Just did my bridal test run but I'm efficient so I used my trial run for my engagement shoot some call me cheap but I'm frugal and smart, thank you very much! Pros: Professional Contouring (yay for fat face people like me!) Nice Cons: She's a perfectionist..took 2hrs :P Trial Run $60-75 Bridal Day Make-Up $150-$200 Her Email: maida_le901@yahoo.com for all your professional make up artist needs :D read more

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Wow! So many great things i can say about Maida!!! I reached out to Maida to see if she can do my makeup for a friend's wedding 2 days ago. Maida was quick to respond and i was SO fortunate she was available! I booked her right away because i know she gets booked fast! Maida was super sweet from beginning to end. She was very accomodating and made arrangements for me as i had to be ready super early in the morning! During our session she made sure i'd be all glammed up and ready to go! It was so relieving since i was so stressed and in a hurry! I absolutely loved my makeup! 15 hours, rain or shine (yes, unfortunately it rained), my makeup lasted all day! I received tons of compliments! Maida's a true MUA! I'm so happy i met her. Only now i wish i had more events to attend so i can book Maida again :) I definitely recommend Maida! She will make you look flawless! read more

Just had my wedding a week ago, and Maida did mine and 4 of my bridesmaids. First of all, our trial (OBVIOUSLY) did great, because I booked her for my wedding. I do my makeup everyday, so I'm super picky about the way I like it, and the trial went so well, it just sealed the deal. The wedding day, she did all the BM's first, and they would not shut up about how much they liked it (which is a very good thing). Maida makes it look SO easy. By the time it got to my turn, there was a lot going on with the videographers and photographers around me. She didn't have to, but she kept me calm and checking if I was okay. She even paused every so often to make sure I sipped my champagne to calm my nerves (that was awesome). It's the little things that make a difference. My makeup was great, I must've cried happy tears all night, and it held up pretty darn good. Once I get my photos from the photographer I'll post some. Long story short, book her! She's great, her work is great, and she is very easy to work with. Super responsive in emails and text. Which was super important to me since I live in SF but got married in the OC. Thank you, Maida! read more

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If you're like me and know absolutely nothing about makeup and you are little afraid of makeup, have no fear! Maida will take such great care of you! She keeps in mind what you want and she opens your eyes to a world of color and beauty. I highly recommend Maida for all of your makeup needs. She is amazing :) I rarely wear makeup and needed my face done for my brother's wedding, Maida's magic touch made me feel so beautiful and the makeup lasted ALL DAY and it did not feel heavy or anything :) Please contact Maida, she is lovely, when she is applying your makeup, you can really see the gift she has and the joy she has doing it. read more

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Maida is very professional and so easy to work with. She is a perfectionist at what she do detail in every way, which is a big plus in my book! Will go out of her way to make your day. You will not be disappointed! Here's a link to her recent work. https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.394060149805.170947.764909805&l=edf83e18bc read more

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Maida is AMAZING! I've been to trials with 2 other makeup artists but as soon as Maida finished my eyebrows I knew she was The One! I usually don't wear makeup that much and wasn't sure what I wanted. I kinda asked her to do her own thing and it turned out amazing! I've received so many compliments and picitures looked great! . Thank You Maida! read more

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Maida is great. She is kind, understanding, professional, flexible, and super relaxed. It was easy scheduling things with her. I booked her for the bride's makeup as her wedding gift. She did a lovely job on my friend's makeup, she does a great job working with and bringing out people's natural beauty! She also is very receptive to feedback. She arrived on time and made that part of the day so much less stressful. Thank you so much Maida! read more

I loved Maida's work! I don't really wear makeup so I felt self-conscious at first about how much makeup I had on when I was doing the trial session. But just trust her! She was able to make my nose bridge "taller" with her contouring skills. On my wedding day, I let her do her thing since she was already familiar with my face and it was perfect! The pictures turned out great! I didn't have any trouble with it lasting throughout the whole day. It's a plus that she is so sweet and easy to work with! read more

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As a wedding planner, I've worked with many many make-up artists and hands down...Maida is the BEST! Our go-to gal when it comes to referring to our clients. She is professional, easy to work with and most importantly, her work is AMAZING!!!! Trust me, you'll be in good hands! Not only she's done many of my clients events but even my own engagement shoot and wedding. You won't be disappointed! read more

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I am so sorry maida that I am just writing this review! (Yelp didn't allow me to make my own account until now for some reason) BUT MAIDA IS THE SHIT!!! I am SOOOO picky with my make up artists, I have 3 go to makeup artists and maida is number one on my list! She just knows how to make me look prettier... And she's the bomb at countouring and listening to what you want and like. Love this woman and I can't wait to get my make up done by her more frequently read more

First off, I want to take a moment to say THANK YOU to Maida for making me look AMAZING for a friends wedding! I received so many beautiful compliments and felt like a princess! Maida is so sweet, kind and beautiful!!! Okay, back to whats important to those interested. I like how Maida asked me to send her pictures of how I wanted my make-up done. It gave her an idea of what i was looking for & she added her twist that worked best for me and my look. While doing my make-up, she was gentle and patient. Took her time and did her magic to make me look beautiful. We had great conversations. Definitely felt like one of my bestfriends was doing my make-up! :) The products she used were great quality and I didnt feel like I was wearing a lot of make-up. My make up lasted all day in hot weather (outdoor wedding). I will definitely go to Maida again and HIGHLY recommend anyone looking for a make-up artist. She is AMAZING!!! you will definitely be lucky to have her do your make-up! read more

This review is from my fiance's experience with Makeup by Maida My fiance and I took engagement pictures in March and they came out beautiful thanks to Maida. Maida actually paid close attention and is very detailed with my makeup to make sure everything was perfect. She asked about where we were taking pictures and took that into account consideration when doing my makeup. I would highly recommend Maida to my friends and family. read more

I first met Maida when she did our makeup for my friend's wedding. I loved it! So when I had to hire someone to do my makeup for another friend's wedding, she was the first person that came to mind! She is super professional, on time and on schedule, and is so passionate in what she does that you will always end up looking fabulous! She even came to my house to do it because I was in such a time crunch!! I received a lot of compliments at my friend's wedding and my makeup and hair lasted the WHOLE day which was amazing! Don't be surprised if you get a call from me to do my makeup when I get married ;) read more

Her detail in complimenting the colors to give me such a vibrant glow was astounding. The makeup lasted throughout the night (til 3am) without any touch up. read more

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Maida is amazing. She is very professional and friendly at the same time. Maida truly knows what she is doing and is very talented. She is very meticulous (that is an awesome trait to have in this business). I have used her in the past for my brother and sister-in-law's wedding. I must say that I have made a great decision in using her again for my wedding this year. I felt like I still look like myself except she amplified my features and made me feel so beautiful. My wedding day was 21 hours long..... to say the least I did not have the slightest time to do a real touch up (except pressing a bit of powder last minute).... my make up stayed on the entire night, including my lipstick even after eating. Her team did pretty good as well overall. All of my bridesmaids, mothers, grandmothers really felt confident with their makeup and hair; they received flattering compliments. Maida and her team finished on time, which is very important, especially when u have a crazy timeline/schedule. Only thing I wished it could have been better was my hair. My bun fell out towards end of the night. I do have long and thick hair...and I danced until the very end. No wedding is perfect but I am very happy with the service and results. Thank u again Maida and ur team for helping make my wedding a success! Keep up the great work! read more

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So three of us bridesmaids were looking somewhere to do our makeup for our friend's wedding and came across Maida's Yelp website. We trusted the good reviews and contacted Maida to have our makeup done for the wedding. We couldn't be more happier than the results! She made us look amazing for the wedding and did exactly the way wanted! I really liked how she asked for pictures of how you want your makeup; she really makes it look the same way you want! Would really recommend! Thank you again Maida!! read more

I needed a makeup artist for my anniversary photo shoot and since I wasn't familiar with the OC area, I found Maida on yelp and based on her reviews, I took the chance and booked her for my photo shoot this past weekend. We exchange texts, and I sent her a few ideas and she worked her magic on me!! All I can said is, don't hesitate - if you're thinking about booking Maida for your wedding or just whatever the event, do it now! She is fantastic and books up fast! Maida did a wonderful job and her work is flawless!! Even my husband who usually doesn't like makeup said that my makeup was perfect. She really can do anything, you just have to communicate what you want and you will not be disappointed. I had lots of compliments on my makeup! HIGHLY RECOMMEND HER!! Wish she was closer to me....San Diego so that I can go to her for all my events makeup. read more

I had some other makeup artists in mind for my pre-wedding photoshoot, but then I came across Maida here on Yelp - and I'm so glad that I did! Not only did I receive special attention from her the whole duration of the makeup session, but it was reasonably priced as well! From the moment I stepped in the door to the time that I left her studio, she was nothing but friendly, sweet, and accommodating. We also worked with her hairstylist, Jessica, and I have to say together they were very entertaining throughout the session. Just like previous reviewers has mentioned, she is very detailed oriented and makes sure that you like the color of the eyeshadows, eyelashes, lip color etc, that she picks for you. I loved also how she packs a small touch-up kit to take away with me before I left (although I was so busy I didn't get a chance to use most of it!) In saying that, I felt like the makeup was long-lasting despite my oily/combo complexion, and I would have only needed to blot once throughout the 7-8 hours I had it it on. Definitely will have Maida in mind for my future makeup needs! read more

YES! Yes to Maida a thousand times! Do have the trial makeup session! It helped me and Maida know what I like/dislike on my face. The experience really did help the communication between us. On the wedding day, with other crazy things that went wrong, my makeup session with Maida was flawless. We shared personal wedding experience and Maida even calmed my nerves. I'm so grateful that I've found her! Yes yes yes yes yes yes!!! Thank you Maida!! read more

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Maida did a wonderful job on my sixteen-year-old for her winter formal. My daughter was very happy. It was amazing to see her transformation into a gorgeous young lady, but at the same time she didn't seem too made up. I'm so grateful to Maida for her work. She was very professional and everything was super clean. I was very impressed with the eyebrows (my daughter usually likes minimal makeup on her eyebrows or prefers no make up at all). She is a pro at contouring. Right when she is finished, she will ask if there is anything you'd like to fix. After dancing for hours, my daughter's makeup still looked amazing when she got home. As we got her makeup done at 3:00, that means her makeup withstood 9 hours! I highly recommend Maida- she is an artist! read more

This is long over due. . . .Maida was awesome to work with for my wedding. She knows how to contour like a pro, especially on my round Asian face. Her "smokey eye" look is not too over the top, but just where it's dramatic enough for the photos. She's listens to what you want for your look and pictures are helpful. She will give you the version appropriate for your features. She also did my Maid of Honor's make-up, who is not Asian. Maida is able to work with any skin type/tone. All my wedding portraits came out beautifully with her make-up. She uses good quality make-up and brands that will last through the night. I had an August wedding and did not need to do any touch-ups. read more

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First off, finding a makeup artist just for an event is not that simple since most of them do weddings most of the time. Maida was very responsive though! Luckily she was able to fit me in for a makeup session in the morning. I went to her cute studio and she is very nice and easy to talk to. Although my event was later that night and was really worried about my face melting, her makeup lasted the entire day even with the scorching heat! (Given that I did try to stay in the ac as much as I could and blotting when I felt oily) Definitely recommend her! read more

I hired Maida to do my pre wedding photo shoot make up. She was very professional and her work is amazing. Therefore I booked her to do make up for my wedding as well. She showed up on time and was very patience when it comes to satisfying her customers. I would recommend her to anyone who wants to get their make up done professionally!! read more

I had a wedding to attend and I couldn't think of anyone but maida to do my makeup. I've seen her work and also saw a lot of her Facebook photos. I was very impress. I don't know much about makeup but she made me feel I was in good hands. She asked me what color dress I was wearing that night which was blue. Then she asked me if I was ok if she did a dramatic look on me. She was very gentle and instructive on what she was going to do next. The end results was perfect!! She made me look so pretty that evening. I will definitely go back to her for future events. read more

Make up by Maida is my go to MUA... She is absolutely amazing, she is a true artist and perfectionist. She really listens to what you want and what you need. she just did my sisters wedding last month and her work was really breathtaking. Everyone raved about how beautiful and flawless our make up was and the best part was that it lasted all day. She even did my mom's make up,and my mom looked beautiful and even my dad was acting like a school boy around her Laugh out loud !!! What even made it better was that on the day of the wedding she made you feel really relax and that you can trust her 100%. I especially love her contouring technique!!! She made my round face look slim in a natural way. Absolutely LOVED it. Especially my nose looked exceptional heheheh. Not to mention that our make up in the pictures were flawless and we all were so happy with the results. I would definitely recommend Maida not only because of how kind,and sweet she is but her professionalism to always go above and beyond for her client is greatly appreciated. thx Maida for a amazing day and fabulous look :) read more

This review is long overdue. I had my wedding a few months ago back in October and am so glad that Maida was my makeup artist. She was very accomodating and understanding and knew exactly what I wanted. She even went out of her way to help ease my nerves by trying to minimize the chaos around me. Everybody loved the way my make up was and it stayed on all day!!!! She even gave me a small touch up kit just in case but i didn't have to use it at all. What was even better was that she knew exactly what to do with my mom (who is not used to wearing make up) and made her look absolutely beautiful. Even my mom loved it and felt comfortable in her makeup all day. All and all, I highly recommend Maida for any occassions, especially weddings!! Thanks Maida for all your help! I couldn't have picked a better make up artist! read more

Maida is amazing!! I went to get a trail makeup run with her for my wedding which won't be for awhile but wow!! She really is a perfectionist and takes her time but it's all worth it. She made me feel really comfortable and even though I really didn't know what I wanted she really came through with her ideas and technique. If you're looking for that wow moment on your day whatever that may be your look can't be complete without her touch! Truly incredible the way she made my eyes pop! I got a lot of compliments! Her prices are also very reasonable. read more

Maida is absolutely amazing. She is not only an extraordinary makeup artist, but also a very kindhearted, patient, considerate, and friendly person. During my makeup trial with her, she would always stop to ask me for my thoughts. She is very detail-oriented, and takes her time to make sure you are happy with her makeup application. I was under so much stress and practically in tears prior to my appointment, but when I got there, Maida was not only understanding; she was a friend when I felt like I needed one most - she was so kind and made me laugh. Her main priority is to make sure YOU are happy with your makeup. You won't regret booking Maida. She is the greatest! :) read more

I loved Maida! I hired maida for my wedding makeup and my moms. She is extremely meticulous, will do the exact colors /makeup style you prefer. If there's anything you want her to change she will adjust to your liking. The entire night I received so many compliments on my makeup and my mother's. Her prices are very reasonable and I would definitely hire her for any future events :)!! read more

Maida is truly amazing at what she does. I had an event recently and needed to find a makeup artist and after hours of researching I found maida. Maida takes the time to really listen to you and takes the time to make you look your very best. I can't say enough on how talented she is thank you maida! :) read more

Maida is great! I had small wedding so my initial plan for make-up was the MAC counter but after seeing her on Yelp I decided to get in touch with her. She was able to work with my budget and time preference. I really appreciated that she also arranged for a hairstylist for my day. She is a perfectionist and asks for your preferences on everything she applies. I was very happy with my look and loved the contouring. Will defenitely use her again! read more

I'm very picky about heavy makeup. I always want to look natural and Maida does an excellent job pulling off. I have messed up eye brows which Maida managed to smooth out, chinky small eyes she was able to add eyelids, big fat nose she was able to contour to make it look narrow and high. How does she do it?!!! She made comment about my big fat JayZ looking lips and asked me how many chapsticks I use a day LOL...she is really cool, nice and funny. TIP for you: Don't be discouraged when you see her with no makeup, she looks amazing with makeup. TIP for Maida: Please follow up on my request for permanent makeup! Please let me know when you are ready to tat my eyebrows and lips. I'm ready when you are! read more

I'm way overdo with this review (as with many I haven't done yet), but I want to share the wealth with my fellow reviewers. Makeup by Maida is superb!! My experience was a while back, so I'm sure her skills are even more top notch! PROS: -Foundation/Base- She color-blended foundation to exactly match my skin tone. Some artists just pick out a color from their collection that matches you best. Sometimes that works, but other times you're left with a different color face and neck. -Contouring- She does some magic with natural-looking contouring application! -Eyebrows- They matched! Not only did she shade in my eyebrows using their natural shape, she also made them look even. I have one eyebrow that's slightly higher than the other with a little difference in arch, but she shaded in my other eyebrow to match the other side. Some artists just shade in your eyebrows along their natural shape and that's it - even if they don't look the same on both sides. -Lips- My lips were dry so she applied a moisturizer to smooth them out. She has various colors to choose from or she could custom blend a color for you. We tried multiple color blends until I found one I liked that complemented my overall look. She also packed extra lip color in a small bag so I could touch-up throughout the day! -Lashes- If you want to use false lashes, she has a variety of looks to choose from. She also helps curl your natural lashes. Some artists don't curl your natural lashes and they stick straight out through your falsies. -Blush- I love blush! She tastefully packs on blush for me, but she doesn't cross the line where I would look like a clown. -Coverup- I had a zit on the day of my wedding!! It was a huge one on my cheek, but she did some amazing coverup that hid the zit while not making it look more obvious. It looked naturally hidden! Whew!! -Consistency- Maida and her assistant are on the same page. They both worked on my bridesmaids but my bridesmaids looked like their makeup was done by one person. One bridesmaid didn't look like her makeup was more dramatic or too subtle compared to the rest. -Communication- I can easily contact her by phone/text/email anytime and get a good response time too. Very important especially when a bride has many things to worry about than waiting long to reach vendors/services. -Promptness- Maida and her assistant showed up on time on the day of our wedding - at 5am! We had a big bridal party and an early day; hence the 5am start time. I barely slept for an hour, quickly rolled out of bed and rushed from our hotel room to our bridal suite, and there I saw Maida and her assistant with all their makeup gear. There was another wedding at the same hotel so it was hard to find parking and we were on multiple floors up, but Maida and her assistant were still on time. A big plus! Schedule of events on wedding day don't always run on time and it's worse if your vendors/services are running late too! Not an issue with Maida. CONS: She could take a long time applying makeup, but that's because she's a perfectionist!! She's very meticulous with her work and she personalizes her work with your facial features, but if there's ever a time constraint, just simply tell her beforehand (or during) and she'll make sure to have your look completed on time. Some artists do a standard look and you sometimes turn out looking like any other generic face (even if you tell them to do otherwise), but the extra time is worth Maida's personalized and custom work. TIPS: Print out pictures or have them on your phone, and bring examples of the look you want. Don't be hesitant to tell her what you want - even after the makeup application. She wants to personalize your look and will make you look your best - whether it be a natural or dramatic look you're going for. Have music playing in the background. It's more fun getting dolled up with music! Have A/C or a fan to keep the temp cool. It could get hot and stuffy especially with a bridal party in one room or with the rush of wedding duties. The A/C in our bridal suite went down and it got warm, but Maida and her assistant remained professional and continued to work while the hotel technician fixed it. Just breathe, relax, and enjoy your day! You know you'll look stunning after Maida's touch, and everything else will come together. :) END NOTE: I received tons of compliments on my makeup. Some people only saw my makeup in pictures and they loved it - and they saw the raw, unedited pictures too! I could tell Maida has a passion for makeup. It's not just her job - it's her art. With her attention to detail and quality work, I feel confident to book Maida for all my makeup needs (wedding, special occasions, parties, etc.). Highly recommended!! read more

Maida is an absolute professional and has such a sweet personality! She did an amazing job with my makeup for my picture shoot - I received so many compliments on how great my makeup was! It literally lasted ALL DAY!!! After all the sweat from running around and being around water, my face still looked flawless! She even gave me a little touch-up kit to go! During the session, she gave me the freedom to choose the types of colors I wanted to try out to ensure I would still feel comfortable rocking her work of art, and gave me good feedback on what may/may not work well with my facial features. She was very attentive to all of my concerns, which is so important when selecting a quality MUA. On top of everything, She uses the best products - Makeup Forever, MAC, Laura Mercier...just to name a few. Highly recommend! Can't wait to work with her again on our big day! :) read more

Just had my wedding and Maida did an amazing job with my makeup! I got soooo many compliments for it and it photographs great! She also did the makeup for my mother and mother-in-law and somehow they ended up looking younger! =) Maida is not only talented and professional, but is personable and sweet. Maida was actually recommended by a friend who also does professional makeup, which says a lot. Maida is very easy to work with and makes sure you are getting what you want. Jessica, did my hairstyle and again, everyone loved my hair. Both Maida and Jessica finished my wedding party early enough that the rest of the time, they spent it for any extra touch ups and changes that the bridal party wanted. Finishing on time is a huge deal and they make sure it happens! read more

Maida is simply the best! I can't stress enough how important it is to have a personable and sweet MUA on your big day. On top of making me feel and look fabulous, any small stressor that came up during my time with Maida was quickly diminished by Maidas calming voice. She has a very sweet and professional demeanor! All of my girls looked beautiful! (More than they already do, of course). She is very prompt in email responses and is very well organized. Maida, thank you for being so organized and professional! read more

Maida and her team are amazing! She is very professional, but easy to talk to and work with. Maida knows what she's doing! She will accommodate to your needs, but make suggestions to bring out the most beautiful features on you. She did makeup for my bridal party and some family members. Everyone loved their makeup! Many people commented on how I actually looked like myself (not with makeup caked on like most brides) on my wedding day. I highly recommend her! read more

I found Maida here on yelp and I am so happy I did, she did my wedding make up and it looked amazing! I hired her without getting the trial done first because her work looked flawless. I got the trial done anyway, and I'm glad I did because on my wedding day, I knew exactly what I wanted. Maida was very sweet. I recommend her to anyone! read more

Make up by Maida is Amazing!!! She just did my sisters wedding last month and I have to say her work is artistic. perfection is what she strives for and she really listens to what you want and work with what you need. And the outcome is nothing less breathtaking. The wedding day went so smoothly and so relaxed; she really made you feel like you were in good hands, absolutely trust her 100%. Everybody rave about how good the make up looked and how flawless it was..She also did my mom's makeup and she looked AMAZING!! Dad was so impressed he acted like a school boy... Lol!! The make up lasted all day and it looked great in Pictures...Love her Contouring technique!!! She made my round face look very slim and natural!! And not to mention Love my nose heheheh!!! All in all I would definitely be using Maida again real soon; not only is she kind,and sweet she is very professional and takes her job to another level with each client. read more

Loved, loved, loved my makeup!! Sent Maida a few pictures of what I wanted and she exceeded my expectations.. I had such a great experience, thank you so much!! My makeup lasted all night long... She's such a sweetheart too, makes you feel so comfortable and relaxed!! Thank you Maida! read more