Adrianne Artistry made our wedding day so much better from start to finish. She was quick to…read morerespond to all our questions leading up to the big day and genuinely wanted to help us feel confident. Her makeup work was flawless on both me and my groom--he looked natural and perfect in every photo without appearing overdone. What really impressed us was how thorough she was with the details, even providing me with lipliner and hydrating spray to touch up throughout the day. The quality of her work and pricing felt like a steal, and we couldn't recommend her enough to other couples.

Finding a makeup artist with experience working with Black women was really important to…read moreme...sadly, it was not the easiest to find. Adrianne took the time to understand my vision, answered my many questions, and made me feel at ease. On the wedding day, Adrianne created such a relaxed, fun atmosphere. She handled the makeup for my bridesmaids and even brought a friend and fellow MUA (Maria) along. All of my bridesmaids loved their final looks.

I asked Maile to do my hair and makeup for my engagement photos. I was worried going to someone…read morethat I didn't know but I saw photos of her amazing work and I was impressed. It's such a small world because when I saw Maile I knew her!! Well she was super professional, warm, and friendly. She took her time with my makeup and asked me what I wanted. I was super happy with the look. I felt confident and beautiful for my photos. Thank you to Maile!!

I got Maile as my makeup and hair artist for my wedding this past weekend. She is amazing! she got…read moreto my hotel before 8AM with all her gears. She did my mom, my bridesmaid and me. All three of us look fabulous all day long throughout the night. I didn't even touch up anything. My makeup was very classy and natural and my updo was neat and beautiful. We got a lot of compliments on our makeup and hair! Maile is also reasonably priced; she doesn't charge you an arm and a leg for her service either. I was so happy with the result and her price!

Truly a makeup expert…read more Makeup is an art. When you have an artist that understands that each face is a fresh canvas to display your art, Janet is one of the best around. Every time I work with a model, my pictures come out better because I used Janet. She's even done my makeup before! I had a black eye one time and had to film a series. She was able to hide the black eye and we were still able to use the footage. As a matter of fact you probably wouldn't even be able to tell that I had makeup on. Whether it's for photography or film, Janet is incredibly experienced in nearly every situation that I've thrown at her. She even did my wife's makeup for our wedding! I can't say enough great things about Janet.

I would not hire Janet Mariscal. I had my trial done and wanted to keep the same look for my…read morewedding. I was contemplating changing the shadow but the morning of confirmed with Janet I wanted the same look as the trial but with a satin pink lipstick instead of gloss. She went rogue on my wedding day and did a completely different look. I asked her to fix it which put us an hour behind schedule. I had an outfit change later to an Indian lehenga and Janet, without asking, changed my make up to be darker. This is not what I wanted for my wedding day. We were already behind so I didn't say anything. It felt racist that because I am Indian she assumed I wanted a darker/heavier makeup look with my Indian dress when all my inspo was light/fresh to a soft glam look. So this is a warning, if you don't want to be surprised on your wedding day do not book Raven or her team!

Sophia is so kind, talented, and makes the whole experience feel so relaxing and fun -- like you're…read moregetting your makeup done by a close friend. She's taken me in last minute twice now and still nailed it! She even went above and beyond by helping me with my hair and picking out an outfit for me - she's the best! Can't recommend her enough!!

Sophia is fabulous to work with and easy to contact. She will reply as soon as possible. She is…read morevery professional and is excellent at her job. She will make sure to give you the look that you want and is great with colors. She can work with all races and she's good even with asian women. She is knowledgeable about skin types and concerns and can address it easily. My makeup stayed on the whole day. The lipstick didn't smudge or fade even after eating. The products she uses are all high quality. Her assistant, Jeannette is the best with hair. She's also very helpful and has a lively personality. Overall, my interaction with them was pleasant, smooth and effortless. I highly recommend them for bridal hair and makeup.

Jessie was a recommendation from a friend as I was looking for a HMUA for my wedding in October. I…read morereached out to her in January and was able to book her and an assistant for our me, 2 moms, and 4 bridesmaids. It was important to me to find someone who knew how to work with Asian features but also a variety of skin tones across my bridesmaids. I had a trial done with Jessie about a month before the wedding where I had some ideas of soft glam and a medium up-do since I had a few outfit changes throughout the day and needed to choose some colors that would go with red and white dresses. We actually got to experiment a bit at our trial going with a more coral tone vs. pink and we agreed that coral was the right way to go for me. Jessie is super easy going and an expert at her craft. She's delicate, direct, and professional! I trusted that she would recommend the right details and adapt properly. A week prior to the wedding, I also went to her for a lash lift that would go well with the falsies and the makeup. For the day of the wedding, Jessie and her assistant arrived at our hotel and we definitely had some hiccups along the way, but they were able to adapt and on time and even a little ahead of schedule. It was an early morning since I decided to do my tea ceremony at noon but she got it done. Also, my wedding day happened to be a hot and toasty one thanks to a heat wave. Even despite that, my makeup held up and my bridesmaids were able to touch me up with some powder and guidance that Jessie gave us. All in all, Jessie is amazing! I wouldn't hesitate to reach out to her for your hair and makeup needs :)

Jessie did hair and makeup for my mom and myself for an evening family photo shoot. I was…read morespecifically looking for an artist who specialized in Asian beauty and Jessie came up as one of the popular options on Bay Area HMUA Reddit threads. She did not disappoint! I reached out to her via email and she responded very quickly to my inquiry. It was $650 for both me and my mom, which is really a great price, like my sister hired someone else and she was more expensive for the same service. It took her 2 hours to finish hair and makeup for for both of us. I loved the way our looks turned out for both of us! Especially my mom, Jessie made her look incredible and she was absolutely stunning in the photos. I thought at first that Jessie made her eyebrows too dark so I asked her to make them a bit lighter and she was saying that the darkened eyebrows make her look younger, I didn't see it that way at first in person, but then in the pictures later, I realized Jessie was right. The darker eyebrows really did make my mom look younger! So just trust her yall haha! Also I appreciated that she didn't make me feel bad about my acne-ridden skin (grad school stress shows up easily on my face) Would definitely recommend Jessie as a solid choice for HMUA in the Bay Area!

Pearl is a magician!…read more Pearl was hired by my bestie who was getting married to do the makeup for all of the bridesmaids, herself (bride) and some of the grooms family. In just a few hours she had us all looking like smoke shows. I have to be honest. I get glam done a few times a year. Whenever I go to the opera, a wedding or a special event, I pay to have my makeup done. Wish I'd met Pearl earlier in life, as she has all the skills and travels to perform makeup. One simple reason I know she's good: As soon as I sat in the makeup chair, Pearl gave me the opportunity to tell her what I like in my makeup look. When I explained retro glam, she got it right away. She checked on me throughout the application process to make sure I was feeling her direction. Pearl turned out a fabulous full face of makeup that lasted all day! My makeup was still intact at midnight when the wedding was over. For someone to accomplish the complete makeup looks of a bridal party in just a few hours means they are efficient. Pearl was super organized and good at time management. She doesn't waste time, she fits right into any group, and is extremely professional. Pearl is a true artist. My bestie also received an eyelash lift from Pearl after the wedding. The lash lift looked like a million dollar difference and my bestie said it didn't hurt at all. Lash lift lasted for quite a long time. I'm considering a lash lift by Pearl, as well, once I have a little extra time. I cannot say enough good things about Pearl. If you're thinking about hiring her for an event, book her ASAP. She is in high demand. And if you want you and your bridal party to look like a stunning set of beauties, hire Pearl. You won't regret it.

Pearl is so awesome! 3 months before my wedding my makeup artist backed out and I was worried I…read morewouldn't be able to find anyone but thankfully someone recommended Pearl! She really latched on to what I wanted for my day and offered great rates to include my mom and sister. She applied appropriate makeup to the right person and made it look natural. On the day of the wedding she even let us borrow some makeup tools for clients we weren't even paying for. I would definitely recommend going with Pearl, she's amazing.

Is it possible to already know who you want your wedding HMUA to be before you are even engaged?…read moreYes! Jenn is one of those vendors. I knew Jenn was the one and was apprehensive that she wouldn't be able to fit me into her busy schedule, but I got lucky and she said yes (love you)! Jenn is an absolute a gem and AMAZING at her craft! My makeup and hair (especially my hair) was the talk of the night and I loved it so much. One of the things I loved most about Jenn was her patience with me. I am very particular and Jenn executed my vision just how I envisioned. She's a perfectionist herself so I had a lot of faith in her capabilities and boy did she deliver! She transformed me into a stunning bride and I felt so beautiful on my big day. My makeup was not cakey and did not melt off my face, it looked perfect even after 12+ hours of crying, smiling, and dancing. That says a lot about her skill and techniques. Another thing that I loved was the professionalism that her and her team provided. Throughout all the mayhem, the morning of the wedding, Jenn and her team were calm, cool, and collected. They are the kind of team you want on your side when you are freaking out at every little thing. Jenn was comforting and her assistants were just as friendly. My bridesmaids felt comfortable expressing what look they wanted and in the end, they all looked fantastic! After doing my makeup, Jenn even made time to do makeup for my mother-in-law which turned out incredible. You know your makeup artist is a winner when she's able to do the perfect natural look on mature skin. What more can I say about Jenn? I am truly in awe of her talent and would recommend her 1000%! BOOK her!

Jenn and I go way back, back to our teenage days when we were both wild and free (ok, maybe not the…read morewild part but you get what I mean). So as I was planning my wedding and the last on my list was to find a MUA, I was struggling a bit to find someone who #1, would be able to perform the service on my wedding date and #2, someone who I can trust to have them beautify me on my special day. My husband knew my struggles so he started asking family and friends around. One day, he went out to play poker with his friends and started talking about the wedding planning. One of his friends mentioned his girlfriend is a MUA and that maybe I could reach out to her for a consultation and quote. Little did I know, that girlfriend of his was Jenn!! A long time friend who I haven't seen for over 10+ years!! Long story short, I booked Jenn for a trial and her service on my wedding. I have never felt more beautiful than I did on my wedding day. Let me just say that Jenn is SUPER TALENTED. She knows exactly what makeup and hair will work with your face. She knows how to soften your features and make your eyes brighter. You only have to tell her what kind of look you want and she will exceed your expectations! Not only does she do amazing makeup, she can do gorgeous hairstyles as well. I had a "under the sea" themed wedding so I didn't want anything too over the top for my hair. She said let's go for a natural, flowy waves to match the theme. After the make up and hair was done, I was stoked to see myself in the mirror. It's was perfect, exactly to my imagination. Every single one of my friends and family loved it. They said I looked flawless and the makeup and hair lasted all day with no smudges or smears. Jenn is very professional when it comes to her work, and she is very approachable, super sweet, and honest. I felt very comfortable around her. She listens to your concerns and definitely delivers. It was the one of the best decisions I made and easily one of the best vendors I worked with for my wedding. Don't hesitate, book her now! Jenn is SO WORTH IT and you won't regret it! Xoxo Vickie

I had the absolute pleasure of working with Alicia for a headshot photo session and I cannot…read morerecommend her highly enough! I am an opera singer who needed hair and makeup done for my headshot session. I wanted a look that would be glamorous, but still felt like me - and Alicia delivered. I asked for an elevated-natural makeup look with my hair in big loose mermaid-y curls, and she nailed it perfectly. The curls she created were absolutely gorgeous and held beautifully throughout the entire shoot. One of my favorite touches was the custom lashes she applied; she had options in multiple colors, which I didn't expect, and recommended I go with dark brown for a more natural, soft look (I'm very fair). They gave my lashes fullness and length but the color kept them soft. It was a thoughtful detail that really nailed my elevated-natural ask. Beyond her incredible talent, Alicia is just a genuinely warm, friendly, and fun person to be around. Getting your hair and makeup done can feel a little nerve-wracking before a big shoot, but she made the whole experience feel relaxed and enjoyable. The conversation flowed easily and I felt completely at ease the entire time. It's no surprise that my photographer personally recommended her - the two of them are clearly a dream team! My photographs turned out beautifully, and I know Alicia's work played a huge role in that. If you're looking for a makeup artist who truly listens, brings incredible skill, and makes you feel like your best self - look no further! (I'll add a photo once I had an edited copy from the shoot.)

I cannot say enough wonderful things about our experience with LeeCe Stylz! She did my wedding hair…read moreand makeup, as well as my stepdaughter's and my mom's, and she did an absolutely amazing job on all three of us! Not only is she incredibly talented, but she is also such a sweet, friendly, and genuinely nice person. She made us all feel comfortable and made getting ready for my wedding such an enjoyable experience. Our hair and makeup turned out beautifully, and I couldn't have been happier with the results. She really took her time and made sure we all looked and felt beautiful for such a special occasion. I'm so grateful she was part of our wedding day. Her kindness, professionalism, and amazing work made the experience even more special. I would highly recommend her to anyone looking for a talented hair and makeup artist. Thank you so much for making us all feel beautiful on such an important day!