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Beauty with Cherie provides a comprehensive hair, makeup, and beauty service for weddings and events. Based in San Jose, CA, Cherie focuses on creating a relaxed and compassionate atmosphere for her clients. She would be delighted to be part of your wedding day.
Cherie grew up braiding her doll's hair and giving them adventurous makeup looks. She went to college and obtained an accounting degree but decided not to go down that path and instead pursue a career in the beauty industry. Since then, she has gained a huge amount of experience across fashion, bridal, and editorial beauty.
Beauty with Cherie creates natural and romantic looks that focus on enhancing the beauty you already possess. Every wedding client receives a full trial, which usually lasts two to three hours. This is an opportunity to experiment and find your show-stopping hair and makeup look. Cherie is happy to travel to your home or venue for your wedding day.
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Born and raised in the Bay Area, Cherie has always been passionate about makeup and hair styling. Her goal is to make each of her clients look and feel their best for their wedding day.
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5.0
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Cherie is highly praised by multiple reviewers for her exceptional talent and kindness as a hair and makeup artist for weddings. Reviewers mention her attention to detail, ability to create stunning looks, and the calming presence she brings on the big day. Cherie is described as a beautiful soul who ensures brides feel confident, comfortable, and radiant throughout the wedding day. Her professionalism, responsiveness, and flexibility have left a lasting positive impression, making her a highly recommended choice for brides looking for a talented and caring HMUA.Review photos
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Michelle W
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5.0
10/22/2024
Cherie was the most wonderful HMUA I had the privilege of working with for my wedding day. Highly recommend if you are an Asian bride and want to look beautiful, fabulous, and conf...
ident on your wedding day!
She did my bridal hair + makeup and was able to also bring an assistant to help with my mom and the groom's mom's hair and makeup a little last minute. THANK YOU for the flexibility.
She is obviously experienced. Her portfolio on Instagram is what convinced me to choose her out of the many options out there. I wanted a HMUA who has worked with Asian brides before and could handle a variety of styles. I was undecided on what I wanted my final look to be, but she applied her signature touch, adjusted to my feedback, and was able to make me look and feel my best.
Trial: The trial went so smoothly and I ADORED the look she gave me. I literally felt like a fairy princess and got soooooooooo many compliments.
Wedding day: About a week ahead of the wedding day, we were finalizing details, and I wanted to change from an updo to a half-up half-down hairstyle to accommodate a bow/veil thing I tacked on last minute. Day of, she came a little earlier to do a mini consultation and executed flawlessly. I honestly loved the updo so much too! Too bad I had to commit to only one look haha.
Besides that, she is just so fun to chat with. If you're spending 6+ hours with someone, it's important to enjoy talking and working with them!
TL;DR - Loved working with Cherie, highly recommend for bridal HMUA.
Celeste L
5.0
2/08/2026
Cherie is the BEST! I loved working with her!! She's so easy to talk to and she did everything to ensure I was happy with my look. She listened to all my wants and needs, and total...
ly went above and beyond to help me find a good lipstick color! It didn't even feel like she was my hair and make-up artist to be honest. The experience was so enjoyable that it felt like she was a friend who was just helping me out haha. She was also so sweet; since I was eloping, she filled the shoes of my bridesmaid even and helped me with my dress and everything, giving me advice on which earrings to wear, sending me off, etc. :') She was just the best. HIGHLY recommend!!
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Keanna G
5.0
1/02/2026
Omgoodness ! I've been meaning to put this review up! Cherie is so great -- her talent speaks for itself, really! My makeup turned out beautifully and lasted so nicely on my civil ...
wedding day! Her kindness and the personal connection she created with me really stood out-- so appreciative of it! I for sure recommend choosing a MUA that understands your facial features, connects with you, and is open to hearing you out, because Cherie checked out all those boxes and mine. Definitely grateful she was able to take me in and allowed me to be in her chair. Because of her, I felt confident, calm, beautiful, and most especially, myself on such a special day for mine and my Husband's. I will absolutely be returning to Cherie for all of my future hair and makeup needs and couldn't recommend her enough!
Heather L
5.0
12/30/2025
I truly cannot put into words how grateful I am for Cherie! I stumbled upon her Instagram when I was in the looks for the perfect MUA for my wedding and could instantly feel her be...
autiful soul through her work. From the very first moment I attended my bridal trial, I knew instantly that she was the one. She truly listened to me, understood my vision, and made me feel so comfortable and confident — I left that trial knowing I was in the best hands. As soon as she arrived on my wedding day, she brought such a calming, kind, and positive energy that made the whole morning feel so special and stress-free. Cherie along with her assistants Leslie and Jaylyn were incredibly sweet, patient, and made every single one of us feel beautiful. Cherie’s kindness, warmth, and genuine care made one of the most important mornings of my life truly special from the very first moment. She has such a calming presence about her that while she was working her magic and we were chatting away she eased my pre wedding jitters.
My makeup was everything I dreamed of and more — it was flawless, photographed beautifully, and lasted perfectly all night through happy tears, hugs, dancing, and everything in between. I received so many compliments throughout the entire day and night, which made me feel so confident and radiant on such an important day. My bridesmaids also looked absolutely stunning and couldn’t stop raving about how much they loved their makeup. Each one of them felt seen and cared for, which meant the world to me.
Cherie didn’t just do makeup — she helped make my wedding day feel magical. I will forever be thankful for her and would recommend her a million times over to any bride looking for not only talent, but genuinely wonderful people. Thank you again to the amazing Cherie!!❤️
Vicky P
5.0
12/24/2025
Cherie is an incredible, talented HMUA, and such a beautiful soul. She is a deeply caring person, which was reflected in the way she got to know me during our session, and paid att...
ention/took notes on the smallest details I shared about my personality, style, and preferences. She also has no ego about her work at all, and was incredibly supportive and open to making adjustments as we went. I booked my trial for the day we were having our engagement photos done, which ended up being great, because I could tell her what I liked and what I wanted adjusted for the wedding day, based on how the photos turned out.
On the day of the wedding, Cherie was an incredibly calming presence, and she didn't miss a single note I'd sent her over email/text since the last time I'd seen her. She was also great with my Vietnamese family, which was a lovely bonus! My hair and makeup lasted all night, and I got so many compliments about what an amazing job she'd done. I would absolutely recommend Cherie to anyone looking for a highly skilled and meticulous HMUA with a great eye--and a great heart! Thank you, Cherie!!
Rhea G
5.0
12/15/2025
I’m so grateful for the makeup Cherie did for my wedding! From start to finish she was very kind, patient, and made sure to communicate and work with me to achieve my ideal look. S...
he is incredibly talented and detail-oriented. I was so impressed with her hair skills also! She created a hairstyle for me that exactly matched what I was hoping for. I highly recommend her!
Lilian D
5.0
12/10/2025
I booked Cherie as a MUA for my wedding day and she really went above and beyond. Initially, my MOH had concerns about makeup because she tends to go makeup-free due to her sensiti...
ve skin. Cherie worked with me to also do a HMUA trial for my MOH in addition to my bridal HMUA trial. She listened to all of my MOH's concerns, talked through different makeup styles and their differences, and explained how to do touch-ups ourselves on the big day if we needed them. By the end of our HMUA trials, we looked absolutely amazing and my family couldn't stop marveling at my makeup when I got home to show them.
My wedding day started incredibly early because of the tea ceremony we had in the morning. Because of this, the HMUA team had to arrive at ~4AM to do all of our hair and makeup. Cherie came right on time with a great attitude and set up quickly so she could get started. She was really friendly to all of the bridesmaids and everyone could talk to her with ease about what they wanted. When it came to doing my makeup, she mentioned that she took some time to study what she had done for my trial so that she could remember how I wanted my makeup done for the day of the wedding. She was also open to any adjustments I wanted to make the day of, although it was unneeded because I thought it had been perfect at the trial. She had also previously told my MOH and me that we could let her know of any changes in our makeup in between the trial and the big day, so she's super flexible!
Weddings are super stressful for brides because there are so many factors involved and surprises that can cause even more stress. Working with Cherie was wonderful because she was so kind and friendly and I knew that I'd look beautiful on my wedding day. I got compliments from everyone on how beautiful I looked from the beginning of the day all the way to the end of the night. I can't thank Cherie enough for doing such amazing work on my special day and I would happily recommend her to anyone looking for a HMUA to make them look beautiful for a special occasion.
Pamela T
5.0
10/14/2025
This review is long overdue!! I met Cherie for my trial makeup in October of 2024 for my engagement photos and from the first time I met Cherie she made me feel comfortable and at ...
ease. Not completely knowing what I wanted, she helped me figure out what I wanted as an indecisive bride lol. Cherie really listened to what I wanted and does a really great job with the natural look!
On my wedding day Cherie did my make up with another artist (Marilyn), they both meshed so well with my bridesmaids and my moms and kept the vibes immaculate all morning! As for my makeup! Cherie exceeded my expectations and did exactly what I wanted. I felt so beautiful on my special day and got many compliments after. My mom and bridesmaid all loved their makeup as well! Would definitely be working with Cherie for future events!
Cherie! Thanks so much for being a part of my special day and making me feel even more beautiful. You are so talented in your craft <3
Melissa L
5.0
9/24/2025
A little belated review for my experience with Cherie in early September. I actually found Cherie while I was scrolling through Instagram, looking for a hair and makeup artist for ...
my tea ceremony. I was looking for an artist who did more natural looking makeup, and after looking at Cherie’s portfolio, I knew I found the artist I wanted to work with.
My mom went along with me for the hair and makeup trial, and she and Cherie hit it off - making jokes, laughing, and just having a great time. I had a general idea of how I wanted my hair and makeup, but I trusted Cherie to do her thing - trust and let the artist do what they do best. I shared pictures with some members of the wedding party, and they really liked how Cherie did my hair and makeup - glam but not overly done, accenting my natural looks. Cherie is so kind and was always responsive to my questions, even though it would take me a while before I would get back to her emails. She provided detailed instructions for hair and skin prep, and her team (Jaylyn and Leslie) were so amazing and fun to work with. Cherie is also super personable - it’s like you’re talking to a really good friend, and she always made sure that I was comfortable and at ease.
The night before my tea ceremony, I felt bad because I was texting Cherie pretty late (around 11pm), sending her photos and instructions on where to park and how to get to the Airbnb (since there was only street parking). The day of, Cherie arrived around 5:15am, ready to set up and start working. I had told Cherie that I was feeling anxious, but her presence and energy helped to calm my nerves (the soothing music she put on in the background also helped!).
EVERYBODY kept talking about how pretty I looked, and how the makeup and hair looked so amazing. My mom kept complimenting on how Cherie did such a better job with my makeup for the tea ceremony (than for the trial); my cousins complimented the highlighter that she used; my uncle said I looked really nice, and his wife said she didn’t recognize me (in a good way!); and my fiance said I looked really pretty. My makeup held up for the entire day - the traditional tea ceremony at the bride’s parents’ house, heading over to the groom’s parents’ house for photos and lunch, and the aftermath of cleaning up.
Cherie is truly passionate about her craft and making others look and feel beautiful and amazing. She’s super down-to-earth and displays absolute professionalism - being punctual, responsive, and detail-oriented.
Thank you so much Cherie for making me look and feel beautiful for my tea ceremony. I would absolutely recommend Cherie for anyone looking for an amazing artist who can help keep you calm while making you look stunning. I definitely hope our paths cross again!
Candace L
5.0
9/03/2025
Cherie was absolutely amazing and I highly recommend her to all future brides! She was my hair and makeup artist for both the tea ceremony/welcome dinner event and the wedding day....
I really liked her portfolio on Instagram and after meeting her at the trial, I was sold. She was having a family emergency at the time of my trial, and still made the time to communicate with me and squeeze me in. She is personable and easy to get along with - it feels like you’re talking to an old friend. As someone who isn't well-versed in makeup and hair styles, I appreciated how she guided me toward a look I absolutely loved. On both event days, Cherie was punctual, efficient, and stress-free to work with. The second makeup artist for the other girls in the wedding party, April, was a joy to work with as well. Since brides spend so much time with their hair and makeup artist on the wedding day, having someone you genuinely enjoy being around makes all the difference. Cherie’s flexibility was remarkable - when there was a possibility our hotel room wouldn't be ready and we might need to set up in a common area, she was supportive and adaptable. We had a situation where one of the ladies requested an extra service on the spot and she was amazingly flexible and accommodating. I was thrilled with how me and my girls looked on the wedding day, but more importantly the whole day felt effortless and fun!
Hue N
5.0
9/02/2025
Cherie was an awesome make up artist, very professional and did a fantastic job. She was my lifesaver when I was in need of a makeup artists.
Maggie W
5.0
8/31/2025
It was an absolute joy getting to work with Cherie and her assistant, Jennifer, for my wedding! Cherie was reliable and responsive over email (even when a couple of my emails were ...
sent late in the evening) and arrived on time and prepared on the day of the wedding.
As someone who doesn’t usually wear makeup or have my hair done, I wasn’t exactly sure what I was looking for and gave Cherie only a couple of reference photos and vague descriptions to go off of. She took that bit of information and, with her incredible talent and eye for detail, created a beautiful and elegant look that was everything that I could have hoped for. I received so many compliments for it throughout the wedding!
Not only is Cherie gifted at what she does, she is also such a lovely, patient, and sweet person. Her calming, down-to-earth presence was exactly what I needed while getting ready on my wedding day, when nerves were running high – three hours of hair and makeup flew by because Cherie was so fun and easy to talk to!
Thank you Cherie for making me look and feel amazing and confident for my wedding. I highly recommend Cherie for anyone looking for a talented HMUA in the Bay!
Sophia B
5.0
6/30/2025
Cherie was passionate, talented, professional, sweet, and has a very pleasant demeanor. I truly enjoyed working with her on my wedding day this past weekend. This is my first time ...
working with Cherie but I had full confidence in her ability to make me look beautiful and let my natural beauty shine (I was so confident in her from just browsing her work on other brides that I didn't do a trial makeup/hair for my wedding!). She was very responsive and clear in her communication, and we had a video conference the week before to talk through what my vision was and how the day would go.
She started her day with me at 4:45pm and got everything set up before our 5am start time. We had such a great conversation about her journey as a makeup artist and I was so impressed with her professionalism. Her first priority is to make sure it is a hygienic setting (sanitizing all the makeup tools) and that the bride is taken care of during the session (making sure she is at ease and she gets to eat!). She also gave us a touch-up kit which had the most thoughtful items one would ever need on the wedding day (makeup, oil blotting sheets for me and my husband, AND mint which we definitely used!!) The session took 3 hours and her attention to detail and patience to make adjustments based on my feedback were very much appreciated. I couldn't be happier with how it turned out and my husband was staring at me and telling me how stunning I looked during the first look :-)
Thank you Cherie for making my wedding day so special and I highly recommend her to anyone who wants a natural and elegant look. She will take great care of you and you will absolutely love her work!
Erine N
5.0
6/29/2025
It was so lovely getting to know Cherie — she was such a calming and positive presence throughout the day. Not only is she incredibly talented at what she does, but she also has a ...
gift for making you feel completely comfortable and confident. The look she created was everything I hoped for and more.
She was very communicative from beginning to end — always responsive, attentive, and genuinely personable. She was also so flexible with our last-minute location change and happily accommodated adding in my mother’s makeup as well. It honestly felt like having a close friend by my side doing my makeup. I’m so grateful for Cherie’s warmth, artistry, and the care she put into every detail.
Thank you for making me feel and look so amazing on my big day — I can’t recommend you enough!
Stefanie N
5.0
4/28/2025
It was an absolute pleasure working with Cherie.
She did my makeup for my engagement session at first and I loved it so much that I asked her to be my hair and makeup artist for ...
my wedding day as well.
Cherie is professional, friendly, down to earth, and so easy to work with from start to finish. I can tell she truly has a passion for beauty and really enjoys making her clients look and feel their best. I enjoyed chatting with Cherie and getting to know her during our sessions. She also helped make me feel calm and at ease which was much needed for the big day.
I couldn’t be more grateful to have chosen Cherie as my hair and makeup artist. Living in NY, I was a bit worried looking for one in the Bay Area, but I’m so glad I came across her Instagram page during my search.
I would 100% recommend Cherie to anyone looking for a professional HMUA in the Bay Area - she is truly a gem! Thank you so much again, Cherie!
Jeslyn K
5.0
4/13/2025
Working with Cherie was such a wonderful experience! I knew from our first few back-and-forths via email that Cherie was communicative and reliable. She was thorough in understandi...
ng what I was looking for and I didn't have any worries about my hair during all of the other chaos of wedding planning.
On the day of, Cherie made me feel super comfortable and took her time to let me figure out how I wanted my hair to be parted. Throughout our time, she also shared tips on how to get my veil in and out of my hair and also gave me product recommendations for my everyday hair styling. We also had a lovely time just chatting and getting to know each other. It really was the best way to kick off my wedding day! In the end I had a beautiful half-up, half-down hairdo that made me feel so pretty on my special day. Would absolutely recommend working with Cherie -- she is warm, excellent at her craft, and trustworthy. Thank you Cherie for playing a huge role on my wedding day!
Meiling A
5.0
4/12/2025
This is long overdue—but I got married on December 27, 2024 and I had the pleasure of having Cherie as my hair and makeup artist. Cherie really gave me the bridal experience—not on...
ly did she make me feel beautiful, but the conversations and joking helped make the morning go by so smooth. I had a slight hiccup with the hotel we were staying at, but Cherie was so helpful with reminding me to stay calm and have someone else handle it. When she arrived, she reached out to my Matron of Honor just so that I didn’t have to worry which was so thoughtful. She balances the friendly and business vibes very well. As far as providing the look I was going for she really nailed it. I wanted to go softer than I normally go for with a traditional French twist—I felt incredible. She really listens and tends to your needs on that day. If I had any suggestions, needed a darker brow she didn’t make me feel bad about asking. If you want to have the ultimate bridal experience, please book Cherie if you can. You will not regret it. If I have to get my hair and make up done I will absolutely reach out again.
Emily K
5.0
10/01/2024
Cherie was one of several H/MU artists referred to me after the person I originally scheduled with had to cancel. Cherie reached back out to me right away and was flexible in sched...
uling the hair and make up trial at a time when I was in town. She was professional, kind, and also fun to hang out with at the trial and with all my bridesmaids on the day of my wedding! She was so flexible with me as I had a hard time describing what I wanted as I rarely wear makeup, and she was flexible with me as I wasn't even sure even up until the day of my wedding exactly how I wanted my hair. Everything turned out beyond perfect - I have never felt more beautiful in my entire life while also still feeling natural and like myself. I cannot recommend Cherie more.
Elaine C
5.0
9/09/2024
Cherie is THE BEST! Cherie did my make up and hair for my wedding day, and it was hands down the best make up and hair I’ve ever had done in my life - it was PERFECTION. Because I ...
don’t wear make up very often and don’t know too much about the different options, I had a make up trial with Cherie. Cherie was very attentive during the make up trial to play with different options, understand my preferences, and get to know what would work best with my skin. On the wedding day, she went above and beyond to not only make sure my wedding look was flawless (natural looking and not cakey) but she even gave me goodie bag with essential items I did not even think about carrying with me to the venue for touch ups throughout the day. If you want to bring your natural beauty brought to perfection on your wedding day, I highly recommend Cherie!
Michelle L
5.0
6/05/2024
Communication from the start was amazing with Cherie - she was quick to respond and went above and beyond to provide suggestions.
Cherie did my make-up for my engagement party. S...
he listened to what I wanted and was receptive to any adjustments I asked for to make me the most comfortable day-of.
Throughout our session, I really enjoyed chatting with her and getting to know her. She expressed such kindness and knowledge.
So many people at the party complimented her stunning work and I could not be happier with the results!
Thank you, Cherie!
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