Fantastic make up artist and organizer for hair. I would highly recommend Elana to anyone!!read more

I had read many reviews great of Elana Darrus company and seeing wonderful photos to show the great…read morework as well which I assumed I would get as well, however I was extremely disappointed when I did not get the same level of work as I had expected. When I went in for my trial with Dana, I had a half up look with 2 twists back, the end result was messy and had Bobby pins sticking out a lot, I had assumed this was because it was the trial and we had moved the hair quite a bit and she didn't need to take the time to clean it up as it was the trial. I was wrong as this was the same result on wedding day. I had decided to simplify my half up look that I did at the trial just a little and one twist per side instead of two, but my stylist questioned me for wanting to change and was resistant of going with a small variation. I showed her a photo for reference and was very clear in explaining and showing her what I wanted. My hair was nothing close to what I asked for, when she first showed me in the mirror what the back looked like I was left speechless and honestly horrified because it was nothing what I asked for and looked like a mess. I had to bring my mom and sister over to help see what she was doing with the back of my hair because she wasnt understanding how to clean up the style and to style it the way i asked. She didn't listen to what I wanted, did the opposite of what I asked and I was in tears sitting in her chair because I knew that my hair was not going to look how I wanted on my wedding day and had little faith that she could make it look like what I even remotely wanted. Eventually I gave up trying to tell her and show her exactly what I wanted and accepted that my hair wasn't going to be what I wanted because I was then running out of time and had to continue getting ready. I look back at the photos and am sad and embarrassed about how my hair looked that day. My bridesmaids and mom also had issues with both Dana and her partner Monika of them not listening to what they wanted and the styles looking much different than the inspiration photos given. My hair also did not stay secure and pinned up, it fell out completely during the reception and I resorted to putting my hair up myself. I am really disappointed and honestly wish I had done my hair myself, it would have saved me stress and tears on my wedding day and I know I would have actually liked my hair. I am not one to typically write about my negative experiences, but as many are looking for a hairstylist for your wedding day, I want the brides to have the best experience on their wedding day and to be happy, so to proceed with caution when booking.

Wow Wendy! I didn't know my skin could feel so good! I visited Wendy for some advice on skin and…read moremakeup since I'm considered "advanced age". I'm not a girlie girl and fell down the rabbit hold of using social media for skincare advice. First, I got a mini facial which was so relaxing. Wendy asked me what kind of products I was using and filled me in on what was and wasn't good for my skin. The bed was heated and I really enjoyed it. My skin was dry and the products she used really moisturized it and plumped it up (in a good way). After that, we went through my makeup stash. There was no judgement. She asked what I hoped to get out of using that product and why it was good (or not) for my skin. I had her teach me how to apply my makeup (see the comment above about not being a girlie girl). I don't like to spend lots of time on that, so I told her, and she gave me the short version of what to do. Overall, it was a great, relaxing, and informative experience and I will be returning. Thanks Wendy!

Wendy is the best!! She has helped me clear up stubborn hormonal acne, and given me long lasting…read moreresults that helped me gain my confidence back. She has also educated me on what products are best to use for my skin type and given me lots of tips and tricks that I can use to better care for my skin. She lets me pick whatever music I want to listen to and the bed is always warm and comfy She is the funniest esthetician I have ever seen and I look forward to every facial I receive from her, she truly is an expert at her craft. I cannot recommend her enough, she has transformed my skin!!

I cannot express how happy we were with Angela Makeup Chicago! From start to finish, Angela was…read moregreat to work with. Joey, her hair stylist, was fantastic as well. Angela was professional, responsive, and very friendly! My bridal trial was great, and she was quick to make any adjustments if we wanted to go darker/lighter on any makeup. I have rosacea and Angela helped to ensure I was covered on my big day! There were 6 of us total for hair and makeup and Angela and Joey were able to get us all done in the allotted time. On the day of the wedding, Angela and Joey made everyone feel at ease, which was so important through the stress of the day! My bridesmaids all made comments about how nice and funny they were. Angela Makeup Chicago was by far my favorite vendor and I highly recommend to anyone looking for hair and makeup!

Angela (the owner) was extremely easy to work with from beginning to end. She was always very quick…read moreto respond to my emails and questions. She was helpful in finding a time that worked with both her artist (Ashley) and my schedule to arrange a trial. On the day of my wedding, Ashley arrived on time. She is really nice and my girls were raving about their makeup that she had already done before mine. My makeup looked even more stunning on the big day than it did at the trial! Most importantly, I have very sensitive skin and none of the products that were used bothered my skin at all. All three of us had airbrush makeup that held up throughout the day and into the night. We have already given these ladies info out to two of our friends that are getting married next year...they are that good!

Found her on here to have her help fix my hair because the reviews look great, but ended up being…read morelied to about timing I was supposed to be at the appointment & charged me a "late fee" of $130 & couldn't even reschedule. Never trust adding your cards with stylists you don't know.

I found Heather on Yelp and I am so glad I did! I was looking for a spray tan for a wedding and…read moreluckily she had an opening! Heather is very professional which is very important for in home services ( she cane to my house for mobile tanning) I cannot wait to call her for my next hair and make up needs. So exciting to find a complete beauty expert!

Lauren did my makeup for my wedding, a long with my mom, sister and aunt. She did any amazing job,…read moreespecially having to get up early. For the day of my wedding, it was hot - in the mid to upper 90s in August. After the ceremony, I felt like I had to have sweat my whole face off, but it remained flawless! I don't wear a lot of makeup, so Lauren also did a good job of understanding what I wanted and making me feel comfortable and confident. She was also super sweet with my family.

Lauren was AWESOME- all the rave reviews are accurate. I went to her downtown Chicago location for…read morea custom spray tan and everything turned out perfect- so glad I found her. Will be back and will recommend to friends.

This was my first time ever getting an eyelash lift. The lash artist was very nice and informative…read moreand talked me through the whole process before we even started. They get some background information to make sure that you don't get any bad reactions and she checked with me through the process to make sure I was comfortable. The process took about an hour in total but it went by quickly as I chatted with the lash artist and she talked me through everything that she was doing. I was also given some aftercare tips and informed about eyelash growth cycles and I walked away feeling really good. You also get a eyelash tint with the eyelash lift. The bed they have you lay on is quite comfortable, they have you take off your shoes and jacket before getting on the table. No complaints there but it was a bit cold in the studio so I was quickly cold and looking forward to the session being done so that I could put my coat and scarf back on. One other thing I am also not a fan of is that they have no dividers in between their beds or anything. I am personally used to any beauty appointments being one on one and in private rooms or at least having more distance between me and the other customers. This studio is small, so if you are like me just be aware that you are close to other customers getting beauty services.

This location is convenient. The atmosphere is relaxing, the receptionist was friendly…read more My lash experience here was exactly what I asked for. Thank you Maria #slayed I have been looking for a while for a place to get my lashes done again. I got tired of driving to Chicago and paying for parking. I found this Studio 3 months ago and priced them out based on my expectations. Then I compared them to everyone in the area, looked at their reviews, called and asked more questions At first I thought their services are pricey. and I didnt see any promotions for their location so I waited and tried another place in Oak Park. After having an ok job done in Oak Park, I called back and booked an appointment under the impression you get what you pay for. I booked my appointment with Maria who met with me consulted me in much greater detail than other places. She was professional, kind, and went above and beyond to understand what I wanted to do with my lashes, medical history, and listened to what I was previously not 100% happy with my last set. I was impressed by her background and expertise in her field. I am happy I don't have to keep searching and settling for less than amazing

I planned my wedding in less than 2 months and of the several vendors I had reached out to for…read moredifferent reasons, Rajul was one of the most professional ones. She has an extremely sweet personality and goes out of her way to make her clients feel comfortable and beautiful. Her pricing was very reasonable for her work, As I do not use a lot of make up on a regular basis, the thought of bridal make up was a bit daunting. Her trial session was extremely fruitful. Rajul was very receptive to my feedback and needs and made sure she worked with me on achieving a subtle look. As my actual event was the day after Christmas, and the shops were closed, Rajul went early on a Sunday morning to find me fresh flowers for my hair to achieve the perfect look. She even went out her way to buy me a lipstick when I told her I loved the shade she used, Overall, I was extremely happy with her services. My family and friends loved the look and I would definitely recommend her to anyone looking for a subtle but beautiful bridal look. I would recommend contacting her over email as she is more accessible there.

I know I'm crazy planning my Indian-wedding-in-Chicago in two weeks, but that is not what this…read morereview is about! This is about my awesome luck at simply Googling "Indian Bridal, Chicago" and landing on Rajul's website. Rajul is very sweet, and will give you suggestions, but never force them on you. She is always accomodating, and makes sure that you are happy, and that you get what you want!! What more can a bride ask for :) I got my hair, makeup (air-brushed) and saree draping done by her the morning of the wedding and my mehendi a couple days before that. She takes pride in her work and is really meticulous.. She has been doing what she does for a really long time, and it is evident in the ease with which she preps you on the final day. The end result is really neat. And now, I'm so happy with the way I look in my pictures, I can hardly stop grinning! Believe me, you won't have any regrets.. Just go to Rajul!

Pretty on Point made my wedding amazing! I felt like a celebrity! Dalilah can do any makeup look…read morefrom natural to dramatic. I'm so happy I Loved how everything turned out and I didn't have to worry about anything!