Two Tone Umbrella

I work in the beauty industry for a TOP plastic surgeon. Looking my best allows me to feel my best. Denise has been in the industry since she was young. Her Mom owned a salon and Denise started learning her trade at a very young age. She knows her stuff!
When I first started seeing Denise I had «new hair stylist anxiety» and I would suggest color and cut options but now I sit back relax and say to Denise «do your thing girl cause whatever you do PEOPLE love!» I love my hair too.
BEST COLOR
BEST CUT
Honestly, my hair looks fuller, thicker and more healthy. Enough about my hair! Let’s talk about Denise: totally adorable, kind, easy to talk too, listens, not pushy, her personal style is always on point. She is a compliment to the beauty industry.
Don’t keep looking for someone else… STOP… CALL… BOOK AN APPT with DENISE TODAY (949)922−8509

Denise is amazing at what she does. I saw my friends hair color and cut that she did and had to go see her for my own hair. She is absolutely the best for color and cut. My friend has blonde hair and she creatively mixed colors and blended them perfectly to create incredible color. I was looking for darker tones, I showed her a picture of what I wanted and she did exactly what I asked for. I wanted to get away from highlights and she was able to blend some lighter color in with the darker color and gave my hair more definition. She knows color like no one else and gets it spot on. Denise also cut my hair like a cute little bob and I love it. She doesn’t just cut hair, she looks at the persons features and cuts based on how it will look on them. I get so many comments on my hair and its all thanks to Denise.
I also love her Two Tone Umbrella make-​up line. My favorite products are the CC Cream which is tinted with SPF and the brow definer. I use the CC Cream on days that I don’t want to wear much make-​up. It gives great coverage without feeling like I’m wearing any make-​up. I also LOVE the brow definer. It’s easy to use and allows me to fill in areas that are missing hairs. We sell these products in our office and cant keep them in stock. I highly advise to check out the products.

5 stars, would give more if I could. Denise cut my hair for my wedding and I could not have been happier with the way it turned out. And she worked really hard to get me in with some scheduling conflicts and cut my hair on Christmas Eve, which was very nice of her. Not only is she a great stylist but extremely nice and personable as well. I will certainly be coming back. A+, the best!

Denise and her team are AMAZING! They do such an awesome job on hair and makeup. And to top it off, they are so fun to hang out with! I had an absolute disaster happen to me for my destination wedding — I had hired a makeup artist a year in advance, and she cancelled on me 4 months before my wedding. In hindsight, this was pure luck! Denise and her team had done my sister’s wedding in Laguna the year before, so I knew she did an incredible job, and luckily, she was still available for my wedding date! I flew her and Hannah out for my Tahoe wedding, and I could not have been happier. They were super accommodating of my timelines, and flight/​car/​hotel arrangements. They did hair and makeup for my entire wedding party, and both moms. Everyone looked spectacular, and my photos were gorgeous. She understood what I was looking for and nailed it. Thank you Denise!
I should also mention that they did a superb job on everyone for my sister’s wedding as well. Everyone looked just so beautiful! AND the makeup lasted perfectly ALL NIGHT!!! For everyone at both our weddings. My other sister slept in her makeup, and woke up looking gorgeous, ha. Anyway, if you’re looking for makeup/​hair stylists for any of your events, you won’t be disappointed by hiring Two Tone Umbrella.

Having worked in the fashion industry for many years, I am very picky when it comes to choosing the right hair stylist and makeup artist. I wanted to find someone who could create a natural, effortless look without overdoing the hair or makeup. I was so lucky to have found Denise who works her magic in both areas. It is very rare these days to find someone who can master both hair and makeup equally well and who has such a large repertoire of skills. Denise is able to create a wide variety of looks for the appropriate occasion, whether it be a high fashion editorial shoot, a more relaxed lifestyle shoot, a wedding day or engagement shoot, or a special occasion.
Denise has a work ethic like no other. She delivers quality work with her meticulous attention to detail, her patience addressing all your needs and concerns as a client, and her prompt response and willingness to do the research and preparation to deliver the best results. Her easy going and light-​hearted personality is icing on the cake, bringing fun and passion to a photoshoot.
I have worked with Denise on several photoshoots over the years. She was also at my wedding and did a beautiful job. She was able to address my severe allergic reaction to products containing wheat (gluten), soy, and dairy. The notes that she took during our conversations to ensure that things were done properly amazed me. On a recent shoot, I was shocked when she pulled out the notes that she had taken in preparation for our very first photoshoot several years back. It had a full description of my preferences, my allergies, and my requests. I can honestly say that this type of service goes above and beyond the norm. Denise has become a friend and my go-​to hair stylist whenever I am in town. She is simply wonderful, and her work is guaranteed to impress you.

Two Tone Umbrella went above and beyond my expectations. Denise had been doing my hair for over 10 years, but hasn’t done my makeup before my wedding. Denise is not only exceptional at what she does, she is also an incredible person. Denise listens to what you want, and gives honest feedback. She put me at ease during the entire process. She helped to calm me down when I was stressed about wedding planning, she made me feel really special every time she did my hair, and she gives the best advise weather it relates to hair/​makeup/​wedding or just life. She also helped me figure out my wedding day timeline. My venue had a weird set up for getting ready, and she helped me decide what would work best for the wedding day. She also really emphasizes looking naturally beautiful and not fake. Her ultimate goal is for you to look and feel incredible, no matter what. She is an expert in her field and individualizes her work to each client — there is no one look fits all with her, she makes YOU look YOUR best! Denise knows what makeup and hair looks good based on your face shape, completion, hair type, etc. When I did my makeup/​hair trial I came to her with some general ideas, but didn’t know exactly what I wanted. She helped me figure out the perfect look and the results were beyond anything I could have imagined. She also helped me find the perfect hair extension piece, and it matched my hair exactly (my friends were shocked that I had extensions in because it looked so flawless). On the day of the wedding, Denise and her assistant did an INCREDIBLE job. My hair and makeup were literally perfect, I’ve never looked so good in my life. I felt so beautiful on my wedding day thanks to Two Tone Umbrella. They also made my bridesmaids, mom, and aunt look like models –my pictures were perfect! I can’t recommend Two Tone Umbrella enough. If you are unsure of who to pick to do your hair and makeup on your wedding day GO WITH TWO TONE UMBRELLA.

I can’t say enough about Denise. She has done my hair since I was 13, taking me through various stages of my life and has become family. She has seen me to multiple proms and formals, and this year she even styled my wedding. She made me look and feel amazing. She has so much experience with hair and make-​up and is a whiz with color.
Denise is classy, sweet, and always does great work. I highly recommend her.

Denise did hair and makeup for my mother and I for my wedding. We both came out absolutely beautiful and glowing. She has a real gift for both hair styling and makeup.
I was having a destination wedding and flew in just a couple days before the wedding, so I was not able to meet with her beforehand. It didn’t seem to faze her though and she was able to work magic on both of us. I have never felt or looked so beautiful before in my life, and my mother felt the same way. She was very kind and relaxed while doing everything which is nice when you’re the opposite on your wedding day!
My hair and makeup stayed perfectly intact through the whole day and night. I really can not say enough good things about her. She is 110% worth the money and peace of mind for on your wedding day.

Denise Empey is an amazing woman! Not only with her talent but she is a total sweetheart!
I first worked alongside Denise a few years ago at a wedding I was photographing, she was so professional and friendly and the bride and bridesmaids were flawless! No photoshop needed :) Their makeup was gorgeous and their hair was exactly what they asked for. She can also twist a little fashion flare in there or a little more traditional, whatever you need, she knows how to customize it to compliment your look.
I continue to be even more impressed with her work each time I work with her. She is professional and on time and that is so important on a time-​crushing wedding day. When it was finally my turn to tie the knot, i knew who to call. Though it was a destination wedding, i HAD to have Denise!!! She was right there ready for touch ups on the hot humid day and even held my dress at times! She goes above and beyond to make sure you’re look is exactly what you’ve dreamed of. I recommend her to everyone I meet for hair and makeup! Cut, color and brows too ;) She’s AMAZING, LOVE HER!!! :)

Denise is an amazing artist. She did my sister’s hair and makeup for her wedding and of course when it was my turn to get married, I was lucky enough to book her. I could not be more pleased with the results. She is friendly, professional, and of course exceptional at what she does. I received nothing but compliments on my hair, which I absolutely loved, and my make-​up. She’s so easy going and works with your tastes but definitely has a keen sense of style and artistry to help you along if you’re a little unsure. She’s based out in Newport Beach, but drove out to Santa Monica where my ceremony was held. Loved that! Thank you Denise for making the whole experience enjoyable! You are a true gem!

I just went to Denise for my eyebrows today. So not only can she rock hair styling, coloring, and cutting, but make-​up AND eyebrows. There is nothing she can’t do! I’ve had quite a few friends switch over to Denise for a hair stylist. She’s transformed my Donald Trump-​thin hair into much thicker, healthier, and (if I do say so myself) pretty style. She continues to be phenomenal! Can’t go wrong w/​her. She’s a sweetheart to boot as well :)

This is a WONDERFUL place to do wedding business! Denise is lovely, charming and helpful! Her products are unique and the quality is exceptional. If you want to make your shopping a little better, this is the place to go!

Denise does fantastic work. I used her hair and make-​up services for a photo shoot and was very pleased with her work. She pays close attention to detail, listens to her clients, and gives excellent advice. The results were exactly what I had hoped for. Thanks Denise!

Denise and her assistant, Brittany, did my daughter and her bridesmaid’s hair and makeup for her wedding day. The hairstyles were so beautiful and really complemented each person. The bride’s
chignon was intricately designed and looked absolutely gorgeous with the fresh orchids in her hair and the fingertip length veil. The maid of honor also had a beautifully designed hairstyle which lay slightly to one side. Denise and Brittany really completed the looks with their expertise in makeup artistry. They transformed each person with the end results that looked beautiful. I really appreciated Denise’s friendly and calming attitude when their was so much pressure for the wedding time schedule. Both Denise and Brittany were so professional and kind. I highly recommend Denise for anyone’s special occasion.