It was an absolute joy working with Hot Mess Studio for my wedding hair and makeup. I worked mostly with Vicki and Max, who couldn't have been nicer and more accommodating. Every time I got an email response from them, I breathed a sigh of relief, since they always thoughtfully and enthusiastically addressed any question I had and were great at communicating every step of the way.

Their whole team is wonderful and I had the best experience with them at my trial and on my wedding day, where they also did my bridesmaids' hair and makeup. They brought a happy and calming energy to the morning and stayed perfectly on schedule. They asked us questions and talked through our ideas, making sure we all looked exactly how we hoped and making adjustments whenever we asked. We all loved how our hair and makeup turned out. For me especially, my one big thing was the I didn't want to cover my freckles and their makeup artist Jaclyn made sure of it.

I highly recommend Hot Mess for your wedding (and the studio in general - I got a great blow out for my rehearsal dinner)! They are pros at what they do, always put you first, and go above and beyond to make sure you're happy.

Hot Mess Studio is an incredible choice for wedding hair and makeup. With a large bridal party, including flower girls, they delivered flawless looks for everyone, working seamlessly with all hair types to create beautiful updos, half-up styles, and curls. The makeup suited each person perfectly, making everyone feel their absolute best. They were consistently on time, professional, and supportive throughout the planning process. A special thanks to Max for easing my concerns and crafting the perfect schedule, and to Vicki, who confirmed every detail and shared helpful reminders as the day approached. Alicia, Christine, and Jaclyn were amazing, and everyone loved them! I couldn't imagine having anyone else by my side on such a special day. Highly recommend this talented team!

I cannot begin to explain how amazing Hot Mess Studio was to work with for my wedding. They are the most professional and nicest group of people that really made getting ready just too much fun! They listened to exactly what I wanted and my bridal vision came to life! Even my bridal party and family commented on how wonderful they were and how they looked like their natural selves! Hot Mess plans everything down to the minute for getting ready and even did little touch-ups before we left so we could have a bit to eat! Thank you to Hot Mess for making this bride feel beautiful and bridal!!

I used Hot Mess Studios for mine and my wife's wedding day. They were so incredibly professional and so kind. I went to their Studio when they were still open in Asbury Park and it was such a beautiful and friendly space. Every hair and makeup artist we worked with or spoke to was so kind. Our day of hair and make up artists were so attentive to our needs and wants and truly made the day of experience so amazing and my wife and I felt so natural and beautiful which is exactly what we wanted. Max and Vicki were our points of contact throughout the entire process of booking and they were both so patient, kind, and always checking in on us or available to speak with. My wife and I HIGHLY recommend Hot Mess Studios for any of your wedding day needs or if you just want to feel pretty!

I recommend Hot Mess every chance I can get. I was blown away by my hair on my wedding day. Alicia is an amazing stylist and I’ve trusted her with my hair for close to a decade so I knew she would make me look like a complete goddess for my wedding (as anticipated- she DID). My mother, mother in law and bridesmaids were obsessed with their hairstyles, as well! Max and Vicki were an absolute dream to work with. Always quickly responsive, organized, and super flexible with schedule trials, payments, etc. Hot mess always exceeds my expectations!

Hot Mess is awesome! Their team is so kind and responsive. I had Tara do my hair and Julie did my makeup. They both were so wonderful and accommodating. We did a trial about 3 months before the big day, and I knew I made a great decision! There were just 3 of us getting services done on the day of the wedding, but they did such an amazing job on all of us. We used the bridal suite in the salon to get ready which was really relaxing and nice. Highly recommend!

I don't even know where to begin! The Hot Mess Bridal team were so professional while also being friendly and attentive. Jess did my hair and makeup for my bridal look. She listened to all my concerns and needs and was able to deliver a glam but natural look. She nailed it - truly! It was such a pleasure working with her from haircuts to the trial to the big day! Rachel and Heather did my bridesmaids hair and makeup and blew me away. They effortlessly followed each girl's request and were so accommodating. They truly highlighted all of the girl's natural beauty. Everyone was so happy with their looks. They made the morning so easy and fun - the whole experience was so relaxing, which may not always be the case on your wedding day! Vicki and Max helped coordinate everything and create a seamless schedule. They were beyond helpful and kind throughout the planning process. I feel so lucky to have had them all be a part of my big day! Truly could not recommend them all enough! My only regret was not getting married closer to Asbury so we could have utilized their gorgeous bridal suite!

Jess and Emily did hair for myself and bridal party. To say my expectations were exceeded is an understatement. To backtrack, I set up my date with Max who was sweet and very attentive. His quick responses and ability to get me set up in such a timely manner really put my mind at ease. Vicki, assisted along the way as well. She was also so sweet and provided quick responses, guidance, and answered any and all questions I had. I went to the salon first to color match my extensions with Jess. Immediately I knew Hot Mess did right setting me up with her. Her vibe is fantastic. I instantly felt comfortable with her and trusted her fully to do her work. As we all know wedding planning is extremely nerve racking and we want things to be perfect. After meeting Jess and my experiences with Max and Vicki, I knew hair was one thing I didn’t have to worry about for my special day. My trial went great. Jess really took the time to understand what I was looking for and just made it happen. I had one hiccup along the way, when I attempted to have my extensions colored elsewhere to match my balayage perfectly. I immediately reached out to Jess. I couldn’t believe how quickly she responded. She told me to drop them off, trust her, and she’d take care of it. I didn’t see them until wedding day and they were absolutely perfect. Fast forward to day of. Jess and Emily traveled to my parents where we all got ready, in the crappiest weather and were all smiles. Every single one of my bridesmaids, my mom, and mil were all extremely happy with their hair and the way Jess and Emily really listened to what they were looking for and again just made it happen. No ones hair moved all night despite the horrendous rain, all the sweat, and endless dancing. The amount of compliments I received on my hair specifically was insane. Overall, if you are looking for stylists and staff that will work with you and simply put your mind at ease in one of the craziest times, Hot Mess is it. I honestly cannot recommend them enough.

WOW! I am so happy I chose Hot Mess for hair and makeup for my wedding! They were pros! So easy to work and plan with. Alicia did an INCREDIBLE job making me look and feel gorgeous. My whole bridal party looked absolutely stunning and my mom who was so afraid of having her hair and makeup done felt and looked beautiful. Makeup and hair survived all day in the hot beach sun and weather and I look flawless in my photos! Thank you thank you thank you for your incredible work. If you’re thinking of booking hot mess, do it! You will not regret it!

For my Wedding, I was most focused on how my hair and makeup was going to look. Claire not only gave me a flawless hair and make-up trial but also worked with me when i decided to make some changes to my hair for the day of the wedding. I seriously have never felt more beautiful in my life and I was so thankful that even though i wore my hair down in soft waves, they held up the entire day and night. Jackie and Chelsea and did an incredible job on my bridal party, Everyone looked amazing and I really appreciate their hard work:) Highly recommend they for any event.