I found Amanda while searching for wedding hair and makeup artists, and after inquiring and speaking 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! read more

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I cannot say enough good things about Amanda and her team at Thorne Artistry. I had the best experience 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. read more

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I am lucky enough to call Amanda, owner of Thorne Artistry, my friend, and I was thrilled to be able to hire her for my wedding at Frank Sinatra's Twin Palms Estate in Palm Springs. I cannot gush enough about how beautiful I felt the day of my wedding. Amanda has such a lovely, calm energy, and I felt so good while she did her beauty magic with me. It was a perfect experience. Amanda is an absolute gem of a human and is a brilliant makeup and hair artist. I am so lucky to have had her for my wedding, and I highly recommend hiring her for yours, too! read more

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Where do I even start!!!! Amanda is one of the most talented and sweet people I've ever met. I'm not a make up girly and was extremely nervous about wanting to still look like myself on my wedding day and Amanda just exceeded my expectations. She gave me the most natural glowy look. I've truly never felt more beautiful in my life. I got lucky enough to have her do my make up twice as it down poured on my wedding day and got to revisit my venue a 2nd time for more pictures and again she made me feel unbelievably beautiful. I couldn't recommend her enough!!! read more

My wedding was two days ago and Amanda + her team were PHENOMENAL. That was the exact word my bridesmaids used to describe the level of quality delivered. Everyone looked like a famous version of themselves while still looking natural--something hard to do after full hair and makeup. As a bride who is not only (very) picky about my look, but also one who had nerves the day of, Amanda absolutely nailed it. Talking to her while I was in the chair calmed me down because her vibe is both calm and uplifting, a gem of a combo. My makeup was the best it has ever looked and stayed all night, and my hair was perfect. Thorne Artistry is the best in San Diego. Hands down. Thank you so much, Amanda and team!! You made us look and feel fantastic read more

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I came here from out of town to get my trial hair & makeup done for my wedding and brought my mom to get her trial hair & makeup done as well. Amanda had unfortunately injured her knee right before the appointment and was supposed to go to the doctor that day... Instead of cancelling, she was incredibly accommodating to us considering that we had come from out of town. She worked around her doctor's appointment AND did it even though it was very difficult for her to walk/stand! It took around 4 hours for us both, so I know how hard that must have been on her and BOY DID WE APPRECIATE IT! -Makeup: 5 out of 5 stars! Literally the best makeup I have ever had done on me! I have had a bad experience in the past where I came home and changed what I paid for, and this was nothing like it! She blends out all the makeup so well and really knows how to enhance your facial features. The face makeup was not cake-y and the colors tied in together perfectly! I got SO many compliments from friends who have all had bad experiences when they had their makeup done as well. It was perfect! She also uses products that are better for your skin and are "cleaner" which I love!! -Hair: 5 out of 5 stars! Also an amaaazing experience with how she did our hair! She took the photos we sent her and her execution of them went above and beyond expectations :) -Client Service: 5 out of 5 stars! For obvious reasons I already mentioned above... but in addition to all of that she is incredibly helpful!! She gave my mom and I tips and tricks for our skin/hair type before our arrival via e-mails which I love and feel like she really went above and beyond just our session with her. She truly makes you feel like valued and cared for on all fronts :) I am sooo freaking happy we chose her to help us on my special day and I HIGHLY recommend her to anyone who needs some glam for a special event! I have concluded that she is a magical wizard because her work is just THAT good. Peep the photos I posted of my mom so you can see what I mean (mine will come after the wedding). read more

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Amanda and her assistant did the hair and makeup of my dreams for my wedding day, as well as the ladies in mine and my husband's family. I asked for a low, messy bun for my hairstyle and Amanda delivered with the most beautifully intricate (but somehow still looked effortless) updo. As someone who doesn't wear much makeup, it was important to me to have a natural, glowy look to my makeup and Amanda took care to do just that. I also loved that Amanda uses really clean hair and makeup products. Amanda and her assistant were both so sweet and easy to talk to. It made for a relaxing and fun morning on the day of the wedding. Thank you Amanda! read more

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I did my extensive research and I stumbled upon Ms. Amanda's page. I was looking for hair and make up for my wedding day. She responded quickly to my questions and provided details. She is very professional, respectful and very accommodating. I met her for the first time on our hair and make up trial. I love her energy when I walked in to her private salon.She asked questions what kind of hair style or make up I would prefer? I showed her multiple pictures and ideas. She worked her magic. I looked beautiful and I was complimented by a lot of people at my friend's wedding party on that day. On my wedding day, She did amazing job and I looked beautiful on my special day. I had a lot of compliments. The results of my hair and make up on my wedding day were perfect. My make up didn't cake at all. It looked so good in the camera. its very flawless and i didnt need to touched up my make up through out the day except my lipstick. on my wedding videos and wedding pictures, I looked great because of her amazing talent. Im so glad that I met her. I definitely recommend Thorne Artistry. Ms. Amanda is wonferful read more

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AMAZING!! Stop looking for a hair/makeup artist right now because you have found one! GO BOOK HER! :D I reached out and booked Amanda in early 2020 for our would-be November 2020 wedding. We postponed twice due to Covid, and finally had our wedding on 9/17/22. She was so understanding and accommodating when it came to postponing, which relieved a lot of stress. I didn't meet her in person until my hair/makeup trial in August of this year. I immediately knew that I made the right choice. She just has this cool, calming aura about her and is incredibly easy to talk to. On the wedding day, I was SO NERVOUS. She calmed me down, made sure I was drinking water, and even gave me a calming crystal to hold and rub between my hands while she beautified me (it worked)! She gave me several pep talks too, which I appreciated so much. Whenever I get nervous or anxious, I unfortunately break out in hives (like, bad hives) and I knew this was going to happen. Her makeup skills covered it ALL up - I was shocked and still am! The nerves completely went away once I went out and saw everyone (she promised they would). I LOVED my hair/makeup - at the trial and at the wedding. It was perfect and she understood what I wanted completely. She just gets it - whatever you want done. Instead of bridesmaids, I chose to only have a Maid of Honor. On my wedding day, my MOH and some close family got their hair/makeup done with me. I have a couple family members that don't normally wear makeup and it's out of their comfort zone, but they loved the way they looked. Amanda and her assistant Melissa made everyone super comfortable and it was such a fun part of the day that I will remember forever - just a small group of us spending hours getting made up together. I can't thank her enough for her kindness and making us all feel so beautiful. She's incredibly talented, professional, and I'm so grateful she was part of our day. read more

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In looking for a makeup and hair artist for my wedding day, Amanda came highly recommended by our wedding coordinator, Julie Scrivener. Amanda was an easy choice based on photos of the work she has done - STUNNING! Amanda was incredibly warm and kind through multiple COVID postponements from the start of planning our wedding in early 2019 to finally celebrating July 3, 2022. Amanda and her team made me and my wedding party feel calm, beautiful & special - exactly the vibe you are looking for on your wedding day! I had a wonderful time getting to know Amanda - she is one really cool gal. Thank you to Amanda and the Thorne Artistry team for all of the stunning looks and great vibes, and for being a part of my special once in a lifetime day! read more

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We had the absolute best experience working with Amanda for our June 2023 wedding. My wife and I aren't always the best at articulating what we want with our hair/makeup, and after sending a few inspo photos to Amanda she was able to help us achieve our dream looks for the wedding. We could not be more excited coming out of our trial, and were thrilled with how we looked on wedding day! We were a two bride wedding with enormous bridal parties, which we know is not an easy feat to get that many girls ready on a tight timeline, but Amanda and her team were up to the task. They went above and beyond to give each of our bridesmaids the attention they needed while still keeping us on track with our timeline. Everyone was so fun to work with, and we couldn't be happier with how our girls looked!  I can't thank our wedding planner, Jill, enough for referring us to Amanda. I would recommend her to absolutely anyone, and hope to find myself back in SD with hair and makeup needs so we can hire her again! read more

Amanda and her team did a fantastic job with my hair and makeup for my engagement shoot and wedding day!! I got so many compliments on my hair and makeup and my photos turned out beautiful thanks to Amanda. I did a hair and makeup trial with her before which was really helpful and then had her and two of her teammates do hair and makeup for my family on our wedding day. She is an expert in what she does, has such a calming presence, and taught me about some incredible natural makeup, hair, and skincare brands too which is helpful for me moving forward! When I had some mishaps the morning of my wedding, Amanda was incredibly calming and supportive. She even offered to stay late and/or help with sewing of one of my gowns through we were luckily able to get an emergency seamstress. She was also super generous in staying late to do the makeup of my brother in law's mom last minute! I highly recommend her to anyone for their wedding or other special events. You'll be in great hands! read more

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Amanda was everything I needed on my wedding day. I had no stress or worries on my wedding day because of Amanda. She is amazing at doing both hair and makeup and can give you exactly what you envisioned on your wedding day. Her positivity blossoms and her energy make you feel comfortable. I felt beautiful on my wedding day and Amanda is a huge part of that feeling I will never forget. She also did my mother and sisters hair and makeup. She felt so at peace with her presence, and she did such a beautiful job with their hair and makeup. I would give Amanda more than 5 stars if there was an option. My memory will always be a happy one on my wedding and that is because of Amanda. She has the most beautiful soul and is truly an artist. read more

Amanda at Thorne Artistry is beyond amazing! She clearly has a passion for her work, provided a personable experience, and created my DREAM look for my wedding day just off a few inspo pics and a quick conversation. I came to her with a short bob with relatively thin hair, and wanted to create a dramatic updo. She directed me in where to purchase the correct hair extensions, and created my dream look that I thought wasn't possible. Her dream team of makeup and hair stylists provided beautiful looks for my entire bridal party as well. Definitely book her for your wedding day, or any special event! read more

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We had a wonderful time working with Amanda! Amanda and her assistant did hair and makeup for my engagement photos and wedding in summer 2024. I don't typically wear makeup so I wanted a look that was beautiful but also felt natural and true to myself, and Amanda executed this perfectly. I felt beautiful on our wedding day and looking back at the photos I'm still in awe of how wonderfully they turned out!! Amanda is also a pleasure to work with. She's kind and easy to talk to, and was really accommodating when we needed to reschedule our engagement photos at the last minute due to bad weather. Overall, I highly recommend Amanda! read more

If you're looking for a hair and makeup artist who is going to make you feel beautiful, confident and relaxed before the "I dos" then I highly recommend Amanda! Amanda and her assistant, Tracy, did the hair and make up not only for me but for all my bridesmaid, my mom and my mother-in-law. Additionally, I opted for the bridal trial, which was 100% worth it! It was great to have an idea of what I wanted and nothing really changed because Amanda captured my vision from pictures I showed her! I was debating between false lashes and lash extensions and the bridal trial was helpful for me to see what would be best for me (I went with lash extensions only because my eyes watered a ton at the trial and I didn't want them the lashes to be falling off while I cried at the ceremony lol) Amanda was great at calming nerves, offering advice and making sure everyone's request for hair and make up was met. Amanda felt like a friend by the end of the day. She is a genuine, talented and extremely kind human. Highly highly recommend!! read more

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Amanda is absolutely amazing. She did my hair and makeup for my wedding day and let me tell you I have never felt more beautiful in the most natural way. She has a gift of accentuating your beautiful qualities without making you feel like someone just caked on a bunch of makeup. Here are the reasons why I would hire her for your wedding. Your package includes a trial hair and makeup - most people do but Amanda takes it step further and really gives you honest advice. Explaining not only what will look good on you but what will photograph well. (I highly recommend using this day for your engagement shoot and or some kind of photoshoot with your wedding photographer it allowed me to see exactly how I would look on our wedding day) Detail oriented - she will take her time and make sure your look is up to her high standards not only for you but for your whole bridal party she made sure everyone's makeup and hair was in unison however unique to their own looks. Experienced - because of her experience the process of hair and makeup from start to finish goes relatively quickly however you do not lose the quality and personal touches. Kind and fun to be around - Wedding days can be stressful mainly because there are a lot of moving parts, but Amanda makes you feel calm not only with her fun personality but also because she has done this for so long you feel in very capable hands knowing you will get exactly what you want for your wedding day look. I could go on and on about Amanda but I'll leave you with this. If you want to feel absolutely gorgeous on your special day she is the perfect fit! I have never gotten more complements on my hair and makeup and never felt more beautiful. She truly has a gift and I would recommend her to anyone and everyone for your special life events! ESPECIALLY YOUR WEDDING DAY! YOU WILL NOT REGRET IT!! read more

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Amanda was amazing! My hair & make up were so pretty and absolutely perfect on my wedding day. I wanted a super natural make up look but still look like i got my make up done and Amanda delivered. Also, My hair WILL NOT curl. I have truly tried every spray & tool on the planet... but somehow Amanda got it to curl and stay my entire wedding. From the first photo to the last photo my hair and makeup did not change. Thank you Amanda!! read more

If I could leave a 10 review I would. Amanda was recommended by my wedding planner, and I could not have picked a more wonderful and talented woman to be there on my wedding day! She is an artist and a consummate professional. I have never felt more stunning while still looking like myself, and I loved every moment interacting with her. By far the best hair and makeup professional I've had the privilege of working with!! **The photos I have posted we're taken on film and have not been airbrushed or filtered. read more

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Amanda is 10/10 in ALL WAYS! I still feel so lucky that I was able to book Amanda for my hair and makeup for my wedding! I was recommended here from multiple friends who were brides or bridesmaids in weddings that provided her hair/makeup. She originally had my day booked, but the stars aligned and due to a cancellation, I was able to have her! She did my hair and makeup and also had an amazing team who did hair/makeup for 11 bridesmaids, the mother of the bride, the mother of the groom and 3 flower girls. She managed this enormous crew masterfully! Everyone looked incredibly stunning and Amanda and all of her support staff did an amazing job! On top of all of that, Amanda is just the sweetest soul and the absolute best energy to be around! She is so fun to talk to and has such fun stories to share. I absolutely loved my time with her and need to figure out ways that I can continue to work with her. Thank you Amanda for being the best! read more

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If you are looking for someone for hair and make up for the best day like your wedding day, stop and look no further. Amanda is amazing at her job and also as a person.. she makes you feel good in and out.. before my wedding day she was a great help, an ear to listen and planning the timeline , she made it so easy, during my wedding day she went above and beyond helping my bridesmaids and flower girls.. she ddnt have to but she did.. thank you! she loves her job and it shows, the team she brought with her were also as kindhearted as she is and as good at what they do.. this was an experience for me and for my whole bridal party! We truly had a great time and we looked awesome! Thank you thorne artistry! I wish you more years on your business and greater ppl to work with! Take care and God bless!! read more

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I can't explain how much of a critical role this woman played in our wedding day. I got the package for 6 people's hair/makeup and touchup, wanting to make sure that some of the women most important to me felt as beautiful as I did. The work that Amanda and Candace (I think?) did for us was so beyond makeup and hair. The morning was an empowering, beautiful time together, with talented and artistic women that would ask what we want, and take that to what they knew would bring out the best in each of us. Watching each of these women smile after their service or while watching eachother was something I will feel and remember as one of the most beautiful parts of the day. Amanda then followed us to the venue to do touch up with us until the ceremony. This was helping us (me) tighten up some curls or freshen up after a few happy tears or even just with the little sweat around my face during some of the processes of the day. During this time we valued her opinion on jewelry or outfit questions, her help with the corset on my dress, staging makeup photos, placing my veil, or even providing a steamer for one of my gal's dresses. She felt like part of the family, and we were all sad to see her go, though I think we all felt more beautiful and confident than we could have without her. If you have any wavering on whether you want these services or with who, I would encourage anyone/everyone to reach out to her. She is prompt, the trial was wonderful, and I don't think that our day would have been as easy, relaxed, or beautiful without her. She was excited with us and our ideas for hair, but will also advise what she thinks she will be best for you. She helps you see the beauty in yourself makeup free, and then focuses on enhancing your best parts more than changing anything about you. I will truly never forget the smiles I saw on my beautiful women that morning. read more

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Absolutely wish I could give Amanda more than 5 stars - she is absolutely amazing and a delight to be around too! I loved her hair and make-up styling and kept going back for a natural and flowy style for our engagement photos, our engagement party, and my bridal shower. Amanda created a beautiful wedding day styling for me, my four bridesmaids, and my mom! She delivered perfect hair and make-up styles for everyone who requested different styles from my sister-in law with short hair who wanted an updo to my two friends with very long hair (most of the way down their back) who wanted an updo and long curls - everyone was more than happy! Amanda also did my wedding day make-up and worked with me closely as my husband was particularly interested - and a bit concerned - about the potential for wedding day make-up to come out heavy. I don't typically wear a lot of make-up and he wanted to make sure I still looked like the person he knows and loves and Amanda got the look I wanted while also pleasing my husband, which can often be two different ideas for the male and female perspective on make-up. Amanda is really attentive, listens to what everyone wants, provides appropriate suggestions to ensure that the hair and make-up styling stays all day, and is such a fun and sweet person to be around! I always looked forward to my appointments with Amanda and miss spending time with her :) She has such a fun, outgoing, and happy personality - we all had so much fun on wedding day laughing and sharing stories! She really is such a highlight and enhances the wedding day experience beyond just beautiful hair and make-up! I cannot recommend Amanda enough! She will even stay through your ceremony for hair and make-up touch ups, which can be necessary if you are prone to happy tears, like me. Amanda is such a sweet and talented person and I feel like we formed a friendship through the entire process and I cannot thank her or recommend her enough!! Thanks Amanda!! read more

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Amanda is so talented and an amazing vendor for your wedding day! I first met Amanda for my wedding hair and makeup trial before engagement photos with my now husband and she knocked it out of the park. As someone has not had the best experiences getting their hair and makeup done in the past, Amanda gained my trust immediately and truly made me feel so beautiful! Fast forward to our wedding day where I did not want to force my bridesmaids to get up at 5am to get ready LOL. Amanda brought a team with herself and 4 other hair and makeup artists to get us all ready at a reasonable hour and every single one of my bridesmaids loved their hair and makeup! And of course I loved mine too because Amanda doesn't miss! Thank you so so much Amanda :) read more

I found Amanda on Instagram because I loved her ability to do a wide range of looks from neutral to glam. She did such an amazing job with my make up on my wedding day and I will treasure the photos forever. She was such a calming presence for me that day and really vibed with my bridal party! I would recommend her to anyone who wants to feel beautiful and confident on their wedding day!! read more

Amanda did hair for me (the bride), 8 bridesmaids, a junior bridesmaid, and the mother of the groom for my October 2017 wedding. Her sample work sold me on her style so I booked without a trial. She was prompt to respond, professional, and super friendly. My trial happened only 5 weeks before the wedding (I live out of town), and it furthered my confidence that she was the perfect fit--not only is she clearly talented at what she does, but she is easy to chat with and an absolute sweetheart! On the morning of my wedding, she blended right in with my bridesmaids and kept the stress levels extremely low. It was just like hanging out with another friend :) Amanda did a great job with my trial, but WOW--she totally nailed my hair on the day of the wedding! The updo was everything I didn't know I wanted (and needed). I am beyond thankful that I trusted my look to Amanda on the day of my wedding. I would highly recommend Amanda for any hair and makeup needs, wedding or otherwise. She is wonderful! read more

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What an incredible experience! Amanda from Thorne Artistry went above and beyond on our wedding day to make me and my bridesmaids feel special, beautiful and so well taken care of! She was extremely flexible and I can't thank her and her assistant enough! read more

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Amanda is AMAZING!!! I was really nervous about a photo shoot for my website (I don't love taking pictures) and I am so glad I reached out to her for my makeup and hair. Her kindness, attentiveness and calming presence and just overall amazing personality what was helped me feel so prepared to take on the shoot. To top it off I felt beautiful and confident and absolutely LOVED the results!! It is clear that she cares about her clients and shows up for them on their special day. read more

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If you're looking for a super stellar makeup and hair artist, you've found one in Amanda! Once I got engaged, I started the vendor search. As many would probably agree, it was quite the overwhelming process. I found Amanda through her Instagram page and instantly fell in love with her natural makeup look. Amanda was very professional from the beginning. She instantly got back to me and was so kind. We booked a trial, which took place in her studio (cutest studio ever!) She played awesome music and was the easiest person to talk with. She was very open to suggestions and seemed to have no ego - my happiness and satisfaction was all she cared about. On the wedding day, she arrived early and set the most relaxing tone for the day. My wedding jitters immediately vanished, and she has us all relaxed, laughing and exciting for the day. Most importantly, my makeup didn't smudge AT ALL throughout the day/evening. And I got married in July so it was hotttt. My hair was perfect, and the makeup looked flawless in the pictures. I can't wait to have another event to attend so I can work with Amanda again! I would HIGHLY RECOMMEND her!!!!! read more

Amanda did a flawless job on my hair and makeup for my wedding day. She is a wonderful person and incredibly skilled makeup artist and hair stylist. She is also very accommodating: came in an hour earlier than planned (7am) for my morning ceremony. We had a lovely chat and I recommend her services for any event read more

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There really aren't enough words to express how AMAZING Amanda is to work with. When I first reached out to her, I was in a tough situation where my micro-wedding needed to be relocated at the last minute. Amanda literally SAVED THE DAY. From our first communication she was warm, friendly, and quick to respond & answer all of my questions. She went above and beyond to fit me into her packed schedule and I honestly could not have gotten luckier! As for her actual work on my bridal hair & make-up...she did a FLAWLESS job, it was truly the most beautiful I've ever felt! I had a vague idea of the look I was going for but Amanda's directed questions & suggestions really captured the braided up-do & bold yet natural look I was envisioning. Amanda is truly talented at what she does and can really bring any bride's vision to life. In addition, she is SUPER knowledgeable on skin and hair products. I was nervous about my hair not being long enough for the up-do that I wanted but Amanda really took the time to recommend texture adding hair products & prepped my hair to make it happen. She is incredibly attentive and detail oriented which leaves you walking away with hair and make-up more beautiful than you could've imagined. I truly cannot recommend Amanda enough, she is hands down THE BEST hair and make-up artist I've ever worked with! Not only is she incredibly talented but her calming presence and fun/outgoing personality make her such a pleasure to be around. Thank you for everything Amanda, I cannot wait to work together again next year :) read more

My husband and I hired Amanda to do our grooms' makeup and the hair and makeup for 3 groomspeople and my mother. She came to our hotel room with Heather assisting on makeup. They both knocked it out of the park! Amanda's work on the hairstyles was amazing, she hit a gorgeous classic look for my mom, amazing complex buns for two groomswomen, and a completely rocking mohawk for my best person! Heather's makeup for all 4 looked great, and perfectly worked with everyone's skin tone and style. Then Heather did my husband's makeup and Amanda did mine, both came out amazing! We looked very natural, but with perfect skin for all of our photos. Both of them took time to explain what they were doing and gave advice for anyone who wanted to try similar styles in the future, and were absolutely lovely to spend the day getting ready with. I would absolutely recommend Thorne Artistry for all your hair and makeup needs. Amanda was wonderful to work with, and the results were perfect! read more

Amanda did the makeup for my wedding recently, and it was such a great decision on my part! She came highly recommended by a friend of mine, and now I'll be the one giving the recommendations :) From the first time meeting, I felt at ease with her. She was very relaxed, confident, and sweet. Amanda worked with me patiently as I changed my mind a half dozen times about how I wanted to look, and settled with me on a (probably) annoyingly difficult woven updo. My hair and makeup looked FLAWLESS on my wedding day, as did that of my best friend, mom, and mother in law. Did I mention her wonderful husband made us brunch on the morning of our wedding? So sweet! Loved working with Amanda... anytime I need to look gorgeous, I'll be back! read more

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It's hard to put in words how happy I am to have picked Amanda for my wedding. She is absolutely fabulous! I am surprised she doesn't work in the film industry. That's how good she is. She transformed me and my bridesmaids and gave us the perfect look, exactly what I had envisioned before. Everyone including me was extremely satisfied and happy! If you are not too sure of what exactly you want she helps you with the process. She is so knowledgeable and experienced and is incredibly passionate about what she is doing. Whenever I look at my wedding pictures now, I can't stop thinking oh my god - thank you so much Amanda! It would not have been the same with any other make up artist. I was so lucky to have you! Apart from that she is a wonderful person. Such a jewel to work with. As we were flying in from New York we had to plan everything way in advance. She is super reliable and answers quickly even though she has a lot of weddings and clients. The day before the wedding I had to make last minute timeline changes and she replied within minutes that she will come earlier and make sure it's going to be perfect. Thank you for being such a wonderful part of my wedding Amanda! read more

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Let me just say, Amanda was the absolute perfect hair and makeup artist I could have had for my wedding! I had a lot of trouble trying to figure out exactly what I wanted for my wedding, and had even been to another hair and makeup artist beforehand who did not listen to the vision I had so far and were just interested in getting me in and out in less than an hour. I have curly frizzy hair so just to find someone who doesn't think my hair is a "chore" to straighten is tough. Not to mention A "day smoky eye" with dark eyes is apparently "not popular" and the place I went to previously tried to convince me I should be doing bronze, which hello is not what I wanted?! So I was really apprehensive for my trial appointment and was essentially just coming to terms with the fact that I'd have to do everything myself the day of. But Amanda was absolutely FANTASTIC and reassuring. Not only did she just sit down and talk with me for a half hour before starting our trial appointment in her cute studio about my wedding and go through pictures I had so far about what I liked, but she offered recommendations based upon my skin tone and eye color that would really flatter me. Not only did she give me the day smoky eye/classic look I wanted, but she worked with me to find the hairstyle that I liked that would flatter me and hold for an Oceanside wedding! I was so pleased with how my look came out for my wedding! Plus amy bridesmaids and mother were also impressed with her skill and overall extremely charming personality. Amanda is such a wonderful person and talented artist, I would for sure book again! read more

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Amanda did such an outstanding job on my wedding day hair!!! She was able to nail the relaxed boho look with ease. I'm used to wearing my hair the same way everyday, so having Amanda complete a look that I was crazy about made my day! Not only did Amanda do my wedding day hair, but she completed eight bridesmaids and my mom's hair with time to spare - impressive! Everyone was thrilled with the final product and felt absolutely beautiful. I showed Amanda a picture of the hairstyle I was wanting the morning of my wedding, and she pulled off the look impeccably. Amanda is extremely talented, and I would trust her with anyone's makeup, hair, or styling needs. She has the friendliest personality, and would always reply through email whenever questions would arise throughout my engagement. Thorne Artistry was an all around excellent decision! read more

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Amanda is THE best at what she does. She did my hair and makeup for my engagement photos (I couldn't even wait until after my wedding to leave this review), and I couldn't have been happier with the way they turned out! I'm super picky when it comes to my makeup, and most of the time I don't end up liking it when I get it done professionally, but she completely blew me away! She asked me to send her some pictures of things I liked beforehand, and she gave me exactly what I asked for and more...way more. She asked for my feedback throughout the whole appointment, but she is also really confident in what she does, which I loved. She made me feel like I was in good hands! And I definitely was! :) She's also incredibly fun to hang out with...bonus! :) read more

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Amanda is without a doubt, the best ever! She (and her two lovely assistants) did hair and makeup for myself, four bridesmaids, and two moms on my wedding day. They were all super professional, easy to communicate with leading up to the wedding, and were able to create the look we were going for PERFECTLY. I had so much fun chatting with Amanda while she did my hair and makeup, it made the time just fly by. I am a pale redhead, and Amanda did such an amazing job picking colors that made my eyes and hair POP! Her assistants were so patient, sweet and talented--and they absolutely nailed the natural look that my mom was going for! Side note--I was a bit self conscious on the big day because of a pre-wedding breakout, and Amanda did a flawless job concealing, as well! Look no further; you have found a wonderful person to take care of you on the big day. :) read more

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Amanda made my day so magical! Getting married during a pandemic is no joke (we got married days before the shut down) and I had a really unfortunate experience with another mua. She literally saved the day by stepping in and offering her services. I wanted to book with her originally, so it was like the stars aligned! Not only was she an absolute rock star about making me comfortable and excited about getting dolled up, but she's as amazing in person. She personalized my look so flawlessly and makeup and hair comes so natural to her, it's unreal to watch and be a part of. She is also so knowledgeable about skin care and ingredients. My hair and makeup were more beautiful than I could have ever imagined. Best of all, I left feeling so confident and as if I made a friend! If you're reading this review BOOK THORNE ARTISTRY, it will be the best decision you make! read more

Thorne Artistry - Makeup Artists Near Me - La Jolla, California

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If you are looking for a wedding or special event hair and make up artist, look no further! Amanda took my ideas and considerations and created an elevated look for my special day that was more beautiful than I could have ever imagined. I have what I believe to be thin hair and was concerned about whether or not a tight and sleek bun would look full enough on my thin haired head, but Amanda immediately proved that concern to be false and made my hair look so thick and full. She styled it into a beautiful and chic bun, adorned with two pearls. It honestly was everything I could have imagined. I'm also not fond of too much make-up, and Amanda took my color scheme/desire to be glowing with a bit of sparkle, and created a look that made me feel SO beautiful and confident. I went back and forth on whether I should do fake eyelashes or not, and Amanda provided the perspective of a professional-- spoiler alert, I went for it! She was so right, they elevated my look and came across beautifully in my professional photos. She was flexible as we changed dates and services (she sourced other artists to accommodate all of the wedding party and Mothers), and provided my mother with a trial as well. She helped my mother choose between multiple hair styles (my mother has thin and short hair like myself), and made my mom feel beautiful too. I was so impressed with her services, and felt so beautiful and simultaneously like myself. She was so fun to talk to and we had a blast getting ready the day of! -- (Also a major plus is that I cried literal tears down the aisle and my makeup and eyelashes remained perfectly intact) --I would recommend her to anyone who is looking for a hair or make up artist! read more

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