SUMMARY:
I used Zea's services for my wedding. I purchased the Bridal Hair and Makeup Package and I am so glad that I did. Zea is absolutely wonderful and her passion for what she does becomes evident when she performs her art. She was able to transform my vision into much more than I could have ever wanted and imagined. I whole-heartedly recommend Zea for your beauty needs!
IN DEPTH:
Zea is the only reason why I am joining Yelp. She is that great at what she does and I must share it with the Yelp community.
After several online searches for bridal hair and makeup, I kept coming back to Zea's official website. Nothing I found online could compare to what Zea had to offer. I am terribly shy when it comes to speaking on the phone, so I emailed Zea around 11 at night, asking her about her work such as how the makeup is applied, how long it typically lasts, etc. Eight minutes after sending my email (she was super quick), Zea replied to every question I had asked and she even included additional helpful information; this was the first sign that Zea was going to take great care of me. We further exchanged emails and we discussed all the major details such as the type of look I wanted, allergies, skin sensitivities, hair length, dates, payment, etc. We soon met at a local coffee shop to sign the contract and everything was made official.
I purchased the Bridal Hair and Makeup Package, which included a hair and makeup trial before the wedding. For the day of the trial, we met at my home and Zea had everything ready for me, even a bridal robe. Once Zea arrived, she showed me some more possible hairstyles and soon after began her artwork. During our session, I had the opportunity to play around with different hairstyles, shades of makeup and accessories (veil) and she was extremely patient through it all. Since I am clueless about hair and makeup, the trial was just what I needed to determine what actually worked with my skin tone and determine how I wanted my hair and makeup to actually look on my wedding day.
On the day of the wedding, Zea first prepared my mother and I some mimosas and she soon began working. She had memorized every single detail I wanted that we had covered during the trial, so while she worked from memory, we spent our session talking about a variety of different things, which was very enjoyable. I didn't really have the opportunity to look in the mirror while Zea was working, but when I had my first opportunity to do so at the end of our session, I almost began to cry; the hair and makeup were absolutely beautiful! For a few seconds, I sat in disbelief that I was the person in the mirror. Zea was able to transform my vision into much more than I could have ever wanted and imagined! She was that great!
Throughout my wedding, I received several compliments about my hair and makeup. My makeup lasted throughout the whole wedding; I did not have the need to touch up any of it. My hair behaved even more amazing throughout the day because it endured a heavy, cathedral length veil and frequent tugging by guests during hugs. My hair did not show any sign that it was going to give up on me, which I found completely awesome!
Zea is extremely attentive, patient, detailed and passionate. Her services are more than well worth it! I definitely plan on using Zea's additional services in the future!
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