Refined Beauty Inc., based in San Diego, California, is an award-winning wedding hair and makeup company. Our certified professional stylists have years of industry experience. We love to help our clients embrace their unique natural beauty. We believe beauty comes in all shapes, forms, colors, ages, sizes and styles. Our mission is to combine our knowledge, creativity and along with the highest-quality products in our kits, to help and discover each individual’s own unique beauty and features. Services Offered Refined Beauty Inc. offers a variety of services to help to-be-weds feel their best before their big day. This includes hair and makeup trials to test out their chosen look and colors. These professionals also offer airbrush makeup, for a long-lasting look, and hair extensions application to enhance your hairstyle. Tattoo coverage is also available. The wedding party is invited to avail of these stylists’ skills to help them prepare for the event. Woman-owned
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Rachel G.
May 30, 2024 at 12:00 amI hired Refined Beauty for my bridal hair and make up as well as hair and makeup for my mom and bridesmaids. Kristin was our hair stylist and April was our make up artist and they both did awesome! I did trials for both hair and makeup, and both were able to make the modifications I requested during the trial, and then perfect them on the wedding day. They were also both on time and stayed on schedule the entire time. Their prices were fair and competitive, especially considering what a good job they did. I would absolutely trust them for special occasion makeup again and recommend them to others!
Helpful ReviewColleen
April 2, 2024 at 12:00 amI absolutely loved working with Refined, they offered competitive prices and did beautiful work. The stylists were open to feedback and helped make my vision a reality. I would definitely recommend hiring them for your wedding!
Helpful ReviewKirsten
March 23, 2024 at 12:00 amWe used Jenny and Vicky with Refined Beauty for our recent wedding and can’t recommend them enough! Vicky was always prompt to respond to my emails and answered questions thoroughly. They took my feedback from the trial and ran with it. I ended up looking better than I ever thought possible for my wedding day. Our moms and bridesmaids were equally as thrilled. They made everyone feel so naturally beautiful, I can’t thank them enough. Not only are they true artists – they were such a pleasure to be around, both were super friendly and funny as we chatted during our getting ready time. Jenny also helped my husband with his hair and ensure he looked great on our… Read more
Helpful ReviewAlexandra C.
February 16, 2024 at 12:00 amMy wife and I, who don’t wear makeup regularly, were searching for a H&MU team that was not only inclusive of a same-sex couple, but would also be able to enhance the features we cared about most while keeping the look as natural as possible – Vicky, Wendy and their team delivered! The hair styling was incredible, my wife had intricate braids and I had a low bun – both styles still looked flawless at the end of the night. The makeup application was perfect, enhancing our features while still looking natural and radiant. Not only did they make us look and feel beautiful, but they also helped create a calm and enjoyable atmosphere on the morning… Read more
Helpful ReviewLeanne
January 17, 2024 at 12:00 amI cannot sing enough praises for Vicky and Jenny!! I am so so happy I found Refined Beauty Inc. Where to begin… Makeup by Vicky: First off, I really wanted someone who knew how to do makeup for asian skin tones/faces. I’ve had bad experiences with makeup artists that struggled with my skin color and eye shape. Vicky is an absolute pro. I was blown away by her ability to mix up the exact shade of my and my bridesmaids’ skin! That is pure skill and a testament to her abilities. She did beautiful work on my bridesmaids and they all loved their makeup. Not to mention, Vicky has such a great personality! So down-to-earth and we had… Read more
Helpful ReviewKira L.
October 12, 2023 at 12:00 amI’ve never felt more beautiful than on my wedding day and a huge part of that was my STUNNING hair & makeup. I originally looked at Refined Beauty but they we’re booked up for my date. I then booked an individual HMUA who basically ghosted me after I paid my deposit. I reached back out to Refined Beauty and Vicky worked her magic to book me, I was so thankful! I was booked with Kristin for hair and Khloe for makeup and both were incredible. Kristin is literally a hair genius and Khloe is a makeup master! I was really worried about my hair staying all day but it didn’t move an inch. And for my makeup, I decided… Read more
Helpful ReviewHeather T.
October 10, 2023 at 12:00 amKerry and her team were the best for my wedding day! She was very responsive and made scheduling easy! Her demeanor was friendly and calming during what can be a stressful time. Kerry and her team were on time and professional. Each of my bridesmaids loved their hair and makeup. I cannot recommend refined beauty enough!
Helpful ReviewBrandon S.
September 20, 2023 at 12:00 amI had the best experience with Refined Beauty throughout the entire process — from booking my services to the day of my wedding. For my trial hair & makeup, at the last minute, my mom had decided to travel in to help with a few other wedding details and was interested in having a trial done as well. When I asked to see if this was something that they could accommodate, they were quick to adjust. Vicky was our make-up artist and Jenny was our hair stylist. They were both incredible, personable, and experts at what they do. Not only did we love our hair and make-up, but we had such a fun time with them. Felt like… Read more
Helpful ReviewBrianna R.
August 27, 2023 at 12:00 amFIVE STARS. I found Refined Beauty here on Wedding Wire and really loved all their rave reviews, so reached out to see if they had availability to do hair for my August 19, 2023 wedding. I had already booked a MUA but hadn’t found anyone for hair that I liked, and it was getting pretty close to my date so I was having anxiety around figuring it out. I had an initial call with Vicky in early June and thought she was great and also found their prices very reasonable. I was nervous that I was cutting it close with my trial which was in July and fairly close to my wedding date (what if it didn’t work out,… Read more
Helpful ReviewLily K.
May 31, 2023 at 12:00 amKerry and Julee were amazing to work with. Kerry did my bridal hair and makeup on wedding day. She made sure everything looked perfect to what I envisioned when we did our wedding trial makeup. She had great energy and was so easy to talk to. Our makeup and hair lasted all day without being so cakey which was important to me. Julee was patient and listed to my bridal party needs when doing their makeup. I loved both of them and would hire them again in a heartbeat! Lastly, Vicky (booking manager) was so responsive and communicative which made booking with them seamless. Thank you again, Refined Beauty for being such an integral part of my wedding experience!
Helpful ReviewAshlee T.
May 23, 2023 at 12:00 amRefined Beauty was amazing to work with and I’m so glad I found them! Doing a trial is a must. I did my trial with Kerry and she was able to take my feedback from the trial and she perfected the look I wanted for my wedding day. My makeup literally lasted all day and night! Also, Kerry is amazing if you’re looking for a makeup artist that can do makeup on Asian eyes. My bridesmaids and mom all looked beautiful as well. I can’t recommend Refined Beauty enough!
Helpful ReviewRobyn L.
May 12, 2023 at 12:00 amI had an amazing experience with Refined Beauty, especially with Vicky and Julee. Vicky was very prompt and responsive to all my emails, and they were very understanding when there were delays with our wedding when I was diagnosed with cancer. I was worried I would not look very good after going through chemo and losing all my hair, but I still felt beautiful after Julee did a great job styling my wig and using makeup to hide the redness on my skin :). I liked that the makeup they applied was more natural looking (I have seen other places that have applied caked on/heavy looking makeup but this was not the case at all). Julee and the… Read more
Helpful ReviewJessica
May 6, 2023 at 12:00 amVicky was amazing from day 1! When I first reached out, Vicky was quick to respond and answered all my questions. Fast forward to trial day, she was super friendly, easy to talk to, and listened to what I wanted. I’ve never tried a soft glam look so I asked for that at my trial. Afterwards, I realized I liked more of a Smokey eye look, although the soft glam was done beautifully and flawlessly! I also told her I wanted fuller lashes and thinner brows on wedding day. Fast forward another few months to wedding day, Vicky came with such great energy and really delivered! She remembered all the little details of what I wanted back from… Read more
Helpful ReviewAllison C.
May 2, 2023 at 12:00 amI hired Refined Beauty for our March 2023 wedding, and it was one of the best decisions I made! We had a two year engagement and worked with Vicky very early on in the planning process. She was extremely professional and organized and promptly responded to my many questions. For my trial and wedding day, I had Kerry for both hair and makeup. She was AMAZING! Then Kerry handled my bridesmaids’ hair and Lucy handled my bridesmaids’ makeup. I loved working with both of them! They were so sweet, easy to talk to, and everyone looked so beautiful!! All of my bridesmaids loved how they looked. I was extremely nervous picking a makeup/hair vendor but Vicky/Kerry made it so… Read more
Helpful ReviewSamantha
April 3, 2023 at 12:00 amI had the most incredible experience with Refined Beauty, specifically with Julee for makeup and Taylor for hair. What I loved the most about the make up was everyone looked like themselves, but perfectly enhanced. For hair, Taylor brought each individual’s vision to life. They both worked with each of us to make sure we were happy with our final looks. Plus everyone still looked great and hair was still intact by the end of the night, which was impressive. For my trial, I loved how easy and comfortable it was to provide feedback on areas I wanted to change (which admittedly wasn’t a ton to begin with because they brought my vision to life pretty well… Read more
Helpful ReviewChristina D.
February 27, 2023 at 12:00 amVicky and Wendy from Refined Beauty were amazing to work with! My Matron of Honor worked with them for her wedding and I loved them both so much that I requested both of them specifically for my own wedding. They’re both so sweet and were amazing to work with!
Helpful ReviewStacey J.
November 14, 2022 at 12:00 amAs a bride-to-be who basically never wears makeup (maybe eyebrows and mascara once a month), I was nervous to have my makeup done for my wedding. However, my friends who had weddings before mine all espoused having their makeup professionally done as it looked so much better in photos. And so I began my search for a makeup artist who would be able to translate my vague ideas into something beautiful and comfortable. As an Asian-American, I also had apprehension regarding my hair and having it done – my hair notoriously prefers to be straight and not hold a curl. I was nervous that my hair vision might not hold up throughout the wedding, so I was really looking… Read more
Helpful ReviewKelly G.
October 27, 2022 at 12:00 amFrom the moment I sent in an inquiry, working with Refined Beauty was a fantastic experience. Vicky was always prompt in communication and happy to answer any questions I had. My mom had never had her makeup done professionally before so we booked a trial session for her at the same time as mine, and we both loved how it turned out. We went to Kerry’s hair studio in Temecula and made a fun little wine tasting trip out of it + got to see how the makeup and hair stood up in 90 degree heat while drinking wine (it was perfect all day!). On the wedding day, my bridesmaids, mother-in-law, mom, and I all loved our hair and… Read more
Helpful ReviewErika K.
August 16, 2022 at 12:00 amVicky and Kerry were my morning rock stars! I had a minor freak out about a week before the wedding realizing we couldn’t get into our bridal suite with enough time to get hair and makeup done and that was one thing I didn’t want to rush. Vicky called me, calmed my nerves and made sure to be at our hotel bright and early. She set up and made me and my girls feel like a million bucks (as they say)! Everyone looked incredible and we were done just in time to head to the venue! They became part of our bridal party and getting ready crew. Laughing with us, talking and gossiping with us! It was just so… Read more
Helpful ReviewChristopher L.
July 26, 2022 at 12:00 amI am so happy I chose Refined Beauty Inc. as my hair and makeup artist for my wedding day. Vicky was professional and responsive from my first inquiry and ensured everything about the day went smoothly. She and her team even started at our Airbnb and moved to the venue mid-morning so we could finish getting ready in the cute bridal suite! All of my bridesmaids, my mom, and mother-in-law looked naturally beautiful with all of their best features enhanced. Vicky and her team were upbeat while getting 11 people fully beautified before 2 PM! I loved working with Refined Beauty and would recommend them to anyone!
Helpful ReviewMichelle M.
July 12, 2022 at 12:00 amI first reached out to Refined Beauty INC before the pandemic inquiring for my original December 2020 wedding date. This obviously didn’t happen but we kept in touch. A couple of postponement later, we finally settled on a safe wedding date and I quickly finalized the reservation with Vicky. What started out with only 6-7 ladies needing hair and makeup services, quickly doubled to 12. Since the timeline needed to stay the same, Vicky and her team were able to accommodate and got us out the door ahead of schedule. It was a huge relief not feeling rushed specially early into the day. Vicky and her team were super sweet and a master of their craft. It took two years but all of my girls loved how their hair and makeup turned out.
Helpful ReviewRachel
July 1, 2022 at 12:00 amI genuinely can’t say enough good things about Refined Beauty Inc.! Throughout the entire process (H&MU trial & leading up to the wedding day) , Vicky was so communicative, thorough, professional & enjoyable to work with (as was the rest of the team!). I had booked quite a few services for the wedding day (hair & makeup for 7 bridesmaids + 2 moms + myself) so we had 2 hair stylists and 2 makeup artists. The entire day-of process was completely seamless, stress-free & fun, and everyone looked amazing! If you’re looking for a hair & makeup vendor for your wedding, look no further! I can’t recommend Refined Beauty Inc. enough – they are truly artists.
Thank you Vicky, Wendy, Stephanie & Khloe for making us look & feel beautiful!
Helpful ReviewAlexis B.
June 30, 2022 at 12:00 amVicky and her team were one of my favorite vendors to work with! We met several times before our wedding day, each location different, and without any hassle she made it easy coming to me. The first was for my engagement photoshoot. The second was with my moms to do a trial for them. The third at my bachelorette party for my wedding day trial. The final time for my wedding which she came with a team of 3 others to do my 9 bridesmaids and mom. Each girl turned out so beautiful and were very happy with their look. I gave my bridesmaids the option and their combined discounted price point for both hair and makeup also made… Read more
Helpful ReviewCindy C.
June 20, 2022 at 12:00 amRefined Beauty did such as great job! I loved my bridal hair and makeup, and all nine of my bridesmaids also loved their hair/makeup. Each team member was friendly, professional, and took time to do what each person requested. Thank you for a great experience from booking, the trial, and to the wedding day!
Helpful ReviewStephanie M.
June 6, 2022 at 12:00 amI had the best experience with Refined Beauty! From my initial inquiry to the day of my wedding they were super communicative and easy to work with. Vicky, the manager reached out to me quickly after I submitted my request for more information and we scheduled a call that week to talk about what I was looking for and what they provided. I booked them right away! I had a big group of 10 girls total to have both hair and make-up done the morning of the wedding. They sent 4 artists (2 hair and 2 makeup) and all were amazing! They were on time, efficient, and made sure everyone was ready on time and looked amazing! Olivia and… Read more
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