Bridal Makeup & Hair styling
San Diego, Temecula, Orange County
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Dina McElrath
OWNER
AWARD WINNER (13X)
Thanks to recommendations from couples on The Knot
SoCal Hair & Makeup offers all-inclusive beauty packages for weddings. We offer airbrush and traditional makeup applications and hair styling for you and your party. These services are available on-location for added convenience.
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Dina McElrath
Owner
SoCal Hair & Makeup is ran by makeup artist Dina McElrath who specializes in makeup and hair for weddings and film. Dina's unique background in tv helps her bring her natural beauty esthetic to the wedding industry. Dina and the SoCal team have been voted "Best of Weddings" for 10 years in a row!
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5.0
out of 5.0143 reviews
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SoCal Hair & Makeup received glowing reviews for their exceptional services for weddings, with Dina and her team being highly praised for their professionalism, talent, and flexibility. Reviewers emphasized the team's ability to listen to preferences, deliver stunning hair and makeup looks, and provide a stress-free experience. From bride to bridesmaids, everyone felt beautiful and confident, showcasing the team's expertise in enhancing natural beauty and creating personalized looks that lasted throughout the day and night. Their communication, punctuality, and friendly demeanor were also highlighted, making SoCal Hair & Makeup a top recommendation for brides-to-be.Review photos
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Parris S
5.0
12/31/2024
I absolutely loved working with Dina! My hair and makeup exceeded my expectations. I felt beautiful and confident throughout the day! I couldn’t recommend Dina enough to future brides.
Dina did my bridal makeup, bridesmaids, and the mother of the bride makeup. Everyone was very happy with their looks as well and felt confident for the big day!
I loved Dina’s experience, our trial went great and would recommend that for brides. She provided a day of schedule to help with planning which was appreciated!
Overall my experience was perfect and my makeup was above and beyond my expectations :)
Vendor response 01/01/2025
Thank you, Parris! You are Such a stunner!
Molly J
5.0
11/21/2024
I was absolutely blown away by Dina and her team. They did my sisters wedding back in 2018 and I remember how great they were and knew I needed them for my wedding too. I am so glad I utilized them! They were flexible and accommodating and made everyone look amazing! I felt so beautiful and glamorous while also liking like myself. They listened to me and gave me exactly what I wanted. I constantly got compliments on my hair and makeup and my husband called me “breath taking”. They also are so fun to interact with and I would recommend them for anyone on their special day!
Vendor response 11/22/2024
Thank you, Molly! You are a ray of sunshine!
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Libby W
5.0
11/15/2024
Dina and her team were fantastic! Her communication was great which made booking, planning, trial and wedding day so easy, even for our large group of 9 plus myself! Loved how my eyeshadow, highlight, and hair turned out!! Bridesmaids hair was a slay as well! Definitely recommend booking with Dina - loved that she offers both hair and makeup services without having to find separate vendors for each! She’s also a sweetheart too:) thank you!!!
Gaby G
5.0
10/24/2024
I wasn’t the easiest bride to work with as I wasn’t exactly sure of what I wanted. I wasn’t use to wearing a lot of makeup either. But Dina’s makeup made me feel as beautiful as I had hoped. Would recommend her to anyone.
Vendor response 10/24/2024
Thank you so much Gaby!! I am so glad you felt beautiful!!
Aimee N
5.0
10/04/2024
Dina and her team provided make up and hair services for my wedding. They made my special day extra special! My bridal group loved them! My family gave me so many compliments on my hair and make up. The team was on time and made getting ready stress free! I highly recommend doing a hair and make up trial!
Vendor response 10/04/2024
Thank you Aimee!!
Sumedha R
5.0
10/02/2024
Dina, Rosy, and the SoCal Hair and Makeup team were absolutely FABULOUS! I cannot recommend them enough! I am SOOO thrilled they did my and my bridal party's (and mom's!) makeup! It turned it out so well and everyone looked absolutely stunning. They were so kind and helpful and worked with me to create the exact look I wanted! They also were perfect at working with all skin tones and hair types. As a woman of color, I felt so seen and taken care of! I highly recommend SoCal Hair and Makeup!
Vendor response 10/02/2024
Thank you so much Sumedha!!
Brittany R
5.0
6/05/2024
Dina, Rosy, and Chelsea are exceptional.
They were punctual, took meticulous notes for each of us, and made everyone feel beautiful. Even without a trial, Dina surpassed all my expectations. I would highly recommend her services and trust her exponentially. If I ever get married again (which I hope I don’t have to) I’ll be ringing her ears!!
Vendor response 10/04/2024
Thank you Brittany!!
Deanna D
5.0
11/30/2023
Dina and her team (Rosey and Chelsea) were AMAZING! They worked efficiently in a small hotel room and had great energy while working on 9 women.
Dina did my makeup and it looked exactly how I wanted. She took my notes very seriously and the execution was perfect. The preview photos I got back looked so amazing because of Dina’s level of detail. Not only did I look great, but the makeup held through the whole night!
Rosey did my hair and it was better than I could have asked for! My hair looked so pretty in photos and held up through the entire night. The style we discussed went perfectly with my look and I felt so pretty!
Thank you all so much for making us all feel special on my wedding day!
Nicole M
5.0
10/31/2023
Dina was absolutely amazing! She did an incredible job fulfilling my desire for a “natural” makeup look. She was great at communicating and is such an artist.
Rosy did an amazing job creating the perfect fairytale style hair I wanted for the wedding! Everyone was complimenting the beautiful job she has done.
The whole team is great! They are fun to work with and helped put me at ease. Would definitely recommend!
Vendor response 10/04/2024
Thank you Nicole!!
Shannon T
5.0
10/14/2023
BOOK DINA! Quick, flexible, accommodating, extremely professional. Her and Brittany were both totally amazing. Also can accommodate a huge variety of different types of looks!!!!! Competitive pricing. Highly highly recommend it.
Vendor response 10/04/2024
Thank you Shannon!
Madeline P
5.0
10/07/2023
Dina did an incredible job as the makeup artist for my wedding! She was prompt, professional, communicative, fun and GREAT at her job! She did makeup for six of us and everyone looked great throughout the entire day/night. She made suggestions for those of us who didn't know exactly what we wanted (even getting my mom to wear fake lashes for the first time in her life - she looked incredible) and was able to utilize inspo makeup pics for those who had them. I cannot say enough amazing things about Dina and have already recommended her to newly engaged friends!
Pattie O
5.0
8/03/2023
Dina was amazing! So professional! We did not do a preview so I was nervous but she was so great on bringing our visions to life! She has an extensive professional background and knows what she is doing! I will definitely hire her for my next event!
Thank you Dina!!
Julia W
5.0
7/28/2023
Dina and her team were fantastic to work with! This was a destination wedding for us and communication and professionalism were on point. We had 15 ladies who had hair and makeup done for day of the wedding. The crew of 5 were efficient, friendly, and worked to create the desired look each bridesmaid requested. Touch-up time was factored in as well which was very beneficial.
In addition, Dina travelled to the bride's (my daughter)VRBO the day before to do hair and makeup for rehearsal dinner too.
I cannot recommend SoCal Hair & Makeup highly enough!
Georgina R
5.0
6/29/2023
INCREDIBLE! I booked SoCal and it was one of my best bride decisions. Dina and Rosie were everything I could have hoped for and more. Punctual, professional, patient and above all insanely talented. Plus we had so much fun chatting with them. Cannot recommend highly enough, hair and makeup looked amazing.
Thanks SoCal Hair & Makeup ❤
TR P
5.0
6/10/2023
Oh my goodness, Dina are her team are absolutely amazing!!!! From the beginning of our interactions they were very pleasant to communicate with, and helped with our schedule line up of seven girls and two flower girls (something I was stressing about trying to figure out on my own). I did a trial hair & makeup the day we got our engagement photos done, and I felt like I walked right out of a pinterest board. So going into my wedding day, I felt very comfortable that everyone was in great hands. They were very accommodating and flexible with some hiccups we ran into (and me being a bit scatterbrained the morning of the wedding, haha).
The hair and makeup were phenomenal -- looked elegant and effortless -- not overdone at all. I got so many compliments, it really made me wish I could hire Dina & her team on the regular!
Supremely talented, professional and friendly with fantastic communication and collaboration -- you could not wish for anything more from a wedding vendor. Highly highly recommend!! If you are lucky enough to book SoCal Hair & Makeup, you can rest easy knowing your are in working with the best!
Bri S
5.0
6/08/2023
Dina, Rosy, and Chelsea were amazing! They were on time, professional but fun, and accommodating to a last minute add-on (my 3 year old neice). They are incredible at their art form.
Theresa K
5.0
6/08/2023
There were seven of us and all of our hair and makeup was absolutely perfect. Dina, Rosy and Chelsea were very professional, on time and friendly. Would highly recommend them!
Cheyenne J
5.0
6/07/2023
Dina, Rosy, & Chelsea were so amazing- super talented, professional, and organized. Dina made scheduling easy & was great at communicating with me. My hair & makeup stayed put all night!
Corey V
5.0
5/30/2023
Dina was awesome! She made me look absolutely beautiful. My hair turned out perfect and my make-up was exactly what I wanted. My hair and makeup stayed throughout the day and night even with the heat and dancing. Rec'd many compliments.
Leah S
5.0
2/27/2023
Dina was absolutely incredible! She was so flexible with everyone's preferences and I could not stop getting compliments all night with how amazing my makeup looked. I was so worried that I would need a touchup on my makeup throughout the night, but everything stayed perfectly. I could not recommend Dina more!
Kristen P
5.0
11/22/2022
Dina and Rosy were so great! They were very kind and attentive at my hair and makeup trial for my wedding, listening to all the notes and changes that I wanted to make from there to the big day.
They were fun to hang with for a long day of 7 people getting HAMU, and did a great job with our many skin types and hair types. Everyone looked lovely!
Ashley D
5.0
10/27/2022
Dina & her team did an amazing job! I had a destination wedding and she was more than accommodating to try and help me schedule a trial the day before my wedding! The whole team was friendly, easy to work with, and made everyone feel beautiful ! Would definitely recommend her services!
Megan C
5.0
10/27/2022
Dina was amazing! She has been great with her communication from the moment I booked her and was very transparent. Dina was flexible and amazing to work with. Even when I changed my eye makeup the day of the wedding, she went with the flow and made me look STUNNING. My bridesmaids, MOHs, mother of the groom, mother of the bride, and myself all got a ton of compliments throughout the wedding of how great our hair and makeup looked. It was so beautiful seeing everyone have high self esteem and feel confident about themselves. Everyone showed Dina and the crew their picture of what they wanted and she DELIVERED. Thank you so much Dina for everything you did on my wedding day. I appreciate you so much. 10/10 recommend for future brides! Be
Alison H
5.0
9/27/2022
Dina is amazing! So kind, sweet and friendly. She did my makeup and it was everything I wanted and dreamed of. I HIGHLY recommend her! She will make you feel comfortable and the prettiest person in the room.
Teal S
5.0
9/21/2022
Dina & Rosy are INCREDIBLE! These girls did hair & makeup for myself (bride) & 3 bridesmaids and absolutely KILLED it. I showed inspo pictures of what I wanted and they both went above and beyond, exceeding my expectations in every single way. I LOVED my hair and make up so much and I truly felt so beautiful on my wedding day because of them. They were so kind and fun to talk with before the ceremony easing my nerves immensely. Would recommend them over and over again, they’re truly the dream team!!
Blaine L
5.0
9/13/2022
Dina and Chelsea were amazing!!! They had actually done 2 of my other friend's weddings and Dina did my hair/makeup for one of those weddings so I knew I could trust she would do a great job. I didn't even do a trial because she's that good. Hair and makeup looked amazing and stayed on all night, despite the heat wave and sweating through my dress!!! At least my face and hair looked great!! Highly recommend them!!!
Kathryn T
5.0
8/21/2022
I am so thankful for Dina, Rosy, and Chelsea! They are an amazing group and everything was beautiful! They had a challenge with my group as we all have thick hair, but they were able to make us all look and feel beautiful! Our makeup was just spot on and never faded throughout the night! We all look gorgeous!
Erica H
5.0
7/17/2022
The entire team showed up before call time, wrapped early, nailed each H&M look PERFECTLY, and also, had a great time with us and had fun. I wouldn’t recommend any other team for wedding H&M.
Amber M
5.0
6/19/2022
Dina and Rosy did a fantastic job for my wedding from start to finish! They were professional, on-time, nice and easy to work with.
I will speak mostly about Rosy since this is who did my hair and makeup. Since my hair and makeup trial, Rosy has been an absolute blessing to work with. Not only was she supportive and calm but she gave me an absolutely STUNNING look. I felt like I came out of a Pinterest board. She was very good at hearing me out and made sure that I felt comfortable and loved it. The day of the wedding she successfully recreated everything I loved and more! She’s definitely the stylist you want around on a stressful wedding day. She also made sure to stick around till my flower crown was ready to put on and she made sure it looked just right!
Thank you Rosy for your diligence, professionalism and just being such a nice person!
God bless you both!
Hope H
5.0
11/12/2021
Dina and Rosy did an amazing job with the makeup and hair, but on top of that they were also great at calming me down as I started to get nervous before my big day! They were so kind, easy to talk to, and amazing at their jobs. We all looked great throughout the whole 8 hour wedding!
Iman T
5.0
10/22/2021
Dina and Rosy are absolutely remarkable and I will seize any opportunity I have to rave about their incredible work, professionalism, and genuine, positive energy. Within one week, I had them come back to do my (and my family’s) makeup three times, and each day they arrived with a smile on their face and were extremely attentive, kind, and punctual. Weddings, and the events leading up to them, can be stressful and nerve-racking, but they were a source of optimism and made me feel so beautiful. I love the way they apply makeup in a way that’s natural and light, and highlights your features. I recently moved and wish I could bring Dina and team to m my new city!! I will definitely use their services in the future and have highly recommended them to others.
Melissa S
5.0
10/22/2021
Dina and her whole team are so amazing and made me and all my girls feel our absolute best on my wedding day!!! They asked everyone how they wanted to look and did an awesome job. They totally stayed ahead of schedule with all of us and we’re able to do final touches before the ceremony. They are also a total joy to have in the getting ready room and fit right in with all of us. My hair and make up looked beautiful through the whole wedding day and night from start to finish!
Amanda F
5.0
10/20/2021
Dina, Rosie, and their team were incredible!! Not only were they punctual, professional, and personable, they were also extremely talented. The make-up on my whole crew came out like works of art. I had eleven people get their hair and make-up done, and every person was blown away by their work. We were all a bit tentative to get our make-up done because we do not wear make-up day-to-day, but once they finished, we looked natural and elegant. Rosie even stayed back to help with touch-ups past the time she was supposed to. I highly recommended Dina, Rosie, and their team to anyone looking for professional hair/make-up. They are a proper glam squad with fantastic personalities. Thank you so much girls!!
Sydney H
5.0
10/09/2021
Dina and her team are fantastic!! I had a large bridal party and a tight timeline and they were able to fit everyone in and still do an amazing job! They created a fun atmosphere while still be professional. Also, mine and all my bridesmaids hair and makeup was still looking pretty great even after hours of dancing. Overall, I would highly recommend them!
Emily W
5.0
10/05/2021
I met Dina and her team as a bridesmaid for my friend's wedding. After telling them how I was being ghosted by my makeup artist a month before my wedding, they jumped right in offering to help find someone for me. By some massive stroke of luck they were able to fit us in as well!
So, from both a Bride and Bridesmaid perspective- they do an absolutely incredible job job! They really listened to what I liked and my concerns; I felt heard and gorgeous. They're not just artists, but great conversationalists as well- we had so much fun!
Getting makeup and hair styling *this good* and feeling like a flawless goddess is worth every penny (and then some).
Elyse B
5.0
9/09/2021
Dina, Rosie, and Cassie did an amazing job with hair and makeup! Everyone who got their hair done with Rosie and Cassie loved it, and they were super patient with everyone's requests. Dina does an incredible job with makeup. I was soo happy with how I looked, and will forever recommend them to anyone getting married in the future!
Sarah M
5.0
9/04/2021
Dina and her crew made my wedding day the absolute best ever! They did an amazing job with everyone’s hair and makeup. Having not done a trial, I was a little nervous, but they were literally so great. They can do any look you are going for. They are very professional and fun to be around I loved having them apart of my special day.
Marissa E
5.0
8/02/2021
Dina and her team did such an amazing job on hair and makeup. They were all very kind and patient all while insuring everyone was ready in time for the big day. My makeup lasted all day, even through the tears. I would definitely recommend them to anyone
Mary Hannah S
5.0
5/16/2021
Dina and her girls made my wedding day beautiful! They were on time, friendly, fun, amd professional. The cost was totally reasonable and 100% worth every penny. I felt gorgeous, every bridesmaid felt gorgeous, the two moms felt gorgeous, everything went off without a hitch! Also, being a female who struggles with adult acne, the makeup was easy on my skin, covered what needed to be, and didn't break me out! Wonderful all around! Thank you so so much.
Olivia T
5.0
4/26/2021
Dina and Rosie did such an amazing job with our hair and makeup! They are professional and really take the time to listen to what you want. My whole bridal party loved the experience and everyone looked amazing even after the night was over. I am so happy that I booked them!!
Ashley P
5.0
11/19/2020
These gals are amazing! Incredibly professional and friendly, very Covid conscious and safe to boot. They did H&M for my wedding, me my mom and my gals and would 100% recommend to ANYONE. Any event big or small in the future I will absolutely use again. Their prices are extremely fair and they do incredible work. My MoH has super super thick crazy (beautiful) hair and it came out stunning, didn’t fall a stitch. Rosy is awesome! Dina and Amy also incredible :$ thanks ladies!
Stephanie L
5.0
10/27/2020
Dina and Rosy did an absolutely incredible job with my hair and make up as well as for all of my 7 bridesmaids, my mom, and the mother of the groom! All in just a few hours! They made the experience 100% stress free and were so fun to be around, I felt so calm and like I had 2 of my friends there celebrating with me. I LOVED my hair and make up and received so many compliments, all the credit to them! I am so thankful they were able to accommodate all of the COVID precautions and they were so professional and their work was just amazing!
Stephanie P
5.0
10/09/2020
Dina and Rosie are great!! Super friendly and easy to work with. So pleased with how my hair and makeup turned out! Highly recommend.
Heather H
5.0
8/02/2020
We've had to cancel and replan our wedding 4 time due to COVID this year. My (now) husband and I decided we still wanted to get married on our original date and Dina has been very flexible with us. Rosy ended up doing my hair and makeup for me, and she was amazing!!!! She was very friendly and kept me at ease when my nerves and stress were getting to me. She was very thorough with cleaning and sanitizing everything. I highly recommend SoCal Hair and Makeup. I am also using them for our big wedding next year.
Deena P
5.0
11/21/2019
Dina and Jen are true professionals. They were responsive, punctual and delivered every step of the way, from trial to ceremony. Additionally, and of course, equally as important, they each performed above expectations for myself and my bridesmaids as well as for others receiving their services. I absolutely recommend this pair. Top notch!
Olga T
5.0
11/08/2019
Dina is wonderful! Everyone at my wedding including me was very happy with how their makeup turned out. I did two trials with Dina before and had a hard time making up my mind so on my wedding day I asked for something a little different from what we already tried and she nailed it! I could not be happier on my wedding day. Thank you, Dina!
Ashley S
5.0
10/31/2019
Dina & Co. we’re absolutely amazing on my wedding day! They made me, my 7 bridesmaids, and the 2 moms look beautiful and even had us running ahead of schedule. Their prices were unbelievable for airbrush makeup with lashes. I’m recommending them to all my engaged friends.
Venessa G
5.0
10/31/2019
Dina and Rosie are absolutely amazing!!! Both girls exceeded my expectation and made my wedding day prep enjoyable. I was an out of town bride and Dina made it so easy to coordinate a trial. Both girls are very creative when I gave them some basic ideas of what I was looking for and my hair and makeup looked classy and beautiful.
Than you again Dina and Rosie!
Courtney S
5.0
10/30/2019
These gals are amazing! I used Jenn for my hair and she was the best; extremely professional, 100% listened to me when I shared my wedding vision and collaborated with me on making it exactly what I wanted. She was kind, sweet, and made the day and prep so seamless! She also did my moms and husbands moms hair and they both were awestruck at her talent and infectious bubbly personality! Dina was also incredibly easy to work with and was prompt, professional and helpful with her communication! Recommend these ladies to all brides looking for a hassle free, high quality experience!
Jen J
5.0
10/29/2019
Dina, Jenn and their team are exceptional! They completely exceeded my expectations! I had her team do both hair and makeup for me, my bridesmaids and the moms. Everyone was beyond pleased which made my day! Her team is also such a joy to work with! I had some last minute changes come up and they went out of their way to not only help me resolve the issue but genuinely showed care and concern letting me know they would be there to make everything run smoothly! I would definitely recommend using SoCal's services!
Pam P
5.0
9/30/2019
Dina was absolutely the best! She did my daughter and my makeup two days in a row and we looked gorgeous! She has amazing makeup skills and is incredibly personable. I wish I could use her every day! I highly recommend her services!
Perrie P
5.0
9/30/2019
It was a no brainer for me to choose Dina to do my makeup for my wedding after she did my makeup as a bridesmaid for a friend's wedding last year. She is incredible!! I didn't even do a trial or give her any idea of what I wanted, and she did the most amazing job for my two-day wedding. I received endless compliments and multiple guests asked for her contact information for their upcoming events. To top it off, she is incredibly kind and patient, and even helped fix my somewhat botched wedding hair that another stylist had done (not through SoCal Hair and Makeup - I should have used them for hair too!) . I can't recommend her enough!! The best makeup I have ever had by far! Thank you for helping to make my weekend the best ever!
Ryan S
5.0
7/02/2019
Amazing job for my wedding! Worth every penny!!
Danelle W
5.0
6/28/2019
When I was first starting to look for a hair & makeup artist for my wedding day, I had absolutely no idea what to look for. From the initial inquiry Dina was quick to respond and answered all of my questions! I’m pretty basic and minimal when it comes to daily hair and makeup so I decided to do a trial before the actual wedding day to kinda get a feel for what I wanted and see how it would look before the big day. During the trial, Rosy asked for an initial idea of what I was looking for and we went from there. She encouraged me to try as many different looks as I wanted so I could see how the different styles would look. I have really long hair that doesn’t hold a curl for very long so she made notes during the trial of things that she would change on the wedding day to make it last longer :) Leading up to the wedding, our timeline kept changing and Dina was super patient and helpful when it came to figuring out what time would be best to schedule hair/makeup based on our timeline. When our wedding day came around, Rosy arrived on time. She remembered all of the adjustments that we were going to make from the trial and made my hair and makeup dreams come true and they both ended up lasting throughout the WHOLE night 😍
SoCal Hair & Makeup also offers a service that allows you to keep your beauty artist on for extra time to make touch ups if necessary because obviously weddings can be emotional so it was wonderful to have Rosy there for that extra time!
Super grateful that I found SoCal Hair & Makeup. Wonderful experience from start to finish :)
Heather W
5.0
5/19/2019
I’ve never had to research someone to do hair and makeup professionally before so it was really tough to know what I was looking for to make sure I got the look I wanted for my wedding day . When I initially reached out to SoCal hair and Makeup I got an immediate response and a quote for some reasonable prices for my wedding hair and makeup along with the same for my bridal party. I thought their prices were reasonable and up front compared to a lot of the other vendors I had talked to. I had so many random questions throughout the entire process and Dina got back to me so quickly and professionally on everything. I decided to set up a trial for hair and makeup since I had absolutely no idea what I wanted for my big day. Dina was going to be doing my makeup and her partner Cat would be doing my hair. After the trial I felt confident in what I wanted because I was able to try out a few things with them and realized some of the things I absolutely didn’t want. I was also thinking about getting extensions but didn’t think they would be affordable but they recommended I check out a place they knew of in SD and I was able to get what I wanted at an affordable price! Also I normally wear very minimal makeup so it was very hard for me to convey the style I wanted but they both figured it out without much description from me and I ended up loving my hair and makeup on my wedding day. My mom, MOB, MOH and a few of my bridesmaids all got their hair and/or makeup done by Dina and Cat the day of and they loved the outcome... they all looked radiant! I was so nervous even the day of my wedding to have my hair and makeup done again because I knew this was it. I was only going to get married once and I wanted to look perfect for my husband and wanted to be able to look back on my pictures and love how I looked on that day. I felt so good getting into my dress that day. Dina and Kat made me feel and look amazing! They also made me feel and look like myself. Also I should mention I got super emotional during our first look and the ceremony and all of my makeup stayed in place. It was a miracle!! I didn’t have to worry about that or my hair all night. Thank you so much Cat, Dina and SoCal hair and makeup. I will definitely be recommending you to my friends!
Shelbey H
5.0
4/14/2019
SoCal Hair & Makeup was amazing! At first (I believe on my end) there was a mix up with the wedding date so Dina who was supposed to do my makeup wasn’t going to be available. Lucky we figured this out in the beginning of the trial so we had Rosie do both my hair and makeup. I was very happy with results but absolutely blown away with how it turned out on the wedding day. Dina was in constant contact with me and super accommodating when other vendors needed the day of timeline switched around multiple times. She was able to move the time around for me and even add on another person fairly close to the wedding date to ensure they wouldn’t run late and to accommodate my needs. I had myself, all 5 bridesmaids and both mother and mother in law having their hair and makeup done. The people in my group ranged from never having their hair or makeup done to people who are experts themselves at hair and makeup but everyone in the group was so happy with how it all turned out. I would highly recommend them to anyone looking for these services, you won’t be disappointed. Thank you Rosie, Jessica, Amy and Dina for all your help and beautiful work.
Alisha K
5.0
2/02/2019
They are absolutely amazing! Some of the most talented and professional people ive had the privilege to be around. As a hairstylist, I was worried about my hair and make-up for myself and the bridesmaids for my wedding, but I never doubted this team from the time I met them at my trial to the day of the wedding. Everyone looked absolutely beautiful, and we had a great time getting ready! Thank you for making me feel like a princess on my wedding day!
Angela M
5.0
10/31/2018
I had two wonderful experiences with SoCal Hair and Makeup last summer, when I was a bridesmaid in a couple of weddings. I loved them so much that I hired them for my own wedding, just a few weeks ago! Dina and Jenn are absolutely phenomenal. They are masters of their craft. My bridesmaids, mother, mother-in-law, and I all felt confident and gorgeous, and our photos were beautiful! Dina and Jenn are also very personable and made our morning such a fun experience. I would HIGHLY recommend them for your big day!
Jennifer M
5.0
10/31/2018
Jen did the hair for all my bridesmaids and myself for my beach wedding in Cabo! Dina did my make up for my wedding reception in San Diego! They are both so amazing. I knew Jen was the perfect one for all my girls hair. She was able to get a picture from each, a little vision from me and she did all the rest and it was PERFECT! And Dina, I do not wear a lot of make up in general. She was able to give me the best most beautiful make up that looked amazing but I still felt like I looked like me. Couldn't have asked for a better team! Would absolutely use them again. :)
Katie M
5.0
10/30/2018
I’ve used Dina and Jenn (and Rosie) for two weddings now, as a bridesmaid and a bride, and they absolutely nailed it both times! They’re easy and fun to work with, they listen to exactly what you want, and they execute flawlessly. My hair stayed put all night and my airbrushed makeup didn’t budge, even when I turned on the waterworks. I will recommend them to everyone I know when they need hair and makeup services.
Brittany D
5.0
10/29/2018
There are so many things to say about this amazing hair and makeup team! Dina and Jen are the absolute best at their craft. Not only is their work flawless, but they also get the job done impressively fast. I have to say my wedding day was the most beautiful I ever felt; my hair and makeup looked perfect the whole day/ night! I definitely recommend booking SoCal Hair and makeup for any special occasion!
Cathrine B
5.0
10/28/2018
SoCal Hair & Makeup are the ABSOLUTE BEST! My wedding planner highly recommended Dina and she just so happened to have my wedding date open. She also was able to squeeze me in for a last minute hair + makeup trial when I came to San Diego 7 months before the big wedding day. I cannot say enough about Dina (Makeup), Rosy (Hair), and the rest of the team. They were both able to make my vision of what I wanted to look like and capture that vintage feel and style I was aiming for. What really impressed me though was not only how glamorous they made me look and feel, but their talent, ability, and creativity to have my WHOLE bridal party beautiful and ready on time was truly amazing. EVERYONE looked stunning. (By the way, I had 13 bridesmaids, my mom and my husband’s mom all had their H&M done). Unlike other makeup and hair artists that I’ve worked with through being in my friends’ bridal parties, they did not require much work to be beforehand. I’ve had to email about skin tone, hair texture, allergies, etc. But SoCal Hair and Makeup, they are prepared for anything and everything you throw at them and will get you ready on the fly. That, to me, is true professionalism and artistry all in one.
Pricing wise, they are very fair and reasonable. You will get true quality work that will not break your bank account.
Dina, Rosy, and the rest of the team come with my highest recommendation! If you are a future bride and looking to have your hair and makeup done, look no further because SoCal Hair and Makeup is all you need.
Lauren R
5.0
10/25/2018
I have used SoCal Hair and Makeup 4 times now, including for my own wedding! They have an amazing team of skilled artists that are professional and very friendly! They truly care about their clients and making sure they are happy with the results! I would recommend them to anyone,
They are simply the best!
Anna M
5.0
10/23/2018
These girls were so amazing! They were able to fit in all of the girls and family! They did 14 people in about 4 hours! It was perfect! Everyone looked beautiful and the make-up didn't sweat off during all of our dancing and running around! I would recommend them to all of my girl friends and I wish I could use them on a daily basis!! :)
Taylor F
5.0
9/28/2018
My bridesmaids and I all looked incredible at my wedding!! Will definitely be referring them out to the next friend who gets engaged!! Fantastic job!!
Katie G
5.0
7/20/2018
Dina and the SoCal Hair & Makeup team are absolutely amazing! Their makeup was flawless and hair was stunning. I seriously have never felt so beautiful in my life. The makeup and hair stayed perfect through the entire wedding. Thank you so much for making me feel so special and beautiul on the best day of my life.
Monique D
5.0
1/31/2018
These ladies are amazing! Not only are they professional, fast, talented and friendly, they listen to what you want and execute. Everyone in my party was very happy. I felt exactly like the bride I had imagined! HIGHLY RECOMMEND!
Lindsay S
5.0
1/02/2018
I cannot say enough about SoCal Hair & Makeup. Jen styled my hair and Meredith designed my makeup throughout the weekend — from a casual, playful look at our welcome lunch to a glam, yet relaxed look at our rehearsal dinner to a classic, romantic look at our wedding, everything was still ME. They did the same for nine bridesmaids, three flower girls and my mother in law before our wedding and ALL were beyond happy with the results. Everyone looked like the best version of THEMSELVES. I would hire them again in a heartbeat.
Martha E
5.0
10/19/2017
My son was married a few weeks ago and we hired SoCal Hair & Makeup to do the hair and makeup for the bride, bridesmaids and the moms. I was so impressed by their professionalism and talent, particularly with the amount of women (7 bridesmaids, 2 moms, and the bride)! Dina took great direction, respecting our input, but also provided useful tips on what would look best with our individual style and the dress in which we were wearing. The makeup was very clean and natural. Dina did an excellent job of highlighting the natural beauty for each of us without looking like our makeup was "caked on". Jenn did our hair and really understood how the various textures work for different people. Everyone was so pleased with the results. I absolutely loved how my hair looked and in reviewing the photos, I am absolutely confident our decision to hire SoCal and will certainly recommend them and look to them for future events.
Fatimah E
5.0
10/18/2017
I can't say enough about SoCal hair and make up. I used them for my wedding and had 9 girls other than myself need their hair and make up done. They did such an amazing job with ALL of us it was really remarkable. We each had a different look and got several compliments as the night wore on. I would HIGHLY reccomend them, and plan to use them again in the future. Additionally, the stylists each had great personalities and were very kind and mild mannered which added to the overall joy and feel of the day. Use them, you won't be disappointed!
Vendor response 10/18/2017
Thank you Fatimah! It was a pleasure working with you and Congrats!
Chelsea W
5.0
10/16/2017
This is the third time Dina has done my makeup! This time was the most special, being that it was my wedding day! Not only did she do mine, but also did some of my bridesmaids! They were stunned at how great the airbrush looked, as was I and my husband was so impressed at how good it looked! I have already booked Dina again for another event and will definitely using her again in the future!
Thanks again Dina XOXO
Rosemary N
5.0
10/16/2017
Dina and Jennifer did such an AMAZING job! Both are super friendly and professional. I really looked stunning on my wedding day and my bridesmaids looked beautiful too! They were also super flexible which was really helpful when getting ready and they could do any hair style and makeup we wanted. For my wedding hair Jennifer created a low side hair-do which was so classic and beautiful. The airbrush made my skin look flawless and Dina made my blue eyes really pop, which I loved! I totally would recommend SoCal Hair to any bride!
Vendor response 10/18/2017
Thank you, Rosie! We loved working with you! Best wishes to you and your husband!
BLAKE L
5.0
10/12/2017
Dina and Jenn are a dynamite duo! They are truly masters at their craft. My makeup enhanced all the great features and never felt heavy or unnatural and my hair held all night and had the soft elegant vibe i was looking for. I have worked with SoCal for more than just my wedding because they are that AMAZING! I'd recommend them to anyone who is looking for quality and excellence!
Susan L
5.0
9/06/2017
Dina and Jenn were the BEST to work with. They & their team did hair and makeup for me (bride), 5 bridesmaids, 2 mothers, 1 grandmother, and at least 4 other aunts (maybe more? ...it was a crazy day). They were super accommodating to our changes (originally is was just going to be me + bridesmaids) and stayed on schedule the day of. Not only that but they are really sweet and fun to be around -- and you want that the morning of your wedding!! As the bride, I felt like they really spent a lot of time making sure my "look" was perfect and that I was happy with it. But honestly, all of the girls looked flawless. I did not have an issue with makeup fading throughout the night and my hair (which is thick & heavy) stayed up ALL night in the most perfect updo. LOVED working with SoCal Hair & Makeup and 100% recommend them!!
Mariesa C
5.0
5/30/2017
Jenn did hair for myself and 5 other ladies in my wedding party and everyone's hair turned out beautifully and kept extremely well throughout the entire day. I had a picture of a bride's hair I wanted to replicate and not having done a trial beforehand, I was unsure if my hair was long enough or voluminous enough to pull it off. Jenn took one look at the photo and assured me it was possible. And she was more than right - my hair turned out better than the pho