Melanie's Makeup Artistry

Styles: Glamorous, Natural, Romantic


About Melanie's Makeup Artistry

Melanie

Beauty Professional

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.

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Services

Service categories

  • Hair
  • Makeup
  • Styling

Services & specialties

  • Available for touch-ups (hourly)
  • Children’s services
  • Multi-day events
  • Pre-wedding beauty prep
  • Blowouts
  • Hair accessories
  • Hair extension application
  • Hair extension color matching
  • Hair trials
  • Styling for short hair
  • Styling with hair extensions
  • Updos
  • Airbrushing
  • Full spectrum skin tone matching
  • Hypoallergenic makeup
  • Makeup trials
  • Natural makeup (complexion only)

Specialty styles

  • Glamorous
  • Natural
  • Romantic

Preferred vendors of Melanie's Makeup Artistry

Venue
The Seville
Streamwood, IL
Beauty professional
House of Koukla
Lombard, IL
Photographer
Jolie Images Photo, Video, & Photo Booth
Wheeling, IL

Reviews

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  • Amazing work for my wedding

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    AngélicaNov 20, 2025

    From our first interaction, Melanie was quick to respond, professional, and friendly. Melanie listened carefully to what I wanted - a natural, flawless look - and delivered on my special day. She is a fun person to be around and I enjoyed our conversations!

  • Fabulous!

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    Cathy C.Nov 19, 2025

    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.

  • So Good!

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    Cathy K.Sep 28, 2025

    I hired Melanie to do the makeup for my wedding. She did an amazing job for me and a couple of my family members. She listened to what we wanted and delivered to perfection. She was great to communicate with and made the day a lot of fun! I would highly recommend her!

  • Wonderful Makeup Artist & Stylist!

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    Heather C.Apr 28, 2025

    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!