I found Crystal through Yelp and actually booked her for my mother of the groom makeup session…read more Crystal was quick to respond and I was looking forward to working with her. Unfortunately, I had to cancel our session as my son surprised me with a makeup session that his bride to be had arranged. I contacted Crystal and she was so sweet and understanding and even gave me back my deposit. I certainly look forward to working with her in the near future. I highly recommend her based on our text exchanges and her professionalism. Thanks so much, Crystal.

I can't recommend Crystal for wedding hair and makeup enough! From her trial run to the day of, she…read morewas incredibly kind and patient, ensuring both me (the bride) and my mom felt completely at ease throughout the process. She took the time to listen to our needs and requests. She was so calm it was contagious. I will be forever grateful to her for helping make our wedding day so special. Her work was amazing, lasted all day, and made me feel beautiful. If you want an excellent artist with great vibes and expertise, definitely seek out Crystal and Mai Artistry.

I've been a long-time client of Elena, and I trust her completely with my precision bob haircut,…read moreshort hair styling, and hair color. She is a true professional and an expert in short hair. My bob haircut always looks modern, clean, and perfectly shaped. For special occasions and events in Los Altos and the San Francisco Bay Area, Elena also does my makeup and blowout styling. Her work is consistently flawless, polished, and long-lasting. I highly recommend Elena for precision bob haircuts, short hair styling, hair color, blowouts, professional makeup, and special occasion styling.

I always look forward to my appointments with Elena because she's so fun to talk to and has such a…read morepersonable, cheerful energy. Beyond that, she is absolutely masterful with hair color -- honestly the best color experience I've ever had. She also gives me classic, flattering haircuts that I continue to enjoy for months afterward. And as a bonus, she even earned a compliment from my sister, which is saying a lot! Highly recommend to anyone looking for both incredible talent and a genuinely enjoyable salon experience.

I love the way I looked when Stacie did my makeup for my '30' year high school reunion. She took…read moreten years off my age. I am NOT just saying this. Lots of people commented on how beautiful and young I looked. When Stacie did my makeup it also changed the way I felt on the inside. I highly recommend her as a 'GIFTED' makeup artist!! THANK YOU, Stacie!

Summary: I am so lucky that my mother found Stacie for my wedding!…read more Here is why: 1) Technically, Stacie did an AMAZING job! My make-up, and the make-up of my bridesmaids, mother, and mother-in-law looked absolutely perfect: everyone looked beautiful and special without being too 'done up' and 'wedding-y.' She has true vision: she was able to take what we asked for and make it even better than we could have imagined. The hairstylist she brought with her (Jo) was also perfect! 2) The make-up and hair looked good ALL NIGHT!! I even looked good at the hotel bar AFTER the wedding! 3) Stacie was able to adapt to changing circumstances. Technical skills are great, but if you can't get the job done in time, it is for naught. Stacie and Jo arrived at the hotel over 30 minutes early (because they know how important the big day is, and they didn't want to be late if they got lost) and they got started right away. Timing wise, they had planned everything perfectly. However, there were some bumps in the road from my wedding party on the big day: one person who had adamantly said that she did not want make-up decided that she did indeed want make-up, and then numerous people showed up with wet hair. Not only did they STILL manage to get everyone done on time, both Stacie and Jo were such good sports about the whole thing. 4) The pricing was extremely fair: if anything, it was a bit of a steal given how great of a job they did and how wonderful they were to work with. 5) Stacie (and Jo) are just lovely women. Before meeting them, I wasn't thrilled at the prospect of having to do a trial hair and make-up run, but I actually had SO MUCH FUN with them!! And having them around when we were getting ready for the wedding just made everything better: they were just lots of fun and put everyone at ease. EVERYONE in the bridal party commented about how much they loved Stacie and Jo. I have had my hair and make-up done before, but I have never had such a good experience. Not only did my hair and make-up look better than they ever had before, but I had so much fun with the process because Stacie and Jo are so great! Book Stacie: you won't regret it!!

Natalie has a magic touch and you can tell she's so passionate about hair. She gave me a fresh…read morehaircut to even out some butchered layers and explained what haircuts work best for my hair texture and why certain other haircuts do not. My husband now goes to her as well for scissor only cuts which helps his fine hair look fuller and makes it easier to style. Highly recommend Natalie if you're looking for a pro!

Everyone knows that a hairstylist's job is so much more than initially meets the eye, and Natalie…read moreat Illumi salon confidently stands in all the roles with love, grace, style, hope, and kindness. A stylist must first of all be a fortune-teller- someone who can see what exists currently but imagine the future and communicate that vision to someone who is entrenched in the dreary current reality. Natalie not only gently helps you see how things are practically, but then shares a vision with you of what she could help you become. And then she perfectly executes that vision- 10/10 times. A stylist must also be relatable; similar to a therapist but way more fun. Natalie is immediately like your best friend you'd call for someone to speak truth to you when you're about to give in to self-doubt, but she is also honest, vulnerable, and loyal. She will tell you the truth, she will empower you to change, and she is willing to walk with you on that journey. Finally, and maybe this should have been first- Natalie is very skilled at hair transformations. Two years ago I got Long covid and my hair fell out until my ponytail was so thin I could fit my wedding ring around it. I've been going to cheap walk-in salons to maintain a short haircut, but it didn't look nice and I had given up hope of it ever being the sleek shiny hair others have. Natalie performed some sort of hair stylist magic and turned my lifeless, thin, sad hair into a fun, exuberant, cheerful work of art. Lest you think I am kidding- check out the photos. This happened. And it was more fun, more confident, more exciting than I'd ever had before! My husband loved it! My coworkers loved it! It even looked good a few days into a camping trip! Then a few weeks later, I wondered if we could try something else a little less exciting- and Natalie knew what I wanted even without me being able to expressly communicate it. She created something that is my new forever hair and I love it. I'm a middle aged lady with a crooked smile and a quirky personality and Natalie gave me hair that is fun, spunky, youthful, easy to do, and somehow expresses my personality in a way I didn't know hair could! I've never been fashionable, never been in to makeup, never been one to feel pretty or think much about my appearance- and now that Natalie has given me the gift of this gorgeous hair- I feel somehow more whole, more complete- as though I am not fighting this aspect of my identity and now get to embrace it. What do you need that you might not know you need? I needed confidence and integration, but maybe you need acceptance, maybe you need pep, maybe you need a fresh start or a friend or a mood boost or hope- whatever it is- Natalie can work her magic in your life too as your new hair stylist!

I hired Simi to do my hair and makeup for my baby shower function…read more I and all my friends loved her work. Pushp did an amazing work with my hair, I had requirements like no comb or any hair tools usage and she agreed to all terms and conditions and created a lovely updo. Simi and Pushp are very professional and easy to work with. They followed all the Covid protocols as well. Definitely recommend her.

I got my hair and makeup done for my wedding by Simi and Pushp. They were really nice to…read moreaccommodate me last minute! Pushp did my hair twice. The previous day for my Haldi function, she made a beautiful side fish braid and only stopped when she was satisfied with the result. The day of the wedding, she made a nice bun with side braids My hair stayed perfectly intact the whole day. I absolutely loved my hair. Simi was amazing before the wedding day as she kept reminding me of all the things I need to buy for the makeup and hair and sent me good checklists so I don't forget anything. In covid times, where i hardly had any help and everything was decided last minute, Simi was of great help! I will totally go back to them whenever I need to.

The BEST Professional Hair & Makeup Artist! Rebecca is the…read moreabsolute dream makeup and hair artist from Skyla Arts Makeup & Hair. From the very start of communication with her, to my wedding day, Rebecca made me feel comfortable and cared for. She brought calmness and support to my wedding day as well as friendship and laughter. Rebecca listens to what you want and delivers. Everyone loved and complimented on how beautiful my makeup was. It stayed on all day and night looking absolutely flawless. I have never felt more beautifulI and confident with my makeup and hair. I could not imagine my wedding day without you! Thank you with all my heart Rebecca!!

I couldn't have had a better experience working with Camille and Liz of Skyla Arts. After viewing…read moretheir beautiful work on social media, I reached out and received a quick response from Liz. Knowing very little about hair and makeup, Liz asked the right questions to pinpoint my style and vision and I immediately felt that I was in good hands. Camille was my hair and makeup artist and she could not have made me feel more at ease. I was looking for an elevated natural makeup look with a classic/romantic updo and was lucky enough to work with Camille on two occasions for my city hall ceremony and wedding reception. I absolutely loved how my hair and makeup turned out and could not believe how beautifully the looks came together. For someone that doesn't wear makeup normally, I felt super comfortable and truly like the best version of myself. Skyla Arts also provides men's grooming which was much appreciated. My husband has very thick unruly hair that he has never been able to tame, so it was a blessing that we did not have to worry about what to do with it on one of the most important days of our lives. Camille did such a spectacular job on him that it even surprised his family! My mom also needed makeup service last minute which Camille was very kindly able to accommodate. My mom loved her makeup experience just as much as I did. So many of our family and friends all commented on how amazing my husband and I looked and multiple family members who interacted with Camille noted how wonderfully lovely and kind she was. Thanks so much Camille and Liz!

I am so happy I found Vivian. She is really good at what she does and very knowledgeable of…read moredifferent hair types and hair products. My hair has a bit of a natural wave but it was never actually curly. I got a straight perm two years ago so I had frizzy, wavy hair that was growing out along with straight hair leftover. This year my hair started growing out more curly. I asked Vivian to give me a cut that'll enhance my natural waves. The cut she gave me totally surpassed my expectations (see pictures). Everyone thought I got a perm. I got so many compliments. She also taught me the correct way to apply different hair products without selling me on anything. I highly recommend her.

Vivian is a wonderful hairstylist and makeup artist. She has done up-dos, engagement photo makeup,…read moreand normal haircuts for me. Vivian is sweet, warm and very talented. She gets to know you and makes suggestions based on your your likes and dislikes. She has now become an independent contractor so make appointments by calling 4087331888.

Ann was quick, responsive, accommodating and professional! I…read morereached out to her because my best friend used her services for her wedding, which I was also part of in the bridal party, and knew her work was the real deal. We discussed the date, time and budget and she was quick to provide me with a quote and service detail. I personally didn't get the chance and time to go in for a trial, but I trusted Ann with the process and I've seen her work personally and had her services before. She was accommodating with the amount of space I had at my home and the amount of people her team had to work with in the limited time. My bridal party and mothers love the services and everyone looked beautiful the day of my wedding. It is really great to find good priced services (esp. since wedding are super expensive already) and has a whole team to assist a bridal party. Thank you Ann and your amazing team!

Jennifer Vo is amazing! She is so kind and a pleasure to work with. She is always willing to answer…read moreany questions you may have and responds promptly, which was super helpful during the wedding planning process. I did a total of three hair and makeup sessions with her (two engagement photoshoots and my wedding day). Each time, both my hair and makeup held up well for the entire day. I cried at the end of the night on my wedding day and received comments at how impressive it was that my makeup didn't run On wedding day, Jennifer and her team helped make the morning run so smoothly with their timeliness and efficiency, which I truly appreciated! My mom and bridesmaids really enjoyed their experiences, and of course I did too!

I can't recommend Emily Wu enough! She was such a joy to collaborate with for my special day. I had…read morea general vision in my head, but I gave her a lot of artistic freedom and truly trusted her to create what would make me look my absolute best. She stayed within the lines of what I wanted while elevating it with her own expertise--and I was beyond thrilled with the outcome. I have somewhat difficult hair to style, and she worked with it as much as she could, never forcing it into something unrealistic. The final look came together beautifully. The winds picked up a lot throughout the day (way more than we expected!), and somehow my veil clip stayed perfectly secure the entire time. That alone felt like magic. I had so many people complimenting me on the street, and I can honestly say I've never felt more beautiful. I really appreciated how upfront she was about her needs and expectations ahead of time--there were no surprises on the day of. She was communicative and professional throughout the entire process, had me ready on time, and I never once felt rushed. She consistently checked in to make sure I felt good about the direction we were heading, which made the experience feel collaborative and reassuring. She was kind, personable, incredibly talented, and affordable. The only thing I was particularly specific about was my eyebrows--and we absolutely got them right! Thank you so much, Emily, for helping make my day so special. I'm so grateful! I can't wait to share my photos with her.

Emily is an excellent stylist who knows which makeup looks best on you and helps you with your…read morehairstyle, making your whole look perfect for your important day.