Refined Beauty Inc. Reviews
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Erika K. Sent on 08/16/2022The best! - hmu flawless
Vicky and Kerry were my morning rock stars! I had a minor freak out about a week before the wedding realizing we couldn’t get into our bridal suite with enough time to get hair and makeup done and that was one thing I didn’t want to rush. Vicky called me, calmed my nerves and made sure to be at our hotel bright and early. She set up and made me and my girls feel like a million bucks (as they say)! Everyone looked incredible and we were done just in time to head to the venue! They became part of our bridal party and getting ready crew. Laughing with us, talking and gossiping with us! It was just so fun and took so much stress off the morning!
Before the wedding, Kerry came all the way to my house in LA to get me ready in just an hour for our engagement pictures and the hair and makeup came out perfectly! When I went to the studio for my trial, Kerry and Vicky were waiting for me and we were hanging out and getting everything ready in only an hour and a half! They made suggestions based on the style I was going for and the hairstyle I was thinking based on my dress and everything came out PERFECT!
Hire these girls because they not only make you feel fabulous but you’ll look it too! Love love love refined beauty!
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Colleen Sent on 04/02/20245 stars - definitely recommend
I absolutely loved working with Refined, they offered competitive prices and did beautiful work. The stylists were open to feedback and helped make my vision a reality. I would definitely recommend hiring them for your wedding! -
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Leanne Sent on 01/17/2024Talented artists!
I cannot sing enough praises for Vicky and Jenny!! I am so so happy I found Refined Beauty Inc. Where to begin...
Makeup by Vicky: First off, I really wanted someone who knew how to do makeup for asian skin tones/faces. I've had bad experiences with makeup artists that struggled with my skin color and eye shape. Vicky is an absolute pro. I was blown away by her ability to mix up the exact shade of my and my bridesmaids' skin! That is pure skill and a testament to her abilities. She did beautiful work on my bridesmaids and they all loved their makeup. Not to mention, Vicky has such a great personality! So down-to-earth and we had a great time chatting and hanging out while getting ready! I wholeheartedly recommend Vicky and her team. My friend and I are seriously considering boking her for makeup lessons so we can attempt to recreate the looks she did for us!
Hair by Jenny: Jenny is so friendly and talented! She created so many different styles for my girls. I struggled with getting my hair just right, and she patiently worked with me to put every strand exactly in place. I got so many compliments on my hair :]. She is also fun and really easy to talk to. Thank you, Jenny, for being so receptive to feedback and making us look gorgeous!
Book these ladies!! You won't regret it! -
Kira L. Sent on 10/12/2023
The best!
I've never felt more beautiful than on my wedding day and a huge part of that was my STUNNING hair & makeup. I originally looked at Refined Beauty but they we're booked up for my date. I then booked an individual HMUA who basically ghosted me after I paid my deposit. I reached back out to Refined Beauty and Vicky worked her magic to book me, I was so thankful! I was booked with Kristin for hair and Khloe for makeup and both were incredible. Kristin is literally a hair genius and Khloe is a makeup master! I was really worried about my hair staying all day but it didn't move an inch. And for my makeup, I decided to change it day of and as soon as Khloe handed me the mirror after, I was in tears, everything was so perfect. Thank you all so much ladies!!! -
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Brandon S. Sent on 09/20/2023
Incredible Experience
I had the best experience with Refined Beauty throughout the entire process — from booking my services to the day of my wedding.
For my trial hair & makeup, at the last minute, my mom had decided to travel in to help with a few other wedding details and was interested in having a trial done as well. When I asked to see if this was something that they could accommodate, they were quick to adjust. Vicky was our make-up artist and Jenny was our hair stylist. They were both incredible, personable, and experts at what they do. Not only did we love our hair and make-up, but we had such a fun time with them. Felt like catching up with old friends.
For my trial hair and makeup, I decided to do a dress fitting the same day to see how the entire look would come together. My make-up and hair were both gorgeous, but after trying on my dress I realized that my original make up inspiration didn’t really match the aesthetic I was going for with the look of my dress. Afterwards, I gave them feedback and they were very receptive.
On the day of my wedding, Vicky easily made adjustments to what I was looking for. I was blown away with my final look and it turned out better than I could have imagined. Additionally, they did services for all my bridesmaids (4), MOB, and MOG, and each one of them told me that this was the best make-up and hair they’ve had done for a wedding.
As everyone knows, the day-of can be quite hectic with everything that needs to be done. Vicky and Jenny, were efficient at getting through our schedule without missing a detail. We had a few things go off track that needed my attention and they were so calm, flexible, and able to quickly adjust to keep us on schedule, helping to keep me at ease.
I absolutely loved working with Refined Beauty. Vicky and Jenny were nothing short of incredible. I would absolutely recommend them to anyone. -
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Brianna R. Sent on 08/27/2023Loved my hair, they made everything so easy
FIVE STARS. I found Refined Beauty here on Wedding Wire and really loved all their rave reviews, so reached out to see if they had availability to do hair for my August 19, 2023 wedding. I had already booked a MUA but hadn't found anyone for hair that I liked, and it was getting pretty close to my date so I was having anxiety around figuring it out. I had an initial call with Vicky in early June and thought she was great and also found their prices very reasonable. I was nervous that I was cutting it close with my trial which was in July and fairly close to my wedding date (what if it didn't work out, what if I had to start over, etc etc) but Sarah was amazing and I knew I immediately knew I would be in great hands on my wedding day. She did a couple styles for me to see what I liked and it was hard to decide because both were gorgeous! On the day of my wedding my bridesmaids loved her and it was so great having her as part of my special day. They were also super flexible when I had some last minute changes (I had a bridesmaid that wanted to get added, and then my mom decided to opt out of hair) but Vicky is awesome and was really understanding. Highly recommend!! -
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Robyn L. Sent on 05/12/2023Amazing hair and makeup experience
I had an amazing experience with Refined Beauty, especially with Vicky and Julee. Vicky was very prompt and responsive to all my emails, and they were very understanding when there were delays with our wedding when I was diagnosed with cancer. I was worried I would not look very good after going through chemo and losing all my hair, but I still felt beautiful after Julee did a great job styling my wig and using makeup to hide the redness on my skin :).
I liked that the makeup they applied was more natural looking (I have seen other places that have applied caked on/heavy looking makeup but this was not the case at all). Julee and the rest of the team arrived on time for both the trials on the wedding day and promptly got to work. They also did a great job on hair and makeup for my bridesmaids and the rest of the wedding party. Their prices are also very reasonable, and I got a lot of compliments on my hair and makeup from our wedding guests. I would definitely recommend them! -
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Lily K. Sent on 05/31/2023Beyond Expectations!
Kerry and Julee were amazing to work with. Kerry did my bridal hair and makeup on wedding day. She made sure everything looked perfect to what I envisioned when we did our wedding trial makeup. She had great energy and was so easy to talk to. Our makeup and hair lasted all day without being so cakey which was important to me. Julee was patient and listed to my bridal party needs when doing their makeup. I loved both of them and would hire them again in a heartbeat! Lastly, Vicky (booking manager) was so responsive and communicative which made booking with them seamless. Thank you again, Refined Beauty for being such an integral part of my wedding experience! -
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Jessica Sent on 05/06/2023I felt like a GODDESS 🥰
Vicky was amazing from day 1! When I first reached out, Vicky was quick to respond and answered all my questions. Fast forward to trial day, she was super friendly, easy to talk to, and listened to what I wanted. I’ve never tried a soft glam look so I asked for that at my trial. Afterwards, I realized I liked more of a Smokey eye look, although the soft glam was done beautifully and flawlessly! I also told her I wanted fuller lashes and thinner brows on wedding day.
Fast forward another few months to wedding day, Vicky came with such great energy and really delivered! She remembered all the little details of what I wanted back from when I told her after the trial, and made me look PERFECT. I have never felt more beautiful in my life. My makeup stayed on ALL NIGHT, my skin looked seriously flawless, and I looked absolutely radiant all night. My 6 bridesmaids also looked so beautiful, and she nailed the look that each one wanted to a tee. We had a range of skin tones and shades and she did an excellent job color matching everyone and choosing complimenting lip colors.
Overall, I would 100% recommend Vicky and team to anyone looking for bridal makeup!! Not only was the service exemplary, she is also extremely friendly, funny, easy to talk to, and has just been such a pleasure to work with! THANK YOU VICKY ❤️ -
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Kelly G. Sent on 10/27/2022Absolutely Loved Refined Beauty!
From the moment I sent in an inquiry, working with Refined Beauty was a fantastic experience. Vicky was always prompt in communication and happy to answer any questions I had. My mom had never had her makeup done professionally before so we booked a trial session for her at the same time as mine, and we both loved how it turned out. We went to Kerry's hair studio in Temecula and made a fun little wine tasting trip out of it + got to see how the makeup and hair stood up in 90 degree heat while drinking wine (it was perfect all day!). On the wedding day, my bridesmaids, mother-in-law, mom, and I all loved our hair and makeup. Our hair looked amazing and lasted all night thanks to Kerry, and Vicky's makeup highlighted everyone's natural beauty (all different skin tones, eye colors, etc.) while still looking cohesive. We were also totally on time (maybe even a little early) with hair and makeup, which is essential. You absolutely cannot go wrong with Refined Beauty! -
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Stacey J. Sent on 11/14/2022Amazing experience with Refined Beauty Inc and Kerry Vo!
As a bride-to-be who basically never wears makeup (maybe eyebrows and mascara once a month), I was nervous to have my makeup done for my wedding. However, my friends who had weddings before mine all espoused having their makeup professionally done as it looked so much better in photos. And so I began my search for a makeup artist who would be able to translate my vague ideas into something beautiful and comfortable. As an Asian-American, I also had apprehension regarding my hair and having it done - my hair notoriously prefers to be straight and not hold a curl. I was nervous that my hair vision might not hold up throughout the wedding, so I was really looking for someone who has a lot of experience with Asian hair (and skin tones/facial features).
My day-of-coordinator recommended Kerry Vo when I described to her my apprehensions and desire for someone familiar with Asian skin and hair. And oh man, I am so grateful she recommended her and that Kerry was free for my wedding day! I went through Refined Beauty Inc and let Vicky know that I was interested in hiring them if they were available for my wedding date, but did want to make sure Kerry was available as well. Luckily, she was! I was able to have my hair and makeup trial done a few months out from my wedding in Kerry’s studio in Temecula and was super pleased with the results. I showed her the inspiration photos I had gathered and explained the look I was going for in rather vague terms - I had difficulty putting what I wanted into proper words. But, she was able to translate my muddled descriptions and create a makeup look that was absolutely incredible! It was the most makeup I had ever had on my face, but it really didn’t feel like a lot at all! And for my hair, she showed me two looks (given my inspo photos) - one ponytail and one updo.
On the actual wedding day, there were to be a total of five of us ladies getting our hair and makeup done. Khloe was the other artist who came and she did the makeup for the rest of the group, while Kerry did their hair. I had Kerry for both hair and makeup, just like for my trial. And after having my trial, there were a few minor tweaks I wanted to do. Kerry was able to easily make those adjustments to perfection - for example, I wanted to go a little higher with the ponytail and a little more glam on the eyelids. It was all such a breeze and every one of the ladies loved their final results!
Honestly, I had never felt so beautiful and confident - and that was in large part to Kerry’s magic. My hair and makeup withstood the entire day - my hair kept its beautiful wave and my makeup didn’t smear or fade away. Kerry always made me feel comfortable and relaxed during both the trial and the wedding day. I highly recommend Refined Beauty and especially Kerry for their amazing work!
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Cindy C. Sent on 06/20/2022Amazing Hair & Makeup Team
Refined Beauty did such as great job! I loved my bridal hair and makeup, and all nine of my bridesmaids also loved their hair/makeup. Each team member was friendly, professional, and took time to do what each person requested. Thank you for a great experience from booking, the trial, and to the wedding day! -
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Alexis B. Sent on 06/30/2022Absolutely Amazing
Vicky and her team were one of my favorite vendors to work with! We met several times before our wedding day, each location different, and without any hassle she made it easy coming to me. The first was for my engagement photoshoot. The second was with my moms to do a trial for them. The third at my bachelorette party for my wedding day trial. The final time for my wedding which she came with a team of 3 others to do my 9 bridesmaids and mom. Each girl turned out so beautiful and were very happy with their look. I gave my bridesmaids the option and their combined discounted price point for both hair and makeup also made it easy for them to decide to have the professionals do it. I never had a moment of feeling nervous, uncomfortable, or dissatisfied and instead absolutely beautiful and in love with how it turned out every time. I also got beaded extensions and they worked around them with no issues. I can’t say enough positive things about Refined Beauty. Hire Vicky and her team if you are looking for someone hardworking, trustworthy, efficient, and fabulous at what they do! I only wish I lived in CA to have her do my makeup anytime I need her! -
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Stephanie M. Sent on 06/06/2022Definitely recommend!
I had the best experience with Refined Beauty! From my initial inquiry to the day of my wedding they were super communicative and easy to work with. Vicky, the manager reached out to me quickly after I submitted my request for more information and we scheduled a call that week to talk about what I was looking for and what they provided. I booked them right away! I had a big group of 10 girls total to have both hair and make-up done the morning of the wedding. They sent 4 artists (2 hair and 2 makeup) and all were amazing! They were on time, efficient, and made sure everyone was ready on time and looked amazing! Olivia and Jenny were my artists and they were both so great! They asked a lot of questions to help me figure out exactly what I wanted. I ended up changing my hair from what I did at the trial on the day of and Jenny was able to work her magic and make it beautiful! I would definitely recommend Refined Beauty for your wedding day. They were one of the easiest vendors to work with! -
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Rachel Sent on 07/01/2022Incredible wedding hair & makeup
I genuinely can’t say enough good things about Refined Beauty Inc.! Throughout the entire process (H&MU trial & leading up to the wedding day) , Vicky was so communicative, thorough, professional & enjoyable to work with (as was the rest of the team!). I had booked quite a few services for the wedding day (hair & makeup for 7 bridesmaids + 2 moms + myself) so we had 2 hair stylists and 2 makeup artists. The entire day-of process was completely seamless, stress-free & fun, and everyone looked amazing! If you’re looking for a hair & makeup vendor for your wedding, look no further! I can’t recommend Refined Beauty Inc. enough - they are truly artists.
Thank you Vicky, Wendy, Stephanie & Khloe for making us look & feel beautiful! -
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