We cannot recommend Violet highly enough for wedding hair and makeup! She was our artist for our…read moreOctober 2025 wedding at Solage in Napa, and she did an incredible job. Violet created two very different looks for me--one for our Friday welcome party and one for the wedding day--and she nailed both of them perfectly. Everything held up beautifully all night, through photos and hours of dancing! Beyond her talent, she was just a lovely and calming presence to have around. She was amazing with my family as well, making everyone feel comfortable and look their best. She was also so flexible and accommodating with several last-minute changes to our schedule, which we appreciated so much. We couldn't have been happier!

I hired Violet for my wedding hair and makeup years ago, and unfortunately did not have a good…read moreexperience. She did an amazing trial and I was so excited. The day of my wedding, she had extremely poor planning and time management, and decided it was smart to start me, the bride, last. That resulted in me literally being late, with her rushing to finish. The end result was a mess, it was awful. When I texted her photos afterwards politely expressing my disappointment (with trial and wedding photos attached), she did not offer to refund me but instead offered to redo my hair and makeup again for wedding photo retakes - strange, as how I clearly could not retake photos from that day and had no plans to pay tons of money for another post-wedding photo shoot?? Would have preferred my money back. Or better planning to begin with.

Maria (Mimi) did my engagement and bridal makeup. I HATE people touching my eyes but Maria's calm…read moreconfident demeanor put me at ease and i was able to relax and let her not only shave my baby hairs on my lids but do my eye liner and false eye lashes. I got so many compliments on my hair and make up. I felt so beautiful. I was glad to know she had a back up in case she couldn't make my date due to unforeseen circumstances. However the backup was not needed and she was even able to come a little early for a last minute schedule change. I am so happy I went with her for hair and makeup. I wish I had more reasons to have her do my make up. Bonus part: I even learned how I can apply my mascara from her without getting the raccoon eyes after a few hours. Well worth the money and my photos look great!!!!

Like every bride to be, I was stressed on finding a makeup artist and hair stylist. I feel so lucky…read moreto have found Maria. To save cost, I wanted someone who did hair and makeup. Upon our first meeting (trial), I was impressed by Maria's punctuality and professionalism. The trial went great, but the hair style I wanted required my hair to be longer. Maria suggested of another session right before the wedding to ensure I was happy with the choice of hair. I felt Maria really cared. On the day of the wedding, Maria arrived earlier than planned. Which was a great help, because she was doing three peoples makeup and hair. She was so easy going and helpful, I felt like she was one of my bridesmaids! Maria does great work. She listens to you and makes sure you are happy with the results. I never felt like I couldn't voice my opinion. She was open to trying different things and work with hair accessories I had to make me happy. I am so lucky to have Maria do my wedding. I will definitely recommend her to anyone who is doing an event and needs professional makeup and hair. Can't go wrong with Maria.

Hanging out at one of the local spots around town, the wonderful, Alison Thal and I crossed paths…read more I booked an appointment for her to shampoo, blow-dry and straighten my hair a few weeks in advance. She was very flexible with times and willing to rearrange a few things when I mentioned it may be on her usual day off. When I arrived to her salon suite... I was very impressed by the clean and organized atmosphere, dark wood toned laminate floors, and little café nespresso machine all within her spacious work space. Even though I was a tad bit late, Alison, took her time and did a wonderful job on my hair! She is super down-to-earth, and for the first time in my life, I was probably more up into the hairdresser's business than she was into mine! LOL She's so mellow and sweet and knows exactly what she's doing when it comes to hair. I believe I've got a new favorite go-to spot for getting my lovely lady locks done! Thanks, Alison! :-)

Alissa is amazing! I called her the day before New Year's Eve after a hair DISASTER (by a…read moreneighboring salon that shall remain unnamed). I was crying... It was that bad. My boyfriend started calling every salon in San Mateo with good reviews on yelp and left about 10 messages. Alissa called back within minutes. She dropped what she was doing to come in the morning of New Year's Eve to fix my hair! What I thought was not fixable looking amazing after she got done. She's extremely knowledgable and knows the chemistry and art behind hair coloring and correcting. She's detail oriented and takes time to make it perfect! Her salon is adorable and cozy. The color came out beautiful! And - she gave me a smokin deal since I had been through the mill and already paid through the nose to get my hair destroyed. Bottom line: I LOVE ALISSA! She's flexible, sweet and is an expert at what she does!

Jasmine and her makeup artist are amazing! Jasmine did my hair for my wedding as well as my…read morebridesmaids, while her makeup artist, Gina, did our makeup. We were all so satisfied with how we looked! They both executed our looks so well. She is great with responses and is very straight forward about suggestions and what would work best for me. Everything went flawlessly and I would definitely contact her for a stress-free experience!

From first inquiry to the end Jasmine did a wonderful job on myself and my mom's wedding day hair…read more We did the hollywood glam waves with the extensions i had. She even trimmed my extensions to blend better with my hair. My mom felt so pretty and she exuded happiness and a youthful glow that whole day. I was so happy about that because my mom has never got her hair done so nice like that. So it was very special to see her so happy. Jasmine and Gina (makeup artist) were so professional, polite and timely. They gave clear instructions on what was expected on the trial and wedding day and followed through on the few changes that I wanted to make. Ladies- I recommend you go through with the trial makeup run because it gives you time to see the look on you all day/night. Ie. how it sits on your face after a few hours, how the primer works for your particular skin, how the lipstick looks in pictures etc. I would definitely recommend their services to those in the Bay Area. They both work so well together and I am so glad I went with them as I had checked out a few hair and makeup artists in my area. I will definitely work with them again for future events! I will include some photos.

Cherry on Top truly came through for us! I reached out to Kelly just two days before my client's…read moreevent because we were in a bit of a scramble and needed someone to help with setup, serving during the party, and clean-up. Even though that's not what Kelly usually does (she plans and manages full events), she was incredibly kind and willing to help anyway. She sent one of her assistants, Alicia, and honestly, she was a lifesaver. Alicia was fantastic ,she showed up ready to help, jumped in wherever we needed her, took initiative, and stayed until the very last guest left. She made everything feel easy and handled it all with such calm and warmth. Next time, I'll definitely be reaching out to have her handle the full event, decor, crafts, games, the whole thing. So thankful for their support and can't recommend them enough!

We worked with Kelly and her creative team on multiple occasions. Every time communication process…read morewas smooth and professional even when managing complex logistics. For each and every party Kelly came up with innovative ideas regarding venue selection, coordinating best entertainment vendors and choosing most delicious catering options. Kelly went far and beyond to make sure that kids and adults had best time at the party. Everyone was impressed with the epic party Kelly and her team set up. We look forward to working with Kelly again.

Victoria is very professional. She is patient, warm and kind. She talks through what the vision is…read morefor your hair. She does not rush the process but moves with efficiency once the process begins "she is off & running" creating your new look. The shop location in Burlingame is also a plus. Thank you Victoria!

Im using my husbands yelp profile, but I recently went in to see Victoria. Getting a curly cut from…read moreher was more than just a haircut, it was a full experience. She's not only amazing at what she does, she's an absolute boss lady who knows curls like no one else. From the moment I walked in, she made me feel seen, heard, and fully cared for. Her energy is so genuine, warm, and uplifting--you can tell she really loves what she does. She took her time with my curls, explained everything, and made me feel confident and beautiful. The fact that she's a proud Latina and doing her thing with so much passion just makes it even better for me. Friendly, professional, talented, and full of heart--"amazing" isn't even enough to describe how much I appreciate her. If you have curls, RUN , don't walk!

I had a very disappointing experience at Halo and would never return…read more I booked a blowout/curl appointment 1-2 weeks in advance because I had a dinner event tonight. I even went into the salon in person to make the appointment and specifically pointed out a client whose hair was being styled with curls using a curling iron and asked if they could do something similar for me. The receptionist assured me that it would not be a problem. When I arrived today, the stylist, Elisabeth, was rude and unwelcoming from the moment I walked in. She had a negative attitude throughout the interaction. After I took my ponytail down, she told me that because I have a lot of hair and because the appointment was apparently booked only as a "blowout" and not a "blowout + curls," she only had time to blow dry my hair and did not have time to curl/style it because she had back-to-back appointments scheduled afterward. Instead of trying to help find a solution, she blamed the person who booked the appointment. As the customer, that is not my responsibility -- especially when I booked well in advance and specifically discussed and pointed out the hairstyle I wanted in person beforehand. The entire experience felt unprofessional, dismissive, and extremely frustrating. Now I'm left scrambling last minute trying to find another salon before my event tonight. Completely unacceptable customer service.

I have been getting my hair blown out for many years now and out of all the places I've been to,…read moreHalo Blow Dry Bar has the most quality people of all. They take care of their Stylists here and it shows. Jennifer Rodriguez and Nicole are amazing. I recently had an amazing experience even after I left. Jewelz, who was working the front Desk, called me to arrange all of my future appointments for the next two months due to a change in scheduling I was so appreciative of her excellent customer service. Thank you, Halo!

We've been going here for years! I'm so grateful we switched from other "kid's haircut" locations…read morethat gave my son very questionable, uneven cuts. Maria is always consistent with my son's haircut! They have plenty of entertainment options to keep your kiddo busy while she does the cut. Appointments can be a little tough to come by so I recommend booking as soon as you know and have the next one booked as well.

Great reviews led me to this place, both in service and value/price. It was easy to make an…read moreappointment but I did have to look a couple weeks in advance since it seemed popular. (This place is appointment only.) When we got there, we were only ones so no wait. The hair washing and haircut for my 11yo girl went smoothly. The hairdresser asked my kid what she wanted. And we got a recommendation for a leave-in conditioner for long curly hair. Perfect experience. 100% recommend.