Makeup Artist & Hair Stylist
Cambridge, Boston and New England area
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Yin Tom
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AWARD WINNER (9X)
Thanks to recommendations from couples on The Knot
In fourteen years of professional experience, Yin has worked with brides, fashion designers, photographers and models to design beautiful, elegant and fashionable styles. She understands that each situation requires a different look, and therefore starts each engagement by meeting with the client/designers to discuss their desired look. Then the fun begins! With a few clever strokes of makeup combined with some deft hair design, Yin accentuates and exemplifies the personal beauty of each client. The best part of her job is making dreams come true!
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Yin Tom
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In fourteen years of professional experience, Yin has worked with brides, fashion designers, photographers and models to design beautiful, elegant and fashionable styles. She understands that each situation requires a different look, and therefore starts each engagement by meeting with the client/designers to discuss their desired look. Then the fun begins! With a few clever strokes of makeup combined with some deft hair design, Yin accentuates and exemplifies the personal beauty of each client. The best part of her job is making dreams come true!
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5.0
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Yin and Kettia are highly recommended for bridal hair and makeup services, with multiple reviewers praising their professionalism, communication, and ability to create natural, stunning looks. The team provided services for brides, bridesmaids, mothers, and other wedding party members, accommodating various preferences and skin tones. Reviewers appreciated the team's attention to detail, punctuality, and ability to keep hair and makeup flawless throughout the day, even in challenging conditions like wind or rain. The friendly and positive energy of Yin and Kettia made the experience enjoyable and stress-free for brides and their wedding parties, leading to beautiful results that exceeded expectations.Review photos
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Sarah C
5.0
11/22/2024
I loved working with Yin. She provided wedding hair and makeup services for me, my mom, MIL, grandma, and two friends. She really knows her stuff and was overall a fabulous professional to have by my side on my wedding day. She also provided helpful advice during my trial. And the realest testimony: my red lip held up for the entire night!
Grace F
5.0
11/03/2024
We couldn’t be happier with the work Yin did for our elopement! She made us both look so beautiful, natural, and truly stunning. The makeup was flawless, enhancing our features without ever feeling heavy or overdone—exactly what we wanted for our intimate day. She also styled our hair perfectly, adding just the right touch of elegance to complete our looks. We felt so confident and beautiful, and the photos turned out incredible. Thank you for helping make our day unforgettable!
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Carol M
5.0
11/02/2024
I would highly recommend Yin and Kettia for your bridal hair and makeup needs! I was referred by my best friend who got married last year and was so pleased with their services and care that I rebooked them for my own wedding recently. They were so patient and able to provide recommendations that best suits each individual’s needs. They are both very good at matching skin tone and making sure we all feel confident! Yin also makes sure she carves out time out of her busy schedule to check in with you before the big day! I really appreciated how she helped coach my bridesmaids on how to place my veil as well. I couldn’t have asked for a better hair stylist and makeup team!
Caroline R
5.0
8/09/2024
Yin and Kettia did the hair and makeup for me, my bridesmaids, and both mothers. They were amazing! I did my hair and makeup trial with Yin and immediately booked with her. I don't typically wear makeup and wanted a natural, light makeup look. Yin nailed the look and made me feel like an elevated version of myself. All the bridesmaids and MOB/MOG were very happy with their looks, and hair and makeup stayed throughout the night. Yin and Kettia also brought a positive, fun energy while we were all getting ready. They were on time, organized, and reduced my stress the morning of the wedding. I am SO happy we booked Yin for hair and makeup!
Lucy L
5.0
7/01/2024
I am so lucky that I worked with Yin for my wedding makeup. My wedding party consisted of both Asian and Caucasian women and it was important for me that my makeup artist was an expert in both types of features and aesthetics. Yin beyond delivered. Her makeup quality is all very high quality (Dior, Oribe for hair etc…) and her airbrushing made my face look so flawless. My hair stayed up the entire night and my makeup was SO foolproof that I didn’t even need to touch it up at all for the remaining 8 hours of the day. She was super collaborative on my specific requests and turned a mere idea into a reality. She made me look and feel the most beautiful I have ever felt and I am so so so grateful that we worked together on our special day. My wedding party and I can’t recommend Yin enough!!!! She’s also hilarious a bed so easy going- working with her from 8am till 2pm just felt like hanging out with a friend. You will not be disappointed!!!!!!
Michael T
5.0
6/26/2024
Yin did an amazing job!! She is a master at her craft, with extensive training across continents and experience at the highest levels- fashion weeks, celebrities, you name it! At the same time, she collaborates with people for what they would like while contributing her expertise to make it happen. She has a warm personality to get along well with all the family. Highly recommend!
Alissa H
5.0
5/13/2024
Yin and Kettia were amazing! They arrived a bit earlier to set up which allowed us to stay on schedule. I had 6 bridesmaids, 2 moms and an aunt who also needed hair and makeup. The week leading up to my wedding, my aunt wanted to get her hair and makeup done and Yin was able to accommodate. They listened and made sure everyone was satisfied with their hair and makeup.
My hair and makeup lasted all day! I wanted a slightly different hair style compared to the trial and Yin knew exactly what I was looking for. I went for a soft glam look and she did an incredible job enhancing my natural features. I highly recommend choosing Yin and her team! We all felt so comfortable and had a great time getting ready with Yin and Kettia. You will not be disappointed!
Jean B
5.0
5/11/2024
Yin was professional, super easy to work with, and, most importantly, punctual. She made me a beautiful and happy bride, and I strongly recommend her service to all brides-to-be!
Nora B
5.0
3/08/2024
Yin and Kettia were the best people for my bridal hair and makeup, and for my four bridesmaids, my mom, and our officiant! They were communicative, so helpful, and made us all feel beautiful and like ourselves. All of us got many compliments, and - so importantly - they were people you definitely want to spend the morning of your wedding with! No stress, no fuss, great energy and superb talent. Big thanks and highly recommend to Boston-area brides!
Maggie S
5.0
10/29/2023
Yin is so knowledgeable about makeup and how makeup will turn out in pictures vs. be seen in real life. We did my makeup trial before my engagement shoots and while the makeup looked a little heavy in real life, they turned out great in the shoot. For my wedding, Yin softened the makeup so it looked fantastic both in person and in photos. Furthermore, Yin is so wonderful to be around! I cannot recommend her enough.
Elaine K
5.0
9/29/2023
Yin and Kettia did the amazing hair & makeup for me, my bridesmaids, and the moms on the day of. I am Korean and it can be challenging to find a makeup artist who understands how to work with asian features - Yin was an expert at this, and everyone was raving about how my makeup was natural and complimented my own best features. Plus, she was a consummate professional on the day of, running right on schedule. I would highly recommend booking with Yin and her team!
Caroline F
5.0
9/01/2023
Yin is one of those people who just radiates sunshine. When I first met Yin for my wedding makeup trial, I felt as if she was a friend I had known her for years. She’s a very talented hair and makeup artist, making sure to take in your skin type, features, and hair type to create your special look. I showed her inspiration photos of what I wanted, and she went above and beyond. From my trials to the wedding day, Yin hyped me up for my special day, gave me advice, and made me feel relaxed and confident. She didn’t just make me look beautiful on my wedding day; she made me feel beautiful. Can’t recommend Yin enough!
Kelley L
5.0
8/24/2023
I hired Yin to do my wedding hair and makeup and she was very knowledgeable and easy to communicate with throughout the whole process. She was also very patient with me as I made known to her what exactly I wanted my hair/makeup to look like. The end product was absolutely perfect and it lasted the whole day! I would highly recommend her services!!
Jackie F
5.0
8/23/2023
Yin and Kettia did hair and makeup for me and my bridesmaids - and I cannot rave enough about the fantastic job they did! Yin and her team are so talented; everyone in the wedding party was so happy with their hair and makeup. We each came in with general ideas/visions and Yin helped those visions come to life. Yin is incredibly caring and even gave me a touch up bag with lipstick and other items to use throughout the night. Since the day was supposed to be rainy, she provided extra maintenance to make sure my hair and makeup lasted through the night - and it did! Even with the rain. She also helped to pin in my veil securely and gave my bridesmaids very careful instructions on how to take it out after the ceremony. I feel so lucky to have found Yin and would highly highly recommend her.
Megan M
5.0
8/02/2023
I had the pleasure of hiring Yin for my wedding and had an excellent makeup trial. She was so professional, friendly, and easy to work with and not to mention - talented! Both her and Kettia made the day seamless and my friends and I could not stop talking about how awesome they were. Yin completely brought my wedding day vision to life, and my makeup and hair stayed perfect despite hot, hot weather, and (many) happy tears. Can't thank her enough!
Michelle F
5.0
6/19/2023
Yin was professional, knowledgeable, organized, and did great work. I felt beautiful and special on my wedding day, and she made it so easy to get ready. She also brought Kettia with her to help with the bridal party, and she also did amazing work. My hair and makeup lasted all day--even making it through a lot of sweat and. tears--and I loved the natural look that she was able to make for me. I HIGHLY recommend Yin Tom studio!
Jess J
5.0
6/14/2023
Yin Tom did such an amazingly perfect job on my hair and makeup for my wedding ceremony. She is talented, welcoming, professional, and was attentive to my style preferences for both hair and makeup. All her styling held up great throughout the day and into the night. And she was thoughtful enough to give me a small bag to touch-up the look throughout the day. I didn’t have a strong “vision” for how I wanted to look but she did such a great job listening to the small amounts of input I gave her and turning that into a perfect look that I was comfortable in and was “me.” I would 1000% recommend her services to anyone!
Shirley Z
5.0
6/13/2023
Yin Tom did a great job with my hair and makeup for my wedding, and I especially appreciated that she was able to do a very natural look for my makeup. I was really impressed that my hairstyle held all day with no issues, even though it was very windy. I also appreciate Yin's thoughtfulness in making up a lipstick bag for touch ups during the day.
Irene H
5.0
6/05/2023
It was absolutely a blast working with Yin - from the trial day to the wedding day I felt like I was just having a blast with a friend! Yin is super talented on both makeup and hair front! She does such a good job highlighting your features and taking inspiration/ideas from what I showed her on pintrest and executing it for me! On the wedding day Yin and Ketia did a exceptional job on the hair and makeup for all the bridesmaids and the moms and me! They were so much fun to work with and they encouraged our silly dancing and singing and all the girls and moms loved Yin and Ketia and were so impressed with their skills - and how they turned us all into beautiful princesses - whatever style of makeup or hair the girls and moms wanted, they were able to execute and with time to spare! Yin also made me a little baggie for touchup post ceremony/throughout the day and also showed my MOH how to attached and remove my veil without messing up my hair. Love love working with Yin and highly recommended her and her team!
Alicia K
5.0
5/10/2023
So glad to have worked with Yin! Everything was effortless beginning from first consultation until all the way to our special wedding reception lunch event. She was able to understand the natural, simple look I've always envisioned, and even made better suggestions along the way! She also did incredible work for my Mom and friend, everybody was happy with the final result. Would highly recommend Yin to anyone looking for natural looks that brings out your inner beauty best.
Tiffany Z
5.0
5/01/2023
Yin was the absolute best. I normally wear very minimal makeup and wanted to feel myself on my wedding day, but also needed a look that would match my traditional Indian wedding dress. Yin hit the balance perfectly AND did an incredible job with my mom & my bridesmaids of varying skin tones. (Everyone was taking selfies the whole day!) She is also SO much fun and made our getting ready time a blast.
Tess K
5.0
4/16/2023
I could not recommend Yin more for weddings. She is so knowledgeable and skilled. As someone who never ever wears makeup, she got to know me and picked colors/styles that far surpassed my expectations. She not only helped with makeup, but had priceless advice for sequence of events and timing. I feel so taken care of. Also, all the makeup still looked perfect the next day! I was amazed.
Winni C
5.0
4/15/2023
Yin and her assistant for the day, Kettia, both did an amazing job for my wedding in March! Because I had myself, 5 bridesmaids, and 2 moms getting both hair and makeup each, an extra person was needed for all the services. They were so friendly, positive, and personable, and really made the each of us feel and look so beautiful. None of us really wear makeup day-to-day so we opted for some more natural looking makeup and they both delivered!! My mom had a bad experience with a different HMUA for another wedding a few months back and she knew she did not want anything nearly as extreme as what she got before… my mom looked GREAT for my wedding and loved her look so much and felt much more confident! Fortunately, I had an awesome trial with Yin already in June 2022 so I knew to expect nothing but the best. Some slight tweaks were made between the trial and actual wedding day but it worked out perfectly because my wedding day was drizzly and gloomy and Yin (who did both my hair and makeup) accounted for that and how it would look in pictures. I recommended Yin to one of my bridesmaids after my trial for her own wedding and I’m lucky enough to experience her magic again in the next month! Would definitely recommend Yin (and Kettia) for any HMU needs!!
Amanda S
5.0
4/13/2023
Yin fit me in last-minute when I realized that I shouldn't attempt to do my own hair and makeup. She was amazing! We even did a photo shoot out on a super windy day in Boston, and my hair still looked perfect. Thank you, Yin!
Quetzalli B
5.0
3/25/2023
Yin came recommended to me by our wedding photographer. I checked out their work and immediately wanted to book them for the wedding. I am not a daily makeup wearer, so I was trying to find something that would make me feel like myself. I booked Yin for hair and makeup for myself, my maid of honor, and my mom. On the day of the wedding, she did an amazing job with my maid of honor and my mom. They looked like themselves, but more glamorous. They look beautiful in all the pictures! I was also very happy with my hair and makeup and Yin really took her time and also gave me choices on how to ‘amp’ up the look, which I took. Yin was patient, kind, organized, and really did the pre-work to make sure that the hair and makeup matched well with my dress, venue, comfort, and other factors. I would highly recommend Yin for hair and makeup on your special day!
Suzanne W
5.0
3/25/2023
Yin was a pleasure to work with and mastered the wedding weekend look and vibe for both me and my mom. I can’t recommend her highly enough. She made me calm and gained my full trust in styling my hair and makeup. Pick Yin!!
Angelique M
5.0
3/05/2023
Yin did an amazing job on hair and makeup for myself, wedding party and moms. I highly recommend her. From the first email and phone call, I instantly felt calm and at ease. After my hair and makeup trial, I felt confident in booking Yin’s services. Everyone in my wedding party loved how much fun Yin made our experience and how glamourous we loved. Yin took the time to get to know each of us and took any stress away. Not only is Yin extremely talented at her craft, but she’s kind, a great listener and a warm personality. I’m so happy to have had her be a part of our wedding day.
Ana Y
5.0
2/23/2023
Yin is awesome! I was specifically looking for a H/MU artist who was experienced in asian hair and facial features, as well as a variety of other hair and skin types for my bridesmaids. I went in for my original trial and felt confident in her abilities from the start; a few months later I had a second trial to tweak the updo we had planned. The whole time, Yin was very attentive and receptive to my preferences, and she executed everything flawlessly on the day of our wedding! She also helped me create a realistic timeline for getting ready in the morning, which was extremely accurate -- we even finished a few minutes early. I would highly recommend Yin to anyone!!
Eileen D
5.0
12/22/2022
Highly Recommended! Yin is great! I was shining and pretty. More importantly, I still looked very ME. I tried another bridal trial from a different studio before, I looked pretty but a total stranger. That's why I was so happy when I found Yin, who could balance beauty and uniqueness. I really appreciate her work!
Kimberly C
5.0
11/08/2022
I booked Yin for my wedding in my fiancé’s home city without scheduling a trial since we live about 11 hours away. I was very confident after looking at her website and Instagram and I was not wrong to be so confident!
She did a great job. Myself, my bridesmaids and my stepmom were all impressed with our hair and makeup. She managed to make me and my bridesmaids hairstyles each unique while also ending up with the same half up/half down style.
Very friendly and professional!
Shika C
5.0
10/03/2022
Yin did an amazing job doing makeup and hair for my mom and me for my wedding. She was very communicative throughout the process, and I appreciated that she took the time and energy to ask me what I envisioned and details about my event, including what my dress looked like, venue lighting, and my photographer's style. Yin helped me look natural and elegant, which is exactly what I hoped for. She even added a lovely pearl hairpiece, which happened to match the fairy lights at my venue. She also helped me feel very relaxed with fun conversation during the appointment. I'm so grateful I found Yin for my wedding makeup and hair, and highly recommend her!
Jen H
5.0
10/03/2022
Yin and her work partner Kettia were perfect and I feel so lucky to have gotten to work with them. On my wedding day, they did the makeup and hair for myself plus seven other people (bridesmaids, mom, mom-in-law, aunt) and really tailored the makeup and hair to each individual and their preferences. My wedding party was very happy with their looks and we turned out beautifully for the photos. My mom can be picky but even she loved her hair and makeup! They were punctual, very professional, and communicative. As another review mentioned, they are Planners and Yin composed a neat, concise wedding prep schedule with lots of buffer time, which wasn't needed most of the time! You could also tell how experienced they were in their flexibility and being able to adapt my hotel room into a full-blown prep room (venue didn't have a bridal suite/prep room). I was anxious the morning of the wedding, and they eased all of the nerves.
On personality and bridal trial:
Yin was wonderful to work with. She was responsive to my emails and calls from the start. Her personality also stood out to me from the beginning, when I did my makeup and hair trial with her- she really hyped me up for the wedding process! I remember leaving the appointment loving her energy. During the trial, she was attentive to my hesitations and comforting to my awkwardness. She listened to what I wanted as well as giving suggestions and different options for the look- a perfect balance. I remember sitting back loving how I looked and knowing I was in good hands.
On the makeup and hair durability:
Wow, did the makeup lasted all day! It was 80+ degrees, my ceremony was outdoors, and reception in a greenhouse, so very little a/c time. In addition, I took a few pictures out in the later rain, shed a few happy tears, and danced/sweated my heart out, with several headbangs thrown in. Through all of that water, humidity, and movement my makeup and hair were still SO fresh by the end of the night!!
Personalizing the makeup and hair:
It was important for me to find someone who could do looks for all kinds of complexions, skin, and hair types. Aside from considering my experience, I recommend you check out Yin's portfolio, which makes evident she can do all of that. In the past, I unfortunately found the wrong people and which led to poor makeup and hair service experiences for my complexion and hair (I'm Asian), that made me not look like me. In addition, two of my bridesmaids are black and I needed someone who knew how to work with black hair, that I could entrust my friend's hair to. I was nervous about finding someone who could be sensitive to these anxieties. I told this to Yin and she was promptly on it- she sent contact information for Kettia so my bridesmaid could talk to her one-on-one about what she wanted and how she needed to prepare her hair. Kettia indeed killed it- my bridesmaid absolutely loved the results!
Yin and Kettia accentuated the best parts of each one of us whilst keeping it natural, I was very impressed.
I hands down definitely recommend Yin- she's very much desired and busy so book her as soon as you can!
Sarah C
5.0
9/25/2022
Yin Tom was absolutely amazing to work with and I can’t recommend her enough! My hair and make-up were perfect. I still felt like me, but the best version of me. And despite humid weather my makeup and hair stayed in place as well of that of all my bridesmaids. Yin is easy to communicate with, professional and has a great personality. She makes you feel so special and beautiful as she does her work.
Julia C
5.0
9/25/2022
Yin is an amazing makeup artist and hairstylist. I had booked her for my wedding day after a successful trial. She was very responsive throughout the process. She did the hair and makeup for myself, both moms, and my maid of honor. I already knew how skilled she was from the trial, but I was impressed by how organized and efficient she was at completing multiple services. The schedule she sent included buffers and more often than not, she didn’t need them! She listened to everyone’s requests and fulfilled them perfectly. Everyone loved their looks and were absolutely glowing! Both my hair and makeup held up beautifully by the end of the night after all the dancing. I highly recommend working with Yin. She is a joy to work with and incredibly skilled!
Danica C
5.0
9/25/2022
Yin was amazing! I hired her for my wedding in August for hair & makeup for me and hair for the wedding party. She did an amazing job, both my hair and makeup stayed in place even after crying from the ceremony and speeches. Also, I forgot my hair piece, she was so resourceful and used a flower from my bouquet for my hair! She was also great with my mom who is not used to getting her hair and makeup professionally done. So glad to have her as a vendor for my wedding!
Lucy G
5.0
9/23/2022
Yin was PERFECT! I hired her for the entire day and she was lovely to be around and also so good at what she does. She had every last detail down and made sure I was constantly looking perfect. During our trial, she took her time and answered all my questions. She was patient until we achieved the look I wanted. I've had many trials with other artists but Yin's work can't be matched. On the day of my wedding, she calmed me down when I started getting nervous and was just such a soothing presence to be around. You definitely get really great treatment from her. Cannot recommend her enough!
Wuliang Z
5.0
9/23/2022
It was great to work with Yin! I booked an appointment with her to get makeup and hair styling for an elopement photo shoot, and she did an amazing job in both! I am amazed at how good she is at mixing the colors and creating a natural look for my makeup. She is very friendly and made the makeup session very pleasant.
Wendy X
5.0
9/22/2022
If you're looking for a superb makeup artist for your wedding, Yin is the right choice! We had a great experience with Yin and Kettia on our wedding day, who did hair and makeup for our families and wedding party (including some groomsmen/bridesmen, who ended up looking very suave but natural). Their work was incredible, turning all of us into the most glamorous versions of ourselves. Many of us went into the experience not knowing what to ask for, but they knew just what to do with us, and we were all very pleased with the outcome. Not only was their work incredible, they were just really fun as well, and turned what could have been a stressful day into one with lots of fun and laughter.
Minjoo K
5.0
8/29/2022
It was great working with Yin for hair and makeup for my engagement shoot and wedding! Yin is extremely talented and great at incorporating feedback to create a look that works for you. We did a trial and she asked several helpful questions to better understand what kind of hair and makeup I wanted. On the day of my wedding, she did hair and make up for myself, two moms, and two sisters, and she did a great job accommodating everyone's personal preferences, skin tone, desired hair style, etc. My hair and makeup lasted all evening despite hot weather, tears, and lots of dancing. Thank you so much Yin!
Ann T
5.0
8/10/2022
AWESOME! I had much worries previously, as my hair is very dark and not easy to hold up curls, and I am afraid that it will not have any texture. Yin did an amazing job on giving me a perfect natural and lovely city hall wedding look, which lasts for the whole afternoon and night. It was a great experience working with her, and I would definitely work with her again on the big wedding day!
Kamie N
5.0
8/05/2022
Yin was superb. Throughout the process, she’s very responsive. She did both my engagement photoshoot (in Feb 2022) and for the wedding (July 2022 - hot) (of course we did 2 trial runs due to COVID delays). We have a total of 24 services for 5 flower girls and 8 adults. Yin created a schedule to allow all of us to be ready but not have to wait too long (she came with 2 other make-up stylists). My bridal party had a mix of white (Irish), Indian, Thai, Chinese and of course a lot of mixed race flower girls - Yin and her team simply made us look “naturally” beautiful.
She stayed with me all day and into the evening to provide touch up services during the photoshoot post ceremony and a change of hair style for the reception. Everyone loves the hair styles the team created for our bridal party BUT we really really love the makeup - which was so natural and yet made us look sooo good. She also did my husband who has rosacea and wanted to make sure that the photos would look good. His face was so natural and lasted all day.
I would be guided by her suggestions both on styles and timing - she’s a professional.
Lydia J
5.0
7/30/2022
Yin was amazing. She did me, my sis, my mom, and my mother-in-law. Her pricing is decent, and more than that, as someone who hates makeup and gets headaches when I put my hair up, I was so pleasantly surprised by my experience with her. Not only did she do a great job with my wedding party and get us out exactly on time, but she was responsive, flexible, clear about her pricing, and I've never felt better about makeup. I was shocked with how comfortable I felt and how beautiful everything was without making me look like someone completely different. The trial was definitely helpful, as I felt like she took our trial and improved upon it on the day of. I would absolutely recommend her, especially for East Asian people, as I know it's hard sometimes to find someone able to do our makeup well.
Angela C
5.0
7/27/2022
Yin and Kettia did the hair and makeup for me, my 4 bridesmaids, MIL, groomswoman, and officiant. I fell in love with Yin's work when I did the trial hair and makeup back in February. She was able to nail down exactly what I wanted, and her and Kettia are absolutely the sweetest. Every one really liked how their hair and makeup turned out - some had examples of what they wanted, but most just told them, and they pulled it off. We had so much fun with the both of them. Yin is also communicative, professional, and so so talented. She'll make you feel like you're a movie star.
Samruddha P
5.0
7/27/2022
Yin was excellent. I don't have enough words to describe her work. I contacted her two weeks before my wedding due to last-minute cancellations and she called me immediately to discuss my needs. She is very professional in what she does and how she handles her clients. As a bride, I was very relaxed once I booked her. On my wedding day, she made sure I and my bridesmaids were ready on time and provided touch-ups for everyone just before the ceremony began. Her work is fantastic. She understood exactly what I wanted and gave me a look that was in my mind. All my bridesmaids loved her as well, which is hard to hear because my sisters are very picky when it comes to makeup and hair :) If you are thinking of booking her, I would highly recommend her. You will love her and her work for sure, just like me.
Ariella H
5.0
7/09/2022
I had such a pleasure working with Yin! I came to Yin not knowing precisely what I wanted for my engagement shoot. I told her I wanted to look natural, showed her what I was wearing and she did the rest. I am beyond happy with the results and her work speaks for herself. I loved working with her so much that I booked her for our wedding. If you're like me and want someone knowledgeable, collaborative, and a true artist, Yin is the woman for you!
Alexis W
5.0
7/09/2022
Yin was the hair and makeup artist for myself, my maid of honor, mom, and future mother-in-law at my recent wedding. From the moment I met with Yin for the trial, she was warm and kind, courteous, professional, clearly communicated the process, and patiently answered all of my questions. She will listen carefully to what you want, make suggestions, and make you look amazing for your special day. I had no hesitations about inviting her into my own home to do the hair and makeup for the wedding day! Yin arrived on time and was careful to keep us on schedule. In the end, everyone in my wedding party looked gorgeous and was so happy with how they looked. At the end of the night, my hair looked exactly like it did when she finished it, 10 hours earlier! I highly recommend working with Yin and can say without doubt, you won't regret reaching out to her.
Michelle B
5.0
6/21/2022
“Just one more photo!” “I don’t want to take off the makeup yet!” “Do I HAVE to take my hair down?” were the conversations my (now) wife and I had after getting our hair and makeup done by Yin last weekend!
Always prompt in our appointments and her communication, Yin showed true professionalism and expertise in her work. We had a thorough trial to see what worked best so our wedding day prep could be as efficient as possible… and it was! Yin’s friendly demeanor made us feel more relaxed the morning of our wedding.
We don’t wear much makeup daily, so Yin enhanced our natural features which came out great in our photos. Our hairstyles were also exactly as we’d described, and we received many compliments throughout the day. We would recommend Yin without hesitation!
Katherine F
5.0
6/11/2022
Highly recommend! Yin did my makeup and hair for my wedding, my wife’s makeup, and the hair/makeup for a bunch of our family and friends as well. We are a picky bunch and definitely have different preferences when it comes to makeup/hair, but everyone looked AMAZING and commented on how great Yin (and her colleague Kettia) were. My friend is getting married in September and asked Yin if she was available right after getting her makeup/hair done on my wedding day. If that’s not a great endorsement, I don’t know what is!
Steph Y
5.0
6/10/2022
Yin was wonderful to work with! She has a very approachable, sweet and fun demeanor that made me feel at ease. She did a lovely job for my hair and makeup trial, and made me feel even more beautiful on the wedding day! I chose her because I wanted to find someone who is familiar with Asian hair/skin tones. She answered all of my questions and was responsive throughout the entire process. On the morning of our wedding day, Yin and Kettia did the hair and make up for my 3 MOHs, Junior Bridesmaid, Flower Girl, Mom and my MIL. They arrived on time and were extremely efficient. At first I wasn’t sure if my mom loved her hair (since she got a haircut a week before the wedding, haha), but Yin worked with her to make sure she loved it in the end. Thank you Yin, I appreciate you!!
Rio L
5.0
6/09/2022
Yin and Kettia were incredible on my wedding day. They did hair and makeup for me, my two bridesmaids, my mom, MIL, and SIL. They worked fast and with just a few points about the color scheme, gave us a gorgeous (and cohesive) look for the entire day. They are also able to make any hair look gorgeous: from straight and very short to wavy and hip-length.
Yin herself is also very friendly and is happy to discuss particulars and make adjustments on the spot. She will be honest if she does not think something will look good, too. I would definitely recommend her and her team!
Eugenia Z
5.0
6/04/2022
Yin was a pleasure to work with on my wedding day! She was very professional in working with my friends and family, being bilingual in Mandarin and English. Most importantly, I loved my wedding look! Highly recommend for all of your wedding services :)
Susan L
5.0
5/28/2022
Yin and her team (Lynette and Kettia) were amazing! I had 8 people that needed hair and make up done for my wedding day and everyone turned out to be so beautiful and elegant! Yin is very efficient and accommodating and very friendly to work with! Myself including my girls in my wedding party rarely uses make-up because we feel make-up is very unnatural but we all are in agreement that under Yin’s work we were all able to feel comfortable and beautiful. The make up and hair-dos were flawless! Thank you for giving me such a beautiful and glamorous appearance for my wedding day! Yin will be my number 1 recommendation for all my friends who will need hair and make-up services in the future! Thank you again! ^^
Julie Y
5.0
5/25/2022
Yin did hair for me and my five bridesmaids for our wedding. I found her online only 3 weeks before the wedding after some disappointing trials at another salon, and I could not be happier that I ended up working with her. My hair is very fine and I've had problems with updos falling out in the past/previous trials, but when Yin did my hair it stayed in all night long and I got tons of compliments. Yin is exceptionally skilled and really makes you feel relaxed, confident, and comfortable. One thing I especially appreciated was how she made small adjustments between the trial and the wedding to improve on a style I was already really happy with. She did different styles for each of us, and everyone absolutely loved how their hair came out. She is also extremely kind and was fun and relaxed and a real pleasure to spend time with while we were getting ready. All of my bridesmaids (and my mom!) were raving about how much they loved Yin--do not hesitate to hire her!
Victoria S
5.0
5/22/2022
I couldn't have been happier! If you have East Asian features and are looking for a makeup artist who knows how to apply color to your eyes without making them look overly hooded or dark, this is your girl. Yin is incredible, thoughtful, and patient- I found her very easy to work with and very down to earth!
Celia W
5.0
5/14/2022
Yin did a wonderful job for me and my bridesmaids! She did my bridesmaids' hair and they looked very elegant and beautiful! My wedding photos look natural and beautiful with Yin's makeup and hairstyle. Yin is a very professional and experienced artist, having a good insight of beauty. I am so glad I had her as my artist in our wedding ceremony!
Yalin H
5.0
5/11/2022
Yin is absolutely amazing! She has finished my bridal look with full makeup and hair including a touch-up service. We had a pre-communication before the trial, and not every makeup artist would like to spend that much effort to understand your vision. She did it with a lot of understanding and listening. I am so grateful to have her for my special day!
She also did my bridal party's markup and hair. Because she can speak mandarin fluently, my friends and family also had a great time with her building the best looks for our celebration.
Thanks again to Yin Tom Studio's great work!
Jacey D
5.0
5/03/2022
Yin is AMAZING!! From the time I met her at my trial hair and makeup session to the day of my wedding, I felt so comfortable and listened to. She really brought my vision to life and made everyone else with me feel beautiful as well. 10/10 would book Yin again and I will be recommending her to all of my friends! She is kind, talented, a great listener, and overall wonderful!
Xinru Z
5.0
4/26/2022
Yin is professional and patient. She is the makeup artist for my pre-wedding photography. I like the makeup and hairstyle she made for me. She also shared some helpful tips for how to apply makeup and design hairstyle by myself.
Kristina R
5.0
4/15/2022
Yin was my makeup stylist for my bridal shower, and I couldn't recommend her enough. Besides doing an incredible job with my makeup, she was so warm and welcoming. What I loved about my appointment is that I sat directly in front of the mirror, so if there was anything I didn't love, she was able to change it quickly. Also, my makeup lasted literally all day without needing to touch it up. I've never received so many compliments on my makeup before!
Mai Y
5.0
4/05/2022
Yin Tom is AMAZING!! She is the epitome of perfect! She has so much talent and experience it can be felt, she is reliable, very responsive and easy to communicate with, organized, and her bubbly, fun persona just lights up the room!
I had the honor of having Yin style my hair and makeup for my wedding, she also did hair and makeup for my mom and 2 bridesmaids- we all have very different hair and skin types/tones, and everyone's hair and makeup came out beautifully!
She is efficient, creative, and skillful- she incorporated all of the concepts I wanted in my "look" and brought it to life, it was breathtaking! The ladies and I were so happy with her work, and even happier to have her with us! She was the life of the party!! We all laughed and giggled with her like little girls all morning while getting ready!
After we were all done with our hair and makeup, we were all secretly hoping for another excuse to see Yin again. I can't stress it enough, she is amazing. If you're reading this review, you can stop searching, you've found the one! Yin is the beauty pro you've been searching for! So, what are you waiting for? Send her an email and hope she's free for your big event..... you will love her!
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