Braids And Bunz

Ellyse was beyond a pleasure to work with! My whole experience working with her was stress free and I was impressed by her work. Ellyse did hair/make up for my mom and I, as well as she and her associate did my bridesmaids makeup.

Trial: I sent Ellyse photo inspiration prior and we talked about the look I was going for. She was confident with her plan for me. After the trial, we talked about changes and adjustments - she was very receptive to the changes I wanted to make and made good professional suggestions based on my hair/skin type. I kept the hair in and make up on until I went to bed (8/9hrs total) and NOTHING moved - all stayed in place! I was impressed by the trial because I have very thick/long hair with many baby hairs and oily/acne prone skin.

Day of Wedding: Ellyse and her associate showed up on time and ready! If anything, my bridal party and I were running late and despite that, Ellyse had all of us (bride, mother of bride, 6 bridesmaids) ready on time! Her and her team were also such great company - easy going with easy conversation. For my hair we didn’t have an outlet close enough for the heating tools so we ended up in a not so ideal spot with low lighting, but it still turned out beautiful with all the adjustments we talked about (a true testaments to Ellyse’s flexibility)! My makeup stayed on all day (12+ hrs)! For reference, my oily skin tends to make my eyeliner/mascara transfer to my bottom lid. I had zero eyeliner transfer and everything stayed in place. By the end of the night I was a little shiny but no foundation separation, no blush/contour fading or eye make up transfer! Also, my Bridesmaids’ and my mother’s makeup up still looked amazing by the end of the night.

When we got our photos, Ellyse’s makeup photographed so beautifully! I am so grateful for her talent and her professional insight! She also did my hair color prior to add dimension - fyi she is also a very talented colorist and has done color for me in the past that I loved! I definitely recommend Ellyse if you value quality work and reliable communication. Thanks Ellyse!

Ellyse made me feel like an absolute goddess on my wedding day! I communicated exactly what I wanted and she delivered! Although it was a hot and humid day, my hair stayed all day and I now have amazing photos to look back on! Do yourself a favor and hire Ellyse now! Her professionalism, talent, and warm personality is a match made in heaven for a bride on her wedding day.

Ellysse was amazing and loved my makeup and hair done for my Covid wedding! Highly recommend her!

Ellyse has been my go to gal for HMU services for so many major events, including my own wedding, gender reveal, baby shower, and more! When I know she’s apart of the glam team, I know I’m in the best hands! She makes suggestions when I’m indecisive, and I’m always so happy with the end results! If you want a fun and great experience that will give you timeless looks that you can look back at and smile, then look no further! Book with her now :)

Ellyse colored and styled my bridal hair - and I loved it! She also did the hair for my entire bridal party 🤍 Ellyse is quick to respond and easy to talk to making the whole process feel professional and seamless. She also takes care to stay on schedule, gives and receives feedback well in regards to trying to find the sweet spot of the look you’re envisioning for yourself on your special day. I’ve recommended Ellyse many times to friends & family and will continue to do so because I know they’ll be in great hands. Looking forward to working with her again for my next event 🤍

Ellyse is such a gem. I was planning my wedding from overseas (I live in London, wedding was in the Bay Area) and Ellyse was super responsive and helpful during our correspondence. She listened to what I hoped for with my hair (casual, easy, classic half up-half down) but also made sure to get the colours right when she toned it. She also did all the hair in our wedding party - my bridesmaids, maid and matron of honour, groomsmaid, and MOB.

On the day, there was no stress as she created the looks that each person wanted. We had such a fun time getting ready, and Ellyse is a big part of that chill environment. She made the process seem effortless and easy and joked around with all of us, which helped keep things chill as well.

I'm so happy with our wedding photos, as all the women have great hair thanks to Ellyse! Do yourself a favour and book her ASAP.

Ellyse did my wedding hair and makeup a few weeks ago and I couldn't have asked for a better experience! When I first reached out to ask about her services, she responded quickly, provided me with a pricing guide, and answered all of my questions. I had researched a number of hair and makeup vendors in the SF area, but of all the ones I found, I thought her work and prices to be the most ideal (beautiful work, fair pricing). I really loved the updos and soft glam makeup posts I found on her instagram page (@ellyselim_) and I could tell from some of her videos that she would be fun to work with.

When I asked her to do hair and makeup for my wedding, she sent over a contract and asked how many services I would be needing so she could put together a potential timeline for me. And when I met her at my hair and makeup trial, I knew I had made the right choice. Ellyse was warm, sweet, down to earth, and easy to talk to (the kind of person you want with you on the morning of an overwhelming day!) and we clicked right away. On the day of my wedding, she arrived on time and had another artist with her to assist with makeup services (her friend Joice, who was also fabulous!). In addition to my hair and makeup, Ellyse did hair for all my bridesmaids, my mom, and my mother in law. All of my bridesmaids were pleased with her work and agreed that I had made a good choice asking her to be my H&M girl. I have to give her props as well for pivoting easily when I decided to change my hairstyle for the day and sprung it on her that morning. She was happy to oblige and did such an amazing job on my gorgeous updo! I highly recommend her to anyone! She had my full trust from the moment I met her at my hair trial, and she did not let me down. Thanks for making me feel pretty on my wedding day, Ellyse!

If you want flawless wedding makeup and hair, definitely book with Ellyse! She was professional, listened to what I wanted, paid attention to detail (which I love!), and made me feel comfortable the whole time! My makeup and hair survived a whole night of dancing and lots of crying.. and it still looked perfect at the end! I would definitely hire her again!! You won’t be disappointed! Also, all the photos attached haven’t been retouched or anything— that’s how good her work is!

Ellyse is an amazing bridal hair and makeup stylist! We explored bridals styles and looks.. and she absolutely brought my vision to life. She is professional, amiable, honest, and quick to respond in messages. I could not have asked for a better person to have done my wedding.

Ellyse came highly recommended from a few of my friends! I contacted her and she responded right away! She is VERY talented! We tried a few hairstyles including a low pony tail and Hollywood waves which is her specialty, and she definitely delivered!! We went with the Hollywood waves and the curls stayed on all day long! Now Ellyse is my all-time hairstylist and colorist and I wouldn’t go back to anyone else! Go to her, you will not be disappointed!! Btw, she is so sweet and easy to vibe with ☺️