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    Taken 12-11-2018
    Eds C.

    I hadn't been in a local formal event in awhile and fast forwarding to 2 years later, Hien was the only Make Up Artist on my mind when my husband's work holiday event was coming up. I literally haven't seen Hien in 2 years at this time in December so instead of showing her photos of inspiration, I gave her free leeway on what she can do to my face aside that I wasn't going for subtle. I wanted contouring, dramatic eyes to go with my contacts, and the kind of look that'll keep my husband of 20 years to stare at me all night! Hahahaha. In her words, "Go big or go home". Exactly!! Enclosed are 2 selfies before heading to my husband's Holiday event taken yesterday, 12-11-2018. You'd think my face was photoshopped. Oh hell no....that is all Hien's magic handiwork canvassed all over my face. Selfies on point! She's that goooood! As I had mentioned awhile back in my original review, Hien's prices are very reasonable when compared to other MUAs in the area. I believe its cash only. My form of communication with her is via text which she responds in a very timely manner. I know she travels to client locations but if you're not in a hurry, she does set up shop at a nearby house in the Kearny Mesa/Linda Vista area which is very central in San Diego. Very close to all the major freeways. If you know how to get to San Diego Mesa College or the very popular "K Sandwiches", then you are very very close! Once again, I highly recommend Hien for any event. I honestly think she made me look fantastic the second time around!

    Full face and not cakey! Def recommend!
    Vhi Z.

    My bridal shower was this past Saturday and I needed my make up done in a pinch. I found Hien from Yelp and gave her a call, I was able to get a last minute appointment and it was a great experience! Her salon (office?) is located in her house with a nice set up bc there's tons of natural light. I got full face and my hair done; prices are definitely reasonable. I was most impressed with her expertise. I showed her maybe 2 pics of how I wanted my make up and hair done and boom she delivered on her first try! I did not have to tell her to fix anything! She is VERY meticulous and gentle (she legit has a light hand). My eyes water a lot so it kind of messed up my under-eye coverage. I went 0 to Bridezilla and Hien remained professional and SUPER calming. We had a pretty positive session going but when my tears (allergies) messed up the setting of the concealer and added more time to our appointment Hien did not freak out - she managed my reaction very well and remained calm and soothing. She totally de-escalated the situation and sent me off with a beautiful face and boho chic hair. THANK YOU HIEN!!! Although she is not my wedding MUA, I would definitely TRUST her to be since she's talented, professional, and reallllllly good at handling a Bridezilla :) I definitely recommend Hien!!

    Leah L.

    Hien's work blew me away. I will definitely be coming back to her for future makeup appointments. I've gotten my makeup professionally done once before and really disliked how it turned out. That was due to a lack of communication of the artists part and on my part. This time was totally different. From the get go, Hien was very professional and responsive. I texted her asking about openings in her schedule. She responded very quickly with her prices and availability. I also asked if I needed to bring anything to the appointment and she said no. So no need to bring your own colors or anything. She did mention that I should get my eyebrows threaded before I came to the appointment. She also suggested getting my hair done AFtER the appointment. I did my hair overnight so I came with it done but I was able to pull it up into a bun on top of my head so she could work her magic. I met Hien at her studio (located in a house) in Linda Vista area. It's a neighborhood so there's street parking. It wasn't hard to find parking right by her house. You walk in and she's got her whole set up in the front room. There's a studio chair and all her gear spread out on a table. There's a deep comfy couch where your partner, or whoever comes with you, can sit/sleep. She asked me how I liked my makeup. I told her I don't usually wear makeup and I definitely don't like the look on well defined strong eyebrows on me. She asked if I liked contouring or strobing or if I wanted to have larger looking eyes. I didn't know what any of those things would look like on me but I wanted to try something new so I asked for a "light" contouring (I have no idea what strong contouring looks like... I was afraid to go all the way with it ). I also figured it wouldn't hurt to look like I have bigger eyes (I'm Asian after all), so I asked for that too. Then I closed my eyes, she threw around some fairy dust (makeup) and an hour and a half later, I was done! Throughout the process, she was very gentle and adjusted my head as needed. I felt comfortable the whole time and we had a nice long chat about a ton of things! At the end of the session, I paid her through Venmo and was on my way! I am so happy with my experience with her and highly recommend her. I plan on using her in the future!

    Jennifer D.

    Hien did my makeup for my wedding day and it turned out amazing! It was my first time having professional make-up done and she did a trial run first to make sure I liked it. She made sure my best features showed up in all of the photos and the makeup lasted all night. I never had to worry about touching it up and could just enjoy my big day! I would definitely recommend her to other brides or for any special occasion.

    Trish R.

    I was coming from Las Vegas and I contacted Hien and she responded quickly we set up an appointment for 7 am because our couples shoot was at 9. I felt bad it being so early but then she said she's had earlier before lol. She was very professional and so funny she had the greatest personality so it made the experience memorable. My girlfriend (who is now my fiancé the couples shoot turned into a surprise engagement) looked flawless she has green eyes and Hien made them POP. I recommend her 100% and if I ever needed to use her again I won't hesitate to. Thank you Hien for everything this was a very special moment and you were a big part of it.

    Janet M.

    I got hien and her sister to do my hair and makeup for my girlfriend's wedding in San diego. I am based in LA so I went to yelp to look at makeup artists in SD. I did contact a few places which did not work out. Out of all the places that I liked...I chose Hien and her sister to do my hair and makeup. We first communicated by text and she was very easy to deal with. Her price is very reasonable too. When I got there, she was very inviting. I trusted her to make me beautiful. And she did. I am very happy with the outcome. Will definitely contact her again if I have an event in san diego.

    Diana V.

    thank you Hien for making me look great in my engagement photos and on my wedding day!! My makeup lasted the entire night of dancing. She also did make up for my sister and sister in law who both looked beautiful. We were all very happy. Hien was able to arrange Linda to do our hair. Whether it was an updo or hair down, she was able to execute whatever style we wanted perfectly. Hien and Linda were both very flexible with their schedules and made the whole experience stress free. I definitely trusted Hien to make me look beautiful and not too overdone. I do recommend that if you're booking her for your wedding, then let her use the glamorous thick false eyelashes, so worth it!

    Hien did my makeup and it looked great!
    Hannah S.

    Hien did an awesome job with my makeup. It looked great for my photography session. She is reasonably priced and very nice and personable.

    Amanda B.

    Hien and her team did an awesome job getting me and my bridesmaids ready for my wedding day. I worked with Hien for my engagement photos so it was perfect. I don't wear much makeup so it's nice that her style is more natural looking and not like a clown. Definitely going to Hien in the future for all events! You're the best!

    Thanks to Hien for making me an absolutely beautiful bride. I would book her in a heartbeat for an special event.she is so talented.
    Ashley V.

    I absolutely can not say enough thank yous and great things about Hien she is an amazing makeup artist, she is a true artist. Her talent shows. I would book her for any occasion but she did amazing wedding makeup on me for my wedding. If you are looking for a talented makeup artist she is the real deal.

    Sam M.

    Hien recently did my wife's hair and makeup for our family photoshoot. My wife loved her hair and makeup and she looked amazing. Hien did a great job and is super pleasant and professional to work with. We will definitely be booking her again for our upcoming maternity photoshoot.

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    Nikki B.

    Hien is the first professional makeup artist that I have used. I was recommended by a friend of mine and let me say that I'm glad I went to her!! Background: The most makeup I wear is BB cream by Laneige and CC cream by Arbonne, mascara and eyebrow liner. I'm pretty picky with my makeup products and the amount of makeup being applied to my face. I do not like the feel of heavy and thick make up on. Hien helped me with my makeup along with three other females on my wedding day starting at 4AM! I went to her for a trial and I loved it. Of course, for a wedding, makeup has to be heavy and very detailed for picture purposes. She uses airbrushed and my makeup stayed on for 12 hours plus. (Probably will stay on all night if I didn't wash it off) Her price is also very very very affordable and easy to work with. She used different brands of makeup on us but most of what I could see are high end brands. All in all, I was satisfied with her service due to affordability, professionalism, and convenience. I will try to upload pictures in the future.

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    Okay- book Kaelyn. Like don't even think twice. She is the best in the game. She made me look so…read morebeautiful and my hair lasted for probably 12 + hours if not more without slipping or moving and I have THICK hair. My bridesmaids, my mom and mother of the groom all looked really beautiful as well. If you want QUALITY and want to know that you have a killer hairstylist booked and don't want to worry about any "what ifs" Kaelyn is your girl. She knows so many versatile styles as well even beyond the beautiful bohemian braids! My mother in law showed her a picture she wanted and Kaelyn was like "no problem I gotchu!" I so appreciated not only how comfortable she made me feel on my wedding day but also the people most important to me! She did a beautiful job.

    I can't recommend Kaelyn enough! She was incredibly sweet and fun to be around, making the entire…read morewedding prep experience delightful. Her warm and bubbly personality instantly put everyone at ease. Her talent is truly unmatched. My bridesmaids, family, and I were all thrilled with our hairstyles--they were absolutely beautiful and held up perfectly throughout the day and night. She listened to our ideas and brought them to life with stunning results. If you're looking for a skilled and personable hair stylist who will make your special day even more memorable, Kaelyn is the one. Thank you for making us all look and feel so gorgeous!

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    4.0(92 reviews)
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    DJ is an amazing human and so talented. He knows what he's doing with blondes, extensions, and of…read morecourse life advice. The vibe is immaculate, he's a total and utter king in his industry.

    This is the first review I have ever left because my hair did not come close to how I wanted it. I…read morepurchased the Groupon for balayage, cut, and blow dry. Since I had box dye in my hair, he informed me it would be an extra $70 for a color correction. After getting price estimates from other salons, this seemed like a decent price for my budget. I did my research and looked over his website, Yelp reviews, etc. and the photos impressed me and led me to believe he would produce the balayage I wanted. I didn't mind the price for everything I was getting. I sent David photos of how I wanted my hair a few months before I scheduled the appointment. I have been saving up money and planning this treatment for five months which is perhaps why I'm so upset about the original results from my first appointment. When I walked in he briefly welcomed me and then immediately asked me what I wanted done. Since I've been planning this treatment for so long I had a Pinterest album of similar balayages (not to mention he already had the photo in our thread). He took one glance and got started which made me nervous but I trusted him as a professional. Throughout the treatment there was no communication regarding color, length cut, or anything like that. We sat in silence for 80% of my 3 hr. appointment. We made small talk and I asked him about after care, what he was putting in my hair, etc. He curled my hair and when I turned around and saw my hair for the first time I noticed it was WAY lighter than I expected, but I did like it. I left the salon happy. But I never curl my hair so when I saw it natural (wavy/straight), I could see how messy and amateur it looked. There were chunks reaching up to my roots and he basically dyed the bottom half of my hair a rainbow of blonde colors. NOT a balayage. I left a short review on the website and he text me shortly after with a long reply. I sent him photos of how my hair looked and the photo I originally sent him of what I wanted. He offered to fix it for free, so I went back in. Before my appointment he text me to confirm and said "Would be great if you could take down your review," but I'm glad I waited until after the second appointment to review him again. This time the communication was better, however now that a day has passed I see that my hair is still not where I want it to be since he bleached the whole bottom half and effectively made it difficult to achieve a balayage with just toner. I do understand that I did tell David I liked my hair in the salon because at that point I was fed up and wouldn't bother to have him fix it since he already comped this appointment and spent his time fixing it. Overall it looks much better now and is healthy after I cut 4 inches off (which I did to get rid of the dead bleached hair), but I am still going to get it fixed by another hair dresser. Not only that but I asked him for long layers in my hair cut but my hair is all one length. At the end of the day, if you go to David, just make sure you are clear about what you want because otherwise from what I can tell in other reviews he is a good hairdresser.

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    This salon is always well-maintained, and the stylists really work with their clients to make them…read morefeel their best. They have an online confirmation reminder for appointments and may call to confirm if there's no response. I've been going to Kris S. for a few years now, and she's always good about understanding what works for my hair as well as others. Recently, I scheduled a back-to-back appointment for myself and my mom, and we were able to get our hair exactly how we envisioned. Their hair care products are luxurious and worth finding parking in Little Italy for.

    I've always been very particular about who I trust with my hair. A salon can have all the high-end…read morefeatures and offer every service imaginable--but without a truly exceptional stylist, it all falls short. The right stylist is someone who's not only highly skilled, but also consistent, detail-oriented, and able to perform under pressure. That's exactly who Nicole Alex is. Nicole has been my go-to for haircuts and color for nearly 10 years, and I can honestly say she continues to impress me with her talent and professionalism. I'll admit I'm not the easiest client--my hair is extremely coarse, thick, and often damaged, and I'm not always the most punctual. Despite these challenges, Nicole always treats every appointment with care, patience, and precision. Whether I'm coming in after weeks of being out of town or squeezing in a last-minute session, she never cuts corners . Her work is always meticulous, and the results speak for themselves. I've worked with many stylists over the years, but none have come close to the level of quality and consistency Nicole provides. If you're new to San Diego, visiting, or a local who still hasn't found that one stylist who truly checks all the boxes--look no further. Nicole Alex is the real deal. Once you sit in her chair, you'll understand why I, and so many others, continue to choose her time and time again. She's simply exceptional.

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    Konfidence By Kayla - Violet red fusion

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    4.7(12 reviews)
    6.1 kmMission Valley

    She's amazing! I just love how my hair is under her expert hands. To have curly hair and find…read moresomeone that knows how to work it, it's awesome!

    Despite all the positive reviews, unfortunately I had a very bad experience going to this salon. I…read moremade a free consultation appointment with Kayla a week prior to the actual appointment regarding hair coloring. During the consultation, she told me that my blonde highlights got darker because of "mineral buildups" in my hair from hard water, and she recommended to do a "CPR treatment" following by applying a toner to bring back the blond color (which highlights got darker and more yellow over time). She said that this treatment plan would make my highlights lighter and blonder again. I made the actual appointment, when the proposed treatment was done. After 30 minutes of sitting under the heat with the treatment applied, she washed out the "CPR treatment" 3 times!!!, scrubbing my scalp and later she told me (when I had the skin reaction) that she used a PH 9 shampoo, which is apparently (I'm reading now about it) harsh, and is disruptive to the hair and scalp. Then, she applied the toner, then a leave-in conditioner, that needed to be washed out due to some skin reaction. When she was working on washing it out, she scrubbed my scalp so viguorusly, that I screamed from pain to stop her doing it so harshly. Later in the afternoon, I started to feel an inflammatory type of severe pain on the back of my scalp. It got worse since yesterday and I don't know what really happened to my scalp, skin, tissue, or nerve, but whatever injury happened, it is extremely painful. Regarding the result of the treatment, nothing that promised was achieved, my hair feels like it got a little darker and making my highlights blonder didn't happen. Kayla told me after drying my hair that she was surprised that her treatment plan didn't work on my hair. What is much worse than not achieving the promised result is the severe pain on the back of my scalp.

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