I went to Studio Cathy HM Beauty in San Jose because she was highly rated and came up in my Google search for pin-up style bridal hair. I needed hair and make-up for my wedding dinner and wanted 1950’s style. She far exceeded my expectations. She was very friendly and thorough. I love it when people are prepared; it shows their level of professionalism and priority for a client’s specific needs. We spoke on the phone prior to the appointment, and I texted her some photo samples of what style I was looking for and pictures of my hair and face upon her request. I initially contacted her 3 days prior to my wedding dinner because the dinner was a last-minute decision. She was very accommodating and understanding because it was last-minute. She even gave me a discount since it wasn’t a full-on wedding and just a dinner. The day of the make-up and hair appointment, Cathy was very warm and friendly. She is a very sweet and welcoming people person. Her studio was very modern, bright, uplifting and clean. She had some large professional photos on the walls with her hair and make-up work from previous clients. Her certificates were also displayed on her wall. She did my make-up first and it came out just how I wanted! She did my hair second and it was amazing! She did it so quickly too! She has her own line of lashes which I found very impressive. The lashes were beautiful. She also offers classes on hair and make-up which I plan to take in the future. What made the experience with Cathy so memorable, and comforting was her friendly banter. I really enjoyed talking with her. Sometimes I have social anxiety, but she made me feel so comfortable that I wasn’t anxious at all. Because of the great experience and high level of professionalism, I highly recommend Cathy. If you are looking for professionalism and someone who is dedicated to ensuring your expectations are surpassed, Cathy is your hair and make-up artist. She truly is an ARTIST!

Cathy Tran has been a dream make up artist to work with. I came to her only a few months ahead of my date & got a make up trial date scheduled right away. She is patient, understanding, and ultimately really knowledgeable on her craft. She was able to create the perfect look on my wedding day which was classy, elegant, and an enhancement on my natural beauty. She was accommodating to a second makeup trial, and changing the look based on my preferences. Cathy is incredible at makeup but also just a great person to interact with. I highly recommend her services to any bride/bridal party looking for a talented and professional makeup artist.