I absolutely loved working with Diep! From the initial trial to the wedding day itself, she was so attentive to my preferences and made sure my hair and makeup turned out exactly how I had envisioned for my big day. She really took the time to listen to what I wanted and made sure I was completely happy with everything.
I felt so confident and beautiful on my wedding day, and I’m so grateful to have had her help bring everything together!
My mom and sister also had their hair and makeup done by Diep, and they had nothing but wonderful things to say about their experience as well. Beyond her talent, Diep is so sweet and lovely to work with, which made the whole experience… read full review
About Chien & Buffle
Chien & Buffle offers exceptional services, specializing in wedding make-up and styling. The team, led by Diep, provides personalized attention to ensure clients feel special on their big day. Diep's attention to detail and understanding of specific requests result in natural-looking make-up and tailored hairstyles. Her husband Chris is also present to ensure a seamless experience. Recently, clients have praised Diep for her patience and professionalism, particularly highlighting her ability to adapt make-up to suit individual needs, such as oily or watery eyes. Her work has received compliments for lasting throughout the day, even under challenging conditions like wind and shine.
Diep is known for her expertise in Asian-style make-up and can seamlessly incorporate traditional elements like Asian hairpins into hairstyles. She also accommodates diverse skin tones, including Indian skin tones, making her a versatile choice for brides. Clients appreciate her commitment to learning new techniques and trends, ensuring that she remains up to date in the beauty world. With a reputation for professionalism and kindness, Chien & Buffle is a highly recommended choice for brides seeking a stress-free and memorable wedding day experience.
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Wow wow wow! I was lucky enough to stumble upon Diep's work a couple months before my City Hall Ceremony and loved how delicate and cutesy her styles were! I opted out of the trial which had me a bit nervous, but I made the right choice trusting Diep's expertise. My makeup was stunning and lasted me all day, I kept getting stopped and told how beautiful I looked and how well the makeup came out! Not only was the final result more than satisfactory, the process was also such a pleasant experience! Diep's space is comfortable and clean and the products she utilizes are good quality and feel great! She is also just a lovely person to converse with and she made me and my… read full review
We had originally booked Chien & Buffle for our tea ceremony + wedding reception photography but ended up needing to do bridal make up as well. We were very happy with the service provided for both.
For the photography, their team of photographers were professional in the setup. Our planner worked with them to give them the layout of the venue and the rundown of the day. Aside from that, we had a couple calls leading up to it where we discussed details. I believe the names of the two photographers were Nathan and Ngoc (Nuc?). They acted quickly and were fast to take candids when exciting moments happened. They did a great job posing us with our guests as well for more… read full review
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3995 Alemany Boulevard, San Francisco, CA 94132
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