Shade and Strand

hat immediately set Shade & Strand apart was the personalized communication. I could tell I was speaking with an actual person who cared, not receiving an automated cost sheet. Heather was incredibly helpful, answered every question, and made the booking process easy. About a month before the wedding, I booked a quick trip to San Diego to finalize some details, and Heather was able to schedule my trial on short notice. At the trial, I met Kelly (hair) and Victoria (makeup). I shared a few inspiration photos, and they brought my vision to life beautifully. My wedding day was in late August: hot and extremely humid. The team arrived at our hotel right on schedule with all their equipment and immediately got to work. Kelly styled not only my hair, but also my two sisters’ and my sister‑in‑law’s. When my mom, who wasn’t originally scheduled, asked if Kelly could quickly spray her hair because she’d run out of time at home to curl her hair, Kelly immediately said, “Why aren’t we doing that right now?” and welcomed her into the chair. It was such a thoughtful touch.  Victoria took extra precautions with my makeup to ensure it would withstand the intense humidity (nearly 95%). I genuinely don’t know how she did it, but my makeup stayed flawless all night.  My hair held up perfectly as well. Having previously worked as a wedding coordinator in a hotel, I’ve seen countless hair and makeup teams in action. Choosing the right vendor was extremely important to me, and Shade & Strand exceeded every expectation. They are true professionals, incredibly kind, and so easy to work with. I would highly recommend them to any bride.  Everyone deserves to feel their most beautiful on their wedding day, and this team will make sure that you do.