After several years as a cancer research nurse I'm about to switch to the pharmaceutical side as a…read moreoncology nurse educator. I decided to come play on the East Coast for a couple of days and reached out to Maryelle to see if she would be willing to meet to teach me how to do my make-up, since now, I kind of have to look the part. My usual look best titled 'she must have hit the snooze 10 times' won't cut it anymore. To my excitement she responded the next day and met me at my hotel. Right from the start we hit it off. She is incredibly down to earth, personable, has a great teaching style, not to mention a creative eye. We spent the afternoon together AND we went to the store to buy new make-up and brushes. I highly recommend hiring Maryelle, and putting your looks in her capable hands.

Kristen was a dream come true! Hair & makeup was the hardest vendor for me. I had six months to…read moreplan my wedding from NYC so I did not have any time or money to spend on multiple trials. I was afraid of judging anyone from their photos bc what if the bride requested that particular style? Just because I don't prefer one type of makeup or hair doesn't mean the artist didn't deliver exactly what was requested. Some were so outside my budget I didn't even bother checking their availability. So I feel extremely lucky I found MaryElle Artistry and Kristen was free on my wedding date. Aside from absolutely loving how my hair and makeup turned out, she was a calming presence on a crazy day. My mom and sister also looked beautiful and left their lashes on the next day they loved the application so much. I would recommend Kristen to anyone in the New England area!!

Yari did such an amazing job for my graduation! I received so many compliments on my makeup that…read moreday. Definitely recommend and very affordable. I look forward to using Suite Bella's services again in the future!

Covid has caused so many plans to be changed or cancelled, but, it also reminds us that there are…read moreamazing people that want to help others. My friend and I found out two days before her wedding that the MUA she hired, had to cancel due to potential Covid exposure. After the shock wore off, my friend and I were planning to do our own makeup. Which, would have been an amazing feat since neither of us wear make up...like AT ALL! I didn't want my friend to have to do her own makeup on her wedding day. She deserves to be pampered and not have to worry about trying to attempt to do her own makeup. In Yelp I typed in "Top 10 MUA Salem, MA." Suite Bella was in the top 3! After looking at the photos and reading the reviews, I sent out an S.O.S.!! Within the hour Gina (one of the owners) responded and said she would be able to do our makeup and she was super close to our hotel. The stars had aligned for us. Gina was kind, personable, professional, on time, listened to what we were going for and most importantly made my friend's day. Gina, I know Patrice and I said it repeatedly, but, we can not thank you enough. We loved our looks! We know this is what you do, and it was only two of us, but, to be able to help and accommodate us at the bottom of the 9th inning with two outs (we're baseball fans) - you were our home run. Thank you again.

Abby did an absolutely amazing job!! First off, she made sure to please each and every one of our…read morewants and needs in terms of the specific look we were going for. I was a little nervous because I was going to be the last girl out of 9 to get my make up done. Nonetheless, my make up turned out amazing. 10/10 would recommend!

Crystal, Angeline and Becky came and did the hair and makeup for my bridal party and I and they…read morewere on time, ready to go even though it was early and everyone loved their hair and makeup! I would recommend them to anyone!

Natalie and her team did my and my bridesmaid's hair and makeup for my wedding last fall. She did a…read moreSTUNNING job with everyone. Each one of the ladies still looked like themselves, there was nothing overdone or underdone about any of it, everyone just looked flawless. I had a trial with her earlier to figure out my own hair and makeup for the bid day, and the day of she was able to capture exactly the look I was hoping for. We did have one little mishap at the house where we were all getting ready, and Natalie was incredibly responsible and professional to help resolve it. I highly recommend working with Natalie.

I set up a trial with Natalie for my upcoming wedding in May. Because I have a larger bridal party,…read moreshe recommended a makeup artist, Makeup by Ashley Christine, to do the makeup while Natalie did the hair. The trial was fantastic. For a very small and reasonable fee, we had the trial at my apartment in the city. It was so easy, and Natalie was professional AND personable. She made my sister and I very comfortable talking about what we liked and what we didn't like. Overall it was an incredible experience, our hair and makeup looked fantastic, and we booked Natalie for the big day! I feel confident I will be updating my review after the wedding even more satisfied with my experience and of course her work :)

Sonja did a FANTASTIC job for my wedding. Not only did she make me look (and feel!) like a '40s…read moreglam movie star, but she rocked the makeup for my mom and 3 of my bridesmaids. She is phenomenal and works with your personal complexion, so every look is personalized and comes out great. I can't rave enough about her!

I had a consultation for my wedding just this past weekend and Sonja was great! She explained the…read moreprocess and worked with my inspiration photos to create a look that was natural but elevated. She uses an airbrush to apply the foundation, which creates a light and even coverage. Even though it was just a trial, Sonja was very careful and detail oriented. She's very easy to talk to and work with! I'm can't wait for the final look on my wedding day!

I had the best experience here. I needed hair and makeup services for my intimate wedding earlier…read morethis month. I went to Danielle and Mackenzie and I am so grateful that I did. I absolutely loved not only my look, but I loved meeting them and spending time in their hands! They are beyond talented and exactly what I was searching for. I opted to have services at their location but they do offer on site services too, which is so convenient. I wanted to look like myself on my wedding day, just with a bit more glam. Danielle and Mackenzie knew exactly what to do. I would definitely got back for another occasion where I need some professional assistance.

I had the most difficult time finding hair and make-up artists for my Wedding Day - not for lack of…read moreartist availability, but because I was so nervous I'd be disappointed and not have my vision become a reality. Planning my wedding for 14 months, I continually pushed off booking hair and makeup artists and instead focused my time elsewhere - centerpieces, photography, linens, etc. There's not a shortage of projects to finish or vendors to book, right? Well, before I knew it, we were 30 days until Wedding Day and I was still without hair or makeup. We were at the point where my Mother-in-Law-to-be was actually booking trial appointments for me. Website after website I searched - every single vendor on the Knot, suggestions from family, friends and former brides, etc. Although I loved some of the work I saw, I didn't love enough of one artist's gallery to pull the trigger and book... until Stacey Frasca of Studio 28. Not only was her website informative and her gallery uber-impressive, but her 6 consecutive years of the Knot's "Best of Weddings" (It's now 7-years!) and 4 years of Wedding Wire's Bride/Couples Choice Awards could not be over-looked. If I needed reassurance my vision would come to life, this was certainly it. I contacted Stacey and when she replied with my date open, I was ecstatic. She was even able to offer a friend and colleague to do my hair! I met with both Stacey and Michelle DeCosta from Jesamondo Salon & Spa at Stacey's Wellesley Studio just 21-days before my wedding (cutting it close, huh?). Both ladies looked at the Pinterest pictures I brought, listened to my ideas, likes and dislikes and ultimately put together something more beautiful than the vision I had in my head. Once the veil was set in place and I looked all bridal, I booked them both on the spot. On my wedding day, both Stacey and Michelle arrived right on time (8am) to the hotel and quickly got to work on 4 bridesmaids, my mother-in-law, aunt and of course, me - the bride. Together, they worked seamlessly, keeping on their set schedule which allowed us to get to the ceremony on time. What I thought would be a stressful morning, wasn't. Stacey and Michelle were both able to keep the atmosphere relaxed and positive and fun. I told my girls I wanted their hair up, but the style was completely their choice. Their hair ranged from short and straight to very, very long and frizzy. Michelle definitely had her work cut out for her and she was SO on point! Every up-do was clean and neat and exactly the look I was going for. Most of my bridal party wears very little makeup and I was really worried about looking at my photos later and not being able to recognize anyone. Stacey was able to beautifully accent everyone's features and make us feel glamorous. The airbrush make-up was light and left our skin flawless all night long. Oh! And the artificial eyelashes definitely made our eyes pop perfectly. I can honestly say I've never felt more beautiful and everyone's confidence shined in both our pictures and video. Stacey and Michelle are a Bride's Beauty Dream Team. Thank you, ladies!

Nailah is - without a doubt - one of the best hidden gems in New England! I struck gold when I…read morefound her to be my hair stylist. She also did my hair and my bridesmaids hair for my wedding, and I could not have been more thrilled! I have never received so many compliments on my hair as I have since Nailah started taming my locks! The best thing about Nailah is that she comes to you. You get all the amenities, skill, and quality products of a salon trip without having to schedule around the salon's hours. She goes way above and beyond to make sure to fit you into her busy schedule. There is no fighting for parking, or wishing you had remembered to bring your favorite book/ipad/magazine with you (not that you'll need those, she'll keep you in stitches the whole time!). She makes you feel like you have been friends for years in a matter of minutes, and her level of skill and professionalism is unrivaled. I highly recommend Nailah - working with her will be one of the best beauty decisions you ever made!

I cannot say enough good things about Nailah's work for my wedding this past August…read more I was introduced to Nailah through my cousin, who used her for her own wedding. I was a bridesmaid, and Nailah managed to wrangle my short bob into a perfect updo. When I got engaged, I knew immediately that I wanted to talk to her about doing hair for my bridesmaids and I. My hairstyle for my wedding was PERFECT. This time around, I had almost waist-length hair, and with only a few Pinterest photos to draw from, Nailah created the most perfect hairstyle- that stayed put through ridiculous dancing AND after being subjected to wearing one of the crazy Vineyard Vines whale hats we passed out as favors. Guests came up to me throughout the night and asked where I had gotten my hair done. Nailah's talent will be a welcome addition to your wedding day look, but in my opinion, one of her greatest assets to brides is her wonderful, bubbly personality, that will set you immediately at ease. The morning of my wedding was filled with laughter, in great part due to Nailah, who is just hilarious and wonderful and the PERFECT person to have around to settle any nerves or anxiety. It is impossible to be anxious around her. On the morning of an event as big as a wedding, that is invaluable.