If you want to be canceled on, 30 days before your wedding, take your chances ... I had to reach out several times to even get a single response back, only to be canceled on. Each time I was given an excuse. It was beyond unprofessional, and I will not recommend for this reason. This has put me in an awful position, with no time to correct it. read more

If I could give one star I would we had booked them for a group in September I've never had a more unprofessional group of people they had no idea what they were doing they were so unhygienic dirty fingers and nails , no color options for makeup did not listen to anything we wanted done took our money upfront didn't even have us done in time so half the family missed the ceremony and when we called to get money back for some of the girls who didn't even end up getting all services we were refused i have never spoke someone as rude and unprofessional as this whole group I would not recommend them at all they did not know how to do hair or makeup nothing was like the photos I would definitely save the money and find someone else read more

I truly have never experienced customer service this poor. If you value communication from a company you are paying hundreds of dollars to this is not the company for you. And by communication I don't mean a speedy response, I mean simply receiving responses at all. The stress & time spent on this company has negatively impacted my wedding experience. In March I signed the contract and booked Destiny & Light for my wedding in Sep. I pre-paid for the trial run and sent an email with a few questions. They answered some but not all q's so I sent another email following up on those q's, requesting an itemized receipt & asking about scheduling the trial run. I live out of state so was hoping to time it with a trip I had planned to the area for my engagement pics. I asked if they could do the morning of my engagement pics, acknowledging it would be early & understanding if I needed to pick a different time. I also called & left voicemails. After a month of no response to those emails/voicemails I sent another email since my engagement pics were a few weeks away and I just needed a direct answer. Still no response so I called and managed to speak to someone who texted me the itemized receipt and said he would check on if they could do the trial run then, advising he would call back and I could also text him if I needed anything. I waited two days & received no call & no response to my text asking for an update, so I emailed them yet again. In that email I politely expressed my frustration and concern with the lack of communication and reliability. I also called and left messages, but still I received no email response or phone call for a month. However I did receive a strange email separate from our email chain asking if my wedding plans had changed as they received another request for the same day & wanted to try to fit it in, which I found extremely unprofessional even if I hadn't had these ongoing issues with them. After receiving that email I sent this email: "Hello, Seeing as it has been almost a month since I sent the above email and have still received no response, I'm taking this as a message you do not care about keeping me as a customer. The neglect & disregard you have shown me is extremely disappointing & I do not feel comfortable moving forward with you. I would like to end our contract & request that you return the $488.25 deposit I paid. Please let me know when I can expect that refund. Thank you." Can you guess what happened next? No response! I sent another email & no response. I called & managed to get the owner on the phone. She was apologetic & non-defensive, which I appreciated. She offered to refund everything or do my HMU for free if I chose to stay but I had already booked another HMU company. I'm so glad I did not take her up on that offer because it's 2 mos later & I still have not received the full refund, reinforcing that I made the right decision in choosing not to use them. After having to follow up twice about the refund (it had been 15 business days since I was supposed to receive it) I did eventually get a refund, but it was not the full amount. I emailed them asking to refund the remainder & no response for two weeks so I called them and spoke to a man who said he would have to check with the owner to make sure they could refund the rest and promised he would call me back the following day. Of course I received no call. I waited another day & sent another email. I STILL have not been refunded the full amount. read more

HANDS DOWN THE BEST WEDDING COMPANY! so passionate & knowledgeable about their job & does an amazing job!! Will forever recommend to any bride that wants to not only LOOK beautiful but they make you FEEL just as beautiful!!! read more

These lovely ladies handled my BFF's wedding. They were on time, friendly and professional. Cant get any better than this! 3 of them handled 11 ladies which included the bride to be. I recommend this company to anybody looking for professional hair and makeup. We all had up-dos(except for bride) and airbrush makeup. Some of us had eyelashes as well. The company and these ladies were great! Sorry I cant remember their names :-( read more

Destiny & Light Hair and Makeup Group - Makeup Artists Near Me - Tampa, Florida

If I could give Leticia with Destiny and Light more than 5 stars, I would! She was absolutely a joy to work with. I had a large group (6 bridesmaids, two moms, a flower girl, and a grandma) all get their hair and makeup done the morning of my wedding, and Leticia and her team did a great job of running on time and helping to keep me calm throughout the hustle of it all! Leticia even stayed late to help insert my long cathedral veil, way past when she was required to be there. She got my vision of the Hollywood glamour look but without the typical Hollywood wave perfectly, my curls were better than what I was even picturing. She thoughtfully brought me another option of extensions in a color to match my hair better and they looked perfect. And she colored my hair a month before the wedding to the exact color I was hoping for, she was spot on in the salon and on the day of. The team at destiny and light are professional, thoughtful, and courteous. They made my day perfect, can't thank them enough! read more

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I went in to see Priscilla for hair and makeup trial run. I told her I wanted a natural look and that I don't wear heavy makeup day to day. I left the studio with Miss Piggy makeup. The foundation used did not match my skin tone, and came off very orange looking. Also, my eyebrows were ridiculously heavy and she used an absurd amount of eyelash glue to the point where I couldn't open my eye properly. I had to use my tweezers to remove the the fake lashes from my real lash and was genuinely concerned that I would rip out my real lashes. Another thing, I got the impression that I was on Priscilla's time. I believe there was an extra 30 minutes of time at my appointment spent waiting on her. This caused me to have to rush home in rush hour traffic to make it to my next appointment in time. Maybe it was just an off day because all the other reviews of her are very favorable. I would not have minded so much, since they are just trial runs, but I scheduled my engagement photoshoot to follow the appointment with Priscilla. So my appointment with her ran late, I had to rush to get ready for photos and now that I have the photos back I'm reminded of how bad that experience was. So a note to other brides, don't schedule those two appointments back-to-back! I thought I was being smart but really I just have 200+ photos reminding me how ridiculous I looked that day. read more

Can there be an option for more than 5 stars?! These ladies deserve it! There really isn't much to say because it was all just so perfect. They handled my wedding party and I tell everyone I know about this amazing place. First, the girls are just so awesome. So personable and really make sure you look fabulous for your special day. I looked flawless and so did my wedding party! Second, I was married at the beach during a hurricane. They did not skip a beat and made it there early to make sure they could get to the venue, park, etc. They easily could've backed out and I wouldn't have even been upset because just the day before, the whole place was flooded, but they made it. Lastly, they made the getting ready process so much fun!! I loved that they do airbrush makeup and work with keratin bonded extensions. Those were 2 "must haves" and they delivered with 0 hesitation or issues! I wish I needed to be fancy more often because I would love for them to do my hair and makeup all the time!!! read more

I got the pleasure of working with Priscilla and Melissa on my wedding day. These ladies provided the utmost degree of professionalism, brought personality, and their hair and makeup work did not disappoint. They made my bridesmaids, mother, & I feel like queens from start to finish. From when I first reached out & did a trial run, to tailoring requests, & executing my vision & making it even more beautiful than imagined, I could not have been more pleased. The timeline and organization of the actual day went so smoothly, it put my mind at ease. I would recommend this team to anybody needing their services. Their prices were extremely reasonable, and they truly make it a special experience. Thank you ladies! read more

Priscilla is amazing! I met her when she did my hair and makeup for my friend's wedding and I had to have her for my own wedding. So professional, so nice. She made everyone look amazing! She and her crew took the time and effort to make sure all us girls looked our best. Highly recommended!!! read more

Destiny & Light Hair and Makeup Group - Makeup Artists Near Me - Tampa, Florida

One word...PERFECT! I'm not from the state of Florida, so you can imagine my frustration when trying to find a hair salon to do my hair and makeup for my wedding day. Destiny & Light Hair and Makeup Group made the whole process so easy! Priscilla was fast at e-mail responses and answered all of my questions thoroughly. Even though I wasn't able to schedule a trial run, I knew I had made the right decision. Priscilla worked with me since the first e-mail! They come to your location and are flexible with appointments (which believe me, no hair salon will do that for you, especially on a early Monday morning) She showed up bright and early, working diligently to get my hair and makeup to my liking. She really helped calm my nerves and made sure I was out the door in time for my big day!! She is friendly, and fun and I was left awestruck when I saw my completed look.It was beautiful!! I couldn't have asked for anything better. Everyone still asks me where I got my hair and makeup done when they go through my wedding photos. Priscilla, she was a life saver! Her work is fantastic and flawless. Thank you for the wonderful experience! I highly recommend checking out, no matter if it's a wedding, prom, or just a nice fancy dinner. They could make anyone look fabulous :) read more

I'd like to express how pleased I am with the service received from both Stephanie and Jamila at Destiny and Light on our wedding day. They both demonstrated the utmost professionalism and created gorgeous hair styles and makeup for myself, the wedding party and my Mother. I received the most wonderful compliments throughout the day, such as "that is the most beautiful wedding makeup I've ever seen." Stephanie truly made me feel like a princess. She handled herself very, very well in a situation that most would find quite frustrating. She was placing Indian jewelry in my hair and had three women telling her when it was centered and not centered on my forehead. Her patience was superb. In addition, they were able to create the most perfect looks for makeup and hair on all different skin and hair types as there were Asian, Indian and white ladies involved in the wedding. My Mother, who never wears makeup, said she wished she could have left it on permanently. The photos from the day are amazing and I thank this powerful team for making us look fabulous! read more

I have nothing but wonderful things to say about Destiny and Light Hair and Makeup Group! Kelly and Wislynn were our makeup/hair artists for my wedding on 12/13/15. Both ladies did a wonderful job on our hair and faces. They were able to beautifully execute the styles we wanted. And make suggestions when needed. Both Kelly and Wislynn were very nice, very personable, and just plain fun to be around! Kelly and I hit it off during my trial and we had a lot of fun! Kelly made me look absolutely stunning. I have never looked so good in my life and probably won't look that good ever again! I don't wear makeup, ever never ever, and was worried about looking overdone or my makeup feeling heavy on my face but I had no problems whatsoever. I felt very comfortable the whole day and my makeup remained flawless (even after crying during the bride/groom first look!) until I washed it off later that night. Pricing for services are very reasonable. I plan to recommend Destiny and Light to a few girlfriends who are getting married in the near future. I wish I was getting married again just so I can work with these lovely, talented ladies one more time! read more

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I loved Leticia, when she showed up. We booked at a bridal show (a huge income I can only assume) and was blown away by their work and staff. We went to follow up on our free trial run of the engagement shoot and they were over an hour late because they "didn't get the email invite". We called 3-4 times before and got zero to little response. We showed up hopeful. All they did was apologize and say they let go the person we had talked to due to their miscommunication. Literally 1-2 weeks later, they are advertising that same girl on their Instagram they claimed they had "let go" and said they couldn't communicate with her. Now she is all over their Instagram. All I can say is, fake, hypocrital, and disappointing. Priscilla needs to learn how to conduct business in the right way. read more

I'm actually very surprised at the experience we've had with this company after seeing all these reviews. My fiancé scheduled an appointment for her trial run last Thursday, Nov 8th. When she called them the Tuesday before her appointment, they had no record of her. She got frustrated and hung up. How could a company that deals with something so important as a wedding drop the ball like that. Initially we decided we didn't want to do business with a company that unorganized, but after more thought, we decided to give them the benefit of the doubt and call them back to rebook. The earliest they had now was Nov 15th which was pushing it. We were scared if we didn't like their work, we'd be stuck and not have much time to find someone else. The wedding is Dec 21st. After giving them a second chance, today they called my fiancé and cancelled the appointment with nothing earlier to reschedule for. My fiancé is stressed and we are now scrambling to find another company for makeup and hair. I just don't understand how much of a mess they seem like for a company that deals with peoples weddings. It blows my mind at how little regard they have to our wedding and how close it's getting. Needless to say, I'm hoping we find another company and are able to get a trail run before it gets too close to the wedding. We are coming up in the 30 window soon. read more

As a native New Yorker, I was a bit apprehensive to come to Florida for my friends wedding as I wasnt sure how different the stylist could be. Jamella literally made me look like a Greek goddess. Her and Amanda made all 10 of us including the bride a set of babes. Can't say enough about them and how they made our hair look like magic!! read more

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I don't even know where to begin here, these ladies are amazing! When I was initially looking for makeup, I was in contact with Priscilla, the owner. She is very sweet and outgoing and seems genuinely excited for your big day. She set up a trial with me and Melody. Melody was awesome and very sweet. I loved my look. The day of the wedding came and Melody and Lucy were there to take care of me, my bridesmaids, MOH, MOB, flower girl and two relatives who would be in photos. They showed up a few minutes early and worked very fast and listened to what we all wanted. We had a few issues with some of the ladies getting makeup done, but Melody and Lucy were patient and just awesome. Everyone looked beautiful and I received so many compliments on my look done by Melody. My wedding was 4/9/11 and I still rave about D&L! read more

Very professional and fun. Made me feel relaxed on my wedding day. Priscilla and Keyla did onsite hair and makeup for 4 of us and we all looked beautiful. They were at the site early. If you want to turn heads, hire Destiny & Light. You will not be disappointed. read more

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I had some difficulties with a different company and got in touch with the ladies at Destiny and Light a short 3 weeks before my big day. Not only were they extremely accommodating - but they were the absolute sweetest. My artist was Paola, and I do not have enough nice things to say about this awesome girl. She was punctual, prepared and so talented! I received so many complements on my hair and makeup - everyone was blown away. Thank you so much Destiny and Light! You made my special day even more beautiful. read more

I was so pleased with the professionalism and work done by Destiny & Light!! They handled hair and makeup for 10 people for my 2 day wedding flawlessly! They brought 3 different stylists to the hotel where we got ready and were very prepared with a schedule so that everyone would be ready on time. The stylists were on time and in a great mood, considering they started at 4:30am one day and 6am the next. I got so many compliments on how great the bridal party looked and everyone loved the stylists. They were a fun group to have around while I was getting ready for my wedding. I would recommend them to everyone I know getting married in the Tampa area! read more

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I picked Destiny & Light because of their combination of great reviews and prices! Tiffany was my stylist, and she was a godsend! I did a trial with her several months before the wedding, which I highly recommend because it gives you time to try out different makeup. At my trial we tried my makeup both with and without black eyeliner, which helped me decide which I liked better (ended up deciding to go with black powder instead of liner because it gave a softer look for my beach wedding). The day of the wedding, my makeup looked phenomenal! Exactly what I wanted! And my husband even said to me, "Tell Tiffany that she did a great job, I love your makeup"! That is a big deal, because he hates makeup, and the thing he was most worried about was that I'd like too done up. She managed to make it beautiful AND natural! She also did a great job with my hair! One of the things that sold me on Tiffany during the trial was how quickly and effortlessly she was able to copy (and improve upon) the hair pictures I had brought. I highly recommend printing out pictures for your trial and wedding by the way. Not only did she do a great job with me, she did a great job with my mom and sister as well. She also finished everybody EARLY! Which is usually unheard of for hair and makeup. With the extra time, she went above and beyond and even helped with my niece's hair out of the kindness of her heart. Who does that?! One of my bridesmaids asked if she could get her eyes done since we had extra time, and Tiffany did a great job on her eyes as well! On top of that, Tiffany was simply a pleasure to be around! She had such great energy. She was easy to talk to. She had great stories and she kept us entertained. She made the process so much fun! Thank you Tiffany! I highly recommend her and Destiny! read more

Can I put 10 stars? I can't express how much I love this company and Priscilla herself! I have been in SEVERAL weddings where I recommended Destiny and Light and they never disappoint. Priscilla makes sure her team is up to date on every style you could imagine. And seriously Priscilla not only will be doing my wedding one day but will be joining in the festivities!!! She is a Ton of fun!! read more

I tried to reach them so many times for my wedding , even drove by the place and this people never returned my calls or emails. I can't tell about their quality of services, but I can just state that they are not steadfast to attend new clients. read more

I can't recommend Destiny and Light highly enough! Amanda and Kayla were my stylists on my wedding day and they were so talented, fast, and really fun to work with for me and my bridesmaids. The process from booking to the day of was smooth and easy,and everyone one i dealt with made me feel like they were excited to be part of my big day! The stylists are amazing at listening to everyone's different wishes and creating unique beautiful looks for each one of us! Thank you Destiny and Light! read more

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So incredibly disappointed. Wish I would have read the recent reviews on this company. Needless to say, the level of communication is little to non existent. I was planning my wedding from another state and told them I was traveling in for a trial and it was handled so unprofessionally. 1st off I left voicemails and emails and had no response. I had to keep reaching out- up until the point where I called the "emergency number" and I was then told I was scheduled, but would call back to confirm and never received a call back. When I followed up since I hadn't heard from anyone, my call was answered and then hung up on. I then received a iphone auto reply text of "Sorry, I can't talk right now." and then STILL never received a call back. Stupidly enough, I still pursued since the reviews and facebook pics were good just to fly in for my trial which was mediocre at best. The day of the trial I called again to make sure time was correct and a child answered the phone...then the owners husband answered and transferred me to a voicemail box. When I arrived the stylist started my hair and then kept texting during it only to tell me that the airbrush make up gun they had there wasn't going to work and that traditional makeup would have to be applied. SO UNPROFESSIONAL. Stay away from this place. It's a joke they need to get more desk/administrative support staff and keep the business separate from personal phones etc. Terrible customer service. read more

Not impressed! Did not return calls, was supposed to be scheduled and they have not gotten back to me for my run after I made arrangements to travel to see them almost two hours away! Terrible experience. read more

My wedding was on Friday and I couldn't have asked for a better day with these amazing ladies. I literally felt like a princess. They did everything I wanted and more. We had several hair and makeup services done. They were efficient and everyone loved the way the looked makeup and hair was literally on point. Thank you for making my day amazing. read more

Priscilla was amazing! I went for a trial and ended up changing my mind for the actual wedding day without doing another trial and she pulled it off perfectly. All I had was one picture of my hair and it was perfect! I wanted something neutral for makeup and it came out gorgeous! I felt so beautiful all day and she ran ahead of schedule! Living in NYC it was tough to find someone in Florida. She was very accommodating and also did a wonderful job on all my bridesmaids. read more

Yes! It was so much fun to get ready with our artists! They came to our hotel room on time, prepared, and professional. They were helpful with one bridesmaid who wanted a hairstyle change at the last minute and they happily accommodated. I loved my look, thanks to them! read more

I CAN NOT say enough GREAT things about this company. From the minute I contacted them they were there to make my wedding day easy and beautiful!!!! I personally worked with Kelly and Paola assisted with working on my wedding party. Kelly was a dream come true. I had a fabulous trial run and even after returning home and wanting to make minor adjustments she was totally game! We had a blast working with them the day of the wedding. They arrived at at 6:30 a.m. ready to get to business!!! They were very responsive to all of my questions via email, responding very quickly. I had girls that kept changing their minds on yes to hair and makeup etc. With each change, I thought they might kill me, and they were so flexible and on board to make sure I was happy!! I am on the edge of my seat waiting on pictures, but I know they will be just as I imagine! I could not have been MORE happy with my hair and make up. I showed them a few pictures and Kelly made it come to life! Paola did the same for my bridesmaids. Everyone loved the outcome!! Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! I would recommend them over and over again! read more

Destiny and Light was recommended to me through the Hyatt hotel in clearwater. The service I recieved from Priscilla and her team was beyond amazing. I had my trial run a few days before my wedding and Priscilla came out to my hotel and made my every wish come true, my hair and make up looked amazing so i was excited to see how it would turn out on my big day! The team of ladies were so professional showing up right on time and very well prepared. It was so easy to stay in contact with Destiny and Light over the course of planning the wedding, both over email, phone and text. We had about 7 women needing hair and makeup and when we were all finished not one of us had a single complaint, my mum ended up in tears as she looked at herself in the mirror, never having her hair or makeup done like that before. everyone was so pleased with how they turned out, we couldnt thank the team enough. My hair and make up was like a dream come true, i had a basic idea of what i liked and priscilla made it so much more than i had expected! I really felt like a princess walking down the aisle and got so many complements on my hair and make up. My make up turned out so well, it kept me looking like me but at the same time really brought out all of my features and made me feel like a star! Thank you so much to priscilla and all the girls who came out to do all of my party's hair and make up, I cant thank you enough for what an amazing job you all did! read more

I love Priscilla. I legitimately want to be friends with her. She and her team are beyond amazing. From the first time I met her for our hair and makeup trial to the actual wedding day, Priscilla and her team have been just been an awesome support group/rally squad. Priscilla makes you feel like your having one of your girlfriends do your hair and makeup and she was definitely rap the words to Gangsta's Paradise with you and your bridesmaids and then immediately be able to shift gears into a full-on Disney sing-a-long. She is GOLDEN. I can't say enough wonderful things about her or her team. I can't wait to make up excuses to fly down to Tampa (I live in DC) to have her do my hair and makeup again. I have never looked more beautiful than on those days that Priscilla did my hair and makeup. If that's what you're looking for on your special day, then you need to call them immediately because you do not want to miss out on having The Destiny & Light Hair and Makeup Group experience. read more

When it came to booking hair and makeup for my wedding in June, I already knew that I wanted to work with the Destiny & Light team. I recently attended a dear friend of ours wedding and after spending the day with the girls getting ready and witnessing first hand just how amazing everyone looked, I was sold! My wedding inspiration was "Gatsby" glamour with a unique modern twist but with so many ways to go, I wasn't completely sure what I wanted to look like. And to add to the pressure and indecision, our wedding was filmed as part of a major network television series so I was striving for perfection! I can honestly say that I got just that. The moment I reached out via email to Priscilla and Brown, they were so helpful, professional and answered all my questions. (Plus, it doesn't hurt that they are truly just wonderful people through and through). I changed my mind a few times right up until my trial run, but Priscilla handled it with expertise and ultimately guided me to the perfect look with a glamorous statement headpiece, side swept pin curls and a full glam face. My wedding day required quite a bit of logistical planning, but the team were troopers, setting up at two separate locations to get us ready. My bridal party and both MOB/MOG all had their hair and makeup done and couldn't stop raving about how wonderful the team was. We laughed all day and truly had the best getting ready experience. I wanted each bridesmaid to look unique, and I could tell that they truly listened to what each girl wanted, and delivered above and beyond service. And everyone RAVED about the airbrush makeup. Even if you're going for a low key look, the airbrush is honestly the best money you can spend and our faces looked flawless right through to 3 o'clock in the morning at the after party! AMAZING. Thank you to Priscilla and the team for making my wedding day flawless. You really are such a special group. Can't wait to find another excuse to book you guys again soon! - Rochelle Brann read more

This ended up being a nightmare situation. I paid a $100.00 deposit plus taxes and had to pay another $100 cash for a trial run. During the trial run, my face turned out orange and my eyes watered due to hairspray and the airbrush being sprayed in my eyes. This caused the makeup to come off. Not what I wanted for my wedding day. I requested a retrial in effort to make it work as my wedding day neared, they advised that I would need to pay another $75.00. After several more phonecalls they agreed to not recharge. I explained in detail and provided pictures of what I wanted and needed. During the 2nd trial run my eyes watered again and the makeup was too dark and blotchy. I decided to just have them do our hair (5 girls includng myself) and that we would do our own makeup as we could do a better job. The owner then advised that she would not send more than one girl and that we would have to rent another hotel room for her to start at 10am versus that contracted start time of 1pm as we already had a bridal room booked from 1-6pm). When I responded to her text message that this was not feesable to change at the last minute, she stated thats all she would do since we were just doing "hair" and not makeup, its wasn't "worth it to her" to send a 2nd stylist to fulfill her contractual obligation. After numerous phonecalls and emails (as they are never available and since the beginning I always reached the voicemail) I finally requested a refund, and yes, you guessed it they refused to refund my deposit. Now, that left me with nobody to do my hair and makeup. BRIDES WORST NIGHTMARE!! read more