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• Tessa Sent on 03/17/2019
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  Great hair stylist

  Stan did excellent work. He did my bridal hair and my bridesmaids and everything came out Beautiful. Highly recommend him .

  Stan did excellent work. He did my bridal hair and my bridesmaids and everything came out Beautiful. Highly recommend him .
• Liz M. Sent on 04/08/2019
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  Great bridal hair stylist!

  Stan's work was beautiful and exactly what I envisioned for my bridal hair style. He was patient and accommodating throughout the craziness of the wedding day. When my flower girl decided that she too would like her hair styled, Stan was flexible and able to style her hair last minute, in addition to my 8 bridesmaids. Throughout the night, my hair kept despite the humidity of Florida and hours on the dance floor. By the end of the night, my hair was still picture ready. Couldn't have asked for a better hair stylist for my bridal party!

  Stan's work was beautiful and exactly what I envisioned for my bridal hair style. He was patient and accommodating throughout the craziness of the wedding day. When my flower girl decided that she too would like her hair styled, Stan was flexible and able to style her hair last minute, in addition to my 8 bridesmaids. Throughout the night, my hair kept despite the humidity of Florida and hours on the dance floor. By the end of the night, my hair was still picture ready. Couldn't have asked for a better hair stylist for my bridal party!
• Brittany Sent on 12/13/2018
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  Great Experience!!

  Stan was amazing and very accommodating! He traveled to my hotel for my bridal hair trial and for the wedding day to do my maid of honor and I. Both of our hair styles looked beautiful and I couldn’t have asked for a better experience!

  Stan was amazing and very accommodating! He traveled to my hotel for my bridal hair trial and for the wedding day to do my maid of honor and I. Both of our hair styles looked beautiful and I couldn’t have asked for a better experience!
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• Patty Sent on 09/24/2018
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  Ive been a customer of Stanton for awhile so it was natural for him to do my hair for my big event.
  I was already relaxed, sure all would be fine but I never expected the wonderful outcome of it all.
  The moment I sat in his chair, I became relaxed, calm, knowing I was in very good hands, he knew what I wanted because he listened, even though he all ready knew me, he treated me with the utmost respect & courtesy by listening to my every whim. Thru this whole wedding thing, most folks involved to help you with your planning like to pop their ideas in, therefore making one feel as though they have no say. Not true of Stanton, he listened, relaxed me, spoke of joyful things, did not mention the hassles involved, kept right on working my hair and created a style that I wanted, flattered me, and I stayed looking like I just walked out of the salon for the whole night. I can not thank Stanton enough for being there for me, not only for my look but for the peace & calm that I was able to achieve by letting go when I sat in his chair. THANK YOU SO VERY MUCH STANTON!

  
  Ive been a customer of Stanton for awhile so it was natural for him to do my hair for my big event.
  I was already relaxed, sure all would be fine but I never expected the wonderful outcome of it all.
  The moment I sat in his chair, I became relaxed, calm, knowing I was in very good hands, he knew what I wanted because he listened, even though he all ready knew me, he treated me with the utmost respect & courtesy by listening to my every whim. Thru this whole wedding thing, most folks involved to help you with your planning like to pop their ideas in, therefore making one feel as though they have no say. Not true of Stanton, he listened, relaxed me, spoke of joyful things, did not mention the hassles involved, kept right on working my hair and created a style that I wanted, flattered me, and I stayed looking like I just walked out of the salon for the whole night. I can not thank Stanton enough for being there for me, not only for my look but for the peace & calm that I was able to achieve by letting go when I sat in his chair. THANK YOU SO VERY MUCH STANTON!
• Aleris Sent on 11/26/2017
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  Stan was wonderful! Jokes with you really calms you down on your wedding day! Always going to book him!!! Really recommend!

  Stan was wonderful! Jokes with you really calms you down on your wedding day! Always going to book him!!! Really recommend!
• Alexa Sent on 09/16/2017
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  Stanton!!! what an amazing guy to work with.
  
  I just wanted to thank you for you going above and beyond :) my hair was absolutely beautiful. And, thank you again for my bridesmaids deciding last minute they wanted their hair done!!!! (I know I know, crazy girls!!!)
  
  Stan does amazing hair, and he is an awesome person to work with.

  Stanton!!! what an amazing guy to work with.
  
  I just wanted to thank you for you going above and beyond :) my hair was absolutely beautiful. And, thank you again for my bridesmaids deciding last minute they wanted their hair done!!!! (I know I know, crazy girls!!!)
  
  Stan does amazing hair, and he is an awesome person to work with.
• Daniela Sent on 03/19/2017
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  Stan is great! Showed him the hairstyle I wanted and he actually enhanced it! He knows what he's doing.

  Stan is great! Showed him the hairstyle I wanted and he actually enhanced it! He knows what he's doing.
• Maria Sent on 07/27/2017
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  I would recommend Stan to anyone! He was really great and did such a great job with myself, and 7 other girls including a flower girl! He had great patience and shared wonderful stories! He knew exactly what I wanted and even made great suggestions to make sure we all looked better than we thought we would look!

  I would recommend Stan to anyone! He was really great and did such a great job with myself, and 7 other girls including a flower girl! He had great patience and shared wonderful stories! He knew exactly what I wanted and even made great suggestions to make sure we all looked better than we thought we would look!
• Erin Sent on 07/18/2017
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  It was an honor to have Stan provide hair styling for our wedding party. He was a dear friend and hair dresser who is well known to me for years. Highly recommend him! Just a gem of an individual to work with!

  It was an honor to have Stan provide hair styling for our wedding party. He was a dear friend and hair dresser who is well known to me for years. Highly recommend him! Just a gem of an individual to work with!
• Lauren Sent on 08/06/2017
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  Stan did such a great job with not only my hair, but my mom's and my entire bridal party's hair. It really was fabulous, and everyone had a unique style that really suited each specific person's facial features, height, etc. It really was wonderful and would highly recommend Stan!!

  Stan did such a great job with not only my hair, but my mom's and my entire bridal party's hair. It really was fabulous, and everyone had a unique style that really suited each specific person's facial features, height, etc. It really was wonderful and would highly recommend Stan!!
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  We were all thrilled with our experience with Stanton Mark. We loved the way he did our hair. He was on time, he listened to what we really wanted and was totally professional. The price he charged us was very reasonable and most of all he took his time to make sure we were pleased. We will definitely use his services again.

  We were all thrilled with our experience with Stanton Mark. We loved the way he did our hair. He was on time, he listened to what we really wanted and was totally professional. The price he charged us was very reasonable and most of all he took his time to make sure we were pleased. We will definitely use his services again.
• Dina Sent on 04/21/2017
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  Mark is the best! He did mine and my 4 bridesmaids' hair the day of my wedding and we all loved our hair! All the girls complemented me on my choice of hair stylists, and I thought each of their unique soft curl hairdos was gorgeous. Once you meet him you realize you finally found someone who actually knows what they're doing! He knows how to make your hair fit your features, to create different looks with different kinds of curls, and you can tell this is art for him and he enjoys doing it. He is also very patient and accommodating. I had 2 trials with him because I kept changing my mind about what I wanted for my hair do, and I asked him to stay until after pictures on my wedding day for touch ups and he was happy to do it all and accommodated all my needs with a smile. Not to mention his prices are very fair, especially for what you're getting! I would highly recommend hiring this vendor, was one of my best decisions for my wedding :)

  Mark is the best! He did mine and my 4 bridesmaids' hair the day of my wedding and we all loved our hair! All the girls complemented me on my choice of hair stylists, and I thought each of their unique soft curl hairdos was gorgeous. Once you meet him you realize you finally found someone who actually knows what they're doing! He knows how to make your hair fit your features, to create different looks with different kinds of curls, and you can tell this is art for him and he enjoys doing it. He is also very patient and accommodating. I had 2 trials with him because I kept changing my mind about what I wanted for my hair do, and I asked him to stay until after pictures on my wedding day for touch ups and he was happy to do it all and accommodated all my needs with a smile. Not to mention his prices are very fair, especially for what you're getting! I would highly recommend hiring this vendor, was one of my best decisions for my wedding :)
• Danielle Sent on 02/07/2016
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  I absolutely love Stan's creative style! I was the maid of honor at my sister's wedding and he added beautiful braids and flowers to my hair. It was a beach wedding and my hair stayed in place all night, which is rare for me. I highly recommend Stan!

  I absolutely love Stan's creative style! I was the maid of honor at my sister's wedding and he added beautiful braids and flowers to my hair. It was a beach wedding and my hair stayed in place all night, which is rare for me. I highly recommend Stan!

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  Hi, Thank you so much for your kind words and it was a happy day for me doing my service for you. Stan
• Harriet Sent on 02/05/2016
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  To say Stan is a talented wedding hairdresser in an understatement. Stan listened to all our desire and incorporated them into the style. We had him do my hair (bride) my mother and a bridesmaid. All night the compliments just came coming on how all our hair styles looked!!! He arrived early giving us all enough time without the stress of the day. I would highly recommend Stan without any reservation at all. He is so talented and caring!! Thank you Stan for adding to my perfect day!!

  To say Stan is a talented wedding hairdresser in an understatement. Stan listened to all our desire and incorporated them into the style. We had him do my hair (bride) my mother and a bridesmaid. All night the compliments just came coming on how all our hair styles looked!!! He arrived early giving us all enough time without the stress of the day. I would highly recommend Stan without any reservation at all. He is so talented and caring!! Thank you Stan for adding to my perfect day!!

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  Much thanks for your kind review on wedding wire. Glad I was part of your wedding.Stan
• Ninowtzka Sent on 02/06/2016
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  Stan was amazing and made me and my bridal party look absolutely fabulous! I will definitely be calling on him again when I want to look extra gorgeous.

  Stan was amazing and made me and my bridal party look absolutely fabulous! I will definitely be calling on him again when I want to look extra gorgeous.

  Bridal Hair by Stanton Mark's reply:

  Hi Nosh. Just a big thank you for making me a part of your special day.
• Cindy Sent on 01/26/2016
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  I was very impressed, not only with my and the other girls hair, but with how fun and comfortable Stanton made the whole process. He is a true professional and a great person. I couldn't have been happier and would recommend Stanton Mark to any bride-to-be.

  I was very impressed, not only with my and the other girls hair, but with how fun and comfortable Stanton made the whole process. He is a true professional and a great person. I couldn't have been happier and would recommend Stanton Mark to any bride-to-be.

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  A big thank you for your kind words and I'm always here for you, Stan
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  Stanton Mark completely rocked my wedding hair!! I did a destination wedding in Fort Lauderdale and chose Stanton Mark to do my bridal hair, 4 bridesmaids, and my Mom's hair. To say that he did a fabulous job is an understatement! He nailed it for all of us! I never did a trial run being that I live in Colorado, so I wasn't sure what to expect. We ALL LOVED our hair and loved spending the day with him. He got us all done ahead of schedule and made us all feel very comfortable throughout the whole process. THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU!

  Stanton Mark completely rocked my wedding hair!! I did a destination wedding in Fort Lauderdale and chose Stanton Mark to do my bridal hair, 4 bridesmaids, and my Mom's hair. To say that he did a fabulous job is an understatement! He nailed it for all of us! I never did a trial run being that I live in Colorado, so I wasn't sure what to expect. We ALL LOVED our hair and loved spending the day with him. He got us all done ahead of schedule and made us all feel very comfortable throughout the whole process. THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU!

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  Hi, This Girls wedding really rocked and loved all the girls and thanks for making me a part of your special day. Stan
• Nicole Sent on 05/31/2015
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  I had the pleasure of meeting Mr. Stanton Mark while I had asked to do a hair consultation. He did a great job on my hair and I look forward to having him work on my hair on my wedding day.

  I had the pleasure of meeting Mr. Stanton Mark while I had asked to do a hair consultation. He did a great job on my hair and I look forward to having him work on my hair on my wedding day.

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  A BIG thank you to Nicole for having me for hairstylist at her wedding. Stan
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  Stan is so sweet and a great Hair stylist...i would definitely call you again for more services!!

  Stan is so sweet and a great Hair stylist...i would definitely call you again for more services!!
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  I couldn't have asked for a better stylist on my wedding day! We are from Kansas and travled to Miami to get married on a cruise, so I was going in blind. He met us at our hotel the not ing of the wedding, and did a total of 7 people's hair, including mine. All of the styles were unique and absolutely stunning! Not to mention, he was so nice and funny! Having our hair done perfectly lifted so much anxiety off of me on my big day! Thank you so much, Stan.

  I couldn't have asked for a better stylist on my wedding day! We are from Kansas and travled to Miami to get married on a cruise, so I was going in blind. He met us at our hotel the not ing of the wedding, and did a total of 7 people's hair, including mine. All of the styles were unique and absolutely stunning! Not to mention, he was so nice and funny! Having our hair done perfectly lifted so much anxiety off of me on my big day! Thank you so much, Stan.
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  Stan did my hair trial for my upcoming wedding in two weeks. His work is beautiful and I can't wait for him to help make my big day spectacular. Thanks Stan for all the care and finesse you put into your work. See you soon.

  Stan did my hair trial for my upcoming wedding in two weeks. His work is beautiful and I can't wait for him to help make my big day spectacular. Thanks Stan for all the care and finesse you put into your work. See you soon.
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  Stan was awesome we did two trials before my wedding he colored and layered my hair also. He is responsive and just wants to make the bride happy! Thanks Stan!!

  Stan was awesome we did two trials before my wedding he colored and layered my hair also. He is responsive and just wants to make the bride happy! Thanks Stan!!
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  Stan did a great job with my hair (bride) and all my bridesmaids, my mom, my mother in law, and flower girls!! I couldn't be happier with his job and received many compliments on my hair style during the reception!! If I ever need my hair done by a professional again, I will definitely contact Stan. Awesome job, Stan!! Thank you so much!

  Stan did a great job with my hair (bride) and all my bridesmaids, my mom, my mother in law, and flower girls!! I couldn't be happier with his job and received many compliments on my hair style during the reception!! If I ever need my hair done by a professional again, I will definitely contact Stan. Awesome job, Stan!! Thank you so much!
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  Some of my girlfriends were present at my hair trial. Stan had a very positive outlook and recommended many hairstyles that reflected on the shape of my face and would enhance the style of my dress. At my wedding, my bridesmaids, plus myself all loved our hair. Stan arrived on time and gave each one of us the look we wanted. I would give him a five star rating and recommend him to everyone. Professionalism at it's BEST !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  Some of my girlfriends were present at my hair trial. Stan had a very positive outlook and recommended many hairstyles that reflected on the shape of my face and would enhance the style of my dress. At my wedding, my bridesmaids, plus myself all loved our hair. Stan arrived on time and gave each one of us the look we wanted. I would give him a five star rating and recommend him to everyone. Professionalism at it's BEST !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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  Stan was such a joy to work with and did a WONDERFUL job on the bridal party's hair as well as mine (bride). He was professional, on time and had open communication throughout my entire wedding planning process. I would recommend him to everyone and use him over again without hesitation. He has beautiful creations with styling hair and it was such a pleasure meeting him! THANK YOU AGAIN, STAN!! <3 - Jessica
  
  

  Stan was such a joy to work with and did a WONDERFUL job on the bridal party's hair as well as mine (bride). He was professional, on time and had open communication throughout my entire wedding planning process. I would recommend him to everyone and use him over again without hesitation. He has beautiful creations with styling hair and it was such a pleasure meeting him! THANK YOU AGAIN, STAN!! <3 - Jessica
  
  

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