We had Jenn and Monique come to our place to do our hair and makeup for a very special wedding…read more They worked their magic for the mother of the groom, aunt and best friend. We all felt beautiful for the wedding and received a lot of compliments. But the best thing I can say is that I felt beautiful. They are wonderful ladies and really do an awesome job. Highly recommend these two ladies!

I cannot rave about Alexis and her team enough!!! They are incredible and worth every penny. From…read morethe moment I met Alexis, I knew I made the right choice for my wedding day beauty team. Alexis is fun, sweet and super easy to talk to. Not to mention INSANELY talented!!! I did my bridal trial and day-of hair and makeup with Alexis and she made me look absolutely stunning. Thank you Alexis and team for making my girls and I so beautiful on the happiest day of my life!

Gray has done my makeup for a number of occasions and each time it's flawless! She listens, takes…read moreyour wants into consideration -- but also approaches your face uniquely bringing a true artist's touch to her work. I love that she's well versed in so many different looks (natural, skin-focused makeup to high voltage glam!).  Her professionalism is icing on the cake; she is quick to respond and clear in her communications. If you want to look and feel your best, book Gray!!

I wish I could give 10 stars because Alexis is truly perfect. She listened and executed exactly…read morewhat I envisioned. Her talent is unparalleled and she's so genuine. I hired her for my wedding and she truly made me feel so beautiful and confident, the way every bride should feel on their most special day! All my guests said how beautiful my makeup was that day- and it lasted all night!! I can't be more thankful and grateful!!

The vibe and location is great. Nicole did a great job and my style lasted for 2 days. I will be…read moreback.

I've been living in SD for almost 13 years and I've tried a 3-4 different stylists in the area, but…read morewith naturally wavy hair as an Asian, many hair stylists have not been able to cut my hair very well. In addition, I love letting my stylist do their magic b/c I am a loyalist, and when it comes to color/highlights, I want to allow them to paint the canvas b/c they know what's on trend and they are the experts. I was spoiled b/c when I lived in the Seattle area, I had a gem of a stylist, and b/c I struggled finding the right person in SD, I continued to see her up until last year, when I was fortunate to meet Siobhain. She's newer to Ashen Salon, but I've followed her here and for sure, this is the right spot! The salon is bright and has a great energy! The receptionist is inviting, and the stylists all seem happy! They have some complimentary beverages while you're getting your service, along with some nice seating and magazines/books. One of the biggest challenges with finding the right stylist is my hair grows very fast and has a natural wave. It varies based on humidity, as girls with wavy/curly hair know, so I've had previous cuts where people razor my hair or however they cut it, it always makes me have major triangle head (not a good look)! Siobhain tends to cut my hair dry, which was an adjustment, but overall it's allowed her to see how the hair will lay when it's dry and follow the natural wave. I've also gotten color and highlights done, which is my fave with Siobhain! She always keeps me fresh and on point, and I always get compliments on my hair after I see her! Besides her skills, she's just a gem and always vibrant and on her game! In my short time seeing her, my mom and my other friend have both had pixie cuts from Siobhain, which according to my friend, also requires major skill to meet the person's preferences, and they've both been happy! Street parking is usually decent, although summer months likely will be busier. I'm not aware of any associated parking, but I've never had any issues finding parking. Appointments are definitely recommended. Pricing is along the standard I think I've seen with most salons, with most cuts ranging around $40-80 based on length/style, and color/highlights ranging from $100-250 depending on what you get done. So happy I found Siobhain and have a great stylist in the SD area now! I definitely recommend that you see Siobhain at Ashen Salon.

I found Amanda while searching for wedding hair and makeup artists, and after inquiring and…read morespeaking with her about her services, I trusted I was in good hands and didn't need to look any further. Amanda worked with me through my engagement photoshoot, hair and makeup trials, and of course the wedding day. Amanda is talented, kind, attentive, professional, and brings a calming presence to what can be a hectic and emotional time. She truly listens and thoughtfully blended her expertise with my preferences to create a look that felt like an elevated version of myself. On the wedding day, Amanda also provided hair and makeup services for my mom and Babe of Honor. She made each of us feel confident, cared for, and beautiful. Beyond making us look our best, Amanda contributed to the joy and ease of the day, and I'm so grateful to have had her as part of the entire experience!

I cannot say enough good things about Amanda and her team at Thorne Artistry. I had the best…read moreexperience with her for my wedding. She helped me find a look for my hair and makeup that made me feel beautiful for my wedding day. All of my bridesmaids and myself raved about how they felt like an elevated version of themself. Amanda is incredibly knowledgeable at what she does and educated me on the different makeup looks and helped me find what is best for me. We did a trial in advance so I felt great going into wedding day. She is also just one of the nicest people and was a joy to be around. Thank you Amanda! Highly recommend to anyone looking for a talented beauty expert.

Team Nicole HAMU CRUSHED my wedding!! Had 3 incredible stylists that did HAMU on 8 of us ladies…read more Such a pleasure to work with them. Such beautiful work and made each vision come to life perfectly!!! My wedding was absolutely stunning thanks to their team!!!

I definitely wouldn't recommend booking through Nicole. She just hires people who do work for her…read moreon the side, charges extra, takes a cut, and then poorly manages the event. I hired her for my wedding and she caused so much stress along the way...She sent me texts meant for other people, sent me incorrect invoices, confirmations for wrong dates, had ME build her timelines and then changed details, and then forgot to add enough people for hair for my wedding party... then she charged me for her mistake. Turns out she was trying to manage all if the weddings she booked while vacationing for several months in Europe. I'm all for personal time- but if you can't multitask then hire an assistant to help. Especially when you are handling BIG pieces of the bride's day. I regret not firing her when the mistakes first started because there were red flags from the beginning. I should have listened to my gut. The extra star is for Austin Parent who did my hair and a few others in my wedding party. (He deserves 5 stars actually but there's no way for me to review him). He was AMAZING!!! I didn't initially leave a review but Nicole keeps spamming me asking for one... so here it is. Do not recommend... terrible experience with Nicole. Hire your favorite hair dresser and find someone who does makeup. No reason for Nicole to be in the picture and cause unnecessary stress while taking a cut if the money the people who are doing the work should get.

Amber is amazing! I booked a bridal trial with her and immediately felt comfortable. She is so…read morefriendly and communicates clearly about what to expect. I was able to openly express my wishes for my wedding look, and I did two bridal trials (second trial was mostly to ease my anxiety haha). I love love loved my bridal makeup on my wedding day! Amber also did the makeup for my bridal party, mom, & mother in law! We all felt so at ease with Amber. The results were beautiful & the vibes were immaculate. Thank you for being a part of my special day, Amber!

I had my lips done for the very first time and Amber did such an amazing job! She made me feel…read morecompletely comfortable throughout the whole process just like she always does. Amber is not only incredibly talented, but she's also my go-to makeup artist for my beauty and unique makeup needs. I trust her and always leave feeling confident and beautiful. Highly recommend!

I have been seeing Julie for over a decade and I absolutely…read morelove her work! Most current and LED. My skin looked refreshed and hydrated! Inspired by the newer treatments being offered by Julie, and her ever present professionalism, I had the DMK enzyme facial done just recently, and all I can say is, I felt like it took ten years of my face. At 53, that's saying something! My pores were smaller, my skin was tighter and I really felt like I had a mini face lift. I immediately asked how soon I could do it again! To top off this trend of beautification I also had the brow lamination with hybrid dye, for those fuller darker brows. I am absolutely thrilled with all of it! If you are on the fence about seeing Julie, don't wait any longer, treat yourself to some of the most relaxing and luxurious facials and treatments you'll ever experience!! You are worth it!

I've had many facials in my life - been getting them since I was a teenager. I can truly say Jules…read moreis one of the best estheticians. She really gets to know and understand your skin type. The texture I left with after just one session with her was unmatched!! Thank you sooo much Jules. She's also the coolest & so sweet- so that's always a plus.

I was referred to Emily for wedding makeup from a friend and I loved working with her! She…read moreliterally makes you feel so beautiful and pulls out your natural features through her makeup artistry. As a Filipino, and my bridesmaids being Vietnamese and Filipino, I had original hesitation in booking a makeup artist bc they never get my face shade correct! It's always too light. But Emily was perfect. She did both my trial makeup for engagement photos and 6 bridesmaids/1 bride for the day-of wedding makeup and all my bridesmaids were very happy with her as well. They were actually pleasantly surprised they liked their makeup! It's nice that travel is complimentary if your wedding location is within 15 miles of her. Wedding makeup can get pricy so make sure you research and look at examples to see if their artistry fits your personality and style. I'm fortunate I found Emily for me! My makeup pics and examples: Wedding- True Photography: https://truephotography.com/event/nikki-michael Engagement- Yana Matosian Photography: http://yanamatosian.com/2017/09/18/michael-and-nikki-san-diego-engagement-photography/

I got referred by a coworker to Emily and I'm extremely grateful for having her do my makeup. My…read morefirst impressions of Emily was she was sweet, accommodating, and I felt very comfortable being around her. For some reason, I normally get nervous getting my makeup done. I got my makeup done for a wedding. I came a little unprepared, but I let her know that I'd like a fresh, natural look, and a smokey eye. The makeup she used felt so nice and light on. She worked fast and had time to give me tips on doing my own makeup as well. I'm very happy with how my makeup turned out even though I'm not use to having a darker smokey eye. I trusted her and I left a happy camper. Also, my makeup lasted all day (8am-1am). How amazing is that? The makeup literally looked flawless throughout the day. The only thing I would change for next time is to ask for better coverage on my scars and to bring a pic of how I usually do my brows. Overall, I'll be hiring Emily for my future events.

I chose Brittany based off her reviews and I am SO GLAD I did! I am not a huge makeup enthusiast so…read moreI was looking for an expert who was versatile, could do natural glam, a soft and romantic look, and most importantly had good vibes. Brittany exceeded my expectations. She was responsive, kind, calming, affordable, and went above and beyond to make everything perfect. I did the trial run (no regrets) and Brittany came to my home. We went over makeup options, different hair options, and veil placement options. She asked lots of questions to make sure I was comfortable with everything, her skincare prep was fabulous and my makeup looked great! She spent the time to go over each step and customized my look based on my feedback. She's a true natural and was able to take my confusing feedback and turn it into exactly what I was envisioning. On the wedding day, Brittany was such a calm and happy presence in the room. My whole family loved her. We changed a few things we had gone over at the trial, and she remembered everything! Even things I had forgotten mentioning. That meant a lot to me. Brittany truly cares about her clients and it's clear she takes her job seriously. Most people in the wedding industry just treat you like another number but Brittany was the only person in the whole process who treated me like me. Brittany also did my 13 year old's hair and makeup for the wedding. I was worried about her looking too mature but Brittany did her makeup so perfectly, it just highlighted her features in such a soft, natural way... I was honestly speechless. I'm an anxious worrier but I never had to give a second thought to my hair/makeup/veil. Brittany added body glow and left behind a little touch up kit that had everything I needed. She even helped my mom with her makeup and lashes and squeezed in a friend who needed last minute hair and makeup services. My hair and makeup lasted all night, looked fabulous, and I felt like a star. I would hire Brittany again in a heartbeat to do anything makeup or hair related. She is truly an expert in her craft and her passion shows. In all the crazy hecticness of the wedding world - Brittany was the one of my favorite parts.

Very accommodating, pleasant, and did a beautiful job! Makeup looked great all night.read more

Doris is incredible!!! I did a 2 hour makeup lesson with her. Her depth of experience is insane and…read moreshe's an amazing teacher. She walked me through every step of doing my makeup and showed me an entirely new way of applying at certain angles to accentuate your best features, how to add in things like eye/face/lip primer and powder to make your makeup look fantastic all day, a ton of new brush strokes to make everything blend together flawlessly, and SO much more. So grateful for her guidance and I'm feeling so much more confident about my look.

Doris did such a wonderful job on my wedding hair! My half up half down held throughout the entire…read morewedding. I am so grateful she made the long commute to do my bridal hair after my other hairstylist canceled on very short notice before my wedding day. I enjoyed conversating with her as she did my hair. She even gave me tips and instructions on how to curl my hair with lasting curls that hold! Thank you so much Doris!