The Best Wedding Hair & Makeup Artists in Essex, IL

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105 Wedding Beauty Professionals in Essex, IL

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Kiss This Makeup 
Rating: 4.8 (51 reviews)
  • Team of 85
  • Starts at $600
  • Serves Essex, IL

At Kiss This Makeup, we believe in the transformative power of beauty. Whether you’re preparing for your wedding day or a special occasion, our goal is to enhance your natural beauty and create a look that reflects your unique style and personality. From timeless classics to modern trends, our talented and passionate beauticians are here to bring your vision to life. We offer makeup artistry, hair styling, and beauty assistance with a specialized team for all special events covering South & Central Florida, Dallas, along with Chicago and surrounding suburbs.

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Iliana from the South Florida Team, was very sweet, professional, and attentive to detail. She took her time to make sure everything was perfect. It took a little time to get the hair the way I wanted it, but once she got it, it looked great and held up beautifully all night! I recommend doing a trial prior to the wedding and ensure the timeline has enough wiggle room for unforeseen events.
Nathalie H., 9 months ago
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The Bridal Beauty Team 
Rating: 5.0 (7 reviews)
  • Team of 37
  • Starts at $625
  • Serves Essex, IL

You deserve to feel like the most beautiful version of yourself on your wedding day. The Bridal Beauty Team offers luxury, on-location hair and makeup services designed to be calm, personalized, and truly unforgettable. With award-winning artistry, years of experience, and a genuine love for celebrating every unique story, our team creates timeless looks that feel effortless, radiant, and completely you. From your first getting-ready moments to your walk down the aisle, we’re honored to be part of it all.

I couldn’t have asked for a better bridal hair and makeup team! From start to finish, the entire process was seamless. The planning and trial were such a breeze and made me feel completely confident going into the big day. On the wedding day, everything ran so smoothly. My artist, Kate, worked efficiently so we stayed on schedule, but nothing ever felt rushed. And most importantly, the results were absolutely flawless—my hair and makeup (and my families) looked incredible and lasted all day and night. I highly recommend to any bride looking for a stress-free and beautiful experience!
Alexa B., a month ago
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Chicago Makeup and Hair Professionals 
Rating: 4.9 (14 reviews)
  • Starts at $650
  • Serves Essex, IL

All of our stylists are active in the beauty industry, and hand picked for our amazing team. With years of experience, they are constantly updating their skills and keeping up with the latest trends. We make sure you achieve your best look possible for your special day.

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Audrey and her team were incredible for our wedding! I had a trial about 6 months out from our date, and when it came time, I wanted to make a couple adjustments to my look, and it ended up PERFECT – even better than I thought was possible. I loved my hair and makeup and it lasted all night, which was especially impressive considering I was sweating from dancing so much. For my bridesmaids as well. Audrey also organized a schedule for bridesmaids to help organize the time the morning of and we finished on time! Would definitely recommend.
Emma P., 7 months ago
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Makeup By Jacquee 
Rating: 5.0 (40 reviews)
  • Starts at $500
  • Serves Essex, IL

Hi there! I’m Jacquee. I am a licensed esthetician and freelance makeup artist. I was trained in makeup artistry and hair design at Make Up First in Chicago. My esthetics training was completed at the Universal Spa Training Academy in Downers Grove. So now that we’ve got that out of the way let’s talk about what I can help you with! I’m well versed in all areas of makeup from beauty and bridal to commercial, theatrical, and even special effects. I’m just as comfortable working on a film set as I am working with my brides. I enjoy making people feel good about themselves and I put my all into everything I do.

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Makeup By Jacquee was an absolute pleasure to work with for my wedding day. From our first consultation, Jacquee was collaborative, professional, and incredibly knowledgeable. She listened closely to my vision and executed it flawlessly, creating long-lasting hair and makeup looks using high-quality products. Jacquee and her staff made the morning of my wedding a calming, wonderful experience for myself and my bridesmaids. I felt beautiful and confident all day thanks to their skilled work. I would highly recommend Makeup By Jacquee to any couple looking for a talented, personalized beauty team to be part of their special day.
Jackie O., a year ago
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Kate K Beauty 
Rating: 5.0 (8 reviews)
  • Starts at $1,000
  • Serves Essex, IL

I often tell people that when you get to do what you love, you never feel like you're actually working. I started my journey in Makeup Artistry in 2017 and since then I couldn't imagine doing anything else. My brides and other clients mean the world to me. I want to create an experience that is both personal, exciting, and FUN. It is an absolute honor to get to be a part of your wedding day and I look forward to working with you!

Awarded Best of Zola
Kate K Beauty was an absolute DREAM to work with. Through every step of the process Katlyn was by my side and communicated quickly and efficiently. It was like my best friend was doing my hair and makeup on my special day. I loved doing a trail beforehand so I got to meet Katlyn and Natalie (hair) ahead of time and visualize the look. They were both so helpful on unifying my vision and open to changes too! I wanted a natural look with a lip color change halfway through the day and they nailed it!! They were on time and handled last minute schedule changes with grace. It was the absolute best way to start my magical day. They helped calm my nerves and sang along with my epic 'getting ready' playlist hahah. I've used Katlyn for multiple events now and each time she makes me look and feel beautiful and like my true authentic self. I cant recommend her enough!
Casey, 5 years ago
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Feeling Pretty Inc 
Rating: 5.0 (7 reviews)
  • Serves Essex, IL

We have a team of highly trained professionals that take the time to listen to you. We collaborate with your vision, style, and create the custom look to revealing your most beautiful confident self.

Awarded Best of Zola
Feeling Pretty Inc. was an absolute dream to work with for my wedding day beauty needs. Their communication style was attentive, reassuring, personable, approachable and clear from start to finish. The quality of their work was truly flawless - they had my whole bridal party looking absolutely beautiful, with makeup that was consistently perfect and long-lasting all evening. Not only did they perfect my look, but they also provided me with an emergency makeup bag filled with all the goodies I would need for touchups. The team was professional, organized, and incredibly talented, listening closely to what each of us wanted to ensure we all looked and felt our absolute best, completely confident and like the best versions of ourselves. I cannot recommend Feeling Pretty Inc. highly enough!
Jordan A., 6 months ago
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Glam by Stefanie 
Rating: 5.0 (5 reviews)
  • Serves Essex, IL

My name is Stefanie Lynne Tyrrell and my passion is makeup. I have worked in the beauty industry for 10 years and there is nothing else that I would rather do. To me, changing someone's appearance is more than just changing the way they look, it is changing the way they feel. To be able to give someone more self-confidence is like giving someone a new outlook on life. I can absolutely say that I have one of the most rewarding jobs out there and that I love what I do!

Awarded Best of Zola
Stefanie did our makeup for my wedding! She was absolutely amazing! She always responded back to me pretty much right away (even if I sent her a message or inquiry at random hours of the day or on the weekend). She was professional but yet personable. You can tell that she truly loves what she does and her passion shows through her work! I don’t wear makeup very often so I loved that she was able to give me a more natural look but at the same time allowed me to shine and look beautiful on my wedding day! She has the best attitude and positive energy! She’s the person you want with you, laughing and singing along to your pre wedding playlist helping you get ready and look stunning on your big day! 100% recommend!
Kara Z., a year ago
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MADEYABLUSH Bridal 
Rating: 5.0 (4 reviews)
  • Serves Essex, IL

For over a decade, I’ve been the Lead Bridal Stylist at MADEYABLUSH, styling more than 60 weddings each year throughout South Chicagoland and Northwest Indiana. With 15 years in the beauty industry, I’ve had the joy of creating romantic hairstyles and soft glam makeup looks that help brides feel calm, confident, and beautiful on one of the most important days of their lives. Every bride I work with becomes part of the MADEYABLUSH family—and that’s what makes this work so meaningful to me.

Jessica and the team at MadeYaBlush were a dream to work with for my wedding day. Jessica is so on top of communication - she answered any and all questions quickly and efficiently. I would 110% recommend MadeYaBlush to any couple. They have amazing work - from the trial to the day of, any notes or feedback I had she took positively and was amazing to work with. The hair and makeup lasted all day, and the team was so kind to everyone. Jessica made me feel so special and I'm grateful for the role they played in making our wedding day perfect.
Holly R., 2 years ago
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Victoria’s Beauty Glam 
Rating: 5.0 (4 reviews)
  • Team of 1
  • Starts at $1,000
  • Serves Essex, IL

Victoria’s Beauty Glam™ specializes in Signature Bridal Concierge Beauty Experiences designed for brides who value calm, intention, and elevated beauty. My approach goes far beyond makeup application. Each experience is thoughtfully curated to enhance your natural features with wearable, camera-ready glam while providing a relaxing, luxury environment on one of the most meaningful days of your life. Each bride who books Victoria’s Beauty Glam™ becomes a Signature Bride™ — receiving intentional beauty, luxury care, and a calm, concierge experience from start to finish.

Victoria's Beauty Glam was an absolute pleasure to work with for our wedding day. From the very first interaction, Victoria was incredibly responsive, friendly, and positive. The quality of her work was truly exceptional - her team created a beautiful, professional, and personalized look for my bridal party and myself. Their warm energy and attentiveness during the getting ready process was so appreciated, and they were very responsive to any feedback we had. She also styled my hair as an add on and did such a great job. I highly recommend Victoria's Beauty Glam to any couple looking for a talented and dedicated beauty team to help make their special day perfect. As a dark skinned bride, it was really important to me to work with someone who could do makeup well on a variety of complexions and Victoria and her team fit the bill! Would recommend to any Chicago land bride.
Esther C., a year ago
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Blushing Reflections 
Rating: 5.0 (4 reviews)
  • Serves Essex, IL

My name is Kylee Ann Przysucha or better know as "KP". For the last 13 years, I have had the honor of doing work for so many amazing clients through repeat business or by past client recommendations. As a fully licensed Cosmetologist, I specialize in hair and Makeup for numerous events including Prom/ dances, girls night out, Bachelorette parties, weddings, date night, or just a weekend pampering. Having gone through many special events myself, I know how important it is to look just right. My passion truly lies in the overall satisfaction of each and every client, which is why I make house calls for your special event. My highest priority is exceeding all expectations and leaving all clients with results so stunningly beautiful that are sure to get you plenty of double takes!

Blushing Reflections was the perfect choice for our wedding beauty needs. Their communication throughout the planning process was amazing, and they were always great at responding to our questions and requests. The quality of their work was truly beautiful, with makeup and hair that was precise and perfect. They paid close attention to every detail, ensuring we looked and felt our absolute best on our special day. Blushing Reflections was also incredibly friendly and accommodating, making the whole experience a pleasure from start to finish. We couldn't have asked for a better beauty team to help us look and feel our most confident and beautiful.
Lina, 8 months ago
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Diva Me Bella LLC 
Rating: 4.7 (3 reviews)
  • Team of 30
  • Starts at $500
  • Serves Essex, IL

Hi, I'm Danielle, I have been doing makeup for over 20 years! We are traveling, licensed and insured, professional makeup artists servicing Illinois and Indiana with prices starting at $80! Traveling Makeup Artists Specializing in Regular/Airbrushing, Bridal, and FX/Tattoo Coverage Makeup.

Diva Me Bella LLC was an absolute pleasure to work with for my wedding day beauty needs. From our first interaction, the communication with Danielle and KC was thorough, clear, and easy. They were extremely talented, knowledgeable, and flexible in helping my bridal party and I look our absolute best. Danielle and KC were the best team, ensuring my girls and I looked fabulous for my big day. I would highly recommend Diva Me Bella to any couple looking for top-notch hair and makeup services for their wedding.
Rebecca G., 8 months ago
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Hairs 2 the Bride, LTD 
Rating: 5.0 (98 reviews)
  • Team of 21
  • Starts at $100
  • Serves Essex, IL

Hairs 2 the Bride, LTD, in Arlington Heights, Illinois, will bring the salon to you on your wedding day. They create beautiful hair and makeup styling, offer facials, and do manicures and pedicures for a complete experience. With multiple licensed stylists available, Hairs 2 the Bride will work with groups of up to 50+ people.

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Hairs 2 the Bride, LTD was an absolute joy to work with for my wedding day! From the moment Michelle and Haley arrived, their fun, energetic and positive attitudes immediately put my bridal party and me at ease. They listened intently to what we each wanted for our hair and makeup, and the final results were nothing short of perfection - a solid 10 out of 10! Despite the rainy weather on my wedding day, Michelle and Haley remained upbeat and made sure that everyone, including my daughters, mother-in-law and sister-in-law, left feeling beautiful and confident. They truly felt more like family than strangers, and I cannot recommend them highly enough. Hairs 2 the Bride, LTD played a big part in making my wedding day the magical experience I had always dreamed of.
Christy N., 2 years ago
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Anomalie Beauty Agency 
Rating: 5.0 (44 reviews)
  • Team of 30
  • Starts at $280
  • Serves Essex, IL

We offer our services exclusively on site, offering a convenience unlike any other to our clients. Since the very beginning, our team has focused and specialized in Bridal Makeup & Hair Artistry. Thanks to our previous brides, we now collectively have over 1,000 Weddings under our belt! You can expect us to listen, ask questions, and provide you with our professional expertise to help customize a look that's just right for you. We want you to feel comfortable, beautiful, and confident! Because of our extensive team, full service planning & scheduling offered complimentary to our brides, we are able to accommodate large parties and groups.

Awarded Best of Zola
Mollie, Victoria and Becky were amazing! They’re so sweet and went out of their way to make each and every girl feel beautiful!
Megan G., 2 years ago
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One Salon & Bridal Co. 
Rating: 5.0 (43 reviews)
  • Team of 30
  • Starts at $60,000
  • Serves Essex, IL

One Salon & Bridal Co. is a luxury on-location beauty team serving Chicago and the surrounding suburbs, specializing in soft, radiant bridal hair and makeup. We believe your wedding morning should feel calm, joyful, and deeply supported. Our experienced artists create timeless, camera-ready looks that enhance your natural beauty and reflect your unique style. From your trial to the final touch-up, we provide a seamless, stress-free experience so you can relax, feel confident, and fully savor every moment of your day.

Awarded Best of Zola
One Salon and Bridal did a great job on my bridesmaids and I’s hair and makeup for my wedding! Everybody loved their looks and looked great!
Shelby H., a year ago
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Glow Bridal Co 
Rating: 4.9 (41 reviews)
  • Serves Essex, IL

Get your wedding day glow, with Glow Bridal! Serving the Chicago suburbs, we provide onsite makeup and hair for bridal parties, proms, formals, and any special event. Glow Bridal's main priority is to make you feel your absolute best no matter what the special occasion is. We also provide salon services such as hair color, hair extensions, and eyelash extensions. Tricia and Paula will be sure to exceed your expectations and make you GLOW.

Awarded Best of Zola
Tricia is such a gem! From the makeup trial to my wedding day, she made me so comfortable and always listened to what I wanted. My wedding day hair and make up turned out so great and stayed in place all day (even through the 90 degree weather :')).
Olivia H., a year ago
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Erin Smith Beauty Creations 
Rating: 4.8 (33 reviews)
  • Team of 35
  • Serves Essex, IL

We have years of experience creating wedding art for each bridal group on their special day on site. Our bridal services are considered a creative luxury and our rates are based on the day, time of year, location, our experience, products used, and the number of ladies in the party.

Awarded Best of Zola
Erin Smith Beauty Creations was an absolute dream to work with for my wedding day! From the very first interaction, their communication was prompt, considerate, and genuinely enthusiastic about making my vision come to life. The quality of their work was nothing short of perfection - their team of stylists, Erica, Mimi, and Leyli, demonstrated their masterful, adaptive skills by tailoring each look to enhance the individual features and natural beauty of myself, my bridesmaids, and even my young nieces. They were so efficient in getting us all camera-ready on time, and their collaborative approach put us all at ease. I have never been to a wedding where every woman was so pleased with her hair and makeup, with no one needing to "fix" anything afterwards. I cannot recommend Erin Smith Beauty Creations highly enough, and will be sending every future bride their way!
Lisa U., 8 months ago
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Beautyhood 
Rating: 5.0 (32 reviews)
  • Starts at $650
  • Serves Essex, IL

Meet Noemi, or Mimi as friends call her, a beauty lover whose passion started with playing around with Mary Kay samples on her little vanity as a kid, all thanks to her mom's fun spirit. ​ After graduating from Pivot Point in 2008, Mimi jumped headfirst into the beauty world. She's all about making eyes pop with lashes and glamming up brides with her magic touch. In 2019, she made her salon dream a reality with Beautyhood! ​ At Beautyhood, Mimi's all about creating a chill vibe while giving top-notch beauty treatments. Come join her for a journey where every client leaves feeling like the best version of themselves, one makeover at a time!

Awarded Best of Zola
Mimi was wonderful to work with for my wedding day beauty needs. Her communication was great, and she was punctual - Mimi arrived right on time to get me ready. The quality of her work was excellent. Mimi is clearly a talented and creative stylist, and she did a beautiful, neat job on my makeup. I felt beautiful and comfortable throughout the process. Beautyhood salon has an amazing, welcoming atmosphere that made me feel right at home. I highly recommend Beautyhood for your wedding day beauty needs.
Tatiana M., a year ago
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Blush And Braids Beauty Bar 
Rating: 5.0 (28 reviews)
  • Team of 56
  • Starts at $500
  • Serves Essex, IL

Our specialties are sultry and natural glam makeup, as well boho chic hair, and gorgeous sleek and elevated styles! We have experience with a range of skin and hair types and tones, as well as a wide range of products, including airbrush makeup and hair extensions. We provide in-studio and on-site beauty services in Chicago and surrounding suburbs, Wisconsin, Indiana, and Michigan. We also have a new location in Tacoma, WA, and have artists in the greater PNW area. We specialize in services for weddings and special events.

Awarded Best of Zola
I’m so grateful our wedding venue, Firehouse Chicago recommended Blush & Braids Beauty Bar for my wedding day hair! My venue recommended them and their list of vendors did not miss! I didn’t have a bridal party, but wanted to get ready with my mom and a couple friends. This was perfect as Blush & Braids was able to come out and do my wedding hair (only because I booked a friend of a friend for make-up before figuring out my hair) as well as hair and make-up for my mom and friends. Macy was our artist and she was incredible! I was blown away by her skills at my bridal trial and Macy did amazing on the day of the wedding! My Mom and friends loved their hair and makeup too! In addition, Macy was so fun to get ready with, she was calming, while also hyping us up for the big day. My wedding day was full of joy and ease and much like the rest of the day, Macy’s work was perfect, no notes! Thank you, Macy and Blush & Braids for being a part of the best day of our lives! Photos by: Anna Jung-Hwa Photography
Cassie D., 8 months ago
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Melanie's Makeup Artistry 
Rating: 5.0 (24 reviews)
  • Serves Essex, IL

Certified makeup artist Melanie Penera’s love for makeup started young when she was introduced to stage makeup at the Visual Performing Art academy located in the suburbs of Chicago. Her love of makeup soon grew into a passion that helped push her through schooling at The New Age Spa Institute to successfully earning her graduate certifications in makeup artistry, eyelash extensions and airbrush tanning. If you’re looking for someone who wants to make your big day as beautiful as you imagine then look no further, Melanie will show you how her passion for makeup with transform you into the bride you want to be.

Awarded Best of Zola
Melanie was great to work with. She did the makeup for my wedding along with my daughter and daughter-in-law. We all loved our makeup the pictures look fabulous from the day! She communicated very well, traveled to my house on the day of my wedding and was so much fun! She helped make the day so special and I highly recommend her.
Cathy C., 5 months ago
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Bella Bridal Artistry, LLC 
Rating: 5.0 (20 reviews)
  • Team of 10
  • Starts at $600
  • Serves Essex, IL

Bella Bridal Artistry is a premier on-location bridal beauty company servicing Asheville, Chicago and our up and coming new location in sunny Arizona! Each artist enjoys the intimate experience of brides on the most exciting day in their life. We bring the expert skill, professionalism and reliability you need when choosing a beauty team for your special day. Bella Bridal Artistry strives to provide a stress free, memorable experience to ensure you can truly enjoy the last few hours before your wedding day begins!

Awarded Best of Zola
I could not have been any happier with my stylists, Sky and Autumn. They showed up early and set up without needing a lot of help from me. They were accommodating to my wedding party, who wanted a whole range of makeup and hairstyles, and they got everyone done EARLY! Everyone felt gorgeous, especially me (the bride). Both stylists were super easy to talk to and generally made the atmosphere of my wedding morning more fun. I received compliments on my makeup all day, and it looked just as good at the end of the night as at the beginning. I had a cathedral length veil and my hair didn't budge once, even when the veil was taken in and out. I would choose Bella Bridal Artistry a hundred times over-- I even recommended them to two other brides-to-be in my family!
Meghan F., a year ago
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CampBride 
Rating: 4.9 (19 reviews)
  • Team of 25
  • Serves Essex, IL

CampBride, an onsite hair and makeup agency, provides highly skilled artists for luxury weddings. Kasha Bonnell, founder and owner, has over 30 years experience of hair and makeup artistry in advertising, celebrity, and fashion industries. CampBride utilizes fashion industry artists for high-end wedding parties across the Midwest.

Awarded Best of Zola
Carol did an amazing job with my hair and makeup. My makeup was natural yet made me feel special. My hair stayed in place during my acro yoga dance. Carol used to do hair for NFL cheerleaders so she was the perfect fit for me! I enjoyed having the trial many months ahead of the wedding to ensure we could achieve the look on the wedding day. I am extremely satisfied!
Heather, 9 months ago
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Joyful Brides 
Rating: 5.0 (16 reviews)
  • Starts at $500
  • Serves Essex, IL

With over 20 years in the beauty industry I am blessed to still love what I do! I am versatile in executing pretty much any hairstyle that is shown to me. I have great attention to detail, patience, and a very calming demeanor that brides love to have on their big day. My fabulous team of artists are all experienced and established in the bridal industry. We are LGBTQ Friendly and keep up with the latest trends! Upon booking you will be provided a custom timeline for the day of your wedding so you don’t have to stress about a thing! We hope you can become one of our next “Joyful Brides”!

Awarded Best of Zola
Kim did an amazing job on my hair and my bridesmaids. It lasted all night!
Diana B., a year ago