She was late to the bridal makeup trial. She didn't call to inform me she was late until after the…read morescheduled time. When I said more heads up would be nice this escalated to an argument. She explained because it's not her space she would need also additional time to setup. This didn't include sweeping up or moving the hair on the floor. Sure it's not her space but she didn't acknowledge it in anyway. She didn't even have me saved as the right client leading to confusion on both ends Extremely condescending and rude. I am 5'10 she informed me because my legs were long it was making her job challenging. She told me the dark circles under my eyes were very noticeable and hard to hide. She got makeup in both of my eyes and informed me because I don't regularly wear makeup this was because of my eyes Despite this I was willing to go with her. However I didn't get back to her within 48 hours. Stated no where. And she never followed up with me leading to last minute confusion on my end assuming having already paid her for a trial would encourage some professionalism in a courtesy follow up. Wedding planning is stressful! Additionally in our last conversation after she informed me she likely couldn't do the makeup. She asked where I was planning on getting ready for my wedding. I told her the salon. She then went on to disparage their space as it doesn't even have the table space she would need to do her work. I thankfully was able to find a nicer and actually warm artist and had an amazing wedding.

I live in Santa Cruz, and had a photoshoot up in San Francisco this past weekend. I found…read moreTamra-Marie Artistry by typing in "best Black makeup artists in San Francisco." Thank goodness for Google. I hit the jackpot. After the heaviness of the past year, I wanted a look that represented how I'm coming back out into the world. Unapologetic, bold, and a PROUD Black woman. It was also very important to me to support Black businesses with this shoot. The 4 words I had in mind were Afro futuristic, Afrocentric, Afro punk. And superhero. I sent Tamra various photos of makeup inspiration, but when I met her the day of the shoot, knew I could trust her expertise. She went to work, and when she was finished, she handed me a mirror, and... MAAAAAAJOR!!! That day in the city ended up being really cold, and foggy. (Surprise, surprise ) My makeup stayed flawless, and I felt FABULOUS. Strangers were stopping me on the street to say that I looked gorgeous. After over a year of staying home, then kindergarten teacher outfits (jeans, tank tops, and sneakers) no sexy gig looks (I'm a vocalist), and half of my face covered, I NEEDED THAT. Tamra, Thank you SO much. I can't wait to work with you again. *Will add pics from the shoot when I receive them.*

Maria was great in communicating with me beforehand. She even asked what color dress my mother was…read morewearing to match the makeup colors. I failed to read one thing in the contract about her commuting fee, but Maria was understanding and we worked it out. She did a fantastic job with my mom's makeup for her 90th birthday party, and my mom looked gorgeous and party ready. My mom never wears makeup and was worried about having heavy makeup, but Maria gave her a natural and pretty look with appropriate lashes that made her look amazing. Maria is also very kind and patient, which made the session go smoothly. It was fun to see my mom's transformation. I highly recommend Maria's makeup services for any occasion!

Where do I begin?! From the initial trial through to my wedding week, Maria was always kind,…read morehelpful, responsive and an AMAZING positive energy. There are two main components I think are important to emphasize about her work- her makeup skills, and her energy. Regarding makeup - our initial trial was thorough and very detailed. Maria was willing to work through all my likes/dislikes, answer all my and my moms questions about the process. I was adamant that even though I was putting together an Indian wedding with heavy outfits, I wanted all my makeup looks to be as natural and timeless as possible with elements of fun. Maria delivered on all of these requests, which included numerous rounds of trying different eyelash strips/lipstick colors/eyeliner shades and texting inspo pics and was always helpful and patient. I was so bummed I had to wash my face at the end of both days I had my makeup done by her! Regarding energy- Maria brought fun, lighthearted and genuine vibes that my entire family and I appreciated. Maria's ability to both keep light conversations while maintaining awareness of sensitive moments was such a gift that truly helped me enjoy the moment instead of being caught up in details. No questions about it, book Maria!!

Just blown away with how amazing my brows look!…read more Jeanne was very sweet, knowledgeable & took the time to listen when I shared the results I was hoping for. Her space was warm, clean & quiet, & I felt welcomed when I arrived. We started with her drawing out what she wanted to do to my brows & after a quick look over, I loved what she created. Once we began the needling she checked in with me often on how I was doing & my pain level. After we finished the first run through, she had me look my brows over and we discussed what I wanted to slight adjust - that being said I was already in love with them. Once finished, I loved the look of my final brows. She truly is an expert at what she does & I would highly recommend anyone looking for a brow upgrade :)

I had my brows microbladed in Asia years ago so I was looking for an artist to retouch my brows…read moresince mine were fading. I had my first session with Jeanne back in February and I had a great session with her! Not only was Jeanne patient and understanding, but she's also extremely friendly and personable. I also appreciated Jeanne's honesty in letting me know that she felt my previous brows didn't frame my face well, and together, we worked together to draw brows that complimented my face much better! This goes to show how much she cares about her clients and wants to make sure you are getting your money's worth for her services. I also took a makeup class with Jeanne yesterday (along with my cousin)! This was such a fun and interactive class where Jeanne took the time to explain to us which products worked well with our skin properties, had us practice and apply products on our own and we left the class feeling happy and inspired by an everyday look that we can now use on a daily basis. My cousin and I have very different facial features yet Jeanne dedicated time for both of us, ensuring that our questions were answered and that we were applying the methods correctly. I can't say enough great things about Jeanne! She is truly knowledgeable, friendly and cares about her clients. I highly recommend her for brows and makeup (whether it's a class or session)! Thank you Jeanne unnie :)

Shante does such an amazing job everytime on my hair and makeup. She is professional, knowledgeable…read moreand most importantly sanitary. She not only cares about the finished look, she also focuses on the health of your hair. She provides education about how to maintain healthy hair and keep your skin blemish free for flawless makeup application. You will not be disappointed!!! She is a hidden gem, get in while you can

Shanté did an amazing job on my makeup. She really took the time to get to know me as a person and…read morethe look I was going for. I wanted a simple glam look and she was able to deliver! Recommend Shanté for your makeup needs.

This review is long overdue!…read more I started seeing Brittany for facials almost a year ago, and have seen consistent results in the texture and condition of my skin. Over the past year I saw her regularly for hydrofacials and dermaplaning. I recently just did my first biorepeel and was astounded at the results. Even my male coworkers were asking me what I had done to my skin because it had such great results. Also, Brittany has consistently recommended SPF and skincare products that met my concerns and budget, again leaving me with products that I felt actually improved my skin with noticeable results. Brittany is a warm and kind person who I feel like genuinely cares about her clients and their skincare goals. Anyone would be lucky to incorporate visits to her as part of their skincare routine!

Just wanted to update my review because Skin by Brittany is AMAZING!…read more Had myself a much needed massage with @skinbybrittany__ today.  The past few weeks have been extremely stressful, and my body was begging me for a reset!  A little back story... I have always been extra sensitive when it came to physical touch. I could never get a massage because I was too ticklish and the feeling of knots on my body made me cringe! A few years ago,  I booked a massage with @skinbybrittany__ . She knew my situation and let me know that if at any point I started to feel uncomfortable,  we could stop.   She was the most gentle and most professional massage therapist I have ever encountered!   She literally took away my fear of massages (crazy enough, it really was a fear of mine). My body is thanking me right now, after my AMAZING massage with Brittany today.   I'm telling you... book your appointment with her now!  You won't regret it!   She's also responsible for my amazing skin!  She gives the best facials and I am loving my new skin care routine! Thank you so much, @skinbybrittany__

We LOVED our time with Kate! Kate is a lovely, warm, personable color analysis star. She knows what…read moreshe's talking about, offers skills and tools to help train your eye, and has everything you need to be set up for success. She's also got a service for everything! Wedding couples consulting, wedding part and bridesmaids, parties, individual, you name it! Hire kate!!

So I did a group color analysis a few weeks back in the beginning of March. And due to conflicting…read morework schedules with my friend we reached out to Kate concerning doing a group analysis for a different time that she normally offers and she was very accommodating. She also replied to my emails within a very reasonable amount of time. Our analysis went very well. She took the time to go over the basics in a way that we could digest the information and was very open to questions. She immediately made us feel comfortable and was so lovely to go through this experience with. When we did get a little unsure about certain drapings she took the time to compare with other seasons in order to clarify and show us the differences we couldn't initially see. She was awesome and I would recommend her in a heartbeat.

There are so many great things to say about Liza - for starters, she was so patient with all of my…read morerequests and was able to help me find a balance between two totally different styles - I wanted heavy, contoured, modern glam (all about that defined brow and matte lip) BUT ALSO a soft, whimsical look because we were getting married in a forest! Impossible right?? She did such a great job of helping me find this look! Her opinions and advice were embraced and I even made a change to my lip color right before she finished off my whole look on the wedding day, and she remained cool, calm, and positive about it! Thank god because I was feeling all the wedding day anxiety. Now that I've had my makeup and hair done for several weddings, I wanted to note a couple things that she does differently which make her well worth your budget. She asks for photos of you with and without makeup prior to the trial (and hair naturally in a photo as well), and she does the same for your bridesmaids. This made me feel like she would be well-prepared for the wedding day for all the different skin tones and hair length that bridesmaids have, lowering the possibility to run short on time. She was also available throughout the year of planning, not just during the trial. I would email her photos and she would send some back, and I would send feedback about my trial look that I wanted to adjust after seeing the photos she took for me (hint - take photos and look at them a week or two later with fresh eyes). I noticed that she also took notes from our trial and had reviewed them on the wedding day - I haven't seen any other artist do this that I've worked with. This also helped with the time efficiency AND getting that look perfectly since the last time we had done the trial was months before. Trust me, you'll have Bride Brain no matter how organized you are and you can't have an artist who asks you what lip color it was that you had wanted. So glad she had the look all set to go and from there we went! I am so pleased with how my makeup turned out in my photos and lastly, she brought an assistant because I had so many bridesmaids and she was seriously incredible too. I LOVED my BM's makeup and hair (always a plus...haha)!

Your MUA search can stop here!! Seriously, Liza is everything you can ask for in a make-up artist…read moreand more. She's a real pro in all aspects, a true artist and visionary, she's smart, saavy, down-to-earth and dedicated and hard-working in her craft. Not only is she knowledgeable in the products she uses but she also has "the eye" for colors and blending which she can apply to facial feautures of all kinds. As a client, you really feel you are in great hands (literally) with Liza. I've had the privilege to be her face canvas for an outdoor boudoir shoot and for my wedding this past June. For the boudoir shoot, Liza did my hair and make-up and I remember coming home that night not wanting to take my make-up off because I've never had it done so good! It was flawless and did not feel caked on at all. There was no question who I would call when my wedding came around. For my wedding, Liza along with a second artist, Rose Lasprilla, took care of me, my mom and my bridesmaids. Liza definitely helped make the vision for my wedding come true and I can't thank her enough for making all of us feel beautiful and look great in our pictures on that special day! Liza truly loves what she does and it shows in all of her work from photo shoots and fashion shows to parties and weddings. She is a quality make-up artist who is a rising star in the industry...Thank you again, Liza, for your amazing quality work with our shoot and my wedding! You're going straight to the top!!

Amazing hair artist!! Love my cut and color. First time…read moregoing for a unique unnatural color and Tsomuka nailed it. She did exactly the picture I brought in on my head like magic!!! Salon was clean and covid safe! Her pricing is transparent and on her website! My hair was not ruined and in fact after coloring was stronger with her protein treatment. I'm beyond thrilled and grateful I got to experience Tsomuka's hair art and can't wait to go back!!

I have been a repeat customer for about ~3 years. Tsomuka is an artist and a talented professional…read more I walk in with an idea, maybe a sample picture and she interprets it very well. A perfect location for transformational looks as well as maintenance cuts.