Irene Sit Makeup & Hair Design

Irene was my make-​up artist for my wedding and she did a great job. She was very meticulous with a keen eye for details. She really did her best and was such a calm presence during a chaotic time. I would recommend Irene over and over again!

I had Irene as my makeup artist /​hair stylist for my wedding on 12÷30÷12. She provided a trial session to give me a sense of how the makeup and hair would be like on the wedding day. She’s very friendly and professional, and most importantly, she is open for discussion. She had several ideas for my hair and it worked perfectly! On the wedding day, we had a really early appointment and she arrived on time and did an excellent job. I had photo shoot before the wedding and my makeup lasted the whole day. I received a lot of compliments on that day. My friend is having a wedding in June 2013 and I referred Irene to her. She was amazed by her work. I like Irene so much I even ask her to do my makeup and hair again for my maternity photo shoot. I’m so glad I had Irene and I would definitely recommend her to everyone!

I am so glad Irene did my wedding makeup. On my big day, they arrived 20 minutes early. She brought two more makeup artists to do my bridesmaids and moms makeup and hair. They love the hair style and makeup, and they looks beautiful. Mom’s makeup looks so natural and fashion. I felt flawless, natural and beautiful. She did a really good job. I show her the style that I want and she did exactly the same and even better than the photo I show to her. For my second hair style, Irene came to our venue before I changed my second dress. She is really professional and fast. While I was changing my dress, she was changing my hair, too. In addition, Irene coordinated everything via email and was very responsive and professional.
Irene is absolutely amazing. I had natural looking in our photos. Irene is very easy to work with and does an amazing job on creating the look of whatever you are wanting for you wedding day or special event. I would recommend her to anybody!

My sister was the one who used Irene for her wedding makeup artist and my mom request me to use her again on my wedding. I thought she did a great job for my sister and she amazes me again on my wedding day. I’m so glad that I had her for my makeup artist & hair stylist. Couldn’t thank her more for making me & my mom so pretty on my big day. Her makeup is flawless and natural. She changed different hair style for me whenever I change dresses and I love every single hair style she made for me. I received lots of compliments from friends & family. She is very nice & friendly and of course professional. I purchased the whole day package and she was so helpful whenever we needed her for touch up, she even helped my bridesmaid for touch up too. I’ll recommend her to all my friends and I’m sure we’ll use her for our family makeup artist as we all like her job very much.

Irene was my wife’s make up artist for our wedding in May, and she did a amazing job. She is very easy going and try to accommodate all our needs. One less thing to worry about on wedding day for sure!
My wife had a trial make up with her and told Irene we have a formal dinner for the night so after the trail is done, she did a simple change for her for the dinner at night, very thoughtful of her!
On the wedding day, Irene arrives 15 mins early to set up and when she was done my wife looks so good. Irene’s make up doesn’t look too strong on my wife. Even it was hot on the wedding day but the make up stays on the whole day.
Also team artists that she bring that day, they did a great job on the bridesmaid as well.
I have write several review online, but this is my first review for an make up artist. I will recommend her because of the great customer service and flexibility. She also provides great pro folio if you ask for it.

I had two wedding receptions, and I was the maid of honor for my best friend’s wedding in Dec 2012 in Hong Kong. I was so afraid that I won’t be able to find a good make up artist overseas.
Luckily, I found out that Irene spent her winter in Hong Kong and right away I asked her to be my make up artist for the three important days.
Not only she done an excellent job for my make up and hair, she made my mom and my mother in law very pretty and elegant!!!
I got so many compliments from friends and family with the make up and hair. It was so natural and perfect. She gave me three different looks with the three different dresses, she is absolutely talented and professional!!!

My sister was getting married and I was the maid of honor for her wedding. I was responsible for putting everything together and planning everything. I work in the entertainment industry and work with makeup artists all the time so I am extremely picky when it comes to selecting one for my sister and me. I looked through endless sites, reviews, sample pictures etc.
I had an idea of where I wanted the look to go but I wanted to find someone that can create a creative look while being natural, an artist that had a good sense of «beauty». Alot of artists out there tend to create the same boring look or just mimic trends but they aren’t actually able to individualize the look well for a specific individual. I wanted an artist that can be different while knowing which features should be emphasized, which ones toned down, etc. So yes, I was PICKY and SPECIFIC. I wanted an artist that can create art without making it look tacky, a look with elegance. I went to other make-​up artists and they seemed either too asian or too american, it was hard to find the perfect balance.
Irene was referred by a friend who is a freelance model and I figured it would be worth a try. I contacted her and found her to be very easy to communicate with. She was very helpful and patient with my questions so I booked a trial session with her. At our trial, I loved that she was very down to earth and took her time finding the best look for me. We discussed and tried on different colors, we played with different ideas… it was a fun session and I was impressed. I loved that she understood the meaning of looking «natural yet glowing». Sounds easy but believe me sooooo many people don’t know how to NOT pile on cake on top of the face and that can look so bad after a day of photos and walking around.
We actually booked for her to stay with us the whole day during the big day. It was a crazy day as weddings are always with tears, laughter, dancing, and of course craziness. Irene was there all along the way and did miracles everytime something went wrong. I felt comfortable having her around to watch out for those embarrassing moments when your eyelash corner falls off a bit, or when the foundation creases a bit or when the eyeliner smudges a bit… she was very attentive and kept an eye on us to make sure we looked PERFECT… which was definitely nice since there were def enough things to keep me busy already!
All in all, i loved her, i would recommend her to anyone that wants to look perfect on their wedding day, and anyone who just wants to live with the peace of mind that there is someone you can trust taking care of that very important piece of the wedding for you all the way… =) thank you irene!

My wedding was on 09/​09/​2012. I am so lucky to have Irene as my makeup and hair stylist! !! I would give her thousand rating stars if I could. She is professional, talent, patient, friendly and experienced… everything that you could ask for a makeup stylist. All my guests love the makeup and hair that she did for me and my maid-​of-​honor! She made me look thousand times better and yet so natural. The makeup and hair looked perfect from different angles no matter indoor, outdoor or photography. I had never felt so beautiful before, thank you Irene :)
Irene did a wonderful job for my first trial. She listened to what I want and knew what goes with my personality and my wedding gown style. She also has this soft and calm personality that make me relax and trust in her. Another great thing is Irene is also a hair stylist and works in a salon in Arcadia so i had her dye my hair and trim my bangs one or two weeks before my wedding day. And just like she said, my hair color and bang length were perfect for my big day!
My makeup schedule on the wedding day was 4am in the morning, Irene was there early as usual. She did an amazing job for my maid-​of-​honor first and then me. I requested a different hair style in the last minute because I wanted to try updo with braids in stead of just classic updo. I was so nervous because I wasn’t sure how it would turn out. However, Irene was very calm and patient, just like usual, she made it way beyond my expectation! Even better than my trial:)
I am so happy with Irene’s service so I strongly recommend her to every bride. If she is available on your wedding day, book her right away!!! She definitely has the skill, talent and experiences to make you shine on your big day and in your wedding albums :)

I got married last year and any bride will tell you that wedding planning is incredibly hectic and overwhelming, especially trying to find quality vendors and people you can trust. Before I saw Irene, I went to see another make-​up artist for a make-​up trial. That person did not know how to apply make-​up to enhance Asian features. The make-​up was heavy, smearing and made me look old. It was incredibly discouraging. My fiancé then told me that I needed to find a make-​up artist that had experience enhancing my natural beauty. So I went to see Irene, told her my story and showed her the pictures of that horrible make-​up job.
Irene sat me down and begun to give me a trial make-​up session. Throughout the whole session, Irene really made me feel taken care of. She explained what she was doing and why. She was extremely friendly and professional. She also has a soft and gentle touch while working my make-​up and hair. I showed her pictures of the hairstyle that I wanted and she arranged my hair to reflect the pictures. After the hair and make-​up, I was transformed into a youthful, fresh and beautiful woman. Honestly, I was so happy and relieved that I finally could rest to know that I would look beautiful for my wedding day. I immediately scheduled her for an engagement photo shoot, the wedding day, plus hair and makeup for my bridal party (6 additional girls) on the wedding day.
I kept in contact with Irene, especially after the makeup trial. I informed her that I would need extra eyelash glue because it was peeling on the ends and maybe more concealer on the dark circle under my eyes. That is why it is smart to have a trial session because you can tell Irene what you need to make it better the next time around.
My engagement photos were scheduled to be at the beach. She asked me what I would be wearing, what my theme was and where it would be. I had a soft, flowing dress and it was going to be at the beach. She applied the right amount of make-​up and correctly styled my hair for this shoot, because everything worked out. She even remembered what I told her about my eyelashes and concealer (I told her 3 months before) because I didn’t have to mention it and she just fixed the make-​up. So my fiancé and I were jumping and running on the beach for the photo shoot and everything held up. My fiancé and I went out that same night and the make-​up and hairstyle stayed up for 12 hours. Make-​up and hairstyle were done at 11am and we were still hanging out at a friend’s house at around 11pm. I think that was pretty amazing and my friends were impressed with her work.
On the day of the wedding, which was over 100 miles away from her office, Irene and her assistant arrived on time. She kept open communication with me via text, phone calls and facebook, so we were actually texting each other around 10pm the night before to make sure she had the directions. I am thankful for the open communication. Irene had a set schedule for me and my 6 girls. For my wedding, I wanted my girls to feel comfortable, so I allowed them to tell Irene what they wanted. I don’t know how she did it, but the girls looked amazing in their hair and make-​up and still looked uniform with each other. When I was next, the whole process went a lot smoother. She also remembered my extra needs of the eyelashes and concealer. She really took the time to make my make-​up and hair beautiful. If I thought the trial and engagement make-​up and hairstyle looked great, wow I looked flawless on the wedding day. Irene was so on top of schedule that we had like 40 minutes extra and she spent all that extra time on me, making more refined tweaks on hair and make-​up. Then she adjusted my floral hair accessories after a picture or two so that it would be perfect. She even stayed a little while longer to be there with my girls while I got dressed. She helped put on and secure my veil in my hair after I had my wedding dress on.
When I arrived to the ceremony site, my fiancé and I had our «first look» photos. My fiancé had tears in his eyes when he saw me. He said it was like seeing an angel. He was trying hard to keep his composure as the photographers were clicking away. His reaction was one of the most memorable moments and I will forever be grateful to Irene for all of her hard work and attention. I felt beautiful and confident the whole day. My family and friends told me I looked absolutely breathtaking and the photographs were amazing.
Without a doubt, Irene is incredibly talented and a true artist. No matter how many clients she has, it truly feels that all her attention is on you and you can tell she really cares about her brides. Like I told Irene, she is a beautiful woman inside and out. I am glad to have I met Irene, delighted that she was a part of my special day and I am happy to have her as a new friend.

I’m so glad that I have chosen Irene as my make up artist for my wedding. She’s very down to earth, not to mention that she speaks Cantonese, which is definitely a plus.
You know how crazy it can be on your big day and having her there was a big relief as you can tell she was there 100% for you.
My package only included one additional make up for my mother in law but she was kind and professional enough to help my mom and my bridesmaid out on their hair styles & make ups.
She had been very patient and throughout the whole day. She was by my side retouching my make up whenever it was necessary. I hadn’t requested for any specific hair style but just trusted my gut feeling in letting her to roll with it and I was right!
I have received a lot of compliments on my hair styles and make ups. I still looked like me (LOL you know what I mean when it comes to make up) but in a more sophisticated way.
I highly recommend her not only for wedding but also for special occasions like engagement or anniversary, etc. Her magic wand is totally worth it.

Irene was my makeup artist on my wedding day and I never felt more beautiful. She arrived early and is very friendly and personable. She remembered exactly how I wanted my hair and makeup done from the trial so no stress for me there. I actually decided to change my hairstyle from the trial and I trusted her to «freestyle» it. I loved it! She kept my makeup very natural looking (the way I wanted) yet I felt glamorous. The makeup and hair lasted all day. Oh yeah and my moms makeup was beautiful too! I was so sad that I had to was off Irene’s hard work at the end of the night. Thank you Irene!

Irene was my make up artist and I loved my hair and make up. :) We were married 1÷21÷12 and she traveled to La Jolla and was promptly at the hotel by 5am. I was late but she was able to have me and a couple bridesmaids done on time! I have to say she is very talented. It’s amazing how great she can make you look. I love the flawless touch she has and I also love how full she made my hair look. She also sprayed some gold subtle shimmer in my hair/shoulders…which looked really nice. I asked to look natural and she did an amazing job. I would highly recommend her! In addition to her skills, she’s also wonderfully sweet! One more thing to note, I have extremely hyper sensitive skin and am allergic to everything. I was concerned I’d break out/​rash but I did mention this to her and whatever she used did not make me break out which surprised me, both during the trial and the day of the wedding.

My got married on July 21, 2012 … prior to my wedding, Irene was the one who did the trial session, I had brought pictures of hair styles of how i wanted to look. Irene looked at it and recreated the style I want. And I was very pleased with the look. The makeup she did for me was excellent. I wanted her to keep it natural looking and she did. I loved my makeup and hair.
On the wedding day, Irene was responsible to do my make up and hair, along with my maid of honor’s hair & makeup. Irene also worked on my mom’s hair as well. Irene did an excellent job — i highly recommend her.
During the wedding night, she retouched my makeup and changed my look in minutes. She was very efficient. All my bridesmaids love her too! Till this day, they still compliment Irene’s work.
Irene is professional and talented. In addition, she is sweet & patient with all my questions! I was totally worried about how I would look and I was worried if I had too much make up on and people will not recognize me, etc. But in the end, trust in Irene, she will make you look beautiful!
Trust me, you will not regret hiring Irene!