The Transformation Studio

The Transformation Studio is a pillar of modern-day spa culture. And cultured it is, fusing together a multiplicity of globally inspired services to invigorate, enhance, and most of all, soothe. Sarah’s make up line, Chamak, is a marvelous approach to creating unique and beautiful looks for women from all backgrounds. Not to mention fun, bold, daring, and colorful all at once! Her effortless manner of make-up application renders each bride to look her most stellar every time. However, this is just a mere glimpse of what Sarah and The Transformation Studio have to offer. Other highly noteworthy services include skin and haircare, creative photography sessions, private events, and last but not the least, fitness and dance classes of wide variety. I had the privilege of appointing her for several photo shoots, of which she took some mind-blowing, classy yet edgy shots. Her suggested poses, angles, and lighting make the photos appear like they've been taken for Elle. Or Vogue. I also want to add that The Transformation Studio isn’t just a spa with requisite pampering services. Sarah is in essence, a psychotherapist by profession. So one must and should expect a well-rounded wellness experience motivated by potential for inner growth, which is by far, the strongest component of maintaining a healthy lifestyle. more

My first experience with the Transformation studios was at the Girlfriend's Giggle Charity event back in February. The services I recieved there were a Makeover (makeup) and a Himalayan Head rub. My makeup turned out fabulous and everyoneat the event told me it looked gorgeous. I told the makeup artist I did not know how to do a smokey eye and she walked me through it. The headrub was also amazing and just the right pressure. \r \r My second experience with Transformation was through a gift I recieved for my birthday to do Custom Blend makeup with Sarah. When Sarah called me to make the appointment, it was like we knew each other for years! She has such a great personality, really a people person :) She met me on a Sunday before she had a wedding to go to. I chose the Custom Blend Foundation, however there is also Custom Blend Concealer, lip glosses and more. My skin color was a challenge to match exactly so it took about an our and a half and Sarah still kept the appointment upbeat and fun! She wanted me to get what I was paying for and I appreciated that! After I would put the foundation on we would look at it in 2 different lights and go outside and see it in sunlight to make sure I was happy with it. She was sooo patient! Besides custom blending the color, you also have a choice in what goes in it, as far as SPF, toner, tightening, minizing redness. I also ended up purchasing a makeup compact and I got to customize it with the eyeshadows and blush that I wanted. What more could a girl want!\r \r It's been two weeks since our visit and I truly love the makeup and have gotten a lot of compliments on my makeup since then. Everyone at Transformation Studios knows their stuff and does a fabulous job! Run, don't walk to get all the benefits of a great experience :) You won't be dissappointed... more

WOW what can i say about Sarah and the transformation studio!! i don't know where to being... I originally went in to have my wedding event make up trial by Sarah, and probably went in at least 3 times after that to have my make up done for random occasions because she's that awesome! I booked Sarah for my mehndi & reception date, and was sooo happy to have went with her. Being a bride, my make up was probably the thing i was most stressed and worried about, and i was so lucky to have picked Sarah for my special day! Sarah understands your needs and wants, and makes sure you are very very comfortable in the make up she's applying. She wants to make sure your make up is exactly how you want it, and she goes above and beyond to make you feel beautiful. She's also soo nice and down to earth that she makes you feel that much more comfortable. She also has great specials during the week for her make up line Chamak, which is also the make up i now use because her colors are AWESOME! I have recommended the transformation studio and Sarah Ali to all my friends and relatives, and know that i am a lifetime customer of hers! more

I booked Sarah for my bridal make-up and she did an AMAZING job! She is great to work with. Very outgoing, sweet, conversational and talented! She is awesome and I would recommend her to everyone. Her make-up line Chamak is awesome as well! I'm in love with all the gorgeous eye shadows. She has colors I can't find anywhere else. :) more

I booked Sarah Ali to do my makeup and hair.I needed the makeup to work for two events that I had. The valima in the afternoon and a masquerade ball in the evening. Both outfits were different colors but Sarah did a great job with the makeup and hair so it went well with both the events. The makeup palette she used complimented my skin tone really well. She made me feel completely at ease and was a great converstaionalist. I will definitely recommend her to all my friends! more

I booked Sarah Ali to do my makeup for my nikkah and she did an amazing job. She has such great talent. I was so happy with her work that 2 months later i booked her to do my makeup for my Reception and that turned out to be even better. She conversates with you and is a very jolly person. I recommend her to anyone and everyone. She is a very friendly person and the studio is so peaceful and tranquil that you can't help to feel at ease and comfortable. more

I booked Sarah to do my makeup for my wedding & valima reception. What I liked about her was that she asked me what I wanted and did exactly what I okayed. She did a great job and everyone loved the makeup. more

I recently went to The Transformation Studio for a massage & facial. Both were great! Sarah creates a warm, cozy atmosphere at her studio that makes you feel welcomed and right at home. My facial & massage was very soothing & relaxing. I would definitely go back soon! more

I thought I had left a review on here, but don't see it so I'll leave another. Sarah is amazingly talented and so fun to work with. She actually listens to you while combining her expertise. I would choose no other person for my wedding makeup and I am very picky, trust me, I went through several trials and I knew she was the one from the start!! more

I took a henna lesson at the Transformation Studio and it was a lot of fun and helpful. Sarah not only gave me tips and ideas on applying mehndi but also some advice on starting my own business. I would recommend this course to others! more

I had my bridal makeup done by Sarah, and she was wonderful to work with! She is very professional and sweet at the same time. The day of the wedding was pretty stressful, but aside from doing a beautiful job with the makeup, Sarah was there to provide some emotional support as well. All in all, it was a great experience! more

Sarah is a very nice, warm and friendly person. She is very good at what she does i.e. making people look very beautiful. She encourages feedback while she is at work and is ever ready to make changes to suit the needs of her clients. I received a lot of compliments due to her great makeup and hairstyling. I am even getting my bridal makeup done from Sarah. She is indeed the best Houston can offer ! more

I attended the Professional Makeup Course at the Transformation Studio's Transformations Makeup Academy and it was amazing. It is taught by the owner, Sarah Ali. During the 60 hour course, we touched on several looks and even had models to come in to practice on. My favorite lessons were the Bridal and Party looks because they are a lot of my current customers. It was an intimate class in which we could all benefit. I had fun and learned a lot from Sarah! She taught us more than just how to apply makeup flawlessly, she taught us how to truly connect with our clients. Even after getting my certification, I still keep in touch with Sarah and often purchase products from her own line - Chamak. If you have always wanted to become a makeup artist - then this is the perfect place for you to get started!! more

I see there are tons of positive reviews for Sarah’s undeniable talents as a make-up artist (her work is beautiful!) , but did you know that she is also a great person to work-out with too? Sarah teaches a dance-fitness class with Bhangra-style moves, which makes for an awesome cardio workout. I LOVE it! She’ll also throw in a little Belly-dance and Bollywood hip action so your lower-body, abs/ core will get some attention too. I’ve only taken a few classes so far, but each time I leave the studio feeling like every part of my body got a work-out. So basically, I’m getting my cardio-dance as well as focused toning exercises (as we do some standing leg-lifts along with a few crunches on the floor). I like that Sarah keeps mixing it up so we do not get bored.\r \r As an instructor, Sarah is energetic and committed to making you sweat. Her class atmosphere is very laid back so you don’t feel intimidated learning some new cardio-dance/ Bhangra dance steps because she keeps it simple and fun. It’s not like one of those work-out classes where the instructor is trying to teach complicated choreography that can sometimes interfere with the natural flow of things. Sarah understands that I am there to seriously exercise – not audition for “So You Think You Can Dance”. Not that I am against learning new dance moves, but I’d rather save my involved/focused learning skills for my dance classes and not my fitness-driven classes.\r \r BTW – I love the fact that her classes are reasonably priced and I don’t have to commit to a membership. \r more

I had a fun time at The Transformation Studio. The people are SUPER friendly. The atmosphere is very spa like, yet not too formal. You feel very comfortable and at home here. \r \r I purchased makeup from Sarah's Chamak line and have to say that I am very pleased!! They helped me pick out colors for my palette and were not the least bit pushy. I usually do not wear blush and do not have the slightest clue as to which colors to pick. I asked Sarah for her recommendation. I went home and tried the blush on for myself and was very happy with what I got. The prices reasonable. \r \r The owner, Sarah Ali and her family are the ones that make this place so wonderful!! They are down-to-earth people and LOVE what they do and love the customers they work with. more

The Transformation Studio is THE place to go for your bridal makeup. I had my wedding makeup done by Sarah Ali, the owner, and also had my mom's and sister's makeup done. Sarah used a variety of different makeup brands including her own line called Chamak (which is very reasonably priced if you want to buy your own products). She also listens to what YOU want for your look and is not pushy like other makeup studios. We were all extremely happy with our results. A little bit about Sarah...Sarah is an extereme delight to be around. She maintained a positive attitude throughout my interactions with her. Sarah was so helpful, she even provided me with contacts for photographers, of which I ended up using one that she had recommended. If I could do it all over again I would go back to The Transformation Studio. There's no other place like it! Thanks Sarah! Pros: Excellent service more

First of all, I could not begin to talk about the transformation studio without first talking about the owner Sarah Ali. She is absolutely delightful. She's really nice, down to earth and I could talk to her for hours. I had gotten my bridal make-up done by her back in January. She is very sweet, she had surprised me a cute little dessert from la madeleine and some apple cider to drink while I was getting my hair done. She did an amazing job and she makes you feel very comfortable. I got a lot of compliments on the make-up and I would definitely recommend her to anyone reading this review. Also, her new make-up line Chamak is wonderful. It has very rich colors and is long-lasting. I didn't have to do any touch ups that night (not even my lipstick), everything just stayed in place. And it wasn't really heavy to where my skin couldn't breathe. Definitely go check her out! Pros: very skilled make-up artist, many great make-up lines there Cons: none :) more

I got chance to get services by Sara and I can tell for sure that her work is very professional and skillful. She is great not only as makeup artist but also as a person. She doesn't let you bore for hours she is doing makeup on you. Very friendly and cooperative. Definately recommend for her great work. Pros: Professionalism, good makeup skills more

Sarah with The Transformation Studio did an amazing job on my mehndi and wedding makeup. Sarah made me look great and really played up my features and hid my flaws. She really has great makeup knowledge and skills. It is very hard for me to find someone to do good makeup on me because I often feel people don't know how to color match shades with my skin tone. Sarah made me look so great. I loved it so much and so did everyone else. Not only is she a great makeup artist but has a great personality. So professional and personal in a great way! I would recommend her to anyone and will definitely be going back soon. Keep up the good work girl! more

Absolutely loved the products. I ordered: spice rack mineral eye shadow, lipstick (sulji), eye liner and lipliner, Thaaza organic blush, Pressed powder char, munghpali concealor. Great products would def recommend: the eyeshadow, blush, pressed powder and concealer. i was happy =) Pros: great products more