Kelly and Shawn Get Married!!

Kelly and I met at a seminar and instantly connected. Her spirit and her kindness is so genuine and influential that when she called me to ask her to work on her wedding, I was so excited and truly honored.
Kelly and Shawn got married on March 31st at the beautiful Skirball Cultural Center. For Kelly's look, she wanted to have her hair down and natural looking and her makeup be glamorous and fun. She is a makeup artist herself, so I won't lie that I was a bit intimidated. However, I think she looked gorgeous and we nailed the look she was going for. She even called me after the wedding and left me THE SWEETEST message EVER! Thank you Kelly. It really made a difference for me to know you were happy :)

Happy Bride :)

You can really see the makeup in this photo

This is one of Yana Beauty Studio's Custom Made Headbands

With Mom ad Bridal Party. My artists did the hair and makeup for the ladies

I just LOVE this photo

First Dance...

Choosing the Perfect Hairstyle for Your Wedding

I know choosing the perfect hairstyle for your wedding can be a difficult decision. With so many options to choose from it can be so overwhelming. So, I am here to help you narrow it down and make the best decision based on some factors and questions I want you to ask yourself.
1. Where and what time of day am I getting married?
Ok, so if you have imagined yourself with beachy waves but your wedding is a black tie event at a ballroom... the beachy waves might not be the best option. Now, I am all for making sure you feel gorgeous o your wedding day and if that's what you feel best in, then go for it. But you want to make sure your hairstyle fits the occasion.
2. Do I want to wear my hair up, down, or half-up?
This is probably the most important question. As long as you know this, your hairstylist can take it from here and be a designer. Make sure you take the cut of your dress into consideration. If you have straps, then maybe wearing your hair down isn't the best option. However, if your dress is strapless, a down do or half up do might be a great choice.
3. Do I want to wear my hair in curls, straight, wavy? 
Think if you want your hairstyle to look more natural and loose or put together? Also, it is very important to be realistic about your natural hair and how it holds up in the weather it will be in. If your hair is stick straight and you want curls, you know that no amount of product will make those curls last all day. And if your hair is curly and frizzy and you want to have really smooth waves, might not be the best option for longevity.
4. Do I have enough length for the hairstyle I want or do I need hair extensions?
A lot of brides don't realize that the beautiful hairstyles they see on models have hair extensions, which is usually an extra cost

Here are some of my favorite hairstyles for your inspiration:

Old Hollywood Down Do

Beachy Waves 

Half Up-Half Down

Half Up with Bangs

One of the most popular wedding hairstyles

a sleek updo for a more formal event

Nice and loose updo

Very Old Hollywood Glamour

A natural and loose hairstyle