I had a great experience with Tamra for a makeup lesson.  I am a total beginner and she gently and…read moreexpertly helped me develop skills and knowledge. She took care before the class to assess my goals, skill level, and makeup kit.  During the lesson, she explained things very clearly and in a way that was easy for a beginner to understand.  She was extremely patient and encouraging.  I felt much more confident after the lesson and she helped me find a natural look that fit my style well.  I would highly recommend booking Tamra for all your makeup needs!

She was late to the bridal makeup trial. She didn't call to inform me she was late until after the…read morescheduled time. When I said more heads up would be nice this escalated to an argument. She explained because it's not her space she would need also additional time to setup. This didn't include sweeping up or moving the hair on the floor. Sure it's not her space but she didn't acknowledge it in anyway. She didn't even have me saved as the right client leading to confusion on both ends Extremely condescending and rude. I am 5'10 she informed me because my legs were long it was making her job challenging. She told me the dark circles under my eyes were very noticeable and hard to hide. She got makeup in both of my eyes and informed me because I don't regularly wear makeup this was because of my eyes Despite this I was willing to go with her. However I didn't get back to her within 48 hours. Stated no where. And she never followed up with me leading to last minute confusion on my end assuming having already paid her for a trial would encourage some professionalism in a courtesy follow up. Wedding planning is stressful! Additionally in our last conversation after she informed me she likely couldn't do the makeup. She asked where I was planning on getting ready for my wedding. I told her the salon. She then went on to disparage their space as it doesn't even have the table space she would need to do her work. I thankfully was able to find a nicer and actually warm artist and had an amazing wedding.

There are so many great things to say about Liza - for starters, she was so patient with all of my…read morerequests and was able to help me find a balance between two totally different styles - I wanted heavy, contoured, modern glam (all about that defined brow and matte lip) BUT ALSO a soft, whimsical look because we were getting married in a forest! Impossible right?? She did such a great job of helping me find this look! Her opinions and advice were embraced and I even made a change to my lip color right before she finished off my whole look on the wedding day, and she remained cool, calm, and positive about it! Thank god because I was feeling all the wedding day anxiety. Now that I've had my makeup and hair done for several weddings, I wanted to note a couple things that she does differently which make her well worth your budget. She asks for photos of you with and without makeup prior to the trial (and hair naturally in a photo as well), and she does the same for your bridesmaids. This made me feel like she would be well-prepared for the wedding day for all the different skin tones and hair length that bridesmaids have, lowering the possibility to run short on time. She was also available throughout the year of planning, not just during the trial. I would email her photos and she would send some back, and I would send feedback about my trial look that I wanted to adjust after seeing the photos she took for me (hint - take photos and look at them a week or two later with fresh eyes). I noticed that she also took notes from our trial and had reviewed them on the wedding day - I haven't seen any other artist do this that I've worked with. This also helped with the time efficiency AND getting that look perfectly since the last time we had done the trial was months before. Trust me, you'll have Bride Brain no matter how organized you are and you can't have an artist who asks you what lip color it was that you had wanted. So glad she had the look all set to go and from there we went! I am so pleased with how my makeup turned out in my photos and lastly, she brought an assistant because I had so many bridesmaids and she was seriously incredible too. I LOVED my BM's makeup and hair (always a plus...haha)!

Your MUA search can stop here!! Seriously, Liza is everything you can ask for in a make-up artist…read moreand more. She's a real pro in all aspects, a true artist and visionary, she's smart, saavy, down-to-earth and dedicated and hard-working in her craft. Not only is she knowledgeable in the products she uses but she also has "the eye" for colors and blending which she can apply to facial feautures of all kinds. As a client, you really feel you are in great hands (literally) with Liza. I've had the privilege to be her face canvas for an outdoor boudoir shoot and for my wedding this past June. For the boudoir shoot, Liza did my hair and make-up and I remember coming home that night not wanting to take my make-up off because I've never had it done so good! It was flawless and did not feel caked on at all. There was no question who I would call when my wedding came around. For my wedding, Liza along with a second artist, Rose Lasprilla, took care of me, my mom and my bridesmaids. Liza definitely helped make the vision for my wedding come true and I can't thank her enough for making all of us feel beautiful and look great in our pictures on that special day! Liza truly loves what she does and it shows in all of her work from photo shoots and fashion shows to parties and weddings. She is a quality make-up artist who is a rising star in the industry...Thank you again, Liza, for your amazing quality work with our shoot and my wedding! You're going straight to the top!!

Maria was great in communicating with me beforehand. She even asked what color dress my mother was…read morewearing to match the makeup colors. I failed to read one thing in the contract about her commuting fee, but Maria was understanding and we worked it out. She did a fantastic job with my mom's makeup for her 90th birthday party, and my mom looked gorgeous and party ready. My mom never wears makeup and was worried about having heavy makeup, but Maria gave her a natural and pretty look with appropriate lashes that made her look amazing. Maria is also very kind and patient, which made the session go smoothly. It was fun to see my mom's transformation. I highly recommend Maria's makeup services for any occasion!

Where do I begin?! From the initial trial through to my wedding week, Maria was always kind,…read morehelpful, responsive and an AMAZING positive energy. There are two main components I think are important to emphasize about her work- her makeup skills, and her energy. Regarding makeup - our initial trial was thorough and very detailed. Maria was willing to work through all my likes/dislikes, answer all my and my moms questions about the process. I was adamant that even though I was putting together an Indian wedding with heavy outfits, I wanted all my makeup looks to be as natural and timeless as possible with elements of fun. Maria delivered on all of these requests, which included numerous rounds of trying different eyelash strips/lipstick colors/eyeliner shades and texting inspo pics and was always helpful and patient. I was so bummed I had to wash my face at the end of both days I had my makeup done by her! Regarding energy- Maria brought fun, lighthearted and genuine vibes that my entire family and I appreciated. Maria's ability to both keep light conversations while maintaining awareness of sensitive moments was such a gift that truly helped me enjoy the moment instead of being caught up in details. No questions about it, book Maria!!

Long hair? Dense hair? Both? Go see LINDA!…read more She masterfully cuts my long, very dense hair and somehow makes it look amazing while still keeping it easy to manage. She's also a great listener and really takes the time to consider what will work best for your specific hair, features, and overall look. Even after moving away from Oakland, I still drive over an hour just to have Linda cut it. She's absolutely worth the trip!

I've been going to Krista at 77Salon for 10 years now, and I truly wouldn't trust anyone else with…read moremy hair. My hair is a whole project -- naturally dark brown Asian hair (almost black!), and over the years I've asked for everything from platinum blonde, balayage, full head highlights, lobs, extensions, and everything in between. Krista has executed every. single. style. flawlessly. She is incredibly skilled, articulate, and really takes the time to understand exactly what you want while being honest about what will work best for your hair. I constantly get compliments on my hair, and that's all because of her talent. On top of that, she is so patient and makes every appointment such a fun experience. My hair sessions are usually full-day events, but her personality makes the time fly by. If you're looking for someone who is talented, trustworthy, and amazing to be around, Krista is the one. 5 stars always!

I am truly greatful for Fonnie her level of knowledge is above & beyond amazing!…read more The office is clean, neat, the ambiance is calming, in a great location. I was looking into scheduling an appointment for Acupuncture & they were prompt on calling me back within a ten minute window. Fonnie gave me the breakthrough I have been looking for, for years, doctors and specialist couldn't diagnose me. One time of going to Fonnie and she told me every location I had pain! She understood me without me having to explain myself, it was almost like she had a silent conversation with my body. Just in one session she has helped me in so many ways and I am beyond grateful to have found Fonnie. I will be faithfully going to appointments, I even commute from Concord to go to her and she's worth every mile. Life changing experience

Fonnie is amazing! I had a handful of facials before my wedding and she worked wonders! I've never…read morehad an issue with acne or other skin issues besides some wrinkles and dry skin but after her collagen facial and moisturizing facials, deep cleanse facials, I was like a whole new person! Can't wait to go again!

Amazing hair artist!! Love my cut and color. First time…read moregoing for a unique unnatural color and Tsomuka nailed it. She did exactly the picture I brought in on my head like magic!!! Salon was clean and covid safe! Her pricing is transparent and on her website! My hair was not ruined and in fact after coloring was stronger with her protein treatment. I'm beyond thrilled and grateful I got to experience Tsomuka's hair art and can't wait to go back!!

I have been a repeat customer for about ~3 years. Tsomuka is an artist and a talented professional…read more I walk in with an idea, maybe a sample picture and she interprets it very well. A perfect location for transformational looks as well as maintenance cuts.

I cannot say enough wonderful things about Naomi and her team…read more Working with Naomi for my wedding day was hands-down one of the best decisions I made during the planning process! From the very beginning, communication was seamless, professional, and so reassuring. As someone who rarely wears makeup in my day-to-day life, I was a bit nervous about feeling heavy or looking unlike myself, or not knowing what best complemented me. I had a trial done, and Naomi was incredibly patient, gentle, and welcoming throughout the entire process. She was so accommodating in letting me try new things, and experimenting until we found a look that felt completely right, where I felt like myself. (A bonus is that she was so fun and easy to talk to! She made me feel instantly comfortable). On the morning of the wedding, Naomi was wonderful. Both my hair and makeup turned out even better than I could have imagined--I felt completely like myself, just the most beautiful, radiant version! Additionally, everything held up flawlessly throughout the entire day and night--through crying, dancing, and endless photos. My bridesmaids, mother, and mother-in-law also looked and felt so gorgeous, too. (Thank you so much to Jaylyn and Marilyn, who performed their hair and make-up. Seeing my family and friends look absolutely stunning on the day of was a huge highlight of my day. It was absolutely perfect!) Thank you again, Naomi & team!

Brushed by an angel, an angel name Ngan. She is a heaven send!…read more I've found Ngan through one of the FB Wedding groups and after seeing her reviews, Instagram, and website, I reached out to schedule a hair and make up trial. I already knew from the beginning that Ngan was going to be great to work with - she was friendly and personable and it felt like I was having a conversation with an old friend, to be honest. Ngan was not only patient with me through my trial as she listened to my concerns and worked with me who has 0 knowledge about make up, but she provided suggestions and ideas based on my skin tone and likes and dislikes. My mother also did a separate hair trial with Ngan because she had some concerns if she would be able to get her hair in a bun since she had some bald spots she wanted to cover with thin hair and Ngan was able to reassure her and get to work to make her feel good. Coordinating a time and place for both the trial and the actual wedding day was very easy to do. Ngan and her assistant arrived on the morning of wedding in a timely manner and got to work right away. My bridal party looked and felt amazing which was very important to me. My hair and make up looked perfect - Ngan did a fantastic job. Even though we went through a trial already a few months back, she reiterated what we went through, what we agreed on, and asked if there was any changes to the plan. She worked with me and my thinner eyebrows and I have to toot my own horn and say I looked fantastic. Overall, I would highly recommend Ngan for any special occasion - whether it's a wedding, an engagement party, or a "just because I deserve it" day. Her communication is on point, she's patient and kind, and open to any concerns you may have. My hair stayed in place the entire day and my make up turned out great in the photos.

Shante does such an amazing job everytime on my hair and makeup. She is professional, knowledgeable…read moreand most importantly sanitary. She not only cares about the finished look, she also focuses on the health of your hair. She provides education about how to maintain healthy hair and keep your skin blemish free for flawless makeup application. You will not be disappointed!!! She is a hidden gem, get in while you can

Shanté did an amazing job on my makeup. She really took the time to get to know me as a person and…read morethe look I was going for. I wanted a simple glam look and she was able to deliver! Recommend Shanté for your makeup needs.

I hired Leanne for my wedding; bride and mother of the bride only. Everything went well. Leanne is…read morevery friendly and professional. She is pleasant, kind and respectful. She made me & my mother feel comfortable and special. She pays attention to detail and wants to ensure her customers are happy. She was so patient and kind to my 89 yr old mother. I appreciate that! I recommend you do a trial run for special occasions.

I came across Leanne's page only a few weeks before my wedding, and I'm so glad I did! Luckily, she…read morehad availability, so I booked a hair and makeup trial session and day-of hair and makeup for myself and my mom. With my wedding ceremony being at 9am with an hour-long commute to the venue, we had to start at 4am to fit everything in. She was prompt and very accurate in predicting how the morning would go. She also gave me plenty of opportunities to share feedback through the entire process. I was very pleased with both of our results! Thanks so much, Leanne!

Shoutout to Jessica for my makeup and Chantelle for my hair…read more They made me feel so beautiful, confident, and truly myself on such an important day! My hair and makeup looked exactly as I had envisioned, and also held up beautifully throughout the day and into the evening. I received so many compliments throughout the day! Easy to work with, easy to communicate with, and made the entire experience enjoyable and stress-free

My experience with Bay Area Beautiful for my recent wedding was incredible! Kathryn was…read morecommunicative, professional, and had a great attitude. Jessica did my trial and took detailed notes on changes, so on my big day, my hair and makeup were absolutely perfect. I loved how everything looked and held up through the night. Sable and Jessica did some of the bridesmaids as well and everyone felt beautiful. Everyone was professional, personable, and had great energy. Highly reccomend!