Ashley and her team were amazing! I got married back in August 2023, but Blush was one vendor that I really wanted to positively review (even if it was late!). Ashley's humor paired with her experience made the whole getting-ready process a dream! She made me feel a fun, excited calm, knowing that I was in good hands. When we met a couple of months prior for my trial, she was detail-oriented and warm, helping me feel comfortable to voice what I liked and wanted. For makeup, I felt like myself and nothing was heavy. Her products were excellent quality. I really wanted Hollywood waves which required a lot of work! Her team helped figure out how to secure my flower pins AND make it last until midnight. Lastly, she is so sweet! From covering up my cousin's mosquito bite with concealer, to offering to make sure nothing budged after my first look tears, Ashley goes the distance and it stands out as someone who made me feel special on my wedding day. Thank you, Ashley & team!! :)

Ashley was my hair and makeup stylist for my June wedding in Santa Cruz. She is absolutely amazing and beyond talented, and I was so lucky that she and her team were available. I was hesitant about wearing my hair up because it is not my preferred style, but due to the windiness of our venue it was necessary to do a bun. She worked with me at the trial to do an up-do and adjust my make-up so that I felt beautiful. We had eight other few family and friends also getting their hair and make-up done and she created a schedule that worked with our time-table and her team had us all done precisely on time. She and her team bring such a great vibe during the hours it takes to get ready for a wedding and I would highly recommend booking her!!

Photos: By Katie & Morgan Hallas

Working with Ashley was THE BEST.

Firstly, Ashley is a great collaborator and a very skilled HMUA. She worked with me both on email and during my trial to create the exact ‘natural’ look I wanted. I truly have never felt more beautiful! Ashley creates such a relaxed and calm but also fun environment, it felt like I had a beloved friend helping me look and feel my best.

Ashley also went above and beyond on my wedding day. Firstly, by making sure I personally was taken care of during a getting ready location change (in very wet weather!) - for which I couldn’t have been more grateful! Secondly, she put me at ease and created a very serene environment pre-ceremony - I felt so centred and grounded. I was also worried about being a big crier and potentially messing up my look from happy tears - and Ashley worked with me on a plan that kept me looking flawless all day/night.

I highly, highly recommend working with Ashley and the team at Blush HMD. Shout out also to Camille and Tanika - my entire bridal party loved their HMU looks!

Nothing but rave reviews here! From the moment she arrived, Ashley’s warmth and personable nature instantly put me at ease. It felt like having a friend there to get me ready for our special day.
Not only does Ashley have incredible talent for hair and makeup, but she also had an intuitive understanding of my style and preferences. She listened attentively to my ideas and concerns, and then worked her magic to far exceed my expectations.

The transformation she created was nothing short of breathtaking. She enhanced my natural beauty in a way that felt both glamorous and true to myself. It was like she captured the essence of who I am and translated it into a stunning bridal look.

I cannot recommend Ashley highly enough to anyone searching for a hair and makeup artist. She truly made our elopement day even more magical, and for that, I am forever grateful. THANK YOU, Ashley!

It's no exaggeration when I say getting my hair and makeup done by Ashley was the most relaxing part of my wedding day. Ashley is very warm and friendly and really makes one feel pampered!

Ashley is amazing! She helped me think through multiple completely different hair and makeup looks for my wedding (since I am very indecisive!) and struck a great balance between supportive of whatever I chose while also giving me great feedback on what would look great with my venue and dress. My whole wedding party was thrilled with their hair and makeup, and the experience of working together was fun and relaxing. And of course, I LOVED how I looked on my wedding day! I got so many compliments on my hair and felt beautiful. One specific thing I noticed is that my skin looked better than it's looked with any other makeup artist I've tried - there was no element of cakiness and I felt like I was glowing. I highly recommend Ashley & her team for your wedding!!!

From the very first time I spoke with Ashley, she felt like an old friend. She seems to have mastered a way of being both charismatic and funny, while maintaining an extreme level of professionalism.
I chose not to do a trial before the big day. While that might have been extremely nerve-racking for some, I wasn't worried at all because Ashley really went the extra mile, taking time to talk me through different options and ideas and she was so patient with me while I tried to make a decision about my wedding hairstyle.
One of my fondest memories of our wedding day was the time spent getting ready with my ladies. Ashley truly felt like she belonged there with us, just another one of the girls.
And now for the most important part...... the end results were AMAZING!!! Ashley is a magical hair and makeup unicorn. I don't wear a lot of makeup in my day-to-day life so I explained to her that while I definitely wanted to wow my groom, I also wanted to look and feel as natural as possible. She used the most beautiful combination of neutral tones and delivered exactly what I was hoping for! And the hair!! I can't say enough about the hair! I'm including some pictures below. It was a soft and gentle updo with a braid. The perfect blend of whimsical and classic. And the best part is, it stayed right in place, absolutely perfect, for the entire day!
You can't go wrong with Ashley at Blush Hair and Makeup Design!

I've had the pleasure of getting to know Ashley and her team over the years as she did my sister's wedding in 2021 and mine in June 2023. I can't say enough good things! She is so easy to work with, very professional, and fun. She is very knowledgeable and skilled in her craft.

I highly recommend doing a hair and makeup trial with her. I got to try out the extensions there and a strip lash since I've never worn one before. She highly recommended the hair extensions as they hold a curl very well especially with all the moisture in the air in Carmel. Thank god for her recommendation because the extensions held a curl all night whereas my real hair underneath went flat. Ashley took notes of my changes and perfectly applied them on the wedding day. She truly listens to you and doesn't just do what she likes.

My MIL did a trial as well as she was incredibly nervous to get her hair and makeup done. She called me after the trial and RAVED about how wonderful and lovely Ashley and her team were and how happy she was with how beautiful and natural her hair and makeup were. She truly felt like herself. Ashley completely calmed her nerves which in turn relieved some of my stress.

On the wedding day Ashley and her team were on time and perfectly stuck to the schedule. I can't even begin to explain how relaxed the entire morning was, it was such a joy! Everyone looked absolutely beautiful and I was so happy with my makeup. Everything was perfection and I felt beautiful.

One thing to note (which is not a negative) is that her team leans on the more natural side. If you say you want natural makeup, they really mean natural. So if you're used to a lot of makeup, don't be afraid to do some glam!

I couldn't be happier with Ashley and her team! From the moment we met during our trial, she was warm, inviting, and had such a calming presence. She opened the door for feedback very early on to make sure I felt comfortable with making any tweaks to my hair and makeup.

I wore extensions for the first time ever during my trial for the wedding. She understood exactly how to work with my hair (that hardly ever holds a curl) to extend the life of the curls over a long period of time.

My makeup was perfect. I couldn't have asked for anything more. I wanted it to feel warm, but not glammy. I wanted to enhance my natural features and feel like "me." She pushed me a little outside of my comfort zone with a tone of lipstick during the trial that I ended up LOVING and it went so well with my dress, so we went for that color and it looked fantastic in all of the photos.

Most importantly, on the wedding day, Ashley and her team were the first ones there setting up, and she was such a calming presence throughout the morning and helped make getting ready so much fun.

Thank you so much, Ashley and team!

Ashley and her team were absolutely amazing! When I met with ashley for my consultation, she took her time to talk through what I had in mind and help me find direction in things that I was unsure of. She’s so warm and welcoming and easy to work with! I had a big bridal party, but everything stayed to schedule, and everyone looked and felt beautiful! It really helped create a stress free wedding morning.

I couldn’t recommend Ashley and the whole blush team enough!!