Naturally You... Hawaii Hair and Make Up Artists

2011-12-07T13:50:00.002-10:00

Congratulations to Stephanie Lum and Ryan Itoman!
December 3, 2011
Thank you shout out on Facebook:

To CJ Bae Siepka thank you for transforming me into a non-stop smiling & blushing bride! You are so sweet and yet so serious when it comes to making sure your clients leave you looking beaming, bright and beautiful. From my hair to my make-up to our stunning bridesmaids, you made sure everyone looked and felt their best. Thank you for staying a little longer even though you had to rush off to another wedding!

2011-09-08T15:56:00.001-10:00

http://vimeo.com/28687626

Thank you James Chun from Crane Media for doing an awesome job this video!
My hair and make up bride from 9.4.2011

Congratulations Erica!!

xoxo: cj bae

2011-09-08T15:46:00.002-10:00

back of DO

This style has been VERY popular this wedding season. something loose yet still romantic and secured. Definitely a good DO for a outdoor Hawaii wedding

2011-07-15T10:59:00.002-10:00

Congratulations Rhonda Moore! At first, she was apprehensive about an asian girl doing a "do" with her micro-braids, but at the end of the bridal session she was pleasantly surprised and LOVED her look! She's going to send professional photos, but I wanted to show in "real time" what her outcome was.

xoxo: cj bae

2011-07-01T10:15:00.002-10:00

And who said maternity can't be sexy??! Mitchell Chan of Love Story Weddings Photography and I had such a great time w Se and Noel Famy, due to expect in late July. We can't wait to meet you Baby Tristan Famy!

2011-06-08T15:38:00.002-10:00

this style is one of my favs. bridesmaid had shoulder length hair and wondered if it could go up... ^_^
this is a romantic, loose, no frills look. keeps you cool through out the long humid day.

xoxo: CJ Bae

2011-06-08T15:16:00.002-10:00

one of the most popular requests... the smokey look.
I love giving my brides/bridesmaids this style of makeup. it's not too much, yet it's sultry, sexy yet classy.

tip: "smokey look" ranges from person to person, artist to artist. so it's always best to have a trial session done before your wedding day to make sure that you and the artist are on the same page.

xoxo: CJ Bae

2011-02-10T14:12:00.002-10:00

Hey all~! Sorry it's been a while since the last post, it's been a crazy holiday season!
This is a new style I've come up with at a wedding I did a couple weeks ago. This bridesmaid came with a picture and I added a lil more "twist" to it, no pun intended! lol~
Remember that pictures are important to have with you when you're getting hair and make up done. It shows a visual, a stepping stone in the direction of what you're looking for!

2010-09-01T10:50:00.003-10:00

I had a bride and groom come all the way from the Netherlands to get married here in Hawaii at the Kahala Hotel and Resort. They were such a great couple. Thank you Liem & Cyreil!

2010-07-08T06:59:00.004-10:00

WOOHOO!! Vicky's company (yes, she has another company ^^) Hawaii Wedding Story (www.hawaiiweddingstory.com) coordinated a korean super star, Eun Ji-Won's wedding this past year at the beautiful Kahala Hotel and Resort~!! We had such a great time during their prebridal shooting around the island, and the wedding day. These are some pictures that were featured in one of Korea's top Wedding Magazines. Enjoy~!!

2010-07-06T13:34:00.004-10:00

hello dear friends~ what a year it has already been!

this is one of my recent projects Lew Harrington and I have worked on. This is my dear friend Mandy
Garcia(www.mandygarcia.com). A very prominent tattoo artist here in Hawaii (Soul Signature), and also known around the world. She wanted to get some new photos done for her site and possible t shirts. We had tons of fun! She's never had her hair and make up done by a professional, but this one is a natural beauty! Had such a blast!

2010-06-29T18:44:00.003-10:00

Before and after pictures are always fun to look...

but this bride I just did last week was no fun~~

She's already beautiful even before my magic touch...^.^;

2010-06-29T18:27:00.003-10:00

Vicky worked with dreama "Lost " crew..

It's always fun working with "stars" ^.^~

2010-02-12T13:35:00.003-10:00

YES! We do Pin up/Boudoir styles~ I had such a great time with Ali.. She's going to surprise her hubby with these shots for Valentine's Day! What a lucky guy!! Ali, thank you! This was so much fun!!!
xoxo: CJ Bae

Interested??!! Call us @ 808-550-5680
Photography by Sharmil Elliott
Harrington Studio www.forevercherishedphotorgaphy.com

2009-12-22T18:51:00.002-10:00

Kahala hotel and resort had a show case in oct.

Our crew had a great time...

It's been always good to meet all the vendors in wedding industry.

2009-11-23T19:07:00.001-10:00

Hey Vicky,

So i been getting tons of compliments on how great my hair and makeup was for the day- here are some pics (not visionari-just my friend's camera). Will give you the visionari ones too when i get them!

TY so much for making me so beautiful on my special day!

I also attached 1 pic of myself w/o any makeup in case you wanted to show your prospective customers what I do look like without your magic!

Hugs!

2009-11-13T21:40:00.000-10:00

Hi Vicky,

I can't believe it's been over a month since we got married in Hawaii!

This is so overdue, but I just wanted to take this moment to thank you for your service!

I LOVED LOVED LOVED my makeup and hair!

Both my makeup and hair stayed intact throughout the evening despite the humidity.

Boy, it was HOT that day!

I look at the photos of myself on the wedding day and am very impressed with what a difference

the pro makeup can make! I need to take a makeup lesson from you next time I go to Hawaii!

My husband keeps on asking me why I can't look like that everyday lol

Anyways, I really appreciated all your work.

Wishing you the best on your new wedding coordinating business for Korean brides!

That really sounds like a great business plan, so exciting!

Mahalo!

Junko

2009-09-25T12:27:00.003-10:00

9-20-09 Wedding.. Congratulations Dr. Denise Young~!
It was a pleasure meeting you and all your sisters and girlfriends, who came down from New York to enjoy your wonderful day! Best wishes for the future~
XOXO: CJ Bae

2009-08-19T15:21:00.002-10:00

please vist the sight below and enjoy ...

www.vimeo.com/lovestorywedding

and let us kow what do you think ??

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2009-03-31T18:54:00.001-10:00

Another comment:
Thank you so much for making me look so beautiful on my special day. You made me feel so comfortable, you accommodated last minute changes, you were very professional, and because of all of this we have stayed friends. Everyone still to this day talks about how my make up lasted through the whole night! Love you and thank you for everything

2009-03-31T18:47:00.000-10:00

Thank you letter from the bride:
Thank you again so much Vicky!
I absolutely loved my hair and makeup on my wedding day. My mother and the bridesmaids also looked beautiful! You're very talented at what you do!

Thanks again!
Marian

2009-03-29T23:37:00.002-10:00

She's from Australia..beautiful English accent..
Too bad, I can't upload her bride who was her big sister's picture...too fuzzy...
They both wanted dramatic make up...I said...great! show time~~

2009-03-29T23:28:00.002-10:00

When she came to our studio...I said you don't need my help! you are beautiful already..
Korean Brides who are....my experience...very particular about hair and makeup..
Natural...but unnatural?...what is it! make up your mind~~ anyway..that's what most
Korean brides wanted from me...thank God I am Korean~..

Anyway..so I did natural but unnatural ? make up...go figured.. for her.
light foundation..but contour of course..false eyelash...elegant hair do...
light eyeshadow..but enough...and lip gloss...the end.
what do you think?
Main thing was....
She and her family was HAPPY! Hew~~~

2009-03-29T23:17:00.002-10:00

The most famous! popular do! French twist.
This brides maid had a short hair and her bride really REALLY wanted everyone put their hair up..so..we did a few magic touch!! :) not bad!!ya??

Her aunt got married...she's a flower lady :) we did simple adult elegant do..
Bride just loved it!! Oh! my gosh!! she so cute...that was the praise for that morning...:)

2009-03-19T14:36:00.002-10:00

My Beautiful Friend Lena Vicens. Thank you for having me be part of your amazing day!

2009-03-18T16:33:00.002-10:00

Lew & Vicky Harrington... The founders of our companies "Naturally You" & "Love Story Weddings Photography". Lovely aren't they!!?

2009-03-18T16:23:00.005-10:00

Above is Trish & her bridal party. They were good fun!!

Maria was so great to work with!! She came with all her ideas of how she wanted to look on her special day. She was FAB!!

Janice & her Bridal Party had to get up sooo early!! lol. I think we started at 3am so they can get their pictures done before the ceremony.

Camille is an active model here in Hawaii and also has some ad work in Japan. She has such a beautiful personality. This shoot was to update her porfolio. Good times!

Thanks Lena!

Francine was a joy to work with! She has such a bubbly personality!! (as you can tell!)

2009-03-12T23:21:00.000-10:00

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2009-03-03T22:12:00.001-10:00

After wedding cafe work shop....CJ and I had some so-ju!
Yummm...that was good!

2009-03-03T22:09:00.000-10:00

2009-03-03T22:03:00.001-10:00

With Council Woman Ann Kobayahi. I worked with her during her bid for Honolulu Mayor.

2009-03-03T21:36:00.002-10:00

Are you scare to put blue make up on yourself?

why not~~

2009-01-22T16:12:00.004-10:00

This is something funky, artsy & cool that I've done recently. I wanted to explore something out of the ordinary. Photography credit goes to Royce Kokami & Lew Harrington of Harrington Photography!

Thank you Royce~!

Enjoy~!

xoxo: CJ Bae

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2008-08-06T15:46:00.000-10:00

Most popular style of the year! CJ''s latest bride.
All natural!! makeup and Halfup half down curly hair.

2008-06-27T20:20:00.000-10:00

Year of 2008 Miss Korea queens!

It was so fun and tiring ^.~

2008-06-26T22:00:00.000-10:00

Here's a lates email from the bride from California.
Thanks!

Hi Vicky:I hope this e-mail finds you well!!!!
My wedding went extremely well thanks to you and CJ. I wrote a recommendation on Yelp! also. It was widely used by people in the Bay Area, so I hope that it brings you business. I also wrote to the concierge at the Hilton Hawaiian Village and expressed how happy I was with your services and I hope they recommend you as well.One of these days I need to figure out how to put on false eyelashes like you did. I loved the way you did it.I hope to e-mail you a picture soon.Thank you so very much for you help.Warmest and kindest regards to you and CJ,Kaylene Wong

2008-06-26T21:22:00.000-10:00

I Know it's not a good picture.

Isn't she tall???

Michelle Wie was so so cute.

I had a great time with her.

She's very fashionabe, funny girl.

2008-06-26T21:09:00.000-10:00

Oh! My gosh~

The famous Jag Dong Gun came to Hawaii and

I was be able to touch his hair...:)

He is a super world star.

As hansome as he is ,he was a NICE guy.

2008-05-30T10:03:00.000-10:00

This was postd my our former Bride Hee Young on Yelp.com/Honolulu
Thank you girl!!!

5 star rating First to Review
1535 Pensacola St. Honolulu, HI 96822 (808) 226-4298
Vicky & CJ's Hair & Makeup Service
Categories: Hair Salons, Makeup Artists

Vicky Choe-Harrington & CJ Bae are the BEST Make-Up Artist and Hair Stylist in the state of Hawaii.I know it sounds like a blanket statement, but I researched high and low to find the very best for my one & only dream wedding. Trust me when I say - I am picky about beauty & service - esp. for my mothers, & best friends who were my bridesmaid, and then of course myself "the bridezilla" (heehehe).

My requirements for selecting the artists were:
1. They must come to me on my wedding day (so I could stay in one place and relax).
2. They must be extremely talented - the best in the business.
3. They must be professional and kind.
4. They must give me touch ups during the evening.
5. They must be flexible in case I freak out a little.In the end, we all looked fabulous & felt wonderful!

Consultation: Vicky & CJ require images of the hair style and make that up you want. I forgot this for my consultation and was kindly scolded;-) But we still played with different options for both hair and make-up. This helped immensely to figure out exactly what I wanted and could work with.

Hair: Once I found the photo of my desired hair style, CJ went to town on my wedding day. This was actually her very first attempt at this particular style as it was complicated and technical. She exceeded my wildest expectations.

Make-up: Although I didn't have a very good photo of the make up I wanted, I told her what my issues were during the consultation and I told her which colors I liked and disliked. Vicky is incredibly gifted and knew right away how to bring out my best features. She gave me great advice for the right tones and shades which is required for both photography and a wedding celebration. She wanted me to look like a perfect blushing bride for my husband and guests, but she also wanted me to photograph like a glamorous model.

Speed: I also need to explain how fast they are. They showed up at my hotel suite at 9am - on time as scheduled. They serviced 9 people on my wedding day: 1 bride + 1 groom + 2 mothers + 1 sister + 3 bridesmaids + 1 flower girl. We started at 9am and finished by 2pm for photographs. That is professional talent.

The entire day we all had so much fun and felt so at ease. As a designer, I always know what I want. I was amazed when both Vicky and CJ were able to go above and beyond my highest expectation and deliver with kindness and professionalism. They truly were the BEST and made it so easy for me to look beautiful. It was the easiest part of my entire wedding. My best friend and maid of honor, who lives in Hawaii also researched for me. We both independently came up with Vicky & CJ. We really did the research and it was worth it. My BFF does a lot of media work and she uses their services for TV & Photography too.I recommend them for all your hair and make up needs=) If you want them, book asap. They are also extremely busy and book fast. I booked them a year in advance. They said they are busiest on weekends, but are more available on weekdays.

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2008-03-28T13:54:00.000-10:00

Skin care tips!

I found THE greatest product for normal to dry skin...it is even good for skin treatment
after a wild night out partying ^.~
It's called " Drink up" from Origins
.
Wash your face with facial soap.
Dry your face.
Spread all over your face and neck with Drink up....thin layer is good.
Leave it on for 10 to 15 min.
Rinse your face with warm water.
Follow up with your daily skin care products.
Enjoy~ be pretty~

Vicky

2008-03-08T16:43:00.000-10:00

4 Beautifuls Girls, 4 Different looks to match their personality~!

Congratulations Noelle Lau!

3-8-2008

Ihilani Resort

2008-02-29T09:55:00.000-10:00

Aside from your dress, the most important element in a bride’s day is her hair and make-up. Every bride wants to look like the princess they always knew they were and every bride looks to their stylist to make their dreams a reality. Not only did Vicky and CJ bring every dream I had to life, but they exceeded anything I could have ever imagined. Vicky and CJ bring a sense of comfort and ease to your wedding day. Their tag-team work style allows everyone in your bridal party to feel like they are just as important as the bride and when they arrive, they are instantly, just one of the girls. I will always remember my wedding day and with those memories will be the moments that my bridal party and I shared with the team of Naturally You.

-Katie Burleson

2008-02-12T14:45:00.000-10:00

This is a day in the life of Vicky and CJ... Being part of our bride's wedding day is such an awesome experience~!

Enjoy!!

2008-02-04T14:52:00.000-10:00

Hellow everyone,
I want to give you a quick tips for someone who has a oily skin.
Wash your face with Baking soda in the morning.
Even at night. It's like a scrub. I have a normal to dry skin .
I can't use it everyday because it makes my face super dry thorugh the day.

Wet your face with luke warm water and have some Baking powder on your palm,
scrub your face circuler motions. Rinse with cold water.
Follow with whatever the daily skin care you do...toner and light moisturiser..
Enjoy !

2008-02-02T15:17:00.000-10:00

First bride's momzilla story...yikes!
After we finished all the bridal party...they were super happy about their hair& makeup.
Made us felt good..now bride's moms turn. She was a most beautiful old:) lady I've ever met.
That means she didn't need much help from me....at least that's what I thought...
But...to make long story short...I spent longer time on the mom than the bride.
After the several changes....bride screamed at her mom said " mom! it's my wedding day"
"you look good!
So, the moral of the story is... BRING YOU MOM TO THE TRIAL~!! lol!! On a serious note, the mother of the bride is second important to the bride. She MUST look her best. So for her sanity and yours, and OURS =) , Maybe you can bring you mom to your trial session so she can be alittle more comfortable the day of the Wedding. "Less Drama for your Mama~!"

2007-12-27T16:04:00.000-10:00

Q: When is the best time to do a trial session?

A: Well, we think the best time is closer to your wedding date. The elements around you will be the same. eg; the weather, your skin and hair condition. You should also shoot to schedule the trial around the same time you'll be getting ready on your actual wedding day, so you can see how the make up reacts with your skin type , and you'll be prepared as far as touch ups.

2007-12-06T11:33:00.000-10:00

Pictures! Pictures! Pictures!! It's always helpful for your hair and make up artist when you bring pictures with you to your trial session (practice hair and make up). WHY?? Because your "natural" and the make up artists' "natural" can be polar opposites. A picture can say many words. It's always safe for both parties to have a visual of what you're looking for.

2006-09-01T12:21:00.000-10:00

Wedding day just around the corner and you feel your skin is too dry or blotchy? Just came home from an all day adventure out in the sun and feeling a little burnt? We've got the perfect home remedy for you, and it's easy and cheap!

Ingredients: 1 Japanese cucumber

Yes, that's it. Use a potato peeler from your kitchen and start peeling. Apply thin slices of cucumber all over your cleansed face. Let it sit for 20 minutes for first timers, 45 minutes for those who have already done this. Afterward, discard the cucumbers, rinse your face, then finish your last steps of daily skin care with toner and moisturizer. You should treat yourself to this regiment once a week.

2006-06-28T15:10:00.000-10:00

The "Lazy Bride" daily skin care

easy as 1-2-3

1. Good Cleanser
To lift off impurities, make up, and pollutants.

2. Toner
Clarifies, refines pores, stimulates tired skin.

3. Moisturizer
Helps diminish fine lines and wrinkles. Smooths uneven texture.

4. Eye Cream
Light and quickly penetrating. Rehydrates and smooths fine lines.

ALL YOU NEED NOW IS A BIG HAPPY SMILE!!! :)

Hawaii wedding makeup