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    5.0 (60 reviews)
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    Cassandra B.

    Stacey with The Hair & Make-up Box did my hair, and she was phenomenal! First of all, I am really picky about my hair and was worried that I wouldn't be able to communicate the style I wanted. Stacey listened and asked questions to make sure she could understand, and then she executed exactly what I was imagining. She asked me multiple times if there was anything I wanted to change at the end, and gave me time to look at it and think. My hair looked beautiful, and held up perfectly on a windy day. On top of that, Stacey is just a lovely person! I loved chatting with her, and she made me feel very comfortable the whole time.

    Alexis K.

    Hiring Kristi and Stacey was one of the best decisions I made for my wedding. I never wear makeup and my hair is only ever in a ponytail, so I was kind of nervous about getting my hair and makeup done. That all went away at my trial with them. I was worried the makeup would be too much, but Kristi did a great job keeping it natural and making me feel comfortable with everything, down to the individual eyelashes she applied. The hairstyle Stacey designed was perfect, and it looked just as good by the end of the night as it did at the beginning. They both also did an amazing job with the rest of my bridal party, plus both moms, an aunt, and a groomswoman. Many of them don't normally wear makeup either, but they all came away looking (and feeling) great! I highly recommend Kristi and Stacey for all your hair and makeup needs!

    Kristi did my mom's makeup (in blue dress) and did a wonderful job at keeping it natural yet beautiful. My mom was so happy!
    Hoa Q.

    I love Kristi! She did the makeup for four of my bridesmaids and my mother in three hours. She did an amazing job and catered to each woman's personality. The best part was seeing the look on my mom's face after Kristi did her makeup. Thank you, Krist, for making my mom and bridesmaids feel so special.

    Loved my hair and makeup!
    Jamie D.

    Couldn't be happier with my hair and makeup for my wedding. I rented a large Airbnb house and was looking to get ready at the house. They are a mobile team and well reviewed so I did my trial with them. They're great! They used Dior airflash which I'm obsessed with and I think all of my bridesmaids looked flawless. The makeup looked great still by the end of the night and my reception went until 1230 am. Thank you girls so much!

    completely disheveled from the back
    Katie L.

    I got married in August and still have nightmares about my wedding hair.... I really liked Kristi and Shelby as people and they were very sweet but my hair for my wedding was a complete disaster. I had a trial with them, provided pictures, gave a detailed description of what I wanted. They came to my house for the trial and the first hair style that Shelby did was horrible and not at all what I wanted, she ended up reworking it until I was happy and I decided to hire them for myself and my bridesmaids because they were willing to listen, I had been searching for a hairstylist within my price range for months and I was only about a month away from my wedding. On the day of the wedding things went ok initially but Shelby told me that she was actually working another wedding in the afternoon and had to rush out. Needless to say this totally affected my hairstyle because when I wasn't happy she didn't really have time to fix anything. She finished at noon, my wedding was at 4 and my hair started basically falling out as soon as they left. By one pm it was a mess and my bridesmaids were trying to keep up with all of the strands falling out. I called my wedding planner and asked her to call them and have one of them come back to help fix it. By the time I got to the site of the ceremony my hair was literally falling into my face and my wedding planner informed me that since they were going to another wedding there was no way that they could come back. I can only assume that because I had paid them before hand they were not inclined to come back and provide good service. My bridesmaids and wedding planner tried their best to make sure that my hair looked good but in the pictures it looks like a sloppy mess. I am so disappointed and in my pictures I can't help but see how my hair looks absolutely ridiculous. I am giving a 2 star review instead of a 1 star because for the most part my bridesmaids hair looked great. I wish that my experience had been better and from other reviews it looks like the makeup side of the business is great but please please save your self from my pain and don't hire them to do you hair.

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    Kelly R.

    This review is about 6 months overdue. Kristi Colby is so great at what she does. I used her services not once, not twice, but three times (!) over the course of 6 months, an engagement photo session, a family photo session, and finally my wedding. Kristi did my make up all three times, my hair the first two times and then Stacy did my hair for my wedding because she is The Braid Master! I was very pleased with their work and I would recommend them to anyone looking for hair & makeup services. Kristi has 10+ years experience in makeup and she was able to give me a glam, almost pinup look and also a much more laid back, natural look and I loved them both. If I was a rich woman, Kristi would earn so much of my money because, really, if you have the option of looking gorgeous to go to Target or work or wherever, why wouldn't you take it?

    Theresa C.

    Trust these girls with everything. Amazing! Worth every single penny. Professional and friendly. Life savers!

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    5 stars all the way! I have been looking for a person that could help me with my eyebrows. I have…read morevery light thin eyebrows and tend to fade in the daylight. Looking for a person that would keep my eyebrows looking as natural as possible was my biggest concern. Lynn was highly recommended and when we met it was an instant match. She really listen when I said that I did not want crazy eye brows. I wanted natural and a little uneven to look even more natural. I didn't want to look like a clown, I wanted a masculine look. Lynn really listen and started lightly. Lynn also let me choose how dark I wanted to go. She gave me tips on how to keep them darker by going darker plus tips on how to rinse, etc . Lynn made sure to inform me that going a little darker would allow them to last longer. I trusted her guidance and she was right. By third visit I decided to go darker and it was a little weird at first but then they lighten up and I was able to find a sweet spot. I love Lynn's work and I'm very happy that I can notice my eye brows now, even outside in the daylight. Thx Lynn, you're the best .

    Lynn was the makeup artist for my brother's wedding. I absolutely loved her work! Not only did she…read morelisten to what I wanted she would stop and show me what she did and ask if I needed anything changed. Plus side my make last all night until the next morning. I love her work!

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    I worked with Elizabeth for my August wedding in Coronado and she exceeded all my expectations. She…read morecame as a recommendation from my wedding planner, Jill Hudgins, because I really wanted an artist that specialized in natural make up looks. I was nervous because I don't really get my make up done and lot and I also have rosacea. When I had my trial with Elizabeth, I was immediately relieved and excited because she absolutely smashed it. She asked me a lot of questions my personal preferences and made me look absolutely beautiful. On the day of my wedding, I couldn't have asked for a better energy from her. She did my 5 bridesmaids make up as well as my own and we looked so beautiful. I got compliments all evening about how well my make up lasted as well as how glowing I was. She brought this positive attitude and meshed so well with our group that it seemed like she was just one of our friends. I would absolutely recommend Elizabeth for any event and I will absolutely be booking her again in the future for events. Thank you, Elizabeth!!

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    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.

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    4.8(17 reviews)
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    I was referred to Kimm through my photographer and I could not recommend her more!! I was looking…read morefor someone that would make me look beautiful for my wedding day, but still feel like I looked like myself. Kimm did exactly that! She is extremely talented at enhancing someone's natural beauty. All of us (my maid of honor, mom, mother-in-law and sisters-in-law) looked amazing! The makeup looked natural and everything stayed on perfectly all night. When I showed up to my trial, she was so prepared and had created a mood board of sorts, to help identify what colors and look I wanted. She listened to what I was looking for and made adjustments on the fly. To top it off, she is also one of the sweetest people ever with such a genuine personality! She was so easy to talk to. I don't live in San Diego (we were just there for the wedding), but I hope that I have an excuse to get my makeup done in San Diego again, so I can use Kimm!

    I just want to say HOW AMAZING KIMM IS! I had a terrible trial before I saw Kimm. The previous…read moreartist did not know how to work with my skin type and my makeup did not last for more than an hour. I found Kimm and emailed her asking if she was comfortable with oily skin and she immediately responded stating she knew how to work with all skin types. I trusted her response and booked my trial. I'm so happy I did! From beginning to end she listened to what I wanted and used products that suited my skin type. She mentioned each step and how it will work for me. She was extremely kind and made sure my Maid of Honor was welcomed and comfortable during the trial. After Kimm finished, immediately I looked over to my Maid of Honor and we gave each other that look and I knew she will be my artist for my Wedding Day! I loved Kimm so much that I contacted her again to do my makeup for a wedding that I was attending. She of course did amazing work once again! I want to mention during each time I emailed Kimm she promptly responded each time. My wedding day came and she was there on time with an additional artist to accommodate the time I needed to be done. Again beautiful work! My mom loved her makeup! Kimm made it fun and all the bridesmaids loved her! When I sat down I knew I was in great hands. The previous day I made my own touch up bag to use during the wedding because I was afraid my makeup wouldn't last during photos and the ceremony but I'm being completely honest I DID NOT HAVE TO USE IT ONCE. Her makeup lasted from begging to end on my wedding and I cried multiple times! I received so many compliments! Thank you again Kimm! You will forever be my Makeup Artist!

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