Love them! I cannot recommend the Secret Salon highly enough! Alice was so prompt to respond to my…read morenumerous emails. She was so sweet and excited for our wedding. She was so professional and genuinely kind. She worked hard with me on creating a schedule that worked for everyone. She was organized and great at communication. On the day of the wedding, Jane did our hair. Everyone's hair looked amazing! She did such a good job! She was very sweet and professional. My bridesmaids came with several ideas and pictures, and she made it a reality. She listened to what I wanted and offered suggestions when I needed them. Helena did our make up on the wedding day. She worked with what I wanted and gave advice when I asked for it. One other bridesmaid and I are not big make up people, and she really helped us. She made me feel at ease. She even offered to step up and say something to my photographer when he started to stress me out. The Secret Salon made me feel so special! They really cared about making my day the best it could be! They kept us on schedule even when my bridesmaids were not being quick about things. All of my bridesmaids and my mom felt really beautiful. Everybody had great things to say about the experience.

In summary, I'm writing this review to let prospective brides know that there is a possibility the…read morestylist doing your trial won't be the same one doing your wedding day with Secret Salon, and in my experience, there was a complete lack of communication in this handoff. The stylists who did my wedding hadn't seen my trial photos at all until I showed them the day of my wedding, resulting in a look that didn't match my trial, my hair especially. Unfortunately, one of my core memories of my wedding day is the stress surrounding this experience and not feeling 100% confident in how my hair and makeup turned out. With all of the positive reviews of the Secret Salon, I didn't expect this outcome at all. I've added photos of the trial and wedding day for comparison. I was overall satisfied with the trial, booked in June 2025 with the stylist, Jennifer. She achieved the look I wanted and we talked through tweaks to make sure the style would last through the wedding day. She took pictures of my makeup and hair so she'd have record of it, and let me know that she would be the one doing my styling on my wedding day. On my wedding day in December 2025, the makeup artist, Samantha, arrived on time, but the hair stylist (can't remember her name) arrived late, and this contributed to the overall hair timeline of the day running late. I hadn't received any notice ahead of time that Jennifer was unavailable. When it came time for my makeup, I asked what had happened with Jennifer and that I hadn't heard there'd be a change, and the makeup artist didn't have further information other than a scheduling conflict. I then asked if she had seen my trial photos to know what I'm going for, and she hadn't and asked if I had those available. Thankfully I did and pulled those up and explained what Jennifer did at my trial and some elements we had troubleshooted. The makeup: Generally, I appreciate Samantha's commitment to getting my makeup "right" for my wedding day, as we spent extra time at the end doing tweaks. I'll add she did a great job hiding some acne scarring as well. This review isn't about her individual performance as I certainly don't blame her for the overall lack of organization. She saw my trial photos for a total of 10 seconds before she started working on me. But objectively, my concealer wasn't color corrected underneath like the trial with Jennifer and therefore looked gray in person. Additionally, the face makeup at my trial was soft and subtle, and she had a heavier hand with bronzer than I expected. Photos blurred both of these out, but it still didn't change how I felt the day of. The hair: At my trial, Jennifer worked with me to achieve the Hollywood waves I was looking for on my naturally straight hair. These fell out a bit through the day, but 12 hours later, I still had some waves. I'll start by saying that my bridesmaids and myself who wore our hair down were disappointed with the hair stylist. She simply wasn't as experienced as Jennifer, and it showed in how she handled my hairstyle. Again, when I sat down with her, I asked if she had seen my trial photos and she said no so I showed them to her. I explained the nature of my hair and how it requires high heat, hairspray, etc. to achieve a curl. At multiple points through her styling my hair, she asked me how Jennifer was able to get my hair to curl as my hair wasn't holding them. She was using hairspray and the same tools that Jennifer used. This question baffled me, as I would have expected them to have communicated ahead of time, and I wasn't told in detail what Jennifer had used. The stylist tried setting my hair in curlers for a while to see if this would help, while she finished the rest of my bridesmaids' hair and finished me last. She pulled our hair so hard to curl it that our heads were yanked backwards in the chair. When she took the curlers out and tried to curl my hair again, she said it wasn't holding the curl. But after every time she curled my hair, she was fully running her brush through the curls which knocked them out. I left with the ends of my hair curled, nowhere near Hollywood waves. When I got to the venue 15 minutes away, some of these curls were already coming undone. I asked my bridesmaid to bring a curling iron to the bridal suite, and they re-curled my hair. All the curls that they did, stayed. My hair did not look as polished and professional as my trial, and as I look back on my wedding day photos, I dislike any from the back because of this. I purposely pushed all my hair behind my shoulders in formal photos so the mismatched curled ends weren't visible. I write this review because the mismanagement was entirely preventable. It wouldn't have taken much effort to email me letting me know of the scheduling change. I'd have happily taken it upon myself to share my trial photos and notes with the new stylists. Since there are very few negative reviews of Secret Salon, I felt obligated to share my experience here.

Kristen did an amazing job with my wedding makeup and hair! She was professional and communicative…read more She also managed her time well, and, most importantly, she was a very calming presence! She checked in with me a few times to ask how I was doing and if I was getting nervous. Her kind personality helped my stay calm and in the moment. I absolutely loved how my hair and makeup turned out, and my mom and brother's girlfriend love their hair and makeup as well. I showed her pictures and she was able to replicate the look on me very easily. Our wedding was at 11 AM so she had to get there pretty early to fit the 3 of us in, and she showed up right on time with all her products! She had everything setup within minutes and got right to work. I highly recommend Kristen! She is very talented and kind.

Kristen and her assistant Mo did an incredible job with hair and makeup for me and 5 ladies in my…read morefamily for my June wedding. They were so calm and patient in customizing looks for these sometimes demanding customers. Our hair and makeup was done on schedule and everyone was thrilled with their looks! I felt so beautiful on my wedding day, and my hair and makeup lasted well into the night. I highly recommend Rare Bird Brides to get you glammed up for your big day!

My bridal makeup by Natalie was everything I could have asked for AND MORE (got married on…read moreOctober5, 2024!). She took her time, but not too much time (as you know that can be a stressor on such a big day!) and executed the most gorgeous, glowy bridal look. From my trial to the big day, Natalie exceeded my expectations and I can't recommend her enough.

Makena is the best of the best of the best! I've been getting my lashes done for years and just…read moremoved to the area from out of state, I was so nervous to try someone new, but from the first appointment, it was clear that Makena is a total sweetheart, super professional, talented, and compassionate....my lashes have literally never looked better AND i love talking with her so the appointment flies by so fast ;) this place is also super, super cute, i will be a regular loyal client from now on and always look forward to my appointments, highly highly recommend!!!

Erica stated she was available for my wedding date on April 3 when the my wedding is May 3rd. I…read moredid not receive another response from her until April 30th stating "Im sorry I can't do it now" in a text message. I went with another artist of course but the lack of consideration and professionalism should be noted for future brides not to rely on her.

If you are looking for someone to do your hair on your wedding day - look no further. I did my…read moretrial with Erika months before my wedding and she nailed the look I was going for. She was able to make my hair vision come to life with extensions! She is an expert at putting in both regular clip ins and the halo extension. After my trial, I booked her immediately. On the day of my wedding, she seriously made me look beautiful. I was nervous my extensions were going to feel heavy or fall out (I had a ton of clip ins and a halo) - but she managed to make me feel like I had no extensions in. Crazy. My hair felt secure all day and my curls lasted the entire day and night. I got so many compliments. Erika is also pretty fast and efficient, which is what you need as a bride. I booked her to do 13 woman and she brought a partner and finished exactly per the timeline. All the woman loved their hair (including two moms, bridesmaids, and a bridesmaid who also got her extensions put in!) Look no further if you want to look amazing on your wedding day. I honestly believe she can do any look and nail it. Thank you, Erika!

I was going to book this makeup artist but shortly after looking at her pictures on Craigslist…read more(where she advertises) I realized quite a few pictures were not of her work, they are the work of a famous Russian makeup artist who's work I follow on social media. Which is totally fine, BUT at the bottom of the ad she wrote " *all photos in this page are truly part of my work in which I have participated and I have the right to uploaded to make publicity..." This is so deceiving and unprofessional, not to mention probably not legal! and to make things worse she put her own watermark on those photos of the other artist! I've found a different makeup artist for my event but I had to write this review for other customers to be aware of this.

I highly recommend anyone and everyone to get beautiful here! She knows her stuff 100 and I…read morecouldnt be happier with my look. I wish she lived in my closet. Lol. Everyone told me how on point my make up was and ppl wouldn't stop starring at me in a good way. Thank you sooooo much!!!!!

Adriana did our bridal make up (three bridesmaids and a bride) this past weekend, April 23, 2016…read more All of us were impressed at how she was able to pick up on our individual style. She was on time, professional, listened intently and delivered amazing results. We couldn't be happier and you won't be disappointed if you book her! Thank you again Adriana!

If I could give her 10 stars I would! Five stars are not enough to describe Adriana, who did my…read morehair and makeup for my son's wedding, as well as my 2 adult daughters. We were all so happy with the results! I've never gotten so many compliments in one night! My daughters were also so happy! I am grateful I found Adriana when I searched on line for a person to do my hair and makeup. Not only is she professional, reliable and knowledgeable about makeup and hair, she is kind and fun to work with. We texted a lot before the wedding day so she was able to help me with a hair style that looked best with my wedding gown. I am so impressed with her talent and making me look beautiful on my son's wedding day! I look forward to working with Adriana again soon!

I cannot say enough amazing things about Daniela! She was an absolute dream to work with on my…read morewedding day. She answered all my questions and made me feel so comfortable with the process. She is a true artist! Daniela brought my vision to life and made my hair look even better than I had imagined. It stayed flawless all night long. Every member of my bridal party looked stunning as well, and they couldn't stop raving about her work. She worked with my mother in law just days before my wedding and got her extensions that looked perfect. If you're looking for someone who's not only insanely talented but also an absolute joy to be around on your special day, Daniela is your person. She made me feel like the most beautiful bride, and I will forever be grateful for her incredible work! Highly, highly recommend!

Daniela is truly one of a kind and does magic with her hands. I truly did a deep dive on social…read moremedia, tagged photos, Google, Yelp, and friend recommendations to find the right hair stylist for me and my wedding day. Daniela's Instagram profile and work stood out immediately! She can make any hair dream come true and she will walk you through everything. She provides great recommendations to make the most out of your style choice. For instance I bought hair extensions the same length as my hair, as I didn't need length but I needed thicker more lush hair to maximize my vision. I also did a trial with Daniela and was able to decided between an updo and half up/half down hairstyle. She did such an amazing job that I recommended her to my sister in law for her special day two years later! I was able to get my hair done again, this time as a bridesmaid. She is a gem, you won't find any better.

Working with Ashley Fierro Makeup was a game-changer. In our initial phone consultation, Ashley…read morelistened to my concerns from past experiences (I'd done 8 makeup trials prior!) and explained things in a way that made me feel understood and heard. She walked me through why certain products are used, provided options for my skin type, and helped me find the balance I wanted between makeup that lasts all day but still looks fresh in person. She paired me with Eileen for my trial, who was wonderful. Eileen listened to me patiently, made thoughtful suggestions, and created the exact look I went with on my wedding day. I felt like the best version of myself--elevated and polished, but still natural. She did an amazing job with my eyes (a big concern of mine) and found a way to make them look open and bright, which I loved. My bridesmaids were also thrilled with their makeup and we all felt beautiful and confident. On top of the artistry, Ashley runs her business like a pro. Everything from scheduling, contracts, and payments was seamless and electronic. She also goes the extra mile by posting on social media to celebrate her brides and sending a handwritten thank you note in the mail. Those little details made me feel special and showed how much she values her clients. I'm truly grateful to Ashley and her team!

Ashley, from the bottom of my heart, thank you so much for taking me on and being exceptional in…read moreevery way. I truly loved every moment with you and will always think of you being a part of the greatest day of my life. I got married on 9/19/25 and Ashley was my MUA. I remember the trial going so smoothly. She was easy to talk to and clearly knew exactly what she was doing. Sometimes you're looking for an expert, sometimes you're looking for someone you vibe with. Ashley was both. In addition to her amazing talent as a makeup artist, Ashley gave me recommendations for hair stylists and spray tans when I asked, created a whole day-of timeline for getting ready, had tons of tips for what was important and what was not, and became my stepdaughter's new best friend. :) Ashley was also transparent about a difficult situation she was in when I first inquired, and it never showed in her professionalism and preparedness. On the day, she took me aside for a moment to give me a chance to breathe - it felt like having a big sister there to calm you down. I was so appreciative of how thoughtful that moment was. If you book with Ashley, you will not regret it. She is an excellent communicator, is thorough and organized (without being overbearing), and I hope she is available to do makeup for me again in the future! Her associate was also fantastic - she had great energy and was checking in with Ashley to make sure they were on the same page. The makeup between the two of them was indistinguishable, so you can trust that if you need a second artist, like I did, Ashley will bring someone just as talented as her! Of all my wedding vendors, Ashley was my favorite to work with. I trusted her reviews (which were exceptional) and I'm so glad that I did. You will be, too. ;)