Worked with Chiali for my rehearsal look and Fefe for my wedding day look. Chiali is a master for sure- she is detail oriented, experienced and has the best eye for what would look good on you. Fefe is exceptional as well- she is really knowledgeable, kind, careful, open to any adjustments you want, and I got sooo many compliments on my make up on wedding day. I was really happy with both my looks- not only were they what I wanted, but they were better than what I had imagined. Sweet ladies and true professionals and artists. I look forward to working with them again in the future for any events I have read more

Chiali is nothing short of a magician. As someone who rarely wears makeup, I wanted to look natural but still elevated for my wedding. Chiali knew exactly what to do and everyone was so wowed!! I have never gotten so many compliments on my hair and makeup in my life! Fefe also took such good care of my mom and mother-in-law on the wedding day, making sure they both looked and felt beautiful as well. Both Chiali and Fefe made it a priority to make both moms feel so comfortable and made it possible for them to make all their requests in Chinese so they could most accurately convey how they wanted to look. Both moms looked gorgeous, elegant, and were so happy with their looks!! Finally, they made sure to touch up my husband's hair and skin with just enough barely-there makeup to even out his skin tone but not look overbearing. We would hire Chiali and her team again in a heartbeat. We're obsessed!! read more

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Chiali and I first worked together when she flew from LA to NYC to do my hair and makeup for a prewedding shoot. Although we did not get a chance to do a trial, the raving reviews on Chiali's profile gave me confidence and, as expected, she thoroughly impressed me with her work on the day of my prewedding shoot. In fact, Chiali did such a stellar job that I decided to invite her to fly to Hong Kong for my wedding celebrations. It was one of the best decisions I have ever made. You would be hard-pressed to find another MUA who has Chiali's (20+ years of) experience, talent and "beauty intuition" (she just gets it!). All while being an incredibly friendly and comforting presence. I had a total of five looks for my wedding and Chiali nailed each one after just seeing a few reference photos. She was also very punctual and made sure that she could dedicate enough time to make me look and feel my best on the day. Chiali's ability to work her magic equally well on both makeup and hairdos meant I could just close my eyes on the day and let her lead the way to an astonishing result. Chiali, I am so grateful for the integral role you played during our wedding weekend! read more

Chiali and her team were so amazing and helpful! I had Fefe as my artist, and during the bridal trial Chiali and Fefe were very good at helping narrow down my makeup style and making sure the makeup and hair came out the way I hoped it to be and to ensure it will last all day! On the day of my wedding, Fefe and the team came on time, were very professional and so lovely to work with. They went above and beyond to make sure everyone's hair and makeup was beautiful and they were happy with it, including my mom, who is very particular. I highly recommend using them for your wedding as they are all so talented and so helpful and accommodating throughout my wedding process and the day of! read more

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I truly believe that wedding hair and makeup are among the most important parts of the day. I wanted to look and feel my absolute best so I could walk out there with confidence. Chiali and her team completely delivered on that, not just for me but for my entire bridal party. Everyone looked incredible, with styles ranging from soft and natural to full old Hollywood glam. Beyond their talent, Chiali and her team are some of the kindest, most genuine people you could hope to have around you on such an emotional day. Their calm, positive energy really set the tone for everything that followed. When it came to my own look, I'll admit I'm extremely particular, but somehow Chiali just got it right away. She was able to identify exactly what would complement me best, and the end result was even better than I had imagined. read more

Chiali does hair (styling), makeup and hair color. She does it all with finesse and panache and her clients (Including me!) always love the results. Her studio is always so chic and neat to match her :) She very carefully studies the client hair/skin/vibe prior to see how she can best achieve the results her brides and clients look for. So thoughtful!! Chiali is seriously the best, not just in sgv, but in california! Maybe the world? In all seriousness, her clients fly her all over the world for their events. Thank you!!! read more

I am so happy I got to work with Chiali on my wedding day. She was absolutely incredible! Chiali made me feel the most beautiful, and my hair and makeup turned out exactly as I had envisioned. I loved how elegant and natural everything looked, and it lasted flawlessly for 16 hours even through tears during vows and sweat during dancing! Chiali tailored the makeup to perfectly suit my features and even created a hairstyle that was more stunning than the inspo photo I showed her. In the months leading up to the wedding, she was very responsive to answering all my questions, took extra time to communicate clearly with me, and immediately understood the style I was hoping for. On the day of, Chiali brought such a calm and supportive energy that truly helped ease my nerves. I wholeheartedly recommend Chiali for her superb talent and delicate care! read more

I had the absolute pleasure of working with Chiali and her team for my wedding, and I loved everything!! From the very first trial to my big day, everything was flawless. Chiali truly listened to what I wanted and made me feel beautiful and confident. Her attention to detail was immaculate. My makeup and hair held up so well the entire day, even after a night of dancing! Chiali is an extremely professional and genuine individual. I got to know her more and more through the time spent together. It honestly felt like having a talented friend by my side. I highly recommend her for all your needs! read more

Where do I start how much I love Chiali's makeup?! My wedding planner recommended Chiali for HMA. As soon as I saw her instagram and portfolio, I knew she's the one! Chiali listens to what I wanted for my makeup and hairstyle, asked my opinions and gave me suggestions during the trial. She is very detailed and thorough with her makeup and tries her best to make the look perfect. My makeup and hairstyle match perfectly with my dress and I feel the MOST beautiful in the life Chiali's team (Fefe and Sandy) did my bridesmaids hair and makeup, my girls were super happy with their looks and had a very pleasant makeup session. One last important thing!! Our hair and makeup lasted the whole day after all the sweat and tears!! Thank you Chiali, Fefe and Sandy!! read more

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Chiali is my favorite makeup artist/ hairstylist of all time. From seeing her work on instagram, I immediately booked her for my wedding, and she did an incredible job. I did the trial with her about a month or two in advance, and I asked for an updo with natural glam. Again, I had so much confidence in Chiali, that I already booked her for the wedding, even before I had the trial! For my wedding she replicated the trial, and then improved upon it, which I did not think was possible! We added extensions and hair pieces for the wedding, and everything came together beautifully. My mother and two bridesmaids also got their makeup done by Chiali's team, and everyone was obsessed at how beautiful it was. I can't recommend her enough, 1,000,000/10. read more

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Chiali was truly a magician on my wedding day! All credit goes to her and her teammate Sandy for my beautiful look and my maid of honor. They even handled my mother-in-law's last-minute requests with such calm and professionalism -- everything turned out perfectly. read more

Chiali is an incredible artist who knows how to flawlessly bring out the natural beauty of a woman. During my entire pregnancy I hadn't felt beautiful once, but after my session with Chiali for my maternity shoot, I felt like I was glowing. Her attention to detail will make you feel pampered and she knows how to create multiple romantic flawless hairstyles to boot. She is highly organized and timely, which is important for photo shoots and weddings. I highly recommend Chiali for whatever special occasion you may have coming up! You won't regret your decision. read more

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Chiali did my hair and makeup for my August 2024 wedding, and I am so grateful and thankful to her! She is an absolute professional and ensures that you feel and look your best on your wedding day. Chiali is incredibly talented and I'm so happy with how everything turned out on my wedding day! My hair stayed in place all day (8+ hours) as well as my makeup, which was perfect for photos. I also enjoyed working with her team for my bridesmaid and mother. They did a fantastic job. I would highly recommend Chiali with utmost confidence. read more

It's true what all the 5-Star reviews have said: Chiali is truly THE BEST at what she does! She arrived on time (an hourly early!) to do my hair & makeup and I was so happy with the outcome! Chiali was patient and somehow knew exactly what I wanted - a natural make up look with an up-do hair. I also opted for a 2nd hair change and Chiali was so kind & flexible. She was able to perfect my 2nd hair change within 15-20 minutes and nailed it again! My wedding definitely wouldn't have been the same without her! Thank you Chiali! read more

Chiali Meng and her team did my hair and makeup for my wedding, and I loved my look! She was actually the first vendor I booked after setting a date because I knew I wanted to work with her. My mom and bridesmaids all were so happy with their looks as well, which were done by Chiali's team. As for me, I don't normally wear makeup, so it was a little intimidating at first, but Chiali did her magic and helped me come up with an updo and makeup look that fit my vision. The photos are amazing, and I seriously look good in all of them (lol I don't say that very often and maybe the wedding bliss helped too). Chiali also helped give me suggestions to color my dark, virgin hair and thought of other things to help me get ready for the big day. She is worth every penny! Tip: I was able to use the look from the trial for my engagement photos to see what it looked like in photos. read more

Chiali Meng - Makeup Artists Near Me - Temple City, California

Chiali is the best of the best. She was my MUA over a decade ago based on a referral and I've referred 363737 people to her. Even after all these years, I still think she's the best. I love make up and do make up for fun on family and friends. I booked her make up class and it was exceptional. I was able to learn a lot of things I didn't know about make up. She was incredibly diligent and patient and thorough. The things she taught me def was not anywhere on the internet. She is an expert and there is no replacement. I def recommend taking classes with Chiali. After hearing about my experience, many of my family and friends will be booking with her. I will continue to book with her for future events and will be taking more classes in the future to improve my own skills. Thank you Chiali. read more

Chiali came to me as a recommendation from my friend who used to do wedding hair & makeup and I am so glad that I got to work with Chiali for my wedding! Ever since my trial with Chiali, I knew that I could trust her judgement on my hair & makeup. She really studied the inspiration pictures that I sent her and added her own touches to make it even better! Throughout the whole process in working with Chiali, she was fun and easy to talk to, quick to respond to my emails, and patient with me when we were still figuring out the exact date/time of our wedding. She also gave good advice when I asked for suggestions on my wedding accessories and overall look. On the wedding day, Chiali and her two senior artists, Fefe and Sandy, were wonderful to work with! Since I had a morning wedding ceremony, we had to start early; Chiali and her team were very professional, timely, and we (me, wedding party, moms) loved all our looks! Our makeup looked very natural and my friends all complimented us on how well our hair and makeup turned out! :) I would highly recommend Chiali to anyone looking for a hair and makeup artist! Thank you so much, Chiali!! ^^ read more

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Chiali and her team are amazing! She did a beautiful job on my hair and make up for all my wedding events. Our family members and wedding party couldn't stop talking about how they loved their makeup. Chiali is very talented and has great artistry. She is also so easy to work with; she was very responsive and communicative leading up to the wedding. She is perfect for brides looking for a natural make up look. My bridesmaids wear little to no makeup on a daily basis so they were worried about how the makeup would look, but they were so happy with how everything turned out. Chiali and her team are able to bring out the beauty in you by highlighting your best features! We are so thankful that Chiali and her team were a part of our day. Thank you Chiali! You are and the team are great and we will continue to recommend you to all of our friends and family. read more

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I didn't know what kind of wedding I wanted, but I knew one thing - that I needed a fantastic make up artist for the wedding! I don't usually put on makeup and knew it had to be someone who could work with Asian faces. I found Chiali on yelp and immediately loved her style - natural/chic/elegant! I booked her at least a year in advance as she gets booked up very quickly! She did both my makeup and hair on 9/15/18. She is a very sweet lady, meticulous with her work and understands what her clients are looking for. I wanted a classic/messy bun kind of look and she nailed it to the T! She offers great tips and recommendations on what to do before the wedding to ensure your face is ready for the big day. Chiali and her team did all my bridesmaids, mother and mother-in-law's makeup. They all looked so lovely!! I was especially ecstatic about how my mom's hair and make up turned out! She looked so lovely that I wanted to cry!! I don't think I need to say anymore - just look at the pictures and judge for yourself! read more

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Chiali and her team was an absolute dream to work with on my wedding day! Her talent and attention to detail are truly remarkable. She created a look that was not only beautiful but also perfectly suited to my style and personality, as I also brought some of my own makeup I personally liked to use on myself and showed her several mood boards and looks I liked. The makeup lasted all day and night, even through happy tears and lots of dancing. Chiali was so personable, professional, punctual, and made me feel completely at ease. I received so many compliments and felt like the best version of myself. I highly recommend Chiali and her team for any bride-to-be! read more

Updating the photos for our beautiful wedding day! Loved the updo we went with! The hair trial is very important read more

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Book with Chiali if you want to feel like world's most beautiful bride on your big day! My entire family has used her for weddings and other events. It was a complete no brainer that I'd search no where else and I contacted Chiali immediately when I got engaged (do it quick because she books up!) I cannot express how much I loved working with Chiali and how happy I was with how everything turned out. Chiali is incredible at what she does and most importantly, she is a perfectionist in the best way possible; she does everything she could to make you look perfect for your special day. During my trial, she already nailed the inspiration looks I brought in. And of course, she replicated, but also made it that much better on the actual day. I love that she's also honest and let me know what I could do to get the look I wanted to achieve. She was very thorough and detailed when describing how to best color my hair and it truly came out amazing. Neither the make up, nor the big hair I requested, became undone after my long day. I saw her at 7am and our wedding ended at 1am and everything was still very much intact. I could not believe how much volume she gave my hair while making it look so natural and swift. Aside from all this, Chiali is such a sweetheart and so lovely to work with. I thought nerves would get the worst of me the morning of the wedding but starting my day off with her was the perfect way to get my day going. She was calm, so punctual, and even finished early so I never felt rushed. I'd trust her with any special event or any other beauty services. Highly recommended! read more

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Chiali did an amazing job with my wedding hair and makeup, which came out immaculate in the photos that my family took (still waiting for pro photos). She has 20 years in the business, so her advice and expertise are unmatched. She pays attention to your requests and needs. She takes feedback from your trial and makes the necessary adjustments. She even painted my nails last minute on wedding day! Thank you Chiali! read more

I stumbled across Chiali's Instagram and immediately fell in love with her work! She is a true artist! As soon as I saw her page I knew I wanted to book her. Pro tip - make sure to book early because she fills up fast. I booked one year in advance and heard that lots of people were requesting my date after. She only does one bride a day so those saturdays fill up quickly! I've never felt more beautiful than on my wedding day. Chiali did my trial (which is mandatory) as well and I used that in my engagement photo shoot. Its a great way to discover which styles you want and are suited for. I was nervous getting my makeup done at first since in the past I've always hated it when done professionally. Chiali changed all that - not only does she really have amazing suggestions on what look to go for, she really goes above and beyond in making you feel beautiful for your big day. She let me borrow hair extensions and totally improvised and went the extra mile when putting finishing touches into my hair and makeup. She really cares about how the final look turns out and puts her all into it! As a customer I could tell how invested she was into my look and that it wasn't just a job for her. More than that - she is just such a sweet and kind person and so fun to chat with during the session. She even fixed my mom's hair free of charge after my session when another stylist did a poor job on it. I've recommended her to all my friends since. You won't regret going with her. read more

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Chiali is amazingly talented. She definitely knows her stuff and works wonders on Asians. I highly recommend Chiali, she will work with you to achieve the look that you want. I heard about Chiali through my sister's friend, this has had to have been almost 10 years ago. My sister tried to book her a couple of years ago, but wasn't able to because she was already booked up well in advance. I actually recommended my friend to use Chiali for her wedding, this was way before I even got married. She loved her make up and looked gorgeous on her wedding day. Flash forward 6-7 years later, I was engaged and right when I figured out my wedding date, I booked my MUA. She gave me a quote and I locked it in right away. I knew she was good and I knew I wanted to splurge on my make up. I think that is so important for your wedding day - your beautiful face! My make up trial was just okay. Chiali tried her best to understand what I wanted, but what I had chosen for my make up and hair didn't really look good on me. She gave me some suggestions to color my hair and she advised that she would tweak some stuff for my actual wedding day. On my wedding day, I wasn't sure what to expect. Chiali took a lot of notes from our trial, she came early to set up and was ready at 8am on the dot. 3 hours later and my make up and hair looked incredibly gorgeous! She did an amazing job. It was so much better than my trial. She taped my eyes and it just made it so much bigger and prettier, but still very natural. I felt so beautiful on my wedding day and received so many compliments from people throughout the entire night. Everyone kept asking me "who did your make up? Your make up looks so good" Check out her instagram and website. You will not be disappointed and I feel that her rate was very reasonable. She is a little pricier that other MUA in the 626, but she was definitely worth it. I was Willing to pay a little more for quality! :) Thank you Chiali! read more

Chiali Meng - Wedding Day - December 2019. Chiali did an amazing job on my Make up, especially my eyes! She even covered the blemish above my lips. - Makeup Artists Near Me - Temple City, California

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Chiali is magic! She is the friend and professional makeup artist you need as a bride. She can do both - she can be the professional who knows the ins and outs of how your hair and make up should look, what the trends are, and how to best achieve what you're asking for; but she can ALSO be your friend and be totally honest if something doesn't look good or if a fad that's in isn't worth the timeless look you're wanting. I had the trial done as well so we can be on the same page of what the day of look would look like. She's quick and efficient. I am such a fan! She, herself, is stunning and so cool. I would highly recommend her to anyone even considering working with her. She is worth every penny! read more

Chiali is an absolute dream and is talented beyond belief. I feel incredibly lucky she was available to do my hair and make up, as I planned my wedding from start to finish in 4 months during the busiest wedding season of 2021. In addition to how incredibly talented she is, her energy was extremely calming and it was such a joy to have her a part of our wedding. From the trial to the wedding, Chiali was a pleasure to work with, and I had 100% trust in her from our first conversation. The final result...well...I have never felt more beautiful. Thank you, Chiali! read more

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I am so glad I found Chiali! She did both my bridal and maternity makeup & hair. Both times she made me look my best self. I started by telling her what vibe / look & feel I liked, and she just did her magic and I loved how I looked every time! I also really appreciate her detail orientedness / precision as she is always striving for the "perfect look." Since I loved her make up so much, I also took 1:1 lessons with her and not only did I learn so much but I had lots of fun! She's excellent at customizing / personalizing looks and approach based on each person. Chiali is so great to work with and I highly recommend her to anyone! read more

Chiali Meng did both my hair and makeup for both of my weddings in Maui / Hong Kong and post-wedding photoshoot. I couldnt be happier with the results - it has way exceeded my expectation and if I could, I would have given her 10 stars here. Chiali was recommended by both my wedding stylist and photographer, saying that she is the best in the industry and it was indeed worth every penny flying her into Maui and even to Hong Kong. I flew into LA and did a trial with Chiali and showed her a few pictures that I loved. She instantly adapted them for my skin and face shape and gave me a few options for makeup and hair. My makeup was so flawless yet I dont feel caked up at all. The most challenging part has always been the hair yet Chiali did it effortlessly and it was definitely the best I ever had in my life. On my wedding day, she showed up on time with her assistant Chloe and brought their fun and cheeky personality to the wedding party. They were so fun to work with I felt as if we all clicked instantly. My hair and makeup lasted all day (10 hours+) and photographed amazingly well too. Overall, The team did an awesome job on bridesmaids and my mom, and I felt as if I was the best version of myself on my wedding day. One other thing worth mentioning is that while I was planning my wedding, Chiali was extremely helpful in sharing ideas and giving her most honest opinion on achieving different looks with makeup and the use of hair accessories. Not to mention for my post wedding photoshoot in Maui, she was so caring she even helped ironing my veil and stitching my dress (a small piece of it has fallen out) while we were rushing to the site. I would definitely recommend Chiali and her team to any one!! read more

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I came to Chiali the way that I think many people tend to, in desperation after a horrible trial to find a great hair and makeup artist. We actually heard of Chiali through my mom's coworker who looked super gorgeous on her wedding day. I immediately contacted Chiali on the spot, hoping hoping she'd have availability. And thankfully she did! One of the reasons why my wedding day was so fun, so stress free was because of Chiali and Felicia. They both went above and beyond for both the trial and the wedding itself to make myself, my mom, and my now mother in law feel stunningly beautiful. I was so glad to not only look myself after hair and makeup (I have an aversion to both since I never look quite right with makeup and hair done; I either look super old, trashy, or straight up scary). My go to is simply eyeliner, and chapstick for every day, and I did get my hair permed a year and a half ago so that I'd never have to spend more than 5 minutes on my hair in the mornings. Chiali even helped me extend my look by teaching me how I can braid my hair sideways for other styles when I have dress changes. She gave me a bit of foundation on a sponge (since I don't own foundation), and turns out, I didn't even need it! Chiali kept true to her promise: she made me look like an enhanced, beautified version of me! My hair was everything I had dreamed of and more, it was romantically flowy, and somehow lasted the entire night. My makeup did not give at any point even after shedding a few tears during the toasts. The makeup felt light, and even with falsies, I forgot they were even on my face as soon as I left Chiali's studio. People were amazed that they weren't my own lashes. Her services are pricier than I had originally intended to pay, but seriously, looking back, I'm sooo glad I didn't cheap out, and she's so worth it. She's done probably every wedding you can think of, and she's incredibly talented at what she does. Even my supremely picky Asian mom left Chiali all smiles. Chiali made me feel at ease even during minor setbacks like an electrical short first thing in the morning in her studio, and then having to get my stepdad to rush and get us baby's breath for my hair. She never made me feel pressured, rushed, or anything less than pampered. I can't say enough good things about Chiali, her talents, her staff, and the overall experience I had with them. She is so attentive, has a great eye for beauty, has staff who clearly are devoted to her and their craft, and she simply makes you feel on the day of that you're someone really precious, beautiful, to get you in the right mindset to step into the role of a bride. My only tip, don't fight her, listen to her, she knows what she's doing, and like Felicia said, she'll make you look good on your trial (70%), but she'll make you positively glow with beauty on your wedding day (100%). Place your trust in Chiali and her team, you will for sure not be disappointed. Thank you Chiali, thank you Felicia for making myself, and my moms feel and look so lovely on my wedding day! Wishing you truly all the best. P.S. I'm sorry I added so many pictures! I just wanted to give you different lightings and look changes so you can have a better idea of her work! read more

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This review is long overdue. I had Chiali as my wedding makeup artist 11 years ago, and she literally made me feel and look so amazing as a bride (excuse my bragging). I had never felt so beautiful before or knew that I can actually look like that! So, I made one of the best decisions ever and took 2 or 3 makeup lessons with her. WOW that was the best investment I had ever made - I have small eyes and could never quite do eye makeup correctly. I looked worse with makeup before LOL. After I used the makeup skills I learned from Chiali (and she's sooooo good at explaining things in great detail to achieve the optimal result), my friends that I haven't seen for a while literally asked if I had double eyelid or any eye surgery. LOLLLL! The skills have also helped boost my confidence as it has conquered my weakness without surgery haha. Its my 40th this year and went back to Chiali and of course, she did miracle again and I even learned a new skill! I have recommended Chiali to all my friends and they all love her. Thank you so much Chiali! Ur da best! read more

This review is for Fefe. Fefe did a great job for my bridal hair/makeup. She is careful, attentive to details, and has a good artistic eye. I went with a more natural look that was wedding appropriate. Would recommend again. Thank you! read more

Fefe took my inspiration photos and comments with stride during the trial and made me look and feel like the best version of myself! Our wedding ended up happening in the middle of a heat wave, and my makeup stayed flawless the entire time! read more

Chiali Meng - Makeup Artists Near Me - Temple City, California

PERFECT / PROFESSIONAL/ PURE MAGIC Those are the words that come to mind when describing the work of Chiali and her amazing staff of artists. We are definitely not talking about just make up here. We are talking about make up, hair, and an unforgettable experience! I was introduced to Chiali through a friend who is also a MUA. If another MUA recommends her, that means a whole lot! Chiali knows what she is doing and I was able to trust her every single step of the way. She is experienced with really sensing what the client wants but also knowing what the client needs to look flawless! I was actually very worried because I had an unfortunate accident at my hair dresser couple of days before the wedding. I was changing the color of my hair and the bleach burned my forehead leaving an unfortunate scar on my forehead. But Chiali covered that right up and nobody was even able to tell that I had the scar. I also had a very bad allergic reaction on my neck that left a very awful scar and red puffy grossness (I know, everything awful happening all at once) but Chiali covered that right up no problem! That's the best part about Chiali! YOU CAN TRUST HER WITH ANYTHING! My bridesmaids all had their makeup and hair done by Chiali's excellent artists and everybody was beyond impressed! We all looked amazing and people just did not stop complimenting us on how amazing we looked. Our skin was radiant and we just felt so good! Chiali is also very friendly and so easy to work with her! I enjoyed our conversations during the sessions and she made me feel comfortable. I love it when people really take their job and artistry seriously. Because my wedding and anybody's wedding or engagement shoot is serious business and Chiali knows that. You can tell how serious she is by how communicative she is through her emails. She keeps you informed about what you should do to prepare for her sessions and what to expect during the sessions. I love that about a vendor since planning a wedding is already stressful. That's one vendor who you don't need to constantly worry about contacting for every single appointment. Chiali is always on top of her game! I am confident to recommend Chiali and her team to any bride who is ready to WOW everybody! read more

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Chiali Meng and her team did my make-up and hair for my wedding in September 2021. She did a remarkable job, and everyone was very happy with the final result. My make-up and hair were exactly what I wanted, and I looked stunning in the photos. I would highly recommend her to anyone, but especially for Asians! read more

10 stars (beyond talented) - I can't say enough about how much I love Chiali!! When I got engaged and was searching for a venue (ended up at Sunstone Villa), I made sure that Chiali was available for my wedding date (she books up early!!). It was so important for me to get her to do my hair and make-up because I had seen her work on brides at so many weddings before. If you are going to spend so much money on a photographer and videographer, I figure you should look your absolute best! I had assisted wedding planners on over 15 weddings and was lead planner on 2 myself. Chiali was the only make-up artist that I had met who made brides really shine to their best potential on their wedding day. The brides still looked like themselves (the make-up wasn't caked on), but somehow she was able to enhance their beauty to make them look stunning! One of my huge issues was that I have dark circles under my eyes. I had been a bridesmaid in a lot of weddings before where the make-up artists put concealer under my eye and it ended up looking even worse - very, very ashy. Chiali knew exactly what to do to fix this with the right color correcting concealer and actually provided me with the details after my wedding so I could use it every day. SO creative - she is able to create beautiful pieces of art with your hair. If you want elegant, she knows how to give you an elegant and classic up-do. If you want romantic, she knows how to create a very romantic and soft look. For my wedding, rather than investing in 2 dresses, I invested in Chiali creating 2 looks for me. For first look/family pictures and ceremony, I wanted a classic, elegant up-do. During cocktail hour, she stayed and recreated my hair into a romantic up-do and changed my make-up so that it was a bit smokier for night time all within 25 minutes. She's incredibly creative and is able to work quickly to create the exact looks that you want and makes suggestions to help guide you if you don't know what you want. She's a trend setter and not a follower (check out her Instagram @chialimengartistry). Also, she's super talented with make-up. She has a way of putting on fake eyelashes that makes them lighter. I have had my make-up done by other artists where my eyes feel droopy from the weight, but Chiali somehow made my eyes look bigger. She focuses on the shape and how to make your eyes proportional to your face! I admit I am really picky and am the type of person who will stare at a piece of hair if I feel like it's out of place or my eye shadow if I think one side has more than another. I trusted Chiali and every time I had a thought, she would look at me in the mirror and change exactly what I was thinking without me saying a word. She really knows and sees "perfection" and "beauty" so I feel like you can trust her to make you look amazing! My friend also got married back in February and used Chiali's senior Fefe for her wedding and really loved her hair and make-up as well. They are all so talented so you can trust her team to take good care of you and your bridesmaids on your wedding day. If I could, I would have Chiali as my own personal hair and make-up artist every day since I never ever felt as pretty as I did on my wedding day! Thank you, Chiali!! (sorry this review was so long but I couldn't be happier!) read more

Chiali Meng - My 2nd up-do! soft and romantic. All real hair again and I don't have much of it! - Makeup Artists Near Me - Temple City, California

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I went to Chiali because she was recommended by a friend that did her makeup for her wedding Before going into detail, I just want to say I am a makeup junkie. Although I can wear makeup and feel comfortable, I can go without and feel confident. I also want to mention that I am extremely knowledgeable about cosmetics and skincare. I love trying new products and my own stash at home is HUGE. I also know a shitload about the application methods and photography makeup. With all that being said... I was extremely happy with Chiali and her assistant. Although I was slightly unsure after the trial, I went with her anyway. Comparing what happened during trial and the day of, I would say she used a number of different products on me. However, I was much happier on the day of than in trial. I loved communicating with her. It wasn't hard to tell her exactly what I wanted and she achieved it. The products she used on me were also good stuff. I also loved what she did with my hair. I had my own hair extensions and cosmetics to retouch so I did not have to put a deposit for that. I was also extremely pleased that my makeup and hair lasted all day. Chiali and her assistant started at 7am and everything lasted until the end of the night when I showered and took everything off. I forgot cost but trial was $180 (without tip) and I remembered there was a travel fee to my location of $100 (OC). Chiali was very on time and extremely nice. I thought she was a perfectionist with her work. On the day of, she did my makeup and her assistant did my hair. However, she would have the assistant move over so she can perfect her work. I was very happy I went with Chiali and would recommend her for anyone who needs their makeup and hair done. read more

Wedding makeup: I had trial makeup with two makeup artists before I went to Chiali. I have very heavy hooded eyelids, and it's kinda tricky to make it bigger. The first makeup artist did the wing thing with some shadows (and she's an asian makeup artist too!) It baffled me. My brother saw me and said.. yeah.. you look kinda weird. The second makeup artist.. just no. She wanted to enhance my nonexistent brow bones.. for what? I dunno. She told me that from the sound of it, it's better if I do my own makeup. I was thinking she was right... but ... I gave it one last shot.. I was thinking.. no someone ought to know how to do my eyes! I found Chiali awhile back thru my lighting guy's website. I emailed her but never followed thru. I was so lucky. She had planned a trip and canceled last minute in August, so she was available for my wedding day. (Now I know, she typically gets booked like a year in a advance). I went in for a trial makeup and hair. And when she was done.. for the first time ever, I felt pretty. Like.. I like my face without makeup.. but she made me.. vavavavoom! (she scotch taped my heavy hooded lids to create double eyelids. Sacre bleu! I know...) Booked her right there and then. She did an even more amazing job on my wedding day, paying special attention to contouring my face for depth. So people talk about how amazing Chiali is with makeup. But this woman is The Master of Updos! Seriously, if you're looking for wedding updos, just check out her website. Even just for inspiration or ideas. Google images cannot produce amazing updos she can do. She crimped, she teased, she attached two extensions in my hair.. and what I got from ppl was.. "her hair is so pretty. Is it all hers?" And nobody talks about her sweet personality. She's a funny gal. Like.. she's quiet, but she giggles so cute to my brother's comments about toilet babies, and jerry springer shows. She's just the most gentle and patient creature. I hired her to retouch my makeup and a second hairstyle for my wedding day too. Because of my coordinator's timeline.. I was sooo late. Like.. an hour late! She was supposed to go home by seven. I rushed to the bridal room at 7:30, she was still waiting for me. She wasn't even annoyed... at all. She was her sweet self, with the curling iron ready.. and she said.. it's ok, I called my husband. I know it's your big day. And there's no shortcuts with her. She took half an hour retouching my hair. It was so pretty.. I went from a beehive tiara and veil, to loose waves with orchid pinned on the side. She curled it... and arranged every piece. She hugged me before I left too. Trying to make it seem ok that I made her wait so long. So in summary, she's as good as it gets (I'm serious, check out her before and after pics.. she makes aliens look human), she's a master of updos, and she's funny in a gentle way. She takes no shortcuts.. you are her project at that moment.. a blank canvas she takes care in painting. Is she pricey? You see, Chiali is like the French Laundry... you're lucky if you get to book her. My sister met her.. Also fell in love with her.. My sis enters pageants you see.. and Chiali does pageant makeup.. so if you think, on your wedding day you can do your own makeup.. you can't do it like Chiali can.. she specializes in makeup for cameras.. but for some reason, also making you feel so pretty in person too.. a rare talent! Truly a rarity! read more

Chiali Meng - Chiali matched my face color to my tanned arms =) - Makeup Artists Near Me - Temple City, California

We had our wedding on 3/14/2015. I had my trial the week before our wedding day. Many of my friends kept urging me that I should do my trial earlier to ensure I could get the hairstyle and make up exactly the way I want. Well. I have seen all the beautiful work that Chiali and her team has done in the past, so I just believe in them. Chiali asked me a few months earlier to do some research on some hairstyles that I like. I did. I sent her a few pictures that I found some on Pinterest. (But you should know how you can go crazy and unrealistic with Pinterest sometime.) So, on the day when I did my trial, I just told her that I want something with (1) braids (2) low bun (3) not too neat not too messy and (4) can put flowers on. Basically I told her to "create on her own" because I was already out of mind. BUT it came out PERFECTLY BEAUTIFUL!! Chiali helped me to set up the same makeup and hairstyle, if not prettier, on my actual wedding day. Everyone came up to me to tell me how pretty my makeup and hair was. I'm so grateful to have Chiali and her team! I see some people commenting about the price. Well.... You pay what you get! And I want say.... Makeup and hairstyle is one of the most important element for your big day! You probably don't want to mess up with your once-in-a-lifetime thing. It worths every dollar to have Chiali and her team and help you! PS: Not to mention, I forgot to pick up my head flower before I went to do my make up in the morning on my actual wedding day. But I was in a rush and everyone in our wedding party was getting ready at my house for the Chinese traditional tea ceremony that no one can help me with getting the flower. Chiali is so nice that she sent one of her assistant to help me to get it from the floral shop! read more

Your wedding day will be a day filled with lots of laughter, happiness, reconnecting with friends and family, tears of joy and let's face it--- a lot of stress. The last thing you do not want to stress out over especially is with your make up artist vendor. Oh heck no. You will be smiling and taking pictures as if you were a celebrity. The one day you realize that it is possible to smile so much your face hurts and that you might actually be sick of taking pictures too. I've had my share of make up artists and let me tell you- they can really mess up your face and hair and make you walk with slumped shoulders and a lack of confidence OR they can highlight your best features to create a look that will instill so much confidence that even your walk, eyes and hair beam with a radiant glow wherever you go! Like a unicorn prancing around a forest :) No really. Chiali is THAT good and can do just that for you. From the moment I saw my friend walk out for her wedding, I knew that her make up artist would be the one I'd loveee to work with come time for my wedding. Three years later, poof- I'm engaged and I found myself reaching out to Chiali for her services. Her work is beyond impeccable and she really is quite the most extraordinary make up artist I've ever met. So here's how it works: 1) Check out her site and follow her on facebook. You'll see a ton of unicorn pictures and be convinced soon enough that she is really that magical. 2) Reach out to her ASAP to book her for your wedding date. 3) Schedule a trial session (try to book your engagement shoot on the same day to maximize the use of your beautiful face) and have pictures that you adore of hair and makeup as a frame of reference. Chiali will work her magic and make you beyond beautiful, soon enough- you'll be the next reference picture online for a future bride to enamor at :D 4) Wedding Day: Sit back, relax and have Chiali do her thang and glow for the rest of the day with the impeccable hair and makeup. I decided to try a low side bun for kicks at the trial and 6 months later, I ended up not liking it as I found it too plain and over played and found another picture that looked like a low bob, sported by Jamie King. I had no shots of the back; however, Chiali was able to work her magic on the actual day of the wedding and replicated the look and took it to another level that I completely loved to death. I also got endless compliments which further reinforces her ability to transform and perform. The best part- it lasted the wholeeee night! No chunks of hair falling off in the back as if a truck ran me over. It lasted with elegance and structure. heck ya! Chiali is simply a dream to work with. From the flawless foundation to the carefully placed eyelashes that were glued one lash at a time, I felt like a celebrity without the effect of looking too overdone. Although her services does cost a pretty penny, but is still affordable, her work is completely worth it. Professional, committed, pleasant and able to execute. What more can you ask for girls?! Now book it and book Chiali for your wedding! read more

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