Design Visage
Newport Beach, CA 92660
(map) Phone: (800) 603-1383 Hours: Tuesday-Sunday by appointment
FREE Veil to wear for the day of your wedding with hair and make-up service! We have every style and color, including Designer Veils.
Also, check out our "borrow a headpiece" service. Now for a fraction of the cost you can adorn your hairstyle with the designer piece of your choice. Come see our selection of Pari...
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Reviews for Design Visage
I had Michelle. We did our trial and she was great. Funny and easy to get along with. She showed up on time at our hotel the day of and she ate breakfast with the girls. I''ve used them before for my MOH''s wedding and i was also happy.
All I can say is Wow! I had an amazing experience with Design Visage. The price was VERY reasonable, especially being able to borrow a veil(for a bride on a budget, this was AMAZING)
Lauren was my artist and was such a pleasure to work with. I have a permanent straightener on my hair which does not allow my hair to hold any kind of style ever....but Lauren made it happen. My hair held up with curls! all night...All of my bridesmaids looked beautiful, even my maid of honor who was insistent on doing her own hair quickly changed her mind when she saw Lauren's work.
Thank you so much for making me and all my girls look beautiful on the wedding day!
I will be recommending Design Visage!
Rachel
Georgia was my hair and make-up person as well - I absolutely loved her, and my sister and mom did too! They never wear makeup or get their hair done, and she made us all look very natural but beautiful.
They are very pricey, but I felt it was worth it for the quality of service and overall experience.
I would recommend.
Hair and Makeup were very imporant to me. I thought after it is all over, all I will have left besides my memories would be my photographs and video, so the hair and makeup was one of the vendors I searched for with care. First Design Visage was recommemded by my wedding location, and then the coordinator, photographer and video company all said they were the best, so I went for a trial. I have to say I was not an easy bride, I am very picky. Heather was so patient with me and all my changes. At the end of the trial I looked better than I could have ever expected. The day of the wedding was even better. I could not have been happier with their services. Now I understand why all the top vendors recommend them. They are as good as they say. When I get the photos I will post a few for future brides to see the amazing work.
I highly recommend Design Visage in Newport Beach. I had Lauren as my hair and makeup person and she did a phenomenal job. They offer a test run so that you can see exactly what your hair and makeup will look like on the day, and they take photos so that they can recreate it exactly. Lauren also did my bridesmaids and mom's hair and makeup, and she did a great job on everyone! She was punctual, reliable, and fun to work with. I have also been having my facials done there by Maddie in the Newport Beach location and I plan to keep going to her even though my wedding is over!
Dana was excellent! My hair and makeup were beautiful, as well and my maid of honor and junior bridesmaid. There isn't anything I could complain about. Dana is so nice and such a pleasure to work with. I felt their rate is fair and every bit worth the quality and value. I highly recommend Design Visage!
Dana at design visage in manhattan beach did a wonderful job for my bride and her bridesmaids. My wife looked fantastic, and not overdone, and her bridesmaids looked nice as well. My wife told me how nice Dana was, and that she would recommend her to anyone who needed a make up person in the south bay area.
I went to Design Visage to do my makeup and hair for an engagement photos. Georgia was wonderful.She listened to me,she was warm and very professional. I immediately booked her for my wedding. The preview was a totally different look from the engagement, just as I requested. Then the wedding, Georgia and Julie were right on time and both are so calm and sweet. My entire bridal party and I were amazed at their professionalism, speed and talent. The final test, we looked beautiful all night and my wedding photos rock.
Dana from Design Visage was a dream come true for me. I was having great difficulty finding anyone who "got" that I wanted to look like ME on my wedding day until I found her. She did both hair and makedup and not only did she do a beautiful job on me, my mother and sister-in-law, but she was cheery as can be considering she had to be at my hotel room at 6A for my morning wedding!
My mom and sis-in-law totally bonded with her, as well and we were all very happy with the results - which lasted all day no problem.
Dana was simply terrific.
I was referred to Design Visage for my wedding hair/makeup, and boy am I glad I got the referral.. Georgia was absolutely awesome!!! She did an amazing job on my hair and makeup, as well as my whole bridal party. Not only did she do an excellent job on our hair and makeup, she was very calm and helped my nerves.I am very glad I got the hair and make-up preview, for me it was great to know what to expect. It was even better on the wedding day. If you're looking for a makeup/hair artist who will make you look like a million bucks and is great at what she does...call Design Visage. I hear all the artists are good, but I love Georgia
This is so easy, Design Visage is simply amazing. They were my favorite vendor for the entire wedding. I saw the photos and am sure that hair and make-up could possible be the most important part. I felt like a princess all day. Georgia was my artist and she made me feel so clam at the preview and on the wedding day. She listened to what I wanted and did it. My hair and makeup were perfect all day and night. Kim and Heather came for all my bridesmaids, moms and grandmoms. Everyone, including my picky mother loved their hair and make-up. First when I called checking out different places, they were the most knowledgeable and nicest on the phone. When I came for the preview I was so impressed with the Newport Beach Studio and Salon. It is beautiful and had many things to offer that I did not even think about, like an eyebrow wax and airbrush tan. Georgia was very professional and talented. She was patient and spent more than 2 hours with me. I was able to borrow a MMM veil that was perfect for my dress and it saved me $325.00. On the wedding day the 3 girls arrived right on time and we were all ready on time, actually a bit early. This was one of the reasons my wedding coordinator recommended them. I am pleased to be able to share this experience with others, if you are hesitant at all, do not be, your wedding pictures will be with you the rest of your life.
thank you Design Visage
xxoo kelly
Vendor response to review
Thank you Kelly for your review. It is nice to see how many brides have loved our "borrow a veil", "rent a headpiece" service. We had no idea how many brides would want to borrow a veil for a week, no charge. It was a pleasure working with you and your wedding party
Nicole Thompson from the Newport Beach office did our hair and makeup for us. For the trial she listened to what I wanted and tried out two different looks on me, in addition to trying out simple changes in shade to get the look perfect. On the morning of our wedding, she came with a second girl and they were such sweethearts. We started at 6 am for 9 am ready time, and they were upbeat the whole morning. They were very accommodating with my MOH, BM, a couple aunts, my mom, and a flowergirl. My MIL opted for no no make-up, and they volunteered to even out her skin for her. Awesome work and very professional.
Amazing Amazing Amazing, Dana from Design Visage made all my beauty dreams come true. Not only is she professional and talented but so calm and sweet. My wedding day started out perferct with her sweet face. She keep eveyone calm and made everyone beautiful beyond our expectations. My entire experience with Design Visage was A class. thank you so much
I just got married last month and I have to say that Design Visage made my day. Lauren is the sweetest and most talented girl I have ever seen. I think that the hair and make-up is one of the most important details. They are the ones that start your day out, and it is either calm and beautiful, or rushed and stressed. Lauren was right on time, actually early and she did her magic on me and a few of the girls. In fact the bridesmaids that did not have Lauren do their hair and make-up were very bummed. I am very glad I listened to my wedding coordinator and called Design Visage. The entire experience was perfect. Now I have my amazing photos to look at the rest of my life. Thank you Thank you Thank you Lauren
I was really impressed with how beautiful my hair looked. The stylist are so sweet and will work with you on however you want your hair for the "big day". However, they are alittle pricey.
Unfortunately, all of these terrible things happened to me because I hired Design Visage to do my wedding hair and makeup:
- they tried to give me only 2 beauticians to do hair and makeup for SEVEN people in 2 hours.
- they use cheap makeup despite charging high prices (drug store brands, including reused mascara which caused an eye infection)
- on my wedding day, they got make up on my veil. it made me an hour late and because of that we didn't finish family photos and lost time for the reception.
- two of my bridesmaids' hair up-do's fell out (you can see it falling out in the wedding pictures)
- my skin looks oily and shiny in the pictures.
- i had to demand and fight for reimbursement for my veil, and then it was never given to me. They have terrible awful customer service.
Design Visage was recommended to me by a friend who said to ask for Dana. I am thrilled that I took her advice! The folks at Design Visage are a pleasure to talk to on the phone, the details were easy to handle, and Dana was fabulous! At my trial, she tried 2 different looks on my eyes (both with individual false lashes, which I am in LOVE with now and highly recommend!), and she tried 2 different looks for my hair after I felt that the first look was a little too poofy for me on top. Dana and another artist came on the day of the wedding. They arrived early, were very sweet and professional, and were finished with hair and makeup for myself and 3 bridesmaids in no time at all. Since we finished before the photographers were scheduled to arrive, Dana took her time gathering up equipment and stayed long enough to get a few great “getting ready” shots as soon as the photographers got there. On my wedding day, my makeup was absolutely gorgeous - I cannot gush abut how much I loved it enough! - and I cannot count how many guests described me as “a vision” or “glowing” all because of Dana’s beautiful make-up artistry. We all looked beautiful and I highly recommend them!
Design Visage has an amazing ability to be both personal and professional. I was married just a couple months ago and my expectations were blown out of the water! I gave my stylist, Dana, some general ideas about what I wanted for my hair (i.e. up and romantic). She created this masterpiece that I could never think up myself!! My makeup was flawless and just seeing the pictures for the first time, I am so thankful Design Visage made me look my very best!
Not only did I have my hair and makeup done, Design Visage also provided other amazing services before the big day. I had a micro facial that made my skin glow, a spray on tan (that is tan, not orange) and my preview (same day as my engagement photos that really paid off!). I would recommend Design Visage to anyone wanting to look and feel their best on their wedding day!!
Thank you D.V.!!!!!
Casey
These girls are so professional, and talented. The Ritz Carlton had Design Visage on their vendor list, so I decided to give it a try. WOW I was not disappointed. I had very little time since our wedding was a destination wedding. We live in New York and I had to get it right the first time. Michelle was so great to work my preview into a time when we were in the area. And my artist Lauren was fantastic. I had a photo of the make-up I wanted but I did not have any idea how I wanted my hair. Well the make-up was perfect, just the the photo, actually better and Lauren helped me choose a half updo and we added some hair extensions. It was me but better. No one knew that we added hair, or even eyelashes, it looked so natural. I have seen a fes of my pictures and can not wait to see them all. You will not be disappointed with Design Visage.
I just got married a few weeks ago and I had such a great experience with Design Visage that I wanted to let everyone know. First they were recommended by my wedding coordinator Lisa Simpson and they were also on the Ritz Carlton special vendor list. I went in for a trial and Lauren nailed the look. I brought in a few pictures, but I was not sure what would look best on me. Well Lauren made me look so natural with the make-up and my hair, what can I say but beautiful. When I get my pictures I will share them with Design Visage. The said the would do a blog story, yea. One of the best things I did at Design Visage was rent a headpiece. It was a Paris piece that costs over $500.00 and for a small amount I got to wear that in my hair. I have never seen this service, but especially now it really helps to save money on something I would probably not use again. The day of the wedding Lauren and Heather showed up at the hotel right on time and everyone, I mean everyone looked so beautiful. Any bride that wants to look beautiful and wants a professional company, call Design Visage.
I was a little nervous about finding someone in Orange County to do my wedding hair and make-up. There, I admitted it. But Kerrie Underhill (our DOC) recommended I try Design Visage. I went for a trial and was fairly happy with what we settled on for hair and makeup but as the day progressed (and I stared at myself more and more) I had doubts. I scheduled a mini re-trial (and a relatively small additional cost) and LOVED the new makeup. Lauren was my stylist. On the day of the wedding I decided I wanted different hair than we had practiced and Lauren did a beautiful job doing exactly what I wanted. I felt great and, if I do say so myself, looked great too. I was very, very happy with Lauren and would recommend her 100% to anyone in any County.
My friend used them for her wedding (I was the MOH)...and they were just not what we expected. They did make all us look beautiful... but the quality of makeup they used seemed sub-par. They didn't use any primer on any of us (a total of 7 girls), so the makeup got cakey and settled in the fine lines around my eyes. The makeup didn't last on two of the girls and they had to break out their own makeup to retouch everything after the ceremony. The bride had fake hair pinned to her hair and after dancing for a little bit it got so loose we had to run to the bathroom to pin it back in. I guess everything went smoothly at the preview which is why she didn't cancel, but on the day of it was highly disappointing. I told the bride she needed to call them and get her money back, but she's afraid of confrontation so just let it go. So I would recommend not using this company. There are so many makeup artists out there and you shouldn't have to settle. Especially at these prices!
Vendor response to review
Dear Levans,
This is a very unusual critique for me to hear... There are so many factors that are involved in this complaint. I wish the bride or even you would have called us. It is so important for us to hear any challenges you or a bride may have encountered with our services.
First I must state that our make-up line is the top in the industry. There can be so many reasons that a few of the girls may have had the need to “touch-up” I am however glad to hear that you all looked beautiful.
If you purchase the hair extensions from Design Visage or a professional wig shop that sews them in, they will have clips and can not fall out. We are sorry that the bride did not receive the service she expected. Thank you for the information.
Best,
Caren Lazarus
Owner
I got married last month and Design Visage did my hair and make-up. I can only say that i am glad I have the ability to let everyone know how fantastic they all are. I had the best experience from the beginning to end. First they were recommend by my photographer, coordinator, and the location of my wedding. So I called. They were so nice on the phone and worked around my crazy schedule to fit me in for a preview. Susie was nothing less than amazing. So talented and patient. She worked with me for almost 3 hours and I left with the most beautiful hair and make-up ever. On my wedding day Susie and Dana showed up right on time and made all of us look so beautiful. I just saw my pictures and that is why I am so excited to write this. I have never looked better. My photographer and Design Visage put my pictures on their websites, so I feel like a star. Any bride looking for the best of the best needs to call Design Visage.
And I need to mention that they have this great service, I got to borrow a veil for my wedding, for free. It was a Michelle Miller veil that cost 275.00. I also rented a Paris hairpin for 50.00. It cost 200.00. I did not even know this when I booked my wedding, it was an added plus that saved me a lot of money. Quite simply they are the best and I know why all my vendors recommended them.
I heard of Design Visage from my sister-in law who used their services 5 years ago for her wedding. I then saw all the reviews on the knot and project wedding, so I called them, along with a few other companys just to compare. Design Visage was the only compnay that called me back the same day. That was so important to me, since I have heard so many stories of stylists that cancel the day before. I spoke with Karen and she was so nice and knowledgable and kindly answered all my questions. My preview was with Susie and I was very impressed. First Susie has been with Design Visage for over 10 years along with many of the other artists, and she was a "pro". The first hairstyle we tried was perfect but she let me try another just to be sure. And the make-up was outstanding. My eyes looked so blue and yet it was also very natural. The day of the wedding Susie and Becky came to the Hotel and everyone of my girls looked amazing, and I looked even better than on the preview day. My photographer posted our photos on his blog and I could not be happier. From the first call to the wedding day, Design Visage was a pleasure and pure professional. I recommend them highly. I will put a photo when I get them.
thank you Design Visage and Susie
I was lucky to find Design Visage for my hair and make-up. I was so very happy with everything about their service. Lauren was the artist that I had and she was the sweetest and most talented girl you could ever meet. When I came to the preview session, she was so patient and helpful. Even though I really did not know what I wanted for my hairstyle, she helped me pick the most beautiful style. I got so many compliments. On the wedding day, she was on time, and Lauren and Heather made all my girls and moms look amazing. Everyone was so happy. I just want to thank Design Visage for helping a anxious bride be calm and beautiful on her wedding day. ps Lauren now also cuts my hair.
I had a trial in Manhattan Beach and I was totally disappointed. My hair looked terrible! It was a frizzy mess - and i have pin straight hair! Needless to say, I cancelled them for my big day. Also, in my opinion they are terribly over priced.
Vendor response to review
Dear Starfish,
We are very sorry your were not pleased with your "preview" hair and make-up session. We work very hard to help each bride achieve their own style. Our preview is designed to finish when the bride is happy. Perhaps you did not let the artist know that you were not pleased with the style. If so, she would have continued to work with you until you found the exact style you desired. You could have also called the office the next day and spoke with our manager Michelle and she would have been happy to set up another preview at no cost.
Hair and make-up is a very personal service, especially for a wedding.
Thank you for your review it always helps for us to better service each bride.
I do hope you had a wonderful wedding.
Best,
Caren Lazarus
owner
My experience with Design Visage was very enjoyable, from beginning to end. All the girls at Design Visage were very knowledgable, helpful and friendly.
I was blessed with Dana as my artist, I met with her for my preview and she made everything so easygoing and fun! She was great at giving me suggestions on making me look my very best!! The day of was a breeze! The Design Visage team showed up,ON TIME!, and made me and my bridesmaids look beautiful! I can only say great things....5 stars to Design Visage!!!
I used Design Visage for my wedding and LOVED them. They made me feel beautiful on such a special day. They were very attentive and listened to what I liked and how I wanted to look that day. They did the make up for my wedding party as well and my mother and everyone got compliments on how beautiful they all looked. They were very professional and accomodating.
If you want to be beautiful for your wedding, use Design Visage. I even continue to use them for facials. They encourage Brides to come back and continue with a skin care regime. They have a fantastic esthetician!
Thank you Design Visage for making my day beautiful!
I called Design Visage because they were recommended by my wedding coordinator and the Ritz Carlton, where we had the wedding. I could not have been more pleased. From the moment I called to the wedding day, they were so professional and talanted. My artist was Lauren. I brought a few photos to the preview and she helped me choose the style that was perfect. On the wedding Lauren and 2 additional stylists arrived on time ( actually a few minutes early yea!!!) and they helped my entire wedding party look fantastic. I was also happy to see our photos and we all looked picture perfect until the end of the night. I highly recommend Design Visage
I was definitely less than impressed with Design Visage. I decided to go with this vendor because they were one of the preferred vendors for my wedding site and I really wish I had made a better decision about hair and makeup for such an important day. When I went in for my preview (which is $150 by the way and is not put towards your final balance)the person I had was very personable and nice but right next to me there was another makeup "artist" talking a bride through her contract asking her if she wanted to purchase mineral powder for touch-ups on the day, another $22. Oh and did she want the lip gloss? $12. more. When the bride tried to explain that she had a Bare Escentuals mineral powder she could use the "artist" proceeded to explain that Bare Escentuals is "not the same" and would not work at all. Hmmm...last I checked Bare Escentuals was the top-rated, top-selling mineral powder in the U.S. And the lip gloss she offered? It looked like one of those cheap, Lancome Juicy tubes knock-off brands. I began to become uncomfortable watching this price-gouging display. But I paid my $150 and was stuck. My "artist" asked if I wanted hair extensions and then after she put some tracks in and proceeded to rave about it (even the traveling saleslady the chair over put in her obligatory "Oh. My. Gawd. You look BEAUTIFULLL") she then informed me that each track was an additional $40. On top of the $250 balance. When it came down to the contract at least my person didn't try to price-gouge me (I think she knew better) but told me that I had to pay for all of the services (including all of my bridesmaids and moms) on one credit card because they "can't keep track of everyone's payments". Hmmm...you can't keep track of money you're receiving for services? That's an extremely troubling habit for a business I would think. Then she "totaled" up the price and gave me some arbitrary number. I tried to work out how she came up with it and could not. At all. Not with taxes. Not without. No clue. I had to ask FOUR times for a breakdown and actually never received one. I wanted to cancel the whole thing but I booked very close to my wedding and couldn't do so because that would leave me hanging and all of my bridesmaids and mom and me out $150. When I went to pay the final balance I told another person at the salon that we were all paying separately and she said "Oh! No problem". Hmmm...apparently this lady had no problem keeping track of money. And when I asked HER to break down the final balance she couldn't match it up to my "artist's" number either. Surprise, surprise. So I only agreed to pay for the figure that I arrived at (and she, too) and there was nothing they could do at that point because I insisted on paying separately. Really what I think the lady meant about "not being able to keep track" was "not being able to add some charges on the the total without you knowing why". At this point I refused to let them jerk me around. On the actual day, again, my "artist" was very personable and everything and my makeup was alright (no primer; on any of us) lasted longer than when I had the preview but didn't really wow. I hated my hair. Pieces were coming loose, there was visible bobby pins everywhere (you can see them in a TON of pictures. Boooo.), and it did not hold up at all well. It was a very simple style as well, so I was baffled. My bridesmaids looked pretty and fresh, but again, definitely NOT AT ALL WORTH THE PRICE OR THE HASSLE. From my experience this business seems shady; nothing is upfront and it is extremely over-priced. I am honestly shocked at all of these glowing reviews because my experience was terrible over-all. I would be happy to answer anyone's questions if they want to know more about my experience; just email me acs_oc@yahoo.com
I was truly disappointed and feel stupid for getting duped, honestly. That was the one thing about my wedding that I regret, everything else was beautiful, except I didn't feel beautiful and that is really sad.
Vendor response to review
Dear Ashley,
We are very sorry you did not have the experience you expected, and we hoped to have given you.
I know we have spoken regarding this review and I believe you never really understood our services, what we offer and why. It appears that all the extras we offer that the brides have requested and we deliver were not comfortable for you. If we would have possible been clear to you, your experience would have been much better. For this I am very sorry.
We are a professional bridal hair and make-up salon that has many products and services to offer. Many of our brides take advantage of these extras. They can make us your one stop beauty location. These extra services are one of the reasons so many photographers, locations, coordinators, and most importantly past brides refer Design Visage. You can read in our reviews about the brides that have come to us for facials, body wraps, tans, and we have brides that continue to purchase our mineral powder years after the wedding. Many brides have their own products and salon that they like to use for additional services. We are a full service salon and can offer brides much more than most other bridal hair and make-up companys.
As a business owner I like to look at the perspective of the client, and I feel it is best to let it go since you can not please everyone. Although Ashley is attacking our integrity as a company. Regarding the "shady" payment....there was a difference of $25.00 when Ashley came in for final payment. We realized it was the difference between an adult hairstyle and a child 10 and under hairstyle. This was deducted before she even paid her balance. Funny thing, on the wedding day the 10 year old was actually 13.
Brides have a right to say their experience, although to make our company look bad is not something we as a team will support. Anyone who knows any of the Design Visage team know that for 24 years we have been a leader, you do get this honor unless you deserve it.
Best,
Caren
Owner
I highly highly recommend Design Visage for wedding makeup....any other option would be inferior. Let's face it, every bride wants to look spectacular and her very best on that one special day. It's her day to SHINE! Well, this company was able to achieve "that LOOK" and more. They absolutely surpassed all my expectations of what I envisioned for my wedding. The fact that the company caters specifically to brides says it all, as you can be confident that they have an advantage over any other hair/makeup artist. They know what look you are trying to achieve, whether it's sexy, playful, classic, traditional or retro. My artist, Dana, was AWESOME in helping me look beautiful on my wedding day. She was professional, punctual, time efficient and so personable, and let's face it, being comforted and pampered on the day of your wedding is an added bonus for a nervous bride. In addition, her artistic talent and outcome with my appearance made me feel so much more confident throughout the day. Her and another stylist also made up the other bridesmaids and my mother as well. They were all pleased with the final outcome and everyone looked absolutely stunning!!!
Literally, not a hair was out of place through the entire 12 hour day! I have also heard horror stories of make up artists being either late or not even showing up on the day of the wedding. Well, you can rest at ease with Design Visage, they are extremely reliable, organized, and professional. Dana even showed up midway through the reception, not a second late, to do a second updo as you will see on the website. I only had a few minutes to do a quick change into a Chinese red dress and she was able to pull off a hair sweep/up do in 15 minutes! The fact that she was able to achieve such a perfect look in no time at all was so impressive!!! Thank you so much to Dana and everyone at Design Versage for the wonderful job you did on my wedding day. You really did make a bride's dream come true. =)
Cindy
Vendor response to review
Dear Cindy,
Thank you so much for the review. I so enjoyed talking with you on the phone. And I LOVE your photos....we have them all over project wedding, wedding wire and our website and blog. Thanks again
I was a skeptic and did not even know if I wanted to have my hair and make-up done on my wedding day. I am now a believer. I "attempted" my own preview at home with me as the artist, let's just say, leave it to the professionals. So I did.
It was much improved with Dana's touch. I was referred to Design Visage by a colleague. My experience was professional and a very happy one. I could not have been happier with my choice. Since I am very good with my own hair and make-up, I am quite hard to please. I have to say that Dana got it perfect. She listened to every concern. I would have never been able to have had the patience that she had with me. The result was that I got the exact hair style and make-up I wanted and it lasted the entire night. Dana is the sweetest girl and talanted. Hiring Design Visage was one of the best parts of the wedding. I now go to Design Visage for hair cuts and color.
I was so glad I found Design Visage! Before I found Design Visage, I already had 3 makeup trials. But none of them looked acceptable, and all of my friends and family hated them, and I was beginning to really worry. Then I saw the knot profile of this really beautiful bride on the web who used and really liked Design Visage, so I decided to give Design Visage a try, even though I did not have high hopes given my past experiences.
To my pleasant surprise, the trial turned out really exceptional. The trial started with the hair trial first. That was the first time I did a hair trial so I didn't know what I wanted, but Nicole was willing to try out 5 different hair styles on me (1 down, 1 half up half down, 3 ups). She is so skilled and they all looked so good that I didn't know which one to choose, so she took pictures of me in each style and printed them for me so I could show my friends and family and choose later.
Then it was the makeup, the part that I was most nervous about. It only took Nicole one try and she hit it perfectly! My makeup was so natural and yet beautiful and elegant, that I had NO complaints at all. All my friends and family also really liked it afterwards.
Needless to say, I decided to go with Design Visage, and I didn't have to stress about my hair and makeup anymore.
Everybody also really liked my hair and makeup on my actual wedding day. Design Visage also did the hair and makeup for my mom, MOH, and BMs, and they were all very happy and everybody thought I had a very beautiful bridal party.
I also have sensitive skin but the makeup stayed on and felt very comfortable all day, even throughout the late night post-wedding party.
Vendor response to review
Dear Jenny,
I am so pleased that you took the chance and came in for yet another trial.It was so nice to see you relax and know you were going to look beutiful. Thank you for the photos, they made a great blog post.
Best,
Caren
My experience with Design Visage was wonderful. All the girls were so knowledgable and helped me and my bridesmaids look beautiful!!! Heather worked with me from start to finish and made my day. Design Visage is the absolute best - I would recommend them to all!!
I just had a make-up and hair pre session for my wedding in March. It was fantastic. Heather did exactely what I asked for and even more. I was afraid to have my make-up done because I do not wear much, but Heather made me look so beautiful and natural. She applied individual lashes and I could not believe how they opened my eyes and they look soooooo real. I can not wait for the wedding. I will post the final results. But for now Design Visage gets my vote.
I used Design Visage for my wedding and LOVED them. They made me feel beautiful on such a special day. They were very attentive and listened to what I liked and how I wanted to look that day. They did the make up for my wedding party as well and my mother and everyone got compliments on how beautiful they all looked. They were very professional and accomodating.
If you want to be beautiful for your wedding, use Design Visage. I even continue to use them for facials. They encourage Brides to come back and continue with a skin care regime. They have a fantastic esthetician!
Thank you Design Visage for making my day beautiful!
Reviewed On:
Feb 19, 2009 at 6:45 PM
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Beauty &
I had a large party of girls to have hair and makeup done, and at two locations. Design Visage provided all the necessary stylists, going to both locations, to fit into the morning's busy schedule. The stylists were on time and very professional, and you can tell they have had alot of experience with doing special occassion hair and makeup, not just for me the Bride, but for my entire wedding party. They did hair and makeup unbelievably quick for everyone, and the result was just amazing, everyone loved their look. For me, my husband-to-be kept saying to me that he'd hope that i didn't look like i was caked on with makeup, that he'd hope I looked natural. Design Visage did my makeup, and not only did my husband think I looked beautiful and natural, but I thought so too!
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Apr 2, 2009 at 1:32 PM
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Beauty
Dear Design Visage,
I can't believe how fabulous you made me, my mom and all my girls look and feel on my wedding day. I am sooooo glad my coordinator Lisa recommended you. You can check out our photos on Jim Kennedy's website. When we get them I will e-mail some of the pictures of my fantastic hairstyle and make-up (with lashes!!) Please thank Lauren and Heather they are the best.
Sarah
Dear Design Visage Team,
How can I thank you for all you did for me and my wedding party. From the minute I called to the wedding day it was a pleasure having you help me prepare for my day. Adrienne helped me get my skin in perfect condition and Heather and Dana helped me and the girls look fantastic on the wedding day. They arrived on time and we were all ready early. The hairstyle and make-up was so understated but elegant, I received compliments all evening. And my hair did not look half bad the next morning! Thank you again, I will let all my friends know you to call for special occasion make-up and hair.
Dear Michelle,
Thank you so much for making Amie and Bryan's wedding day so wonderful for all of us, by helping us look so beautiful.
I have had so much fun getting to know all you wonderful ladies at Design Visage.
Our relationship dosen't end here-I know I have found a wonderful new home for all my hair, facial, and waxing needs.
I will be seeing you real soon for my next microdermabrasion appointment.
Happy New Year 2009. May you be blessed with love, laughter, and wonderful health.
Warmest Regards,
Janet ( mother of the bride)
Dear Design Visage,
I would like to say thank you for everything you did for us! From the jewelry to the hair accessories to the make-up and of course the hair do's, everything was spectacular! All of the stylists were wonderful and great to work with.
Best Regards,
Cassandra Dancey
Dear Design Visage,
Thank you so much for makeing me, my mom, and my bridesmaids look so beautiful on my special day. Char and Becky did a wonderful job on our hair and make-up. The pictures came out wonderful.
Thanks for everything.
Love,
Jamie Petty
Thank you so much for doing my hair make-up on my wedding day. You did such a beautiful job especially helping me look like i had gotten sleep when I really did not. And thank you and the other girl for the beautiful job you did on my bridesmaids and flowergirsl. Everyone at Design Visage was so nice abd so helpful. It was a pleasure to have you involved in my wedding and I will definitely refer future brides to you.
Sincerely,
Teisha Graham
July 18th 2008
El Adobe San Juan Capistrano
Hi Caren,
My wedding was May 4th, and I just wanted to say thank you for bringing Dana
into my life on my wedding day! She did such an amazing job!!
I have honestly never received so many compliments in all my life - it made
my head swell. I want her to come to my house and do my hair and make up
everyday!
She did myself and my sisters and mother and all of us looked truly
beautiful - we were so thrilled. And she was such a delight to be around -
so nice and easy going. It was such a fun afternoon.
Thank you again. I will never get tired of looking at my wedding pictures!
I've attached some of my favorite photos!
Please pass on my gratitude to Dana.
Sincerely,
Amy Scatchard Palmer
Dear Caren and the Design Visage team,
Thank you so much for making my wedding a day to remember. Your group went above and beyond my expectations. My hair and make-up looked spectacular throughout the entire day and I received many compliments. Your staff arrived at my hotel room on time, as promised, and the hair and make-up artists performed their work efficently anf professionally and got me and my bridal party ready for my pictures on time. Also my bridal party loved their hair. I would like to say a special thanks to Lauren who did my hair and make-up on the wedding and for the preview session. She replicated the look that was done for me during the preview. The overall experience exceeded my expectations and I would recommend Design Visage to anyone seeking hair and make-up services for their wedding day.
Maggie 5/17/08 Huntington Beach Hyatt
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Design Visage is your choice for all your special events.Remember everyday can be a special event from a hot date to a wedding. We are a boutique salon that offers everything to help you get your skin and body ready for the occasion. Including airbrush tanning, detox body wraps(these are not your adverage wrap..lose 6 to 15 inches and keep it off, or your next wrap is free!. We offer speciality hair masks to help your hair shine and hold any style you desire, along with hair extensions, state of art skin preparation....remember your make-up can only look as good as the skin underneath.
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