Jessie was a recommendation from a friend as I was looking for a HMUA for my wedding in October. I…read morereached out to her in January and was able to book her and an assistant for our me, 2 moms, and 4 bridesmaids. It was important to me to find someone who knew how to work with Asian features but also a variety of skin tones across my bridesmaids. I had a trial done with Jessie about a month before the wedding where I had some ideas of soft glam and a medium up-do since I had a few outfit changes throughout the day and needed to choose some colors that would go with red and white dresses. We actually got to experiment a bit at our trial going with a more coral tone vs. pink and we agreed that coral was the right way to go for me. Jessie is super easy going and an expert at her craft. She's delicate, direct, and professional! I trusted that she would recommend the right details and adapt properly. A week prior to the wedding, I also went to her for a lash lift that would go well with the falsies and the makeup. For the day of the wedding, Jessie and her assistant arrived at our hotel and we definitely had some hiccups along the way, but they were able to adapt and on time and even a little ahead of schedule. It was an early morning since I decided to do my tea ceremony at noon but she got it done. Also, my wedding day happened to be a hot and toasty one thanks to a heat wave. Even despite that, my makeup held up and my bridesmaids were able to touch me up with some powder and guidance that Jessie gave us. All in all, Jessie is amazing! I wouldn't hesitate to reach out to her for your hair and makeup needs :)

Jessie did hair and makeup for my mom and myself for an evening family photo shoot. I was…read morespecifically looking for an artist who specialized in Asian beauty and Jessie came up as one of the popular options on Bay Area HMUA Reddit threads. She did not disappoint! I reached out to her via email and she responded very quickly to my inquiry. It was $650 for both me and my mom, which is really a great price, like my sister hired someone else and she was more expensive for the same service. It took her 2 hours to finish hair and makeup for for both of us. I loved the way our looks turned out for both of us! Especially my mom, Jessie made her look incredible and she was absolutely stunning in the photos. I thought at first that Jessie made her eyebrows too dark so I asked her to make them a bit lighter and she was saying that the darkened eyebrows make her look younger, I didn't see it that way at first in person, but then in the pictures later, I realized Jessie was right. The darker eyebrows really did make my mom look younger! So just trust her yall haha! Also I appreciated that she didn't make me feel bad about my acne-ridden skin (grad school stress shows up easily on my face) Would definitely recommend Jessie as a solid choice for HMUA in the Bay Area!

Jira is the absolute BESTEST! She's done my hair and make up for special occasions several times…read morenow, and her talent is truly unmatched. Her attention to detail, professionalism, and creativity are unmatched. Whether it's a soft natural look or full glam, she absolutely delivers every single time. My hair and makeup always come out flawless and last all day and night. Beyond her talent, she is also such a warm, kind, and genuine person, which makes the experience even better.

Since my last visit for a haircut, I knew I wanted to color my hair with Jira because of how much…read moretrust and confidence I have in her work. When I came in, I was a little unsure about which color to go for since it had been a long time since I last colored my hair. I was torn between going for a brown or a bronde shade, I wanted something that would brighten my overall look and bring more light to my face. Jira listened carefully to what I wanted, offered her honest suggestions, and helped me choose the perfect shade that would complement my skin tone and style. She did highlights and balayage on my hair, and the result was absolutely stunning. I love how natural and dimensional the color looks. it completely transformed my hair while still maintaining a soft, effortless look. The blend of tones is beautiful, and it truly enhanced my overall appearance. What stood out the most was Jira's attention to detail and how much care she put into the entire process. She took her time to make sure everything was done perfectly, and it really shows in the final result. The pricing was very reasonable and completely worth it, especially given the quality of her work and the amount of time she dedicated to achieving the look I wanted. Jira genuinely cares about her clients and goes above and beyond to make sure they are happy with the outcome. She is kind, professional, and truly talented. The other staff members at the salon are also very welcoming and helpful, which makes the whole experience relaxing and enjoyable from start to finish. I can't recommend Jira enough,she's simply the best! -Sagarika

Colored my hair for the first time in a long time at Nabi Salon with Su, and I was so happy with…read morehow it turned out! I did balayage without bleaching since I only wanted some subtle, warm, natural looking highlights. Su did such a great job; she was both detailed and efficient, while also chatting with all her customers. It's so impressive the operation that these ladies run, and it's fun to be at their studio! This is my new favorite salon, highly recommend!

Situation: Color Correction *see photos*…read more Background: Bad balayage at another at Stilo Salon, by the owner no less, and turned out nowhere near the inspiration photos I brought in. I was hoping for beige highlights and got bright blonde. I asked for a refund and was only offered a "fix it at no cost". I declined. Intervention: Reached out to Vance who did my hair in the past. Don't ask me why I just didn't come back. Vance was able to see me pretty quick and did an AMAZING job!! He gave me beige highlights and darkened the base which I just love. I'm tanned skin so the blonde highlights was not flattering. Evaluation: I am forever grateful for Vance. He is very skilled at his craft. The result was exactly what I was hoping for from the very beginning when I stepped into the other salon. Note to self....i will never see any other stylist. I highly recommend Vance if you're looking for a highly skilled professional that will make you leave his chair feeling confident and amazing about your hair!!!

Christy and her team did such a wonderful job on hair and makeup for our wedding. From the booking,…read moreto the day of, she was very communicative and clear. All of our bridemaids and mothers were very satisfied with their work. We also rented the traditional gowns for our tea ceremony from Christy's. She was very considerate and patient as we tried the different styles. Additionally, the pick up and drop off was very convenient. Highly recommend Christy and her team!

FIVE STARS! Had a…read morefantastic experience with Christy for my civil ceremony bridal look. She did such a beautiful job with my Hollywood waves and we went with a very light, natural makeup application. She is incredibly skilled at what she does and made the whole getting ready process easy. Also, she was such a pleasure to chat with during my session. I definitely plan to book with her again for our upcoming wedding celebration!

This is an excellent salon in a wonderful location. It is clean and bright with cheerful decor…read more Easy parking. Overall, a wonderful place to relax for a few hours. I would highly recommend it.

I'm a fairly new client of Loren, who owns Primp Hair Salon, and I've been so happy with my cut and…read morecolor that now my whole family goes here. Loren is a real pro and cuts your hair with the confidence of a seasoned veteran. My hair has never looked so good and I get compliments all the time. Her salon is quiet and has a cozy glam feeling to it. So when I give myself a few hours of self care, I'm happy to be spending it in a place where I can relax and take a moment to just be. And look great when I'm done.

I loved working with Kary! She is so good at both hair and makeup, so detailed, and so sweet. I…read morewanted softer, natural looking makeup and I was so happy with how she made me look and feel on my wedding day. Her work on my hair was also impressive - I wanted my hair half up/half down but was worried that the high winds at our ceremony site might ruin it. It turned out to be perfectly fine though, and my curls lasted throughout the entire night. As some other reviewers have mentioned, her husband helps with communications and bookings, and finalizing things with him may take a few tries. Luckily I found working with him to be fine, particularly when I switched over to texts for smaller inquiries, and as long as I was careful to double check details. The assistant she brings with her varies and some seem to be better than others (assistant for my friend's wedding was good, while the one for my wedding seemed to be less proficient at doing hair). However, Kary will step in and provide assistance / guidance where needed. Overall, I had a fantastic experience with Kary. She goes above and beyond for a HMUA; she'll even help with your dress for portraits and does constant touch ups until she leaves. She's so so so great that I promise you just need to book her, you won't regret it!

I hired Kary as my HMU for my wedding in April 2026. She was a total professional and really…read morepassionate in what she does. I was really happy with my looks throughout the event and Kary was attentive throughout, really glad to have hired her. During the makeup trial she listened to my needs and took times to try multiple styles and looks until I'm comfortable with my choices. Her makeup style is very beautiful and natural at the same time, she has a great understand of Asian features. I felt very beautiful. During the event she stayed around for almost the whole ceremony to reception, helping with touch ups and outfit/look changes. She was also great with my mother and bridesmaids, patient and giving styling support when my mom had questions. However I think there's room for improvement in her team. The second HMU she brought with her to help with the other half of my bridesmaids was not as good. My bridesmaid mentioned that her side bun constantly fell out and after asking to be fixed multiple time they just ended up fixing it themselves. The second HMU also didn't seem to have the same joy as Kary and wasn't too friendly. Outside of that, Kary's husband Eugene does all her booking, scheduling and communications. Have some patience for him to get back to you and double check the booking times as I experienced some mixed up during the trial booking. Overall I would definitely recommend working with Kary for your makeup, you will not regret it, she really took good care of me.

I truly can't say enough good things about Julia! I'm so grateful I found her :')) She's been doing…read moremy hair color for the past couple of months, and she's been so sweet, patient, and understanding with me through it all. I really appreciate the time and care she puts into my hair and how she always makes sure I'm happy with the results. She's also amazing at finding and perfecting the right shade of brunette! It's honestly so nice to have a stylist who genuinely cares about her clients and makes you feel so comfortable. I'm so happy I get to continue my hair journey with her.

I got a haircut with Tuesday and it was perfect. The booking process was pretty seamless and the…read morehaircut itself didn't take a long time either, with a full shampoo + head massage.

Clean work, great vibe, and an artist who actually listens to what you want. Absolutely nailed it…read more Walked out loving the results!

I had a wonderful experience with Ming at Moai Facefate. Her reading, which blends insights about…read morepersonality, life patterns, and legitimate chart principles, was incredibly detailed and gave me a lot of clarity about my life and the path I'm on. Ming has such a warm and compassionate personality that you immediately feel comfortable opening up to her. At times the session felt deeply emotional and validating, and her empathy made the experience feel very genuine and personal. If you're looking for a thoughtful and insightful readings, I highly recommend Moai FaceFate

Amazing makeup! She helped my wife with her maternity makeup and was able to accommodate our…read morerequest to do a more studio like makeup on an Asian face. She even came over our place to do it so it's much easier for us.

I can't recommend Emily Wu enough! She was such a joy to collaborate with for my special day. I had…read morea general vision in my head, but I gave her a lot of artistic freedom and truly trusted her to create what would make me look my absolute best. She stayed within the lines of what I wanted while elevating it with her own expertise--and I was beyond thrilled with the outcome. I have somewhat difficult hair to style, and she worked with it as much as she could, never forcing it into something unrealistic. The final look came together beautifully. The winds picked up a lot throughout the day (way more than we expected!), and somehow my veil clip stayed perfectly secure the entire time. That alone felt like magic. I had so many people complimenting me on the street, and I can honestly say I've never felt more beautiful. I really appreciated how upfront she was about her needs and expectations ahead of time--there were no surprises on the day of. She was communicative and professional throughout the entire process, had me ready on time, and I never once felt rushed. She consistently checked in to make sure I felt good about the direction we were heading, which made the experience feel collaborative and reassuring. She was kind, personable, incredibly talented, and affordable. The only thing I was particularly specific about was my eyebrows--and we absolutely got them right! Thank you so much, Emily, for helping make my day so special. I'm so grateful! I can't wait to share my photos with her.

MY QUEEN B. My…read morerelationship with Bianca goes back to when my girlfriend recommended me to get some color at Sun Trenz for the summer (http://www.yelp.com/biz/sun-trenz-san-bruno-2#hrid:5DkqcF5VGFhHsGsvQqHTTA) To summarize, since day one, Bianca has given me nothing but honest recommendations in terms of how long to go into tanning, how to prevent burning, what lotions to try, etc. and I trust her with all beauty questions. I've seen photos of the make up she's done on others but I've never had an opportunity to go to anything special to get my makeup done. Well, lucky me. I had a last minute invite to a wedding and Bianca was down to do my make-up, schedule the day before. Can you say AMAZING? I was super excited and nervous at the same time because it's so hard to find a non-Asian MUA to do Asian make-up. You think I'm kidding but I'm not. I've had my make-up done by many make-up artists who I've seen do a great job on other faces but not on Asians. WELL, I AM VERY HAPPY WITH THE RESULTS. Bianca was well-prepared for the make up session, I didn't have to bring anything at all. And let me tell you, she made my face flawless and the way she contoured and worked with my facial structure -- I was very impressed. I couldn't stop staring at myself for the longest time :DDD We also did a spray tan the day before which gave me a nice summer bronze for the evening. We actually forgot a spot during my session but she recalled later and told me to come back and get it done again. Uhhhh-mazing, right? Who does that? And another client who had come in before me was asking to do a spray tan right after a regular tan and Bianca told her it wasn't a good idea because of the lotion and all and I just appreciate great customer service like B's. She could've made extra money there and then but she had the customer's interest at heart. Oh, and I got so many compliments on my make-up, you don't even know. Bianca is for sure my go-to gal for any future events. Love her!

Bianca was extremely talented and patient . As you all know , wedding makeup can be the most…read moreimportant part of your day and she did above and beyond. I was so stressed the day of and her calm demeanor put me at ease . She does beautiful work , so glad I had her for my wedding day.