Elena did an absolutely incredible job on my wedding makeup and hair - it was everything I was hoping for! We had not rehearsed earlier, and I just sent her several inspirational photos and told her the general style and look I was going for - and she was able to create it to perfection. She has a very fine eye towards bringing out your best features, and she really listens to your input as well to meet your expectations. Talent aside, Elena is the sweetest, most warm-hearted and supportive woman I've ever had the privilege of working with. She made the wedding preparations so much more enjoyable with her presence! Thank you SO MUCH!!! read more

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Elena is so talented and really easy to get along with. She did my and my bridal party's hair and makeup, and everyone couldn't be happier with how the looks turned out. She arrived early and was ready to go right away, making everyone feel so relaxed. I know I'll be going back to Elena for any special occasion. read more

Elena was referred to me by a good friend of mine and I'm so glad I reached out when I did. I had less than a month to plan my wedding and thankfully she was available! Right off the bat, I liked her!! She had such a great spirit and energy that I can feel, from just our initial phone call! She was so personable and easy to talk to the whole time she was fixing me up....you can tell she's very experienced and knows what she's doing. She was so quick and got things done right away. I couldn't have been more happy with the way she did my makeup and hair especially coming from someone who barely wears makeup or even brushes her hair :P My makeup stayed on the WHOLE night even after getting hit with a wave (during photos) and my hair, my hair never holds a curl or can stay in a bun, but Elena worked some magic where my hair stayed as is the entire night! Honestly, her work elevated my wedding photos 100x!!! If anyone is looking for a hair and makeup artist, I recommend Elena! I can't wait for an event where she can do my hair and makeup again! read more

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Working with Elena for my wedding on 3/10/18 was absolutely amazing! I originally found her through a referral from my coordinator, Any Occasion, and I was not disappointed. From the first time meeting her at my hair trial, I loved her personality and chill nature. I came back for a second trial to nail down some hairstyles, (I am SUPER indecisive) and Elena was completely patient and helped me narrow down what I was looking for. She does a great job at being decisive! On top of all that, she has very reasonable rates and was willing to travel to San Francisco, which was a huge plus. On the day of the wedding, my bridal party was so impressed with her talent and willingness to help even those who weren't getting their hair done. It's clear that Elena's giving nature and positive energy translates into her work, and just makes it fun to be around her! I would absolutely recommend Elena for any event, and hire her again in a heartbeat! read more

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Elena is an amazing artist and really awesome to be around. She will make your wedding day fun! My bridal party loved hanging out with her and everyone was really impressed with the work she did on them. She's very communicative and easy to get a hold of which is not the same for all wedding vendors. Do yourself a favor and call her right now if you are reading this! Thank you, Elena! read more

Thank you Elena!! Elena is incredibly kind, caring and talented! Her energy is so grounding and energizing! Elena helped me to feel gorgeous and confident on my wedding day. We reviewed different makeup looks during my consultation and she put genuine care into what would look best for the look I was going for. Elena I am so grateful for the way you helped me to feel relaxed, excited and like a queen! You are so wonderful!! I can't wait to find an event to attend just so I can book a time to hang out with Elena again! Girl you are the best! read more

As many who have had a wedding know, they can be very stressful. Elena was the one of few who I could count on that day to make my day perfect! I had accidentally told her the wrong date and she was able to still come in a hurry which is something I will forever be grateful for! I have very difficult hair (thick, coarse, wavy) and always worry about it getting too poofy or people getting too tired to deal with it. But Elena was so reassuring and did an amazing job with my hair! She was able to make it into an elegant bun that lasted the whole night without it looking too crunchy or stiff. Mind you the weather was very hot (100F) and a portion of the wedding was outside so it had to last sweat and some crazy dancing. As for my makeup it was perfect! It also did not budge with the heat (or tears). The makeup came out beautifully in pictures without looking overwhelming in person. She did my make-up as well as my bridesmaid's makeup all well within budget. I would recommend her for any event she is so sweet and knows just what to do even if you might not know what you want. She will leave you feeling beautiful and confident. Thank you Elena loved all you do!!! read more

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Elena made me feel my best on my wedding day. After having a bad experience with my engagement photos look by someone else, I was extra stress that the same thing would happen with someone new. In my engagement photos I didn't look like myself and felt very awkward. I shared this with Elena, and she understood what to avoid. I got exactly what I wanted and more! A perfect natural glam and a beautiful up-do. The makeup did not feel heavy and lasted all day (12+ hours!!!) and my hair stayed in place, even with my veil and traditional Vietnamese headpiece. Elena was even ready for my last minute request for some pop in my eyeshadow. Not only is she a great artist, she is a great person! I highly recommend her work, worth every dollar. read more

Elena is great at what she does. She patiently listened to my requirements and ensured that I was happy with my makeup and hairstyle on my wedding day. I'm not a big fan of makeup in general so I was very particular about not going overboard. Elena was very kind and respectful throughout. She offered to come home and provide her services to ensure that I was comfortable on my wedding day. She also arrived on time. I truly loved the way I look and would go back to her on future special occasions as well. She's a gem! Thanks, Elena! read more

Elena is amazing! She is so lovely and excellent at what she does! I'm so glad I hired her for my wedding. She really helped make my wedding a wonderful day. Book her now! read more

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I had a very special to attend and not only did Elena fit me into her busy schedule, but she did an amazing job. I received so many compliments at the wedding for my hair and make up. And I took some amazing pictures that night as well. I would sit in Elena's chair and have absolute confidence i was going to get up "transformed" and looking better then I could have ever imagined! read more

Elena has been my go to hair stylist for many years. She has done my hair for my own wedding to all events that I have attended. She is talented, super reliable, punctual, a perfectionist and professional. I highly recommend Elena to all my friends or anyone looking for a hair stylist. read more

Elena is probably the best makeup artist you will ever meet! She goes above and beyond to meet your needs and wants. She rescheduled her dr appointment to accommodate my last minute appt request. She's very friendly and cares about customers. I'm very happy with her work. She gave me exactly the makeup and hair style I asked for! Thank you, Elena! read more

I hired Elena to do my bridal makeup and for a few others in our wedding party for my wedding on June 10th. Elena did and absolutely AMAZING job! She was very communicative throughout the process and arrived on time! She was ready to go and all of the others who got their make-up done by her that day loved their make-up. My Bridal make-up was AWESOME! I felt like I was glowing! It lasted all day and all night, even with all the dancing! I received so many compliments on my make-up that day! Elena was an absolute pleasure to work with throughout the process! read more

If you are looking for a hair and makeup artist, you have come to the right place. Elena made me feel so beautiful for my maternity photo shoot. She was able to transform my hair into exactly what I had in mind, if you are a gal with curly hair fear not. Elena is a hair whisperer! I like to get my hair and make up done professionally for special events, I have found my Makeover Galore queen. She is seriously talented and makes you feel at ease. I will certainly be visiting with Elena again. If you are looking for someone to give you the look you have in mind and make you feel comfortable and beautiful, I highly recommend Elena. On a side note, she is also very kind and sweet. read more

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Elena was amazing. She did both my makeup and hair for my wedding and it was everything I could have asked for. We had a trial a couple of months beforehand and she did a great job of understand what I was looking for. She gave her professional opinion and it made me so excited for the wedding. The day of the wedding was very stressful, I had people in and out of the room and she stayed very calm and worked on even with all the people around us. She finished right on time and I loved the look! I would definitely recommend working with Elena! read more

She was on time, used professional products, great personality, very practical, listens the customer. I would strongly recommend Elena for bridal hair and make up. Here is my story if you need to read more: As a foreigner in the Bay Area, I was not aware that I had to book a hair dresser months in advance for my elopement. I was panicked when I realized that none of the 4 starts and up hair dressers were available. My bridesmaids found Makeover Galore 2 days before my elopement. I was worried that she would not accept me because I had no time to do a trial hair and make up or she would overcharge me for her rush service. We talked on the phone and she accepted me instead of another customer who was less urgent. The price she told me on the phone was same as she had written on her website. She came to our hotel, with all her tools, on time without a problem. She asked how I would like to have my hair done. Then within the time she had mentioned before, she finished my make up and hair. The make up and hair she did lasted from noon till the end of the night. She is using professional products. She is explaining what she is using. Fake eyelashes didn't look fake for example. I got so many compliments. She has a great personality. Me and my bridesmaids enjoyed chatting with her. When she saw that we are struggling putting on my fake nails she helped us. I recommend Elena for your hair and especially for the make up for your special day. read more

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Elena does an amazing job. Not only does she make you feel comfortable and relaxed but she makes you look absolutely beautiful. Very happy she did my makeup for a wedding. read more

ELENA DID AN AMAZING JOB on installing my Bellami hair extensions as well as styling my hair on our wedding day! I am truly so grateful for the work she did, as well as how down to earth she was along with her outstanding customer service! She cares for her customers and I felt like a queen after she was finished with my hair. You guys must book with Elena, for any special events you have coming up! She offers makeup as well! read more

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Great makeup and hair styling for my pregnancy photos. And she is super warm and friendly, too! Love it!

Elena did was just so lovely to work with. Came very early, super responsive and pleasant to work with. Highly recommend her read more

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Elena has been doing my hair for years, so when I was planning my wedding, she was the obvious choice for bridal beautification. I had no idea how AMAZING she truly is. My makeup and hair was perfect for my wedding. My bridesmaids looked gorgeous. She even made time to do my mom's hair and makeup. The best part is that I got to spend the morning of my wedding hanging out with an old friend. If you're trying to decide if Elena is the right hair and makeup artist for you, stop looking. She is definitely the best! P read more

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Elena is such a gem! She is truly talented, listens to what you want, isn't afraid to make suggestions but really understands your vision! She worked with me for my wedding and my hair and makeup could not have been more perfect. I had 15 people getting hair and makeup done that morning (bridesmaids, mother's, in laws, sisters) and despite our schedule needing to be completely re-worked last minute due to an emergency she and her staff remained calm, upbeat, and professional. Everything came together perfectly and I felt like the most beautiful version of myself. Couldn't have asked for anything more. Thank you makeover galore!! read more

Elena was chosen for my wedding day makeup as a referral from my photographer (Choco Studio, another excellent vendor!). I looked up her reviews, which were stellar; I contacted Elena, and luckily for me, she was available AND her pricing was reasonable. Communication with her was friendly and responsive. Given that I was planning the wedding from across the country, other than flying back to get my dress altered a month prior, I hadn't planned any other trips for a makeup/hair trial. I trusted the reviews, and would leave it up to her to work her magic on my big day--and that, she did! She began the morning with my mom's makeup, which she was more than pleased with, and did my makeup/hair afterward. I gave Elena an idea of what I was looking for the week of (including my hair, which I had not planned on doing much of anything to other than making sure my veil didn't fly away!). During the ceremony outdoors, I was sure my birdcage veil had flown away into the Pacific, but it was assuredly still on my head afterward, bobby pinned down so it wouldn't fly away as she had promised. I was excited with how my makeup and hair turned out, and I was continually complimented on how beautiful I was. Though I barely wear any makeup day to day, she accented the right features without making me look like a clown. I kept looking at photos of myself days after. That night, I hesitated taking my makeup off because I wasn't quite ready to go back to my frumpy looking self. More than anything, Elena was very personable and easy to work with. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend her for anyone needing event makeup/hair!! read more

I booked Elena for a trial and my wedding day hair and makeup for my September wedding this year. Elena was patient, easy to talk to, and did a fantastic job with both my hair and makeup. During the trial, I realized that I wanted to go the more natural route- on the wedding day, Elena did just that. She accentuated my best features and diminished my imperfections. She arrived to my San Francisco venue on time and helped the photographer capture some great shots. I highly recommend booking her! read more

I found Elena on Yelp and hired her to do my hair and makeup for new professional headshots this past February. She did such an amazing job! Elena was so easy going, we had a great time chatting, and I keep getting compliments on the pictures. I don't think I've ever looked as good as Elena made me look that day! She made this 40-year-old mother of four look amazing. Thanks Elena! I will definitely use her services again. Highly recommend! I'll come back and update with a pic soon. read more

Not only is Elena talented and amazing, but she is so sweet, kind, and an absolute pleasure to work with. My sister insisted that I get my hair and makeup professionally done for my wedding, and I'm so glad that I found Elena to do it for me. I don't normally wear makeup because I feel like it makes me look like a total clown when I put it on myself, but when Elena did it for me at both the trial and for the wedding, I was awed at how beautiful it came out. On the day of my wedding, Elena showed up ready to go with all her supplies and managed to work with my sub-optimal apartment setup (no chairs, tiny bathroom, whoops). Despite all that, and my sudden morning allergies, she was able to get it all done promptly and skillfully. My hair and makeup looked so gorgeous, and it lasted the entire day despite the heat, the dancing, and all the running around. I can't recommend her enough, and I will definitely be booking her for any hair & makeup services I may need in the future. read more

My mom and I had our hair and make-up done for my sister's wedding reception. We were extremely happy with our hair and make-up! We recieved so many compliments on our hair and makeup. Elena was very easy to get in contact with and she answered all of our questions. I highly reccomend reaching out to Makeover Galore if you are looking for a hair stylist or makeup artist! read more

Elena was absolutely AMAZING when I booked her for my wedding this fall !! From the start she was professional and very easy to work with. She really knows what she is doing and will make appropriate suggestions based on skin type and looks. But it was awesome that she also really listened to what my mom and I wanted ! She spent a lot of time with us during the trial and was very patient & easy going . She was also very punctual on my wedding day and did everything smooth and swift (really helped with the timeline and stress factor). As my mom and I do ZERO makeup on a daily basis, we were a little stressed about having it done. However, it was a relief to find Elena. She really understood what we meant when we said we wanted a "clean natural look". Elena executed both of our makeup and hair styles FLAWLESSLY on the wedding day, even though I decided on something different than what we did on trial day. Our hair and makeup stayed perfectly throughout the event, even though there were happy-tears + dancing like crazy until 1am!! My family and guests even commented on how perfect our makeup and hair looked (classy & not overdone like we've seen happen before). On top of all the above, Elena's rates are quite reasonable in comparison to other stylists . She will really work with you to customize your look and is a fun, sweet person to be around. She made my wedding dressup time hassle-free. I felt like a princess and was totally ready for my big day when she was done. I would book Elena again in a heartbeat - if you're looking for someone to do things right, you won't regret asking Elena !! read more

A friend recommended Elena for makeup services. She did my and my mom's makeup for graduation pictures. Elena was punctual, professional, friendly, and super personable! She is very talented and understood what we wanted and made us look and feel amazing! I would recommend Elena! I will reach out to her for any momentous occasion that requires makeup services! read more

I'm so happy I found Elena on Yelp! I decided to do my hair for my last-minute Elopement in Santa Cruz, and after watching a few hair tutorials on YouTube, I realize I could not do it on my own. I contacted Elena a week before the ceremony and she was very accommodating (even agreeing to come to my place at 6AM!). She listened and paid attention on how I wanted my hair done. I was definitely worried what my hair would look like since I'm under the impression that my hair would be difficult to style, but she did a fantastic job! My hair even held up quite nicely during my post wedding photoshoot, despite the blistering winds in San Francisco. read more

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Usually I'am very critical for the hairstyle because of the work (model industry), but here for me It was a pleasure to have a hair and a make up services. Just wanted to say a big thank's for the great job to the artist Elena, she is the best one in my opinion. If you want to get not just a great service but we're positive spirit for the whole day- it's the only choose. I'll definitely come back again read more

Elena is extremely talented!! I was so fortunate to have been referred to her via a friend that has worked with her professionally. From my very first meeting with Elena she listened to what my desires where for my wedding day makeup. She provided me with my ideal look on the day of the trial and then version 2.0 after that on the big day!! I have never felt more beautiful in my life. She and one other teammate completed 9 beautiful faces from 9am-1:30pm. They did an amazing job of showcasing each girls individual beauty!! We never felt rushed or stressed the entire day. I'll always use Elena for professional makeup needs. Her prices are very reasonable and she traveled all the way down to Gilroy from San Mateo. Thank you so much for contributing to my best day!! read more

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I recently had my makeup done fora family photo shoot and was really pleased with the result. Elena is extremely experienced and was so helpful! I left feeling like a million bucks! Highly recommend! read more

Elena is the sweetest and kindest makeup artist you can work with. She genuinely makes you comfortable even if you are not a makeup person. I thoroughly enjoyed my maternity makeup appointment with her. Will not think twice before I work with her again for my next special occasion! read more

Elena did my hair and makeup for my engagement shoot and I highly recommend her. I had a great experience with her. My hair turned out exactly how I wanted it to look and my makeup was beautiful. Also, Elena is super nice and I felt like a friend is doing my hair and makeup. Thank you so much! read more

If you have a special event and need to get your hair and makeup done then Makeover galore is the place to go to . Elena is great you can trust her with all makeup and hair needs ! I used to use her services so many times when I had long hair! My hair is very curly and stiff and it took only 15 min for her to fix them ( ironing and blowing). Also she is really good at make ups-both male and female! Nobody has never noticed that i had smth on my face , not mentioning the fact that skin shined and looked smoothly , no dark circles . read more

Elena did a great job doing my hair and makeup for my City Hall wedding. I was running short on time and called Elena only a day before the civil ceremony, but she was able to accommodate me the next morning. She picked the right style to make my naturally fine hair look fuller and stay all day despite the strong wind in the city. She is super friendly and fun, and I am glad I went with her for my big day! read more

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Competitive pricing, talented artist and sweet lady. Her San Mateo location is actually in an apartment complex that she turned into a studio. I was unsure at first but I actually really enjoyed it. Would highly recommend her services as she's talented, friendly, and works with the client to give them what they want. read more

Elena was the amazing hairstylist and the amazing makeup artist ever! Especially the hair was sooooooooo well done. As you know Asian's hair is super hard to deal with but she was not. She did what I wanted. Where will you find the person like Elena? read more