Jane Kim is ridonkulous. Ridonkulously GOOD. Jane did my hair and make-up for a boudoir shoot and holy 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! read more

The Glamourist - Makeup Artists Near Me - San Francisco, California

Jane is who you want with you at the wedding venue when the weather starts going crazy. She was so dedicated 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. read more

I love you Jane! :D Jane is probably the reason I kept it together on my wedding day. I didn't have a wedding party and I got ready with her at the Blu Bungalow. But we hit it off so well and she kept me in such good spirits all morning, talking to me as if we had known each other like old friends. I also didn't get to do a trial since I planned our wedding in just two months but I totally trusted Jane. You want to look and feel your best on your big day and she really delivered. So, funny story... I was so relaxed and calm that I ended up forgetting my bouquet at the studio that my florist brought over for me. I didn't even realize at the time that it wasn't what I had asked for... At all. I ended up really disliking it after the fact haha but I swear Jane did such a great job with my hair and make up that I couldn't have cared less about the flowers. Plus she immediately texted me after noticing I forgot it. Thank you Jane, you are the best! read more

I had an engagement shoot in the city a few months back and made the mistake of scheduling my first trial (not bridal, but just makeup) beforehand with Jane to serve as my makeup for the shoot. I had never worked with her before nor did any of my friends or family but went by reviews online and her website portfolio. Jane rents a space out of the Blu Bungalow studio space. She was really cool as a person but her work left much to be desired -- I subsequently was pretty bummed out about how I looked in my engagement photos and even toyed with the idea of taking them over (costing me a grand). Luckily our photographer gave us almost 250 shots so I had some to choose from for our site and save the date. Jane was actually really down to earth as a person -- really easy to talk to and pretty chill. We shared some commonalities and I also met her fiancee in the studio. The assistant at Blu Bungalow was pretty cool too. Working with Jane, she asked for looks that I liked so I sent her some pictures I found (e.g. of celebrities). She had a good amount of makeup (plus there was a Sephora across the street) but I felt that she lacked some experience. One of my false lashes had started to lift at the corner; though she glued it back down, the lashes eventually looked kind of crooked (didn't realize until later). I have uneven eyelid creases and at no time did she address it. The day was also really windy (probably one of the windiest I'd experienced in the city) and my hair fell flat soon after I left Jane to do some of the photos outdoors. The makeup also didn't seem to last after a few hours of shooting around town. Though I thought I looked okay at the time, looking back, I realized that Jane made me look like the inspiration photos that I provided. A better artist will take what you give but tailor the look to you to enhance your own looks. I didn't know at the time what I should have looked for in an artist so I do think that half of the failure was me. Ultimately, I felt that I did not look my best for the shoot. I dillydallied about who to choose for my makeup and ended up with Jane, someone I had never worked with, so that was my fault. In hindsight I should have just went with someone local and well known and maybe would've spent another $200 instead of being disappointed. I personally wasn't impressed with Jane's work and have since learned (after two additional trials with others) what works for me. Blu Bungalow is a pretty nifty space and Jane and the assistant did offer a number of beverages (beer, champagne, coffee). I'd advise that potential brides do not use a first trial for special occasions. A trial should just be that -- afterwards go about your day shopping and eating and then seeing if the work is to your liking and that it has lasted. Oh, and FYI, cost was $250. read more

Before I booked the venue, before I had a vision of what my dress would look like, and before I even picked out my bridal court... I already knew Jane would be doing my makeup for my big day. I witnessed her work first hand as she worked her magic on several models at a bridal show...she's a natural! The thing that separates Jane from other MUAs is that she didn't succumb to this horrific trend that's transforming brides into porn stars dressed in wedding costume. Perhaps it's her culinary background that lends appreciation to simple sophistication, but she does not depend on masking or drowning out her canvas in an effort to hide anything. Just take a look at her untouched photos and you'll know exactly what I mean. At the minimum, I recommend all Asian gals check her out. Makeup is one of my hobbies so as you can imagine, I'm very picky. I refuse to let anyone else touch my face on my wedding day. She's amazingly humble, sweet, and down-to-earth so at minimum, she'll help put you at ease on your big day. Can't wait to work with her next year! read more

Jane made me pretty for my wedding! I don't let anyone touch my face. Ever. I've got sensitive skin and am self concious about imperfections I've been fighting since I was 14. The one exception I made is for my wedding because I knew I couldn't handle the job myself. I needed a pro to make me in to a nicer version of myself. Enter Jane. I did do a trial, and I'm glad I did. I wear very basic makeup on a daily basis and rarely get all dolled up. Going through that process allowed me to articulate better the look I was going for as someone who isn't used to much makeup. She took the feedback and hit it out of the park on the big day. What's even better is that she's hilarious and adorable. Personality goes a long way when someone is in yo face beautifying you. read more

I met with Jane for a 4 hour make-up lesson for my wedding. I got married in the French countryside and didn't have access to trustworthy make-up artist. So Jane helped me pick out the cosmetics and brushes needed at MAC and Sephora to do my own make up for my wedding. I had the lesson 3 months before the wedding. I took notes and practiced several times before the wedding. I received fantastic compliments. One girlfriend couldn't figure out what I had done...botox? ...another male friend thought I looked 10 years younger. Jane has amazing skills and technique and is a great teacher! She is fun, reliable and really wants you to be happy with her services. read more

Jane is amaze-balls to the wall. I was immediately sold after reading her blog and website. She can turn a "2," to a "10," as mentioned by some dudes. She is a miracle worker and if she can truly glamourized these ladies on her blog, she can probably make me and my bridal party look smoking hot on THE DAY. Having a June wedding, I was scared she'd be booked but lucky me, my weekend was her only opening left. I quickly agreed to her first available trial and with my sister by my side, we stepped into the Blu Bungalow studio on an early Saturday morning. I didn't tell Jane, but I gave her a true test. I had only gotten 3 hours of sleep the night before, just ended up partying with my friends and had the most tired look on my face. I felt exhausted and some of my guy friends would even say I look hurt, so let's see what miracles Jane can do. A true miracle worker she is! I showed her my board on Pinterest of what look I was going for a bam bam bam! It was on my face and in my hair. We talked about the usual. How did I meet my husband. What are we doing for the wedding. Then somehow we ended up talking about uber delicious Korean food in LA. I have really sensitive skin and none of her products irritated me. Walking out of the studio I felt like model and before I decided to book, I decided to leave everything on to see if it would last all day. It did and so we booked. My now husband didn't agree with the $$$, but after showing him her blog he gave me the go ahead. The morning of THE DAY, Jane and her assistant arrived at my house bright and early and was ready to work. She transformed my mother-in-law, mom, maid of honor and other bridesmaids into a more amazing and fabulous version of themselves. On schedule, no hiccups. Perfection. As mentioned in my review of my photographer, my hair was ruined during outdoor shots due to the 500 mph wind. My photographer, who just happened to know and had work with Jane before, had contact Jane to meet me at our ceremony location to fix me up! She did my hair and make up touch ups in the back seat of my dad's benzo parked curbside to the museum. Just her rolly bag and her awesome self. I was whole again. No fuss. No frills. Just pure talent and beauty, and FUN! You have to go with Jane is she is open on your day. There's honestly nothing to think about. She's also engaged now and I wish her all the best in her wedding planning and beyond! :) read more

Jane is really amazing. She charges a lot of $$$ and so I initially tried to find someone else more budget friendly -- I had trials with 2 other make-hair people. And no. They just did not get it. The hair was sloppy or old fashioned, and the make-up was either flat, too colorful or dated. It looked ok. But no where near the WOW that Jane can do. Case in point: I met my (now) husband after my trial with Jane and I had to remind him that I had my hair and makeup done. He said, "Oh yeah! I thought you looked really good today!!" The other two times I saw him after trials, he'd politely say, " ... how come they always use so much make-up?" Jane gets it. She can somehow do magic with the pink egg sponge and her tool belt of brushes. read more

I echo all the praises that other women have already showered upon Jane. Jane is really good at doing sexy romantic hair (look at her gallery). But her magic lies in her ability to make you look like a more fantastic version of YOU. That, to me, is true talent. Many brides spend so much time choosing their perfect dress, and spend disproportionately less time deciding on hair and makeup. Personally, I think a beautifully done face and sultry sexy hair will trump a gorgeous wedding dress any day! I recommend brides get a trial session with Jane, go with ideas, show her pics of your venue, and TALK TO HER. Communication is important. Tell her what you like, what you don't like. Take the time during the trial so there's one less thing to worry about on your wedding day. Jane will show up on time and ready to go. Let her take good care of you and make you beautiful and happy on your big day! read more

I hired Jane (aka "The Glamourist") to do both my hair and make-up for my wedding that took place on September 5, 2010. I found Jane back in May after a scarring hair and make-up trial with another artist. It was so bad that my fiance asked me not to look at him that day because I looked so scary. My wedding was outdoors and rustic, and I wanted a very natural look. I really thought that I was going to have to look like a drag queen or a geisha on my wedding day. Luckily I found Jane. Before our trial, I did my homework and supplied Jane with photos of what I wanted (Brides, this is a must. You can't blame someone for getting it wrong if you don't show them visually what you want). She came to my apartment with supplies and make-up chair in tow and transformed me into a beaming bride. I told her I wasn't sure whether I wanted to have my hair down or an up-do, so we started with a hair down look and then she also did two up-do's. The make-up was perfect. Strong enough that it showed in photographs but still very natural looking when you saw me in person. Jane brings her nice DSLR with her and snaps a few shots so you can see how it photographs. It definitely is more make-up then you'd ever wear on a normal day, but it photographed beautifully. I also noticed that Jane uses a lot of brand name make-up. She clearly has invested in her supplies. It's all very organized and clean, and she's only going to stuff your pores w/ the best! On the day of my wedding Jane and her assistant came on time to our wedding venue an off the beaten path B&B in Sonoma Valley. Jenny her assistant did a great job with air-brush make-up. It stayed on all day. I had my make-up put on at 10 AM that morning and finished my hair and make-up at 11:30. Both hair and make-up lasted late into the night, and I had an all outdoors wedding on a hot-day. The make-up Jane uses definitely has staying power. Jenny and Jane also made my bridesmaids look fantastic. I paid for all my bridesmaids to get their make-up done and one paid for her hair on their own. They all looked stunning. Like themselves, but just more polished and photo-ready. Plus, Jane is just fun! You want your wedding vendors to be fun, happy people, and she is just that. She was so incredibly excited for me leading up to the big day. She was very responsive to emails (a must for me). She was also good at listening to what I wanted. She suggested both fake eye-lashes and hair extensions to me. In the end, I decided against them. It might not be what she would have done, but she didn't pressure me into it. I was super happy I found Jane and would recommend her to any bride. read more

Jane did my wife's makeup for our wedding and everything turned out great! My wife was looking beautiful all day long! Jane spent the whole day with her making sure she looked good. I would see her doing touchups all the time. She was just plain awesome! She even got us some drinks during our cocktail hour because we were so busy running around :) I'd totally recommend her. read more

There is a reason why Jane has such great reviews - because she is GREAT! Its clear based on all of her positive reviews, raving clients, and pictures on her website that Jane is beyond talented with her makeup skills. What may not be obvious is that she uses the best quality products on her clients and is such a fun and calming force on your big day. On my wedding day I wanted to look my best, obviously, but I underestimated just how important it is to have positive energy and a team of professionals surrounding you in the hours leading up to this huge event. Jane and her assistant set up shop in the bridal suite and did a phenomenal job making myself and by bridesmaids beautiful. They were so much fun during our getting ready hours. They also provided services for the moms as well, and when things got hectic just before the ceremony and pictures, Jane was able to pull me aside for touch-ups. While she was placing the finishing touches on my lips, she whispered in my ear that I looked flawless and would remember the day always. In the middle of all of the craziness, I was so happy to have Jane there to make sure that I looked just as amazing as I felt. read more

So happy! I recently got married and Jane did a wonderful job. Jane made me look glamourous without making me look fake. Her price points are a little high but it was so worth it for me! The photos that I've seen so far have been beautiful. She also did my hair for the wedding and I give her a lot of credit for dealing with last minute changes. The hair that we did for the trial for some reason didn't quite work on the day of the wedding. She teased and styled until the hair was just the way I wanted it. Before Jane left she was worried enough about my hair that she gave me a quick tutorial on how to freshen up the curls (which I didn't need!). She is one patient stylist! read more

Jane made me look and feel my absolutely beautiful on my wedding day. My intentions were to look elegant and natural- I looked flawlessly natural and elegant! My advice to you when you choose to work with Jane, is Jane knows best; have confidence in her experience! Take inspiration for what it is- inspiration. Jane worked with the natural characteristics of my hair; the long length, the thickness, and the texture and created an up-do so simply elegant; in addition, I felt my makeup was stunningly natural. Additionally, Jane's team worked efficiently to perfect the looks of my bridesmaids and the mother-of-the-bride. The radiant package was perfect for me and ensured that I looked flawless until the moment I walked down the aisle! Because I would use The Glamourist's services again in the future- I recommend them to you! read more

Jane and Jenny did hair for my entire bridal party at my wedding and everyone looked absolutely beautiful! Jane is super fun to be around and made me smile and laugh on my wedding day and during my hair trial. She's just got something special about her. I felt like Jane and Jenny were 100% on my team during wedding prep, and, at the end of the day, that's all I was really looking for in a stylist - someone I could trust who made me feel comfortable and beautiful on one of the most important days of my life. They truly nailed it. read more

I booked Jane to do my hair and makeup for my wedding, plus my mom's hair and makeup. Jane was AMAZING. She's really good at her job, and her job is making you look great. She'll make you look more beautiful than you thought hair/makeup could accomplish, without making you look overdone or fake. She has a great aesthetic sense and taste and it pays off. I got tons of compliments at the wedding and for our pictures, and was so happy with her work. Jane's very responsive via email and does a good job of working with you to understand what look you're going for -- she'll have you answer a style questionnaire and send her some pictures of hair/makeup looks you like. Doing this homework was kind of a pain for me (I rarely wear makeup and don't know how to do my hair at all), but went a long way in terms of figuring out what I wanted. She's also really easy to get along with. I'm a pretty awkward lady, and she made me feel comfortable, so that's impressive. I did the package where we did a trial first, and I definitely recommend doing that, especially if you're less familiar with hair/makeup stuff (which you probably are if you're thinking about hiring a professional). MOST impressive is that she got into a car accident on the way to prepping for my wedding and she was still only like 5 minutes late -- and totally on top of communicating to My Entourage. She showed up, wasn't flustered, and did an awesome job. Jane's definitely a bit pricier than some other makeup artists I considered, but I think it's worth it to avoid the stress of working with someone less professional, and to feel confident about looking good on your wedding day. read more

Jane knocked it out of the park. I received a number of compliments on my wedding day (I know most of these are obligatory because what else do you say to a bride on her wedding day) but Jane made me look better than I have ever looked and I dare say better than I will ever look. She also did a great job on the mothers and sisters. Everyone looked like better versions of themselves and that is what you want at a wedding. Jane was on time, she was funny, she was prepared, she packed a great "emergency kit" and my makeup and hair lasted all night, even through the dancing and the bar after the wedding. I could not recommend Jane highly enough, she is definitely the hair/make-up professional you want if you care about how you look on your wedding day. read more

You won't believe it if I told you, but Jane did two of my bridesmaids and me on my wedding morning in RECORD TIME! And we were all flawless! She did hair and make-up for one of the BMs and make-up for another, and hair and make up for me ... in what seemed like two hours????? Everyone came out amazing. Everyone kept saying how beautiful the bridal party was .... and I had never looked better! (Not sure I'll ever look that good again!) Jane is such the professional. On-time, very courteous, easily communicates what she needs and makes wonderful suggestions. Total class! Don't "think" about hiring her for your wedding ... just DO it! read more

Jane did the makeup for my wedding and I couldn't have hoped for anyone better. She made everyone in the bridal party look fantastic. It's hard to find someone who strikes a balance in makeup that will show up in photos but not look scary in person, and Jane does it perfectly. Everyone looked like themselves, only better. Plus, the makeup lasted ALL day without smudging - it still looked perfect after shedding some tears. Jane also did my mom's hair, which looked fantastic. My mom has short hair and I didn't think it would take much styling, but Jane knew how to style it perfectly and my mom loved it - she was glowing all day. It's an extra bonus that Jane has a fun personality and was a joy to have around the morning of the wedding. She was just like one of the girls! If I have a special event in the future I would not hesitate to hire Jane again - would be a treat! read more

Jane is fabulous! I had a really really really horrible bridal makeup/hair trial before finally finding Jane, and I am so thankful that I found her! Jane has such a fun and easygoing personality and made me feel at ease during the trial and on the day of the wedding. The thing I liked the most about her was that she carefully listend to my concerns and ideas and also was able to provide her honest and professional opinions when needed. I just received online proofs of our wedding photos and I love how my makeup and hair look in the photos. If you are an Asian American bride who have had a hard time finding the right makeup artist, you should definitely check out Jane. Her price is very reasonable and she will make you glamourous! :) read more

I had such a great experience with The Glamourist and cannot say enough good things about it! Having Jane do your hair and makeup is the best and most stress-free decision you can make for your day-of wedding prep. She did mine and I got ENDLESS compliments from family, friends and STRANGERS about how I looked that day and it was all due to her mastery. She is so good at what she does. Go with the Glamourist for your wedding hair and makeup, you won't regret it! =) read more

Jane Kim, the Glamourist, is amazing!!! I wanted to look my absolute best on my wedding day and she made that come true - I have never felt as beautiful as I did on my wedding day!!! She knows how to work with your features and bring out the best in you. And she is an absolute perfectionist, which I love! I also used her for my engagement pictures and they came out so gorgeous thanks to the flawless makeup and hair. If only I could get my makeup done by her every day! i highly recommend her. read more

Jane did my makeup and hair for my wedding and is an ABSOLUTE magician. Hiring her was one of the best decisions I made with regard to the big day. I was very hesitant about having my makeup done for my wedding, because I'm very particular about my makeup and actually am very comfortable with doing my makeup myself. But once I had my makeup trial with Jane, all of my fears slipped away. She just got me and my style. She was also extremely good about communicating with me to make sure she understood what I wanted. And after the trial, I felt and looked amazing. On the day of the wedding, she and her assistant did a total of 10 people's makeup and my hair, and everyone looked absolutely stunning. Jane even saved the day with an emergency threading situation (who knew she knew how to thread?!?). My hair stayed in place all night and my makeup still looked fresh when I looked in the mirror at 1am! Jane made me look like the best version of myself, and my groom loved it all. I felt at my most beautiful. With regard to comments below about Jane's demeanor - I cannot be more shocked. I found her to be the most warm, bubbly, and funny person. She is not overly fake and smiley, like a lot of wedding vendors - which is actually extremely refreshing. Perhaps some people just don't get her dry humor...but that is right up my alley. Jane is the creme de la creme of makeup and hair styling for events. I would hire her again for any event I needed to go to! If you're getting married, set up a trial with her now! You will not be disappointed. read more

Jane did my hair and make-up for a photo shoot a few months ago. My make-up session was a pleasant experience - it helped that she is easy to talk to and has a very laid-back personality. She is also friends with the photographer who was on site, so I was in a very friendly atmosphere. In terms of her services, what really stood out for me was how she was able to create the perfect skin! Her blending skills are awesome - I wear foundation from time to time but I've never had skin like I did that day. I also appreciated how she honored my request to use self-adhesive eyelashes since I am allergic to most eyelash glues - I brought my own pair with me to our session and she put them on my eyes in five seconds without any issues. I also loved the color of lip gloss she used - it was a light pink and it really flattered my skin tone. She did curl my hair, and while it looked very flirty and dramatic at first, I wished the waves didn't flatten as quickly as they did - my hair is thick and heavier, so I think that's why that happened. She warned me that my make-up would feel heavy (which was true) but that it would photograph well. Overall, I think she did a really good job and just as she predicted, my pictures turned out great! read more

Thank you Jane for helping me look and feel my best on my wedding day! Jane and her team were wonderful to work with. She has a warm and hilarious personality and really knows what she is doing. In addition to the compliments I received on my hair and makeup (both during and after the wedding day), my makeup lasted so well the entire night! Thank you, Jane! read more

Jane Kim is incredible. She did my hair and make up for my wedding in August 2014 as well as hair and makeup for my mother, my mother-in-law and my bridal party. I first met her at Blu Bungalow for a hair and makeup trial. I met up with a friend for dinner afterwards and she couldn't stop telling me how gorgeous it looked! I decided to book her Glamour Package (bonus: your trial cost is included in this package... woohoo!) since 1) I am very unfamiliar with hair/makeup, 2) I was going to change out of my wedding dress to a traditional Korean hanbok and back to my wedding dress and needed to change my hair and makeup accordingly and 3) I knew it would be a hot day/I might cry which would not be good for the longevity of my makeup. Jane was very responsive to all of my e-mails and even met with me (free of charge!) several weeks before the wedding to trial airbrush foundation as I was curious whether this would be a good option for me. She was able to guide me through the different makeup options to find what would work best for me. On the day of the wedding, Jane and her assistant were right on time and immediately started setting up in my hotel room. She really worked her magic and everyone looked amazing! My guests told me numerous times how beautiful and natural I looked on my wedding day. Bonus - she used YSL 52 lipstick which I totally love! Thank you Jane! :) In addition to making me look gorgeous, she was also able to change my hair and makeup quickly with each dress change. I wore a jokduri (Korean hairpiece) with my Korean hanbok and she was able to change my hairstyle accordingly, then back into a style that was appropriate for my wedding dress for the reception. Not easy to do when you're trying to stay on schedule! On top of everything, Jane has a wonderful personality and really helped me throughout the day. I was really nervous before my first look and she calmed me down, telling me how excited my husband-to-be would be when he saw me. She also tucked tissue in my bouquet before the ceremony in case I cried, carried and bustled my train for photos, gave me endless bottles of water to drink, and was just an all around rockstar. Jane Kim is amazing and I am so glad I booked her for my wedding. I definitely recommend her for any event! read more

I worked with Jane on a previous wedding and have always been impressed by how beautiful her brides look without looking "made up." I scheduled my "trial" on the day of my engagement shoot, because I was confident enough in her abilities to make me look great with completely different looks without actual trials for either. On the wedding day, she made my whole bridal party look fabulous without a lot of direction! Even better is how down-to-earth and calming and supportive she is. There's no better way to start what is arguably a very long day for most brides. read more

I just got married last month, and engaged Jane's services for the wedding after seeing her fabulous work at my friend's wedding. She is amazing! My hair and makeup looked great throughout the whole day, and she was on hand for touchups throughout. She also accommodated a change in wardrobe, which I hadn't expected her to. I had my first look / wedding photos in my wedding dress, then a Chinese tea ceremony in a red dress, then the ceremony in my wedding dress again. I was expecting to have the same hair/makeup throughout, but she improvised and changed up my lipstick and hair for the tea ceremony. I highly recommend her! read more

I've never considered myself "pretty" but after Jane put makeup on my simply plain face, I really thought I am not too bad looking AT ALL!!! HAHA!!!Growing up, I never experimented with makeup but since my visit to the Glamourist, I enjoy putting on some eyeliner once a week and even attempt the smokey eye makeup which has been getting really good feedbacks from my friends and random people. I don't plan on getting married anytime soon but I would definitely recommend the rest of you ladies soon to walk down the aile, to visit the GLAMOURIST! If only we had her magically powers w/makeup... =) Ahh, she's also an amazing caterer! read more

Called for info in regards to hair/make up for my wedding. very disapointed to the professionalism. "The Glamoursit" was very rude and unprofessional over the phone. i felt like she just didnt want to travel to my wedding site. And on top of it, she sounded like i had woken her up during a afternoon nap and was irritated.wow. read more

Jane is awesome. I had my first trial session in Feb 2011 (~7 months before my wedding) with Jane. SInce it was so early in the wedding planning, I hadn't bought any hair accessories yet, nor did I have any idea what I wanted my hair and make-up to look like. Jane did two different looks for me with two different hairstyles. But since I didn't really know what I wanted, I wasn't satisfied with either look. Jane could tell I wasn't 100% happy so a few days later, she offered another trial for me at no-cost. The make-up for the second trial was awesome but I still couldn't decide on a hair style. I decided to book her anyway because the make-up was great and Jane is super easy-going and so nice to work with. I could tell from the two trials that she was more than willing to do whatever it is that I wanted and I trusted that she would be able to execute and deliver. I booked Jane's glamour package (I had her for the whole day) since I needed her for hair/make-up in San jose for the tea ceremony and again in San Francisco for the reception. She also went with us around S.F. to take pictures and was touching up my make-up the whole time. She was there for a good portion of the reception, touching me up, carrying my bouquet, getting me drinks......Jane was an awesome side-kick. I am really happy with everything that she did. read more

Jane did my hair and makeup for an engagement photoshoot and I was so pleased! She looked at photos I had saved online and gave me feedback on them and perfected them for my hair type! She did a great job and made me feel beautiful! read more

Awwwww Jane is fabulous!! My cousins (who are now jokingly Jane's adopted cousins) and I booked her for a small bridal showeresque makeup party. There were four of us plus Jane. At first, I was a little skeptical about us really utilizing the four hour lesson that Jane suggested. Four hours is a LONG time. However, when the "class" started, time flew by! Jane examined each person's makeup to get a sense of their style and what they liked. Then, she asked what kind of look we wanted to learn and did half of one of our faces and had us do the other half. Some of us even learned a day and night time look. It was cool! What I loved most about the class was that Jane used 90% of our own makeup to show us how to make the most of makeup we already own. You know how you can go to a Nordies counter and the makeup artist gives you this awesome look but you don't own any of the makeup so you end up spending an arm and a leg (which sucks)? Ya, it was totally NOT like that. Extra plus: Jane is very easy going and pretty funny. All in all, we had a very fun time and the bride enjoyed it. Warning: the class is not cheap. It's definitely a special occasion type of thing either for a very very good friend or if you have purchased tons of makeup and really want to learn how to apply it well and are willing to shell out a chunk of change to do so. read more

Put simply, Jane is simply the best at what she does. She is super professional, knows weddings inside and out, and will make you look more fabulous than you ever thought possible. Not only that, if you opt for The Glamour Package, which includes personal attendant services, you will find Jane to be absolutely indispensable during your wedding. In addition to constantly touching up your hair and make-up, ensuring that you always look your absolute best for photos, Jane will keep you on schedule, make sure you maximize use of your time, help carry your train as you traipse about numerous photo locations (even over rough terrain and in the blinding heat), notice and fix your groom's boutonniere when it starts to look wilted, make sure you stay hydrated (like, literally, she will make you drink water--it's awesome), and even tuck tissues into your bouquet for you. Looking back, I don't know how I would have gotten through the day without Jane's help. She is of course also fantastic at catering to whatever hair and makeup style you want, while also providing expert opinions in the case of indecisive brides, such as myself. She was super accommodating with all our various location changes and did different styles for my hair and make-up for the ceremony and reception. By the way, the makeup is FABULOUS--it stayed on despite my copious crying, sweating in the direct sunlight, and numerous hugs and kisses. Jane also did my mom's hair and make-up and made her look incredible--totally age appropriate and natural--and was very tolerant of my mom's constant worrying/panic over how she would look, being someone who never usually wears makeup. Jane is really easygoing and a cinch to get along with; she even gave some free hair and makeup advice to my bridesmaids while we were getting ready. I can't recommend The Glamourist enough--Jane is for sure worth the investment. read more

I booked Jane for my wedding in September. Although I normally do wear makeup everyday, I had never gotten my makeup professionally done before. I had gotten a trial with another MUA and wanted a comparison, and it was no question after the trial that I was going to go with Jane. She is really talented and knew how to accentuate your features without looking unnatural. I received soo many compliments on how "great I looked" on the big day, and it was all due to her work! The makeup also lasted all the way through the very end of the night, which is pretty amazing for me and my complexion. If I were to do the wedding over again (thank goodness I don't!), I would re-book her in a heartbeat. read more

So i'm using my hubby's account to write this review so it doesn't disappear into the abyss. After months of racking my brain emailing various makeup artists (who could also do hair), i bit the bullet and booked Jane for a trial. She did an awesome job listening to the style of wedding and my comfort level of being "done up". Jane's also spunky personality made it feel more like friends chatting than an appointment. Needless to say, booked her right then and there for the wedding. Skip forward a few months to the wedding day... another flawless job! The makeup was flawless- she really makes you look like you, "just enhanced". My matron of honor told me after the wedding "I could tell you were comfortable with the makeup because you were so confident.". That's how you want to feel on your wedding day! Jane Rocks! read more

Jane is amazing! I eloped but wanted a makeup artist and hair stylist so I would look my best. She definitely delivered! I have never felt so beautiful and still myself. I am extremely particular about my makeup and eyebrows, so I spent a lot of time looking online for someone in the SF area. She really has a gift for bringing out someone's natural beauty. I came into town the day before, so I didn't have time for a trial and yet she perfectly captured the look I described. I could not recommend her more highly! read more

My photographer (Andria Lo from Orange Photography) recommended Jane Kim (the Glamourist) for my photo shoot. I was happy to have found her. She did a great job. I asked for natural and that's exactly what she gave me. I will use her again. read more

Jane Kim rocks! She did my hair and makeup for my wedding and it was EXACTLY like I wanted it and it looked great. I am almost never pleased when anybody does my hair, so the fact that I genuinely LOVED the updo she did for me is really something. I also brought her a picture of some makeup inspiration which was very non-bridal and she nailed it! She is not cheap, but if i could do it over again, I'd def hire Jane again. read more