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    Appease

    3.9 (122 reviews)
    Open 5:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    We used Appease for hair and makeup services at our wedding and we couldn't have been happier with the results! Sandy was our hairstylist and she did wonderful on all of our different hairstyles. Visha was our makeup stylist and she was very accommodating to our requests. Overall, both our hair and makeup looked beautiful and I will definitely recommend this company to others!

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    Lauren P.

    We hired Appease to do hair and makeup for me (the bride), 4 bridesmaids, 2 moms, and 2 grandmas. Carrie did our hair and Male did our makeup, and they were AMAZING! Carrie and Male did a trial for me, and were totally flexible with changing a few things the day of the wedding. The wedding group included ages 16-78, waist-length hair to pixies, natural makeup looks to full glam, and they made everyone look outstanding! Carrie was also kind enough to fix my brother with up some hair gel, and Male was able to add lashes last minute for a couple of gals who didn't request them at booking. They were so upbeat throughout the whole process, starting at 6:30 AM! Not only that, my hair and makeup DID NOT BUDGE throughout the entire 18 hour day. They also took some incredible photos and videos, which I've loved having while we wait for our professional photos to come back.

    Lauren D.

    Booking Appease for our wedding was one of the best things we did. Looking and feeling beautiful on one of the most special days of your life is priceless! Carrie is truly a master at her craft! She makes you fell so comfortable and treats you like family! My whole bridal party LOVED her and our makeup artist! We can't recommend this company enough, five stars does not do it justice!! If you are in the market for hair & makeup, do yourself a favor and book with Appease Inc!

    I really enjoyed working with Appease. They were easy to schedule with and super organized. I only knock them down a star because I wished I had changed aspects of my hair, but that is nit-picking. They scheduled every aspect of the day with them and did a great job staying on schedule. I loved the make-up looks and thought my bridesmaids looked exceptional too. Overall very happy!

    Marian S.

    Highly recommend!!! Carrie and Evelyn did the hair and makeup for me and 6 bridesmaids, and it was such a great experience! The looks lasted all day (and all night), and not a hair out of place! We all received the airbrush makeup, which looked absolutely flawless. We ran just a few minutes behind schedule, so make sure to leave a little cushion in your timeline. Overall, it was such a pleasure to work with Appease and I'm recommending them to all my newly engaged friends!

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    Amanda S.

    Words cannot express how grateful I am to Appease! Carrie is AMAZING! We were recommended to Appease through our wedding planner; I picked Appease because her website was clear and she was able to provide enough hair and makeup artists needed for our group of girls. I didn't have to find multiple hair and makeup artists, I was able to go through one company. The communication through Appease was top notch and fit my OCD personality :). It may be a little more costwise than other makeup artists, but remember, they come to you/your hotel and are organized and personable ... and of course, certainly know what they are doing! If you are having a South Indian wedding, I highly recommend her. Initially, I was hesitant not to use an Indian hair and makeup artist, but now I couldn't imagine not using Carrie. She knew exactly how to do a traditional South Indian braid (to fulfill my mom's detailed wishes!), complete with jasmine and artificial hair. She was able to give me a soft, yet glamorous make up look for my ceremony and a dramatic change for the reception. I wasn't sure about my reception hair trial, but Carrie made a recommendation to wear my hair down last minute change and I ended up LOVING my looks. My mom, MIL, and bridesmaids also used other Appease stylists (Carrie, Kate) for their hair and makeup looks and everyone was happy with their looks. They worked quickly and efficiently. HIGHLY RECOMMEND :) (Cross posted to other review sites)

    The final look from Laura from Appease for my July marriage celebration. I couldn't be happier!
    Andrea B.

    It's weird to see bad reviews on here and then for me to follow up with a good review, but here goes: I hired Appease to do my wedding reception makeup for July 22, 2017. My husband and I were already married in Florida in April in a small ceremony, but we were throwing a larger celebration party for our friends and family back home and I wanted to look nice while wearing my wedding dress again. Despite my slightly short notice (2 months), they were able to accommodate me and the services I required (a half up half down hair style with help placing in clip in extensions). I had no other family or friends getting hair or makeup done with me. Communication with Appease was pretty good and they were able to answer all of my questions up until the event date, and to keep me up to date on who my stylist was and what time they would be arriving. I had no issues there. Laura was my stylist and she arrived promptly at my house and despite an awkward start (walking up three floors in Chicago summer heat is exhausting while carrying two large bags full of equipment), she got right to work on my makeup and did it FLAWLESSLY. I never looked so good in my life, aside from my actual wedding. She styled my hair just the way I wanted, and she had no issues putting in hair extensions. We chatted nicely about our cats, and crazy wedding stories we had both witnessed. I looked amazing during my reception. My skin was positively glowing and I couldn't be happier. It was definitely worth the extra splurge to look like a super model during our marriage celebration!

    Katie M.

    I am indifferent about the rating because my frustration with these services is not directed at my hair and makeup artist. Amanda and Molly did an amazing job with the girls they worked on. My frustration is with management and the third filler artist hired to help get everyone ready on time. Back in February I reached out to Appease looking into their service. Within email communication the owner Carrie stated multiple times that the Flower Girl would get her hair done for free since she was two and did not have a lot of hair. Up until April there were emails stating the services and people who would need each. When this information was translated to a schedule the Flower Girl was left off. During my trial I was told not to worry because she would fill in since her hair would be quick. The day of the wedding the third stylist insisted on charging $40 for the Flower Girl. After two hours of conversation I stated that it was fine I would talk to the owner on Monday for a refund. While I was getting my hair done the stylist was talking to the flower girls mother about the charge and not to worry. When the stylist went to leave she came in to say good bye. Since the conversation for 2 hours resulted in me saying I would pay I told her my bridesmaid had her cash for the flower girl. The hair stylist said thank you no worries and left seeking out my bridesmaid and taking the $40. When I called Carrie for a refund she stated that it would not be given because she was not on the schedule so I had to pay. When I further pressed the matter she stated the following "the hair stylist said it was. Fine and you gave her the money anyway. That's on you and your choice if anything it could be a tip". This is terrible customer service. I told Carrie that the hair stylist should be communicating with the person who signed and paid the contract. Talking with a third party person about cost when the bride is paying is inappropriate. It got to the point where the only reason she was handed cash the day of was so that the situation could resolve so I could focus on all the other things a bride focuses on the day of their wedding. If you tell a client a service will be free you should not go back on your word let alone turn blame. I also told Carrie that members of the bridal party have been trying to contact for a trial since the end of March. It took multiple tries and voicemails before the bridesmaids were given a date a week before the wedding. Carrie became very unprofessional on the phone with me in regards to these complaints. $40 isn't a big deal in the scheme of the bill but it's about principle. Be careful what you trust based off communication with this company.

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    Very poor communication, did not respond to emails or phone calls in a timely fashion. Would not recommend.

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    Carrie and her team did amazing for my wedding. Great communication and worked with all my extra add ons. I loved my hair and makeup!

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