Chyla is YOUR GO TO ARTIST for ANY special events make up and hair needs!…read more I reached out to Chyla 6 days before our wedding (very last minute!) to treat myself & the important women in my life to having our hair & make up done! From the very first phone call, to the many questions I had and the wonderful experience of having her style our hair and do our make up, I was impressed with Chyla's professionalism, warmth and her genuine bubbly personality. She is not only worth EVERY PENNY, Chyla is a joy to work with! I was immediately drawn to Chyla's understanding of our needs, her kindness, passion for what she does; & her clear expectations for the day! She is so proactive, genuine and very responsive with communication. Within hours of connecting, Chyla provided me with a contract, set expectations & a wedding day schedule! She was so very patient when addressing my questions, & some of our last minute changes! On our wedding day, Chyla showed up on time, was so sweet and friendly towards all of us & her highly skilled artistry spoke for itself! We all wanted a softer and more natural look and she executed our vision perfectly! I had never felt so beautiful- polished & put together! The products she used were so light and I felt like I was not wearing any make up at all and received so many compliments! My daughters, best friend, mother and sister in law all were very happy with their hair and make up too! We are all very thankful to have Chyla help us glow & radiate on our special day! Chyla is amazing and we loved how she SPARKLES & adds so much beauty, confidence, creativity, & positive energy to the world! Thank you Chyla for making us look and feel so elegant and beautiful!

I couldn't recommend Chyla more highly for any bride, especially Asian brides who want to feel like…read morethe best version of themselves. From the trial to the wedding day, she was incredibly thoughtful and attentive to feedback. I had specific preferences around how I wanted my makeup and hair to feel light and natural while still showing up well in photos, and she completely nailed it. She listened carefully, made small adjustments based on my input, and the end result was exactly what I hoped for. I looked like myself, just elevated and glowing. She was also amazing with my mom, who can be particular about my makeup and hair. Chyla took the time to talk through my mom's comfort level, test a few options, and make sure she genuinely loved her final look. It made the morning of my wedding feel calm and collaborative, and my mom felt so confident and beautiful. Overall, Chyla was not only talented but also kind, communicative, and professional: the perfect person to have by your side on such an important day.

I've been going to Amanda for a little over 8 years now, and I won't go to anyone else. I used to…read morework downtown so it was convenient, but even now living in the South Suburbs, I still make the drive because she's just that good. She's professional, gentle, and makes what could be an uncomfortable service feel completely normal. Beyond that, she's genuinely kind and easy to talk to. Over the years we've shared so many life conversations, and that trust matters. If you're looking for someone consistent and skilled for your waxing needs, especially Brazilians, she's it.

Amanda is literally the best micro blader. I highly recco for anyone! So nice and amazing and very…read moredetail oriented and makes sure you love everything about your brows

I had such a pleasant experience at goldplaited from start to finish. I had my hair and makeup done…read moreby Carmen and Riley and both of them were so friendly and gave me the exact look I wanted. I walked out feeling so confident and received several compliments from total strangers. I will definitely return for my next event!

I was overdue to update my headshots, and a colleague recommended I get some professional grooming…read moredone beforehand so I'd actually like the photos. A quick search led me to goldplaited and their male grooming package, which seemed exactly like what I needed. I was looking for something really subtle and natural--just a more polished version of myself--and they nailed it. They took the time to understand the look I was going for and didn't rush the process at all. They also checked in along the way to make sure everything felt right, which I appreciated. Nothing felt overdone, but it made a noticeable difference once I got in front of the camera. I felt a lot more confident going into the shoot, and the photos turned out better than I expected. Super professional, easy to work with, and you can tell they care about getting it right. Really glad I found them.

Beautiful salon with great customer service! Recently had a wonderful manicure/pedicure with the…read morelovely Regina. I've lived in a neighborhood for many years but I had no idea that they also did nails, facials and massage. I strongly suggest that they advertise more about the other services that they offer. All these years, I thought they only did hair! Regina is awesome!! Extremely professional, warm personality, easy to talk to and really takes pride in her work.

I got a curly haircut today by Adel. I got there a bit early and she was finishing up with someone…read moreelse. I got greeted by Chico who was very sweet. The cut and styling was super fast and I think she was done in like 45 minutes with everything. It was one of the quickest and comfiest cut and styles I had because I feel like she is decisive is her cuts. I asked for big blowout and realized that bring from the south still has a hold on me haha. I loved it and left feeling great about how it looked. I think I will be back for coloring services. It was very casual and relaxed. The pricing is also super fair for the area.

I just had a cut & blowdry with Michaela. She is the Queen of long hair and is so talented, not to…read moremention down to earth. The vibe of the shop is upscale without being snobby. 10 out of 10, would reccomend.

My style did not even stay for 2 minutes . Did not use shampoo and conditioner best for my hair…read morecolor, even after asking Hair massage was not good - lying on an uncomfortable chair

Great Staff ! Definitely was a valuable step in starting off my career as a Makeup Artist …read more Brittany the instructor knew what she was talking about and taught us what we needed to know starting off into the industry . Not only do you get certified , you are taught about the business aspect of becoming a makeup artist ! Being certified by Glam Lab Make Up Studio has inspired me to continue to grow and master my skills.

I think gl lab studios is great place for woman or men to take a class to learn a wonderful naked…read moretechnique for a flawless look. If you looking for a class to help you be more productive and professional take this class ! It's great and the instructor is very good at not just makeup but she is articulate and answers whatever questions she can . Class is for certification free lance artist . I think they should add breakfast lol a donut maybe . But good class

I can't say enough great things about the beauty team I had. Brenda did phenomenal on my makeup! I…read morewas happy crying all day and night and my makeup held up the entire time. She listened to what I wanted and made my face feel weightless even with a full face and foundation! Mercedes did wonders with my hair and the curls held all night even through jumping, crazy wind, and a handsy groom lol. She's the sweetest and so supportive of whatever I wanted. Eva did fantastic with all of the hair and makeup she did for my girls also! Huge thanks all around the such a fantastic team.

Loved my experience with Blush and Braids! I got my bridal makeup done by Jenna and she was…read moreabsolutely amazing!!! I loved my makeup so much and it LASTED so well in windy/drizzling weather. I've never felt so beautiful and my bridesmaids looked amazing. I had bridesmaids of different ethnicities and skin types but she did an amazing job for everyone. Milian did the bridesmaids hair and everyone looked so good!! Everyone's hair looked good even after taking pictures in windy/drizzling weather. Could not be happier with my choice to use Blush and Braids Beauty!

Maria was my makeup artist for all my wedding-year events from June 2018-March 2019: from my…read moreearly-morning engagement photo shoot, my bridal shower, and my wedding and I was 100% happy with the process and results. I got so many compliments on my makeup at each event. Maria is so nice to talk to, too, and is flexible and always willing to make any changes to meet what you like. We did a number of makeup trials and as long as I spoke up, Maria was great at adjusting the makeup to get my desired look. It is very important to her to make you feel great and she doesn't take any adjustments personally. She also went the extra mile before my wedding and brought me amazing skin care samples to use-- face scrubs & masks-- to help me really glow on the big day. On the wedding day, she was fantastic, as was her talented assistant. She was on time and she and her assistant got through the 5 person bridal party (4 bridesmaids, 1 bridesman who got male grooming with Maria, and 2 moms, and of course me, the bride), smoothly. Everyone was thrilled with their looks and so happy, and we all looked like movie stars! Her pricing is extremely reasonable, too, and good value for the work. I wish I had more events and excuses to work with Maria again!

Let's start with the good: Maria was very nice and accommodating…read more Unfortunately, I was disappointed and frankly shocked at how bad the makeup itself was. For eyes, the eyeliner lines were incredibly shaky (and not even a true black!!!), the requested blending was either nonexistent or very shoddily done (with streaks), and the lashes were noticeably plasticky with no mascara to mask the artificial texture. The blush technique and shapes were ALL wrong, concentrated all on the apples, and not in a good way, with almost no blending. The lip color was for one of the models was very unflattering! NO eyebrow definition. Also, I paid for some hairstyling, but she didn't even bring a curling iron. To be fair, we were rushed with one of the models, but one had PLENTY of time to be worked on and turned out like a clown due to the very poor attention to detail. Maybe I caught her on a bad day. The makeup I did on myself in literally 4 minutes was better than the end result. While I enjoyed her company, I STRONGLY advise you to stay away if you're looking for more avant-garde looks.

Tee is talented and listens to what clients want! I've been here twice for my bridal makeup and…read morehair trials, and both times were nothing short of amazing! Today, I wrapped up my final hair trial before the big day -- forever grateful for the most talented hairstylist I know Tee is truly my favorite and the best hairstylist I've ever had. Highly recommend! Isy

Tanya and Brian McConkey are joined at the hip! LOL Since they are a team, I believe that the…read moreserene look is only achievable when both factors are a part of my new professional headshot. NARS! Yeah, baby, Tanya uses expensive, good quality makeup. Made my day. I got my baby winged-liner! See it? Zoom in. Unlike my normal structural liners, Tanya gave me a soft wing. My eyeshadows are there! I usually don't see my eyeshadows when it's soft. Everything seems to be mutedly visible when it comes to professional makeup artist! Huh. Hiring Tanya was a smart decision. RuPaul will be happy that I don't look like a drag queen (my usual makeup technique...hahaha).

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