Makeup in Mountain View

“I am so grateful to have found Natalie and Illumi salon. As soon as I met Natalie, I knew I would be in good hands. She is warm, friendly, and has a passion for what she does which she described as helping our inner beauty shine in its outward expression. I had always viewed my hair as “challenging,” but Natalie assured me that was not the case – I just needed the right cut and product. Not only did a I leave with a haircut I love as well as tips on how to care for my hair, but I now have a newfound appreciation for my hair in general. I would highly recommend Natalie and Illumi!“

“I’m not very fashion-savvy when it comes to my appearance, but while visiting a friend I found myself in need of a haircut. She introduced me to Judy, and it turned out to be an amazing experience.

All I told her was that I wanted the back very short and left the rest up to her. Judy is extremely knowledgeable about hair and took the time to understand my hair’s natural texture and behavior. She explained different ways I could style it for fun and clearly shared her ideas beforehand, giving me the chance to agree, give feedback, or make changes.

She’s not a big chit-chat stylist, which I really appreciated. Instead, she focuses fully on her work and treats hair like an art form. Her work ethic is excellent, and you can truly feel that she’s not just doing hair for a living—she’s living to do hair.

If I had to describe Judy in one short comparison, I’d say she’s the Picasso or Van Gogh of hair. I’ll definitely be seeing her again whenever I visit my friend and need a haircut.“

“Kate's exceptional skills truly amazed us! She beautifully captured our moments during a photoshoot in Livermore, not just for me but also for my fiancé. We were thoroughly impressed by her thoughtful preparation, as she had a curated collection of photo examples ready for us, which added a personal touch to the experience“