Angela was phenomenal to work with and she was so caring and responsive from day 1. I was so comfortable with Angela during the trial that I didn't feel intimidated at all! She focused on what I wanted (natural makeup that would accentuate my eyes and a side bun). I really felt listened to and I also left a lot to her expertise, especially since I have oily skin. Based on my feedback from the trial, I went back for my engagement shoot and we agreed on an airbrush foundation and she adjusted the false eyelashes so that my tear ducts wouldn't wet the glue. I wore the makeup all day and at the beach, and my face still felt refreshed! Needless to say everything was perfect on the wedding day. Angela and her team were wonderful to work with, and Angela was the calming presence I needed! I also borrowed from her the most gorgeous hairpiece that was the perfect, final touch for my hair. I can't tell you how many compliments I received on the hairpiece alone! I truly felt so beautiful on my wedding day, and the best part was that I didn't have to worry about my makeup running or my hair becoming undone! I 100% recommend Beauty in Motion.

Angel was my HMUA for my wedding 8/24/19 and she was AMAZING! At first I had booked Angela last year, but she let me know she wasn't able to be my HMUA a few months prior to my wedding due to health reasons. I was initially bummed since I had my trial in March 2019 and I am not from socal, so I had to do my trial again with Angel the day before my wedding. It worked out though, since we had a tea ceremony the day before, so I was able to get a feel for what worked and what didn't by the next day. She tweaked certain things from the photos she had taken the day before and we both agreed. She did a phenomenal job on my hair and makeup; I was sweating at a photoshoot since it was 90F+ outside and same with the ceremony, but I didn't have to touch up AT ALL! I didn't even think that was possible. My MIL also had her hair and makeup done by Angel and she was very impressed. I would highly recommend Angel!! I love their style at BIMS and Angel said Angela tends to be more natural, Crystal more glam, and she's somewhere in the middle.

Crystal is AH-MAY-ZING. I first went to her for my engagement session. In our first meeting, she asked me what look I was going for. I told her that I wanted a very natural look, someone that my then-fiancé can still recognize. I've heard too many horror stories of guys marrying someone that totally looks different. Crystal did such a great job that I knew I had to book her for my big day as well. I highly recommend a hair trial because we had to try different styles to fit my petite face (don't always trust Pinterest).

On the day of my wedding, her team was able to quickly set up in our hotel room. They all did such a great job with my bridesmaids, groomswoman, and I, everyone looked so beautiful! One of my bridesmaids told me that out of the four times she's been a bride, her hair and makeup turned out the best with BIMS.

Overall, this company is very professional. I researched many makeup artists in the SGV area and BIMS prices were the most reasonable, especially since you get to work with the owners and not just a senior or lead artist. One major plus is that Crystal gave me advice on skincare and makeup. I am still using the products that she recommended. I must say that my wedding photographer, Donna Lam's photography style matches BIMS style very well. I recommend booking both together. I would definitely come back to Crystal if I want to take any more professional photos in the future.