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Trial Session Photos : Joanna Wong


Trial session wedding photo makeup and hair

Joanna Wong is a future bride, getting married in June 2013. Joann referral from Laura (Poppy’s Petalworks), Laura is amazing florence, Wowpretty has worked with her so many times.

Joanna decided to reserve her wedding in June 2012. She knew so well that she needed to reserve her wedding first and came for her trial already. This is her Makeup and hair trial session photos This Sept 2012. Congratulation on Wedding day again.

Makeup and Hair by Jira of Wowpretty

 

The Julia Morgan Ballroom San Francisco Wedding VDO : Stacey + Kevin

In 2002 Stacey Lee was my first model that I did Makeup for at a shoot in SF. Since then we had lost touch with each other. Until 2009 out of the blue Stacey contacted and told me that she was getting married.
I was shocked and so happy at the same time that this Beautiful model who is well-known contacted me to be her Makeup artist for her wedding day. She could find any other makeup artist instead of me and she thought of me. What an honor and priviledge. I believe all bay area makeup artists would die to be my place. Now whenever I see her wedding picture or video I’m so honored to be just a small part on her wedding day.

 

Reviewed from Yelp for Jira of Wowpretty

Gosh I’ve known Jira almost 8 years now.  We first worked together on a photoshoot years ago.  She really knows how to do Asian make-up.

Needless to say I had to have her do my wedding at the Julia Morgan Ballroom this past May.  Jira uses an airbrush technique of foundation that lasted 12+ hours and through the my various tearing sessions throughout the day/night.  Yay for her water proof mascara.  Not only did it last all day but turned out flawless in photos.  I just got my proofs back from my photographer Chung Photo. Her team was able to do hair/make-up for a bride, 6 bridesmaids, mom and cousin in 5 hours time.  Right on schedule.  She’s also does great cut/color and extensions too.  The Works!!

Brides: if you have a certain style or look you’re looking to recreate, just tear out a picture and bring it to your trial session.

I uploaded a few pics from our engagement session/wedding  ~Stacey

 

Reviewed from Yelp for Jira Couture Cosmetics, NYC

Jira Couture (JC)  is a new cosmetic line that is being launched by Jira of WowPretty.  Girls, if you’ve been married or know friends who have, then you have heard of Jira and her amazing  team of experienced wedding hair stylist & make-up artists.  She has been in the industry for over a decade & I’m excited about the launch of her new cosmetic line.

I recently switched over to the new mineralized loose powder & blush about two weeks ago and am loving the results.  The loose powder is SPF15 & all items are FDA approved.  The active ingredients are the same as those that are used in commercial branded cosmetics which are sold in your local department stores.

If JC was available on my wedding day, I would have bought the entire line so that I could have done small touch ups throughout the day.  Not that I needed it, but it’s a good idea to always have it readily available. Plus, every girl wants look her best like she did on her wedding day right?

I can’t wait till the e-store goes live in about 1-2 months.  I’m going to order a slew of the lip glosses.  Hopefully ,they’ll be offered in a set. Be sure to take a sneak peak of the site as Jira is already fulfilling orders through direct email, friends, family, past and present clients.  ~Stacey

 

Flood Mansion Wedding Photo : Hirsch & Murphy

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Makeup and Hair by Jira of Wowpretty

Hakone Estate & Garden Wedding : Jodie & Blair

Wowpretty met Jolie from Lili, who was a referral and Lili was one of our past brides back in 2009. Jodie & Blair wedding was so amazing. The photos came out some great by Vero Suh Photography. Wowpretty loves to keep in touch Jodie and Lili and be our friend on the Facebook and we look forward in taking care of both of them for makeup, hair cut and color.

Makeup and hair by Jira of Wowpretty

photos by Vero Suh Photography

 

Weddingwire.com review from Jodie,

I first met Jira in 2010 when my best friend got married and was referred to Jira + WowPretty for makeup for her/bride and the wedding party. I loved Jira and her team’s friendliness, efficiency (great makeup and hair in good time on a wedding morning), and quality of work (hair and makeup last all morning noon and night). By my wedding in 2012, I didn’t even consider going anywhere else for my makeup and hair. As soon as I knew my wedding date, I contacted Jira directly to secure her for me, my MoH and Mom. As expected, Jira wowed me and I couldn’t have been more pleased with how my hair and makeup turned out. She even helped me make my flower girl’s special wishes come true and put her hair up with some flowers and she felt like I did – beautiful and happy! I’ve recommended WowPretty to numerous friends since. Jira is a wonderful businesswoman and stylist. adore her!  Jodie~

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Sir Francis Drake Hotel San Francisco Wedding Elisa & Brendan

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Interfaith Chapel at the Presidio Ceremony wedding photoPhotos by Ben of Chrisman Studios

Published in Style Me Pretty, Silver Creek Valley Country Club in San Jose: Ling + Chris

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Reviewed from Yelp and Wedding Wire.com

Wowpretty was one of the first vendors i hired almost immediately after i got engaged. I already knew that Jira was one of the best in the industry and i booked her quick because she gets booked up fast! I didn’t even go in for a trial and went with my gut that she would do a great job. I ended up doing a trial after i booked her and it came out exactly the way i envisioned. She understood that i wanted to look natural but still have color. She took her time to make my hair and makeup perfect. On the day of the wedding, she and four of her makeup artists all arrived on time at my hotel. They worked their butts off to get myself, 8 of my bridesmaids and 2 mothers done in 3 hours! Jira made my makeup perfect and it stayed put all day ( 6 am-midnight) ! She is extremely talented at what she does. Do not hesitate to book her if you are looking for a top notch makeup/hair team!  Ling~

Photo by Elle Jae

VDO by Chriz Photography

California Academy of Sciences Engagement Photos: Jodie + Blair

 

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Cosmetics by Jira Couture

-Pressed Foundation SPF15 “Cream

-Bronzer ” Spice Twice

-Signature Shadow trio “Rendezvous”

-Mineral Lip mousse “Burnt Sienna

Photo by Vero Photography

Published in The knot Fall/Winter 2012, Rosewood wedding: Alice &Mike

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Reviewed from Weddingwire.com
 
I hired Jira and her team to do hair and makeup for me, my bridesmaids, my future sister-in-law, and the mothers. Jira is the owner and head makeup artist for WowPretty. She is very talented and she makes what she does look effortless. Her team is professional, friendly, and, most importantly, very good at what they do. Jira did a terrific job at my hair & makeup trial and it was a no brainer to hire her. Additionally, if you want a guy’s opinion, my now husband thought my hair and makeup from the trial looked great too. She has tons of experience and her website shows all the brides she has worked with and the positive testimonials. She’s very responsive via email. On the wedding day, she and her team showed up promptly and efficiently got to work since we had so many people. 
The final product was gorgeous – natural, not overworked; it didn’t even feel like I had makeup on. The airbrushing is awesome. It makes your skin look so smooth. Everyone was satisfied with their hair and makeup. I can vouch that all of the women’s hair held up the entire night. It rained during my ceremony and my makeup still held. I thought her prices were reasonable given the quality product I was getting. With Jira and her team helping you on the day of, it’s one less thing you need to worry about. As a bride, that’s gold.   Alice~

Wedding Photos Published in Style Unveiled at San Francisco: Jennifer & Evan

Style unveled wedding photos

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Jennifer’s quick touchup before the ceremony
she’s using Jira Couture “Sugar Berry”  Lip Luxury Gloss.
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More wedding photos: Style Unveiled

Photographer: Lori Paladino Photography

Wedding Planner: Aimee Wendell of 2Chic Events

City Hall San Francisco indoor and outdoor Wedding Photos Monica & Scott

Beautiful Photos by Vero Suh Photography