National Makeup and Hair Stylist

"It is powerful for a woman to get good color and apply the right makeup."

Korawee Mahiwan “Yoong” was born in Bangkok, Thailand and has always been in the spotlight for over 11 years. By graduating from one of the Top Ivy League University in Thailand (Chulalongkorn University) and achieving a Bachelors of Arts in Applied Arts. She has taught young and old how to apply make up for the spotlights of the performing arts. Yoong has worked with brides of all ages, ethnicities and skin tones.

She has advanced her career by moving to the Bay Area and graduating top of her class in Cosmetology. “She believes that everyone is beautiful, you just need the perfect amount of make up to arouse that inter beauty from within”.

Yoong has more than 10 years of experience doing hair wedding makeup and hair. She finished top in her classes while attending schools in Thailand and San Mateo. She is certified in airbrushing by TEMPTU PRO. She is certified in makeup by KRYOLAN Professional Makeup.

"A friend recommend Wowpretty to me for my wedding and I'm so happy that she did. I spoke with Jira and she set everything up. From start to finish Jira and Yoong were terrific. Everything went so well and all the brides maids looked great, but not as great as me, it was my wedding afterall."
~ Heather T.

"I hired Yoong for my wedding and I couldn't be happier. Yoong did a great job. My hair and makeup lasted all day and night. Thanks Yoong."
~ Mrs. Jill S.

"The name says it all, Wowpretty! Yoong was great, she took the time to understand the look I wanted and what was important to me. Much love."
~ Mrs. Kim L.

"I found Wowpretty through The Knot, and I went for my trial with Yoong. She was amazing. I brought in some ideas and she made them happen. At my wedding I was the bride I always dreamed of. Thank you."
~ Susan M.

"Yoong is proficient and a pleasure to work with. I looked fabulous, Yoong gave me the royal treatment. I will be recommending Wowpretty to my friends."
~ Danna

Yoong, Korawee Mahiwan

National Makeup and Hair Stylist