Kelly Zhang Studio

n scheduled for the day of our engagement shoot. Emily took the time to review the look that I wanted, and the outcome was a natural, beautiful bridal look that held up well with minimal touchups and also showed up beautifully in photos. I could not have been happier about how my wedding HMU turned out and recommend Emily without reservation.

re to provide the best recommendations on what would look best on my hair and face. We did my hair and makeup trial at the Studio K Hair Designory studio and it was very clean. I had to take engagement shoot pictures in the rain after my hair and makeup trial, and my makeup stayed put the entire time in the rain! On my wedding day, Vianne and the other makeup artist (Madison) were so patient and professional with the entire wedding party. They even provided a touch up kit for us and explained how to use each product. My hair and makeup stayed put the entire evening. Truly grateful for Vianne for making me feel beautiful on my wedding day! Lastly, I wanted to also give a shout out to Caroline who I was in contact throughout the whole hiring process. Caroline made sure all my questions were answered, and ensured all the little details leading up to the wedding were in order. The team is awesome, and I would definitely recommend Kelly Zhang Studio!

k I wanted for the big day and both times she was so helpful, professional, and personable. She really listened to what I was looking for (a natural / soft-glam look) and gave me her honest feedback when I asked for it. On the wedding day, Leann, Jennifer and Joanne arrived to the venue right on time and were incredibly kind and professional. We had three artists for 8 girls getting hair and makeup done. Nancy (the coordinator at Kelly Zhang) helped to put together a schedule to make sure all of us would have our hair and makeup done on time. The artists were able to get everyone ready efficiently but also took the time to listen to what each girl wanted. We truly had the best experience!!

ar much makeup on a daily basis, and I don't have much luck styling my curly hair. A friend recommended Kadet, I did a trial with her, and she took notes and really listened to what we talked about during the trial to make the most "me" look for the wedding day! The makeup looked so natural (like I had requested) and didn't feel heavy or cakey, and stayed put even through a very hot August day, some tears, and hours of sweaty dancing! She painstakingly re-curled my hair for a beautiful texture and comfortably fixed a pretty heavy silver piece to my hair that also stayed put throughout all the dancing! She also did two makeup and two hairstyles for my bridesmaids, and everyone was happy with their looks. Kadet was so kind and flexible on the wedding day, she really helped put everyone at ease and make it a fun morning. Scheduling through the studio was a little difficult since they're very busy, but it was worth it!

look also held up all day even after being out in the sun and sweating. They were also very professional and easy to work with.

s to consider for different looks and how they would last throughout my day. The actual day went flawlessly- the team was professional and so efficient in doing everyone's hair and makeup. The look lasted so well considering it was a 16 hour day (early morning ceremony followed by an evening one in the LA summer heat). I felt so beautiful - the makeup never felt too heavy and I still felt like myself despite being done up and it photographed great.

My HMU artist was Emily, and she was great! After my trial, there were a number of things I wanted to change and she was super responsive and accommodating. I could not have been happier with my hair and makeup on my wedding day. Emily and her associate Kelly (not Kelly Zhang) also did my bridal party's hair and makeup--my girls all loved how they looked!! I would absolutely recommend Kelly Zhang Studio for your hair and makeup needs!

up/hair artist for my wedding anniversary on 4/28/23 and she is so sweet and detailed-oriented. She provided a touchup kit on the day of, too. I'm happy with my hair and makeup that night. I was more impressed that both hair and makeup stayed put throughout the night after all the dancing! Thank you Veronica!!!

e her. Without doing a trial make-up/ hair session, she was able to style me exactly like I wanted. She did a flawless job with both my make-up and hair. And her and an associate had to travel to Catalina Island for our event. They brought all the necessary tools they would need to style me(the bride) and 2 bridesmaids. We were all so happy with our experience and would highly recommend them!

went seamlessly day of. Jenny did a fantastic job on my bridal makeup! I loved that the makeup wasn't too heavy & was comfortable to wear throughout the day. Bonus that no touchups were needed throughout the day! Our bridal parties makeup turned out beautiful as well & everyone was very happy with their looks.

ann and her team were absolutely phenomenal in their execution, both in the the hair and makeup trial and on the day of the wedding. My family, friends, and I could not have felt more comfortable throughout the process and with how receptive Leann and her team were to our feedback. Everyone looked and felt absolutely gorgeous. Our hair and makeup held the entire day and felt absolutely weightless. We would gladly use Kelly Zhang Studios for a future event and recommend them a hundred times over.

my wedding look. I had the pleasure of speaking with Minh to coordinate before the event and she had great recommendations for a senior artist to do my makeup on the day of the wedding. I am so glad I picked Yuzu because when I met her for my makeup trial, she was able to take all my inspo pictures and create the perfect look for my special day! On the day of, the team got to the location early and were extremely efficient to ensure we were all ready on time! The ladies were so pleasant to work with and my bridal team had nothing but wonderful things to say about their work. Thank you Kelly Zhang’s team for making me and the my ladies look so beautiful on my wedding day!

to postpone, and they were easy to work with and so understanding. I was pretty indecisive and had multiple trials, and my artist Kadet was so patient. She ultimately helped me find the perfect look for my wedding day and I couldn't be happier. On the day of, everyone was on time and made my bridal party look amazing. Would definitely recommend!

reat to work with from the trial to the day of. I loved my hair and makeup and it held up really well throughout the day. As I and my bridesmaids don't usually wear make-up, we all wanted a natural look and we were all very happy with our results. Emily and Vianne took their time with each of us and we never felt rushed. They even had time after to do touch ups on anyone who needed it. I would very much recommend Kelly Zhang Studio to anyone who is looking for hair and makeup for their wedding.

lly delightful to work with and made finding the right makeup artist so easy. She also was extremely organized and responsive through email to coordinate all the details for my big day. I ultimately decided to work with Veronica and was so happy I chose her! I was living in Texas before coming back to California for my wedding so couldn't do a trial. Even without this, Veronica made my vision for my hair and makeup come true. She was even able to make a real flower hairpiece on the fly when mine didn't come in on time. She also managed to make a vintage, heirloom veil from the 80s fit with my look and made it more modern! I was really impressed with her work and would highly recommend both Veronica and the Kelly Zhang team.

g. Nevertheless, Veronica took my vision (loose curls in a half up/half down; glam natural makeup with glowy skin) and made me look and feel so great after my trial (pic of me in the collared shirt). On the wedding day, Veronica and Emily did hair and makeup for me, my six bridesmaids, my mom, and MIL. They did a fantastic job personalizing each woman's preferences and doing touch ups. My mom, who never wears makeup and was concerned about this initially, was so happy with how Veronica made her look. My hair and makeup lasted all day and night, through multiple outfit changes. I couldn't recommend Veronica or the Kelly Zhang team more highly.

he asked to see a photo of my wedding dress to ensure that it all coordinated well and gave her honest, professional opinions. Both times that we met, I left feeling and looking like a gorgeous bride. Veronica brought my vision to reality. I can't explain how much I loved the outcome of my M+H on both days. It was an absolute dream. Veronica made the whole experience memorable. She was so easy to talk to and amazingly talented! I really admire her attention to detail and the extra mile she went to make sure I loved the way I looked before finishing. Although we already eloped this year, my husband and I plan to celebrate our marriage with our family and friends next year! I have already booked Veronica for our next big day in 2021 and can't wait to have my M+H done by her again!!!! :D

ached out via email, the staff was helpful and super responsive in helping me select a makeup artist (Valarie) who had the soft, romantic makeup style I was looking for. In addition, the staff we super helpful when I needed to reschedule and change my location for services from my original wedding date and venue to my new, COVID-friendly micro-wedding date and venue. Valarie truly wowed me during my trial, and she delivered big time on the day of with gorgeous hair and makeup that was EXACTLY what I wanted. I have never felt more beautiful in my life. Valarie and her assistant were also warm, friendly, and fun to chat with -- they felt like a part of my bridal party as we were getting ready on the big day. I cannot reccomend Kelly Zhang generally and Valarie specifically more highly!

or my wedding. Not only did I love every aspect of planning and booking, but come day of, I was beyond happy with the final product. All of my bridesmaids and mothers were extremely happy with their hair and makeup as well. Highly recommend!

nquiry all the way to after the wedding day, Caroline was always such a delight to communicate with. She was always so sweet, and flexible. We had a lot of back-and-forth on assigning me to a hair/makeup artist because my first choice was unavailable for my wedding date. Throughout the whole process of matching me up with somebody, Caroline was patient and offered all types of suggestions based on personal style and wedding aesthetic. She ultimately matched me up with Veronica and I am so grateful that she did! Veronica is exactly my type of girl - honest and straight to the point with no added frills. I used my trial with Veronica the morning before my engagement shoot in east San Diego county. Although I was going for a slightly different hairstyle and because i was so indecisive, Veronica was able to try both hairstyles on me. I loved how everything turned out and most importantly, the make-up and hair stayed intact the entire day! On the wedding day, Veronica and Kadet showed up right on time at 5:30am and got straight to work. Getting ready for something with friends has always been my favorite part of going out or a big event, so the laid back, fun vibe that we had with Veronica and Kadet present was perfect. It even made me feel so at ease when they commented that they were ahead of schedule which rarely happens. A bride definitely wants to be hearing that! My one and only recommendation is that you should test out your skin to see if it receives airbrushing well. That was my mistake because I realized that my skin didn't take it too well and I found myself doing touch-up multiple times throughout the night. Other than that, I loved how my peachy makeup look and textured low-bun hair turned out. SoCal brides are lucky to have an endless choice of amazing HMUA teams, but Kelly Zhang Studios stands out not only because of their professionalism, but also because of the quality work they provide. I thought that their prices were pretty reasonable comparatively to other high-end studios out there and you are definitely getting what you pay for. Other than that, huge thank you to Veronica, Caroline and Kadet for their exceptional service and skills! All my bridesmaids and even my mom (who is very picky about makeup) loved their looks so much!

an artist. On my wedding day she nailed my hair and makeup. I felt like a true princess and it was all thanks to a Jenny. Could not have asked for a better beauty team. I am looking forward to booking them again.

ention to all details to ensure your look is flawless. All make-up they used were waterproof and they even gave me a little touch-up kit so I can touch-up my make-up throughout the day. I highly recommend Kelly Zhang Studio for your special day!

being able to see their work on the Pinterest pages so I could select an artist that matched my vision. The scheduling was easy, and the make-up and hair trial was so helpful to get my wedding look finalized!

ions and they all looked stunning. The team at Kelly Zhang was super professional and easy to work with. Would hire them again.

t reply from Caroline who was AMAZING throughout the whole process. She was kind, patient, descriptive, clear, and made everything from the trial to the day-of so easy! I sent my "inspiration" photos to Caroline for my hair and makeup and she matched me with an artist who fit my style and look the most :) She then sent me the Pinterest of my artist so I could look at her prior works of art! :) It was the best! Thank you, Caroline! I went to my trial and fell in love with the studio! It's clean, so cute, and everyone there was so kind and energetic. My mom came with me and it was one of our favorite mother/daughter wedding experiences. My makeup and hair artist was Valarie. I LOVED her! She instantly felt like a friend. Beyond her awesome personality and warmth, her skills as a makeup and hair artist are indescribable. I felt so beautiful and amazing even on the day of my trial. She listened and was attentive to my wishes and implemented everything I was hoping for beautifully. They took photos of my hair and makeup and followed up with communication to determine if I wanted to change or alter anything for the big day :) I didn't! Valarie captured everything I was hoping for and more! My mom and two sisters were also getting their hair and makeup done on the day of the wedding, so Caroline sent a schedule for the big day and that made it even easier to organize and feel prepared on the day of the wedding :) On the day of the wedding, Valarie just completely blew me away. After she was done with my hair and makeup, I looked in the mirror and cried. She made me feel so beautiful and confident. My husband also cried when he saw me for the first time and said "I am just taken away at how beautiful you are!" and I truly owe so much of that to Valarie and her skills! Valarie even sent me a message the following day that was so heartfelt and I truly believe her and I will be friends in the future! Before she left she gave me a kit with powder, my lip color, hair spray, and more to ensure that I had everything I needed to touch up for the rest of the day! My mom and sisters had another artist, Mieko, who was equally as amazing! They felt transformed and were so happy with their hair and makeup! She did touch ups before she left and again, captured their desired look perfectly! Overall, it was an amazing experience and truly made my wedding process and day so enjoyable, peaceful and exciting! I would 110% recommend anyone to Kelly Zhang Studios!!

and makeup were exactly what I wanted. I had Valerie for my hair and makeup. My bridesmaids had their hair and makeup done as well and really loved all of their looks. Would highly recommend using this studio. Everyone who works there is amazing and they get back to you very quickly. 100% would come back again.

still enhance my features. Ivy was extremely professional, consultative, adaptive, and patient in creating my look. And, the staff were highly responsive and friendly in customer service. I would highly recommend KZS and choosing Ivy!

ng everything up and handling all my questions and concerns. They helped make my day just a little bit less chaotic on my big day and my hair/makeup lasted the entire day and well into the night.

alented and created the perfect look(s) for me for my wedding ceremony and reception. She even came back and did a touch up between the ceremony and the reception so I could have my hair up for dancing! She had 2 team members with her that helped with the bridal party and everyone seriously looked the most beautiful that I have ever seen them look. She worked her magic on me and my makeup and hair still looked flawless at midnight (we got ready at like 8am)! She is wonderful and the whole KZ team is wonderful! I highly highly recommend them for your wedding or event!

y accommodating and so talented. They made the whole process fun and completely stress free. Even the day of when they came to us! I had Jennifer Thai and she was outstanding.

l during our makeup and hair trials. On the wedding day, the entire team was so much fun and upbeat (great thing to have when you start HMU at 6 am!). Everyone looked beautiful, and they gave a really cute little kit for touch ups during the day. Highly recommend them! My HMU looked AMAZING!!!

y wedding, and I am so happy with the results. I looked through so many photos of brides to look for hair and makeup inspiration, but nothing was quite what I wanted, so I ended up having to give Jenny a description of what I wanted, and she did a great job with it. The hair and makeup trial was really important, as I thought I wanted one look, but ended up having to adjust it because I changed my mind afterwards. Since I didn't have a clear picture of what I wanted and couldn't go back to the studio for a re-trial (because I live in Chicago), I was nervous that I wouldn't like my look on the day of. However, Jenny did an amazing job regardless. She has really great taste and was able to put together a perfect look for me! Plus, her fun and upbeat personality made the 3-4 hour sessions much more enjoyable. We also hired 4 assistants to do hair and makeup for my bridal party and family members, and they all did great. Everyone was friendly, easy to work with, and right on schedule. Maria, who does the scheduling, is very helpful and quick to respond to emails. Thanks to the whole team!

because they were able to handle things smoothly. I'm so happy with the way our make up and hair turned out. Everyone kept giving my wedding party and me compliments throughout the day, and I felt like I looked the prettiest I've ever been...which I think is what any bride wishes for their bridal look. Plus, I'm really, really happy that I chose Erica for our lead artist. We just clicked immediately during my make up trial, and we had a great time on the morning of our wedding. My makeup lasted throughout the day and well into the night. The touch up kit really came in handy, as my maid of honor used it to touch up my makeup for the post-ceremony photography and just prior to our grand entrance into the reception.The only thing that I would say was a negative was that something left a residue on my contact lenses that affected my field of vision and made things a little blurry for me. I changed my contact lenses twice throughout the day. I'm assuming the residue was from the eyelash glue? My sensitive eyes were fine. I didn't tear up, and they didn't burn nor itch. My eye makeup didn't smear. Even though I couldn't see perfectly, nobody could tell it happened, and overall it wasn't a big issue. We had 12 women who had to have their hair and makeup done on the morning of our wedding, and things went seamlessly. I enthusiastically give my highest recommendation for Kelly Zhang Makeup and Hair Studio. My only regret was not hiring them for my engagement shoot. One last note, they were very quick to respond to phone calls and emails -- always a plus to a busy bride! The grand total was $1550 for 12 clients. For the bride, makeup only was $185 (a personal friend/hairstylist did my hair). Bridal party hair+makeup was $130 per person. FYI, I have a multiracial background (primarily Asian-Mexican)and have had some bad experiences with professional makeup as a bridesmaid in the past. Plus, I don't typically wear cosmetics unless I'm going out to dinner or to a special occasion. These makeup artists did not disappoint. They highlighted my best features while creating a natural, romantic look just like I asked for!

rtist arriving 2 hours late, make-up artists disparaging other make-up artists), I was not about to take any chances with my own. They were prompt and professional. Excellent service. They run their business like a well oiled machine. Go with Kelly Zhang's makeup team because your make-up and hair should be the last thing you want to worry about on your wedding day.

fortable throughout the entire process. I would highly recommend Kelly Zhang Studio for both hair and make-up! The two assistants that came along did a wonderful job on my bridesmaids - all of them were very happy with their looks!

look naturally glowing and beautiful on my wedding day. I was really nervous about choosing a studio that could do natural looking Asian hair/makeup as well as work with a bridal party of different ethnic backgrounds/styles. A coworker mentioned Kelly Zhang, and I am so grateful for her recommendation. After reviewing the stylists' portfolios, I decided to go with senior stylist Linda. From my very first trial, Linda was so kind, helpful, and an expert in her craft. I didn't know exactly what style of makeup/hair I wanted, so she tried out a more dramatic look. After having some photos taken later that day, I decided I wanted a more natural look and brought in a few photos to show Linda at my second trial. She knew exactly what I wanted and also patiently tried two different hair updos, tweaking it until it looked just right. On the actual wedding day, Linda and team were complete rockstars. My bridesmaids ranged in hairstyles and personal preferences (from "never had my hair/makeup done before" to "worried someone won't know how to do my hair). The team was able to give each person a look that made them look absolutely beautiful while still looking like themselves. The same goes for the mothers. I couldn't have loved the makeup and hair that Linda did for me more; to add, it was simply a pleasure to work with her. Although I was indecisive about the look I wanted (and had mothers chiming in on what look I should have), I did have a sense of what I didn't like, and Linda was somehow able to guide me to the right place. To add, I found Linda so friendly and fun to chat with about different topics, from makeup to traveling to food. I never felt pressured to go with a look I didn't feel comfortable with, and I always felt Linda listened to my concerns, whether it was the length of a false eyelash or an overall look and feel I was going for. I can't say enough positive things about Kelly Zhang. They are true professionals, whether it is the stylists or the day-to-day operations of the studio. I'd be remiss to not give a shout-out as well to Maria, the head of event coordination, who made the booking and billing process seamless and transparent. She was patient with all my questions as well as with some back-and-forth scheduling changes. Thank you for leaving us with so many positive vibes and great memories! I know this is not easy when working with large groups on a stressful occasion!

d a really beautiful job making me look natural. I felt like myself, and I almost never wear make-up, so that is quite a feat! The studio representatives were super helpful and organized, and answered all of my questions thoroughly and in a timely fashion. The assistant artists were all great as well - they were all incredibly nice people and made my bridesmaids, mother and mother-in-law feel special and beautiful. I let the studio know in advance what I was looking for for their looks, and on the day of, they just did it. I didn't have to worry about anything! I really enjoyed working with Kelly Zhang Studio and would recommend them in a heartbeat!

ridesmaids and Denise did the hair and makeup for my wife and her mom. Maria and Cynthia were very patient and prompt with answering emails and were very accommodating which was really nice! The whole team did a fantastic job making everyone look beautiful on our wedding day, and I especially would like to recommend Leann because not only was she very nice to work with, but she really understands her clients and know how to deal with things like how my eyes are really sensitive and I 99% of the time I end up tearing up when it gets poked around, but unlike other HMU artists I've encountered, she actually made it easy for me, so I felt at ease with her. They also gave my wife and I retouch kits which was a very pleasant surprise, because I haven't seen people do that in other weddings I've been a part of. I would definitely recommend going to Studio K for brides-to-be, especially the wonderful team that worked with us: Leann, Yuzu, and Denise!

el very obviously Kelly is the best, so I hired Kelly and her team for my wedding. Kelly did an amazing job! The make up last very long - the whole day on my wedding day and I didn't even do any touch up. Kelly is very confident when doing her work and understand what I want and even suggest me for a better solution. I feel she must have done thousands and millions of wedding! :) She and her team were strive to make sure we are happy with the work and even it took some extra time. My another photo session make up artist is Rachel, she is also super nice and even helped me to get dressed up with my wedding gown. I think I will definitely go for Kelly's team in the future whenever I need beauty service.

ided to have my makeup done by Kelly Zhang Makeup, and my bridesmaids' makeup by another team. + -Per the other reviews, booking process through Kelly Zhang is very professional -For my wedding, Jennifer texted the day prior confirming the time & location, and arrived early the day of -Professionalism alone wouldn't warrant five stars, the quality of Jennifer's work is truly what earns the five stars -She spent as much time as needed to ensure the look was exactly as I wanted both for the trial and the wedding day, and offered recommendations on accessories, extensions, etc. -She is very meticulous with her work, and I appreciate that. My mom was sad that Jennifer wasn't her make-up artist as well :( -I didn't think hair was as important as make-up to me initially, but she completely wowed me by offering two completely different looks for the ceremony and reception. And, she taught my bridesmaid how to switch it up, since she wouldn't be there for the swap -Best of all Jennifer is truly the sweetest and is so cute!! - Unfortunately, there was no flexibility in pricing for adding hair/makeup for an additional 8 girls in my wedding party. That's ok though, if their business doesn't need to do that, I respect that

ess to them before the wedding the amount of stylists needed and the amount of time needed so we would be ready on time. With that, they did an excellent job, and Rachel is absolutely fabulous!

om even before I got there! She was all set up and ready to go! She was a perfectionist and meticulous in everything. What I really loved about her style was that she and her assistant did the makeup for the bridesmaids as well as myself, outside in natural lighting. Everyone at the wedding was commenting about how gorgeous my hair and makeup looked. Even my parents, who are normally anti-makeup, were in approval at my makeup. I will definitely be using their services again in the future for any special occasions that may come up!

the wedding world (my dress vendor also gave me crap about putting a rush on my dress when ordering 6 months out...). Kelly sent me a link with portfolios from several of her artists and asked me to select three. However, when I sent back my three requests, she said they were all booked and suggested someone else not even on the list. In the end, I was happy with the service. The hair and makeup looked great. She is just too popular, so there was some miscommunication about artists available on certain dates. Apparently I also picked a very popular wedding date, so she was even more strapped for artists than usual. Anyway, lesson learned - contact her early if you want to get your pick. However, even if you don't get your pick, I'm sure the artist will do a stellar job. Last comment - if you want to get in touch with her quickly, call rather than email.

king me look like a drag queen was critical! You want to feel like yourself on your wedding day and you want your groom to recognize you...more is not always more :) Kelly Zhang is a studio with several hair and make-up artists which was great for the size of my bridal party. They will work with you to find the artist that meets what you are looking for and will redo your trial if you are not pleased. On that note, I did opt to redo my make-up trial as although my make-up was "pretty" the first go around, it was not the specific retro glam Audrey Hepburn eye I had tried to articulate. They did not make me feel bad about asking for a redo. Rachel was my artist and I was so pleased with her work. My hair and make-up lasted through the night. They are great!

to look fabulous with my darker hair. I also changed my hairstyle and emailed her a picture a couple of days before the wedding and she executed it perfectly. I'm excited to see how the professional photos are going to come out!! Her prices are competitive for the wedding industry and she's just an awesome individual!!