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    Alexa S. Sent on 01/19/2024
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    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 S. Sent on 01/04/2024
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    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 L. Sent on 12/11/2023
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    10/10 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 L. Sent on 12/05/2023
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    Absolutely 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 D. Sent on 10/27/2023
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    Incredible 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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    Danielle R. Sent on 10/07/2023
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    Hot 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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    Brittany R. Sent on 01/13/2023
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    Be a Hot Mess!

    Using Hot Mess for my wedding was the best. They have a beautiful bridal suite, nice and private for me and my girls. They have such kind staff and it truly made me feel so special when I was getting all done up. My hair and makeup held all through the wedding festivities and I got so many compliments. Can't recommend them enough!
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    Karen T. Sent on 09/03/2021
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    Loved my wedding hair!

    Loved working with the team at Hot Mess Bridal for my wedding! Alicia and Christine did great work and my bridesmaids/mom also looked amazing. They were very accommodating and squeezed in my 3 year old niece/flower girl and my brother’s girlfriend last minute. Max was also so helpful in the lead-up, creating the schedule for both hair/makeup and helping me rearrange the timing to fit the needs for my wedding day.
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    Kathleen M. Sent on 11/22/2021
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    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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    Amanda Sent on 10/18/2020
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    Hot Mess delivered for this covid bride!

    Hot Mess was perfect for our wedding day. The whole team from Max- who booked and helped us rebook my trials and wedding due to covid ( he was the best!!), and Jess who did my bridal hair and Chelsea who did my makeup- they were beyond sweet and amazing!! So talented, so professional, and so patient! Tara the owner was also super cool when I visited their main location in Asbury Park, and then for our wedding we used the Wave Resort salon which was adorable. Really appreciated having this solid team for wedding glam- do not hesitate to book them!
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    Gina Sent on 01/15/2020
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    Amazing!!!

    The Hot Mess team did my bridesmaid's hair on our wedding day and every single girl looked absolutely incredible! They were so accommodating with different hair styles and were super talented! A special thank you to Max for helping plan and coordinate! We love this team!
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    Jennifer Sent on 10/03/2018
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    WHAT 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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    Jessica Sent on 09/03/2017
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    Hot Mess did the hair and make up for my wedding and it was absolutely fabulous all around! I could not more highly recommend them! The service was wonderful, their new space is beautiful, and we all looked fantastic! Their attention to detail was exceptional. From the minute I contacted them (make sure you book them early!!) I knew this was the salon I wanted to work with. Max takes care of absolutely everything and I didn’t have to worry about a thing. My mom and I had a blast when we went for my trial. They were so friendly and inviting and even gave us mimosas. On the day of my wedding, everyone working there was so attentive and helpful. One employee even ran out to the store to pick up something for one of my bridesmaids. They were also very mindful of sticking to our schedule. We had most of the salon to ourselves and we had a blast hanging out in their lounge area playing music, drinking mimosas, and they will even organize a brunch for you if you would like. Thanks for everything! I heard nothing but positive feedback from all of my bridesmaids. When it comes to salons for your wedding, there is no comparison, Hot Mess is the best! Thanks for making the morning of my wedding day so much fun!
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    Melissa Sent on 08/02/2017
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    If you are wondering who you should hire for makeup and hair trust me look no further. Call Hot Mess!
    For reasons I won’t get into I found myself needing a make-up artist 2 weeks before my wedding day. I called Hot Mess, explained what I needed and they fit me in.
    Tara and Jackie are the absolute best! They are professional, friendly, accommodating and extremely talented. Even though they fit us in last minute never once did they make us feel rushed or as if they were doing me a favor. We were ready on time and we looked beautiful. In Tara’s words “you want to look like a celebrity version of yourself”…well we did! Even better… we looked as good in the final hours of the day as we did in the morning! The wedding pictures are fabulous. Thank you so much Tara, Jackie and everyone at HOT MESS…. you were all great to work with!
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    Hayley Sent on 11/15/2016
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    Tara at Hot Mess is the absolute best. She was so helpful from picking my extensions to the trial and to the big day. Questions through email are answered super quick as well. Tara and the girls made me and the bridesmaids feel super comfortable the day of and my hair and makeup was AMAZING.
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    Melissa Sent on 11/29/2016
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    Tara from Hot Mess is simply the best! The entire team did an amazing job making me and my bridal party glamourous. Hot Mess is a must for your wedding day!
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    Hana Sent on 08/16/2016
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    Amazing job on my hair color with Tara, she is the best! Very welcoming atmosphere and very skilled staff and little cute dog to keep you company. The best hairdresser for a special occasions like my wedding day !
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    Jessica Sent on 07/05/2016
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    I had 11 bridesmaids and I really wanted each girl to have an updo with a braid incorporated in it. Hot mess studio took it to another level of glam and made every girl look like a movie star. As the bride I also absolutely loved my hair.... So unique and the staff all took the time to really listen to personal requests. Everyone could not have been more pleased!!!!!! Highly recommend them. They were also very professional.

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    Thank you so much Jessica! You and your girls were so much fun! So glad you loved everything. Wishing you and Ken the happiest life together! xoxo HMS
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    Hot Mess brought a team of hair stylists and makeup artists to the Ashford Estate for my wedding. I could not be happier with the way it all turned out!! Tara and her team are so talented... all of my bridesmaids were ecstatic about the way their hair and makeup came out. Tara did an AMAZING job with my hair, it stayed perfectly all night, which is something I was worried about beforehand. They are truly professional and so great to work with. They made getting ready SO much fun! Exactly the type of people you want around you on your wedding day... they felt like friends we had known forever. Thanks Hot Mess!
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    Lauren Sent on 12/30/2015
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    Love my girl Pam at Hot Mess! Tara the owner is the sweetest and Laura plans your scheduling perfectly! All of my bridesmaids and ladies looked fabulous! Hot Mess Studio is a beautiful salon to get ready and get the party started!
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    Tara and her team did an amazing job making me and my bridal party look spectacular. She is professional, friendly, and fun and I'd recommend Hot Mess Studio to any bride that wants to look beautiful on her big day.
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    I cannot say enough about Hot Mess Studio and Laura Allen. Laura was a dream to work with and was helpful, responsive and professional through the whole process. She worked with me to schedule my trail and also put together a challenging schedule for the day of the wedding.

    She had me in for my hair and makeup trial a few months before my wedding and also did a trial for my mom. Although I decided to change the look last minute before the wedding, she was able to accommodate the request and nailed the look I was going for on day of the wedding without doing an additional trial. My hair and makeup looked PERFECT and lasted the whole day/night despite how windy it was. The only thing I touched up was my lipstick!

    The whole team at Hot Mess was timely and worked to make sure everyone was on schedule. In total, they were able to do hair and makeup for me, my mom, the mother of the groom and 9 bridesmaids all before noon. Everyone looked stunning and they loved their hair/makeup.

    The salon itself is such a fun environment and they allowed us to set up breakfast and drinks for everyone to have while they were waiting to get their services. We had such a great time getting ready and felt so relaxed the morning of the wedding.

    Again, Laura was an absolute pleasure to work with and made me feel the most beautiful I ever felt on my wedding day. Thanks again for making the day extra special!
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    Erin Sent on 10/28/2014
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    Hot mess did an amazing job accommodating my huge bridal party as well as some family. Everyone's hair looked amazing, and the staff was great.

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    Thanks Erin! Our team was so happy to take part in your special day. You and your bridal party looked amazing. We hope your wedding was everything you wished for and more. Cheers to you and your love! xoxo Hot Mess
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    Kimberly Sent on 06/01/2015
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    Tara and her team are the best!!!! We were 11 people total and had a beautiful morning at the studio compete with a brunch!
    Everyone loved their hair and make up and was ready in plenty of time!
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    Petrina Sent on 09/16/2014
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    Tara, Jess and Laura were great to work with for hair and makeup for my wedding day and not to mention all have great personalties. Tara had my mom and I in for a trial a few months before which I recommend taking advantage of. We had the chance to meet Tara and see her work beforehand and I couldn't be happier we took that time with her. All of the ladies in the salon are so kind, patient and incredibly talented too. The girls came out to the hotel we were staying at to prepare myself and wedding party for the day of the wedding. We had so much fun with them, beyond satisfied and grateful that we were able to work with them.

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    Thank you for the lovely review! It was such a pleasure to work with you and your bridal party, you all looked so beautiful. We hope you had an amazing wedding day and we can't wait to see some photos! Cheers to you and your love xoxo Hot Mess
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