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November 2023 by Mary DeCarlo
WOW! I am so happy I chose Hot Mess for hair and makeup for my wedding! They were pros! So easy to work and plan with. Alicia did an INCREDIBLE job making me look and feel gorgeous. My whole bridal party looked absolutely stunning and my mom who was so afraid of having her hair and makeup done felt and looked beautiful. Makeup and hair survived all day in the hot beach sun and weather and I look flawless in my photos! Thank you thank you thank you for your incredible work. If you’re thinking of booking hot mess, do it! You will not regret it!
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October 2023 by Amy B. Bienstock
The bridal team at Hot Mess are great. Max and Vicki on the scheduling and planning side stayed in constant contact. Janelle did both hair and makeup and is so talented and pleasant. Highly recommend!!!
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October 2023 by Danielle Weitzman
HIGHLY recommend Hot Mess, especially Alicia. My hair and makeup was everything I wanted and more. She was fabulous through two trials (one just hair, and one for both hair and makeup for my bridal shower) and was an expert at picking the extensions that would work best for my big day. I adore her so much that I switched over to her for my regular cut and colors. There is no one I’d trust more with my hair than Alicia, including myself!
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October 2023 by Jessica Cutler
I had a great experience working with Julie for my wedding. She did the makeup for me, my bridal party and mother and MIL. Everyone was so happy with how their makeup turned out especially me. I wanted something a little non-traditional, makeup that felt like me but just elevated and she completely knocked it out of the park. I was so happy with the result and she is a pleasure to work with. I highly recommend her for your makeup needs!Services: Bridal services
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July 2023 by Bailey Wallace
I used Hot Mess Studio for my wedding and I’m so happy with how everything turned out. Max and Vicki were so communicative and easy to work with. Jess did hair and Jaclyn did makeup and everything turned out incredible. Even my bridesmaids were commenting on how wonderful the experience was and how amazing everyone looked. The process from beginning to end was smooth and fun. I would highly recommend to everyone!!
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June 2023 by Ashling Coffey
I had a fantastic experience working with Tara and the team at Hot Mess. Max and Vicki were super communicative throughout my planning process of setting up appointments and payment.Tara did my hair and makeup for both my trial and my wedding day. She was so thoughtful throughout the experience, listening to what I wanted and making my vision come true. I was nervous about changing my hairstyle between my trial and my wedding, but was so happy with the french twist look Tara was able to do without flinching. We used the hair piece that my grandmother wore at her own wedding and I felt gorgeous all day long. Not a hair out of place -- she is truly a pro! On top of that, her energy was incredibly calming and confidence boosting on an important day for us. I feel so grateful to have worked with her.
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June 2023 by Kara Kahley
Not the type to leave a bad review but I had put out two days of my time to get the blotchiness color in my hair and face frame fixed and still left with a messed up color and choppy face frame. She basically didn’t care to fix what she messed up in the first place.
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May 2023 by Allyah Holt
It was my first time at Hot Mess Studio and I was beautifully taken care of as a walk-in. I was treated with such kindness!! I just have to say that Julie did a beautiful job on my brows. I had not had my brows done in a very long time and she knew exactly what to do after a couple of questions. My brows came out absolutely beautiful and to add to this wonderful experience, Julie was gentle, took her time, but was also still very quick! Wonderful services! I’ll be back in a few weeks!Services: Eyebrow beautification
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May 2023 by Randi S
Let me start with…I have really fine, thin hair. Super fine. It doesn’t do much and it’s constantly a stressor, particularly after some postpartum hair loss on top of it.As I began hunting for a hair stylist and studio that could help me bring my wedding updo request to life, I was really worried that I wouldn’t be able to accomplish what I wanted because my hair made for such a restricted palette to start with. I had a trial elsewhere and just wasn’t happy, leaving me more disheartened. My sister kept urging me to try Hot Mess in Asbury because Tara and her team were crazy talented. Finally I listened and scheduled a consultation/trial. From the moment I walked into the salon, Tara and Michelle were amazing and all of the fine hair insecurities dissipated. Tara walked me through a few things we could do that would get me to the FULL style that would make me feel as pretty as a bride deserves to be on her special day. She was confident in being able to create something just as I’d envisioned and shared with my inspiration photos.We started with a balayage on my non-colored hair (so natural- just as I wanted!), and then played with clip in extensions since I didn’t want the future upkeep with traditional extensions. Michelle custom colored my extensions to match my new balayage color for the day of. Tara played with a few options in my trial and absolutely nailed it on the day of. The added boost of the clip ins made for a stunning updo that I didn’t have to think about for the entire rest of the day. It held the whole evening and I was thrilled with how it all turned out! We even added some simple pearls for little extra glam. I’ve never had so much hair in my life! :)Thank you, Hot Mess team for turning my anxiety into confidence and for your talented artistry. Side note: we also hired Jess for makeup for some of my girls and she did a great job as well. Everyone felt beautiful and happy! You guys filled my day…and photos…with beautiful, lasting memories!! I cannot thank you enough for being warm, fun, and amazing at what you do. If you have fine hair, rest assured, the Hot Mess team’s got you!!!
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May 2023 by Chelsea Korkowski
I am not a person who likes gel, so when I read about the dazzle dry manicure, I had to try it! O.M.G. my nails have lasted so long! I am super impressed! Fast drying and last longing.My experience there was wonderful. The chair you sit in for the pedicure is super comfy and everything felt very welcoming.The person who did my nails (I'm so sorry I forgot your name!!!) was wonderful. Made me feel comfortable and we chatted the whole time. She knew when I wanted to relax and when I was ready to talk a lot. She did a fantastic job and I will definitely be going back!
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May 2023 by star luv
I Highly recommend this place. Very professional & clean. I had my face makeup for the 1st time. And I was super surprised and happy how it turned out. I’ve received so many compliments. Julie was amazing and I’m looking forward to seeing her for my next event.(Dee Jules)Services: Acne treatments
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April 2023 by Joyce Mante
Excellent mani-pedi experience in every way. Simone was absolutely wonderful and the salon was clean and comfortable. I really like the polish option which dried so fast I could put shoes and socks on to leave the salon - unheard of! From a warm and friendly response to my call for an appointment through checkout, it was great all around.Services: Manicure
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April 2023 by Lorianna Daly
Simone is the only person allowed to touch my brows! She keeps them so full and clean and natural. Also she’s just a really pure soul. 10/10 recommend her for eyebrow wax / nails / facials.
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March 2023 by Julia Porpora
The most talented group of artists in Monmouth county for hair, nails and facials!! I go frequently for blowouts, you cannot go wrong with any of the girls. Simone and Karla give incredible mani/pedis and great conversation which is an added bonus. Julie and Simone also do my waxing/facials and make both experiences customized to your needs. Could not be luckier to have such nice and talented group of ladies in my town.Services: Hairstyling
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January 2023 by Amanda V.
Jess is THEEEE BEST! I've always had major anxiety when it came to getting my hair done and Jess is the first person that I've trusted to listen, hear what I want, then crush it. Great human with mega talent!
