April did my hair & makeup for my wedding and welcome party, and her team did my family &…read morebridesmaids' glam. I originally chose her not just because of her beautiful work portfolio, but because a friend mentioned that at a wedding she attended, April felt like more than an artist, but instead a grounding, peaceful energy. She described April as going above and beyond the scope of her role. I had high expectations and April simply blew them out of the water. I rarely love my hair & makeup when professionally done and I've literally never felt more beautiful. She brought the best energy the entire day and truly felt like a friend. When I got panicked close to the ceremony, she was everywhere -- fixing my flyaways, steaming out wrinkles, and even helping zip my dress when no one could figure it out. Every time I saw her face I immediately felt a sense of calm. Her entire team was also incredible. You spend a LOT of time with your glam team on your special day. I'm so happy with my choice.

April is the best! She did a flawless job with my hair and makeup, truly bringing my vision to life…read moreand then some with her creative touches. Her team also did an excellent job for my family and friends who got their hair/makeup done. April was so calm and accommodating, especially when I was feeling overwhelmed which I really appreciated. It's definitely worth it to pay for the extended touch-ups during photos leading up to the ceremony. Thank you, April and team!

Talented and friendly hair and makeup artist located in Union Square!…read more I was in search of bridal hair and makeup services back in October 2025. I reached out to many people, but Mei's husband, Robert, was the first person to respond to my inquiry and have availability for my wedding day. I paid a total of $475 for my hair and makeup trial and for my hair and makeup the day of my wedding. I did my hair and makeup trial in December 2025. I asked for a makeup look that was "me but fancier" and a simple low bun with face framing pieces. Mei listened and delivered with a natural makeup look and a cute bun that I absolutely loved. She made me feel extra beautiful. She even helped me start sewing the comb to my veil. I booked hair and makeup services for my wedding day after doing the trial with her. For the wedding hair and makeup, note that they may not be able to come to your hotel. Robert told me that they did not have a driver available to bring Mei to the hotel the day of my wedding, so I had to go to their studio. For me, this wasn't a big deal because my hotel was just a quick 2-stop bus ride down the street. I booked an 8 AM appointment for March 2026 and I arrived a little earlier. Mei was already there so we were able to start a little before 8 AM for my hair and makeup. She recreated the whole look from the trial flawlessly and even helped me place and pin my wedding veil. In total, it took about 1 hour for my hair and makeup. Mei's hands are very skillful and efficient, but gentle at the same time. My hair and makeup looked amazing in person and in the photos. I ended up crying a few times during my ceremony and reception, so I accidentally dislodged one false eyelash. That's OK though because it was easy to put it back on with the help of my friends and eyelash glue. Overall, I loved the service I received from Mei and highly recommend her to anyone looking for bridal hair and makeup in SF!

It was absolutely amazing working with Mei and Robert! Robert was so thorough in communicating all…read morethe details leading up to our wedding. From fast replies to detailed schedules and reminders, he made everything feel on track and great. And Mei was absolutely talented, sweet, and kind! She makes you feel so comfortable and respects the look you want. I never wear make up and wanted to wear glasses on my wedding day and Mei just got the vision. My makeup felt natural and my hair looked so nice and flowy. I felt beautiful during my trials and on the actual wedding day. Mei really enhances your beauty and makes you feel so comfortable as well. She was the exact energy needed on the morning of the wedding! My mom, mother-in-law, and sister-in-law all loved their makeup and hairstyles. We received so many compliments and I can't recommend Mei enough!

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!

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 is incredibly detail oriented and professional. I worked with her first for my City Hall…read morepre-wedding photoshoot in September and loved her work so much that I hired her again for my two wedding events in April. For the April events, she brought along her wonderful colleagues to handle hair and makeup for my mom, mother in law, and seven bridesmaids. For every event, Nikki and her team arrived early and fully prepared with reference photos and details about the exact look that each person wanted. I loved that I still felt like myself in all makeup and hair looks by her, just like a really glamorous version. I was able to fully relax in the hair and makeup chair each time because I knew I could fully trust Nikki's skill and artistry. She was even able to handle some very complicated hair jewelry for my family's, in-law's and my traditional Pakistani outfits. I would recommend her with confidence to any bride!

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.

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.

Vivian was awesome to work with for my wedding. She and her team were professional and came to us…read moreto get us ready in time for my big day. She also offers a make-up trial before the wedding and through the process we were able to pinpoint the look that I wanted. I prefer a more natural, light make-up look, and she delivered. She is super responsive and excellent to work with. The logistics were seamless and we had a great time working with her and the team. There was a ton of chatting and laughter before heading off to the wedding!

I'm not a big makeup person, so when I was searching for the right makeup artist for my wedding…read moreday, I wanted someone who could create a natural look that enhanced my features without making me feel like I was wearing a ton of makeup. My wedding planner recommended Vivian, and from our very first conversation, I knew she was the perfect fit. She immediately understood the look I was going for and knew I wanted to look like the best version of myself--not like I had stepped out of MAC. Before my trial, I sent Vivian several inspiration photos, and when she completed my hair and makeup, it was exactly what I had envisioned. She listened carefully to my preferences and executed everything flawlessly. Vivian also did my hair and makeup for my rehearsal dinner and offered thoughtful suggestions on how to make that look distinct from my wedding-day look while still feeling true to my style. On both occasions, I received so many compliments on my hair and makeup. On the wedding day, Vivian and her team made not only me but my entire bridal party look absolutely stunning. Everyone was thrilled with how they looked, and we received countless compliments throughout the day and evening. If you're looking for a hair and makeup artist who listens to your vision, enhances your natural beauty, and helps you feel confident and comfortable on your wedding day, I cannot recommend Vivian and her team highly enough.

Thank you Dreamcatcher Artistry for making me feel like the most beautiful bride on my wedding day…read more Hair and makeup by Jodie. All 4 bridesmaids, and both moms were also very pleased with their hair and makeup (hair by Jodie, makeup by Stephanie). I have A LOT of hair and when I had my initial trial done, my hair fell out immediately and Dreamcatcher reached out after my trial asking about my experience and I was honest and they offered another free trial. The second time went much better. And I must say, wedding day third time was the BEST! I danced til 4am and my hair and makeup stayed on and looked great all night. Jodie listened to my requests both on hair (boho, braids, away from face) and natural makeup and eyelash requests. Jodie and Stephanie are also so friendly and fun and like great music, making our wedding morning getting ready time very chill. They stayed on the timeline and were even ahead of schedule. Would recommend!

I could not have been happier with the service Dreamcatcher provided, from start to finish…read more After researching endless makeup options for my wedding I decided to go with them because price was about the same as others but I felt like they offered more. The airbrush foundation and lashes were a big selling point. Plus the reviews made me confident I was making a good choice. And boy was I right. They communicated with me for my trial and the day of so smoothly and promptly. I never felt like I was worried. On the day of my wedding I had 2 artists, Sye and Ashlee. Both were amazing. I had Sye for my trial and she did flawless work so I knew I was in good hands again on the day of. Ashlee was so quick with her hairstyles she had plenty of time for touch ups with my bridesmaids and all their hair looked amazing!! So talented. Sye is an absolute magician with makeup, everyone looked beautiful!! Our timeline was followed so well we actually finished about 20 minutes early. Also worth mentioning, I had my hair/makeup done by 1pm and it lasted till 12am that night. After dancing, a little rain, and going to a bar that night it looked great. I would gladly hire them again or recommend to anyone looking for quality hair/makeup services.