Sonar Beauty Bridal Nook

Best of Weddings (9x)

Austin, San Antonio, Fredricksburg and surrounding areas

About this vendor

Sonar Beauty Bridal, a 10-year award-winning bridal hair and makeup team based in Austin, TX. This team of talented beauty specialists takes great pride in working with brides on their wedding day. Whether you have dreamt of a natural and glowing look or a glamorous makeover for your trip down the aisle, they have the expertise to bring your vision to life. Owner and operator, Kristan Humphreys and her highly trained bridal team are dedicated to providing their clients with a relaxing and stress-free pampering experience on their wedding day. We take the time to get to know our soon-to-be brides and get a true sense of their personal style. Our mission is to leave you feeling radiant and confident, both looking and feeling your very best as you celebrate your day with loved ones. The team at Sonar Beauty provides customers with a number of offerings to choose from. We offer discounted packages to our brides, and affordable pricing so that everyone can feel special and pampered. While we do offer travel to your preferred location, we also have a cozy salon that is available upon request.

Details

Beauty

Beauty Group Bookings
Hair Stylists
Hair Trials Available
Makeup
Airbrushed Makeup
Eyelash Extensions

Business Attributes

Woman-owned Business

Awards and Affiliations

4.9

out of 5.0

143 reviews

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11/17/2022 • Kelsi E

I cannot recommend Sonar Beauty enough for the perfect glam for your wedding! Kristin and Erin were absolute professionals, and made the whole getting ready process so fun and stress free. They were responsive, flexible, creative, and diligent in their work. They are both insanely talented at their craft and awesome humans in general. They did my bridal hair and makeup, as well as hair and makeup for my 4 bridesmaids and mother and grandmother. Everyone was obsessed with the looks they gave us! Could not have been better. Book them as your glam squad for the big day and I promise you will not regret it!

10/17/2022 • Kaela W

Kristen was GREAT! I opted to do a trial and I didn’t love how I looked after ,but Kristen was SO helpful and able to make changes so it was exactly the look I wanted. She was able to offer me a second trial at no cost and she listened to everything I wanted or didn't want. I honestly have never felt so beautiful in my life. My hair and makeup looked stunning and lasted throughout the night! Kristen and her team were punctual and quick and got everyone ready according to our timeline!

9/19/2022 • anonymous u

Kristan was absolutely wonderful to work with, she was punctual, extremely communicative, and just a sweet person. My hair and makeup held up all night, my family looked beautiful. I would recommend her to anyone looking for a hair and makeup artist. Worth every penny

8/23/2022 • Meghan H

We used Sonar Beauty for my wedding and they did an amazing job! All of the girls felt beautiful and the timing was great. So thankful to them!

7/27/2022 • Ashley H

Sonar Beauty Nook exceeded my expectations for hair and makeup!! They were right on time and made sure everything was perfect before they left the wedding site. They were so much fun to work with the day of the wedding and they brought all of our looks to life! Our makeup and hair were flawless. My mom is still talking about her hair, makeup, lashes and how much fun it was to be pampered! Everyone looked radiant and beautiful. Kristan created beautiful hairstyles for all of us that held up in the Texas heat…outside in July!! Our makeup stayed fresh even after sweating through the ceremony. I highly recommend these ladies for your event! They are fabulous!!

3/21/2022 • Tiffany B

Sonar beauty is amazing. Kristian did a phenomenal job on my hair and makeup for my wedding! She was very professional, punctual and made me feel at ease. She is a perfectionist and I looked like a princess. I highly recommend their services.

3/15/2022 • Heather O

Sonar Beauty was wonderful to work with! They did hair and makeup for myself (the bride), as well as all 5 of my bridesmaids. We received so many compliments on the hair and make-up. I felt beautiful, and they really listened to what I was looking for. The team at Sonar Beauty was even able to work with me when I had a change of heart for my look. They were able to execute flawlessly and create the look I had exactly in mind. I am so thankful that I was able to work with them on my wedding day. I highly recommend Sonar Beauty to any bride.

3/06/2022 • Alina O

I am so happy with the service that Sonar Beauty Bridal Nook provided. My husband and I were part of the barrage of engaged couples that postponed their wedding (numerous times) due to COVID-19. As a result, we lost a few vendors along the way including my the stylists for my hair & makeup. I was able to contact Sonar Beauty within a month & a half of our wedding and get fit in incredibly quickly. They were also so supportive of me bringing my mom, despite her having her hair done elsewhere and her asking to do her own makeup (by herself) at Sonar Beauty Bridal Nook. They knew instinctively what I needed to make my wedding day perfect and they absolutely kicked butt. Here are the hardcore deets: my hair & makeup was AMAZING and everything I could have ever wanted. They were so sweet to my mom, which just made the start of my wedding day even more perfect. I would come back here again to get my hair & makeup done for any event AND I recommend coming here period. Do it. Stop reading reviews and wondering. Just do it. Thank you so much, from all facets of our hearts.

3/01/2022 • Andrea S

We had to book somewhat last minute due to our previous hair stylist falling through. Kristan was so kind to take us on. She and another team member did my hair, my mom's, and all 6 of my bridesmaid's hair. We all looked stunning and had plenty of time for our photos before the ceremony. Kristan also did my make-up with was fabulous. I'm always reluctant for others to do my make-up afraid of how I may look after, but I've never felt so beautiful. I highly recommend!

1/20/2022 • Sarah E

The girls were incredible and got along with our group so well! They are so funny and do everything to make your day special!

12/31/2021 • Hannah M

Kristan and Kaitlin did a phenomenal job on my hair and makeup for my wedding day! Their attention to detail, authentic yet beautifying techniques and sociable as well as pleasant personalities made the experience memorable. Both ladies were able to view the images provided and replicate perfectly! They also were flexible in meeting a quick timeline as well as maid of honor and mother’s makeup needs. I’d recommend their services!

12/23/2021 • Chelsea U

I am forever grateful to have had Kristan - Sonar Beauty do my hair for my wedding. She’s an outstanding artist!

12/23/2021 • Kari Leigh B

We had a great experience with Kristan and Felicity! Both ladies arrived on time at our getting ready location and made us look beautiful. I wish we would have started slightly earlier but that was not their fault at all. We looked beautiful and got exactly what we asked for — the lashes felicity used were amazing — so light and looked perfect on camera. Slight tweaks to my trial turned out exactly the way I wanted. Thank you to Sonar Beauty!

12/23/2021 • Lauren P

Sonar Beauty met all my expectations. Kristan did a trial run on my hair and makeup and listened to exactly what I wanted. Her team was prompt and professional. She had a quick response time and was lovely to work with. I highly recommend Sonar Beauty.

12/11/2021 • Crystal S

OMG they were amazing!! They arrived at my house at the exact time they said, were incredibly professional but sooo much fun to get ready with!! They were amazing and worked well as a team. I felt comfortable to tell them to try something different-one of my bridesmaid switched what they wanted for their hair after it was done and they didn't blink and eye and re-did her hair and it looked amazing! (The first time it looked great too she just changed her mind haha) They even had enough time to do another girls makeup! Very efficient and finished early :) My grandma who has never gotten her hair or makeup done professional was very hesitant but they made her feel comfortable and she loved the end results! Thanks so much!!

12/10/2021 • Cara D

The Sonar Beauty team was amazing! Our original wedding had to be moved because of the pandemic, but Kristan was so easy to work with to reschedule. Their stylists Rachel and Ivette did an amazing job doing hair and makeup for myself and my bridesmaids and were a joy to have and laugh with as we got ready for the big day!

12/08/2021 • Natalie M

Kristan took care of my hair and makeup for my elopement. I wasn’t at all sure of what I wanted, and she was so helpful in figuring out a look for me. I even initially wanted a straight blowout for my hair, but she suggested trying some curls instead, and that’s what we went with day of. She also made a trial happen for me, even though I was on a tight travel schedule and she was facing travel issues as well. Day of, my hair and makeup survived a car accident (I was rear ended when I was heading home to finish getting ready), wind, and some tears (stress and/or emotional). Everything lasted through 10-12 hours of insanity. I would definitely recommend her!

11/09/2021 • Athina M

We rented out Sonar Beauty Bridal Nook for me and my 9 bridesmaids to get hair and makeup done for my wedding. We had 4 artists, and they all were fantastic. Everyone loved their hair and makeup and they made everyone feel comfortable. The space is super cute and we appreciated not having to squeeze into a hotel room to get ready. Would highly recommend Sonar for your wedding!

4/28/2021 • Fiona G

Kristan did my hair and makeup for my micro-wedding and she was awesome! She was super easy to work with and great about listening to what I wanted and changing things as needed. I am so happy with how my look turned out and the photos look amazing. We're planning to have a bigger reception post-covid and I will definitely use Sonar Beauty again if they're available!

11/07/2020 • Madeline W

Kristan and her team did a wonderful job! I went in for a bridal trial and she gave me an amazing up-do that was swoon worthy that she just envisioned and made happen. I ended up changing my hair a few days before the wedding and she made the look come to life without doing it before - outside of how great it looked, I felt great! On top of that, she's just a pleasant person to work with and all of my bridesmaids said the same thing about her and her team. Our makeup looked so natural, photographed wonderfully, and stayed on all day/night long. You won't regret hiring Sonar for your special day!

11/06/2020 • Emily S

This team was great! I had a very large bridal party that the beauty artists finished up with hours to spare! They did a beautiful job.

10/31/2020 • Jessica M

Kristan and her team did a great job, we all looked beautiful and the team was on time and professional!

10/27/2020 • Zayra C

Kristen and Jaclyn were a dream team for my wedding! They did a great job at the trial and for the day of. My bridesmaids looked beautiful. We all got the airbrush makeup and it held up so well the entire day and night, it looked like a natural glam. As the bride I felt dolled up but still looked like myself. I definitely recommend them to any future brides!

10/26/2020 • Lyn C

Kristen and Jaclyn did a fabulous job getting our bride and bridal party polished and photo ready on our big day. We had heat, humidity, rain and then cold temps to deal with throughout the day but hair and make-up looked awesome all day. Wedding days are stressful and a little like putting together a one day circus. So much to do, so many moving pieces, and high expectations. Kristen and Jaclyn made sure everyone looked and felt like the best version of themselves. They were on time, professional, skilled, and flexible. 100% recommend.

10/20/2020 • Elizabeth C

I looked fabulous on my wedding day!

10/19/2020 • Amy L

Sonar Beauty did our hair and make up for our wedding day and did an amazing job! Everything was perfect and would definitely recommend Sonar Beauty!

4/04/2020 • Regan L

Sonar offered the most bang for my buck, so I'm really glad to have found them. They were super responsive in helping me book my trial & wedding day appointments. And, most importantly, I felt like a beautiful bride & my bridesmaids looked amazing too! We did experience come communication issues with them, including the date of my hair/makeup trial & the pricing of my bridesmaid hairstyles. While the trial date mix up was frustrating, they were extremely apologetic & we were able to have my trial within hours of my initial appointment. No biggie. Then, I made sure to FULLY understand pricing before my big day so I could have the right amount of cash on hand. But apparently the pricing I initially received was incorrect, despite my efforts to be 100% clear about it before my wedding day. It was stressful to be asked for more money for these services on my wedding day, even when email communications repeatedly confirmed the pricing I was initially told. They ended up honoring the initial pricing, but one of the stylists was pretty pushy and kind of rude about it, which was upsetting.

11/30/2019 • Bailey M

Jessica did such an amazing job with my hair and make up! I have a short pixie hair cut and was very nervous going into the appointment since I am somewhat of a unique bride, but Jessica made me look like an angel! The entire night, I got so many complements on how amazing I looked. Jessica was a ton of fun and has such a sweet personality. She even offered to help my mom with her hair for no charge which meant the world to us! I would 10/10 recommend these lovely people and especially Jessica to anyone I know!

11/12/2019 • Gloria P

Sonar Beauty Salon was a pleasure to work with. I booked them from out of town and was able to schedule everything over the phone. Elena was our stylist for the day, and she was so great to work with. Elena listened to what I wanted and made me feel like a beautiful bride.

10/26/2019 • Marla R

Raychill was my hair stylist and makeup artist with Sonar. I was blown away with how beautiful my hair and makeup was and I don’t think I’ll ever look this good again! She really listened to what I was envisioning and took it to the next level. I am so thrilled with how everything turned out and how happy all my bridesmaids were with their own makeup and hair. I will definitely be using them again in the future!

10/17/2019 • Liz G

I am just blown away with Kristan and her squad! These ladies know how to work their magic and made my bridesmaids and myself look and feel so beautiful on my wedding day. We got SO many compliments! I would highly recommend Sonar Beauty again and again! They were so much fun to hang out with while they were getting us ready and really helped me feel less stressed. They are a dream glam squad!

10/13/2019 • Ana G

Our stylists arrived right on time and finished all of our hair and make up with plenty of spare time. I had a half-updo with a fishtail braid on the side and curls and my make up was simple. I LOVED it! I received plenty of complements since my looked very natural and clean.

10/06/2019 • Candice G

Kristan is amazing! Her and her team took incredible care of me on my big day. From start to finish, every step of the way was seamless, easy and comfortable. I really appreciated Kristan's expertise and trusted her vision for my final look on the big day. She nailed it! I cannot recommend Sonar Beauty enough.

10/04/2019 • Analise S

I booked Sonar Beauty for my wedding trial and absolutely loved my hair and makeup!! Kristan made me feel so special. She listened to every detail, and did exactly what I wanted. I felt amazing and was very comfortable with how I looked. The makeup was not overdone and I still looked like myself, which was very important to me. The hair and makeup lasted all day, which made me feel confident about my wedding day. I am so happy I choose Sonar Beauty for my wedding day, and I am very pleased with the way my photos came out.

9/25/2019 • Heidi C

Rachel was fantastic! Her attention to detail and non-rushed attitude were so appreciated. She was wonderful!

9/22/2019 • Elena W

Kristan was an absolute dream to work with. I had an odd request - early morning style for a 10:30am private ceremony that needed to last through the night for a break in the afternoon and a 6pm-11pm reception. I had a couple of inspiration photos but honestly didn’t really know what I wanted and was just worried about my super fine hair holding style all day. She got creative and worked her magic and it turned out perfect. We didn’t do a trial beforehand. I also contacted Sonar really close to my wedding date after last-minute deciding I couldn’t do my hair myself and they worked with me to get me and my officiant in for styles super early on a Saturday morning with a smile on their faces. So professional and accommodating!

9/08/2019 • Tara L

These ladies really worked their magic for us! They were on time and amazing at their craft. I had a destination wedding in Dripping Springs and wasn't able to do a run through of my look until day of the wedding. I just showed them my dress and let them know what I was thinking and both my makeup and hair came out incredible. My bridesmaids and mother of the bride and groom looked gorgeous as well. They can do it all! So happy with our photos and I felt beautiful for such a special occasion.

9/05/2019 • Gina R

Elena and Rachel came to the rescue after my original hair / make up lady broke our contract and cancelled on me and my bridesmaids. Elena was so fast and did a wonderful job on my matron of honor and sister in laws hair. She also did the makeup for m matron of honor and did an amazing job and nailed the look my matron of honor was trying to achieve. Rachel worked her magic on me and did an amazing job on my hair and makeup she took her time and ensured I looked flawless. She even packed me a make up touch up kit for the evening, so I would look gorgeous all day and night thru the reception. I can't say enough about these two, they make a great team and everyone at the wedding commented on how stunning me and my bridal party looked all evening!

7/11/2019 • Andrea M

Sonar beauty was fantastic. Kristan was able to create the perfect look with very little direction. She worked quickly and efficiently. The hairdo help up for multiple hours and the makeup stayed put even in the Texas heat. Thank you so much!

7/05/2019 • Victoria F

Chelsea was amazing! I didn’t book a trial for my hair or makeup but everything came out looking exactly how I had wanted. Our wedding was outdoors on a 100 degree day & my makeup never smeared & my hair never fell.

6/29/2019 • Cat C

My bridesmaids and I had the best time hanging out at Sonar Beauty Salon before my wedding. Kristen was a dream to work with. She listened attentively to my feedback during the hair and makeup trial and honored the fact that I'm not a big makeup gal by creating a flawless natural look. On the day of the wedding, she was relaxed and laidback which created a calm atmosphere. She also worked incredibly hard and did multiple peoples hair and makeup in a crazy efficient amount of time. Our hair and makeup looked stunning and held up all night at my outdoor wedding on a 95 degree summer day. The salon itself was adorable and comfortable. We brought lunch/champagne and lounged on the cute back patio and indoors in the intimate seating area. We really enjoyed our experience hanging out at the salon and felt glam throughout the evening thanks to our beautiful makeup and hair service!

6/18/2019 • Julia O

Sonar Beauty was a joy to work with. From the initial booking process all the way to the day of the wedding, communication was a breeze and I felt updated and informed the entire way through. Julie was excellent in addressing all of my booking concerns/needs. My stylists for the wedding day were Chelsea and Felicity, and they were both very professional while also being a ton of fun to work with. They were very respectful of my/my bridesmaids' requests and provided a lot of great hair/makeup tips moving forward :) I was a bit nervous the day of my wedding because I had been unable to book a trial hair/makeup run, since I do not live in the area. However, both stylists assured me that they had my back and I could not have been more satisfied with the service that they provided. I would absolutely recommend booking with Sonar Beauty if you are in the Austin area.

5/15/2019 • Christa W

I used Sonar Beauty for my Bridal portraits and for my Wedding! We used onsite services each time and the staff were amazing! They make you feel very comfortable and relaxed throughout the process and were able to create the looks we wanted based on the pictures we showed them for how we wanted our hair and make up done and even gave professional recommendations. Kristin is a goddess with hair and make up! The pricing was affordable... especially the bridal package, and with all the services we had done we got out in a very timely manner so that we could head to the venue on time! I would highly recommend!

4/11/2019 • Rachel B

Elena did a great job with my hair and make-up for my wedding! She was so pleasant and easy to work with. She even squeezed in a quick hair curling and false eyelash placement for two of my friends the day of!

1/26/2019 • Abiagail L

Amazing job! Turned my dress skirt that I didn’t want to wear into a veil and it was beautiful!

1/25/2019 • Alyssa S

Kristan and the team at Sonar Beauty were thoughtful, timely, super professional and agile with my ever-changing plans. Kristan did a GREAT job during the trial, and when, at the last minute, I requested a darker lip on the day of, she didn't break a sweat. I would recommend these guys again and again and again - they did an AMAZING job and I was so so glad to have such professional work on my big day!

1/23/2019 • Caitlin B

From the trial to the day of I felt extremely pampered and taken care of by my Sonar Beauty team. I know nothing about hair and makeup. When I went in with one pinterest photo of a hair style and said I wanted simple but beautiful makeup it was like they read my mind without me having the thoughts. I had a few comments after the trial that were effortlessly included the day of my wedding. The stylists were efficient and fun! My whole bridal party loved the whole experience. I highly recommend Sonar Beauty!

12/01/2018 • Megan G

Elena and Rachel are the best, most talented, and kindest people to ever exist! Second to my husband, they made me feel more beautiful than anyone ever has! Sonar Beauty is the perfect way to make sure you’re serving only the fiercest, most stunning bridal looks.

10/19/2018 • Courtney R

Elena did my hair and makeup for my wedding and she was AMAZING. I was super picky during my trials because I didn't know quite what I was going for, but she killed it! My makeup looked flawless all day and turned out perfectly in pictures. Thanks, Sonar (and Elena)!

10/17/2018 • Megan S

Rachel Hill did both my trial makeup and day of hair and make up for my wedding and I could not of been happier. Let’s start with my trial... she really listened to what I wanted and made it happen. When I got home my fiancé was like wow we have to go out to dinner tonight, you look gorgeous! :) As far as day of hair and make up... it was perfect! I received countless compliments and couldn’t of felt more beautiful. I highly recommend Rachel. She is such a sweet person inside and out. Thank you for your piece of the puzzle that made my day perfect.

10/01/2018 • Julieta R

The atmosphere in the salon was cozy and comfortable and the staff is super friendly and thoughtful, Elena did an amazing job with y hair and makeup! They make great suggestions and I was really happy with my results. 100% recommendable!!!

9/29/2018 • Rachel G

As someone who rarely wears makeup, I was a little nervous about my wedding day makeup. I wanted it to look glamorous while still looking like myself. Chelsea did an amazing job! I was so happy with both my hair and my makeup that she did. She took everything I said (and honestly limited direction) and incorporated it perfectly. My hair and makeup looked perfect! Not to mention, she was incredibly pleasant to be around. Book Sonar Beauty and ask for Chelsea!

9/12/2018 • Emily J

Kristan and Brook of Sonar Beauty did hair and makeup for my bridal party and me (the bride). Overall, we were very satisfied with everything they did! They were punctual, professional, and very sensitive to our needs/questions/emotions. The bridal package, which includes hair/makeup services + a trial, was well worth it and competitively priced. Would definitely recommend Sonar to a friend!

6/25/2018 • Danielle E

Kristan and her team are great! The makeup was glam but still looked natural. I told them I wanted to look done up but still look like me and the result was the perfect mix. My hair was also beautiful. I had chosen one style during my trial and changed my mind before the day-of, Kristan rolled with it and created exactly what I wanted. I highly recommend this team! They're centrally located which is helpful for trials and day-of.

6/19/2018 •

Sonar did an amazing job on my bridal hair and my bridesmaids hair styles! Elena was so fast but also paid close to attention to detail and just is a pro at what she does. I couldn’t have asked for a better stylist! Also, Elena was professional and timely. The pricing was affordable and they were just so easy to work with. Will definitely be using their services in the future!

6/18/2018 • Jocelyn B

Rachel did my hair and make up for my wedding and I was SO impressed! I don't wear make-up and I am super picky. I usually hate it when I get my make-up done, but figured I should probably do it on my wedding day for pictures. I was so so so happy with my make-up on my wedding day. I looked just like a more special version of myself. She kept it natural looking and highlighted my features. It was exactly what I wanted. My mom also got her make-up done by Rachel because she was so impressed with her. My mom looked awesome as well! I would choose her over and over again. I wish Rachel could do my make up every time I have a special event!

6/10/2018 • Lindsey W

Great service and design, easy communication, simple plan, great value and price, and wonderful ladies to work with. These ladies were everything I needed for wedding day hair/makeup that I needed!

5/25/2018 • Kelly S

I had an awesome experience with Sonar Beauty! They were so friendly, so easy to work with and always quick to respond to any questions I had during the entire wedding planning process! Brooke was just the sweetest person ever and she really worked hard to get my hair exactly how I wanted it for the big day. I would highly reccomomend this place to anyone!

5/24/2018 • Ashlin S

I chose Sonar Beauty based on their bridal packages and amazing reviews, and now I get to add another great review to their list. Elena and Rachel were the day-of stylists/artists, and I could not speak more highly of their work. They were punctual, professional, and easy to talk to, and everyone's hair and makeup were beautiful!!

5/13/2018 • Nicole B

Hair and makeup were on point! The only reason I hesitated to give them 5 stars was because I was told we would need to add a third stylist due to how many services we were asking to be done within the 4-hour window we had available in the suite we rented out at the venue. I completely understood, but the day of only one out of the three utilized her time to the max while one did only makeup (did an amazing job but took a long time) & the other only prepped hair. The gal that was prepping the girls hair sat around once she was done. We end up cutting it pretty close to picture time, but all in all it all worked out and I was very happy with how everyone's hair & make up turned out which is the most important part.