I usually run away screaming whenever anyone suggests a makeup application - even if it's free. Why, you ask, would a beauty junky such as myself turn down a chance at some pampering? Well, if you've ever found yourself the blank canvas of some overzealous makeup artist who is convinced that everyone looks good with a smokey eye, you get where I'm coming from. That's the attitude I had when I was told that I'd be made up for a photo shoot I was a part of. Yikes! Luckily I had nothing to fear, because my makeup artist was Emily Aznavourian from Cheekadee, and she turned out to be a hell of a pro as well as a seriously cool lady. After she worked her magic on me, I looked pretty, well, pretty! Emily is the master of the natural, slightly glam look that made me look like me, only better. She also does a brisk business with bridal parties, too, so if you want a more polished, dressed up look, she's your girl. I still pledge my allegiance to the minimal look (Emily also introduced me to my #1 beauty product, Chanel's Inimitable Mascara) but if I ever need to get dolled up, I know exactly who to call. read more

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Emailing with Nina and Jo to coordinate makeup for our wedding was very pleasant, but our wedding party left feeling disappointed and even offended. The makeup artist, LeeAnn, told two of our guests that they cannot have the look they wanted due to their "hooded eyes". We asked that they not upsell additional services like airbrushing and eyelashes to our guests on the day of, which they agreed to-- only to then individually offer these services without being clear about the added price. It was very unprofessional and frankly not worth the money. The only real positive was that Meghan (hair artist) seemed to be good, even helping out with a few items when there was down time! Thanks for the help Meghan! read more

Aja from Cheekadee did my makeup (and my Mom's and a few of my bridesmaids) for my wedding this past weekend. She was fantastic! Great to work with, and everyone's makeup looked great. Aja came to the house and set up in the kitchen which was perfect - we could all keep getting ready, chatting, and eating while she did her work. I was a little nervous about the amount of eyeliner going on when she was doing the first girl's makeup... but it turned out fantastically. Everyone's eyes really popped. And the fake eyelashes she did for a few of the girls and my Mom ($15 extra btw) looked totally real. You would never notice they had falsies on, and I couldn't stop thinking how amazing their eyes looked. Even my Dad didn't notice my Mom had anything different with her eyelashes (and they've been married almost 30 years)! My makeup stayed on all night too - and even the next day my eyes still looked really good. Nothing like waking up hungover and tired but still looking decent. I also did a trial a few weeks before hand with Aja at Cheekadee studio in Chestnut Hill. Well worth it. The first application of eye shadow she put on I thought was too dark for me, so she re-did it in much lighter shimmery tones which looked great. And then on the wedding day she remembered the switch and did a great shimmery eye shadow with dark liner (perfect). I would totally recommend Cheekadee and Aja to friends for wedding or special occasion makeup. P.S. Setting everything up with Abby at Cheekadee was a breeze and very professional (booking the appointment, setting me up with Aja, getting the contract, etc.). And definitely reasonable prices! read more

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We were very disappointed with our experience with Cheekadee. I will say that everyone's makeup tuned out fine. However, we were charged full price for some foundation being applied to two of the groomsmen. I felt this was unreasonable because eye makeup is what takes the longest. In addition, when the bride asked to try on several lipsticks before her makeup was applied, she was told they didn't have time. She was also told that the artists had another wedding to get to. No bride wants to be told this on her special day. In addition, in order to have a trial, the bride was asked to drive over an hour in rush hour traffic to NJ and not to the Chestnut Hill location. I felt they could have been more accommodating to our bride since she was coming from out of state. For these reasons I will not be recommending Cheekadee to my friends. read more

We called Cheekadees last minute when the makeup artist for my daughter's wedding cancelled 2 days before the wedding. Luckily they had availability! Aja did all the makeup for 8 people and did a beautiful job. Everyone looked perfect. Aja was friendly and fit right in. We cannot be happier! Highly recommend! read more

LOVE HER! Emily and her team did the make up of me and my entire bridal party for my wedding. She is never heavy handed, as some make up artists tend to be when they see my coloring. She listened to my wishes and shared her thoughts about what would be best for me. I wish I could do it all over again! She is a fun, knowledgable person and her daughter is so cute, too! read more

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Nina did the makeup for my mother, sister and I for my wedding. We absolutely loved how great she made us look. She gave me a more natural look as I requested but added the wow factor of eyelashes. I cried during the ceremony but you wouldn't know it looking at my makeup and I didn't have to touch anything up throughout the evening. read more

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I thought I knew enough about applying make up, but I guessed wrong. Emily,( The owner) was more than helpful! She not only applied make up she had me do it as well. When I left I knew what to do ! She gave me my color wheel, my eyeshadow colors and also the items I needed to purchase. If I ever have a special event that I need that little something extra to look fabulous, I would go see Emily in a New York second !!! I urge one and all to check out Cheekadee, you won't be dissapointed! Smizing...lol, Ish read more

I worked with Nina from Cheekadee and had a wonderful experience. I am not used to wearing much makeup, so it took me a little time after our initial trial to realize that I wanted to make a few changes on the day of. Nina not only listened to exactly what I wanted, she also ran everything by me before putting it on my face. I was so happy with the outcome and impressed with her ability to quickly change our initial plans. I have to also comment on her professionalism, friendliness, and flexibility. My particular venue did not allow me on site until a certain time, and it would have cut deeply into my photographer's timeline. To help me make sure I got ready in time for my photographer, she let me get ready at the studio (which is very close to my venue). For the first hour, I just used the space to do my hair. She let me plop all of my stuff on the counter and use her space as if it were my home (PS, the studio is very comfy and cozy). I had no idea at the time that my good friends were planning on crashing my "getting ready" session, but out of nowhere a group of my very excited friends showed up with trays of food and wine. I felt so bad, but Nina welcomed them in and did not let it distract her one bit. I'm not saying I recommend you invite all of your girlfriends to the studio for your trial or day of, but I tell the story because it's just another way that Nina showed what a very sweet, patient, flexible, and professional person she is. I'll also note that I am Chinese, and had a hard time finding makeup artists that had a reputation for working with Asian clients, as we have particular needs when it comes to eye makeup. Again, I could not be happier with the results. read more

Nina did my makeup for my wedding and the experience was wonderful. She worked with me and could not be a cooler person in general. The after party went until 3 and I was STILL receiving compliments on how my makeup looked and how it held up. I would recommend Cheekadee (and will, believe me) to anyone. read more

Not only was my makeup stunning, but Emily was wonderful. She was very courteous and very accommodating. I had to reschedule my trial and she was so sweet about it. I adjusted the wedding day schedule the week of the wedding (just slightly), and she had no problem doing so. Just a pleasure to work with. The makeup turned out stunning. The day of my wedding, she made some slight tweaks to complement the hair and the dress, etc. My sister and my mother were so pleased as well. Which says a lot! My mother especially looked beautiful in the pictures. And as she guaranteed, the makeup stayed on all day. Even with me crying literally when the doors opened at the church to the time the mass ended. And I should add, that while most stylist do have a minimum fee for booking their services, Emily included the cost of the trial in the minimum, which was a nice plus I hadn't heard of before speaking with her. Thanks Emily. read more

I met Emily when I was doing my Boudoir shoot with Kamila Harris in NY. I have to say Emily knows her stuff! My hair and makeup was phenomenal! read more

ABSOLUTELY PERFECT! Nina did my makeup and it was exactly what I dreamed of. The trial was so easy and Nina listened to every detail I said. She even gave me her personal number because I had a few questions and she told me it was ok to contact if I needed anything further. The night before she sent me a text to check in and I totally appreciated that. The day of my wedding she showed up early and had a huge detailed note of everything from the trial. Wedding day I wanted a few changes from the initial trial and she did exactly what I asked for. There isn't one thing I would change about how the makeup went ! I would absolutely recommend Nina and the cheekadee team to anyone and would use her again a thousand times. THANKS FOR MAKING MY WEDDING DAY AMAZING! read more

I worked with Cheekadee Makeup Artists for my October 2010 wedding, and I couldn't have been more thrilled with Emily's work. She is an absolute professional, while being warm and friendly, and her quality of work exceeded my expectations. She does a thorough trial run for the bride, and we discussed all of the details for the day of so I knew exactly what to expect. I had 3 bridesmaids and myself get our makeup done for the wedding, and Emily did a beautiful job on each and every one. We got countless compliments throughout the night on our makeup, and it lasted and stayed fresh throughout the entire day. Emily is a pleasure to work with, and she went above and beyond to make sure that all of the details were covered and we all felt comfortable. She is clearly an expert in her field, and she knows what will look good while making sure your makeup turns out the way you envisioned it to look. I would recommend Emily and Cheekadee to anyone looking for makeup for a special event, you can't get any better! read more

Emily did the makeup for my wedding and subsequently my sister's 5 years later. Where do I even begin?!? She is just the BEST. Everyone looked their absolute best. She is such a good listener. Plus, she is just the nicest, sweetest person and a joy to have around on your big day. read more

I am SO not good at putting on makeup, and when I do it I look like a clown, but I knew that for my Wedding, I would need a professional...After trying about 3 others, I found THE ONE!!! Yes, ladies I am talking about THE ONE to do my makeup---Emily from Cheekadee is AWESOME!! SHe made me look BEAUTIFUL--- while also making me feel welcomed and comfortale in a situation that I am already uncomfortable in!! I love what she did, and so did my Mom, Bubby, and brothers who are hard to please!!! I highly recommend her---!!! read more

I am a wedding photographer. I see oodles of weddings every year. There is a massive, noticeable difference between brides who had their aunt/friend/sister do their makeup and a professional. Your aunt/sister/friend may like makeup, have a big collection, and watch lots of YouTube clips but she's not a professional. She won't know how to make makeup last all day long, she won't know how makeup reacts to various lighting conditions that a bride encounters on her wedding day, she won't know how to apply makeup so that it looks good to guests AND the camera. The ladies at Cheekadee are professionals. I am happy to recommend them which is really important because their professionalism reflects on me. Emily, the head honcho of Cheekadee, is a doll. She's kind, patient, and, most importantly, she KNOWS HER STUFF! I have worked with her and the Cheekadee babes many times and am always thrilled by the results. Go with these gals and you won't be disappointed. Your photographer will back me up on this! read more

I did my homework and it paid off! Creative Nina was a blessing and added a calming yet confident atmosphere during my daughter's wedding day preparation. I think beyond her expertise of make-up and making everyone feel their best, she helped ward off the predicted rain. You're in great hands! Hugs to Nina! read more

Nina was fantastic! During my make up trial, she took the time to listen to what my dream 'look' was for my big day and she exceeded my expectations! My wedding day make up looked exactly like my trail (or somehow just a bit better with my hair done). I especially loved getting eyelashes. The make up didn't feel heavy but it may seem heavy the first time you look in the mirror. Don't panic! It will photograph beautifully. The big question is answered - yes, it does last all day! I had my make up done around 11am and my wedding ended at 11:30 pm I felt beautiful on our big day and that was the look I was going for :) read more