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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  • Jul 2026

    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

  • Jun 2026

    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...read full review

  • Oct 2025

    I'm so grateful I found Diep to do my hair and wedding makeup! She was so warm and personable. You can rest assured having her as your HMUA.

    During our trial, she made sure to walk through different options with me, and double check I liked every aspect of the look. She made sure give tips for skincare leading up to the wedding too, to make sure my skin is extra hydrated for a long day.

    She applied the notes from the trial perfectly on the day of the wedding! I don't usually wear makeup and didn't want to not feel like myself. Diep worked her magic and really accentuated my favorite parts of my features! Even the fake eyelashes felt comfy, and I've always...read full review

Hours

Monday: Open 24 hoursTuesday: Open 24 hoursWednesday: Open 24 hoursThursday: Open 24 hoursFriday: Open 24 hoursSaturday: Open 24 hoursSunday: Open 24 hours

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by appointment only free wi-fi

Location

3995 Alemany Blvd, San Francisco

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