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Desiree J. Sent on 10/23/2023I felt like a Siren!
I am lucky enough to call Amanda, owner of Thorne Artistry, my friend, and I was thrilled to be able to hire her for my wedding at Frank Sinatra's Twin Palms Estate in Palm Springs.
I cannot gush enough about how beautiful I felt the day of my wedding. Amanda has such a lovely, calm energy, and I felt so good while she did her beauty magic with me. It was a perfect experience.
Amanda is an absolute gem of a human and is a brilliant makeup and hair artist. I am so lucky to have had her for my wedding, and I highly recommend hiring her for yours, too! -
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Hannah Sent on 12/31/2023
Amanda is INCREDIBLE!!! Best HMU artist in San Diego area!!!
Amanda is truly one of the sweetest people I’ve ever met!!! She and her team were absolutely INCREDIBLE on the morning of my wedding day and things could not have gone any smoother. Every HMU artists was an absolute perfectionist and carefully listened to all of our small HMU requests/ tweaks. I could not recommend Amanda and her team enough!!! From my first prompt interaction with her via phone, to quick email responses throughout our wedding timeline, to day of preparedness- Amanda is the definition of an A+++ wedding vendor! Thank you so much, Amanda! -
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Morgan L. Sent on 07/07/2023We had the absolute best experience working with Amanda
We had the absolute best experience working with Amanda for our June 2023 wedding. My wife and I aren't always the best at articulating what we want with our hair/makeup, and after sending a few inspo photos to Amanda she was able to help us achieve our dream looks for the wedding. We could not be more excited coming out of our trial, and were thrilled with how we looked on wedding day!
We were a two bride wedding with enormous bridal parties, which we know is not an easy feat to get that many girls ready on a tight timeline, but Amanda and her team were up to the task. They went above and beyond to give each of our bridesmaids the attention they needed while still keeping us on track with our timeline. Everyone was so fun to work with, and we couldn't be happier with how our girls looked!
I can't thank our wedding planner, Jill, enough for referring us to Amanda. I would recommend her to absolutely anyone, and hope to find myself back in SD with hair and makeup needs so we can hire her again! -
Madison B. Sent on 12/13/2022
An amazing day!
I found Amanda on Instagram because I loved her ability to do a wide range of looks from neutral to glam. She did such an amazing job with my make up on my wedding day and I will treasure the photos forever. She was such a calming presence for me that day and really vibed with my bridal party! I would recommend her to anyone who wants to feel beautiful and confident on their wedding day!! -
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Kathryn L. Sent on 11/13/2022Amanda is the best!
AMAZING!! Stop looking for a hair/makeup artist right now because you have found one! GO BOOK HER! :D
I reached out and booked Amanda in early 2020 for our would-be November 2020 wedding. We postponed twice due to Covid, and finally had our wedding on 9/17/22. She was so understanding and accommodating when it came to postponing, which relieved a lot of stress. I didn't meet her in person until my hair/makeup trial in August of this year. I immediately knew that I made the right choice. She just has this cool, calming aura about her and is incredibly easy to talk to.
On the wedding day, I was SO NERVOUS. She calmed me down, made sure I was drinking water, and even gave me a calming crystal to hold and rub between my hands while she beautified me (it worked)! She gave me several pep talks too, which I appreciated so much. Whenever I get nervous or anxious, I unfortunately break out in hives (like, bad hives) and I knew this was going to happen. Her makeup skills covered it ALL up - I was shocked and still am! The nerves completely went away once I went out and saw everyone (she promised they would).
I LOVED my hair/makeup - at the trial and at the wedding. It was perfect and she understood what I wanted completely. She just gets it - whatever you want done. Instead of bridesmaids, I chose to only have a Maid of Honor. On my wedding day, my MOH and some close family got their hair/makeup done with me. I have a couple family members that don't normally wear makeup and it's out of their comfort zone, but they loved the way they looked. Amanda and her assistant Melissa made everyone super comfortable and it was such a fun part of the day that I will remember forever - just a small group of us spending hours getting made up together. I can't thank her enough for her kindness and making us all feel so beautiful. She's exceptionally talented, professional, and I'm so grateful she was part of our day. -
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Mary A. Sent on 09/22/2022
Amazing awesome authentic amanda!!! A++++
If you are looking for someone for hair and make up for the best day like your wedding day, stop and look no further. Amanda is amazing at her job and also as a person.. she makes you feel good in and out.. before my wedding day she was a great help, an ear to listen and planning the timeline , she made it so easy, during my wedding day she went above and beyond helping my bridesmaids and flower girls.. she ddnt have to but she did.. thank you! she loves her job and it shows, the team she brought with her were also as kindhearted as she is and as good at what they do.. this was an experience for me and for my whole bridal party! We truly had a great time and we looked awesome! Thank you thorne artistry! I wish you more years on your business and greater ppl to work with! Take care and God bless!! -
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Erica B. Sent on 12/17/2022Thank You, Amanda!
In looking for a makeup and hair artist for my wedding day, Amanda came highly recommended by our wedding coordinator, Julie Scrivener. Amanda was an easy choice based on photos of the work she has done - STUNNING! Amanda was incredibly warm and kind through multiple postponements from the start of planning our wedding in early 2019 to finally celebrating July 3, 2022. Amanda and her team made me and my wedding party feel calm, beautiful & special - exactly the vibe you are looking for on your wedding day! I had a wonderful time getting to know Amanda - she is one really cool gal. Thank you to Amanda and the Thorne Artistry team for all of the stunning looks and great vibes, and for being a part of my specula once in a lifetime day! -
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Stephanie C. Sent on 01/26/2023Personal, Professional, Surpassed Expectations!
Amanda at Thorne Artistry is beyond amazing! She clearly has a passion for her work, provided a personable experience, and created my DREAM look for my wedding day just off a few inspo pics and a quick conversation.
I came to her with a short bob with relatively thin hair, and wanted to create a dramatic updo. She directed me in where to purchase the correct hair extensions, and created my dream look that I thought wasn’t possible.
Her dream team of makeup and hair stylists provided beautiful looks for my entire bridal party as well.
Definitely book her for your wedding day, or any special event! -
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Miranda Sent on 07/26/2022
Confident, fun, relaxing, beautiful
If you're looking for a hair and makeup artist who is going to make you feel beautiful, confident and relaxed before the "I dos" then I highly recommend Amanda! Amanda and her assistant, Tracy, did the hair and make up not only for me but for all my bridesmaid, my mom and my mother-in-law.
Additionally, I opted for the bridal trial, which was 100% worth it! It was great to have an idea of what I wanted and nothing really changed because Amanda captured my vision from pictures I showed her! I was debating between false lashes and lash extensions and the bridal trial was helpful for me to see what would be best for me (I went with lash extensions only because my eyes watered a ton at the trial and I didn't want them the lashes to be falling off while I cried at the ceremony lol)
Amanda was great at calming nerves, offering advice and making sure everyone's request for hair and make up was met. Amanda felt like a friend by the end of the day. She is a genuine, talented and extremely kind human. Highly highly recommend!! -
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Mike J. Sent on 03/31/2022Experienced - amazing - natural beauty
Amanda is absolutely amazing. She did my hair and makeup for my wedding day and let me tell you I have never felt more beautiful in the most natural way. She has a gift of accentuating your beautiful qualities without making you feel like someone just caked on a bunch of makeup. Here are the reasons why I would hire her for your wedding.
Your package includes a trial hair and makeup - most people do but Amanda takes it step further and really gives you honest advice. Explaining not only what will look good on you but what will photograph well. (I highly recommend using this day for your engagement shoot and or some kind of photoshoot with your wedding photographer it allowed me to see exactly how I would look on our wedding day)
Detail oriented - she will take her time and make sure your look is up to her high standards not only for you but for your whole bridal party she made sure everyone's makeup and hair was in unison however unique to their own looks.
Experienced - because of her experience the process of hair and makeup from start to finish goes relatively quickly however you do not lose the quality and personal touches.
Kind and fun to be around - Wedding days can be stressful mainly because there are a lot of moving parts, but Amanda makes you feel calm not only with her fun personality but also because she has done this for so long you feel in very capable hands knowing you will get exactly what you want for your wedding day look.
I could go on and on about Amanda but I'll leave you with this. If you want to feel absolutely gorgeous on your special day she is the perfect fit! I have never gotten more complements on my hair and makeup and never felt more beautiful. She truly has a gift and I would recommend her to anyone and everyone for your special life events! ESPECIALLY YOUR WEDDING DAY! YOU WILL NOT REGRET IT!! -
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Chelsey W. Sent on 02/24/2022
Absolutely Wonderful!
From start to finish, Amanda was wonderful! I started by reaching out for a quote and she was quick to respond with the full pricing and package list. Based on first impressions, I did not hesitate to book her for my wedding date as vendors were booking quickly due to Covid and I am so thankful I did! She did my bridal hair/makeup and bridesmaids hair/makeup. To allow for a little extra time on wedding day, I chose to have her bring an assistant to help who was Tracy and also did a great job! Amanda uses great quality products as well, which I appreciate. She does great work, makes you feel beautiful and is so easy going and friendly. Every bride needs that vibe on her wedding day! Looking forward to another reason to book hair/makeup with Amanda. -
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Natalie C. Sent on 01/01/2022Amanda is 10/10 in ALL WAYS!
Amanda is 10/10 in ALL WAYS!
I still feel so lucky that I was able to book Amanda for my hair and makeup for my wedding! I was recommended here from multiple friends who were brides or bridesmaids in weddings that provided her hair/makeup. She originally had my day booked, but the stars aligned and due to a cancellation, I was able to have her! She did my hair and makeup and also had an amazing team who did hair/makeup for 11 bridesmaids, the mother of the bride, the mother of the groom and 3 flower girls. She managed this enormous crew masterfully! Everyone looked incredibly stunning and Amanda and all of her support staff did an amazing job!
On top of all of that, Amanda is just the sweetest soul and the absolute best energy to be around! She is so fun to talk to and has such fun stories to share. I absolutely loved my time with her and need to figure out ways that I can continue to work with her.
Thank you Amanda for being the best! -
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Megan L. Sent on 07/23/2021SoCal Make-Up Artist Muse- Highly Recommend!
If you are looking for a wedding or special event hair and make up artist, look no further! Amanda took my ideas and considerations and created an elevated look for my special day that was more beautiful than I could have ever imagined. I have what I believe to be thin hair and was concerned about whether or not a tight and sleek bun would look full enough on my thin haired head, but Amanda immediately proved that concern to be false and made my hair look so thick and full. She styled it into a beautiful and chic bun, adorned with two pearls. It honestly was everything I could have imagined. I'm also not fond of too much make-up, and Amanda took my color scheme/desire to be glowing with a bit of sparkle, and created a look that made me feel SO beautiful and confident. I went back and forth on whether I should do fake eyelashes or not, and Amanda provided the perspective of a professional-- spoiler alert, I went for it! She was so right, they elevated my look and came across beautifully in my professional photos. She was flexible as we changed dates and services (she sourced other artists to accommodate all of the wedding party and Mothers), and provided my mother with a trial as well. She helped my mother choose between multiple hair styles (my mother has thin and short hair like myself), and made my mom feel beautiful too. I was so impressed with her services, and felt so beautiful and simultaneously like myself. She was so fun to talk to and we had a blast getting ready the day of! -- (Also a major plus is that I cried literal tears down the aisle and my makeup and eyelashes remained perfectly intact) --I would recommend her to anyone who is looking for a hair or make up artist! -
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Aria F. Sent on 10/30/2019
Amanda made our day beautiful in several ways
I can't explain how much of a critical role this woman played in our wedding day. I got the package for 6 people's hair/makeup and touchup, wanting to make sure that some of the women most important to me felt as beautiful as I did. The work that Amanda and Candace (I think?) did for us was so beyond makeup and hair. The morning was an empowering, beautiful time together, with talented and artistic women that would ask what we want, and take that to what they knew would bring out the best in each of us. Watching each of these women smile after their service or while watching eachother was something I will feel and remember as one of the most beautiful parts of the day.
Amanda then followed us to the venue to do touch up with us until the ceremony. This was helping us (me) tighten up some curls or freshen up after a few happy tears or even just with the little sweat around my face during some of the processes of the day. During this time we valued her opinion on jewelry or outfit questions, her help with the corset on my dress, staging makeup photos, placing my veil, or even providing a steamer for one of my gal's dresses. She felt like part of the family, and we were all sad to see her go, though I think we all felt more beautiful and confident than we could have without her.
If you have any wavering on whether you want these services or with who, I would encourage anyone/everyone to reach out to her. She is prompt, the trial was wonderful, and I don't think that our day would have been as easy, relaxed, or beautiful without her. She was excited with us and our ideas for hair, but will also advise what she thinks she will be best for you. She helps you see the beauty in yourself makeup free, and then focuses on enhancing your best parts more than changing anything about you. I will truly never forget the smiles I saw on my beautiful women that morning.
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