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    Makeup by Nancy

    5.0 (73 reviews)
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    Michelle T.

    My review for Nancy is wayyy overdue (I am almost embarrassed how long it took me to write this since I got married back in October 2019), but let me start by saying Nancy really is THE BEST and needed to make sure to share that with everyone! She is so down to earth, patient, and extremely talented!!!! Nancy was referred to me by my hair stylist and it was the best decision ever!! I first met Nancy when I opted to do a bridal make up trial (high recommended for any bride considering any make up artist) and she was so friendly and just got such a great vibe from her! I am super picky with make up and during my bridal trial Nancy was so accommodating as I couldn't make up my mind of what look I wanted and she was so great because all she wanted to do was make me feel at ease and she did! She was so professional and it was nice to be in the hands of someone who has worked in the industry for so long, she knew exactly what look I wanted even though it was hard for me to articulate. Fast forward to my wedding day, and Nancy is trulyyyyy so AMAZING! She did my make up along with 5 of my bridesmaids and my sister-in-law who was our officiant. Everyone looked BEAUTIFUL and everyone's looks were completed on time I received soooo many compliments! I really can't say enough good words about Nancy, and couldn't recommend someone better! Thanks again Nancy, you made me feel so beautiful for my big day!!!!

    My husband and I got married back in May and I literally haven't had a chance to leave a review until now! Nancy did an amazing job on me and my bridesmaids. I'm always a little hesitant to get my makeup done, but I was in love with the final result. Nancy is so good at what she does. I have never felt so beautiful in my whole life. I even changed up what I wanted after my makeup trial and she did an even better job the day off! I could not recommend Nancy more! She did not disappoint!

    Susan K.

    I wish I could go back in time just so I could have Nancy do my makeup again for our wedding! She's soooo good! I was an out of town bride (flying in) and I found Nancy on social media and was impressed by her work, so I booked her for my mom, bms, and myself. She was quick to respond to the inquiry so the process was quick and fast. I ended up wanting to do a last minute engagement shoot and booked her services for that, too and she was so good! I showed her some inspo pics and she worked her magic. She's so sweet and easy to vibe with. I left happy knowing that I'd feel confident I was gonna love my wedding day look. Fast forward to the wedding day. All I can say was everyone loooved their makeup! Like they could not stop talking about it. I was a little worried that Nancy wouldn't do Makeup on Asians as great as she did on others but I was soooo wrong. Everyone in my bridal party looked the best I've ever seen them! Skin glowing, eyeshadow so perfect and just gorgeous! I was so happy w how everything turned out and felt so confident for our pictures. Nancy's personality was relaxed and easy going as well so that just made everything that much easier. I was so happy w how our makeup came back in the professional photos! On your wedding day, you want someone is meticulous, talented, kind, and relaxed. It really sets the stage for the rest of your day and Nancy is all of the above! I highly recommend her for all your makeup needs. We want to do a family photo in the future and I want to have it in San Diego just so she can our makeup again (I live in Hawaii). Thank you Nancy for making me/us look and feel so beautiful on my wedding day!

    Tara U.

    Stop looking and book NANCY!!! SHE IS ABSOLUTELY AMAZING!!! A few months before my wedding my previous makeup artist straight up bailed on me. It was actually a blessing in disguise because that was how I found Nancy and it was the best decision I have made. Nancy did my bridesmaids and my mom's makeup. She is on time, professional and SUCH a joy to be around. She is easy going and will work hard to create your wedding day look. Nancy made me feel so beautiful the day of my wedding. My makeup lasted ALL night long. I have oily skin and was afraid it would wear off. NOPE! Not with Nancy's expertise. I am of asian descent and I was afraid of other people doing my makeup just because my eyelids are hard to put eye shadow on because of their shape. Nancy can literally do anyone's makeup no mater what shape, color or size and will make you feel beautiful. One of my bridesmaids told me she hasn't felt this beautiful in a long time! I wanted to cry because of how perfect my makeup was! I cannot thank Nancy enough.

    Karly C.

    Nancy did my makeup for our engagement photos and I am so thrilled I found her. Based on past experiences with other MUAs, I wasn't sure if she used an app to airbrush her client's faces before posting before and afters, but after having my makeup done I can assure you - she's just THAT talented. My face and complexion looked so flawless. I love how she highlights the cheeks and she's great with eyeliner. We took our pics on the beach and got totally nailed by a massive wave - it literally swallowed us - and I kid you not, the makeup didn't budge. I even woke up the next day with my eyeliner practically perfect. The only part that had been disturbed was where lash glue had been applied. I'm so excited to see the photos knowing how great the makeup looked on just a camera phone. Beyond being talented she's easygoing, friendly and provided a great overall experience getting my makeup done.

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    Nicole M.

    I know Nancy from the wedding industry and she has done make up on a handful of my brides. All of them loved her and the make up she did for them. A photographer friend of mine offered us a family photoshoot and a girl like me barley knows anything about make up other than some powder and eyeliner. I knew I wanted a make up artist to help me out and that's when I thought of Nancy! First off, I contacted her for this just days before the shoot and during the holiday season, which is a busy month for anyone. She was quick to respond and was so accommodating! When I got to the make up chair she asked if I had any make up inspo and to talk her through what I was envisioning for my look. I told her that I wanted to look like an enhanced version of myself. I wanted a look that didn't feel too heavy on the face, but shows up in photos. I wanted something neutral, but a little pop of color on my cheekbones and definitely wanted some glow! She nailed it! I loved my look. I did not want to take off my make up all day and I felt really pretty. Nancy is very professional. I loved talking to her when I was getting my make up done. It was like I was just talking to one of my friends. She's kind and very talented. I'll definitely be back!

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    Kristen A.

    I am so thankful I found Nancy to do my makeup for my engagement session, bridal shower/photos with my family, and our wedding. I followed several makeup artists on Instagram over the years, and while I thought their work was great, I knew for myself I had a certain look I wanted to achieve since I am someone who rarely wears makeup. I used the #sandiegoweddingmakeup hashtag, and came across Nancy's Instagram. I searched through the many photos, and I loved what I saw. I noticed that her work was multi-dimensional, and she had the talent to achieve a variety of looks. If I remember correctly, I booked her fairly last minute for our engagement session. The booking process was easy with her, and I really enjoyed the time getting to know her. It is so important to vibe with your wedding vendors because you spend the most important day with them. She listened to me as I explained the variety of things I did and did not like, showed her photos, and she checked in with me throughout the entire process to see if what we were doing was too much, too little, etc. We went for a brown smokey eye matte look for my engagement photos, and I loved it. It looked gorgeous in the photos, and I was so appreciative. Fast forward to my bridal shower, I wanted to get my makeup done for the bridal shower, and because I was doing photos with my (then) fiance, and pup. I wanted something different than last time, and wanted to do a little more sparkle for eyeshadow. She remembered what I did and did not like from our last session, and we accomplished a different look, and I loved it. I knew that was going to be the look for our wedding. I received so many compliments from family and friends at my bridal shower that my makeup made me still look like me, which is so important. On our wedding day, Nancy was simply wonderful. I enjoyed her presence, and having her there was like having an old friend there for your big day. She did a wonderful job on all of my bridesmaids, and family members. She and her assistant listened to what everyone wanted, and everyone looked amazing. She re-created the look from our last session together, and I absolutely loved my wedding day makeup. It was the most beautiful I have ever felt. If you want someone who is professional, courteous, kind, talented, listens, and has a personality that makes you feel like you are with one of your friends, then Nancy is your girl. Thank you Nancy for everything. I am truly so appreciative of you, and your talent!

    Elora A.

    Nancy did my makeup for my wedding this past February and let me tell you. She is amazinggggggg!! I really cannot stress how versatile she is and light handed lol. A true professional! I've had my makeup professionally done before and I have honestly never felt more beautiful in my life. She knew exactly how to accommodate me and my skin type. The pictures do not do the final product justice because it's even more perfect in person. Nancy if I could give you a thousand stars I would! You're such a sweet and funny woman, and you're so incredibly talented. I will recommend you over and over again to anyone and everyone I know!

    Crystal S.

    Just had Nancy do my makeup for my wedding. She was amazing! We had a trial a few days before where I explained all my skin 'issues' (i.e.- oily skin, spots where makeup rans no matter what I use, etc) she made sure my makeup never ran and stayed on my face all night. Had makeup done around 10am and at 4am it still looked like she just applied it- we spent the day running doing tourist stuff, went to an amusement park and walked around while it was drizzling. She really listened to what I wanted. I made some adjustments on what I wanted the day of the wedding and she made it happen. I'm so glad I found her!!

    I wholeheartedly recommend Nancy for anyone's makeup artist on their special day. She is so absolutely sweet and welcoming, even with all of my questions and indecisiveness with what final look I wanted. I've never had an issue with communications with her throughout the wedding planning process (you'll find out how some vendors will take forever to contact you back or never will). She's the only person I'll ever have confidence with to work on my thick hooded small eyes as well. She did my makeup trial, my makeup for my engagement session, and an eye makeup trial (because I couldn't decide what colors I wanted on my eyes and if I wanted to do false lashes or eyelash extensions... see what she had to deal with?) prior to the wedding. On the actual wedding day, she was on time and ready to work and I didn't have to worry about her timeliness. All of my girls wanted different looks (natural to full glam), and she and her assistant makeup artist killed each look. A couple days before the wedding, I was so determined to squeeze this new super dark blackhead on my cheek... it turned out to be a new mole and I made a big scratch on my face trying to cut it out haha. Nancy did a fantastic job covering up that scar along with my other imperfections I was insecure about. I was so stressed about the wedding that I got sick (not COVID) and I definitely looked how I felt, but she still made me look AMAZING. Plus, she kept giving me morale support throughout the morning getting ready, which I greatly appreciated. I don't think I'm normally a good-looking person, but I look back constantly at my wedding photos because I looked SO good, all because of Nancy and her magic. I 100% believe choosing Nancy to do my wedding makeup was one of the best choices I made for the wedding and I can't wait to find more excuses for her to do my makeup again :). Thank you so much, Nancy!

    I wasn't going to get anyone to do my make-up, but I thought, if I'm getting professional photographer then I need to make sure I look my best. And boy did Nancy make that happen. From trial to wedding day she was easy to communicate with and is just a pure joy to be around. She far exceeded my expectations and she did make up for my sister, my three bridesmaids, and myself. We were on time the entire way and we had fun chatting and listening to music with her. Nancy, thank you for making my feel like the most beautiful bride on my wedding day. I will be using Nancy as my go to make up artist for any special occasion and will be referring her to everyone I know.

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