HIRE KRISTEN FOR YOUR WEDDING DAY!!…read more I met Kristen in October 2023 when she was the hair stylist for my sister's wedding. I immediately liked her as she was a delight, fun and made all five of us (bride, moms and sisters) look gorgeous! Since I am not well versed in hair or makeup, seeing Kristen's work previously and overall vibe made her a shoe-in for my wedding day! I had a vision, I changed my mind, I was unsure, then changed my mind again - Kristen was there the entire way. She also recommended a makeup artist which took a huge weight off my shoulders. During the trial she was able to take a look at my hair, understand my needs and got to work. She is so experienced and made me feel like anything we wanted to achieve was possible. It sure was! She suggested adding extensions to my hair (something I never thought about) and it changed my whole look! On the day of the wedding, she and the makeup artist arrived early, enthusiastic and ready to go! There were five of us getting ready (bride, moms and bridesmaids) and Kristen brought a light-hearted energy to the day which helped put all of us at ease. We all have different hairstyles and hair types and it was no problem. She kept checking to make sure everything was perfect for each of us - and it was. When it was my turn, she showed me the extensions which she dyed PERFECTLY to match my natural summer color. I couldn't believe it. I was so impressed. I felt so glamorous and my hair and makeup lasted the entire night! On a wedding day or special occasion, delivering something excellent is expected but it's also the little things that are important. It was such a pleasure to have her part of my morning. She made us laugh and feel relaxed. She was ready and game for anything we were doing and/or thinking about. She felt like one of the girls! She was constantly giving touch-ups and checking on us until the final moments. I felt like a movie star and so so special. I couldn't have asked for more. HIRE HER NOW!

Kristen has been dying my hair fun colors for years, so when my wife and I got married, hiring her…read moreto do our hair and makeup was a no-brainer. My wife and I wanted very different looks. Also, my wife has curly hair and wanted an updo without straightening her hair. We were delighted (but not surprised) that Kristen made us each look exactly like we wanted--my wife looked like an ethereal princess, and I looked like the most precisely put-together version of myself. It takes a ton of skill to deliver such different looks, and Kristen knew how to draw out what we each wanted and make it happen. Plus she made the day so easy! Whether you're looking for a regular cut and color or wedding hair and makeup, we highly recommend Kristen.

I needed my hair and makeup done for an event and Cristina was able to make it happen! I called her…read morewithin the same week I needed the services done, and she was very prompt to respond to my phone call and asked for a text to secure an appointment. She was able to fit me in the morning on the day I needed, which I really appreciated. Her salon suite is in Sola Salon Studios in Castro Valley. It is right off the freeway, so it is easy to get to and there is a parking lot. Cristina is friendly and welcoming, and definitely knowledgable about and talented with what she does.

She took my hair from zero to ONE HUNDRED!!…read more My hair was past my waist, and I was on the hunt for someone really good, to chop off all my hair and make me not regret it the next day. I was searching for A-lines online, and this one photo kept on popping up. An A-line that had the perfect high low, great shape, styled beautifully, nice highlights (or balayage, I don't know what I'm talking about). I just had to find the person that created this piece of art I kept gravitating to. Come to find out, it was Cristina and she's local. Once I found her I thought "YES, I will make an appointment for THIS WEEK... She was booked 2 months out. WHAT DO I DO NOW?? I waited... On the day of my appointment I was nervous. But once you start talking to Cristina, it's like talking to one of your homies. She's so easy to talk to. I told her what I wanted. And seeing how the cut was going to be a pretty dramatic change she took me through it step by step before making the cut. She never once asked me, "Are you sure you want to do this?" Although I am sure she thought it. We had some great conversation. And I left with a haircut I absolutely LOVE!! She was/is the perfect person for the job. I have had so many compliments on my hair. I love the way it feels, especially after leaving her chair. She uses some good stuff! I also leave her salon feeling really happy. I truly enjoy my time with her. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND Cristina. She does wonderful work (check out her Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tinarizala_/), and is always keeping herself on the top of her game. Everyone needs a Cristina in their life. CLIENT SINCE MAY 2016

We worked with Jaymee for our wedding and she was amazing! She did 6 out of 7 bridesmaids, and…read moretheir make up enhanced their features to make them even more beautiful! She pays attention to what the girls wanted, and always checked in on how they were feeling or if anything needed to be changed. Trials were also fun for the girls, and she was so friendly and approachable! Highly recommend having her as a make up artist, as she also worked so well with our other artists as well! Our glam team was amazing, and we are so lucky to have gotten Jaymee!

I absolutely love getting my makeup done by Jaymee! She has done my makeup for several events for…read moreover 5 years now - weddings, grad photos, Halloween, and so much more. She also nails down the look I want every single time! I also love a good convo and catch up session with her while she's doing my makeup. She is seriously the Jane of All Trades and is multi-talented! She is my go-to MUA and one of the best in the Bay.

Gabriela did a wonderful job on my makeup for my brother's engagement party. I showed her a pic of…read morewhat I wanted and she did even better than I originally planned for! Definitely book her for your next event.

Such a great makeup artist! You know when u go to a makeup counter and the person offering to do…read moreyour makeup doesn't have good makeup themselves? Well not here! Gabby is so good! She is passionate about her work and it shows. She is a professional that I trust. Great vibe and had me sittin pretty!

I've been going to my Stephanie for about 8 years, and there's a reason I've never trusted anyone…read moreelse with my hair. I'm Asian and keep my hair platinum icy blonde, which is basically the ultimate battle: Asian hair vs. blonde. Somehow she wins that fight every single time. Honestly, it's hair witchcraft. She manages to get my hair to the most beautiful clean, icy platinum without the brassiness that darker hair can easily pull. Even more impressive, she does it while still keeping my hair healthy. What I love most is how intentional she is with everything she does. She takes her time, pays attention to the details, and genuinely cares about the outcome. You can tell she takes pride in her work. On top of being incredibly talented, she's also so kind and sweet, which makes every appointment something I actually look forward to. After eight years, I can confidently say she's the only person I trust with my platinum hair. If you're trying to go blonde--especially if you have naturally dark hair--you want someone like her.

This is definitely my spot! I can honestly say I enjoy coming here every single time. Stephanie…read morealways does such an amazing job--I highly recommend her! I've consistently had a great experience at The Vibe Salon. I love the energy, the good conversations, and how all the girls are such a vibe--so welcoming and humble. I've seen their work too, and they're all incredibly talented at what they do. For sure a place worth coming back to!

Jerry, was professional and engaging from beginning to end. I liked how responsive Jerry was and…read morehow detailed re: her different package options. She made it easy for me to decide the best package for myself and three family members. The day of service she was prompt and setup was immaculate; we have a range of skin tones between the 4 of us and Jerry was able to capture each one's beauty and to her specification. Jerry gave insight on makeup looks based on each individuals ensemble and normal makeup preferences. The major plus is that we had a curated experience for 4 right in our home. Jerry was a godsend and I will be utilizing her services in the future. Thank you

I had a very good experience with Jerry, she is very welcoming and her work is amazing. Definitely…read morerecommend her and I will be coming back.

I am picky when it comes to someone doing my hair and makeup and the last thing I want is to look…read morelike a corpse!!! How many times have you walked into a makeup store to get color matched by a professional just to be given a foundation that doesn't even match your skin tone?!! I knew I needed to find someone who could do makeup for WOMEN OF COLOR and Charrie EXCEEDED MY EXPECTATIONS. Charrie is so sweet and knows how to beat a face! LOL. I fell in love with myself at the trial and then again at my wedding haha. My goal was to have a classic Hollywood glam look and Charrie nailed it! My hair and makeup lasted the whole day without a touch up, even my lips! I was so surprised. She even did my mom and mother in law's hair and makeup and they looked so beautiful! You would be making a huge mistake to pass her up. I highly recommend Charrie. She is so talented!

So grateful to have found Lanette! I appreciate your help so much. Thank you for taking me in so…read morelate and quick. I was going through so much stress after my make up lady ended up flaking. The experience was super smooth, photoshoot was at 10, had to be ready by 9. She wasn't hesitant at all. Replied back right away told me the cost of it and if I wanted to see her for my makeup or vice versa. I met her she wore her mask and face shield the whole time and had hand sanitizer there as well. Thank you girl for helping me a bunch! You have such a beautiful personality inside and out. I will for sure look forward to working with you again and refer you if someones in need!

I don't wear makeup at all but Shadow did an incredible job putting me at ease and showing me that…read moreI can wear makeup and look amazing in it. My look was flawless! Everything was clean and classy and natural on my wedding day. Shadow was accommodating, punctual, and super hard working. She came to my location to do my makeup and hair early morning. I asked her to come at 5am, but she showed up EARLY to set up her little station so she can start on makeup and hair exactly at 5am!! I was very impressed how serious she is with her job. Her makeup was beautifully applied and I got compliments throughout the day. I got three different dresses, she also changed my hairstyle 4 times throughout the day. I love her amazing skill with makeup, is that she's so sweet and incredibly easy to work with. She was thoughtful, kind, and professional from start to finish with reasonable price. I'd highly recommend her.

I had a fantastic experience with Shadow! She was super cute and helpful. I was getting pictures…read moretaken for a pre-wedding photos, she explained that since I used to get natural make up, this could feel heavier than usual, but it would look perfect for the pictures. She worked really quickly and I walked out looking perfect and the pictures turned out wonderful!!