Sorry that this is long overdue but I need to thank Julie for her expert, timely and highly personalized 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 :) read more

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Julie is such a lovely human and made me feel like a princess on my wedding day. Thank you! read more

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Julie and her colleague Lena came through LAST MINUTE on my wedding day (when my scheduled hair and makeup artist cancelled the morning of!!!). I can't say enough good things about Julie and Lena. They had such a calm energy, were so organized, and really took their time with each of us. I was so happy with how everything turned out- everyone looked incredible. I just wish I would have booked them from the very beginning! My heros! read more

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Before meeting Julie, I felt anxious about hiring someone to do my wedding makeup. As a non-confrontational person, I had experienced past beauty sessions where I didn't feel comfortable pushing back when the artist didn't achieve exactly what I had in mind. I also don't personally wear much makeup, and was afraid of not not feeling like myself with the pounds of makeup typically expected for brides. With Julie as my makeup and hair stylist, these fears were total non-issues. From our first email exchange, Julie made me feel like I had a great vision for my wedding look (which is flattering because she herself has the coolest style and portfolio!), and over time I felt less fear and more excitement. She was just as cool, supportive, and friendly in person during our makeup trials, and I was surprised with how much I enjoyed figuring out elements of the look in person. We figured out a look that made me feel like an elevated version of myself, which is exactly what I wanted. On the actual wedding day, Julie was the vendor I needed at the beginning of the day. Her calm, kind presence kept me about as relaxed as I could be, and she of course did a great job of glamming up both me and the two other family members. I appreciate her so much for how she me feel both physically and emotionally on my special day. Long story short, Julie was amazing to work with and I look forward to working with her again for other life events. read more

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We could not have chosen a more perfect hair and makeup artist for our wedding! From the start, Julie was so sweet, professional, easy to work with, and responsive to my millions of questions. She was very receptive to my ideas, while also giving incredibly helpful recommendations based on the look I wanted, the size of my bridal party, and our day-timeline. The night before my trial with Julie, I ended up getting an eye infection and had to cancel last minute. Julie was so understanding and, knowing that I was visiting from out of town for a short period of time, offered to reschedule the trial later during my visit and after the eye infection passed. The trial eventually happened, and it was so much fun! Julie was so sweet and her calmness helped me to relax and really be present in the moment. She nailed the look I wanted on the first try and after seeing just a few of my inspo photos. On my wedding day, Julie and her team arrived early and were ready to go as soon as the first appointments were scheduled. Julie replicated the look she did during the trial perfectly. She even incorporated these hairpins with lace appliques from my husband's grandmother's wedding gown, which she had helped me to make prior to the wedding. My husband's family were all so touched when they saw the hairpins later. All of our VIP ladies (1 bride, 7 bridesmaids, 1 groomswoman, 2 moms, 1 officiant) looked stunning, and Julie's team even had time to do light hair and makeup for my husband, and hair for two of our flower girls. Julie and her team also helped to keep the atmosphere light and cheerful in the bridal suite. We would absolutely loved working with Julie and would hire her again in a heartbeat! read more

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I got married last month. Julie and her team made me look and feel beautiful and relaxed. They were so genuinely excited and sweet about the rest of the day to come that it got me even more psyched. Between my mother-in-law, my sister-in-law and her musical partner act, my husband, and myself, we had a large range of skin tones/hair types/makeup demand needs and these were all fulfilled perfectly. Everyone looked stunning, and everything stayed just right all through the night and a lot of dancing. To top it off, Julie and Camilla were efficient and timed their work perfectly. We had time to spare before we had to head to the venue. I could not recommend Julie highly enough. The close-up selfie is from my phone, but photo credit to Curtis Myers for the rest! read more

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Julie was amazing to work with. Not only was she professional, but she listened to all my ideas and made me feel super supported and at ease. I loved my hair and makeup on my wedding day and enjoyed chatting with her throughout the process. I highly recommend her! read more

I wish Julie could do my makeup and hair everyday. I hardly wear makeup or style my hair. I wasn't sure what look I wanted for my engagement shoot or wedding, but she nailed both looks! There were many waterworks on my wedding day, but by the end of the evening, the makeup didnt budge. How does she do it? Julie is fun, easy to talk to, and flexible. 10/10 recommend if you're looking for a MUA read more

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THIS PERSON. Is amazing. Julie came up to my house in San Francisco for private makeup lessons for my sister and I. It was so neat to learn how to better use the makeup products and tools that we already had. We also picked up some tips and tricks on the way. It's incredible what a difference the products and application made with Julie's guidance. It was also really nice to get professional answers to our general makeup questions. Even though my sister and have different looks and different goals, Julie easily adapted to both of us, and even showed us how we could apply the same product in different ways for our different faces. I highly recommend Julie, and I will be thinking of her for future events! Thanks, again! read more

Julie did my makeup for my wedding and did a fantastic job... She brought an assistant to help as she also did my 6 bridesmaids and my Mom and Mother-in-law :) Everyone looked beautiful! I was concerned if I used a makeup artist that I would look clown-like, or cake-y, like I have seen happen before, but this was NOT an issue with Julie. She listened to my concern and made sure my look was natural and soft. I didn't touch-up my makeup all afternoon and night (even though she gave me a touch-up kit, which was nice) and I swear it looked the same by 11pm. My groom loved her work, and my girls all raved about her as well! As a bonus, I really enjoyed talking to her. She made my day even more relaxing and enjoyable! Worth every penny :) Thanks Julie!! read more

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I met Julie at a wedding and I was instantly impressed with her chill demure and skills, so I asked her if she would be down to do my makeup at 4am the next day and she' said yes to my surprise. Not only did she actually show up at 4am she was so professional. She totally got the vision I was going for read more

I hired Julie to do makeup at my wedding for myself and my bridesmaids and she did such an amazing job!! She had previously done my makeup at my friend's wedding and knew I wanted to hire her for my own wedding (years later)! I wanted something natural and light, and she did such an amazing job. My bridesmaids also mentioned that they absolutely loved their makeup as well. Julie is such a pleasure to work with and was very flexible when we had to reschedule our initial makeup trial and my wedding due to covid. She was very punctual and quick to get back to me on all my emails and questions. She's such a genuine and kind person and it was such a pleasure to get to be in her company on my wedding day. Can't recommend her enough! Thank you Julie! read more

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Incredible. I was thoroughly impressed with Julie's expertise. I hired Julie to do my engagement shoot makeup because I am a novice when it comes to both hair and makeup. I sent her a couple pictures off Pinterest and said I preferred a more natural look. On the day of, Julie was waiting for me at the door as I tried to find her place. She was easy to talk to and she made sure I was comfortable. After two hours in her awesome studio space in the Mission (unfortunately, she has to move her studio out of there soon due to rising rent costs), I came out feeling beautiful and confident! It was a great way to start the day, and I felt that way the whole rest of the day. My fiance and sister, the two people who know my face the best, both loved her work! Thank you so much, Julie, for your help! For anyone who's curious, Julie charged me $275 for hair and makeup service, and no additional fee for an early start (I got there at 6am!). read more

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I can count the number of times I've worn makeup in my entire life without using all of my fingers. As such, I was very very nervous about wearing makeup for my wedding, having practically no experience with it. Meeting Julie for the first time in person on the day of my engagement shoot, her friendly demeanor and professionalism immediately put me at ease. First of all, she was completely upfront with the cost of her services (and she is worth every penny). All of the trials are done at her cute studio in the Mission. She has two dogs, but they're hypoallergenic, so even though I'm allergic to dogs, they didn't bother me at all. Julie's a great conversationalist so the time went by quickly. I admit it was very strange to see myself with makeup on in the mirror, but our photographer felt it was very natural looking, and she was right. It turned out flawless in photos. Julie really knows the exact amount of makeup needed to show up in photographs without being overdone. Julie was very prompt in getting back to my questions on concerns over email, including asking if it was possible to cover two swollen mosquito bites and one new burn scar days before the wedding. (Which she concealed fantastically.) My makeup and hair was even better on the wedding day itself. Julie arrived promptly on time and was ready to go, a whole arsenal of colors in her gear. She had listened very carefully to my feedback from the engagement session and perused a few of my pinterest pins, and came up with the perfect bridal hairstyle for my wedding that addressed every single one of my concerns from the trial. The makeup was so light I forgot it was there, and lasted all the way into the night, with only the lip color fading (from eating things). The false eyelashes were expertly applied and looked so natural (and were very easy to remove). Julie even taught me what to do if my face got itchy with makeup on: Just gently pat the itch, don't scratch at it. Overall, I highly recommend Julie Dy for bridal makeup, even if you're not the makeup type. She's amazingly skilled and personable, and made me feel at perfectly at home in my own skin on my wedding day. read more

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Julie was everything I was looking for in a makeup artist for my wedding. She is so nice, easy going, put-together, and incredibly talented at what she does. I scoured the internet and rest of Yelp looking for pretty natural makeup that still looked glam/glowing, and she did just that. On top of that, she's also incredibly versatile as you can see from her portfolio online. If you like the heavier and more dramatic look, she can no doubt make that happen as well. Julie was such a joy to work with starting from the first day I contacted her through email to my wedding makeup trial to the actual wedding day. Before I met her, she seemed really kind even if it was only through email. When I went in for my makeup trial, I confirmed that she really is awesome to talk to and most importantly, great at her craft. On my wedding day, she arrived promptly with her assistant, Lena, bright and early at 7:30 in the morning to get ready for the 9 ladies (including myself) that needed to get makeup done. She and Lena were fun yet professional, and they made my bridesmaids and mom/mother-in-law feel comfortable in their skin and look absolutely stunning. Even my mom, who initially was very hesitant about the makeup and applying false lashes, ended up loving her makeup and the false lashes she had on. As for me, I loved my makeup. Because I'm a crier, I was worried that my makeup wouldn't last through the day. But she assured me that with a small touchup kit, my makeup should last through the night. Sure enough, she was right! It lasted from 1PM to 12AM. My makeup felt light and comfortable all day and night, and whenever I saw myself in the mirror, I felt beautiful yet natural. I would absolutely recommend Julie to anyone looking for a very talented and down-to-earth makeup artist. Inquire earlier too since she's such a talented, busy woman that can get booked up! I'm definitely reaching out to her again for any future special occasions so she can make me look all pretty and glam again! For those of you wondering about her makeup technique, she prefers traditional makeup v. airbrush (though can do airbrush if you insist), and she's really good at it. read more

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It was important to me to find a makeup artist who has a natural-looking style. I wanted to be comfortable and look like myself on my wedding day, plus I knew from past experience that I just don't look good with a lot of makeup. I loved the soft, romantic looks in Julie's portfolio, and how she enhanced her clients' natural beauty and didn't make them look like a totally different person. I signed up for a combo trial/engagement session first, then for the wedding day, hair and makeup for myself and my 2 bridesmaids plus some light grooming for my husband. I sent Julie some questions, inspiration photos, and a long list of what I like and what I don't. I admit that I'm my own worst critic, so I included areas that I'm self-conscious about, as well as features I wanted to highlight. Julie reassured me that she would address my concerns and help make me look my best. For my trial session, I went to Julie's bright and cozy studio in the Mission. I'd sent her photos of my wedding dress and engagement photos dress, and she suggested subtly different hair and makeup styles to complement each of them. For my trial/engagement session, she suggested a slightly more glamorous look vs. a softer, more natural look for the wedding day. I usually wear minimal makeup so it was a bit out of my comfort zone, but I trusted Julie. When she finished my trial, I thought it looked great but did feel a little self-conscious because I wasn't used to it. But my husband liked it a lot and when I saw the finished engagement photos, it actually looked quite natural and even better than I expected. I had also asked Julie if she could recommend some hair products for my husband, since our engagement shoot would be outside and we didn't want his hair to get too messy from the wind. I thought she'd just reply with a list of products, but she actually suggested that he come at the beginning of my trial so she could do his hair. We were pleasantly surprised by her kind offer, and she even applied a little makeup for him for our shoot. After the shoot, Julie emailed to ask how it went and if I had any feedback. I told her everything went well and that the hair and makeup felt great, but my main concern was that my curls didn't last that long. My hair was pretty much flat towards the end of our shoot, but I guessed that was mostly because of the wind and mist near the beach, since my hair can usually hold curls well. Our wedding would be in a milder environment (a botanical garden), but I still shared my concern with Julie just in case. She said she would use a smaller barrel iron for the wedding to get tighter, longer-lasting curls. On the wedding day, Julie arrived at our Airbnb and started on my bridesmaids first. I think she did a beautiful job on everyone. She also continued to touch up my hair and makeup until we left for our first look. As a perfectionist myself, I certainly appreciated her extra care! The touch-up kit she gave me included a makeup powder puff and some lip color. My wedding day hair and makeup was very similar to our engagement shoot. The main difference was that Julie applied wispy false lashes on me for the engagement shoot but recommended lash strips for the wedding. I had tried lash strips once before and found them distracting and uncomfortable, but was willing to try them again since Julie said they'd make my eyes look bigger and photograph better. She kept trimming and adjusting them to look more natural, so they were actually more comfortable than my first experience and I had no trouble wearing them all day. My only critique is that my curls didn't last long--they were already becoming limp soon after the ceremony. Luckily they looked great for our first look and ceremony photos, but unfortunately not for the reception. It wasn't windy that day, but we did get a little fog. I don't know if that was the issue, but I also couldn't tell if Julie had used a smaller curling iron barrel like she promised (and with everything else happening that day, I forgot to ask). Even if she had, maybe I just needed more hairspray? I was a little disappointed the curls didn't stay, but overall I was happy with my wedding day look. Julie was wonderful to work with, and is really great at natural-looking makeup. read more

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I should have written this review for Julie a LONG time ago! Julie was my make-up artist on my wedding day in September and she was wonderful! I met Julie for a pre-wedding make-up trial about 2 months before my wedding. Right away I like her. She listened to what I wanted and in the end, I didn't feel overly made-up - I just felt beautiful. I hired Julie to do my make-up and also to do make-up for my Mom and 2 other bridesmaids. On the day of the wedding, Julie was great. She was on time, she was professional, and she did a wonderful job on everyone's make-up. Most importantly for me, on the big day, Julie was CALM - and that really helped put me at ease. I was very pleased with my wedding day make-up -it looked natural, not over done or over the top, it held up all night and it didn't feel cakey or heavy. But for me, the real icing on the cake was that a few weeks after the wedding, Julie sent a note to say hello and thank me for using her as my make-up artist. It was really kind and thoughtful - very classy! I would totally recommend Julie Dy to any woman who is in search of a dependable, friendly, calm, and amazing make-up artist. read more

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Julie is an artist who has an eye for beauty and elegance. I loved my natural look and the simplicity of my hair especially after seeing the photos from my engagement photo shoot in 2012. The appearance she created for me was perfect for both indoors and outdoors and it lasted the whole day and night. I appreciated the make up she applied because it felt so fresh and light. I was hoping to hire her as my wedding make up artist unfortunately she was out of town on my wedding day. I found Julie through Yelp and I will definitely come back to her for hair and make up in the future. read more

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As a general rule for life, I avoid makeup. 95% of the time my face is painted by a professional, I end up looking like some kind of Patpong performance artist which--while some might say provocative--is never ever ever ever the look I personally would be going for. What is so terribly demanding about au naturale and fresh? Why must asian woman be subject to Madame Butterfly metamorphosis? Enough. I must have scoured through hundreds of portfolios before I found vindication through Julie Dy. Relying on the mere fact she primarily uses Laura Mercier, I wanted to trust that Julie would not only be able to empathize but also translate the kind of lightness I described. And she delivered--minus the faux eyelashes, of course, which my body will eternally reject I think. So far, Julie is sweet, personable, reliable, professional, talented even with hair and updos, a great listener and has the cutest pups--all without breaking the bank. read more

I do not wear makeup or do my hair so for my wedding day, even though it was an elopement, I wanted to look fabulous! I found Julie through Yelp and could not agree more with the reviews! I contacted Julie in Oct/Nov and I never had a consultation because I lived too far (Boston). I liked her immediately - she was easy to work with, responsive and professional. On the day of, she arrived promptly and was really easy going and relaxed. She made me look natural and beautiful! I have super thick hair and she was patient through the ENTIRE 2.5 hour process. I'm sure her hands were getting tired of curling my hair. Like I said earlier, I don't wear makeup, and she was able to do a clean, fresh and natural look. My hair didn't feel heavy from the 76 pins (I have really thick hair) and when I took it down at the end of the night, the curls stayed and were still really soft. Julie is the best. :) I would totally use her again and recommend her to everyone! read more

I am New in the bay area. I came from HK and have been here for a few months. About a month and a half ago, my fiancee (my husband now) and I decided to have an intimate wedding ceremony in the SF City Hall. Our ceremony was held at 10am that day. And we live in the south bay. So it's hard for me to find a makeup stylist in the south bay and ask her to go to SF so early. I am so thankful that I found Julie on Yelp. I contacted a few stylists who are based in SF. Julie replied me so quickly. Since I don't know how to drive, so I couldn't go to SF for the makeup trial. Julie is really friendly and helpful. She chatted with me several times and answered all my questions about makeup and hair style. She replied my emails quickly always =) On my wedding day, Julie came to my hotel in SF downtown at 7am =) While Julie was doing the makeup for me, we were having good conversations =) Chatting with her made me less nervous before the wedding =) Of course she did a beautiful makeup and hair for me. She made me look gorgeous but still natural. I really like her makeup style. Some of my friends had very heavy makeup on their wedding. To be honest, they looked like another person on their big day and they are hardly be recognized in their wedding pictures =P I got a lot of good compliments from my friends and they all said I look gorgeous and natural =) Julie, thanks for making me gorgeous on my wedding day. XOXO read more

Julie was amazing! She was very patient and great at what she does. For the trial session, she tried three hairstyles on me and made all sorts of modifications until I was entirely satisfied. On the day of, Julie arrived promptly and did my hair and makeup very efficiently. Before I knew it, everything was done! Guests all commented on how great my hair and makeup looked. And everything stayed in place for the entire night, even after I jumped up and down throughout more than a couple songs. She also did both mothers' makeup. The moms loved her! I would highly recommend having Julie for your wedding! read more

I cannot say enough about how amazing Julie is. She first did my makeup when I was a bridesmaid. She was so great, I booked her as soon as I started planning my own wedding. What's so great about Julie is that she makes you look gorgeous, but keeps it looking natural (if that is your preference). She did that with the bride when I first worked with her, and for my own wedding, my now husband was very adamant that I didn't have my makeup be too much. Contrary to my husband's worries that I'd have thick foundation on and look too made up, she did an amazing job of keeping my makeup natural, but still enhancing my features in a way only a professional could do. She also did my mom's and our officiant's makeup, and they looked amazing as well. Best of all, Julie is a calm, positive presence to have on your wedding day. I can't recommend her more strongly- book her without hesitation! read more

I hadn't planned on hiring someone to do my makeup for my wedding since 1) I love makeup and have been using it since I was in junior high and 2) I absolutely hate it when people do my makeup (they can't deal with the double-lidded Asian eye). However, I am the worst at putting on fake lashes so did a trial with Julie on a friend's recommendation. Like all the reviews say, she's friendly, warm and easy to work with. I'm pretty picky with my makeup, but she did a great job enhancing what you want to enhance in your wedding photos (eyes, skin, lips), while still making you look very natural (even while wearing a lot of makeup). She also did the makeup for the bridal party (including my mother-in-law) and everyone not only liked their makeup, but looked fantastic. I liked the fact that she was reasonably priced as compared to some other wedding makeup artists and also offered an "eyes only" makeup option for a reduced rate (which I was actually considering for the day of, but ended up just doing the full face). If you want to look like yourself, only better, hire Julie! She works for Laura Mercier, but uses a combination of different makeup brands (MAC, etc.) read more

I hired Julie Dy to do my makeup for my wedding day last month. Before I booked her, I had seen two other makeup artists for wedding makeup trials and each time I ended up looking like I was wearing stage makeup (or worse yet....a little bit like a drag queen?! yikes). Each time I left, I had tons of makeup caked on, very dark colors, and super heavy false eyelashes. Both times I came home and both times my fiancé said "do you have to wear that much makeup? And do you really need to wear those fake eyelashes?" Yeah, not the reaction I was looking for.... Needless to say, I was a little discouraged. That all changed after I met Julie. As soon as I met her, I felt at ease. She is incredibly sweet. And she is so talented. As soon as I described the bridal makeup I was hoping for, she knew exactly which colors to apply and which techniques to use. This wasn't her first bbq! (Er...wedding!) After I had my trial with her, I was SOOOO happy with the results! And, when my fiancé saw my makeup after the trial, he was blown away! Julie chose soft colors and made me look like how I had hoped I would look on my wedding day. Like me, only a lot prettier!! She even used false eyelashes, much to my apprehension, but they were so light and so natural looking, that nobody could tell I was wearing them (best of all, I couldn't even feel them!) On the morning of my wedding day, Julie came over and did my makeup and left me looking and feeling beautiful! She also did my mom's, grandma's, and sister's makeup.....and we all looked fabulous! ;) I received tons of compliments on my makeup and I've been recommending her to all my friends, family, and any colleagues. I cannot recommend Julie enough! Don't have any doubts....you will be in good hands if you hire Julie. She will make you look and feel gorgeous on your wedding day! read more

Like all the reviews say, Julie is fantastic. She's extremely warm and friendly and she immediately puts you at ease. Julie did my wedding makeup on location in the Berkeley Hills, as well as my bridesmaids and mom. My make up was exactly what I wanted. She has a talent for really knowing how to enhance your best features and she's an artist with picking the right colors. She's great at assessing how to do just the right amount, depending on each person's comfort level. I also think she's very reasonably price. I felt very comfortable, natural, glamorous without being overdone, and all around glowing on my wedding day! Without a doubt, I would recommend her to anyone. read more

Lovely and wonderful. (Posting on behalf of my wife, who is at the moment Yelpless in Hong Kong.) "I found Julie on Yelp, like most of other nervous bride-to-bes. She was responsive, warm and really cool to work with. My trial appointment with her went so well that it actually felt like hanging out with a girlfriend, not a stressful decision-making process. "Julie is really knowledgeable; she gave me a range of options for hair and makeup, while offering her opinions which I completely agreed with, and really appreciated. When we had our celebration in Napa, she helped both my mother (who is Chinese) and my husband's mother (Caucasian) and all three of us looked really stunning. I looked natural, stylish, the photos turned out so beautiful." Editors note: Julie really was a delight to work with. My mother is an old farmer who probably hadn't sat for makeup since she got married in 1972. She was skeptical about the very idea...but Julie did wonderfully for her. Thanks Julie! read more

Julie did an amazing job on.....not only my makeup, but my hair too! I booked her for my engagement shoot and she came to my house at 6:00 AM which was more than I could ask for alone! When my hairdresser didn't show up, Julie stepped in and worked her magic hair styling skills and SAVED my photo shoot! I was overly happy with my hair and makeup and I guess it was all meant to work out this way! She is so amazing that I'm booking her to do wedding makeup for all the bridesmaids and mom's.......super fabulous! read more

Julie Dy is the best!!! I first worked with her on the set of a catalog photo shoot. She did the hair and makeup for both female and male models and I was impressed with her ability to enhance everyone's features without caking on the makeup. She is also incredibly organized and professional. When looking for a makeup artist for the catalog shoot, a lot of the artists I contacted took too long to respond or were flaky about committing to the gig. The day of the photo shoot, Julie was there on time with all of her gear. She has a fun, friendly personality that really put everyone on set at ease. Later, when looking for a makeup artist for my wedding, my first thought was Julie! Julie did my makeup for my engagement photos and for my wedding day. She really listened to what I was looking for and in the end, my bridal makeup was exactly how I had envisioned it. I'm the kind of girl who never leaves home without her makeup did but Julie was still able to make me look extra special on my wedding day without totally masking my face with makeup. Another main reason why I booked Julie for my wedding day is that she has a great personality. The day of your wedding, you spend a lot of time talking with your makeup artist so I knew I wanted someone I would be excited to see and hang out with. Julie is not only a talented artist and professional business woman, she is a blast to be around! What more could you ask for in a makeup artist?!? read more

Julie's great! She did my makeup for my engagement shoot, and did a wonderful job. First off, she's super easy to work with. Communication was clear and responsive from the beginning. She's also just a cool chick to talk to, and the whole session was pretty easy because she's so down to earth. In my opinion, that makes a big difference when someone is touching your face for an hour or two. :) Now the makeup. It's really easy for professionally done makeup to feel super heavy and look cakey (especially if you're not used to wearing a face full of makeup on the daily). Julie did a great job. My makeup felt light and natural, but was still noticeable enough to make my face look flawless in the photos. It lasted all day! Also, hygiene matters to me, and Juile makes a point to wash her hands, and use disposable tools for applying lipgloss, mascara, etc. No double-dipping there! I just appreciate that a lot. Also, she's super gentle and take her time so you don't feel rushed. Makes for a pleasant experience. Professional. Easy-going demeanor. Competitive pricing. Flawless makeup. What more could you want? Thanks Julie!! read more

The reason that Julie has a solid 5 stars and nearly 50 reviews is because, quite simply, she is UH-mazing. When I first started the process of figuring out how to overhaul my face for the big day, I was told that I should try several makeup artists and see who I like. I emailed a few and Julie responded to me quickly and we set up a time for a trial. She normally focuses on makeup only, but because it would be just me (and my mother) she was able to do my hair as well. During our trial, she was so patient, very thorough, and made my face look the best it has ever been. I'm not the type to be boastful about the moneymaker, but I have to say - after her work, I reckon I could have brought a few boys to the yard. As for my hair - I have a lot of it. And I really wanted an up-do. Somehow, she managed to tame the mane and designed a really elegant look that I'm so excited about (in the past, hair stylists have basically curled the crap out of my hair and pinned it all over the place... usually in a pile on the top of my head). Julie took the time to re-do it three times. Three. Times. And she did it all with a smile. The worst part about it was on my end, when I didn't bring enough cash (!!!!!!!!!) and she didn't mind at all. Yes, folks, I know. I suck. But she doesn't, and that's why this review is glowing. I sent her the money that I should have paid her earlier and I also asked for her help on my makeup for our engagement photos. My engagement photo makeup session was just as amazing, and when we got our pictures back I was (and still am) very thrilled. Can't wait for the big day in September - I know I am in very capable, awesome hands. I just close my eyes and let her do her magic. Final thoughts? If you're a bride CALL JULIE NAO. read more

Julie did my hair and makeup for my city hall wedding, and she is AWESOME. Some of the things I love about Julie: - She is quick to answer emails! I emailed a few makeup/hair folks, and she was the most responsive by far. - She was so flexible. I had a short schedule, and she made it work--including meeting me late for the trial session and meeting me super-early on the day of the wedding. - She has a great personality! It was so easy to chat with Julie. - She does an AWESOME job. Julie's makeup was super-natural--I felt super-comfortable, and looked like myself, but glammed up! Julie was even nice enough to conceal a couple of blemishes for Mr. Me on the day of, which was so nice. Highly, highly recommended! read more

Julie is sweet and professional. She was responsive... you'd be amazed how many make up artists and hair stylists I contacted that never contacted me back. She was recommended by my planner and my photographer. At my trial, she was sweet, very easy going and easy to work with. We met up with my photographer and had lunch at Tartine. I liked her very much and decided to hire her that day. On my wedding day, she arrived promptly and was ready to go. She did make up for all 4 of my bridesmaids, my mom, my future MIL, and myself. She adjusted to each of our styles or requests but kept us cohesive in look and quite natural. We all looked amazing!! One of my bridesmaids is a wedding planner who has worked with tons of make up artists (she has found many of them to be expensive, difficult to work with, unresponsive, and to layer on make up)--she was incredibly impressed by Julie and asked for her contact information. :) I'm a roll out of bed and go girl; and I would highly recommend Julie! read more

Julie did the makeup for my wedding, myself in addition to my five bridesmaids. She is a true makeup artist! She brought out and enhanced the natural beauty of my girls and I. We looked like ourselves, only better. As the other reviews say, she was calm and had a great aura to prepare for my wedding with. I hadn't wanted to do a makeup trial, but it's mandatory with her and in hindsight, it really helped to make the day-of look perfect without fussing around and wasting time. read more

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Julie is so amazing!!! I met with her months before my wedding for a trail and unlike the 2 other women I met with before her - the instant I saw myself after her styling - I KNEW she was the make-up artist for me. She was so sweet and friendly, and really listened to input and insecurities...She took my 'flaws' and hid them, and enhanced all of my best qualities. At my wedding, I had so many people comment on how my make-up just enhanced my features. It did not look heavy, and I did not look 'made-up'. Julie made me look like just a better version of my everyday self. I really can't say enough. I would recommend Julie to ANYONE. In fact, I'd love the excuse for another event just to have Julie do my make-up again! read more

Julie is lovely - flexible, communicative, and very skilled. I was worried that I'd have to try lots of makeup artists in preparation for my wedding day. Not so! I did one trial with Julie and was totally thrilled and booked her right away. On our wedding day, she made me look luminous and absolutely like my best self. She flattered my skin and my eyes and I couldn't even detect the little fake lashies she used on me (I was shocked that night when I washed my face and realized there were like 5 on each lid!). She's also funny and sweet and very understanding. She worked with me and two bridesmaids, switching us in and out of the chair so that we could eat lunch while getting our faces done. She's cool and calm and smart and I can't say enough good things about her work. Plus her prices are GREAT. Last word, and so nice when you're in the throes of wedding planning and preparation: she was not only on time to our hotel room, she was early. Love! I will be going back to Julie for big parties in my future. read more

Julie did my wedding make up, as well and my make up and hair for my engagement photos. Both experiences and looks were fantastic! Julie is warm, communicative, and has great style. She was receptive to my ideas and the photos I sent of sample looks, and I felt that she immediately got my look and goals. She asked questions about my venue and dress. She took into account my concerns about oily skin. She promptly responded to all of my emails. I had complete confidence from the get-go in her ability and enthusiasm! For my engagement photos, I went to her studio in the Mission. I wanted a more natural look, with my hair down and make up light. She made me look flawless, in a "daytime" way, which is exactly what I was going for. On my wedding day, she came to my apartment where I got ready with my mom, mother-in-law, and friends. Julie did make up for both moms and me, and made everyone feel completely at ease. Neither mom wears much make up, and she reassured them while making them look and feel beautiful but still themselves. Julie executed my make up, practiced a few weeks before at our trial run, flawlessly. She made me feel at ease while getting ready, and beautiful! My makeup lasted the entire night, even through some serious dancing. I highly recommend Julie - she's bright and friendly and clearly extremely talented. I would not have changed a thing! read more

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Julie is amazingly talented! Julie did my makeup for both my engagement photos and wedding. My husband made one request for my 'wedding look' and that was natural. Julie more than delivered on his request and my makeup for both events was great. Specifically on the day of the wedding, my makeup withstood sweat and tears :-). I went for a run outside right before my wedding day and wound up with some minor tan lines. I called Julie and she quickly calmed me down and had a great solution to make sure my tan lines were blended in well and not visible. Julie was also extremely responsive and timely through all my experiences with her. She also has a great personality so is fun to work with. I highly recommend Julie to all brides out there! read more

Julie did my makeup for my wedding in September. She was perfectly quick, made me look exactly how I wanted to look, and made the process so easy! I would recommend her to anyone who wants a professional experience on the seemingly most stressful day of your life! Great experience!! read more

WOW! I can't even start to explain how happy I found Julie Dy! She is so great, don't hesitate to book her for your wedding or special event! Pre-wedding: I made an appt with Julie for my wedding trial session and unfortunately the hair salon that I was also getting my hair done at mixed up my appt time which meant I had to call Julie to see if I could zoom over to her earlier. Without hesitation, she said yes! Engagement photo session saved! Since we had such a limited time, I was worried that I would rush her and the results might be flawed but she made me look flawless even through my stressed out sweating! She was amazing enough to say I could come back and we could take our time to do another trial, even though it was my fault that I rushed her. Wedding Day: Julie arrived early and did an amazing job on me and my mom. She was so efficient and good that my sister decided to get her make up done last second and it didn't effect our timeline. Like everyone else has mentioned, she remains calm and focused through the chaos of getting ready. She really listens to what you want and gets to know you and does not just do whatever she thinks would look best. Most importantly, she brings out and enhances your beauty naturally. Not once during the whole day did I feel like I was wearing make up and not once did I worry that I needed to touch up. It was perfect! I love Julie Dy and you will too! read more