BEWARE: Angelina Tam fabricates many of her own makeup reviews at wedding websites. My friend's identity and wedding pictures were used in creating one of the many false positive reviews about her services. AT Makeup Pro services were disappointing on so many levels! I would NOT recommend Angelina to anyone. I booked her for bridal makeup and she showed up to the appointment without her makeup products! How embarrassing! How can a makeup artist not bring her makeup kit? It's like a caterer showing up at the wedding reception without food to serve. Would you want that to happen to you? After I provided her with a signed a contract, payment and detailed instructions about my bridal makeup look, she somehow thought that I didn't need my makeup done that day. If you can imagine, I was appalled, shocked and very disappointed. She basically lost all credibility as a professional makeup artist at that point. Clearly, she's unorganized and doesn't pay attention to the client. She sought payment and just didn't deliver in the end. Because of this catastrophe, she had to leave the location and fetch her makeup kit. She started an hour late and, in the end, I was two hours behind schedule! Angelina Tam... -Does not follow the appointment time in the contract (made me late that day) -Unorganized (didn't show up with her equipment) -Does not pay attention to detail (more about this below) -Does not listen to your needs and wants (more about this below) -Will not follow details about the way you want your makeup done. She will do what she thinks looks best on you, not what you think will look best on you. Her makeup artistry: -she doesn't use concealer, even if you need it. I've got dark under eye circles and a lot of blemishes, and I wanted those areas to be concealed so that I could have flawless skin for my wedding day, but she refused to use the concealer. Apparently it was too heavy looking on a previous client. Angelina needs to know that every bride is different and everyone has different needs. -she doesn't blend eye shadow very well -eyebrows and eyes did not look symmetrical at the finished look -she didn't clean up the eye shadow fallout on my cheeks and nose very well. So, the upper areas of my cheeks ended up brown! Dabbing the fallout with a foundation sponge smears the color; it doesn't remove it. I honestly think that she may not have very good vision. You must be nearly blind to not be able to recognize all the brown eyeshadow that fell on my nose and cheeks. -lip stick application looked clumpy -very poor foundation application with the sponge applicator. She dabbed the foundation instead of blended it. Laura Mercier makes some of the best foundations in the market, and she was unable to work with it. -clumpy mascara application -the grey colored glue for eye lash application was a poor choice. The clear duo is a far better choice. Details about my experience with her: -I wrote her very detailed instructions in link that was provided in an email I sent her, and she did not read ANY of my instructions. It was apparent to me, because she showed up at the appointment without a clue about what look I wanted, nor what products I'd like her to use on me. The only thing she will commit to memory is what you tell her on the phone, and she isn't even good with that task. -I asked her specifically not to put a light colored shimmer under my eyebrows and she went ahead and put MAC mylar on, which has shimmer! -I told her it was okay to remove the hair fuzz around my eyebrows, but she ended shaping them, which I specifically told her not to do. -I wanted her to use my face primer and my translucent powder, which she did NOT do! -I told her I needed defined cheekbones, but her idea of heavy contouring made me look like I got a huge bruise on the side of my face. I looked like I got punched! read more

I used Angelina for services for my wedding on May 21, 2011. She and her team did my bridal hair and make-up as well aa all 6 girls in my bridal party and the makeup for my now mother in law. My experince with Angelina was great!! :) She kept in close communication with me for the 3 or 4 months leading up to my wedding to make sure that date, time and services were clear. She had no problem makeing adjsutments to the services I needed for my wedding up to the wedding date. I continued to add bridesmaids to the list to be serviced (my bridesmaids were very indecisive) and it was never a problem. Her and her team showed up on time and got us all finished up in pretty good time. We left my house only 10 minutes later then expected. :) I also booked Angelina to touch me up that afternoon as I am Chinese and my husband is Spanish so we did the Chinese tea ceremony in the morning and a western ceremony at 5pm that day. She was perfectly ontime for th touch up session, new that we were rushed to take pictures and was very efficient with my time. My hair and makeup turned out perfect. I had a preview session with Angelina months before the wedding and even though i changed the style that I wanted my hair in on the day of the wedding, all I had to do was tell her my thoughts and it was exactly how I envisioned it. The makeup was great. I tend to go for the more natural look as i do not typically wear a lot of makeup and all I had to do was say that and it came out great. The only slight delemma I had was that one of my fake eyelashes came loose halfway through the day, but of course that was fixed at the touch up session and I had no more problems for the rest of the night. My wedding day went from 5am - 12 midnight and the hair and make up lasted the entire time (with a touch up in the afternoon). The bridesmaids turned out great as well. I think they all looked amazing. Thery had no touch up in the afternoon but their hair and makeup looked great until the end of the night. All and all a greta experince. My wedding day went on without a hitch. It was a completely unstressful day that I was just able to sit back and enjoy and I have all of my vendors, including Angelina, to thank for that! read more

Angelina came by recommendation by my mom's friend, whom had a wedding last year. I finally got to meet w/ Angelina on May 2, 2010 at a very early morning preview Session, which when fabulously well. She had created the makeup to the exact look base from my conversation. All the foundation matched really well, very natural. The shadow was very settle, and the eyeliner and brows were perfectly drawn. My check had an amazing glow and the lipsstick were in perfect tie w/ the rest of the applications. It was very soft and slightly dramatic, very femine. Angelina was also able to create the exact look from my magazine cut out. She had an amazing talent in recreating it perfectly. However, I felt the Hair was overpowering my features a bit, since that style had a lot of volume. I know that the Preview comes w/ 1 hair style, however Angelina was so accomodating that she made special arrangments to come back to my house to preview a second hair style without charge. After her Bridal Events, she came back late afternoon and restyled my hair to a perfect look of my liking. My mom and I are so very glad that Angelina we have found Angelina for our upcoming event. I can't wait for my event in June to get pretty up w/ my bridal group. Thankyou for everything! read more

Angelina came by recommendation by my mom's friend, whom had a wedding last year. I finally got to meet w/ Angelina on May 2, 2010 at a very early morning preview Session, which when fabulously well. She had created the makeup to the exact look base from my conversation. All the foundation matched really well, very natural. The shadow was very settle, and the eyeliner and brows were perfectly drawn. My check had an amazing glow and the lipsstick were in perfect tie w/ the rest of the applications. It was very soft and slightly dramatic, very femine. Angelina was also able to create the exact look from my magazine cut out. She had an amazing talent in recreating it perfectly. However, I felt the Hair was overpowering my features a bit, since that style had a lot of volume. I know that the Preview comes w/ 1 hair style, however Angelina was so accomodating that she made special arrangments to come back to my house to preview a second hair style without charge. After her Bridal Events, she came back late afternoon and restyled my hair to a perfect look of my liking. My mom and I are so very glad that Angelina we have found Angelina for our upcoming event. I can't wait for my event in June to get pretty up w/ my bridal group. Thankyou for everything! read more

Angelina is extremely good in creating the perfect eye shades. Her blending tecnique makes the eye so natural, but yet very outstanding. I have tried a lot of other artist and couldn't get the effect that I wanted. As soon as I was completed the Trial w/ Angelina, I had to immediately reserve my service time w/ her. It was the exact look that I had discripe to her. As for the hair, she has made an exact duplication of the look from a magazine which I have requested for, it was so precise....LOVE IT! On top of her great services, she also carries a wide quality accessories and veils. I was able to make my selections with out having spend a lot of time searching for these items...which most of us (brides) doesn't have, since we are so tied up w/ the to do list. Angelina is just the best!! Brides if you are in search of a great Makeup Artist, Angelia is the one for you! read more

I just had my wedding on 10/26/08, and Angelina and her Team were extremely on time. They actually arrived slightly earlier than our scheduled time, which was great cause I was more relief upon seeing her. She had make the entire getting ready time the best for everyone. Her assistants were awesome to achieve the requested style for everyone, and Angelina had directed all that needs to be done for everyone. This team is simply the best. As for some reviews that I have seen on this site, I think there might be more to the story to told by this Professional Team. For all you brides that want to be worry free and be pampered to be the most georgous, I suggest to request for Angelina's service. You will not be disappointed. read more

I had my Preview w/ Angelina a couple months ago, and immediately Reserve her for my big day. She was very precise in creating the look I have requested, which I forward a lot of my preferences on both makeup and hair for her to view. Angelina was able to incorporate it with some changes to make it even better. After the Trial, I was so excited and can't wait till my big event. On the day, Angelina and her Team arrived extremely on time. He focused on me and my mom, while her assistants work on my Bm's and Aunts. They were extremely good in profecting a perfect style for everyone, and had everyone ready on time as scheduled. Thankyou and will definately need you for my future events and will refer to all my friends. read more

I had my Preview w/ Angelina a couple months ago, and immediately Reserve her for my big day. She was very precise in creating the look I have requested, which I forward a lot of my preferences on both makeup and hair for her to view. Angelina was able to incorporate it with some changes to make it even better. After the Trial, I was so excited and can't wait till my big event. On the day, Angelina and her Team arrived extremely on time. He focused on me and my mom, while her assistants work on my Bm's and Aunts. They were extremely good in profecting a perfect style for everyone, and had everyone ready on time as scheduled. Thankyou and will definately need you for my future events and will refer to all my friends. read more

It was pretty easy to find my Makeup Artist since Angelina was really amazing. They were one of my my favorite vendor. Once I viewed her gallery, I already knew it was pretty much finallized. But ofcouse we had our Preview which was also my Engagment Session day, so I had a full test run of lasting effect of the makeup. Prior to the Preview, we already had numerous of emails w/ pics of my preferences and feed backs from Angelina as to her thoughts. On my Wedding day, Angelina came with 1 assistant to service. Everyone looked so perfect and was ready 1/2 hour early. Angelina was very professional and talented, and I would recomment to all my friends and for those of you that are brides to be. read more

Angelina is amazing. Her work speaks for itself. I had a few previous trial makeup sessions and wasn't satisfy. My wedding coordinator, recommended I get in touch with Angelina. Upon viewing her web gallery, I was very excited to meet for my Preview. After the Trial Session was completed, I have never felt prettier. My fiance was so very impressed. She was able to bring out all my best features, without adding to much. I was also able to test out the lasting effect, which was the entire day and night, until I removed it. On my wedding day, Angelina arrived in the afternoon to have me ready just before the my ceremony. Her associate was also fantastic in makeing my bridesmaids georgous. read more

Angelina had been my prefer makeup artist for all my events in the past 6 years. She is very creative and knowledgable of her products, and is able to create a special look from makeup to hair for all my events. Prior to my Wedding, Angelina had also assist me in locating many of my vendors. She has been extremely helpful, I can say even more than my Wedding Coordinator. For my wedding, I had reserve her for the entire day for touchup and 3 hair changes. It was perfection on all her works on me that day and my entire party which consist of 6 bridesmaids and 4 family members. Now all my family members confirms w/ Angelina's for all our events. See you soon... read more

Angelina had been my prefer makeup artist for all my events in the past 6 years. She is very creative and knowledgable of her products, and is able to create a special look from makeup to hair for all my events. Prior to my Wedding, Angelina had also assist me in locating many of my vendors. She has been extremely helpful, I can say even more than my Wedding Coordinator. For my wedding, I had reserve her for the entire day for touchup and 3 hair changes. It was perfection on all her works on me that day and my entire party which consist of 6 bridesmaids and 4 family members. Now all my family members confirms w/ Angelina's for all our events. read more

Angelina did a great job on my hair and makeup! We had our wedding on Catalina Island, and she did my hair and makeup at our San Pedro hotel right before we were to catch a helicopter ride from Long Beach to the island. Unfortunately, it rained the day of my wedding and our helicopter ride was delayed. During the delay, we ended up having to run through the rain to grab some food from a food truck. My hair and makeup amazingly stayed put...even through the rain that ended up delaying our helicopter ride to Catalina Island by two hours. The hair and makeup looked great on camera! read more

Angelina is absolutely fabulous! She provided hair and make-up for me, 5 of my bridesmaids, my mother and MOL. She did a fantastic job, I got rave reviews on my make up and hair (I don't know how she got my hair to stay, but it looked so amazing!) She was always very professional, which was very important to me... after interviewing several flaky artists, and just not meeting anyone I really clicked, with Angelina was a godsend! Professional, communicative, flexible, easy going, and an excellent make-up/hair artist... how could I not go with her?! You should too. read more

Angelina has been my prefer choice for Makeup Artist in the past few years. She is the only artist I would let to work on my face for special events. Angelina knows exactly what needs to be apply to bring out the best features. As I know her extremly well personally, I do not understand the distasteful comment from one individual. Ladies, I am a model for magazine ads and commercials and has worked w/ numerous of Artist...and I find that Angelina is the most comfortable to work with and best application. read more

I am so super glad that our Coordinator - Irene had given me the Contact for Angelina. She was simply the best in creating the best style for me, just by exchanging emails and phone conversations w/ me in details. On the day of my Event, Angelina and her team arrived early to begin services. Everyone was transformed so well, I was amazed. When it was finnaly my turn, I was super nervous and Angelina was there to comfort and made me feel less tense. Thankyou for all you and your team had done. read more

Angelina is awesome. She is very professional and accommodating. I love the look that she gave me. My wedding dress was very simple and elegant and the job she did complemented it flawlessly. I was going for a 40's kind of look with a bird cage veil and she helped me pull it off perfectly. Angelina has a great attitude, and I appreciate that she always responded to her emails promptly and communicating with her was effortless. Thanks, Angelina! read more

Angelina is awesome. She is very professional and accommodating. I love the look that she gave me. My wedding dress was very simple and elegant and the job she did complemented it flawlessly. I was going for a 40's kind of look with a bird cage veil and she helped me pull it off perfectly. Angelina has a great attitude, and I appreciate that she always responded to her emails promptly and communicating with her was effortless. Thanks, Angelina! read more

Angelina was extemely patient to lisen to my needs during the trial session. I have tried Trials w/ at least 4 makeup artist and they all had turn out too stiff and over done. Angelina was able to keep my look fresh and natural for the actual day, and yet the photos came out perfect. The look photographed extremely well. Angelina is the makeup artist for you if you want to look enhanced but still natural for your wedding day. read more