Ari did my wedding glam last week and I felt more beautiful than I ever have! It was honestly a dream come true. On top of being kind and so much fun to chat with, she is an absolute professional. She really knows her shit. She made sure that everyone was satisfied with their glam and that it would last all night. I seriously cannot recommend her enough. Thank you again Ari! read more

Velvet And Venus - Bridal glam - Makeup Artists Near Me

I booked Ari in 2025. She did my trial makeup and we had amazing conversation and I enjoyed my hair and makeup. Moving forward to night before wedding. There were issues with her and venue that I did apologize for as there was miscommunication and she was very kind to me. Day of wedding she told me after she arrived with her hired assistant that she would be leaving for one hour to "handle something" then be back to finish my hair and other 2 bridesmaids hair. Ravy her employee she hired for the day was amazing she went above and beyond for me. She stayed longer to make sure I was taken care of and even helped me get into my dress and help me to aisle with my train . After almost 2 hours have gone by of Ari leaving I started calling her. No answer. She was called 4-5 times with no answer! My hair wasn't fully finished she just "set it" and 2 of my girls had to scramble to get their hair done before the ceremony because we had no clue if or when she would come back. I didn't see her until way after my ceremony (4 1/2 hrs later) when I was taking family photos and she grabbed a drink from bar and was just watching me which she claimed in text was her "showing love and support for Me" keep in mind she was only at our venue from 10-12 so 2 hours. Come to find out she left to go take care of another brides hair and makeup!!!!! I was left in dark with unfinished services while she took care of another wedding My bridesmaids went up to her and asked what happened. She went in circles and it was actually ravy who told them she would refund them because she felt so bad. Fast forward to 2 days post wedding (wedding was Saturday now it's monday) I texted her with my bridesmaids who didn't get service for update on refund. No response. My bridesmaid texted next day. No response. I texted Ari separately after she ignored my calls and she stated that I was a liar and disrespectful and threatening her. I was in shock as she was the one who breached contract and was in the wrong. We have been battling for almost a week to get ahold of her and every time she responds she says I am a liar and disrespectful which is insane behavior from someone who is a business owner and is in the wrong !! She is extremely unprofessional and at this point we aren't sure if we will actually see a refund Do not ever book with her! read more

I genuinely don't enjoy leaving less-than-positive reviews, especially for small businesses, because I know how much heart goes into wedding vendors. However, I think it's important to share my honest experience. First, I want to recognize Kalina, who was part of the hair and makeup team. She was absolutely wonderful. She did the makeup for my bridesmaids and my mom, and everyone looked beautiful and was so happy with the results. She was kind, professional, and incredibly talented. I would recommend Kalina without hesitation. As for Ari, there were positives as well. My makeup turned out beautifully, and I was happy with the final look. Ari is clearly talented, and I appreciated the time and effort she put into getting everyone ready. Unfortunately, there were several issues throughout the day that left me disappointed. My hair began falling out almost immediately after our ceremony. Before we had even finished family photos, pieces were already coming loose, and my maid of honor had to keep fixing it throughout the rest of the day. On your wedding day, the last thing you want to worry about is whether your hairstyle is staying together. Another issue was that my mom's hair was never fully finished. While everyone else's services were completed, hers wasn't, and she ended up having to make do. That was especially disappointing because she deserved to feel just as cared for and special on such an important day. After the wedding, I reached out to Ari with a thoughtful message explaining my experience. She initially responded, which I appreciated. I replied to continue the conversation and address the remaining concerns, but I never received another response. More than anything, I was hoping for communication and a chance to feel heard. Even if we had ultimately disagreed, simply following through with the conversation would have meant a lot. I understand that weddings are busy and that no day goes perfectly. What ultimately left me disappointed wasn't just the issues themselves--it was how they were handled afterward. Customer service doesn't end when the wedding is over, and I believe that how concerns are addressed is just as important as the services provided on the day itself. I truly wish Ari and her business continued success, and I hope future couples have a wonderful experience. I also want to thank Kalina again for doing such an amazing job--she was an absolute pleasure to work with. This review is simply an honest reflection of my own experience. read more

Velvet and Venus is A SCAM. I can't believe I blew past all the red flags,  I do want to recognize Dreina, who was part of the hair team and ACTUALLY showed up on my wedding day. She was absolutely wonderful and did a great job with my hair. She was kind and professional.  I got married in early October 2026 and originally reached out to Ari in January 2026. At that time she had no negative reviews. I booked her primarily for hair services for myself and my mother and a few wedding attendees. To book her she requests a 50% non refundable deposit (1st red flag) via zelle, apple pay, or venmo. Very unusual way to complete a payment for a business but I figured she was a small business so maybe it's okay. The contract also felt very minimal and  unprofessional, and I never received a copy signed by her (2nd red flag). Ari is absolutely terrible with communication and organization. Even when I met her in person for my hair trial (which she actually did show up and do a great job surprisingly...) she told me that she is terrible at reading and checking her emails (3rd red flag). 2 days before my wedding she texted me to confirm my wedding location and time details and they were completely wrong. When i corrected her, her text response was, "soooo glad I texted lol" (4th red flag). The day before my wedding she sent me a text that her assistant Dreina will arrive at 10 and she herself will arrive at 11. This was my first time being told she was going to have an assistant at all (5th red flag). Thankfully her assistant did show up but Ari herself NEVER SHOWED on my wedding day and NEVER provided any explanation or statement for her absence. I am so grateful Dreina was actually there because she ended up still doing a good job. I am writing this review 4 days after my wedding and I still have not heard any response or explanation from Ari. I even sent her an email requesting a refund and time to respond to correct this but NOTHING. SHE IS A COMPLETE SCAM. I have reported her to my bank, Zelle, Instagram, Zola, and better business bureau. DO NOT BOOK HER!!! read more

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She bailed on both the trial and wedding services the day before my wedding. She sent someone else to provide the service but unfortunately they did not arrive in enough time to complete everyone's hair and did not do a good job on my bridal either, but there wasn't enough time to fix it because of how behind we were. I'm honestly heartbroken with my own experience and the experiences of all the other brides who were let down this summer. In reading the other reviews, it's clear that her "last minute emergencies" are almost constant. We can never get these moments back. read more

I truly wish I didn't have to write a negative review, but after my experience, I feel obligated to warn other brides who may be considering booking with this company. I got married in August 2026 and originally reached out to Ari in March to book hair and makeup services for myself and my bridesmaids, along with a hair and makeup trial. I paid a $720 deposit to secure my wedding date, which was 50% of the total cost. The payment was made through Venmo/Zelle, which already felt unusual to me compared to the professional invoicing systems I've used with other wedding vendors. The contract also felt very unprofessional, and I never received a copy signed by her--only the version I had signed. As the months went on, communication became increasingly frustrating. Ari was very inconsistent with responding, and I frequently had to send multiple texts or emails just to receive a response. Eventually, we scheduled my hair and makeup trial. Two hours before the appointment, Ari messaged me saying she had experienced an allergic reaction and needed to cancel. I completely understood that emergencies happen, and I was happy to reschedule. The second trial was scheduled for two weeks before my wedding. I drove about an hour to the location I had been given. The "studio" was essentially just a pin location, with no room or unit number provided. When I arrived, I let Ari know I was there, and she told me she wasn't actually home and was at another appointment because she had entered the wrong time in her calendar. Since I had already driven an hour, I stayed in the area and waited for her to finish. Eventually, she messaged me again and said she was experiencing a personal emergency and needed to cancel. At this point, my trial had been cancelled twice. Ari told me she would refund me for the trial, provide an additional service, and come to me for the rescheduled trial. I was understanding and tried to arrange another date, but once again, I was unable to get a response from her. My wedding was now only a week away, and I had to make the decision to stop hoping things would work out and find someone else. After two cancelled trials, inconsistent communication, and being unable to get a response about rescheduling, I no longer felt comfortable relying on her to show up on my wedding day. I ended up having to find another hair and makeup artist just days before my wedding, which was incredibly stressful during an already overwhelming time. I then reached out to Ari and politely requested the return of my $720 deposit. No services had been provided, and both of my trials had been cancelled by her. It took my wedding planner reaching out to her before I finally received a response, but unfortunately, the resolution was not satisfactory. I also want to mention that I've seen Ari respond to other negative reviews by saying that they are lies. I can't speak for anyone else, but I can speak for my own experience, and everything in this review is based on what happened to me. Thankfully, I was able to find another local artist at the last minute who was absolutely AMAZING. Chatting with her, she told me that she had heard of previous situations where other artists (including her) had been asked to step in and cover weddings or appointments for Ari when she was unable to attend, and that those artists received no payment afterward. I cannot personally verify those claims, so I want to be clear that I am only sharing this as information that was communicated to me. Ultimately, I am extremely disappointed that I lost $720 on a service I never received, but more than anything, I'm disappointed by the amount of unnecessary stress this caused me in the final days leading up to my wedding. I'm sharing this review because I would have wanted to know about an experience like this before booking. If you are a bride considering this company, I strongly encourage you to do your research and make sure you feel completely confident in your vendor before putting such an important part of your wedding day in their hands. read more

I booked this artist for my wedding and was left completely ghosted on the one day there's no room for error. No call, no text, no explanation -- just silence when I needed her most. She sent some other stylists but did not respond to any messages, calls or texts. The stylists that showed up were extremely embarrassed and told me that they don't want to work with Ari again. One also called us later asking if I'd paid as Ari is refusing to pay them! A wedding date is not a normal appointment -- it's booked months in advance, tied to a single irreplaceable day, and vendors know that. To disappear without even a courtesy heads-up is a level of unprofessionalism I wouldn't wish on any other bride. I can't speak to her actual skill since I never got to find out, but reliability is the bare minimum you're paying for, and it wasn't there. If you're getting married, please look elsewhere. No bride should have to go through what I did. read more

Ari no call/no showed on the day of our friend's wedding after doing a trial and communicating the night before that she would be there. The day of the wedding she would not respond to any text/calls. While she had asked other hair/mu artists to help with the bridesmaids the day of there was no communication that she would not be there to do the bride. She's now refusing to pay the women that did do our hair and makeup - and who ended up taking care of our bride. read more

THIS BUSINESS IS A SCAM!!! She was very responsive until I paid my deposit, then ghosted me and never wrote back. After doing some research, I see she has done this before, under another name. Do not book this stylist, save yourself the hassle and the $660. https://www.theknot.com/marketplace/the-femme-stylist-seattle-wa-2054720 read more

Do not book with this business, extremely unprofessional, poor integrity as well as weak communication. This business is extremely unorganized, Work does not meet up to sanitization standard. I would avoid this company if you do not want to be scammed. If you look at the other reviews, There are many people who are unhappy with this person. !!!!!WARNING THIS BUSINESS IS A SCAM!!!!!!! read more

I had the absolute pleasure of working with Ari, and I can't recommend her enough! From the moment I sat in the chair, she made me feel so comfortable and confident. Not only did she work incredibly quickly and efficiently, but the results were nothing short of amazing. My hair and makeup looked flawless--like a true rockstar! She really knows how to bring out your best features while keeping everything looking natural and effortless. If you're looking for a stylist who delivers high-quality results in no time for every occasion, (red carpet, Pride month, birthdays, weddings, or a night out) she is the stylist to go to! Definitely five stars all the way! read more

Ari was absolutely fantastic. We had a lovely bridal test leading up to the wedding so I would know exactly what to expect. She paid close attention to the references I provided and my specific desires/concerns whilst making helpful suggestions to improve the final look. I've honestly never felt more beautiful in my life! The hair and makeup lasted all night, as did that of my bridal party whose makeup/hair she also did. Would recommend her 1000%! read more

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THIS IS A SCAM! Other positive reviews are time stamped together, some generated by AI. We sent in deposit and were then ghosted-no functioning phone number! read more

I've never felt or looked more beautiful! Thank you for not only being a safe space, but also for blessing my face with your talent.

Stellar services, great vibes and always leave looking and feeling my best!! No matter the occasion, you'll love the hair and makeup styling! read more

Have worked side by side many times, she has a beautiful way of making everyone feel comfortable and look amazing!