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!!!

If I can give them more than 5 I definitely would. Annie did an amazing job from start to finish…read more From the trial, Annie listened to what I wanted. On the day of my wedding, Annie transformed me into a beautiful bride. I had so many compliments from our guests and she even waited until after the ceremony to change my headpiece that she let me borrowed. Her assistant Tansy made my bridesmaid and maid of honor even more beautiful and very coordinated. I would highly recommend them and have Annie be my all time make up artist for future events!!! Thank you so much Annie for making us look our very best.

I'm so glad that I chose Annie as my wedding stylist!! Her style is very natural and romantic, I…read moregot a lot of compliments from my guests about my hair and make-up. When my flower crown came from the florist, it was much bigger than I expected, and there was no way I can use it. I was so sad about it. but Annie made a brand new flower crown by cutting the flowers off the crown and pinning each of them on my head. She is very professional and has very good taste. Annie is also very sweet, considerate and kind. She followed me the whole time when we were taking couple's picture, making sure my hair and lipstick look fine, she even helped me carry the flowers and my phone. Highly recommended!!

I would not hire Janet Mariscal. I had my trial done and wanted to keep the same look for my…read morewedding. I was contemplating changing the shadow but the morning of confirmed with Janet I wanted the same look as the trial but with a satin pink lipstick instead of gloss. She went rogue on my wedding day and did a completely different look. I asked her to fix it which put us an hour behind schedule. I had an outfit change later to an Indian lehenga and Janet, without asking, changed my make up to be darker. This is not what I wanted for my wedding day. We were already behind so I didn't say anything. It felt racist that because I am Indian she assumed I wanted a darker/heavier makeup look with my Indian dress when all my inspo was light/fresh to a soft glam look. So this is a warning, if you don't want to be surprised on your wedding day do not book Raven or her team!

Truly a makeup expert…read more Makeup is an art. When you have an artist that understands that each face is a fresh canvas to display your art, Janet is one of the best around. Every time I work with a model, my pictures come out better because I used Janet. She's even done my makeup before! I had a black eye one time and had to film a series. She was able to hide the black eye and we were still able to use the footage. As a matter of fact you probably wouldn't even be able to tell that I had makeup on. Whether it's for photography or film, Janet is incredibly experienced in nearly every situation that I've thrown at her. She even did my wife's makeup for our wedding! I can't say enough great things about Janet.

Carina did an amazing job with my bridal party's hair and makeup last October in Livermore. She…read moreshowed up to our hotel fully prepared and styled seven women of different ages, complexions, hair types, preferences, and personalities, making sure that everyone looked absolutely gorgeous in record time! To quote my beautiful mother who was stunned with her elegant makeup application, "how did she make me look like this?!" We LOVED Carina and highly recommend her services.

I hired Carina to style my hair and make up vintage for our recent weddding vow renewals. She was…read moreabsolutely AMAZING! Not only did she frequently check in with me seeking my input and approval as she went along, she was super friendly and very professional. My hair was in perfect finger waves and up do. My makeup was stunning. I can't say enough about how amazing my vintage look came together under her artistry. I will definitely be hiring her again if I need a special look. She is truly gifted and super down to earth. Thank you Carina!

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 :)

Pearl is a magician!…read more Pearl was hired by my bestie who was getting married to do the makeup for all of the bridesmaids, herself (bride) and some of the grooms family. In just a few hours she had us all looking like smoke shows. I have to be honest. I get glam done a few times a year. Whenever I go to the opera, a wedding or a special event, I pay to have my makeup done. Wish I'd met Pearl earlier in life, as she has all the skills and travels to perform makeup. One simple reason I know she's good: As soon as I sat in the makeup chair, Pearl gave me the opportunity to tell her what I like in my makeup look. When I explained retro glam, she got it right away. She checked on me throughout the application process to make sure I was feeling her direction. Pearl turned out a fabulous full face of makeup that lasted all day! My makeup was still intact at midnight when the wedding was over. For someone to accomplish the complete makeup looks of a bridal party in just a few hours means they are efficient. Pearl was super organized and good at time management. She doesn't waste time, she fits right into any group, and is extremely professional. Pearl is a true artist. My bestie also received an eyelash lift from Pearl after the wedding. The lash lift looked like a million dollar difference and my bestie said it didn't hurt at all. Lash lift lasted for quite a long time. I'm considering a lash lift by Pearl, as well, once I have a little extra time. I cannot say enough good things about Pearl. If you're thinking about hiring her for an event, book her ASAP. She is in high demand. And if you want you and your bridal party to look like a stunning set of beauties, hire Pearl. You won't regret it.

Pearl is so awesome! 3 months before my wedding my makeup artist backed out and I was worried I…read morewouldn't be able to find anyone but thankfully someone recommended Pearl! She really latched on to what I wanted for my day and offered great rates to include my mom and sister. She applied appropriate makeup to the right person and made it look natural. On the day of the wedding she even let us borrow some makeup tools for clients we weren't even paying for. I would definitely recommend going with Pearl, she's amazing.

Im so glad to found Kate. She is talented and have wonderful personality. He knows what she is…read moredoing when it comes to hair. She is such an amazing person inside and out. It's truly a great experience with her all around. I had a few experiences with her. She did a great job for me and my best friend. She did a wonderful make up and hair for me as bridesmaids and my friend as a bride. Everyone complements our looks. We didn't even touch up for the wedding party at night. A week ago she permanently straightened my hair and i couldn't be more happier than this in my life. She saved a lot of time and effort for me. Highly recommend her. she is an absolute a professional artist.

Teresa is an amazing makeup artist! I had the great pleasure of working with Teresa on my wedding…read moreday and in the months leading up. After receiving several makeup artist recommendations from friends, I had a good feeling about Teresa from the start, and most of all, my bridal party and I couldn't have asked for better results on the big day! Here are a few reasons why I absolutely loved Blank Canvas: 1) Great pricing: VERY reasonable compared to others in the area, especially considering that Teresa is a certified esthetician. The cost for the trial goes toward the final cost on the day of the event. She even offers to stay for touch-ups during your event for a small charge, which is more than worth-it for the extra reassurance. She could have easily charged more, so I know I got the most bang for my buck! 2) Professional: Teresa was incredibly responsive to emails (a huge plus for busy brides like me) and very detailed as well. Before we even met, she gave me good info on the products she uses and discussed with me some looks to aim for. During our trial, I immediately felt like I was in good hands. Teresa is really easy to work with and communicates with you the entire way to make sure you are getting the look you want. 3) Talented: I do NOT have great skin, but Teresa managed to make me look naturally flawless on my wedding day. She uses high-quality products that last all day without needing much re-touching. Something I was especially looking for was foundation that provides long-lasting full coverage without that caked-on heavy feeling on your face. Teresa helped me feel comfortable, beautiful and confident the entire day! 4) Extra tidbits: -With 6 ladies to work on (myself, 4 bridesmaids, and my mom), Teresa brought in an assistant makeup artist to work with the bridesmaids. I found this to be a great set-up because I didn't have to worry about timing, and Teresa was able to focus most of her attention on me with buffer time to spare. -Clean and sanitary! You can rest assured that their brushes and other tools are sterilized between uses. Always a plus in my book! My experience with Teresa and Blank Canvas was excellent, and honestly one of the best choices I made for my big day. If you're looking for amazing makeup and service that is friendly and affordable for your next event, Blank Canvas will not disappoint!