Melissa Formica Makeup & Hair

Packages

Number of beauticians: 10

Styles: Classic

  • Dramatic
  • Glamorous
  • Natural
  • Romantic
  • Trendy
+5 styles

About Melissa Formica Makeup & Hair

Melissa Formica Makeup & Hair

Owner

We earned The Best of Zola Award for 2024! One of the things that I love most about my craft is finding what makes you feel and look the most beautiful. With 15 years specializing in award-winning bridal makeup and hair, every look is tailored to celebrate you. My promise is that I treat my clients as if it were my own wedding. While you gaze into the mirror looking your best, you are going to feel pampered and relaxed. My style is versatile to meet your needs. Think romantic, natural, ethereal, modern or elegant with a vintage nod. My team and I proudly serve and support LGBTQ/BIPOC 🏳️‍🌈 / Travel ready for destination weddings worldwide.

I love creating a connection with each client, hearing your story...your dream goals. That will help determine the end result when creating a look you can truly feel comfortable in. My style is versatile to fit the most subtle or dramatic look desired. I leave every client with a special gift just for them. My work has been seen on TV, Vogue, runway and published internationally.

Best of Zola 2024

Services

Service categories

  • Hair
  • Makeup
  • Styling

Services & specialties

  • Available for touch-ups (hourly)
  • Multi-day events
  • Pre-wedding beauty prep
  • Blowouts
  • Experience with natural Black hair
  • Hair accessories
  • Hair extension application
  • Hair extension color matching
  • Hair trials
  • Styling for short hair
  • Styling with hair extensions
  • Updos
  • Airbrushing
  • Body art
  • Full spectrum skin tone matching
  • Hypoallergenic makeup
  • Makeup trials
  • Natural makeup (complexion only)
  • Tattoo coverage/body makeup
  • Day-of style coordination

Specialty styles

  • Classic
  • Dramatic
  • Glamorous
  • Natural
  • Romantic
  • Trendy

Melissa Formica Makeup & Hair packages

Elopement Package

Price$500

Description

Hair & makeup on location for your dream elopement!

What’s included
  • Hairstyling
  • Makeup
  • Airbrushing
  • False Lashes

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Reviews

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5.0 (13 reviews)

  • Bride

    Verified review
    •Kate B•4 months ago

    Hi Melissa, Now that the (beautiful) storm has finally settled and I no longer have bride brain… I need you to know how wonderful of a job you did. From the bottom of my heart, I cannot thank you enough. You made my mother, sister, and myself feel absolutely incredible! You were so refreshing to work with and fit in, SOO well, with our calm and peaceful vibe for the morning. The most perfect start to the most perfect day. Not only were you extremely personable but you left nothing up for chance. I felt like myself which was most important to me. I know my “undone updo” was a challenge haha. You were a dream! I hope to work with you again soon. Thank you so so much Melissa. Xoxo

  • The most talented (and kind!) artist there is!

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    •Catherine Smith Licari•4 months ago

    Melissa Formica has been my go-to beauty professional since we first met in the editorial world ten years ago. Since then she’s made me feel like the most beautiful version of myself at all of my most important moments - including my bridal shower and throughout our wedding weekend. She has a unique ability to capture her client’s essence in her work - from her flawless airbrush makeup technique to her versatile hairstyling abilities, I feel so grateful to get to work with her and recommend her wholeheartedly to all brides! She can create an entire team to suit your bridal party and will always go above and beyond. Plus, her warm energy and beautiful spirit is the BEST accompaniment to her talent. Thank you for everything Melissa!

  • More than your average Makeup/hair artist

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    •Melissa •5 months ago

    Melissa was amazing from the first email I sent on. I quickly realized that there was no one else I felt comfortable working with based on her personalized response. From the date we booked through my wedding she went above and beyond. Not only did she help me find the perfect hairstyle and makeup specifically for what would work for me on my my big day, but she served as my therapist throughout the entire process! Even the day of she didn’t just do everyone’s hair and make up but she also helped me with putting on all my jewelry and ensuring my dress was perfect. Melissa went above and beyond the scope of her job duties for me and I couldn’t thank her enough for it.

  • Wedding in NY

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    •Adina•5 months ago

    It was such a pleasure to be prepared by Melissa for my wedding day. She knew exactly what did I want and did a perfect selection by interpreting my facial and hair characteristics. I would 100% recommend her!

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