I had an absolutely AMAZING experience at Blush Salon and Photography Studio. I had purchased a coupon for a pinup hair, makeup, and photo package almost a year ago and finally used it! I thought my hair and makeup looked amazing and everyone in the salon was extremely nice! I'll return to see about regular salon services too. Alanna, the photographer, is fantastic! She is a true professional and artist and made me feel 100% comfortable with the process. She really takes the time to work with you and get your best angles. From start to finish, I had a great time. I was a little nervous how everything would turn out, but the photos are gorgeous and I love them. I would highly recommend any woman doing this for herself as a special treat. You will never feel more beautiful and feminine! Thanks Blush! read more

I love salon Blush, and Blush photography! I go there to get my hair cut and colored all the time, I also went to get a massage which was wonderful! they always do a great job there no matter what the service is. I recently did a photo shoot with Alanna at Blush photography and I'm extremely happy with the pictures, they look amazing and received so many compliments. Alanna made me feel very comfortable during the shoot, its so much fun to get my makeup/hair done and professional pictures taken, I can't wait to do it again! read more

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I had a great experience with Blush. I thought the staff was very friendly and accomodating as I had gotten my appointment time wrong, but they made the necessary adjustments to take me anyway. My make-up was Outstandingly Gorgeous! I felt like a movie star for a day. My hair was very nice as well, but it didn't really hold up very well for the photos. I actually liked my hair better after the shoot was over when the curls fell to a nice wavy look. Maybe this is unfair, but I took half a star away because I anticipated airbrushed make-up like the website described - but the make-up, though stunning, was just a normal application. The shoot was comfortable and fun, but I removed another half a star only because it did feel a little rushed trying to get good shots in the half hour time that was allotted with the photographer. I just didn't have extra money to book a longer shoot. Next time I will probably spring for the extra time vs. the expense of outfits & accessories since they did have plenty to choose from. All in all - it was a great experience, lots of fun - I would recommend to anyone! read more

My friend and I both had a photo shoot at Blush yesterday and I too had a great experience! The owner/photographer Alanna Ralph is fantastic! Michelle, who was the girl that styled our hair, was absolutely wonderful as well. I was kind of nervous going in but ended up having such a fabulous time-- I felt super comfortable during the shoot and the pictures turned out so pretty. I haven't seen the final product since shoot just took place yesterday but I am so excited to see what the pictures look like when they are all done. Other than Alanna and Michelle doing hair and makeup flawlessly the studio/salon itself is a great atmosphere and very cute. I loved the vintage feel in there and the music they were playing (figured i'd throw that part in my review as well! lol). My only regret is that I didn't have a longer photo shoot session because as soon as I began getting comfortable in front of the camera we were done. I am looking forward to doing another photo shoot here soon and to see the pictures from the one yesterday. I highly recommend Blush photography studios and Salon Blush to anyone looking for a fabulous photo portfolio. You will not be dissapointed! read more

I went here for pin up pictures through Groupon and my experience was awesome. I thought that maybe I wouldn't get treated well because I had a Groupon, but that wasn't the case at all. Gina took the time and did my hair exactly as I wanted it. She also offered advice on how to take care of my curly hair. Then I got my make up done (forget her name) but she made my vision come to life as well. Finally, Alanna, the photographer was enthusiastic and patient. She had great ideas and made me feel like a real model. The pictures came out really amazing. I would definitely come back again for a bachelorette party or boudior pics. read more

Had a great time with the makeover portion as well as the photos. They have tons of outfits you can borrow to use in your shoot, or bring your own!! The photo shoot was fun, and Alanna was really good at directing you on how to pose. The best part was when it came time to choose which photos I wanted, there was no crazy pressure to upsell (I ended up buying two extras anyway because the photos looked nice) and the extra photos were very reasonably priced. I'm really looking forward to my photos! Getting my retouched photos in a few weeks! read more

Blush is a rather strange salon that hasn't figured out how to be what it wants to be. Operator turnover is high, and it's the first salon in my life that demanded a credit card and full payment when making an appointment. That did NOT happen. I had followed my stylist there, and fortunately left with her as she found a more suitable salon. Turned out I hadn't changed my stylists phone number after she departed Blush, so . when I called for an appointment it was unknowingly at Blush. I asked for an appointment with my stylist (who remember was no longer there.) I was not told she had left and they booked me with her anyway. When I arrived at the new salon thinking my reservation had been made there they had no idea what had happened and my stylist was not there. It took tracing back through emails to figure out that Blush had tried to steal me as stylist's customer. A bit unprofessional? read more

I just had a pinup photo shoot with Alanna. What a great business! I had so much fun and their service was excellent. They were all so friendly and put me at ease instantly. The hairstyle was beautiful, the make-up was dramatic, and the shoot itself was so fun and comfortable. I am super excited to get the pictures for my husband (and for myself too), I can't wait to see how they turn out. I chose to drive, and with the GPS it was a piece of cake. The free parking on the street was easy as well. Overall a wonderful day and a liberating experience. Just remember to bring a positive and fun attitude with you, as well as a few sexy outfits, and you will have a great time too! read more

I bought a Groupon for Blush well over a year ago and finally decided to use it for boudoir pictures as a present for my soon-to-be husband. I encountered an issue when calling because, due to the popularity of the shoots, it was very difficult to get in before the Groupon expired. However, I was offered to use my Groupon value towards another package, which I accepted (I was interested in lengthening the time of my shoot, anyway). I set up an appointment, they charged a $50 deposit, and I waited a few weeks for my appointment. Upon arriving at the salon, the stylist immediately started on my hair. I forget her name, but she was extremely personable, and obviously very experienced, which I was worried about given my extremely long, thick, sometimes unruly hair. She did a fabulous job creating "bedroom" hair after I described to her what I wanted. She also asked if I had pictures, so if you have something specific in mind - bring a picture! While she was doing my hair, she also described the products she was using (not for a sale!) & how she was doing it - I am now able to recreate the look at home thanks to her tips! After hair, the owner/photographer, Alanna, began working on my makeup. Again, she asked if there was a certain look I was going for, and off she went. I did not receive airbrush makeup, but either way - I loved it! It was then time to shoot. I originally paid for 1-2 outfit changes and 10 pictures. I brought an entire suitcase of lingerie, jewelry, and shoes, so I wanted to do 3 outfits/15 pictures. Alanna has many different sets, props, and even some outfits, and she is a genius when it comes to matching up what will look best with what. I learned that these types of shoots are very acrobatic and tiring! She had me contorting in different ways & climbing on furniture - I couldn't see it then, but they made for amazing pictures! She must've taken hundreds of pictures, but some of my favorites were the "goof" pictures. She knows exactly how to capture you & your personality in the best ways. When it was time to pick out the pictures I would purchase, I was met with so many options! She also told me that if there is something certain I don't like on myself or in the picture background, etc., she can edit it out. For me, she edited out a tattoo that I'm currently having laser removal for in every single picture! I selected my pictures & was promised them in 2-3weeks by email. I received them all in just over 4 weeks, but they are PERFECT! I look so amazing, it blows my mind! The most important thing about this entire process and about Blush/Alanna is that you feel totally comfortable throughout the process. I went topless for the camera (!!!) and was walking around in basically no clothes in the area where you shoot with a woman I barely knew - but that speaks to the comfort level Alanna's personality brings while you are being photographed. My friends and I are already planning a Blush Boudoir Party! read more

Although a great concept and fun idea, I unfortunately was not able to experience it. I originally purchased the Groupon special for myself and as a gift to my best friend, which was to be a surprise to her. There had been a family crisis involving my daughter a few weeks ago that caused me to be in a state of mind-numbness, stress, etc. that resulted in me forgetting about my appointment 10 days later until my set phone alarm went off shortly before the scheduled time. To make a long story short, a couple of tearful phone calls to explain my situation was met with insensitive, condescending (I suspect because I was using discounted Groupon certificates, based on the intonation of the conversations), and rude staff that actually asked me for a police report after repeating the strict no-refund cancellation policy to me. If the cancellation policy is so strict, why bother asking me for police reports for something that is so sensitive in nature? I emailed the owner to complain about her staff and suggest her business be more sensitive to her target consumer of "every woman". Ms. Ralph replied with no apology for my experience with her staff or mention of the requested police reports, and only stated they were correct in making sure the policy was understood and it was not fair to her that I didn't give enough notice because she had 6 shoots that day and still had to pay for the makeup artist (her website states SHE is the makeup artist, btw), and hairstylist for their time, and I failed to give a reasonable notice despite the strict 7-day policy. To clarify, my problem is not the cancellation policy itself, but the fact that I was actually asked for a police report to prove my reason for cancelling, and admonished by the owner for not considering the policy and her pocket money in the midst of my crisis. It's now 3 weeks later, and thankfully things have improved for my family and my mind is starting to become clear again, enabling me to write this review. I'm also very grateful for Groupon's gracious refund policy, as I was able to get a refund for both purchases (another reason for confusion about the strict policy is that my certificate # was never asked for when I made the appointment for any type of upfront payment or deposit to the salon). I'm also refusing the $50 credit the owner offered to me. I'd rather pay full price with another more established & professional photographer for both my best friend and I (which I do intend to book sometime prior to my wedding at the end of the year). Hopefully, none of her other customers will have an encounter like I did or will in the future. read more

I took my daughter here to have her hair done. It was a simple braid and curls down her back. The braid was so loose it started to come out right away and the curls were straight within 10 minutes. The salon refused to give money back. (Guess this is why they only take cash). Their solution to give a credit. If they can't do a braid why would my daughter go back. She was devastated this was her first formal dance. read more

I took the pinup photo's at Salon Blush.. Something I thought I would never do, but Elaina made me feel so comfortable and confident, I enjoyed myself and the pictures came out great!! would recommend to anyone! read more