I’m a wedding photographer in California who got married in Costa Rica. Our schedule did not allow time for a trial which I’ll be honest, made me a little nervous. But from the second Nadia and her team arrived I felt at immediate ease. First, I love that Nadia brought a team. There is nothing worse than making your friends wake up at the crack of dawn to start makeup. Nadia and her team were super fast and efficient.

What I really want to talk about is Nadia’s talent. I cried when she showed me what I looked like. Actually cried!! I have never felt more beautiful in my entire life. I have had my hair and makeup done countless times, even by elite artists in LA, but I’ve never looked better than when I was with Nadia. My skin was glowing, eyes bright, eyebrows were perfect, and she even styled my way too heavy extensions into a perfect messy pony that looked both effortless and elegant.

On a personal level, I simply love Nadia. Her energy is so wonderful and I want to make her my friend, haha. Next time I come back to Costa Rica I will find a reason to get dressed up simply so I can hire Nadia again and feel as beautiful as she made me feel on my wedding day.

I am SO HAPPY I booked Nadia! She was hands down one of my favorite vendors I hired for my wedding. I never looked and felt more beautiful than on my wedding day with her help. She did such a fantastic job with my me, my bridesmaids, and my mother. Our hair and make-up looked stunning - I had never seen my mother so beautiful. Nadia was such an asset to have and so sweet. She did an excellent job maintaining timelines while being laser focused in a hectic wedding environment. I had a veil that was capped and attached to my dress that everyone forgot about, including me but not Nadia, she was so detail-oriented, she attached it right before I walked down the aisle.

Nadia also knew exactly how to style my hair and makeup when she saw my dress. I didn't have a hair and make-up trial but I didn't need one because of her high-quality work and artistry. I have super curly hair that she and her assistant blew out and styled. She even helped consult me on my purchase of extensions over Instagram messager while I was at home in the U.S. My wedding was my first time with extensions in my hair and I was so impressed with the results. She gave me the most beautiful glam look. My makeup was waterproof and stayed on all night, matter of fact, it looked even better as the night went on - something that I didn't know was possible.

I highly HIGHLY recommend Nadia and her team to any bride getting married in Costa Rica; she is without a doubt, the best. I wish all my friends in the U.S. could use her on their wedding day.

Nadia and her team exceeded expectations in bringing my wedding day vision to life! Everyone looked FLAWLESS. The getting-ready process was not only efficient but also incredibly fun with Nadia and her team. They remained focused while we enjoyed House/EDM music (Nadia's also a fan!)! Each member of the team delivered exactly what was requested, and despite the CR heat, my hair held up perfectly, and my makeup stayed flawless all through the night, even after taking a dip in the pool! Working with Nadia and her team was an absolute joy. If you're searching for a Hair and Makeup artist, your search ends here with Nadia – she's truly the best!