shit is not running, smearing, or fading all night long! 3. She's super professional and considerate. She arrived on time, was extremely flexible working in a cramped space, and gave lots of consideration to the bride's needs, though we were her clients! I cannot recommend Katie enough! I can't wait until I have an opportunity to hire her again!

Katie came recommended by my wedding planner so I booked her for my California wedding in July and…read morepaid her $787 deposit to reserve my spot, despite not being able to do a trial with her first. The contract I signed with her stipulated a $500 fee for cancellation within 3 weeks of the event, she also assured me that if the trial was unsuccessful, she would refund the deposit. Upon completing my makeup trial in May (for which she charged an additional $600), I was unhappy with the final product and length of time (3 hours) it took Katie to complete my makeup. Consequently, I cancelled Katie for my wedding and kindly asked that she return my deposit at which point I was told that she would not refund any of the deposit despite the contract terms. After much back and forth she finally agreed to return 50% of the deposit but never followed through on her promise despite multiple follow-ups. Ultimately, I was out $1,387 because of my dealings with Katie Nash in addition to having to hire another makeup artist. My personal opinion is that there are much better makeup artists in the San Francisco area that cost less and more importantly- operate their businesses with integrity. Look elsewhere.

Maria was great in communicating with me beforehand. She even asked what color dress my mother was…read morewearing to match the makeup colors. I failed to read one thing in the contract about her commuting fee, but Maria was understanding and we worked it out. She did a fantastic job with my mom's makeup for her 90th birthday party, and my mom looked gorgeous and party ready. My mom never wears makeup and was worried about having heavy makeup, but Maria gave her a natural and pretty look with appropriate lashes that made her look amazing. Maria is also very kind and patient, which made the session go smoothly. It was fun to see my mom's transformation. I highly recommend Maria's makeup services for any occasion!

Where do I begin?! From the initial trial through to my wedding week, Maria was always kind,…read morehelpful, responsive and an AMAZING positive energy. There are two main components I think are important to emphasize about her work- her makeup skills, and her energy. Regarding makeup - our initial trial was thorough and very detailed. Maria was willing to work through all my likes/dislikes, answer all my and my moms questions about the process. I was adamant that even though I was putting together an Indian wedding with heavy outfits, I wanted all my makeup looks to be as natural and timeless as possible with elements of fun. Maria delivered on all of these requests, which included numerous rounds of trying different eyelash strips/lipstick colors/eyeliner shades and texting inspo pics and was always helpful and patient. I was so bummed I had to wash my face at the end of both days I had my makeup done by her! Regarding energy- Maria brought fun, lighthearted and genuine vibes that my entire family and I appreciated. Maria's ability to both keep light conversations while maintaining awareness of sensitive moments was such a gift that truly helped me enjoy the moment instead of being caught up in details. No questions about it, book Maria!!

I am so happy I found Stephanie, I had no idea where to start to look for a make-up artist for my…read morewedding and luckily a friend recommended Stephanie. We quickly set up a trial and she even gave me a recommendation for hair (which I also was having a hard time with). I have to give much props to Stephanie for doing an amazing job with the make-up for myself and my bridesmaids for my wedding in August! Stephanie made the coordination process very easy, prices are reasonable, she was responsive and extremely professional! On the day of the wedding she was punctual and ready to get busy- to my surprise we were all ready ahead of time, which never happens with my friends, we are always the ones arriving fashionably late! Stephanie really listened to what look we were all going for and everyone looked beautiful. If you are looking for make-up for your next event I would most definitely recommend Stephanie! She's talented, tons of fun, and easy to work with :)

I was lucky enough to meet Stephanie when I was on a conference in San Fran…read more She was so polite, friendly, knowledgable and nothing was too much trouble. She did my makeup on several occassions and every time she explained the products she was using, what benefits they had and how to apply them. She really knows her stuff!!! She encouraged me to try different colours and think outside the box!!. She has wonderful client skills and she is a credit to her profession. I would definitely look her up next time I am in San Fran. We need her here in Melbourne!!!

I hired Celia to do hair and makeup for my South Lake Tahoe wedding this past summer. HMUA was one…read moreof the things I felt the MOST particular about because I kept looking around and seeing so many examples makeup that looked way too overdone for my tastes, which was my biggest fear. I really wanted to look like myself still, and Celia did such an amazing job!! (She and one other makeup artist that she brought did hair + makeup for myself and 6 family members.) I'm so glad I found her and SO glad I hired her. Thank you Celia!!!

I wanted a very natural look for my wedding, and Celia helped me achieve just that for our special…read moreday!  Starting with the makeup trial, Celia was dedicated to helping me figure out what I liked most.  She was both patient and responsive to feedback, willing to try different lash types, shades of blush, etc. until we got the look just right. She even recommended a product that I now use in my day-to-day routine! Celia carried this patience and positive attitude into our wedding day, especially when my hair needed a couple of adjustments (in part since I hadn't done the hair trial to save some money).  She also brought an amazing under-eye mask (which saved the day after fewer hours of sleep than ideal) and a helpful touch-up kit. In addition to her professionalism, Celia was a pleasure to spend time with throughout the wedding prep.  She even sent me recommendations for Maui after learning I was headed there for my honeymoon.  I would highly recommend working with Celia (and, regardless of your makeup artist, taking the time to do a trial before the big day :)