The Best Wedding Hair & Makeup Artists in River Forest, IL

The Best Wedding Hair & Makeup Artists in River Forest, IL

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175 Wedding Beauty Professionals in River Forest, IL

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One Salon & Bridal Co. 

5.0

  • Team of 30
  • Starts at $150
  • Serves River Forest, IL
  • Offer

Saying ``I do`` is is undoubtedly one of the most important decisions a bride will make on their wedding day, but choosing the right stylist & makeup artist to accompany their wedding dress is pretty close to second. Owner, Ami Christianson trained at Capri Cosmetology Institute and began her career in Madison, Wi. where she specialized in hair & makeup for film & television. Ami established One Salon & Bridal Co in 2006. Her team has extensive training and experience in bridal Hair and Makeup . They have worked 1000's of brides, and won numerous awards for their bridal services. Check all the 5 star reviews from their beautiful brides. ❤️

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5 Stars isn't enough for One Salon and Bridal Co. Michelle (make-up) and Rochelle (hair) were my artists and they are incredible. They take the time to get to know you, are genuinely interested in your personal color scheme, and then work their magic. Both my hair and make-up withstood the day and night. Their prices are also very reasonable. If you're recently engaged and shopping around for hair/make-up for you and your party (or even for engagement photos), book these ladies immediately. You will be thrilled.
ACJ, 5 months ago
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Kiss This Makeup 

4.7

  • Team of 85
  • Starts at $500
  • Serves River Forest, IL

At Kiss This Makeup, we believe in the transformative power of beauty. Whether you’re preparing for your wedding day or a special occasion, our goal is to enhance your natural beauty and create a look that reflects your unique style and personality. From timeless classics to modern trends, our talented and passionate beauticians are here to bring your vision to life. We offer makeup artistry, hair styling, and beauty assistance with a specialized team for all special events covering South & Central Florida, Dallas, along with Chicago and surrounding suburbs.

Fantastic company!! Highly recommend them! Jessenia is a fantastic artist and she made me feel like a beautiful princess on my wedding day!
Katie B., 3 months ago
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Melanie's Makeup Artistry 

5.0

  • Serves River Forest, IL

Certified makeup artist Melanie Penera’s love for makeup started young when she was introduced to stage makeup at the Visual Performing Art academy located in the suburbs of Chicago. Her love of makeup soon grew into a passion that helped push her through schooling at The New Age Spa Institute to successfully earning her graduate certifications in makeup artistry, eyelash extensions and airbrush tanning. If you’re looking for someone who wants to make your big day as beautiful as you imagine then look no further, Melanie will show you how her passion for makeup with transform you into the bride you want to be.

Awarded Best of Zola
I cannot recommend Melanie enough! She was everything I could have hoped for in a wedding makeup artist: timely, fun, personable, and incredibly talented. From the moment she arrived, she put everyone at ease with her warm and upbeat personality. She truly listened to what I envisioned for my makeup, and the result was absolutely flawless. I felt like the best version of myself, and the makeup lasted perfectly all day and night! Melanie also did the makeup for all my bridesmaids, and not only did everyone look stunning, but she was ahead of schedule the entire time—such a relief on a busy wedding day! If you’re looking for someone who’s professional, skilled, and a joy to work with, Melanie is the one. Thank you, Melanie, for helping make my big day so special!
Neeka, 4 months ago
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Updos For I Dos 

5.0

  • Team of 35
  • Starts at $396
  • Serves River Forest, IL

Feel confident in looking your best on your big day! Updos For I Dos offers award-winning, on-site hair and makeup services. Our professional, licensed, and insured artists are committed to providing you and your bridal party with a stress-free beauty experience.

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Updos For I Dos was a fantastic choice for our wedding day beauty needs. From the very first interaction, their communication was quick, responsive, and judgement-free as we discussed hair and makeup options. Tara and Kelly were incredibly organized, detail-oriented, and kind throughout the process. My mom is older and not used to wearing makeup, but they were so understanding and made her feel comfortable every step of the way. The end results were beautiful, and they truly helped make our wedding day special. I highly recommend Updos For I Dos to any couple looking for a top-notch beauty team that will go above and beyond.
Molly T., 3 months ago
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The Pretty Committee 

4.7

  • Starts at $1,250
  • Serves River Forest, IL

Our Wedding hair and makeup Glam Squad is a carefully cultivated crew of the best stylists in Michigan. We all have several years of experience in the wedding industry and are devoted to bringing you confidence on your wedding day with your perfect style of hair and makeup.

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The Pretty Committee was great to work with! They are very responsive and their stylists and artists are so friendly and amazing at what they do! I worked with Arielle, Ashley, and Danielle. Myself, bridal party, and moms looked incredible on my wedding day!! They were so accommodating for my mother, and went out of the way to go to a separate location to do her hair and make up due to her health. Thank you so much!
Cece O., 6 months ago
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(Sublime) Flawless Beauty Co. L.L.C. 

5.0

  • Starts at $500
  • Serves River Forest, IL
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BASED IN ST. LOUIS, MO., SUBLIME FLAWLESS BEAUTY CO. WAS ESTABLISHED IN 2018, LICENSED IN COSMETOLOGY AND AESTHETICS FOR OVER 25 YEARS, CHRISTY HAS PERFECTED LUXURY HAIR + BRIDAL MAKEUP, ONLY OFFERING THE BEST OF IN SKIN, MAKEUP AND HAIR SERVICES. TRAINED WITH MAC, DIOR AND BOBBI BROWN, WITH CONTINUING EDUCATION, CHRISTY IS AVAILABLE TO PROVIDE SERVICES FOR MULTIPLE EVENTS INCLUDING ENGAGMENTS, ELOPEMENTS, AND WEDDINGS. SHE OFFERS MAKEUP AND HAIR SERVICES TO REFINED, HIGH-END EVENTS WITHIN THE US AND HAWAII. SHE PROVIDES A PERSONALIZED SERVICE FOR HER CLIENTS THAT GUIDE THEM THROUGH THEIR MAKEUP AND HAIR JOURNEY.

Awarded Best of Zola
Christy is a wonderful makeup artist and was the best choice for my wedding makeup. From skin prep to helping me decide on lashes, she communicated every step of the way and helped me understand what she was doing from start to finish. I felt like such a beautiful bride and cannot thank her enough.
Ally M., 3 months ago
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Erin Smith Beauty Creations 

4.7

  • Team of 33
  • Serves River Forest, IL

We have years of experience creating wedding art for each bridal group on their special day on site. Our bridal services are considered a creative luxury and our rates are based on the day, time of year, location, our experience, products used, and the number of ladies in the party.

Awarded Best of Zola
Erin Smith Beauty Creations was a joy to work with for my wedding day glam. Erin's communication style is quick, efficient, and easy-going, which helped keep everything organized leading up to the big day. On the wedding day itself, Erin was a calming presence who helped soothe my nerves. She is highly adaptable and made sure I felt comfortable and like myself in the makeup look she created. I wanted a natural glam that accentuated my features without going overboard, and that's exactly what Erin delivered. The end result was beautiful and had all my guests complimenting how radiant I looked. Plus, Erin's rates are very reasonable for the area considering the high quality of her work and attentive service. I couldn't recommend Erin highly enough for any bride's wedding day beauty needs!
Pamela C., 7 months ago
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F.A.C.E beauty by Michelle Swoons 

5.0

  • Team of 30
  • Serves River Forest, IL

Well thank you for stopping by my little page! I am honored that you're looking at my work. I've been a professional working union artist for over 15 years. Specializing since 2018 in bridal beauty exclusively. From working on Movie Sets to TV productions, Bridal and special occasion artistry is really my passion. I cannot wait to see your special occasion vision come to life!

Awarded Best of Zola
F.A.C.E beauty by Michelle Swoons was an absolute pleasure to work with for my wedding day. Michelle's communication style was clear, compassionate, and collaborative - she truly listened to my needs and provided personalized guidance every step of the way. The quality of her work was nothing short of masterful, as she skillfully applied a tinted moisturizer that left my skin looking flawless and perfectly complemented my features. Michelle also dressed professionally, yet with a stylish flair that fit seamlessly into the aesthetic of my wedding day. Beyond her exceptional talents, Michelle became an instant friend - I'm incredibly grateful to have had her as part of my special day.
Delaney, 5 months ago
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Blushing Bride Glam 

5.0

  • Team of 72
  • Serves River Forest, IL

We are a team of licensed cosmetologists who travel onsite to provide luxury beautiful hair and makeup services to our brides and their bridal parties. We believe every wedding is unique, so we strive to make each wedding as stress free as possible. We service all of Michigan, Tennessee, Kentucky and Chicago. Looking for a destination? We will travel where your love takes you!

Awarded Best of Zola
Megan was easy and professional to work with for my June 2024 intimate wedding. She provided hair services for myself and was flexible and accommodating when I requested another stylist last minute to bring our moms to our elopement. She helped me clarify the style I wanted and nailed it. It lasted all day, despite a windy ceremony, and was exactly what I wanted! (Professional wedding photos: Nicole Geri Photography)
Madison V., 9 months ago
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Karen Delgado Makeup 

5.0

  • Team of 1
  • Starts at $100
  • Serves River Forest, IL

Welcome, my name is Karen. I am a makeup artist specializing in bridal and special event makeup. I like to define my style as soft and glamorous. My goal is to make all my clients feel confident and beautiful on their special day! I also do not have a minimum required, so if you are wanting glam for bride only, reserve your date asap. I am also able to take large bridal groups as well!

Awarded Best of Zola
Karen Delgado Makeup was an absolute pleasure to work with for my wedding day. She truly understood the look I was going for. On the day of, the entire team was so much fun to get ready with - they kept the energy upbeat and made sure my bridesmaids and I all looked absolutely stunning. The makeup they did for me was beautiful and lasted all night long, even through the all the tears (happy ones of course). I absolutely recommend Karen Delgado Makeup for any bride and bridal party!
Elizabeth, 6 months ago
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Beauty By Nancy 

5.0

  • Starts at $100
  • Serves River Forest, IL

Hi there, thanks for stopping by! I'm Nancy, a freelance makeup artist. I provide makeup services for special events such as weddings. My job is to make women feel their best, whether it be a very soft natural look to full-on glam! I travel on location so that my client has one less thing to worry about.

Awarded Best of Zola
It took me months to find a MUA for my wedding. When I found Nancy I was so impressed but nervous only because of my past experiences getting make up done. Nancy made me feel so comfortable, and listed and explained everything during my trial. I kept thinking like - everything could go wrong on the wedding day, but at least my makeup was going to look BOMB. Also, my MOH does not wear any make up. I was so worried because she was one of those “only a little of this and that” but Nancy did such an amazing job, my MOH was so happy! Looking back at my pictures, I love every single one of them, thanks to Nancy! I can not recommend her enough!
Yolisa, a day ago
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CampBride 

4.9

  • Team of 15
  • Serves River Forest, IL

CampBride, an onsite hair and makeup agency, provides highly skilled artists for luxury weddings. Kasha Bonnell, founder and owner, has over 30 years experience of hair and makeup artistry in advertising, celebrity, and fashion industries. CampBride utilizes fashion industry artists for high-end wedding parties across the Midwest.

Awarded Best of Zola
CampBride was an absolute dream to work with for my wedding makeup. From the moment I reached out, Kasha was thoughtful, caring, and incredibly talented. She listened intently to exactly what I wanted for my look and delivered stunning and beautiful results. I am somewhat picky when it comes to my makeup, but Kasha nailed it - I couldn't imagine my wedding day makeup looking any other way. I highly recommend CampBride to any bride-to-be looking for a true professional who will make you feel and look your absolute best on your big day.
Taylor B., 5 months ago
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STUDIO x SARAH 

5.0

  • Starts at $250
  • Serves River Forest, IL
  • Offer

Weddings, fashion shows, events, and everyday looks—I love perfecting flawless hair and makeup, often with a touch of humor. I’m your go-to person for handling the details, whether you need assistance in the morning or throughout the day with touch-ups or changes in looks. Together, we can make anything happen! As a solo artist, I’m fortunate to know many other talented professionals in the field if needed. -Soft Glam: Effortless, radiant, subtle, and polished. -Classic: Elegant, versatile, and refined. -Bold Glam: Dramatic, sultry, edgy- let's make a statement! I will customize your look to match your vision & enhance your beauty! ▲

Awarded Best of Zola
Sarah traveled for my up north elopement to do my hair and makeup, and I am so thankful for her flexibility and talents! We did a trial run and communicated back and forth on what tweaks to make so the final look would be perfect. On the day of, Sarah came fully prepared for any situation - including snow for the outside ceremony! My makeup was perfect for the entire day and shined through the pictures.
Laura S., a month ago
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Elegance Artistry 

5.0

  • Starts at $150
  • Serves River Forest, IL

Hi! We are Elegance Artistry, a team of beauty professionals who feel that you deserve luxury on your special days and your every days. We don’t have assistants, each of our artists comes to you with years of knowledge and experience. Our goal is for you to look and feel like the most elegant and beautiful version of yourself on your special day. We look forward to getting to know you and your party people and helping you bring your vision to life

Elegance Artistry is my favorite team to recommend to all of my couples for hair and makeup for weddings! I have worked with them for 5 years now and they are not only talented, but so much fun! We also work together with my boudoir clients and our clients always rave over how sweet and fun their team is! No matter your skin tone or who you are marrying or what kind of look you want, their team will take excellent care of you!
Amanda Swiger, 4 years ago
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Makeup by Nicole 

4.3

  • Team of 1
  • Starts at $200
  • Serves River Forest, IL

Makeup by Nicole was established in 2007. Nicole Tooze, owner/makeup artist, started at Family Christian Center working in the makeup ministry. From there, she developed a love and passion for makeup. In 2017, Nicole officially became a Certified International Makeup Artist. Nicole's had great opportunities to work with amazing people, local organizations, film productions, Arab World Fest, Thyck Troupe Chicago, Live Out Loud Charity and even R&B singer Tweet. In 2018, Nicole was honored with the "Makeup Artist of the Year" Award through the LOLC organization. She not only offers but guarantees her clients the best of her services each time.

Awarded Best of Zola
Nicole was amazing!! She cared about how I felt about my face and made me feel like I could tell her exactly how I felt about each step of make up!! She is awesome!! And remember to feed/caffeinate the people working on you!!! They deserve it!!
Marsha P., 7 months ago
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Feeling Pretty Inc 

5.0

  • Serves River Forest, IL

We have a team of highly trained professionals that take the time to listen to you. We collaborate with your vision, style, and create the custom look to revealing your most beautiful confident self.

Awarded Best of Zola
I do not wear a lot of make-up and had no idea who to call to do mine for my son's wedding. A friend recommended Catherine from "Feeling Pretty". She called me back right away and was so excited for my special day! I really needed someone to come to my house on the day of the wedding, and Catherine was able to do this (very early in the morning :) ). She was very professional yet very personable. As the Mother of the Groom, I wasn't feeling that important. She was truly excited for my big day and made me look and feel special!! Even my husband noticed the confidence I had that day because she made me look and feel beautiful!! I have 2 daughters that are also getting close to setting wedding dates and I will definitely call her to do our make-up on their special days!! Thank you Catherine for everything!! I definitely was "Feeling Pretty"!!
LYN M., 4 years ago

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What are the average costs for wedding hair and makeup in River Forest, IL?

Costs typically vary depending on what you're looking for, but on average, bridal hair costs $320 and bridal makeup costs $300 in River Forest, IL.

Are touch-up services generally included in bridal beauty packages?

Yes! 88% of hair and makeup artists in River Forest, IL are available for touch ups, sometimes for an additional fee.

Which are the most popular makeup artists who do airbrushing in River Forest, IL?

The top artists who provides airbrushing services are Blush And Braids Beauty Bar, Makeup by Nicole and Blushing Bride Glam.

Can most hair stylists in River Forest, IL work with extensions?

Many can! 61% of hair stylists offer extensions.

Is a makeup trial customary before weddings in River Forest, IL?

Many brides opt for hair and makeup trials in advance - 67% of beauty professionals in River Forest, IL offer hair trials and 83% offer makeup trials.

Do brides typically cover the cost of the bridal party's hair and makeup in River Forest, IL?

There's no one-size-fits-all approach when determining who should pay for bridesmaid hair and makeup. The biggest factor to take into consideration is everyone’s financial situation - both the bride and the bridesmaids. There are also different payment scenarios - some that have the bride covering the costs, some that have the bridesmaids covering the costs, and some that have them splitting the costs.

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