When coming to Maui to finalize our wedding venue search, I decided that doing our engagment photos there would be best to test out someone for Hair & Makeup. I did my research, and thought that Jessica's pricing was very reasonable, and that her work resembled what I was looking for. With less than a week heads up, she was able to coordinate a time for my hair and makeup, and was so accommodating! I was very happy with the results after she was complete, but the real test came for the actual engagement shoot where we were on the beach getting splashed with ocean water, and battling wind. I have VERY fine blonde hair, and every piece stayed in place (and it was down in loose curls!), and my makeup look like it had just been put on despite hours in humid/wet conditions --- I was floored! Obviously with such a great experience, I booked her and her team for our wedding date once we settled on a venue. The results on our wedding day were nothing short of what I expected. She guided me through the process of how to do multiple (1 bride, 5 bridesmaids, 2 moms, and a groom's service) people's hair/makeup within tight timeframe, and even was able to take on an extra person for hair, and a groomsmen for a touchup last minute! My five bridesmaids are seasoned bridesmaids, in weddings spanning from Napa, to Palm Springs, to Italy and beyond and they all unanimously agreed that was HANDS DOWN the best hair/makeup experience they have ever had. The airbrush make up worked in humid Maui conditions all day, and with a variety of hair lengths/texture everyone was pleased with the results. I would recommend Jessica & her team to anyone looking for a seamless/stress free and beautiful hair/makeup experience on Maui for Weddings or any special events! read more

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Jessica did my hair and make up for my elopement and I was so happy with the results. Not only did I look and feel beautiful, but Jessica was very sweet and helpful as I was not feeling well that day and the A/C broke in my hotel room. It speaks to her expertise that she could put on my eyelashes all while the hotel staff climbed ladders to fix the A/C, room service fluffed the pillows and bedding, dropped off a celebratory bottle and chocolates. She kept telling me we would later laugh about it and she's right. Aside from some general requests on how I wanted my hair and makeup to look, I trusted her to do her thing and she delivered. I went with wavy curls because I wore a flower crown. I'm always skeptical of curling my hair because it never holds but it held up beautifully even in the Maui heat. The airbrush makeup is amazing. Felt so light on my skin and looked great all night. Thank you, Jessica! read more

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I tried to book with them for an engagement photo shoot in April 2022, but had a very terrible and rude interaction with the customer service "office fairy" Zoe Lamb. I needed help deciding between "glam me up "and "keep it fresh", so I requested she share or link me to photos of engagement shoot that they had done. I was only able to find highly stylized editorial shoots and bridal shoot photos on the website and Instagram. In the end, I decided to proceed with booking anyway, but Zoe left me a message saying that she is refusing to let me book with them because we are not a great match. I am in disbelief. How can she determine that? Because I asked to see some examples of engagement photos? I wonder if it's because my name suggests that I am clearly not white? If not, then it's simply the worst customer service experience I have had. Jessica, if you read this, please consider replacing your "office fairy" to someone who wants to book clients rather than be rude and turn them away simply for asking a question. I am truly in shock and will be posting this review everywhere in case they delete this review, as businesses commonly do on Yelp. I will be sharing my experience with all of my family and friends as well. read more

Jessica, is amazing! Our day was PERFECT! I feel like I looked like the absolute best version of myself with a little sass, and that was the goal. Honestly, I didn't even know I could rock it like that! It was a pleasure to talk with her and Peka who did amazing with my hair! I was treated like a princess, and my hair and makeup withstood the Maui heat and humidity. Everything looked just as fresh at the end of the night as it did when I slipped into my wedding dress. I really couldn't have been happier. It was a magical day. Thanks again read more

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Where to begin . . . It goes without saying, the most challenging part of a destination wedding is finding vendors who are a good fit. Whether we're talking about aesthetics, taste, style, price points, in general tough to get an accurate read from afar, even with a wedding planner helping. I had a make-up/hair trial run with another person on Thursday before my Sunday wedding. Shall we say, I was super disappointed with the results. This isn't a review about the other vendor, so I'll stop there. Cut to Thursday afternoon, picture me, Yelping the island of Maui for alternate options, making phone calls from the car in between airport pick-up runs. The island spirits must have been on my side, because somehow I got in touch with Jessica who was super responsive, calming, took charge, and hooked me up with two amazing people. Both Eboni and Leah were amazing. And yes, even after my questionable trial with the first person, I felt confident that I didn't need a trial with Jessica's crew (that, and I didn't really have time for one). My makeup was perfect, exactly what I wanted -- natural, enhanced, a prettier me. Hair was soft (not sprayed into a hard shell) and pretty. Both withstood 12 hours of heat, humidity, wind, dancing (and who am I kidding, lots of sweat). Seriously, after 12 hours, I peered into the mirror around 1 AM when we finally got back to our room and not one speck of makeup had traveled out of place, and the flower in my hair was as fresh as it was when Eboni carefully pinned it on. Thank you, Jessica, Leah, and Eboni, you guys saved the day and wish I could have you fix me up every day! read more

A true artist! Jessica did my make-up for my wedding in Maui. I was pleased 100x over. For my trial run, she let me experiment with a new look. She was very helpful in advising me with what would or wouldn't work with my features. And she was right! On my wedding day, I gave her artistic freedom and she made me look beautiful! I absolutely loved my make-up. She definitely knows her stuff. On top of it all, she's such a genuine, lovely person. Just sitting with her, talking about life, was a pleasure. read more

Based on friends' recommendations, blogs and website reviews, I chose Jessica Waite as our wedding make-up artist. She is an absolutely lovely person-inside and out! She is professional, fun and honest- she truly brings your inner beauty out on your wedding day. I adored the wedding look she helped me create- a naturally beautiful version of myself. Once you see your wedding photos, you'll know what I mean;-) It was fun chatting with her and talking about weddings- she definitely has a ton of experience. I highly recommend airbrush make-up and lashes on your wedding day. Both will last the entire day, through tears, sweat, wine and kisses! Her assistant, also Jessica, was consistently responsive via email and helpful. If you want to look your beautiful best on your wedding day, work with Jessica Waite. read more

Jessica and her team are AH-MAZING. Everyone, from my picky mom to all my sister-in-laws, raved about how professional and wonderful Jessica Waite and her team are. They pleased 8 girls and had not one complaint. LOVE. I came into this wedding not sure what I wanted, but just trusted Jessica on her skills because she knows Maui weather best. We all had our hair and make up done by these girls. They were prompt, efficient, and so fun. I wish we had a Jessica Waite + Team in Los Angeles. I would totally use them again for everything! Thank you, Jessica! You made me and my girls feel and look great. I can't thank you enough! read more

Jessica is an amazing person. I did not have my makeup done by her, I was the photographer for a wedding and she provided makeup for the bride. During her makeup session she was very warm & outgoing. The thing that blew me away was her generosity. The shuttle driver did not want to stop and take photos on the way to the ceremony location. Jessica. came to the rescue while the driver and bridal party hashed out the details. Jessica. took the bride, groom and me in her own car and drove us around to several spots to have photos taken. I thought she was amazing, she didn't have to step in or even offer a ride, but she ended up saving us a lot of time. I got amazing photos, and we were on time with minutes to spare for the ceremony. I highly recommend using her service, you will definitely get what you paid for in quality and customer service! read more

Jessica was amazing and I could not have asked for a better makeup artist for my wedding. She and her team were absolutely amazing and were able to deal with all my bridesmaids and both mother of the bride and mother of the groom. The mother of the groom was so happy she cried about her hair and makeup. I felt exactly the same!! She made my wedding an incredible experience! read more

Jessica ROCKS! She is so friendly, fun, and definitely sets you at ease about having a ton of makeup on your face. And most importantly, she is super skilled. For my trial run, Jessica created a smoking hot look for me. Sadly, I started to second guess having such a smoky eyed look thinking maybe I should go for a slightly more natural look despite Jessica warning me that I should probably go darker for the purpose of pictures. I totally should have listened to Jessica! Even though my makeup came out really beautifully, I after ward realized that Jessica was totally right. Lesson learned: Listen to Jessica! Even though you may feel like you have a lot of makeup on, believe her when she says it will look much better in pictures if you go with more. All that said, based on the first pro pic teasers I received, the makeup looks pretty damn awesome regardless. I would use Jessica again in a heartbeat. read more

Jessica is a splurge, but worth every penny. She's super sweet and makes you feel really relaxed all while making you look fabulous. The airbrush make-up is amazing. I have really oily skin and that stuff stayed on and I didn't get oil through-out the day. We are talking from 7am to 10pm shine-free! I also got her groom's package for my husband. He burned the very top of his forehead two days before because he didn't go all the way up to his hairline with sunscreen. Jessica said guys do that all the time and was able to cover up the red with the airbrushing. You couldn't tell he had anything on and he looked great. I know Jessica isn't cheap, but she's really worth it. I promise you won't be disappointed hiring her. Your make-up will be amazing and it will stay on all day. This is one splurge you should go for. read more

I diligently did my homework and Jessica was my top choice for makeup. I was getting married in Maui and I had no idea what I was getting myself into, BUT looking into Jessica's profile and website you can see what kind of magic she can work up. Makeup can do wonders and I loved everything about what she did on my big day. It was natural yet, pretty and romantic enough to go with what I wanted. Jessica was so easy to talk to and I know she will continue to be busy and successful. Her assistant, Jessica, was also amazing! Thank you both for being so easy to deal with and so organized! read more

I absolutely adore Jessica and her phenomenal team. I've never felt so loved and special as I did on both my rehearsal and wedding day. Jessica and Pecca made me look the most beautiful I've ever been - and even better made me feel right at home. Can you guys move to north caroline so we can be bff's?!?! They arrived on time, moved quickly (though we never felt rushed), got through 10+ hair and makeups on the wedding day - totally prepared for all different hair, skins, looks. All my girls were super happy and beautiful. This team knows what they're doing. Thank you sooo much!!!! read more

Jessica Waite - Make up & Hair Jessica and team did an excellent job with Arlen's hair and makeup. She was very punctual on both visits and on her second visit (wedding day) she brought Arlen some plumerias to calm her nerves. She was very funny and entertaining which I think is a definite plus because Arlen was nervous the whole morning until she came. Jessica tailored her work to what Arlen wanted and the end product was simply amazing. I think pictures tell a better story or show a better review of how good Jessica is. The pictures are stunning!!! We would recommend her to all future brides. read more

I contacted Jessica to do my bridal makeup/hair and from start to finish, her team was AMAZING! Jessica was the one who did my hair/makeup yesterday and was so great and made sure everything was exactly how I wanted it, even redid my hair to make sure it was perfect for me when I poorly described what I wanted lol! She was so sweet, funny and very personable! You won't regret working with Jessica for your big day, or any special event you have coming up. She will make you look and feel so beautiful! read more

Jessica is simply amazing..... I booked Jess to do my wedding makeup and I could not ask for a better makeup artist! When I sat in her chair she asked me what feature my fiance liked best about me, and she worked her magic from there! When I looked in the mirror I could hardly believe it was me, I have never looked or felt more beautiful in my life! My husband got the 'groom' package and he looked even more handsome than usual! You couldn't tell at all that he had anything on, but in the pictures it really looks amazing. Again - he didn't look like he was wearing anything, just like he had a perfect skin tone. Afterwards, even he was talking about how impressed he was and how happy he is that he agreed to get it done! Not only is Jessica an amazing artist, but she is so, so sweet and very easy to talk to! If you want to look perfect on your wedding day, or any other day for that matter, book Jessica! read more

Jessica is an absolute doll and is guaranteed to make you look your best!!! Jessica is a very friendly and easy going person and made me so comfortable from the moment she walked through my door! I was absolutely amazed with how she knew exactly what I wanted and did just that. I must also say that her hair stylist Ebony was equally as great as Jessica. Ebony was so personable and laughed and joked just like she had known us for ever. We had a great time with both Jessica and Ebony and would absolutely recommend them!!! read more

I'm not even sure where to start about the love I gained for Jessica Waite who did my makeup and Eboni Prentice who styled my hair! These ladies EXCEEDED my expectations and are just PHENOMENAL. After reviewing multiple websites, blogs and reviews I chose Jessica Waite's team. I did not have a makeup preference and wasn't sure of the look I wanted or needed. Jessica was like a friend I had known forever. I told her that I trust her enough to do whatever she felt would look good on me and she did not disappoint. We talked and she made sure that I was comfortable with every phase of applying the makeup. Jessica did an EXCELLENT job on my makeup and made me look like a Princess. Everyone raved about the outstanding job she had done and even my Husband was Very Impressed! The photos came out even more amazing capturing the details of her work. Hair: Eboni Prentice that works with Jessica did my hair. My initial idea was to maybe go with a simple bun. Eboni took one look at my dress and thought I should go with another style and she was right on the spot. Eboni was AMAZING and added flowers (that I requested the night before) and a few rhinestones that she had that resembled my dress. Eboni took her time and was definitely a perfectionist with my hair!! These ladies are very talented and made my day more than I ever imagined it would be!!! Everyone that has viewed my photos have acknowledged how flawless I look. This team is a brides "dream team!" read more

I'm so happy I found Jessica Waite! My wedding planner had another suggestion for hair and makeup but both were a huge priority for me for my wedding so I searched yelp for best reviews. Definitely got what I wanted and more. Jessica is amazingly talented - she did my bridal makeup as well as my sister's and my Mom's and we all looked and felt amazing! Each had our own unique look that lasted through the night and looked gorgeous yet natural. I've had my makeup done several times before and this was by far the most impressive work I've seen. We all loved the sweet company, the perfection of the airbrush makeup that made our skin look fabulous and the wonderful work of art our eyes became. Anna Marie did my bridal hair and it was actually better than the pictures I had shown her and what I thought I wanted. She was very patient and creative and left me looking like a princess. Overall, Jessica Waite Makeup Artistry was a huge highlight of my wedding day and I highly recommend them if you are looking for amazingness! read more

Jessica Wait did an amazing job making us look great in our wedding photos. She airbrushed my makeup perfectly and provided groom services for Kevin. She came to our hotel room on the day of the wedding and provided the services in our room. Her stylist, Ebony, created a voluminous hairstyle that withstood the heavy winds on the day of our beach wedding. Jessica also did my makeup the following day for the trash the dress shoot. Not only did we get into the ocean for our photo shoot, but it was also pouring down rain. The makeup stayed intact the entire time, with no smearing or smudging. Jessica is sweet as can be and provided outstanding services that far exceeding my expectations. I would recommend her to anyone having professional photos taken, as she will make you look amazing at your fullest potential! read more

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My husband and I decided to have our wedding in Maui, mid June. It was beautiful, a tropical paradise! What we didn't realize is that it was also very hot That's where Jessica came in and worked her magic. You could tell that Jessica is very passionate about her work and gives it her 100%. She was there for me from the morning to the mid day touch up, and made sure I looked fresh and my very best. Jessica made me feel happy on the inside, and beautiful on the outside. She just has this pleasant personality (which is great to be around when your slightly nervous on your wedding day!) and is an amazing/talented make up artist. I very much enjoyed having her be part of my special day and I very much loved the way my make up and hair turned out. I 100% recommend her to anyone looking for the best make up artist in Maui. You won't regret it. Paulina read more

Jessica did an excellent job with my hair and make up for my wedding. I was thankful that despite her busy schedule, she was able to squeezed me in , in short notice. I just met her the day of my appointment but she made me feel like she'd know me for a long time. I think she deserves more than just 5 stars. read more

Jessica is an AMAZING makeup artist! I've had the pleasure of working with Jessica on many magazine editorials, for artistic and high fashion work, as well as elegant looks, she is the way to go. Being creative director at CRE8 Magazine and am very critical about the work featured in it, so when we need the best, we call Jessica! read more

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I fell in love with Jessica's portfolio, and the make-up services she provided on my wedding day did not disappoint! I've never felt more beautiful. The make-up application lasted all day and looked perfect in photos. Her expertise is priceless! read more

Jessica and her team (hairstylist) were amazing the day of my wedding. They are kind and calm and lovely people and did a beautiful job of creating my wedding day look. read more

Jessica was fantastic! I was so happy that I found and I was very lucky that I was able to book her so last minute for my honeymoon photo session. Almost every picture came out flawless and I attribute a lot of that to Jessica's work. She did an amazing job making my makeup look natural and clean. I loved it! read more

It's been a while, but Jessica did my makeup, as well as the makeup for my bridal party in November of 2005. She also did my spray tan the day prior to the wedding. On both, she did a fabulous job. 11 years later, and the pictures still look great! Not at all garish. I looked like the best version of me! Thank you so much Jessica! read more

Jessica is AWESOME! She is very professional to work with and truly makes you feel like it's your special day. Jessica was my makeup artist on my wedding day. When she arrived she brought all of her make-up along with her director style chair. First she did my mother-in-laws make-up, she loved it and looked great! I told her I wanted the old Hollywood look and she did it. I almost started to cry because I was in such shock of my make-up...PERFECT! She is a true artist! read more

Jessica did makeup for 5 of us for my wedding. My makeup was natural but covered my not so young bride's skin. We had a range of personalities and coloring and everyone looked so beautiful. There was not a cookie cutter look. She took into account what would bring out the best in each person. She is also fun and makes you feel relaxed. She even dropped my sister off at her hotel because we were running late. She is a doll. read more

I'm so glad I decided to go with Jessica and her team of makeup artists/hair stylists for my wedding! I wear very natural makeup daily (concealer/brows/eyeliner), and wanted to photograph well but also look recognizable at the same time. Jessica (makeup) and Peka (hair) were amazing in making this happen! My hair and airbrush makeup were actually done during the late morning of my wedding day, and it looked great after more than 12 hours later, through the tears, dancing, etc. In addition to my own makeup and hair, my bridesmaids and my mother had demure makeup applications along with their hair styled (Jessica even helped to conceal a nasty sunburn on one of my bridesmaids). Her team was very personable, professional and they also tailored their work to meet everyone's needs. They finished everyone on schedule, and afterwards, my girls looked so fabulous and kept commenting about how happy they were with their looks and how talented Jessica's team was! One more thing- Jessica is also super creative and handcrafts unique hairpieces for her line Beloved Adornments - they were all amazing and the one I ended up choosing was the perfect finishing touch to my outfit. I'm so glad I got to work with Jessica Waite and her team- definitely worth it to look and feel fabulous on your wedding day! Thanks Jessica!! read more

Jessica did my makeup for my wedding reception in April. She was such a sweetheart. I could not have asked for a nicer person to work with. She did such an incredible job. I have never felt more beautiful in my entire life. Every time I look at pictures from that night I smile from ear to ear because Jessica made me look like a supermodel. She is so incredible. I couldn't give her a high enough recommendation if I tried. If you want to look absolutely stunning for any special occasion definitely give her a call. read more

Simply the best on the island. I have used her for countless occasions, including my wedding. She is an incredible artist and an amazing person. read more

Jessica is in a class above all makeup artist in all of Hawaii. She is AMAZING! I have never had my makeup look so beautiful before! I loved it! She did my makeup for our wedding in Maui. I was a little nervous about being able to find someone who did makeup well. Jessica exceeded my expectations! My groom even cried when he saw me. He couldn't get over how great my makeup looked!!! She not only did a great job she also recommended the location where we got married. Which we loved! Jessica has a wonderful presence about her that will put you at ease. She is very calming and always has a beautiful smile on her face. She is just pure joy! I think what is extra special is that Jessica really cares about each bride that she does makeup for. You feel as though she is your dear friend. I highly recommend anyone looking for an amazing makeup artist to contact Jessica Waite. It is not even a question to think twice about it. She is the BEST!!!! read more

Jessica and her team are so very talented! She always manages to make me look so beautiful without overdoing it. And she's so sweet and fun to be around! read more

Jessica Waite and Eboni Prentice were a dream to work with on my wedding day!! Let me start by saying I didn't have a trial beforehand because I don't live in Hawaii so I was flying solely on all their great reviews and boy am I glad they were available. They both have warm, caring personalities that immediately put you at ease AND are extremely talented at what they do! I showed Eboni a quick picture of a hair style I liked, then let her work her magic and I was beyond thrilled with how my hair turned out. Eboni also styled my mother's hair in a french twist and it looked beautiful!! She's an amazing stylist!! Jessica was absolutely amazing. I asked for a very natural look and that's exactly what I received. She managed to apply the makeup so it accented my features without looking caked on or overly done. It was absolutely perfect, exactly what I'd hoped for! Jessica even asked me which photographer I was using saying she knows how many of them work and can do my makeup to compliment the photographer's style. I hadn't even thought about something like that and was so very impressed by her attention to detail!! I can't recommend the both of them enough... well worth the cost to relax and let them make you beautiful on your special day!! read more

Jessica did my makeup for our 2010 wedding and she was amazing!! Worth every penny! I was a little nervous that I would find someone as good on Maui as on the mainland and I was pleasantly surprised. She was extremely knowledgable, uses top notch products, is super sweet and she made me feel gorgeous. Definitely spend a little extra and do the airbrush makeup. Thanks Jessica!! read more

WOW! Jessica made me feel like a celebrity, and look like one too! I was a bridesmaid in one of my best friend's wedding and I was nervous about having my make-up done since I don't really wear make-up, and wow... I want to have my make-up done all the time now! The make-up itself stayed perfect through out the day and evening even in the Maui August heat. I cannot speak highly enough about Jessica. She was sweet, personable, and made laugh. Please do yourself a favor and book her-- you'll look amazing on your wedding day! read more

Jessica and her girls are the bomb! They have the ability to make anyone feel absolutely beautiful. I have worked with Jessica lots of times and every time we come together I fall more in love with her techniques. Her bridal makeup and hair styling is incredible - also her special touch when it comes to high fashion editorial looks and I can't help but say that she is a total mind reader! I have seen her bring countless looks to life right before my eyes, from verbal and picture descriptions she is really able to do it all! To say the least, Jessica rocks! read more

I booked Jessica for my wedding make up after a recommendation from our wedding coordinator and it was the best decision I made! She is warm, professional, and makes you feel completely comfortable not to mention gorgeous on your big day! She also provided make up services to my mom, mother-in-law and two sisters, who all looked and felt amazing on the day! The theme of our wedding (according to my now-husband) was relaxation and stress-free, thanks to Jessica we definitely all felt that on the day! Thanks again Jess! read more