I never appreciated my curly hair until I met Natalie! She's fun and awesome and knows exactly how…read moreto handle unruly curls, don't be fooled by her pin-straight hair :P I've tried a couple of other salons in a pinch and none of them come close to her expertise/technique. I would recommend her for all types of hair but especially curls, since they need that extra lovin' she provides. She's the best at her job, and she makes you feel fabulous when she's done!

Don't hesitate! Natalie is an incredibly gifted artist who loves helping people's hair look…read moregorgeous! - Especially those of us with curly hair (which I didn't even know I had.) Not to mention, an inspiring person to spend time with. Since I've starting going to Natalie, I am confident that wherever I go, I will look great. It is fun to start being glamorous at age 60. Just wish I had found her sooner!

Where do I begin?! Andrea is a true talent! Her work is exquisite and her professionalism is beyond…read moreimpressive! I know there are many people who claim to know makeup. However, she is the real deal! Her skills cannot be denied. I highly encourage anyone who wants to look and feel like a million bucks to please support this young lady! She doesn't need a high end boutique with all the frills as her work speaks for itself! You will not be disappointed! I decided to treat myself and made an appointment with ease using her website. Upon arrival I was greeted and waited patiently as she finished up another client. Although we were running a little behind, I had no worries. The level of exceptional service outweighed a few extra minutes! Once we were finished, I was totally and completely satisfied. I received many compliments throughout the evening while promoting my new go to MUA!

I want to thank Andrea again for doing such an amazing job with my makeup. I received so many…read morecompliments on my special night. Andrea was very professional and took her time to make sure my makeup looked great. Definitely can't wait to go back and see her for my next makeup session!!

I have been seeing Kelly for over a decade, and there's no one I trust more with my hair. She…read moreconsistently educates me, guides me on what's best for my color and cut, and always delivers amazing results. She even made my daughter's first haircut such a sweet, memorable experience. Truly can't recommend her enough. And Dusty is an absolute delight as well!

I've been going to Kelly for over two years now. I love how she cuts and colors my hair. The…read moreservice is always great, and the salon is stylish and a fun place to be. Dusty also gives the best blow outs!

C+C was so great on my wedding day! I was able to add 2 people to our contract 2-weeks out, with no…read moreissues. Their timeline was PERFECT. They showed up on time and ready to go. They are so friendly and worked amazingly with both chatty and quiet folks. They handled a variety of hair lengths, textures, skin colors, and oil patterns. Everyone's make up lasted all day, and they were so creative with my short bridesmaids' hair! Highly, highly recommend Carli and Courtney!

From the owner: C + C Bridal specializes in making every bride feel her absolute best on her wedding day! Between…read moreupdos, blowouts, airbrush makeup, we do it all!

Thank you so much for making my special day extra special and relaxed. It was the smoothest salon…read moreexperience i have. Kristen made me feel right at home from her emails to trial hair and make up, even helped me stand up to my MIL, to a last minute hair cut to my actual wedding day. She even made straws for us and left extra hair pins just in case, even taught my MOH how to pin/unpin my veil. I look forward to getting my next hair style when i'm back in StL soon. In the meanwhile, Kristen I'll miss you! x

Kristen was amazing, i walked in with 30 plus years of long hair for a pixie, and she delivered,,,…read morewould recommend her and her team any day

I had Liz do makeup for myself, 4 bridesmaids and my mom on my wedding day. I could not be happier…read morewith my decision. She came to my house a couple weeks in advance and did a trial. Never having done airbrush before, I was worried that I was going to look like I had a ton of makeup on, or heavy overdone eye makeup. False. I knew when she was done that I had 100% made the right decision. If you ever want to look like a prettier, flawless version of yourself- book Liz. Hands down. She was super accomodating and willing to add/take away anything that I wanted. I could not be happier with the way I looked on my wedding day!

I had my makeup done by Liz for my wedding on 8/31/13. It was 99 and humid. An outdoor wedding no…read moreless. I had airbrushed makeup done and lashes applied. The makeup didn't budge all day and night. It was light but the coverage was amazing. I looked and felt beautiful. Liz came to my location and made up my mother and matron of honor as well. She is not only incredible at her makeup skills but she is also very warm and kind. I would be friends with her in a heartbeat. Thank you so much Liz. I would and will recommend you over and over'

Alecia was wonderful, and the photoshoot experience was sooooo much fun. She knew exactly how to…read moredirect the shots based on what I told her I was looking for, and I wish I could have purchased every photo! She is so accepting and open, she made the experience even more than I imagined and pushed me to see the beauty in myself. I got to also enjoy getting my makeup and hair done and felt like a MODEL all day long--the whole experience was nothing less than absolutely fabulous!

My first session with XOXO Alice was in 2018; it was purchased as a wedding gift for my husband. I…read morehad lost 100 pounds over the course of our relationship and was super nervous to have boudoir photos done because of how embarrassed I was by the loose skin that I had all over my body. I imagined options for outfits and poses would be very limited, and I would spend the whole time nervous as heck and hating myself. The super detailed instructions to prepare for the session were the first thing to set my mind at ease. I was glad to know I only had to personally bring SOME of the outfits I wanted to wear but that there was a full wardrobe of varying sizes waiting for me. I was greeted on the morning of the shoot by one of her kitty cats, which immediately made me feel more at ease. The conversation held between myself, Alecia, and the make-up artist that morning to determine the kind of photos we wanted to shoot was eye-opening and very information, though I felt like a shy newbie not having the answer on-hand when I showed up. Alecia used creative methods to get me the best shots possible and made me feel more at ease throughout the course of the day by cracking jokes to make me laugh and just have general conversation about shared interests (specifically pet birds). By the end of the day, I had come to love how my body was portrayed in a way I never knew was possible. The directions she gave throughout the shoot were kind and specific so that she got the exact bodily post and expression that she needed. My husband could not have been happier with the photos, and I will always cherish the self-esteem boost I left with. The second shoot I had was vastly different than my first. It took place in early 2022 while I was still scared witless about catching COVID-19. She had a process in place requiring each client to take a rapid test in their car prior to the session to confirm a negative result. This made me feel much safer considering she was the first person  outside my family and close friends that I would spend a day around maskless since the pandemic began.  Some relevant background information includes something that developed over the course of time since the initial photoshoot: this included the onset of chronic (nearly constant) pain in my neck, shoulders, and upper and lower back that is greatly flared by too much motion of my joints that were weakened by illness and major surgery recovery. I was nervous as all get-out to reach out to Alecia to see if I could request a session (via one of her model-calls on her Facebook page) thinking that I would be too hard to work with due to my physical limitations. Remembering how much I had to move or bend during the first session, I thought it would be impossible to have a similar experience again. My weak and painful body had driven me to hatred and depression because my body had all but given up on me. I had also put on a teensy bit of weight due to my inability to exercise. Alecia assured me that she could work with me to show me that my body wasn't to be hated and was confident that she could use feedback given by myself during the session to ensure she didn't cause an excess of pain. She ended up discussing my changing life situation while makeup and hair were being handled. Not only did she make me feel like a "normal" person regardless of my illnesses and pain, she made sure I knew that she saw me as no less of a woman or model. She did a lot of moving and shifting to accommodate my decreased abilities of motion and took my inability to stand for long periods of count all into ability when choosing the outfits and poses. We even made a sort of silly game out of taking water breaks since I am required to drink far more water than most people; she was sure to take a water break whenever I did and made sure I ate when I needed to. I was so shocked by the resulting images and felt like she helped me along the first step of accepting my new disability by taking myself for how I am and not just hating my own existence. I know this may seem like a little much to come out of a boudoir photography session, but she has a magical way of seeing everyone she photographs the way they need to be and deserve to be seen. I am already saving up for my next photo shoot! The first one was for my significant other, but all additional ones are purely for me!

I thoroughly and sincerely enjoyed having my makeup done by Tara Lowery for my wedding. She is the…read moreepitome of a professional - on time, pleasant, and accommodating. Tara Lowery arrived at my church early, set up her table and professional wares and used her phone to play gospel music as she worked. This immediately set the atmosphere for my wedding party as we dressed - it was calm, God-centered, and comfortable. These are the little touches that matter but are hard to verbalize or place a price tag on. I am 100% satisfied with my wedding makeup! Indeed, Tara Lowery performed wonders and transformed me into a stunning bride. I do not wear make up often - and have only had my make up done professionally once before. I was utterly blown away by her talents! My makeup was flawless. Tara Lowery also did my mother and mother-in-laws makeup as well. Needless to say, it was beautiful. The experience, professionalism, and artistry of Tara Lowery is top notch. I highly recommend her to anyone looking to feel special on his/her big day.

I can't say enough about Tara and her professionalism and talent. I live in San Francisco and was…read morecoming to Southern Illinois (where I grew up) for an event. I was looking for someone to come to my parents' house and do both my and my mom's make-up. She responded immediately, we discussed the timing and the added travel fee (which was more than reasonable and I was happy to pay to save me a trip). She arrived on time (she thought she was going to be a few minutes late and called a half hour before). She was so friendly, engaging and fun. She talked to both me and my mom to understand what we were wearing, what we wanted to emphasize, the colors we'd prefer and offered suggestions. My mom wanted a more natural look and Tara made her look absolutely beautiful! I wanted a smoky eye, contouring and false lashes which is more than I normally do. It was stunning. I didn't look too "made-up," the foundation (which is normally my biggest concern because it can look cakey) was flawless and natural. I loved the entire experience and threatened to fly her to San Francisco when I needed her. I would recommend Tara to anyone that wants to feel pampered, have impeccable make-up, and wants to feel immediately at ease. She's got a great sense of humor, too, and we had a lot of fun!

Had my hair done a week ago by Alyssa. She put bling back in my hair after a year plus letting it…read moreget healthy and it looks absolutely beautiful. It's in such great condition since switching salons and coming to her on a regular basis. She is super friendly and I love coming to this

I was denied a bang trim by Kelsey because I wasn't an exciting client. Kelsey unkindly noted that…read morebecause she "specializes in color," she doesn't have time for the appointment unless I do a color service. What a freaking JOKE!! I have never heard such a ridiculous reason to not see someone for a ten-minute appointment. I will NEVER visit this salon regardless of my hair needs and would strongly recommend giving your business to other estbalishments.