Working with Drea was one of the best parts of my wedding day! She is so kind, warm, and down to earth, and she made me feel completely comfortable from the start. Her soft glam makeup is absolutely beautiful and made me feel stunning while still looking like myself. She truly goes above and beyond to make sure you feel calm, confident, and cared for throughout the process. Having her by my side made me feel so at ease and like a true princess. I cannot recommend Drea highly enough for your special day! read more

Choosing Drea for my hair and makeup for my wedding was hands down the best decision I made in the wedding planning process. She is worth EVERY.PENNY. Not only did she make me feel the most beautiful I have ever felt but she is truly the most genuine human and makes every bride feel so special. I felt like I was hanging out with a friend for the weekend. There were some emotional moments for me as my mother has passed away and she took the time to just sit with me and let me process my emotions. She goes above and beyond to make her brides so happy and she truly cares about each and every one. We need more people like her! Would 10/10 recommend her to any South Asian bride getting married - you will NOT be disappointed. read more

Drea was the MVP of my wedding weekend and became a fast friend! She was the best decision I made when picking a hair and makeup artist. She's obviously an absolute professional and magician when it comes to her craft - creating beautiful, timeless, classy looks for all events. Just look at all the individuals she's worked with, and you can see that she has a knack for bringing out the beauty in each of her clients. More than that, Drea is a delightful human to be around. You don't realize it but you spend the most amount of time with your HMUA during your wedding week. She is comforting, peaceful, positive, hilarious, an active listener, and everything you would want when you're naturally nervous or have to vent during your wedding week. Hair and makeup isn't just another thing you get to do at your wedding. It's an experience, and it's so important to choose someone who simply just gets it. Drea has a gift that is unmatched. In addition to making me feel at peace while getting ready, Drea was with me the whole time. From my sangeet through the entire wedding day into reception evening. She made sure my looks were also spot on, yes. She was with me right until I stepped out for my first look and made me feel so calm during the biggest day! More than that, she also helped me manage other pieces of my wedding - like logistics that weren't going as planned and helping my bridesmaids and family make sure they looked their best in between events. She essentially was a stand-in wedding planner for part of my events! Choosing Drea will be the best decision you make. No questions, just do it. read more

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Choose Drea for ALL of your events! Her talent, passion, and unwavering dedication truly made all the difference, and my mom and I are beyond grateful for everything she did to ensure that we looked and felt our best on all of the days of my wedding week in Cabo. From the moment I met her, I knew that Drea was the perfect fit for us. Her warm and friendly demeanor instantly put us at ease, and her genuine excitement about being a part of our wedding journey was infectious. Every morning or afternoon before a wedding event, as I sat down in her chair, her calm and reassuring presence was like a breath of fresh air. I needed someone that would just know what look to create as I sat down in the chair every day and not have to worry about showing inspo pictures, Drea is your girl. She looks at you and knows EXACTLY what the look you need for the event and you just sit back and relax. She nailed it EVERY EVENT. She worked tirelessly to bring my vision to life. She also did my mom's looks, and my mom LOVED her makeup and hair at every event. Drea did the most subtle natural glam on her, even I was impressed. Her skill and artistry were nothing short of remarkable, and we were absolutely thrilled with the final result. But more than just her talent, it was her kindness and genuine care for our happiness that truly touched our hearts. Throughout the entire process, she went above and beyond to make me feel comfortable and pampered, ensuring that I enjoyed every moment of the experience. From offering words of encouragement to helping me stay calm and relaxed, Drea was so much more than just a makeup and hair artist - she was a true friend. I cannot thank her enough for her incredible talent, professionalism, and kindness. She played such a significant role in making our wedding day everything we had ever dreamed of, and we will forever cherish the memories of feeling absolutely radiant, thanks to her. We feel incredibly fortunate to have had her by our side on our special day, and we will always be grateful for the beautiful work she did. I have been recommending Drea for the past week to so many future brides. BOOK HER ASAP because I promise you will not regret it at all!! read more

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I couldn't have asked for a better HMUA for my wedding day! Even before I was officially engaged, I knew I wanted Drea to be part of my special day. In fact, I actually reached out to her before we finalized the venue. She exceeded every expectation I had and then some! She crafted three incredible looks for my mehndi, ceremony, and reception, and each one was flawless. She listened closely to what I wanted and executed it perfectly, making sure I looked like myself, but as the absolute best version. She also did my makeup for my engagement shoot back in April, and the hair and makeup held up beautifully--even through some light sprinkles. Not only was her work impeccable, but she was also such a calming and positive presence throughout the day. Her warmth and professionalism made the entire experience so much more enjoyable. If you're looking for a talented, thoughtful HMUA who can bring your vision to life while keeping you comfortable in your own skin, look no further. Highly recommend! read more

This review is 2 years delayed but just a testament of Drea's aura that after my one and only acquaintance with her, I've never stopped thinking about how she made me feel and will forever root for her success! I'm from Dallas but was visiting LA and decided to book a maternity shoot while there. After reaching out to a few MUA for a last minute sesh with no luck, my sis in law connected me to Drea who had done her wedding several yrs back. Drea was quick to respond, and squeezed me in last minute. She met me early morning at the photographer's studio, got me ready, and slayed my looks of course. But what stays with me after all this time is the way she was so calming and supportive. Before the photographer got there I was nervous. She was a high profile celebrity photographer and I have no experience in front of the camera. Drea helped build my confidence and stuck around until the photographer got there so I wouldn't have to face her alone. The photographer was absolutely lovely but quiet. Drea stuck around some more to help me change in and out of my outfits. She touched up my makeup, redid my hair for the different outfits and was my hype woman through the whole shoot! She didn't have to do that. Our agreement was she'd do my hair and makeup then leave and I'd be by myself changing into my outfits but I was also very pregnant and I'm just so grateful she stuck around to help. The shoot went by smoother and faster because she was there. Not only that but the studio was somewhere downtown in what looked like a run down warehouse building. After the shoot was over, the photographer left right away. I still had to pack all my clothes and get down a few flights of stairs and Uber back. Drea helped me pack up, carried her stuff down and helped me with mine, made sure my Uber arrived and that I got into the car before she left to walk to her car. I will never forget that gesture. She's not only a professional but a girl's girl. She went the extra mile and helped me so much that day. I will forever adore her. read more

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Really disappointed having to write this review but wedding planning is stressful so it's important that my review is public so that other brides can see my experience. I initially booked Drea after reading really good reviews about how she is empathetic, kind and easygoing; however, this was not my experience with her at all. I booked Drea for my wedding like 16 months in advance and had to postpone my wedding by 8 days due to my venue's availability. She said she was free on my new wedding date and as we had finally signed the contract, she emails me saying that she has a "family wedding" on my new wedding date and only refunds me half of my deposit. She blamed me that she couldn't find a bride for the old wedding date.... which is a year from now... Please note that this is all a year before the actual wedding date!!! My planner contacted her and tried to reason with her about the deposit and she was completely unapologetic for keeping half of the deposit, after she ended up cancelling on me for my new wedding date. Moral of the story, she's clearly good at what she does. But if you don't want additional stress with another vendor out of the several vendors that have to be managed in the wedding planning process, then she's not the one for you. She will put a lot of pressure on you (the bride) to sign the contract urgently even if you've connected your wedding planner with her as well. Securing vendors has gotten so hard because of the domino effect from COVID, and it's important that the people involved in your special day are empathetic and reasonable. Beware! Choose your makeup artist wisely. (I just want my story to be heard) read more

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I can't even begin to say how grateful I am for Drea! She is the first vendor I booked for my wedding and it was one of the best decisions I made. After my trial with her, I knew I made the right decision. She's so very responsive and her attention to detail is impeccable. She helped me pick my looks and made me look beautiful. So many people complimented my hair and makeup because Drea accentuates your natural beauty. I felt gorgeous and confident in all my looks and now looking back at my pictures, I'm still in awe of how well my looks translated and it is honestly all due to Drea. Despite dancing for hours, my makeup still looked as fresh as it did when Drea applied it. She continued to go above and beyond for my mom and me. She took such great care of us and put us all at ease, even when it got chaotic. Drea is so hardworking, talented and just freaking amazing. She doesn't judge you and works with you to come up with a look that you will love. If you have any doubts, don't. Drea is worth every single penny. Trust me, book her, you will regret it at not all! If I ever have an event and need a hair and makeup artist and Drea is free, she's the one I will book, no questions asked! read more

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So happy Drea was available to do my hair & makeup for my court wedding. She does an amazing job! You can give her ideas or inspo pictures to recreate & she really will make you feel & look beautiful. She is good at keeping contact & replying timely to organize meet times, etc. I would not hesitate to have drea do my hair & makeup for events/photos! read more

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If I could give 10 stars, I would in a heartbeat! Drea was the very first vendor I signed with (before even signing the venue contract) and I would do it all over again if needed. The existing reviews already all say it - Drea is a true professional who is so good at her job and her portfolio and examples of work are clear evidence of that. What you won't see in the photos though is the level of care and attention she provides for each of her brides. I knew through family and friends' experiences, and my trial and brief conversations with Drea that I would be taken care of and look beautiful. But boy did I not know the half of it. Our wedding weekend had its fair share of stress including a very sick mom, talk of visiting the ER, and the potential for my mom to miss the wedding itself. Drea and her team handled this chaos with impeccable professionalism and the utmost care for me and my family. It didn't matter that the uncertainty of health was delaying our schedule by over an hour. It didn't matter that language barriers made it difficult at times to communicate with all those getting services. It didn't matter that the last thing on my mind was my hair and makeup because of everything else that was going on. Drea took care of me, she made me laugh, made sure I was hydrated and fed, and made me feel like she was my friend above all. All while making me look and feel the most beautiful I have ever felt. If you are on the fence about hiring Drea, do it - you won't regret it, I promise. read more

Drea is an actual DREAm. She really is the best make up and hair artist to ever exist and I will try my best to put into words why. She will ensure you feel so beautiful during your entire wedding weekend (especially after I felt so off with prior professional makeup artists -- she has single handedly now made me want professional makeup any and every chance I get). She has a calming presence about her that naturally comes out from her confidence in her own skill and there's a reason why I changed my entire wedding date FOR Drea. She listens to what I like and what vibe I wanted for each event but she also used her professional expertise to pipe in when there were other ideas she had. And out of all the moments in life, a wedding is truly the event where you want to feel THE best and she single handedly made me feel even MORE excited to get married than I already was just based off of how flawless her magic turned out on me. I will forever be obsessed with my wedding look because of Drea. I looked and felt like myself but with Gucci and Louis eye bags instead of my 45minutes worth of sleep eye bags. Thankful for her for making me feel confident and bridalIn addition to how incredible her talent is, her full experience is chef's kiss. This includes her pep talks, vibey music, and her big heart. I really felt like I was just having girl talk with my friend the entire time. I obviously knew how talented Drea was but I did not expect to deeply connect with her personality as much as I did. I just really like her as a person and her real/rawness is very refreshing. She is the best hype woman to have on your wedding week because she really has your back with your hair+makeup and beyond. TLDR: Drea is the single best decision you can make for your wedding. THANK you again Drea for blessing me with the full bridal experience. I am forever grateful that I got to be a DreaV Bride ‍ No one truly does it better. read more

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I had been following Drea for a very long time - in fact, well before I met my husband! I knew I wanted her to do my hair and make-up and was so happy when we could make my dates work! Drea was magnificent to work with in leading up to the events both in terms of planning out schedules for family, working on the timelines for myself, and even during the make-up trial for my bridal look. Obviously, Drea made me look GORGEOUS all weekend long and her team was so so so kind and incredible to the many aunties that got their hair and make-up done during various events. Everyone looked stunning. I still get compliments on my looks to this day and I honestly wish I could have Drea on retainer for every single time I need to have my make-up done! In fact, my make up looked flawless through every event despite the dancing, sweating, and eating! I slept in my reception make-up (not proud of that)...and it stayed! Drea's extremely talented and she has a big heart. She listens closely to her clients about what they're looking for in their looks and honestly, she ends up being more of an old friend instead of a vendor! She is comforting, radiates positivity, and allowed me to vent and process the many feelings I was having all weekend long. She went above and beyond to ensure that my family and I were taken care of, things were organized and even stepped in to help the groom fix his outfit - literally, she saw something was off from the top floor of the hotel and ran down to fix it for us! I would work with Drea again in a heartbeat! She's an amazing person and these are the types of people you need by your side on your biggest day! read more

Oh man where do I begin with this woman? I was in the wedding industry a few years ago so I may be bias here but when I had my first event of 2022 Drea was the first person I called. I booked her for 9 out of 10 events and the only reason why I couldn't get the 10th event was my own fault. Indian Weddings are crazy, hectic, and very stressful, Drea is the calm in the storm of a wedding frenzy. She really knows what she is doing in all aspects of her job. It not just about Hair and Makeup for her, it's about making a client feel the best she / he / they / them can feel. I'm not a huge makeup fan, I don't wear it every day or anything like that. But made sure I always looked like the best version of myself. There is no one out there like her and her team. The week of my wedding my mom didn't like her makeup (done by a different artist) and the girls from Drea's team calmed her down re-did her makeup to her liking and really walked my mom through how to take care of her makeup while wearing it. We ended up adding my mom on to Drea's team and they handled everything like champs, making sure everyone was comfortable in their looks. And Drea, we had 9 looks over the span of a year, my original date was scheduled to be in October but when I reached out to her for the dates she wasn't available so I gave her my backup dates and the only one she was available for was December... So naturally I booked her for those dates AND THEN booked my Venue and other vendors, that's how much I wanted Drea to do my hair & makeup. She is the most gentlest, kindest, sweetest, most compassionate person you will ever meet. She takes away the stress and nerves of the day and she talks to you like she has known you, your whole life, and there just aren't enough word to convey my gratitude to this woman. You wont regret your decision on booking with Drea, not now, not ever! I love you woman! read more

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I know this is beyond late - but better late than never!! Over the course of five different wedding events, Drea demonstrated her incredible skill and dedication to her craft. She was able to create a unique and stunning look for me each time, which is no small feat! Her attention to detail and ability to bring out your natural beauty is truly impressive. But beyond her exceptional talent as a makeup artist, Drea also proved to be an absolute pleasure to work with. Her warm and friendly personality made me feel comfortable and at ease throughout the entire process (especially with how picky I was!). And when it came to any last-minute touch-ups or adjustments, Drea was always there to ensure that I looked my absolute best. In short, there is no one better than Drea. Her talent, professionalism, and overall kindness make her an absolute rockstar in the makeup industry. I was extremely grateful to have her by my side for such an important occasion. Drea, if you're reading this, no amount of words will ever be enough to say how much I appreciate you and thank you for everything you did for me that week. Your work speaks for itself, but your kindness and dedication to your craft are what truly set you apart. Your attention to detail, her willingness to go above and beyond, and your kind and caring personality make you an absolute gem in the industry. If you are looking for a makeup artist who will exceed your expectations and make you feel like the most beautiful version of yourself, look no further than Drea. LOVE YOU! Much love, Sonam Shah read more

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I'm not surprised to see so many 5 star reviews for Drea - she was the best decision I made during my wedding planning process. I may have picked my wedding date based on her availability lol. Drea got me ready for all 5 of my events and made the whole process so so enjoyable. As a bride, you spend a bulk of your wedding getting hair and makeup, and Drea is the perfect person to spend it with. As an artist and professional, she is amazing at what she does. She took time beforehand to discuss my looks and vision with me, and gave me ideas. Ultimately I trusted her to pick most of my looks and I'm so glad I did because I felt so pretty and amazing all weekend. She is truly an artist and so good at what she does. I got so many compliments on my hair and makeup and loved how I still felt/looked like myself. She listened to me and considered my comfort level when it comes to makeup. As a human, Drea is also incredible. She's enjoyable to hangout with and really calms your nerves and listens if you need to vent. Her vibe is so soothing, yet fun and uplifting. She hyped me up and checked in on me through events. I miss my wedding including hanging out w Drea. Don't think twice, book Drea!! Her team also did an amazing job with my mom and sister, along with other family and bridesmaids. Everyone loved their hair and makeup! read more

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There are not really words to describe how grateful I am to Drea for everything she did for me before, during and after my wedding. She was the first vendor I booked after we finalized our venue. When we had to reschedule due to COVID, I chose a date after ensuring she was available. As someone with very little make-up knowledge, I needed someone I could put all my trust into. I had heard such amazing things and seen her work, and I knew she was the makeup artist for me. Drea helped guide me from the very first day we communicated. She was so responsive, non-judgmental, and helped me pick the right style for each of my events to make them distinct. Because of COVID and the fact that I moved from LA to NY before the wedding, we never got a chance to actually meet in person or have a make-up trial, despite being in communication for 2.5 years. I truly wasn't worried about it at all - Drea's work speaks for itself. When I met her for the first time at our hotel venue I ran and gave her a hug - it felt like we had known each other for years even though we had never met before. At the wedding, each and every look was put together flawlessly for me and my Mom. Our make-up did not BUDGE despite being in the Cancún heat. She even helped fix up my husband's hair before each event! Before the wedding ceremony, I had my bridesmaids go down to enjoy the Baraat, so Drea kept me company while I practiced my vows and she kept me so calm. She even helped put together an on-the-fly look for our afterparty and did face-paint for our guests! Drea is so humble, hardworking and talented. I will forever be grateful to her and our friendship. Drea, I can't wait to enjoy some room-service french fries again very soon! read more

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Drea... where do I begin!! You were my real life fairy godmother during my wedding. Even though I shared my ideas for hair and make-up very last minute to you on the days of the events, you knew exactly what I wanted. All the 3 looks you did for me were so special and better than what I had ever imagined. I still remember when I was shivering as you started my makeup, you made sure I was warmed up with a robe, blanket, and warm water. You even dermaplaned my face when I suggested it, without any hesitation. Not only did you take care of my hair and makeup, but you helped calm my nerves, gave me the best advice, and was there for me like a big sister. You took charge and set up my jewelry for the photographers and videographers and directed them when I was not able to. You made me feel reassured during the pre-wedding anxiety and also helped my mom by touching up her make-up last minute, and I'll forever be grateful to you for that. You did my skin care, makeup, hair, and draping all in 2 hours, you seriously are God sent!!! You're a gem and any bride would be lucky to have you as their, HMUA and everything else artist, for their wedding. I LOVE YOU read more

If you are a Bride considering using Drea for your big day - stop looking at other hair and makeup artists and just book her. She is AMAZING. I booked her I think a year in advance just because she was the only person I wanted doing my hair and makeup. This review is overdue - I had booked Drea for my wedding which was in April 2023. It was an Indian wedding, so there were 3 hair and makeup looks that were needed for me; hair and makeup for my mom, sister, and mother in law for 3 looks; and then hair and makeup for 8 bridesmaids on the wedding day. Indian weddings are absolute hurricanes, and mine was no different. But Drea was the calming presence in the middle of the storm that kept me sane. There was drama on my wedding day with my mother in law on the mandap during my pheras, and I came back to my room after the ceremony close to crying. Drea helped calm me down, and I can say with 100% certainty that if she wasn't there, I would have been a hot mess during the reception. She is so good and reading energy levels - I went from angry to close to crying and wasn't even facing her in the chair, and she asked me if I was okay. I was shocked - she's that in tune with Brides where she'll know if your energy level shifts. And she'll talk you down and bring you back to a happy place. You NEED this on your wedding day. You need a friend that will be in your corner no matter what, and that was Drea. She had me pumped up, looking like a superstar, and ready for the reception in 2 hours. On the wedding day, Drea was at my door at 3:30AM (yes you read that correct, in the morning) sharp. She was so professional and punctual, and is just the person you'd want to spend your morning getting ready with (I was on 1 hour of sleep, and Drea was just the presence I needed). During my hair and makeup trials, I came with 5 pieces of jewelry for my head, and Drea helped me picked what would look best and work best with my face structure. I would have definitely overdone it if it wasn't for her. For the wedding weekend, I came with looks from Pinterest as examples for what I would want, and Drea was really professional in giving inputs on what she thought would work best for me and what wouldn't - I trusted her judgements completely. And then obviously, she executed to perfection. Drea's team is also super professional and caring - they had to do hair and makeup for a lot of people, and every single person looked amazing. They put up with my MIL (who complained about her looks and kept wanting to change them), and made her look stunning while still maintaining their professionalism. I was in love with all of my looks, and each one was completely different from each other. Drea crushed them all, even putting in flower pins into my braid for the Sangeet. Drea is also a master at pinning - she had my dupattas pleated and pinned to perfection. Nothing moved or fell off on any of the days. And my hair and makeup lasted throughout each event. I am so grateful that I found Drea and that she did my hair and makeup on the biggest day of my life. Thanks again Drea, you are a lifesaver and the absolute BEST. read more

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Since my wedding, I've used Drea for my baby shower as well, and she did not disappoint, I'll use her forever

Drea is in her own bracket of excellence. Trying to find the words to summarize the most wholesome wonderful experience I had with her will be tough, but here I go. The first time I spoke to Drea on the phone she could sense my hesitation as I was a bride who never wore makeup on the daily and wanted to go for a minimal no makeup look for all my events. She reassured and made me feel heard right from that very first conversation. I had provided Drea a few mood boards for reference but other than that just let her run with it each day. I did not even look in the mirror once during my time with her because she is someone you can blindly trust. Not only did she make me feel the prettiest I've ever felt but she made me feel calm during my most stressful moments, went out of her way to make sure I was eating, drinking water, taking breaks, stepping in to help with photo poses, helped the groom with his look and SO MUCH MORE. Her talent is clearly visible but what separates her from everyone else is her heart. She wants you to look, feel and be your best self on your day. You are her #1 priority and that is something you cannot just find anywhere. I am so so thankful that I got to work Drea, it was an honor and she will forever be my go to person for every important event in my life. I cannot say this enough but the minute you have your dates, BOOK DREA and it will be the best decision you'll make. Yelp-you need to have a 7 star option because this wonderful lady is truly a rockstar! read more

TANK YOU!!!!! Drea is the best hype woman a bride can have. Sitting in her chair for hours and it feels like only minutes went by because she's full of life, love and great conversation! The second I got engaged, I knew I wanted Drea to do my hair & makeup and she was the first vendor I booked right after my venue. She's incredibly professional and made me feel extremely special! She was a breath of fresh air in the room as people were coming in and out. During my trial, I told her I didn't want anything to feel too cakey and I was nervous to do a bun and she absolutely killed the look! I'm so happy she was able to do my sangeet, wedding and reception look! Drea is kind, considerate and compassionate. She knows exactly what she's doing and does her best for every single look. There is literally no one else's chair I'd rather be sitting in at 4:30 am conversing about the most random things and there's no one else I'd trust to cut my bands shorter the day of the wedding in order to achieve the perfect wedding look :) Drea is honestly one of the best decisions I've made for my wedding. She really takes everything you say to heart and I feel like I have a new friend. Her team is also fantastic! Killing the conversation and the looks with all my bridesmaids and making my mom, my husband's mom & extended aunts/ sisters feel so so beautiful! My mom was so nervous about the makeup and the hair but they all did such an amazing job and my mom felt so so beautiful! If you are looking for someone to make you feel incredibly special on your weekend or any event, Drea is your gal! read more

If you're looking for a hair and makeup artist who can make you feel like royalty on your special day, THIS IS YOUR GIRL From the moment I met her in my most stressed out state .... She was kind, grounded yet confident, and truly re-assured me that things will be perfect. Drea and her team were basically with me for every single event and no matter how early our call time was .. they were always at their best. Drea's entire team did an INCREDIBLE job on my mom, mother in law, family, and bridesmaids. They all received so so so many compliments thru the week! My mom was so happy that we saw her dancing around the room in pure joy after her hair/make up was done! There are not enough words to say thank you for making the most important women in my life feel this beautiful. Drea truly took the time to truly understand each look I was going for as a bride and then completely brought it to life. She transformed me into my best version that exceeded all of my expectations. My hair was styled in a way that perfectly complemented my dress, and my makeup was flawless, with just the right amount of drama to make me feel truly special. I now even feel confident enough to wear my hair parted right down the middle (instead of my usual side part!) This is after 20 years of having the same signature hair style. ALSO, MY MAKE UP DID NOT MOVE!!! No matter how much I cried, laughed, or danced. All that she did for me is a true testament to her art. But it isn't just Drea's technical skills that impressed me. It was the way she made me feel. From the moment she started working on my hair and makeup, I felt like a princess. She is warm, friendly, and supportive, calm, and a PERFECTIONIST. Her passion for her craft is beyond evident and her talent is nothing short of incredible. Overall, if you are looking for a hair and makeup artist who can make you feel like a princess on your special day, then I cannot recommend Drea enough. Her talent, professionalism, and kindness truly set her apart, and I am so grateful to have had her as a part of my wedding week! Thank you for everything Drea!!! read more

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I feel lucky enough to have had Drea as my makeup artist for my wedding weekend in October 2021. I am someone who isn't really into make up, and always prefers a natural look. I also have dark brown skin so I wanted to make sure I found someone who could do make up for my skin without a whitecast. Drea was the the best investment I made for my wedding. She made sure I had a natural look, but made me standout as a bride. She listened to my requests and always asked for feedback to make sure I was happy with the direction she is going. She was very professional and made me feel so relaxed for each of my events. She makes sure to hire the best team and best of all, my (picky) Indian mom loved her. She also knows the Indian culture so well, she knows how all the jewelry works and she knows how to pleat and drape Indian clothes. Lastly, she is such a kind hearted soul who makes you feel so calm and collected, even at 4am when she is driving over to get your ready. I can't recommend her enough. Book her and you will not regret it!! read more

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Drea made my wedding so magical for me. I had the best time getting to her and experiencing her talent. She is truly incredible at what she and I will be reccomending you to everyone I know in a heartbeat I can go on and on about how she is an absolutely master at her craft. She knows exactly what look suits each of her clients and artistically puts together the hair and makeup to make a bride feel like a princess. More than her talent, who she is as a person is elite. She kept me company on the morning of the biggest day of my life and felt like a friend. She is so so kind, considerate, comforting, and beautiful inside and out and it was an honor to share this day with her. A big part of Drea Makeup is not just the end product but the incredible experience she provides. Thank you for being a princess and making me feel like a princess on my big day read more

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Hiring Drea as your bridal HMUA will be the best decision you make! Drea was the only vendor we flew out for our wedding in Chicago, and I am so so glad we did. During my trial and then again on the phone a couple of weeks before our wedding, I discussed my vision for hair/makeup with Drea, and she offered really helpful suggestions. Fast forward to wedding week, and sitting in Drea's chair were some of my favorite moments from the whole week! She executed hair and makeup looks with such perfection for each and every event, catering to my hair and skin type and specific requests I had for natural and soft glam. She went above and beyond by offering touch ups, and even making sure our moms were satisfied with their hair/makeup done by different vendors! Knowing that Drea had dolled me up, I didn't have to worry about my hair or makeup needing touch ups throughout the event. I would honestly look at myself in the mirror hours later and marvel at how beautiful I felt even at the end of the night. I got so many compliments throughout the weekend on every single look Drea did for me. Not only is she a queen at her art, but she is also one of the sweetest, caring, and genuine humans I have ever had the privilege to know. She was my ultimate hype gal throughout the wedding week and kept me so calm and collected during the stressful hours leading up to an event. Overall, can't say enough how grateful I am to have had Drea as my bridal HMUA! read more

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Drea was an absolute dream to work with! She did mine and my mom's hair and makeup for my South Indian temple wedding ceremony a few weeks ago. I sent her inspiration for my look prior to the day. She knocked it out of the park, I was in love with both my hair and makeup. I wanted a soft look as the ceremony was in the morning and she did not disappoint. I felt SO beautiful after she was done. I didn't want to take my makeup off at the end of the day! And she did a beautiful job on my mom, who doesn't wear makeup often if at all - her look was so natural and perfect. She loved it and was glowing! Not only is she truly professional and wonderful to work with, she's so so sweet and easy to talk to. I felt like I was hanging out with a friend and getting my hair and makeup done at the same time. I would highly recommend her and can't wait to have her do my hair and makeup again soon! read more

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A month after our wedding and I'm still thinking about how phenomenal Drea and her team were for the full 9 days of both of our weddings! Planning two weddings was extremely difficult but the easiest decision was choosing Drea and her team for hair and makeup but they did so much more than that. They were the energy and support we needed at 2 am hair and makeup calls. They were the calm we needed when things started to get crazy (as they always tend to do with weddings) and they still managed to bring the laughter to our group. I think I spent more time in Drea's chair than I did sleeping the whole week and I don't regret it one bit! Drea is an absolute artist and turned me into a real life princess for every single event. I didn't know exactly what I wanted for hair and makeup but I knew how I wanted to feel for each event. Drea took my minimal inspo/guidance and made me look even better than I could have imagined. I had screenshots from social media about what I thought would go with my face and outfit but Drea went above and beyond and helped me create looks that I wouldn't have thought of myself! It was so easy to trust Drea and her process because she is truly a professional and so skilled at what she does. She knew what I wanted but couldn't express better than I did! I danced like crazy at every event and my makeup didn't move AT ALL. My hair never holds a curl and Drea worked her magic to make it last all night! Yes, I wanted to work with Drea for my hair and makeup but it was everything besides getting me ready that I am so thankful to her for. As the bride, you get so many things thrown at you during all of your events and Drea could tell I was getting stressed and not enjoying the moment. She helped keep me calm and focused on the small moments to enjoy while maneuvering around my large group of family and friends. She was my calm in the storm and working with her was the best decision I could have made. Additionally, my mom and mother in law were so apprehensive about getting their hair and makeup done but Denise, Sonia and Susie completely killed it! By the end of the week, both moms couldn't wait to get back in their chairs for glam. They tackled 19 of my aunts, cousins and bridesmaids on the wedding day and I couldn't be more thankful to the DreaV Team for being one of the biggest reasons for a successful wedding week! I truly cannot recommend Drea and her team enough. I'm thankful beyond words for all that they did for our family during both weddings! read more

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I've been following Drea for a long time on IG before I started wedding planning. She was the very first vendor I ran to book when I confirmed my dates and I was so happy she was available to do my sangeet, wedding, and reception looks, as well as my mom and MILs. During my trial, all I told her was that I wanted a bun for the wedding. She just looked at a photo of my lehenga and literally created the most perfect look for my makeup. I was sooooo excited to see it all come together on the big day. For both days, sangeet and wedding, I felt like myself. I didn't feel like I had a ton of makeup on, and I didn't feel "cakey" - two things that were really important to me. We played around with different styles for each of the events and I appreciated that I looked different in all 3 of my looks. We did peachy/pinky vibes for sangeet, a "royal/regal" look for the ceremony, and a darker look for the reception, all with different hair styles. So I definitely had a lot of variety and I loved it. She also had a last minute bomb idea to add orchids to my bun, which ended up being my favorite part of the ceremony look! More than anything I was so happy that my mom loved her looks. She isn't someone that normally wears a lot of makeup and was apprehensive, but watching her receive compliments left and right on her hair/makeup was the sweetest thing. The best part about Drea is how FUN she is. I felt like I was chatting with one of my girls that I'd known for years, not someone I'd met only once during my trial. Time flew by during our getting ready moments - but we even had time to make fun reels and tiktoks :) Overall, I had a wonderful experience with her. I am soooo happy with how my face and hair turned out, and looking back at my pictures, I can't find a single flaw in the looks. Thank you so much!! read more

Where do I even start - I don't think there are WORDS to explain how beautiful and confident and amazing I felt for every single one of my events. Drea absolutely killed my looks and I had full trust in her to create looks that fit my personality and vibe and looked best with the outfits I had. Not only is she SUPER talented, she is the coolest person to hangout with and I have never felt more comfortable getting my hair and makeup done. After she slayed my first welcome party look I didn't have any doubts and just let Drea do what she does best to perfectly curate my hair and makeup for the next 4 events. Drea's team included Susie and Denise - they were all such amazing people to hangout with. They brought positive vibes and did hair and makeup for both of the moms, my sister in law and best friend. Everyone was obsessed with their looks - all 5 of us got so many compliments throughout the weekend. Could not recommend them all enough!! I had been looking for HMUA on instagram for awhile and after I had my venue date booked- Drea was the first vendor (11 months before my wedding date) I went ahead and booked. I had seen her work and was so excited for her to be able to do my wedding looks. Drea, Denise and Susie were such kind, funny, easy going and down to earth people. I am so lucky to have met them and made new friends! In total they did 5 looks for the 5 of us over 3 days of events. I could not be more grateful for how everything turned out! They are truly experts in this field and know exactly what they are doing. No one's makeup or hair moved at all no matter how much we danced or sweat in the FL heat outside. My makeup looked just as perfect at 3AM at the after party as it did at 5PM before my reception had started. I think I could go on forever but instead I'll share some photos of how amazing everything turned out and include a photo of myself at 3AM at the after party with my perfect hair and makeup in place. Love you girls!!! read more

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It's been almost a year and everytime I see the photos, I'm in awe of Drea's work and attention to detail. Absolutely the best choice! read more

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I don't know where to begin, but Drea was absolutely wonderful to work with! Drea took such great care of me and my family throughout my wedding week. She did my hair and make-up for my engagement photos, pre-wedding events and my wedding ceremony/reception. My husband needed some help with his hair for our events and she was even willing to do his hair! She also was able to do my mom and sister's looks for most of our events. She was so incredibly accommodating and was willing to make last minute adjustments to ensure everyone was happy. Honestly, by the end of the week it felt like she was a part of the family! She is so clearly passionate about what she does and it comes through in her work and demeanor. She had a great attitude throughout all of the events and went above and beyond to keep us all excited throughout the week. She is such a great listener and has such a wonderful vibe! She also is amazing with aunties and moms and can put anyone at ease. No one ever tells you that the most quiet time you'll have throughout the week is when you're getting ready. I am so so so thankful that time was spent with someone as kind and thoughtful as Drea. She's easy to be around and I instantly felt like I could just be myself with her. She made me feel so beautiful throughout the week! I was obsessed with all of my looks and I feel like she understood what I was going for without me even saying anything! She worked with me to ensure I felt comfortable in all of my looks and helped me get the fit I wanted with my lehengas (even creating new safety pin "hooks" to ensure things were tight enough). She did such a great job draping all of my outfits. I honestly could have never imagined feeling so great throughout my wedding week! If you want to look and feel beautiful throughout your wedding week, I highly recommend Drea! read more

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I can't recommend Drea enough as your wedding HMUA! Out of all the vendors I booked, she was 100% the kindest, friendliest, and most thoughtful person to have on my team. She made me, my friends, my family, and my in-laws feel so incredibly comfortable and everyone on the team was so timely and professional. She went above and beyond to make all my last minute changes work, fit additional people in, and give me so many helpful tips I would never have thought of myself. On top of that, she was able to do a totally new hair look and touch up my makeup between my wedding and reception in like 20 minutes (flawlessly)! I have been telling my friends whose weddings are coming up to book Drea as soon as they have their date -- look no further for a HMUA. Thank you so much, Drea! read more

Dreamakeup was truly a dream. I was given the celebrity treatment by the best in the business. Not only did Drea treat me like pure royalty but she made me feel absolutely taken care of. She heard my wedding concerns the morning of my wedding and somehow made me feel super at ease and turned my concerns into an experience of a lifetime. Brides must feel and look like a bride and Drea made sure of it! I'm beyond blessed to have met you. I have a feeling we will be in contact soon for all of my future Indian Parties. Thank you so much for making me feel like the star of my show. You are gifted! Thank you for sharing your gift with me. Also, Drea's team did an amazing job with my sister, sister in law and niece. We all looked amazing thank you ! read more

If only i could give more stars!!! I'm not sure words can really describe what an experience and a treat it is to have Drea as your bridal hair and makeup artist. She is truly one of a kind. Her work and attention to detail is impeccable. She has familiarized herself with south Asian bridal beauty and nailed every single one of my looks. From the moment i did a trial with her I knew i wanted to book her and i recommend her to every bride i know. I didn't need a single adjustment on any of my looks but i knew if i did, i was comfortable enough to tell her. She also went out of her way to make sure my family was happy with all of their hair and makeup looks. Drea is so sweet, you will feel like you're hanging out with your best girl friend all day, which is exactly what you need on your special day. She'll make sure you're hydrated, fed and rested, in addition to making you feel confident and beautiful. She will be your biggest hype woman all day long. I couldn't recommend her enough and i know i will always have a friend and talented go-to HMAU artist in Drea. read more

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DREAm Drea is a full miracle. I booked her for my wedding celebration after my original HMUA couldn't make my new date (Covid postponements). I was really sad I had to use someone new until I experienced the magic of drea. Beauty: I was always apprehensive of south Asian bride focused HMUA because of how overly glam they are. I didn't want to look like someone else. Not only were all my looks executed exactly how I wanted them, I was totally honest with drea when I didn't love something - and she adjusted right away with no fuss. She hit the sweet spot of put together but still natural. Polish: Drea is a true professional. Every single event she was on time and ready to work. She is clearly experienced and knows how to get things done. I didn't feel once that she was unprofessional like a lot of south Asian wedding focused vendors are. Vibes: Drea will do everything to make sure the environment is calm and collected to keep you sane on the day of. She is so incredibly helpful and would help me undress pee and get dressed again, put my feet up after portraits, and make us keurig coffee :) Do not think twice about booking her. Do it and you won't regret it!! read more

You know when it's been a few months you haven't seen a coworker and then you walk In and see her and you are so happy she is part of the team, and you are excited and you know the day is going to run smooth, well that's how I feel every time I work with Drea! It's always fun, it's always smooth and amazing. It doesn't feel like work. She wants to make sure the client is happy, feels beautiful on her special day, and is taken care of. She makes you want to do that for the client also. She is an amazing team player, she communicates, she is personable and she is just the nicest. And let me tell you she knows what she is doing, this is her passion and it shows. Hire her, you won't regret it! It's always a pleasure to work with you. Thank you for being awesome! Every time I learn something from you and I am so grateful. read more

Literally Drea. You are the MVP of the shidshow. For the past year I have read endlessly all your past brides raving reviews about your work, your hustle, your kindness, your comfort, your attention to detail and most importantly your ability to make them feel important. And my god after experiencing it myself, I have nothing to say besides thank you for giving me the opportunity to be your canvas. Not only did you make my week SO chill and fun, but my friends who got to hang with everyday also felt so loved and important...including the guys! This week was absolutely magical but I truly believe that I was able to go into every event with a clear head and laid back demeanor because you set the foundation for that evening every time I was in your chair. I really felt like I was hanging with my best friend. And above all, you made me look like a goddamn goddess. Your talent is unmeasurable and I cannot wait to continue to see you living on top of the world. You deserve the world for the way you make brides look and feel. Thank you thank you thank you for everything. Me and my burn will never forget this week. You'll forever be my makeup magician read more

Drea is a true professional. She did my ceremony and reception makeup/hair and I had a great experience with her. I was very pleased with how both looks turned out. My interactions with Drea were smooth from the minute I contacted her. She was very responsive which was such a breath of fresh air after several failed attempts of contacting other makeup artists. She is a pleasure to be around even in the most stressful of situations. Not only will she give input on what she thinks looks best, she is open to feedback (without getting defensive) and takes your preferences into account. She is extremely helpful and patient and goes above and beyond what's expected of a makeup artist. I cannot recommend Drea enough. read more

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When you look back at your wedding, Drea is one of the vendors you know you couldn't have gotten through the weekend without. Drea is extremely talented in both make up and hair and helped me think through and execute all of my wedding looks. She knows everything there is to know about south asian wedding prep - draping, pleating, dealing with aunties, you name it she's done it. Even as my dates changed several times during the pandemic, she was extremely communicative and responsive and went out of her way to help me make my new dates work. The weekend of, she went above and beyond in every way - making sure I was fed, laughing with me, and making sure I was 1000% happy with each look before I walked out the door. My planners also said she was one of the best vendors to work with. I am so thankful I booked Drea - for her company, amazing talent, and above all her kindness during my wedding weekend. I cannot recommend her enough. read more

When I was younger, I loved watching wedding videos and I always wondered if I would look as beautiful as the brides did in those videos. Finally when my day arrived, Drea made me look and feel so incredibly beautiful, even more than I could have ever imagined. She is pure magic and a truly talented queen. I booked Drea without a trial in 2019. I had heard rave reviews and after looking at her work on instagram, somehow I fully trusted her even without ever meeting her. Then I scheduled my engagement photoshoot and got my makeup done by Drea for the first time. It was such a fun experience and I instantly bonded with her. I was so nervous about my photoshoot and she made me feel so relaxed and gave me great tips on how to make my hair and makeup last in the heat. Unfortunately we had to reschedule our wedding due to Covid and had several date changes. During one of the date changes, Drea wasn't available. I was so heartbroken. It sounds dramatic but I could not imagine any other artist doing my makeup. Every time Drea would post pictures of all the beautiful brides, I would feel so sad that Drea wouldn't be there on my special day. But we had one more date chance and luckily Drea was available. I was beyond ecstatic!!!!!!!! On the wedding day, even though getting up at 3am is not fun, I was really looking forward to waking up early just so I can get my hair and makeup done by Drea. She had such a calming presence that it rubbed off despite knowing that the madness was about to start. We also had a great time chatting and I feel like I can talk to her for hours. Not only is she an incredibly skilled makeup artist but she is very invested in making sure her brides have a great experience throughout the day. I feel that Drea truly looks out for her brides. For example, I had laid out all my jewelry and items I wanted the photographers and videographers to shoot on a table. While doing my makeup and hair, without me asking her, she guided them. She also made sure that they used the custom hanger I had brought for the shots of my outfit. She was so observant and had a presence of mind because I could not see the pictures/shots being taken and would not have remembered. She was also patient and helped me make a choice when I was quite confused about how high I wanted my bun to be. I had a hard time visualizing it so she showed me a bunch of pictures on her phone and explained the differences which really helped me make up my mind. She is also very receptive to feedback and is open to tweaking anything a bride isn't comfortable with. At every step, she made sure I was loving how my makeup was turning out. She is such an experienced professional and she was one of the vendors I didn't have to worry about at all. Her team did a fantastic job with my family and bridesmaids. My mom, who enjoys getting her makeup done but has been disappointed with her past experiences, really loved her hair and makeup which made me so happy! Also Drea has incredible draping skills! I love how my draping turned out. She truly cared about my vision coming true and went above and beyond. I highly recommend Drea and her team. read more

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