Catherine did the makeup for my wife and her bridesmaids on our wedding day. I don't know much…read moreabout makeup and colors but my wife looked at Catherine's Instagram and she really liked her makeup work so I hired Catherine as a gift to my wife. One thing I know for sure on the big day - I was BLOWN AWAY BY MY WIFE'S BEAUTY. She looks absolutely stunning and gorgeous!! I can't ask for a better gift on our wedding day! Thank you Catherine!

After following up countlessly with Capital One to dispute the charges we were unsuccessful in…read moreobtaining a refund for services not rendered. We were cancelled by the company after complaining about the level of service we were provided and the full amount of what had been paid was retained by the company and refused for refund after this horrific experience. This company failed to act in the best interest of us (the client) and utilized business practices that were not advertised when we signed on with them to take advantage of our trusting nature which resulted in us having to hire a new hair stylist which was not budgeted for. Absolutely horrific experience, its sad to see a company take advantage of an industry that is supposed to make people feel special and appreciated on their big day.

Livia and her team did my wedding hair and my bridesmaids' hair. I was very happy with how my hair…read moreturned out and so were my bridesmaids! Livia has such great attention to detail, and her technique helped my hair hold up throughout the day. She also helped me with touch ups before the ceremony and reception. She was efficient with the limited time we had, which I really loved. She also helped manage my long veil for photos! Livia was very calming and fun to hangout with. I highly recommend her for wedding hair services!

I booked Livia for my wedding hair through my planner at Sweetchic. Liv is amazing and I would book…read moreher again in a heartbeat for any future hair styling needs. My hair was absolutely perfect on my wedding day. She also did an amazing job on my bridesmaids and flower girl. She gave me everything I had asked her for in my hairstyle. I like a lot of volume and wanted to use hair extensions (even though I have a ton of hair already) and she was all for it. She made me feel beautiful and put all my anxieties at ease (and I had a lot of those in general lol). Liv is very talented at doing hair and she's also one of the sweetest women I've meet. Thank you Liv for making me into a gorgeous bride and for your kindness and patience with me :)

So happy we booked Blush Events to do hair/makeup for our wedding in July 2017! Prior to booking, I…read moretalked with Ben over email. He was very responsive, professional, and helpful. The booking process was very easy. In the beginning, I was unsure of some details - how many people, locations, etc - but Ben was very flexible with this. I was also pleased with how affordable Blush was compared to other hair/makeup services in Chicago. Raina did my hair/makeup trial a month or so before at Bleach and I was so impressed! On the day of, Raina and Jackie came to our hotel room to do hair/makeup for myself as well as my three bridesmaids. They did such an amazing job on all of us! Very talented and all of our hair/makeup stayed for the whole day/night. Would definitely recommend Blush Events to others!

I am so glad I booked Ben and his team for my wedding. All my bridesmaids loved their hair and…read moremakeup and everyone at the wedding commented on how impressed they were by how well the hair and makeup withstood the crazy wind and rain we experienced on my wedding day. My hair stayed up so well that I was able to wear it to our good-bye brunch the next morning! Finally, Ben's team was just enjoyable to be around. We loved spending the morning of the wedding with them, everyone was comfortable and able to relax. I cannot recommend Ben and Blush Events enough. I now go to Ben's salon, Bleach on Lincoln Ave., for my cut and color.

Antonette was recommended to me by a friend. I'm so glad that we decided to book with Antonette…read moreand her team. They really made the whole makeup/ hair process go so smoothly and took the time to make my vision come to life. Antonette listened and made great recommendations to me. I LOVED my hair and makeup and felt so beautiful on my wedding day. The bridesmaids also enjoyed theirs! I would definitely recommend Antonette and her team to anyone getting married ! I would like to add as well that I had doubts about my hair and makeup lasting until the end of the night because my hair is course, long and very frizzy. The day of our wedding it was also EXTREMELY WINDY but to my surprise it held itself very nicely. I included two pics from the morning and the last one of the end of night . I'm beyond IMPRESSED with everything Antonette and her team did for us!

Antonette and her team are outstanding!! I can't get over how wonderful this team is. They were…read moreincredibly professional, kind, and talented!! This was actually my second experience with Antonette- my best friend had used her for her wedding day and they did my makeup as a bridesmaid! I loved the way I looked and loved how amazing they made my friend look, so it was an easy decision to choose Antonette for my wedding day! I would highly recommend them!

Kristina Marie and Xochitl did STUNNING work for my wedding. The website is well organized and the…read moreartist's portfolios helped me quickly decide who I wanted to book. We did a hair and makeup test run a few months before the wedding. After the appointment Nika sent me a detailed summary of the look they created and products used. They were also very responsive and proactive about confirming the day of schedule and services. Kristina is so great at creating a look that is polished, elegant and fresh. She can turn up the volume/glam it up as well without it looking too heavy. I also liked that she uses individual lash extensions rather than a strip. It creates a much more natural look. Xochitl is so talented as well. I arrived to my trial run appointment with a few pictures but not a clear idea of what I was looking for. After looking at the photos for a less than a minute she pulled together this Old Hollywood Glamour do with the most gorgeous waves. Probably one of the best investments you can make for your day. Her stylists will make you and your bridal party look flawless.

I cannot review the quality of NVBA's work, but only their response to a horrible situation…read more My sister was to be married in June of this year (rescheduled from 2020 due to COVID), and had booked several makeup and hair artists for the morning of the wedding for herself and the bridal party. My sister died suddenly and unexpectedly in March. A few days after her death, her fiancé and I began notifying wedding vendors. I reached out to NVBA over three months before the wedding date. I received a response expressing their sympathies, and the email ended with "you can be sure that we are set". It was me who had to bring up that my sister had paid NVBA in full ($1700). When I asked about a refund, I was told 50% could be refunded. Even when my husband spoke with Nika herself, she would not budge on the 50%, essentially stating that all of the contractors had already been paid, even though zero services were provided. Every other vendor for the wedding, from the venue to the DJ to the photographer, immediately offered a 100% refund. I notified NVBA over 3 months prior to the date, and we had even suggested a refund down the road after summer season, which they refused. Somehow "scheduling" enables them $850, even when the bride dies before the wedding day. I cannot relay how heartbreaking it is that my sister never will get her wedding day. What is so aggravating on top of that is to see how heartless a response NVBA had to the situation. NVBA is making money by doing nothing - and if they rebook (for June 19) they are double-dipping. Shame on you, NVBA. I honestly don't know how you sleep at night. Shout out to all of the other vendors (Salvatore's, Molly's Cupcakes, Artistrie Co.) for having compassion and doing the right thing.

Ann Marie recently did my makeup for a photo shoot (another GREAT review there) and I loved every…read moresecond of it. The shoot was boudoir so I was a little nervous but Ann Marie made me feel like I was in great hands. I showed her what I had brought to wear. It was a high waisted number so she immediately was asking if I wanted that classic pin-upy look. I did and she got started. Before I go any further I want to explain my ascetic. I have piercings, tattoos and one of those crazy asymmetrical hair cuts with crazy colors all in it. Far from the 'classic' pin-up. I was a little worried that my nontraditional hairstyle might prove to be a roadblock. I had even considered bringing some wigs (my back ups for a classic look). I'm so glad I didn't! My haircut was a non-issue as Ann Marie worked curls throughout my hair. At the end I had this great 1920's fingerwave looking style. She even curled the little tail part of my hair that hangs down from the rest. The whole time she kept checking in to make sure I liked the direction we were going. I felt so GLAM! Then, the makeup. I wanted to go dramatic. Big lips, big eyes, the works. Ann Marie did not disappoint! She did a great job and the products she used felt great going on. When I saw myself at the end I couldn't believe it was me! It was a great experience and solid ego boost. After the shoot was done my makeup still looked great. Ann Marie had even left a little lipstick and a makeup pad in case I needed to touch anything up but I never felt the need. The fake eyelashes she added made my eyes look unreal in the pictures that were taken. It was a great experience and I can't wait to do it all over again.

Ann Marie made me over quickly and beautifully, which is to say that she's just so good at what she…read moredoes, not that she doesn't take her time. I was pleased to see she works with quality products and upscale brands -- my makeup lasted throughout the shoot and well into the night (I looked so good, I decided to go out!). It was my first shoot in a while, but Ann put me at ease right away with her friendly demeanor and upbeat attitude. She's an absolute ray of sunshine! Highly recommended!

I cannot recommend Chyla enough for their wedding hair and makeup! From the very beginning, she…read moremade the entire experience such an amazing one. I did a trial run for my hair and makeup and was immediately so impressed with both her talent and professionalism. Because I rarely wear makeup and I don't often style my hair, I was nervous about finding the right look for my wedding day. Chyla did such a wonderful job creating a look that made me feel like the most beautiful version of myself. My bridal party also had an amazing experience with Chyla, and we were all so happy with how everyone's hair and makeup turned out. We were also impressed on how well our hair and makeup held up throughout the entire wedding day, even through all of the crying (happy tears!) and dancing that we did. Chyla is incredibly talented, professional, kind, and all around wonderful to work with. She went above and beyond to make me and my bridal party feel our absolute best. I am so grateful I found her and would highly recommend her to any bride looking for someone who will make them feel beautiful, confident, and well taken care of on their wedding day or for any event/occasion!

From the start, Chyla was super responsive and put me at ease - I don't normally get my hair or…read moremakeup done. We did two trials and then she came on the morning of my wedding for me, 2 moms, and 1 sister. After the trials, she was super open to feedback and was able to take my rambling thoughts and condense them into actionable steps. Everyone was happy with the result and I just really appreciated being able to work with someone who made each session fun!

I worked with Pati at Diem Angie for my wedding hair and makeup, and she was amazing. I wanted soft…read moreglam, natural makeup with a half up/half down hairstyle, and she nailed exactly what I was picturing. She made me feel so beautiful and confident all day - exactly how you want to feel on your wedding day. She also did a great job with my mom and mother-in-law's makeup and hair. My lips were unfortunately a bit dry and peeling the morning of, but Pati used some sort of lip scrub and smoothed it right out. I was also worried about ruining my makeup since I knew I'd be crying during our private vows, but it stayed completely intact through all the tears. I was so impressed! If you're looking for someone talented who really listens to what you want and whose work actually lasts, I highly recommend Pati at Diem Angie!

I am SO happy I found Diem Angie! For reference - I found them via IG while I was planning a very…read morelast minute wedding from 2000 miles away. All I had was IG, vibes, and a prayer. I didn't even do a trial due to circumstance (I was arriving in town two days before the wedding), but everything turned out perfect. I was paired with Heather who was SO sweet. She was quick, kind, on time, and just genuinely a joy to work with. Everyone looked amazing; she pulled my vision for my wedding look right out of my head. I'm so grateful for her being a part of my special day and I would love the opportunity to get glammed by her again.