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Vinni C.

If you're looking for someone who is not only incredibly talented but also genuinely cares about making your special day perfect, hire Lydia for your makeup needs! Her professionalism, creativity, and attention to detail are unmatched. She did my hair and makeup for my wedding day, and I couldn't be happier with the results. Lydia creates a calm and soothing atmosphere that makes the entire experience enjoyable and stress-free! We had our trial about a month before the wedding, and Lydia came to my house, which was incredibly convenient. The session lasted around 3-4 hours, during which we finalized the look I wanted for my big day. Lydia was able to bring my vision to life, and I loved how everything stayed in place. On the wedding day, Lydia arrived bright and early at 4 AM to start my hair and makeup. Thanks to the adjustments we discussed during the trial, she perfectly recreated the look I envisioned. She took her time prepping my skin, ensuring everything was hydrated before applying makeup. Despite the early hour, I felt relaxed throughout the process. Lydia's calming presence made it easy to address any concerns I had before we began. For the morning ceremony, she styled my hair in an elegant updo, then returned later to transform it into a half-up, half-down style for the reception. I truly appreciated her willingness to come back and make sure everything looks good! Her team also did my mom and sister's makeup and they look fantastic as well. Thank you Lydia for doing my hair and makeup so perfectly! Trust me--you won't regret having her by your side on your big day!

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First of all, Lydia is very nice, easy to get along with, and friendly! Here are the details: -I appreciate that she tested her products on my hydrated skin, decided the products weren't mixing well, and asked me to wash my face so she could apply a hydrating serum that she knew would go well with her products! -Lydia asked to see the photographer's portfolio because she wanted to match the makeup style with the photography style (aka warm toned, etc) -Makeup is very heavy in person, which made me feel insecure/shy (I'm not used to makeup), BUT I understand this type of makeup is necessary for photo shoots and Lydia DELIVERED. The makeup looks great in the photos and doesn't look heavy at all! It looks very natural! -Lydia applied one set of false eyelashes, decided she didn't like them, and applied a new set! It was nice that she was willing to waste a pair of eyelashes if they did not fit her artistic vision -Eyebrows: not a fan of how they were extended to look longer. Face front, it looks fine, but from the side/profile view, I think it looks a bit goofy. I didn't have a mirror in front of me during the process so I wasn't sure how it was going. I think having a mirror or regular checks would've been helpful for me so I could express what I liked/wanted more. This isn't Lydia's fault; my space didn't have a mirror and I didn't ask to go look into the mirror. I think if I communicated my own tastes/style preferences more, I would've been more satisfied with the overall look. -Crunching for time: Lydia let me know she would be around 30 minutes late, so I pushed back the photography session 30mins too. However, I don't think we had enough time because at the end, we did a very quick pulled back hairstyle and it was not my favorite, but I felt that we didn't have enough time to redo it. However, the hair was done in less than 10 minutes and still looks good in the photographs, so even though I didn't give any input on the hairstyle, I just placed my trust in Lydia and it worked out! Additionally, I have wavy hair, so I let Lydia know I was concerned about the hair coming out of place, and girl sprayed me down with hairspray. The style stayed in place the entire shoot! Overall, it was a good experience!

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Amanda L.

I reached out to Lydia after specifically looking for a makeup artist who could do douyin-style makeup. Lydia was great from the get-go, assuring me that she could do the style, and even asked for pictures of my face to confirm that the makeup style would suit me before proceeding. I booked her to do my makeup and hair for an engagement shoot, as well as my hair and makeup for the big day. I also booked makeup and hair for 7 members of the bridal party (4 bridesmaids/MOH, mother/MIL, and sister of the groom). 1. Lydia and her team are amazing! The vibes were always great, and they are fun and interesting to talk to. They made us feel very comfortable, and we never felt rushed or rude when asking for touch-ups. 2. Their makeup skills are top-notch. Our makeup lasted the entire night, through eating, dancing, and even the after party. I got SO MANY compliments, and so did my bridal party. Lydia is great at taking feedback, and providing options and suggestions to achieve the vibe that I was going for. Her expertise really shines through, especially when recommending products and techniques. She's highly adaptable to feedback and comments, and never makes you feel like a burden 3. My hair was beautifully styled, and also lasted the whole night. I provided my own hair accessories for myself and the bridal party, and they all stayed put until we wanted them to come out. I'd highly recommend Lydia and her team to anyone looking for a makeup or hair artist!

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Michelle C.

My sister hired Lydia to do her makeup and hair along with our family members for her wedding. Lydia was a pleasure to work with as she listened to what we were comfortable with and achieving a look that we would like. I really enjoyed that she was a pleasure to talk to and even recommended products for future use. During our sessions she made sure I was comfortable while she was applying makeup and doing hair and made sure that we were on schedule to make it to the venue on time! The hair stayed looking amazing the entire day and the make up held pretty well with minimal maintenance (just powder touch up)! It was a pleasure to work with her!

Crystal L.

Where do I even begin?! Lydia was patient, diligent, and responsive throughout the entire wedding planning process from the very start. From my trial day up until wedding day, she listened to my specific preferences and brought my dream look to life! Lydia and her team were punctual and great at keeping track of time so that there were no delays in our timeline. But most importantly, my makeup looked amazing the entire day and my hair felt secure :) As for my bridesmaid's hair, Lydia did it perfectly and it stayed put the entire day despite strong winds! Her assistants were both very patient as well in listening to my bridesmaids' and MOB/MOG's specific preferences on wedding morning. But aside from her amazing hair and makeup skills, she is also extremely personable and easy to talk to. Her kind words helped ease my nerves on wedding morning and she even stayed past her scheduled time to help me with my dress and do last minute touch ups. I couldn't have asked for a better HMUA - she is a true gem! If you're looking for someone who can perfect a natural glowy look, enhance all your own features, she is your girl. :)

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Lisa H.

Lydia helped me with our "engagement" photoshoot (a delayed session due to the pandemic) and I loved it so much, I decided to have Lydia help with our wedding hair and makeup as well. I loved having Lydia (and Francis) support us on our special day. The make up was light and natural which is what I wanted! For our wedding celebration, I was hesitant to put my hair up as I don't like to be too proper. But Lydia styled it beautifully. It was up but still very fun. I would love to have Lydia support us again for other occasions! If you want someone who is fun and professional, Lydia is your person!

I'm SO HAPPY that I found Lydia I am very picky about my makeup and for the longest time I was going to do my own makeup for my big day. Thank goodness I found Lydia on ig, I contacted her immediately and right after our trial i knew I found THE ONE :) Not only did she know exactly what I wanted, she was also super fun to work with (now I'm a little sad that my wedding is over and I don't get to see her as much!) My makeup stayed in tact for the entire day (even after a lot of happy tears) and I got so many compliments on my hair as well. If you are looking for a HMUA who listens to what you want and gets your the style you are most comfortable with, look no further!!

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Alyssandra W.

Lydia is a dream artist to work with! If you are a Bay Area bride hire Lydia without any hesitation. She is very professional and a true visionary when it comes to painting beautiful brides. As a performing artist myself, I have worked with several make up artists all over the world from London, New York, Los Angeles, and beyond, Lydia by far has given me the best make up experience I could ask for. She understands East Asian eye shapes better than anyone and it's the first time I have ever worn false eyelashes without immediately having irritated eyes! She will make you look like a delicate, whimsical, goddess and you will not regret hiring her. In fact, it might be one of the best decisions you make for your photoshoot or wedding. Love her and would totally hire her again for another bridal shoot. P.S. she has the sweetest personality! She will totally make you feel at ease during your appointment :)

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Liz H.

Where do I begin?!? Lydia was such a dream to work with. She was extremely organized, punctual, VERY talented, and a joy to be around. She made me feel prettier than I have ever felt in my life and did my makeup exactly how I envisioned it. And it lasted all day and night. My friends and I also loved spending time with her all day getting ready :) To top it off, at the last minute as my friends and I were leaving the hotel, our ride cancelled on us, and Lydia was more than happy to take us to the church :) I would recommend her to everyone I know. I'm so happy I found her :) Thank you Lydia!!!

Sorah Y.

Lydia did an amazing job on my wedding hair AND makeup!!! I really love how much she emphasizes prepping your skin before applying the makeup, and even gives you tips on how to care for your skin days before your appointment. I highly recommend booking a trial with her (especially for a wedding!!!) so that you can work together to get the exact look you want. The extra security and feedback is 1000% worth the investment. I'm not used to wearing a lot of makeup and especially not a lot of face makeup/foundation, but she really knows what she's doing and understands how to utilize makeup to not only accentuate your natural features, but to make sure you look BOMB in the hundreds of photos you'll be taking that day (and to make sure the makeup lasts throughout the night!) She's also just a chill, easy, nice person to work with, and I felt comfortable with her immediately. She went above and beyond for me on my wedding day and I'm so thankful to have worked with such an amazing person on one of the most memorable days of my life. Her 5 star reviews are well earned, and after doing tons of research, I truly feel like she's one of the best in the Bay at understanding Asian faces and features. I'd recommend Lydia to all my loved ones in a heartbeat :)

Justine L.

Lydia was incredible! I was super nervous about having my makeup done but Lydia was able to calm my nerves and as a plus, was fun to talk to. She had great recommendations for how I could prepare my skin so that I have the best foundation for the makeup. She was extremely empathetic and responsive to my particular tastes and feedback even though what I was asking for was a little strange and non-standard. I love the way my skin feels even after the makeup is done, several hours later. She managed to make my dry skin look glowing and smooth!

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Hoyan L.

We were beyond happy that we hired Lydia for my friend's wedding hair and makeup! She did an amazing job with my friend's (the bride) hair and makeup and it was everything the bride wanted it to be. Lydia is very professional and her tools are very clean and sanitized. Not only does she layered on the makeup beautifully, she is also very knowledgeable in treating the skin first before applying makeup (she got some great tips on treating the skin and also how to color match too), that definitely is the key to making the bride look absolutely flawless during the wedding! Lydia is specialized in doing asian bridal makeup and hairstyling. If you're looking for a makeup artist for your wedding, I would highly recommend checking her out!

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Lydia - absolutely amazing! 11 out of 10 would recommend her skills and services to any bride looking for an HMUA in the Bay Area. I didn't have a set look in mind but plenty of inspo pictures. Lydia was professional, friendly, and very honest about my chosen options & expectations. She took a look at my photos, my dress, and made them work wonderfully together. Both my trial & wedding makeup were wonderful! Despite all the running around and sweating, my hair & makeup made it through the night with amazing longevity. She even reached out afterwards to check how everything went the day of the wedding. Such a fantastic, friendly person and so very talented! She and my mother also got along well, much to my humor. As a reference point - Prior to booking and especially in the height of wedding season, she did answer her emails in about a 5-6 day turnaround. However as my trial and wedding day arrived, Lydia was always on top of communication with same day to 1 day turnaround. Unfortunately, while Lydia was fantastic, her assistant Lynn wasn't quite on her A-game that day. Two members of my bridal party were struggling with their appearance the day of. The biggest issue we faced was the hair. Two had both shown Lynn photos of what they'd like their hair to be and the results left much to be desired. One of them even sensed the struggle Lynn had while trying to attempt the style they chose and offered to pick something more simple, but Lynn said she would be able to do it. My maid of honor, who had gone first in the day, really didn't want to kick a fuss but the more she stared at herself, the more terrible she felt. Her hair was a 2/10 in terms of what she wanted & had shown and her eyeliner was crooked. She's the one I felt the most terrible for in all of this. We had hoped Lydia would be able to fix them but time was running out for all parties. Lydia did try to comfort my MoH and had Lynn fix them both. Lynn's second attempts for each were much better and eyeliner was corrected. The elastic bands & bobby pins were not completely hidden though. Ultimately, I really commend Lydia & Lynn for getting through 7 women's & 1 men's styling in one full morning & afternoon. I know it was very tough and they even worked through their scheduled lunch break provided in the timeline. Lydia was amazing to work with as a bride. If I were to get my makeup done for vow renewals, I'm definitely booking her again! 5/5 for Lydia who was just so amazing all around 4/5 for assistant Lynn who was a champ at 2nd attempts

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Christina Choi Cosmetics - Makeup wedding trial for Joy. Makeup by Christina Choi

Christina Choi Cosmetics

5.0(96 reviews)
1.6 kmUnion Square
$$

I had the absolute pleasure of working with Christina Choi for my book launch event in San…read moreFrancisco on 10/28/2025, and I can't say enough incredible things about her and her work! I first met Christina in September 2024 at a women's media conference where she was a vendor. She immediately exuded warmth, professionalism, and passion for her craft. I fell in love with her energy and her products right away, so much so that I knew instantly I wanted her to be a part of my big moment. Fast forward to my book launch: Christina welcomed me into her beautiful studio and created the most natural, luminous look that was exactly what I needed as someone who doesn't wear makeup regularly. She honored my desire to look like myself, just a little more polished and camera-ready, and absolutely delivered. She event kept my freckles shining through! I received so many compliments that night, not about the makeup, but about how glowing and confident I looked... and that's exactly what great makeup should do. Christina is the perfect blend of artist and pro - attentive, patient, and truly invested in making you feel your best. If you're looking for makeup that enhances you without masking who you are, Christina is the person to trust. I'm so grateful to her for helping me shine during such a special milestone. Highly, highly recommend.

Christina taught me so many helpful tricks in our 1:1 lesson. Her techniques make you look…read morerefreshed and vibrant without looking overly made up. I adopted a few of her techniques and people started complimenting me on what pretty eyes I have.

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Christina gets Rebecca Shostak, CEO and founder of Flodesk, camera- ready for INC Magazine's covershoot.

Christina Choi Cosmetics - Christina helps Glenn Close & celebrity talent with makeup at "Bring Change To Mind" event founded by actor and icon, Glenn Close.

Christina helps Glenn Close & celebrity talent with makeup at "Bring Change To Mind" event founded by actor and icon, Glenn Close.

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JT Artistry - Post-trial - somehow my makeup and hair lasted through rain and wind!

JT Artistry

5.0(175 reviews)
2.1 kmMission Bay
$$

I hired Jen for my wedding, and I'm so glad I did! We were planning on a tight timeline due to a…read morefamily situation, and so many vendors were challenging to get ahold of. Jen emailed me back within a day with all her details and information, and I was so excited. I shared photos with her, and she worked with me and my hair/skin concerns to get a look that I loved. I had my trial with her about two weeks before my wedding so we could also have a trial shoot with our photographer. I rarely wear makeup, and I was blown away by how good I looked and felt - like the best version of myself. The makeup also photographed wonderfully. Jen was so kind and funny, which made the getting ready process on the wedding day so much less stressful. My makeup also lasted through a hot day at City Hall, a windy outdoor photoshoot, and a dinner with dancing, somehow without creasing or running. Sorcery!!! Thank you, Jen!!

I was in search of a hair and makeup artist a few days out from my maternity photoshoot due to some…read morelast minute schedule changes and Jennifer was super accessible and professional from the initial reach out. Once I arrived and met her in person, it was as if we had met before - she is approachable, friendly, and makes you feel like an old friend. Now onto the actual hair and makeup - her talent far exceeded my expectations! I gave her a general idea of what I was going for and she was able to quickly run with it and when she showed me the finished product at the end, I was so thrilled. I love the way it looked both in person and the way it photographed (pictures attached). I would highly recommend booking JT artistry for your hair and makeup needs! I didn't want to wash my face or undo my hair after the photoshoot because it looked so good, haha!

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Glamour by Kary Li

Glamour by Kary Li

4.9(178 reviews)
7.1 kmIngleside Terraces
$$
Luxury
13 years in business

Working with Kary was one of the best decisions I made for my wedding. She and her assistant did…read moreabsolutely beautiful hair and makeup looks for me and three other women. She really brings out the best of your natural beauty in her makeup, and she can do such a wide variety of hairstyles well. My hair and makeup held up all night. Beyond that, Kary and her assistant were extremely caring and professional. Somehow I managed to give them the wrong address, but they figured out the right address and still arrived early. They also went out of their way to make me feel comfortable and relaxed on my wedding day. I highly recommend Kary!

I loved working with Kary and her husband, Eugene! She was incredibly patient throughout the…read moreprocess on the day of the wedding, especially since I'm pretty particular and not used to wearing a lot of makeup (she redid my lashes atleast 3 times, haha). My inspo also changed a lot from the trial to the wedding day, and she handled it so gracefully. The way she does skin is so dropdead gorgeous. I wanted you-but-better, flushed, fresh, dewy. She delivered on all aspects. She made me feel so beautiful, and the full-day service was absolutely worth it. I really appreciated the little videos she took throughout the day, and she took care of things I didn't think of-like holding my veil off my lipstick until it was Go Time, carrying my dress train on the long march to the ceremony area, assisting with photo posing (things like throwing the veil onto me). I highly recommend her services! Eugene was very responsive with scheduling and made everything easy!

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Glamour by Kary Li
Glamour by Kary Li
Glamour by Kary Li

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Bun Bun Bridal Lab By Felicia Chang

Bun Bun Bridal Lab By Felicia Chang

5.0(385 reviews)
0.3 kmHayes Valley
$$

I would highly recommend Felicia to anyone looking for a wedding makeup artist. Felicia was…read moreprofessional, responsive, and wonderful to work with from start to finish. The trial session was incredibly helpful--Felicia took the time to understand my preferences and helped me feel confident and comfortable with the final look. On the wedding day, she was very responsible, well-organized, and calm, which made the morning run smoothly. The makeup turned out beautiful, natural, and camera-ready, and it held up perfectly throughout the city hall ceremony and photos. My family was extremely happy with the results and truly appreciated her attention to detail. Highly recommend Bun Bun Bridal for wedding makeup!

From the very first conversation to the final touch-ups on my wedding day, working with Felicia was…read morean absolute dream. She is incredibly talented, professional, calming, and truly understands how to enhance your natural beauty while still making you feel like the most elevated version of yourself. On such an emotional and important day, she brought a sense of calm, confidence, and warmth that made the entire experience feel effortless. My hair and makeup held beautifully all day and night, photographed flawlessly, and most importantly, I felt like me--just more radiant than I ever imagined. If you are looking for someone who is not only exceptionally skilled but also kind, reassuring, and genuinely invested in your happiness, look no further. I cannot recommend her enough. She played such a meaningful role in making my wedding day perfect, and I am forever grateful.

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Bun Bun Bridal Lab By Felicia Chang
Bun Bun Bridal Lab By Felicia Chang
Bun Bun Bridal Lab By Felicia Chang

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Fiona Tsang Beauty - Hair & Makeup By Fiona

Fiona Tsang Beauty

4.9(126 reviews)
3.6 kmDogpatch, Potrero Hill
$$

I hired Fiona to do my hair and makeup for my spring 2026 wedding. Fiona was lovely to work with…read moreand I was very happy with my hair and makeup looks for my wedding day. My hair and makeup lasted all night even through lots and lots of happy tears! I opted for an elegant bun as my hairstyle and then a dewy complexion-focused makeup look and loved my results. I requested some adjustments following my initial trial (changes to the bun look) with Fiona and she flawlessly accommodated the changes. I was especially impressed with her false lash application - they looked incredibly natural and flattering. I'd definitely recommend Fiona's services!

Fiona and Jayan were an amazing team! We had many road bumps - rain, completely full parking garage…read moresituation, and worst of all, a city hall closure due to the power outage which meant we couldn't proceed with the ceremony. But despite all of this, Fiona and Jayan were so calm, grounded, and provided the most stunning bridal makeup and hair. Fiona made me feel so amazing (she even gave me a face mask) and brought to life the look I was dreaming of. I had told Fiona my worries about certain details and she completely addresses all of them and made me look like Star. I love Fiona and her work so much!!! Fiona is extremely seasoned and talented!!! Jayan also made my bridal party look stunning!!!

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Hair & Makeup By Fiona

Fiona Tsang Beauty - Hair & Makeup By Fiona (this was taken after crying 3x)

Hair & Makeup By Fiona (this was taken after crying 3x)

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Beauty by Shannon Le - Makeup at the end of the day, during sunset

Beauty by Shannon Le

5.0(96 reviews)
3.8 kmInner Richmond
$$

Shannon was absolutely amazing from start to finish. I found her after doing extensive research…read morelooking for an artist who could do both hair and makeup, and I could not have made a better choice. My trial was perfect, and on the wedding day I had a few things I wanted to tweak, and she was so easy to talk to, incredibly receptive, and made adjustments without hesitation. She truly listens and wants you to feel like the best version of yourself. My hair and makeup lasted all day and night, even through hours of dancing in the summer heat and all the happy tears. The makeup was exactly what I wanted: beautiful, natural, soft glam, and I loved the products she used. I still felt like me, just elevated. I also had a large bridal party, and Shannon was so organized and calm. She created a clear schedule and coordinated seamlessly with the other stylists she brought with her, which made the entire morning stress-free. I couldn't have asked for a better hair and makeup artist and would recommend her to anyone in a heartbeat.

A long overdue review. We got married in April 2025 and I am so thankful I had Shannon as my hair…read moreand makeup artist. While researching hair and makeup artists, Shannon stood out for her work, professionalism, straightforward website and pricing, and communication and responsiveness. What really sealed the deal for me was how accommodating Shannon was to my personal situation. My mom was actively going through chemo treatments and Shannon had no hesitations about her and the team wearing masks to accommodate my mother. She was so empathetic and kind about my situation with my mom and I so appreciated that. Hair and makeup is not my area of expertise and Shannon was so helpful in guiding me towards my hair and makeup choices. I even did a second hair trial after changing my mind and Shannon was very understanding and patient with me. She answered all my questions and gave me some great food for thought for my hair and makeup visions. Shannon is also just so sweet and easy to talk to. Everyone else who came on the day off for the bridal party's hair and makeup were also so great to work with. I loved my hair and makeup on my wedding day. Thank you for making me feel beautiful on my big day! Thank you Shannon!

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Beauty by Shannon Le - Bride hair

Bride hair

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Bride makeup

Beauty by Shannon Le - Only photo I have of the proper hair

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Fox & Doll Makeup & Hair - Wedding hair and makeup lessons

Fox & Doll Makeup & Hair

4.8(78 reviews)
1.9 kmMission
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I hired Shana for makeup and hair lessons for my wedding dawn photoshoot. I got married 2 years ago…read moreand I'm still using these lessons for events. Before our makeup lessons, Shana reviewed the makeup and tools I already had, and gave me a list of makeup options to get the look I wanted and where to get them! We met over zoom for our hair and makeup lessons and I was able to record myself going through the steps. Shana gave me so much amazing advice from managing my hair in the heat, to applying eyelashes, and which parts of the eye shadow palette to use for various looks. Being able to have the video with me while I was getting ready at dawn with every step made everything feel seamless instead of stressful. I've never felt more confident doing my makeup. Waking up at 4:45am and being ready to go at 6am felt crazy, and I was so happy I knew exactly what I was doing and what to pack for touch ups. It was so wonderful knowing I had everything I needed.

Shana is awesome! During the Covid times (and a permanent switch to entirely remote work where I…read morecould hide behind zoom cameras) I ran out of almost all my makeup and never bothered to re-up. I decided to start from scratch: to learn about proper techniques, to choose products and shades that are right for my skin and not just the popular line or the counter at Nordstrom with with friendliest artists. I also thought it would be cool to figure out how to do makeup specifically for zoom calls, but also learn how to do it up for going out. Enter Shana! I booked an in-person make up lesson with her and to accomodate my crazy schedule, she came to me. She was easy to communicate with and super clear about what was needed for the session to be productive (the right lighting and space). I learned so much in the session and I came away with lists of options for product and actual techniques. I never felt like Shana was trying to push a specific line or product. She was very much like: If it works for you and you like it, use it ... but also awesome about giving choices when I wanted them. Let's be honest, some of the best lines can be really pricey but Shana was rad about giving options at a few different price points so I didn't feel pushed into things I couldn't afford. One of my favorite things was that she focuses on keeping the skin underneath the makeup fresh and dewy so that radiates through under makeup and you don't have to fake it! One of the lines you can buy through her directly has quickly become one of my favorites and my acne-prone-tried-every-dermatology-product-under-the-sun skin has never looked better. After the session she was great about checking in, answering questions, and helping me remember things I forgot! I'd love to do some future sessions with Shana...even bring her to a Sephora with me.

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Fox & Doll Makeup & Hair - Wedding hair and makeup lessons

Wedding hair and makeup lessons

Fox & Doll Makeup & Hair - Wedding hair and makeup lessons

Wedding hair and makeup lessons

Fox & Doll Makeup & Hair - Brit of Brit + Co. Makeup and hair by Shana Astrachan of Fox & Doll

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Brit of Brit + Co. Makeup and hair by Shana Astrachan of Fox & Doll

MAC Cosmetics

MAC Cosmetics

4.5(43 reviews)
1.4 kmUnion Square, SoMa
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Came here to get my makeup done for a wedding. AS an out-of-town guest the mall was not familiar…read moreand luckily the Mac assistant was great. She knew who I was and introduced herself to me. I appreciate her forwardness that she was working alone and may have to stop to assist customers. My application came out very well but more importantly, she color-matched me so I was able to grab products for future use. Had a great experience and would certainly go back.

This review is for the MUA Issac for my appointment on 12/7/16. I had a really strange experience…read morewith Isaac. I had made an appointment to get my make up down for my holiday party, and arrived a few minutes before my appointment. I was told Isaac would be a little late and was still on his lunch. Fair enough- I know the retail world can be crazy so I waited patiently. He arrives 10 min late the appointment and tells me to clean my face from make up. As I do it, he wanders around and starts talking to his coworkers. At around 4:20 he begins my make up. Overall, he was pretty friendly and asks about my party, my job, etc. I give him reference pictures for my make up. Then... He starts filling in my eyebrows. Disclaimer: my eyebrows are already pretty big. I say something along the lines of: do you think you can tone down the eyebrows a bit? He legit gives me a dirty look and says: "I'm not done yet!" Shocked... I stayed silent. He continues working and it is pretty clear to me that I am looking more and more like a clown by the second. The time is 5:20 now, 1 hour and 20 minutes since I arrived at MAC. As he starts to apply lip liner to me... A customer/friends of his arrives and he says, "just a second". I try and remain patient but after 10 minutes I turn around and he is on the phone now, calling for an item for this other person. I literally clean the half lip liner off my face and then go to wait in line to check out. I was super confused and frustrated because there were 3 other associates who were free who could've helped this customer! I got no apologies from Isaac and it was the worst MAC experience I've had to date, and I am a pretty loyal customer. Additionally, the make up was super over-done and I could've done a better job myself. I would avoid this counter if you can but definitely avoid this Make up artist.

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Brides By Lydia - makeupartists - Updated May 2026

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