Hot Mess Studio

I will never stop recommending Hot Mess Bridal, they were one of my favorite vendors! My hair and make up came out better than I could have ever imagined and my bridesmaids said it was the best glam they have had! Not only is their work amazing but the whole team is very professional and accommodating. I had to reschedule my engagement shoot glam and trial last minute due to weather/COVID and they were completely understanding. Overall, I had the best experience!

I was so sad to take my makeup off at the end of the night because 14 hours later it still looked perfect. My whole party’s hair and make up held up all night and looked beautiful! Everyone came in with relatively flexible inspiration and the team executed everyone’s vision perfectly. I planned with Max and Vicki throughout and I have to say the entire salon is employed by wonderfully kind, talented and helpful people. I wish I lived closer to their Long Branch and Belmar locations so I could go for my regular hair needs. Their timing was also impeccable because we finished ahead of schedule!

I cannot recommend the Hot Mess Studio team enough! Vicki and Max made scheduling my trials and day-of services very easy and convenient. They were quick to respond to all my questions and very helpful when I had to make some changes and accommodated the early time request. I did two trials (using one session for my engagement photos with Alicia and the other for my bridal shower with Jess). We had the day-of service food & beverage packages and they accommodated a few dietary restrictions my group. I got so many compliments on my hair and makeup for each of the three events.

Hot Mess Studio did an incredible job with everyone’s hair at my wedding! They were able to work with different hair lengths and textures to give everyone the style that they requested. They were also extremely professional and easy to work with leading up to and on the big day, making the whole process stress-free and easy. I definitely recommend them for your event!

Working with hot mess made my wedding experience so memorable! All of my bridesmaids loves their looks and Janelle nailed my vision from the trial to wedding day. Thank you so much for making my vision come to life!!!!

All the staff members from Hot Mess were excellent--both during the trial and the day of my wedding. I'd work with anyone from the salon again in the future, whether for a special event or just to look and feel my best.

Hot Mess was unbelievably easy to work with! Their booking was incredibly seamless and stress free. My trial was super informative and helped me tweak the hair I envisioned on my wedding day to absolute perfection. My bridesmaids and mothers all loved how their hair turned out, exactly to the inspo photos we provided! We were even done early and had time to take more photos and enjoy the morning!! Highly, highly recommend. Thanks, Hot Mess!!

Where to even begin!! I couldn’t recommend a better studio for everything wedding related. From the moment I booked Hot Mess Studio up to the moment I put my wedding dress on, the Hot Mess Team was there to help and of course pamper me. Vicki was the sweetest and absolutely amazing! She made sure I had all of my appointments set up, including a much recommended hydrafacial with dermaplaining the week of my wedding (which was AMAZING). The whole team was perfect and my bridal party made me know it! I cannot praise Jess enough for everything she did for me! When we first met for my trial she just automatically knew what I wanted and exceeded my expectations! She also color matched my day of extensions PERFECTLY, like I truly couldn’t tell when looking at the pictures that I had extensions. We had only met a few times for the trial/hair appointments before my wedding but she was an integral part in making my wedding day so special! She made the morning so relaxing and always asked if I needed anything. She saw I was getting a little overwhelmed when all the vendors came to me at one time with questions, but she knew exactly what to say to make sure I didn’t get anxious. Jess truly made my day get off on the right foot, which is exactly what you want for your big day! She did all this while also making me look and feel like a beautiful bride! :)

Hot Mess is awesome! Their team is so kind and responsive. I had Tara do my hair and Julie did my makeup. They both were so wonderful and accommodating. We did a trial about 3 months before the big day, and I knew I made a great decision! There were just 3 of us getting services done on the day of the wedding, but they did such an amazing job on all of us. We used the bridal suite in the salon to get ready which was really relaxing and nice. Highly recommend!

We used Julie for makeup, Michelle for hair, and Alicia for both hair and makeup; there were 7 of us total (myself, 4 bridesmaids, and 2 moms). Our makeup was flawless and photographed beautifully; it also stayed all night! Our hair also stayed all night long, despite the wind we faced on the boardwalk while taking pictures. I did end up putting my hair in a ponytail towards the end of the reception, but this had more to do with how much I was dancing rather than the integrity of the hairstyle. All stylists were prompt, friendly, and excellent at their craft(s). The bridal suite at the AP location was perfect for us; just the right size, vibe, and location in comparison to our venue! I opted for the brunch add-on as well, which made everything so much easier the day of. Max and Vicki, the wedding coordinators there, are EXCELLENT - they are so responsive and helpful, it was quite unbelievable. Though they are closing the AP location, I can only imagine how beautiful the new bridal suite in Belmar will be!

Great experience with Christine from Hot Mess Studio! She understood how to do a soft glam and still make me feel like the best elevated version of myself. I loved working with this team throughout the process and am thrilled with how everything turned out.

I don't even know where to begin! The Hot Mess Bridal team were so professional while also being friendly and attentive. Jess did my hair and makeup for my bridal look. She listened to all my concerns and needs and was able to deliver a glam but natural look. She nailed it - truly! It was such a pleasure working with her from haircuts to the trial to the big day! Rachel and Heather did my bridesmaids hair and makeup and blew me away. They effortlessly followed each girl's request and were so accommodating. They truly highlighted all of the girl's natural beauty. Everyone was so happy with their looks. They made the morning so easy and fun - the whole experience was so relaxing, which may not always be the case on your wedding day! Vicki and Max helped coordinate everything and create a seamless schedule. They were beyond helpful and kind throughout the planning process. I feel so lucky to have had them all be a part of my big day! Truly could not recommend them all enough! My only regret was not getting married closer to Asbury so we could have utilized their gorgeous bridal suite!

Jess and Emily did hair for myself and bridal party. To say my expectations were exceeded is an understatement. To backtrack, I set up my date with Max who was sweet and very attentive. His quick responses and ability to get me set up in such a timely manner really put my mind at ease. Vicki, assisted along the way as well. She was also so sweet and provided quick responses, guidance, and answered any and all questions I had. I went to the salon first to color match my extensions with Jess. Immediately I knew Hot Mess did right setting me up with her. Her vibe is fantastic. I instantly felt comfortable with her and trusted her fully to do her work. As we all know wedding planning is extremely nerve racking and we want things to be perfect. After meeting Jess and my experiences with Max and Vicki, I knew hair was one thing I didn’t have to worry about for my special day. My trial went great. Jess really took the time to understand what I was looking for and just made it happen. I had one hiccup along the way, when I attempted to have my extensions colored elsewhere to match my balayage perfectly. I immediately reached out to Jess. I couldn’t believe how quickly she responded. She told me to drop them off, trust her, and she’d take care of it. I didn’t see them until wedding day and they were absolutely perfect. Fast forward to day of. Jess and Emily traveled to my parents where we all got ready, in the crappiest weather and were all smiles. Every single one of my bridesmaids, my mom, and mil were all extremely happy with their hair and the way Jess and Emily really listened to what they were looking for and again just made it happen. No ones hair moved all night despite the horrendous rain, all the sweat, and endless dancing. The amount of compliments I received on my hair specifically was insane. Overall, if you are looking for stylists and staff that will work with you and simply put your mind at ease in one of the craziest times, Hot Mess is it. I honestly cannot recommend them enough.

I recommend Hot Mess every chance I can get. I was blown away by my hair on my wedding day. Alicia is an amazing stylist and I’ve trusted her with my hair for close to a decade so I knew she would make me look like a complete goddess for my wedding (as anticipated- she DID). My mother, mother in law and bridesmaids were obsessed with their hairstyles, as well! Max and Vicki were an absolute dream to work with. Always quickly responsive, organized, and super flexible with schedule trials, payments, etc. Hot mess always exceeds my expectations!

Wish I could give Hot Mess twice as many stars--they deserve all the stars!! Booking Hot Mess was one of the smartest wedding decisions I made. The whole team is great. Max and Vicki were super helpful throughout the whole planning process and I got awesome cuts and color from Natalie to prepare. Tara was my stylist and she is just so cool, kind, fun and TALENTED. I was that fun bridal combo of super opinionated but totally indecisive, and at our trial, Tara was able to take a look at my incoherent inspiration photos and help me articulate what I *actually* wanted. Starting my wedding day at the Hot Mess salon was just a perfect beginning to the day--everyone is so relaxed and expert and excited for you, it's just a really good feeling! I came in wanting to make a few changes from our trial and Tara rolled with the punches. I also brought in a hair accessory I liked but wasn't quite right and Tara and one of the other employees came up with a creative solution for it and 15 minutes later had totally redesigned it for me. But most importantly: I walked out of there feeling like a TOTAL BABE. Never in my life have I looked so good. I was going for a 60s updo to match our 60s wedding vibe and Tara nailed it. The make up made me look like the best version of myself that ever existed, and not at all like the tired 40-something mom of a toddler that I actually am in real life. Also, this hair and makeup lasted through a 30 minute convertible ride, a summer storm, 80 degree weather with 100% humidity, and hours of dancing. Whatever magic Tara worked to make that happen I'll never know, but I am so grateful for her and the Hot Mess team!

I worked with Tara & Hot Mess Studios for both my hair and makeup for the wedding day. Their team was absolutely FANTASTIC and my bridesmaids loved them. If you are looking for a team that can do it all, I'd certainly recommend Hot Mess!

WOW! I am so happy I chose Hot Mess for hair and makeup for my wedding! They were pros! So easy to work and plan with. Alicia did an INCREDIBLE job making me look and feel gorgeous. My whole bridal party looked absolutely stunning and my mom who was so afraid of having her hair and makeup done felt and looked beautiful. Makeup and hair survived all day in the hot beach sun and weather and I look flawless in my photos! Thank you thank you thank you for your incredible work. If you’re thinking of booking hot mess, do it! You will not regret it!

For my Wedding, I was most focused on how my hair and makeup was going to look. Claire not only gave me a flawless hair and make-up trial but also worked with me when i decided to make some changes to my hair for the day of the wedding. I seriously have never felt more beautiful in my life and I was so thankful that even though i wore my hair down in soft waves, they held up the entire day and night. Jackie and Chelsea and did an incredible job on my bridal party, Everyone looked amazing and I really appreciate their hard work:) Highly recommend they for any event.

Julie S. and Christine B did my bridal hair and make up as well as my bridal party and we were all so over the top happy with how we looked! They both listened to everyone and gave us all exactly what we wanted. I never felt more beautiful. Highly recommend them and the salon!!

I booked Hot Mess Studio after seeing another bride at my venue used their services via Instagram (Clare for hair & Julie for makeup). They offer discounted facial services for bridal clients so I met with Julie monthly for the 6 months leading up to my wedding. She is extremely knowledgeable about skincare & prep and she ensured my skin was clear & radiant for my wedding- plus I loved building a relationship with her before the big day. I worked with Vicki for scheduling who was super communicative and helped create a schedule that worked within our day of timeline. She was a lifesaver when I realized one of the bridesmaids was not included in the timeline, the week before the wedding and answered me promptly on MDW & ensured me she would fit her in with no changes to the schedule. Highly professional and easy to work with, plus their work is flawless!

charged me the absolute most amount of money possible for a hair style worth $90 tops, and had me pay $130. then overcharged me on top of that. price on website says $80-$125. i wont be returning.

I had a fantastic experience working with Tara and the team at Hot Mess. Max and Vicki were super communicative throughout my planning process of setting up appointments and payment. Tara did my hair and makeup for both my trial and my wedding day. She was so thoughtful throughout the experience, listening to what I wanted and making my vision come true. I was nervous about changing my hairstyle between my trial and my wedding, but was so happy with the french twist look Tara was able to do without flinching. We used the hair piece that my grandmother wore at her own wedding and I felt gorgeous all day long. Not a hair out of place -- she is truly a pro! On top of that, her energy was incredibly calming and confidence boosting on an important day for us. I feel so grateful to have worked with her.

We can't thank the Hot Mess team enough for creating such a special day for our wedding! Their organization and professionalism made the morning flow seamlessly. Heather, Emily, Christine, and Jaclyn made myself and the bridesmaids feel STUNNING and were extremely welcoming. They listened to us, supported our visions, and were ready to hop in and do touchups in a moments notice! We appreciate all the Vicki and Max did to organize the day and are grateful they were on top of all the big and small details throughout the planning process! We got ready at the salon in the private back room and had a brunch package ready to go the morning of the wedding. I cannot recommend getting ready at the studio enough!!! We had a really great time and the best part was, my bridal suite hotel room wasn't covered in bobbypins and hair spray :)

I worked with Clare for my hair and make up for my wedding celebration. I could not have been happier with the experience. Clare was so easy to work with and understood exactly the look I was going for. We did a trial a few weeks before and I knew after that that I was in good hands for the big day! On the day of the party, Clare arrived promptly and set up amid the chaos. She was patient and kind with my elderly mother and mother in law and was even able to work in make up for my sister at the last minute. I absolutely loved my hair and make up! when I got my photos back from my photographer, I was so grateful for Clare’s expertise. Everything photographed so well! I would 100% recommend Clare and the Hot Mess team, especially the fantastic coordinator Vicki, for your special occasion!

Jess did my hair and make up and it was PERFECT. My makeup did not move an inch the whole day. My hair stayed so well too which was surprising considering it was raining and windy for some of the day! Emily made sure all of the bridesmaids hair stayed all night too! They only thing that went wrong is that somewhere there was a miscommunication on the timing to show up, but Jess and Emily did an amazing job getting everyone done on time while keeping me so calm!

Hot Mess Studio is amazing!! I had a small, intimate church ceremony and they made me feel like I had a full blown wedding when I stepped into their beautiful bridal salon. The staff was amazing, Jess did my hair and makeup and she killed it!! Couldnt have asked for better

Choosing Hot Mess Studio for my bridal hair and makeup was the best decision I could have made. From the initial inquiry to the wedding day, Max was extremely professional, so knowledgeable, and got back to my questions so quickly. He and Vicki were so helpful for the entire coordination element of booking my hair and makeup services. Working with Jess was also such a dream. She is so talented, personable, and has such a passion for what she does. On the day of my wedding, my mom, bridal party, and I could not get over how beautiful she made us all look and feel. I am so grateful for the Hot Mess team and recommend that everyone book them for their wedding!

I can’t say enough great things about Tara! She was so great to work with for our wedding day. Super accommodating to all the girls, everyone’s hair looking amazing, and our hair stayed put all night! Max and Vicki were so easy to work with and made the planning and trial stress free. I would definitely recommend Tara and her team to anyone planning their wedding!

Using Hot Mess for my wedding was the best. They have a beautiful bridal suite, nice and private for me and my girls. They have such kind staff and it truly made me feel so special when I was getting all done up. My hair and makeup held all through the wedding festivities and I got so many compliments. Can't recommend them enough!

There aren't enough kind words to say about Hot Mess. Since reaching out to them they have been nothing but a dream. Max is one of the most professional people in the NJ wedding industry. The attention to detail and the overall customer service was completely unmatched by anyone I worked with. Jess, is truly one of the nicest, warmest, most talented people I've encountered during the entire wedding planning process. Not only did I love her and the others but so did every single one of my bridesmaids that worked with them. They were fun to work with and made the morning of my wedding beyond easy. 5 stars does not do them justice. If you have any doubts about hiring them for your wedding (or even just attending their salon as a regular customer) JUST DO IT. You won't regret it for one second.

Thank you so much to everyone at Hot Mess! Julie provided me with the best hydra facials pre-wedding. Chelsea was patient with me through my makeup trials and could not have made me feel more beautiful on my wedding day. She also made me bridesmaids even more stunning by seeing their inspo right on the spot and bringing it to life. Christine gave me the most gorgeous hair and help my bridesmaids being their dream hair to life as well! Chelsea and Christine were professional, and efficient on the day of our wedding and brought the best vibe for a bride trying to stay calming the morning of their wedding! I am so grateful for them and this experience! And Max for coordinating it all!

We chose Hot Mess because they are located in Asbury Park where I wedding was taking place and we loved that the salon was nearby. We only booked Hot Mess for hair. After booking, I made an appointment to get my hair cut and met Alicia who I would be working with for my wedding. I loved her from the very start and she did a fantastic job with my hair. I mostly communicated with Max via email and he was always quick to respond and to help book multiple hair trials for me and my mom. Alicia was so kind and open to any changes we wanted. Day of, her and Heather came to The Asbury Hotel suite where we were getting ready and did a fabulous job with making us all look beautiful and were fun to have with us! 1000% recommend!

The name Hot Mess really spoke to me- and the picture reviews I had seen online made me sure this was who should do my wedding. Fastforward, 3 months before the wedding I break my leg- in Alabama. A week later I fly up for my hair and makeup trial- further living up to its name as I come in in a wheelchair and cast. The trial was amazing- I had both moms and my MOH with me, we were in a huge bridal suite. Alicia was so fun- she even played a T Swift playlist for us! We bonded over music, baby yoda, and being hot messes. To the point that when I went to message her to get my lipstick color, I accidentally did from my baby yoda instagram account. Hot Mess embraces the messy reality as well as the beauty of a wedding day. I had 8 bridesmaids, plus 2 mothers, and mothers of the kids, and my ring bearer getting "mini makeup" and Alicia and her team were amazing. They were so good with our 5 year old ring bearer, and everyone had a blast with their stylists. It really felt like we were all friends hanging out. My hair and makeup were perfect; with my Disney themed wedding everyone kept saying I looked like a princess and that was all Alicia (and the tiara). The makeup held up all night, even with sweating on the dock before the ceremony for pictures. I was also out of the cast before the wedding, but still needed to ice / elevate my leg. What I love about Hot Mess and Alicia is I really felt them living up to the name of embracing the Hot Messes we are, and not feeling bad for the messy parts of me. I cannot recommend Hot Mess Studio enough!

I have been using Hot Mess as my go to for hair and nails for the best 6 years so when I got engaged I knew they needed to be part of my day. From pre wedding services to the day of everything went smoothly and beautifully. I had two bridesmaids say "I have never felt more beautiful than I have today" which is truly an amazing feeling. The staff is super friendly and helpful and the new bridal suite is beautiful. The morning was able to be relaxing and fun hanging out with the bridal party! I will continue to use them for years to come.

Yes yes yes. Hot Mess was the perfect hair and makeup for my wedding day. Jesse,Rai and Vicky were amazing. Everything was organized, on time and looked beautiful!

Worked with Rai for makeup and Alicia for hair and was so happy with both!! The pricing was really fair for myself and my bridal party and everyone loved the end result. I was looking for someone who was really great at a more natural look and that is exactly what they did. We all felt like ourselves, but better! Highly recommend if you’re getting married in the Asbury area!

Hot Mess salon is absolutely amazing. I had 15 bridesmaids, 2 flower girls, my mother and my mother in-law for hair and makeup. Not only did they do an amazing job on everyone- they had so many options to accommodate everyone budget. I am so thankful for their entire team- and especially Jackie. She made me look fantastic on my wedding day. Thank you Hot Mess!

The whole hair and makeup team was great! They helped get the timeline right (number of artists, time we had to get ready, and number of girls getting services) which helped me feel comfortable and less stressed about keeping to the day of schedule! The whole team was great and everyone's hair and makeup came out so well!

My hair and makeup was perfect! I absolutely hate when people touch my face and Nina worked with me to make me feel comfortable during the makeup process. Michelle did exactly what I wanted with my hair. My bridesmaids, mother, and I were all very comfortable and happy with the whole experience.

Loved working with the team at Hot Mess Bridal for my wedding! Alicia and Christine did great work and my bridesmaids/mom also looked amazing. They were very accommodating and squeezed in my 3 year old niece/flower girl and my brother’s girlfriend last minute. Max was also so helpful in the lead-up, creating the schedule for both hair/makeup and helping me rearrange the timing to fit the needs for my wedding day.

10/10 recommend! Hot Mess Salon was such a pleasure to work with. I booked Jess R. for hair + makeup for my engagement pictures, bridal shower and wedding day and she exceeded my expectations every time! Jess is personable, listens to what you want and is very talented. Max the coordinator was also amazing to work with. He made the logistics, postponing due to covid, day of schedule, etc. super easy and I didn't have to worry about anything. He's so nice and is on top of everything! I will definitely book with Jess again for any upcoming events that I have. Thank you so much!! - Laura

I had Jackie and Ashely come and do my hair/ makeup for my wedding as well as a few bridesmaids/ wedding party. They were so accommodating and so flexible even when I wanted to change my hairstyle last minute. They even helped guide us when we were unsure of our looks. My makeup and hair came out even better than my trial!! Everyones looks were just SO beautiful and they were honestly one of the only vendors that I thought was worth it for my wedding day.

THIS PLACE IS PERFECT! Enough Said. After having to reschedule my wedding twice, the hair and makeup team I originally booked was not communicating well and really made me nervous. I had reach out to Max and team to do my rehearsal dinner hair & makeup and just happened to ask if they had my wedding date available (six weeks out). Max sprung into action, got a team and schedule together and was on top of everything. On to the girls. How incredibly talented they are. Me and my girls felt like models with the incredible hair and makeup work they did. They really listened to what each of us wanted, stayed behind to do final touch ups and were honestly a joy to work with. It almost felt like they were part of the party.

Hot mess was perfect all around! Max was so helpful and professional in coordinating my bridal appointments even during the pandemic- I was treated like a princess from start to finish. Our stylist Alicia was wonderful, she felt like an old friend. She was so accommodating and talented, truly a pleasure to spend the morning of my wedding with her. I can’t say enough nice things about Hot Mess!

Hair was one of the last things I booked for my wedding and I am SO THANKFUL that Dara from Castiglione Events (also a DREAM) referred me to them. Max R is the absolute best person to work with - he was truly a godsend. I had given him a list of the girls getting their hair done and he made a schedule for hair AND makeup the day of - even though makeup services were provided by another vendor. THANK YOU MAX<3 I did my wedding hair trial with Denise for my bridal shower and she was SO personable and warm. I absolutely adored her!!! It was so nice to see her again on my wedding day when my nerves were shot - I felt like I was seeing an old friend. Christine also came the day of the wedding and my bridesmaids and I were ecstatic with how their hair turned out! Absolutely book Hot Mess for your wedding or other event! You will get personalized care and attention and will feel so beautiful. Thank you all so much!!!

Hot Mess was perfect for our wedding day. The whole team from Max- who booked and helped us rebook my trials and wedding due to covid ( he was the best!!), and Jess who did my bridal hair and Chelsea who did my makeup- they were beyond sweet and amazing!! So talented, so professional, and so patient! Tara the owner was also super cool when I visited their main location in Asbury Park, and then for our wedding we used the Wave Resort salon which was adorable. Really appreciated having this solid team for wedding glam- do not hesitate to book them!

The Hot Mess team did my bridesmaid's hair on our wedding day and every single girl looked absolutely incredible! They were so accommodating with different hair styles and were super talented! A special thank you to Max for helping plan and coordinate! We love this team!

Worth it! I had a great experience for my wedding. Max and his team communicated well and were able to answer any questions I had! While it is a little pricey (as they did our hair and makeup off site), I think it is worth it if you're willing to splurge for hair and makeup. They were quick and efficient on my wedding day and were personable. I also recommend doing a trial as it helped me decided what I truly wanted on my special day.

Alicia was the best! I knew at the makeup trial that someone as fun and as kind as Alicia was the right choice for my wedding, My updo and makeup was gorgeous and received so many compliments and lasted the whole night (and after party!). Alicia also did my Mom's half updo and makeup and probably got just as many (or more) compliments as I did! Alicia was considerate of the fact that my Mom is not a hair and makeup person and made her look so glamorous. Alicia was prompt, professional yet so personable and funny - she was perfect and I'm so glad I picked her!

Hot Mess was so amazing to work with for my wedding! The team was so helpful with all of the prep and scheduling which I found really helpful during the planning process. Jackie and Denise did my hair and all of bridesmaids - we could not have been happier with how everything turned out. They were a blast to hang out with and everyone was thrilled with their hair. Mine was better than I could have imagined. Definitely reach out to Hot Mess if you're considering them for your wedding!

I booked Hot Mess for hair and make up for my wedding day and they did an AMAZING job. We all got ready at the salon and ordered brunch through them, which was delicious. The atmosphere all morning was laid back and fun and all of the staff were super nice and helpful. It was a great start to our busy day! Me and my bridal party loved the way we looked and we received compliments from our guests all night long. We just got photos back and I could not be happier with everything Hot Mess Studio did. I highly recommend Tara and all of her staff to all upcoming wedding parties, they are truly the best!

I regularly go to Hot Mess to get my hair cut and colored. Janelle has always treated me right and made me feel beautiful and when I asked her to do my hair for the welcome gathering before my wedding she jumped right in and helped me out. She is a talented, kind-hearted, and great hair stylist and I could not recommend her more highly!

WHAT AN AMAZING TEAM! Myself, the Bridesmaids, and MOG/MOB all got our hair and makeup done and every single person looked amazing! Everyone at the Salon is so much fun and friendly to work with. They are helpful with all the questions you have as a new bride. Huge shout out to Max for helping with all the planning details, and Tara for doing my hair and makeup flawless for my wedding day. They provide brunch options as well, so there is nothing you need to worry about morning of and getting everyone fed. I would highly recommend!

Hot Mess was a game changer on my wedding day. My bridesmaids and I had our hair and makeup done right at the studio and it was so great to be out of my parent's house to have this done! It made the day so much more fun and relaxed. They treated us all so well and were accommodating to my request of looking classic and not too "hipster"! They are superb professionals who really know that they are doing and have an incredible eye to detail. I had a spray tan "mishap" the day I got it and returned the next day to have it fixed. Like any bride, I was freaking out about this and they took care of everything with poise and professionalism! I would highly recommend Hot Mess to any bride!

Hot Mess Studio did my wedding and everything was fabulous. They did my hair/makeup for my engagement photos, bridal shower, and wedding, and Tara was very attentive to my taste and personal style. The bridesmaids and moms looked fabulous. Their physical space is large, spacious, and well-appointed, and it can accommodate a large bridal party. I thought everyone looked absolutely gorgeous at my wedding; I highly recommend Hot Mess to other brides.

Hot Mess Studios was phenomenal to work with!! I used them for hair and makeup on site for myself and bridal party and could not have been happier with the outcome on my big day. Tara and Max in particular were a pleasure to work with. They were organized, responsive , professional, down to earth and just made my life so much easier. Most importantly they helped me achieve my vision and made me feel at ease on and leading up to the big day. With Tara I didn't feel like a client, I felt like family.

Hot Mess did the hair and make up for my wedding and it was absolutely fabulous all around! I could not more highly recommend them! The service was wonderful, their new space is beautiful, and we all looked fantastic! Their attention to detail was exceptional. From the minute I contacted them (make sure you book them early!!) I knew this was the salon I wanted to work with. Max takes care of absolutely everything and I didn’t have to worry about a thing. My mom and I had a blast when we went for my trial. They were so friendly and inviting and even gave us mimosas. On the day of my wedding, everyone working there was so attentive and helpful. One employee even ran out to the store to pick up something for one of my bridesmaids. They were also very mindful of sticking to our schedule. We had most of the salon to ourselves and we had a blast hanging out in their lounge area playing music, drinking mimosas, and they will even organize a brunch for you if you would like. Thanks for everything! I heard nothing but positive feedback from all of my bridesmaids. When it comes to salons for your wedding, there is no comparison, Hot Mess is the best! Thanks for making the morning of my wedding day so much fun!

If you are wondering who you should hire for makeup and hair trust me look no further. Call Hot Mess! For reasons I won’t get into I found myself needing a make-up artist 2 weeks before my wedding day. I called Hot Mess, explained what I needed and they fit me in. Tara and Jackie are the absolute best! They are professional, friendly, accommodating and extremely talented. Even though they fit us in last minute never once did they make us feel rushed or as if they were doing me a favor. We were ready on time and we looked beautiful. In Tara’s words “you want to look like a celebrity version of yourself”…well we did! Even better… we looked as good in the final hours of the day as we did in the morning! The wedding pictures are fabulous. Thank you so much Tara, Jackie and everyone at HOT MESS…. you were all great to work with! xoxo Melissa

Tara and her team at Hot Mess were amazing! I can't recommend them enough. Everyone of my bridesmaids and my mother looked amazing and their makeup and hair suited them and their personalities! We had or services done at the salon and even had brunch and mimosas while we were getting ready!

Tara and her team at Hot Mess were wonderful to work with through the wedding process! Tara is incredibly personable, professional, and extremely talented. Tara was a great listener during my trial about what type of hair and makeup look I wanted and did a fantastic job matching it. She was even better on the day of my wedding! Tara has a very calming presence and I knew that I was in good hands with her. She had such good advice and was so sweet to me, my family, and my bridesmaids on the day of my wedding. The three other women who came with Tara to help do hair and makeup were also wonderful. They listened to what each person wanted and made sure that everyone was happy. Everyone looked absolutely beautiful! Tara and her team went above and beyond our expectations and I would highly recommend them to any bride!!

Hot Mess brought a team of hair stylists and makeup artists to the Ashford Estate for my wedding. I could not be happier with the way it all turned out!! Tara and her team are so talented... all of my bridesmaids were ecstatic about the way their hair and makeup came out. Tara did an AMAZING job with my hair, it stayed perfectly all night, which is something I was worried about beforehand. They are truly professional and so great to work with. They made getting ready SO much fun! Exactly the type of people you want around you on your wedding day... they felt like friends we had known forever. Thanks Hot Mess!

Wow, Tara, Pam & the girls were AMAZING! Getting our hair done at Hot Mess was such a fun part of my big day! Laura helped make a schedule and it worked! Everyone was beautiful and done by the time I wanted! Thank you for making everyone feel so welcomed! I loved every minute of it! - Lauren

I cannot say enough about Hot Mess Studio and Laura Allen. Laura was a dream to work with and was helpful, responsive and professional through the whole process. She worked with me to schedule my trail and also put together a challenging schedule for the day of the wedding. She had me in for my hair and makeup trial a few months before my wedding and also did a trial for my mom. Although I decided to change the look last minute before the wedding, she was able to accommodate the request and nailed the look I was going for on day of the wedding without doing an additional trial. My hair and makeup looked PERFECT and lasted the whole day/night despite how windy it was. The only thing I touched up was my lipstick! The whole team at Hot Mess was timely and worked to make sure everyone was on schedule. In total, they were able to do hair and makeup for me, my mom, the mother of the groom and 9 bridesmaids all before noon. Everyone looked stunning and they loved their hair/makeup. The salon itself is such a fun environment and they allowed us to set up breakfast and drinks for everyone to have while they were waiting to get their services. We had such a great time getting ready and felt so relaxed the morning of the wedding. Again, Laura was an absolute pleasure to work with and made me feel the most beautiful I ever felt on my wedding day. Thanks again for making the day extra special!

Laura & her team did our wedding and they did such a fabulous job. Laura was super organized, everyone showed up on time, my entire bridal party was done on time including me (the bride) .. everyone looked completely nature and gorgeous! - 10.10.15 Bride & Groom

Tara, Marcie and Laura at Hot Mess were an absolute pleasure to work with on my wedding day. Laura was extremely helpful in setting up my consultation and trial with Tara, and always answered all of my questions that I sent her via email immediately. She always expressed that she was there should I have any other questions and I really appreciated her friendliness and the personal service. On the wedding day, Tara and Marcie arrived right on time and kept us laughing and calm while they were glamming up myself, my sister and my mom. Our curls and updos stayed put all night long, amidst the many hours we spent dancing, and the makeup application was perfect-- not too dramatic, not too minimal. They really listened to what you were looking for but also provided their professional opinion when needed. Can't say enough great things about them and absolutely no one should hesitate to hire them for their wedding day. You may find salons or glam teams with less expensive pricing, but you certainly get what you pay for and every penny was worth it! They're the best.

I hired Hot Mess Studio to do my hair/makeup for my wedding and i looked beautiful! I had Tara do my services and she did exactly what I envisioned! She is very friendly and made me feel very comfortable. She was prompt on the day of my wedding and got right to business! Since she does such great work, she does get booked quickly, so I'd recommend booking a consultation appointment right away. Thank you Hot Mess! Would definitely recommend using this establishment.

Hot Mess Studio presents with this classy professionalism in the beginning, however, when you go in for a makeup trial, they treat you like garbage. I went in for my makeup trial and Tara only knew one way to do my makeup. She told me that she would not change the look she created and told me to go home and think about it. I expressed that I was unhappy and she said, "go home and think about it." When I arrived home, I realized that she already had my deposit for the wedding day and really didn't care about how I felt b/c she was going to be paid anyway. When I emailed her to express that I was unhappy, she ignored my email until the day before my wedding when she told me that "my freckles ruined my makeup." I was horrified that she is in the business and would call a bride to insult her the day before her wedding. I told my friends/bridesmaids about this and they were horrified. Tara was refusing to give me a refund until I requested that someone show up the day of if I was paying them to be there. Tara already had another job booked, but was just looking to "cash in." She was terrible on the phone and I wish this on no bride ever!! Please warn anyone considering Hot Mess Studio that it is a rip off. I found another makeup artist who made me feel gorgeous on my wedding day. Please, no bride should ever experience what I did. Awful and Unprofessional!!

All I can say is ‘wow!’ Tara and her staff are masters at hair and make-up! I went to Tara for one trial and that was all it took- she nailed the look I was going for, and I completely trusted her from there on out. Tara and her staff are extremely professional. I didn’t have to worry about a thing on the morning of my wedding - they were timely and worked to keep everyone on schedule – which is no small task when you’re styling a bride, a mother of the bride and mother of the groom, flower girl and 6 bridesmaids! There was one point in time where the room got a little chaotic, and Tara was sweet enough to keep me calm. Tara and her team are experienced with weddings, and she even worked with my photographer to make sure he got the pictures of myself and the girls getting ready. Everyone’s make-up and hair came out beautiful – we were complemented all day! The staff worked with each girl to make sure they were happy. Not only was the hair and make-up beautiful, but it lasted ALL DAY. I started getting ready at 9 in the morning and didn’t end the day until almost 3 in the morning, and my hair and make-up was still in place. Go for Hot Mess if you want to look (and feel) your best on your wedding day!!!

the girls did an amazing job! every girl was beautiful!

Tara did a great job with mine, my sister's and my mom's hair. She helped me to pick out the perfect updo during our trial and executed it perfectly on my wedding day . It stayed in place all night even with all the dancing I did and looked beautiful!