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About this vendor

Thao Nguyen
Thao Nguyen
Hair and Makeup Artist

Asian-owned, Woman-owned

8 years in business

We speak English and Vietnamese

Medium team (11-20 members)

Beauty by Thao is a wedding hair and makeup service based in San Jose, California. Servicing clients in San Jose and throughout the Bay Area, owner and operator Thao specializes in natural, glowing makeup looks. A certified makeup artist, she received her training from the Make-up Designory and has been providing wedding makeup services for over five years.

Services Offered

Beauty by Thao offers clients the opportunity to schedule a consultation, as well as a hair and makeup trial. During these initial meetings, they can discuss their preferred makeup look and desired hairstyle with Thao. For the convenience of her clients, Thao is willing to travel to the wedding venue on the day of the event to provide on-site services. She and her team can take care of the whole wedding party if desired. As well as makeup, Beauty by Thao can provide a variety of hairstyling services, including blowouts, updos, and textured hairstyling. Other available services include:

  • Contour makeup
  • Eye makeup
  • Natural makeup
  • False eyelashes
  • Upstyles
  • Hollywood waves

FAQ

What is the base price for blowouts for brides?

$250

What is the price of trial service for blowouts for brides?

$175

What is the base price for blowouts for attendants/family members?

$175

What is the price of trial service for blowouts for attendants/family members?

$175

What is the base price for updos/styling for brides?

$250

What is the price of trial service for updos/styling for brides?

$175

What is the base price for updos/styling for attendants/family members?

$135

What is the price of trial service for updos/styling for attendants/family members?

$135

What is the base price for traditional makeup for brides?

$250

What is the price of trial service for traditional makeup for brides?

$165

What is the base price for traditional makeup for attendants/family members?

$135

What is the price of trial service for traditional makeup for attendants/family members?

$135

Does makeup price include false lashes?

Yes

Which of the following are included in prices?

Consultation

What beauty services do you offer?

Consultations

What hair services do you offer?

Extensions
Textured Hair Styling
Updos / Styling
Hair Trial
On-Site Hair

What makeup services do you offer?

Contour Makeup
Eye Makeup
Natural Makeup
On-Site Makeup
Wedding Party Makeup
Makeup Trial
Fake Lashes

What is the maximum group size you can accommodate?

40

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Thao and her team are highly recommended for wedding hair and makeup services, praised for their professionalism, flexibility, and talent by several satisfied brides. Thao's ability to create beautiful and long-lasting looks while maintaining a natural appearance was commended, along with her efficient and seamless process. Reviewers appreciated her responsiveness, easy communication, and calm demeanor on the wedding day, making the experience stress-free and enjoyable. Thao's team demonstrated exceptional skill, accommodating large groups with ease and delivering stunning results that lasted throughout the celebrations.

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Thao and her team are highly recommended for wedding hair and makeup services, praised for their professionalism, flexibility, and talent by several satisfied brides. Thao's ability to create beautiful and long-lasting looks while maintaining a natural appearance was commended, along with her efficient and seamless process. Reviewers appreciated her responsiveness, easy communication, and calm demeanor on the wedding day, making the experience stress-free and enjoyable. Thao's team demonstrated exceptional skill, accommodating large groups with ease and delivering stunning results that lasted throughout the celebrations.

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Ruby Sent on 08/21/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Bridal Makeup Perfection

Thao did my hair and makeup to perfection for my wedding, and I felt like the most beautiful bride on this day!

Doing my makeup and hair with Thao was like catching up with a friend. She made me feel so comfortable and created a glowy glam look, while still making me feel like myself. As someone who doesn't wear makeup often, I really appreciated this and was absolutely in love with my look.

Thao is friendly, attentive to detail, responsive, and THE makeup artist that I would recommend to all brides!!
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Diane Sent on 09/27/2022
5 out of 5 rating

I've never looked better!

This review is long overdue! I've worked with Thao twice for my engagement photoshoot and actual wedding. Both times she was fantastic and professional.

Thao did my hair and makeup for the engagement shoot and not only did she arrive early to set up her station, her work was awesome and my makeup looked very natural on me (I don't wear makeup often).

Her communication is great, and she is good at listening to and incorporating feedback. I truly loved my hair and makeup for the wedding, and am so impressed that she created a hairstyle for me that wasn't in any inspo photos. On my actual wedding day, she nailed it by exactly replicating what we did in our trial. This is no easy feat because I think not all artists can do it (making sure they're delivering what you expect from the trial). Thao took lots of notes and photos during our trial, and we also exchanged our notes over email, to make this happen. I also wanted to point out that I had 7 others do hair and makeup, and Thao and her team of 3 artists were so much fun! My hair and makeup lasted the whole day too during a very hot July day.

I would highly recommend Thao and her team!
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Megan Sent on 06/25/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing!

Thao did my wedding makeup and she did such an amazing job! She's professional, sweet, friendly and does such an exquisite job. She's thorough and she works with exactly what you want and how you want it. I cannot recommend her enough! Everyone loved her work. Thank you Thao!
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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2025 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2024 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2023 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2020 Winner
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