This review is long overdue but I wanted to make sure I had pictures to back up this awesome woman…read more I want to first say Lucy you are one of the best humans on this planet. From start to finish you are just amazing. Alright here goes my review. Like most of you I was looking for the perfect make-up artist, which is not as easy as you think. I actually had settled on someone but I wasn't 100% sold - since your wedding day is the day you are to look you best I decided to invest in one last search for "the one". So glad I did, because I came across Lucy. I met with Lucy for a trial which was awesome - I got to know her, she got to know me and we clicked. On top of that when she was done with my trial I knew this was the chicka to put the finishing pieces on my wedding day. If you are looking for someone that knows what they are doing, has a passion for beauty and is a wonderful person to have on the most important day in your life - you want Lucy. Not only did Lucy make me look amazing - she did my 2 sisters + my mom all in time for me to walk - truly amazing. I had so much fun laughing and hanging out while we all got our make up done - making jokes and taking each moment in. I wish I could re-live my wedding day again and again. I hope this review does your work justice - if not I will post a few pictures that will speak more than 1000 words. Lucy from the bottom of my heart - I thank you! Love, Very happy 11.12.13 Bride

I was less than two months away from my wedding and had not yet booked a makeup artist. The one I…read morehad initially found through Wedding Wire was making me feel uneasy and worried as to whether or not she'd show up on my wedding day (she did not email me contract information for a week past when she told me she would because she'd thrown her back out...how was I supposed to feel confident that she'd be healthy on my big day if she couldn't even send an email??) I was stressing out big time that I hadn't found someone, so I contacted my fabulous wedding coordinator (see my review for Eventful Days - Jill Guiomar), and she recommended Lucy-Zayne. I feel so incredibly grateful to the makeup artist who made me feel uneasy, because if all of that hadn't happened, I never would have found Lucy!! Lucy was quick to respond to my voicemail inquiry, and we set up a makeup trial shortly after the call. The trial went wonderfully, and Lucy was so easy to talk to. She'd asked me for photos before the trial of my dress, my earrings, how I was planning to do my hair, and also examples of makeup styles I was going for. She executed the look I wanted perfectly during the trial, and I had the utmost confidence in her on my wedding day! Her prices were extremely reasonable as well (especially for the Bay Area which can be outrageous). Communication with Lucy was fantastic throughout the weeks leading up to my wedding. She even emailed me to let me know she was going to be out of town for a wedding a little before my wedding, so she might be hard to get a hold of on her travel days. Anyone who has gotten married knows there is nothing like great communication and setting expectations when it comes to wedding vendors! Lucy was one of the best communicators I had among all my vendors. Lucy showed up to the hotel right on time the morning of my wedding. She got two and 1/2 of my bridesmaids (one just got lashes and a little unexpected, but appreciated overall makeup touch up), my mom, our two flower girls and me done with time to spare! Everyone looked beautiful!!! My mom and bridesmaids really enjoyed talking with Lucy while they were in her chair, and they were all really happy with their makeup. Lucy gave everyone touch up makeup kits to take with us so we could keep our makeup looking fabulous throughout the day and night. I can't tell you how many compliments I received throughout my wedding about my makeup, and they keep coming in from people who weren't at the wedding but have seen pictures. No one can tell that I only had around 3 hours of sleep the night before because of Lucy's magic! I am so thankful Jill recommended Lucy-Zayne to me, and I highly recommend her to any bride who is looking for a great makeup artist!

Jayann is a rare gem. She's one of the stylists that I trust to do my hair. I am also a hair…read morestylist, so I am picky. She has done perm on me, so beautiful, and bouncy beach curls. She did my highlights and especially for my wedding. I wouldn't have anyone else does it. My highly looks so natural and beautiful. I only like a handful of stylists cutting my hair in my life, that I could count in one hand, and Jayann is one of them.

Jayann did makeup for three of my family members and did my bridal hair! She did a great job, was…read moreprofessional and on time. She was such a joy to work with! She had a great positive energy to her. Thank you so much Jayann! You were lovely! :)

I cannot say enough good things about my experience with Desiree. This was my first time dying my…read morehair since I was 18, so I was honestly nervous walking in. But from the moment I sat in her chair, Desiree made me feel completely comfortable. She really took the time to listen to what I wanted, and not only did she deliver, she exceeded my expectations. The color turned out absolutely perfect, even better than I imagined. If you're looking for someone who will actually hear you, make you feel at ease, and bring your hair dreams to life, Desiree is it. I left feeling like a new version of myself. Confident, happy, and already planning my next appointment. Thank you, Desiree! ‍

I came to Nine Two Five Salon for the first time and got my hair cut by Desire. Desire was…read moreAMAZING!!! she was very warm and welcoming, she cut my hair exactly like my inspo, I was extremely satisfied with my hair cut and can't wait to go back for maintenance. Thank you Desire girl

I went in for a blowout on Saturday and had an amazing experience with Danielle. I have fine,…read morestraight hair and wanted a true '90s-style blowout--which is always a challenge for me because my hair usually has a hard time holding volume with a regular blowout. Danielle's technique made all the difference. Not only did the style last all day, but it held its shape, bounce, and volume far better than I expected. I received so many compliments, and it looked exactly how I envisioned it--full, bouncy, and polished without feeling stiff. If you have fine hair and want a blowout that actually lasts, Danielle is absolutely the stylist to book with. I'll definitely be back! The staff was all warm and friendly.

I have been going to Brush and Blow for a few years now and LOVE everyone. Danielle, Bri and…read moreJasmine are my go to stylists as they know my hair and I can be in and out in about 45 minutes!

I worked with Raman Brar for my sister's wedding last weekend. She arrived on time, had a calm and…read morecomposed manner and provided amazing hair and makeup that stayed in place all day! I would highly recommend working with her and her team to all my friends and family.

Update: Ive attached screenshots of when exactly Raman called, and you can see I was texting her…read morethroughout the day. As mentioned I couldn't be on the phone because it was crunch time logistically, as I was handling so many logistics for my brother's event. Still I was texting Raman. After Raman agreed to hold the MUA until 5pm at 1:28pm, she said she Jassi wasn't available at 1:41pm. -------------------------------------------- I want to warn people about this vendor. I hired her for my wedding in 2024 and there were several things that she fell short on: 1. She forgot bobby pins to do my hair...on my wedding. She was my hired makeup and hair artist. So on the day of my wedding when its supposed to be a calm time, unfortunately I had to scramble to go and grab pins from my aunts home. 2. She let me know she would bring fresh flowers for my hair on my wedding day, she also forgot those on the day of my wedding. 3. She placed my small/medium tikka on my head, but unfortunately she did not secure it in a manner that a professional would. On my actual wedding day, when I was bending down to matha tek, my tikka popped off-- which was very embarrassing. 4. She was confused about where we were meeting on the day of my jaggo and for some reason thought that I would be coming to her in Livermore, even though my event was in Merced and we had already discussed that she would be coming to Merced. She was able to make arrangements to come to Merced, but it added additional stress. 5. She talked about herself throughout my hair and makeup, boasting about herself and complimenting herself 6. She asked me why do we need to start so early for hair and makeup on the day of my wedding, and then she herself made me 30 min+ late on the day of my wedding. The redeeming quality about her work is that she is able to work well on brown south asian skin, her skin makeup was soft and dewy (though my eyes were smudged before I even got to my ceremony...which is not normal for me). I am a person that really cares about skin with makeup so against my better judgment, I decided to hire her for myself and my mother for my brother's engagement. This was booked months in advance. Fast forward to May 2026, I get a call from Raman less than 24 hours before the booking. She tells me that her mother-in-law is not well so she won't be able to make it. Then she says she does have a "senior" artist who can replace her. I tell her I'm sorry to hear about the situation with her mother-in-law, I ask her who the senior artist is. She says her name is Jassi.... I asked her what her last name is and Raman said she didn't know. I then asked her if she has an Instagram and then she also said she does not have an Instagram or anywhere that I could see her portfolio. I told her I needed some time to think about it and Raman sent me some pictures that she claimed to be Jassi with no last name's work. (It gets worse) At so late in the game, I was already handling so many logistics for my brother's ceremony. I asked Raman to give me until five to get back to her. She obliged, though she was putting pressure on me stating that "Jassi" wanted to confirm ASAP because she was considering another client. I asked Raman to give me Jassi's contact information, and Raman said that it was too late because Jassi has already booked with another client due to "Jassi" not feeling comfortable because I didnt "trust her." All screenshots are attached. this happened within a matter of 20 minutes, so it's safe to say this is suspicious at best and a blatant lie at worst. Raman's contract states that she will provide a "senior" makeup artist in her absence, she wasn't even able to follow through on that. I took a look at Raman's social media, and I found what happened in reality is that Raman ACTUALLY booked a bride on the day of my event. So her mother-in-law was not ill, Raman actually just wanted to go with the booking that had more pay. I have attached the screenshots below of her working with the other client, multiple vendors also posted her working with the client on the day of my brother's engagement. That being said, I would be weary of this vendor. She is unprofessional and a liar, and no level of artistry can redeem that. The worst part of it all, is she charges luxury prices-- 1100 was what she charged 2 years ago for hair and makeup. Whats the point of charging luxury prices if you dont even have bare minimum professionalism and character? She is the type of person that gives MUA a bad reputation.

Tiffany and her team did such an incredible job on hair and makeup for my wedding, I would…read moredefinitely recommend her to anyone! To start off, she spent so much time with me for the trial (more than planned), making sure we had a chance to try a couple different things without any rush, which was so helpful. On my actual wedding day I loved everything she did, and my new husband said I looked like a movie star! I liked the trial looks when we did them, and Tiffany genuinely listened and understood what I wanted to tweak. When the big day came and we had the details set from the beginning, everything came out looking even better. She specializes in a natural-but-enhanced look and really nailed it - I didn't feel or look like I was caked in makeup, I just looked like the absolute best version of myself! Trying to find pictures to include here I struggled to find ones that seemed like they were showing off the makeup - but that's kind of the point. The makeup wasn't super showy (exactly as I wanted), it just made me look really great in every picture! And this is from someone who often doesn't like pictures of myself. The other artists she brought for our officiant and moms (both in the pictures I'm including) also did a great job. They handled mature skin, thick/unruly hair, and curls beautifully. I've never seen my mom's shoulder length curly hair look so good! They were also great company all morning, which is so important.

My experience with this makeup artist was extremely disappointing. Throughout the trial session,…read moreshe kept checking her watch, which made me feel rushed. The final result was nothing like what I expected, and I was extremely unsatisfied. When I politely expressed that I didn't like the makeup look, she got visibly frustrated, placing her arm on her waist in an unprofessional manner. Any requests for adjustments were met with reluctance and annoyance. After deciding that I didn't want her to do my makeup but would still proceed with her services for my other family members, she canceled the contract herself. While she's technically not obligated to return the retainer fee, she told me she would -- but never did. That lack of follow-through was very disappointing and unprofessional. Also, be aware that her contract does not allow cancellations due to dissatisfaction within 60 days of your event, so if you're considering a trial, make sure to do it well in advance. I would not recommend her based on this experience.

Sara' service was amazing. She responded well to all our…read moredemands, believe me, we are a picky lot..

I couldn't be happier with the experience! She is not only incredibly talented but also very…read moreprofessional. She maintains a clean and hygienic workspace, always sanitizing her products after each use, which made me feel very comfortable. Her friendly demeanor made the whole process enjoyable, and her prices are very reasonable for the high-quality service she provides. I highly recommend SR Creations to anyone looking for a reliable and skilled makeup artist!

Go in and see Jaayann you won't be disappointed she has been taking care of me for years.read more

I am very particular about where I get my hair done so after my longtime salon retired it was…read morestressful thinking about the next place to go!! I have thin frizzy n frazzled hair, blonde, so its hard to cut and style in a flattering way that doesnt look flat. But oh no, here the lady (forgot her name) did a fine job in adding layers for volume n cut to just the right length, topped off with beautiful styling. She gave good styling tips for home too and everyone was just super nice..!! ill be back in a few months dhe to the excellent services really thank you for a great first visit

I found Avista via a friend in San Ramon a few years ago, and I couldn't be more grateful. I've…read morehired her for my baby shower and other events. I usually show her an inspo look that I'm going for from Pinterest or Instagram, and every TIME she has surpassed my expectations! My makeup looks flawless all night. Photographs beautifully and it's never cakey in person, which is a big dealbreaker for me if it does. Couldn't be more happy with her!

I found Avista through Yelp and I was so happy to get a quick response from her. She was available…read moreto do my hair and makeup for an event. Since COVID I've been very cautious but Avista put me to ease as all of her tools were sanitized and she was very clean. I'm in my early 50's and I was worried about getting my makeup done and looking "too much" but she did such a beautiful job on me. My face looked glowy and young! Thank you Avista.

Elizabeth TRANSFORMED my hair. It is THE perfect blonde, softer, shinier, and somehow cut so that…read moreeven when I don't do a thing to it, it looks like I did. I'm seriously amazed. Wish I came here sooner. And I'll be a client for life now. She's clearly an expert at blonde. She's easy to talk to, super sweet, and I walked away feeling happier about my hair than I probably ever have. I also recently had her do a color match for maskara beauty & I'm obsessed with all the makeup she helped me pick too! I basically have everything in one compact now, making my momlife makeup routine super easy! Can not recommend her enough!

I can't say enough about how much I love Studio E! Being blonde, I am EXTREMELY picky about who I…read morego to for my hair. After my first appointment with Elizabeth, I knew right away I would be seeing her for the long run! Not only is she a magician with my color, I always love how she cuts my hair too! I most recently saw her for waterfall extensions, and I am completely obsessed! I had gone to another stylist for individual beaded extensions before seeing Elizabeth, but will never stray away from the waterfall extensions again. I have never had an issue with pieces of the extensions falling out or becoming loose, and you cannot tell the difference between what is my real hair and what was added in! When people find out I have extensions, they literally can't believe it! The entire process to get the right color and have them installed was really easy and fun with Elizabeth. She even included a pack of products to help keep them healthy! My real hair shows no sign of damage (this was my biggest complaint when I had previously done extensions with another stylist) and I sometimes forget they are even there. Whether you are looking for hair color or extensions, stop what you are doing right now and book with Studio E! They. are. the. absolute. BEST!