Sarah Hobbs Bridal Beauty

The business is based in Berkeley, where the stylist works out of modena salon at 1600 Shattuck Avenue, and it describes itself as an expert in special occasion hair. The stylist also travels to weddings and other events around the San Francisco Bay Area.

Services cover the bride's hair, bridesmaids' hair, hair for the mother of the bride or groom, and styles for flower girls aged 10 and under. A second stylist can be added for larger bridal parties. Brides can book a hair trial one to two months before the wedding, which includes talking through options and trying two looks suited to face shape, dress and accessories. Photos of the dress and hair inspiration are emailed before the trial, and additional trials can be added for an extra cost.

Pricing is set around a minimum service fee of $1,000 for Friday, Saturday and Sunday weddings, which excludes travel and accommodation fees. The $250 hair trial fee is applied toward that minimum or the total due. Travel fees depend on location and driving distance, and accommodations are needed when the event is more than one hour from Berkeley or services start before 8:00 am. The stylist is open to working within a client's budget and event location.

A non-refundable $300 deposit secures the wedding date, and the remaining balance is due seven days before the wedding. Payment is accepted by check, cash or credit card. For cancellations less than seven days before the wedding, fifty percent of the total service fee is non-refundable, and changes after signing the service contract must be submitted in writing by email.

Focused on one-on-one work with brides, with hairstyles planned ahead of the wedding day.