The Best Wedding Hair & Makeup Artists in Rural Retreat, VA

The Best Wedding Hair & Makeup Artists in Rural Retreat, VA

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31 Wedding Beauty Professionals in Rural Retreat, VA

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Joie Blake Beauty 

4.9

  • Team of 7
  • Starts at $1,500
  • Serves Rural Retreat, VA

Hello Gorgeous! I'm Joie Blake and I own Joie Blake Beauty, a luxury all-client's inclusive bridal and special event beauty service company. We welcome and celebrate clients from all backgrounds, regardless of age, gender, sexual orientation, etc. We are Black, Latin, and woman owned! My team and I are highly experienced and passionate beauty professionals who not only love our craft, but are also passionate about embracing each of our clients beautiful individuality. This is the ultimate safee space for all clients. You can be sure you'll feel seen, empowered, and SO excited for your wedding day! Come check us out for yourself!

Awarded Best of Zola
Joie Blake Beauty is your dream team when it comes to wedding hair and makeup!! Joie made me feel my absolute on my big day and to top it off she is a doll to work with! Both Joie and Emily made the morning-of jitters a little less chaotic with their professionalism and all around, much needed humor! We went for a full glam look and Joie was able to match my skin tone and inspo photo perfectly! 10/10 you need to book with Joie!!!
Jamie S., 5 months ago
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AKBeautiful 

5.0

  • Team of 1
  • Serves Rural Retreat, VA

AKBeautiful is a Luxury Makeup Artistry Service based in Hampton Roads, Virginia. Owner and Founder Alaina K. Hudson offers over seven years of experience in high-quality makeup applications for weddings, special events, and photoshoots.

Awarded Best of Zola
I can’t speak highly enough about Alaina. From booking to the wedding day, she was phenomenal. She started with a questionnaire to discuss my vision, skincare, and what makeup I currently the use. The trial was so much FUN and she took everything I said into consideration. Come the wedding day, she made all of my bridesmaids feel so comfortable. I had girls who like heavy makeup, girls who like minimal, and everything in between. She accommodated everyone’s needs and my friends have never looked more beautiful! As for my makeup, my skin has never looked so flawless! All night everyone commented on my makeup, saying it was pristine. It lasted all through the night. Photos, dinner, and TONS of dancing, everything stayed perfectly. She even gave us little touch up kits and straws so we wouldn’t mess up our lips. Thank you, Alaina, for making me feel so beautiful on my wedding day!
Rachael V., a month ago
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Lara Skincare Studio 

5.0

  • Starts at $130
  • Serves Rural Retreat, VA

Specializing in makeup artistry that elevates your beauty and confidence for your special occasions. With a personalized approach highlighting your natural features and enhancing your inner radiance. Using high-quality products and staying updated on the latest trends, ensuring a flawless and long-lasting makeup application.

Awarded Best of Zola
Bianca is incredibly talented and just the best! She did the makeup for my May 2024 Indian fusion wedding (both for my wedding day and my Sangeet), and I could not have felt more beautiful. Something that was incredibly important to me when deciding on a MUA was finding an artist that is well experienced with a variety of skin tones. Bianca absolutely killed it while doing a variety of different looks. Leading up to my wedding, I went to Bianca for a few facials. The actual experience of the facial was so relaxing, and my skin was so hydrated and glowing leading up to my wedding. After my wedding, I also asked Bianca if she could do a makeup class for me. She had made me feel truly so beautiful (but still like myself). The class made makeup approachable for someone who has very limited makeup experience. She was SO thorough afterwards in all the materials she sent me with instructions and products listed to be able to recreate the looks we went over. I cannot recommend Bianca enough for all of her services!!
Daniela M., 2 months ago
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Adorn Salon 

5.0

  • Team of 5
  • Serves Rural Retreat, VA

Hi, I'm Holly, owner of Adorn Salon, opened Adorn Salon when I was 22, in 2017 and I never looked back. I have been a licensed Cosmetologist since 2014, I started as a receptionist and assistant which crucial in understanding the ins and outs of owning my own salon. Over the years I have practiced my trade for countless hours and have been blessed enough to receive multiple accolades and have been published In multiple magazines in Virginia. My passion lies in dimensional color, Bridal Styling, and educating my clients on their specific hair needs. 

Rose did my hair and our bridal party's hair and did an excellent job! We did a hair preview a few weeks prior and she remembered exactly what I wanted. She also remembered some of the issues we had with the style at the preview and modified it to make it work best for the day. She brought extra bobby pins and hairspray and showed up perfectly on time (in fact she was a little early!). She was great and I highly recommend her! Adorn Salon did a great job coordinating the hair service. The stylist I was originally paired with was unexpectedly unable to work, but they were honest and worked quickly to ensure that they found a replacement.
Sara, 22 days ago
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Starlit Beauty Co. 

5.0

  • Team of 1
  • Starts at $150
  • Serves Rural Retreat, VA

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.

Alaina did a great job making me feel beautiful but still making sure I looked like me, which is just what I wanted. She was very sweet and enjoyable to work with, professional, and prepared, including having a touch-up kit for me. She also helped my MOB look like a bombshell.
Carly H., 5 months ago
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Ivey Bridal Co 

5.0

  • Serves Rural Retreat, VA

Creating fresh, Elevated hairstyles for the modern bride. Ivey Bridal Co is an independent artist, with a headcount maximum of 10 people. The client is responsible for outsourcing additional artists if the timeline is restricted, or if the headcount maximum is exceeded. Ivey Bridal Co is a pro bridal hair specialist and is currently not providing makeup services, but is happy to provide a list of trusted makeup artists.

Thank you so much for making my vision come through for my wedding day, I had 4 different trials with 4 different companies before I found Caroline w/ Ivey Bridal Co. Ladies you will not be disappointed. She was professional, on time, super fun to work with and above all made my wedding party and my self beauties :) Highly recommend!!!!
Elizabeth, 4 months ago
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Unveiled Beauty 

5.0

  • Starts at $1,300
  • Serves Rural Retreat, VA

Why choose us? Unveiled Beauty  delivers Luxury Hair and Makeup services catered specifically to your needs! We are located in Salisbury, are LGBT friendly, bilingual and provide services to all of North Carolina.  Our team is made up of experienced and qualified bridal hair and makeup artists, as well as, a killer boudoir photographer! We provide one-on-one communication at all times. if you need us we will be there to support your vision!

Unveiled did an incredible job on my wedding day, we did a consultation a couple weeks prior to the wedding day and worked out the hair and make up. They did a fantastic job during the consultation, they talked to me about what I need to do leading up to the wedding. Keeping my hair healthy and face moisturized so that on the day of the wedding I would look my best. My makeup made me fell so pretty, I love seeing the pictures from the day. I looked like my best self. The hair was beautiful and stayed in all night.
Mia J., 6 months ago
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Kendra Bliss Beauty 

5.0

  • Team of 3
  • Serves Rural Retreat, VA

Kendra Bliss is a self-taught, bridal makeup artist from Lanham, MD. Her passion for makeup artistry began in college. In 2011, she realized there was a shortage of makeup artists for women of varying skin color and types. Since she loved to get her makeup done and did not have a place to go, she decided to educate herself and be there. Since then, she has learned immensely by taking makeup classes, and consistently practicing with family and friends. Now she is published and recognized in the bridal industry in publications such as MunaLuchi Bride!

Kendra is the ultimate professional! As a Photographer, I rely on my Makeup Artist to do work that makes it easy for me to photograph and retouch. Whenever Kendra does makeup for my clients (as she is my preferred vendor), the makeup is flawless and I'm rarely doing any retouching. Aside from her makeup application, she's the ultimate professional. She's always on time, reliable, my clients always have a good experience and she's extremley creative!
Myron Fields, 3 years ago
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Strange Artistry - Luxury Makeup & Hair by Kristin Mastrangelo 

5.0

  • Team of 1
  • Starts at $750
  • Serves Rural Retreat, VA for additional fees

Let’s chat! I love chatting…it’s totally my favorite! I’m Kristin Mastrangelo, (go head, try it out…it’s easier than it looks), a makeup & hair artist who specializes in wedding, special event, & television artistry, spending most of my time trying to think of PC ways to avoid putting on “real” pants. I’m a wife of 15 years & momster of 4. Obsessed with heavy metal, tea, all black everything, horror movies all the time, a creature of the night. I hate being late. Personally, I believe everyone should be at least a little weird...normal is a setting on a dryer...so embrace you, be different, and do what you want.

Awarded Best of Zola
If I could give more stars I would! Kristin was such a treat to work with. Not only does she do an AMAZING job with makeup, she is honestly such a sweet person. She made the day even more special and I was honored to have her a part of it. She was kind and sweet and open to ideas. Everyone in my family loved her. Makeup wise, she is awesome! My makeup stayed on all day! We got married in Luray Caverns and took photos by the willow trees, it was hot but the makeup stayed on and still looked amazing. If you need a makeup artist for your big day, Kristin is your girl! Thanks so much for being a part of my day!
Amber, 3 months ago
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The Art of Beauty 

5.0

  • Team of 6
  • Serves Rural Retreat, VA for additional fees

The Art Of Beauty aims to give you a timeless look that leaves you with lasting confidence. When choosing The Art of Beauty as your beauty artists, you can relax, indulge and fully enjoy the experience of having your hair and makeup professionally done. You can expect us to listen, ask questions, and provide you with our professional expertise to help customize a look that's just right for you. Beauty isn't All vanity, it's an emotional connection to how you feel. ​ WE MAKE SURE YOU GET THE FULL RED CARPET TREATMENT! EVERYONE IS CELEBRITY STATUS WITH US! *WOMEN OWNED *MINORITY OWNED *MULTICULTURAL TEAM *18+ YEARS OF EXPERIENCE

Awarded Best of Zola
Communication leading up to our big day was great! All of my questions were answered. She came out and did a great job. I had tons of compliments on my hair and make up. 10/10 recommend!
Jordan, 5 months ago
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Society 11:11 | Hair & Makeup 

5.0

  • Team of 15
  • Starts at $800
  • Serves Rural Retreat, VA for additional fees

We are a full-service coalition of professional, friendly, inclusive, and DIVERSE hairstylists and makeup artists with over 10 years of experience serving hundreds of brides (US and abroad). We have offer all things beauty and grooming for your wedding day and beyond

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Booking Society 11:11 was one of the best wedding vendor decisions I made. Candice and Brittany were absolutely amazing to work with throughout the entire process, from booking, to the bridal look preview, to the wedding day. They're such lovely, fun people to be around, and they immediately made me and the whole wedding party feel at ease. Every one of us explained some version of "I don't wear a lot of makeup so I'm not sure exactly what I want," and every one of us left the makeup chair feeling beautiful. More than one bridesmaid said it was the best their makeup had ever looked, including from other professionals, and I felt the same way. Candice is incredible! For hair, I gave Brittany some inspiration photos, and she created an updo even more beautiful than the inspiration. I loved it at the preview, and then she even fine-tuned it more for the day-of. It was so much fun to see her get excited about her work and create something unique and gorgeous. I got so many compliments. And every member of the wedding party asked for a different look and got a wonderful result. With both hair and makeup, every member of the wedding party looked and felt fantastic all day. My now-husband even asked for a "walk-in" appointment with both hair and makeup because he was worried about wind-blown hair and uneven skin (it was a tear-filled day haha). They were so kind and made sure he was happy with his look too, and all of us survived the ceremony tears and hilltop wind for pictures. I can't recommend Candice and Brittany highly enough. They are such skilled artists and just wonderful people to work with.
Zoey D., 3 years ago
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PriscillaM Beauty 

4.6

  • Team of 30
  • Serves Rural Retreat, VA for additional fees

Providing makeup and hair in DC, South Florida, Virginia, and Maryland. She loves diversity and feels that makeup is an art, and a good artist knows that each work of art should be different than the last. She loves creating new looks for each client and helping them feel confident and beautiful in their own kind of way. I feel so honored that I get to play a part in your Big Day. Every step of the way, my goal is to give you peace and confidence that you’ll carry with you far beyond the walk down the aisle.

Awarded Best of Zola
Priscilla is amazing! When searching for a makeup artist for my November wedding a few years ago, I found her and am forever grateful I did! She was professional, kind, and just a joy to be around! She did a beautiful job on my bridal trial make up and an ever better job (not even sure how that’s possible!) on the day of my wedding. She is easy to talk to and made me feel extremely comfortable. I feel like I’m extremely picky when it comes to my make up and she truly blew me away. I would have her do my eye make up every day if I could! My face make up looked flawless and just natural. I never felt like I had too much make up on, as I know sometimes when you have your make up professionally done, that can be the case. My eyes were absolutely beautiful and I felt like a beauty queen. My bridal party also had their makeup done and everyone was very happy with the result. She works timely and efficiently. My make up stayed perfect throughout the entire day, which was impressive as I had it done early around 8:30-9am. I have had Priscilla do my make up again for maternity photos and once again, felt beautiful! She does a wonderful job and I am grateful for the friendship I gained by using her as my make up artist. I recommend her to all my friends who ask for recommendations for their wedding day or events!
Casey L., 4 years ago
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Vagablondes 

5.0

  • Starts at $570
  • Serves Rural Retreat, VA for additional fees

vag·a·blonde/ˈvaɡəˌblɒnd/ A dynamic duo traveling from place to place, creating beautiful hair and makeup. Modern|Ethereal|Elegance Composed of hairstylist Kristen McIntosh, and makeup artist Hannah Dezarn, Vagablondes have combined total of 20 years of industry experience. In addition to our behind the chair work, we have been featured in print and on film. We met in 2013 while working in the same salon, and not long after did our first wedding together. Immediately realizing we were kindred spirits, the two of us have been collaborating ever since.

Awarded Best of Zola
I had an amazing experience working with Vagablondes for my wedding day! They were incredibly punctual, creative, and professional throughout the entire process. As true experts in their craft, they did the hair and makeup for myself and my bridesmaids, leaving us all looking absolutely gorgeous. The quality of their work was truly amazing - they went above and beyond to ensure we felt confident and beautiful on our special day. I would highly recommend Vagablondes to any couple looking for a talented, reliable, and dedicated wedding beauty team.
Leslie P., a month ago
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Hue Hair Lounge Knox 

5.0

  • Starts at $360
  • Serves Rural Retreat, VA for additional fees

Hello beautiful soon to be brides. I’m Abreeá and I’m co-owner of Hue Hair Lounge Knox.! I’ve been a hair and makeup artist for 10 years. I specialize in blonding/color, extensions, makeup and bridal styling. I like to offer my brides the complete package. You will have the perfect hair color, perfect makeup and perfect style so everything starts out perfect for your big day! I have found having one team to do it all is less stressful and more cost effective, but i also tailor our packages to every brides needs.! We can’t wait to work with you!

I can’t thank Abreea enough for making me feel absolutely stunning on my wedding day! From the moment we met, she made me feel comfortable and listened to every detail I envisioned. My hair and makeup were nothing short of perfection—she somehow took my ideas and turned them into something even more beautiful than I imagined. Despite the chaos of the day, Abreea remained calm, professional, and ensured everything stayed flawless from start to finish. Her artistry and attention to detail are unmatched. I received endless compliments all day long, and even by the end of the night, everything still looked incredible! If you’re looking for someone who truly listens and delivers beyond your wildest expectations, Abreea is your person. I couldn’t have been happier!
Whitney A., a month ago
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Veux Beauty (Hair and Makeup) 

4.0

  • Team of 20
  • Starts at $500
  • Serves Rural Retreat, VA for additional fees

A luxury beauty experience for the modern woman! My beauty philosophy is simple, "When you look good you feel good. When you feel good you do better".I started Nina Renee beauty because I believe that we all deserve to have the celebrity-style beauty experience of our dreams. As a high-end makeup artist servicing some of Washington DC's most prestigious residents for over eight years, I always found it hard to find my "Glam team".

Awarded Best of Zola
I would recommend NRBeauty Co. to any bride to be. Nina is incredibly attentive and communicative in addition to being transparent about her pricing. Andrea and Andejla were my glam team, and I absolutely loved their work, as did the rest of my bridal party. The makeup and hair lasted for at least 12 hours (likely more). NRBeauty Co. was by far the most professional team I communicated with. I appreciated the portal Nina managed which included all communications, invoices, and glam guides. My bridal party also appreciated the Google form they submitted in advance of the day to share their inspo & desired looks! Nina also confirmed when the glam team was en route the day of the wedding, which was highly appreciated given how stressful the morning-of can be. To top it all off, they ran on time / ahead of schedule the day of the wedding!
Victoria, 2 years ago
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Quanisha Moody Makeup Artistry 

5.0

  • Team of 1
  • Starts at $165
  • Serves Rural Retreat, VA for additional fees

Quanisha always loved makeup, and as a child, to hone her skills her mother would allow her to practice on her during her evening naps. However, after graduating from makeup school with a makeup artistry certificate, she was disappointed to see makeup looks created without the personalization of the client's character and personal style. So, in 2018, attended Gwynnis Mosby Makeup Training center located in Tucker, GA soon after, Quanisha began her makeup artistry freelancing business called Quanisha Moody Makeup Artistry.

Quanisha was professional, timely, and did amazing work! She was a great addition to the bridal suite and getting ready space on my wedding day. I would highly recommend her to future brides! She did an excellent and thorough questionnaire prior to my day and was very prepared! Thank you so much for making me feel beautiful and still myself on my big day! She also did a beautiful job with my bridesmaids and mom!
Savannah P., 2 months ago
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Galimore Twins 

5.0

  • Team of 2
  • Serves Rural Retreat, VA for additional fees

Madeup by The Twins. Featured: Charlotte fashion week, New York Fashion week, Greensboro fashion week, NC/SC Weddings/Bridal Portraits, Miss North Carolina/ Miss America preliminaries, mayor/ political campaign events, WCCB News Rising, UFC/PFC fighter Markus Perez We arrive and work with a system, a flow, over a decade of experience. We know that while serving you our client there needs to be understanding, ease and for us to be quick to adapt while also doing our job. We keep the environment light hearted & fun as getting ready should be just that. Take a look around at other clients and reviews. Looking forward in connecting.

The Galimore Twins were a pleasure to work with for our wedding day beauty needs. From the start, they listened closely to the look and style I wanted, making the whole process easy and stress-free. They arrived on time and their work was clean, prompt, and absolutely beautiful. They helped make getting ready for my big day fun and relaxed, which I'm so grateful for. I would highly recommend the Galimore Twins to any couple looking for talented, professional, and easy-going beauty experts to be part of their special day.
Renee, 17 days ago

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What are the average costs for wedding hair and makeup in Rural Retreat, VA?

Costs typically vary depending on what you're looking for, but on average, bridal hair costs $550 and bridal makeup costs $570 in Rural Retreat, VA.

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

Yes! 83% of hair and makeup artists in Rural Retreat, VA are available for touch ups, sometimes for an additional fee.

Which are the most popular makeup artists who do airbrushing in Rural Retreat, VA?

The top artists who provides airbrushing services are The Art of Beauty, Veux Beauty (Hair and Makeup) and PriscillaM Beauty.

Can most hair stylists in Rural Retreat, VA work with extensions?

Many can! 70% of hair stylists offer extensions.

Is a makeup trial customary before weddings in Rural Retreat, VA?

Many brides opt for hair and makeup trials in advance - 70% of beauty professionals in Rural Retreat, VA offer hair trials and 73% offer makeup trials.

Do brides typically cover the cost of the bridal party's hair and makeup in Rural Retreat, VA?

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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