Leah from Dreamcatcher did my makeup for a wedding. My summary is a lack of professionalism. I…read moredon't know if she was having an off day, but here is what happened: First, she used a stale / moldy / expired airbrush makeup bottle. It had clearly been past its prime, just from the smell alone, and also had separated on my face. I pointed out the smell. She refused to acknowledge that there was a possibility the makeup had gone bad for some time, and when she finally agreed (and only because her other makeup artist said she could smell the airbrush makeup from across the room), she did not remove the rancid makeup, but instead layered more things on top of it. Instead of owning the issue and fixing it, she doubled down, wasted time, and didn't correct her mistake. Next, my lashes were on entirely crooked. My eyeliner was also crooked and mismatched (one wing pointed up and one wing pointed down). I had asked for winged eyeliner, and I understand that not every person knows how to do winged eyeliner. However, if you are a makeup artist and can't do winged eyeliner, you should probably tell your client that so they can choose something else. I had to fix these myself afterwards. She also added a bunch of wax to my eyebrows which left a lot of residue and visible clumps. Then, she offered to redo my makeup with my own products. Obviously, we were now short on time due to the rancid makeup fiasco. A very cursory and patchy application of my own foundation that was patchy and streaky followed. I had to redo the entire thing after she left. She came back the next day and did better - but I also didn't ask for winged eyeliner and avoided the airbrush foundation. The foundation application (of my own foundation) was still streaky and unblended. My guess is that Leah is not able to do makeup well on clients with darker skin because she wasn't able to color match correctly for different skin tones and undertones, and the problems just flowed from there. Her instagram and website also tells the same story. My experience with Leah also made me feel bad, not just because of the makeup issues but because of her attitude. It felt like she was blaming me for her shortcomings, and that I had to apologize to her for not liking the disaster she put on my face. This review is specific to Leah, and not any of the other artists that she employs or contracts out with. They were professional and delivered excellent work.

Leah did my hair and makeup and did my bridesmaids' and flower girls' hair for my wedding, and we…read moreloved the experience! I did a hair and makeup trial with Leah for my engagement photos, and she incorporated the minor feedback I had into my wedding day hair and makeup. Overall, she understood the vibe I was going for and didn't overwhelm me as someone who essentially never does their makeup or hair. She was cool to talk to (we bonded over our shared love of owning chickens) and handled everyone's varying personalities and moods on the wedding day so well. I highly recommend you check out Dreamcatcher Artistry for your wedding hair and makeup needs!

Jennifer has been my personal makeup artist for the past 6 years for life's special occasions and…read morehas always exceeded mine and friends expectations. I've had Bridal, glam, smokey eye, soft , bold, several looks done by Jennifer. She's knowledgeable with skin types, allergens, combining product chemicals and appropriate sanitizing for bacteria/pathogen prevention. She always comes through! I absolutely love her work and highly recommend her!

Just an amazing experience from start to finish! My makeup held up so well ALL DAY, and I couldn't…read morestop taking photos of myself haha. She was so so kind and made the experience so easy and memorable, cannot recommend highly enough

I booked Bellizzimo Beauty for my engagement photos and wedding hair/makeup. Scheduling was done…read morethrough Natalie, who was easy to work with and accommodating to my needs. Kristen did my hair and makeup. She was super sweet and took the time to fully understand my vision and the look I wanted. I highly recommend doing a hair/makeup trial as that helped me figure out what I did (and didn't want) for my wedding day. Kristen made me feel the most beautiful and confident I have ever felt and all of my bridesmaids loved their looks! I highly recommend Kristen and booking with Bellizzimo!

Kristen at Sugar High is my go-to for color and cut. She does a natural look when that's what…read moreyou're requesting, and I've seen her gorgeous pink and purple ombrés if I ever get that bold . I get tons of compliments on my cut and color and I feel like a Pantene commercial when she's done with me. Thank you for making my hair beautiful, Kristen!

Have nothing but great things to say, Steph is sooo nice & easy to work with. She did my hair &…read moremake up for my wedding, my bridesmaids & mother got their hair done as well. Pricing is amazing.

Brit was amazing! She took such great care of me and my girls, and made the whole getting-ready…read moreprocess fun and relaxed. My hair and makeup turned out exactly how I envisioned it -- and it lasted perfectly all day. I couldn't have been happier and would absolutely recommend Brit!

I came down to slo for engagement photos & found Brit through Yelp. I typically don't wear makeup,…read moreso I wanted an elevated natural look with Brit really delivered on! I've only had my makeup done professionally a few times, but all times my makeup felt heavy, cakey, it didn't work with my combo skin, and I couldn't wait to take it off. The products Brit used felt so light that I didn't mind keeping it on for 6+ hours. I loved how my photos turned out, thank you Brit!

I visited Ritual for the first time this past weekend and am already looking forward to my next…read morevisit. I chose the Luxe Brow & Soothing Mask Treatment with Fawn. I had a few questions prior to the appointment and Heather was great about throroughly and patiently addressing my concerns. My appointment was with Fawn and she was not only extremely talented (my brows have never looked better in my life) but she was also wonderful to chat with while also maintaining a very calm and relaxing experience. Basically, 10/10. I had a great time, my brows and skin look better than they have in years and I'm glad to have found such a great local place. If you're considering a treatment for yourself or as a gift, go for it! I really loved it.

I had a fabulous micro-current facial at Ritual. The owner is very thorough and knowledgeable and…read moredoes her homework beforehand to make sure she knows your skin, preferences and needs. She gives a fabulous massage in the process and the end result attested to her skill. All in all well worth the expense.

It's shameful how many months it's taken me to finally write this, and it has absolutely nothing to…read moredo with Jessi's services but due solely to my own busyness/procrastination! I cannot express how glad I am that I found Jessi amidst the myriad of hair/makeup artists in the SLO/Central Coast area. I knew I didn't want a typical bridal look and I really dug the vibe I could see on her website photos. She was great to correspond with via the initial consult emails, with me sending half-formed ideas about what I was going for, and her providing sound and honest advice and enthusiasm. When I went for the pre-wedding trial run, she was so calming, and open/receptive to feedback, she really just wanted me to be happy and love the look. And she accomplished just that! She made me feel so beautiful on my wedding day. In terms of hair, she mustered up an absolutely stunning braided up-do, and managed to gorgeously incorporate the floral crown I chose to have instead of a bridal bouquet. I also just loved talking with her about all things life. She's down to earth, relaxed, but extremely professional and skilled. Her prices are probably the best in the area for the quality she provides! Do yourself a favor and have her do your wedding hair/makeup.

How can I count the ways I love thee? There are SO many reasons why a bride should choose Jessi…read moreCampbell for their most important beauty services: Hair and makeup! I had to break it into a list. 1. Jessi is thoughtful, kind, and detailed. She will listen to what you want and advise you like a trusted friend. If you want something special and unique, she will take your hand and walk with you on that journey. She speaks the language of beauty fluently, so you don't have to. She is 100 percent committed to your dream look, and you can't say that for every artist out there. 2. She is skilled! Jessi has years of experience in the hair and makeup field and is super talented naturally, so the combination of passion and technique makes her a beauty ninja. Whether you want a classic fresh face or a retro-inspired look, Jessi WILL impress. 3. Her prices are fair. When you book with Jessi, you know you are getting the best. She is prompt, always super professional, and will make you a top priority. YOU WILL BE HER ONLY THOUGHT on the day of your wedding. She gets in the zone! Her skill is second-to-none. You might want to scrimp on other aspects of your wedding, but your bridal look is not one of those aspects! 4. She's a lovely person to spend time with on your big day! You want to have a perfect wedding (not super realistic, but be honest...we all want it!), so choose someone who loves what she does! Jessi is warm and sweet and has a calming effect, at least one me. She was my beauty rock on my wedding day and she took care of every concern, including some last minute skin issues. It was like magic! She airbrushed me to perfection and I had never felt prettier in my life. All in, all, she made my day up and away, better! Period. Final thoughts: She's got the heart, skill, and a whole lot of love for what she does. Get the gal with gumption and grace! It can only be Jessi!

Jasmine did my hair and makeup for my wedding; and she was amazing! She was very helpful and easy…read moreto work with as we planned the event (I don't live in the area, so everything was over email). On the day of, I brought her lots of pictures and she did a great job conveying what she was doing in each step and communicating about the process. I LOVE the way my hair an makeup turned out, it was so similar to the pictures I wanted. She did a great job covering up some acne breakouts I was having-- I was so self-conscious about it for my wedding day, but she made me look and feel amazing. My mom and I spent the bulk of the morning with Jasmine getting ready, and she was so pleasant and fun to be with- she really made the morning feel special as we were pampered! She also did great handling my many crazy family members who kept running in and out. I definitely recommend Jasmine for hair, makeup, weddings-- it was a dream working with her! :)

Having never colored my hair before, I went to Jasmine with a simple idea and she made it…read morefantastic! I absolutely love my purple-tipped layers and received several compliments every day this week! She explained everything as she worked (again, it was my first time hehe!) and her confidence was totally warranted as seen in the results. I can't wait to try more colors and designs with her in the future!