Mua Manda — Local services in Oʻahu

This is a 100% honest review!!

RESPONSE TIME/COMMUNICATION - 10/10: I reached out via text for a quote and information on booking. Response time was within 2 hours and she answered all of my questions. She also asked for pertinent information from me right then before booking (how many bridesmaids, if I needed hair too, etc.).

TRIAL - 10/10: I booked my trial a few weeks before the wedding at her location in pearl city. Parking was easy, location was clean and she was ready for me as soon as I walked in. She was happy to have my friend sit and watch while we all chatted and the vibes were great!! I will say - if you are a "natural" girly like me and have ZERO idea what you want in makeup, then THIS is the time to ask a million questions and ask to see your face the entire time LOL. I walked into my trial and told Manda that I didn't wear makeup and that I was open to her vision. The only thing I mentioned was that I liked my lips a bit darker and less foundation on my skin. She did a really pretty look on me but I didnʻt ask questions or ask to see the look throughout the process etc etc which was 100% my fault. She did ask about eyeshadow colors etc which I picked and she did a darker pink on my lips and told me to see how I felt about the makeup for the rest of the day and to keep notes on changes iʻd like to make etc. I went home and took some photos in the sun and though the makeup was beautifully done, it made me realize that I wanted something entirely different. Overall 10/10 for the trial because she did great, kept up the vibe, and the makeup was beautiful - just not what I wanted. I highly recommend having an idea of what you want beforehand, and even better to have reference photos!!!

WEDDING DAY - 1000/10: Manda and the Hairstylist came on time and ready to work!! They only had 3 of us so it was nice to have a little intimate moment. Luckily Manda had a mini speaker so we could play music and really have a good vibe to set the tone for the day. I was so nervous to go over everything with her that I wanted to change lol I basically sat in her chair and said um yeah I want to change everything 😂 but she was so understanding and said absolutely, what are we doing? So I showed her my trial makeup we did (P.s. Iʻm sure she does a million trials and looks so itʻs helpful to have your own pics on hand) and I went over everything. Basically I told her I wanted super bold eyes and less bold eyebrows etc etc etc and even though iʻm sure she was thinking "what the hell are you trying to say" she still trekked through lol. She did mention that normally she doesn't show the bride the makeup the entire way through because you don't have that "omg I love it" at the end moment but because I was making so many changes and whatnot she decided to show me periodically to make sure I loved it. She also made me feel so good because halfway through she was like omg girl this looks WAY BETTER than the trial and you look stunning like bold was the way to go and then I felt so reassured with my choices!!! Bottom line, she rolled with the punches and by the end she SLAYED THE HELL OUT OF MY FACEEEEE!! Like no joke, the makeup stayed all night and everyone was in love with my look!

PRICE - 10/10: For 2024 prices the bridal makeup was $145 and the trial was $95. The location fee (if she comes to you) is $75 (add $30 for hairstylist). This was an amazing price and totally worth it!!

Thank you Manda, u da bess!!

-Loke (Your...

Manda and her team was one of my favourite vendors of my wedding day. People say to hire people you like, and I understand why. After being hella anxious before my wedding, I really looked forward to Manda’s energy, getting to chat away in the chair, and - of course - becoming even more beautiful than we already were ;)

Manda and her team have a ton of experience with people of different skin colours/hair types. She can do soft/neutral makeup (see pics of my mum), or a more glammed look (mine). My makeup looked STUNNING. They say you should feel your most beautiful on your wedding day, and I feel like I really did! Not to mention the makeup lasted all day, despite humidity.

Manda’s response time was swift by text, her prices are fair compared to others on island, and her studio is conveniently located for trials. I...

Manda is THE BEST!!!! I’ve never gotten my makeup professionally done before but knew I wanted to for my wedding. I found her on Instagram and really loved her makeup style. After my makeup trial with her, I knew she would slay my day of makeup. Ive never felt more beautiful and it’s all because of her. She is also very flexible; we switched a few things up the day of from my trial and I absolutely loooooved my wedding day makeup. It lasted all night and looked so good in photos despite the humidity and rain. Manda is also so sweet and funny, which makes the time fly by. I can’t recommend Manda enough and already can’t wait for the next time I need to...