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October 2023 by Isha Aran
We worked with Beauty Collective for our wedding party (including bride, four bridesmaids, mother of bride, and mother of groom) and we were all so happy with the natural but elevated and elegant hair and makeup that Jess and Michelle did. Jess brings such artistry and openness to her work. Even in the trial, she really made me feel comfortable while working in a timely manner. She was able to handle the South Asian head jewelry and flowers with ease, finding the perfect balance between traditional and modern. She’s collaborative but when there are too many voices in the room, she’ll make sure you are heard and look the way you dreamed of looking.Service: Bridal services
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June 2023 by Google user
Jess and her team came highly recommended by our wedding planner. We had a multi-day Indian wedding planned an hour outside of Santa Fe, and Jess's team was incredibly punctual to show up every single day fully prepared to do makeup and hair for multiple women, even as early as 6AM one day. Not only are Jess and team super talented at executing the outcome you want, but they are all the kind of people that instantly becomes your friends. They showed so much grace and patience amidst the chaos that can be the preparation for an Indian wedding. I would highly recommend them for bridal services!
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June 2023 by Anusha Sthanunathan
Jess and her team came highly recommended by our wedding planner. We had a multi-day Indian wedding planned an hour outside of Santa Fe, and Jess's team was incredibly punctual to show up every single day fully prepared to do makeup and hair for multiple women, even as early as 6AM one day. Not only are Jess and team super talented at executing the outcome you want, but they are all the kind of people that instantly becomes your friends. They showed so much grace and patience amidst the chaos that can be the preparation for an Indian wedding. I would highly recommend them for bridal services!Service: Bridal services
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November 2022 by Elisa Rodriguez
I had the best hair cutting experience of my life with Luna. For 17 years I’ve worn my hair one very long length. It took great courage on my part to allow for a fabulous change and Luna was very patient with me. She took the time to ask about my lifestyle, and discussed the best options for the shape of my face. Most importantly, she really listened and then took her time cutting.I’ve been transformed overnight! As this was my first style in two decades I choose to have long, soft layers. I feel I lost 10 lbs in hair! And now my 90 year old mother wants to see the fabulous stylist, Luna!!Also, the salon is gorgeous, well laid out and loads of light. Treat yourself to the best! I’m providing before and after photos.Thank you, Luna!!
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January 2021 by Kristen F.
CATFISH HAIRDRESSER!!! MUST READ: Short Story- Save your money & don't waste your time! Jess is NOT located at 120 N Guadalupe anymore. She didn't tell me until the DAY of my wedding that I was coming to her beaten down, junky house. I had no other choice but to keep my appointment or do my own wedding hair & makeup which I was better off doing in the end!!! And I actually did end up doing my own make up because she overbooked and didn't leave enough time to finish! She didn't know how to do a Dutch braid, I had to change all my bridal hairstyles to as basic as possible to match her lack of skill. Long Story - She burned my daughter with her curling iron and was only using hair spray on the curls that she remembered to, leaving her with half flat and half curled look. This was lame. She had an arrogant biography on her webpage Calling herself the most sought after makeup artist and hair stylist in Santa Fe! But I can object to that!! After my experience I checked the reviews to be sure it wasn't just a fluke & the only good reviews I see are professional paid reviewers! The rest are people with really bad experience and mostly from her lying! I was wearing a silk wedding dress that her family dog kept jumping in my lap and staining. She kept putting the dog out and closing one side of her decorative barn door but left the other one open, so the dog kept coming back in! There was no logic to that at all and I thought she is missing a few screws. But then again, her house smelled like pot and she was covered in tattoos!! Also their family cat was the first to greet us because after knocking and waiting 5 minutes on her doorstep in the cold, no one came to the door. When some other woman finally did, she rudely remarked "I guess I'll let you in since it's cold." I should have known then it was going to be bad customer service. One thing after another showing poor quality. As I waited in her living room couch/hair dressing room I overheard her on a personal phone call telling her kid to walk home because she wasn't picking him up and about 20 minutes later he showed up and slammed the front door. She left for a while to talk to him while we were waiting. Also, There's only one bathroom, my daughter had to wait for her son to get out in order to go. She only half curled my hair and over pinned it with jewels that she just kept sticking in every place of my head with no taste, I actually had to stop her and start taking them out. We left with mostly flat hair, the girls had half up ponytails with the ends barely curled ( I could have done that for free!) and she ruined the headpieces I brought by twisting knots in them and even cutting the jeweled vine with scissors on mine!! Needless to say, she didn't make my wedding dream hair come to life for me or my bridesmaids. It was a severe disappointment that she flagrantly disregarded. I had to actually show her how to braid my daughters hair because she was not skilled at it. Even with picture tutorials that I sent days in advance and she confirmed and said would be fun to do! Her attempt was like those humorous failed Pinterest videos that go viral. And this was how we left for the wedding. I paid almost $250 and I don't even know what for. I feel like I donated that money and it could have gone to a much better cause than keeping someone like her in business. I could have done much better myself and not wasted 3 hours of my life on my wedding day. Her next appointment was there early and waiting in their car before she was done even styling my hair and she rushed me and ended it hurried with no attention to detail. It was not the setting I imagined for my bridal preparation. I fell for FALSE ADVERTISING - which I will be reporting. I also have to mention, She was cutting an older woman's hair in her house when I arrived and I heard her charge the lady over $200 as she left with wet hair! It appeared to me she was taking advantage of an elderly woman and also of me, to stay afloat. I hope this revie
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December 2020 by Micaela C.
For the service I received I wish I could give it a 0 star. I was recommended to come to this salon by La Fonda because I was suppose to be getting married there in July. Due to covid I had canceled my wedding and as if that wasn't difficult enough I reached out to all my vendors to see if I could receive a refund for the deposits I placed. Almost 100% of them did expect for this place. I did not receive any service I just placed the deposit to hold the date (which was almost 500). I reached out to them mid covid and at first they said they couldn't give me a refund until after the summer. Which I totally understand. We are all struggling during this difficult time. When I received my check it bounced and I was charged by my bank. After I reached out to them again they responded by saying i would receive my check by next week. It's been over a month. When she finally reached out to me she basically said she didn't have the money to refund me and to contact her business partner to ask for the other half of my refund. I never met/spoke to her business partner. I gave jess the deposit on La Fonda's recommendation. I don't think it's fair to take someone's money and to use it when a service has not been provided. Don't recommend. Brides beware.
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October 2020 by Dawn D.
Jess is still very much in business and as awesome as ever with hair and make-up. I spent last year in Scottsdale and tried some of the highest ranked salons. None of them came close to the beautiful color and cuts Jess does ! AND she is a wonderful person
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January 2020 by Edward Dahl
Stylish haircuts plus free psychotherapy and gossip. Worth every penny.
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December 2019 by Rogu3 Warri0r
Ben Krieger did a fantastic job on my hair as always.
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October 2019 by Peg Dahl
Cutting edge with deep understanding of client. Took me four years, but I finally found Jess - a true artist
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June 2019 by Season Olds
Best in town for wedding day hair/makeup! Hired Jess and Alana for hair/makeup for me and all my bridesmaids and everyone looked perfect in their own unique way. They are really good about making everyone look like their unique self and not using the same technique on everyone. They were timely and professional as well. Super nice girls and very talented!!
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May 2019 by Season Rosen
Used Beauty bar for my wedding (13 bridesmaids + 2 moms and 1 bride) and they knocked it out of the park. I have been in a lot of weddings and for sure they were the best hair/make up stylists EVER. They were also so sweet and patient with my many e-mails. All of my bridesmaids looked amazing. They are so professional, calm, nice, and fun!!
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May 2019 by Keith M.
Ben cuts my hair better than anyone ever has. Everyone at the salon is helpful and kind. Appointments are scheduled but wait time is not long. The salon is attractive and conveniently located near dining, pizza, and beer.
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April 2019 by S Thomas
Jess is/was such a disappointment not just as a colorist, but as a stylist. In trying to fix my color, she completely blew it and then made me wait for a whole week before attempting to get it right.
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November 2018 by Jana D.
My husband gets his hair cut from Ben and loves it! I have super fine hair and going to a hairdresser is always stressful. Jess the owner patiently listened to my fears and without any need to be the 'hairdresser' took my concerns and worked with me throughout the process. I am SO pleased with the result!! I highly recommend Jess & her team. They're professionals through and through!
