Minia is literally THE BEST!! I've been getting my makeup done by her since I was a senior in high…read moreschool! YES, she did my hair and makeup for prom and senior portraits and then again for a few nights out during college. For lashes, I've been getting my extensions done with Minia since 2018. My skin/face is typically really sensitive and Minia's been the only makeup/lash artist I've trusted. She is always so gentle, professional and informative, ensuring that I am comfortable and satisfied throughout the entire process. She's also super patient with all my needs/asks and always goes over and beyond. I love my lash sessions with her, it truly feels like I'm hanging out and chatting with my bestie! Her space is very comfy and tidy, which always reassures me. She plays any kind of music you want and is always very welcoming and warm. Here is the most recent lash set I got on 1/23. It's been a week now and my lashes still look so good! I literally can't stop staring at myself LOL If you're looking for a trusted, high-quality, relaxing makeup and/or lash experience, book with Minia NOW. I drive from San Jose to San Francisco every 3-4 weeks for my fills, so that alone says a lot!

I had a fantastic experience getting my hair and makeup done by Minia for my kids' school auction…read more She is super kind and really listened to what I wanted. Her studio is nice and much more pleasant for me than getting it done in my own home with kids running around :-). And the results were great! Thank you Minia!

Lia did a magnificent job on my hair and makeup and my partner's makeup for our wedding. She…read moreperfectly captured the old Hollywood vibe we were going for. Our looks were just as fresh at the end of the evening as they were when we started. If you need to spend all day getting ready with someone, Lia is your gal. An absolute delight and incredible artist.

I highly recommend Lia! She was very responsive, organized, friendly, kind, easy to get along with,…read moretalented, and professional since our very first correspondence. The fact that Lia was even able to meet me at 4:30 a.m. so that I could be ready by 7:30 a.m. for my elopement at SF city hall spoke volumes about her. Being a bride who has very minimal experience with getting my hair and make-up done, I was a bit skeptical at first about whether I really needed to have a three hour appointment, but in the end, I think it's incredibly wonderful that Lia carves out three hours to work with her brides. It turns out that it was the perfect amount of time for Lia to do all of the following: confirm the look I want to have for my wedding, set up, do my hair, apply make-up, give me stretch breaks, clean up, and have some time to spare. Even though I opted out of a hair and make-up trial, Lia certainly knew how to deliver. Her artistry, expertise, and skills are all to be admired. She was also very patient and willing to answer any questions I had throughout the hair & makeup process, and made me feel beautiful and confident for the eventful day to come. Lia also went above and beyond and helped me into my wedding dress, which was no easy feat! You see, it had a corset back, and neither of us ever laced up a corset wedding gown before. With the help of some Youtube videos, Lia got me into the dress like a pro. This meant so much to me, because if it weren't for her, it would have been much harder to do a first look with my fiance before we took off to SF city hall together. Overall, I couldn't have asked for a better person to get me ready for my big day, and would recommend Beauty by Lia to friends and family without hesitation. Thank you so much Lia!

Fiona and Jayan were an amazing team! We had many road bumps - rain, completely full parking garage…read moresituation, and worst of all, a city hall closure due to the power outage which meant we couldn't proceed with the ceremony. But despite all of this, Fiona and Jayan were so calm, grounded, and provided the most stunning bridal makeup and hair. Fiona made me feel so amazing (she even gave me a face mask) and brought to life the look I was dreaming of. I had told Fiona my worries about certain details and she completely addresses all of them and made me look like Star. I love Fiona and her work so much!!! Fiona is extremely seasoned and talented!!! Jayan also made my bridal party look stunning!!!

I spent a lot of time looking for a HMUA for me and my wedding party because I was particular about…read morethe style of makeup I wanted as someone who does not wear makeup often (clean, minimal, classic) and wanted to make sure they had lots of experience with asian features & across all ages. I hired Fiona and her team to service me, 7 bridesmaids, the MOB, and the MOG on the morning of my wedding. We had an early start time (4AM) since we were doing a tea ceremony and the team arrived on time, ready to get started to ensure we finished everyone by the 9:00am deadline. They made everyone feel very welcomed and were open to changes in makeup if someone wanted a different color/style that was done to them without losing time. Our hair and makeup stayed in tact all day with minimal touch ups needed & the Urban Beauty Loft team left us a touch-up package for me, the bride, to use. Definitely would recommend if you are looking for the same things!!

Sorry that this is long overdue but I need to thank Julie for her expert, timely and highly…read morepersonalized makeup tutorial in preparation for my son's wedding in Madrid. I'm in my 50s, was stuck in a makeup rut (same-same for years) and asked for a special occasion tutorial, plus a refresh on my work and weekend looks. I'm about to retire & wanted to treat myself to a glow-up. Julie was easy to schedule with - she came to my home w/ her tools of trade but intentionally used my own makeup as much as possible, while recommending products & brushes to fill the gaps. No upselling and most of her recommendations were very affordable. Her approach was gentle, open-minded & respectful of the fact that I wanted a natural yet elevated look. She did half of my face and walked me through doing the other half. Her teaching style was great - she made suggestions instead of imposing rules. It felt safe. After the session, she sent me a detailed step-by-step guide, complete with hyperlinks to every product used. I bought most of what she suggested and have been super happy w/ it all. I've incorporated several of her techniques that are simple but impactful. Julie gave me the confidence boost I needed to put my best face forward :)

Julie is such a lovely human and made me feel like a princess on my wedding day. Thank you!read more

Nikki did an incredible job for my Chinese wedding! She created a gorgeous updo for my tea ceremony…read moreand later transformed it perfectly into a beautiful half-up style for the banquet (exactly like my inspiration photo)! My makeup lasted flawlessly from 11 AM to 10 PM with barely any touch-ups needed, and she even provided a thoughtful touch-up kit just in case. I loved her expert recommendations, from choosing the perfect accessories to using double eyelid tape, and selecting a satin finish for my evening lipstick (with a matte look for the daytime). I received so many compliments on both looks and truly felt my best on such an important day. Thank you so much, Nikki!

I can't recommend Nikki enough! She did my hair and makeup for my wedding at SF City Hall, and I…read morewas beyond happy with how everything turned out. Nikki was so professional, warm, and patient throughout the entire process. She showed up on time, worked quickly/efficiently and continuously checked-in on how I liked my makeI especially appreciated how she took the time to redo my eyeliner until it was exactly the way I wanted--it really meant a lot on such an important day. My makeup lasted beautifully all day, and my hair held up perfectly through photos and celebrations. Nikki truly made me feel like the best version of myself. Thank you, Nikki, for being such a calming and talented presence on my wedding day!

Jane Kim is ridonkulous. Ridonkulously GOOD. Jane did my hair and make-up for a boudoir shoot and…read moreholy effing moses, I was floored by her work. A few brushstrokes and extensions later, she made me look so sexy and glamorous that I was almost embarrassed to look at myself in the mirror. What I like about Jane (aside from her spunky, bubbly personality and sense of humor) is that her goal is to make you look like a better version of yourself. I'm not into the overdone, fake look, so Jane's approach was exactly what I was looking for. She's so good at what she does and LOVES what she does so much. Kudos Jane! You rock my socks off!

Jane is who you want with you at the wedding venue when the weather starts going crazy. She was so…read morededicated to keeping me looking 100% right up until the ceremony, fighting against Mother Nature to do touchups and keep my hair in place! Seriously though, the whole experience working with Jane was great. She started with a survey to get to know my beauty style, inspiration photos, skin sensitivities, etc. Then I brought my mom to the hair and makeup trial, and Jane made her feel so comfortable and welcome (lots of bonding over K-dramas :) ). Last but not least, I loved the look she crafted-- the perfect balance of polished and natural! On the wedding day, all of the makeup artists (Jane, Jasmine, and Erika) were so friendly and accommodating of the requests of the family members I had booked for HMU services. Everyone had such a lovely, memorable time getting all glammed up together. I highly recommend The Glamourist for any bride who just wants to relax and enjoy her wedding day knowing she looks awesome.

I would highly recommend Felicia to anyone looking for a wedding makeup artist. Felicia was…read moreprofessional, responsive, and wonderful to work with from start to finish. The trial session was incredibly helpful--Felicia took the time to understand my preferences and helped me feel confident and comfortable with the final look. On the wedding day, she was very responsible, well-organized, and calm, which made the morning run smoothly. The makeup turned out beautiful, natural, and camera-ready, and it held up perfectly throughout the city hall ceremony and photos. My family was extremely happy with the results and truly appreciated her attention to detail. Highly recommend Bun Bun Bridal for wedding makeup!

From the very first conversation to the final touch-ups on my wedding day, working with Felicia was…read morean absolute dream. She is incredibly talented, professional, calming, and truly understands how to enhance your natural beauty while still making you feel like the most elevated version of yourself. On such an emotional and important day, she brought a sense of calm, confidence, and warmth that made the entire experience feel effortless. My hair and makeup held beautifully all day and night, photographed flawlessly, and most importantly, I felt like me--just more radiant than I ever imagined. If you are looking for someone who is not only exceptionally skilled but also kind, reassuring, and genuinely invested in your happiness, look no further. I cannot recommend her enough. She played such a meaningful role in making my wedding day perfect, and I am forever grateful.

I wanted a Tippi Hedren look for Halloween. Enter Cindy! She helped turn my cheap wig and…read morenon-makeup-wearing-self into a new persona. Why choose her? 1) Easy to book (responsive) 2) Competitive rates 3) Solid work (make-up and hair) Do yourself a favor and stop looking.

I really wanted a natural makeup look for my queer wedding that would make me look like a more…read morepolished and refined version of myself, and Cindy truly delivered! After a handful of bad experiences having my makeup done where I ended up looking like I was in (bad) drag as a cheerleader, I was adamant that I did not want thick costume-y makeup. During our trial a few months before my wedding, Cindy listened attentively to what I did and did not want, asked questions, and made suggestions/refinements as she went. It was clear she was an expert at natural makeup and skilled at making a person's best features shine through. On the day of my wedding, Cindy was a calming and affirming presence. She did makeup and hair for me, my spouse, and my mom, and sister, managing the schedule with ease and professionalism. I was SO happy with my finished look. When I put on my outfit, the whole look came together and I felt beautiful and confident the rest of the day. Cindy is fantastic and I am sure I'll be reaching out again the next time I need to look famous!!

Stacy McClure did the makeup for my wedding. I went to several make-up artists before I found…read moreStacy. Everyone else I tried did alright but I always felt that the makeup was heavy and I didn't look myself. It was important to me that on my wedding day I looked like beautiful but natural -- especially since it was outdoors. Stacy really listened to what I wanted and got it. Not only did she make me look beautiful, she also made my Mom and bridesmaids look amazing too! She was able to work with all of us, our different skin tones, and even a bridesmaid breakout. She is truly very talented. Plus, she has a great personality and was really fun to have with us as we were getting ready. Now if only I could keep her with me I could look that good every day!

Thank Yelp for fantastic recommendations…read more Stacy came to my apt the morning of my wedding and made myself and all my bridesmaids look and feel absolutely gorgeous. We had a great time sitting with her to get a fresh, natural, and glowy look and Stacy even came to the Church for the ceremony to apply touch-ups for formal pix. Absolutely professional, acomodating, efficient, and complete class. Totally recommend her! ALSO! Have become a new devotee of Laura Mercier products as a result of being introduced to them via Stacy. Very happy with the results.

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 fod our tea ceremony from Christy's. She we very considerate and patient as we tried the diffedent 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!