Rachel is amazing. I'm not a make-up-y kind of person - I'm typically happy with a coat of mascara…read moreand some blush - so the idea of finding a make-up artist that I loved, that my bridesmaids loved, and that my future mother-in-law loved was incredibly daunting. I tried a couple of other artists prior to discovering Rachel and was unimpressed - I wanted to look like me, not some dressed up, glam-rock version of me. Rachel listened, kept it simple, and I looked stunning on my wedding day, my bridesmaids looked stunning, and, most importantly, my mother-in-law looked stunning... We looked fabulous all day and through the night. Rachel was an absolute pleasure to work with, she's funny and down-to-earth and I feel incredibly fortunate to have had such a talent take part in our wedding day.

Rachel Reiman is incredible! My husband and I got married this past weekend and she did the make…read moreup for all my bridesmaids, the moms, grandmas and myself. EVERYONE loved their make up even my bridesmaids who are picky and usually do their own make up. My mom who NEVER wears make up was reluctant to get it done in the first place. When I showed her the pictures of my make up that Rachel had done for our engagement shoot, she was right on board with getting it done. Rachel is kind and patient and she listens to what type of look each girl wants before she starts. She makes you look natural - like yourself but better! When I thought about what I wanted to look like on my wedding day the first thought that came to mind was still looking like myself. I don't wear tons of make up on a regular basis so I didn't want to start on my wedding day. Rachel was the perfect person for the job! I would recommend her to anyone and will have her do my make up for special events in the future!!!

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!!!!

Our wedding was almost 1 month ago, and I've been trying for weeks to find the appropriate words…read morethat convey the gratitude I have for Joanna (Joanna B. Artistry). Joanna is one of a kind, extremely personable and a true professional in the industry. Our original wedding date was set for 8/15/20 and getting engaged less than a year before, I was in a rush to lock in my team of vendors. I reached out to a friend who sent me multiple MUA suggestions, one being Joanna, as my friend was a bridesmaid in a recent wedding of hers. Joanna was available for my date and after chatting on the phone I quickly locked her in for myself plus 8 bridesmaids, my mom and future mother in law. We did my initial makeup trial in December 2020 and I was the bride that brought a few inspiration photos but didn't really give much direction to the look I was going for. Joanna was patient, confident and so skilled that she knew what look would complement my features/skin tone and went to work. She delivered A+ bridal glam while still having me look like my natural self, false lashes and all. She even updated my look right then after the trial by adding a red lip for my engagement shoot that afternoon, which was such a sweet and unexpected gesture. Fast forward to spring 2020, pandemic in full swing and a new wedding date of 6/26/21. Joanna stuck with me through all the many changes, didn't take advantage of the situation by adding contract addendum fees and even offered a Black Friday deal for rehearsal dinner glam for her brides. She stayed in touch, checked in and made me feel confident and excited for our new wedding date. Joanna also stayed on top of beauty and makeup trends while events were all cancelled or postponed during the spring. Her Instagram is my favorite as she shares honest opinions/reviews about both skin and makeup products. I also booked another make up session for round 2 engagement photos with Joanna that October and it's true talent when you can create multiple looks on the same person for different occasions. On the wedding day, Joanna brought an assistant with her (as planned) for our wedding day as we had 11 people total and her assistant was top of the line talent as well. My whole bridal party felt beautiful and our makeup lasted the entire night without even needing to touch up (although Joanna provides her brides with a generous touch up kit, just in case). It's also important to note that it was raining sideways and extremely humid, but looking at the bridal party, you'd never know judging by our long lasting glam. I highly recommend getting your makeup done for the rehearsal as well as I wish there was a recording of my reaction when Joanna showed me the "finished product" in the mirror. I was SO excited and after already having 2 trials, having one the day before the wedding made me confident that I would feel like my best self on the biggest day of my life and let me tell you, I did. I have never felt so beautiful in my entire life. I have also never seen my mom look so gorgeous and it made me happy that she was so happy! I call Joanna a wizard because she's casually chatting with you, so calm, focused and voila! hands you the mirror and it's truly a natural work of art. I'm already trying to think of reasons why I need my makeup professionally done to utilize Joanna again. I could not recommend anyone better and trust you are in GREAT hands with the loveliest of professionals, Joanna B. Artistry. Photos by @annkamphoto

I am absolutely ecstatic to add to the extensive list of rave reviews about Joanna. First, she is…read moreextremely talented - my bridesmaids, mother, and mother in law, looked flawless for the entire day and night. She crushes everything from a natural to glam look, and you will still look like "yourself". Second, she uses the best products and has excellent recommendations - I now have a completely updated skincare and make-up routine. Third, she is extremely responsive and organized. She will follow-up with you after your trial to see what worked and what did not - and she will remember all of those details on your wedding day months later. We all felt absolutely beautiful and confident, and I took pride in giving my bridesmaids the "gift" of Joanna!

Loved working with Tracy and Crystal for my wedding! They did a phenomenal job with my makeup and…read morehair as well as all my bridesmaids. We all loved the airbrushed makeup! Very responsive to emails and answering questions. Definitely recommend for your upcoming event!

I found Tracy through Chicago Wedding Facebook groups and I am so glad I came across her business!…read moreFrom the beginning she was straight forward with prices and what is included or not. We rescheduled our wedding twice due to COVID and she was super responsive throughout. I ended up booking a trial and so glad I did! From the trial to wedding day we made some tweaks to hair and makeup, she got it all spot on! It is so nice to have someone that does both hair and makeup so well. On the day of we also had Ashley to help her and she was just as lovely and talented! We had 12 services and managed to be done early despite starting a little late. They have their work dialed in, you could show them any hair or makeup style and they did it just as requested! You will not be disappointed with Tracy's work and professionalism. She helped make the day perfect for me and my gals!

Taking a makeup lesson with Traci was one of the best investments I've ever made. She elevated my…read morespecial event makeup look SIGNIFICANTLY! Traci is a true professional: her setup is immaculate, and she has a keen eye for tailoring makeup to your unique features, while making sure the overall look is very modern. She's also incredibly kind and encouraging; she will leave you feeling beautiful and empowered. I got the video lesson and it's worth it to review the placement of all the makeup in detail, as there are many steps to looking great! I highly recommend her!

My sister and I booked Traci for makeup lessons and it was more than a lesson, it was a truly…read moreamazing experience. Traci arrived at my home on the dot, and brought absolutely everything needed, including a friendly and attentive approach! She explained and showed everything in detail, offered tips and customized the experience to what we wanted and how much time we want to spend, etc. Wellll worth the money to get tips on how to actually use what we buy. The lesson instructions were so detailed and reminded us of tips she had shared in her lesson. She was sincere, professional and had a down to earth vibe. Loved this experience!!!!

So happy we booked Blush Events to do hair/makeup for our wedding in July 2017! Prior to booking, I…read moretalked with Ben over email. He was very responsive, professional, and helpful. The booking process was very easy. In the beginning, I was unsure of some details - how many people, locations, etc - but Ben was very flexible with this. I was also pleased with how affordable Blush was compared to other hair/makeup services in Chicago. Raina did my hair/makeup trial a month or so before at Bleach and I was so impressed! On the day of, Raina and Jackie came to our hotel room to do hair/makeup for myself as well as my three bridesmaids. They did such an amazing job on all of us! Very talented and all of our hair/makeup stayed for the whole day/night. Would definitely recommend Blush Events to others!

I am so glad I booked Ben and his team for my wedding. All my bridesmaids loved their hair and…read moremakeup and everyone at the wedding commented on how impressed they were by how well the hair and makeup withstood the crazy wind and rain we experienced on my wedding day. My hair stayed up so well that I was able to wear it to our good-bye brunch the next morning! Finally, Ben's team was just enjoyable to be around. We loved spending the morning of the wedding with them, everyone was comfortable and able to relax. I cannot recommend Ben and Blush Events enough. I now go to Ben's salon, Bleach on Lincoln Ave., for my cut and color.

I have gotten my makeup done from so many places but never like Ayna , omg my makeup looked…read moreflawless she executed exactly what I envisioned. Her craft and passion is unmatched! A true artist! Ayna is so sweet and talented! I can't wait to work with her again ! 1000 percent I recommend her

Liraz does outstanding work! I have been so happy with my brows (microblading) and so happy I found…read moreher to do them. She's trustworthy, professional, talented and gentle/caring. I can't recommend her highly enough...!

Liraz has a wonderful personality and really took the time to explain the microblading process…read more That being said, she did not listen to what I requested the first session. She corrected some of my critiques the second session, but not all. After cleaning up the dye and showing me the results, I pointed out 2 specific areas that were missed and bald' and she politely declined to add a few extra strokes; though she said I could come back for an additional session and pay $175 (if she listened to me the first out second time, I wouldn't need to go back).