The Best Wedding Hair & Makeup Artists in Illinois

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340 Wedding Beauty Professionals in Illinois

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Windy City Glam - Best Bridal Hair & Makeup Team 
Rating: 5.0 (110 reviews)
Chicago, IL
  • Team of 17
  • Starts at $700
  • Serves Illinois

We are a team of mobile professional hairstylists and makeup artists who help brides feeling and looking their best self! Weddings, engagement shoots, bridal showers, bachelorette parties. Soft glam makeup with glowing skin and chic hairdos are what we're best known for!

Awarded Best of Zola
My experience was great! The stylist was super sweet and my bridal party were so happy with their looks. My hair struggles to hold a style and my hair held up all day. They wet super accommodating with any changes I needed and were super easy to communicate with. Def been recommending to my friends!
Alicia, a year ago
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Hairs 2 the Bride, LTD 
Rating: 5.0 (103 reviews)
Arlington Heights, IL
  • Team of 21
  • Starts at $100
  • Serves Illinois

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.

Awarded Best of Zola
Working with Hairs 2 the Bride, LTD was such a smooth experience from start to finish. Michael, the owner, answered every question we had quickly and made it easy to stay in touch throughout the planning process. I opted to go with the Gold Package and I was so glad I did - while it was a haul out to the suburbs from downtown, I was able to have a trial to test run my wedding "high pony" and learn a little bit more about what I wanted on my additional makeup day. I ended up using my additional service day to do my hair and makeup on the Friday before our wedding, when we were actually getting married in the church and having our rehearsal dinner and welcome party. My hair and makeup was on point the entire day. My Hollywood waves held up and my face kept strong throughout all of the events. On the day of our wedding, their work was outstanding—our hair and makeup looked flawless and held up perfectly through the whole celebration. Everyone on our bridal party felt confident and beautiful, which is exactly what you want when you're getting ready. We were thrilled with every detail of their service and would absolutely recommend them to any couple looking for talented professionals who actually care about making you feel your best. I chose Hairs 2 the Bride originally because their prices didn't make me want to have a heart attack (they felt reasonable and fair), and they were a Veteran-owned business (my now husband is a Vet). I was a little bit anxious because while all the reviews were great, I didn't necessarily see hair or makeup that was exactly what I wanted on their socials. Safe to say trust is key - I trusted in the reviews and they delivered. I was beyond happy with all of my services and the services for my girls, and I couldn't recommend Hairs 2 the Bride more! Attached pictures reflect my Friday Hollywood waves slick back, and my makeup being done on Saturday where the stylist cut my hair on site to make sure my face frames hit exactly where I wanted them to.
Kristin R., a month ago
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Anomalie Beauty Agency 
Rating: 5.0 (50 reviews)
St. Charles, IL
  • Team of 30
  • Starts at $300
  • Serves Illinois

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.

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I had a great experience with anomalie from start to finish! They were very friendly, professional, and communicative. They made our wedding morning go so smoothly and everyone loved their hair and makeup!
Kaitlyn D., 6 months ago
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One Salon & Bridal Co. 
Rating: 5.0 (49 reviews)
St. Charles, IL
  • Team of 30
  • Starts at $60,000
  • Serves Illinois

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.

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Ami and her team are absolutely amazing! We had the whole salon to ourselves, and were able to feel right at home. The entire team was phenomenal. All the ladies loved the hair and makeup and felt absolutely beautiful. The hair and makeup lasted all night even after all the dancing. I can’t say enough how wonderful the morning was with this team. I would 1000% recommend over and over!
Courtney W., a year ago
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Beauty By Ann Krause 
Rating: 5.0 (43 reviews)
Chicago, IL
  • Team of 16
  • Starts at $1,795
  • Serves Illinois

The Premier Chicago Makeup Artist and Hair Stylist Team for Refined and Approachable Wedding Day Beauty. Beauty by Ann Krause is a wedding hair and makeup team based in Chicago, IL. Our artists will help you to narrow down your inspiration photos and create the Bridal look you have always dreamed of. Ann prides herself in taking away the stress of wedding morning preparations with beauty services brought to your location and following a timeline customized to meet your needs. Please note that there is a six person hair and makeup minimum (or equal service dollar amount) requirement per booking on Friday- Sunday in April through December.

Awarded Best of Zola
Beauty by Ann Krause was a pleasure to work. For the trial, they came to my apartment, were very friendly and communicative. Their communication was prompt, clear, and detailed throughout the entire process. Laura, my makeup artist, was so friendly, she even recommended the pet attending service we used for our dog - that personal touch was so appreciated! She addressed all my concerns and put together a touch-up kit that I ended up not needing. Erica, my hairstylist was great, she even made adjustments after our trial to allow for movement and softness while still holding the curl. The quality of their work was long-lasting, beautiful and completely customized to my vision. I'm thrilled with how everything turned out and would highly recommend. My whole bridal party used Beauty by Ann Krause and everyone had only great things to say.
Colleen S., 2 years ago
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Glow Bridal Co 
Rating: 4.9 (42 reviews)
Willow Springs, IL
  • Serves Illinois

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 made me, my bridesmaids, and MIL look and feel so beautiful for the big day. I was partying hard, literally head banging and sweating all night, and my hair and makeup looked just as beautiful at 10pm as it did at 1pm! Extremely reasonable pricing for the excellent quality service. I barely had any reference photos, but Tricia is so talented & was so flexible, she was able to figure exactly the look I wanted. you will not be disappointed with Glow bridal Co.
Julie M., 20 days ago
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Makeup By Jacquee 
Rating: 5.0 (41 reviews)
Wheaton, IL
  • Starts at $500
  • Serves Illinois

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.

Awarded Best of Zola
Makeup By Jacquee was an absolute pleasure to work with for our wedding day. From the moment I reached out, Jacquee was kind, respectful and fun to communicate with. She took the time to understand my vision and preferences, and her professionalism put me at ease throughout the process. On the day of, Jacquee's work was nothing short of amazing - she created a beautiful, natural look that made me feel so confident and beautiful. I loved how natural the makeup appeared, and it lasted perfectly throughout the entire event. Jacquee truly helped make our special day even more perfect, and I cannot recommend her highly enough!
Madison, 2 years ago
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Erin Smith Beauty Creations 
Rating: 4.8 (39 reviews)
Montgomery, IL
  • Team of 35
  • Serves Illinois

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
I would very highly recommend Erin Smith Creations! The communication was awesome, incredibly easy to work with. I had a large party (5 girls plus myself and my mom), hair and makeup went smoothly and stayed on time, everyone looked fabulous and I LOVED my look! Rachel and Mimi did an AMAZING job. I wish I could give more than 5 stars.
Emily K., 23 days ago
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Beautyhood 
Rating: 5.0 (34 reviews)
Chicago, IL
  • Starts at $650
  • Serves Illinois

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 great to work with for my wedding! Between the make up trial and the wedding, we were able to really nail down the style I wanted and once Mimi clearly knew what I wanted she ATE. I loved my trial make up and wedding make up! I felt like “me” and Mimi was great at listening to my feedback. Also, she is so sweet and fun!
Muna, 6 months ago
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Blush And Braids Beauty Bar 
Rating: 5.0 (29 reviews)
Chicago, IL
  • Team of 56
  • Starts at $500
  • Serves Illinois

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., a year ago
Melanie's Makeup Artistry 
Rating: 5.0 (24 reviews)
Pingree Grove, IL
  • Serves Illinois

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 wonderful to work with, and made me feel absolutely beautiful on my wedding day. Melanie and Kailee were phenomenal, and I am so thankful to have had them for my wedding!
Heather C., a year ago
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CampBride 
Rating: 5.0 (23 reviews)
Arlington, IL
  • Team of 25
  • Serves Illinois

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
CampBride was an absolute dream to work with for my wedding makeup. From the moment I reached out, Kasha was thoughtful, caring, and incredibly talented. She listened intently to exactly what I wanted for my look and delivered stunning and beautiful results. I am somewhat picky when it comes to my makeup, but Kasha nailed it - I couldn't imagine my wedding day makeup looking any other way. I highly recommend CampBride to any bride-to-be looking for a true professional who will make you feel and look your absolute best on your big day.
Taylor B., 2 years ago
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SLT Makeup Artistry 
Rating: 5.0 (20 reviews)
Elgin, IL
  • Team of 5
  • Starts at $1,490
  • Serves Illinois

Hello there! I'm Sarah, your dedicated on-site bridal and beauty makeup artist based in the heart of the Northwest & Western Suburbs of Chicago, extending my services throughout the Midwest and surrounding areas. My journey in makeup began with a profound desire to empower women, helping them embrace their natural beauty while cultivating their own unique style. Specializing in bridal beauty, I'm driven by the joy of turning wedding-day dreams into a stunning reality, creating distinctive yet achievable looks that reflect each bride's individuality. I would LOVE to join you on your bridal beauty journey. Drop us a line today!

Awarded Best of Zola
Sarah Tjaden did our hair 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). I was indecisive about how I wanted my hair so on the day of my wedding I completely changed it compared to how we did it at my trial. She looked at my inspo pic and did my hair the exact way and it turned out perfect, better than I imagined! 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 amazing on your big day! 100% recommend!
Kara Z., 2 years ago
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Joyful Brides 
Rating: 5.0 (17 reviews)
Palos Hills, IL
  • Starts at $500
  • Serves Illinois

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
Joyful Brides was the perfect choice for our wedding beauty needs. Kim was quick to respond, thorough in their communication, and incredibly kind throughout the entire process. Their work was truly refined, flexible, and gorgeous - from my engagement shoot hair to the flawless, masterful styling on the wedding day. Everyone's hair, from the moms to the bridesmaids, looked absolutely beautiful. Kim was incredibly responsive and adjusted anything I requested. I couldn't have asked for a better stylist to help make our special day feel even more perfect.
Claire, 2 years ago
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The Bridal Beauty Team 
Rating: 5.0 (16 reviews)
Chicago, IL
  • Team of 37
  • Starts at $625
  • Serves Illinois
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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 had such an amazing experience with the bridal beauty team!! The team was responsive, professional, and easy to work with. I went in to their Chicago studio for my makeup trial. Jeanette was fantastic - she looked at my inspo pics and asked me some questions and ended up giving me the natural, soft glam look I was envisioning! The day of experience was also great. I had two artists doing make-up for ten total women. They stuck to our schedule perfectly and were very professional when one of my ladies had very specific requests for her makeup. Everyone looked gorgeous! I highly recommend!!
Gaby, 4 months ago
Beauty By Nancy 
Rating: 5.0 (16 reviews)
Elmhurst, IL
  • Starts at $100
  • Serves Illinois

Hi there, thanks for stopping by! I'm Nancy, a freelance makeup artist. I provide makeup services for special events such as weddings. My job is to make women feel their best, whether it be a very soft natural look to full-on glam! I travel on location so that my client has one less thing to worry about.

Awarded Best of Zola
It took me months to find a MUA for my wedding. When I found Nancy I was so impressed but nervous only because of my past experiences getting make up done. Nancy made me feel so comfortable, and listed and explained everything during my trial. I kept thinking like - everything could go wrong on the wedding day, but at least my makeup was going to look BOMB. Also, my MOH does not wear any make up. I was so worried because she was one of those “only a little of this and that” but Nancy did such an amazing job, my MOH was so happy! Looking back at my pictures, I love every single one of them, thanks to Nancy! I can not recommend her enough!
Yolisa, a year ago
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Pin Me Up Chicago 
Rating: 4.9 (16 reviews)
Chicago, IL
  • Starts at $75 per person
  • Serves Illinois

Pin Me Up Chicago is a one-stop picturesque hair and makeup agency. Since 2009 we’ve been captivating the beauty industry with the most elite artists in the city. With over 2500+ happy brides and counting, Pin Me Up strives to provide exceptional services regardless of the occasion. From weddings to showers to everything in between, we have you covered!

I couldn’t be happier with the hair and makeup services for my wedding day, especially working with Liz for my bridal makeup. She made me feel so beautiful while still looking natural and like myself, which was exactly what I was hoping for. Even after hours of dancing (and sweating!) through our reception and after party, my makeup stayed flawless, no touch-ups needed. Liz is incredibly talented and knew exactly how to enhance my features in a way that felt both elegant and true to me. On the morning of the wedding, I decided to make some changes to my hairstyle from what we originally planned during the trial, and the final look turned out even better than I imagined. If you’re a Chicago bride looking for someone who is fun, professional, and amazing at what they do — look no further. I would recommend the Pin Me Up team (and especially Liz!) in a heartbeat!
Julia M., a year ago
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F.A.C.E beauty by Michelle Swoons 
Rating: 5.0 (15 reviews)
St. Charles, IL
  • Team of 30
  • Starts at $500
  • Serves Illinois

Well thank you for stopping by my little page! I am honored that you're looking at my work. I've been a professional working union artist for over 15 years. Specializing since 2018 in bridal beauty exclusively. From working on Movie Sets to TV productions, Bridal and special occasion artistry is really my passion. I cannot wait to see your special occasion vision come to life!

Awarded Best of Zola
Michelle is the best decision I made for my wedding. She provides incredible products, no BS advice, and even emotional support throughout the planning process. I have been doing Michelle’s hydrofacials in preparation for the wedding and they are the highlight of the month. I’ve always been uncomfortable with makeup, but knew I wanted it for my wedding, and Michelle has been a gracious and patient guide. She has worked with my sensitive skin and I feel more and more confident every time I go see her. I can’t say enough positive things about her and her company. Photo of my bridal trail before engagement photos
Ashley V., a month ago
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Karen Delgado Makeup 
Rating: 5.0 (15 reviews)
Zion, IL
  • Team of 1
  • Starts at $120
  • Serves Illinois

Please inquire through my website for faster reply‼️‼️‼️ Welcome, my name is Karen. I am a makeup artist specializing in bridal and special event makeup. I like to define my style as soft and glamorous. My goal is to make all my clients feel confident and beautiful on their special day! I also do not have a minimum required, so if you are wanting glam for bride only, reserve your date asap. I am also able to take large bridal groups as well!

Awarded Best of Zola
Karen was an absolute joy to work with not only did she do a great job but made me feel beautiful. She was always quick to response to any questions I had. For my trial I had this look I wanted but a couple of days before the wedding day I wanted something more natural and she was more than okay to change it up and I was able to freshen my look up with the little kit she gave me. Please book her for your events you won’t regret it. Thank you so much Karen
Jasmine F., 2 years ago
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(Sublime) Flawless Beauty Co. L.L.C. 
Rating: 5.0 (15 reviews)
St. Louis, MO
  • Team of 1
  • Starts at $600
  • Serves Illinois

I do not do hair services… Based in St. Louis, MO., SFBC was established in 1997, licensed in cosmetology and Aesthetics, Christy has perfected luxury makeup, only offering the best in makeup and skincare services. Trained with MAC, Bobbi Brown with continuing education, Christy is available to provide services for multiple events including engagements, destinations, and elopements.. she offers services for refined, high-end events within the US and Hawaii, as well as providing a personalized service for her clients that guide them through their makeup journey.

Awarded Best of Zola
Christy is a wonderful makeup artist and was the best choice for my wedding makeup. From skin prep to helping me decide on lashes, she communicated every step of the way and helped me understand what she was doing from start to finish. I felt like such a beautiful bride and cannot thank her enough.
Ally M., 2 years ago
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Chicago Makeup and Hair Professionals 
Rating: 4.9 (14 reviews)
Chicago, IL
  • Starts at $650
  • Serves Illinois

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.

Awarded Best of Zola
We had a quick turn around from when we started planning to the actual day. So was a bit stressed about this part being I left it to the last minute, but Audrey was great! Her schedule was flexible and she was able to accommodate me for a trial run. The trial came out just as I imagined and with a few tweaks the day of was even better! Thank you Audrey for making me look great in all my pictures!
Diana, 8 months ago
Brave Beauty Makeup Artistry 
Rating: 5.0 (14 reviews)
Morton Grove, IL
  • Team of 1
  • Starts at $500
  • Serves Illinois

Hi, I’m Kels, a makeup artist from Sydney, Australia, who found her way to Chicago for love. Now I live here with my husband, Miles, and our sweet pup, Bonsai. When I’m not creating glowing bridal looks, you’ll find me baking sourdough or belting out a karaoke ballad. I’m deeply passionate about helping brides feel like their most radiant, authentic selves on their wedding day. There’s nothing more special than walking toward your person, glowing with confidence and calm.

Awarded Best of Zola
Working with Brave Beauty Makeup Artistry was a wonderful experience from start to finish. Kelsey was incredibly friendly, organized, and patient throughout the entire process. She paid close attention to every detail, ensuring my makeup was exactly what I wanted - natural and bridal, and with a touch of plum to match my winter wedding vibe. Kelsey felt like a natural part of our bridal party, almost like a big sister, making me feel absolutely gorgeous. The makeup lasted all day without any touch-ups needed, thanks to Kelsey's expertise and the high-quality products she used. I'm so grateful to Brave Beauty for helping make my special day perfect!
Colleen O., 8 months ago
MXA Beauty Bar 
Rating: 5.0 (14 reviews)
Bloomingdale, IL
  • Starts at $100
  • Serves Illinois

Welcome to MXA Beauty Bar in Downtown Wheaton! We offer a variety of services, from custom advanced facials, full body waxing services specializing in Brows and Brazilians and then of course Bridal Makeup. Located in the beautiful, quaint downtown Wheaton. Your skin is so important and a no-makeup look will look its best if the base isn't taken care of. I have a passion for making clients not only look good but feel good from the inside out! The best foundation you could wear is healthy, glowing skin~

Awarded Best of Zola
I loved my hair and makeup! Ashley and Mari were amazing to work with - they were quick to respond, made me super comfortable, and did amazing work (as did their team they brought for day of)! My LONG hair curls held through the day and looked so natural. Although I did two makeup trials because I was unsure how heavy I wanted to go, Ashley nailed it when I wanted tweaks to make it super light (she can also do amazing contour though if you're into it!). They both listed to exactly what I was envisioning and made it come to life! All the bridesmaids, grandmas, flower girl, and mothers loved working with them and everyone looked amazing. All my thanks and support to these ladies!!
Michelle M., 9 months ago
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Makeup by Rachel Reder 
Rating: 5.0 (11 reviews)
Champaign, IL
  • Starts at $270
  • Serves Illinois

I am a makeup artist located in Central IL specializing in bridal parties. I offer customized, beautiful, timeless and long-lasting makeup. I started doing wedding makeup in 2021. I truly love spending the morning of the big day hanging with the bride and all her special people and enhancing their natural beauty! There’s usually never a dull moment in the bridal suite!

From the very beginning, my experience with Makeup by Rachel Reder was exceptional. Rachel's communication was confident, respectful, and proactive, which helped put me at ease throughout the entire process. Her work is truly top-notch - she is incredibly organized, uses high-end products, and creates makeup that is both long-lasting and creative. Rachel went above and beyond, offering makeup trials before the big day to ensure I felt confident and comfortable. She was also incredibly thoughtful in navigating the diverse needs of my bridal party, who had a range of skin types, tones, and makeup experience levels. Rachel made us all feel beautiful and our looks lasted all night, even through the sweat and tears. Whether you want a natural look or full glam, she’s your girl! As someone with sensitive skin and allergies, I was impressed by Rachel's transparency about ingredients and her ability to customize products to meet my specific needs without compromising the quality. Her patience and expertise truly made her the absolute best choice for our wedding day.
Emiley, 5 months ago
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Lueur Beauti Makeup 
Rating: 5.0 (11 reviews)
Chicago, IL
  • Serves Illinois

Rana is a highly trained Hair & Makeup Artist. Her love for art and makeup started at a very early age, and in 2006 her passion blossomed into a career. Since attending cosmetology school, Rana has worked on set with models and private clients, as well as brands like (Propel Fitness Water, Bare Minerals, Honest Beauty, Henri Bendel, Anthropologie, Michael Kors, Avia and Axe) & Celebrities (Zuleyka Rivera, Laurie Hernandez) Currently, she has moved to the Chicago area where she continues to strive in her field.

Awarded Best of Zola
Rana was a dream to work with for my wedding day. Her communication was friendly and prompt, with sweet responses to all my questions and requests. Despite completely changing my hair and makeup from our trial, Rana made me feel beautiful on my big day. She was also incredibly flexible, accommodating last-minute requests for my mom's and sister's hair and makeup with no issue. Rana is so detail-oriented, listening carefully to exactly what I wanted and making sure I felt great on my wedding day. She customized everyone's look to their taste. I can't emphasize enough how accommodating Rana was throughout the whole process. She wants you to not just look good but feel amazing, and that radiance definitely shines through in her work. Rana is the best!
Rachelle M., 2 years ago
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Ellvia Beauty 
Rating: 5.0 (10 reviews)
St. Louis, MO
  • Starts at $660
  • Serves Illinois

At Ellvia, Nikki & Katie enhance brides' natural beauty with timeless, romantic, boho-inspired looks. Our Stylists and Artists focus on personalized care to help you look and feel your best on your special day. Offering custom hair and makeup services tailored to individual style and personality, we transform our clients' beauty dreams into reality, fostering wonderful memories and lasting connections. Based in St. Louis, MO, let Ellvia's exceptional skill and passion empower your confidence on this joyful day. Send us a message to unlock your inner beauty.

Awarded Best of Zola
Ellvia Beauty was an absolute pleasure to work with for my wedding day. Their communication was great - they were responsive, easy to talk to, and really made me feel heard when discussing my vision. On the day-of, Ellvia brought those visions to life beautifully. They were very accommodating to some last minute changes and their pricing was reasonable for the high quality work they delivered. Ellvia brought fantastic energy and vibes while flawlessly executing hair and makeup for me and my bridal party. My hair and makeup stayed put all night long even after hours of dancing! I couldn't recommend Ellvia highly enough for helping make our wedding day so special.
Caitlin G., 2 years ago
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Cristal Wilson MUA 
Rating: 5.0 (10 reviews)
O'Fallon, MO
  • Team of 7
  • Starts at $250
  • Serves Illinois

Working in the wedding industry for over 12 years as a bridal makeup artist I specialize in Natural & Soft Glam wedding makeup thus being preferred by brides looking for classy, timeless and natural looks and being awarded multiple certificates and awards throughout the years.

Awarded Best of Zola
I cannot express enough how incredible my experience was with Cristal as my hair and makeup artist for my wedding. From the very first interaction, she was amazing at communicating and made me feel completely at ease. I gave her free rein on my makeup, with only the guidelines of creating a romantic look that would highlight my features, and she absolutely nailed it. I shared a few pictures of my dress with her, and she not only helped me decide on the perfect hairstyle but also executed it flawlessly. The entire process felt so natural and enjoyable, almost as if we had been friends for a long time. On my wedding day, she truly felt like part of the family, and her presence added so much warmth and joy to the occasion. If you're looking for a talented, kind, and genuinely caring hair and makeup artist, look no further than Cristal. She has a remarkable gift for making you look and feel your absolute best on your special day. Thank you, Cristal, for making my wedding day so magical and memorable!
Alyssa & J., 2 years ago
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Posh Beauty 
Rating: 4.4 (10 reviews)
SAINT PETERS, MO
  • Team of 10
  • Serves Illinois

​Posh Beauty offers luxury on-site hair + makeup services for weddings, proms, photo shoots, and many other special events. Our services are available in St. Louis, Missouri, Kansas City, Missouri, and the surrounding areas. Posh Beauty is multi-award-winning, has had the opportunity to do hair and makeup for over 600 beautiful brides and their bridal parties, has been featured in numerous magazines, has been represented at NYFW, and has done hair and makeup for ESPN. Posh Beauty offers a la carte pricing, which allows our clients to book only the services they need. We look forward to hearing from you!

Posh Beauty was an absolute pleasure to work with for our wedding day. From the very first consultation, Nikki and her team were highly responsive, transparent, and thorough in understanding our vision. Their attention to detail and commitment to providing high value was evident in every step of the process. Nikki and her team went above and beyond to make sure that myself and every member of the bridal party was not only happy with our hair and make up, but that we felt confident and comfortable - we loved the final looks! Posh Beauty truly partnered with us to make our special day feel even more magical. I would highly recommend them to any couple looking for a beauty team that will exceed your expectations.
Morgaine D., 2 years ago
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Kate K Beauty 
Rating: 5.0 (9 reviews)
Joliet, IL
  • Starts at $1,000
  • Serves Illinois

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 was absolutely wonderful to work with for my wedding makeup! She is incredibly friendly, communicative, and professional, and made the entire process feel easy and stress-free from the start. She was so helpful during booking and checked in as we got closer to the wedding day, which I really appreciated. My trial went great, and Kate was very flexible when it came to a few tweaks I wanted for the wedding day. On the wedding day itself, Kate and her associate were both fantastic. My bridesmaids, MOG, and MOB absolutely loved both ladies - they helped everyone feel beautiful, confident, and comfortable throughout the morning. They also were timely arriving and kept on schedule with 12 women needing makeup services. Most importantly, my makeup looked amazing and lasted all day with only minimal touch-ups — through photos, dancing, and everything in between! I would highly recommend Kate to any bride looking for a talented, reliable, and genuinely kind makeup artist. Thank you, Kate!!!
Katie R., 2 months ago