I loved working with Kary! She is so good at both hair and makeup, so detailed, and so sweet. I…read morewanted softer, natural looking makeup and I was so happy with how she made me look and feel on my wedding day. Her work on my hair was also impressive - I wanted my hair half up/half down but was worried that the high winds at our ceremony site might ruin it. It turned out to be perfectly fine though, and my curls lasted throughout the entire night. As some other reviewers have mentioned, her husband helps with communications and bookings, and finalizing things with him may take a few tries. Luckily I found working with him to be fine, particularly when I switched over to texts for smaller inquiries, and as long as I was careful to double check details. The assistant she brings with her varies and some seem to be better than others (assistant for my friend's wedding was good, while the one for my wedding seemed to be less proficient at doing hair). However, Kary will step in and provide assistance / guidance where needed. Overall, I had a fantastic experience with Kary. She goes above and beyond for a HMUA; she'll even help with your dress for portraits and does constant touch ups until she leaves. She's so so so great that I promise you just need to book her, you won't regret it!

I hired Kary as my HMU for my wedding in April 2026. She was a total professional and really…read morepassionate in what she does. I was really happy with my looks throughout the event and Kary was attentive throughout, really glad to have hired her. During the makeup trial she listened to my needs and took times to try multiple styles and looks until I'm comfortable with my choices. Her makeup style is very beautiful and natural at the same time, she has a great understand of Asian features. I felt very beautiful. During the event she stayed around for almost the whole ceremony to reception, helping with touch ups and outfit/look changes. She was also great with my mother and bridesmaids, patient and giving styling support when my mom had questions. However I think there's room for improvement in her team. The second HMU she brought with her to help with the other half of my bridesmaids was not as good. My bridesmaid mentioned that her side bun constantly fell out and after asking to be fixed multiple time they just ended up fixing it themselves. The second HMU also didn't seem to have the same joy as Kary and wasn't too friendly. Outside of that, Kary's husband Eugene does all her booking, scheduling and communications. Have some patience for him to get back to you and double check the booking times as I experienced some mixed up during the trial booking. Overall I would definitely recommend working with Kary for your makeup, you will not regret it, she really took good care of me.

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!

If you're looking for someone to do you hair and makeup for your wedding, engagement shoot, or any…read moreevent for that matter - look no further. Aimee is not only incredibly talented, professional and detail oriented she is also astoundingly sweet, thoughtful, calming and is such an absolute pleasure to work with. From my initial email inquiry to do my hair and makeup for my wedding to the day of the wedding, Aimee made the whole process a breeze and stress free. She was so easy to talk do when I first met her for my trial and it was so easy to connect with her and feel comfortable with her. I initially did an updo for my trial and one week before my wedding I nervously texted Aimee and told her I wanted to change my look completely and sent new inspiration looks for her feedback. She was immediately on board and excited about the new look, which put me at ease and took away any feelings of anxiousness I had. Bay Area prices for anything wedding related can be quite a sticker shock, but compared to a lot of other artists out there I felt like Aimee's prices were well within reason, especially given her years of experience and portfolio. I've never been a big hair and makeup girl, but both play such an important part of one's wedding and it's definitely worth spending the money to hire someone who can give you the best experience and deliver what you want. She gave me a very natural, yet glamorous look and I was on cloud nine when I saw the end result. I truly felt so beautiful. Her and her team did an impeccable job for me and all my girls and we looked flawless. It was amazing to start off my big day with Aimee and I couldn't have dreamed of working with anyone better. Aimee goes above and beyond for you and when I unexpectedly had an emergency with my makeup that night, she was quick to respond and even FaceTimed with me to help me fix it. Without a doubt Aimee is the best and I'm now looking for any reason to work with her again!

I am truly, truly grateful for Aimee! From my trial for our engagement photos to my actual wedding…read moreday, she worked her magic and made me look and feel amazing. Her skill and artistry are incredible--she knows exactly how to enhance your natural beauty while making you feel completely at ease. On my wedding day, I was feeling under the weather, but Aimee worked her magic and made me look so fresh and radiant. I can't thank her enough for being so sweet, thoughtful, and caring throughout the entire process. She wasn't just my makeup artist--she was my fairy godmother!

She did an excellent job. On time just like she said she would. I'd hire her again…read moreShe helped make my daughters wedding day special

Minia is literally THE BEST!! I've been getting my makeup done by her since I was a senior in high…read moreschool! YES, she did my hair and makeup for prom and senior portraits and then again for a few nights out during college. For lashes, I've been getting my extensions done with Minia since 2018. My skin/face is typically really sensitive and Minia's been the only makeup/lash artist I've trusted. She is always so gentle, professional and informative, ensuring that I am comfortable and satisfied throughout the entire process. She's also super patient with all my needs/asks and always goes over and beyond. I love my lash sessions with her, it truly feels like I'm hanging out and chatting with my bestie! Her space is very comfy and tidy, which always reassures me. She plays any kind of music you want and is always very welcoming and warm. Here is the most recent lash set I got on 1/23. It's been a week now and my lashes still look so good! I literally can't stop staring at myself LOL If you're looking for a trusted, high-quality, relaxing makeup and/or lash experience, book with Minia NOW. I drive from San Jose to San Francisco every 3-4 weeks for my fills, so that alone says a lot!

I am always wary of going to new places because of my thick and curly hair, but I was looking for…read moresomewhere with next place appointments for a blowout and found Bloom. Booking was super easy. Alyssa is wonderful! She was able to make my hair look very smooth and pretty. Great experience, definitely recommend her if you have curly hair!

I really like coming here. Everyone is very professional and the atmosphere is fun and uplifting.read more

I highly recommend Lia! She was very responsive, organized, friendly, kind, easy to get along with,…read moretalented, and professional since our very first correspondence. The fact that Lia was even able to meet me at 4:30 a.m. so that I could be ready by 7:30 a.m. for my elopement at SF city hall spoke volumes about her. Being a bride who has very minimal experience with getting my hair and make-up done, I was a bit skeptical at first about whether I really needed to have a three hour appointment, but in the end, I think it's incredibly wonderful that Lia carves out three hours to work with her brides. It turns out that it was the perfect amount of time for Lia to do all of the following: confirm the look I want to have for my wedding, set up, do my hair, apply make-up, give me stretch breaks, clean up, and have some time to spare. Even though I opted out of a hair and make-up trial, Lia certainly knew how to deliver. Her artistry, expertise, and skills are all to be admired. She was also very patient and willing to answer any questions I had throughout the hair & makeup process, and made me feel beautiful and confident for the eventful day to come. Lia also went above and beyond and helped me into my wedding dress, which was no easy feat! You see, it had a corset back, and neither of us ever laced up a corset wedding gown before. With the help of some Youtube videos, Lia got me into the dress like a pro. This meant so much to me, because if it weren't for her, it would have been much harder to do a first look with my fiance before we took off to SF city hall together. Overall, I couldn't have asked for a better person to get me ready for my big day, and would recommend Beauty by Lia to friends and family without hesitation. Thank you so much Lia!

Lia did a magnificent job on my hair and makeup and my partner's makeup for our wedding. She…read moreperfectly captured the old Hollywood vibe we were going for. Our looks were just as fresh at the end of the evening as they were when we started. If you need to spend all day getting ready with someone, Lia is your gal. An absolute delight and incredible artist.

Working with Nikki was such a breeze! I loved my overall look. I appreciate how she listened to…read morewhat I wanted and definitely delivered! I still looked myself but elevated. She nailed the fresh and soft glam look. 10/10 highly recommend!! Good to note also that her studio is clean & you could tell she takes care of her makeup and tools. The overall ambiance was also relaxing as she played some relaxing music while doing my hair and makeup. I loved my overall experience.

Nikki is incredibly detail oriented and professional. I worked with her first for my City Hall…read morepre-wedding photoshoot in September and loved her work so much that I hired her again for my two wedding events in April. For the April events, she brought along her wonderful colleagues to handle hair and makeup for my mom, mother in law, and seven bridesmaids. For every event, Nikki and her team arrived early and fully prepared with reference photos and details about the exact look that each person wanted. I loved that I still felt like myself in all makeup and hair looks by her, just like a really glamorous version. I was able to fully relax in the hair and makeup chair each time because I knew I could fully trust Nikki's skill and artistry. She was even able to handle some very complicated hair jewelry for my family's, in-law's and my traditional Pakistani outfits. I would recommend her with confidence to any bride!

I absolutely love getting my hair done by him! He is incredibly skilled, and his sense of style and…read moreaesthetics is always on point. Every time I leave the salon, I honestly feel like I look three years younger! One thing I really appreciate is how respectful he is of my time. My appointments are always on time, and I have never had to sit around waiting. He is also very honest and never tries to upsell me. There have been times when I asked about adding extra treatments or services, and instead of simply charging me more, he honestly told me that I didn't need to spend the extra money. I really appreciate that kind of honesty. Overall, he is talented, honest, professional, and genuinely cares about making his clients look their best. I always leave happy with my hair and feeling refreshed. Highly recommend!

I've been coming for more than a year for to get my hair cut and consistently love my hair every…read moretime. It's effortless - I go in and have great hair coming out! One note is that he requires a deposit in advance via Zelle to make an appointment - that sketched me out the first time, but I'm glad I went for it. It's just a minor inconvenience to get on his busy schedule that's well worth it!

May 6, wednesday I had my BLO dry appointment for 1230pm,- I get there both owners were there…read more Unbelieve Marissa & Helen! Jack box I told both of them. Being 66 years old a Senior is big. Its not as easy however once you get to Blo, the entire staff starting with owner's. Make you feel like fabulous 40! THE numerous amount of attention. The front desk says Shay will be doing your appointment. Can't be late due it was busy. Shay was Spectacular upbeat fun loving. As you sit in your getting a blow dry. Sophia &Rose either or come to you here is a glass of champagne w slash of OJ. The atmosphere is above &beyond state of the art. Classy when done. The Make up bar is available. The owner's & Shay the entire staff when done. Take a picture give me the feeling. Tell me I don't look 66- Shay already put hair spray on me. However I wasxleaving the wind was getting crazy. I ask them could I get so more hair spray of course Ms. Karen. As I was leaving all of them said Bye have anazingvtime in West Hollywood with your kids. Happy Mother's day. This is the place to goto being a senior.@66! Can be a challenge. When you leave BLO @66 I felt 46 like a celebrity! A Queen I would highly recommend Make an appointment stop by get a BLO dry. I came in Debbie downer. Left there feeling a Queen classy my hair was amazing.! Both owners /Then entire staff truly by far are Spectacular!

My appointment was scheduled for 10:15 AM and didn't finish until 12:00 PM, even though it was…read moresupposed to take only 1 hour and 15 minutes. Before starting, I clearly explained to Chris that with my hair texture, blow drying alone would not be sufficient and that a flat iron was necessary. Despite this, he disregarded my concern and only blow dried my hair. On top of that, he left midway through the appointment to get something to eat, which was very unprofessional. Thankfully, Sam stepped in to help. She straightened my roots and curled my hair, and she did a great job fixing what she could. However, since the rest of my hair was never properly flat ironed, it became curly and frizzy again shortly after I arrived at my event. Overall, this was a very disappointing experience. Long story short, Marissa reached out to me, saying the manager keilani will reach out to me and make it right, never heard from anyone and when I attempted to reach out crickets.

Stopped by Fox & Doll on a Saturday and picked up some great makeup, hair and skincare products…read more Such a cute store with lots of good product lines, as well as some adorable artwork, clothing and even greeting cards! The owner Shana was so kind and helpful and I will definitely be back next time I am in San Francisco!

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.