Having worked in the wedding industry for many years, I always knew Maria was the best of the best. But actually experiencing her as a bride went so far beyond what I could have imagined. From the trial, her attention to detail and professionalism blew me away. I left feeling like the very best version of myself: confident, radiant, and cared for. She even takes professional photos during the trial and sends you a gallery so you can see how everything photographs. I couldn't think of a single suggestion to improve, yet she still noticed minor tweaks and shared thoughtful ideas. We agreed on them, and come wedding day, she delivered a look that was even more perfect than the trial. I truly have never felt more beautiful in my life. Maria is not just an artist, she's a calm and grounding presence while you're getting ready, instilling confidence in every moment. And she goes far beyond the role of hair and makeup: she bustled my dress without me even realizing, captured behind-the-scenes phone footage that made me wonder why I even hired a videographer, and was truly like a wedding fairy godmother working quietly in the background to make everything smoother. Maria is the real deal, both as a vendor and as a person. I wish every bride could experience the level of care, artistry, and love she pours into her work. Booking PMA was absolutely the very best decision I made for my wedding. read more

I honestly don't know where to begin--Maria Calderon is absolutely amazing. She did my wife's professional makeup for both our wedding and our photo shoot at City Hall, and her work was nothing short of perfection. Maria is not only incredibly talented but also full of warmth and joy. She truly takes the time to understand her clients, their preferences, and their vision, ensuring the final look is flawless. My wife looked absolutely stunning, and it was clear that Maria's artistry and attention to detail made all the difference. Beyond her exceptional skill, Maria goes above and beyond in every way possible. She starts early, coordinates seamlessly with other vendors, and ensures that both the bride and groom feel confident, comfortable, and cared for throughout the day. Even when her work is done, she's the type of professional who will jump in to help wherever needed--her dedication and work ethic are truly unmatched. If you are looking for a talented, reliable, and genuinely caring makeup artist who will make your day unforgettable, look no further than Maria Calderon. She is the definition of professionalism and passion. We cannot recommend her highly enough and will absolutely be using her again for future events. read more

As a wedding planner, I have the pleasure of working with many talented vendors, and PMA Beauty stands out with her full-day service option. Her team provides an unparalleled full-service experience -- from the initial consultation to the final touch-up before walking down the aisle, to the hair change during the reception, every detail is handled with genuine care and professionalism. PMA Beauty goes far beyond simply creating gorgeous hair and makeup looks (though they absolutely excel at that). They focus on making each bride feel confident, comfortable, and completely taken care of throughout the entire process. Their artists are not only incredibly skilled but also warm, calming, and organized -- the kind of team you want in your getting-ready suite on such an important morning. My brides consistently rave about how beautiful they feel -- and how stress-free the experience was thanks to PMA Beauty's exceptional service and energy. For planners and brides alike, partnering with PMA Beauty means knowing your beauty experience will be flawless from start to finish. read more

This is a WAY overdue review because PMA (Maria) did my makeup for my wedding nearly 8 years ago but I am constantly raving about how perfect and amazing my makeup was on that day. She is attentive and able to highlight the best parts of you while engaging in fun conversation about life. Highly recommend! read more

I am so glad I found Maria! She was incredible to work with - both in terms of communications and especially for her creative makeup and hair magic. Maria made me look and feel incredible for both my engagement photoshoot and wedding day! When I started to look for someone to do my hair and makeup, I felt overwhelmed by all the artist options. I don't normally wear a lot of makeup, and I was really concerned about looking natural and also working with someone who doesn't know how to properly do Asian makeup and hair. Thankfully, my photographer recommended and introduced me to Maria. Maria played a very special and important role during my wedding season. I was really excited yet nervous about having photos engagement photos taken. But Maria made me feel super at ease - she let me know what to expect ahead of time. When we met in person, we talked about hair and makeup looks I liked and we reviewed my outfits and locations. She was able to put together a look that felt and photographed naturally. Maria walked me through everything she did as she was doing it and made me feel so well taken care of and comfortable. She did the same thing for my wedding day based on my dresses (I had one for the ceremony and one for dinner). And I genuinely enjoyed spending time with her while she worked on me - she's so warm, caring, and lovely! I loved how everything turned out - I felt like myself but elevated and extra beautiful, and our pictures turned out great. Many, many thanks to Maria for her magical makeup and hair work! I highly recommend PMA and Maria! read more

Maria was amazing! I absolutely loved how she did my makeup and hair but specially my makeup. I am the type of person that does not wear a lot of makeup on a regular and when I get my makeup professionally done, the makeup artist applies too much makeup making me not look like myself but Maria is the first ever that did a wonderful natural makeup and it make me look really good for my wedding. I received a lot of compliments on my makeup. From the beginning during my trial Maria took the time to know what I liked and she truly delivered. I had the full day package and she stayed with me from the morning until the evening once we arrived to the reception. During the 10+ hrs. that she was with me she had a great attitude and was a joy to work with. She not only re-touched my makeup and hair throughout the day but also helped with changing outfits, helping me to move around in my dress and many other things I needed. I would trust her to do my makeup 1000%, her artistry is unmatched! read more

Maria was absolutely amazing. I had a multicultural wedding so I had some criterias I was looking for in a makeup artist. I'm also someone who doesn't wear makeup regularly so I was looking for someone who had similar styles in looking more natural. Looking through Maria's portfolio it hit everything I was looking for. One of the concerns was if people had done Asian faces, which she has done plenty so check. Another was that we had an Indian style wedding so wanted to make sure I had someone who had experience with that, which she has done plenty of. What I didn't expect Maria to do was be my helper in everything during the wedding. To be honest she will be the person I remember most in terms of all the vendors. From early morning and doing makeup, to helping my sister and law and my mom, to fixing and draping my dupatta when I had no idea what to do with it, to her pinning in a bustle on my dress when I originally did not have one, I don't know what this woman can't do. She aided me in every situation when I did not really have a plan and I don't know how I would have done it without her. Just amazing, I cannot recommend her enough. She will be your epic makeup and hairstylist and your friend. Also, she really is a true artist because she can turn anything into a piece of art. I can't thank Maria enough for such a wonderful experience on such a hectic day. read more

I couldn't recommend Maria more! Her philosophy of doing bride makeup & hair totally matches my own vision - be classic, be confident, be pretty, and be yourself. During the trial, for each step she did, she made sure I liked how I looked. She has this calm and gentle energy making me feel relaxed the entire time! On the wedding day, she completed my makeup & hair smoothly - just like her own saying "We do all the work ahead of time, so one the day of, we can be stress-free." Additionally, Maria was my life saver on my wedding day. My mom was unfamiliar with the tedious tying on the back of my wedding dress. Maria kindly offered to help and did it so perfectly! She helped to put on my veil and told my bridesmaid how to take it off later without messing up my hair style. On top of all these, she helped to spray the anti-static on my dress. Don't get me wrong - I am not inferring brides should feel free to ask her favors. But you can tell how kind and professional she is!! Maria doesn't offer the cheapest service price. But you get what you pay for. Her expertise worths every penny. read more

Maria is the only vendor you MUST book for your wedding. Book her the moment you get engaged. seriously. I was lucky enough to get to work with Maria because our venue/Tina at Bear Flag Farm was able to hook it up, and I am SO thankful because Maria made the entire day for me. First thing, on makeup- Maria is the best in the industry. Start asking your planner, venue, photographer, all roads will lead you to Maria. Everyone in the wedding industry knows her, 5 people at my wedding had used her for their wedding, and every single person has had the same glowing reviews "Maria is the most talented makeup and hair artist in the industry, you are guaranteed to look beautiful" and with my friends "I would do anything to get my makeup done with Maria again". Hands down, Maria knows her way around makeup hair, and makes it look effortless when she does it. She accentuates the best part of you, and doesn't make you look unrecognizable with too much makeup on. She is also very diverse in styles and understands different face shapes and races- she has the ability to make everyone look their best and she takes feedback really well. Second thing, her personality- HMAU personality matters. She was with me and my closest family all day (before the wedding even started), and her positive, good vibe, hardworking, attention to detail, non-fake/cheesy, personality made everyone so comfortable, and ensured everyone was in a good mood. She was with me from 10am in the morning to 10pm at night, touching me up nonstop and spending time with my family too. Believe me, you want someone with good vibes on your team to keep spirits up, especially someone who is literally by your side the entire night. Third, I have never worked with someone as humble and hardworking as Maria- echoing my comments above, not only did she stay the entire time to touch me up so that I would look fabulous throughout the day- she stepped in to help with a lot of "planning and coordination" duties that were definitely out of scope for a HMAU, and i am so thankful for that. Our coordination team was MIA most of the night as they were short staffed, but Maria stepped in to keep us on timelines and make sure my mom and I were taken care of. Every time I needed help with anything Maria was there with a helping hand. She definitely made our day :) Last thing, Maria is not only worth every cent, she should charge more for the level of talent and service she provides. In addition to being an amazing makeup artist, she also helped us book a last minute team when the makeup artist for my bridesmaids dropped out the week of. Since Maria was so well known in the industry she pulled two amazing makeup artists (better than our last one) the week of to help us out. so grateful for you maria! read more

Maria is amazing! I have monolids that make eyeshadow difficult to use, and I love that there are examples of Asian faces on her Instagram. I'm really picky about makeup, but she made me feel beautiful and enhanced but still very much me. The makeup was lightweight and barely felt like I had anything on, which is exactly what I wanted because I hate heavy makeup. She also did my hair for my wedding, and gave me exactly what I wanted: a modern, sleek updo. I got my hair and makeup done at 8am and it stayed on all day through 2 outfit changes until 9pm! read more

Maria was recommended to me by my photographer for my City Hall Wedding and I am so glad she was available. I read the other reviews here on yelp and I can 100% say that Maria was instrumental in my perfect wedding day. Maria and her assistant came early to my home in SF and did hair and makeup for me, my mom, sister, and sister-in-law. When it came to putting my look together, I showed her photos of myself when I had H&M done that I loved and ones that I didn't love. She looked at my flowers, dress and hairpiece and talked me through exactly what she was doing. I felt understood and taken care of. Maria's presence in our home that morning truly made a difference. She stepped in to help pin the boutonniere and even helped my husband and brother-in-law with their hair. I cannot recommend and thank Maria enough. I felt like a million bucks on my wedding day and more importantly, I felt like me! read more

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If you want to look and feel amazing on your wedding day hire Lindsay Skog of PMA. Lindsay is an extremely professional and talented makeup and hair artist. Lindsay recently did my hair and make up for my wedding and I loved it and it looked amazing. I have never felt as beautiful as I did on my wedding day and I received so many complements! Lindsay, in my opinion, went above and beyond what a usual hair and make up artist would be doing on your wedding day. She was there for me when I needed her and was always making sure my hair and make up looked the best before and after the ceremony. I will be recommending her to all of my friends! read more

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Maria and her team were a blessing at my wedding day. I have a challenging face for make up and I never had a good experience with professional make up to the point that I was thinking of doing my own make up at my wedding. I found Maria by referral. They showed up early with their calm demeanor and they finished us early. From all the craziness that was going on my wedding day, I had a peace of mind that Maria and her team will deliver their best quality and I will look exactly the way I wanted. They listened to me and other ladies who needed help. They are drama free. She stayed with me throughout the whole event. She touched up my make up and change my look at the end of the night. Maria is a multi-talented artist. She was also helping me and my photographer throughout the whole event. I feel very lucky that Maria was available on my wedding day and she was the one who did my make up. read more

I swear, the stars must have aligned when I called Maria to book her just a few months before our September 2010 Labor Day weekend wedding (keep in mind that Maria is a woman who regularly gets booked 1-2 years in advance of a wedding date). I must have done something right in my previous life, because Maria had just received a cancellation from another bride on our wedding day and I was able to snatch her up then and there. Being Asian, I didn't want someone to "Connie Chung" me with tons of heavy makeup or try to put stickers on my eyelids to give me the western "double" eyelid. Instead, I wanted someone to work with and enhance the goods that I already have without making me look like a totally different person. Maria did all that and more. On the day of the wedding, she and her 3 assistants strolled in early, totally relaxed, looking put together and with their A game on. They managed to get me, my 2 bridesmaids, mom, aunt and 3 flower girls looking picture perfect and, more importantly, totally ready to go on time. My hair and makeup did not budge one bit all day and, even if they did, Maria was there to whip it back into shape (she stays with you up until the cocktails to make sure that you are photo ready at all times). I couldn't have been happier with her hair and makeup services for me and my entire entourage. BUT...the thing that truly sets Maria apart isn't just her makeup artistry, it's that she goes above and beyond makeup and becomes your go-to guerilla wedding warrior. She notices when people are chomping on gum in the family photos and politely asks them to spit the gum INTO HER HAND to ensure that you have perfect wedding photos. She notices when, in all the hoopla, a groomsman is missing his boutonniere and then SPRINTS about three blocks to retrieve said boutonniere and make sure that it is properly affixed before any pictures are taken. She is the indispensable calm of the storm who is so capable and detail oriented that you can relax on the day of your wedding. Maria isn't a wedding splurge, she is a wedding necessity. read more

After all the years of refusing to create a Yelp account, I finally caved in due to the sole fact of Maria Chang! I apologize that this is should've been created well over 8 months ago but better late than never! "Effing Maria Chang" was my initial reaction when my wife told me that she wanted Maria to be her makeup artist on our wedding day. To be honest, as a guy, I had no idea how much makeup cost let alone how much to have someone follow you around all day doing touch ups. I was one the fence for a long time but finally gave in after hearing so many glowing reviews from her past customers. I mean weddings are crazy expensive as it is, so it makes no difference if I eat top ramen for a few months. It also didn't hurt that my wife came back looking stunning after her trial session with her. Apparently she makes on mean ass latte so make sure to try one if you are ever at her place! Fast forward to present day and she is now known as "Maria EFFING Chang" because she is that good. I mean like holy cow! She could easily put a lot of other "professionals" to shame even on her off day. She was simply amazing and you can't tell just by looking at her portfolio. Our wedding day was crazy, we had so much stuff jam packed that we rarely had a chance to rest of feet let alone get a drink of water, but every time I turned around Maria was always there with my wife. She even brought us some snacks and water during our five minute break in between venues. She was so calm and relaxed that it totally put the two of us at ease. Her work speaks for itself, but I can't put enough value on how much she meant to us during our wedding. Like my wife said, I'm her number one fan :) I'm SO glad that one of our best friends just booked Maria for her wedding. I can't wait to see her magic again and thank her in person! Guys, I've been in your shoes before and if you think your wife is splurging on hiring PMA, you should think again. As Camille T. said below, "Maria isn't a wedding splurge, she is a wedding necessity." I truly stand behind that statement 100%. read more

Maria Chang is AMAZING and that's probably an understatement. My husband and I absolutely L O V E her. Not only is she an excellent makeup artist, she's also so sweet, welcoming and easy to get along with. From the moment I got engaged I knew I wanted Maria to do my makeup-- she makes you look absolutely flawless. After my husband and I set the date and our photographer (Augie Chang-- Maria and him go hand in hand; you can't have one without the other), I immediately emailed Maria. She responded fast and I was set. Fast forward several months, my husband and I had a change of heart. Instead of a San Francisco wedding, we decided to have our wedding in Maui on a different date which also happened to be Maria's birthday. As nerve wrecking as it was to think she wouldn't be able to do my make up, changing the date and location was not a problem and she was happy to do so. While in Maui, Maria did my makeup for the rehearsal dinner as well as makeup for my whole bridal party (4 bridesmaids, my husband's mom, and my mom) for the wedding day. She never leaves your side and pays careful attention to detail so you don't have to worry about your makeup or hair being out of place. She even changed my hair for the reception! Maria also has a knack for photography so having her as your makeup artist is like getting 2 for 1. Maria Chang is a MUST have for your wedding day, ladies! read more

Was a maid of honor for a wedding and had my hair and makeup done by PMA. Maria did my makeup and boy did I feel pretty that day. She ran her fingers on my face a couple of times and knew my skin type immediately. She is definitely a pro at what she does and so so organized. She rolled in with her ladies and had a makeup room set up in minutes. She isn't cheap but every penny spent is worth it! During the wedding Maria was at every corner and when there was a touch up needed she would pop up from nowhere to do the job. She even taught me how to fold and hold the handkerchief just in case the bride started crying. At one point we were so caught up in drinking and having fun before the ceremony that she started to direct us on what we should be doing to stay on track. Wow! She made me feel like getting married again just so I can hire her and have her by my side on my special day. read more

Was a bridesmaid for my best friend's wedding in August and was a bit hesitant when I first heard the price but after seeing the magic that her team did for all of us while keeping us looking natural, I can say they are worth it and would highly recommend them to anyone wanting to look beautiful for their wedding. The great thing is they do hair and makeup so you don't have to worry about looking for two separate vendors. read more

Maria Chang was my wedding makeup artist but she turned out to be more than just that. I booked her about 10 months in advance - I lucked out and she was available on my late September wedding date. Initially, when I looked at her online calendar she was basically booked solid throughout 2007. Scary, huh. Currently, she no longer books out appointments more than 6 months in advance. I found her online one night perusing the internet for wedding makeup artists and the photos on her site caught my eye. She had a healthy number of "models' of varying Asian descent and I really liked their wedding look. Very natural and clean. Being Asian, this was important for me to see her work on people of color. Also, I hardly wear any makeup myself so it was important 1) not to look clownish on my wedding day and 2) have people still recognize me with make up. Mission accomplished. The trial makeup session was a great way to meet Maria and for her to find out my style, the details of the wedding gown and what kind/how much makeup I was comfortable with. I have very sensitive skin and prone to allergic reactions - so the fact she took the time to understand that made me feel very well taken care of. Fast forward to the big day. My makeup & hair is done in under two hours and we even changed my hairstyle at the end. Went from having my hair down to a simple but elegant half up-do. I recognized myself... barely. In a good way, mind you. The girl looking back at me was pretty - wow, who would have thought? Me, Pretty! Haha, I clean up well. Anyway, I received so many compliments on my 'wedding look' - so I guess i wasn't daydreaming. Maria is simply amazing! She delivers unparalleled "personal assistant" service staying on 4 more hours to make sure that everything else ran smoothly. Armed with her makeup belt she was on hand to touch up makeup, fix my hair & dress for all the photos, and she even touched up my newly minted husband's face. Prior to this, she steamed iron my veil, had anti-static spray for the girls when they needed it and had the foresight to bring it with her to the church to spray the dresses again and cleaned up the edge of my dress where people had accidentally stepped on it and left black marks. She was more than just the makeup lady - she was a GODSEND! She was hands on all the time with her little bag of tricks and was a delight to have during a very hectic time. She wowed everyone in my bridal party with her attention to the many details, sunny disposition and wonderful attitude. She is absolutely top notch and worth every single penny! read more

Maria Chang is Superwoman. She is AMAZING. 5 stars don't do her justice. First of all, she is a wonderful person. She's witty, sassy, kind, smart, focused, and just a joy to be around. Secondly, she is one talented beautician. She did my bridal makeup and hair, as well as hair for all my bridesmaids. Everything turned out gorgeous, and I was able to take away some tips on how to do my own everyday makeup. Maria was at my wedding from the very early morning, to after the grand entrance at the evening reception. Not only did she work her beauty magic, she also cleaned an oil stain out of my MIL's dress, sewed up my mama's broken shoe strap, showed my bridesmaids how to walk, hold their bouquets, and cry discretely. And, of course, all the usual makeup and hair touch-up throughout the day. Basically, she's the Chuck Norris of weddings. Highly recommended. read more

I highly, highly recommend Maria Chang (she's not Asian btw :) her husband is). She's pricey, but she stays w/ you for 8 hours total. In short, she's a personal assistant for you & the wedding party for the day. She'll make sure no one bothers you with questions while you're getting ready, and she'll pick off lint from the men's tuxedos. Since she's there after the ceremony, she can make sure your hair & makeup are still OK (in case of crying, laughing too hard or other unexpected events). Maria is super warm & friendly. I loved having her with me on my wedding day. She does a awesome job on both makeup (natural, classic, photo-ready) and hair (I got a very simple clean updo where she added really unique braiding -- I'm still featured on her website). During your makeup trial she spends time to take lots of photos so she can recreate everything perfectly. She also uses high quality products that I adopted (e.g. Guerlain Baume de la Ferte Lip Balm). She and her assistant bring a great "emergency" kit and make sure everything is perfect. Some examples: I sent my bridesmaids to a nearby salon. It turned out they only do a good job on Asian faces. Somehow they really overdid it with my normally beautiful Caucasian bridesmaid. Thankfully, Maria's assistant jumped in to fix her makeup. She brings straws so it's easy to drink water without messing up your lipstick. My veil got really wrinkled on the way to the wedding site.. and they had a steamer on hand to fix that too! Maria gets booked far in advance. I've heard people schedule their weddings around her availability, so get on it! read more

Maria Chang is AMAZING, AWESOME, PROFESSIONAL, JUST TOTALLY WONDERFUL! Worth all the cost and then some more. Originally, Maria blocked the day of my wedding out for vacation, but my Oh! So AWESOME wedding coordinator, Crystal Lequang from Amazae Special Events convinced Maria that she had to be at my wedding. Maria said "OK, I'll be there!" That same day, her very prompt office manager Victor contacted me with the great news. Who cancels their vacation plans to help a bride's dreams come true? Maria Chang!! I can't thank her enough for everything she did for me on my wedding day. She: 1. Did a trial makeup and hair session with me, then took photos and uploaded them so that I could see what I looked like. Went over the things we liked and disliked. 2. Came early the day of the wedding, prepped her work station, and did her magic on my hair and makeup. All the bridesmaids loved my makeup and hair. I felt like a queen. 3. Even had her assistant (can't remember her name, sorry!) , who by the way is also awesome touch up my mom's makeup. My mom came out looking great!! 4. Followed me through out the day touching up my hair and makeup, fixing the veil, giving photo ideas, getting water, making me laugh and bustling the dress 5. Helped me change my hair for the Korean wedding ceremony (pae-baek), then back to the original after the Korean wedding ceremony. Everyone in the wedding party was impressed with Maria. My mom definitely wants my sister to hire Maria as well for her wedding. MARIA CHANG AND HER TEAM ARE THE BEST!! A+++++ read more

PMA, specifically Maria, is an absolute must for any SF bride. I've been in enough weddings and events to know that all makeup artists are not created the same! Don't believe me? Go for a trial. The care that Maria gives you in listening to your vision and understanding your neuroses would've been enough. Maria also takes HD pictures of your trial so you can see first hand what your makeup will photograph like (in person makeup has to look just as good in pictures!). After the trial, I was sold. I had utmost confidence that I would look my best and that really took a lot of stress off! She's really open to feedback and any inspiration pictures you might be stashing so feel free to give her access to your Pinterest boards :) PMA is pricey, but I splurged on myself and my bridesmaids, and all of us felt just amazing for the big day. If you are already thinking about it Book. Maria. Now. For her fee she stays with you allllllll day. I had a Vietnamese ceremony, a Korean Paebaek and a traditional ceremony so I feel like I totally got my money's worth. Maria was my personal assistant the whole day of and changed my hair 3 separate times! UNHEARD OF (I could've made it 4 and Maria wouldn't have even batted an eyelash). She has such a great personality and a genuine passion for what she does. I've recommended Maria to all my bride friends, she's super popular so make sure you snatch her up! You will not regret it, and neither will your hubby :D read more

AMAZING!!! Brides, look no further! After being in the industry for 8 years, I've worked with a lot of make up artists. Maria's work is extraordinary! She recently worked with us on our photo shoot and I couldn't be happier with the results. She's a genuinely sweet and caring person with a fashion forward sense of style. She makes you feel totally at home and comfortable while working together. Check out her website today! read more

I met Maria four years ago in her home studio for my best friend's bridal makeup trial. Being a huge makeup addict, I was like a kid in a candy store when I laid my eyes on Maria's expansive collection. While chatting with us, she transformed my best friend into a gorgeous bride. From that moment on, I told myself I would hire Maria for my special day, if and whenever it arrived. Sure enough, I hired Maria for my unforgettable wedding at Auberge du Soleil on March 28, 2014. Along with her traveling makeup cases and her lovely assistant, Maria arrived at the doorsteps of my bridal room on the dot. She was 110% committed to making me look and feel beautiful the entire day. Maria's positive and cheerful attitude is contagious. Her work is one of a kind. She always goes above and beyond and even assisted my photographer and videographers who were not associated with her business. Maria will leave your event having formed a lifetime friendship with you. You will never see her as just your vendor ever again. Maria, if you are reading this, I just really hope you know that I think the world of you. You are such a kind and giving person. Thank you for making my dreams as well as so many other beautiful brides' dream come true. I cannot say enough wonderful things about you. read more

Okay, so DITTO ALL. Maria was my makeup artist at my September wedding and I could not possibly put into words how amazing she is. She goes above and beyond and is just the best!!! In addtion to ALL the millions of little things she did she: Did my mom's makeup when we had booked her for bridal only, and my mom panicked at the last minute about doing her own makeup. Put my aunt's false lashes on for her. Kept dusting my groom off the entire time (he got really dusty, don't know why) Kept me calm, looking and feeling amazing and focused on my groom and the significance of the day. Had BREATHE MINTS ready as we were walking walking down the aisle. Helped my grandfather (who was walking me down the aisle) get his breathe back after a bad coughing attack. Did two hairstyles for me, because she wanted to have me feeling glamorous at the reception. Was just generally amazing. Cannot recommend enough. At all. Ever. My groom was just in awe, HE can't stop raving about her either! BEST wedding splurge EVER. read more

Maria and her crew were truly amazing. For my day of makeup she went above and beyond. I didn't think it was possible to improve on my trial, but she truly made my vision come to a reality. I can easily say that I have never felt more beautiful in my life. Aside from Maria and her team's amazing makeup skills she is a true professional. They all had such an happy attitude making the entire day positive and entertaining. Maria stayed with my through my entire portrait session to ensure that the entire bridal party looked their best for our memories. She made sure that every hair was in place, every thread was snipped, all lips were glossed. Aside from Maria's skills and day of service, she was a true professional from the first day of contact. All emails were answered quickly. All documents and reminders were sent in a timely manor. She was a true joy to work with. I feel any bride is lucky to book her. read more

I booked Maria and Professional Makeup Artistry on the basis of her stellar portfolio of work and the rave reviews from other brides - little did I know at the time how lucky I was to find her, or that she was actually available on my wedding date! She is a master of creating that drop-dead gorgeous, better-version-of-yourself look that all brides want. Not only that, the level of service and professionalism that PMA provides is outstanding - it goes far beyond simply great hair and makeup. During the trial Maria gave great advice as to how to style my hair to best complement my wedding dress, and came up with a great solution to adorn my hair with the same fabric flowers used on my dress. At the end of the session, she took a series of photos in studio lighting to test how the hair and makeup will appear when photographed. Since I'm not accustomed to wearing much makeup on a daily basis, this was a great way to visualize how the makeup would translate on film. I have very fond memories of getting ready with my sister, mom and Maria's team the morning of the wedding. Her relaxed demeanor and sense of humor calmed everyone's nerves, and made the time before the ceremony one of the highlights of the day. Because she is so organized and anticipates situations before they arise, everything ran incredibly smoothly with no hiccups. Before and after the ceremony, Maria and her crew worked closely with my photographer, acting as a second set of eyes for hairs out out of place, shiny noses, arranging my long train etc. My pictures turned out amazingly, due in no small part due to Maria's attention to detail. My makeup and hair was flawless, and yet looked completely natural - never have I looked or felt so beautiful. Although her rates are on the high side, I feel that the extra service that Maria provides definitely makes it worth it. When all was said and done, booking Maria was one of the best decisions I made during wedding planning. She's simply the best! read more

Yes it is all true - Run, don't walk, to book Maria!!! Maria was recommended to us by our wedding coordinator, Crystal Lequang of Amazae Special Events (www.amazaespecialevents.com). She is a super sweet person, and does jaw-dropping work. I used her for our engagement photo shoot, wedding trial, wedding day, and couture bridal shoot with Jennifer Skog. For the engagement shoot I had my hair curled with simple, classic, clean make-up. I have very thick Asian hair, but Maria was able to make the curls last all day. I loved the way she made me look! For the wedding trial, Maria took her time and really tried to perfect the look I wanted. She took many pictures of me after the trial for her own notes, and so that she would be even more prepared on the big day. My mom and sister went with me to the trial, and loved what she did as well and were surprised she actually took pictures of me to study for the big day! So for the actual wedding day, Maria not only replicated what was done during the trial, she improved it! I am still getting compliments on my hair. Also, this is why Maria is worth penny - she stays with you until after the ceremony!!! She was by my side until the reception - removing my veil and fixing my hair, touching me up, getting me water with a straw so I wouldn't smudge my lipstick, blotting the boys, and making sure if I ever needed anything that I got it - gum, double sided tape, food, bobby pins, etc. And if there was ever down time, like during the ceremony, she helped Crystal! And finally, I love her work so much that I booked her for a couture photo shoot that she does exclusively with photographer Jennifer Skog (www.jenniferskog.com/boudoir). She made me feel like a super model! I had at least three different hair styles and looks. And the pictures are absolutely breath taking! Maria is truly talented at what she does! Thank you Maria! read more

Words can not express how grateful we are to Maria Chang for EVERYTHING!!! I just heard the reviews of how amazing she was but she completely delivered beyond on all my expectations. She made every effort to make my husband and I look beautiful in our pictures but she was also an amazing calming presence on our wedding day which is a joyous time but can also be a bit nerve racking. The best part of her services is she stays with you all day! Our wedding day was jam packed with two ceremonies (catholic mass and Chinese tea ceremony), several dress changes, hair and makeup changes. Maria was with us every step of the way - from helping hang Chinese signs of good luck on our hotel door in the morning to scouting out locales for photo shoots at all our venues. She was by far our most favorite vendor to work with! To be honest, when I told my husband how much the makeup artist I wanted was he thought it was a bit expensive BUT on our wedding night we walked into our suite and all he could do was praise her work. He kept saying how helpful she was and how our wedding day wouldn't be the same without her. Though grooms don't often praise the work of make up artists he is Maria's number one fan! We just received our professional photos from our photographer a few weeks ago and I almost cried to see how stunning we both looked. Maria helps enhance your looks without you looking too made up where you don't even recognize your own face. Maria is the BEST at what she does! She is worth every single penny! Even after the wedding, my friends and family kept asking me who our make up artist was because she was so involved in making each detail of our day amazing! read more

***** (5 more stars in addition to the 5 stars!) PMA took care of my bridal look on my wedding day in June. Okay, I'm going to add to the already great reviews - book PMA? YES YES YES YES! Now!! Here is my thank you note to Maria Chang: Dear Maria, Maria - Thank you so much for being there on the wedding day and being in charge of my overall look. Words cannot explain what I felt on the day of the wedding, but being someone who does not wear makeup often - and who does not get "dolled" up - you definitely gave some shockers to my family and friends -- I've gotten so many compliments on the wedding day look - "beautiful", "stunning" - and most importantly, on the day itself, I really felt like I had a pony tail and no makeup on -- I felt like I do every day....I was SUPER comfortable...BUT when I looked in the mirror I looked LIKE A BRIDE - and that was the best part - it was EVERYTHING I wanted..EVERYTHING...and not only that, you were so easy going, friendly and HIP hahaha! It was great - the overall experience was great - and you were very professional and knew what was important. I loved the way I looked, but I loved more the way I felt, the entire day, even a month before that at our trial. It was a different me, yet it was the same me. This is what I would say to anyone who is looking for a makeup artist on their wedding day - "Go with Maria if you can, book her early and you will have no worries. I did not have a single worry about the way I looked that day - I didn't think about it, and now that I do think about it - I loved every minute of being a bride and getting dolled up. The PMA team just does a good job - they are VERY PROFESSIONAL and have great personalities on top of that. There is so much more to say, so many more memories, but all in all, with Maria, you will get what you dreamed." Love, with so many thanks, Evita read more

Maria and her team are incredible. Kind, patient, professional, warm and so talented! They embraced the challenge of a bride, 4 women who range in age from 23-81 and 3 junior bridesmaids who wanted their hair adjusted throughout the day. Maria and team helped everyone look her most beautiful, and helped us have fun throughout the day. I thoroughly recommend Maria. She feels like part of the family, and is an important part of my wedding memories. I don't think I've looked better in my life, which as a 51 year old bride, is saying a lot! read more

Maria and the entire PMA team are absolute angels! I cannot speak highly enough of their talent, professionalism, and grace under pressure. Do yourself a favor and book PMA for your wedding day. Starting with my trial a couple of months before the wedding, I knew I made the right choice in hiring PMA. Maria took so much time helping me create my dream look during the trial, going way over the time allotted so we could perfect my hair and makeup. When the wedding day came, I had no worries that my girls and I would look exactly how I imagined. Because I wanted my bridesmaids to all have braided up-dos, Maria made sure to have a stylist who specialized in braids. This is just one example of how Maria goes above and beyond to make her brides happy. The team made the (very early) morning fun for all of us. They were friendly, positive, and made sure to stay on schedule so I didn't have to worry about it. When I did start to get overwhelmed, Maria was the one who calmed me down and helped me refocus. Seriously, I can't express how grateful I am she was there with me - having a professional like her was so comforting and reassuring. Her #1 priority was my happiness, which is exactly what I needed. Maria stayed with me the ENTIRE wedding day, constantly touching up my hair and makeup so it stayed perfect for every picture. Once again, she made it so I didn't have to worry about a thing! I got to enjoy every moment of my wedding day thanks to amazing people like Maria. One more example of how PMA takes care of their clients - I fell in love with these face masks Maria used on me to get rid of under eye circles. A couple of months after the wedding, Maria sent me some as a gift. It was an immensely kind and thoughtful gesture. Hiring PMA was one of the best decisions I made for my wedding. Maria and her team went above and beyond to make sure I was happy, calm, and completely taken care of. Plus, they are all incredibly talented artists, creating gorgeous looks for my entire bridal party. Believe me, you want PMA by your side on your wedding day. read more

Maria and her team were the best choice we could have made to take care of our makeup and hair! Starting with Maria's trial session, which was such an absolute treat. I really got to know her not only as a makeup artist, but as a renaissance woman who has experienced many epic things and has the most awesome philosophy on life. On the day of my wedding they arrived bright and early to prep me and my 6 bridesmaids + 2 mothers + 4 men's grooming. While this is a lot of work they made swift progress and left us with just the right amount of extra time before the ceremony to practice and photograph. Not only did my makeup turned out amazing, all the ladies were telling me just how much they loved it and how long it lasted without smudging (despite some crying lol). They are the real MVPs, definitely would work with them again in the future when any occasion arises. read more

Maria is so amazing and such a life saver, I don't know what I would have done without her! Not only was my makeup and hair perfect, she is so sweet and attentive! She really listened to what I wanted and took all my opinions and desires into account, while still making me feel like me on my wedding day. I broke out with a horrible neck rash the night before my wedding (I'm allergic to everything...), and she covered it so perfectly that nobody noticed and even I forgot that I had a rash! My mom has ridiculously sensitive skin and can't touch fragrances or most makeup, and Maria's team went above and beyond by using my mom's own makeup on her and even washing their hands and arms thoroughly to ensure that my mom was comfortable and safe. It really touched my heart how careful they were, and I can't put into words how appreciative I am for that. Maria was worth every single penny, because not only was she constantly fixing my hair and makeup, she was like an extra bridesmaid! When I needed someone to hold my train, she was there. She'd even fix and fan out my train before every single picture! When I needed somebody to hold my bouquet? Help me pose properly? Give me a pep talk? All of it, she was right by my side every moment to help me through! She even tied the bow for my sash and helped my MOH bustle my train. My husband even got his face powdered a bit when he got a little sweaty and shiny. Honestly, I can't have imagined the wedding day without her and her team. Maria is the absolute sweetest and her team was such a pleasure to work with. read more

Maria did my hair and makeup for my wedding in October 2018 - she goes above and beyond the call of duty to make sure her brides look and feel stunning on their wedding day. I personally like her natural makeup style! Not only is she the kind of talented person you're happy to spend time with on your big day, but she's also the person YOUR VENDORS want to work with. She followed us around during pictures and always stepped in to move hair out of faces, adjust the dress, and make sure we looked our best in every shot -- my photographer was floored to have her help so much! read more

Maria was the makeup artist and hairstylist for my wedding in September. She and her team went ABOVE AND BEYOND, and stayed with me, working tirelessly, for the entire evening even when they weren't contractually obligated to do so. I owe it to their talent and magic that made me look, and more importantly, feel amazing! As a bride, it's natural my nerves were on edge, but because Maria was by my side, her upbeat demeanor and expertise in weddings really kept me feeling very calm and at ease throughout the entire day and evening (while getting ready, during the photoshoot, ceremony and reception). She was my lighthouse when I felt like a wandering ship at sea! Maria's beauty and optimism is contagious, and brides can really benefit from having her on their team. Plus, because she and her assistant Nadia were always tending to me -- changing my hair multiple times, touching up my makeup, holding my bouquet, positioning my dress/veil for photos, acting as a messenger to deliver messages to my family, helping me walk in my skyscraper heels, even assisting me in the bathroom, etc. -- I was able to jaunt about with the happiest, most carefree and confident attitude. I did not look in the mirror once that evening, because I knew Maria was already making sure I looked my best. I was showered with compliments and my guests commented how diligent and attentive Maria and Nadia were. I am just so grateful for their professionalism and compassion every step of the way....starting with my trial session (which is so much fun!) up to the day of my wedding. read more

I cannot speak enough about how amazing Maria and her team are! The reviews here could not be more accurate. PMA provided hair and makeup for my wedding (myself, bridesmaids, and moms), and everyone was glowing about this glam squad. Maria makes sure you and every member of your bridal party looks and feels amazing. The entire getting-ready process is fun, relaxed, and smooth. She goes above and beyond to make sure the photos turn out perfect, and stays with you through the ceremony. She is worth EVERY penny! read more

My job for a while was to do a lot of research, on all sorts of topics. When it was my turn to pick a hair and makeup artist for my wedding, I wanted to pick the best and the greatest because let's face it, it is true, the only thing that lasts after you spend an arm and a leg are the pictures, so you better look good. When I found PMA, it was their classy, classic, and couture-like website had me. And amidst the skeptical yelp reviews, I was sold because needless to say, pictures really do speak for themselves and the reviews were a direct reflection or as I quote a fellow yelper, almost an "understatement" of the work they do. PMA receives these almost too good to be true reviews because Maria and her team are perfectly consistent; they make you look perfect and are consistent about doing it, every single time. And my experience with Maria is that she does not only know people, at the end of your session with her, she will get to know you because she actually truly cares. On the day of my wedding, everything seemed hectic and moving way too fast. After sitting in Maria's chair, all the chaos melted away. Maria is an amazing woman on so many levels and it was not only an honor but an inspiration to be the canvas of her artistic hand on the most important, best and most magical day of my life. I have never felt nor looked more beautiful. Thank you, Maria. read more

Maria is simply as good as it gets. She is very professional, exceptionally kind, and was always reliable throughout the entire wedding process -- from early communication before the trial through the last touch-up on the wedding day in August 2015. Our wedding day was a whirlwind, with a timeline that ranged from 6am to 10pm, two separate ceremonies, two locations, and two wardrobe changes. Maria and her team were perfect from start to finish. En route from the church to the second ceremony, Maria was with us on the bus and was in constant communication with our wedding planners to be sure everything ran on time. She helped arrange jewelry, made sure my veil was in the right place, and came prepared with "emergency kits" just in case anything went wrong (which, with Maria with us, nothing did!). This all was truly above and beyond any expectation I could have had. I have never felt more gorgeous and all my bridesmaids, my mother, mother-in-law, and grandmothers looked and felt beautiful, too. Maria is all about that -- providing hair and makeup services that enhance one's own natural beauty. I have always loved that philosophy and Maria embraces that approach in her work. I could not recommend Maria and her team more! read more