HOT MESS STUDIO Reviews
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Emily Sent on 01/23/2025Wonderful all-around!
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. -
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Ellen Sent on 08/14/2024Getting Married in NJ - look no futher!
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!! -
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Jessica Sent on 06/21/2024Amazing Studio For Your Wedding Day Needs!
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! -
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Alexa Sent on 01/19/2024
My DREAM bridal hair
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! -
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Kelli Sent on 01/04/2024
Wonderful Experience
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! -
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Rhiannon Sent on 12/11/202310/10 can't recommend enough!
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! -
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Ella Sent on 12/05/2023Absolutely Incredible
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. -
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Mary Sent on 10/27/2023Incredible beauty experience!
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! -
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Lauren Sent on 10/11/2023Felt Like Bridal Barbie on my Wedding Day
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. -
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Danielle Sent on 10/07/2023Hot Mess is the Best!
HIGHLY recommend Hot Mess, especially Alicia. My hair and makeup was everything I wanted and more. She was fabulous through two trials (one just hair, and one for both hair and makeup for my bridal shower) and was an expert at picking the extensions that would work best for my big day. I adore her so much that I switched over to her for my regular cut and colors. There is no one I’d trust more with my hair than Alicia, including myself! -
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Kathleen Sent on 11/22/2021
Great Experience
Jess was professional, warm, friendly and very skilled. She did hair and makeup for me and my mom. We had a costumed halloween wedding so nothing about what we wanted was typical but Jess was up to the challenge. Thank you for doing such an amazing job! It was a pleasure working with this salon. -
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Jennifer Sent on 10/03/2018WHAT AN AMAZING TEAM! Myself, the Bridesmaids, and MOG/MOB all got our hair and makeup done and every single person looked amazing! Everyone at the Salon is so much fun and friendly to work with. They are helpful with all the questions you have as a new bride. Huge shout out to Max for helping with all the planning details, and Tara for doing my hair and makeup flawless for my wedding day. They provide brunch options as well, so there is nothing you need to worry about morning of and getting everyone fed. I would highly recommend!
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Suzanne Sent on 01/17/2011Love them!! The studio itself is so awesome I had my photographer come to take pictures! All of my girls had their hair and makeup done there as well as my hair and airbrush makeup. We had brunch there which was amazing since it was the only thing we ate until that night! They kept the whole morning light and happy and everyone looked awesome!!! I was told how impressed everyone was that my hair looked just as amazing at midnight as it did when it was finished at 1:00. They gave all the girls touch-up brushes before they left, and I got a cute little bag with some sample products (which made packing toiletries for the honeymoon that much easier!). The girls were awesome, we had so much fun!!! I'm going to book my next haircut there - it's worth the 40 minute drive! -
Jaime Sent on 03/11/2024
11/10 Quality & Easy to work with!!
I cannot recommend the Hot Mess Studio team enough! Vicki and Max made scheduling my trials and day-of services very easy and convenient. They were quick to respond to all my questions and very helpful when I had to make some changes and accommodated the early time request. I did two trials (using one session for my engagement photos with Alicia and the other for my bridal shower with Jess). We had the day-of service food & beverage packages and they accommodated a few dietary restrictions my group. I got so many compliments on my hair and makeup for each of the three events. The total amount for hair and makeup was a little more than I was anticipating but Hot Mess Studio was actually more affordable than other vendors and they had on-site services which I needed. -
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