I had an amazing experience with beyond beauty Nia truly has a gift for enhancing natural beauty while creating a flawless, long-lasting look. From the moment I sat in her chair, she made me feel comfortable and confident. She listened carefully to my preferences and brought my vision to life perfectly. The products used were high-quality, and the attention to detail was impressive. My makeup looked stunning both in person and in photos -- exactly what I wanted for event, I received so many compliments! I highly recommend beyond beauty to anyone looking for a professional, creative, and personable artist who truly delivers exceptional results. read more

Nia is absolutely wonderful to work with! She listened to my exact wants, made sure I was happy with the trial (changed anything I asked her to- but didn't need to change much as she's very good at what she does). Below is a picture on my wedding day (5/5/23). I wanted natural beauty and she delivered! read more

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Nia is so talented! She did my hair and makeup as well as my bridal party's. Everything was seamless, from the trial to the actual wedding day. She really listens to what you want and also has some amazing suggestions. She really brought my vision to life. I mean my exact vision. She's professional, kind and knowledgeable and actually really fun to talk to. She was so calming on my wedding day and very accommodating to everyone's desired looks. My hair and makeup sustained its beauty until the end of the night. I've worked with other MUA's and Nia, by far, is the best!!! I HIGHLY recommend her! read more

I never write negative reviews, but I think other brides deserve a heads up! I booked with Nia based on her reviews and the photos on her website. I am high-risk so I decided to pass on the trial and book a session for our engagement photos. I was reasonably pleased with my makeup and decided maybe we had a miscommunication about my hair. Since it was too late to make a change, I made the best of it and thank goodness our photographer got some great photos. After that experience I booked a trial for the wedding to be sure we were on the same page. Again I tried to make the best of it, but my hair was a disaster! I showed her photos and attempted to intervene. When she saw I was upset she tried to argue that the style might not be possible with my hair. Trying to work through it I returned home and redid the hairstyle myself to share photos with my hair. She made no attempt to problem solve or reassure me. When I finally cancelled, she literally replied "no worries" but despite the month of advanced warning and all my efforts to work through things she still refused to refund my deposit. So disappointing. If you want anything other than the simplest hair style, stay away! Praying I can find someone better in time and hoping it will be a funny story some day. Updated - since I posted Nia did provide a refund. read more

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Nia is awesome! I was very happy with my wedding day make up and hair done by Nia and her assistant Brianna. Both ladies were able to accommodate 7 of us (5 bridesmaids, MOB, and bride!) in a reasonable amount of time. It was such a fun-filled glam morning/afternoon! I received many compliments on my wedding day make up and hair. Both my hair and my make up lasted all evening (from 3 pm to 5 am). I even went to sleep with my hair still intact, and eyelashes on! Overall, Nia and Brianna were very professional, listened to our requests, and did a beautiful job! Thank you :) read more

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Where do I begin!? Nia is an incredibly kind, punctual, and vibrant person. I've actually been in contact with Nia for a little over a year now due to my wedding being shifted around with the pandemic, and she's been such a joy to work with! Throughout this whole process she's been organized, flexible, and communicative- did I forget to mention she's also extremely talented!? I had my wedding hair & makeup trial with her this morning and just had to tell the world how fantastic she is. When I came home from the trial this morning my fiancé couldn't take his eyes off me and definitely started tearing up- his reaction solidified it all for me! :) I'm someone who is extremely picky with my makeup and she was able to create a wedding look for me with such ease and positivity. What I really loved about her style was that my makeup looked so glam, polished and elegant without looking too dramatic. The products and technique she uses makes your makeup feel so light and airy! I also have naturally curly hair and it's always been hard for me to find stylists that I trust with my curls- Nia took on my curly head of hair like a pro! She even taught me some amazing tricks and showed me a ton of new products to use to keep my hair happy, healthy, and behaving (if you have curly hair you know what I mean!). You can tell she really loves what she does and truly has a passion for helping people feel beautiful inside and out. I can't thank her enough for making this process so fun and stress-free. I'm so happy that I found Nia and I'm beyond excited to have her style my bridal party on my wedding day. Can't wait to update this review later with more pictures once I get married in May! read more

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Nia did my hair and makeup for my engagement pictures and my wedding. She is very fun and energetic and does a great job hyping you up on your special day! She also did my bridesmaids' and my mother-in-law's hair and makeup on the big day. Everyone's hair and makeup lasted the entire day- we got married on a warm, sunny day in September and didn't experience any makeup sweating off. Nia was very accommodating and picked up hair extensions for me to achieve the wedding hair look I was looking for. My hair has a hard time holding a curl and volume- but my hair held the entire night!! The curls were still holding strong the next morning after sleeping! I also love the foundation she used- there was no creasing on my face. I felt like a beautiful bride and I was very happy working with Nia! :) read more

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Nia was the first vendor I contacted once I got engaged! It was more than a year out and I didn't have a date set yet but I knew I wanted her! She did a couple of my friends weddings and everyone always looked so stunning! I didn't get to do a trial with Nia but that really wasn't necessary. I knew from past experiences that she would do a great job. On the day of my wedding she arrived at 4:30am to start on my bridesmaids. I was told she was a ninja setting up as to not waken those that were still sleeping... like myself =) As expected, she did a fantastic job! I asked for a half up and half down style and she was able to get so much volume out of my very thin hair. My make up was on point and stayed put all day. I recommend her for her talent, personality, and professionalism! Boom her...you won't regret it! read more

Oh. Em. Gee. How do I begin??! Nia did me and my family's makeup for an event and EVERYONE looked absolutely stunning!! she seriously worked a major miracle on me! It was super fast, felt super light, cleaned off easily (hardly any makeup on my wipe at night), and looked natural. I can't recommend her enough for a special event or date night or whatever you want to feel pretty for. I have had my makeup done before, but never been this satisfied. Can't wait to try her other services. Oh and she's an absolute doll. Felt like we were old friends. SUPER satisfied customer here! read more

Very unprofessional. I made an appointment. But Tenisha did not perform the service. I waited an hour and a half. No respect for my time.

Nia is as good as it gets! BACKGROUND: Before I contacted Nia for my wedding day makeup and hair needs I was hesitant and a bit concerned about where to turn. I'm an Asian American female who hadn't the faintest clue about most makeup procedures. I'm a plain Jane who loves her lip gloss. While most girls experimented in their preteens and teenage years, I was about to embark on a new adventure in my 30s. Finding a makeup artist professional was a last minute decision. They say you only get married once, so you might as well look your very best for your BIG day! WORKING TOGETHER (IN 2009): As the other reviewers have said, Nia was professional, affordable, responsive, knowledgeable and most of all T-A-L-E-N-T-E-D! Nia is skilled in her craft and truly listens to her customers. My initial contact with Nia was 10 days before my wedding date! YES, ONLY 10! We arranged to have my trial run five days before I tied the knot. I was pleased with my hair and makeup trial run, therefore booked Nia for my wedding day. All went smoothly on my wedding day and I loved her services so much that I booked another makeup session a month later. Nia helped me achieve what I wanted for two different grand events! She's my go-to gal when I want to look and feel beyond beautiful! A quick tip for those feeling nervous or hesitant: you'll never know unless you try. read more

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I cannot recommend BEYOND BEAUTY highly enough. She is an artist in the truest sense, with an unparalleled ability to accentuate one's beauty and bring out their inner confidence. If you're looking for a makeup artist who will surpass your expectations and leave you feeling like the best version of yourself, look no further. I guarantee you won't be disappointed! read more

Wow what can I say. Nia was wonderful. First off she responded to my emails right away I love that. Also she arrived early on my wedding day. Can you say awesome! She does such great work. Her makeup skills are amazing. She was very responsive to what each of my bridesmaids wanted. If they wanted more of this or that she did it. She will stay until you are 100% happy with your hair and makeup. Also her prices are very reasonable and I love how she travels to your location! We were done early. It gave us time to relax and take more pictures. If you want no stress and to look amazing on your wedding day I would recommend Nia. Great job girl! read more

worth every dollar. Nia is very professional and knows how to work with every hair type. mine is very thin, and she was able to make my hair look full. My face!! Oh my god, she worked her magic on mine lol I've never felt more beautiful in my life. my wedding day was just amazing, and i never had to fix my makeup or hair. It stayed on point all night . read more

When we were looking for hair and makeup services for my son and daughter-in-law's wedding, we reached out to several services and Nia responded immediately. We set up a trial with her and it could not have gone better! Nia's communication and response was phenomenal. On the day of the wedding, Nia and her staff showed up promptly and ready. They were so pleasant, efficient and their work was fantastic! Everyone was beyond pleased with their look and my DIL could not have looked more stunning! Nia you and your staff made everyone feel comfortable and enhanced what was already a special day! I would recommend Nia for any makeup and hair service if you are looking to look and feel your best! read more

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I can't say enough great things about my experience with Nia regarding my wedding hair and makeup trial. For months I was undecided on what look I wanted and really spent hours stressing over it. I didnt want "natural" nor did I want un-natural. I was having a hard time with the updos because I have long hair and never wear my hair up. It doesn't look like me and I don't feel beautiful with my hair up. I read a lot of great reviews about Nia and decided to reach out through Yelp. Nia promptly responded and provided clear cut information about the services, so I booked my trial. Nia welcomed my fiance' and myself in and I was super at ease talking to her and showing her my inspiration pictures. Nia's personality is delightful and she is so full of radiant energy, which is what I want on my wedding day! When I saw myself in the mirror, it was like all the stress and worry melted away. I truly felt so beautiful and glamorous! I do wear makeup but it is NOT the same as having it airbrushed and done by a Professional. The look on my fiancés face (that "wow" moment) when he saw me made my eyes tear up but my makeup stayed put. Nia got the perfect look for me and it was exactly what I wanted on the first try. I spent the rest of my day walking around San Francisco and went out at night and my hair and makeup still looked beautiful. I am now looking forward to my wedding day with confidence. Thank you Nia! I highly recommend Nia and her sweet positive energy. read more

Having Nia take care of my hair and makeup services on my wedding day was an absolute dream! Working with her was so easy - she was available immediately if I ever had any questions, and she made the process of the big day go by so smoothly. My makeup lasted the entire night, and didn't feel heavy or cakey at all, despite a more dramatic makeup look. I completely trusted her to do my bridal party's hair and makeup, as well as my mom and MIL. Everyone felt so spectacular and their makeup and hair lasted after hours of dancing! I would go to Nia again in a heartbeat for more makeup and hair styling services! read more

I love Nia! She deserves every single 5 star review she receives. Nia compasses everything you would want in a MUA - she's crazy talented, professional, and so much fun to hang out with! In less than a year, I've had Nia do my makeup 4 times already (two of which were for my engagement photos and wedding). On my wedding day, Nia was on time and ready to rock and roll. My mom did NOT want to get her make up done because she doesn't like the cakey over the top look. However after seeing Nia's work, she was sold. Nia is able to enhance your features so you look amazing, but still like yourself. I recommend her to any of my friends that are getting married or are just wanting to look their best for any occasion. Whether you know what kind of look you're going for or completely clueless, she'll work with you to make sure you're more than happy with the end result. I just wish she could do my makeup for me everyday! read more

Nia is an amazing artist! I had my makeup done for an event and she did a beautiful job. She used airbrush foundation on me and it was FLAWLESS. It stayed on ALL day and night, but was not too heavy. Nia also styled my hair in a way I hadn't tried before and I am glad I put my trust in her. Thank you, Nia! :) read more

Nia was so friendly and a great conversationalist! As someone who rarely wears makeup, I wanted something natural and not too heavy. She made sure to answer any questions I had along the way and made the whole experience fun. Overall, I was happy with how everything looked. read more

Honestly I haven't received her services but I had to write a review - she helped me figure out how to find a stylist last minute for no reason at all! I wish she had an opening! read more

Where do I begin with how awesome this woman is!?!? I hired Nia for the full package for my family! Hair and makeup! She is magician and a master at her craft. Thank you so much for making my cousin's wedding special. The ladies loved your attention to detail, your kindness, humility and laughter. You rock!! read more

I would describe my experience in three folds: Pre-wedding: Nia was very responsive from the get go. I equate that as a very trustworthy quality. The second someone goes MIA, I start to question if i should start shopping for another vendor. Nia made sure all my emails were responded to, big or small. She also asked me to email pictures of myself with and without make up so she knew what she was working with... very smart. TIP: I also made sure to find a make up artist that was in the neighborhood b/c 1) less/no travel fees, 2) less chance to be late to the day of... For the trial, I scheduled it so that it would be on the same day as my engagement shoot. The professional that she is, she left ample time to work just in case if I didn't like anything, she could adjust it. She does provide lashes and airbrushing, but I found her lashes to be much more "dramatic" than what i was comfortable with. I just bought my own $4 lashes which worked perfectly for the day of the wedding. The airbrushing has some SERIOUS staying power and it doesn't have SPF (for those who are allergic). As long as you don't go rubbing your face all crazy, the airbrushing wasn't bad at all, (my friends warned me about flaking or looking too dry, but it was not a problem for me) If you know its going to be HAWT on the day of your outdoor ceremony, I highly recommend airbrushing over foundation/powder. After the trial, Nia took picture of my face and hair, before and after, so I could see how the make up photographed. She promptly emailed them, and asked for feedback. I like it when vendors open the conversation. After like 5-6 hours of being in Carmel for our E-shoot, lo and behold, the make up was all there and no racoon eyes!!! My hair had stayed in place despite it being windy and all the costume changes. Now that's staying power my friend... My recommendations would be, bring pictures of stuff you like, and don't like. Bring your own lashes if you're picky. Wedding: Nia promtply gave me a call that morning, told me exactly when I could expect her, and they arrived at our hotel room as expected. She and her assistant (who did hair) worked efficiently for me and 7 bridesmaids (yeah 8 girls~ crazy...) I originally thought it would take around 1 hr per BM and a little longer for the bride, but I think she was able to finish in around 4-4.5 hrs. The environment she was working in was somewhat unpredictable since the lighting in the hotel room sucked. But after we got our make up done, we ran out side to check out the overall color of our faces and found that everything worked out well, in dim lighting and natural lighting. TIP: I think the best philosophy is that you need to know exactly what you want, know what looks good on you. If you like a smokey eye look on jessica alba, but know that you don't look good with smokey eyes, then chances are that a professional most likely can't make that look fly on you. Thinking that a professional can change the face you were born with is just not logical... just sayin! LOL! 3 my of BM's were not very experienced with eyelashes or make up in general, brought their own thinking that it would look ok, but turns out it made them feel very insecure and they started to freak out for a couple of hours while the other girls' make up came out "well". They hid in the other bathroom complaining, cutting their eyelashes, removing make up, making it look worse, until the lashes started to fall off. Thank goodness they were one of the first ones to go, because at the end of all the hair and make up, Nia was able to re-do their eyelashes with some extra pairs that another BM had brought which were not as dramatic, fixed their eye make up and everything eventually ended well. If you don't like it, you're going to do everyone a favor by speaking up, so SPEAK UP! Overall: Nia's strongest quality has to be that she is super responsive and responsible especially for someone who doesn't do this full time. She immediately answers emails, no weird cryptic messages that require all this back and forth, everything had been crystal clear. I booked her MONTHS (i think like 7 months?) before my wedding. I thought her prices were fairly competitive, compared to some other places I was inquiring with. But her professionalism made me go with her compared to other vendors that might have saved me a few bucks b/c someone reliable was the top criteria to me, personally. why the -1 star? On the day of my wedding, I decided it would be most flattering for me to go w/ a Kardashian esque long big wavy curl style, i wanted a little more volume, so then the hair stylist (not Nia) started to tease my hair ALL OVER the place... so my nicely curled hair suddenly went from being fly away free, to fly away city. so i had to do some damage control afterwards. ACK! maybe that was my mistake for not being clear... But would i use Nia again? DEFINITELY!! read more

So thankful that I found Nia :)  She did my make-up/hair for my engagement pictures, wedding, and my bridesmaids' at the wedding.  She was really easy to work with and talk to, and helped me feel comfortable the entire time.  I don't wear make-up normally and don't have really any good sense about make-up/hair.. so I told her probably just unhelpful things about what I wanted.  But somehow she did everything perfectly and I loved how everything turned out.  My make-up and hair felt and looked great all day long, and some for my bridesmaids! I couldn't have asked for more, and would definitely recommend her to everyone.  Thank you again Nia!! :) read more

Nia canceled on me 4 days before my trial! I can not review her actual work, since she never actually did my hair and makeup. I had Nia on the books for a while pending a trial. Since the trial cost money, I wanted to wait for a big night out, so I could actually utilize the neat hair and makeup for something. I decided a reunion was perfect. 4 days before the trial, 2 months before the wedding, I got an email saying "sorry i'm not available for your wedding, so you probably dont want to keep the trial appt." WTF?? Not only was I a bride now scrambling to find a new hair/makeup person for the most popular month of weddings, but I had FOUR DAYS to find someone so they could do my trial for the reunion. She did recommend a friend, and she did fit me in, but she was very very slow and only did makeup on the side, not as a career. I just think canceling with only 4 days to spare in unprofessional. She also did not give me a reason for canceling, other than she was no longer available. If you bail on a bride, I think you need a better reason. read more

Nia is an absolute gem. Not only is she extremely talented at her craft, she is one of the kindest and sweetest humans around. Nia goes out of her way to make her clients feel comfortable and supported. She completely listens to what you want and is beyond meticulous with making that look happen for you. I am so grateful to have had her for my engagement photos and my wedding day this past weekend! Everyone who saw her looked amazing. Thank you so much, Nia!! You are the best! XO C read more

After several trial sessions with local makeup artists, I made an appointment with Nia. She is awesome to work with. She's professional, talented and easy to work with. I must say that I rarely feel pretty, but after Nia was done with me, I felt beautiful! It was so important and special to feel beautiful on my wedding day. Since then, I've had Nia do my hair and makeup for other events. Without fail, people notice her great work! I highly recommend Nia. She's got the eye for the right colors and look. She really strives to meet your expectations. Bring pictures if you really want a particular look. All of my bridesmaids LOVED her work and also commented on her work ethic. If I could give her 6 stars, I would:) read more

AMAZING! Just had my daughter's quinceañera makeup and hair done by Nia! I normally don't have time to write reviews, but felt compelled by Nia's great service and the great hair and makeup she did for her during our trial. Nia was sweet, attentive and patient. I love the fact that she actually listened to what my daughter wanted in terms of the style of makeup, and nailed it to perfection. At the end of her session, my daughter looked beautiful and looked exactly as she should for her upcoming event! I would highly recommend her to all quinceañeras and brides to be! read more

I had an appointment with Nia this past Saturday. I'm having a destination wedding so I wanted to get the right look and learn to apply it myself, since it's a risk trying someone new right on wedding day. The makeup lesson was so much fun! Nia is professional, warm and friendly, and really encouraging! Going in I felt kind of awkward because my makeup application skills are so rudimentary (and sometimes makeup people can be a little snobby?) but Nia was the opposite and made me feel really comfortable and I was completely at ease. I felt pampered! My friends were wowed by the result and said I look "so beautiful, and just like you but heightened" which is exactly what I wanted. Not overdone, yet glamorous and elegant. We used my own blush and eyebrow pencil, and different products for the rest, which made sense to me because I was going for a wedding-day look and my own makeup products are for everyday in terms of color, etc. There was no pressure to buy anything. I highly recommend making an appointment with Nia! My eyes in particular have never looked better! read more

I couldn't be more happy with the fantastic service that Beyond Beauty provided to my daughter and the wedding party. The most friendly and talented gal! I would recommend her services to anyone and everyone!! Thank you so much!! read more

I found Nia through another friend that was getting married earlier in the year and immediately set up a trial. With wedding season getting into full force I knew that I needed to get a jump on it since Hair and Make up tend to book up really fast. Since I'm not one to wear make up (I have horrible skin), I wasn't sure what to expect getting my make up done professionally.The trial was wonderful, Nia is professional and was great with communication. I wasn't really sure what I wanted so I had to come back for a second trial and she was amazing. The airbrush make up felt so light and lasted all day. The day of the wedding, she came on time with her assistant and took care of myself and bridesmaids with no problem. We were done and ready to go with time to spare for some extra mimosas. If there is any occasion in the future that I'll need to look fancy, I am definitely calling her up! read more

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Thank you Nia you really popped off with my makeup. I highly recommend. I need some business headshots taken and Nia did exactly what I asked and exceeded my expectations. I recommend her for any event she's highly versatile and professional. read more

I recently went to Nia to get my makeup done for an event and she was amazing! She really took the time at the beginning of our session to get to know me and understand what the kind of look I wanted. It turned out exactly what I was looking for and I LOVE that she uses great quality products and airbrush foundation. My makeup stayed on the whole day which rarely happens for me. read more

Nia was SO nice and she did a great job on my makeup. I let her know I didn't want foundation and wanted to use my own brushes and she listened without any qualms. I've had makeup artists that see a face and want to do what they think is best but Nia did exactly what I asked for. Plus, she's amazing at a cat-eye. read more

Nia was so friendly and nice! The makeup turned out beautiful. Would recommend for any type of event where you need makeup done on multiple people. She was also very flexible when it came to timing. read more

I hired Nia to do hair and make up for my family. Thank you so much for your services for my aunts wedding. Thanks for your professionalism, flexibility, good humor and kindness. The ladies loved meeting you and working with you. The hair was incredible and the makeup was beautiful. Thanks for making my life easy, Nia! read more

Nia is amazing and super talented. She did my hair and makeup for my wedding and I love the way it came out. She was very responsive via email with any questions during the planning process. After the trial we did, there were a few minor things I wanted to change for the big day, and she executed everything exactly how I wanted the day of the wedding. She was so sweet and easy to work with. Nia, thank you for making me feel so beautiful! read more

Nia was the make-up artist and hair stylist extraordinaire for my daughter's wedding. The day prior to the wedding Nia's assistant had to go out of town due to a family emergency. Nia called me to explain she would be working solo and wanted to assure me things would go smoothly. The call was totally unnecessary. Nia arrived promptly and I was amazed at how efficient, calm and professional she was knowing she must do double duty. Throughout the entire morning you would have thought Nia was part of the bridal party she was so easy going and having fun with us as she was transforming us. When all was done with time to spare Nia was still smiling and making sure we were all happy, doing final touch ups, and most touchups were because Nia wanted them, we all learned Nia is a real Perfectionist. For quality, wedding photos started at 1pm and the reception ended at 10pm. Every person's make up and hair looked as incredible at 10pm as it did at 1pm. And, the wedding photos proofs before touchups - you could not see any skin flaws and the makeup looked so natural. I never realized how important it is to have a good make up artist and stylist for a wedding until my daughter's wedding. And, I only hope Nia is in business when my other two girls get married. I could go on and on but I won't, all I say is I vote for Nia as the #1 Wedding Make-up Artist and Hair Stylist for 2010! JS-Wine Country Wedding - Fall 2010 read more

If you're looking for a make-up artist that's professional, affordable, and gets the job done the exact way you want it, then Nia and her team is exactly who you should book for your Big Day. Since I'm asian, I was a little skeptical on how my make-up was going to turn out during my trial session. It's a little tricky when you don't have much of a double eyelid. Not only did Nia exceed my expectations, I ended up booking her for my engagement shoot and the Wedding Day. Another plus...she's efficient. Nia and her two assistants got our make-up and hair done with more than enough time to spare on the wedding day. There was only 3 of them, and 8 of us. I've referred two other friends to Nia already and they've booked her for their weddings as well. I highly recommend brides to at least test it out through a trial session. You won't be disappointed! Let's just say I'll be booking Nia again if I need to glam it up for a special occasion in the future. read more

If you are looking to have your hair and makeup done by Nia, I would highly recommend her. I'm not someone who usually wears a lot of makeup so my now husband and I were worried that if I had my makeup professionally done, I wouldn't look like me. Nia used the airbrushing makeup on my face and false eye lashes. She made me look like me, but better! The makeup and hair looked great all night....through tears and heating up on the dance floor. Nia did a great job with both mine and my bridesmaid's hair and makeup. She went above and beyond when within one week of my wedding, my mother-in-law was in a car accident. She is fine but had two dark purple eyes from hitting her forehead. I sent Nia a picture and asked for her help. Noone even knew that she had black eyes at the wedding....she looked beautiful! Nia has a great personality. She also was able to finish both hair and makeup on myself, bridesmaids, and adding on my mother-in-law at the last minute, all in time for the wedding. Thank you Nia for making this experience fun and wonderful! read more