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    4.9 (34 reviews)
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    Okay I am the pickiest person when it comes to makeup. I have NEVER been happy until I met Linda. My trial makeup was gorgeous but my wedding day was UNREAL! She made me feel like a movie star. If you want to feel your most beautiful, please hire Linda Joy!!!

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    Lindsay G.

    Linda is an ARTIST! She's truly going to make you feel like the prettiest version of yourself. She did my makeup for both my engagement photoshoot and my wedding. She also did my bridesmaids, mother, and mother in law. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!

    Katy G.

    Linda made my wedding day so special! i didn't end up doing a trial with her do to my schedule but she still did an amazing job job, she did mine and all my bridesmaids and mom's make up for our special day. She was so kind, personable, and filled my day with incredible getting ready memories that i will never forget

    Fernanda M.

    Linda is amazing and super professional and communicates efficiently! From the trial to the pre-shoot everything so far has ran smooth! She even was able to accommodate a last minute change which i was super thankful for! My baby looked more beautiful than usual! Thanks Linda! Cant wait til the actual day!

    Katie R.

    Linda was extremely friendly and easy to work with. She was so sweet and thoughtful. She made me feel so special and beautiful. All my bridesmaids absolutely loved their looks and we all felt so beautiful. I will definitely be using her services again! Thank you Linda!

    Bridal glam by Linda Joy

    Full disclaimer: I am PICCKKKKYYY and have never been fully pleased with any hair or makeup that I've gotten done before...until I met Linda. I was looking for a MUA for my wedding and found Linda on Instagram. I fell in love with her soft glam style and booked her to glam me and my bridal party. I did not have a bridal trial but I had full confidence in Linda's ability to execute my vision on my wedding day. Let me just tell you, Linda understood the assignment and DELIVERED! I felt so beautiful and could not stop looking in the mirror. Everyone's makeup lasted all day and then some (my SIL's makeup & lashes lasted for 2 days!), which is attributed to Linda's technique and quality products that she uses. I personally have sensitive skin and can't use cheap product's on my face, so I greatly appreciate Linda for using the best products on the market. I recommended Linda to my bestfriend for her wedding and once again, Linda SLAYED everyone's makeup. Linda has glammed me twice so far and I was so happy both times. I will definitely book Linda for all of my future events and you should too! Linda, thank you for being so patient and listening to ALL of my asks when I am in your chair.

    Yesenia G.

    I was referred to Linda to do my makeup for my maternity photoshoot, and let me tell you, I'm sooooooo happy that I went to her. Not only did I feel like a model, but the make up was so good, I didn't want to wash it off, so we went out to dinner to show it off! She is an expert at everything! I have pretty nice eyebrows, but she made them glamorous in a way I have never had them! She really listens to what you want, & is super sweet and down to earth. The days of getting my make up done at MAC for an event are over. I highly recommend Linda, you won't regret it!

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    Linda did an amazing job on my makeup for our engagement photos! She knew exactly what I wanted! Would HIGHLY recommend for your next event.

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    Linda is who you need to see for a GLOW UP! She is on time, super nice and professional! I would definitely use her service again and again!

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