Business Details
19 Years
experience
Your Trusted Bridal Hair & Makeup Experts in San Francisco
Founded in 2007 by Emmy Award-winning artist Mei Zhou and operations expert Robert Thompson, Triple Twist specializes in bridal hair and makeup artistry. Our team delivers luxury on-location services across Northern California and Hawaii, serving destinations like San Francisco, Napa, and Lake Tahoe. With over 20 years of experience, we combine precision hair design and beauty makeup expertise honed through careers in Cirque du Soleil and high-end bridal industries. Our Union Square studio offers personalized bridal trials in a stress-free environment, ensuring clients achieve their ideal natural or bold look. Recognized by BRIDES Magazine as San Francisco's Best Bridal Studio and certified by Here Comes the Guide, we maintain rigorous quality standards through 30-40 client references annually.Photographers praise our lighted backdrops and Italian makeup tables for creating optimal pre-ceremony photo settings. We serve major venues including the Ritz-Carlton and Fairmont Hotels, with a portfolio featuring over 1,300 brides. Our commitment to excellence extends to bridal parties, offering coordinated styling for bridesmaids, mothers, and special guests. All team members maintain active industry certifications and participate in annual professional development programs.
Services
Bridal Hair & Makeup
Bridal Trials
On-Location Services
Bridal Party Styling
Destination Weddings
Hair & Makeup Coordination
Details
- Year established: 2007
Highlights and features
- Emmy Award-winning lead artist with Cirque du Soleil background
- 20+ years of specialized bridal hair and makeup expertise
- Luxury on-location setup with professional photography integration
- Personalized in-studio bridal trials with vision consultation
- Certified by rigorous industry evaluation standards annually
Associations and certifications
- Here Comes the Guide
What people say
Exquisite makeup
Flawless, glowing
Loved the trial photos
Hair stayed curled all night
Strong capabilities in both hair and makeup
Services
Bridal Hair & Makeup
Our Emmy-winning artists create custom bridal looks combining precision hair design with long-lasting beauty makeup. Services include pre-ceremony touch-ups and photography-ready styling. Available on-location at Bay Area venues or in our Union Square studio.
Bridal Trials
One-on-one consultations in our stress-free studio environment allow brides to perfect their wedding day look. Sessions include professional photography to preview makeup under event lighting conditions. Ideal for refining vision with our lead artist.
On-Location Services
We bring luxury amenities to your venue including Italian makeup tables, director chairs, and professional lighting setups. Our mobile kits contain premium products for touch-ups and emergency styling solutions during events.
People
Mei Zhou
Founder & Head Artist
Emmy Award-winning makeup artist with 20+ years experience, former Cirque du Soleil star. Specializes in precision bridal hair and long-lasting makeup artistry. Leads all client consultations and training programs.
Robert Thompson
Operations Director
Co-founder managing day-to-day operations and client logistics. Ensures seamless service delivery across Northern California and Hawaii. Oversees equipment maintenance and vendor partnerships.
Questions
What bridal hair and makeup services do you offer?
We provide complete bridal styling including hair design, beauty makeup, and touch-up services. Our team also offers coordinated styling for bridal parties and special guests.
Do you service destination weddings?
Yes, we travel throughout Northern California and Hawaii for destination weddings. This includes Lake Tahoe, Monterey, and Kauai locations with advance booking.
What's included in your on-location setup?
Our mobile setup features Italian makeup tables, director chairs, professional lighting, and premium product kits. We bring everything needed for flawless styling at your venue.
How do bridal trials work?
Our one-on-one trials in Union Square include vision consultation, makeup testing, and professional photography to preview your look under event lighting conditions.
What makes your studio different?
Our Emmy-winning team combines theatrical artistry with bridal expertise. We maintain rigorous quality standards through annual certifications and client reference checks.
Reviews (5)
Emily R.
Dec 03, 2021
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I have nothing but wonderful things to say about Mei & Robert. The trial run was soothing & my makeup was light & romantic. My hair was braided in such a way that I felt like a princess. My wedding day was magical, Robert was friendly & kind, Mei has such a gentle & soothing spirit, I felt pampered all morning. I'm 110% sure my wedding photos will be great. And if I could give them 6/5 stars, I would.
Katherine R.
Sep 28, 2021
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The experience was beyond my expectations. She did precisely what I had in mind for hair and make up. She was super friendly and wouldn't let me walk out without making sure I was happy. Awesome experience. Thank you!
Andrea L.
Aug 22, 2021
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My bridesmaids and I were so happy with the hair and makeup service we received from Mei and Yoong! I don't wear much makeup on a daily basis and I debated even having my makeup done because I felt concerned about not looking like myself in wedding pictures. Triple Twist was recommended to me by a friend who felt the same way and had hired them for her wedding with good results. I was not disappointed. Not only did Mei and Yoong do excellent work but they were lovely people to spend a morning with. Robert was also great in accommodating adjustments to the contract, first when we decided
Jessica S.
Jun 28, 2021
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Mei did my and my mom's hair & makeup for my wedding, and we were both so incredibly happy with her work! Mei is very talented and really takes the time to hear you and understand your vision. She is extremely kind and makes you feel at ease and confident on your big day. She's friendly, welcoming, professional, and pays attention to the details. Robert is highly helpful, professional, and wonderful to work with, as well. My mom and I were both so happy with our looks and owe it all to Mei! I highly recommend her for your wedding or any other important events you want to look and
Chelsea J.
Aug 07, 2020
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This review is very late to be posted however the way that business was conducted still upsets me.
Mei is no doubt very talented and I was very excited to work with her for my wedding. I went in for the trial and immediately paid to hold my date (approximately $400). Within less than a month of my trial, I was forced to postpone my wedding and was advised by Robert that I would only be able to be reimbursed if they were able to book someone else for that day. The three things that bothered me about this was: 1) It was months in advance notice and the day could have easily been re-booked 2
Mei is no doubt very talented and I was very excited to work with her for my wedding. I went in for the trial and immediately paid to hold my date (approximately $400). Within less than a month of my trial, I was forced to postpone my wedding and was advised by Robert that I would only be able to be reimbursed if they were able to book someone else for that day. The three things that bothered me about this was: 1) It was months in advance notice and the day could have easily been re-booked 2
