Bridal hair and makeup was huge for me! I didn't want to look unlike me the day-of so I knew someone who could make me look like a more done up version of myself would be the way to go. That's when I met Makeup Artist, Magz, as they call her.... She was undoubtedly outstanding and is the main reason that I went with VOG for my HMU services (& main reason for the 4/5 stars). Between her ability to relate to anyone and be the most kind soul you'll ever meet, she gives you honest feedback and recommends based on your skin tone, eye color, etc. She was so patient with me during my two trials to make sure I got just the right skin shade correctly! Seriously you guys...you will NOT regret hiring her. I felt like she was one of my girlfriends who happened to be AMAZING at makeup. So friendly and easy to get along with. She seriously kept me at ease the day-of.
Sydney, the main point of contact for VOG services, was outstanding as well. She handled my indecisiveness well and I was impressed by her passion to understand my vision and just what I was looking for HMU. She quickly responded to my initial inquiry and had several questions and asked for pictures, etc. She even texted me for ease of contacting while I was working/starting a new job! When I asked for a second trial, mostly for my hair, she offered a discount for that. Sydney stayed professional and organized throughout the whole process and even offered to be with me the day-of, if needed. Very friendly!
My hair stylist was Kristen. She was a doll and so easy to talk to. I feel bad for anyone who does bridal hair because it must be a nightmare to try to get a bride's vision just right. Kristen came close to what I had pictured, but what I realized over the two trials was that she does hair and does it well, but it still was not the bridal hair I had hoped for. She seemed a bit annoyed during my trial, because makeup was taking longer than anticipated. I did wind up having to touch up my hair several times throughout the evening of the wedding to maintain, but not necessarily her fault...the style I was going with was curled and swept to the side, romantic look, but at the end of the day my hair doesn't hold a curl super well.
Overall, I had a very positive experience with VOG and would recommend them again. My suggestion would be to ask Sydney who specializes in the style you're looking for so you're not spending your time, energy and money trying to make it work with the artist that was assigned to you (granted if you get married NYE weekend there may not be many choices :-P).
My recommendation to VOG, would be to ask this of your future Brides (what style hair/makeup & then assign artists from there). Also, leave a little lipstick or gloss so your Bride has something to touch up with!
Love you ladies!