I can't recommend Julie enough. We coordinated scheduling for my makeup trial and wedding-day…read moreservices via email, and she was always quick to respond and clear in her communication. Working with her in person was also a joy. She is not only incredibly talented, but also warm, gentle, and so cool! Sitting in her chair on my wedding day was a very welcome reprieve from the hectic wedding-day buzz. I felt so confident and beautiful on my wedding day. Julie nailed the balance between natural and glam for a bride who rarely wears makeup, and both my hair and makeup stayed in place all day and night. Thank you, Julie!!!

Sorry that this is long overdue but I need to thank Julie for her expert, timely and highly…read morepersonalized makeup tutorial in preparation for my son's wedding in Madrid. I'm in my 50s, was stuck in a makeup rut (same-same for years) and asked for a special occasion tutorial, plus a refresh on my work and weekend looks. I'm about to retire & wanted to treat myself to a glow-up. Julie was easy to schedule with - she came to my home w/ her tools of trade but intentionally used my own makeup as much as possible, while recommending products & brushes to fill the gaps. No upselling and most of her recommendations were very affordable. Her approach was gentle, open-minded & respectful of the fact that I wanted a natural yet elevated look. She did half of my face and walked me through doing the other half. Her teaching style was great - she made suggestions instead of imposing rules. It felt safe. After the session, she sent me a detailed step-by-step guide, complete with hyperlinks to every product used. I bought most of what she suggested and have been super happy w/ it all. I've incorporated several of her techniques that are simple but impactful. Julie gave me the confidence boost I needed to put my best face forward :)

We had the pleasure to work with Grace and had an overall pleasant experience. From beginning to…read moreend, Grace was extremely detailed and thoughtful with understanding all of my requests for my bridal look. The best part about Grace was that she was always extremely responsive and flexible with scheduling. She helped guide me through different hair accessory options and provided detailed advice on what type of hair extensions I could consider. Before the trial and the wedding day, I prepared a brief slide deck that included photos of my vision and my wedding parties' preferences. She always communicated ahead of time so I could ensure the team was well prepared. During the trial, Grace was extremely cooperative in aligning my trial with my engagement photoshoot. She was super flexible and listened to all my feedback during the session. For example, she noted my oily skin/eyelids, was attentive to how I preferred my bangs, helped add volume to the areas I was concerned, and even included some of my favorite makeup products that I brought along with me. We communicated very well and it was such a joy to work with someone that I vibed so well with! The trial experience made it easier for me to trust in her completely during the wedding day. On the wedding day, Grace was very thoughtful and considered the proper amount of time her team would need to complete a round of hair and makeup for a group of 10, including the bride, groom, bridesmaids, MOB, MOG, and sister. Their team arrived on time and setup was completely seamless. I really appreciated their thoughtful consideration to layer in good quality skincare to make the makeup long lasting. Grace was also super helpful in leading her team, by helping touch up after hair and make up were completed by the other team members, and checking in to ensure the team was not running too far behind. As expected with all hair & make-up prep, there are always a few delays, but Grace was able to ensure that everyone caught up on time smoothly and was ready by the agreed time of 12:30PM. Specifically for the bride, Grace did an amazing job! I was so grateful to work with her again after the engagement shoot and easily enjoyed the few hours together. Grace was very gentle and put a lot of thought and care into my overall look. I appreciated how Grace always took my feedback into consideration. For example, I was very comfortable speaking with her about when my eyelashes or hair extensions were placed in an uncomfortable position. As always, Grace ensured I was comfortable and happy with the final outcome. I was also soooo thankful that Grace was around during the wedding day since the weather was quite hot. I appreciated how Grace took time to touch up my makeup and hair constantly during the photoshoot. She was so patient and caring and it's a great quality to have as a HMUA. Our bridesmaids as well were quite happy with their hair and makeup looks and the team was very friendly and accomodating. Half the girls got up-dos and the others got half up-half down hairstyles that lasted the entire night! The groom also was satisfied with his look and looked younger than ever Overall, we highly recommend Grace and her team! They were all so professional and sweet! Grace also provided complimentary services throughout the evening that were much appreciated! Thank you again for supporting our entire day from beginning to end! You're the best!! Can't wait to use your services for future events as well

I am so glad I chose Grace as my hair and makeup artist for my wedding day! My friends found Grace…read morefor me because I was looking for someone who really understood asian features and specialized in a natural, skin-forward look. I don't normally wear a lot of makeup, and I wanted to feel stress-free and beautiful on my wedding day. I ended up booking a trial and bridal package with her, and also included hair and makeup for my sisters, mom and mother-in-law. Grace and Selina, her assistant artist, created such a peaceful atmosphere for us as we were getting ready. It was an extra bonus that they could speak Chinese with my mom and mother-in-law, so they both felt really comfortable communicating their preferences. They arrived on time to our very remote venue and even finished 15 minutes ahead of schedule! Between the trial and the wedding day, Grace was always warm, professional, communicative, and receptive to my needs. She really listened to all of my feedback and understood my particularities, my dry skin and made all the adjustments I wanted so I would feel 100% happy. I was so happy with the final look and I really felt beautiful all night long-- it even withstood the countless hours of tears and dancing! I highly recommend Grace for any bride looking to feel amazing on her wedding day!

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.

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 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.

Fiona was incredible! I felt the most beautiful I've ever felt without looking or feeling like I…read morewas wearing a ton of makeup. My makeup lasted all day and photographed beautifully, from our first look through the dance floor. Most importantly, I still felt like myself; just the most elevated, confident version of me. I had a hair extension crisis, and she stepped in immediately to make sure my hair was exactly how I wanted it. Her warm, calm demeanor instantly put me at ease. She takes the time to answer all of your questions and genuinely wants her clients to feel confident and happy with her services. I cannot recommend her enough!

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!!!

Shannon did an amazing job with my wedding hair and makeup! It looked so beautiful and lasted the…read moreentire night. I highly recommend Shannon and I would not hesitate to use her and her team for future events!

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.

Jane Kim is ridonkulous. Ridonkulously GOOD. Jane did my hair and make-up for a boudoir shoot and…read moreholy effing moses, I was floored by her work. A few brushstrokes and extensions later, she made me look so sexy and glamorous that I was almost embarrassed to look at myself in the mirror. What I like about Jane (aside from her spunky, bubbly personality and sense of humor) is that her goal is to make you look like a better version of yourself. I'm not into the overdone, fake look, so Jane's approach was exactly what I was looking for. She's so good at what she does and LOVES what she does so much. Kudos Jane! You rock my socks off!

Jane is who you want with you at the wedding venue when the weather starts going crazy. She was so…read morededicated to keeping me looking 100% right up until the ceremony, fighting against Mother Nature to do touchups and keep my hair in place! Seriously though, the whole experience working with Jane was great. She started with a survey to get to know my beauty style, inspiration photos, skin sensitivities, etc. Then I brought my mom to the hair and makeup trial, and Jane made her feel so comfortable and welcome (lots of bonding over K-dramas :) ). Last but not least, I loved the look she crafted-- the perfect balance of polished and natural! On the wedding day, all of the makeup artists (Jane, Jasmine, and Erika) were so friendly and accommodating of the requests of the family members I had booked for HMU services. Everyone had such a lovely, memorable time getting all glammed up together. I highly recommend The Glamourist for any bride who just wants to relax and enjoy her wedding day knowing she looks awesome.

Lydia's services are so amazing that I went back to her for my wedding HMU!!…read more She did my hair and makeup when I was a bridesmaid a couple years ago, and I remember thinking, "If I ever get married, I'm booking her." When I reached out years later, she not only remembered me, but also details from our previous conversations. That level of thoughtfulness immediately reminded me why I wanted to work with her. She's so warm, personable, and genuinely cares about her clients. During my bridal trial, I was amazed by how meticulous she is. She took the time to consider my dresses, makeup and hair preferences, and overall wedding aesthetic, while offering thoughtful recommendations and making small tweaks as we went based on my feedback. She even notices things like whether I was dehydrated or hadn't been getting enough sleep! It's clear she has an incredible eye for detail and wants you to look like the best version of yourself. On the wedding day, Lydia made me feel the most beautiful I had ever felt in my LIFE (I did not want to remove my makeup). Her team also took amazing care of my bridesmaids, mom, MIL, and sister, several of whom were getting professional hair and makeup done for the first time. Everyone looked stunning while still feeling like themselves, and the whole morning was so fun and relaxed thanks to Lydia's positive and calm energy. If you're looking for a talented HMUA who is incredibly detail-oriented, collaborative, and truly invested in making you feel your best, I can't recommend Lydia and her team enough. I'm so grateful they were part of my wedding day and while I hope I only have one wedding, I'll absolutely be looking for any special occasion to be Lydia's makeup canvas again!

I would highly recommend Lydia to anyone looking for a hair and makeup artist for their special…read moreday. She is communicative, proactive, and experienced in her craft. It can be difficult deciding what look to go with for your wedding day, but during the trial she took the time to understand my vision and provide the right level of direction and input. She spent the time tweaking the makeup look until it was just right and trying multiple hairstyles to match not only the dress but the overall style and vibe of the wedding. The little details she thinks of are truly what set her apart. After I mentioned I'm a crier, she ordered giant q-tips and hid them in my bouquet just in case, tucked in so seamlessly you couldn't even tell they were there. That kind of thoughtfulness is rare and made me feel so taken care of on one of the most emotionally charged days of my life. She is also just genuinely wonderful to be around. Getting ready on your wedding morning can feel hectic and nerve-wracking, but spending those hours with Lydia felt easy and fun. She has a warmth and energy that instantly puts you at ease, which is exactly what you need when the butterflies are at an all-time high. I looked and felt like the best version of myself, and that confidence carried with me all the way down the aisle. If you're on the fence, consider this your sign to book Lydia. You won't regret it!!