My review as the Bride…read more I had a great experience with my makeup and felt absolutely beautiful on my big day. My makeup artist Kendyl, Erika (the owner) and I had met back in April 2025 for my trial, and not knowing 100% sure what makeup look I wanted to go for, we experimented different colors during the trial. I had 6 months since the trial until my wedding day to think about what tweaks I wanted to make and there were definitely a few on my list. The big day had arrived and it was like catching up with an old friend talking to my artist. She asked what changes I had in mind since I had messaged her a month ago that I had found an image of a makeup look I was interested in, but had forgotten to submit the image. I had explained to her that the route we were going was correct, but some things had overpowered my face. My daily look is pretty much no makeup so going from bare face to complete glam was a huge 180 for me. After telling her each change that I had in mind, she pulled out the product that she had in mind after she reviewed the picture of me from my trial. It was as if she had already read my mind. Lashes too bulky, she had lashes that were more natural ready to go; foundation was a shade darker than my skin tone and felt more cakey, she had a matte foundation that matched more my skin tone; lip was looking too raspberry pink and wanted a more natural lip pink, she had the right lip stain already in her ammunition. I wanted to keep the suspense and did not look into a mirror and had my bridal party and family to be my eyes and decision makers. After all was done, I took a look in the mirror and felt like I was having an out of body experience. I didn't recognize this glamazon in the mirror and almost felt uncomfortable because I didn't believe that was me. We were supposed to have touchups done at the end but because of a late start due to construction (no ones fault) and taking a little too long to get into my dress, we weren't able to do one, but was able to squeeze in a quick powder touch up on my chest to cover up the acne. I am a crier and was nervous the makeup would not last (I've had previous experiences where the makeup was gone within hours), but it held up all throughout the entire day. My husband had complimented on how I looked and loved that he can still see me and not a complete stranger. He's used to seeing my bare face every day lol. Overall my experience, as the Bride, was amazing and loved every minute of it. I loved the interaction my artist and I had during the process. Thank you for making me look beautiful on my wedding day. I'm sad that I'll never look like that ever again lol, but who knows, people have vow renewals for a reason lol.

Women Should Empower Each Other, Sadly, That Wasn't My Experience with Kendyl…read more I normally don't post negative reviews, but I feel it's important to share my honest experience so others can make an informed decision. I had my makeup done by Kendyl as part of a bridal party, and unfortunately, the experience left me feeling uncomfortable, disrespected, and gaslighted. When I explained that I wanted a green eyeliner with neutral tones and a little glitter, she immediately questioned whether I had "cleared it with the bride," implying that I was trying to outshine her which was never the case. Her tone was judgmental and defensive from the start, making the interaction tense and awkward. She said she didn't have time to contour my face but maybe could "do it later." That "offer" was never actually followed through, and instead she continued to make excuses, saying contouring was considered "full glam" and that the bride hadn't told her I wanted that. Rather than simply moving on, she kept shifting blame and trying to make me feel like I was being difficult for even asking. I calmly told her that was fine, I could do my own contour since I had my own makeup. But when I said to just apply blush and skip bronzer so I could finish the rest myself, she became visibly agitated and said, "No. I do blush and bronzer" as if I wasn't allowed to make decisions about my own face. She also made condescending comments about makeup techniques, as if assuming I knew nothing, and later told the bride she had offered to contour me which was not true, she kept trying to make me feel bad about asking. I didn't receive lashes, only eyeliner and two eyeshadows, yet was still charged for a full service. What upset me most was how manipulative and unkind the whole experience felt. She made subtle comments that seemed intended to create tension between me and my closest friend of 24 years who is like a little sister to me, which was completely inappropriate. On a wedding day, an artist's energy should be supportive and calming, not defensive and blaming. I left feeling disrespected, lied to, and taken advantage of. I hope this review encourages more professionalism, honesty, and empathy in future client interactions. A makeup artist's job isn't just about skill, it's about helping people feel comfortable and confident, not criticized or manipulated. At the end of the day, women should empower each other, not tear one another down. Kindness, respect, and integrity will always be more beautiful than any makeup look.

I cannot rave about Crystal enough!!!!!! From start to finish, I had such a blast during the trial…read moreand the day of my wedding! At all times, I felt comfortable and I felt that the tools and makeup being used was clean, and crystal practiced such clean methods when applying the makeup! I paid for the wedding trial and day of wedding services, and I cannot explain how thorough Crystal was. I never wear makeup, but I showed Crystal an inspo pic and she created something much better and personalized for my features. I have never worked with anyone as professional, fantastic and prepared as she was during the entire process. Cannot thank Crystal enough for making me feel so special on my wedding day.

I cannot say enough amazing things about Crystal! She was an absolute dream to work with on my…read morewedding day. From the very beginning, She made me feel so comfortable and listened to every detail of the look I wanted. Not only did Crystal create a flawless, timeless look that lasted all day and night, but she also made the entire process so fun and stress-free. Crystal has an incredible talent for enhancing natural beauty while making you feel like the absolute best version of yourself. My mom who she glammed up also looked stunning. If you're looking for someone who is talented, reliable, and just an overall joy to be around, look no further. Thank you, Crystal, for making me feel so confident and beautiful on one of the most important days of my life! You'll forever be recommended by me! -- side note I DID do my own brows. They would have been better had I let Crystal do them --

Marissa was SUCH a joy and a light to join us on our wedding morning!! She arrived promptly and…read moreseamlessly blended into our morning flow. She softly chatted with my first bridesmaid while we were still waking up and as we all built energy - she matched our vibe every fun step of the way!! As my sister was getting her make-up done, my (now husband!) and I practiced our first dance and seeing Marissa's real-time reaction to our dance along with our small group of friends was SO. DAMN. FUN. All the while, she continued to flawlessly do hair and make-up! I have to highlight that my sister is typically hesitant to have professional hair and make-up done as she doesn't usually feel like herself. She often requests 'natural' and 'light' make-up, yet stylists typically go heavy - which is normal for photos/the industry. However, Marissa NAILED her make-up and her request and my sister said this was the very first time she'd ever received professional make-up where she genuinely loved her look. She said she felt like she was in her own skin, ~but glam. I loved my hair and make-up on the trial day, yet Marissa worked with me to make it ultimately PERFECT for the day of the wedding. We had lots of rain on our wedding day, and both my hair and make-up held up through all of it!! If you're considering La-Di-Da, Marissa is the best and will bring so much more than just great looks and hair to your day. The only reasoning for 4 stars out of 5 is for the price, it felt quite high per service. The quality was worth it in the end.

If you are looking for a salon that is clean, adorably decorated, provides drinks and snacks, and…read morehas some of the best stylists in Reno, this is your place! My hair stylist is Emily and she is absolutely phenomenal! I've been seeing her for a few years, and followed her from another salon, and had my first visit here today and couldn't be happier! The location is centrally located off Longley and is a true gem!

We won a hair and makeup session at an event during the summer, which expired at the end of the…read moreyear. My husband thought it would be a fun treat for our daughter experience and found the perfect event to use it for: school Christmas performance. I exchanged emails with Rosa to set up our appointment and she was very kind to accommodate our request for a 9 year old. She asked for inspirational photos to get an idea of what we wanted beforehand. Luckily it was in our neighborhood, which made it easier to coordinate for the performance day. When confirming, Rosa asked to push our appointment a little later but it still worked out perfectly timing-wise. She had her own private suite for her customers among other stylists in the building. It was comfy with holiday music playing and I got to sit in and watch her do her magic. She was great working with my daughter and understood that she didn't need to overdo the makeup portion. My daughter had a fun experience and felt so special dressed up for her performance. Hoping that we could use Ross for our next special occasion.

Rosa and her team were absolutely amazing for my wedding weekend! We used them for several events…read moreduring the weekend and every look they created was gorgeous! All the girls (myself included) looked and felt fantastic. We couldn't have asked for more, Rosa and her team made it a great experience.

I was in an emergency situation with my hair and Aimee was a superhero in fixing mistakes from my…read moreprevious stylist. I went to this salon after seeing so many great reviews and high star ratings. Aimee was able to turn my mess into exactly what I wanted. The natural products used in my hair were a pure bonus. Kudos to Solstice for having amazing people

Do you want to walk out of your hair appointment feeling seen? Ask for Keema. Do you want to look…read morein your mirror hours after your appointment and be beyond happy about your hair? Ask for Keema. Do you want coworkers to tilt their head towards you and say, "you look amazing what did you do?" Ask for Keema. Do you want the meanest lady in your family to complement you on your energy and your new hair weeks after your hair appointment? Ask for Keema.

Found Michelle a few months ago and am totally in love. I've never received so many compliments on…read moremy hair. Sweet, professional and definitely makes you feel pampered every visit!

Had an amazing experience with Jenae, Michelle and team. They did the hair and makeup for the…read morebridal party + me (the bride!). They were extremely easy to work with leading up to the event and professional and punctual on the big day! More than anything though, they are talented and experienced. My friends/bridesmaids have been in a lot of weddings and worked with a more than a few hair and makeup artists and thought that this team was extremely strong. Special shoutout to Jenae for coming up with the perfect hairstyle and beautiful wedding-day makeup!

Jen came to our rental home and did the makeup for myself, and 2 other family members for my small…read morewedding. She did an incredible job! We all looked amazing in our photos! I don't wear a lot of make up often so I wanted a more natural look which she nailed. She was super easy/fun to talk to as well. We changed our wedding date a few days prior due to a coming snow storm, and Jen was so accommodating in changing her schedule to fit our new wedding date. She was a lifesaver! I suggest going to her for a trial as well; I did the day before the wedding and had flawless makeup for my rehearsal dinner. This also made for wonderful photos and one less thing to worry about on my wedding day. Choose Kiss and Makeup for your wedding or any special occasion; you won't regret it!

Jen did amazing makeup for me, my mom, mother in law, and two sisters in laws for my wedding! The…read moremakeup looked very natural, lasted a long time, and looked great in pictures! Jen was easy to communicate with and works with a hairstylist who I also ended up hiring, as well. The makeup trial was easy and she did a great job explaining what to expect/plan for. I was really impressed with how good the makeup looked on the ladies with more mature skin, as well.

Sara and her hair counterpart, Stevie, were an absolute pleasure to work with. Sara was…read morecommunicative, prompt and flexible from start to finish. I've never felt more gorgeous, and my wedding party and both moms looked stunning as well. It was such a treat to have these two play an important part of our wedding day! I full heartedly recommend Sara and Stevie for HMU for your wedding or other event.

Sara and her team were absolutely amazing! They made me and my bridal party feel so beautiful on my…read morewedding day. Our makeup lasted all day and night, looked flawless in photos, and everyone felt confident and comfortable. Sara was professional, friendly, and really listened to what each of us wanted. I couldn't have asked for a better experience--highly recommend!