Elena Sandi Hair & Makeup Artist

Elena and her team were absolutely amazing. They truly made everyone feel so comfortable and beautiful. Elena helped calm me during some stressful moments on our wedding day. Her and her team were also able to adapt to our crazy bridal party who added services at the very last minute. And when I tell you my hair and makeup lasted ALLLL day and night even through crying all day, sweating buckets, and people leaning against me. She uses high end products and I didn't even feel like I had makeup on at all which I loved. She let me move my trial day to the day after the wedding as I was doing a second photography day at the waterfall. I put my full trust in her to do whatever she thought looked best and she actually killed it. I have never felt more beautiful in my whole life. Thank you Elena and your team you guys were amazing and I highly recommend to anyone needing services!

Most amazing make up/ hair I’ve ever had done, i’ve never felt more elegant and beautiful. Elena and her assistant were so prompt, professional, and personable. They listened to any preferences we had and also had suggestions for what colors would look good on our skin tones. I am so grateful I picked her to be my stylist on my special day. It lasted all day in the Costa Rican heat through many hugs and kisses. I didn’t want to wash it off. Choose her and you won’t be disappointed!!

Elena + her team we're absolutely perfect!! I am someone who doesn't wear makeup every day so I was VERY nervous about getting my makeup done but Elena listened and gave me the perfect wedding day glam. I have never loved my makeup so much! She also did my friends + family, all of who have different hair colors and textures and they nailed each and every one. Everyone felt beautiful and confident all day long, not to mention our hair and makeup lasted all day and night. Elena and her staff were perfect, kind and very communicative. Cant' recommend them enough!!

I couldn’t recommend Elena and her team more. She is so kind, accommodating and she is incredibly talented. I have never looked more beautiful. My makeup withstood tears and Costa Rican heat. Please book with her rignt away. Wis I could give her unlimited stars.

If you’re thinking about booking this makeup artist—DO IT. She and her team are next level! Not only is she insanely talented, but she also creates such a calm and enjoyable environment, which made the whole getting-ready process feel so special.
Every detail was perfect, from the skin prep to the final look. My makeup lasted all day without creasing or fading, and I got endless compliments! Her team made sure everyone looked and felt amazing, and they stayed on schedule the entire time.
Truly one of the best decisions I made. I felt so confident, beautiful, and taken care of. Couldn’t have asked for a better glam squad!

Elena and her team were the perfect complement to my unforgettable wedding day! They were very skilled and professional, and perfectly executed on my vision even when needing to slightly pivot mid-work.

Elena was very easy to work with on coordination and communication (in English!). The team was a well-oiled machine and finished the hair and makeup for the bride and 7 others in the party with ease.

I chose Elena based on some of the work I saw on her Instagram portfolio. I was going for a more natural glam look, though I’m sure she could do just about anything. I shared inspiration for myself and my bridesmaids ahead of the wedding day. The need was able to not just meet expectations, but exceeded them with helpful recommendations on styling based on hair type.

I most definitely recommend her to any locals or international folks looking for a hair and makeup artist for their special day, or any other event!

I don't think I could have had a more perfect experience with Elena. Despite me sending her countless photos and questions, she was always quick to respond and so sweet and helpful along the entire process. She was conversational during the trial and made sure I was completely comfortable and at ease during the wedding day. And when we decided to add on my mom's makeup and the flower girl's hair on the wedding day, her and her sister immediately agreed and got it all done in time. The getting ready session was full of laughter, singing, and I felt like the most beautiful bride. I could not get over how closely my makeup matched to the Pinterest inspo pictures I showed her. I went for a natural, bright, and dewy look, and it stayed perfectly the whole night (despite the Costa Rica heat). And my hair was even better than the photos I showed her and stayed perfectly. I could not recommend Elena and her team enough!

Elena and her team were absolutely wonderful!! She made me feel beautiful and confident while still looking like myself. I was definitely sweating as it was a very hot day but my hair and makeup survived. The bridesmaids looked amazing and our mothers looked stunning. Everyone felt confident and not cakey. She even worked well with my photographer to ensure the day went smoothly. My venue can be difficult for outside vendors to access but she worked with us and them and the day was flawless. I highly recommend her to anyone looking to feel like the best version of themselves.

I have never felt so beautiful in all my life than on my wedding day - and all thanks to Elena! Not only was I absolutely delighted with her work, but her kindness, flexibility and professionalism added to an overall perfect experience!
I don’t wear makeup often and never do my hair, so I was a little nervous getting my makeup done. At 41 years old, I can’t express how beautiful and happy she made me look and feel. I gave some suggestions for my hair and makeup, she did exactly what I asked, AND my hair and makeup lasted all day- PERFECTION!
My two daughters also got their hair and some makeup done by Elena. She was so good with them and did amazing work.
I highly recommend Elena and know she’ll make you feel like a princess on your wedding day! Thank you Elena

Thank you so much for your incredible flexibility and patience. Your work was amazing and you were so time efficient. My hair and makeup looked beautiful!!