Everything about Wendy was professional and kind. She expertly guided me through a makeup routine that I will be able to use daily. Can't say enough about her teaching and expertise!! Thank you thank you thank you!! read more

Wendy Kimmel - Fully made up and natural!! - Makeup Artists Near Me

Wendy worked with me for an important event. She is very knowledgeable about products, I liked all of her suggestions! This saves you from wasting money on products that do not work for you. She is also knowledgeable about makeup application. She is so kind and encouraging, she really wants you to be happy about what you have learned. I highly recommend! read more

I had an important event coming up and realized it had been years...okay decades since I was instructed on the ins and outs of makeup application. With a quick search, I found Wendy! I think it was devine intervention that brought her to me. From start to finish she was kind and informative with years, decades of knowledge and tips of the trade. She taught in a way that was easy to duplicate. And what a great value to be a beneficiary of her knowledge and skills along with great suggestions not only on make up products but tools as well. I greatly appreciated her honesty with what I was doing wrong...things that actually aged me. She is a sweet and talented woman that I highly recommend! read more

Wendy is very talented. I'm a workaholic and my face showed it! I asked her to make me look relaxed and natural with a focus on my eyes. She did that and more! She made it about me and what I wanted. Finalized the session only after asking me if I wanted to add or adjust anything to which I was very content with. She did an amazing job! I look forward to using her talents in the future. read more

Wendy is a phenomenal instructor -- she is caring, attentive, detail-oriented... and funny! She takes great care in making sure she is completely understood and has answered all your questions. She is also extremely generous with her time -- it's more important to her that you get what you need out of the lesson than to be a slave to the clock. I highly recommend Wendy! read more

This was a very unfortunate experience. This is why you should do a trial. While Wendy was deceptively kind in the beginning, it was VERY difficult working with her. She was not receptive to feedback, input or anything that did not align with what she thought was best. I brought my mother along to the trial and Wendy would not let us speak comfortably or ask for any modifications without feeling like a complete burden. Walked on eggshells the entire trial. The only thing Wendy wanted to talk about was herself, her art and how she met her husband. Horrible customer service and not the way a bride and mother of the bride should be made to feel, especially for an expensive service. I can only imagine how awful working with her would have been in a more stressful setting like the wedding day. When I respectfully parted ways after SHE chose to follow up with me, she stated that she was happy to part ways and was not "interested in being controlled". I was just going to move on but I was shocked by her completely unprofessional response and felt an honest one star review was warranted to help other brides. She appears to take things much too personally, is not collaborative and frankly very immature for someone in her industry. STAY away if you're looking for any sort of autonomy for YOUR wedding day. read more

What can I say about this team!! Wendy and Renee are superheroes. Wendy does TV make up during the week and has applied makeup for many celebrities. People, you're getting an experienced celebrity makeup artist! Because of that, Wendy has great stories to share and can more than handle wedding day-related drama with no problem. Wendy is truly an artist and helped me achieve a really gorgeous look during the trial and wedding day. I didn't even know that that kind of "red carpet look" was possible for me! She also accommodated my severe nickel metal allergy and took extreme care to make sure she used products that wouldn't cause a reaction. Additionally, my wedding was held in an unairconditioned church on a 90 degree day!! The makeup had no problem making it through not just the hot ceremony, but the ENTIRE day/night-- these were conditions that would have easily melted any of my DIY attempts off my face. Wendy did an awesome job with my bridesmaids, who had diverse skin tones and ethnicities-- my bridesmaids were not use to having event makeup on, but they looked stunning once they had the complete package with hair and their gowns. Renee is an amazing hairstylist, she has an easy-going demeanor and produces gorgeous hairstyles. She created an updo for me that fit my face and gown, it looked like origami! On the morning of the wedding, Renee had an idea for my hairstyle and she found the time to run over to the beauty store and get an extension;what a generous thing for her to do! For my bridesmaids, she worked quickly on her wedding morning to give them a style they loved. If you're not someone who typically wears a lot of makeup or fancy hairstyles, I definitely recommend doing the trial. It helped me get over the "shock" of having makeup on, get used to the look, and gain feedback from friends that I still looked like myself! Spoiler alert: I still looked like myself...it just took me a while to seeing myself in the mirror all glammed up like that. Anyway, you won't be disappointed going with Wendy and Renee at Visage Joli for your wedding or special event! Once I have more photos, I'll share them!! read more

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I had a fantastic experience working with Wendy and Renee for my wedding! Wendy is so caring, detailed, experienced and responsive. I couldn't imagine someone who was more invested in making sure I, and every other woman in my wedding, looked their absolute best at my wedding while feeling totally comfortable with their makeup application. She is extremely attentive to every detail, not only for me (the bride) but also for my mom, MOG, and bridesmaids. Wendy asked for pictures of everyone in advance, as well as what color dress everyone would be wearing so she could come prepared with ideas and all tools necessary. I've never worn a lot of makeup and wanted a natural look, and Wendy did wonderful work delivering on natural while making sure it was enough to come through in photos! Renee can do whatever you want with your hair! She is super easy-going, efficient and creative. She can look at an inspiration photo and easily replicate it, but she's also willing to offer suggestions if the look won't work or look right with your particular hair. Just to give an example of Renee's personality - my mom didn't want to get her hair done, but when she walked in to my hotel room after getting dressed (with her short hair looking very flat), Renee gently suggested "can I touch up your hair for you?" - and proceeded to make my mom's hair look 100x times better in 5 minutes (my mom agreed). Both Wendy and Renee have decades of experience and they're competitively priced with all the "big box" hair and makeup outfits in Chicago. They're also much more flexible (no "you have to have x many people for us to come to you...") and much more personable than any other options I found in Chicago. You are definitely getting a fantastic value going with them! I couldn't recommend them enough!! read more

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@wendyvisage is honestly one of the best! If not the best! It's amazing how she makes you look glamorous -she brings out the best of your looks! Makes you want to get married of be in show after show just so you get a chance for her to work on you. When she's done you just can't stop staring at yourself... it's like you look in the mirror and you look like you (so doesn't seem fake or made up) and it's your best self and the real you at the same time. The majority of MUA experience and results are underwhelming ... but not Wendy... She's a savant at the palate! She did my make up for a couple commercials and I got addicted to that look, so I took a make up class with her... may take another one as a brush up ;)... she also tells you where to get the best shades and best deals. So staying made up is sustainable. I've Been getting complimented whenever she does my make up and it serves me well in my entertainment career and personal life. Outside of the daily grind the compliment or two or 10 lightens the mood and makes for a great day :) Sometimes it's the little things :) thanks Wendy! read more

This past Saturday was my brother's wedding. As it was such a special day and a morning wedding to boot, I decided to not go it alone on make-up. I needed to pull out all the stops to ensure that I was looking as awake and fresh as possible. I made a very smart decision trusting Visage Joli with this task!!! Wendy was my makeup artist and she took great care and detail in my look for the day. She was very collaborative in helping me decide what I wanted which was awesome. She took inspiration from the colors in the dress that I wore and complimented it in the final look. I felt beautiful and fresh. She also works in film and television so she also knew just what to do to keep my makeup fresh for the whole day. It was a wonderful experience from A-Z. Visage Joli's service is a must-have for any special occasion! read more

Wendy Kimmel - Loved my look Visage Joli created for my brother's morning wedding! - Makeup Artists Near Me

I hired Wendy to do my makeup for my wedding on October 6, 2013, and I'm so happy I did. I wanted a natural look that would compliment my brown hair and brown eyes, and she knew exactly how to bring forth that natural beauty. Since she used an airbrush applicator, my makeup lasted all day (despite sweat and tears!). Wendy did my sister's makeup as well, and she looked absolutely gorgeous. I had two trials with her, since I'm so picky, but she was so professional the whole time. She really listened to what I wanted. On the day of my wedding, she brought her notes and my comments and executed my look exactly how I wanted it. I really felt beautiful. Thank you again, Wendy!! read more

Wendy was my makeup artist when I worked in Chicago on television. She was the person I reached out to for my sister's wedding and her work was STUNNING as it always is. Brides, hire her. She's so talented! We couldn't have been happier. read more

I was gifted a private makeup lesson with Wendy and it was one of the best gifts I have ever received! Wendy was amazing and I learned so much during the few hours we spent together! I can't say enough about Wendy and the class and would recommend her to anyone - beginner or expert! At the beginning of the lesson she took the time to look through all of my current makeup and brushes/tools. It was incredible to learn how to combine the makeup I already had in new ways, and to learn what makeup and brushes I did not have. After that, she taught me how to do a daytime/professional makeup look, and a more glamorous nighttime look. She took the time to explain why everything worked and also to discuss potential variations. read more

Wendy did mine and my mum's makeup for my microwedding. She was really professional, super helpful in choosing my look for the day, and had great attention to detail. The makeup turned out so natural and beautiful and looks amazing in the photos. I'd recommend Wendy to any bride and bridal party! read more

Wendy and Renee are as good as it gets. Very professional and the trial was amazing which I would highly recommend. They made adjustments afterwards and kept me posted. I would not only recommend both of them for not only weddings but special nights when you want to feel beautiful. They kept in contact after the wedding to assure their services were appreciated. My 90 year old mom had her makeup done and they toned it down because of her request and she looked wonderful. The whole day was magical and it started with Wendy and Renee. I don't give high marks to everyone on yelp and these two woman made me feel like I was the only person they wanted to take care of on my wedding day. I consider both of them friends and will continue to utilize their services. read more

Cannot recommend Wendy and Renee enough. I booked them for my wedding for myself, bridesmaids, and my two mothers. They both were so great at making each individual woman look and feel beautiful. I'm a professional actor so I am very used to getting my making up done. Hands down, this was the best make up experience I've ever had. Wendy is so thorough. After my make up trial, I worked out and took a nap. I kid you not, I looked in the mirror after I woke up and nothing had shifted on the my face. So, if you are a crier like me, she's the one to go to so you don't look puffy eyed and red nosed by the end of the ceremony. :) read more

Wendy is so incredibly knowledgeable at what she does. She is extremely meticulous and will make sure you look absolutely perfect on your wedding day. I did online research of my own and discovered Wendy and her business. Her prices were reasonable and she traveled out to my venue and did my makeup on site the morning of my wedding. I had my makeup airbrushed on and it lasted from early in the morning, and looked flawless late at night. Wendy is truly a joy to work with and she made sure to listen to what I wanted. She understood what I was explaining and she made sure to cater to my needs. I felt so incredibly beautiful on my wedding day and I highly recommend Wendy to anyone looking to have their makeup done. read more

I can't say enough wonderful things about Wendy! She helped make my sister-in-law's wedding a truly beautiful event. Wendy knew how to achieve natural but truly gorgeous make-up for the girls who wanted a natural look and more dramatic make-up for the more adventurous. Our make-up stayed on throughout the day and night. Overall, the experience with Visage Joli was a wonderful one that I will never forget!! read more

I was fortunate enough to win a gift certificate for a makeup tutorial with Wendy. It came at the perfect time because I was preparing for my wedding and was eager to try out different looks. Wendy worked with me to understand the type of look I was going for and pulled it off perfectly. She is truly an expert when it comes to creating a flawless look! Plus, she taught me about makeup application and gave me tons of tips that I now use on a daily basis. I highly recommend Wendy for a special occasion! read more

Wendy is phenomenal--friendly and professional. She did the makeup for my wedding in August. Most importantly, she showed up. She showed up on time. She worked quickly. And she did a great job. My hairstylist also happens to be a makeup artist, and I overheard her telling her assistant how fantastic Wendy is--she said she could learn a thing or two from her. She did very natural makeup that showed up in photographs without looking garish in person. Our makeup lasted (in some cases) from 7am to 11pm. My bridal party was complicated--we had two dark skinned black women, two medium skinned black women, a light skinned black woman, a Latina, and a South Asian and Wendy matched each of us flawlessly. I still email her to ask what products she used. read more