I truly believe I could not have worked with two better human beings the morning of our wedding than Konstantine and Angelica from Rare Bird Beauties. (For reference getting ready included myself, two girlfriends, MOB & MOG) Konstantine does such beautiful work that it blew me away and my girlfriends. I've seen them with professional makeup done before and it has never looked quite as good as it did on our wedding day. Personally, you guys know from our email exchanges, I'm not very well educated on makeup or wear it often and you guys paired me with the perfect person. Konstantine is so amazing at his job that it took no direction from me other than simply saying I wanted to look natural and he went ABOVE & BEYOND that! My makeup was flawless yet so light but photographed beautifully in just the previews we've gotten. I promise to send the professionals when we get the full album! I danced nonstop from 8pm to midnight and my makeup never budged! We took a picture when we got back to the hotel and it was as if I had just had my makeup done! I could speak praises to his artistic work all day but it's not just that, he's also one of the best humans! He's so funny and kind, instantly makes everyone in his chair feel comfortable. I feel so lucky that he was there with me on our wedding day, he made that whole morning so fun! Angelica is simply one of the sweetest people I have ever met! She came prepped with all these goodies specifically for me which was the loveliest surprise! The pearl pin she put in my hair for our wedding, I wore all throughout our honeymoon and each time it made me smile. She is an amazing artist who is delivery and so so proud of her craft that she takes time to make sure it's the absolute best work. Everyone's hair looked so beautiful and even my girlfriend with loose waves had her hair stay in place till the very end after all the dancing! You guys know the beautiful work Angelica does so I don't have to go on about it but it's her spirit and personality that truly touched me. She is really just the kindest soul and while I was emotional with all wedding day jitters, she made me feel at ease. I am beyond grateful for the both Angelica & Konstantine and for RBB! We had the absolute best wedding day and I don't think we could've done that without the wonderful humans we worked with! read more

Bride Ioana- makeup Jen - hair Additional artists Konstantine - makeup Shannon - hair I had a group of 14 ladies for Rare Bird Beauties to make beautiful for my big day. The team of artists did an exceptional job in scheduling our timeline as well as including 2 additional girls for hair and makeup. Everyone loved their work and enjoyed their company. They were all professional and very sweet. Another reason why RBD is awesome - I live in Arizona and couldn't attend my trial. Instead, I had my sister go and I fell in love with the look they gave her (using my requests of makeup and hairstyle). After I saw the pictures and video of the hair and makeup, my decision to book them was instant. I chose the airbrush package and my makeup was flawless AND I did not feel like I had anything on. Being the day of my wedding that Ioana first saw my skin complexion, she blew me away. I loved every part of it. She took her time to ensure every part of my face was perfect and she always asked first if I wanted something done and gave me options of how we can do it (I.e. Eyebrows, lips, etc.). As for my hair, Jen, did a phenomenal job replicating the picture I showed her while adding her flare to it. I have a lot of hair (the picture below is my real hair) and didn't feel anything on my head. I didn't feel any of the bobby pins and there were A LOT. I didn't worry about it falling and felt at ease while dancing, it stayed up securely the entire night until the next morning. I would highly recommend them to all brides and anyone looking to get their hair and makeup done professionally. Thank you RBD for making me feel beautiful on one of the most important days of my life. Love, Luchie Holden read more

Finding Konstantine and Jen and Rare Bird Beauties was literally a light at the end of my tunnel. I had originally booked a makeup artist without doing a trial, just trusted word of mouth and pictures I had seen. I want to make sure that I say that the initial artist I had booked was awesome, but at the end of the day, it just wasn't my style/wasn't what I had envisioned on my wedding day. So, it's about a month before the wedding and I no longer have a makeup artist. I am scrambling around Instagram and the Internet and emailing everyone I could find. I came across Rare Bird Beauties on Instagram and instantly fell in love with all of the natural makeup looks that seemed to just glow right there on my phone. I emailed Jen and was able to set up a trial with Konstantine right away. My trial was awesome, Konstantine took the time to ask me questions about not just what I wanted to look like but how I wanted to feel on my wedding day. You could tell he definitely took his time in creating a look for me that wasn't something that he just does on every bride. He really loves what he does and cares about how brides feel in his looks, and you feel that from the get-go. On the day of, both Konstantine and Jen made up myself, my mom, and my 8 bridesmaids. They were a great team that worked efficiently, but it didn't feel like they were trying to rush and just get out the door. A few of my bridesmaids don't really ever wear makeup and they said they had the best experience with Jen and Konstantine, and could not stop taking selfies :). All in all, I'm so glad that I had to scramble to find a makeup artist because I would't have found Rare Bird Beauties any other way. And I'm so grateful I did! read more

You envision your wedding look your entire engagement... at least. I'm one of those girls that thought about it since I started dating my (now) husband. I knew exactly what kind of styling I wanted, so I scouted on Instagram for months. When Rare Bird Beauties popped up, I knew I found my team! Our trial went so well! It was like having your girlfriends do your make-up and hair. They asked about my husband, our life together, our story. There was a comfort during the trial I knew I would need on wedding day. They welcomed the minimal feedback I had, and I walked away knowing they understood my vision. Additionally, I trusted them to take care of my mom, mother-in-law, grandmother-in-law, and bridesmaids... all with clear visions of their own ;) Leading up to our wedding, the bridesmaids and crew made their hair and makeup selections (up/down styling, lashes, airbrush, etc). RBB put together a very comprehensive day-of schedule. Every 'i' was dotted and 't' crossed so the big day would be seamless. And seamless it was... they brought their own chairs, mirrors, extension cords, etc. They treated everyone with the same attentiveness they gave me. Everyone felt taken care of and felt beautiful! I can't describe the feeling of having all the different pieces of your wedding look come together... your dress, shoes, jewelry, the make-up and hairstyle you've selected. That day was filled with very obvious special moments, but I hadn't thought about that moment when you see yourself in the mirror for the first time. Rare Bird Beauties made my vision come to life. There aren't enough thank you's for their hard work and talent! read more

I was introduced to Jen at Rare Bird Beauties through our wedding planner Lauren P @ LOLA Event Productions and we hired RBB for hair services for myself, my mom, mother in law, and 4 bridesmaids for my May 2018 wedding. Jen and her assistant Kalin did a PHENOMENAL job! Everyone in my party had very different ideas about their ideal hairdo and several were pretty vague in their instructions; the Rare Bird Beauties team was able to take whatever direction they were given and create a hairstyle that perfectly fit the vibe of each woman. In regards to my bridal hairdo, I met Jen a few months before my wedding for a trial. She was exceptionally warm and friendly, listened carefully to my preferences and asked a lot of thoughtful questions about my hair type, products I normally use, and expectations for the day. The trial hairstyle was beautiful but when I asked to make some small tweaks for my wedding day (tighter curls, blowdrying my hair straight before curling), Jen was 100% on board! She always made me feel like a princess and on my wedding day I was completely in love with the hair style she created. I HIGHLY recommend hiring Rare Bird Beauties for hair services for your wedding day! They are exceptionally talented at creating beautiful hairstyles for women of all types of hair texture and length and, even more importantly, are extremely friendly and fun to be around! I was also very impressed by their professionalism and quick attention to emails, contract changes, etc. Thank you so much, Rare Bird Beauties, for making us all feel so beautiful on my wedding day! read more

Let me tell you - I looked the most beautiful I ever have/will/want to be on my wedding day thanks to Angie and Konstantine! I'm so in love with the hair style and makeup looks they created. Angie actually made my evil hair cooperate and Konstantine's skills are so instinctive he makes it look easy. I absolutely loved my look and both of them. They were also SO relaxing to talk to the day of and just made the process fun! They plus Laura, our other hair wizard, were super on time (even early I think but I didn't have my watch on!) and even finished early. All the ladies raved about their hair and makeup. My bridesmaids who worked with Laura also LOVED their hair and raved about how great she was to talk to. Everything was just perfect. I told Angie and Konstantine that as soon as I win the lottery I'm hiring them to do my hair and makeup every day. My experience booking and with my trial were also so smooth and easy. Natalie knew who would be best for me right off the bat and was super easy to work with. I went with RBB because I wanted to look like the best version of myself on my wedding day without looking too done up and they achieved that and more. Love love love. Now go book them!!!! read more

Rare Bird was the best to work with for my wedding! I did my hair and makeup trials as well through them. Sara was in charge of makeup and she absolutely killed it. Viktoriia did my hair and did long beautiful waves which were just gorgeous. I wanted to look and feel like myself, but also wanted to feel more glam on the big day. My bridal party and many others kept complimenting me all night on how natural and stunning I looked. I have gotten my hair and makeup done for many events, and I have never felt as good as I did on my wedding day. It was so amazing not having to worry about it. My bridesmaids, grandma, and moms also got their hair and makeup done and they looked incredible. The team showed up exactly on time, were so professional, and so much fun to work with. I also want to give a huge shoutout to Natalie, their new communication queen. I've been working with Rare Bird for over a year, and I noticed a lovely improvement in communication once she was hired! Natalie is so fun to work with and significantly decreased my stress levels. I would recommend Rare Bird to everyone! read more

I don't think I can possibly say enough amazing things about working with Rare Bird Beauties! Jen and Ioana are the absolute dream team to glam you up for your wedding day! From the trial to my big day they were so accommodating and really listened to my thoughts and helped me bring my vision to life. They even did a hair trial for my mother so she could venture out of her comfort-zone for the wedding! I am not very good at doing my hair or makeup normally and I am not very creative, so having Ioana and Jen guide me and offer helpful suggestions while also listening to what I didn't like made me feel so great about my decision to work with them. On the big day, not only were they on time, they kept us ahead of schedule and everyone looked INCREDIBLE! We had 11 people that needed to be styled by 12pm and they worked their magic without batting an eye! The other two women that came to assist (Christy (MU) and Rita (Hair)) were also fantastic. Rita worked wonders on my thick haired bridesmaids and Christy's eyeshadow game was on fire! If you are looking for the best, look no further! read more

I could not have been happier with how everyone's hair and makeup turned out for my wedding! Not only did they look beautiful and natural, but everyone's hair and makeup held up so well throughout the day, which was a major feat considering it rained and was very humid. Ioana and Jenn were also a pleasure to work with! They are so sweet and fun and made the morning seem relaxed, which was important to me. Even before the big day, they were great to work with - they were organized, quick to respond to my questions/requests, and able to accommodate my large party (8 ladies needing hair and make-up in the span of 3 hours). Before finding Rare Bird, I was unsure about how I wanted to look on my big day, but they were able to help me find the style that suited me best and I truly felt like the prettiest woman in the world on my wedding day. I cannot recommend these ladies enough!!! read more

I was lucky enough to book with owners Ioana (makeup) & Jen (hair) for my wedding. They are truly the best in the business and such a dream to work with. They made us all feel absolutely beautiful. The compliments from guests just kept coming all night for every single one of us. Ioana and Jen are so beyond talented and truly give you the look you're going for, but BETTER! Natalie deserves a shoutout too! She is who I corresponded with most on their team. She made the booking process seamless. The entire Rare Bird Beauty team is absolutely amazing and truly go above and beyond for their clients. I will absolutely use them in the future any time I need hair & makeup done. BOOK THEM NOW!! You won't regret it. read more

I had the best experience with RBB. Ioana did the makeup for myself, my mom, and all of my bridesmaids on my wedding day. Everyone was so pleased with their makeup and looked absolutely stunning. I have never felt more beautiful and that is all due to Ioana. She made sure that I loved my look every step of the way and took the time to listen to exactly what I envisioned. When I saw the final result, I couldn't believe it. She did an amazing job which exceeded my expectations. I would recommend RBB and Ioana to all brides or anyone who is looking to get glammed up for a special occasion. If I have to get my makeup done in the future, I will without a doubt be choosing RBB. read more

I could not be more in love with RBB! Picking my beauty vendors was the hardest thing to do. After searching pages and pages of photos and Instagram accounts, I came upon RBB and knew they had to be the ones! Jen and Ioana were the sweetest, most responsive and accommodating ladies leading up to the trial, and at the trial worked with me to get the look I loved. On the wedding day, they added to the fun of the day and brought out the best in everyone with both hair and makeup. Everyone loved their look- and as for me, I could not have felt more calm and confident walking out the door after they dolled me up. Thank you Jen and Ioana for everything! read more

I want to send out a huge THANK YOU to Jen and Lynzie from Rare Bird Beauties for saving us on our wedding day!!! After our makeup artist failed to show up, Jen was there within 30 minutes to help us! Even Ioana came to our house to help us out as back up. My girls and I looked absolutely flawless! Jen, Lynz, you both are amazing and I still get emotional just thinking about what you both did for me. I am one lucky girl to have such strong, badass, generous, kind, and caring women in my life! I will recommend Jen, Ioana and the rest of the Rare Bird Beauties to anyone for all hair and makeup services! Natalie McC 5/25/18 read more

I couldn't be happier with Ioana and Jen from rarebird beauties! I'm very particular with my makeup and Ioana did an amazing job for my wedding makeup. It was absolutely perfect. She made the few minor changes I requested after my trial and I loved my makeup for my wedding day! Jen did an fantastic job with my hair as well, and it held it's curl all night! She made a few last minute changes to my hair per my request and I loved the final result. Ioana and Jen were very responsive, so easy to work with, answered all my questions promptly, and arrived on time and ready to go on my wedding day. No complaints! read more

Thank you to Jen, Ioana, and team for helping me, our moms, and my bridesmaids, look and feel our best on my wedding day! You were really great at listening to what I was looking for and envisioning. We worked together to figure out the perfect look for my wedding day, even adjusting for my feedback when I had it, and it was everything I could've imagined and more. All of my bridesmaids (and mom and mother-in-law) loved how they looked, and felt so comfortable throughout the whole day. You have been so wonderful and kind throughout the whole process. I would highly recommend you to any of my friends! read more

I loved working with Rare Bird Beauties! A friend of mine used them for her wedding and had nothing but rave reviews. Ioana, the owner, was quick to respond to every email and made all the planning that goes into a wedding SO effortless. Amelia was our make up artist for the big day, and I can't say enough amazing things. She listened to what everyone in the wedding party wanted (including myself), and pulled their vision together perfectly. She was also super punctual, professional, and fun! I can't recommend them enough! read more

Rae Birds did an amazing job for both hair and makeup for my daughters wedding in Chicago 11-11-17. The hair stylists were great and the make-up artist was fantastic. Not only dd they exceed expectations with making my hair look terrific, but my hair and make-up lasted all day with no required touch-ups. Jen is a pleasure to work with, very professional and very organized. Great group, a must for any special occasion or wedding! I never received so many compliments for hair and make-up. read more

Rare Bird Beauties and our wonderful team of Becca, Courtney, and Jade were incredible. I'm so happy we received a recommendation to use them on our wedding day. They did my (bridal) hair and makeup, my entire bridal party's hair and makeup, as well as parents and flower girl. They were on time, professional, and a ton of fun to have around. All my girls looked and felt beautiful, and I felt like an absolute princess. I couldn't recommend them higher! read more

Wonderful girls to work with. I had Shannon for hair and Amelia for makeup. They really listened to what I, The bride, wanted on my wedding day. I have very thin hair and Shannon was so sweet doing her best to hide my balding spots. Amelia was great and changed my whole look from what I originally wanted at the trial. I got so many compliments. My bridesmaid looks flawless and I couldn't be happier. Thank you ladies! read more