Carolina is amazing I will never go to anyone else. She does my eyebrows. Actually I was there…read moreagain today for a touch up she is a perfectionist she gives you exactly what you want you don't have to worry. She takes baby steps so you don't have to think that you're not going to get what you want. I have gone to other people and they have messed up my eyebrows bad. She takes it slow and discuss everything with you so you have no anxiety and you have nothing to worry about and you have trust. If there was 20 Stars I'd give her 20 instead of five trust me she's the best you will never find better than her make an appointment and you will thank me later.

I absolutely LOVED Carolina!!! She was able to do my hair…read moreand makeup in such a short notice. She managed to have everything done within an hour before my college graduation in the comfort of her studio. Her family is so incredibly lovely and a joy to have a around. She made me feel so beautiful inside and out; as well as making me laugh a ton with her husband. The price was fairly reasonable for hair and makeup; it was a little over $100 but worth it once you see the finished look. She was also able to attach false lashes which is something that I found incredibly hard to do myself but she does it within 30 seconds! I love how the foundation she used on me wasn't heavy at all and the fact that she is so flexible to use any and all of her makeup kits was really awesome. I showed her a couple of pictures of what I wanted but I still wasn't too sure of what I wanted myself, she was so patient and pleasant helping me to choose the "look" that I wanted which she was able to perfect flawlessly!! I would highly recommend Carolina to anyone, she is such the sweetest person to work with and her family was such a delight to see while she worked on me. If you want to hire a personal and professional makeup and hair artist she is your girl, I'll definitely be going back soon!

I honestly can't say enough amazing things about June! From our very first conversation, it was…read moreclear that she's a true artist who genuinely cares about bringing your vision to life. She worked with me every step of the way to ensure I looked exactly how I dreamed on my wedding day. What really blew me away was how long my hair and makeup stayed absolutely perfect - not a single touch-up needed throughout the entire day! A true testament to her skill and the quality of her work. The trial session was also such a positive experience. It felt relaxed and fun, and June was so open to feedback as we worked towards perfecting the look I wanted. Her flexibility and collaborative approach made the whole process so much less stressful. Also, as an Asian bride, finding a stylist who understands the nuances of Asian makeup and how it complements fair skin was really important to me, and June absolutely nailed it. She has a fantastic understanding of different styles and how to enhance Asian features beautifully. I felt so confident and truly myself on my wedding day thanks to her expertise. For any bride looking for a truly talented, dedicated, and flexible hair and makeup artist who listens and delivers incredible results, I wholeheartedly recommend Love Notes by June. You won't be disappointed!

I had a wonderful experience with Love Notes by June and my makeup/hair artists Amanda and Ashley…read more June was extremely organized, and Amanda and Ashley were talented and wonderful to work with and chat with. I had a trial with Amanda (my only tiny gripe is that the studio for the trial is a bit of a drive outside of Boston proper); after that, I gave Amanda and June some feedback about some small changes, and they incorporated it really well--I was so happy with the final look for my wedding day.

Tara is AMAZING! She is my go to lady for myself and when my clients need styling. She will always…read morelisten to your needs and give many suggestions so you feel comfortable and like yourself (just more glamorous!) Her studio is easy to get to in downtown Reading. When you walk through the door you are met with feminine elegance. Every detail is carefully thought out - colorful candy lines one wall! Make sure you leave time after your appointment to shop her beautiful boutique. She has lovely local/handmade gift items for weddings and beyond. I've purchased a robe, leather travel case, and jewelry and enjoy them all so much. If you need your hair or makeup done you must see Tara! You will be hooked and look for more reasons to visit her studio and sit in her chair.

Did you know that Tada Makeup isn't *just* for brides?? I recently went to see Tara at Tada…read morebecause, as a professional woman, I've never really felt great about how I wear make up -- am I wearing the right colors? Do I buy the right brands? Am I doing the right thing to take care of my skin? I feel like everything I knew about putting on make up was learned at 13, and I wanted a change. I met with Tara for a full consultation on my make up ritual. We discussed everything from face washing and sunscreen, to reviewing what brushes I use. She selected great colors and products for me to consider, and showed me EVERY step of how to apply them (and I left with an awesome "color by number" map to use with me at home, in case I ever forget.) I absolutely recommend this as an investment for any woman who just wants to feel better about how she presents herself, and how she's treating her skin in the process. Oh, and I can't tell you how many compliments I get now on my makeup! I always tell them, "You know... I actually got some help on this recently... let me tell you my story." So, brides and NON-brides, I recommend time with Tara, 100%!

Two days before my wedding I found I was going to need a new make-up artists (!!) My photographer…read more(Zev Fisher who took these photos and is great!) pointed me to Garineh and within 5 minutes of leaving her a message she called me back and let me know they'd be able to help. Seriously a life saver! In addition to the incredible service and kindness, my make up was PERFECT. They managed to absolutely nail the look I as going for (natural and glowy). She also did my mom's make up and my mom loved hers as well. Incredible talent, kind service, good humans - what more could you want? Book today and you won't regret it!

I canNOT express how AMAZING Garineh is! Everyone who got their makeup done for my wedding LOVED…read moreher work. She has such a sweet, calm and efficient personality that makes the morning so relaxing. I felt like a queen thanks to her gorgeous work. This is a truly talented woman with a heart of gold! BOOK HER NOW! You won't regret it!

I took a makeup lesson today and had an absolute blast learning from Katrina. She is very…read moreprofessional, punctual, and attentive. She answered all of my questions in regards to applying makeup to a problematic skin, taught how to create a performance-ready look as well as natural day-to-day look. I was glad that half of it I had to do myself under her supervision. Within two hours I learned so much about how approach my particular face and felt more confident about how I look in general. I believe that makeup is a very personal thing and YouTube university has never worked for me. I'm glad I found Katrina. There are a few handouts she shared with me and multiple notes from the session.

I was surprised that Katrina was not on Yelp but I wanted to Yelp her…read more First: My friend religiously goes here for her eyebrows. Within a few months (I live on the west coast and she the east) I return and she has both eyebrows and an arch. This is quite an accomplishment for Asian eyebrows. AND they are symmetrical. Second: Katrina was the make up artist for my friend's (the one with the eye brows) wedding. She did 3 bridesmaids, 2 mothers and 1 bride that day and I have to say that everyone looked gorgeous. She took alot of time with the bride making sure her make up was flawless. After all the bridesmaids and moms were done she touched up the bride. I have to note that the wedding weather was hot and humid but my friend's face looked air brushed all day. No runny mascara, shiny /sweaty forehead and no racoon eyes from wedding speeches. Katrina is worth the price she charges.

I've been going to Vanessa and having my hair styled by Carol for over a literal decade. I've grown…read moreup from high school, through college, work, and now in graduate school, and I still go to Carol because that is just how much I trust her with my hair! I have a lot of hair, and it is thick and dark and can be difficult to understand how to style in a flattering way. I've gotten many cuts, several Japanese hair straightening treatments, a prom styling, and a few different colors over the years, and I have never been disappointed. Carol is, in a word, incredible. She will work with you to figure out what works best for you, your hair, and your lifestyle. 1) Cuts. I've had bangs, short hair, and long, layered hair all done here. Carol always double checks with you to see what you would prefer at every stage. My job requires me to tie my hair back, for example, so we always make sure my hair is left long enough to be neatly pulled back. 2) Treatments. Carol actually recommended the hair straightening treatment to me back in high school as I was having trouble handling my thick, wavy and frizzy hair at the time. Though the treatment took hours, I was left with beautifully sleek, long lasting hair. That was back in 2013. I have gone approximately once a year since then to have the treatment done, and it is worth every penny. My hair has become much more manageable (especially in the summer!), and Carol has been able to adjust the strength of the treatment to match how my hair texture has changed over time. 3) Coloring. I've had 3 different balayages and 1 solid color done here. Carol and I always discuss beforehand what is possible for my hair. As I mentioned, my hair is naturally very dark, almost a true black, and was usually grown out in my natural color when I went in for a coloring appointment. When I want to color my hair, I show Carol a few pictures and we talk about which ones may be edited and which ones would require a lot of time to lighten, process, and tone. On Carol's suggestion, we usually go for balayage since I'm usually not able to go in for touchups and need a style that grows out well. More than anything, Carol is very honest about how long it will take to process your hair, and is absolutely willing to spend time to work with you to make sure you love the result. To top it all off, both Carol and Lisa are warm, welcoming, and talkative, and so it is a real treat when I get to go see them for a few hours! Leaving with fantastic hair is the cherry on top. Safe to say, I'll continue to go to Vanessa Bridal for as long as I can!

I have to say Carol(the hair stylist) and her boss are talkative but I strongly question about…read moretheir professional skills as a hair stylist. I came in this morning for my hair cut and to color my hair. I showed Carol an online picture of a girl's hair and told her that's the color I want. The color is showed as picture 1. After 4 hours later, I got a golden yellow instead( the picture 2). The boss said" it is so pretty!" I doubt about it. I said" it is too yellow and that's not what the color I showed her this morning" Carol said " I think this color does not fit your profession I will redo your color this afternoon" Then the boss ask for 250 dollars for the hair cut and color service. I gave 10 dollars for tips and the boss said it is too little. "Usually we got 20 dollars or 30 dollars for tips." Then I paid total $270 for the hair cut plus coloring service and tips. She told me the hair cut price is $38 dollars and $212 is for the hair coloring service. Then I came back in the afternoon, Carol redo my hair twice in the afternoon and gave me a yellowish green or greenish yellow hair. (Picture 3) It is not the color I showed her! I showed her the color I want this morning and also this afternoon before she did anything. I paid $270 for my hair and what I got is not even close to what I showed her. If you can not do it, let me know in front. She tried to persuade me to let her color my hair another time. I refused because I already gave her a second chance and she failed. I don't what her to touch my hair anymore. I asked for my money back but they refused. They said we don't give money back. You can call the police. I called police and the officer said I should sue them on a small claim court for my money back. I will do that and I felt shamed for them. Poor service, greedy and bad attitude.

I had the best experience here. I needed hair and makeup services for my intimate wedding earlier…read morethis month. I went to Danielle and Mackenzie and I am so grateful that I did. I absolutely loved not only my look, but I loved meeting them and spending time in their hands! They are beyond talented and exactly what I was searching for. I opted to have services at their location but they do offer on site services too, which is so convenient. I wanted to look like myself on my wedding day, just with a bit more glam. Danielle and Mackenzie knew exactly what to do. I would definitely got back for another occasion where I need some professional assistance.

I had the most difficult time finding hair and make-up artists for my Wedding Day - not for lack of…read moreartist availability, but because I was so nervous I'd be disappointed and not have my vision become a reality. Planning my wedding for 14 months, I continually pushed off booking hair and makeup artists and instead focused my time elsewhere - centerpieces, photography, linens, etc. There's not a shortage of projects to finish or vendors to book, right? Well, before I knew it, we were 30 days until Wedding Day and I was still without hair or makeup. We were at the point where my Mother-in-Law-to-be was actually booking trial appointments for me. Website after website I searched - every single vendor on the Knot, suggestions from family, friends and former brides, etc. Although I loved some of the work I saw, I didn't love enough of one artist's gallery to pull the trigger and book... until Stacey Frasca of Studio 28. Not only was her website informative and her gallery uber-impressive, but her 6 consecutive years of the Knot's "Best of Weddings" (It's now 7-years!) and 4 years of Wedding Wire's Bride/Couples Choice Awards could not be over-looked. If I needed reassurance my vision would come to life, this was certainly it. I contacted Stacey and when she replied with my date open, I was ecstatic. She was even able to offer a friend and colleague to do my hair! I met with both Stacey and Michelle DeCosta from Jesamondo Salon & Spa at Stacey's Wellesley Studio just 21-days before my wedding (cutting it close, huh?). Both ladies looked at the Pinterest pictures I brought, listened to my ideas, likes and dislikes and ultimately put together something more beautiful than the vision I had in my head. Once the veil was set in place and I looked all bridal, I booked them both on the spot. On my wedding day, both Stacey and Michelle arrived right on time (8am) to the hotel and quickly got to work on 4 bridesmaids, my mother-in-law, aunt and of course, me - the bride. Together, they worked seamlessly, keeping on their set schedule which allowed us to get to the ceremony on time. What I thought would be a stressful morning, wasn't. Stacey and Michelle were both able to keep the atmosphere relaxed and positive and fun. I told my girls I wanted their hair up, but the style was completely their choice. Their hair ranged from short and straight to very, very long and frizzy. Michelle definitely had her work cut out for her and she was SO on point! Every up-do was clean and neat and exactly the look I was going for. Most of my bridal party wears very little makeup and I was really worried about looking at my photos later and not being able to recognize anyone. Stacey was able to beautifully accent everyone's features and make us feel glamorous. The airbrush make-up was light and left our skin flawless all night long. Oh! And the artificial eyelashes definitely made our eyes pop perfectly. I can honestly say I've never felt more beautiful and everyone's confidence shined in both our pictures and video. Stacey and Michelle are a Bride's Beauty Dream Team. Thank you, ladies!

Working with Emily for my wedding day was an absolute dream! I was a bit nervous about having my…read moremakeup done for my wedding, because I do not wear makeup on a daily basis and in the past have not felt like myself when getting my makeup done. But to my relief, Emily was completely supportive of finding the right balance of makeup for me on my wedding day, and I walked away feeling beautiful and entirely like myself! My bridesmaids also had a great time getting their makeup done and got exactly what they wanted. I highly recommend working with Emily!