About this vendor
Your morning of beauty sets the tone for your entire wedding day, so let's make some magic!! I specialize in creating an effortlessly natural look that photographs beautifully but still looks like you. Your beauty is unique to you (and your makeup should be too!)
With over 20 years of experience, I have worked in some amazing settings ranging from luxury weddings in Napa Valley to backstage at Fashion Week in New York. I bring that skill and knowledge to the makeup chair and customize a look that is unique to your features. Let's make you feel amazing for your big day!
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- Beauty Group Bookings
- Makeup
- Makeup Artists
- Makeup Trials Available
- On-Site Hair & Makeup
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out of 5.021 reviews
I had a terrible experience with a hair and make up artist prior to meeting Janesa. Just from that one bad experience I assumed I was doomed to look dumpy and frumpy on my wedding ...
day.
After that awful experience I found Janesa through my wedding planner, Events by Satra. After I reached out, Janesa set up a phone call prior to our HMU trial to get an idea of what I wanted before meeting (that's how bride-focused she is). Janesa heard me out and did her best to convince me that all hope was not lost, and I should have believed her (yes I am dramatic but it was that bad!).
The trial rolled around and I met Janesa in her very clean and spacious make-up room. She had Jasmine there, a hair stylist to whom she will refer when the wedding day timeline is tight or there are a lot of services to perform.
I say that I should have believed Janesa because she truly turned my pessimistic attitude around after the trial and on my wedding day. She is simply amazing at embodying "you, but better." I could not believe it was me in the mirror both of those days. She made me look appropriately done-up for my wedding, but in such a sophisticated and elegant way.
In addition to being an absolutely genius make-up artist, she's also kind, funny, and very patient. I don't think I would be nearly as happy with my wedding if I had not found her. Jasmine the hair stylist is equally as impressive. I could barely explain what I wanted but she somehow pulled the vision out of my head and created it on my head perfectly.
These women are a power team and I am so happy my event planner recommended them. If you are looking for someone to help you feel your most confident and beautiful when all eyes are going to be on you, I strongly urge you to book Janesa. You will not be disappointed.
I worked with Janesa for my wedding and it was easily the best choice I made! I sent her photos of my hair and makeup ahead of time and she matched my vision perfectly. She also di...
d my bridesmaids and mom's hair and makeup and made them all feel so confident and beautiful. In addition to being majorly talented, Janesa has such a warm and calming demeanor – which is so important on your wedding day when there are so many nerves. Thank you Janesa! You are beyond!
I am so grateful that I found Janesa to do my makeup on my wedding day. Makeup can be such a personal thing, and if it's wrong, it's REALLY WRONG. I think Janesa's style is so beau...
tiful, especially for bridal - she truly is great at making everyone look like their best self. I felt so beautiful on my wedding day, and I was so impressed that even the lighter "you but better" makeup looked great all night.
She is also such a joy to be with. You're going to spending a fair chunk of time with this person on your wedding day, so you want them to be awesome. Janesa feels like your best girlfriend, but the one that calms you down and makes you feel totally confident. I'd absolutely hire her again in a heartbeat and recommend her for any bride that is looking for a more natural (but still totally banging!) look.
Janesa is a dream! I am the MOB and have never had the occasion to work with a hair and make up professional before. From our first phone consult, to the trial wedding muah, to the...
day of the main event, Janesa was simply amazing. She listened to all the bride’s concerns, the biggest that she still wanted to look like herself on her wedding day, and Janesa delivered on that promise. The bride was simply glowing and gorgeous! Janesa is also just a delightful young woman to be around. She has a positive, sunny energy and calming, zen vibe that together was perfect for our busy morning. I feel like we all connected (bride, MOH, MOB) and this is so important when you spend hours together in a small space on such a huge, momentous occasion! At the end of the day, I just wanted to invite her to be part of our family! We definitely plan to work with Janesa again!
Janesa is a gem! I had two other trials before finding her but I left each one feeling like my makeup was too heavy. Janesa focuses on enhancing your natural beauty and really list...
ens to what you want. I left our trial feeling like a huge weight had been lifted off my shoulders. I knew I was in good hands! On my big day Janesa went above and beyond. She is more than a makeup artist, she is a friend. I will never forget what a calming force she was when things started to get hectic. She is sweet, fun to be around and professional all at the same time. I really enjoyed working with her and I cannot recommended her enough. Janesa, thank you for making me feel beautiful on my wedding day!
Where do I even begin?! Janesa is a magician who made me feel like the absolute best version of myself on my big day while somehow calming all of my nerves and making me feel relax...
ed throughout the entire process. She listened to everything I said and made sure to adjust as needed after my trial to make sure we accomplished exactly what my bridal vision was for the day. She did both my hair and makeup and did an amazing job! I can't recommend her enough! She is quite literally the best friend and glam squad every bride needs on her special day!
This review is overdue. I got so busy after the wedding but there was no way I was not going to tell you how AMAZING Janesa is. Her whole aura is calming, which is pivotal on your ...
wedding day. I have problem skin and I wanted to have fresh dewey skin with more drama on my eyes and Janesa delivered on so many levels. My skin looked flawless which is hard because of teenage acne scars. I had hair extensions put and she made my curls and hair look fabulous. When people ask me how my wedding day went I tell them about how I felt. I truly felt like the prettiest person in the room. How many times can a person say that and truly feel that. Let's hope every bride says that but you will for surely FEEL it, if Janesa is your makeup artist.
I worked with Janesa for my wedding and am SO happy I did. She really listened to everything I wanted and had just the best recommendations for what would look right with my face s...
hape, and even the time of day we were shooting.
She was so sweet and flexible with my schedule. I am trying to find 100 other excuses to work with her, recommend BIG TIME for any occasion.
She cared so much about how I was taking care of my skin in the weeks leading up to my big day. I have learned SO much from her.
Thanks for making me feel the prettiest I ever have Janesa!
Janessa is one of those rare individuals that truly cares about others! Not only does she take so much pride in her work being the best but creating the best version of you! I fir...
st met Janessa 2 years ago when I moved back to SF and she did my make-up for my headshots for my new job! I absolutely loved my makeup and couldn't have been happier! When it came down to deciding who would do my sisters makeup (and her bridal party) for her wedding I instantly knew we could trust Janessa and our makeup turned out incredibly. I highly recommend Janessa for your beauty needs-- she is simply the best!
If you are reading this review, your search is over!! I hired Janesa to do the makeup for my wedding after receiving some recommendations from individuals well connected in the fas...
hion industry. Needless to say, she did not disappoint! Everyone looked gorgeous, including the mother of bride and mother of the groom who were both a bit apprehensive about getting their makeup done. I also went with the plan that also included the pre-wedding consultation, which I am glad I did. It made the whole process the day of the wedding smooth and Janesa was able to fine tune the look. This girl can do it all...any event, any look. I would hire her again in a heartbeat!
I called Janesa my wedding genie and mean it! With all the craziness of planning a wedding, it was a relief to know that my make-up was in the best hands with Janesa! Of all the ch...
oices you have to make when planning a wedding, I wouldn't hesitate for a second on booking Janesa! I consider myself a make-up aficionado so had high standards and she surpassed them. Was a great idea to book a make-up trail so we could get to know each other and walk through what kind of look I wanted (glowy natural exotic goddess, yes!), which ended up being especially important because I didn't expect I would be so distracted/stressed the day of the wedding. Janesa was a calming presence and energy on top of being a fantastic make-up artist; even came ready with aromatherapy, that's legit calming! She also did AMAZING make-up for both mom's who never usually wear make-up. I've never seen my mom look and feel so fantastic, makes me SO happy Janesa brought out her beauty! And delighted both my sisters with their gorgeous looks, and even went out of her way to squeeze one sister in last minute (you try to plan, right?!). Everyone looked amazing and we all received so many compliments the day of on how beautifully naturally glowy we all looked and not overdone. Can't say enough good things about Janesa!! This is the easiest decision you'll have to make.
I have never, ever looked or felt as gorgeous as I did on my wedding day. And Im not sure I ever will unless I hire Janesa again! She is a consummate professional and amazing to wo...
rk with. Everyone in my bridal party loved their hair and makeup, even my Mom who was really nervous to have her makeup done.
One of the hardest part of the wedding planning for me was finding a hair and makeup person that I liked and wouldnt make me look too done up. I couldnt have found anyone better th...
an Janesa as she's INCREDIBLE! I've never felt as pretty as I did after she did my hair and makeup. Not only is she amazing at her job, but her personality makes her fun to work with. She's extremely professional and a master at what she does.
Janesa is simply incredible at what she does. On my wedding day she made me feel calm and relaxed while she did my make up and of course gorgeous! She made sure I had everything I ...
needed before heading out the door and I really appreciated her staying until the last moment to make sure I looked perfect before I walked down the aisle. I highly recommend using Janesa for your special day. Her stress free fun attitude really makes getting ready for your big day exciting. She is so talented at what she does and you will be so happy you hired her!
Janesa is not only an incredibly skilled makeup artist, she has the most calming, fun and positive vibe -- it really really helps to have this on your wedding day (or any special o...
ccasion)!! I cannot recommend her enough! My bridesmaids, mother and mother-in-law were all so pleased with how well she listened to what they wanted and delivered exactly that!! We also just got a few proofs from our photographer, and our makeup all looks FLAWLESS! I could not have been happier with the experience and results all around :)
This past year I did two bridal trials with Janesa and was beyond happy with both experiences....from her professionalism, personality, artistry, technical skill, honesty, humor, h...
eart and kindness....I could go on and on. She is the absolute real deal. A true artist and a true professional.
I had my wedding a weekend ago and Janesa made ALL my wedding makeup dreams come true! She wow'ed my entire bridal party, including all three Moms. I received compliments such as "radiant", "beautiful", "gorgeous" and "stunning" both in person and as comments to my photos...what more could a woman ask for? She is the perfect combination of a consummate professional, a warm and loving friend and make-up WIZARD! Like...WHAT?! I know that sounds crazy...but it's really true. I had referred Janesa to my girlfriend who got married in July, and she felt the same way. I found Janesa because of a Yelp review that said, "Every bride needs a Janesa in her life.", but I up the ante and say, "Every woman needs a Janesa in her life!"
Janesa was hands down one of the best decisions I made for my wedding. After a disappointing trial with another vendor I was desperate to find the perfect make up artist. We are f...
rom southern California and I wasn't able to do my trial until 2 days before my wedding. Janesa was so wonderful to work with and answered all my questions making me feel confident she was the perfect fit. My sister (MOH) and I are very picky about our make up and wear a full face of make up daily. Janesa really does stand by her motto "you but better." I was in love with the way my make up turned out. My skin looked flawless and all my photos turned out so beautiful. Janesa has a wonderful personality to work with. She made me feel so comfortable the day of the wedding, made sure I was happy, and had fun with us. All of my bridesmaids, MOB, MOG loved their make up. I wish Janesa lived closer so I could use her for other events!
I had a trial with Janesa and she did my wedding day for me. I am SO glad a friend recommended her to me. I had my makeup trial done by someone else and I tried it myself too -- bo...
th were huge fails because what is necessary for a successful look is that someone needs to understand your face, personality, and makeup along with many other factors. Janesa has all of this down. Not only did she take the time to talk to me about what I wanted, she incorporated it with what she thought would look great, and she did it all with a friendliness and patience. I don't usually do makeup but I wanted something special and to look like myself. Janesa nailed it. She not only has an innate skill for makeup and beautifying people, but she is also graced with professionalism and brings humor and kindness into her work. Her gentle and bubbly spirit was calming, provided a fun environment for the day, and her makeup skills are insanely good. She handled my bridesmaids and mothers like a pro and made everyone look amazing and beautiful. It wasn't just a single look slapped onto everyone; Janesa is skilled at knowing what works with someone's facial features because everyone looked so beautiful! I can't wait for another special event so I can book her again!
Janesa is wonderful! She did all of the makeup for our wedding and every gal absolutely loved how they looked. My mother in law still talks about how grateful she is that we used J...
anesa and how good she felt on the day. Janesa's very skilled at striking the right balance of natural but better! She's a joy to be around too!
I couldn't have asked for a better make-up artist for my big day, and a few special occasions before it :) Janesa made everything feel so personal and special, she listened and tri...
ed things out and ultimately found the PERFECT look for my big day, I seriously had people saying she was 'my' girl because of how amazing my makeup looked. On top of that, she's so fun to work with and makes you feel like an absolute queen. I couldn't recommend her enough!
Janesa is a triple threat! 1) She is an incredible makeup artist who knows her stuff 2) She's extremely warm, kind and fun to spend time with, and 3) Her main objective is to ensur...
e you feel beautiful - she'll listen to what you want, asks for/is open to feedback, and will work with you to get your makeup just right.
I hired Janesa to do my makeup for my wedding - and it was a pretty simple decision. First and foremost, Janesa is a total professional. She's responsive, organized and detailed. I had 100% confidence that she was going to show up and do a killer job, and I was excited for my bridesmaids and family members to get to work with Janesa too. (Spoiler: They all looked incredible at the wedding and every single person was happy with their makeup!)
Separately though, I love the relationship we built leading up to the wedding - we talked a lot about the look we were trying to achieve, and tested things out through trails and conversations. What that meant was that on the day of the wedding there were 0 surprises. My makeup took less than an hour and it was flawless - from the color of the foundation, to how it lasted throughout the day, etc. For me, the last thing I wanted to worry about the day of the wedding was how my makeup was going to turn out, but I didn't have to worry with Janesa because she had me covered. She knew the drill, we were prepared, and she knocked it out of the park.
As someone who has had their makeup done A LOT, some of the things I appreciated most were:
- Janesa wanted to do my makeup the way I wanted it, not how she wanted it
- I felt really comfortable giving her feedback during our trails and appointments on what I liked AND what I didn't like - and she was receptive to the feedback!
- Janesa was always extremely responsive, dependable, and easy to work with
- It always looked fantastic :)
At this point, I think Janesa has done my makeup 5-6 times, and every time it's an awesome experience. If you're looking for a makeup artist, look no further - you'll be so happy with your decision if you hire Janesa.
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