Artistry By Athena

Great service and did a great job! I coulnd’t look any better for my special day.
I’m glad I went with her to do my hair and make-​up. I wish she lives with me so she can do my make-​up everyday… I just love how my make-​up looked. Thank you Athena for your great service!

My friend used Athena for her wedding and raved about how good she is. Since I was a bridesmaid, I was able to interact with her personally. Fast forward 2 years, and now I am the bride! I knew right away that I would use Athena.
I would say the quality is totally worth it. I feel so bad for the brides who spend a little less money on their hair and makeup only to not look as nice. You seriously do get what you pay for (most of the time), and I am happy I shelled out for Athena. All night people complimented me on my make up and hair. Further, I’m completely satisfied with how I look in the pictures. How you look in real life is different than how you’ll look in pictures, and I’ll be happy every time I look at these pictures for years to come!
She seriously is AMAZING, and I totally recommend her to any bride out there. On top of everything, she is extremely flexible of our meeting place. I loved working with Athena!
Cost:
$ 450+ for hair & make up. Gratuity is up to you.

My wedding was May 19^th, 2012.
I booked Athena for my bridal hair & makeup in Oct, 2011. I got lucky with timing, since she was just coming back from maternity leave! I found out about Athena U through my friend who used Athena for her wedding (which I was a bridesmaid in).
Athena and her team were great. They were on time and professional.
Bride — Hair & Makeup
Bridesmaids — Hair
Mother of the Bride — Makeup
Mother of the groom — Makeup
I appreciated their patience as the bridesmaids explained what kind of look they would like. And if there needed to be adjustments, they were willing to solve it quickly with no fuss. The bridesmaids hairstyles lasted all the way through the night. It didn’t fall out get loose later. We received many compliments on the hairstyle.
My mom and my mother in law looked gorgeous. Their makeup was very natural. I love the airbrush technique. It definitely helps, especially when mothers usually tend to cake on the foundation. Well worth the money for them to look beautiful on my big day.
Athena spent her time on me and made me feel relaxed as we got ready. If there were changes to be made along the way, she was quick to make me happy. I’m usually not very outspoken if I don’t like something. She could sense that I was thinking about my hair. It was easy to tell her when she asked me what I thought. I had a tiara and I’m glad that we used her suggestion to have puff on top of my head to show it off, but I did worry about it being too high. She listened to what I said, made a few adjustments and I felt we met at a good medium.
The only few pointers that I would have to call out:
— Be patient when emailing with Athena. When you have your first discussion of when your wedding date is, and she says yes to the date. Don’t worry, she makes sure to put you down. But throughout the process, sometimes the emailing responses might come back slowly.
— I would consider have a re-​touch for the reception. By the time I took pictures and showed up at the reception, my curls were limp and my hair was wispy from being out in the vineyard taking pictures. Although, budget wouldn’t really allow me to pay another $ 150 for that…
— Really utilize the trial session.
*** Thank you Athena and team! It was a great working with you on the one of the most important days of my life. Wish you the best!

A month ago, Athena did my friend’s (the bride) hair and makeup and the mothers’ makeup as well. Her two assistants did the 5 bridesmaids’ hair including myself.
My friend had done a trial with her beforehand, and found what she liked and didn’t like for the big day. On the morning of the wedding day, the bridesmaids showed the assistants how we wanted our hair (identical braids and bun) by showing them a photo. They did a really good job by just seeing a side view of the photo, and although a couple of us had to redo certain parts, they were very gracious in fixing our hair for us. They were on schedule with our own itinerary, so it worked out very well. Athena also did a great job on my friend’s hair and makeup, and fixed part of it after it was done to accomodate what my friend envisioned.
Overall, great job by Athena and her staff. We were all very pleased with their work, and my hair stayed in place the entire day!

I can’t believe I haven’t done a review for Athena yet. Well, we booked her for my sister’s wedding back in June and gosh! she did an aweome job! My sister looked sooo natural and pretty that it doesnt look overdone but yet it looked «unique» She also worked on my make up and hair and no one recognized me. I referred my friend to her, and again she did an amazing job. I would recommend you to give Athena a try, you wouldn’t regret it.

I had a trial with Athena a few months back for my upcoming wedding, and I am über excited about my big day! Personally, I could care less about whether the makeup artist is chatty or personable, as long as they make me look like a goddess after. With Athena, you get the whole package: she’s friendly, talkative at the right moments, responsive, and she has great insight into what looks good on you and what doesn’t. Hurry up Nov. 19^th!

Athena did the makeup and hair for my mom and I for my wedding on 7÷30÷11.
She arrived to my house on time and we got started right away. She’s extremely professional and experienced. I never felt so pretty until I saw the transformation she did for me. I got the airbrush make up done and also hair extensions. Everything look so natural, flawless and pretty. The guests at my wedding couldn’t stop complimenting my hair and makeup that day. She also stayed at the wedding and did touch up work when i change into different dresses. It was 5 stars treatment all the way. I HIGHLY recommend Athena to any bride that wants to feel pretty and confident on the day of her wedding…

Wow! I DJ’d a wedding in June and I saw what Athena was capable of doing The bridesmaids and the bride looked beautiful! The make up was NOT over the top as I’ve seen in past weddings and her pricing is very competitive. I noticed that she was very calm and collected when speaking to her clients.
stick w/​people you know — stick with Athena.

Athena is the BEST!!! My gfs and I got our hair and make up done with her and everybody in the wedding gave us GREAT compliments. The three of us (bridesmaids) got our hair up and each with different styles that matches our different personalities. Athena listens attentively to want you want and WAHLAH… you got your wishes granted.
Our make up was great as well. It was natural, not too heavy and she did it so well that your best features are truly emphasized. Everyone including the men in the wedding complimented on how beautiful we look. Even the owner of the winery asked me who did our make up and I referred Athena to him.
So don’t look for anyone else in San Jose area. I highly recommend her and will use her again. THANK YOU, THANK YOU Athena! You made us so GLAMOROUS!!!

Athena did my makeup and hair a few times — twice for an engagement shoot (one was ruined by rain), and on my wedding day. In my search for a hair and makeup stylist, I had a few trials with other artists, but Athena’s work was noticeably better than the rest. Even my husband voted for her work, and could tell the difference! Athena is always very punctual, calm, collected, sweet and professional, which is very helpful on what can be a stressful, action-​packed day.
For my makeup, Athena used airbrush makeup, false lashes, and her talents to make my face more beautiful than I have ever seen it. The looks she does are versatile, and can range from natural to glamorous, and I think she hit just the right balance for all of my events. I never had an eyelash snafu, or reapplication need throughout the day, and I never felt cakey or uncomfortable even though I have very dry skin.
For my hair, I wanted a very intricate design with braids, but Athena knew exactly how to turn my vision into a reality, and the result was better than any of the sample photos I had given to her. She also made a hairpiece for me that was affordable, chic, and pretty to wear on my wedding day. Athena doesn’t ask a battery of questions about what you want, and thinks about the style before she starts, recommending what can or should not be done, which really made me feel comfortable that the woman knew what she was doing. And she sure did!
I have also been to weddings where the bride was gorgeous and the bridesmaids didn’t seem attended to==not so with Athena. I only had 6 bridesmaids, but she had 3 of her assistants work on their hair and makeup, and my ladies looked amazing. My bridesmaids were Asian, but had very different features – single and double eyelids, longer and shorter hair, dark and light skin tones, etc. After all was said and done, though, each of them had a look tailored to their features, and they all looked so beautiful.
I wholeheartedly recommend Athena to anyone looking for a bridal makeup and hair artist. It was hard for me to find a match since I can be really analytical, but Athena is really a hair and makeup goddess! Even my bridesmaids who are hair and makeup divas themselves were so impressed with Athena and her team’s work. I would give her and her team 10 stars if I could!

We booked her and her assistant for my makeup and my MOH’s for our 12/​11/​2010 wedding. Makeup was one of my biggest concern during planning, there’s so much emphasize on looking your best, makeup can easily «make or break» your natural beauty. I started looking for one 8 months before my wedding but for more than 7 months I couldn’t decide on who because nobody felt right.
Well months seem to pass by like weeks, and weeks like days and before I knew it, it was only a few weeks till the wedding day and I still don’t have a makeup artist. I don’t know why I didn’t book Athena sooner. Maybe I was afraid to make the decision till the pressure was on, I don’t know. Regardless, I got Athena and she did a perfect job. Skin color was spot on, she knew my eye shape and got the look right. It wasn’t too plain, or too smokey. She also fixed my eyebrows, and made it thicker without looking obvious. Overall, she complimented ME vs. just covering. (plus, it last all day).
That’s why she deserves 5 stars and why I recommend Athena for Bridal makeup =)

Artistry by Athena is by far the best company ever. They are always on time and they never leave me waiting. I have had them do multiple people and it is very affordable. I highly recomend Athena for all of your hair and make up needs :)

Kammy did my hair and make up for a party and her works are amazing!
She is great! my eye browns are the most hardest work but Kammy but no one else did it really nice !! i’ve been coming back to her every time i going out!
Thank you!

She did a good job on eye-​brow. I am happy with the hair. But I don’t like the makeup. The makeup does make me look different, but not look prettier.
It is $ 500 dollars for two hours, and that was with some discount. She told me other makeup artists charge $ 800 for the same service. It maybe not expensive to other people, but it is definitely pricey for me.

Athena did my hair and makeup for my wedding in Santa Cruz. I was really happy with her work. She’s pricey but it was sooo worth it!
I was just bummed that she didn’t want to move to another room to do my mother in law’s hair and makeup. I told her that I didn’t want my mother in law to see me before the wedding but she said it would be hard to move with her makeup stuff so I just let her do it there. I didn’t want to ruin my day because of it. Plus, her work was so amazing that it was kind of easy to let it go.
I would definitely recommend her, and I would consider calling her again for my future events.

Athena is a wonderful hairstylist & makeup artist. She was kind, professional & sweet from the first time I contacted her over a year ago to inquire about her services & pricing.
I went to her for a makeup & hair trial prior to my wedding and all went smoothly. It was a really hot day and it gave me a chance to see how well the makeup stayed put (I «glisten» — girls don’t «sweat» :-p — quite easily). The airbrushing was really light, didn’t feel like anything was on. It didn’t run or streak. My long hair retained its curls (even after I fell asleep!) until I washed it out the next morning.
Her prices are really reasonable. Even though my wedding took place in Carmel, she didn’t charge me an arm & a leg for travel from San Jose. Nor was her early-​morning charge (I had a morning ceremony, so her services had to begin at 7am). Most other Bay Area makeup artists had prices through the roof!
She also did hair & makeup for my mother that day. My mother looked & felt so pretty! Athena’s make-​up enhances one’s look & doesn’t make you look overdone (unless that’s the look you’re going for, of course). She even smoothed out my hubby’s complexion for free!
Oh, and Athena, if you’re reading this… my brother said he thought you’re really pretty cute, but he was too shy to tell you!

Athena and her team (Jenny) did makeup and hair for me and my bridesmaids on my wedding day. I have to say that she really did a great job! Athena arrived early and was fully equipped. She designed this super cool hair style for me based on what I wanted, but it was much better than I thought. I got a lot of compliments on the complexity and uniqueness of it! When it came to my makeup, Athena gave me a very photogenic look. On top of that, she made all my bridesmaids look like super models. Seriously, they must be like the prettiest bridesmaids I’ve ever seen! I was so proud!
Athena was easy to talk to and very sweet. She had a good sense of style herself which really helped to sell her business. Thanks to her I looked so good on my big day and I didn’t want to wash off my makeup after the wedding haha. If I had the money I wish I could hire Athena everyday to do my makeup and hair.
Athena’s price is very reasonable as well. If you look around and compare, you will know what I mean.

Athena is the best!!! I haven’t seen any other that can do better. I was so pleased with her work for my wedding. Not only is her work soooo amazing but she’s also fun to work with. She gets the job done while making you feel comfortable and she does it in a professional manner.
Athena, I can’t thank you enough for the wonderful job you did. My wedding day was perfect and you were one of the reasons why it was an unforgettable day. Btw, thanks for being patient with all my emails :)

Athena U was my makeup and hair stylist for my wedding in Monterey and she made me, my bridal party, and the mothers look gorgeous!
During and after the trial, Athena worked with me to find the right look and was open to my suggestions and I completely trusted her advice. On the day of the wedding, Athena arrived on time with her assistants and set up shop. My sister in law wasn’t planning on having her makeup done, but after she saw my results she got her makeup done as well! My mother has short hair so she wasn’t sure they could do much with it, but they styled and curled it to look fabulous. My mother said she received numerous compliments on her hair. People have begun to send me their pictures from the wedding and the hair and makeup look absolutely stunning.
Athena’s hair and makeup services was one of the best wedding day investments I made!

Athena did my make-​up for a photoshoot I had a few weeks back. She did such a wonderful job! She’s very precise and focused when it comes to applying make-​up so you know she’s taking her time to make it perfect. She defiinitely has an artistic side to her. Look at her photos!
Besides all that, she’s a very sweet person and so great to work with. I would definitely recommend her if you’re ever looking for a MUA.
Thanks Athena :)