I had an amazing experience. Marlene is so knowledgeable and her craft is art no matter how you…read morelook at it. She did a Fabulous Job on my eyelids/liner. Thank You Marlene

THE BEST in the business! I would highly recommend Marlene for all your permanent makeup needs. She…read moreis an expert at what she does and will make you feel completely comfortable. She's worth the travel time if you're outside the Sarasota area!

Paola is AMAZING! She listens carefully, uses her craft skillfully and makes you feel welcome and…read moreat ease from the moment you walk into her salon.

So happy to find Paula. She was able to get me in quickly, which was a bonus! I had my brows done…read moreyears ago that were faded. She took the time to explain everything clearly. My brows look great and she even squeezed in touch up of my eyeliner. Highly recommend her!

Michelle is reshaping my eyebrows because they are so different. She does a great job, she's a…read moregreat listener, and a one of my favorite people. Her facials are also amazing!!! I highly recommend her services for your beauty needs!! I also plan to have her give me some makeup lessons in the near future!

Michelle is absolutely INCREDIBLE! I cannot sing her praises enough - she literally transformed my…read morelife! I have a thyroid issue that caused me to lose more than half of my eyebrows, and I was absolutely devastated. But then Michelle worked her MAGIC! She helped me grow them back - I'm talking a complete resurrection of my brows! And then? She shaped and tinted them to absolute PERFECTION! The transformation is nothing short of miraculous! I look in the mirror and I can hardly believe it's me! Michelle isn't just a consummate professional who is absolutely brilliant at what she does - she's also one of the most genuinely kind, warm-hearted souls you'll ever meet! Her compassion and caring spirit shine through in everything she does. She has the biggest heart and makes you feel so supported and understood throughout the entire process. I am BEYOND grateful and couldn't recommend her more highly! If you need someone who combines extraordinary skill with genuine human kindness, Michelle is YOUR person!

Lynda Spruill is so amazing! I never ended up doing a trial with her, my schedule and flexibility…read morejust did not allow me to, but she Was very professional with getting back to me with making an appointment and answering my questions. I am African American and I let her know ahead of time and also provided her a few pics of what kind of looks I was going for. So, that I trusted it would be ok. The whole staff there was very nice and welcoming. She made me look and feel so gorgeous, Even before I met her, through all my email exchanges with her, she was so professional and so nice! I highly recommend using Lynda and I promise that you will be so happy that you did! From Rebecca wedding date 12/13/19

I can not say enough about Something Blu Hair and Makeup Design. I procrastinated booking a…read morestylist for my wedding because I knew I wanted a more natural makeup look and soft/organic hair style that was hard to find. I also needed to find a stylist that was comfortable with styling several different ethnicities. I was so excited to find something Blu, Jennifer was so helpful getting me scheduled and set up for a trial and walking me through the entire process. Jessica was my stylist and she did an AMAZING job! My bridesmaids and I could not get over how much we loved our make up and hair! I have had my hair done for events a dozen times and the updo Jessica did was by far my favorite style. Not to mention Jessica is a complete sweetheart! She made everyone feel so comfortable and relaxed the entire time. She is very easy to talk to and bounce ideas off! She came to the beach house we had rented for the wedding and was flexible working with the space we had available! My hair looked great all night and we the makeup held up through a humid June beach wedding and even a dip in the pool!! You can't go wrong with Something Blu!

Becky Wells is amazing! She transformed my hair from FRIED to FANTASTIC using high lift blonde…read morewithout the use of bleach! She is not only an amazing Hair Stylist and Colorist, she's a phenomenal Lash Stylist as well. A perfectionist with an eye for detail. I'm very grateful to have found her! Thank you Becky!

What an amazing experience with Brandy. The studio was so cute and she went out of her way to make…read moresure I was comfortable. My skin was glowing for days after I left the studio. Brandy was lovely and I really can't wait to go back for my next service! Thanks so much!!!

Brandy is the most knowledgeable esthetician in Venice! She is very professional and an amazing…read moreperson! You'll feel so relax in her spa! Love, love her and her spa! I forgot to mention that the equipment and products are all top of the line in the industry, felt like I was getting a facial in a world fine class spa! Loved it! She is the one for all my skincare needs from now on, thanks so much for coming to Venice Brandy

First, I have to say I took some time deciding to get my eyebrows tattooed. I was not impressed…read morewith some of the quality of work out there and was hesitant to go with something that may fade from trend especially since I go with a natural look which suits my personality and profession. I also desires an eyelash enhancing tattoo to help with one less thing in the morning. I looked into Ms. Grove's work and finally decided to call. I told her my thought was to go with filling in the more lateral part of my brows with a powder look however upon sending pictures and discussing my skin type, she recommended nanoblading. We discussed face shape and color however she was very clear this would be tentative until we were able to meet in person and plan out the tattoo. The website was easy to use to register for the tattoo appointment and her in-depth instructions were perfect for what was needed to get optimal color uptake and healing. The day of: Ms Grove welcomed me into her studio and made sure I was comfortable. Upon clarifying any questions about the intake forms, she offered me a blanket and she and I mapped out my brows. This started by cleaning the area and selecting the color that best suited my skin tone. This included my under tones and over tone. We discussed how long my brows should be to make sure I was comfortable and that the angle was appropriate with my forehead and eye muscles and where the angle landed on my brow bone. I made sure to tell her that I was planning on getting Botox as well which played into our follow up appointment. This part took some time and she patiently mapped out the thickness for the brows. Topical anesthetic was applied and after a short break we started the tattoo. The were constant rechecks to follow the pattern of the hair. We then tackled the other side and made sure the thickness of hair was mirrored. We completed the eyelash enhancer tattoos in a similar fashion all the while Ms Grove remained clean, patient, and professional. Minor touchups were again performed on the eyebrows during which time she made sure I was not in pain and applied more anesthetic. The result after the first session was spectacular. As per her warning, there was swelling which was managed with ice and frequent micellar water application (put some soaked cotton circles in the fridge) as per her recommendations. At the follow up, extra layers of hair were placed for a more natural look. All in all, I am elated with result of my brows and lashes and the professional I selected. Ms Grove is honest, clean, respectful and is a true artist. Her passion for this craft comes through in every way she approaches you as a client and I have recommended her to all my family and friends.

Amelia did a fantastic job on my permanent makeup. my eyebrows look awesome! Thank you for all…read moreyou did to ease my mind and keep me comfortable. It was a clean, relaxing and pleasant experience. She is a pleasure to have a conversation with as well. Really happy with her. Already had a friend book with her too.

Linda came to Selby Gardens to do my makeup and hair for my wedding on April 3, 2014. Yes, she will…read morecome to you!!! It was wonderful to have Linda come on site to do hair and makeup since this simplified the logistics of the day. The results were stunning, and more beautiful than what I could have imagined! Linda was very personable, professional and genuinely happy for me. She fit in with the wedding party perfectly. She is so talented and knew exactly how to create the hair style I desired in the spring heat of Florida without frizz. My hair was curled in a half up and down waterfall braid. While my hair set, she put on my face. She was a gem and made sure that I was polished for the pictures without looking like I had makeup caked on my face. A nice surprise was that she asked me who would be holding my lipstick of the rest of the day and told her how to apply it. I would not have thought of needing the lipstick all day, but it is a part of what she does for brides. It was a nice touch to her already stellar service. I highly recommend Linda to any bride!

Linda and Marilyn did hair and makeup for my wedding (4/27/17), which included 8 of us ladies! If…read moreyou want to look absolutely PERFECT on your wedding day, book A Victorian Bride! I initially had a "trial" scheduled with Linda, but since we were a destination wedding and our flights were delayed, I had to cancel. Linda calmed my nerves and told me not to worry. Well, everything turned our perfect and everyone's hair and makeup looked amazing! Most of the girls had Pinterest photos and Linda took a couple looks at the photos and was able to recreate the look exactly. Marilyn applied makeup perfectly that looks amazing in photos and video (no cakey or white powdery stuff going on at all). A couple of the girls initially had only booked hair, but then asked if they could get their makeup done too, after they saw the other girls. We also got false eyelashes applied, and they were the cluster lashes, not the fake looking strips. All the girls looked beautiful! You can trust A Victorian Bride on your special day because all they do is weddings and they do it so well! Thank you Linda and Marilyn!!!