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Personify Bridal is Northern California's on-location wedding hair and makeup specialist! We use a unique three-part system to waterproof your makeup. If you cry, there will be no streaks, smudges, or runs—you will be flawless all day!
Personify Bridal has been doing weddings in California and Nevada for over 15 years. We know the importance of not only beautiful hair and makeup but also professionalism, being on time, and everything that goes with it.
Let us bring out your own personal beauty for your special day!
Personify Bridal is a wedding hair and makeup service in Sacramento, CA.
Black-owned and Woman-owned Business
22+ years in business
Speaks Chinese, English, Hindi, Spanish
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Beauty Group Bookings
Hair Stylists
Hair Trials Available
Makeup
Eyelash Extensions
Makeup Artists
Makeup Trials Available
On-Site Hair & Makeup
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Meet the team
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- ArrvadaOwner/LeadIn 2004 Arrvada began working with brides in Northern California, over the years she has developed a unique style all her own. She believes that a bride’s true beauty should shine through and her goal is for each of her brides to look and feel their best on their special day. Not only has Arrvada been serving the brides of Northern California for almost 16 years, she has also been teaching professional makeup application in Sacramento, CA, as well as Seattle, Reno, Denver and Salt Lake City since 2008. Arrvada first began working in the beauty industry as a freelance makeup artist in 2004, focusing on bridal and natural glamour. In 2008, Arrvada became an esthetician, expanding into natural skin care and body waxing. She found that she loved caring for her clients, bringing the beauty out in them. Also in 2008 Arrvada began teaching professional makeup application as one of the founders of Method Makeup Academy. In 2012 Arrvada became sole owner of both Personify Bridal and Method Makeup Academy, expanding the curriculum and program of the school. She has also expanded the range of her bridal team, making sure all of her brides achieve their perfect look to complement their perfect day.
- AlohaLead Stylist/Makeup ArtistWith over 10 years of experience, Aloha is a Licensed Cosmetologist, Hair Stylist, full body Wax Specialist and Lash Extension Artist. She currently serves Method Makeup as a Hair Styling and Lash Extension instructor. Aloha is also the Head Hair stylist for our sister company Personify Bridal. Independently she is the owner of TruBeauty by Lola where she specializes in body and brow waxing, lash extension application and hair styling. Aloha loves to connect with her clients and is not shy to any client request. In her own words: “I love the personal experience I have with people. The conversations, the connection and the smile of love afterwards. I try not to be too proud to educate someone else in the art of beauty, to be therapist and someone for them to confide in is a real blessing. Building trusting relationships is key. I love that we get the chance to make someone’s day, that feeling that we were able to be a part of one of the most significant days of their lives. That we get to meet so many people and in so many ways touch their lives. What may be just another day for us is the biggest moment for them.” Fun Facts about Aloha: She LOVES food. Yep that was her fun fact. Her greatest accomplishments are her three sons who are 16, 13 and, 3.
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4.8
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Personify Bridal received glowing reviews for their exceptional hair and makeup services for weddings. Clients praised their professionalism, communication, and ability to deliver requested looks flawlessly. The artists were commended for creating stunning and long-lasting makeup and hairstyles that lasted throughout the day, even through outdoor activities and photoshoots. Arrvada and the team were lauded for their flexibility, promptness, and attention to detail, making the overall experience enjoyable and relaxing for brides and their bridal parties. Highly recommended for brides seeking professional and talented hair and makeup services for their special day.Review photos
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5.0
1/05/2025
Hiring Arrvada was the one of the best decisions I made for my intimate, remote wedding in the Redwoods. It was so hard to find a hair AND makeup artist with two qualities that I n...
eeded: experience with Asian skin tones and natural makeup and the ability to travel far without an exceedingly crazy add on fee.
Arrvada was patient and professional in every interaction and gave me lots of tips to prepare for the actual day. As I was traveling from out of state, I did not have time to do a make up trial - our consultations were done fully online. I am also a pretty indecisive person and do not know what "styles" work best for me.
On the day of, Arrvada was not only able to make me look the most beautiful but also create the most gorgeous hairstyles (for my tea ceremony and western-style wedding) based on a vague idea I had. The makeup and hair also lasted for a full 9-10 hours and survived an outdoor ceremony, hike and beach photoshoot. So glad I decided to go with her - best decision ever!!!
Response from Personify Bridal on 01/06/2025
Thank you so much for the beautiful review! I enjoyed every minute of our time together th...
e morning of your event. It was such a pleasure to be there for you! Thank you so much.
Keiko L
5.0
11/11/2025
Had my wedding a few days ago and the makeup and hair artists from personify beauty were great to work with. They were flexible with my schedule and prepped my hair and makeup so b...
eautifully. They explained every step they were taking and gave me a soft glam look like I requested. I highly recommend them to brides looking for professional artist to help get them and their family ready for the big day. I want to give a big shout-out to Arrvada who was so easy to coordinate with. She answered all my questions, sent such great instructions to prep my skin a couple months before my big day, and worked through what timing and get ready location would work the best with my timeline. Truly someone who is very knowledgeable and helpful. I really appreciate the hard work from everyone at Personify Beauty.
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Emily F
5.0
6/21/2025
They were amazing, they both did a great job with the hair and make up,they were on time and made everything very easy.
Alexis M
5.0
1/07/2025
I had an amazing experience with Personify Bridal. From the very beginning, Arrvada was always prompt and clear in responses and made every part of the processes seamless including...
the booking, trial, and payment. Aloha was my hairstylist and she made my exact vision come to life. She delivered exactly what I wanted and was a calm and reassuring presence during my wedding day. She did my hair and the hair of 2 of my bridesmaids; both of which were also very happy with her work.
Response from Personify Bridal on 01/07/2025
Thank you Alexis for the wonderful review. We loved being a part of your special day!
Emily K
5.0
12/29/2024
Professional, good communication, delivered what was requested and both the hair and makeup looked beautiful. I had people at my wedding ask to take pictures of my hair. Pricing wa...
s also reasonable.
Bethanney K
5.0
11/22/2024
They were great! Super professional, on time, and made my sisters and I look stunning!
Melissa W
5.0
5/18/2024
So professional. I booked very far in advance, did a trial and from that learned what I didn't like/what didn't work. I had a different artist, Emma, for my engagement photo shoo...
t makeup that i paid for separate from my bridal makeup and she did such an awesome job. Listened to my preferences, looked at my inspiration photos and made me look so beautiful and natural. I was lucky that she also was the artist for my wedding day. She made me and my bridemaids look so beautiful and she made my flower girl feel so special. Highly recommend!
April D
5.0
2/15/2024
I highly recommend Personify Bridal for your wedding day! Arrvada arrived early and was professional and fun. She walked me through the entire process and always checked in at each...
step to ensure I was comfortable with the look. I had a city hall wedding and was by myself, so she monitored my phone and chatted with me to help relax. I wanted my look to be natural with a touch of glam and she achieved that! I loved what she did with my eyes. The makeup lasted all day including when I was caught in the rain. My hair held up and she did a creative ringlet for the back. On top of all this, there was a fire alarm and sprinkler incident and she remained calm and stayed with me until all was clear!
Yarín G
3.0
12/20/2023
Personify Bridal initially appealed with a beautiful gallery and competitive prices, but the experience fell short of expectations. The makeup trial was disappointing, necessitatin...
g a redo, and the makeup artist, Aarvada, proved difficult to work with, displaying a direct and rough style along with unprofessional behavior. Constant complaints about other clients, a lack of courtesy from the team, and a disruptive entrance on the wedding day contributed to a stressful atmosphere. While the final makeup and hair were satisfactory, the emotional toll and unprofessionalism detracted from the overall experience, earning Personify Bridal a rating of 2.5 out of 5 stars.
Response from Personify Bridal on 12/20/2023
Hi Yarin, I’m so sad you did not enjoy your experience with Personify Bridal. I’m sorry we...
weren’t able to resolve your concerns prior to your big day. I want to thank you so much for taking the time to share your feedback so that we can review our behavior and improve in future. Thank you again for taking the time to share your experience and my sincerest apologies.
Sincerely,
Arrvada
Personify Bridal
Alexandra D
5.0
12/13/2023
Arravada was great. I was able to get the exact look I was going for. I was super pleased with it and got lots of compliments. I was impressed given that my look was not tradit...
ional bridal makeup (I wanted lots of glitter for my Burning Man-esque wedding). I was also impressed she arrived early, especially given that I was on a campsite. Very professional yet fun personality.
Ivana L
4.0
12/13/2023
Arrvada and Lola were great! I'm glad I went with Personify Bridal and that they were willing to drive out to Reno (really early, before 6AM) to have HMU services for me, step moth...
er, and mother in law. They also worked fast enough to add on 4 of my bridesmaids hair services day of, AND we still got to the ceremony early.
I liked how my HMU turned out day of, and it turned out great in photos! And I enjoyed the gift box for touchups and makeup remover. It took a lot of stress out of the morning to know that we were in professional hands!
Syrly S
5.0
12/13/2023
Personify Bridal did an outstanding job with my girls' and my hair and make up! They listened to what we wanted and did an awesome job making us look our best for my big day. They ...
are affordable and provide excellent services. I had my hair and makeup for my engagement pics and wedding and was 100% satisfied. Would definitely hire again for next event. Thank you ladies! ❤️
Shubneet K
5.0
12/13/2023
It was truly a pleasure to work with personify bridal. I felt really pretty on my special day. Arrvada and team arrived on time and everything from makeup to hair was done within g...
iven time. The entire experience was very enjoyable and relaxing. Thank you Arrvada for helping me make my day more special.
Alyssa S
5.0
10/20/2023
ABSOLUTELY AMAZING! I had such an incredible experience with the MUA and hairstylists at Personify. My makeup and hair looked fantastic, and the stylists were such fun ladies. They...
listen to any changes you may ask for or if there's anything you are hesitant on. I truly felt beautiful on my wedding day. Aloha is just absolutely amazing.
Hannah B
5.0
10/01/2023
I highly recommend Personify Bridal. I did a hair trial for myself and hair on the day of the wedding for myself and my mom. Our hair stylist Jazzy did a fantastic job!
Cathy M
5.0
7/08/2023
I had the pleasure of working with an exceptional makeup artist and hairstylist team (Sara and MJ) for my wedding. Their talent and professionalism were outstanding, creating a fla...
wless look that made me feel incredibly beautiful on my special day. They expertly executed a long-lasting makeup look that enhanced my features while staying true to my personal style. Their hairstyling skills were equally impressive, crafting a stunning hairstyle that perfectly complemented my wedding gown. Their professionalism and attention to detail were evident throughout the process, making for a stress-free and enjoyable experience. I highly recommend their services to any bride-to-be looking for a top-notch makeup artist and hairstylist.
Amy O
4.0
3/22/2023
Communication was punctual and helpful. Artists day of were very nice, professional and open to feedback. Due to price I could not do a trial run for hair and makeup but I wish I w...
ould have. For makeup, The artist was very flexible as what I wanted in lip color ended up not looking good for my complexion. I don’t feel like the makeup did look like the photos I sent at first so I did have to give feedback on that. She helped fix the makeup so I looked better! If I had done a trial I would have had more time to sit with how she did the makeup and see what I liked and didn’t like. (I realized my forehead looked giant and needed more contour and so did my nose so I had to do those after myself.) for hair I would have realized I wanted a side part instead of middle. If you have the budget I would recommend a trial, so you aren’t trying to give a lot of feedback and worrying day of. Overall I would recommend them! They also gave great touch up kits which was very helpful and thoughtful.
Response from Personify Bridal on 03/22/2023
Hi! I really, really appreciate this feedback, and the wonderful recommendation. I appreci...
ate you taking the time to give this review. We loved being a part of your day. THANK YOU SO MUCH
Pilar H
5.0
6/04/2022
I cried like a baby at my wedding ceremony, and still looked amazing with my full face of make up after the ceremony. My artist was Aloha, & she was so professional & creative whil...
e figuring out what look I wanted— and I had a lot of looks in mind! Highly recommend this hair & make up team if you want you as a bride & your bridesmaids to look stunning on your wedding day. Also recommend booking your trial run on a day you & your fiancé are free to have an engagement or pre-wedding photoshoot—make the most of it!
Jennifer B
5.0
6/09/2021
Arrvada and her team at Personify Bridal did hair and makeup for my May 2021 wedding at Park Winters. The team was super punctual, arriving early to get set up and getting all 5 of...
us done within 3 hours. Everyone was very happy with both hair and makeup. Even in the 100+ degree heat, everything stayed perfect for the entire night! They had even left a touch-up kit that didn’t even get used. In addition to their great work, it was super fun to get ready with them. Such delightful personalities - it was like getting ready with old friends. Thank you, Arrvada and team!
Brittany M
5.0
5/01/2021
Arrvada and the Personify Bridal team were a DREAM! 10s across the board! Arrvada was incredibly kind and charismatic and truly listened to everything we could want. My wife and I ...
were unsure of how to describe the exact look we wanted but Arrvada put it into words and practice and made everything magical! Aloha made us feel gorgeous and elegant and did AMAZING work when we were unsure of what we could do. Her and her team were able to accommodate our large bridal party sizes without making us feel guilty and made all of us comfortable and relaxed before the wedding. Thank all of you again!!
Krista H
5.0
9/29/2020
If you are looking anywhere else to book don't. These gals are flexible, lovely, polite, super fun and by far the best make up and hair professionals we encountered. They are reaso...
nably priced as well and will help you think of things you may not about your big day. Arrvada thank you so much for your patience with all my rescheduling being a first responder wife makes life a little complicated. Tosh and Aloha there will never be enough words to express how grateful I am for making me feel and look BOMB AS HELL ALL DAY. They provided a lovely little bridal touch up kit but did such an incredible job we didn't need it. Thank you, thank you.
Tiffany F
5.0
9/09/2020
We were getting married during covid, and I am so happy I went with Arrvada + team. Everyone wore masks and assured me of the ways they sanitized their kits. I didn't end up liking...
the initial hairstyle and Stephanie was so sweet to redo it in a way I loved.
Tosh did an amazing job! I jumped into the pool in my wedding dress and my makeup looked flawless when I got out of the pool!
I'm very budget conscious. Personify Bridal struck the right balance between being professional and trustworthy (Arrvada sent over a professional contract, which protects both parties) and reasonable pricing.
Brittany Jo F
5.0
7/09/2020
Arrvada and the entire Personify Bridal team were awesome! They arrived early, worked in the small space we had, and really listened to each of the girls when they told them what t...
ype of hair and makeup made them feel the most beautiful :)
Gen F
4.0
12/03/2018
Arrvada was really great to work with, especially at the early morning time I booked! She listened to what I asked for and was thorough in preparing for our appointments and with d...
oing makeup and hair. Really appreciated that I could relax knowing everything was in good hands.
Elizabeth V
5.0
6/28/2018
Arrvada and Tash were amazing throughout the process. Arrvada was very communicative, and was able to do a "virtual trial" with me, asking tons of great questions in order to find ...
out what we were looking for. Everyone was SUPER happy with their hair and makeup, and we also had a great time with them the morning of the wedding. I decided to switch what I wanted last minute and Arrvada was very flexible and was able to work with me to get exactly what I wanted. They also had someone not show up that day, but they were still able to get us all done in time. My hair and makeup looked perfect all night and I have ZERO regrets about working with them. Thank you so much!!
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N. California from the Bay Area to Tahoe, Shasta to Yosemite
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Travel area: Within 300 miles
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