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    Makeup by Kelly Yi

    4.5 (46 reviews)
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    The braid she put in my hair
    Jane K.

    I asked Kelly to make me look natural and somehow cover my acne.. She made me and my bridesmaid look very natural! We both felt pretty on my wedding day :) The hair dresser on her team was also amazing. Ive gotten my hair done before in an updo (which isnt easy because I have sooo much long hair) but I think this stylist was the best :). Thank you for making me look and feel pretty on my wedding day :)!!

    Jen W.

    Kelly did my makeup for my friends birthday party in LA and I had never felt so beautiful. I wish she lived in Portland Oregon! I'd go to her all the time. I enjoyed hanging out with Kelly, she is very personable and has such talent. She has the ability to bring out a woman's natural beauty applying minimum makeup or going bold with a dramatic smokey eyed look, her work is versatile. I was quite impressed with her knowledge and professionalism as well as her choices in products (Bobby Brown, Mac, etc). She also listens well and offers good advice. The fake eyelashes she chose for me were the most high quality and most comfortable I had ever worn. She also fixed up my hair for me! I walked out of there feeling like a goddess. Thanks Kelly for a wonderful experience! I still get compliments on the pictures I took from that day.

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    I had my makeup done by Kelly for my engagement photoshoot, and I couldn't be happier with her work!

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    4.8(38 reviews)
    0.3 kmKoreatown, Wilshire Center

    I cannot recommend Jina enough!! I first went to her for my wedding makeup trial, and I was…read morehonestly blown away. She took the time to really analyze my face shape, skin type, and features. As someone with very oily skin, I've always struggled to find makeup that looks good and actually lasts, but she absolutely nailed it. My skin looked flawless and smooth. The makeup lasted all day without breaking down, and in photos it translated beautifully. I genuinely felt like a K-pop idol. What impressed me the most was how detail-oriented and thoughtful she was. Every step felt intentional, and she clearly knows exactly how to enhance someone's natural features rather than just applying makeup the same way on everyone. After that trial, I loved working with her so much that I immediately booked a makeup lesson with her. And wow, I learned more in that session than I have from years of watching tutorials online. She shared techniques and tips I had never heard anywhere before, and they completely changed the way I approach my own makeup. I would have never known if I hadn't taken her class. Because of how amazing she is, I also booked her for my future engagement photoshoot makeup and my wedding day. These are some of the most important days of my life, and I trust her completely to make me look and feel my absolute best. I would not trust anyone else to do my makeup on my big day. If you're looking for someone who is incredibly skilled, meticulous, knowledgeable, and genuinely passionate about what she does, she is it. I trust her with my life when it comes to makeup, and I'm so grateful I found her.

    I cannot recommend Jina and Yoon (hair stylist) enough. They are the sweetest, and made me feel and…read morelook like a princess :,)!! I was pretty nervous and anxious during my wedding day, but I felt so at ease after I got my makeup and hair done. My make-up and hair stayed on all night, and I got a lot of compliments and other brides asking for her contact. I could have never been able to replicate her work, and now I want to take make-up lessons from her. She slayed, honestly.

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    Finished look

    Makeup by Jina - Finished look

    Finished look

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    4.7(2.7k reviews)
    0.5 kmKoreatown, Wilshire Center
    $$$

    It was my first time visiting this salon, and I was so excited--especially since it was my first…read moreexperience at a Korean hair salon. I've always heard great things, and it absolutely did not disappoint. From start to finish, I felt truly taken care of. The salon itself is beautiful, well-kept, and feels very luxurious. I had my appointment about two weeks ago with a stylist named Justin, and he was AMAZING--easily one of the nicest and most attentive hairstylists I've ever met. We got along right away, and he really listened to what I wanted. He checked in with me throughout the appointment and even let me record him while he shared styling tips (which I really appreciated since I'm terrible at styling my own hair!). The stylist working next to him was also very friendly, which made the experience even better. I would absolutely recommend this salon. Thanks again, Justin!

    I don't have a lot of hair and I usually keep it short, so extensions are a must for me. I've been…read moregetting my extensions done by Sun Kim for quite a while now, and she always makes the whole experience incredibly comfortable. I have a very sensitive scalp, but she works so gently that I never feel any discomfort and she's incredibly fast, too. She listens to exactly what I want, makes everything look natural, and honestly makes me feel brand new every time. I really hope everyone gives her a try -- I'm beyond satisfied. I'm always grateful to Sun Kim for making my hair look beautiful every single time.

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    Sharon Y Park - Wedding hair and makeup

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    4.9(103 reviews)
    5.0 kmDowntown
    $$

    Sharon's work will make you feel so so so pretty!…read more I had a trial with her which I was so happy with. Honestly, Sharon is so good at what she does, I don't even think I needed a trial because I absolutely loved what she did but it gave me peace of mind and reassurance. I told her all my concerns (oily skin, hair that doesn't hold curls, etc) and she made sure it was all addressed. I had SO many compliments after my trial and on wedding day. My hair normally doesn't hold a curl but I wanted cohesive waves and they held the entire night without making my hair feel stiff. She was perfectly on time too. Her arrival, set up and doing my mom's makeup, my sister's hair and makeup and then mine. She ended perfectly at the end time we aimed for too. I was also pretty nervous on wedding morning and getting my hair and makeup done was surprisingly soothing. I've never felt prettier in makeup than I did with Sharon's work. I'd hire here again for any event I'd want to look extra perfect for.

    Sharon is truly a gem- she's so good at piecing together inspiration and coming up with a vision!…read more She did my sister's courthouse wedding hair and makeup and I knew I had to book her for my wedding. Sharon showcases her range in hair and makeup on her IG page so you can see her work. She asks you to rate your makeup intensity from 1-10 to help her gauge your comfort level, which was super helpful! Sharon and her assistant were so efficient on my wedding day and we were fortunate to be finished early. I felt (relatively) relaxed during the day and enjoyed the 00's r&b :) I had a few changes from my trial look and opted for more of matte, monochromatic look and was so, so happy with the end result. My makeup and hair lasted more than 10 hours and needed very little touch ups. Highly highly recommend Sharon!

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    Sharon Y Park
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    Kelly Zhang Makeup & Hair Studio - Natural wedding hair and makeup

    Kelly Zhang Makeup & Hair Studio

    4.9(569 reviews)
    15.6 km
    $$$

    I've had two experiences with Kelly Zhang Studio- one as a bridesmaid and one as the bride, and I…read morewas so happy with both experiences! Booking and communication was easy and seamless- shout out to Caroline for making the whole process smooth and stress-free! I communicated with Caroline through email to select an artist, schedule a trial and the wedding day, and etc.! She was so patient with me when I didn't have specific details, and never made me feel rushed or frazzled. The artist I ended up going with was Kirsten, and I could not be happier! She was so kind and warm, and she's so good at what she does. Seriously, no notes because the end results made me feel the most beautiful I've ever felt :') 1000% recommend Kelly Zhang Studio for your hair and make up needs!

    I have never felt more beautiful in my entire life than on the day of my wedding. Valarie did an…read moreAMAZING job on my hair and makeup. Booking: booking with Kelly Zhang studios was very easy and straightforward. The packet that they send you is very transparent on the cost of service. My communication with Nancy was punctual and professional. It was also very easy to pay for my services, with reminders of deadlines. Pre-wedding: I did do a makeup and hair trial with Valarie a few months prior to the wedding. It isn't included in the wedding packages, however, I am so grateful I did it because it gave me time to discuss with Val what makeup and hair looks I wanted/liked and how they'd compliment the vibe of my wedding/wedding dress. And also a second day in my life where I felt absolutely gorgeous. Would highly recommend spending some extra money for this. Val was receptive to my feedback and accepted the fact that I was not very adept at makeup/not used to it. She took that in stride and somehow created the vision I wanted, but way better. I teared up the day of my trial imagining self walking down the aisle. Val was also so friendly, it was easy to open up to her and we just talked for 3 hours about everything!! It made it so non-awkward and I really appreciated that. Day of: Val did hair and makeup for myself and 2 other people, one being my mom. My mom, who does not normally wear makeup and is picky about her makeup, could not stop gushing about how beautiful she felt and how flawless her skin looked. Val absolutely nailed it. My sister, who often does her own makeup and was nervous about having someone else do it, was also stunned by Val's makeup and hair. For me, I literally tell my husband everyday that I'll never be that beautiful again. My skin was flawless, and I have a few scars from prior acne, but my base didn't feel caked on. It felt light and natural. My makeup lasted all night, with a few touch ups of powder and lipstick that Val provided me. I definitely cried the waterworks and my makeup did not smudge at all!! My updo lasted until the very end after I had been on my dance floor for 2.5 hours straight. Post wedding: no breakouts! My initial pictures taken by guests made me look stunning (and these aren't even the professional ones!) Would highly recommend Val and Kelly Zhang studios. They are professional, listen to your desires, but also are willing to take some creative direction if you aren't a pro in makeup or hair. If you want to feel absolutely gorgeous, stunning, beautiful, radiant, and beyond satisfied with your hair and makeup, go with Val & Kelly Zhang studios! Will absolutely be asking Val for all my professional makeup needs in the future!

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    Mom & daughter wedding hair and makeup

    Kelly Zhang Makeup & Hair Studio - HMU by the sweet and wonderfully talented Vianne! Photo by Sharon Ko Photography.

    HMU by the sweet and wonderfully talented Vianne! Photo by Sharon Ko Photography.

    Kelly Zhang Makeup & Hair Studio - Morning of wedding - right after makeup was completed

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    Morning of wedding - right after makeup was completed

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