MY QUEEN B. My…read morerelationship with Bianca goes back to when my girlfriend recommended me to get some color at Sun Trenz for the summer (http://www.yelp.com/biz/sun-trenz-san-bruno-2#hrid:5DkqcF5VGFhHsGsvQqHTTA) To summarize, since day one, Bianca has given me nothing but honest recommendations in terms of how long to go into tanning, how to prevent burning, what lotions to try, etc. and I trust her with all beauty questions. I've seen photos of the make up she's done on others but I've never had an opportunity to go to anything special to get my makeup done. Well, lucky me. I had a last minute invite to a wedding and Bianca was down to do my make-up, schedule the day before. Can you say AMAZING? I was super excited and nervous at the same time because it's so hard to find a non-Asian MUA to do Asian make-up. You think I'm kidding but I'm not. I've had my make-up done by many make-up artists who I've seen do a great job on other faces but not on Asians. WELL, I AM VERY HAPPY WITH THE RESULTS. Bianca was well-prepared for the make up session, I didn't have to bring anything at all. And let me tell you, she made my face flawless and the way she contoured and worked with my facial structure -- I was very impressed. I couldn't stop staring at myself for the longest time :DDD We also did a spray tan the day before which gave me a nice summer bronze for the evening. We actually forgot a spot during my session but she recalled later and told me to come back and get it done again. Uhhhh-mazing, right? Who does that? And another client who had come in before me was asking to do a spray tan right after a regular tan and Bianca told her it wasn't a good idea because of the lotion and all and I just appreciate great customer service like B's. She could've made extra money there and then but she had the customer's interest at heart. Oh, and I got so many compliments on my make-up, you don't even know. Bianca is for sure my go-to gal for any future events. Love her!

Bianca was extremely talented and patient . As you all know , wedding makeup can be the most…read moreimportant part of your day and she did above and beyond. I was so stressed the day of and her calm demeanor put me at ease . She does beautiful work , so glad I had her for my wedding day.

Thank you so much for making me feel beautiful on my special day. I loved your vibe, your…read moreprofessionalism, and really appreciated you asking me questions throughout the process to understand what worked best for me. The makeup stayed all day and night, no touch up other than the lips were needed. I literally felt like a princess on my wedding day thanks to you

Amanda was amazing! He talent is so amazing. She recently did my wedding day hair and makeup and I…read morewas IN LOVE! I have a difficult time doing my own hair since it's usually frizzy, but Amanda knew how to keep my hair amazing all day and night long. My makeup was so amazing and also lasted the entire day and night. Additionally Amanda was so kind and understanding and extremely professional. I would recommend her over and over!

Christy and her team did such a wonderful job on hair and makeup for our wedding. From the booking,…read moreto the day of, she was very communicative and clear. All of our bridemaids and mothers were very satisfied with their work. We also rented the traditional gowns for our tea ceremony from Christy's. She was very considerate and patient as we tried the different styles. Additionally, the pick up and drop off was very convenient. Highly recommend Christy and her team!

FIVE STARS! Had a…read morefantastic experience with Christy for my civil ceremony bridal look. She did such a beautiful job with my Hollywood waves and we went with a very light, natural makeup application. She is incredibly skilled at what she does and made the whole getting ready process easy. Also, she was such a pleasure to chat with during my session. I definitely plan to book with her again for our upcoming wedding celebration!

During covid I experimented with my hair and I ruined the beautiful color that I had, so I reached…read moreout to Alexa and as soon as she started to take clients, she took me in and fixed the mess I created, I'm aware I was every hairstylists nightmare but I learned the lesson to never experiment or allow anyone but her to touch my hair. I will blindly recommend her, now she does my hair and all my friend's too. We love her.

Ghosted us while asking for quote. Not worth the time. She initially seemed accommodating, then…read morestopped replying.

When you're on Kelsey's table you are transported into another world. You go in feeling like you…read moreneed a few minutes to relax and leave feeling like whole new person. Her space is so beautiful and she is just an absolutely wonderful human being. I have always been nervous about facials because I thought my skin was not worth it and that I wouldn't see results. I could not have been more wrong and I am years overdue for this review. My first appointment with Kelsey she was so kind and walked me through every step and answered every question. My skin was dehydrated and inflamed from wearing masks (2021), but she assured me it was fixable. Every session after I am so happy to report when I have been good about my care outside of her spa and she gets me back on track if I haven't been as on top of my game. I appreciate how educational she is without making me feel bad for not knowing something or having done something bad for my skin - I'm looking at you St. Ive's scrub as a teenager. Thank you Kelsey!

Great facial. Vibe was perfect. Quiet space with soft meditative music. Thorough cleaning of black…read moreheads and skin treatments. Kelsey took her time with me and very informative around skin care. Loved the easy location and parking.

I'm a guy. My…read morehaircuts for the most part have never been complicated. I started growing out the top of my hair last year because I was going for a different look. I've been cutting my hair for the sides and back since then and decided it was time to get a professional cut. I am so happy that I decided to do that and especially support a small business that I haven't been to before. Blanca is such a sweetheart but most importantly a true craftswoman in what she does! My hair hasn't looked or felt this great in... I can't remember when. I'd go get a weekly cut if I could. In any way though, she now has a loyal customer :)

Blanca is amazing!! Just save yourself the time and book her ASAP! The website is easy to use and I…read morelove that the prices are transparent upfront. I also called to confirm the appointment and Blanca responded right away. She can also reply via text which I find so helpful. Cherry on top is that she came to my hotel to do my hair. I'm from out of town for a wedding and we didn't rent a car so it was great that Blanca could come to me. Thank you Blanca! I love my hair and I'm so happy I got to meet you!

Tin was friendly and gave tips about skin care. Products used were high quality. Will definitely go…read moreback to try their other facial services.

This facial really went above and beyond my expectations. I went in with very bumpy skin, enlarged…read morepores, and lots of little blackheads I hadn't had a facial in quite awhile & it just built up. When I left, my skin looked so much smoother, my blackheads were gone, & my pores were so much smaller. I bought the package for microdermabrasion & oxygen treatment, but it really felt like I got so much more. Christina is amazing at what she does & made so many knowledgeable (and practical) suggestions about skincare. It's clear she has a lot of experience in this field, I felt like I was in good hands. She was also very kind & the treatment was VERY relaxing (I think I fell asleep!). The office felt clean & friendly. I will absolutely be going back & highly recommend!

I cannot recommend Kary enough!! She was truly such a wonderful part of my wedding day, and I am so…read moreincredibly grateful that I had the opportunity to work with her for such a special occasion. First of all, I absolutely LOVED the ponytail she did for me! Several of my vendors mentioned how many brides choose ponytails but how difficult they can actually be to execute well, and Kary absolutely nailed it. What makes it even more special is that the hairstyle I ended up wearing was completely different from what we had originally discussed during my hair trial. When she started working on my hair on the wedding day, I decided on a whim that I wanted to change things up, and she was incredibly supportive and accommodating. She never made me feel bad about changing my mind and instead embraced the new idea and made it look absolutely beautiful! I could not have been happier with how everything turned out. Honestly, Kary was so much more than a hair and makeup artist on my wedding day. She was practically a bridesmaid bridal secretary, and personal fairy godmother all rolled into one! My wedding was quite large, with so many moving parts, little details, and things happening all at once. Kary worked so hard throughout the day, and several of my other vendors specifically commented on how incredibly helpful she was and how grateful they were to have her there. She was always willing to step in, help wherever she could, and make sure things kept moving along. Having someone so talented, capable, and genuinely invested in making the day go smoothly was invaluable. She went so far beyond what I ever expected, and I honestly don't know how I could thank her enough. I am also especially grateful for how she helped my bridesmaids that morning. They weren't happy with the hairstyles they had originally received from the assistant artist, and Kary took the time to help fix their hair and make sure they felt beautiful and confident, too. Both of them told me afterward how much they loved her work and how impressed they were with her hairstyling skills. As a bride, it meant so much to me that she cared not only about making me happy but also about making sure the people I love felt their best. That kind of thoughtfulness and generosity really says a lot about who she is. Another thing I really appreciated was that we actually got to work with Kary three separate times: for my hair trial, our engagement photoshoot, and our wedding day! She also helped with touch-ups for my groom. Each time, I felt like her work got better and better, and it was so lovely getting to know her throughout the process. By the time our wedding day arrived, I felt so comfortable with her and trusted her completely, even when I decided to change my hairstyle at the last minute. She is incredibly talented, adaptable, and attentive, and I think that trust made the entire experience even more special. I also absolutely loved that Kary took behind-the-scenes pictures and videos throughout the day! Weddings go by SO quickly, and so much of the day feels like a complete blur when you're the bride. Having those extra little moments captured was such a thoughtful bonus and gave us another way to remember everything that happened behind the scenes. It was clear that she genuinely cared about our experience and wanted us to have wonderful memories of the day, not just beautiful hair and makeup. Kary is incredibly talented, hardworking, kind, and professional, and I genuinely had such a wonderful experience working with her. Wedding days can be overwhelming, and having someone who is not only amazing at what they do but also willing to go the extra mile to help wherever needed is truly invaluable. She helped make me feel beautiful, supported my last-minute ideas, looked out for my bridesmaids, helped my groom, and contributed so much more to our wedding day than I could have ever anticipated. Kary, THANK YOU SO, SO MUCH for everything you did for me, David, our wedding party, and our special day!! I really hope you had some fun, too, and got to enjoy the boba and treats we had for everyone! We also had bunnies at our wedding, and I hope you enjoyed getting to meet our little furry guests. I only wish there had been more time for you to take pictures with them and spend a little longer with them! I am genuinely so happy that we found Kary, and if I ever have another special event in the future, I would absolutely love to work with her again for hair and makeup! If you're looking for someone who is talented, dependable, flexible, thoughtful, and willing to go above and beyond, I wholeheartedly recommend her. You aren't just hiring a hair and makeup artist; you're getting someone who will genuinely care about you and your day and do everything she can to make it special. Anyone who gets to work with Kary is incredibly lucky, and I cannot thank her enough for being such a wonderful part of one of the most important days of our lives!!

I loved working with Kary! She is so good at both hair and makeup, so detailed, and so sweet. I…read morewanted softer, natural looking makeup and I was so happy with how she made me look and feel on my wedding day. Her work on my hair was also impressive - I wanted my hair half up/half down but was worried that the high winds at our ceremony site might ruin it. It turned out to be perfectly fine though, and my curls lasted throughout the entire night. As some other reviewers have mentioned, her husband helps with communications and bookings, and finalizing things with him may take a few tries. Luckily I found working with him to be fine, particularly when I switched over to texts for smaller inquiries, and as long as I was careful to double check details. The assistant she brings with her varies and some seem to be better than others (assistant for my friend's wedding was good, while the one for my wedding seemed to be less proficient at doing hair). However, Kary will step in and provide assistance / guidance where needed. Overall, I had a fantastic experience with Kary. She goes above and beyond for a HMUA; she'll even help with your dress for portraits and does constant touch ups until she leaves. She's so so so great that I promise you just need to book her, you won't regret it!

The accommodate an appointment for me a the very last minute and the result of my hair color was…read moreamazing!!! Thank you!!!

This place always delivers!…read more At this point I've been coming here for a few years and it's always consistently spot on for balayage. I've done icy blonde highlights, to the newer bronde trend, and they always have high quality work that grows out great. The salon is spacious, clean, well ventilated and comfortable. Clean bathroom, always offer drinks and snacks. Marjorie has done the majority of my coloring jobs and if you're unsure about color choice, is definitely trustworthy to advise on a choice. She is hilarious too! Thiri is great especially with extreme colors / while it's not a look for me, I see girls leaving her chair looking more vibrant than a my little pony. Karen does great haircuts as well. Prices for all their services are reasonable - I just wish they were closer to my home! One of favorite go-tos on the peninsula- please never change lol.

I worked with Joey for my wedding on Feb 1, 2019, and couldn't have been any happier! Originally…read moreJBeautique, I found Joey while perusing Instagram/Yelp and saw she was now a part of Urban Beauty Loft. As someone who normally does not wear makeup, it was difficult to find examples of hair styles that suited my preferences. I wanted to wear glasses, and have my hair mostly down, with bangs. You would not believe the lack of brides-in-glasses examples they have online! #thestruggleisreal Nevertheless, as fate would have it, I did find Joey and we scheduled a trial run on the day of our engagement shoot. It went so well! Not only was Joey patient and kind, but she delivered a look that I loved so much, I wanted the same style for the day of my wedding. My makeup felt light and looked very natural - essentially I "looked like myself," which is exactly what I was hoping for. Joey not only went above and beyond by coming to my home to get ready ridiculously early in the morning, but she came afterwards to do touch-ups! I had a long gap in between my ceremony and the reception, and it was so nice of her to come pretty me up again. She also gave me great tips on how to remove my makeup at the end of the day. I love love loved working with Joey! Thank you for making me feel special on my big day! Photo credits: Michelle Chang Photography

This review is for Joey. Writing this after two weeks to ensure I don't let emotions get in the way…read morebecause I had strong, sad emotions on the day of. I had Joey as my artist. It was for my city hall wedding. Summary below. Detailed review followed. Tl:dr: South Asians - find somebody else. The eye makeup was great but that was about it. The complexion matching and evening out Skin tone wasn't great. I have a pretty nice skin with no acne or scars - with one caveat. I'm south Asian so I have dark circles and slightly darkened skin around my lips. And Joey had neither the right products or the experience to even those out. We removed and reapplied the full base three times and still didn't get the results. The hair were rushed and hence didn't have the nice smooth, flowy bun which was the brief. Joey tried but I don't think this is their strength. Also, we decided to plan this in a few weeks so I didn't have time to do a trial. Definitely got burned. Joey is a nice person but I definitely wouldn't have chosen them if I'd done a trial. Pros: 1. Both Fiona and Joey were good to talk to and coordinate. Joey came on time and was prompt with communication. 2. One star for the eye shadow application which was great. Lashes took a while to get right but great when they did! Cons: 1. Complextion: My biggest brief to them was about evening out my skin tone around my lips and covering up my dark circles. And after three application and a cry session later - still didnt not get it right. She didn't have the right products to color correct or match the tone. Results: great eyelids with dark circles underneath and darkness around lips and on chin. 2. Hair: I'd asked for a simple, loose bun with smooth hair. We'd even aligned on pictures. But because we'd spent so much time on the face, she didn't have time to smoothen and straighten. Only ended up curling into a tight bun full of hair spray and wax to get over that we hadn't straightened the hair. 3. The base makeup didn't stay well beyond 5 hours (maybe because of the rushing at the end) and it became patchy after 5-6 hours