Doll Me Up! Make Up & Hair

STAY AWAY FROM THIS PLACE! These people do not keep their promise and even after completely RUINING a bride’s special day, they are not refunding the full amount. How can you not show up for a bride as promised? Instead, incompetent Laura, who did not even know how to do makeup, was sent last minute. The bride is still in tears after seeing photos from her wedding day. Amanda is not apologetic and instead are trying to argue. Please. The LEAST you can do is give a full refund and then some, too! Amanda & Laura, if you are reading this, get a conscience! You have to realize that you totally f’ed up. DO NOT RECOMMEND.

It is unfortunate to have to write this type of review. If I could give this vendor ZERO stars I would. Even though its been three weeks since my wedding I am still in tears. BRIDES to be please read this and be warned. I should have known better when I booked my trial. Amanda emailed me and told me that she had accidentally double booked my trial with another girl’s wedding. I gladly rescheduled mine since mine was just a trial and Amanda reassured me that this had never happened and that it would not happen the day of my wedding. I really liked my trial makeup and booked my wedding day. The night before my wedding Amanda emailed asking what room number I was in which was odd because we were getting married in an estate. She said oops in her email and said she was «scatter brained» and made a mistake. She stated in her email she would see me the next day. The day of my wedding, Amanda did NOT show up. Instead, she sent Laura to do my makeup. I had never worked with Laura and I did NOT like how she did my hair or makeup. Sadly, I could have done a better job. My makeup looked like your day to day makeup. Nothing special. I had to ask her multiple times to blend the eyes shadow, to eyeliner the white glue line that was clearly visible 15 minutes after application and to fix the awful mess that was my hair. I wanted to die. My makeup looked nothing like the trial. Not even close. I did not get a call or email from Amanda. My pictures and wedding day were ruined. I plead you to be careful with this vendor. Amanda was extremely unprofessional. I have all the email to prove this. I looked at my wedding pictures and Laura didn’t even use concealer to hide some of the acne marks I had. That is like one of the most basic things in makeup. The eyeshadow was not blended and I had to apply my own lipstick and blush so I didn’t look sick. I am so disappointed in not only them but in myself. I should have known after she double booked me. I would NEVER recommend these services to anyone and I hope this never happens to anyone else. I have a gut feeling she overbooked and she had no other out but to leave me hanging during the most important day of my life. I get so angry and sad looking at my wedding pictures. My makeup isn’t even bridal.

Laura did my hair and make-​up for my wedding in Carmel, CA at the end of March.
I could not be happier with Doll Me Up. Laura was professional, prompt, and SOOOO nice. She came to my families vacation rental and was not even remotely phased by all the family running around putting flowers together, etc for the wedding. I do not wear much make up nor wear my hair up much, so was nervous to get my make-​up done, but she listened to exactly what I wanted (natural look) and delivered just that. I looked just like myself but really the best version of myself. She was able to create a hairstyle that was exactly what I wanted based on several photographs. I received tons of compliments from wedding guests and from my groom, and felt beautiful. My hair and make-​up held up all day despite an outdoor wedding on a breezy day.
Finally, the price was very competitive. I appreciated that Laura did not insist on a trial session, which was not in my budget or schedule!
If I could give Laura 10 stars I would. I cannot recommend her highly enough.

Laura did my hair for my wedding this past June, my Mom’s make up, and my maid of honor’s hair and make up. I absolutely LOVED my hair! It was perfect! Laura came to my house and did a trial back in April (but she didn’t add flowers to my hair then), and when June came around, she hit it right on the spot. It was exactly what I wanted, and I received so many compliments on it! She also checked with me to make sure I was happy with the style, and she made some minor adjustments to ensure it was just right. My sister’s make up was a bit heavy in my opinion, but that’s probably due to the fact that I never wear make up and am aware of how much makeup people generally have on for weddings. I really wanted to keep as many vendors as possible from the Monterey Bay Area, and I am glad I found Doll Me Up.
Just an interesting side note, Laura has experience doing Hollywood make up (like zombies!) in case anyone is looking for a special effects makeup artist!