Cathy and her team were amazing!…read more From the very start Cathy was very prompt with her correspondence and always happy to answer any question or concern that I had. Her services worked well in our budget and I was thrilled to book her. I did my hair and makeup trial at her home studio and she was so hospitable and offered bottled water to my MOH and I. I enjoyed how she described all the products she used and why. Unfortunately, at the end of the day my greasy/oily skin won supreme and I found myself blotting constantly and always feeling so shiny. Also, although I really liked my hair and it looked like the picture example I showed her... there was something missing that kept me from LOVING it. I shared all my concerns with Cathy and right away she assured me that these worries would be taken care of the day of the wedding. She blew me away! The makeup she applied was flawless! She used different high quality products for oily skin that gave me a matte finish but not leave me feeling cakey. I only had to blot twice from the time of application until the end of the night (10 hours!). For my hair, she took my initial hairstyle that I liked... and added extra texture to the front and side of my head. The extra pinned curls really elevated my hairstyle and the application of fresh flowers from my florist made it everything I ever wanted for my wedding hair. Thank you Cathy for making me feel so beautiful on the biggest day of my life!

A few month ago, I hired Cathy as my hair and makeup artist for my first photo shoot. I have to say…read moreCathy was very professional, came to my place on time and I really thought she did an excellent job! Fast forward a few month later, I reached out to Cathy again to book her for another session for a photo shoot. But second time around, I did not get a good vibe from her. When I reached out to her, she told me at first she was pretty sure she was free for my hair/makeup, only to text me later saying she's booked. I asked if she has other dates that are free, as I am very willing to work with her schedule. She said she's completely booked. I called her several times, sent her messages asking her other available times, left messages, none was returned. I even asked if she can refer me to someone else....but she never got back to me..completely ignored me. She honestly could care less about my business. In fact, if you check her website, the website says "As of 8/1/2017, Cathy is completely booked for the reminder of 2017". Are you serious?! From what I can gather, I wonder if it is because the makeup is only for me, rather than for a large party, probably not worthwhile for her to come out on a Sunday morning, not even for a repeat customer....what a shame... That two star is for her previous work..and zero star for this recent encounter.

I couldn't have asked for a better makeup and hair artist for my wedding day! She made me feel…read moreabsolutely beautiful while still looking like myself. The makeup lasted all day and night, even through happy tears during the ceremony and dancing all night, and my hair stayed perfectly in place without feeling heavy. I wanted to match the romantic, classy vibes of the hotel and she made me feel and look like a princess! She really listened to what I wanted and brought my vision to life flawlessly. Not only is she incredibly talented, but she's also calm, professional, and such a lovely presence to have on a busy wedding morning. I'm so grateful to have had her as part of my day and can't recommend her enough! She brought another artist named Sunny who did my girls hair so nicely and quickly! I have already booked Itsada for a future appointment. She's really that girl who understands undertones, facial features, and lighting.

Itsada was on time and professional. She wore a mask the entire time and even provided a super cute…read moreunicorn speaker! I did a natural glam, even though we trialed a beautiful glam, and it was beautiful!! I showed her photos of the hair and make up I wanted and she delivered! My hair stayed put a solid 10+ hours! She gave me a lip kit, where she mixed 3 different shades to match the color fit for me. She recommended a setting powder brand and shade for me :) Needless to say, my girls were perfection, and she matched the mink eyelashes to match the style of their make up! Definitely do the airbrush and mink lashes, it completes the look! You won't regret it!

Tina and her team did an AMAZING job!…read more Tina is so friendly and professional. She always responded to my emails quickly and answered all my questions. At my hair/makeup trial, I really felt like she listened to me to make sure my wedding look would be perfect. Also, very reasonable prices! On my wedding day, she, Jill, and Melanie were able to get me, eight bridesmaids, two flower girls, MOB, and MOG ready within the allotted time frame and everyone LOVED their looks! They did such an incredible job working with the flower girls, and I know the girls had such a fun experience. Highly recommend!!

Tina & Jill were recommended by our wedding planner Dawnee while in the search for a reasonable,…read moreprofessional, yet budget friendly HMU (hair & make-up) service for our wedding day. It all started with the trial session for our engagement shoot where we said YES to Tina , then fast forward to the wedding day. Not only was Tina attentive & cared about how we looked with her make-up application, but she plus Jill were with us every step of the day to glam up me as the bride, my 3 bridesmaids, my MIL, my mother, and even a groom touch-up. She & Jill were very patient, understanding, and sweethearts throughout the whole experience. Would 10 out of 10 recommend & I would choose them all over again! my beloved Beauty Team in Lilac

I'm so glad I booked Stephanie! I originally found her through a friend who had her makeup done by…read moreher in 2023, and I loved how flawless her makeup looked. I had my HMUA trial with Stephanie in June for my engagement shoot, and I absolutely LOVED how both my hair and makeup turned out! Stephanie is not only incredibly talented, but also so friendly and easy to talk to - we chatted the entire time, and she made the whole experience fun and comfortable :) I can't wait for her to do my wedding day glam next April, and I've also booked her services for my bridal party and our moms! I highly recommend her to anyone looking for a talented and trustworthy HMUA! :)

I found Stephanie on Instagram during the start of my two year wedding planning journey and am…read morebeyond satisfied with the results I've received She was great at listening to concerns throughout my trial and also gave suggestions since I had booked my trial quite some time out from my wedding. She is definitely a perfectionist and goes the extra mile, I also really appreciated her being flexible with one of my bridesmaids providing her own makeup due to a sudden skin allergy. My bridal party, family and I felt comfortable with her during the whole HMUA process during my wedding. Highly recommend her!

Amy did my hair and makeup for my high school prom in 2011. A few weeks before the actual prom…read moredate, all my friends and I went to her place and she sat down with us to give us a free consultation. She was extremely patient and friendly, and for each of us, she happily suggested different hairstyles and makeup looks that would match each of our skin tones, face shapes, and overall physiques. Not only that, but Amy also showed us various albums of her portfolio, before and after pictures, and other works such as from Miss Chinatown fashion contests and beauty runways! We were so excited to see all those transformations of the brides and bridesmaids in her portfolio...they look so beautiful and flawless in the after pictures!!! We also decided to do a trial so Amy could show us the different hairstyle looks on us. We tried updos, half up half down styles, and other amazing hairstyles that just flatter the face and figure! All of the styles look so pretty, and we loved them all! Amy suggested us to bring our prom dresses and other hair accessories that we were considering to use, so that she could match up different makeups and hairstyles with our personal choices. On the actual day of the prom, my friends and I drove to her place and she did all of our hair and makeup in a very timely manner. She made us feel at ease when she worked on us and we all felt truly relaxed! We all looked so beautiful at the end, and her hairstyles and makeups last all day long! Everyone complimented us on how we looked at the dance, and all the credit goes to Amy! Her hair designs are top-notch and her makeup techniques are THE BEST---there's no one else like her! My friends and I have hired Amy for many dances and parties, and whenever we have our own private parties or performances to attend, Amy would definitely be our first choice! We would proudly recommend Amy to anyone who is looking for a talented makeup artist and hair stylist on their special wedding date, prom night, beauty runway show, and more! If interested, you can contact Amy at: (626) 292-7939 or (323)791-0298.

I had a traditional Chinese wedding that included 3 outfits. Amy had a different look for each…read moredress and it was all for a reasonable price. In total I spent $300 for her to come in the morning before the tea ceremony and then at night to touch up my make up before the reception and through each dress change. Each dress had a different hair style and makeup. She is very nice, professional and thoughtful. She definitely reminded me about the minor details that I didn't think about for the wedding. She is very good at picking out make up that is complimentary to your skin and style of your dress. I didn't have in mind what I wanted so when my wedding day came I let her do whatever. She doesn't have a shop so you have to contact her by phone. She'll set up an appointment with you to show you her portfolio which includes doing the makeup for Miss Chinatown and other pageants. I remember her resume being impressive. There is a fee if you want to do a trial run. My only comment would be that if you're looking for something more modern or more elaborate she may not be for you.

I used Olivia's hair and makeup services for my wedding for my mom and me. I am so glad we went…read morewith her! She has a great eye for what looks good. At our trial I showed her photos of looks I liked, and told her what mood I was going. She gave really wonderful suggestions, and we came up with a beautiful look that I wouldn't have envisioned on my own, but ended up being really happy with. I found Olivia while researching Asian makeup artists in SGV. These were some of the points that set her apart from other HMUA: - I appreciated Olivia's offerings because a lot of other HMU services I found were booked as wedding day packages that were above my budget and really more than what I needed or wanted. - Olivia is thoughtful--she encouraged me to schedule my makeup trial for the day of my engagement photo shoot. I know a lot of other makeup artists charge extra for weekend trials--understandably. But it was very nice of Olivia to care and not let a good-makeup day go to waste :P - My trial and wedding days were both during a heatwave and Olivia definitely kept that in mind and made me feel reassured me that the heat wouldn't be a problem for my makeup. It stayed put and didn't melt :) Ultimately my mom and my makeup turned out beautifully--just right and not too heavy . So happy to have found Olivia!

Olivia is amazing. I was on a last minute scramble (as always lol, procrastination and running late…read moreare big Achilles heels of mine!) to search for someone to do a bridal hairstyle on me that very same day, and of course, most solo-run places that offer these type of services either were not available, booked out, out of town for the day, or did not call me back. Olivia not only answered me, she knows exactly what it is that youre envisioning when you try to describe it to her and she can carry out what youre looking for and goes above and beyond on it. Despite having other clients that day, she still was able to squeeze me in and did an absolutely beautiful job on my hair. There was another place that I had called that said they couldn't do that style on me without hair extensions, but Olivia did it super easily with zero need for that and found ways to make my super super long hair work with the style in the most creative and flattering ways. She also takes super small details into account that make a big difference, such as where intentionally creating contrast/differences in certain areas on purpose instead of one consistent/clean edge actually makes it look more flattering on the person, which strands of baby hairs to let out and whether they should be straight or wavy or curled, and what is more flattering for the person's face shape and facial features since it varies from person to person. Olivia transformed me and I ended up having the most successful day because of her and I love her for it, and now I want to go back to her for any other hair needs. I love you, Olivia!! Thank you for turning my last minute stressful day into a beautiful successful one :)

Studio MM&B did my makeup (+bridal party, moms, and groom) for my wedding and I cannot recommend…read morethem enough! We had a trial session where I met Manning, and she was so warm, chatty, and approachable from the very beginning. The session was lengthy (I think 4 hours?), but it flew by quickly because we were having a nice time. On the actual wedding day, Manning and her team graciously accommodated to the chaos of the situation (I have a toddler at home, and we had just moved to a new house with minimal furniture - and should I mention I accidentally overslept as well??). She also gave my hair the small special touches I didn't know it needed by fashioning a hair piece from some florals I already had at home for my tea ceremony, and also magically produced another beautiful hair piece that would match my bridal dress. She literally saved my hair that day!! My bridal party was very satisfied with their hair & makeup, and everyone's H&M lasted for more than 12 hours on the big day with minimal touch ups. I was given a bridal touch-up kit as well, which was so thoughtful and had everything I needed. I appreciate Manning's detailed makeup and hair technique - she really makes you look like the elevated and best version of you in a very natural way. I'll remember how she patiently added small bunches of fake lashes with artistic care so it looks like I had been blessed with good eyelash genes naturally. That said, if you are into very heavy, dense makeup with giant false lashes that will give the very drastic "before" and "after" look, then this is not for you (but why would you want that for your wedding anyways). Thank you, Manning, so much for making my special day so memorable!!

Thank you Studio MM&B !…read more Studio MM&B provided hair and make up for my wedding to the 5 Bridesmaids, bride, and groom. As a groom, I was skeptical of having my make up done. But I really loved the service provided from Studio MM&B. They provided a very clear schedule that laid out which person would be with each staff member and approximately how much time each person would take. They brought 3 staff to assist with the make up for our wedding party. One was specifically for the bride and groom and the other two staff member were for the bridesmaids. They were extremely friendly and the service provided was excellent.

Kasi did my hair for my wedding, and it turned out even better than I imagined. The hairstyle was…read moreso beautiful, soft, and natural ! it was exactly the look I had been hoping for. She really listened to what I wanted and perfectly brought my vision to life. Not only is she incredibly talented, but she also works so efficiently. She styled my hair quickly without ever making me feel rushed, and everything was completed right on schedule. On such an important day, that gave me so much peace of mind. She was also extremely punctual, professional, and so easy to communicate with. She was patient, kind, and made the whole experience stress-free from beginning to end. I felt completely comfortable trusting her, and she made me feel so confident and beautiful on my wedding day. I received so many compliments on my hair, and it stayed gorgeous throughout the entire day. If you're looking for a hairstylist who is talented, reliable, efficient, and truly understands how to create elegant, natural-looking hairstyles, I highly recommend her. Thank you so much for making me feel my absolute best on one of the most important days of my life!

Kasi worked on my hair and make-up for my wedding. I did a bridal trial with her first and then…read morebooked her for my wedding day. I gave Kasi photos for inspiration and she was able to make tweaks based on the bridal trial. She is very understanding and patient - very responsive as well. The end-result hair and makeup look for my wedding was perfect! After perfecting the hair and makeup look for my wedding, she got my veil on and I had no issues with my veil for the entirety of my wedding. I'm so glad I had Kasi as a stylist. Thank you Kasi!