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The Makeup Dolls are a makeup and hair Artistry team specializing in engagement, bridal, boudoir, maternity and occasion beauty for the San Francisco Bay Area and destination! The Makeup Dolls possess a unique talent of enhancing the beauty of each and every bride they touch with their skillful brush strokes and expert lash applications.

With well over nineteen years of experience working with many of the top artistry lines including Stila, Chanel, Bobbi Brown and almost as many years as free lance and bridal makeup artists, The Dolls reputation for skill and professionalism grows as each bride they work with blushes down the aisle or mom to be glows in her maternity photos.

The Makeup Dolls also include licensed cosmetologists specializing in color, styling, blow outs, temporary hair extensions and bridal hair artistry of course! With the Makeup Dolls, you have the benefit of a full service, brilliant makeup and hair team!


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Frequently asked questions

What is the price of trial service for blowouts for attendants/family members?

$15

What is the base price for updos/styling for brides?

$300

What is the price of trial service for updos/styling for brides?

$100

What is the base price for traditional makeup for brides?

$300

What is the price of trial service for traditional makeup for brides?

$100

What is the base price for airbrush makeup for brides?

$300

What is the price of trial service for airbrush makeup for brides?

$100

What is the base price for traditional makeup for attendants/family members?

$100

Does makeup price include false lashes?

Yes

What beauty services do you offer?

Consultations

What hair services do you offer?

Blowouts
Coloring
Extensions
Haircuts
Keratin
Updos / Styling

What makeup services do you offer?

Airbrush Makeup
Fake Lashes

Reviews of The Makeup Dolls - Airbrush Makeup & Hair Artistry

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Maci Sent on 09/27/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Violet is the BEST at elevating everyone's natural beauty!

Violet from the Makeup Dolls was a joy to work with! Her hair and makeup naturally elevates everyone's beauty and was so gorgeous! I felt the most beautiful I ever have on my wedding day, but I didn't feel like I had a ton of makeup on either! All of the bridesmaids and mom's LOVED their hair and makeup, and everyone looked so amazing. Even those that were more makeup naive, were so thrilled with how they looked. Violet takes the time to listen to each individual's wants and needs for the wedding day look, and executed everything perfectly! She is also very personable, fun to be around, and easy to talk to on the morning of your wedding. You will not regret booking her for all wedding day or event hair/makeup needs!
Gabrielle
Gabrielle Sent on 04/06/2021
5 out of 5 rating

YOU!! with a little extra!

Violet is everything & more you want in a makeup artist! First, she is the most easy person to talk to - so relatable, friendly, and can have a conversation with anyone. She is so flexible and adaptable and gets the job done!! She also just understand what you want and makes you feel like your prettiest self. Our wedding planner, CMG events, recommended Violet to me for a Natural Glam look and I couldn't be happier with how I looked AND felt!!! Violet even captured a moment for me - she found such good lighting in the car as I was waiting outside the church and told me "you are going to want these photos" and I absolutely did. Violet has your back too!! Thank you Violet for everything -- I know we will continue to see each other for all things glam :)
Carly J
Carly Sent on 05/10/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Obsessed with my make up and hair

Violet is amazing! Make up and hair was what I was most nervous for and I couldn’t have been happier with how it turned out. I was OBSESSED with both and have never felt prettier.

Not to mention Violet is hilarious and at the end of the day you want to be her friend haha. All of my bridesmaids got their make up done by her as well and said it was their favorite make up they’ve ever had!
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Cristina Sent on 10/26/2018
5 out of 5 rating

Whole heartedly reccomend The Makeup Dolls!

How you look (and most importantly how you feel!!) is such a huge part of a wedding day! Choosing a hair/makeup stylist that made me feel confident, natural, and stress-free was critical for me and I am so so glad I found Violet (The Makeup Dolls!). From our trial to the morning of my wedding, Violet was so easy to work with and took into account my vision and made it a reality. I can't thank The Makeup Dolls enough and highly recommend them for events/weddings! Xo
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User2595987 Sent on 05/03/2016
5 out of 5 rating
Violet is amazing! She did the bridal make-up, as well as make-up for the bridesmaids; she brought a friend to do hair for the bridesmaids. She makes a schedule, for which she stays on time, and encourages everyone to have fun the whole way. She's flexible, laid-back, and super fun to work with, and comes 100% prepared for wedding day (having very closely studied trial photos)! Highly recommend her
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User1487151 Sent on 12/29/2013
5 out of 5 rating
The Makeup Dolls (sisters Violet and Indiana, friend Lisa) were truly The Dream Team for our wedding in August 2013. Aside from being uber talented, they carefully listen to your thoughts / ideas and make you look your absolute best. The Makeup Dolls did hair and makeup for a total of 10 people (full bridal party plus the Moms!) on our wedding day and worked seamlessly to get everyone ready on time for the ceremony. They also did hair and makeup for me for my engagement party and engagement photos---I could NOT be happier with how it turned out every time. To quote one of my bridesmaids: "I think I look better for YOUR wedding than I did for MY wedding!" These ladies are simply the best!
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Jaimee Sent on 01/24/2013
5 out of 5 rating
I found The Makeup Dolls the good ole fashioned way...I googled. And fell in love with the work displayed on their website. I was actually lucky enough to first refer them to a friend and see the process for her wedding, which just made me that much more excited for my own day and the amazing services provided my Indiana and Violet. They were professional, amazing hair and makeup artists that were so much FUN to have around while getting ready! I loved them so much in fact I found an excuse to use them for maternity pictures I recently did! I cannot say enough good things about The Makeup dolls and cannot wait to find more fun excuses to use them again!
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Jen Sent on 01/18/2013
5 out of 5 rating
Violet did my hair and makeup for my destination wedding last August and I was sooo pleased with the results! I'm from NYC and needed to find a makeup and hair stylist for our wedding in Sonoma, CA and was a bit worried about finding someone that would be able to work with my Asian eyes. She listened carefully to what my concerns were and completely put me at ease during our trial!

I had looked into about a dozen artists and I found that a lot were either severely expensive or seemed like they did outdated makeup and hair styles. Out of all of them, Makeup Dolls seemed to be the most contemporary artists that also accommodated my budget. The only complaint that I would have is that there was a minimum amount that needed to be spent, which would have been fine since I wanted to offer 3 others to get their makeup done, but because there was only 1 artist, no one wanted to get ready 5 hours before the event. In any case, it all worked out!

Overall, Violet was very professional, so patient with all of my concerns and even helped calm me down the day of my wedding when I had a dress catastrophe! I would highly recommend them!
Gina
Gina Sent on 09/26/2011
5 out of 5 rating
The Makeup Dolls are fantastic! Violet came to my house for my wedding last month and did makeup for myself, 4 of my bridesmaids, my mom, and my aunt, as well as my hair, my moms hair, and 2 of my bridesmaids hair. Everyone looked AMAZING and the looks stayed well through the day/night. She kept the mood stress free on what could have been an extremely hectic and stressful morning and even offered fun tips and tricks for hair and makeup. Our pictures came out beautiful, and I owe a lot of that to Violets amazing job!

Both Indiana and Violet are very sweet and are truly professionals. Indiana was ALWAYS prompt in responding to emails and questions! I highly recommend them to anybody who wants to look flawless on their wedding day :) Thanks Ladies!!
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Liz Sent on 09/25/2011
5 out of 5 rating
The Makeup Dolls were fantastic. Everyone's hair and makeup looked amazing. Some of the girls and moms were worried about not looking like themselves, but everyone came out looking like the most beautiful version of herself. They also made getting ready for the wedding fun and relaxing!
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Awards

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2011 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2010 Winner

Professional Network & Endorsements

1 Endorsement
Elle Jae Photography Elle Jae Photography Wedding Photographers

Amazing every time! We have shot many brides made up by the Dolls and the work is outstanding. Another plus, I don't think they have ever run late (a real pet peeve agains make-up artists for photographers). Since you need make up on your wedding day, talk to Indiana and Violet now!

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