LunaBella Make-up & Hair

Christin & Ashley are a wonderful team of artist to work with. My wife and I recently married in Solvang, CA in June 2015. They traveled to us to do hair and make-​up for a mother of the bride, grandmother and of course, the brides. Everyone looked and felt amazing. We had a trial run months before the wedding and we knew they were the ones! I have curly hair and am very picky about who does my hair because not many people understand curly hair. Christin knew just what to do and I was able to relax on the day of the wedding. I also prefer a more natural look when it comes to make-​up but also knew that it would need to be more substantial to show up in pictures. Ashley accomplished both and I still looked like myself. You cannot go wrong with this team. I only wish they lives in Houston so that they could glam me up for every special occasion!

OH-​MY-​GODESS! Or Deva! Heheh
I came here for the deva cut with Erin about a week ago and let me tell you: it was one of the best investments I made.
Not only does she talk you through the entire thing, but she always makes sure you’re feeling comfortable with all that’s going on! She taught me how to clean AND style my hair, and made sure I got a beautiful first deva cut without going too out there with the layers! It was awesome! I definitely recommend her for anyone who wants a cut! It doesn’t matter if you have curly hair or not, I’m positive she’ll do an amazing job!
I’ll definitely be coming back!

These ladies are AMAZING!!! Every bride wants to look as beautiful as possible on their big day and Christin and Ashley are beauty goddesses! I worked with them for my Sept 2015 wedding for both bridal hair and make up but also for my large wedding party & female relatives and everyone just looked gorgeous! And (maybe most importantly), I LOVED LOVED LOVED my own hair and make up. They collaborated with me on everything and the result was just perfect. It lasted the whole night without being too cakey or heavy and I was so sad at the end of the night when I had to take it all off. I’m pretty sure that it was the best that I have ever looked and I hope to one day work with them again just so I can feel that again. Seriously, these ladies are incredible. Would highly recommend!!!

Ashley and the LunaBella team are absolute rock stars! They are a wedding coordinator’s dream to work with and ensure that each person in their care looks stunning before walking out the door. The team was easy to get in touch with prior to the wedding day to finalize scheduling details and showed up earlier than the time they promised. They breezed through more than a dozen ladies before the ceremony and each one loved their wedding day look. Even with a few curve balls thrown their way — they made wedding hair and makeup look effortless. The entire team is talented, cheerful and professional. I could not recommend them more highly.

Christin is the most amazing hairstylist I have ever had! I initially found her when my mom was in dire need of a hair cut after an awful spontanious cut she had a friend do right before my wedding. I was nervous to try a new hairstylist, but anything would have been better than the current state of my mom’s hair. As soon as we walked in and began chatting with Christin my nerves faded I knew my mom was in good hands. The work Christin did was amazing, she took the time to understand my moms hair and my mom ended up loving her new cut for months to come.
So I knew I had to return for my own hair ASAP! I have kinky curly hair and have never trusted anyone to cut it without straightening it first, in the fear that they would not know how to cut curly hair, and therefore take too much off. But Christin’s passion for curly hair erases that doubt. She takes the time to learn your routine and educate her clients on how to properly care for their hair. She has so much pride in her work and puts so much life into curls that you won’t believe your hair could look so great! I’ve brought my curly headed girlfriends in for appointments, had her do pintura highlights (AMAZING!) and only trust her to cut my curls. I have nothing buy amazing things to say about Christin’s work, her kind soul, and my experiences at this lovely salon!

I just recently experienced my first Deva Cut at Luna Bella Salon and I am hooked! I had no idea my hair could be as curly as it is naturally with a bit of help from Deva Curl products.
Erin cut my hair and she is awesome and did a fantastic job with my hair. I loved how she educated me on the products and how to use them while styling my hair.
I ended up realizing after I saw how curly my hair was that I wanted a shorter cut and they were great about squeezing me in before Erin went out of town. She was able to see me for a quick 15 minutes to shorten the length a bit and I love the cut even more than before! It’s exactly how I envisioned my hair and I just can’t get over its my natural curl.
I’m so grateful I found Erin and Luna Bella Salon! Thank you so much!

Christin and Ashley are awesome and I always thought they only focued on doing hair and make-​up for events. Little did I know that Christin also specializes in cutting and styling curly/​wavy hair. I have been looking forever for someone who can style my wavy hair and one day I was looking at their instagram page (they are doing my hair and make-​up for my wedding) and I kept seeing «curl factor». I was like what is that? I need that in my lilfe. I did a little more digging and curl factor is Christin. I got an appt (I got lucky to get in so quickly) and she cut my hair. She cut my hair the way I have been trying to explain to other stylists I needed it cut. I didn’t have to say much (although she did ask pertinent questions). I was pampered while I got this great cut andd then she gave me some tips on how to properly wash, dry, style and I am now about to put those to use.
Long story short, if you have wavy/​curly hair Christin is your woman. If you need your hair and make-​up done, Cristin and Ashley have got you covered.
I am stoked!

Not sure what more to say that hasn’t already been said. These ladies rock. Super professional while still loose and fun– which is a must when handling mixed company and family involved with weddings. Patient and attentive, and positive. Of course they made us look spectacular and i felt so beautiful for mine and my husband’s special day. They worked confidently and quickly, whipping out magic like little fairy godmothers:) I hope they continue to go far and do well!

I LOVE CHRISTIN!!! She has such an amazing spirit and welcomes you with open arms. I was a bit apprehensive at first from a previous bad experience which left me having to do a second «BIG CHOP» but right from the start talking to her in the chair it was like a breath of fresh air and I was at ease. She really is passionate and truly excited about her craft and I appreciate an artist who truly takes pride in their craft. I drive three hours from Riverside just to see her and I ALWAYS leave even more beautiful than I came. It’s almost like going to church, you feel heavy and burdened but then your cleansed and ready to take on life!
I will go to Christin as long as she is taking care of curly girls! It’s very hard to find someone who not only knows what their doing but actually cares!

Wedding day was perfect! I even may have had a little too much to drink, slept in my hair and makeup, and sported it an additional whole day! My family and friends really enjoyed their incredibly fun personalities and creativity:) I can not believ the number of compliments I got or how good it looked in the photos. I wish I could look like that everyday!

Ashley and Cristin are an absolute JOY to work with — incredibly talented and also incredibly fun, they made me and my bridesmaids feel beautiful on my wedding day. When I initially went to them for my trial, I showed them a couple of pinterest photos — these ladies took one look, and were like «got it!» and soon after, I had hair & makeup exactly like those photos… but tailored for my skin tone and face shape. I was impressed!!!
On the day of the wedding, they showed up early, started playing some upbeat high-​energy music in the suite, and were super fun, joking around with myself and my bridesmaids. They asked questions about how everyone normally does their hair & makeup, and customized everyone’s look based on what made them feel most beautiful and comfortable at the same time.
At the end of the night, after I thought I sweat all my makeup away, everything was still completely intact and still looking fresh. Amazing! Thanks so much Ashley and Cristin to helping me and my bridal party all feel wonderful on my wedding day!

I am so happy with the work these artists did. They are so kind and so efficient. I was probably very annoying to deal with, but Diana was always good about returning my emails and answering my silly questions.
The ladies showed up on time and transformed me and my two bridesmaids into exactly what we wanted. I never booked a trial due to the cost and because I live in New York, but they were able to work with simple pictured I saved from Pinterest.
One of my bridesmaids has really thin blonde hair, and she had no clue what she wanted in the way of hair and makeup. No problem! These ladies worked with her from scratch. I have really thin eyebrows which they were able to make look full and natural. My makeup lasted through several sob sessions.
Above all, I am astounded by the team’s ability to calm me down and work with me on one of the most nerve-​wracking days I have ever experienced. I recommend commend them to anyone!

Amazing work. I only recently started rocking my natural curls and have had no guidance on what products are best and how to manage them. I searched for a hair stylist that specialized in curly hair and came across Christin. She’s so awesome! Not only was she easy and fun to talk to but she also made my hair look and feel amazing. I’ve never left a hair salon feeling more satisfied. She’s definitely my go to for any of my hair needs.

I couldn’t ask for a better pair of AMAZING ladies to be my Makeup and Hair stylists! They were professional, focused, and extremely talented. They were at the location before us, they made sure to stay within their timeline, and even did my flower girl’s hair as a last minute request!
Hair Review — The setting of the wedding was in Costa Rica. Christin gave her opinions about what styles would be best for the weather and what would work well for each one of us. My girls all are different when it comes to their hair/​texture/​style. The hair ranged from Sister Locks to Natural Curls to Loose Curls. Not only did she do a great job with our hair, she was creative and made sure everyone had their own individual look. The looks were classy, funky, stylish, and totally AMAZING. As for my style, it was an old Hollywood look and stayed in place all night long! It was perfect — I couldn’t be happier!
Makeup — Ashley was the best! Our make-​up was perfect. It was natural with a bit of pop of color in our eyeshadow. She enhanced everyone’s beauty and took into account any requests or concerns we had. The airbrush was done so gracefully and nothing looked caked on AT ALL. The mothers and the bridesmaids all loved their makeup and felt so beautiful that day. As for me, my makeup was perfect. It lasted all night (especially taking into account the hot weather in Costa Rica), and the pictures came out great!
Lastly, both of them were the sweetest, funniest, and coolest girls I could have had with me the day of my wedding. We had a blast chatting, listening to Beyonce!, and getting ready for the big day. I couldn’t have made a better choice and my bridesmaids loved them so much too! Now we just have to wait until they visit NYC to see them again!

First Real Deva Cut 5÷24÷2015
O.M.G. I’ve been to a few stylists listed on the DevaCurl website, but never got a real DevaCut. Until now.
Christin is badass. Seriously talented at everything you want and need in a stylist. I’ve *never* had a cut that left me feeling so beautiful. The whole process is so very different from any other cut I’ve ever had.
She started with a thorough consult, showed me what needed to go and then I showed her a photo of a cut I thought might work on my hair with my face shape. She agreed and the rest is beautiful history. I had a blast and walked out of there loving my curls SO. MUCH.
Christin carries the full line of DevaCurl products but never tried to sell me on them. All she did was show me how they work. (I’ll admit, I’ve been using them for over a year now anyway.)
The Salon is clean, well lit, professional and decorated in way that makes you feel welcome.
I will visit again whenever I find myself in Santa Barbara. Curly Central Coasters, THIS is YOUR go to place.
I chose the «moderate» for price range because curly hair is cut less often, so it balances out in cost to straight hair upkeep. A curly cut is more expensive, be prepared to spend a lot at first, and save a bunch from the way you’re old stylist has been cutting your hair. Be prepared to love your hair more than you ever have before.

Love, love, LOVED the Luna Bella girls!
I was unable to schedule a trial, living 5+ hours away from Santa Barbara, so I had to go on faith on the day of my wedding. Christin (hair) and Ashley (make-​up) were an amazing team, and they finished my hair and make-​up, my sister’s makeup, and my 3 flower girls hair in less than the estimated time, which gave me some blessed extra time to get into my dress and to the ceremony on time.
I had a couple pics from Pinterest on how I wanted my hair, and one pic for make-​up. Christin and Ashley asked me very specific questions about my preferences (what side do I part my hair on? Do I want more volume on top?) to get a clear idea of what I wanted, and then just went to work. They advised each other on small tweaks to ensure everything was the best it could be from two sets of expert eyes. I was kept facing away from a mirror during the process, so I was given a fun «ta da!» moment upon completion.
The result was perfection. The hair style was a true work of art, and while there must have been 50+ bobby pins keeping it sturdy, I didn’t have a single one stabbing my head. I was completely comfortable all day, and my hair stayed secure all night.
For my makeup, I had asked for a clean and natural look, which is exactly what I got. She enhanced and beautified, without overdoing it. My sister, on the other hand, wanted a more dramatic look (color! big lashes!), and they achieved her look just as successfully, showing their true versatility and ability to listen and deliver what the client wants.
On top of their true expertise in their craft, they were fun! They made the time we spent with them enjoyable and relaxing, and I felt completely confident in their ability to transform me into a beautiful bride.

Let’s start by, I’m a total nerd. Poor LB — I gave them the wrong wedding date. That aside, I am utterly impressed by the customer service I received from Ashley and Christin in reaching out to me after seeing my review. They immediately extended themselves to me to try to work something out since I don’t have a large bridal party or family. The fact that they’ve reached out to help me says SO much about a business who I was already impressed with. I’m really looking forward to a chance to work with their team. If they’re this great now, I can only imagine how great they’ll be when the important time comes.

I was completely thrilled with my cut — I have straight hair and just wanted a cut, but it was a big change for me. I felt so confident that they would make it look wonderful and I couldn’t be happier. A little pricier than I’m used to, but it was worth it to know that the cut will be exactly the way I envisioned it — or actually, better. :)

Wow.
I guess I will start from the beginning. I was planning my wedding in Santa Barbara and was beyond stressed. Part of that stress was trying to find the right vendors in the area, and I am not too familiar with SB to begin with. All I knew was that I wanted a small wedding, at the courthouse, but I wanted to feel like a princess. I wanted to feel classy, elegant, and timeless…
I have never been one to wear MAKEUP. The most I wear is eyeliner and mascara on a regular basis. I never wear foundation, ever… Heck, I am a tomboy at heart. I wear my hair in it’s natural curly state which usually consists of getting out of the shower, tossing my hair upside down, blow drying it and calling it good… so initially i was opposed to getting my hair and makeup done. I researched online «should i get my MUAH professionally done for my wedding?,» I read all of the horror stories, i read that some people think its a necessity for photos, etc etc… then i read that if you are hesitant you can always get a MUAH trial…
so I did, but initially with a different company (who shall remain nameless) in SB… So, I decided to drive 2.5 hours (with my mom) to get a MUAH trial and wow… I hated it. Everything about it. the hair wasn’t me, the makeup wasn’t me… everything about made me feel awful and uncomfortable in my own skin. The ladies wouldn’t even listen to what I wanted, or what colors i like to wear for lipstick/​gloss. I brought pictures in of what I liked and it seemed like they completely ignored me. I was horrified.
But I talked it over with my mom, and decided to give it another shot, this time I cam across Luna Bella Salon through Unilocal and decided to check them out.
I was headed out to check the reception venue with my sister one weekend, and asked if I could schedule a last minute hair only trial with Christin (hair only bc I was now thinking I would do my own makeup). From the moment I walked in to the salon we clicked. She saw how I wear my hair on a day to day basis and decided to play up on those features. My hair trial came out phenomenal, so I booked her right away. However, I was still hesitant about my makeup and didn’t fully commit to getting it done until the wedding day really. I kept going back and forth with Carmen, the woman who booked everything for me and told her that I didnt think I was ready to go through another bad experience… I am so glad she calmed me down and told me I was in good hands, because I soon realized that she was right.
I met Ashley and saw her go through and do such an excellent job with my bridesmaids, mother, and mother in law… they looked flawless, and loved what she did; however, I was still ridden with anxiety and even showed her a picture of what I wanted and asked if she could stick to what was on the picture (since I was ignored previously) and told her about the awful experience I had. She put my mind to ease right away, listened with intent, and somehow I knew I was in good hands.
This review is already too long, but let me just say this. On my wedding day, I have never felt so beautiful in my life. The ladies at Luna Bella, Christin and Ashley, were beyond amazing and I am so glad that circumstances led me to find them. These ladies listen. I am so glad I went the route I did and found a company with high standards, professionalism, but most of all excellent customer service (especially for a nervous bride). I am so glad I got my MUAH done professionally, I felt like the ultimate princess… I even cried after seeing myself for the first time, haha.
THANK YOU AGAIN, SO MUCH, FOR EVERYTHING YOU DID FOR ME!!!
Sandra

These ladies were amazing. I was coming from out of town and they were able to fit me in less than a week in advance for a wedding I was going to! They asked me to email a picture of my curly hair, which I liked– it came across as very professional. They were invested in my appointment and wanted to see what they were getting themselves into :)
My hair and makeup looked fantastic. They asked me what I wanted, but I wasn’t totally sure, and they were able to sense what I wanted with very little direction. Everyone complimented it, and I felt like a celebrity getting my hair and makeup done at the same time. Their studio is comfortable and adorable. I had a great experience and totally recommend them!