Pam & Bill – Tea Ceremony, Wedding Hair and Makeup

We worked with Pam late last year for her tea ceremony and wedding hair and makeup in San Francisco. As we set up our on-location kit at her home for her Chinese tea ceremony and started the services, we shared laughs and stories with her mother and family.

Just before the tea ceremony…

Hair design by Mei: Pulled Back with a puff and bun

As Mei was finalizing Pam’s hair design, David Ham (seriously one of the San Francisco Bay Area’s best wedding photographers), arrived with his crew and equipment and got right to work. It’s because of clients like Pam and Bill that we love our job. Enjoy some of the joyous moments from their ceremony below, special thanks to David for the photography!

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Napa Hair and Makeup for Weddings

We had the pleasure of working with Rebecca and Anthony at their Napa valley wedding at the Churchill Manor. Rebecca initially wanted a half up, half down updo to show off her long, loose curls for her wedding hair style. After trying it down at the trial, she decided on a full updo, covered by her beautiful veil. For her wedding makeup, she wanted something classic and refined, but something that also looked current.

We also worked with one of Napa’s best wedding photographers, Shannon Stellmacher. We love Shannon’s style — fine art, fashion inspired couture wedding photography.

Congratulations to Rebecca, Anthony, and Shannon for an amazing event!

Napa Wedding Makeup Artist, Hair Stylist

Photo: Shannon Stellmacher, Makeup & Hair: Mei, Triple Twist

Napa Wedding Makeup Artist, Hair Stylist

Photo: Shannon Stellmacher, Makeup & Hair: Mei, Triple Twist

Napa Wedding Makeup Artist, Hair Stylist

Photo: Shannon Stellmacher, Makeup & Hair: Mei (owner, Triple Twist)

Napa Wedding Makeup Artist, Hair Stylist

Photo: Shannon Stellmacher, Makeup & Hair: Mei, Triple Twist

Napa Wedding Makeup Artist, Hair Stylist

Photo: Shannon Stellmacher, Makeup & Hair: Mei, Triple Twist

Napa Wedding Makeup Artist, Hair Stylist

Photo: Shannon Stellmacher, Makeup & Hair: Mei, Triple Twist

Dara’s Stern Grove wedding makeup

Dara, her mother, and her sister scheduled makeup and hair trials for Dara’s wedding at Stern Grove in San Francisco.

We had a blast shooting the trial photography at her makeup trial at our studio in San Francisco.

Bridal Trial, Makeup Only, San Francisco, Napa, Marin, Danville

Photography and Makeup by Triple Twist

And on to the wedding:

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Thanks to the very talented wedding photographer Lindsey Cahill for these amazing, vintage wedding shots at Stern Grove, San Francisco.

Dana and Jeremy

We knew there was something special about Dana when we first met her for her trial. She was easy going and all smiles, and we had a great time going over her hair and makeup looks. Mei and Dana decided on an updo with an elaborate side bun — Dana brought the perfect hairpin for the bun.

Triple Twist trial photos:

Makeup and Hair by Mei (San Francisco)

On the wedding day, we arrived at the Omni Hotel to setup our on-location gear. The atmosphere was relaxed and the entire bridal party was great to work with.

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Photo: Jay Kelly. Makeup & Hair: Triple Twist.

Special thanks to Jay Kelly — Jay is one of San Francisco’s busiest and most talented wedding photographers, we’re glad to have had the opportunity to work with him.

Asian Makeup Artist, Hair Stylist for Asian Brides, Weddings in San Francisco

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We are often asked “I’m looking for a hair stylist and makeup artist who specializes in Asian brides, do you do makeup and hair for Asian brides?”

See real Asian brides we have recently worked with »

The short answer is yes, we have a lot of experience working with Asian women for their tea ceremonies and weddings. We have a large portfolio of before and after photos showcasing many different types of Asian skin tones, eye shadows for Asian women, lips, hair styles, and more. You can also view a before-and-after video showcasing an Asian bride at her trial.

Chinese-speaking brides have told me they love that fact that my studio manager and I both speak fluent Mandarin Chinese, which often times is helpful for mothers and relatives who speak Chinese as their primary language.

However, not everyone is having their wedding in San Francisco Bay Area, so I thought I’d put together an outline for people who are looking for specific answers.

First of all, it is a completely valid question, so do not feel awkward asking your makeup artist or hair stylist if they specialize in weddings for Asian brides, or if they work specific ethnicities or skin tones. There are special techniques for Asian eyes and eyelids, and Asian hair.

So how do you find an artist to fit your needs? Simple! Look for someone who can answer all your questions and back up their work with a large portfolio. Ask them specific questions about your needs, and ask if they have any experience with those issues.

I feel honored to have such great feedback for my work with the Asian bridal community in San Francisco, and if you have a question or concern about your hair and makeup for your wedding (regardless of who you choose for your hair and makeup for your wedding) feel free to contact us at 888-865-8660.

Thank you! Featured Bride

I wanted to feature and thank Sylvia, she was so kind and generous today. We did the hair and makeup at our studio, which worked out because she was just a few miles away for her ceremony.

Thank you Sylvia!

Thank you Sylvia!

Your next wedding planner? Google.

Check out this video from Google that explains how you can use Google Docs to plan your wedding.

Google has just introduced 20 free wedding templates that you can use with Google Docs when you are planning your wedding.

Free wedding template from Google Docs

In today’s economy, why not take reduce costs by using tools available online? Google is offering this services at no charge, and it’s incredibly easy to setup and use. The above example is one way you can use a Google Spreadsheet in conjunction with a web form (no coding or no web expertise required) to gather new contact information from your guests.

Jenna + Ryan’s Wedding

Makeup+Hair: tripletwist.com, Photo: Mariea Rummel

Makeup+Hair: tripletwist.com, Photo: Mariea Rummel

Makeup+Hair: tripletwist.com, Photo: Mariea Rummel

Makeup+Hair: tripletwist.com, Photo: Mariea Rummel

Makeup+Hair: tripletwist.com, Photo: Mariea Rummel

Makeup+Hair: tripletwist.com, Photo: Mariea Rummel

Makeup+Hair: tripletwist.com, Photo: Mariea Rummel

Makeup+Hair: tripletwist.com, Photo: Mariea Rummel

Before the ceremony with Mei - What a view.  Photo: TripleTwist.com - !

What a view!

Thanks to Mariea Rummel for sending over these great shots of Jenna from her San Francisco wedding. Jenna was all smiles as we got ready at the Intercontinental Hotel in San Francisco.

Hair and makeup for your Engagement photography – San Francisco Bay Area California

We recently worked with Cory and Theresa for hair and makeup for their engagement photography. Theresa was so great to work with — she just forwarded me a few of the photos from her session with Ed Pingol.

Ed’s use of light in each photo is remarkable and the photos reflect Ed’s creative and imaginative skills. I encourage you to visit his portfolio, it’s jaw dropping. Below are some of the shots from that session.

Photo: Ed Pingol Photography, Makeup/Hair: Mei - Triple Twist

Photo: Ed Pingol Photography, Makeup/Hair: Mei - Triple Twist

Photo: Ed Pingol Photography, Makeup/Hair: Mei - Triple Twist

Photo: Ed Pingol Photography, Makeup/Hair: Mei - Triple Twist

Photo: Ed Pingol Photography, Makeup/Hair: Mei - Triple Twist

Photo: Ed Pingol Photography, Makeup/Hair: Mei - Triple Twist

Makeup Classes, Private Make-up Instruction in Union Square (Downtown SF)

Mei offers customized-for-you makeup classes.  Quick, easy, quiet classes.

Mei offers customized-for-you makeup classes. Quick, easy, quiet classes.

Contact Mei for private instruction starting at $100.

We have been developing fun, easy, and informative makeup classes that will be held in our new studio in downtown San Francisco.

5 One-on-One Sessions

After speaking with over one hundred clients and asking them what they would benefit from, we are finalizing the following classes:

  • Class 1: Triple Twist – Intro to Makeup
  • Class 2: Triple Twist – Everyday Beauty
  • Class 3: Triple Twist – Work / Office makeup
  • Class 4: Triple Twist – Night out on the town makeup
  • Class 5: Triple Twist – Party, high fashion, red carpet makeup

Customized for you

Mei will tell you exactly which makeup products to buy, and where to buy them. If she uses a product on you that is not available to the public, she will order it for you.

So give it a shot! If you have any questions call at 888-865-6960 or contact us here. We will be updating our services and pricing soon for all the classes.

7 Reasons to Choose Triple Twist On Location

Our on-location service is different – we arrive with a complete mobile studio to your home or hotel suite – it’s a luxury that allows you to choose when and where you would like to get ready for your big day.

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Triple Twist On location at the Ritz Carlton Half Moon Bay.

Professional On Location Makeup and Hair Service SF Bay Area

Triple Twist On location at the Claremont Resort and Spa in Berkeley, CA.

Professional On Location Wedding Makeup and Hair Styling Bay Area

On location at the InterContinental Hotel in San Francisco.

7 Reasons to Choose Triple Twist On Location

  1. Complete Studio in Your Room
    We arrive with our lighted Italian-made makeup table with a mirror, director’s chairs and everything else needed to provide full-service makeup and hair application.
  2. Clean, Sanitary Equipment
    All of our equipment is disinfected prior to use, and our makeup table (which is disinfected after each use) provides a clean surface for our tools.
  3. Sleep in, Save time
    By having us come to you, you can forget about getting up early, stressing about traffic and parking, and racing back all before your ceremony.
  4. No Worries
    The plug is on the other side of the room? We have extension cords, power strips, and even gaffer tape to make sure no one is inconvenienced. Low light room? Our vanity of lights will evenly light your face, ensuring perfect makeup in any environment. No high chairs? We have comfortable, solid wood director’s chairs. The only mirror is in the bathroom? Our table has a mirror, allowing us to get you ready anywhere.
  5. Fast Service, No Footprint
    The entire setup is quickly and quietly installed and setup in about 12 minutes, all before your start time. After we are done, we immediately store the equipment and collapse the kits, and are off so you can focus on the rest of your preparation.
  6. Great Value
    Save time, alleviate stress, and be pampered on the most important day of your life, all at rates that are very affordable.
  7. Gorgeous Backdrop
    We get constant feedback from videographers, photographers and brides about how much they love the look and feel of the table, lights, and action. If you want the best ‘behind-the-scenes-get-ready’ shots, our lighted Italian makeup table as a beautiful, timeless prop.
On Location Makeup Artist, Hotel San Francisco, Marin, Napa, San Jose

Our on-location kit looks stunning in your wedding photos.

Affordable luxury - on location services.  Includes Italian makeup table, vanity lights, mirrors, director's chair, and more.

Affordable luxury - on location services. Includes Italian makeup table, vanity lights, mirrors, director's chair, and more.

Have questions? Call us at 888-865-6960!

Triple Twist Bridal serving San Francisco, Napa, Marin, Sonoma, Woodside, Atherton and more

Triple Twist Makeup and Hair Design Bridal Studio in San Francisco

Calm, relaxing bridal trials at our studio in Union Square.

Triple Twist’s studio is located San Francisco’s landmark Flood Building at 870 Market Street (corner of Powell and Market).  You may have seen the large GAP on the bottom floor, or the Powell Street cable car turntable just outside.

Triple Twist's two new studios at the Flood Building (Market / Powell)

Triple Twist's two new studios at the Flood Building (Market / Powell)

So what’s new?

Now centrally located. We are in downtown San Francisco, walking distance to restaurants, hotels, Union Square, shopping, and more.

Easy access. Take BART (Powell Street), ride MUNI, or park in one of four major parking garages within walking distance — the Ellis O’Farrell garage is just across the street.

Close to your hotel. We are just blocks away from some of San Francisco’s finest hotels, where many of our clients get ready for their weddings.  The Westin San Francisco, Omni Hotel, Sir Francis Drake, Grand Hyatt, Parc 55, Four Seasons, and the Fairmont are within six blocks of our new studio.

Professional Photos at your Bridal Trial.  We now have a dedicated studio to take bridal trial photos after your makeup and hair at no additional fee.

Hair and Makeup Downtown San Francisco

The Powell-Mason Cable Car stop right in front of our studio.

The Powell-Mason Cable Car stops right in front of our studio.