Every bride is irresistibly beautiful.
San Diego, Orange, And Los Angeles County
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Heather Raco
COORDINATOR
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AWARD WINNER (6X)
Thanks to recommendations from couples on The Knot
Based in San Diego and now serving Orange and Los Angeles counties, Shade & Strand specializes in elevated bridal hair and makeup artistry designed to make you feel radiant, confident, and unforgettable as you walk down the aisle.
We believe your wedding look should feel like you — timeless, effortless, and full of your unique energy. Our team blends artistry and intention, collaborating closely with each bride to create a look that photographs beautifully and feels even better in person.
Fifty years from now, when you look back at your wedding photos, we want you to remember not just how stunning you looked, but how deeply you felt it.
Shade & Strand isn’t just about beauty — it’s about creating moments you’ll remember forever. Let’s create yours together.
“When your energy, beauty, and confidence align — that’s when the magic happens.”
Pacific Islander-owned and Woman-owned Business
9+ years in business
Speaks English
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Meet the team
Heather Raco
Hair and Make Up Artist
Heather is Shade and Strands Founder and Owner! She is the voice and texting behind the secens! She is a woman of many talents! Bridal hair is her FORTE but don't sleep on her make up skills! Watch out! Her raw talent no trianing behind a camera will capture some pretty cool moments! You will probably be on Instagram!
Reviews
5.0
out of 5.0205 reviews
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Shade and Strand delivered polished, long-lasting hair and makeup that matched brides' visions from trial to wedding day. The team was professional, punctual, efficient with large parties, accommodating to last-minute changes, and created a fun, calm morning. Reviewers praised their skill across hair types and skin tones, excellent communication, and highly recommend them.Review photos
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Rachel C
5.0
1/05/2026
Tiffany did a fantastic job on everyone’s makeup for my wedding! I wanted a really natural style and I absolutely loved the final look.
Erika G
5.0
1/01/2026
My wedding coordinator had previously worked with Shade and Strand and highly recommended them, and I am so grateful she did! I was in a bit of a scramble to find a hair stylist af...
ter my first option fell through, and from the very beginning, Heather and Kelly made the entire process feel seamless and stress-free.
I met with Kelly for my trial, and she truly nailed my vision. She listened carefully, offered helpful guidance, and recreated exactly what I had imagined for my wedding day. On the day of the wedding, my Hollywood waves turned out absolutely stunning. I couldn’t have been happier with how my hair looked and felt.
Both Heather and Kelly were such a joy to work with. They were professional, kind, and made me feel completely comfortable and confident throughout the entire experience. I would highly recommend Shade and Strand to any bride looking for talented stylists who truly care about bringing your vision to life.
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Nicole S
5.0
12/25/2025
I worked with Shade and Strand for my wedding makeup in November 2025 in Rancho Santa Fe, and I highly recommend their services. Cynthia made the experience so easy and comfortable...
. During the trial, she gave me an option between two colors of eyeshadow, but either one would have looked amazing. I asked for the natural glam look, and she encouraged me to get heavier makeup to show up in photos. She talked about her technique and how to make sure the makeup would last all day. She took lots of photos so she remembered what she did during the trial. On the wedding day, she was on time and super professional. All she needed was a low table, as she brought her own chair. I purchased my own lip liner and lipstick for the wedding day, which made it easy for Cynthia to apply them directly and show me how to touch everything up. I would highly recommend Shade and Strand and specifically Cynthia to anyone looking for a makeup artist for their wedding.
Sarah C
5.0
11/26/2025
Heather and Cynthia did hair and makeup for me, my bridesmaids, and mother and MIL for my wedding and they were fantastic! They kept us on schedule, were professional, listened to ...
our requests, and nailed all of our looks. On top of that, they were great energy and fun to be around. Definitely recommend booking!
Krista T
5.0
11/10/2025
Victoria and Kelly absolutely crushed it! Not only did they make me feel the most beautiful on my wedding day, but they made the day super fun and enjoyable. They really know how t...
o create a warm and welcoming environment and they'll bring your vision to life. My wedding was on 10/25/25 and I'm still obsessing over my hair and makeup -- which was a low messy bun and a soft, yet bold smokey eye with a dark lip. Future brides, or anyone wanting to get their hair and makeup done professionally, Shade and Strand is the place to go!
Kathryn M
5.0
11/01/2025
Great experience, professional and our whole party looked amazing. Lasted all day and even reception. Heather & Tiffany crushed it’s
Mary S
5.0
11/01/2025
Kelly was amazing! She worked with our schedule and was able to get my bridesmaids hair and my hair done in just a few hours, and so many guests commented on our hair! I loved that...
Shade and strand worked with us in sending our someone to our house rather than making us come to them! On a wedding day, I highly recommend this company and Kelly if you want efficiency, professionalism, and a great hair do!
Sarah F
5.0
10/08/2025
Heather, Tiffany, and Kelly are not only extremely talented but so nice and made the day more fun! They arrived on time got all of us ready and played music and chatted the whole t...
ime so the morning flew by. They lightened the mood with their humor and calm attitudes. One of my bridesmaids wanted to kind of make up what she did with her hair and they were so receptive and helped her hold mirrors until they got it exactly how she wanted. Huge thanks goes out to all of them!
Vic Toria F
5.0
10/08/2025
Tiffany and Heather were amazing to work with! They are professional, fun, and incredibly talented. I looked exactly how I wanted to on my wedding day, which is to say—stunning!
W...
hen I went in for my first hair and makeup trial the atmosphere they created was amazing and the look they did for me was to a T what I asked for (soft glam look and an updo that can be taken down for reception). When I had second thoughts about my hair choice and reached out, Heather immediately squeezed me in for another trial and I walked away even more confident that I had made the right choice. Both in hair style and hairstylist.
On the day of, both ladies were punctual and worked seamlessly with everything my bridesmaids and family could throw at them. I’m not a morning person, but they added such a fun and positive energy to the morning it just carried on to the rest of the day and was the perfect start. If you get the chance, don’t hesitate to book with them. You’re not going to find a better hair and makeup artist.
Megan D
5.0
10/07/2025
I loved working with Heather and Victoria to create the perfect wedding day look. Heather is a wizard with hair and even added some pearl Bobby pins to complete my look which was s...
uch an awesome surprise! Victoria was also very thoughtful with customizing my look and bridesmaid looks to be exactly what we wanted. They made the “getting ready part” of my wedding day so fun and personal. I can’t recommend them enough!
Marisa N
5.0
10/07/2025
Crystal at Shade and Strand did such an amazing job for me and my bridesmaids. As someone who never wears makeup or gets her hair done very often, Crystal was incredibly profession...
al and supportive during our trial and helped me figure out the right style for me so I still looked like myself! She was on-time on the day of the wedding and all of the bridesmaids were raving about what a great job she did. Could not recommend more!
Shelby P
5.0
10/05/2025
Heather was an absolute dream to work with for my wedding day! From the very beginning, she was responsive, professional, and genuinely excited to collaborate with me on my vision....
She really took the time to understand what I wanted and made thoughtful suggestions that made everything come together beautifully.
On the big day, she was calm, efficient, and so warm. She made me feel completely comfortable and cared for. Most importantly, she made me feel gorgeous. I couldn’t have asked for a better stylist to help me feel confident and radiant on such a special day.
Thank you, Heather, for being such a wonderful part of my wedding!
Rachael I
5.0
10/02/2025
Crystal and Kelly were absolutely amazing! They did a great job on everyone! Everyone loved their hair and makeup! We had a lot of people to fit in and they did a wonderful job in ...
making sure everyone looked beautiful! I, as the bride went last and we did run out of time for Crystal (who did my trial hair and makeup) to do my hair so Kelly did it for me and she did just as amazing of a job as Crystal during the trial! Definitley recommend. And they were so sweet and accommodated us in moving locations during the process (from hotel to venue)! Definitley book them!
McKenna C
5.0
9/26/2025
Heather and Tiffany were incredible, talented, and fun! Throughout the entire planning process, Heather communicated so well and efficiently. They both really listened to what me a...
nd my bridesmaids wanted done and executed to a tee. Also, they made the morning of so fun!! I would highly recommend this team to any bride. I couldn’t love how my hair and makeup turned out any more, and you know they really care about making it perfect!
Katherine Y
5.0
9/21/2025
Thank you so much to Heather for creating a beautiful look for me for my wedding. I live in the Bay Area- I had done a trial with another salon earlier and was less than impressed,...
so I decided to take a chance with someone else. It was a real leap of faith to book her and I'm so glad I did. She was communicative and clear about her pricing, and offers her services at a great value. I came in with my bestie for hair and makeup and she instantly put us right at ease. I didn't even have an idea of how I wanted my hair but I showed her a picture of my dress and she crafted an elegant but breezy and sexy updo that matched the bayside setting and my backless dress. She hooked us up with refreshments and snacks too- critical for team bride on the big day. She is down-to-earthh, honest, and a general cool ass woman. I loved the bestie energy she had with her co-stylist Tiffany as well. It made the experience authentic and fun. She had the two of us in and out with beautiful hair and make up in around three hours - efficient but never rushed. If I'm ever down in San Diego for a formal event again, she's the only one I will go to! I got so many compliments and truly felt amazing. Thank you Heather!
Emily A
5.0
9/10/2025
Heather made my wedding hair absolutely PERFECT! The style she did for me was even better than the Pinterest pictures I showed her for inspiration.
She is so warm, friendly, supp...
ortive, and funny. It really put me at ease, which is especially important because (as she pointed out!) hair/makeup stylists are the first vendors you see on wedding day, so her cheerful aura really set the tone!
I appreciated how fast and practiced Heather is. She’s got her whole setup with her, ready to go and then she flies through the work. It’s so impressive how quickly she can accomplish so much, and her years of experience really show in her efficiency.
Her bright smile and amazing talent really started my Big Day off right. I could not recommend her more highly!
10/10 wonderful woman!
Libby H
5.0
9/03/2025
Tiffany and Kelly were both amazing!!! My hair and makeup turned out perfect and they were both so friendly and accommodating. I’ve had my hair and makeup done many times before, b...
ut this team has been the friendliest and easiest to work with. I definitely recommend!!!
Carly R
5.0
9/03/2025
I loved working with Heather and Tiffany, I would use them again every time! They were super professional, very communicative throughout the entire process, and created a very fun ...
environment day of. I would recommend them every time for any event you have!
Malorie A
5.0
9/02/2025
Tiffany and heather did an amazing job I had a large wedding party and they did everyone’s hair and makeup! Everyone looked stunning and my makeup lasted all day and night I felt l...
ike a princess on my wedding day and they brought the vibes with good music and their upbeat personalities I would recommend them to anyone who wants to feel and look beautiful because they will make it happen!
Jamie P
5.0
8/19/2025
Heather was amazing and brought my pinterest dreams to life! From beginning to end she was easy to connect with, organized, and always on time! My trial and wedding day looks were ...
flawless and she created a style for my maid of honor on-the-fly that paired perfectly with her dress! Overall, we could not recommend her enough!
Lynn K
5.0
8/10/2025
I had a hair and makeup trial with Heather about 3 months before my wedding. I felt so gorgeous, and my fiancé and I went out that night. The hair and makeup held up great, and eve...
n looked better as the night went on. Heather and I had such a fun time, and I knew she would be my artist for the big day. The day of the wedding, six of us had to get ready - myself, 3 bridesmaids, my mother, and mother-in-law. Heather brought her business partner Crystal, and the eight of us had the best time ever. We chatted, listened to music, and had a blast the whole day. Heather and Crystal were both so fun, down-to-earth, and really made it feel like you were talking to a bestie. Besides marrying the love of my life (obviously), the part that I was most excited about was getting ready with my girls. The Shade and Strand team gave us exactly the experience that I was looking for, and made all six of us look absolutely stunning. I asked Heather to be my new go-to hairstylist, and she happily agreed. I can’t wait to make my first appointment with her and watch her work her magic. I also know who to go to whenever I need my hair and makeup done for a special event. Shade and Strand can do natural, glam, and everywhere in between. Book them and you will not be disappointed! (More detailed photos to come once I get them back from the photographer)
Anna G
5.0
8/05/2025
I cannot recommend Tiffany (makeup) and Kelly (hair) from Shade and Strand enough. They were a delight to work with; professional, talented, kind and accommodating. They made my ...
maid of honor and myself feel and look amazing on my big day. My hair and makeup looked beautiful throughout the night and I couldn’t be more pleased with the results!
Kristen J
5.0
7/25/2025
I wanted to make sure I booked someone who could meet at the venue so it was one less errand to worry about the morning of. Heather was quick to respond and get me in with some of ...
her girls. Kelly and Victoria did hair and makeup for my wedding and it came out beautifully! I did a trial prior to the wedding and on the day of let them know I had some changes I wanted and they executed exactly what I wanted! Cannot express enough how happy I was with how it all came out. My hair was elegant and my makeup photographed wonderfully. Can’t express how happy I felt when I looked and saw the final look! Thank you ladies!
Chelledee F
5.0
7/25/2025
Shade and Strand was an excellent company to work with. We had hired them for hair and makeup for our wedding on July 19. Heather and Cynthia arrived at 5am to immediately start wo...
rking on 7 individuals. Other than their tools for the morning they also came in with their own speaker to get the mood going. We shared some wonderful experiences with them alongside stories. They did an amazing job and would gladly work with them again in a heartbeat.
Jaclyn K
5.0
7/21/2025
Shade and Strand were incredible to work with! Quick responses and ready for anything me and my gals asked of them. We had Brianna and Crystal who did an amazing job with both our ...
hair and make up.
I did a make up trial and it was great! It became even better when I brought eye shadow pallets in my wedding colors and they were subtly able to incorporate those into my look.
After getting all the girls hair and make up done they did a quick touch up for the first few girls who went to make sure everything still looked perfect!
I highly recommend Shade and Strand, especially Brianna and Crystal for your hair and make up needs! They made me feel like an absolute princess and gave me a timeless look for my picture perfect moments.
Daphnee Y
5.0
6/19/2025
I got married May 2025 in Fallbrook and had Heather, Kelly, and Cynthia as our artists.
First of all, getting in touch with Heather to set up a trial was so easy. She is proactiv...
e and super accommodating. I wanted a team who was familiar with Asian features. My trial put me at ease because Heather was super flexible and was able to incorporate feedback seamlessly. She prioritized comfort while offering her professional opinion, and encouraged me to show her how I like to do my own makeup because "You know what looks good on you and no one knows your face better than you do." She was also super open to the requests I made to tweak the bridal look weeks-months after the initial trial.
Fast-forward to the day-of, her and her team were on time and worked with our large bridal party (me + 8 bridesmaids + MOB + MOG) and finished all of us with some time to spare. Each artist was friendly and patient, and each of my girls, the moms, and I were super happy with our hair and make-up. Fallbrook had a heatwave that day and our make-up didn't budge in 90+ degree weather. I would highly recommend Heather and her team no only for their amazing skill but also their great attitudes and customer service!
Leena S
5.0
6/17/2025
Fantastic job! We loved our hair and makeup! Heather did a great job with us girls that had curly, textured hair and making us girl with thin straight hair look fuller. Victoria di...
d a beautiful job on makeup for multiple skin tones and undertones. Very much recommend!!
Ben S
5.0
6/09/2025
Kelly and Victoria worked on my girls and me for my wedding. They arrived on time and set up quick. They were super sweet and professional. We had a great time hanging out with the...
m while they fixed us up. Kelly did amazing braid work for me. Victoria did my makeup perfectly. I cried so much that day and my makeup lived through it all. Also, Heather helped me set everything up. She was really good customer service and ultimately was the reason I chose this company. Thank you! I will come back when i need some beauty services.
Amanda Z
5.0
4/16/2025
Heather and Tiffany were nothing but INCREDIBLE! I feel so blessed that they got to be a part of my big day, I have never felt more beautiful!! Heather was incredibly communicative...
and accommodating, when my hairstylist canceled last minute (literally DAYS before my wedding) she stepped in and did a cut and color for me, in addition to doing my hair for my wedding. When my original (family member) make up artist fell through, Tiffany stepped up to the job, and I’m so glad because she is TALENTED! They both far exceeded my expectations and made me feel like a real life princess! Their energy is so fun and contagious. One of the best decisions I made for my wedding was booking them 💕 Thank you so so much Heather and Tiffany, forever grateful for you both!!
Hannah O
5.0
4/14/2025
Heather and Tiffany were an amazing team to work with for hair and makeup for our recent San Diego wedding—they were excited to work on my ideas and vision and provide their expert...
ise to ensure I and our wedding party looked and felt our best. Coordinating trials with them was easy, helped me feel confident for the wedding day, and was the perfect way to decide which versions of the look I wanted would be best. On the day of, they were so supportive of everyone in the wedding party and helped keep our morning getting ready stress-free with their experience and efficiency. Everyone was so happy with the results, the final hairstyle and makeup came together perfectly with my dress and held up to our photography and the full event duration, and I treasure the photos we have!
Haylee T
5.0
4/13/2025
Heather did an absolutely amazing job for my wedding hair and makeup. We did a trial to perfect my look ahead of time and she absolutely hit it out of the park. She not only made m...
y hair and makeup perfect for my big day but my nerves were at ease. She even last minute incorporated a necklace my mom brought for “something blue” into my hair, and jumped in the help her apply her lashes. Heather was a pleasure to work with and I couldn’t recommend her enough!
Ole
5.0
4/12/2025
Heather and Tiffany were so great to work with! Not only are they really talented, but they’re a lot of fun too! Communication was always prompt, coordinating with them was easy an...
d their pricing is competitive but very reasonable! Everyone in my bridal group was very pleased with how their hair and makeup turned out! Great experience all in all… thanks again ladies!
Denise B
5.0
4/10/2025
Heather, Tiffany, and Kelly are all amazing at what they do.
These girls show up and instantly put you at ease with their fabulous personalities and sense of humor. My entire weddi...
ng party looked like a million bucks, and we all had a blast while they were there. I usually don't like what I look like when I have my makeup done however, Heather did such an amazing job that I felt beautiful walking down the aisle. Everyone in my party loved the way their hair and makeup looked. If you are looking to hire someone, hire these girls you WILL NOT BE DISSAPPOINTED.
Mitch C
4.0
4/09/2025
Shade and strand was so amazing and made my whole party look beautiful! After a glowing recommendation from a friend who uses their service for every important event in her life I ...
booked them. I am not big on makeup and definitely was very nervous but my trial was amazing and I knew we would be in good hands with their team. Jacquline, Gerine, and Victoria were so amazing and sweet. Gerine really took the time to hear all of my concerns and started with a softer look to build upon to make sure nothing looked too jarring. The team was all very responsive which was amazing. On the day of one stylist was a bit late which made me nervous but they finished everyone’s looks in time with no complaints!
Taylor M
5.0
4/08/2025
If you’re looking for talented, compassionate, and truly magical hair and makeup artists—look no further. They were our unexpected angels and we are endlessly grateful. 10 stars if...
we could!
Absolutely amazing experience from start to finish! We were in full panic mode on the morning of our wedding when our original hair and makeup artist completely bailed on us last minute. By what can only be described as a miracle, we found this incredible team—and they truly saved the day!
Not only did they take us in day of without hesitation, but they showed up with the most calming, kind, and professional energy we could have ever asked for. They seamlessly took care of hair and makeup for four bridesmaids, both brides, and one of the bride’s mothers—all within the tight timeline of a wedding day—and somehow managed to make each and every one of us feel and look like absolute perfection.
Every style and look was tailored beautifully to the person, and the makeup held up all day and night through tears, laughter, and dancing. They made everyone feel so comfortable and pampered, and honestly became a highlight of the day.
-Taylor and Jamie Wooten 🫶🏻
Shannon L
5.0
4/08/2025
I had such a great experience with Heather, Tiffany, and Kelly! My hair and makeup looked so great! Not only did my hair and makeup look great, but so did my bridal party’s! Plus, ...
Tiffany and Kelly gave some great recommendations, recognizing how the makeup and hair would look in photos. One thing I did not expect, but was pleasantly surprised by, was me laughing during the entire process. I cannot thank these ladies enough for making the day feel much lighter and less stressful!
Thank you so much!!!
Juliana H
5.0
4/08/2025
We loved working with Heather and Tiff! They were so personable and worked quickly and efficiently for our group of 9. My hair stayed in place through the whole wedding night and m...
akeup was in good shape and mascara and lashes lasted perfectly even though I cried all throughout the wedding day :) I thought their value was excellent compared to other places in San Diego! Thank you for everything!
Cindy P
5.0
3/30/2025
Heather was fun and easy going. She perfectly understood what I wanted for hair and makeup and my make-up. When we first connected, I explained I had concerns about finding the rig...
ht shade and not feeling like the makeup was too cakey and she addressed my concerns and on the day of, I did not feel cakey and it lasted all day!
Hair and makeup trials were my favorite thing about the wedding planning process! During my trial we had extra time so she put my hair in a cute ponytail for a date night.
For the day of the wedding we were done early, which was great as it gave me time to chill before the day. She and my sister hit it off.
Jillian C
5.0
3/03/2025
Heather is fantastic! She did my hair and make up perfectly and was really good at figuring out what I wanted (since I couldn’t). Couldn’t recommend her more
Charlotte Anne P
5.0
2/28/2025
So professional, efficient and fun! Couldn’t have been happier with my wedding hair and makeup!
Amanda T
5.0
2/02/2025
The team at Shade & Strand with Heather and Neva were incredible and brought such joy to our wedding day! They captured exactly what I envisioned for my hair and makeup on my weddi...
ng day. From the initial consultation with my trial to the wedding day, I felt like every last detail I imagined was brought to life for the wedding day. Not to mention the look lasted all night long on the dance floor. They managed to fit in hair and makeup for all my bridesmaids plus the MOB and MOG seamlessly. I can't thank the Shade & Strand team enough for helping me and my bridesmaids feel beautiful on my wedding day! Definitely would recommend for any San Diego brides to be.
Stephanie G
5.0
1/24/2025
Heather and Tiff are absolutely AMAZING! I went to a few hair and makeup trials with different vendors, but they completely blew everyone else out of the water. They created such a...
fun, relaxed environment—it truly felt like I was getting ready with friends. They were incredibly receptive to any adjustments or tweaks I asked for and worked much faster than I expected without compromising quality.
Throughout the planning process, they were clear and communicative about deadlines, flexible with changes to the number of people getting services, and never once made me feel like a burden while I sorted out my wedding party’s preferences.
On the day of the wedding, they arrived bright and early—even before my wedding party—and had everything set up and ready to go. They kept the vibe fun and light, playing great music, chatting with everyone in the bridal suite, and working just as efficiently as they did during the trial. Heather even went above and beyond by snapping a few pictures and fun videos—totally not part of her job, but it was so appreciated!
If you’re looking for a vendor who delivers stunning results while creating an unforgettable experience, Shade & Strand is the one for you!
Minerva P
5.0
1/23/2025
Heather and Kelly were both absolutely amazing! Heather did my hair and I truly could not have asked for anyone better as she understood exactly what I wanted and was so kind and p...
atient with me! All my girls that had their hair done by Kelly loved it! And we all literally had perfect hair at the end of the night still!! I am over the moon about how it all turned out!! Highly recommend!!
Aurora V
5.0
1/19/2025
Wonderful experience with this team!! Heather and Tiffany were outstanding! From the beginning I appreciated how responsive and helpful Heather was in connecting with me and unders...
tanding my needs and vision for my wedding look. She set my mind at ease with a trial run, and then for the big day once again nailed it! Heather created a beautiful vintage glam look for my hair and Tiffany also knocked it out of the park with glam makeup! Both were a joy to chat with as they dolled me up, I couldn’t have been happier! Would recommend this team 1000%! Thank you, Shade and Strand! 💕💕💕💕
Kimberly O
5.0
12/03/2024
In my experience of hiring hair and makeup artists, it has been difficult for me to find someone who has experience with asian makeup. Especially because most artists have a certai...
n style, but Heather was so accomodating. She listened to every single thing I had to pick on about myself and did what she could so I would end up looking and feeling beautiful! I scheduled my trial the day before my wedding (rehearsal day) and she was kind enough to change up the hairstyle so it wouldn't spoil the surprise of the actual hair for the guests and my partner. My bridesmaids and moms also loved their hair and makeup done by Heather and her team. Highly recommend Shade and Strand for your event, you won't regret it!
Ruby S
5.0
11/18/2024
I cannot say enough good things about Shade and Strand for wedding beauty services! From start to finish, they were absolutely fantastic.
Heather was amazing to coordinate with. S...
he was incredibly responsive and made the planning process so easy, which is a huge plus when you're juggling all the wedding details.
For my trial, I worked with Victoria and Kelly, who were also the artists for my wedding day. They were both incredibly talented and so sweet! They truly listened to what I envisioned and made me feel completely comfortable. On the wedding day itself, they came to our location and were such a calming and positive presence. It felt like I was getting ready with friends!
My mom and mother-in-law were also thrilled with their hair and makeup. What's really impressive about Shade and Strand is their versatility. We all had different styles in mind, and they nailed each one perfectly.
Their prices were very competitive, and the quality of service was top-notch. I wholeheartedly recommend Shade and Strand to any bride looking for a talented and professional beauty team for their wedding.
Camilla P
5.0
11/09/2024
INCREDIBLE! Tiffany (makeup) and Jynneva (hair) are so talented. They made me look like the most elegant and glam version of me -- but still me-- for my wedding! I felt beautiful! ...
I highly recommend Tiffany and Jynneva to anyone looking for talented, fun, experienced professionals who listen and are so upbeat and easy to work with! They put me in a great mood before my wedding. Jynneva also placed/secured a peineta and Spanish mantilla to my hairstyle which lasted the whole night long- flawless work. All around top notch experience!! Thank you for making me look my best on my special day, Tiffany and Jynneva! <3
Katlyn H
5.0
11/04/2024
I highly recommend Shade and Strand for all hair and makeup needs! Heather made the booking process extremly easy and was quick to respond when I had questions. Victoria and Charee...
did a fabulous job with my hair and makeup and the rest of my bridal party! They were professional, knowledgable, and made the entire process fun and stress free!
Olivia N
5.0
10/27/2024
Shade & Strand is a wedding beauty team that I highly recommend! Tiffany and Heather are seasoned professionals who take great pride in their work and sincerely want to make your d...
ay special. Their communication is clear, direct and friendly, which made the experience seamless. The quality of their work is precise, beautiful, and fast - they worked in unison to get everyone looking their best. In addition to their fair and standard pricing, Heather was an expert communicator, listening to my vision and providing helpful guidance. They did a wonderful job tailoring their services to each person's age and unique features and hair texture. As someone who is not always easy to please, I am thrilled to give Shade & Strand my highest recommendation!
Katheryn S
5.0
10/23/2024
The whole crew was amazing to work with! They worked quickly and efficiently and we all looked stunning! I would recommend the Shade and Strand gals to anyone wanting their make up...
and hair done for an event or wedding!
Service area & Contact info
San Diego, Orange, And Los Angeles County
Typically included in the starting cost
Travel area: Within 100 miles
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