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Hi, my name is Jillian Rae and I LOVE doing Wedding Hair!!

My experience began ten years ago in San Diego, where I was born and raised. I started my career doing hair for Bridal Fashion Shows and immediately fell in love with everything about the wedding industry. It was all so beautiful... the flowers, the dresses, the hair and makeup! I spent much of that time as well in a few top San Diego Salons mastering the art of Color, Cutting, & Styling. What I loved more than anything though was working with Brides, so in 2009, "Wedding Hair by Jillian Rae" was started. Since then I have won Brides Choice by Wedding Wire for several years. I have been featured on Every Last Detail , 100 Layer Cake 1 , 100 Layer Cake 2 , Carats & Cake , Rustic Wedding Chic, and Style me Pretty .

As your wedding stylist my top priority is to really listen to what my bride describes she wants; looking at pictures with her, evaluating the hair style with her face shape and dress, and helping her choose the right hair accessories to pull the whole look together. I want my brides to feel totally taken care of and relaxed the day of their wedding, confident and calm. I am not only a Stylist on your wedding day, but a friend, and I will go above and beyond to make sure you are completely satisfied. On your wedding day you should feel like yourself, just ten times more glamorous.

xo - Jillian Rae (Lead Stylist & Owner)

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Frequently asked questions

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

$150

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

$150

What is the base price for updos/styling for attendants/family members?

$90

What beauty services do you offer?

Consultations

What hair services do you offer?

Blowouts
Updos / Styling
Hair Trial
On-Site Hair

Reviews of Wedding Hair by Jillian Rae

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Heather Sent on 12/17/2018
5 out of 5 rating

Beautiful work from a beautiful person

Jillian was the sweetest most amazing person to work with during my wedding! She knew exactly what I wanted and did everything she could to make sure it went smoothly and turned out perfectly. I would highly recommend her to everyone looking for that perfect person to do their hair for their big day!
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Zoe Sent on 01/30/2017
5 out of 5 rating
Jillian made my wedding day hair dreams come true! My hair is naturally frizzy, fine, thin and curly. For my wedding, I wanted my hair to look thick, gorgeous and timeless. I didn’t know if it was possible to transform my crazy hair, but Jillian made it happen!
I wanted to wear my hair down, but I also wanted to show off the detailing on the back of my dress. Jillian helped me figure out a half-up/half-down side swept style that made me feel beautiful and highlighted my dress. I also bought extensions and she worked with them for both the run-through and the day of the wedding. I was amazed at how she blended the extensions so expertly and literally transformed my hair. We had an outdoor wedding, including windy photos, tons of dancing and lots of hugging guests- and my hair stayed in tact and looking great for all of it! Jillian was delightful to interact with. She was calm, peaceful, kind and efficient. She gave me thoughtful, honest suggestions and made the whole process feel easy. I highly recommend hiring Jillian for your wedding!
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Laura Sent on 11/20/2017
5 out of 5 rating
As an out-of-town bride, I was a little worried about finding the right stylist for my wedding day. After speaking with Jillian Rae via email and again in person, I realized I should never have worried. She styled my bridal hair as well as wedding-day hair for my mom, my mother-in-law and sister in law. She was incredibly responsive via email before the big day; asking me what type of styles I was considering and what my dress looked like. Having her meet us at the hotel made the process so simple so we didn't have to worry about travelling all over the city to get our hair done. She was able to seamlessly turn our hair aspirations into a reality. I highly recommend!!
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Awards

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2019 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2018 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2015 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2012 Winner

Professional Network & Endorsements

1 Endorsement
Amy Captures Love Amy Captures Love Wedding Photographers

I worked with Jillian on a styled shoot at Rancho Las Lomas and her hair skillz were amazing. One of my images taken that day was actually reposted by wedding.com because of her beautiful side fishbone braid was perfection. I hope to work with Jillian and her team again.

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