I really enjoyed working with Jennifer for my wedding, and what initially drew me to her was her…read moreability to bring out a person's natural beauty instead of masking it with makeup. In my research of other makeup artists, I noticed that Jennifer had a keen eye for color matching foundation to a person's skin tone and was very observant when it came to undertones across different ethnicities. I found that her color matching for me was absolutely perfect and completely undetectable. She is also extremely receptive to feedback if you would like to change anything about your makeup or hair, and she is truly a master of her art. I have oily skin and typically need to blot every 2-3 hours, so I was honestly shocked by how long my makeup lasted. The way Jennifer set my face allowed my makeup to last 15+ hours with minimal oil coming through at all. I received compliments throughout the entire night that my makeup didn't look heavy and that I still looked like myself. I highly recommend Jennifer for your makeup and hair needs!

I absolutely loved working with Chi Hang/JP Charming. Her and the team played such a huge role in…read moremaking my wedding day the best ever. I had heard about her through mutual friends and community. I'm really glad that I got to work with her for my wedding. She is dedicated to her craft and really talented. I am always nervous about working with others who may not be as well versed in my Asian facial structure and hair, but I did not have to worry at all with JP Charming! I did book a trial with Chi Hang so that I could get a feel of what I liked and would want on my special day. I was able to match this up with my engagement photoshoot. Chi Hang talked me through the whole process of my hair and make up. She also asked me a lot of questions to see what I liked and what I wanted to aim for. This was helpful as she was building my profile for my wedding day. I was torn between a half-up, half-down and a low bun. Turns out, I can have both! On the wedding day, the base would be half-up, half-down and then turned into a low bun. The low bun would be for the ceremony and then turn into a half-up, half-down for the reception by taking out some bobby pins! On the wedding day, Chi Hang and her team were right on time and ready to go at 6:00 AM! I absolutely loved the two gals she brought with her: Pari and Lucy. My sister is usually so quiet, shy, and not super into doing hair and makeup. But I could hear her laughing and chit chatting away. I know my girls felt at ease working with Chi Hang, Pari, and Lucy. They really take into consideration what their clients want and make it happen! My mom was very impressed and whew, it can be hard to impress her. The whole process was very well organized and timely. She had sent me a spreadsheet of the breakdowns of who does what and what at time. We were on schedule, which was a relief to me because I have been a part of a wedding party where one of the bridesmaids was missing from the tea ceremony due to the makeup artist miscalculating timing. My wedding was the end of August so it was still very hot out! However, my hair and makeup stayed great throughout the whole day. She gave me a little kit to help touch up any pieces. It was such a sweet touch. I'm so grateful that I went with JP Charming for my wedding! She is so kind and really wants to know what you like. It makes it easier for people like me who sometimes have a hard time speaking my thoughts. Thank you for everything, Chi Hang! If you're looking for a A+++ team, look no further than JP Charming!

This review is far and long over due!…read more We originally hired Phoebe for our wedding back in 2016 and her work was amazing. Since then, we've hired her countless amounts of times for makeup work for clients getting their headshots done at our studio and Phoebe is amazing! Not only is her work beautiful but her work ethic and charisma is just the cherry on the top! If you're looking for a wedding or special event-hair and makeup artist, look no further, she's it! Thank you for all of your work for us over the years and look forward to many years to come. -Juan Lumetry Media

Phoebe was absolutely wonderful to work with! Showed up on time, did beautiful work, and was so…read morepleasant/upbeat the whole time. She helped me with hair and makeup within a very short timeframe of contacting her (see the pictures for how awesome it turned out). I would absolutely recommend her to anyone that needs hair, makeup, or both in San Diego.

I found Kirsten online for my wedding day makeup and I couldn't be happier. Kirsten is such a…read morewonderful and talented makeup artist. I love her caring and down to earth personality. She went above and beyond as makeup artist. When she saw that I was stressed, she tried her best to ease up my mind by giving me massage and helped me find the solution. Love Love her personality. Besides her personality, her work is amazing. All my bridal party satisfied with their makeup and At first, I was a little nervous, because I normally don't wear any makeup and so I'm very picky when it comes to makeup. I want my makeup to last the whole day, and yet it has to be light feeling, natural, nothing too heavy, and cake looking. I have tried more than 5 different makeup artists, and none I was quite happy with. Don't get me wrong, they were all good, but after 3-4 hours later, my face started to get oily and cakey. But with Kirsten's airbrush makeup, I got my makeup done at 9am and it lasted me till 10pm without having touchup. Kirsten and her team were not only good but they were quick. They know what they were doing and we ended up being ahead of schedule. I would definitely recommend Kirsten to anyone who is looking for a makeup artist. Also, her price is very reasonable. ^_^

Kirsten is simply put... Amazing! Her down to earth genuine personality was what first attracted me…read moreto her. My two bridesmaids and I went for a trial with her and christina and had a BLAST. It was like old friends just hanging around talking! Kirsten and Christina did hair and make up for me and four of my bridesmaids. Everyone looked OUTSTANDING! Talk about using makeup to enhance peoples attributes and beauty. The day of they both came on time, in great spirits and kept me laughing all day. I can't begin to thank them for doing such an amazing job!

I have never felt more beautiful in MY LIFE than on my wedding day. It is priceless to feel as…read moreconfident as I did, and Kyla DID THAT. Whatever you receive at your trial, multiply by 100000 because her talent, expertise, and skill will BLOW YOU AWAY on wedding day. I looked in that mirror and was taken aback by how incredible her technique and attention to detail are. She is by far, hands down, the most talented MUA I have ever seen. The Instagram pictures and videos do not even do her work justice. Some key highlights: My makeup lasted through 85+ degree weather and crazy humidity from 11 AM to 2 AM (THE NEXT DAY) without a single touch up. The makeup ATE even with flash hours after dancing (and sweating) ALL night. Every single person who saw me complimented my makeup and said it was the perfect amount of glam while still feeling and looking like me. BOOK HER NOW before reading the rest of this review!!! MOST importantly, there is something so special about Kyla that is hard to put into words. Her energy is infectious, and she brings incredible vibes to every room she is in. She makes everyone feel so included and beautiful, regardless if they chose to get their makeup done or not. My sister (MOH) loved Kyla SO much, that she already booked Kyla for her wedding in NYC next year. We cannot wait to celebrate with Kyla again!! And I am so grateful and excited to look and feel as pretty as I did this year, one more time, for my sister's wedding!!!!!

I had the pleasure of working with Kyla for my entire wedding weekend and she was absolutely…read moreINCREDIBLE!! From my initial makeup trial, I immediately felt at ease and so confident in her work. Chatting with Kyla felt like talking to an old friend -- her warm, bubbly personality and professionalism shined throughout the entire weekend! She brought the positive energy and hype vibes even at 5:30am! Through all my nerves and anxiety over the big day, she brought a sense of calm and fun! Kyla genuinely listened to my concerns, any insecurities, and made me feel effortlessly beautiful for my welcome night and traditional Indian wedding ceremony! I absolutely love how Kyla has experience working with women of all different shades, tones, and ages. Her expertise was truly evident! I also had my mom who is in her 70s, and my cousin receive glam (they both rarely wear makeup) and they were beyond pleased and felt beautiful! I was glowing the whole day and felt like a gorgeous bride! The bridal glam I went with was the perfect blend of a softer approach with a touch emphasizing my darker features, eyes, and the most stunning blush placement and longevity. Her artistry truly balanced and highlighted my features so beautifully. Kyla is a queen -- the absolute best & you won't be disappointed!

I'm so happy with my experience with Mariam! She was…read moreabsolutely amazing, so sweet, kind, and accommodating. She really listened to what I wanted and did such a beautiful job on my hair. I'm so happy with the result and absolutely love how my hair turned out! I highly recommend Mariam to everyone. If you're looking for someone who truly cares about her clients and does an amazing job, definitely see Mariam!

Mariam is AMAZING! I was searching for someone to fix a bad haircut I got recently and Mariam was…read moreso quick to respond and get me an appt ASAP! She immediately understood the type of haircut I wanted and styled my hair exactly how I wanted it. Already got so many compliments!! tysmmm!

I had the most AMAZING experience with Hien for my wedding. Along with Metzli (hairstylist) and…read moretheir assistants, They were able to get my 8 bridesmaids, mother and MIL and myself all done before the estimated time. They were super efficient and they made it so fun and easy in the morning. The makeup itself was really light and didn't feel cake-y at all. I'm really glad I had the makeup trial with Hien and hair with Metzli beforehand too. I am a zero makeup user day to day so I was looking for something minimal while still having it stand out enough for people to know I am the bride. Communication through email and text only- Hien was very responsive so there were no issues or miscommunications. I would definitely recommend Hien if you're looking for someone who's not heavy handed with their makeup looks! Unless that's something you're going for, she can pull that off too!

I reached out to Hien in May 2021 to do makeup and hair for both my wedding trial/engagement photo…read moreshoot in June 2021 and wedding in January 2022. I sent her an email to inquire about her availability and she responded the next day. Hien only does makeup and she collaborates with another artist to style hair. Hien was the only point of contact and so all questions were directed to her for both hair and makeup. Hien was friendly, professional, and quick to respond to any of my questions throughout the entire process. I scheduled my trial with her on the day of my engagement photo shoot and LOVED how my makeup turned out. She assesses how comfortable you are with makeup and asks what your preferences are so that she can get a sense of what would be most suitable. I really appreciated that she provided suggestions on what to do if I were to cry or if my skin got oily. By the end of the day, my makeup still looked great despite sweating a little from running around on the beach. On the day of the wedding, she came on time at 7AM and set up all of her things very quickly. Hien and Metzli did HMU for my mom, the groom's mom, and myself. They were able to finish hair and makeup for all three of us by 10AM as promised, and everyone was very happy with their look. My mom even said that her makeup looked better compared to when she had her makeup done for my brother's wedding a few years ago. My makeup still looked great even after all the sweating I did from dancing by the end of the night. I would absolutely recommend Hien to anyone looking to get their makeup done for any occasion

Van's work is phenomenal. I drove 2 hours from Orange County to have my make up done. My friends…read moresaid it's the best make up on me, like Hollywood style ( not Asian style). Van went beyond and willing to do things to make clients look at their best. ThankS again Van.

Hi girls! I wanted to share my honest experience with VanitySD for anyone considering booking them…read morefor their wedding or special event. I originally found VanitySD through a girls' Facebook group and reached out to book hair and makeup services for my wedding on October 2, 2026. I had my makeup trial on July 7th with Nhungoc. During the trial, we went over my inspiration photos for both hair and makeup before she got started. Overall, I was pretty happy with the final result. However, I did notice that she applied my foundation using a dry makeup sponge and seemed to have trouble blending certain areas, repeatedly going back over the same spots. I thought it was a little odd, but I figured she was the professional and that things would go more smoothly on the wedding day. On the day of my wedding, Nhungoc arrived around 10 a.m. with another woman who would be doing everyone's hair. We had discussed that everyone needed to be ready by 4 p.m. Throughout the morning, I noticed that while doing everyone's makeup, she would frequently pause to take pictures and create content for social media. At times, she even asked my videographer to use her phone to record videos of her working. Personally, I found this unprofessional, especially considering we were on a tight schedule and my videographer was there to capture my wedding, not create content for the makeup artist. However, I was trying to stay calm and not let little things bother me on my wedding day. Unfortunately, despite our agreed-upon timeline, I wasn't finished until approximately 4:30-4:40 p.m. This meant that I missed out on certain photos I had planned to take with my bridesmaids. My photographer and videographer kept asking when I would be ready, and at one point, I even offered to help with my own hair because we were running so far behind. As for the makeup itself, she again applied my foundation using a dry sponge. She also mentioned wanting to "try something different" from what we had discussed and agreed upon during my trial. Personally, I don't think someone's wedding day, especially when they're already running behind schedule, is the appropriate time to experiment with a different look. That's one of the reasons brides schedule trials in the first place. She also used some of my personal makeup products. While I didn't necessarily mind, I did feel that a professional makeup artist should arrive fully prepared with their own products. I also couldn't tell whether the brushes were being cleaned or changed between clients, which was another concern of mine. Additionally, my bridesmaids expressed that they didn't feel their preferences or feedback were really being listened to during the process. Overall, I would say the final results were okay. Nhungoc was very pleasant and nice throughout our interactions, and I do want to acknowledge that. However, being friendly doesn't necessarily make up for the lack of time management and professionalism I experienced. My biggest disappointment wasn't necessarily the makeup itself, but the fact that I missed out on moments and photos I had specifically planned for my wedding day because I wasn't ready on time. Those are moments I can't get back. Unfortunately, I wouldn't book VanitySD again. Looking back, I genuinely feel I could have achieved better makeup results doing it myself and I would have been ready on time. I wanted to share my experience so other brides can make an informed decision when choosing their hair and makeup team.

Nancy is absolutely amazing. She has done my make up on numerous occasions. She did my make up when…read moreI was a bridesmaid in a wedding, she's done my graduation make up, she has done trial make up, and she even did make up for my own wedding. What I loved most about Nancy's work the first time was that I literally cried my eyes out at my sister's wedding, and I remember thinking my make up was absolutely ruined, and when I looked in the mirror I had never looked better. The make up stayed Until the next day. The second thing that I loved most about Nancy's work is that she has experience working with little to no eyebrow hair and drawing on eyebrows. This was perfect for me since I do not have eyebrow hair she listened to my critique and made me feel comfortable with somebody else doing something that is very particular to me. Nancy is experienced in all shades and skin textures. She provides you prep work before the day of make up. Nancy makes you a glowing model every single time. I've included some photos below of the multiple times that she has done my make up. I cannot say enough about how professional she is with coordinating her work. She always has clean, make up brushes, and comes prepared with lighting a chair, and a variety of colors /shades. I will be booking a make up class session with her so that I can learn how to do this with my own make up at home. Definitely will be booking with her again, and totally recommend anyone looking for a make up artist to book with Nancy.

Nancy is an absolute gem! Her makeup skills are exceptional and she is VERY knowledgeable. She was…read moreresponsive and professional all while being personable throughout the whole process. She really listened when I provided look and feel, as well as my concerns with my sensitive skin, and dark and puffy under eye circles. And WOW, I could not have been happier with my results. I felt my most beautiful and confident self the day of, and my make up last all day and night. I would gladly recommend and hire Nancy again for another occasion.

Haydee is incredible. She is so kind, patient, professional and insanely talented. Booking her and…read moreher team for Hair and Makeup for my wedding was 100% the right decision. She really made me feel my most beautiful. My hair and makeup stayed perfect all day and night. My bridesmaids and moms LOVED her work too. She is very honest and really listens to what each girl wanted. She is seriously the best of the best and I cannot speak highly of her enough.

Haydee and her staff were so fun, kind and helpful. We all looked really beautiful for my wedding!read more

It was my first visit ever & I found this place here on Yelp. I did a bridal hair & makeup trial…read morewith Petty N. I showed her some inspiration pics & she did a great interpretation of it to suit my features! She gave me a beautiful half up half down curly hairstyle with a small bun in a flower shape! She even fixed my eyebrows a bit with some minor shaping. This is the best makeover I've ever had! I will be booking her to get a lash lift & will go with Lashme Uyen Beauty Studio for my wedding day beauty needs. Both Petty & Uyen are very kind & professional, they made me feel comfortable & pretty!

I requested a full set of lashes and let them know I thought I might be allergic to the adhesive at…read moreother places in the past (but it's my daughters wedding, and I'll take ALL the allergy pills to combat that)! They saw me the same afternoon, but I'm still trying to figure out the receipt. Due to what I saw on my bank statement and my shop receipt, I'm so confused. I had to put a deposit down, but I'm not sure it was applied to my final charge, and on my bank app it shows one of the charges as a recurring fee, which I never signed anything for. Regardless, the service was fantastic (despite being a tiny shop in the back corner of a restaurant building). I had no burning, and loved the results. I also really liked online scheduling. I'll deal with the bank/shop discrepancies soon, but will probably go back since we have another wedding coming up. (Unless they don't work with me on resolving the payment issue). Update: The business owner contacted me immediately and cleared up my concerns. I'm very impressed and will be back for services!