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  • 2020

LIV Studios

Makeup
Hair
Men's Grooming
Emily
Gabrielle
Ashley
Shanelle
Tom

Recommended by 100% of couples

About this vendor

LIV Studios, based in Santa Barbara, California, is an experienced, talented, and professional on-site hair and makeup team that caters to your needs on your special day. Your team is carefully put together with the size and needs of your group in mind. We bring the studio to you. All of our artists and stylists come prepared with all the tools necessary to help you achieve your desired look. Whether you’re looking for a glamorous or more natural look, Whether you need hair and makeup for your wedding day or your engagement photo shoot. LIV Studios has you covered.

LIV Studios has experience working with small and large parties. Our services include a consultation and trial to ensure there are no hiccups or mishaps on the big day. We will travel to your house, venue, or hotel to give a stress-free and memorable experience. We offer hair and makeup for brides, mothers of the bride/groom, and everyone at your bridal party. We also offer Men's grooming that can include tattoo and/or imperfection cover-ups and men's hair styling. For any questions on extra services you are in need of, please contact us. We'd love to hear from you!

Your vision is important to us and it inspires us. Your wedding day is one of the most memorable days of your life... LIV it to it's fullest!

Features

Hispanic or Latinx-owned

Woman-owned

Medium team (11-20 members)

Experience

    11 years in business

    We speak English and Spanish

Links

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FAQ

Does makeup price include false lashes?

Yes

Which of the following are included in prices?

Consultation

What beauty services do you offer?

Consultations
Men's Grooming

What hair services do you offer?

Blowouts
Updos / Styling
Hair Trial
On-Site Hair

What makeup services do you offer?

Airbrush Makeup
Eye Makeup
Natural Makeup
On-Site Makeup
Wedding Party Makeup
Makeup Trial
Fake Lashes
Tattoo Coverage

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LIV Studios received glowing reviews for their exceptional hair and makeup services for weddings. Many brides praised the team's talent, professionalism, and ability to create flawless, personalized looks. The artists were described as attentive, adaptable, and passionate about their craft, ensuring a stress-free experience for the bridal party. Clients appreciated the competitive pricing, attention to detail, and the friendly, welcoming atmosphere provided by the team, making them highly recommended for any bride-to-be or special occasion.

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LIV Studios received glowing reviews for their exceptional hair and makeup services for weddings. Many brides praised the team's talent, professionalism, and ability to create flawless, personalized looks. The artists were described as attentive, adaptable, and passionate about their craft, ensuring a stress-free experience for the bridal party. Clients appreciated the competitive pricing, attention to detail, and the friendly, welcoming atmosphere provided by the team, making them highly recommended for any bride-to-be or special occasion.

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Sameera Sent on 09/21/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Excellent!!

I had such a wonderful experience working with Liv Studios for my wedding from my bridal hair and makeup trial up to the wedding day. I worked mainly with Kristine and Melina and they did such a great job delivering my dream look. I really wanted a natural look for my makeup and Kristine went above and beyond. They also did hair and makeup for my entire bridal party and everyone looked so good. They are truly talented!
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Kendra Sent on 04/21/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Thank you!

Thank you to the LIV Studio team for making me feel beautiful on my special day. I don’t typically wear makeup, so it was really important for me to have a natural look that still felt like me. They listened to all of my preferences with detail, and exceeded everything I envisioned. I felt so confident and beautiful thanks to Kristine and her team. Thank you!
Emily
Emily Sent on 09/06/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing!!!

Kristine and her team of stylists were incredible! I was from out of state and relied on wedding wire/ the knot to find someone to do hair and makeup for 7 bridesmaids, myself, and my mom for my big day and I saw they had great reviews. Communication was excellent; my bridal trial went really well; Melina was so sweet and professional and really talented; she also took pictures and notes to make sure that on the day of my wedding they had the same products and materials on hand that day. My trial was immediately followed up by communication with Kristine asking about my experience and any changes I wanted to make before my wedding day. Kristine also made sure to check in weeks before my wedding confirming numbers in the party hadn't changed, timing, location, and provided me with a schedule which was great to give my bridesmaids.

About a week prior to my wedding there was a schedule change and Kristine herself stepped in to make there were enough stylists for my bridal party! Her team was early to the location, their timing was so efficient especially with 9 people getting hair and makeup all with a mix of hair styles. They did such an amazing job, all professional, talented, they were also so fun, AND FUN. My hair and makeup were exactly what I wanted and held up ALL DAY. My bridesmaids, my mom and I had the best experience and I cannot recommend LIV Studios enough! Also their pricing was was competitive for the area and absolutely worth it!
Gabrielle
Gabrielle Sent on 07/05/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Stunning, Reassuring, & Fun!!

I cannot express enough how amazing LIV studios is!!! From the very beginning, they listened attentively to my vision and desires, ensuring that every detail was taken into account. Their ability to adapt and be flexible throughout the entire process was truly commendable.

Not only were these artists incredibly talented, but they also had a genuine passion for their craft. Their expertise was evident in the flawless makeup and stunning hairstyles they created for me and my bridesmaids. Each look was tailored to suit our individual features and personalities.

One of the best parts of working with these artists was the peace of mind they provided. I never once worried about my hair and makeup throughout the entire night. They ensured that everything stayed perfectly in place, allowing me to fully enjoy my special day without any concerns. Their professionalism and attention to detail were truly impressive.

Beyond their exceptional skills, what truly set these artists apart was their warm and friendly personalities. They created a relaxed and comfortable atmosphere, making the entire experience enjoyable for everyone involved. Their positive energy and enthusiasm were contagious, and it was evident that they genuinely cared about making us feel our best.

I cannot recommend them highly enough to any bride-to-be or anyone in need of makeup and hair services for a special occasion. They will undoubtedly exceed your expectations and leave you feeling like a true queen. We were in great hands, and I am forever grateful for their incredible work!!
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Emily Sent on 06/11/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Authentic hair and makeup for authentic people!

I can't say enough great things about the team with LIV studios, especially my hair and makeup artist, Melina. She was a wonderful personality to talk and giggle with during both the trial and the actual event, and I felt like I was just spending time with another friend. She listened to my requests and absolutely nailed my hair and makeup. Most of the time I feel that makeup is often overdone for the bridal party, but I can happily say this was not the case for our wedding. Most of my bridesmaids don't often wear makeup, and not a single person looked overdone or out of character, but rather just elevated versions of themselves. I was very pleased with the professionalism, patience, and hospitality that I felt from the team, and I absolutely recommend using them for your special day!
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Leah Sent on 05/24/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Perfection!

My hair and makeup looked ABSOLUTELY amazing on my wedding day thanks to Liv Studios. My hair and makeup was done by Melina. She was sweet and gentle with my hair and makeup alike, she also did my mother's makeup and the makeup of the grooms mom. My mom has alopecia (no hair or eyebrows) and never wears makeup, and she was nervous about getting professional makeup. Melina was patient and kind and worked with what she wanted, and put eyelashes on her that stayed all night. It was the first time my mom had eyelashes in 30 years, I could tell she felt beautiful. Maricela did my 3 bridesmaids makeup and they all looked stunning! We all got fully glammed up and we all felt so beautiful all night.
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P Manzano Sent on 01/10/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Beautiful Makeup!

The makeup team did a great job making my bridesmaids and me look amazing for the big day! I felt so beautiful and my makeup and hair stayed put all night.
Ashley
Ashley Sent on 09/26/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Book with LIV Studios!

I got married two weeks ago and contracted Liv Studios for hair and makeup services for myself and my bridal party (8 people total). It was very easy to contact Kristine to get a quote, sign the contract, and ask questions. She created a schedule for me two months in advance to share with my bridal party! LIV studios sent three artists to help us out: Melina, Felix, and Lily.

Let me start by saying that my bridal party had the best time with these artists! They arrived on time, quickly set up their equipment, and started service right away. They are all so friendly and kind and made us all feel comfortable. They were able to work off photos provided by the bridal party of hair and makeup the day-of and did a beautiful job executing everyone’s requested look.

Melina provided my hair and makeup services and I was so happy with the way everything turned out. We did a quick consultation as I did not book a trial prior to my wedding day, and everything came out perfectly! We got married in the middle of a heatwave in a church with no air conditioning and it sprinkled rained during our reception. Through all that, my makeup remained flawless!! When I looked at myself at the end of the night, I was truly amazed- my hair and makeup looked exactly as it did when Melina had just finished. I got so many compliments throughout the night. My bridal party could not have looked better and could not have been any happier. Book your services through LIV!
Shanelle
Shanelle Sent on 09/15/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Hair and Makeup

i Kristine,
I just want to personally thank you and your team for all your hard work. Everything turned out so beautiful on the day of my wedding. I am beyond grateful for everything and how your team took care of me and my bridesmaids. For you ladies thinking of hiring LIV Studios, I would recommend to anyone. I recommend doing a hair and makeup mock trial to see if you can change any hair or makeup for the day of your wedding. I am so glad I did because I was able to see how beautiful my hair and makeup was going to look for the day of. I seriously was so obsessed with how everything turned out and had no complaints. Melina you did such an amazing job everyone was obsessed with my look and I am so grateful for everything. I will be returning to you in the future. Thank you all again!
Tom
Tom B. Sent on 11/11/2021
5 out of 5 rating

All of our looks turned out fabulous, photographed super well, and, lasted all day

(from my wife:) I hired LIV for my wedding hair and makeup (along with my bridesmaids, mother, and MIL).
Starting with the trial, I had saved a few different hair styles on pinterest and Sammy was able to try out a couple so I really could get an idea of what I wanted. I also am someone that is incompetent with doing hair or makeup and didn’t really know what I wanted (except to be pretty!). She was able to make suggestions and build up/down to something I felt comfortable with but, also would photograph well. Leading up to the big day, Kristine was super responsive via email about changing the number of girls, timing, etc.
On the day of, Sammy, Kristine, and Melina all arrived right on time, made the space we had work for everyone to set up, and they were patient with each of my girls. Some showed up late, weren’t sure what they wanted, etc. and each artist worked with them to figure out the perfect look. My MIL specifically was so nervous and at the end of the day felt and looked radiant. All of our looks turned out fabulous, photographed super well, and, lasted all day throughout an outdoor wedding with a heatwave in the 90’s. We even jumped in a pool at the end of the night and our makeup was still totally intact!
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