Sonia Roselli's studio has done hair/makeup for two of my friends' weddings, so when I got engaged,…read moreit was a no-brainer that I would use this place: I wanted the absolute best. I have to say, while I was ultimately pleased with the way things turned out in the end, my experience didn't go according to plan. First, my stylist (who was awesome overall) arrived almost half an hour late. I understand that her Uber broke down, but no one called to communicate this to me on the morning of the wedding, and I was FREAKING OUT and had to run around trying to track down someone from Sonia's salon, which I was finally able to do, but it was super stressful. Hair and makeup ultimately came out great, but initially when I looked at my hair in the mirror I was not at all pleased, as it looked NOTHING like the photos I had given my stylist for reference. As she had run late, I didn't say anything because there wasn't time to fix it. It's also true that I didn't do a trial, which could have helped, but for the huge amount of money I was already paying and the fact that my ceremony was a small Chicago elopement, it didn't seem worth the price ($195 PER SERVICE, so over $400 with tip). Also, throughout the time my stylist was working on me, I kept asking if we'd be done on schedule and she kept assuring that we would be, but she ended up running about half an hour over, so everything about my wedding was delayed by 30 minutes as a result, including the ceremony itself. Everything turned out well as I was pleased with the look once I put my dress on, but overall I was not happy with the way everything went down. For that high cost, I expected the highest possible customer service, which this place did not deliver.

Researching & trying to pick a great professional makeup & hair stylist for a wedding is a big task…read moreof its own. I've researched for hours trying to pick the best of the best, and I've had my share of MUA/hairstylists in the past who left my face looking raccoon-like & my hair in weird bouffant & frizz ball. I am very particular because if I'm going to commit to pay a pretty steep amount for trials & actual session, it had to be good. Couple of my gf's had their bridal makeup/hair from Sonia Roselli staff so I had some expectations. If I had any worries, Bridgit was quick to address them & offer her advice. (She was great!) pros: * communication with the Manager, Bridgit was great & she was quick to answer any questions, concerns, & was a big help with arranging the trials and rescheduling if necessary. * the two ladies I worked with were lovely & had a great personality. (Korena-hair & Sami-makeup) *korena: she gave me the look that I asked for. I probably would change up the 'do since it didn't flatter my face, but she was great. Cons :( * sigh...... Woah, the makeup. I really feel bad for saying anything because Sami is a doll. But that makeup was not good nor flattering. I was excited because she's a pro at lash extensions/falsies, but after our 2.5-3 hour session, I didn't care for the lashes. With my monolids, it's difficult to create the same dramatic look as others, but when I came home to a better & bright lighting, my mom & sisters reaction said it all. "Omg linda.... You look exhausted, what happened to your eyes ?!? " I proceeded to the bathroom & saw that all the taupe eyeshadow was smothered underneath my eyes. My family knows how much I love makeup & the look that I love, but they exclaimed that I cannot walk down the aisle looking like that. For my wedding, I want to look elegant, but fresh & beautiful. Sadly, the complete look wasn't executed to my expectations. Who knows ?? I may have a better chance with a different artist, but after that long session & talking to Bridgit about my woes, I think I'm going to move on.

Livia and her team did my wedding hair and my bridesmaids' hair. I was very happy with how my hair…read moreturned out and so were my bridesmaids! Livia has such great attention to detail, and her technique helped my hair hold up throughout the day. She also helped me with touch ups before the ceremony and reception. She was efficient with the limited time we had, which I really loved. She also helped manage my long veil for photos! Livia was very calming and fun to hangout with. I highly recommend her for wedding hair services!

I booked Livia for my wedding hair through my planner at Sweetchic. Liv is amazing and I would book…read moreher again in a heartbeat for any future hair styling needs. My hair was absolutely perfect on my wedding day. She also did an amazing job on my bridesmaids and flower girl. She gave me everything I had asked her for in my hairstyle. I like a lot of volume and wanted to use hair extensions (even though I have a ton of hair already) and she was all for it. She made me feel beautiful and put all my anxieties at ease (and I had a lot of those in general lol). Liv is very talented at doing hair and she's also one of the sweetest women I've meet. Thank you Liv for making me into a gorgeous bride and for your kindness and patience with me :)

Ann Marie recently did my makeup for a photo shoot (another GREAT review there) and I loved every…read moresecond of it. The shoot was boudoir so I was a little nervous but Ann Marie made me feel like I was in great hands. I showed her what I had brought to wear. It was a high waisted number so she immediately was asking if I wanted that classic pin-upy look. I did and she got started. Before I go any further I want to explain my ascetic. I have piercings, tattoos and one of those crazy asymmetrical hair cuts with crazy colors all in it. Far from the 'classic' pin-up. I was a little worried that my nontraditional hairstyle might prove to be a roadblock. I had even considered bringing some wigs (my back ups for a classic look). I'm so glad I didn't! My haircut was a non-issue as Ann Marie worked curls throughout my hair. At the end I had this great 1920's fingerwave looking style. She even curled the little tail part of my hair that hangs down from the rest. The whole time she kept checking in to make sure I liked the direction we were going. I felt so GLAM! Then, the makeup. I wanted to go dramatic. Big lips, big eyes, the works. Ann Marie did not disappoint! She did a great job and the products she used felt great going on. When I saw myself at the end I couldn't believe it was me! It was a great experience and solid ego boost. After the shoot was done my makeup still looked great. Ann Marie had even left a little lipstick and a makeup pad in case I needed to touch anything up but I never felt the need. The fake eyelashes she added made my eyes look unreal in the pictures that were taken. It was a great experience and I can't wait to do it all over again.

Ann Marie made me over quickly and beautifully, which is to say that she's just so good at what she…read moredoes, not that she doesn't take her time. I was pleased to see she works with quality products and upscale brands -- my makeup lasted throughout the shoot and well into the night (I looked so good, I decided to go out!). It was my first shoot in a while, but Ann put me at ease right away with her friendly demeanor and upbeat attitude. She's an absolute ray of sunshine! Highly recommended!

Kristina Marie and Xochitl did STUNNING work for my wedding. The website is well organized and the…read moreartist's portfolios helped me quickly decide who I wanted to book. We did a hair and makeup test run a few months before the wedding. After the appointment Nika sent me a detailed summary of the look they created and products used. They were also very responsive and proactive about confirming the day of schedule and services. Kristina is so great at creating a look that is polished, elegant and fresh. She can turn up the volume/glam it up as well without it looking too heavy. I also liked that she uses individual lash extensions rather than a strip. It creates a much more natural look. Xochitl is so talented as well. I arrived to my trial run appointment with a few pictures but not a clear idea of what I was looking for. After looking at the photos for a less than a minute she pulled together this Old Hollywood Glamour do with the most gorgeous waves. Probably one of the best investments you can make for your day. Her stylists will make you and your bridal party look flawless.

I cannot review the quality of NVBA's work, but only their response to a horrible situation…read more My sister was to be married in June of this year (rescheduled from 2020 due to COVID), and had booked several makeup and hair artists for the morning of the wedding for herself and the bridal party. My sister died suddenly and unexpectedly in March. A few days after her death, her fiancé and I began notifying wedding vendors. I reached out to NVBA over three months before the wedding date. I received a response expressing their sympathies, and the email ended with "you can be sure that we are set". It was me who had to bring up that my sister had paid NVBA in full ($1700). When I asked about a refund, I was told 50% could be refunded. Even when my husband spoke with Nika herself, she would not budge on the 50%, essentially stating that all of the contractors had already been paid, even though zero services were provided. Every other vendor for the wedding, from the venue to the DJ to the photographer, immediately offered a 100% refund. I notified NVBA over 3 months prior to the date, and we had even suggested a refund down the road after summer season, which they refused. Somehow "scheduling" enables them $850, even when the bride dies before the wedding day. I cannot relay how heartbreaking it is that my sister never will get her wedding day. What is so aggravating on top of that is to see how heartless a response NVBA had to the situation. NVBA is making money by doing nothing - and if they rebook (for June 19) they are double-dipping. Shame on you, NVBA. I honestly don't know how you sleep at night. Shout out to all of the other vendors (Salvatore's, Molly's Cupcakes, Artistrie Co.) for having compassion and doing the right thing.

Alissa did my make-up for my wedding and did an amazing job. She nailed the look I wanted at our…read moretrial run and made it really come to life on my wedding day. She also did make-up for my 12 bridesmaids. Everyone looked beautiful and was glowing all night. We had a very tight time schedule and she flew through it with such ease, I never had a moment of feeling rushed or panicked. Alissa turned what could have been a very stressful morning into a fun, relaxed yet professional experience. I highly recommend her as a make-up artist.

Alissa DiMaggio is AMAZING!!!!!! Not only is she extremely talented, she is sweet, professional and…read morefun. She did my make-up for my August 25th wedding and it was perfect and it lasted all day and evening. Her team was fantastic and took care of my bridesmaids and the MOB and MOG. Everyone looked so beautiful and natural. I could seriously go on and on about how great she was. She also was very flexible and let me add my mother in two days before my wedding and she worked with me to figure out a timeline that worked for me and my wedding schedule. Alissa made me feel like a movie star and I am so glad that I found her! I would book her for any special event!!!!

I couldn't have asked for a better wedding hair stylist for my wedding on 6/16/18. From the moment…read moreI met Theodora I knew I was in good hands. She was patient, kind and had a vision for my hair. Before I met Theodora, I was having a hard time finding a hair stylist that would do onsite for my wedding. She not only came onsite to do all my bridesmaids and myself she came on time and ready. Theodora had a created a timeline for each girl getting her hair done. This was beyond helpful to a busy bride. She is professional and the best to work with. I would highly recommend her, if you would like someone with talent, professionalism and a great personality.

First off, I'm selfishly reluctant to write this review, because I adore Theodora so much that I'm…read morescared that once everyone discovers this hidden gem, it'll take forever to book her for myself! LOL. However, luckily for me (and you all), she was recommended to me, and I feel it's only right to pay it forward...... Theodora has now served as my hairstylist for BOTH routine hair care (i.e. highlights, haircut) and bridal hairstyling for my big day. Routine Hair Care: Theodora always uses Redken bleach (for those curious gurus out there) for coloring, including for my full head of blonde highlights. She also does my layered haircuts. I can't tell you how many compliments I've gotten (including from random strangers on Michigan Avenue) ever since she's been doing my hair. The icing on the cake? It all was $95 and took two hours. UNBELIEVABLE. She does charge an extra $5-$10 for a blowdry depending on the type of hair you have. She also does a deep conditioning treatment (DIVINE!) for about $5. All her prices are extremely reasonable. Bridal Hairstyling: She offered a very affordable trial ($50) and was extremely flexible about meeting times. On the day of the wedding, Theodora showed up 15 minutes early. Yes, she travels to you! I cannot tell you how invaluable this service is on a hectic wedding day. She did blow-outs for both Moms and low chignons for the 4 bridesmaids. She also did a half up-do with curls for myself. It took her about 4 hours total to do all 7 of our heads. The hairstyles lasted all day and night and even through the following day for myself. The icing on the cake? It was all $450 total. Theodora is an extremely great listener and fully "gets" your ideas. Her real talent is taking the idea a notch further making your hair look THAT MUCH BETTER. Invaluable, I'm telling you. Everything about Theodora's hairstyling services is perfect. I can't recommend her enough! You won't be disappointed!

Every step of the process of working with Pin Me Up was so easy, from booking to the trial to my…read morewedding day! I don't know much about hair & makeup, but with the little descriptions I gave on what I did and didn't like in a look, they were able to transform into exactly what I was looking for. I came prepared to my trial with lots of inspo pictures and both my hair and makeup artists executed the looks nearly perfectly! The final touch call after my trial but before my wedding day left me feeling very confident the HMU part of my day would run smoothly. On my wedding day, we discussed my feedback from my trial and it was clear they came prepared knowing what changes to make. My final looks were better than I ever could have imagined! They also worked very efficiently and kept us on schedule all morning. I wasn't worried about timing at all. I'm SO glad I used Pin Me Up, I can't recommend them enough! They're incredibly professional, responsive to any questions you have, and prepared to make you look and feel incredible on your wedding day!

Pin Me Up accommodated my very last minute request (Thursday night form fill on the website) for…read morewedding guest hair and make up (on Saturday). I had an appointment somewhere else but decided to go with Pin Me Up because they were able to come to the hotel and the cost was similar. I don't know much about hair and makeup and I wanted to look nice for a black tie wedding. I knew I couldn't pull it off on my own so I'm so glad I decided to spend the money on myself because Lily made me look stunning! She was very friendly, outgoing and helpful. I didn't have a vision or ideas for what I wanted and she asked the right questions to get to a great look. My updo was especially exciting since my hair is long, thin and straight.

Truly an amazing experience with these ladies! They were super nice and fun making our afternoon so…read moremuch more amazing! Highly recommend them and they will travel to you which is even more convenient!

These girls are the sweetest make-up artists/ hairstylists.. and their work is absolutely amazing!!…read moreThey were on time at the venue and completed all of my sisters/cousins looks in a timely manner. They were very patient with our family on my wedding day, and everyone was VERY pleased with their looks (that lasted the entire night!). Definitely book Cak3d for your next event!!