Bay Area, Sonoma county, Napa Valley & Destination!
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Luxurious Beauty Salon on wheels
Instant Pretty Lashes, LLC was founded in June 2014 by freelance artist and Bay Area native, Christina Mendez. She provided exclusive services; to include make-up application and eyelash extensions in the privacy of her valued clients' homes.
Christina soon realized there was a gap in the beauty industry that fell between the stylist, the client and traditional salons. She wanted to bridge this gap and continue to provide exceptional service without losing respect for what clients seek in a traditional salon: relaxation, quality and availability. In 2016, Christina turned a dream into a reality and collaborated with Mercedes Benz to create a mobile salon specially designed and custom built, allowing her to bring the traditional salon to the clients's door.
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12/05/2023 • Jessica S
Christina, Morgan (Christina's sister in law), and Erin (hairstylist) were the most incredible glam team I could have asked for. Christina arrived to our AirBNB with a nice light breakfast consisting of mini bagels and bottle of champagne for the morning of (it was a lovely touch). They were extremely efficient even with such a large bridal party of 10 of us total (7 bridesmaids, bride, and 2 moms) that had to be ready by 2pm. They truly made their magic work. I love that the makeup Christina does is very natural and not over the top. For my mother in law who had never had makeup done before and never wears makeup, she was extremely nervous. However, after Christina was finished, she couldn't stop looking at herself in the mirror! She made my mother in law feel beautiful and still look super natural. As for hair, Erin was equally as incredible. As the bride, I hadn't nailed down my hairstyle decision until the day of. As there wasn't much time before we had to leave, and I was the last to get my hair done, I was really nervous that there wasn't going to be enough time for my hair to be done on time. Erin made it happen and I was in love with the way she was able to incorporate both my mother's wedding hair piece and baby's breath. Definitely got me emotional seeing the final product! This team is so down to earth and easy to get along with, I would highly recommend them for any bride to be!
Response from the Vendor on 12/05/2023
Congratulations and thank you for trusting us!!!
11/16/2023 • Angie S
I highly recommend "Instant Pretty Lashes" for her outstanding services in preparing the bridal party's hair, makeup, and lashes for my son and daughter in laws wedding in Napa. Her professionalism, friendly demeanor, and punctuality were exceptional. With great attention to detail, she flawlessly executed the bridal party's looks, creating a stunning appearance that enhanced their natural beauty. She provided a comfortable and enjoyable experience for the bridal party, ensuring a relaxed atmosphere throughout. Their commitment to excellence and exceptional customer service make them a top choice for any bridal or special occasion beauty services.
Response from the Vendor on 11/16/2023
Thank you so much for trusting us! We had a wonderful time glamming you and the ladies. 🤍
5/05/2023 • Stacey G
Christina and her team are amazing. I had a not-great experience with a makeup trial from a different artist. Christina listened to all of my concerns (creasing and makeup settling into my fine lines). She paid extra attention to these areas at our makeup trial and I felt really comfortable with who I hired. Wedding day was EVEN BETTER than our trial. Christina and Erin took their time and were so patient on my hair and makeup. Christina gave me the BEST lymphatic facial massage. I swear I still think about it weeks later. She had my skin glowing! Wedding day morning and I still had no idea what to do with my hair. Erin and I threw around options and I’m so happy with what we decided. My hair and makeup were the perfect glam. There was also some family drama happening in the suite. Christina quickly calmed the vibes in the room (while doing my makeup) and I don’t know what I would have done without her in that moment!
Response from the Vendor on 05/05/2023
Stacey!!!
Thank you so much for trusting us, with your beautiful face and hair. Thank you for such kind words, you’re review means the world to our small
Business. We can’t wait to see more of your beautiful photos!
Xx! ♥️
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2/15/2023 • Tiffany H
STOP YOUR SEARCH NOW! If Instant Pretty Lashes is available for your wedding then you NEED to hire them! Christina and her team are beyond amazing! I needed last minute hair and makeup for my Chinese tea wedding ceremony and Christina swooped in and saved the day! Christina and Alexis made my prep time so fun, comfortable and relaxing and went above and beyond to make sure I got the look I wanted for my special day! I can't express how impressed I am with the care Christina and her team provided and the professionalism they showed. After just a few minutes with them they felt like old friends and I was instantly at ease and able to enjoy the rest of the day! Seriously, book them, you will not be disappointed! Anytime I need anything they are the team I will call! Thanks ladies for making me feel AMAZING!
Response from the Vendor on 02/15/2023
Aww, Thank you Tiffany! It was so nice getting to know you and welcoming us into you’re in-laws beautiful home. Can’t wait to see the
Pictures!! 🥰
12/07/2022 • Jennifer M
Christina and her team are absolutely amazing! From the trial to my wedding day they kept me smiling the whole time. Special shout out to Erin for being the only person I know that can make my hair keep a curl for hours. Christina was super responsive through the whole process and even worked in a few last minute additions for my bridesmaids. She even made my makeup withstand a little bit of rain and alot of happy tears. Thank you for making me feel beautiful on my memorable day.
Response from the Vendor on 12/07/2022
Aww! Thank you so much, Jennifer! We loved working with you and your bridal party.
Xx!
IPL Team
12/03/2022 • Marie R
I first met Christina and the Instant Pretty Lashes team at my friend's wedding - I was a bridesmaid who got my hair and makeup done too. I loved my makeup so much and the experience was great.
So when I first got engaged and started the wedding process I immediately knew I wanted to go with Christina and her team. Of course, I was not disappointed. The trial went fantastic - Erin on hair and Christina on makeup are a dream combo! On the day of the wedding, Christina and Morgan killed it with makeup. My bridal party and flower girl looked BEAUTIFUL and I felt amazing. Erin powered through by doing hair for everyone.
Expect fun mixed in with experience and professionalism. The Instant Pretty Lashes team are some of the best that you can get in the Bay Area and they don't disappoint.
Response from the Vendor on 12/03/2022
Marie,
We feel so honored that we had the pleasure of doing makeup on you ladies twice, we are so excited for you and Jeff. Congratulations and thank you for trusting us for your beauty needs. ♥️
Xo!
11/05/2022 • Shauna K
Where do I even begin Christina and her team of ladies are nothing short of amazing. I hired Christina and her team of beauty goddesses for our wedding in Los Gatos October 2022 and she and her amazing team far exceeded our expectations. I gave her a tall order with me, five bridesmaids, 3 moms, a tight timeline, disgustingly early start time, and an overnight stay and she ensured everything was perfect. Erin, Nicole, and Christina were kind, professional, and took all the diverse ideas, visions, and individual concerns of the girls and made them feel heard and BEAUTIFUL while ensuring their comfort and confidence. My hair and makeup stayed ALL DAY for the wedding and even after a night full of dancing and all day picture taking my makeup looked fresh and my hair in place despite climbing in the redwoods. From the moment I met with Christina, to my HMU trial, and finally to my wedding day Christina and her Instant Pretty Lashes team was helpful and with me every step of the way eliminating any concerns and nerves I may have had leading up to that day. I am honored to of had the team that Christina put together for us on my wedding day. I will ALWAYS recommend Instant Pretty Lashes and will definitely be using Christina in the future for my beauty and makeup needs 🤍
Response from the Vendor on 11/05/2022
Shauna!!!!!
You were so fun and accommodating to us, thank you for allowing us to be a part of your special day. We really enjoyed getting you ladies ready and can’t wait to see the beautiful pictures!!
Thanks so much,
Instant Pretty Lashe...
s- Beauty Team 🫶🏽
10/27/2022 • Sherilyn K
Christina did myself, my sister, and my mom's makeup for my wedding and it turned out amazing! Everyone was thrilled with the results (and the three of us are all very particular). Christina made me feel comfortable and even allowed to me to step aside and do my lip liner (I am very particular about this) to ensure that I was happy with the result. She followed up with me leading up to the event to make sure she had all the colors I wanted to complete my look and went above and beyond. Morgan did my bridesmaids and they were all super happy with their results. The makeup lasted through the entire night. Both women were professional, punctual, and fun to chat with. I can't recommend them enough!
9/19/2022 • Meredith R
This team was absolutely spectacular. I was so blown away by the level of service, communication, and experience we had. I had a million questions and Christina was so responsive and patient. She was super flexible (which was so appreciated) and her team did the best job. Everyone's hair and make up were fantastic and they made me look and feel so amazing. I used them for a first look photoshoot the day before as well as for my wedding make up and WOW. You can tell they have years of experience and knowledge. If you are hesitant about who you want to do your hair and makeup, BOOK THEM! I am super picky and specific about what I wanted and they went above and beyond. Honestly, they are so worth it.
Response from the Vendor on 09/19/2022
Thank you so much Beauty! We enjoyed working with you so much. Congratulations and best wishes!! 🫶🏽
Xx,
The Instant Pretty Team 💋
9/18/2022 • Elizabeth K
Thanks sooo much! My ladies were very happy. They felt comfortable talking and giggling with you the whole time.
The setting was a magical moment .They looked Beautiful and received ALOT of compliments!
Not enough stars here! 10plus!
Response from the Vendor on 09/18/2022
THANK YOU, for having us! We had so much talking and getting to know you ladies. Congratulations on your marriage and thanks again! 🤍
7/25/2022 • Kira L
Best Mobile Hair & Makeup Artists in the Bay Area!!! I had Christina take care of all my beauty needs for my wedding weekend. We did 3 Makeup sessions and everytime I was absolutely amazed at how gorgeous I looked! She did my engagement photoshoot look, my welcome party look, rehearsal day look, and wedding day look. The fact that she could come to our location was EVERYTHING! No one else is doing this and it was so convenient! She came up to my hotel room and did the eyelashes in her cute and comfortable van because the lighting in there was amazing! She is so wonderful to talk with and I believe I made a new friend during all our sessions. She has good energy, is professional, and responded to my many many many questions and concerns during the entire year before my wedding. On the big day, I fought back the tears after I saw myself in the mirror. My now husband said he's never seen me so beautiful! I've never seen my mother or my sister look so beautiful and confident. Truly she made sure everyone in my party was taken care of and looked absolutely gorgeous! I would give her 100 stars if I could! I am so glad I decided to go with the Instant Pretty Lashes beauty team!
6/25/2022 • Brenna O
I absolutely love Christina and Flo! They were so amazing and fun. Christina was really easy to communicate with. Flo did mine and my bridal party’s hair; since I get along with her so well I switched over to her as my hairstylist. I highly recommend them. They make the whole experience easy and fun.
6/14/2022 • Lisa T
Christina and her team exceeded ALL expectations! As someone who isn't great with makeup, hiring the wright person for my wedding day was extremely important to me. So much so that I scheduled 3 makeup trials with 3 different companies. The first 2 trials were huge let downs. Thank God for Christina who listened to exactly what I was requesting. She chose the perfect combination of shadow, cheek and lip colors to complement my skin and the overall look I was going for. My Hair was done by Erin, who also did an amazing job of giving me the waves I had requested. My hair and makeup needed ZERO touch up - ZERO from the time they left my house until the evening had ended. In addition to myself, 8 of my girlfriends also had both their hair and makeup done by Instant Pretty Lashes. They all looked absolutely stunning. I can honestly say that there wasn't a single complaint from anyone, only rave reviews and comments about hiring the team next time there was a reason to.
Not only was Christina professional and organized, but she is also a genuinely kind person who all of us enjoyed spending time with. Here amazing Mercedes mobile solon is just the icing on the cake. I have a small home, so having the mobile salon allowed plenty of space for all of my friends and I to relax in my house while girls took turns being pampered in the salon.
I would 100% use Instant Pretty Lashes again! I honestly couldn't have been happier with how my makeup and hair looked on the one day that it really mattered. Thank you, Instant Pretty Lashes!!!
5/21/2022 • Kate E
Christina and Flo did hair and makeup for myself and a few girls in my wedding party, and I can't say enough good things about them! I am not someone who normally wears much makeup so I was a little nervous about having it professionally done, and Christina listened to me, took my feedback, and did everything absolutely beautifully. My bridesmaid and I have very different facial structure and skin tone and she matched the makeup palette to us each perfectly. Flo did hair for a few of the girls and she was also fantastic! We got compliments on our hair all night from guests. Their mobile salon is super cute and fun, and the ladies were very sweet and funny and just really fun to work with through the whole process. I highly recommend Instant Pretty Lashes!!
Response from the Vendor on 05/21/2022
It was great getting to know you ladies, thank you for choosing us for your beauty needs! 🤍
4/19/2022 • Brittany L
I cannot recommend this vendor enough! Christina and Flo were a great team for my wedding day. I had a large and diverse group of bridesmaids, and all the makeup/hair looks turned out beautifully on everyone! They were also very experienced with mature hair and skin, as my mother-in-law and grandma looked fabulous. As for myself, I was so happy with the final result- I looked exactly how I wanted to look on my wedding day: classy and super glamorous!!
Response from the Vendor on 04/19/2022
We had so much fun with you ladies! Thank you for having us. ❤️
2/14/2022 • Morgan M
Christina and her team where more than great, they were PHENOMINAL! If I could give her more than 5 stars I would!
Christina’s team did my hair/makeup for my wedding and it by far exceeded my expectations. Christina was flexible and communicative throughout the entire process - beginning to end, not leaving one detail unturned.
During my trial, she was very attentive and patient when I showed her ideas and was extremely supportive when we talked through different looks and ideas that I had. She NAILED the perfect wedding look for me! She listened to exactly what I wanted and made me look stunning on my wedding day, I felt like a queen. She is also amazing with brow lamination; my brows had never looked fuller and more FAB. I would seriously consider getting your brows laminated the week before your wedding!
Christina is extremely professional, easy going and made me feel so comfortable. She also has the best energy and plays the best music!
My makeup stayed on all night - even in the June heat. It looked perfect all the way through even after hours of dancing! My hair never went flat and had volume throughout the entire wedding start to finish – Hollywood waves intact!
If you are looking for a MUA - look no further - Christina is your woman! I will be hiring her for every event I attend going forward! Thank you so much, Christina!
1/03/2022 • Nikko T
Instant Pretty Lashes was a blessing in disguise for me. They were recommend to me by a friend but when I first reached out to them they were already booked until I had to reschedule again due to covid and they had availability for my new date. When I was able to book Christina I was very excited especially when I saw her van. My hair and makeup was everything I expected and more. Even my entourages hair and make up was gorgeous. We had amazing photos and videos in their mobile van which was really fun. I love the team that Christina had on my wedding day. We had so much fun with her team they were so amazing and fun to be around with. The champagne that Christina bought was also really good. I also love the fact that my bridal package came with Lashes. It was a nice relaxing day getting my Lashes down on the week of the wedding. Hiring instant Pretty Lashes was one of the best things I did for my wedding. Everyone's hair and makeup was gorgeous and I can't wait to see my photos. Thank you Christina to you and your team. You guys were amazing. Best way to end 2021. P.S. I still have my Lashes on and I'm loving every bit of it.
Response from the Vendor on 01/03/2022
Thank you Nikko for having us, you Ladies were so fun also! 🎉
12/15/2021 • Magda J
Christina is incredible! She is very professional and personable. She did my hair & makeup for my elopement. She pays attention to detail and made sure I was 100 percent satisfied with my look. I received so many compliments on my makeup.
Response from the Vendor on 12/19/2021
You were such a Beautiful Bride 🤍 Thank you for trusting us with your beauty needs. Congratulations!
11/18/2021 • Emily S
This team of ladies did an absolutely fabulous job making me and my girls look and feel beautiful on my wedding day! It was so refreshing to have such lively and fun ladies to pump me up on my big day. I highly recommend them if you need a killer glam squad.
9/19/2021 • Sindhu P
WOWWW!! I can’t even begin to tell you how AMAZING Christina and Erin are!!! Christina was VERY communicative and responsive with me when booking the trial and day of appointment, she sent my paperwork and it was clearly laid out how much I owed for the deposit and the day of. When I went for my trial I was so amazed by her BEAUTIFUL setup in her van. It was so clean, stylish, organized, and she even let me pick the music to listen to while she did my makeup☺️I felt like I was getting a massage on my face when she was doing my makeup. She was so incredibly gentle and kind. Even if she had to move my face or tell me to “look this way” or “that way” she was AWESOME! Erin came in to do my hair and she made MAGIC happen. My hair was pretty short and I brought a picture of a hair style that I wanted (of someone with longer hair), she did the most beautiful work!! I enjoyed my time with the two of them so much!
On my wedding day it was even more fun!! We got to setup in a big room and and they just went to work on making me look beautiful! I’ve never gotten so many compliments on my look before and it made me feel like a QUEEN! I shared with Christina after the trial that I would like more lashes and eyeliner and she made me look STUNNING!! My makeup exceeded my expectations, I was so so happy with how everything turned out❤️ Erin did a PHENOMENAL job with my hair! Omgosh the magic that girl does is like WHOA!!
HIGHLY HIGHLY HIGHLY recommend these two🥰 We’ll be doing our engagement photos in a few months and I’ll be hiring the same crew! Yes we did it backwards 😂
Response from the Vendor on 09/19/2021
Thank you so much for having us, you are the sweetest!!! 🤍
8/19/2021 • Marie B
Christina and her team are AMAZING! I cannot recommend them enough. They are professional, prompt and do amazing work. It was 105 degrees for our June wedding and everyone's hair and make up stayed perfectly! Christina was amazing to work with and responded timely to my emails/questions. I was so thankful for her flexibility during COVID and she made sure to work with us when we had to reschedule and reschedule again. You will not be disappointed when you hire Christina and her team!!!
Response from the Vendor on 08/21/2021
Thank you, Marie! You ladies were so amazing to work with, thank you for booking us for both weddings! 🙌🏽
8/06/2021 • Amisha L
Christina went above and beyond to make me look amazing for my special day. I couldn’t give her higher regards if I tried. Truly made my day so special.
Response from the Vendor on 08/06/2021
You made the most beautiful bride!!!! Thank you for having us. ❤️
6/04/2021 • Tara S
I loved my experience with instant pretty lashes from start to beginning! They made me feel my best on my special day my wedding! They also were so pleasant to be around and very professional. I would highly recommend and would absolutely use again. Thank you so much!!
Response from the Vendor on 08/21/2021
You’re so welcome! Thank you for trusting us on your special day. 🤍
5/13/2021 • Carolina F
If you are currently reading this review you need to stop and go book Christina before she is not available. We had a wedding party of 5 and 2 moms and Christina was able to get us ready at the time we needed. She is an amazing makeup artist and really gets to know you and connects with you. She even brought us a bag of snacks and some champagne. Christina also really pays attention to what you need, For example, my skin is REALLY sensitive and she was able to work with my skin type. At one point my eye was tearing and she gave me a little fan to stop the tearing it helped so much. If I dod not have that fan who knows how much more my eye would have been crying. Oh and she has a makeup van that pretty much goes anywhere. If, you are still reading this review and you have not booked her yet you need to go do that now and not think twice about it.
Response from the Vendor on 05/13/2021
You were such a joy to work with! Thank you for trusting us with you’re beauty needs.
4/19/2021 • Melinda P
They did an amazing job! I got so many compliments on my bridal make-up and hair. I photographed really well. My vision was captured perfectly. The ladies also were so complimentary and uplifting that I left for my ceremony feeling happy and confident! I will absolutely go to them for any future events.
1/22/2021 • Teresa V
Christina and Erin were great to work with! I had a trial with them before my wedding to curate my wedding look and they were both very fun and professional. They listened to my concerns and were able to work with me to create a look that made me feel both comfortable and beautiful. I would recommend them to anyone and would definitely use them again for any glam needs.
Response from the Vendor on 01/22/2021
Thank you Teresa! We had fun Glamming you!!!
Xx!
1/20/2021 • Andrea Y
Christina was such a pleasure to work with! I truly had a phenomenal experience all around from my trial makeup appointment to my actual wedding day makeup appointment. She did a beautiful job on my makeup, my MOH & MOTB makeup. I would highly recommend her! Check out my YouTube channel at Life to the Fullest (with Allan & Drea) for a behind the scenes look at my makeup experience with Instant Pretty Lashes. We will post a video in the next few weeks. https://youtube.com/c/LifeToTheFullest
Response from the Vendor on 01/20/2021
You are so sweet! We hope you’re wedding day was filled with love and Joy. Thank you for choosing us for your beauty needs.
11/15/2020 • V C
Christina is the best! She can create any look you want all while in the comfort of a private space anywhere you want bc it’s mobile! This was the most fun, easy, relaxing experience and it’s super clean and comfortable too. I have used her services multiple times now and she’s the best!
10/13/2020 • Judy W
I LOVE Christina and Erin 💕. They are super nice. I had photos of the makeup look and hair I wanted. Christina And Erin was able to do exactly what I wanted and I looked Beautiful. They even made my Mom and Bridesmaids So beautiful 😍. I LOVE that the salon was mobile, My Wedding was in Monterey and they were able to accommodate us by coming to our location. They are the BOMB. I will definitely have them do my hair and makeup again for special events. I highly recommend them.
Response from the Vendor on 10/15/2020
Judy,
Thank you so much for choosing us for your beauty needs. We enjoyed beautifying you and your beautiful family. Thanks again for having us!! 🤗
9/02/2020 • Andrea R
Christina and her talented crew are AMAZING. They arrived on time, worked quickly, super fun to work with, and made all of my ladies look and feel fabulous! With the craziness of a COVID wedding, I spent little time worrying about how I actually looked and spent more time on how nervous I felt about everything coming together. Christina, while focusing on doing my makeup(!), helped reassure me that everything was going to work out and made me feel so beautiful. 100% would hire Instant Pretty Lashes again!!
9/02/2020 • Kirin W
Christina and her team are a breath of fresh air... great communication from the start, organized and on it; as a planner those are all things we look for, but above that, she and her team are kind, personable and fun. Bringing a smile to your face as they pretty you and your wedding party up. We were won over and can't wait to work with them more often.
8/15/2020 • Marie H
Christina was AMAZING! She did my make up for my wedding part one (because of COVID). She is magical! I wanted a more natural look since I normally don’t wear much make up and it turned out SO GOOD. She also made sure that my face wouldn’t ‘melt off’ with the heat. She will be doing my make up again for wedding part two and I am so excited. She really cares about what she does and makes very helpful recommendations too! I cannot recommend her enough!!
11/10/2019 • Rose C
Christina was very professional and exceeded my expectations with her lash expertise. She was very gentle with my eyes & natural lashes. Christina always gave me good tips, and or recommendations on what style of lashes I was looking for. My lashes always looked amazing when I used Christina’s mobil services. When I removed my lashes I was surprised how my natural lashes were UNHARMED. I highly recommend Instant Pretty Lashes!
10/31/2019 • Reina R
I had a wonderful experience with Christal on the day of my wedding a few months back. She made my vision come to life, and I felt beautiful and ready to walk down the aisle. I also had my lashes done by Christal a few days before the ceremony. They looked PERFECT and lasted almost all the way through my honeymoon. Christal is fun, kind, and professional. I highly recommend her for your future glam needs!
10/31/2019 • Klara V
Christina and her crew are the best! Any time I need her she makes me look and feel beautiful! Make sure to reach out in advance if you have a special event!
10/30/2019 • Stephanie M
Christina is the best! I have been getting eyelash extensions with her for a year now and I am absolutely obsessed with them. She does an amazing job and is always professional. You can’t beat the convenience either, with her mobile salon she comes to you. I highly recommend her!
9/30/2019 • Cassandra G
Getting my lashes done has been a BIG game changer for me and I have no idea how I was living life before lashes. I was recommended by a friend a while ago and I always saw how amazing her lashes looked so I decided to give it a try and now I'm hooked. Not only is the experience amazing but I love the fact that Christina can meet you anywhere, home, work, wherever it is convenient. If you are looking for good quality lashes and a good therapist she's your girl. :)
9/27/2019 • April M
Christina is the absolute best! I only go tovherfor eyelash extensions and I am absolutely obsessed with them! She is professional, kind and has such amazing energy! Highly recommend her!
9/18/2019 • Heidi L
I had been on the hunt for a credible lash artist, in preparation for my wedding this past August. Months prior I had a horrific experience with eyelash extensions.
It was so bad that I almost gave up hope. But then the heavens opened up and shined its light on Instant Pretty Lashes and I found Christina. Thank Goodness for her! Not only were my eyelashes phenomenal on my wedding day, but they looked great all throughout my honeymoon in Cancun, and even when I came back! You can't beat the fact that she comes to YOU, in her mobile mini luxurious salon wherever is most convenient (home/work/school). In my case, she came to my house, which was a breath of fresh air during the madness of wedding week. My overall experience was amazing! If you want beautiful lashes, professionalism, and convenience, look no further.
Response from the Vendor on 09/18/2019
Thank you for trusting us with your lashes for your special day! :)
8/27/2019 • Shikha B
I hired Christina and her team via a recommendation from my wedding planner for two of my wedding events (Mehendi and Sangeet) for hair and make up both days. In all the chaos that is an Indian wedding, Christina and her mobile beauty salon was such a welcome getaway! I had two very natural looks in mind and both looks were executed flawlessly without making me look overdone. Would highly recommend her to other brides for wedding makeup and hair. Thank you Christina for such an awesome experience!
Response from the Vendor on 08/27/2019
Hi Shikha,
It was a pleasure getting you ready for both events, we can’t wait to see your beautiful pictures.
Thank you for choosing us as your beauty team!
8/06/2019 • Neha D
I had the opportunity to work with Christina per our planner’s recommendation (planner was the amazing Denise of Denise Lillie engagements). I completed a makeup trial with Christina (as well as a hair trial). I did not really know that I could ask for different looks during the makeup trial – I would encourage you to do this to compare / contrast a few different options. In any case, Christina took her time and created a natural glowy look for me that lasted all day.
On the wedding day, due to a miscommunication with my planner *oops*, Christina ended up at the wrong place (ie up a mountain at the venue when I was getting ready in Palo Alto). Despite this, she rushed back with a great attitude and made it to the hotel in time to work through her list of people. She quickly set up and got to work. My makeup looked flawless all day and I ended up amping it up just slightly to create a more va va voom look without going overboard. I was particular about choosing a makeup artist that had my skin color as there are nuances to working with certain complexions that I did not want to risk. The only word of advice I have is for unaware brides like myself, it would be helpful if she gave some info about the trial process (since I had no clue I definitely did not make the most of it) so folks know to ask for different looks etc. But that is also on me, so I can’t knock her for it, I just think it would be a nice touch
Definitely select inspo images and try out a few looks for your trial. Make sure your bridal party all has inspo images so you don’t burn time on changing their makeup. Also highly recommend getting lash extensions. I’m pretty low maintenance, however, Christina recommends these (she also provides this service). Since I live in NYC, I got extensions from someone that was recommended by a friend and it was the best “treat yo self” thing I did before the wedding. Not only did I wake up looking GREAT the week of the wedding and the week after during the honeymoon, I was able to wear no makeup most of the time (with the exception of our welcome event and the wedding itself). Great for my complexion and an amazing secret when you’re short on time and running around like a mad woman. While I cannot speak to Christina’s skill here, her reviews are great and I recommend giving it a try as it looks much better than false eyelashes, feels more natural, and can look good for at least a month if you’re careful.
I supplemented Christina’s service with Julie from A List, who did the rest of my bridal party’s hair and makeup (looked amazing but not as warm and cute as Christina). As for hair, Christina partners with other artists to make this happen. I was extremely disappointed with my hair trial. The girl who did my hair didn’t even let me see the style before undoing it…what? Nor did it look like the inspo image I showed her. Luckily it worked out in the end but had I not had a friend who did hair (and it was epic so it worked out!), it would have resulted in me having to book another trip to SF for a subsequent hair trial, which would have been terrible! I suggest you save your hair trial fee and look to a company that specializes in hair (one where you can see some previous work going into it).
In any case, Christina is lovely and wonderful to work with, super calming and friendly on the day of when you need it the most. I highly recommend selecting her for your makeup needs!
Response from the Vendor on 08/06/2019
Thank you it was a pleasure doing your makeup!
8/01/2019 • Megan C
Christina and her crew are amazing! They are kind, professional and very very very good at what they do. Christina was very flexible and understanding, we added a lot of ladies and a last minute flower girl and she was super cool about it. Christina's makeup skills are exceptional, and her team totally kicks ass. 10/10 would hire again and again! The best part, it was hot and humid and our hair and makeup did not budge all night!!
Response from the Vendor on 08/01/2019
You ladies ROCK! Thank you for trusting us on your special day, it was so fun getting you ladies ready. ❤️
7/01/2019 • Michelle L
Christina was amazing to work with on a recent wedding in Napa! There was unexpected rain and as the planner I was running around that day and Christina and her team were on top of keeping everyone on schedule with no help from me at all. The bridesmaids looked beautiful and everyone enjoyed their company. I highly recommend Christina and her crew for any beauty needs!
6/09/2019 • Lauren M
Let me start off by saying I don’t normally do online reviews.
But these ladies deserve all the praise!
I had planned for a completely outdoor Napa wedding on Memorial Day weekend - and it ended up raining on the big day.
All of the hair and makeup was pristine - and it even lasted for the brunch the day after! I wish I could upload my own photos to show how wonderful they turned out.
These girls were not only the most fun and pleasant people to work with, they were early for set up and so professional.
I discovered them through our wedding planner and fell in love with their work instantly. [pun intended]
I didn’t provide much guidance on how I wanted the girls hair or makeup - but I trusted them fully to do what they do best. And that’s how it should be with these ladies! They did spectacular work and it just came so naturally to them.
I wish I had another excuse to hire them because they did such a great job.
After everything was done they were with me up until I did my first look and were just so sweet and supportive of all of the changes and the emotions that were happening in that moment.
Overall - incredible experience.
Love love love them!
I would recommend them to anyone looking for a wedding or a special event.
Response from the Vendor on 06/09/2019
Lauren, we had a wonderful time glamming your bridal party. Thank you so much for trusting us on your special day, we had a blast!
5/07/2019 • Mayo K
Christina was really good! She did everyone's makeup and accommodated to everyone's needs. My main concern was my eyes (usually, my mascara and eye liner smudges throughout the day), but they stay put! Thank you Christina for making this a memorable day!
Response from the Vendor on 05/07/2019
You’re so welcome! Thank you for choosing us for your beauty needs, we look forward to seeing your beautiful pictures.
3/16/2019 • Vanessa S
Christina is amazing! She listens to exactly what you want and envision and has the best personality! The mobile salon experience is incredible! I am SO picky and have ZERO complaints and suggestions. Had the BEST time and can’t wait for my next appointment!
2/11/2019 • Chelsea S
First of all... this is the best and most creative concept ever! We rented a house for our wedding, so bringing the mobile salon to us was the perfect compliment and place for all of the girls to get their make up done together. It was an amazing experience! Christina is an absolute artist. She is thorough, caring, and creates the most gorgeous looks. My husband is Punjabi so for some of the events I wanted to go very bold and some of the events I wanted a softer, dewy glow. She delivered everything I wanted- she is my go-to make up artist. I still use her services and would recommend her to any bride!
Response from the Vendor on 02/11/2019
Thank you so much for trusting us on your special day!
10/12/2018 • Amber B
Christina has been consistently doing my lashes over the past three years and I will only go to her. Not only is she mobile but she’s a blast to be around as well. Which is an extra bonus because lash extensions can take an hour or more to do. Because my wedding was destination I only had her do my lashes and they were beautiful.
Christina has also done my makeup on several occasions and I have never been disappointed. To name a few she did my makeup for my boudoir photo shoot and my graduation pictures and each time I was extremely pleased and impressed.
Did I mention she’s mobile! Her studio is in a luxurious Mercedes van and it’s comfortable and fun. She makes it easy to have services done and I appreciate not having to travel to a salon she comes right to you. I can’t say enough good things about Christina. I will continue to get my lashes and makeup done by her.
9/22/2018 • Nicole B
Christina and her team did the make-up and hair for my large wedding party (Me, 8 bridesmaids, and two moms). Their work was amazing! I felt so beautiful as a bride. I tend to prefer a more natural make-up look, and Christina was able to accommodate effortlessly. You could tell I was wearing professional make-up, but I didn't feel overdone. My MOH originally did not want her make-up done because I think she was worried about being overdone, too, but she was so happy she let Christina do her make-up (as was I!). Christina was very creative with colors (my MOH had blue hair), and she made my MOH look so cool using colors -almost like a mermaid, but also not over the top. Everyone loved her look. The bridesmaids had a combination of cool braids and curls - some of the styles they had looked kind of complex, but the hairstylists did them so fast and made it look easy. I was very happy with how everything turned out!! I would book Instant Pretty Lashes all over again in a heartbeat!
9/16/2018 • Tabitha E
Instant pretty lashes is the most professional beauty business there is. I continue to come back becuase the quality of service is like no other. Christina makes you feel comfortable and at ease during your appointment. You will not be disappointed with your results, longevity, and overall time that goes into your service. Book with instant pretty lashes & wake up feeling beautiful!!!! #LOVE
8/24/2018 • a member
My lashes were blessed with Christina’s touch & i loved them. I recently took a break and my natural lashes are still all there when the extensions were off. Many lash artists aren’t as skilled as Christina! She has an eye for what lash look will be perfect on each individual & how to care for your own lashes while you’re wearing the extensions. She hand makes all of her fans which is something special that a lot of lash artists don’t do. She’s also very sweet and fun to talk to, and will easily become one of your best gal friends! Not to mention, her lash on wheels is amazing, the inside is like stepping into a mini salon. It makes you feel luxurious! Love Instant Pretty Lashes, definitely would recommend to anyone who wants healthy fabulous lash extensions and/or makeup done!
8/24/2018 • Breana A
Christina is amazing at what she does. She is very patient and caring, she always make sure you like the final result when you are all finished. My first time getting lashes I was really nervous and she made me feel very calm and so thankful that I chose her. She is very professional and always on time and ready to give you some beautiful lashes! Love going to Christina, only one I will trust :)
6/29/2018 • Lisa F
I contacted Instant Pretty Lashes and from that first phone call, the level of customer service that I recieved was beyond perfect and continued all the way until the very end. From the warm welcome, a skilled professional and knowledge to educate me is so hard to find. Let’s not forget about it’s a mobile service!! I’m a busy mom who works full time, this is so perfect for me. Christina is professional, smart, funny and is passionate about her business. She loves what she does and genuinely cares about her clients. She really knew what I wanted with my lashes and delivered above and beyond. It’s not everyday a powerful woman starts a business and grows so quickly like she has, but when you’re honest, humble and good at what you do, this is the outcome. I would give her more stars if I could!! When I need anything else, makeup, updo, lashes, etc., I know who to call! #instantprettylashes
5/28/2018 • Laura T
Just home from our Honeymoon on the Fiji Islands, reflecting on an amazing month we have had. I want to take the time to give Christina the credit she deserves. Christina has been my lash artist for the last several years. Over the years she has become a friend, therapist, supporter and my go to glam squad.
Christina has a passion for her craft . Several years ago we first met when she did my make up for a boudoir photo shoot. Instantly she made me feel comfortable and at ease. She is happy, energetic and a joy to be around.
She is always professional and on time. I love the convenience and comfort her beauty salon offers.
Christina takes pride in her services, and has a passion to make others feel beautiful, and only uses the best products.
So when it came to my wedding day I knew right away who I wanted to help me and my family get ready.
Christina is a great listener and asked many questions of my wishes for my wedding day.She is organized and very detailed.
Leading up to my big day each lash appointment lead up to AMAZING bridal glam! SO in love with her special touch for my wedding lashes.
The morning of , I was calm and cool and I thank Christina for that. She and her team arrived early, set up and the day flowed perfectly. Everyone loved their hair and make up and looked stunning.
I felt, polished, glamorous & beautiful. My hair and make up was perfect.
Thank you Christina and your team for your outstanding services.
Thank you from the bottom of my heart, you are a blessing and a gift from god.
Keep shining Boo
Love Laura
5/26/2018 • knottief6f4c265659e8e3d
I was referred to Christina through a good friend of mine for lash extensions and I am sooo glad to have met her! She made me feel very welcomed and comfortable the whole time! My lashes turned about amazing and better than I could have ever expected! I cannot wait for our next appointment and more beautiful lashes to come! The fact that she can come to you is so amazing as well!! She gives an experience that you cannot find in any shop!!!
5/05/2018 • Nika Z
I originally found Christina on instagram through the gorgeous lash and makeup pics that she posted on her account, and I knew I needed to make an appointment to have her work her magic on my lashes. After that first appointment I was hooked! She makes you feel so comfortable and explains all the steps to the process and answered all my questions before we started, and afterwards my guy couldn't stop staring at my eyes! I have had other lash artists give me lash extensions, but Christina's talent and ability far surpasses any of them which is why I have kept seeing her for a year. She is the best of the best, and I can't wait to see what she can do with makeup!!
3/19/2018 • Laura W
Christina is amazing! -
I have been getting my lashes done by her for over two years now. She is always on time, and her mobile beauty salon is super clean and adorable. Christina makes you feel comfortable and listens very well to achieve my desired look. She is very professional and her work is by far the best! I am hosting a wedding celebration this May and have hired her and her team for our hair and make-up.
she is beautiful inside and out and her work is a reflection of her passion to make her clients look and feel beautiful
2/10/2018 • Ghadeer R
Christina is an amazing makeup artist and LITERALLY saved the day after things went wrong with another makeup artist. I’m so glad that things worked out the way they did because Christina was much more talented and professional then the prior artist I had. She made me (and all my bridesmaids) look so glamorous and flawless while still keeping our looks true to who we were. I’d recommend Christina and her beauty services to anyone because, hands down, she’s the best out there. I look forward to using Christina again for future events! Thanks Instant Pretty Lashes!
2/06/2018 • Jennifer Alicia M
Christina has been doing my lashes for over a year and so when it came to my big day I knew she was the one I needed to work with! She did the hair & makeup for my sister and I the morning of my big day and we loved every second of it. It was the only part of the day where I got to relax and breathe for a minute. Not only was her work gorgeous, the experience was amazing as well. She’s very easy to work with and always has your best interest at heart. She listens to what you want as well, which is so important and why I trust her with my lashes and my makeup. I would definitely recommend her!
1/25/2018 • Megan C
Christina did makeup for my mom and my grandma (our flower girl!) in my wedding day. She was SO sweet and easy to be around - and is unbelievably talented! She made them both look so so beautiful — but more than that — made them FEEL so beautiful!!!! My mom said when they were getting ready for bed in their hotel room after the wedding, my grandma said she wasn’t going to take off her makeup because she “had never felt so beautiful!” If that’s not an indication of Christina’s talents then I don’t know what is!!
1/25/2018 • Raquel D
What an absolutely amazing experience! I was so unbelievably satisfied with my eyelashes for my big day & I still can’t put into words how great Christina has been to me. The convenience of her traveling to you is unreal, and she always makes sure that you leave completely satisfied. My eyelash extensions were so good that they lasted the duration of my Honeymoon! Over the past few months, we have built a relationship and I look forward to our meet-ups on a monthly basis!
THE BEST THERE IS!
1/15/2018 • Teresa W
I had the most amazing experience with Christina, she has done my make-up numerous times for different social events. She also has done my make-up for a wedding I was in, as well as the bride's make-up and the whole bridal party, we had never looked so beautiful which made the wedding photos perfect. For the wedding day Christina came in her luxury mobile salon which was perfect, inside the mobile is salon chairs, mirrors, music, & a resting station to get your lashes done. The atmosphere was so relaxing. I'm currently engaged so the day I tie the knot I will definitely hire her again to do my make-up as well as my wedding parties make-up. You will not be disappointed when you hire her for your wedding day.
1/13/2018 • Shannon D
The best!!! Christina has provided me beauty services multiple times. She is professional at all times and her beauty van is so exclusive. Her custom beauty van truly brings the salon to you, in style. Her work speaks for itself every time she pampers you. I will continue to hire Christina and her team for beauty services as needed. Thank you!
1/12/2018 • Jennifer R
I got married in August of 2013 and Christina helped make the day even more special. I knew from my first meeting with Christina that she would help realize my wedding look. She is thoughtful and patient- I changed my mind regarding my makeup after our trial and she was wonderful about it.
My makeup and that of my bridal party came out beautiful. The mobile makeup station is great and made the preparation process fun and easy.
I highly recommend Christina!!!
1/10/2018 • Roxy O
Christina is amazing when it comes to your beauty needs. She is FABULOUS and every time I have gotten my makeup done for any occasion or event, she never seize to amaze me! I highly recommend her for your makeup wants/needs. The mobile van is always accommodating & super convenient. LOVE Christina and her talent. I always leave her van feeling like a brand new amazing person :-)
1/09/2018 • Alex W
Love Christina and her team. Her professionalism and makeup artistry skills really made me feel like the most beautiful bride on my wedding day!!! - Not to mention her mobile full-service salon that drove right to our doorstep. I couldn't be any happier with how I felt and how the team treated my bridesmaids and me.
Thank you, Instant Pretty Lashes!!!!!!!!!!! A+++
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My name is Christina and I can’t wait to meet you! I am a certified Makeup Artist and a Triple- Certified Eyelash Stylist. During my career in the beauty industry, I’ve had the pleasure of representing luxury brands, to include; Smashbox, Estee Lauder, Giorgio Armani and MAC Cosmetics. With a 20+ career in the beauty industry, I took my knowledge and stepped outside the traditional salon by creating my own mobile salon - Bringing Instant Pretty Lashes to my clients space of choice. I truly LOVE what I do and I can’t wait to bring your Beauty vision to life.
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