The Best Wedding Hair & Makeup Artists in Raleigh, NC

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136 Wedding Beauty Professionals in Raleigh, NC

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Wink Hair + Makeup 
Rating: 5.0 (6 reviews)
Raleigh, NC

    WINK hair + makeup began because a group of like minded creatives had a passion for making women look and feel confident and beautiful. We are artists that love constantly learning how to enhance natural beauty and teaching what we know to clients and other artists.

    Wink Hair and Makeup was absolutely amazing to work with! They truly made me feel my most beautiful on such a special day. From the moment we started, their professionalism and talent were so evident, and they brought my vision to life perfectly. Kristi and Krystal were an absolute blast to be around, they had me laughing the entire day and made the whole experience so fun and relaxing. Their energy, combined with their incredible skills, made everything feel effortless and enjoyable. I’m so grateful to the Wink team for not only making me look and feel amazing, but also for creating such a fun and memorable experience. I couldn’t recommend them more!
    Nicole S., 2 months ago
    Reign Beauty 
    Rating: 5.0 (5 reviews)
    Raleigh, NC
    • Starts at $750

    We are here to share the love of beauty to all and bring out the inner QUEEN in all of our clients. Our artists have spent years working in the bridal beauty industry, as well as behind the chair experience to ensure our clients not only receive beautiful hair and makeup but also have a team that seeks to preserve and maintain the integrity of your hair and skin. Our goal is to provide a memorable experience from start to finish.

    Reign Beauty is exceptional. Start to finish, the team made my wedding beauty experience empowering and stress-free. Ahead of the wedding, the trial immediately set the tone - Reign’s studio is stunning, full of natural light and extremely clean. Esther is the Curl Whisperer and Mikayla had my skin looking brighter/eyes looking bigger than ever before. Both of these artists are gifted listeners with down to earth personalities. They embodied the collaborative nature of this process by making me feel comfortable to be honest with them about any adjustments I wanted until the look was exactly what I pictured. They also helped educate me on how to best prep my hair/skin leading up to the big day. My bridal party loved Esther, Mikayla, and Dorothy! It goes without saying that our hair & makeup lasted all night and translated perfectly on camera. Marissa leads a team of highly skilled & seasoned artists who brought a fun, calming energy to the whole process. I had never felt more beautiful, and trusting Reign with my bridal beauty was the best choice I could’ve made.
    Giuliana G., 4 days ago
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    Mena Garcia Beauty 
    Rating: 5.0 (4 reviews)
    Raleigh, NC
    • Starts at $1,000

    We are an on-site full service hair and makeup team for weddings and special events in the Raleigh, NC area and beyond. Our style of makeup is radiant, glam but still natural! For hair, we are able to do a wide range of styles with all hair textures. From a classic half-up half-down to a boho braided updo! We believe in enhancing your natural features so you can feel like the best version on yourself. Our priority is to ensure that you and your bridal party feel & look your best with a mimosa in hand! It is our joy and passion to do hair and makeup and we love creating a memorable experience with each client we serve.

    If you want to look so good you don’t recognize yourself in the mirror… book this team!!! Mena did my makeup for engagement photos, boudoir shoot, and of course my wedding. I have never felt more confident and beautiful. If you are searching for an artist, I promise you have found her. Not only does Mena make you feel your absolute best, her team the day of gets straight to work and will make all your bridesmaids and family feel the same! I have been in multiple weddings where the beauty team is unorganized, rushed, or makes you want to wash your hair and face and do it yourself. Her team had a set pre made schedule for each of my girls, listened to their beauty visions, extremely friendly, and even my pickiest bridesmaids were blown away and obsessed with how they looked! Also, due to my venues schedule, we had to get ready at my house and her team brought their own table/chairs and left my house cleaner than it was before they arrived. I can not compliment Mena and her team enough!
    Kelsey S., 2 years ago
    makeupxsamara 
    Rating: 5.0 (4 reviews)
    Raleigh, NC
    • Team of 1

    MakeupxSamara is a *natural glow* makeup company based in Raleigh, NC. What is a *natural glow* you might ask? Well, after looking through the images on this page you might notice a theme...natural, radiant, glowy, NEVER CAKEY, makeup. And that's not a coincidence. After 5 years in the industry, owner Samara Perchick has become known for her effortless, soft-glam style that is recognizable and sought-after throughout the Triangle. Her main goal is for clients to look in the mirror and recognize their reflection and feel like an elevated but natural version of themselves.

    Awarded Best of Zola
    When I decided to walk down the aisle a second time, my priority was finding the right person to help my daughter and me look our best on our big day. I was so fortunate to have found Samara! Samara came highly recommended by a friend, and I couldn't have been happier with our experience. As an older bride, I was worried about looking overdone, but Samara's expertise put me at ease, and once she worked her magic, I truly felt like a glowing bride! We had many compliments on our makeup that day – and I was so pleased to see how fabulous we looked in our photographs. Samara puts the “artist” in makeup artist – she has an eye for accentuating your best features and making you feel like a million bucks.
    Kim M., 3 years ago
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    Pinup Bridal 
    Rating: 5.0 (2 reviews)
    • Team of 15
    • Starts at $750
    • Serves Raleigh, NC

    Pinup Bridal is a wedding hair and makeup service that operates out of Raleigh, North Carolina. The company comprises a team of talented artists that are highly passionate about the beauty industry. The group regularly attends wedding shows and partakes in education classes to keep up to date on the latest hair and makeup trends. The professionals know how important it is to look and feel your best, providing a makeover experience that sets the tone for the big day.

    Outstanding customer service! Whitney, Martina, and the bridal hair and make up team were super helpful throughout the entire process. LOVED my day of wedding hair and make up. Everyone looked amazing and all stylists went above and beyond to make sure everyone was happy and beautiful!
    Lanie D., a month ago
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    ShanelityRose Beauty Salon 
    Raleigh, NC
    • Starts at $100

    Shanelity Rose is a brand that has a wide range of products that can satisfy people of all backgrounds, casts, and creeds. We are an inclusive brand and believe that beauty standards should be broken often and with much grace. We have curated our products to help our clients accessorize their looks better. We understand that in today’s generation where beauty standards are constantly changing it is essential for brands in the beauty industry to stick to their vision of creating a safe environment for people to express themselves and their choices. Shanelity Rose is one such brand that will plummet your beauty with our products.

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    Something Blew 
    Rating: 5.0 (8 reviews)
    • Starts at $100
    • Serves Raleigh, NC

    As a dedicated bridal hair and makeup stylist originally from Connecticut, I bring passion and creativity to every bride’s special day. With convenient mobile services, I aim to make your beauty experience seamless and stress-free. My commitment to perfection and love for my craft shine through in every detail, ensuring that each bride feels confident, radiant, and ready to make unforgettable memories. Whether in my studio or on location, your vision is my priority, and I’m here to bring it to life with care and expertise.

    Awarded Best of Zola
    Something Blew was an absolute pleasure to work with for my engagement shoot hair. From our initial consultation, which was in a crunch because a previous stylist cancelled on me!! communication was easy, quick, and efficient. The stylist listened closely to my vision and provided expert guidance to create a look that was absolute perfection. Their humble approach and beautiful execution made me feel stunning and confident on my special day. I loved chatting with her and they provided such great conversation throughout the process. Something Blew truly went above and beyond to ensure I looked and felt my best - I couldn't have asked for a better beauty experience!
    Louisa, 8 months ago
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    Bridal Hair with Dareece 
    Rating: 5.0 (6 reviews)
    • Team of 1
    • Starts at $375
    • Serves Raleigh, NC

    Hey! I’m Dareece, solo bridal hairstylist and owner of Versatility Hair Studio. I intentionally focus on intimate bridal hair experiences for groups of four or less. My signature styles include low textured buns, ethereal braids, and romantic updos for brides having outdoor elopements and intimate weddings. This is not a hair and makeup team: only bridal hair by me, Dareece.

    Awarded Best of Zola
    Dareece is an amazing person, a consummate professional and a gifted artist. I am so happy to have found her for our intimate wedding. She did such beautiful work on my bridal trial, that my daughter wanted to get hers done as well. As my maid of honor, Dareece accommodated her requests and on the wedding day, did our hair beautifully! Dareece is also kind enough to open her books for a regular haircut for me, and I'll continue to see her as long as she's around!
    Viviana V., a year ago
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    Makeup By Theresa 
    Rating: 5.0 (5 reviews)
    • Starts at $52,500
    • Serves Raleigh, NC

    My mission is to help bring out your natural beauty. Your fiancé's jaw will drop when he watches you walk down that aisle! This is your special day, I'm here to take one more thing off your plate with my luxury makeup services. I have high end cosmetics, tools, products and lighting which means you looking absolutely gorgeous. I'm a licesnsed professional based out of Raleigh,NC and can travel on site for wedding makeup. I'm a licensed professional. I will make sure you're ready for all your picture perfect moments. I specialize in Weddings and enjoy every moment of them. You're already beautiful, I'll just help you shine!

    I’m a bit late in posting this since I just received my official photos. I was planning my wedding in NC in February 2026 while being out of town and didn’t know anyone for makeup. I came across Theresa Makeupbon the Knot website. I loved her natural look. I had my fears because of my dark skin tone, not everyone can handle this, but I got exactly what I wanted for my wedding day—I don’t usually wear makeup and didn’t want my appearance to feel different. Theresa was incredibly punctual, detail-oriented, and thoughtful. She even shared skincare tips with me months before the wedding, which I really appreciated. When I leave a review, I make sure it’s honest, so, I can confidently say Theresa truly gives her best to her clients. She made sure everyone was happy and took amazing care of my bridesmaids, they looked like princesses. The overall look was natural yet glamorous, and the makeup lasted all day despite heavy rain, dancing, and different lighting throughout the church. And the photos! Absolutely beautiful. I couldn’t have asked for a better experience
    Gina, 2 months ago
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    Starlit Beauty Co. 
    Rating: 5.0 (5 reviews)
    • Team of 1
    • Starts at $900
    • Serves Raleigh, NC

    Hi! My name is Alaina and I have been a makeup artist professionally for just over 10 years and also have been a licensed Esthetician in NC since 2010- Proud Aveda Alumni! I LOVE meeting new people and helping them feel and look their best, while also making it a comfy and safe experience for you! When you LOOK good, you FEEL good. And I truly believe that. I specialize in natural bridal and special event makeup, and have been known to go a little crazy for Halloween too. Fun facts: I'm a busy dog mom of 4, and when I'm not doing makeup looks, you could probably find me rappelling down a mountain or hiking on a trail.

    I hired Alaina as my hair and makeup artist for my October 2025 wedding and I absolutely could not have found or asked for anyone better!! Her talent, patience, kindness, and professionalism exceeded my expectations and I cannot recommend her enough. We did a H/MU trial a few months before the big day and I changed my mind on quite a few things I said I originally wanted. Alaina was so flexible and patient with me and had a lot of knowledge on how to make my vision come to life and she knocked it out of the park! Alaina and her assistant also did H/MU for my entire bridal party and all of my girls were so impressed with their work, one of my bridesmaids even said she loved her look more that day than she did at her own wedding and wished she had found Starlit sooner! Alaina’s presence really helped calm my nerves and made the morning so carefree, fun, and unforgettable. She is such a sweetheart and I can’t speak highly enough of her!
    Anne W., 4 months ago
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    Ellevated Beauty 
    Rating: 5.0 (4 reviews)
    • Team of 1
    • Starts at $1,100
    • Serves Raleigh, NC

    ---- MAKEUP SERVICES ONLY -- --- INQUIRIES BY WEBSITE ONLY --- ---- PRICE QUOTES AND INFORMATION CANNOT BE SENT THROUGH ZOLA ---- Ellevated Beauty is led by Elle DuVall — an 18-year beauty professional, Bridal Expert, Aesthetician, and Brow Expert specializing in natural glam to full glam. Known for refined artistry, calm energy, and a highly personalized bridal experience. ----------

    From the very first private message on Instagram, Ellevated Beauty's communication was exceptional. We seamlessly finalized all the contracts and details via email, and they were flexible when I needed to adjust the timeline and location. The email contracts were clear and concise, providing me with peace of mind. Ellevated Beauty's work was truly astounding - I was blown away by how natural and perfect my girls looked. I felt like the airbrushed version of myself, with my features elevated in the most effortless way. My makeup was the final touch that perfectly captured the old Hollywood charm I was going for, and the cat eye shadows were a spot-on interpretation of my signature style. Ellevated Beauty was punctual and efficient, working through all of my girls in an orderly fashion even when some were running late. They listened closely to all of our wants and desires, making us feel truly special and cared for throughout the process. I cannot recommend Ellevated Beauty highly enough for their outstanding service, talent, and professionalism on our wedding day. Most of this was written by the AI generated review thing but it did a good job and I agree with it all. I struggled with the decision to get makeup done by a professional but I have zero regrets and would like to take classes from her now if that were even an option. I'm the worst for being able to communicate what I'm going for, I showed the poor girl an AI-generated image as an example; she was understanding. I knew my look was something hard to explain but she nailed it. I felt perfect, the makeup showed up in photos, and it felt so light, I hardly knew I was wearing anything.
    Liz D., 4 months ago
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    Dark Hearts Artistry 
    Rating: 5.0 (3 reviews)
    • Team of 1
    • Serves Raleigh, NC

    Liz has been a licensed esthetician and makeup artist for nine years now. Before becoming a bridal makeup artist she was a library assistant and dabbled in art for over 10 years! She’s married to the love of her life and a mama to a beautiful baby girl. Liz’s background gives her a unique perspective on each makeup she does, and she loves to keep you laughing! Lashes and laughter that’s all we need! Based in North Carolina, Liz will help you customize the makeup of your dreams!

    Liz at Dark Hearts Artistry made my wedding so special with her wit, uplifting energy, and talent. When I first reached out to her, she got back to me quickly and was transparent about her process, pricing, and even gave me an example timeline for the amount of people I was planning to get ready with. She also connected me with a hair stylist who is wonderfully talented at working with naturally curly hair. Liz took the time to get to know me over the year and would remember small details that most people forget, like my dog's name or a show my Autistic sister likes to watch. She is a big proponent of building and maintaining meaningful connections with others––and her makeup is a lovely reflection of this intention. For my wedding, she created a beautiful makeup look that felt lightweight on my skin but still glamorous, taking the details from our makeup trials that felt right and adding her own unique twist. Before starting that day, she said, "I have something in mind that I feel is very you. Do you trust me?" When I looked in the mirror afterward, I saw a reflection of myself that only Liz could enhance. I felt very "me," comfortable in my own skin and (as a person with anxiety) not nervous in the slightest to show my face. Liz, Lyndsay (hair stylist), and Marie (hair/makeup) did a wonderful job at making my bridesmaids and family members look and feel their best while also capturing their inner beauty. While my primarily Latina group can be notorious for being particular, they absolutely loved their hair and makeup. Dark Hearts Artistry was gracious with everyone and put us all in a wonderful, spirited mood!
    Patricia P., 2 years ago
    Mackenzie’s Makeup Corner 
    Rating: 5.0 (3 reviews)
    • Starts at $100
    • Serves Raleigh, NC

    Hi! My names Mackenzie! An addict of all things makeup! It’s been my passion for as early as 12-13 years old. I feel my favorite thing to do in life is to make people feel beautiful, my gift to the world. Having freelance experience as a makeup artist for almost 6 years now.

    Awarded Best of Zola
    As a person who rarely gets my makeup done over not really trusting the industry anymore, Mackenzie’s work was absolutely phenomenal! It’s rare to find artists that make you feel comfortable and heard from the beginning of the session to the end! Her suggestions, professionalism, and skills are very much needed out here!
    Tra T., 8 months ago
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    Tiwa Lawrence 
    Rating: 5.0 (2 reviews)
    • Starts at $1,000
    • Serves Raleigh, NC

    Inspired by everyday colors and life's subtle details, I love to add my own personal twist to the makeup looks I create. I am a North Carolina based Bridal Makeup Artist, however. I travel worldwide to provide makeup services to my brides. I consider myself to be the bride's makeup artist. Brides hire me to create the precise bridal makeup look that they have envisioned their entire lives.

    Tiwa is by far one of the most talented make-up artists I've had the pleasure of working alongside. Her professionalism, keen eye for detail and warm personality allows her to provide an overall wonderful experience for her brides and those she's working with! I appreciate working with Tiwa and always feel confident referring my brides to her for their bridal make-up needs because I know she will listen and deliver with excellence!
    Tracey Spruill, 5 years ago
    Lux Organics Hair Spa 
    Rating: 5.0 (1 review)
    • Starts at $415
    • Serves Raleigh, NC

    Lux Organics Bridal is a concierge bridal hair service offering domestic and international travel for your wedding experience. We specialize in advanced extension techniques and can source and custom-color premium hair to create added fullness, length, and seamless blends. Our private home salon in Cary, NC is also available for brides who prefer in-salon services rather than on-site preparation. Our mission is to provide a calm, elevated, and stress-free beauty experience while delivering exceptional hair results. PLEASE NOTE WE DO NOT PROVIDE MAKEUP SERVICES!!

    My wedding was extremely stressful because it happened in the middle of Covid. Ma'at and Lux Organics was one of the few aspects about my wedding that gave me peace of mind. She educated me, on hair styles, she was reliable, her communication was consistent, and her execution was perfect. My only regret was that I only took 90% of her suggestions when I should have taken 100%. She recommended microlinks considering my honey moon plans and I opted for her second recommendation for a partial sew in. I later tried microlinks and I wish I had went her first recommendation. But that's the one of the best things about her services whether you're a bride that likes control or a bride that needs someone to take stress away from decisions fatigue, she is going to deliver and allow you to feel good during the process. My Bridal party's hair was also impeccable and was done on an organized and timely manner. I recommend her 10x over. I stayed a client after my wedding and drive an hour to see her. She's just that good.
    Bria M., 2 years ago
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    Salon Serenity Spa 
    Rating: 5.0 (1 review)
    • Team of 7
    • Starts at $45
    • Serves Raleigh, NC

    Salon Serenity Spa is a 6000 square foot luxurious full-service upscale Day Spa, Hair Salon, and Nail Salon located in the east Raleigh area. We offer a variety of wedding packages on-site and in house including bridal updo's and style, extinctions, make up artistry, portrait and stage make-up, on-site massages, on-site pedicures, Norvell spray tans, as well as the option to participate in wedding yoga.

    From the moment I booked Salon Serenity Spa for my wedding day hair and makeup, their communication was clear, concise and upfront. The team of 4 stylists they brought to my venue were professional, nurturing and intentful in their approach, ensuring that myself and my 8 bridesmaids all felt beautiful and wedding-ready. The full-service hair and makeup was exceptional, with each look tailored to our individual styles and preferences. It was a smooth, stress-free experience, and I'm so grateful to Salon Serenity Spa for helping make my wedding day vision a reality.
    Ashley-Brooke, a year ago
    Blissful Muse Co. 
    Rating: 5.0 (1 review)
    • Team of 4
    • Starts at $750
    • Serves Raleigh, NC

    Blissful Muse Co. specializes in effortless and intimate beauty services. With roots in fashion/runway and leaning into our experience in TV/film — we take the attention to detail required for such projects and craft individual, unique looks rich in creativity and modern, yet timeless inspiration with your vision at the heart. Knowing that the morning sets the vibe for the whole day — we’re committed to no frills or fluff, just handcrafted wholesome experiences with the ones you love the most. So if you’re ready to spend the morning hanging with us over mimosas and listening to our chill playlist, then let’s get this party started.

    Blissful Muse was amazing. It was really important to us that we had a hair & makeup crew who would provide us with a natural look and make sure we felt comfortable with our looks. The Blissful Muse team did this to a tee! At my trial, Cortney made me feel comfortable right away, letting me know we could try different things and to speak up if I wanted anything changed. I left my trial feel really comfortable and confident that everyone would have a great experience on wedding day, which was 100% the case. I asked for something a smidge different on wedding day as my trial was 3 months before, and Cortney executed it flawlessly. The other artists were absolutely amazing as well. We were all just chit-chatting and having a relaxed but high-spirits morning. It is also SO NICE that Blissful Muse will have an artist stay with you for a few extra hours. Because it was my wedding day, I was worried that just having a touch-up kit wasn't going to cut it, especially if any of us cried during the ceremony since we took photos during cocktail hour. It brought so much peace of mind to have an artist still there for photos. I also have to give Cortney an extra shoutout for being the absolute BEST. She went above and beyond hair & makeup artist, making sure I had enough to eat, reminding me to drink water, helping me zip my dress, arranging my veil and dress in photos, holding things for me, and so much more. I wish I could have her there to help me out every day!!! Ashley was also great at helping coordinate all of the logistics and sending an awesome timeline so everyone knew exactly when their hair & makeup was happening. All four of the individuals I interacted with from Blissful Muse were amazing, and I miss them already!!!! You will NOT regret going with Blissful Muse.
    Natalie, 10 days ago
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    Beauty by Hazel Skye and Co 
    Rating: 5.0 (60 reviews)
    • Team of 6
    • Serves Raleigh, NC
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    I’m Hazel Skye, a certified Pro Makeup Artist trained at Makeup Forever Academy New York. Based in Knoxville, TN and the San Francisco Bay Area, I serve brides across Coastal California, Wine Country, and the Smoky Mountains, with a network of seasoned artists who work alongside me. I specialize in timeless, radiant bridal beauty — from soft and natural to bold and sculpted — with expertise in color correction, flawless skin, and tattoo cover. My passion is creating a calm, joyful getting-ready experience that leaves every bride feeling confident and unforgettable.

    Awarded Best of Zola
    Hazel was absolutely AMAZING. She is knowledgeable of her products, skin types, and how they work together. She provides clear and helpful skincare tips and to achieving beautiful skin leading up to your event. She is quick to respond, incredibly professional (and FUN!), very supportive, and overall incredibly skilled with her work. I did a trial with Hazel, loving every detail. After a few months, I completely changed my mind on how I wanted to look. I reached out to her expecting some push back but was met with empathy and passion to fulfill the desired look. She even covered a MASSIVE pimple on my husband that appeared the morning of our wedding as if it were never there. She is a treasure in every single aspect! I couldn’t have imagined a more perfect experience.
    Lindsay H., 8 months ago
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    Envy Makeovers LLC 
    Rating: 4.8 (38 reviews)
    • Starts at $175
    • Serves Raleigh, NC

    ENVY MAKEOVERS LLC offers the best in on location pro hair and makeup services, specializing in bridal . We have a full staff in each state & service EVERY state, with a full team in each state. Our artists and stylists can work flawlessly with any hair type and texture, skin tone and type, creating any looks desired, accommodating any group size!

    Awarded Best of Zola
    Envy Makeovers LLC was a dream to work with for our wedding day beauty needs. Their communication was clear, easy, and speedy throughout the entire process. The quality of their work was great - the hair and makeup looked natural and not heavy, and it lasted all night long. They helped make everything move smoothly, and we couldn't have asked for a better beauty team to be a part of our special day. Highly recommend Envy Makeovers to any couple planning their wedding!
    Johnson c., a year ago