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he weeks after leading up to my wedding in helping me figure out what it was that I wanted and in perfectly executing it on my wedding day! I felt like me and I felt beautiful. My mom and all of my bridesmaids felt the same. I definitely recommend Blush for your wedding needs.

d and had great advice/service. ❤️ highly recommend them for your big day ✨

arify what would work best for me.

oked better. The early morning of our wedding, my father-in-law had to be driven to a hospital in Fresno. After being discharged from the hospital they made it back in time for Melanie to do her make-up, free of charge (I had my friend get her make-up done instead, but once Melanie heard my MIL was able to make it, she told us to just have her come up.) That was just so incredibly kind of Melanie and her team to do that. Her kindness will never be forgotten. I highly recommend Blush for your hair and make-up needs.

ng, she also helped me start a good skincare routine to help clear up my skin before the big day, and regularly followed up to check in and see how things were going. She gave great advice and tips all the way through and most importantly, made me feel beautiful on my wedding day! I can’t recommend her highly enough.

e, but I was thrilled with the result. The only reason I didn't give 5 stars is because the booking experience with Melanie was pretty difficult. She was very inflexible with timing, even though I booked 18 months out from my event. My wedding planner cancelled on me last minute so I had to set up the wedding on my own, and Melanie was insistent that I had to allocate a set amount of time at the exact time that worked best for her schedule. This caused me a lot of stress leading up to the wedding, since I was off the clock for so long. If you consider booking with Melanie, it helps to know what your time preferences are ahead of time and try to lock those in so you don't end up being forced to work around her schedule.

ncredible. Great communication leading to to the wedding and had great tips and product recommendations for skin care.

for our day after portraits. I highly recommend Melanie to all brides getting married in or around the Yosemite area. Thank you again for being so amazing!!

cult to choose a hairstyle (the pressure!), but Melanie, Deanna, and Olivia made the process easier and it even felt like they were reading my mind! I had such a great time with them, I definitely recommend Blush.

e, professional, and you can tell she has a lot of experience working with clients who need their hair and makeup to withstand a day of hiking! Trust me when I say, if there is one thing you want to invest in for your wedding day it is a high quality hair and makeup artist!

d despite my very straight hair. She gave me all sorts of tips and advice leading up to my wedding, and then on the day made me feel so relaxed and pampered. I also know absolutely nothing about makeup, and she was such an amazing guide through that process. She went out of her way to make sure my naturally red skin didn't get too flushed using a nice cooling mask (did I mention I felt pampered?) She was able to create exactly the look I wanted and I couldn't have been happier with how it turned out! Thank you for making my day so special!

change Melanie was able to accommodate and left me worry free for the entire process! If you are looking for hair styling and makeup application for an adventure elopement (or any kind of wedding) I strongly recommend Melanie at Blush. My makeup and hair styling lasted our entire adventure! I could not be happier with how everything turned out! Pro tip: the groom add-on is sooo worth it! My husband loved it!

kept in contact with me up until the big day! I’m very indecisive and know very little about makeup/skincare- her knowledge and guidance was extremely helpful! On our wedding day, Melanie made sure to check in with me throughout the process- to make sure everything was as I wanted. I felt pampered and relaxed, and everything turned out even better than I could have ever imagined! I felt beautiful all day long, my hair stayed put, and my makeup stayed lovely. I asked for a natural make up look, and asked her to use my natural curls - ladies, she killed it! Melanie played a huge part in making our day just perfect. She even mixed up a small container of foundation to cover up some bruises I had gotten while hiking a couple days before! I cannot recommend her enough! Thanks so much Melanie!

hen they immediately knew what I was looking for and executed a flawless look! They were patient and helpful when discussing the look I was going for. Definitely recommend them for your wedding/elopment in Yosemite!

ternet reviews to rely on to choose my vendors and I didn’t really know what to expect but I have to say the internet wasn’t wrong. Melanie is amazing!! She was excellent at staying in touch with me and working with me to select my look for the big day. She was prompt with her replies and was expressive in her responses to my many questions :) We got to work with Diana(hairstylist) and Mariah (makeup artist) on our big day. They were both punctual, professional and experts at their job. I don't apply makeup in my day to day life and hence my knowledge in the space is extremely limited. I had selected a nude look for the wedding. However on the day of the event Mariah talked me through some other option that would look great on me. We ended up pivoting to a completely different look and I’m so glad we did because it turned out fantastic. Additionally both girls were very personable and we had a great time chatting and getting to know them.

as able to work with us by meeting us at our new location for our wedding elopement. Super friendly, easy to talk to, punctual, and very accommodating. I highly recommend her as your hair and make-up stylist! I also received several compliments on my hair and make-up :))

ting throughout the whole process. They followed cleanliness and mask guidelines which kept all of us safe while preparing for my big day. I was thrilled with how my hair and makeup turned out as well!

be best for my skin and hair type. It came out even better than what I imagined. Despite hiking all day in my dress in over 90F weather and my oily skin, the makeup and hair stayed in tact until the end of the night (around 11PM). I can't wait for her to do my hair and makeup for the big reception that was postponed until next year!

t also was really well organized and willing to get on board with me despite the quick timeline! Our consultation was really great, and I felt totally at ease with the decision to hire her team despite having never met anyone in person! Her staff took extremely great care of me throughout the process too, especially considering regulations around COVID. Hair and Makeup happened separately (they each came to me at my airbnb), they wore protective gear and were very careful about being clean and safe. And the results were INCREDIBLE! I seriously have never felt so beautiful. Diana did my hair and while I was giving her and melanie vague vague direction, she absolutely understood and nailed it!! Mariah did my makeup and it was literally the best Ive ever had done to me. Both ladies took time to make me look perfect, and I could tell that they care so much about their craft. They were also so friendly and we had some lovely conversations throughout the process. More importantly my hair and makeup stayed put ALL DAY - which is a feat in itself! By 1130pm when we were back and finally grabbing some food, my friend casually mentioned that she couldn't believe how good i was still looking after a day in the heat, hiking around, etc. "How can you possibly still look THIS GOOD?" was the phrasing i think :-) These ladies are REAL professionals and I am so so glad to have had them work with me. I dont know much about hair and makeup myself, but it was so clear that these two love what they do and are SO DAMN GOOD at it!! I highly recommend!

and makeup, and I have never looked better. She also did the makeup for the bridesmaids and mother of the groom, and they looked gorgeous! Amanda is a complete whiz with hair, and did am amazing job on everyone's hair, even though the girls all had totally different types of hair (short, long, thin, thick, etc.) We were all super pleased with the results. Amanda also did the groom's hair, and he loved it. Blush was very accommodating too, and was able to add on hair services for my mom, who decided last minute that she wanted her hair done professionally. They also added on the groom's hair, and hair for a guest who requested hair services.

recommend Blush!

prompt and thorough, all my questions were answered. To start, I am not a person who knows much about makeup or wears much of it. I also did not do a trial run. The day of the wedding Melanie created a stress free, comfortable environment. She is so talented and perfectly captured the natural look I wanted, despite my indecision at times. Most importantly, I felt like myself still. I could not be happier with how it all turned out. Worth every penny to have peace of mind on the big day. Thank you so much!

o communicate with. Thanks so much Melanie and everyone on your team for helping me, my daughter, mom, mother in law and all 8 bridesmaids look wonderful!

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lly talented and I looked exactly as I had always envisioned. She's also really nice, easy going and fun to to talk to and made the whole experience relaxing . My hair and make up lasted over 18 hours and I was able to wear my backless gown without worry (something I have never been able to do). I cant thank Melanie enough for making me feel beautiful and confident on my wedding day =)

in the nick of time & we were able to keep our flight plans of traveling to CA for our son/brother/grandson/nephew's wedding! We were blessed twice; being that we booked Melanie/Blush as our hair & make-up stylist! Melanie is an amazing person who genuinely cares that without a doubt, her client is extremely happy - all the while being just as happy & excited for you - with you! Melanie, thank you again for doing such beautiful work on all of us for my son's wedding on 9.8.2019. You are so sweet & so incredibly talented! Our hair & make-up definitely turned out even better than we had hoped. Not only did we not have to correct a thing - we never even had to freshen up! - & it is all because of YOU.💘 We were all given wonderful compliments all during the big day/evening & even into the night (we were even stopped by a few total strangers while walking around the wedding venue!) - & even still today when we share our photos! You made a very magical event even more magical! We can't thank you enough - from helping out with my personal "bangs issue" to my mother-in-law's white bra straps showing & even throwing in a surprise for our little flowergirl "Princess Ryleigh"! THANK YOU SO MUCH! We will never forget you! We loved getting "BLUSHED"!! Your contact info is staying in my phone because if I'm ever in the need again while in CA, YOU are definitely my go to girl! Much love & blessings to you. You were/are a blessing! When I look at our photos & think about how beautiful we all look - how extra happy we all are - I will always see your sweet beautiful smile too.💁🏼‍♀️💄😘💞

ces for myself, sisters and the moms and grandma! The team was punctual and attentive! Melanie was flexible when I changed my hairstyle request the day off my wedding and my choice was nothing like what we had practiced and agreed upon in advance. Thank you!

orking with her as she made each of my ladies feel so comfortable and so so beautiful. I could not have asked for a better look for my big day. I felt the most spectacular I have ever felt and I wish I could hire her to make me look that good every day!

pon booking Melanie, I signed the required contract and gave the deposit.  When I booked my hair trial, Melanie informed me that Amanda would be doing my trial and day of wedding hair.  I thought Melanie was going to be my stylist but I was told Amanda would be. Nowhere in the contract or any of our correspondence did it say that I would have someone other than Melanie.  This was the first of many issues where I noticed Melanie’s lack of communication; contract problems and business etiquette were totally unprofessional.  However, I proceeded with the hair trial with Amanda and it was great.  Amanda was very kind and I liked my hair.  My hair trial was $225 (for both my mom and I).   Fast forward to a month ago (10 weeks before my wedding date).  I reached out to Melanie to discuss day of timeline and final balance. Since I’m getting married in a church, the ceremony time is non-negotiable and is at 1pm.  I have 3 bridesmaids, 2 moms (MOB and MOG) and myself that needed hair styling.  (It should be noted that everyone just wanted curls, no up-dos or anything complex).  We needed to be ready by a certain time for photos, etc.  Melanie instructed me that we would have to start getting ready at 5am (which seems crazy early and 8 hours before the wedding!), it would also be an additional cost because of the early time, PLUS I needed to pay for their hotel room since they needed to be there so early (Add on another $300ish for the room). None of these additional costs, early arrival, hotel, etc were ever discussed with me/or in the contract.  My bridesmaids ultimately decided that they would rather do their own hair at that point.  I reached out to Melanie to remove the bridesmaids and one mom.  All allowed per the contract.  Once I made this change, Melanie informed me that I would still have to pay the minimum $500 requirement plus travel (even though my location was within “the free travel within 60 miles”). This is the FIRST TIME I WAS TOLD ABOUT A MINIMUM REQUIREMENT.   When I reached out to ask Melanie to show me in the contract where there was a minimum, she never could.  She insisted that it’s “all over her website and marketing materials”…  but NOT in the contract.  Melanie was rude, unprofessional and unwilling to help at all!  Melanie took it upon herself to speak with my wedding planner about me, how difficult I was.  After many emails about the contract – which why do we even have contracts? She told me that I could either pay an additional $150 to meet the minimum OR she would cancel the date.  I mean, what kind of business creates a contract, doesn’t stand by their contract and then bad mouths the bride to other wedding vendors???  It was completely unprofessional and so stressful as I now have to find another stylist 7 weeks out from my wedding!  Who does that?  I am getting married in Yosemite, I live out of the area so I have to go back up there to get another trial with another stylist and spend more money… all because Melanie’s contract was wrong.  If it was in the contract that there actually was a minimum, I would have paid it.  Period.  Melanie kept blaming me that it was “my perspective” that her contract didn’t spell out any of the above.   I work for a wedding vendor & we would never treat a client (even if we were right) like this.

ve, prompt and professional. She was patient with me while I navigated her site, and was able to confirm a hair stylist for my bridesmaids and me, 2 days before my wedding. She didn't make me feel bad about such a last minute request; she took it in stride and made it happen quickly, easily, and efficiently, greatly decreasing my stress. Blush pricing is reasonable and very clear. I found Blush on Yelp and liked the photos of hair and make up styles, which seemed natural, beautiful and not too fussy. This fit with the vibe of my Yosemite wedding. I was very impressed with Diana, our hair stylist. She showed up at the correct room in the Ahwahnee in Yosemite valley, early Saturday morning and she was very prompt. She was professional, friendly, hard working and also gracious/funny/fun to spend time with throughout the entire morning. She did excellent work. She listened to me and made my hair look beautiful, exactly how I wanted it, and it stayed up for the entire party. She listened to my bridesmaids and did their hair beautifully (half up/half down styles and braids) as well. I would highly recommend using Blush services for an incredibly professional, easy experience with beautiful, wonderful results.

cular. I would highly recommend Blush.

t and comfortable! I also felt radiant and like I could stand up to the beauty of the rest of the Yosemite surroundings. What a great way to relieve wedding-day stress! Thank you!!

d was amazing at listening to what I wanted while providing her professional input as well. I rarely wear makeup in everyday life, so I knew I wanted a more natural look. She perfectly executed that. I felt beautiful, and still felt like myself on my wedding day! Overall --- 11/10 would recommend Blush and Melanie!

ually wanted but Melanie was truly amazing. I didn't know where to start and was quite undecided with the look I wanted to go with, yet somehow she managed to made me look exactly how I wanted on my big day and I have never felt so amazing. Melanie was great with advice, easy to talk to and utterly amazing at what she does!!! Thank you so much for making me feel so amazing on my wedding day 😘

oo much makeup, Melanie made me feel comfortable and beautiful. Melanie and Carlos did such an amazing job on all of us, were perfectly on time, and just genuinely nice people. I cannot recommend Blush enough!

s. I highly recommend her to anyone needing styling!

ble to schedule a trial with Melanie beforehand. However, I sent her pictures on different hair and make up ideas beforehand and boy did she deliver! I absolutely loved my hair and make up on my wedding day and it lasted me 12 hours with no need for touch ups. My bridesmaids looked beautiful and their make up lasted through the whole day as well. Melanie's prices were also competitive compared with other make up artists I contacted beforehand. I highly recommend Blush to other brides.

Both my hair and makeup came out better than i could have hoped for!

does. She even gave me a goody bag with bobby pins, tissue and my lip color just in case. I really couldn't have asked for anything more!

to my Airbnb at 2am for my sunrise wedding. The makeup lasted all day and everything went over very well.

l with some good laughs. She varied my bridesmaids’s half-up styles which was nice! I was glad she didn’t do the same style for all of them. Overall I had a great experience and I would recommend her to my friends. Thanks Melanie!