A few months ago, I hired Sally for makeup lessons because I had no idea where to start. As a mother of two with a full-time job, I needed to learn quick, everyday makeup techniques that still looked polished and professional. Being Asian with hooded eyes, it's always been challenging for me, but Sally made everything so much easier. She took the time to explain which products were best for my skin and showed me how to create different looks--whether I had 5, 10, or 20 minutes. She even covered special occasion makeup! After the lesson, Sally followed up with personalized recommendations on which makeup brushes to buy, which was super helpful. I'd highly recommend her to anyone! read more

Sally is so talented and she uses quality beauty supplies. My hair and makeup stayed in place and lasted all through my event. She is a delight to be done up by, and I also appreciated how well she communicated leading up to our appointment. Highly recommend! read more

(Long overdue review...) Found Sally on Yelp for our wedding (as well as engagement photos prior), she did an amazing job! Thanks Sally! Very professional, very nice, very talented! I would highly recommend her! read more

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Sally was amazing!!! She was on time and very responsive prior to our meeting. She answered all of my questions and did my makeup the way I envisioned it. I will definitely be using Sally for future events! read more

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I have to give a shoutout to my cousin and fellow Elite Yelper -- Jennifer H. for finding Sally for my mom. My sister was doing a wedding banquet in Orange County, and my mom was looking for a make up artist and hair stylist for us, and my cousin found her on yelp. My mom booked her over the phone I believe back in April of this year, and our banquet was in September, and I believe from what my mom said she also did a test make up and hair trial with her (it costs money, but I don't remember how much). She sent us a scheduled for the day of after my mom paid her deposit, and she arrived about 10 minutes early. We went around the house to try to find a good place to do hair a make up. Bathrooms don't really work, but good daylighting, a counter for all their tools, and chairs for us to sit in is all they need. We ended up in the family room by the window. Sally and Wendy, the assistant, went right to work. My mom offered them food since we had a lot of people and food that day, but they kept my mom in check with time. They respectfully declined, and said they needed to start our make up right away. Good thing they did they because they kept on schedule the whole time. The 3 of us had different hair styles we wanted. My sister, the bride, had something in mind, a "loose" updo that she found on pinterest. I told Sally to do whatever she wanted with my hair, but since I knew I would be walking around a lot that it's probably best to have it up. She ended up braiding it to a pretty up-do. I had to walk around a lot during the wedding, so I am happy that my hair stayed all day!! And my hair is very thick so very difficult to curl, so I am happy that at 1AM that night, my hair was still curled!! My mom also has short, curly hair so she wanted to make it curlier and Wendy was able to do that for her. I don't know anything about hair or makeup, so it's hard for me to judge them on their artistic ability. But all 3 of us were very happy with our hair and make up! I like that there was make up, but it didn't feel heavy nor did I look like I was caked with makeup. I just looked like a "better version of myself". Wendy really did a good job! I will add they were so easy to work with and easy to talk to. They are very knowledgeable about their make up products. For instance, they noticed my sister has very dry skin and lips, and suggested she shouldn't use Mac products. It's great for the colors, but very bad for dry skin and will make it drier! Sally speaks Mandarin as well, so that helped with my mom in communication. Wendy speaks Vietnamese, so they can definitely work with bilingual families. Both these ladies also have weekday full time jobs, so they hare definitely hustlers! I like that type of work ethic, and they're good at their jobs!! read more

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Jill did a fantastic job with my wedding hair and makeup! I received so many compliments!! I was very particular about makeup artists since I did not want to look "caked on," but Jill made me feel natural and beautiful. I highly recommend Jill for anyone needing a hair or makeup artist read more

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Sally was prompted with her responses and was very understanding with our bridal party situation. I had to look for a makeup artist without having any trial sessions, based on the pictures i've seen i just booked her. I was very satisfied with the hair and makeup done on me. I actually didn't have a specific look, i just had Sally do everything based on her expertise; and the outcome turned out well. The only problem I had was that the makeup and hair took longer than expected especially with her assistant. She spent more time on hair than on the makeup. We ended up being in a rush to get things ready. Aside from that, if we had a better time schedule, things would have been better. I do and will recommend Sally and her team for future brides. read more

Sally is an amazing hair and makeup artist! She did my hair and makeup for my engagement photos and they both came out flawlessly! She made me feel super glamorous and ready to go for the photo shoot. Sally does an amazing job choosing the right colors for your skin tone and can make anyone look great. A lot of makeup artists have a hard time matching my skin tone because I'm mixed race, but Sally was able to do it perfectly! I'm so excited to work with Sally and her team next year for the wedding and in the future for other formal events! read more

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Thank you so much to your team for accommodating my wedding party in like two weeks. All my bridesmaids and moms loved their look and I did too. Kelly thank you for my hair and makeup and my mil makeup! You transformed me! read more

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Sally always does an amazing job with my hair and make up. I was going for a natural look as a bridesmaid for my friends wedding. Sally gave me a soft natural beautiful look. It is amazing how she can make people look stunning and natural. Most artist pack on the make up and make it look so thick.... but not Sally! She takes time and works with each client and brings out their best features. If you need a make up artist perfect for wedding hair and make up, Sally is your girl! read more

Had my hair & makeup trial with Sally and booked her for our Aug wedding a week later! Sally is very personable, honest, and easy going! She listened to my vision and provided her own recommendations and suggestions. I look forward to seeing you again on the wedding day! read more

My daughter was asked to prom and my go-to person for hair and makeup was out of the country. So, Sally came to the rescue. My daughter met with Sally beforehand for a consult, brought ideas of the look she wanted to achieve. Sally also had some additional suggestions that Sabrina loved. On prom day, we had a hectic schedule. Sally was accommodating and flexible. The end result was some of the best makeup work that I have ever seen. Sabrina's eyes were dramatic, but not overdone. Her foundation matched her skin flawlessly. Sabrina's hair turned out beautiful and did not fall or flatten. Sally ensured that her extensions were placed properly and did not feel uncomfortable. Thanks Sally. You rock. read more

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Sally and her team do such amazing work! I'm pretty sure I was like 15 minutes late for my hair and makeup trial with Sally because they had the roads closed for a marathon and she was so patient and kind about it! She is very nice and is willing to work with your ideas even if they are a bit different than what people normally ask for for wedding makeup. I wanted some purple in my eyeshadow and she found a fantastic way to incorporate the purple while still making my makeup look elegant. She requests you bring your own lipstick so that you'll have it after she leaves for touch ups, but I wasn't sure what would look good and didn't have any colors I was happy with so instead she choose a color during the trial and ordered it for me for the wedding day. Her team is also amazing and made my bridesmaids look spectacular for my big day. If you are looking for someone who is kind, caring and talented Sally is a fantastic pick! read more

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Long over due review. Sally did an awesome job for a wedding I attended. I needed my hair and makeup done. She's super friendly and made me feel really comfortable. Listened to exactly what I wanted and gave me great suggestions that would work for me. read more

Great experience with Sally, she was very quick to respond and was able to fit me in her schedule. She was very sweet, she listened and understood what I wanted for hair and makeup. We started on time, I didn't feel rushed, she explained what she would do and why. I was very pleased with the results and would definitely go see her again if I needed to. Thank you !! read more

Found Sally on Yelp while looking for someone to do makeup for a family photo shoot for my sister, my mom and myself. She was always every responsive, personable and flexible during the booking process and made it very easy. She has done a fabulous job! We are very happy with outcome :-) we don't typically wear makeup so we trusted her to do her thing. She is very experienced and found our 'natural look' but also strong enough to show up well in photos. She is also very efficient. 3 women plus 1 hair style in 3 hours, all while we passed the baby back and forth. Her studio also has great natural light which really helps. Great makeup and a great bonding experience for the 3 of us.. I would highly recommend her to anyone! She's awesome!! read more

Had my hair and makeup done by Sally earlier this year for a wedding event. Sally and her staff are just amazing. I am always scared of other people doing my make up but Sally did a fabulous job. Everything looked so natural and the pictures came out fantastic. Sally was very attentive to what i wanted for hair and make up while adding her suggestions to enhance and bring out my facial features. Overall i had a great experience. I would definitely recommend Sally to friends and have her do my hair and makeup in the future again! Btw she uses makeup forever products not cheap stuff...this stuff stays on all day. read more

When it comes to weddings and planning a wedding, we all know how difficult and stressful it can be. From the bigger aspects of wedding planning such as the dress, color scheme, guestlist, to the tiniest detail such as the folds of your napkin or if you want bows on your chairs- wedding planning can be a headache! And if you didn't know, now you know! For the bride, makeup and hair constitute a HUGE part of the special day and the entire bridal party and I were EXTREMELY HAPPY that Sally and her team were there for me on my big day! I communicated with Sally during the trial with what I wanted and Sally was able to accommodate everything I wanted while providing me with her expert and professional takes. Sally and her team were so professional and knowledgeable in working with suitable styles for different races and age groups. I even decided to change up my eye makeup the day of the wedding (i know..bold move!!) and Sally mastered it skillfully! It was such a pleasure and ease working with Sally and her team. My makeup and hair lasted ALL DAY, even under the sun, and by the end of the night, it still looked intact, natural, and radiant. You can't go wrong with Sally- she is the best!! Definitely recommend her to everyone and for my future events! Thank you, Sally and your team!! read more

Just got my hair and makeup done with Sally for my cousins wedding and I love it so much! She was the only makeup artist that was available on this day and I love what we has done. I am not the best at describing what I want, but the style she picked out, along with the makeup was Awesome! This is also the first time I have gotten airbrush makeup, and the look was flawless. Sally replies very quickly via email, and makes sure that you know what to do before going to the session. She picks out the right style for your hair and makeup based on pictures that you send her. I will definately come back here for a future event! read more

Sally did my hair and makeup for prom. She did an amazing job and perfectly portrayed the look I was going for. Sally is so sweet, professional, and honest. I received so many compliments throughout the night on both hair and makeup. My favorite part was the airbrush makeup which lasted the entire night! read more

Lulu did a great job getting my daughter, niece, and myself ready. She took her time, but at the same, able to complete everyone within the time period. Lulu is friendly and made us be at ease, as she prepared for the big event. Thank you, Lulu. Sally was very professional in the set up for the appointment. read more

I am vain. So I speak with some authority when I say these guys are good. I got married about a week ago and my hair and makeup was perfect. Just the right amount of smoky eye, bouffant, blush and hairspray to look great in wedding photos without looking like a clown or a drag queen. It wasn't a themed wedding, or else clown might have been perfect. Everything stayed where it should (airbrush, fake eyelashes, silly glittery flower hair piece, the whole high-maintenance deal) and despite the hot weather, my face and hair lasted the entire day and night (from 1:00 pm to 1:00 am) without melting, deflating or rubbing off and probably would have latest longer if I had stayed awake! My face AND hair even survived an impromptu, late-night after-party at our hotel! So, to testify, my photos look amazing (which is basically the second most important thing after the groom and marriage vows and bliss so on) and I felt amazing. I humbly accepted countless compliments, and couldn't be happier. This yelp review is my way of saying thanks Sally Make N Hair. Thanks big! read more

Loved my up do so much I didn't want to let it down after the event so I slept with it in. That's right. I didn't wash my hair. When I woke up in the morning, it was still beautiful. I received so many compliments. Sally is: -talented and professional -great customer service -flexible and works well under time pressure (she accommodated me last minute and did whatever she could to make it work!) -a good communicator and fun to talk with Her work is worth the money. I am so glad to have found Sally. read more

I recently got my makeup done with Sally and her amazing team as a bridesmaid for a friend's wedding. It was such a great experience and they really are able to work with the inspiration pictures that I provided them. Getting my hair done was a last minute decision and I'm so glad I ended up doing it. My hair was done by Katrina and it stayed put all night. I don't really wear makeup throughout the week and only use the bare minimum on the weekends (BB Cream, blush, eyeliner, mascara). I was looking for something natural that didn't make me feel like a clown, but also I wanted it to be heavy enough for pictures. I brought some inspiration photos and Sally let me know that the makeup was really light. I had one inspiration photo and she said that because of my eye shape the colors wouldn't show up the same way. I really appreciated her honesty and feedback to help me figure out what direction to go in. So after explaining to her what I was looking for, I ended up letting Sally do her thing and put complete trust in her. I was so glad I did! The makeup was perfect and heavy enough for being in a wedding and still felt like "me". The bride got airbrushing done (which I have never seen before) and she looked flawless and oil free all night! I definitely recommend Sally and her awesome team read more

I found Sally on Yelp while looking for someone to do my hair and makeup for a formal dance, and contacted her right away! She was super responsive and detailed in her preparation instructions, which I really appreciated. Sally was able to fully understand what I was looking for and she did it flawlessly. She gave me the soft look that I was going for, and my hair and makeup lasted all day. I would highly recommend Sally! read more

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After contacting and speaking with various hair and make-up artists, I finally found one that just seemed perfect. Most make-up artists usually pile high with foundation and powder and what not, however with Sally, my make-up came out angelic-like especially with her extraordinary airbrush techniques. My made up face was flattering and flawless yet very natural looking. Also, I gave her a picture of how I wanted my hair and it came out beautifully done and exactly just like the picture. I couldn't have felt more beautiful on my wedding day. I highly recommend Sally for not just her expertise, but also for her professionalism and ways of putting everyone around her at ease. read more

I had Sally do my make up and hair for engagement photos taken at Joshua Tree, and was very happy with the look she gave me (beautiful but very natural). She is also really down to earth and easy to talk to, and even called me just to give me advice about my wedding hair and make up! I think that shows how much she cares, because I got married in northern CA and was only looking for stylists in the bay area. Too bad, because I wish I could have hired Sally to do my wedding hair and make up since I loved how she did my make up. read more

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Sally was recommended to me after I had all but given up on finding someone I really felt confident in trusting for my wedding day hair makeup. She was very professional and super sweet to work with! Sally definitely knows what's important to brides on their wedding day and tailors her recommendations to her client's personality and comfort zone. Clearly, her expertise is a huge benefit to any bride for their wedding day and I am incredibly lucky that she was available on my day! I never gave a second thought to my makeup all day, and she delivered the exact look and feel that I had hoped for--clean, natural and glowing! She also worked a minor miracle with my hair (despite an ill-timed trim with my overzealous salon lady!) Thank you so much, Sally, for your incredible work--you helped make my wedding day truly memorable and a joy to look back on in photos! read more

Sally and her staff were absolutely the best! I had hair and airbush, and my 5 bridesmaids all had hair +/- makeup. She was very meticulous and had great suggestions that made for results that were better than what I expected! The hair and make-up was able to withstand crying, dancing and sweating!! Also, I truly appreciated her timeliness, responsiveness and patience to my concerns and indecisiveness. As an added bonus, if you are Asian with uneven (or nonexistent) upper lids she is great at taping them and making it look natural and even (you know what I mean =p )!! I had no trouble with the fake lashes all night either! Sally was recommended to me by a friend and I certainly will recommend her to all my friends and family. read more

I just got married a week ago and Sally did an amazing job on my hair and makeup!! I'm fairly picky since I wanted a very specific look, but know that I'm not the best at describing what I want. I only had time to send her a few reference pictures and yet she was able to figure out exactly what I wanted after the hair/makeup trial. Usually I'm not very good with speaking up about what I want because I feel bad, so I'm so happy I didn't even have to stress about that with her!! She's very easy going and nice as well. Hiring her for hair and makeup for the big day was one of the best decisions I made! read more

At the last stage of finalizing my appointment for hair & makeup for my wedding day, I'm told that there's a minimum charge of $350 instead of the $295. This should have been disclosed at the beginning. And then I'm told it's because my initial quote included my mom they saw no need to disclose the minimum spend requirement. Totally unprofessional business practice. They may have good reviews for hair & makeup but I'll pass giving my money to an unethical & unprofessional group of people. read more

Sally and her team were wonderful! Sally was my hair and make-up artist for my wedding, along with my 5 bridesmaids. I normally do not wear make-up and was definitely concerned about heavy looking make-up during my wedding. I wanted to look amazing in pictures but also look very natural in person. Sally was able to achieve everything I wanted. Sally's airbrush technique made me and all my bridesmaids look flawless and just stunning. Sally made sure we were all happy with our hair and make-up. Sally did an amazing job! Not only did Sally contribute to my amazing wedding experience, but she is genuinely a great person! read more

Sally was the best makeup artist I could ask for on my wedding day. I choose to use her services without a trial before the wedding, and I was not disappointed. She was attentive, kind and very professional. Most of all, she made me feel beautiful. I did not feel like I had makeup on at all, and it lasted the entire day (even through tears). I would most definitely recommend her to everyone I know; I am confident she will do an excellent job! read more

Sally is amazing! I chose her as my hair and makeup artist before even doing a trial run because I live out of the area, and I have absolutely no regrets about it. I did eventually do a trial run but it was almost unnecessary since she nailed it the first time. Sally is so friendly and professional. With just a brief description and some reference photos she was able to create exactly what I had envisioned for my hair and makeup. The day of my wedding she and Wendy came to our getting-ready location and did hair and makeup for myself and three bridesmaids (2 did hair only). All of my bridesmaids received exactly what they asked for and were so happy with their final looks. They all looked amazing and none of us needed re-touching or extra bobby pins all evening. I would absolutely recommend Sally and her team to anyone in the area! read more

What can I say - Sally and her team were awesome! As an Indian bride, I was a little hesitant to hire a non-Indian makeup artist since there are a lot of details that go into an Indian bridal look. However, I knew that I did not want the typical HEAVY makeup that I've seen on so many Indian brides. I wanted to look flawless yet natural, and that seems to be Sally's specialty. During the trial session, I was adamant about being a makeup minimalist. Sally obliged me, and took lots of pictures so I could be sure about my look. The makeup looked great, and I actually used it for my engagement pictures. However, as I shared the pictures with friends and family, I became convinced that the look that I chose wasn't "bridal" enough for an Indian wedding. So, at the last minute I called Sally and told her to ignore everything I had said at the trial session, and go with something a little more traditional yet still on the softer side. Sally didn't skip a beat - she knew exactly what would work best for my facial features, and she made me look gorgeous without looking overdone. What was just as important as her awesome makeup skills, is that Sally immediately put everyone at ease. I had lost my voice the night before the wedding, and yet my bridesmaids and I had a blast getting ready with Sally while she chatted and joked around with us. She even answered the phone for me and became my vocal interpreter! Our wedding ceremony ran late, and Sally had to wait at least an hour before she could re-do my hair and makeup for the reception. Other makeup artists would complain, but Sally was so understanding. She gave me an awesome reception look, and even re-did my friend's makeup. If you're looking for a talented artist that will make you look gorgeous, and will put your mind at ease on your wedding day, Sally's your girl! read more

Sally was extremely flexible and accommodating for makeup for 3 of us plus a last minute hair styling for me. We planned an outdoor family photo shoot while on vacation and contacted several artists for pricing and availability. She did an AMAZING job finding a unique and perfect look for 3 different people, plus she was really sweet. I would use her regularly if I didn't live in Chicago! read more

Sally and her team (Wendy and Katrina) made me, my mother, and my entire bridal party absolutely beautiful! My mother was very impressed with her hair and makeup; and she is a very hard person to please. I loved, loved, loved my hair and makeup that Sally created for me. She was so easy to work with; and the whole experience was so relaxing and fun. Sally really understood the look I wanted and delivered...all based on photos I liked (since I didn't have a trial)! She was very responsive to all my emails and questions; and was always very pleasant to talk to and very down to earth. My party had four ladies with hair and makeup; and three ladies for hair. We started ontime at 7am; and ended on time by 11am. Everyone was relaxed and happy! The cost was very reasonable and I would definitely work with Sally and her team again! read more

Sally is the best makeup artist that I have ever had! I am so happy that she did my hair and makeup for my wedding. She made me look so beautiful and NATURAL - just perfect for the wedding theme. I have gotten so much positive comments from guests and the photos/videos turned out just awesome! She was very to easy and flexible to work with. Very friendly and nice too. A good person to talk to while you are feeling nervousness and stressed about a big event because Sally can totally put you at ease with her calmness and cheerful smiles. I will definitely have Sally do my makeup again and highly recommend Sally to all my friends and families as well! read more

Sally did my makeup and hair as a bridesmaid and both looked beautiful. We were able to speak before the event so I could provide the hair styles that I liked. On the day of the event, we discussed what make-up looks I typically wear and any colors that I like with my coloring. She used top notch makeup and accentuated my natural features. I felt beautiful! read more

I want to get married everyday, just so Sally can make me beautiful everyday! I have very sensitive skin and was weary of the airbrushing, but it felt like I had nothing on and my skin looked flawless. Most of the other make up artist I did trials with made me look like I was an 80's band reject. Sally made me look like a better, more elegant version of myself. Just a hint of flare but nothing really wild. Exactly what I asked for!! Not sure if she used hair spray or magic dust. My hair stayed up the whole night, something that has never happened before. Sally and her assistant were so sweet. It's important to have positive energy surrounding you on that day. It can be very stressful. It was good to know that everyone around me wanted the best for my husband and me. I could tell that they were truly happy for me. Honestly, worth every penny. read more