4.8 out of 5 stars and 26 reviews
4.8
(26)Full state of Minnesota. Also, destination locations.
About this vendor
Design Affair Salon Studio (DASS) is a premier wedding hair and makeup service based in Maplewood, Minnesota. With over two-and-a-half decades of collective experience in the beauty industry, our talented team brings passion and expertise to every wedding day. Founded in 2018, DASS prides itself on offering a timeless, luxury bridal experience, making you feel as beautiful and confident as you deserve.
Services Offered
DASS specializes in serving groups of up to 14 and more, providing seamless beauty services for you and your closest loved ones. From contouring and eye makeup to airbrush and natural looks, we tailor our services to highlight your unique beauty. Our on-site services ensure your bridal party is ready to shine, whether at your venue or on location. Our services include but are not limited to:
Contour and eye makeup
Natural and airbrush makeup
False lashes
Updos and hairstyling
Details
Beauty
- Beauty Group Bookings
- Hair Stylists
- Hair Trials Available
- Makeup
- Airbrushed Makeup
- Makeup Artists
Business Attributes
- Asian-owned Business
- Woman-owned Business
Awards and Affiliations
2-Time 'Best of Weddings'
2023.2022.
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4.8
out of 5.026 reviews
DASS was everything I could have hoped for and more!!
✨ Professional, exceptional, and oh-so boujee ✨
Huge shoutout to my girl Lisa who from day one was always so quick to respo...
nd and always willing to answer any questions/concerns I had. She made DASS the best wedding vendor experience I had and ultimately was the reason I chose DASS from the start!
Lisa & Bao were so accommodating at the hair & makeup trial and brought my vision to life! I have rosacea and had some skin concerns but Lisa worked her magic and had my skin looking FLAWLESS. Day of the wedding, they arrived earlier than planned and met all timelines. They delivered above and beyond for myself and my 4 bridesmaids. I can honestly say I’ve never felt more beautiful in my life and can’t thank Lisa, Bao, and Pang enough ♥ THANK YOU!
They make you feel like the queen you should on your wedding day, I couldn't recommend them enough!!
I am sad and disappointed that I have to write a poor review but this experience has been frustrating. I understand everyone is busy and there are always unforeseeable circumstanc...
es that may occur.
I inquired with DASS on April 19th, and received a response back to fill out an intake form on April 20th (the day after) which is perfectly fine.
I filled out the form on the weekend of April 28-30th. No response.
I reached out on May 2nd informing DASS that I filled out the intake form. No response.
I reached out again on May 4th asking if they are still interested in styling for my wedding. Received a response same day on May 4th advising me that she received my intake form and will be in touch tomorrow (Friday May 5th) via phone or email with details. I did not receive a phone call or email.
I reached out yesterday (May 8th) and asked if they would like to have a phone call today or tomorrow. I received a response a few hours later asking if 10AM tomorrow (May 9th) will work. I confirmed shortly after that yes it will work.
Today being May 9th, I did not receive a call at 10AM from DASS.
I was very excited to potentially use this vendor and I am saddened that this experience did not go well. I am happy for those who had a positive experience with this vendor and I hope future clients experiences will be better than mine.
They're the best. We booked DASS for our fall wedding and everything turned out perfect. First, the trial went amazing. Then for the wedding, the hair, makeup, and company was abso...
lutely perfect AND was ahead of schedule! Can't recommend them more!
We booked DASS for our wedding this past June and Lisa, Bao, and Pang did a phenomenal job! We got hair and make up services for myself (the bride), my bridal party, our mothers, a...
nd my husband. Everyone raved about the DASS team and the beautiful work they did on their make up and hair.
I really appreciated that they were professional, but added great energy and fun into our wedding day. I also loved that they were great at working around everyone's make up preferences and made everyone look so beautiful (and handsome) on our big day!
The ladies at Design Affair Salon Studio are AMAZING. I seriously cannot thank them enough for the magic they worked. I hired the DASS team for my September wedding after absolutel...
y falling in love with them during my bridal hair and make up trial.
I don't normally wear make up and I was worried I would be too made up on my wedding day and not feel like myself- DASS created the exact opposite! Lisa was so calming and wonderful to work with as she did my make up. She explained the difference in foundations and created the perfect look that also felt great on my skin. I didn't feel like I was trapped under 50 layers of make up weighing my face down. She was great at listening to my concerns and creating the correct solution.
They have such a calming presence and made the morning of my wedding feel like I had gone to the spa. We laughed, smiled, and even cried. I easily felt like I had known them for years.
My hair and make up continued to remain flawless throughout the night, even after hours on the dance floor!
If you are looking for your perfect beauty team, this is the one!
I cannot express how wonderful the DASS team was! They were professional but yet fun and attentive. They were even flexible enough to take on a bridesmaid who wasn't originally on ...
the agenda! I appreciate their flexibility and most of all their work. I felt so beautiful on my most special day. Thank you for all that your team did.
DASS is so amazing!! They worked with myself, 7 bridesmaids, my brother, my mother in law along with 3 flower girls!! They do such a fabulous job and def make you feel like a royal...
ty queen for your wedding! I would highly recommend DASS if you are looking for make up/hairstylist for your wedding! They go above and beyond and exceeds your expectations. They are so much fun, friendly and accommodating. I loved my experience with DASS and will book again for future events!
The DASS team Pang, Bao & Lisa were such a pleasure to work with! They are extremely professional & know what they are doing & talking about! Almost my entire bridal party includin...
g mother of the bride had their hair & make up done, they started at 7am & finished at 11am! They took their time & was not rushed! I am so incredibly happy for their service! Everyone loved their hair & make up!
DASS was my best Vendor during my wedding. All Sisters were very friendly & took suggestions very well. Highly recommend their team for any event. Their work was flawless!
DASS went above and beyond for my bridal party and I!! We had the best morning getting ready with them and made us all look amazing for photos!
The DASS sisters were amazing! I was lucky enough to be able to book them for my June wedding last minute. I booked my bridal trail with them and had an amazing time. They were so ...
nice and made me feel comfortable. We had amazing conversations and I had a great time. They were able to come out to my house the morning of my wedding and help get my bridesmaid's and I ready. They were so accommodating with changes last minute and made us feel so beautiful! My hair and makeup lasted all day and into the night. Thank you ladies for the amazing job you did!
I hired DASS for my sister's wedding (as mentioned in her review) and they were fantastic. We bought the bridal package for my sister, a bridesmaid package for me, and hair for two...
of the other bridesmaids. I had originally wanted to hire them for my wedding but since I'm doing a destination wedding, I thought I'd hire them for my sister's wedding since it had to be rescheduled due to COVID.
The ladies were amazing and are so friendly. There were a bit of communication issues, but they showed up and delivered and exceeded expectations. They even wowed my mom who is hard to impress and stayed beyond their contracted time to help us. They are expensive, BUT are SO worth every penny! I would 100% recommend them! I felt like a duckling turned swan after their transformation! All of the bridesmaid that used their services loved their work and we had gotten so many compliments from people about our hair. If you have the budget to spend more on your makeup and hair, spend it on DASS.
DASS was an amazing hair/makeup vendor for our wedding on 10/29/21. They are very thorough with their contract and making sure to get all the inspo pics and details needed to creat...
e the perfect look. I wanted a vintage Hollywood wave inspired hair style and my stylist, Bao, nailed it! My wedding party was also in love with the outcome of their hair and makeup. They even brought me a bridal gift on the morning of the big day which was incredibly thoughtful! Thank you DASS for helping make our big day so special!
The DASS team was amazing! Lisa, Pang and Bao are very professional and reliable. They made the whole experience very enjoyable and fun. My brides and I looked stunning! They showe...
d prepared and ready to glam us all up. My makeup and hair lasted the whole evening. I didn’t have to retouch my makeup and my hair did not go flat. I was so happy to have gone with DASS. I highly recommend them for your wedding.
My wedding ceremony and reception were split between two days and I hired the girls at DASS to for hair and makeup both days and they did a fantastic job! From the initial phone co...
nsultation to the weekend of, they made the experience fun and stress free. I came in for a trial and had a few changes for them leading up to the day of and they were super receptive to the feedback. They were attentive to making sure everything turned out the way I envisioned it; if I didn't know they asked questions or would give their expert recommendations. The team is easy-going, sweet and very talented in what they do. They also did my bridesmaid's make up and the service they all received on both days were just as outstanding. The make up and hair held up so well! If you're looking to get glammed up, hire this lovely team of sisters!
I was surprised by my maid of honor with their services. I had to cancel and reschedule my wedding due to covid and was devastated. But when I found out and looked into DASS, I was...
super excited! We did make up and hair trial; Bao and Pang were so excellent at the trials and turning my vision into a reality. Day of wedding, they were already there earlier than their time and exceeded my expectations. I love their work and they did great work on my bridesmaid hairs and Lisa did great on my maid of honor! Go DASS! 😊💕
Excellent experience! Bao did my hair and Pang did my makeup. They were very attentive to what I wanted and delivered. They did a phenomenal job and would recommend without hesitat...
ion.
I absolutely LOVED working with the entire DASS Glam Team! Bao, Lisa, and Pang were all amazing professionals that created works of art for my bridal party! I appreciated that they...
were willing to travel and I was able to get ready right at the venue. I also loved that I was able to go in for a trial to make sure that I got a style that I loved and wanted! Bao was extremely courteous and great at communication. She made sure I was happy with my hair and make-up before the big day. They were also extremely flexible and accommodating when needed. I can't thank them enough for all their amazing work!! I highly recommend this team for anyone who is looking for a professional team of hair and make up stylists for their own big day!
These ladies are nothing short of amazing. They are talented, professional, kind and very available and eager to listen to your vision dreams! They listen and use their knowledge t...
o make intuitive moves to make your looks the best, for your big day. I had multiple bridesmaids comment on their cleanliness , good attitudes and attention to detail after getting their hair and makeup done. So proud of these girls.
They were SO FRIENDLY and on team bride, and it felt like a breath of fresh air to step into their space! We ended our trial with a group hug and hopes to hang out one day.
I would recommend them 10/10 times to any bride.
Thanks Lisa, Bao and Pang!
These girls (Bao and Lisa) were fantastic! They really made us feel as princesses (to me and my wedding party) on my wedding date. They wanted to be sure that we were comfortable a...
nd that we liked what they were doing on us. If we wanted something different they adapted the style to our taste until we were happy with it. I totally recommend them, it's worth it! They are amazing!
Lisa and Bao worked on my flawlessly for my best friend’s wedding. From the moment I arrived to their studio, I knew I was going to feel and look like a princess. They were very k...
nowledgeable and skilled and even gave me tons of makeup tips for the future. They made the whole experience very fun and exciting. I should’ve told them not to make me look as beautiful because I didn’t want to outshine the bride but they definitely worked their magic. So glad I booked with them and will definitely do it again in the future.
The sisters of Design Affair Salon Studio (DASS) did an amazing job on hair and makeup for both my moms and I! My original makeup/hairstylist canceled on me two days before my wedd...
ing, so I found and reached out to Bao from DASS on a last minute notice! She made the process go so smoothly, considering that I was so stressed the day before my wedding! Her sisters and her showed up on the next day and worked their magic! All three of the sisters worked on us three and got all the hair and makeup done in 3 hours. They made all of us feel so comfortable and we had many good conversations during the whole process! Considering that I did not do a makeup/hair trial, DASS did a phenomenal job glamming me up for my big day! Both my moms also looked beautiful! The products that they used were very high quality! Our makeup/hair lasted for the whole day! If you need someone to glam you up for your special day, I would definitely recommend Design Affair Salon Studio!
Working with DASS was incredible, from start to finish! Bao's professionalism and spunk not only gave me relief about having one less thing on my plate, but made every step of the ...
process truly enjoyable. They have gained a lifetime client, I won't be going anywhere else for cuts or styles!
I went with DASS for my wedding. The sisters at DASS were incredible to work with! They did hair and makeup for all the bridesmaids and myself. We all looked just perfect for the c...
eremony and reception! The team was prompt, prepared and very professional! During my trial, Bao was very attentive to my vision of what I wanted and my inspiration. Thank you so much -- you guys really made my wedding day beautiful and made me feel absolutely gorgeous. THANK YOU!!! <3
These gals are simply amazing! I was so concerned about finding vendors and they made this process easy. They were very responsive and made sure I was completely comfortable, in ad...
dition they took my idea of what I wanted and made it better. They didn't break the bank but these gals would be worth it anyways! Thank you :)
The girls at DASS are talented and did an amazing job on my hair! They are friendly, professional and I love that they listened to any concerns and made sure I left happy. I highly...
recommend DASS to every bride.
Contact
3035 White Bear Ave., #20, Maplewood, MN | Full state of Minnesota. Also, destination locations.
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