Makeup in Chicago

“My artists, Jenna and Milian, at Blush and Braids were simply incredible. I truly have no feedback beyond a glowing review. They made all four of us getting hair and makeup services feel confident and beautiful. Moreover, Jenna went above the call of duty to cover some scarring on my upper arm from a recent shingles outbreak I had leading up to the wedding. Milian’s bridal updo was sleek and elegant, and exactly what I wanted for my look. It also stayed PERFECTLY snatched into place for almost 48 hours!

Jenna and Milian are true artists and I cannot thank them both enough. I know any bride would feel so beautiful, safe, and cared for in their chairs!“

“The team did a great job with makeup for my wedding. I am not someone who wears a lot of makeup normally but I understand the importance of highlighting features that photography can wash out. They were understanding of what I wanted and accommodated the tight timeline. They understood cultural differences of south asian weddings and pointed out logistics I had not even thought of. I would highly recommend them for any event!“

“Overall, we had a great experience with Windy City Glam and I especially appreciated how committed they were to making sure I felt happy and confident for my wedding day.

One thing that’s helpful to know as a future bride is that their model is a little different—you book through the company and are paired with hair and makeup artists rather than selecting them directly. Because of that, I highly recommend sending photo inspiration in advance, as I suspect that helps guide artist pairing and expectations.

My first hair and makeup trial unfortunately wasn’t a fit for me, but I really appreciated that Windy City Glam covered the cost of retrials and worked with me to get me paired with a different team. My second trial still wasn’t 100% there, but I made a few adjustments at home afterward and sent detailed feedback through their coordinator (communication goes through the company rather than directly with the artists, which felt a little unusual at first but ultimately worked).

By the wedding day, they came fully prepared with all of my notes and feedback. Hung (hair) and Nicole (makeup) absolutely delivered. They were both so pleasant to work with, incredibly receptive to feedback in real time, and continued making small tweaks until I felt completely happy with the final look.

I truly couldn’t have been happier with how my hair and makeup turned out, and they also did a beautiful job with my bridesmaids. Another huge plus was how well everything held up—I danced all night, and both my hair and makeup stayed looking great through the end of the reception.

While the process took a little trust and communication, I really appreciated the team’s willingness to make things right and ensure I felt my best on such an important day.“

“I had a one-on-one makeup lesson with Dawn, and I absolutely loved the look we created! She is so attentive to detail, took the time to explain every step, and made the whole experience so enjoyable. I left feeling confident that this is a look I'll get a lot of wear out of, and I can't wait to book another lesson to keep learning.

Dawn is incredibly welcoming and makes you feel comfortable from the moment you walk in. I highly recommend booking with her if you're looking for a personalized lesson and a fun, supportive experience!“

“I have gotten two spray tans here and I came back after the first bc I loved it so much. Gabi was my spray tan artist both times I came in. The tan looks natural, easy to maintain, and I don’t even notice when it fades.“

“Moe's make up skills are excellent, and I really appreciated that he took the time to answer all of my questions and consider my input.
I was initially concerned about having a heavy makeup look, but he worked with me to come up with a better plan that I was comfortable with. Highly recommend!!“

“I love love this place! I had to get a last minute emergency haircut because the other place I went to didn’t fulfill my ask on how I like my hair. Which led my bangs looking very different and not good. I called Salon Glow because of the reviews and I’m not going to lie I was scared but the hairstylist was so nice and accommodating and I’m very glad I went because she fixed my hair even if it was minor and understood my concern on my original plan that went south.“

“I absolutely adore Lincoln Park Hair salon and would recommend to anyone looking to go on their hair journey. Tanya provides customized advice for your hair needs and provides you with the knowledge and guidance to help you meet your hair goals. When I first started coming here I expressed frustration from previous salons giving my hair a reddish tone and over cutting it. From there she developed a 6 month personalized hair plan for me with instructions on how to best take care of my hair and meet my goals. I’ve already learned so much and I appreciate that I no longer feel alone on this hair growth journey. The service is exceptional and is such a relaxing self care experience. Highly highly recommend.“

“Absolutely loved my lash lift with Daria! She was so sweet, professional, and made me feel really comfortable throughout the appointment. My lashes turned out amazing!! Lifted, natural, and exactly what I wanted. Highly recommend Daria if you’re looking for beautiful results!“

“First time at Gold Coast salon!! I got a hair cut and full keratin treatment with Ina. (First time getting my a keratin treatment ever) and soooo so happy with the results. Ina did an amazing job providing me with all of the information I needed to learn about keratin as well as after care. My hair looks so much better than it did before. The service from the front desk and all of the stylists was amazing, everyone was so nice. Moving to Chicago from out of state it’s been difficult finding the right salon that styles my hair the way I like it. But I will most definitely be coming back to Gold Coast salon and Ina.“

“Paige is great every time! Have done a hair donation (which has a discount!) and a normal trim, both turned out great.“

“JPN Nails is the best in the city, hands down. The services (e-file pedicures, hard gel manicures are my regulars) are flawless every time and last forever. The salon is beautiful and absolutely spotless, everything is sterilized. I see Julia, but all the girls are so friendly and welcoming, not to mention careful and talented. They can do simple, and they can do creative and beautiful nail art. If you want the best, you've found it.“

“Rana is truly a gem! I could not have been happier with how everything turned out on my wedding day. From start to finish, Rana and her team were incredibly organized, professional, and made the entire getting-ready process feel completely stress-free. On such an emotional day, they made everyone feel relaxed, comfortable, and cared for. Rana fit right in with the group and brought such a calming presence to the morning.

Most importantly, everyone looked absolutely stunning. Rana is a true master of her craft. Every member of my bridal party was thrilled with their hair and makeup, and everything lasted beautifully throughout the entire day and night.

Thank you, Rana, for bringing my vision to life and helping me and my girls look and feel our absolute best on such a special day. I would recommend Rana over and over again to any bride looking for exceptional talent, professionalism, and a wonderful experience.“

“Not only was Isabel so kind and attentive! They made sure my haircut was what I envisioned! As a new first time mom I am going through the hair loss phase & really wanted a fresh start and to feel less stress about finding my strands & clumps everywhere I went! They walked me through the steps and made me feel comfortable going through change.. a great start to my weekend and great start to a new milestone! I’ll be coming back to do color next!“

“Even though my wedding was a destination wedding in Miami, this Chicago bridal artist team exceeded every expectation. They were incredibly professional, well-prepared, and attentive to everyone throughout the day. Everything ran smoothly, and they truly made us feel taken care of. Highly recommend!“

“Hello.
Everything was great, from the entrance to checkout. Hamilton is very professional and loved my haircut.
Thank you everyone one.“

“I’m honestly so happy with my ombré brows. They look super natural, the shape is perfect, and the color came out exactly how I wanted. The whole experience was smooth and comfortable, and you can tell a lot of care went into the work. I love waking up and not having to worry about my brows anymore. I would 100% recommend this service.“

“Wedding planner here! I recently worked with Ioana & Jen for a wedding in Colorado and my only complaint is that they aren't closer, as I would recommend them for every wedding!!! Not only did they do an absolutely gorgeous job with the bride and her bridesmaids, but they stayed all the way until after the ceremony for any touch ups, which I have literally never seen before! They are so talented and kind, AND although this has nothing to do with HMU, when the wind picked up and literally blew the tablescape away, they were right there helping me getting everything put back together and I can't say how much I appreciated working with both of them. 10/10“

“I hired Diem Angie for my wedding - customer service was impeccable, they were able to rebound to changes ASAP, the team arrive ON TIME, were patient and accomplished the most amazing looks on all the bridesmaids and moms. I could not believe how good we all looked!! They were punctual on the schedule and got us ready right on time. I would absolutely use this team for all special events. Also pricing is incredible reasonable.“

“perfect place to get a good haircut for a decent price. I will definitely be going back!“

“The salon is gorgeous and everyone is so warm and friendly! It was my first time here and the owner spent time showing me around before my appointment to make sure I felt welcome. Alex gave me an incredible haircut and went above and beyond in making sure it was exactly what I wanted, highly recommend!“

“Kyle did an amazing job on my spray tan! He listened to exactly the tan I was hoping for and executed it perfectly. He also was the sweetest and ran me out with an umbrella all the way across the street to my uber since it was raining that day. I highly recommend getting a tan with Kyle!“

“I am such a huge fan of Deb. I’ve seen her work on film and commercials, so I was already aware of how talented she was. But when I hired her to do my makeup for a wedding, I was blown away by how beautiful and natural I felt. Since then, I’ve done a few makeup classes with her, and she’s always been so patient with me, and we’ve had a ton of fun! She helped me understand how I could achieve the natural look I wanted, but would also enhance my features. Cannot recommend enough!“

“I have tried so many different hair extension methods from tape ins, sewn in wefts, ICE extensions and was never really fully satisfied. Kristine did such an amazing job not only in IBE install, but color matching to my hair. Glad I found a one stop shop of colorist and IBE Elite professional. She truly is one of the best“

“Fabulous job by Matt and I am very happy even on the first day, before they fully heal“