Ryann attended her bridal trial this week, and we just loved the style she chose. Half-up, half-down updo with a gorgeous veil.
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BayList’s 2010 Best Wedding Make-up
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!
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.
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
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
Natural Looking Makeup, Soft, Loose Curls by Mei
It was our pleasure working with you!
Jenna + Ryan’s Wedding
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.
Featured Wedding – San Francisco Marine’s Memorial Club
Featured Bride (Soft, wavy wedding hair)
Featured Trial
Jenna was so great to work with. We loved this post trial shot.
Makeup Classes, Private Make-up Instruction in Union Square (Downtown SF)
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.
Triple Twist On location at the Ritz Carlton Half Moon Bay.
Triple Twist On location at the Claremont Resort and Spa in Berkeley, CA.
On location at the InterContinental Hotel in San Francisco.
7 Reasons to Choose Triple Twist On Location
- 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. - 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. - 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. - 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. - 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. - Great Value
Save time, alleviate stress, and be pampered on the most important day of your life, all at rates that are very affordable. - 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.

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’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.
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.


The Powell-Mason Cable Car stops right in front of our studio.
Featured Wedding
Alma was a pleasure to work with and had such a wonderful party. The hair and makeup was a breeze at the spacious Fairmont in San Jose, CA.
Bridal Makeup and Hair for Pre-Wedding Photos, Bay Area
We love clean.
An important part of any professional training will focus on cleanliness, so when choosing your beauty vendor, make sure that your artist uses these best practices too. Below are some of the techniques we use to maintain the highest level of cleanliness with our clients.
How is Triple Twist different?
We make you look your best while maintaining the highest standard for cleanliness. We only use professional makeup and hair products, purchased at professional outlets that require business licenses and permits. We use products from Shu Uemura, Chanel, Dior, Make-up Designory, Ben Nye, M-A-C, to list a few.
We take cleanliness very seriously, and follow strict guidelines when it comes to maintaining clean equipment and a clean environment.
Cleaning Makeup Brushes
At Triple Twist we clean and dry all of our brushes with safe professional brush cleaner after every client. After a thorough cleaning, we allow the brushes to dry horizontally for 24 hours.
We have multiple sets of our brushes, so there is always a disinfected, dry brush for every client.
Applying Lipstick
All lipstick is taken from the original packaging and applied to a clean Ben Nye palette. Lipstick and gloss are placed on the palette, then applied with a cleaned brush.
This palette is cleaned with 99% isopropyl alcohol before and after each use. This method prevents transfer of product between clients.
Pads and Puffs
The sponges, pads and puffs that we use in our sessions are used once per client. You are welcome to take the puffs home after your trial, otherwise they are disposed of. They are also great for quick touch-ups throughout the day on your wedding, as they contain your custom foundation color.
Everything Else?
Curling irons, flat irons, combs, and all other equipment are disinfected after each use, and our studio is cleaned daily by a maintenance crew. The studio hair is cleaned eight times per hour with a professional HEPA air purifier. I hope this helps answer some questions that you should have about cleanliness with your makeup and hair artist! Triple Twist’s ‘clean techniques’ are industry standard in Hollywood. If you have any questions, feel free to contact us at 888-865-6960 or email at mei@tripletwist.com. Thanks!
Makeup Artist Hair Stylist for Destination Beach Weddings (Hawaii, Bay Area Beaches)
Destination Wedding in Hawaii
I traveled to Kauai, Hawaii in March 2009 for a wedding on a secluded beach. I was booked for the entire day for touch-up services, which ended up being a great move. Beaches tend to have a breeze, and right after the ceremony there was short, light rain that passed (it was so romantic!). I was able to adjust the bride’s hair and do quick touch-ups between the rain drops.
The Advantage
Because I am experienced with both hair and makeup, only one person is needed on your wedding day for these personal services.
- L-R: Mei, Bride. Red carpet treatment on a secluded beach near Princeville, Kauai.
- Final Touches
- Getting ready…
I’m proud to say that my services are not limited to just makeup and hair design. When you choose my day packages and touch-up services, you are getting a personal beauty designer for the entire day. I am aware of the surroundings and the photographer, and I make quick in-and-out adjustments to your hair and makeup so you stay looking your best.
Touch-up services are a luxury you will not regret. Contact me here to schedule services for your destination wedding or beach wedding.











































