I used Avalon Salon and Spa for my wedding day makeup. I decided on this place because they are only one of two beauty salons that have airbrush makeup available in the RGV. I went there about two months before my wedding to get an idea of pricing and availability for the date. I was given a price of $85 for the airbrush makeup by the makeup artist Ericka (she is the only one who does airbrush there). She told me to come back a few days before my wedding so that I could give her the look that I wanted. When I came back, she let me know that her pricing had changed and that the price I had been given was not by her so she was now charging extra (about $100). As I began to show her the look I wanted which was fairly simple (natural eyes and lips), she started adding so many extra ridiculous charges. She was basically trying to nickel and dime me. In fact her final price went up to $140. Even the girl who was doing the booking seemed confused by what Ericka was saying, I could tell that these extra charges were being made up by her on the spot. When the booking girl would state that there were discount available Ericka would hide her face and turn directly away from me which I guess she would be trying to let her know not to lower the price. I stated that I wanted to cancel and she immediately pretended to give me a discount (final price $120). Since, it was so close to the date of the wedding, I had to keep my appointment. On the day of the wedding, I left avalon looking like a drag queen the make up was not at all the natural colors I wanted. It is such a shame too, I would have given her a very generous tip anyway if she had not behaved that way and if she had listened to what I wanted. I ended up having to remove some of the eye makeup and replace it on my own at home. Do not go with Ericka at Avalon. She does not have your best interest in mind.
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