Hiring Shawna for my June 2024 wedding hair and make-up was one of the best wedding planning…read moredecisions I made! Living in Portland, finding a HMUA who specializes or is experienced with Asian brides is a huge challenge (compared to my hometown of LA). I'm so grateful to have found Shawna! Shawna has years of experience, is so talented in her craft, and is wonderful to work with. She is so professional (clean, prompt, responsive), down to earth, calming, and open to feedback -- all qualities a nervous bride wants on her wedding day! I love Shawna's work for my wedding day. She made me feel beautiful, the hair/make-up lasted through the day/night, and her work photographs beautifully (without it looking too cake-y IRL). She also did my mom's hair and make-up, which my mom ended up loving (especially since my mom's has had poor experiences with professional hair and make-up artists in the past). In addition to my wedding hair and make-up, Shawna did two sets of eyelash extensions for me. I'd never gotten lash extensions before, but she was so patient and instructive in explaining the process and teaching me how to take care of them. I cannot recommend Shawna enough for your hair, make-up, or eyelash extension needs!

I was lucky enough to have Shawna do my hair, makeup, and lashes for my wedding in 2019. She also…read moredid the makeup for my bridesmaids. I can't say enough positive things about her! Not only is Shawna professional, clean, and efficient, all the things you want in a makeup artist - she is also so creative, talented and personable. Shawna made me feel so beautiful on my wedding day! I normally wear minimal makeup in my daily life, so for my wedding I was concerned about looking way overdone. Shawna absolutely nailed what I asked for. She made me feel like a more elegant, polished version of myself. She knew right away how to accentuate my features but still have a natural look. The touch up kit made it easy for me to fix my lip color in between photos. For my hair, Shawna did an amazing updo that I never would have been able to do myself! I gave her some creative freedom with the hairstyle and was so happy with the result. An updo is not easy with my hair because it's very thick and heavy, but somehow it stayed in place all night through lots of hugs and dancing. The lash extensions were done a couple days prior to the wedding. She had a few different options ranging from natural-looking to more dramatic. I loved that I didn't worry about sweating or crying off mascara or strip lashes during my wedding, and they looked beautiful! I was a lash newbie but Shawna gave me easy instructions on how to care for them. The process does take a couple hours if you're getting a full set, but it's absolutely worth it. I definitely recommend scheduling a trial if you can, to give you the opportunity to try different options ahead of time, show her inspiration photos, etc. It made me feel much better going into my wedding day knowing we already had an idea of the look I wanted. Do yourself a favor and book her

Lindsey did such a phenomenal job for my wedding day. I have never looked so beautiful in my entire…read morelife. I got compliments throughout the day/night. I would absolutely go back to her.

I hate to preface a review like this but...I had approached Powder, Inc., after seeing the…read moreabsolutely amazing work that Nicole and her contractors did both on Instagram and after one of my college friends used her for her wedding. While I could have booked Nicole for my wedding hair and makeup, she was unfortunately way too expensive for my wedding budget. However, I had two big priorities when it came to wedding planning: I needed an amazing photographer (CHECK!!), and I needed a really amazing makeup artist. Nicole suggested I go with her contractor Lindsey, and not to downplay AT ALL the work that Lindsey does, but she was much more affordable. The contract and payment process was a bit muddy, and I could have used just a bit more responsiveness, but overall, I couldn't be happier with the end product. Lindsey was an absolute joy to work with. During the trial, she really listened to what I wanted (erase that triple chin, girl, and make my eyes big!!!), and was able to create a look that complemented not only my dress, but the entire style of the wedding. When choosing a HMUA, my big goals were to (a) look amazing, and (b) still look like myself. I look at my wedding photos and know that I look like a really great version of my current self. She also made my sister and my mother look absolutely stunning. She was certainly worth the price, and I'd go with her again in a heartbeat. I'm even trying to persuade my mom now to go and get haircuts from Lindsey. She has a knack for making you look elegant, and I'd love to see what she could do with my mom's hair. Anyway, very talented team. I'm so grateful Lindsey was part of my day.

I've been going to Tisha for over 12 years and she is truly amazing. She consistently does an…read moreincredible job with my highlights and haircuts, and I always leave loving my hair. Beyond her talent, she's friendly, personable, and makes every appointment enjoyable. I've referred several people to her over the years, and every single one has continued seeing her -- which says it all. I highly recommend Tisha to anyone looking for a fantastic stylist.

Keely cut my hair and I am beyond happy! She listened to what I wanted and gave it to me easily…read more She is so easy to talk to and I'm looking forward to going back.

Rossie did my makeup for my role as Matron of Honor at my friends' wedding... she was awesome!…read moreBefore the day, she was very responsive and flexible with scheduling, even though I booked an appointment only a couple weeks before. She offered some great suggestions on what I could do with my short hairstyle and which accessories to choose. She was punctual and arrived early to our hotel for our appointment. Rossie asked about my normal skin complexion so it would look its best. She completed my hair and makeup totally within the time we had scheduled. She is very friendly and pleasant to work with. I was very happy with how I looked- makeup was not heavy at all and great color choices for my skin tone and features. Her makeup products are very high quality... I started makeup at 7:30 am. By 9pm, after the entire wedding, nap and dinner, my makeup hadn't even smudged! My skin has a tendency to get dry within a few hours of being under makeup, but even at the end of the day, it still looked very fresh. I would highly recommend Rossie for makeup and hair for any special occasion!

Rossie was absolutely amazing to work with. She uses the top of the line cosmetics, many of which…read moreI use personally. She's gentle and listens to what I'm looking for. I wanted a more natural look. My bridal makeup was perfect! It lasted so long and i didn't need to reapply or touch up anything for the entire time - pre ceremony photos, during the ceremony, reception, and post wedding drinks. She also did a beautiful job with my bridesmaids hair. Rossie was early, responsive, and so helpful even with the wedding prep madness. I LOVED my makeup. Thank you Rossie! !

Love love love love loveeeee Tyler!!! She's amazing at what she does, color, extensions, cut,…read morewhatever you need she can do it. I've been getting 18in hand-tied boyhme seamless weft extensions from her for a little over a year and I'm in love with them. No one ever knows and they're shocked when they find out I have extensions. My natural hair is past shoulder length, but not nearly as thick as I want it. Tyler is very flexible and if there's ever an issue she's quick to fit me in and fix it. My hair feels amazing and looks amazing and I would 1000000% recommend getting extensions with her if you've been thinking about it. Yes they're expensive, but the hair itself is expensive and when you think about the time put into it, some appointments can take 5-7 hours depending on what you get done, her pricing is really good and her work is worth it 100%.

This was my first time doing a big change with my hair & I could not be happier with how it turned…read moreout!! I went from my natural dirty blonde to beautiful blonde highlights with blonde balayage! She made me feel so comfortable and made it fun! Honestly couldn't be happier! She's amazing and amazing at what she does. She really took her time making sure it turned out perfect... and it did! :) absolutely love her!

I came in for a Botox consult with Tina and had questions and concerns being a newcomer to…read moreneurotoxin. Tina introduced me to Daxxify, which seems like a much better fit for me. Daxxify has completely smoothed out my forehead wrinkles and my crow's feet and I feel so much more like myself! Tina patiently explained how everyone works, the expected duration, answered questions, and put me at ease. We are hoping for a 6 month duration, if it lasts that long I think this was well worth the money. I realize that the cost per unit is not bad, but it adds up quickly! The results are wonderful so far at the three week mark!

I had the most absolute best experience with Christine for my makeup trial and day-of! After a few…read morehiccups, Christine and her team went above and beyond to make things right and made the experience beyond my expectations! I received SO many compliments on my makeup. Christine made my inspo photos come to life! It was incredible. I was such a happy bride! I cannot recommend Christine and her staff enough for taking care of me! Thank you Christine, Kassidy and Erika!

So amazingly good at her job. Made me feel beautiful for engagement pictures and squeezed me into…read moreher schedule at very late notice.

Marina provided an amazing bridal experience for me and my husband. I found her though yelp/her…read morewebsite and scheduled a bridal makeup/hair trial and day-of service. On the day of the trial I thought she would come to me, but that was not the case (oh no!). I was able to make it to her studio in time to still have my appointment which did not feel rushed at all despite me being late. She is knowledgeable about skin health and gave me great tips on making my skin look as healthy as possible for the wedding day. I do not usually wear makeup and loved the finished product. My husband on the other hand looked at me like I was a total stranger! The morning of the ceremony (which was VERY early in the morning) I asked her to lighten up the look so my husband could recognize me. She did a great job adjusting to my request. I also wanted to make a little change to the hairstyle we had tried, which Marina was able to do perfectly. My husband wanted to have a stress free time getting ready, so she did his hair too! I also had Marina wax the winter coat I was wearing on my legs. Let me tell you, my legs had never been that smooth! Marina is a fantastic esthetician, definitely consider her services for your events or beauty needs!

Staff are amazing. Always full of great ideas. I love going there and trying everything.read more

Always a great experience when I shop here! The sales person always greets me immediately and…read moreoffers assistance. Usually I like to browse stores on my own but when it comes to makeup, I like assistance to ensure I am picking out products, especially colors, that work with my skin tone. When it comes to makeup, I'm a creature of habit, wearing very little and what I do wear, it's the same colors consistently. I like a no makeup makeup look! So usually when I stop in MAC, I am there to restock my regulars. But sometimes I give in to their offer to give me a makeover or try a different shade of my norms. Such was the case this day. The makeup artist showed me an eyeshadow that had more yellow undertones than pink to use on my eyelid. As subtle as it seems, it really made my eyes pop! I thanked the makeup artist, bought my refills plus this new eyeshadow color, and was happily in my way. Oh, and she signed me up for the rewards program which gave me 10% off my purchase, even better. Even though I live close to other MAC locations, this shop is so easy to stop in when I'm at Bridgeport. Plenty of free parking and I can run other errands while I'm out that way.

Review the cancellation and refund policies carefully before booking. We arrived for a scheduled…read moreappointment, but the session was ended by the business shortly after arrival due to concerns about a cough. The appointment was canceled by the provider; the gratuity was refunded, but the service fee was retained despite the service not being completed. Given the high costs associated with wedding services, I recommend reviewing the contract carefully, reading reviews (both positive and negative), and clarifying how cancellations and refunds are handled in situations where the service is canceled by the business so expectations are clear and stress can be avoided on important occasions.

I hired Kelli for my July 2022 wedding. Ultimately, I found her to be incredibly rigid, hard to…read morework with and unreasonable. I think she probably sees herself as a stealthy business woman, making sure to look out for her own best interests (which would be something I can appreciate). However, her inability to compromise or even communicate clearly when a resolution is needed are not the qualities of a good small business owner. What's really frustrating though, is that after all her shortcomings on the business side of things, she absolutely does not make up for it in the realm of talent. When I initially experienced how cold Kelli can be in her emails, I thought "well, if she communicates this poorly but still has good reviews, she must be REALLY good at what she does." No. I will leave it at that--the answer is no. I thought about writing out all the details of my experience with Kelli, but then this review would be way too long. I will just say that by the end of my interactions with her I had given up. Every email she sent left me feeling more upset than the last, and I didn't want that kind of energy leading up to my wedding. Rather than seeking a fair resolution or any of my money back I chose to just pay her the remaining balance owed, take the services she was willing to give me, and then never talk to her again. To you, Kelli: I get that you deal with a lot of weddings and contracts all the time. But for me, this was my wedding. It was a very special day for me. And I wanted to be able to talk to you, as a real person and as the artist that you claim to be. Instead, I got a cold robot who quoted the contract at me every time I tried to have an open conversation about what I needed. It made me feel like we were at odds instead of being on the same team. There is a difference between being direct and being abrasive. You can be direct and still be friendly. In the end, when I told you I was upset and why, the attempt you made at having a warm, positive tone came across as insincere and condescending. Also, the fact that you didn't even check your own contract before mis-quoting it at me repeatedly added a whole new layer of confusion to our already frustrating communications. UPDATE: A day or two after I posted this review Kelli emailed me reminding me of a clause in my contract regarding reviews and asking me to take this review down. (Everything else that was said in her long email just solidly reinforced my previous experience of her.) I was aware of the clause and am not in breach of it, so will not be removing my review. It makes you wonder though, if there have been other poor reviews that went unposted due to that clause.