I have been to multiple makeup artists in the past but I can safely say that the attention to…read moredetail that Fariha pays when she's working on someone is highly commendable. She begins by asking, "So, what type of look do you want today? Do you want the musky, the cool, the deep, or whatever look it is that you are looking for." She'd take you as an art project, enjoying every brush stroke, fine tuning the foundation color and perfecting the lipstick shade to make sure that you're ready to slay the party by the time you walk out of her makeup session. She's also pretty chill, which means that if you are stressing about your big day..you will feel calmer in her presence. In a nutshell, she knows how to beautify you in a way that the makeup stays true to who you are as a person, which I feel is an admirable talent. Additionally, I also loves that she educates the client along the way, telling what product she is using and why. If you look at her portfolio you can see that she's worked on a variety of skin types and she's done a wonderful job with them all. Whether you are getting ready for an a morning shoot, an evening shoot, a regular party or just want to get dressed because "why not"..she's got you. She has my glowing recommendation and I would never ever hesitate to recommend her to anyone.

From the owner: Hi, I’m Fariha, the makeup artist behind Makeup Artistry by FJ, based in Austin, TX! With over two…read moreyears of experience, I love helping people feel confident and beautiful for their special moments. Whether it’s your wedding day, a photoshoot, or a special event, I’ll create a look that feels authentically you. I specialize in bridal makeup, photoshoots, and special occasion glam, working with amazing local photographers, models, and brides. My style enhances your natural beauty, from soft, glowing finishes to bold, creative accents. If you’re in the Austin area and want a makeup artist who makes the experience fun and stress-free, let’s create something amazing together!

I felt like a whimsical bohemian princess, and I mean that with my whole heart. This team brought…read moreincredible energy to our getting-ready day- they were professional, warm, and fun to be around. Every woman in our bridal party felt and looked absolutely beautiful. They were also incredibly flexible when our scheduling got a little chaotic. Not once did they make us feel stressed- they simply adapted and kept everything moving with grace. As for my hair, I asked for a teased, bohemian braid, and my stylist not only nailed the vision but personally threaded tiny flowers throughout. I was not prepared for how magical it would make me feel. That level of thoughtfulness and artistry is rare, and I will never forget seeing it for the first time in the mirror. If you are looking for a team that will make you look stunning AND make the experience genuinely fun, look no further! Highly, highly recommend.

I set up a makeup tutorial session for my teenage daughter and I. Adrienn applied makeup on one…read moreside of our faces explaining what she was doing and how she was doing it step by step. We did the other side with tips from her. She offered product suggestions as well. She's great at what she does. Highly recommend!

Wanted my makeup done for my 21st birthday and Michelle did a wonderful job. I was very happy with…read morethe final look and she was so sweet. She was flexible with the type of glam I wanted and explained everything to me as we went, I would recommend her to anyone and will definitely come back if I ever need my makeup done again!

Michelle is an incredible artist and the absolute sweetest person. She took the time to talk to me…read moreabout what I wanted and the end result honestly blew me away. She made me feel beautiful and glamorous and I would 1000% recommend her to anyone who's looking to get their makeup done, her prices are also incredibly reasonable. I will definitely be back!!

Makenzi was one of my standout wedding vendors helping me look my very best on my big day. She not…read moreonly received multiple compliments from my bridesmaids and mom for her makeup artistry and hair, but she exhibited the kind of warmth and energy that just started out day out right. Literally my mom could not stop talking about how Makenzi made her look radiant and 30 years younger without it looking unnatural. Easy to talk to, she understands your vision and truly just enhances it. We had two artists that day for my party's size and one was delayed, no worries here because Makenzi sped up, took on extra folks, and everyone was able to be ready by the time of our first look. Loved Makenzi. I did both my trial and day of with her and couldn't be happier.

We booked with Makenzi after my mother-in-law attended a wedding where Makenzi did hair and makeup…read moreand was wowed by how incredible everyone looked. For me particularly, as someone who rarely wears makeup, it was important to look like a heightened version of myself, rather than someone completely unrecognizable. I went for a hair and makeup trial months ahead of the big day; while the hair was perfect, I had some notes to scale back the makeup. Makenzi really internalized that feedback and delivered the perfect face for the wedding day itself: understated, yet enhanced. It lasted all day and made me feel so confident. Perhaps more importantly, though, the moms were both so happy with their final product - and my mom can be tough to please! Makenzi didn't bat an eye when my mom asked for multiple tweaks to her eye makeup, and stayed right on schedule. She exudes a sunny professionalism that is so welcome as the (likely) first vendor you interact with on your wedding day! I wish Makenzi could do my makeup every day!

Brows need work? Look no further than Kiss N Makeup! I have been seeing Karen for almost 10 years…read morenow. She's that good! I found her through an old co-worker who has incredible eyebrows. Little did I know that most of my female colleagues were also seeing her for that brow magic! Karen is an expert at perfecting eyebrows. My eyebrows can be challenging with a unique growth pattern (I'm part Asian), but Karen knows exactly what they need. She's so wildly experienced! On top of that, Karen is such a joy to be around. I look forward to my appointments and the time we get to catch up. I've even seen Karen for a makeup lesson to further build my confidence. Karen is a brow and makeup maven. Get the expertise your brows deserve. Run-don't walk-to Kiss N Makeup! You'll be shocked at how different your face looks when you have the brows to frame it. See her once and you'll never look back!

I don't want to know what I would look like today if I never had the pleasure of experiencing…read moreeyebrow perfection from the skilled hands of Karen Helton. Her exclusive use of scissors and tweezers showcases a meticulous approach that elevates eyebrow grooming to an art form - perfectly shaped eyebrows that enhance your facial features. Karen's expertise is unmatched, making her the go-to eyebrow specialist for those who appreciate flawless, tailored beauty. I highly recommend Karen Helton for an exceptional eyebrow grooming experience!

A friend and I booked Blood and Glitter to do our makeup for Carnival Brazilero last weekend. We…read morewere both really pleased! Wendy has an amazing portfolio of work . Once I indicated that I was interested in booking her, she contacted me and we talked about what I wanted (hair and makeup mask) and she quoted me a price. I put down my deposit and then I was officially booked. She's professional, friendly and easy to work with! For the makeup mask, I didn't really tell her specifically what I wanted. I'd looked at a lot of images on the web and including her portfolio so I just showed her my headdress, she suggested a concept and I agreed. It turned out wonderful and I got compliments all night long. I'll post a picture so you can see. It was great working with her and I'll definitely use her again.

If I could give Wendy more than 5 stars, I would! She's amazing!!…read more She did my hair and makeup for my wedding and my two bridesmaids ended up having her do their hair and makeup too because she IS that good. She also did my mom's hair and makeup. I had an idea of what I wanted but not a specific look in mind, so I went through her portfolio and told her some of the looks I liked, and then she tweaked it to make it my own. I knew Wendy personally before I got engaged, but I booked her for my wedding because of her experience doing makeup for photo shoots. I knew I would look AH-mazing in my wedding photos if she did my makeup and I was right! She is awesome and so easy to work with, and it didn't cost an arm and a leg either. My hair and my makeup both looked perfect, even by the end of the night; even my lipstick was still perfect! I would highly recommend her for any event, whether wedding, photo shoot, costume/special effects makeup - she does it all!

I found Meg years ago when she was just up the street. I started as a waxing client, but have…read morelearned so much about skin health and beauty from her through the years, I now also go to her for all my skin care needs. I'm SO happy she is now offering microneedling! She is dependable, professional, and so thoughtful in customizing her approach with each client. She's now at a location about 25 minutes away, but honestly, I think I would by a plane ticket if that's what it took to get to her!

Meg is a skin genius! I booked time with her to get her assessment of my skincare routines and I…read morelearned soooo much. She introduced me to a new cleanser, an oil, that I thought would be bad for my oily skin but it's actually changed the game for me! Also, look at how gorgeous her location is!!! Thanks, Meg!

Erica has done my hair and makeup for multiple events, and each time she makes me feel like…read moremyself... just elevated and beautiful. She also helped my husband and me with styling for a maternity shoot and family photos, and truly exceeded expectations. Erica has excellent taste and is overall a gem of a human. I highly recommend working with her!

I went to Erica for brow powder treatment. I found her thorough and very knowledgeable. I…read moredefinitely recommend checking out her services