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.

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!

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!

I booked a Keratin + Blowout for my birthday in the city. Jeanette was amazing and made my hair…read morelook so amazing for my special day. I was even getting stopped in the streets with compliments after I left the salon. Jeanette was so easy to work with and fun. We had the best conversation and it passed so quickly while I enjoyed some sparkling wine. I would definitely recommend Blowology for your next treatment and will be for sure stopping by next time I'm in the city.

Went for a party do and Ethan did it up just as I wanted! Very pleased with the look!read more

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.

Working with Lydia was one of the most calming and reassuring parts of my wedding day. From the…read morevery beginning, she brought such a warm and empathetic energy that immediately put me at ease. Weddings can be emotional and a little overwhelming, but Lydia was incredibly patient and supportive throughout the entire process. On the morning of the wedding, when nerves naturally kicked in, she didn't just do my makeup beautifully--she actually helped me calm down. Her presence was grounding, thoughtful, and genuinely caring. She took the time to listen, moved at a pace that felt comfortable, and made sure I felt confident and like myself. Beyond her obvious talent, what stood out most was her kindness and emotional intelligence. She understands that the day is about more than makeup--it's about how a bride feels. Thanks to Lydia, I felt relaxed, cared for, and truly ready to enjoy one of the most important days of my life. I couldn't recommend her more highly.

Selecting Lydia as my HMUA was the best decision I could've made as a bridesmaid! I was recommended…read moreto her by a friend and was fortunate that she was available for the day of the wedding. Because the wedding was an outdoor ceremony / reception in the summer, I knew I needed professional services to keep my hair and makeup lasting all day and that's exactly what Lydia made happen (hair and makeup survived the heat and cold from 8:30 am - 2 am). The whole process went by so quickly because of how friendly and fun Lydia was. But I have to say, the transformation was shocking!! I felt like I was debuting as an idol by how flawless the makeup was. My face was glowing and the other bridesmaid complimented as soon as they saw me. Highly would recommend Lydia to anyone looking for special occasions. Thank you again Lydia for your artistry!

Lela did my make up and hair for an event. I loved her little studio in the city. She was so sweet…read moreand meticulous. I showed her some looks I wanted and she had no problems executing. One of my best make up and hair jobs I've gotten. I would def use her again for a special event!

I am very particular with makeup and hair but Lela nailed it on my wedding day! She listens…read morecarefully for the look you want to go for and does her magic. She is the expert in beauty and will take care of you. We had an early wedding, which meant starting at 5am ‍ but she arrived early and ready to go! (me, not so much lol) thank you Lela and her assistant for being so patient and flexible with us! Everyone loved their makeup and hair and I got so many compliments on my wedding day.

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!!!

I spent a lot of time looking for a HMUA for me and my wedding party because I was particular about…read morethe style of makeup I wanted as someone who does not wear makeup often (clean, minimal, classic) and wanted to make sure they had lots of experience with asian features & across all ages. I hired Fiona and her team to service me, 7 bridesmaids, the MOB, and the MOG on the morning of my wedding. We had an early start time (4AM) since we were doing a tea ceremony and the team arrived on time, ready to get started to ensure we finished everyone by the 9:00am deadline. They made everyone feel very welcomed and were open to changes in makeup if someone wanted a different color/style that was done to them without losing time. Our hair and makeup stayed in tact all day with minimal touch ups needed & the Urban Beauty Loft team left us a touch-up package for me, the bride, to use. Definitely would recommend if you are looking for the same things!!

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!

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.