Design Visage Inc

Design Visage was the best! They were one of my favorite wedding vendors and so easy to work with. All their stylists are amazing but I worked with Dana who was incredible. She knew exactly what to do to make me look and feel beautiful on the big day. All my bridesmaids looked beautiful too. Also, special shout out to Ashely, the office manager, who was so responsive and made my life easy. I would recommend Design Visage to any bride!

I was MOH in a wedding this past year and I am SO happy the bride found Design Visage (specifically Genna). It was an amazing experience form start to finish. First, we had a blast at her hair/​makeup trial — Genna was so personable and sweet, she made us feel like old friends!
For the big day, Genna did my hair and makeup first (around 10−11am?) and I couldn’t believe how well it held up. I was running around in the September heat all day (and dancing through the night) and my hair and makeup stayed perfectly in place.
I was nervous about getting my makeup done because I don’t wear it on a daily basis, but Genna listened to my concerns and gave me the perfect natural look. I gave her «free reign» with my hair and LOVED the result — she’s definitely someone you can just trust to do what’s best for your face and hair, she’ll make you look beautiful, she knows her stuff!
She definitely has my business when it’s my turn down the aisle!

Was thrilled to find Design Visage through a recommendation and get matched with Genna. She did an incredible job listening to what I wanted for my wedding day, and on the date of the wedding she was on time and did an incredible job for me, my MOH and my mom!
The only reason I docked a star is that despite telling me that I would receive a confirmed timeline prior to my wedding, DV never sent one. I emailed the morning of my wedding asking someone to please confirm what time I should expect Genna’s arrival, but no one responded, even after to apologize for not sending it before. Genna arrived when I had expected her and was very apologetic on their behalf, but the administrative issue was the only fault in the process.

This 5 star review is long overdue! Design Visage was a great experience from start to finish. I found them through a bridal vendor list provided by the Surf and Sand. I was married on 6÷20÷15. About a month before, I had a trial hair and makeup appointment with Laura C. The shop is in an unassuming business complex, but when you step inside, it’s really nice. The day of the wedding, Laura came out to the venue. The entire experience went so smoothly. Honestly, Laura is the best! She worked her magic. I liked her so much that I have continued to go to her for my hair cuts now! I have found my new stylist and will be using her for all my important events in the future! It seems like every artist employed at DS is very skilled and do both hair and makeup.

Laura M was my makeup artist/​hair stylist for my wedding and she made me feel fabulous! My makeup and hair added the glamor I wanted; I felt like a movie star. My makeup lasted all day and really was cry-​proof! DV also did my bridesmaids hair and makeup and they looked gorgeous. They did a superb job working with a variety of hair/​skin types.
Laura made me feel relaxed, beautiful and confident on what was the most amazing day of my life thus far. I love the way my hair and makeup look in photographs and I cannot thank Laura enough!

We had Ella on my wedding day for hair & makeup. I honestly can not say enough good things about her — I want to move to Cosa Mesa and be her best friend. I also want to give praise to Ashley (customer service) who was so positive, responsive, and helpful, I’ve never experienced anyone like her. ¹⁰⁄₁₀ ladies! My advise — book DV now before they’re booked up on your date!

Use them! I’ve worked with them 3 times as both a bridesmaid and a bride. They are very personable and do a great job listening to what you want and delivering exactly that. My wedding was in June 2015 and the makeup was exactly what I was looking for! Lauren did a great job with my hair and makeup. Everything lasted throughout the entire day. They also give you a little kit for touch-​ups if needed. Very very happy with them!

Ella was my makeup artist and hair stylist for my wedding and I couldn’t have been more happier. She is SO good at what she does. My makeup looked flawless and she really captured the look that I wanted! DV also did my bridesmaids and 4 other family members hair and makeup and each one was beautiful. The owner of DV was there and she said that they never leave a venue until they make sure the bride is satisfied by how everyone’s hair and makeup has turned out. They really meant that and really took into consideration my vision for the wedding. I checked out so many makeup and hair places and I am SO happy to have found DV, especially Ella!

Didn’t quite work out as I planned, but I was given a refund for my trial, which I greatly appreciate. 4 stars solely based on their stellar customer service! ;) Not many companies have an owner willing to reach out to customers directly, when there’s an issue. As a person that works in a highly customer service– oriented industry, that means a lot to me.

Georgia was my hair-​stylist for my wedding and she was the absolute best. She made me feel gorgeous, my make-​up looked fabulous for my wedding photos, and I felt like a princess on my wedding day! Design Visage was great to work with. There was a mix-​up on the day of my bridal preview and I drove all the way to Costa Mesa not realizing I was supposed to be at their LA location (always double check your appointment location!) but Design Visage and Georgia were both so accommodating and sweet about the whole thing. They’re pricey, but definitely worth the look for your wedding day.

Jenn Asaro was my makeup artist/​hair stylist for my wedding and I can’t say enough great things about her and how my makeup and hair came out. I had a very specific look I wanted, but this look was at first only in my head and combined with many different looks in magazines. Jenn and I had a great time at the preview appoitment and she was able to work with me to create this vision I had in my head perfectly. I was even more amazed that she was able to completely replicate the look we had created in the preview on my actual wedding day.
Jenn also did my sister/bridesmaid’s makeup and she said she’s never felt more beautiful. I am very happy with Design Visage’s flexibility with my schedule (which was difficult as I do not live in OC), professionalism, and for the amazing job they did.
Jenn made me feel so relaxed and beautiful on what was the best day of my life. My pictures came out gorgeous and I cannot thank her and Caren enough!

I had Emmalee for my bridal hair and makeup, and Lauren for bridesmaids/​moms. I loved them both! They did a fantastic job working with a variety of hair/​skin types. Looking back on my bridal hair and makeup I was mostly thrilled, with a couple of very minor hiccups. The makeup is no one’s fault but my own — my skin was really dry, and so Emmalee needed to put on more foundation than normal (she even told me to get a hydrating facial to fix this and I ran out of time. This is completely my fault). My overly affectionate husband wore all the foundation off my nose before we even got to the ceremony! I just tried to use my own powder to even it out, and prayed Photoshop would take care of the rest. My hair also kept falling out/​down — my MOH was getting me with bobby pins a lot of the night, and occasionally I’ll see pictures with one of two curls hanging down. Normally I wouldn’t care, but considering the service was double the amount of the rest of the ladies, it left me a little disappointed. It would have been nice also if some extra bobby pins were left behind (maybe for future clients) — I was lucky my wedding planner had extras. More importantly, Emmalee took my thin, fine hair and made me look like my hair was thick/​full.
I cannot emphasize enough — these are minor details. My overall look was beyond what I could have expected, and if did it all over again, I would not go anywhere else for my hair and makeup. The ladies were friendly, professional, punctual, and made us all looking like the best versions of ourselves.
One other thing that was surprising, but does not reflect on the ladies themselves — all payment for bridesmaids/​moms/​bride were required in full a few weeks before the event. This isn’t typical in the Philadelphia area, and left me scrambling and a little embarrassed when trying to get the money together in time for everyone. It’s something to keep in mind when booking.

I can’t believe the transformation I went through on the day of my wedding on 11÷15÷14. Neither could my friends and family! I felt absolutely beautiful thanks to the work by Dana and Emmalee. A little personal information: I am a Filipino bride. And by their work, they can work with all face types for sure!
Things started off wonderfully when I initially contacted the office by phone. Ashley was so friendly, and followed up further communications promptly via email, which is so convenient during the work day.
They are listed as having their main location in Costa Mesa, but if you are having a wedding in the Los Angeles Area, there is a satellite office in Manhattan Beach to do makeup previews, specifically with Dana, who was my makeup artist.
Dana is incredibly personable and made me feel at ease, as a person who normally does not wear makeup. The makeup preview was only a few days before the wedding, and she came up with an incredible look, which matched almost exactly with the pictures that I brought to the appointment. She will not just try to copy a look, however. She adds little things that tell of her experience in the field, and this made me very comfortable for the preview and on the wedding day itself. When I got anxious about trying to «tone down» the look, she gave me her real opinion, and what we went with was perfect.
I personally had 6 hair and makeup services (bride, 3 bridesmaids, 2 mothers) on the day of. Here is something key: you can wash your hair in the morning! Dana actually prefers clean hair to work on, as long as it is dry. All of the ladies looked absolutely stunning! I especially loved how beautiful my bridesmaids looked.
Dana and Emmalee started at 9:30 am, and finished by 12:30pm with a spot on estimate. I got to the church with time to spare. They can set up anywhere, as evidenced by their setup in a small hotel room. They are so efficient and are very fun to talk to and be around. My family and friends had a great time in the chair with each of them. I even got a touch up lipstick with their proprietary brand for the rest of the day.
Some payment details. Design Visage can be a bit pricey. I think it is totally worth it. You can ask via email the pricing schedule, but here is a rough summary.
Preview (mandatory/​deposit): $ 150
Bride hair and makeup: $ 325
Bridesmaids/​Moms hair and makeup: $ 150 each
They take check via mail or credit card over the phone. I even had a last minute add on with one of the Mom’s, and it was efficiently handled without trouble.
I wish Dana could make me beautiful everyday! I’m not that rich though, and was glad she could make me feel so beautiful on my wedding day.

The staff at Design Visage were so patient with me! I could not confirm my wedding arrangements because of military circumstances and they frequently checked in for updates. It took longer than expected to confirm and they were so nice about it! I am so glad that I chose to work with them on my wedding day. They were so sweet and accommodating! They were all so excited and happy when I called to FINALLY confirm the wedding agenda!
My trial was so much fun! the studio is really nice and I felt like royalty. I had a glass of champagne and spent 3 hours perfecting my wedding look with Ella. She was so open and understanding with my vision and changes until we got the PERFECT look.
Ella did the most amazing job on my hair and makeup for my wedding day on 11/​28/​2014. She brought my vision to life, and was an absolute pleasure to be around! She was also so flexible! She made me feel like I was the only client in her life, and I look at her as not only an artist, but a friend. I made several changes from the original trial look and it did not phase her one bit! we were also on a short timeline and she was so perfect! My hair stayed absolutely breathtaking for 8 hours! So many people complimented my hair and asked how/​where I had gotten it done. My hair has never once in my life looked so beautiful, and my makeup was gorgeous. I would recommend her to any bride! She and her team at Design Visage is one of the best wedding day decisions I made, and I am so happy that I get to look at pictures of her art for the rest of my life. Also, the groom could not have been more pleased! :)

I had such a great experience with Design Visage’s Laura and Missy who provided the hair and makeup services for myself and my bridesmaids on my wedding day. Before the wedding, I had a preview appointment with Laura, and after showing her a few photos of hair and makeup I liked, she was able to absolutely nail the look I wanted. She is truly very talented, and after my preview I knew that I was in good hands for the big day. On the day of the event, she and Missy arrived on time and did such an amazing job. I can’t thank you both enough! :)

Emmalee from Design Visage did my hair and makeup for my engagement session, preview, and wedding day. She did a beautiful job capturing the vintage red-​carpet look I was going for. All the guests complimented my hair and makeup – and they told me I looked a 1920’s movie star. I felt so beautiful and so glamorous.
I should also add that the DV team made all my girls look STUNNING. They were very pleased with their makeup and hair looks.
Also, the makeup that the Design Visage team uses photographs BEAUTIFULLY. The airbrush makeup felt light (which was GREAT given the heat wave we’ve had) and lasted all day and night.
I can’t recommend them enough. If you’re looking for a great hair and makeup team – go with Design Visage. And if you want a great vintage look, ask for Emmalee. She’s wonderful.

Ella did an amazing job on my hair and make up. She made me look glamorous. What a treat! Honestly what a treat! Thank you Ella!

Wow, I honestly can’t say enough good things about this company.
As a Middle Eastern bride, I was worried that I wouldn’t be able to achieve the look that I wanted through non-​Middle Eastern artists, but this place had me sold after my preview.
Referred by my wedding planner, I did my preview with Lauren, and she was very patient with what I wanted. Lauren took over 3 hours to perfect what I wanted for my day, and even made suggestions that I hadn’t thought of with the pictures I brought.
On the day of my wedding, my hair looked even better (if that’s possible) than it did on the day of my preview! My makeup stayed perfectly the entire day, and Lauren was able to pull together my ‘second look” in a record time of 20 minutes for the evening reception.
They are extremely schedule-​oriented, and all 20 services for me and my bridesmaids ran smoothly on the day of my wedding.
This is a professional company that you won’t have to worry about for anything, and their rates are extremely competitive for the amount of professionalism and talent you receive!
Lauren made such a lasting impression on me that I continue to see her for color and cut services — and will continue to use her in the future for any special event needs.
I highly recommend Design Visage. The owner is very pleasant to work with, and Lauren is an absolute gem. You will not be disappointed, and you will certainly feel and look beautiful on your big day :) I did.

I loved working with Ella of Design Visage on my hair & make-​up for my wedding! She did the hair & make-​up styles I wanted exactly. She is so talented & also has great beauty advice! All of my bridesmaids & Mom also loved her work. She’s very talented, along with the rest of the Design Visage team. Thanks Ella! I also enjoyed our conversations while you worked on making me look so beautiful :)
Katie
Surf & Sand 7.19.14

This review is long over due! I was married on Dec 5. I used Design Visage for my makeup and hair the day of my wedding. I am in the wedding business and see girls every week that DV does and they look stunning! I knew right away I wanted them!
Lauren did my preview with me, and was so patient. Took pictures and made the whole exsperience so much fun.
Lauren showed up at my hotel at the exact time that was promised.
I was so happy with the way I looked the day of my wedding. I felt like a movie star.
I have referred this company to many of my brides and everyone has thanked me.
They have an amazing team of designers.
I have to say to Tina S. When you are planning a wedding and book a date. Most, if not all deposits are non refundable. They secure that date for «you» and your event.
This is to protect you and them from lost revenue. I’m saying this because Design Visage is one of the most sought after hair and makeup companies out in the wedding industry.
They offered you $ 150.00 in services and you snubbed your nose at it!
After such a great experience with them, It makes me sad to see someone so unwilling to work with someone, that is trying to make things right for you both.
They did not need to offer you anything. Maybe reading the contract before you sign would be a good practice.
As for me… My whole day was a dream come true.
Thank you so much!
Lynne