Glam By Ash

nal amount of time, without sacrificing beauty. Definitely recommend for anyone needing hair and makeup.

air the day of and requested slightly more glam than my trial and both Ana and Ash adjusted things perfectly. I can’t begin to express how much I appreciated the communication throughout the entire process. The day of went very smoothly despite having an unexpected late start because of a train that caught the entire wedding party and artists. I would book Glam with Ash again without a doubt and constantly recommend her to new brides.

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two months later, I feel it's important to share my experience to help others make an informed decision. The Pros: • Timely Responses: Ashley was responsive during the initial booking process, which was reassuring as a long-distance bride. • Reasonable Pricing: Her rates were competitive for the area and services offered. • Wedding Day Results: My makeup and hair on the wedding day photographed beautifully, and Ashley and Ana were punctual. The Cons: After booking, the tone of communication shifted significantly. Her messages felt abrupt, and I often hesitated to ask questions, as it seemed like I was bothering her. As someone planning a long-distance wedding from Seattle to Weatherford, Texas, this was frustrating and added unnecessary stress. One key issue was her reaction to me not planning to have a tan for my makeup trial. Despite her being a professional, she seemed overly concerned about my untanned skin and sent multiple messages emphasizing the change in the final look. I rearranged my plans to accommodate her rigid schedule and got a tan to avoid further tension, which was inconvenient and felt unnecessary. On the wedding day, my bridal party and I arrived on time, the initial interaction with Ashley and Ana was disappointing. They didn’t greet us or acknowledge us until I approached them in the makeup room, which set the wrong tone for the day. I specifically booked Glam By Ash after confirming they could work with a diverse group, including white, Filipino, Puerto Rican, Black, and mixed-race hair textures and skin tones. Despite this, the execution fell short: •Insensitive Comments: My stepdaughter was told she "must not have been that good at soccer since she didn’t make varsity as a freshman" while in Ashley's chair. My 16-year-old niece, who has mixed-race hair, left the room in tears because they claimed they couldn’t style her hair and didn’t have the proper products. This forced us to make an extra trip back to the hotel for her own products. My niece prepped her own hair (the most time consuming part) and even then, her hairstyle was very basic and didn’t meet expectations. •Unprofessional Behavior: Ashley bad-mouthed me, the bride, to Ana and the bridal party, claiming I hadn’t informed her about the hair textures (despite proof otherwise). She also made negative comments about our hometown of Seattle and was dismissive of feedback from both myself and my Maid of Honor. •Poor Communication: Ashley made a comment about thinking I would be a "Bridezilla" due to the number of emails I sent, which was both unnecessary and unprofessional. Although my hair and makeup turned out well for photos, some hairstyles, including mine, needed fixing before pictures, and my bun came undone again before the night ended. Several days after the wedding, I confronted Ashley about how my niece was treated and provided screenshots showing I had clearly communicated the diversity of my bridal party. While she did apologize and offered a partial refund for my niece’s services, the damage to a young girls confidence was already done. Final Thoughts: If you're looking for a makeup artist who can deliver on the final look and you have thick skin to overlook "mean girl" energy, Glam By Ash might work for you. However, based on my experience, I would not recommend her, especially if you value professionalism, inclusivity, and a positive, uplifting experience for your bridal party. While the results were visually pleasing, the journey to get there left a sour taste, and I wouldn’t work with her again, especially as a bride.