The Knot hamburger avatar
Error:
Primary Navigation Menu
  • Planning Tools
    • Already a member of The Knot?
    • Checklist
    • Budgeter
    • Wedding Website
    • Registry
    • Guest List
    • Wedding Vision
    • Vendor Manager
    • Conversations
  • Local Vendors
    • Reception Venues
    • Wedding Photographers
    • Videographers
    • Bridal Salons
    • Beauty
    • DJs
    • Wedding Bands
    • Florists
    • Wedding Planners
    • Hotel Room Blocks
    • Jewelers
    • See All
  • Wedding Websites
    • Create A New Website
    • Manage My Website
    • Find A Couple's Wedding Website
  • Invitations
    • Save the Dates
    • Change the Dates
    • Invitations
    • Ceremony & Reception
    • Thank Yous
  • Registry
    • Your Registry
    • Find a Couple's Registry
    • Collections
    • Brands
    • Kitchen
    • Tabletop
    • Bed & Bath
    • Home
    • Lifestyle
    • Gift Cards
    • The Knot Cash Funds
    • Ultimate Registry Guide
    • The Knot Charity Program
  • Rings + Dresses
    • Engagement Rings
    • Wedding Dresses
    • Bridesmaid Dresses
    • Mother of the Bride Dresses
    • Wedding Rings
    • Flower Girl Dresses
    • Wedding Accessories
    • Wedding Jewelry
    • Menswear + Tuxes
  • Ideas & Advice
    • Gift Guides
      New
    • Groom Style ByMen's Wearhouse
    • Getting Engaged
    • Planning 101
    • Money Matters
    • Wedding Color + Themes
    • Real Wedding Photos
    • Wedding Invitations
    • Fashion + Jewelry
    • Beauty + Wellness
    • Registry
    • Wedding Party
    • Destination Weddings
    • Honeymoons
    • See All
  • Shop
    • Bridal Party Gifts
    • Bachelorette Party
    • Bridal Shower
    • Wedding Favors
    • See All
Los Angeles Beauty
1/104
2/104
3/104
4/104
5/104
6/104
7/104
8/104
9/104
10/104
11/104
12/104
13/104
14/104
15/104
16/104
17/104
18/104
19/104
20/104
21/104
22/104
23/104
24/104
25/104
26/104
27/104
28/104
29/104
30/104
31/104
32/104
33/104
34/104
35/104
36/104
37/104
38/104
39/104
40/104
41/104
42/104
43/104
44/104
45/104
46/104
47/104
48/104
49/104
50/104
51/104
52/104
53/104
54/104
55/104
56/104
57/104
58/104
59/104
60/104
61/104
62/104
63/104
64/104
65/104
66/104
67/104
68/104
69/104
70/104
71/104
72/104
73/104
74/104
75/104
76/104
77/104
78/104
79/104
80/104
81/104
82/104
83/104
84/104
85/104
86/104
87/104
88/104
89/104
90/104
91/104
92/104
93/104
94/104
95/104
96/104
97/104
98/104
99/104
100/104
101/104
102/104
103/104
104/104
  • Photos
  • About
  • Details
  • Reviews
  • Contact
  • Team

Absolutely Beautiful Hair and Makeup

Error:
5.0
(156)best-of-weddings

Greater LA - OC - SB, Los Angeles, CA

About This Vendor

CREATING THE MOST BEAUTIFUL YOU

Based in Los Angeles and serving Southern California, Kat Laskey and her team of professional makeup artists and hair stylists provide the luxury of on-site beauty services, custom-designed for you and your party. Voted Best of The Knot 2011-2015, and a recent inductee to The Knot's Hall of Fame, we are committed to your beauty and happiness… Email or call to set up a consultation!

Details

Beauty
Beauty Group Bookings, Hair Stylists, Hair Trials Available, Makeup, Airbrushed Makeup, Eyelash Extensions, Makeup Artists, Makeup Trials Available, On-Site Hair & Makeup
Awards and Affiliations
Hall of Fame2021 Best of Weddings Winner2019 Best of Weddings Winner2018 Best of Weddings Winner2017 Best of Weddings Winner2016 Best of Weddings Winner2015 Best of Weddings Winner2014 Best of Weddings Winner2013 Best of Weddings Winner2012 Best of Weddings Winner

Absolutely Beautiful Hair and Makeup Reviews

Share your thoughts with other couples
Reviewed On 3/31/2020 by Jillian J
Hands down Kat and team are ABSOLUTELY the best wedding make-up team! Kat was a pleasure to work with throughout the entire process and was the person who kept me sane and centered on my big day. I had the privilege to hire Kat do my hair and...
make-up trial for my engagement photo shoot and was so pleased was the outcome. I of course hired her right away for my big day since I was having a hard time finding vendors I liked in the desert area. It was really important that both my wedding party and I didn't look over processed, and that is what Kat and team deliver. You really look like the best version of yourself with this team. Kat and team drove all the way out to Rancho Mirage (a 2 1/2 hour drive from LA) and arrived right on time. I had a big wedding party (13 people total getting hair and makeup done) and her team flawlessly powered through the timeline, without compromising the quality. Everyone loved how they looked! I can't recommend her enough!
Reviewed On 3/04/2020 by Lauren H
I was planning my LA wedding from NYC and was introduced to Kat through my wedding planner (SoCal Wedding Consultant). From Kat's portfolio and description, I decided to schedule a trial. Kat was friendly, understanding and patient at the trial...
(done waaaaay in advanced) and she was able to replicate and iterate on what we trialed for my wedding day. On the day of, Kat was a calming presence and really helped me prep and get excited about the rest of the day. Kat and her team were gracious, patient, and professional with everybody, and we were all really pleased with our hair and makeup. My hair and makeup held up throughout the whole event, even after some vigorous dancing/sweating/crying :)
Reviewed On 1/06/2020 by Karolina R
I had absolutely the best experience with Kat and her team! We had 6 bridesmaids, 2 moms, and 1 grandma to get ready... Kat had 2 more helpers with her and all 3 were super professional on every level. All of them listened to all my bridesmaids...
wishes and gave them recommendations as well. Everyone's hair stayed perfect all night even after dancing so much. Kat was so thoughtful and even brought me a small make up kit for the rest of the night so I could do touch ups. Would highly recommend Kat and her team to all the future brides. Top service!
Reviewed On 1/06/2020 by Katie C
Kat is truly the BEST!!! I had a great experience at my trial wedding day hair and makeup appointment, and I felt really confident choosing Kat to help me achieve my wedding day look. She recommended a lip color that has since become one of my ...
favorites and that I love to wear! She is professional, organized and genuine. Like a lot of brides, my wedding day was a loong and emotional day and I really needed a marathon look that lasted. My hair and makeup stayed flawless throughout the entire event! Kat was with me until the ceremony started and was super supportive and attentive adjusting my hair and touching up makeup for all the important photos. That was a big deal, because there are no do-overs on the wedding day. My photos came out stunning! She really got me and created the "look" I wanted. I immediately thought of Kat for hair and makeup 6 months later, when I was a bridesmaid in my friend's wedding. Amazing! My hair and makeup stayed flawlessly in place despite a heat wave and an outdoor wedding ceremony. That takes talent!!
Reviewed On 1/04/2020 by Melissa K
Kat and her team were incredible on my wedding day! I had a very large bridal party and she made sure that we were all looking our best with plenty of time to spare for the photographer. She also listened to what I wanted even with me being pre...
tty uncertain, and managed to execute the best makeup outcome I have ever had. I had a lip gloss I didn't love for touch ups so she gifted me a mini makeup kit to be able to maintain a fresh look through the long day. I would recommend her and her team to everyone!
Reviewed On 7/01/2019 by Divya B
I could not say enough good things about Kat. I didn't really know exactly what I wanted to do for my rehearsal dinner or wedding day, but I knew I didn't want to look overly done. During my trial, she created an incredible look that looked eve...
n better on the actual day. I'm also an Indian bride and she did an amazing job with all the accessories.
Reviewed On 5/02/2019 by Sahar T
Arguably the most important decision for the wedding day (aside from the dress of course) is hair and makeup. I trialed 3 makeup artists around LA and my third was the charm :) Kat not only did a beautiful job on my hair and makeup both at the ...
trial and at the wedding, she also made up my mom and my bestie as well! My mom has never had her makeup done professionally, and she loved it!!! Kat is also an incredible person and I enjoyed getting to know her through this process :) She is professional, incredibly versatile, and knows what looks good. I've never had my hair hold a curl for 2 days, she made that happen, and that's how you know your hair will stay in place for the whole wedding day. The makeup also stayed put, I have oily skin and that's always been a battle for me, but it all stayed in place! Save yourself the money from makeup trials that did not work out and go straight to Kat Laskey :)
Reviewed On 1/10/2019 by Emma C
Kat did an amazing job with my wedding make up! I wasn't sure exactly the look that I wanted when I went in for my trial and she was so great about asking me specific questions and picking up on what I was looking for when even I didn't know ho...
w to describe it! She's so fun to talk to and willing to take any feedback you give her to make sure you are 100% happy with your look! She also did my hair during my trial, helping me out with clip in extensions for the first time and my hair turned out even better than I thought it was going to be! On the day of, she came with Nicoletta, another hair artist and they made my 5 bridesmaids and I look beautiful! Kat is so easy to work with and it really recommend her for any Bride!
Reviewed On 12/27/2018 by Russell L
Kat Laskey is THE BEST!! I was extremely fortunate to end up in the hands of the expert and top rated make-up artist Kat Laskey. I was a bit late in scheduling my hair and makeup for my wedding (three months out...), but Kat wasn't fazed, she ...
got me a quote, proposal and scheduled a trial asap as soon as I reached out. The trial was great and just when I thought that my hair and make-up couldn’t be better, Kat was able to achieve perfection on my wedding day! She made me look and feel ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL and I could not be happier! Kat and her entire team were personable, friendly, and professional, and most of all, really great at what they do. Exactly what you want on your big day! Kat Laskey is seriously talented, incredibly reliable and SO much fun! She and her team did 10 people's hair and makeup on-time and it looked totally amazing. Fifteen minutes before I had to leave for the ceremony, the shoulder strap to my dress completely ripped and I was overwhelmed with stress. Kat was the calming presence that I needed. She reassured me that everything was going to be okay and she did everything she could to help. I could not have asked for a better artist or companion during such a stressful time. She takes pride in her work and it definitely shows, everyone looked like themselves but much, much better…lol. My bridesmaids all loved her as well! Even the ones who were hesitant about getting their makeup done by someone else were taking tons of pics. Love, love, love Kat and her team’s work and customer service. Make sure you book her for your wedding hair and makeup! THANK YOU KAT!
Reviewed On 11/01/2018 by Stephanie C
Kat was awesome to work with since the start! She was extremely professional in terms of communication both through email and face-to-face. She is well knowledgable with hair and makeup and does everything to make sure you are happy with all as...
pects of your hair and makeup. She made me feel so beautiful on my wedding day and even gave me an emergency beauty kit for touchups throughout the day! She is so thoughtful and talented, I would definitely recommend her for your wedding!
Reviewed On 10/30/2018 by Shannon W
I found Kat online and I am so glad I did! She was so professional, and worked around my crazy schedule to make a tutorial happen. She did an AMAZING job and even my 7 bridesmaids were so in awe of her make up skills. We all looked fantastic an...
d she even made sure we were all comfortable and happy with the type and amount of make up she was using. I would use her again in a heartbeat!!
Reviewed On 10/29/2018 by Melissa C
Kat is the most kindhearted, talented and professional makeup artist you'll find for your wedding! She did hair and makeup for me, my mom and my bridesmaids on a tight schedule. My wedding date was right after she'd had a crazy week of travelin...
g for work with a broken phone, yet I had no idea she was struggling with technology issues because she was so professional and still a great communicator leading up to the day of the wedding. She arrived on time the morning of the wedding and was a calm, pleasant presence the entire time, yet worked extremely efficiently and kept to her promised schedule to make sure we got to the venue with time to spare. She's also amazing at making sure you've got some backup makeup to freshen up right before the ceremony. She puts a ton of care and consideration into the masterpiece she creates - and her work is beautiful and top-notch. She even left the house after she completed my final hair and makeup, but came back again to give a final touch-up before I headed to the wedding venue. Kat is the best!
Reviewed On 10/28/2018 by Marianne C
Kat and her team are wonderful! Kat is an extremely talented makeup artist who makes you look like the best version of yourself on your wedding day. Nicoletta is also super talented and did an amazing job of creating my bridal updo. Highly reco...
mmended!
Reviewed On 10/27/2018 by Lexi T
Kat and Nicoletta were amazing! They worked with me even though I change my mind constantly. I did two other makeup trials before I found Kat! I was very happy and all of my ladies looked Beautiful!
Reviewed On 10/27/2018 by Rachel R
Kat was the most calming, talented, incredible artist to have with us on such a momentous occasion. I have already recommended her to several friends who are getting married next year, and cannot say enough about how perfectly I felt at my wedd...
ing thanks to her skill. Thank you Kat!!
Reviewed On 10/27/2018 by Michele D
Kat and her team were amazing!! I sent them reference photos and they nailed it and exceeded our expectations. Everyone had different looks - from mothers having more simple/natural looks to the wedding party having floral elements in their hai...
r, etc - they all looked stunning AND everyone LOVED their looks. I'm very particular and can be hard to please at times but boy did Kat and her team make my wedding and photos absolutely beautiful. Can't recommend them enough! :)
Reviewed On 10/27/2018 by Miranda R
Kat was incredible! She is so down-to-earth, and took such care to make sure I felt beautiful and felt like myself on my wedding day. Kat was so accommodating, and was willing to work with my small intimate group for the morning of the wedding ...
(just my mom, sister, and I). She brought another stylist to help with the hair, who was great as well. My trial was seamless, she asked for so much feedback to make sure it was exactly how I wanted it. And it somehow looked even more beautiful on my wedding day! Cannot say enough good things about her and her team :)
Reviewed On 10/26/2018 by Dee L
I’m a person all about reviewing before I go with someone . Kat laskey was the best choice for doing my bridal makeup !!!! honestly no one could beat her work . She does an amazing job !!! I love how she makes you feel comfortable, and gives yo...
u exactly what you want . I have sensitive skin super oily skin , so I was skeptical about make up artist . Kat handled my skin like a pro . Kat truly treats her customers great !!! Thank you Kat
Reviewed On 8/07/2018 by Stefania M
Kat and her team ( Tay and Sam) were absolutely amazing, talented and wonderful, and I’m so lucky to have had them! they made my bridesbabes glam dreams and I come true - everyone in our group was over the roof thrilled with their look! Everyon...
e agrees - absolute perfection! Kat was so great to communicate and coordinate too - and she’s just an amazing person- feel lucky to have met her through this!
Reviewed On 5/29/2018 by Lauren H
Kat and her team will literally PERFECT for my wedding day. I am not a very pushy bride, but I had a vision and they executed it to a T. I don't like the super done look, and they made myself and my bridesmaids look effortless yet still done up...
. She totally adapted the look to each person's style and her team all executed everyone flawlessly. Plus she is just the absolute nicest. Could not recommend her more!
Reviewed On 5/07/2018 by Rebecca G
I can not recommend Kat enough and want to cry just thinking about how gorgeous she had me looking on my wedding day! Kat was a referral from a friend, who looked drop dead gorgeous on her wedding day, so I knew I had to book her. She is ext...
remely talented, professional, and provided a calming, zen-like presence on my wedding day which was much needed and appreciated. Her rates are reasonable too! Five stars just isn't enough and I can't wait to pay it forward and refer one of my friends to Kat for their wedding day or big event. Thank you!
Reviewed On 3/27/2018 by Sarah O
Kat is THE BEST! I can’t express how lucky I am to have found her. I was having issues finding someone for my wedding and stumbled upon Kat through The Knot. After reading her stellar reviews, I scheduled a trial with her. After the trial, I co...
uld not express how grateful I felt. I was feeling very confused about what I wanted and didn’t know how to express it. Kat was able to figure it out and make me look better than I could have ever expected. I very specifically wanted to look natural but glowing and she did just that. She and her team prepped my bridesmaids and me on on my wedding day. They made every girl feel special and look AMAZING. They were able to bring out each girl’s unique styles while staying with a cohesive theme. Everyone could not stop expressing how talented, caring, and communicative they were. I can’t express how grateful we are for Kat and her team. I truly felt like a princess and I owe it all to them. Planning a wedding can be stressful, but it’s talents like Kat that make you remember that it is fun and exciting. I feel so lucky to have found her! Her personality and talent made me both look and most importantly FEEL perfect on my wedding day.
Reviewed On 12/10/2017 by Sarah K
Kat is a master. She and her assistant did make-up and hair for me and my bridal party for my October 2017 wedding. I felt comfortable with her from the start of my trial. She was very open to what I wanted and carefully used my example picture...
s and notes to create a fresh-faced and naturally beautiful look for my make up. I also have naturally curly hair and wanted to do it with my usual products and without heat styling. She created a beautiful, royal, flowing half-up half-down style, which was what I wanted. My mother, mother-in-law, and bridesmaids all looked and felt beautiful and noted how thrilled they were with her work. I can't recommend Kat highly enough!
Reviewed On 12/07/2017 by Maya M
Kat is wonderful! She was incredibly thoughtful in her approach to my make-up, and made sure I felt beautiful without being "overdone". She also did make-up for my bridesmaids, and all of them were incredibly impressed with her work. Kat is ...
professional, timely, and responsive to feedback and requests. I highly recommend working with her!
Reviewed On 11/30/2017 by lia M
Kat and her team were great they were professional, arriving early and staying until I was out the door. My hair and makeup looked amazing and my bridesmaids were happy as well.
Reviewed On 11/30/2017 by Laura M
Wow, Kat did "Absolutely Beautiful" work. I found her online and was instantly attracted to the natural look of her work -- I knew she would help all of us feel our best without being caked in overdone makeup. From the beginning she was a gre...
at communicator -- she made me feel comfortable sharing what I wanted and what I liked and wanted changed after our trial. Day of, she was the picture of calm -- we didn't feel rushed at all and she kept perfectly to the timeline for the day. I knew my bridesmaids and I were in great hands but I was still wowed by the result. Everyone looked and felt beautiful, especially the MOB who had never had her makeup done and was worried about how it would look. And, our makeup stayed gorgeous even through a wild and crazy dance party!
Reviewed On 11/30/2017 by Alison K
I had a wonderful experience with Kat! I was very happy with our trial, but by the time our wedding day came, I had some new ideas for my hair. Kat executed my vision EXACTLY as I asked. I also had a major breakout days before the wedding and K...
at was able to cover my skin beautifully. I didn't have to worry about it the entire day! I have never felt so beautiful and I am still amazed by how natural the makeup looks in all of our photos. Highly recommended!
Reviewed On 11/30/2017 by Blessy G
Kat is amazing at what she does!!! I loved my wedding make-up and hair. She focused on giving me exactly what I wanted and really tried to emphasize my natural features.
Reviewed On 11/29/2017 by Julia V
Simply put, Kat is the BEST! Her ability to create the look you have in mind (and/or recreate a look from a photo) is exactly what I was looking for in a makeup and hair artist. She’s incredibly reliable, professional, and such positive energy....
She not only did a perfect job on my hair and makeup, but she brought a calming vibe to a crazy morning. My makeup lasted through the end of my reception (it was actually still perfect when I woke up the next morning) and I felt beautiful every moment. It is important to surround yourself with the right people on your special day, and Kat was exactly that!
Reviewed On 11/29/2017 by Michala D
Kat is the absolute best. So talented and professional and a real pleasure to work with. I found Kat on The Knot when I was searching for a makeup artist and hair stylist for my wedding in Palm Springs. It was important for me to look like myse...
lf on my wedding day, but I wanted to look and feel special. Kat helped me find the perfect balance and really listened to what I wanted and had a great vision for how to make it all come to life. She truly cared about making sure I felt happy with my look. On my big day, Kat managed doing several of my bridesmaids and the mothers hair and makeup. They all raved about how calm and professional she was amidst all the wedding day insanity, and they were all over the moon with how they looked. I was too. I couldn't have felt more beautiful on my wedding day and I have Kat to thank for that. I highly recommend you work with her on your big day. Do it!!!
Reviewed On 11/29/2017 by Caitlyn L
Kat was absolutely fantastic. I did quite a bit of research when searching for a hair/makeup artist for my wedding and when I stumbled across Absolutely Beautiful, I knew it would be a good fit. Considering the market, her prices are very reaso...
nable but more importantly I appreciated her portfolio. Every bride looked great and natural, like the best versions of themselves. (Which is how you want to look on the big day). Kat was very open with me about the process and extremely receptive to any feedback or suggestions. Such fantastic work and I appreciated her team's efforts.
Reviewed On 11/29/2017 by Courtney M
Kat was referred to me by my cousin. She was so accommodating scheduling my trial the day before my wedding. Her and her team made me feel so beautiful and special on my wedding day and rehersal. Their team was so professional, on time, and ver...
y calm, which helped me stay calm. I would recommend them to anyone who’s getting married!
Reviewed On 8/17/2017 by knottie23626f27dbba86d6
As a person who doesn't wear make-up regularly, finding someone who understood how to balance a natural look while being bridal isn't easy to find. Kat did a perfect job! She made sure I looked flawless without pounds of make up. On my trial, t...
hough I had requested airbrush, Kat and I found that my skin looked better without and she actually wiped it all off and restarted to make sure I was able to keep my look as natural as possible. Day of the wedding, the look was better than the trial. I couldn't be happier and plan on having her do my make-up for future fancy events!
Reviewed On 8/14/2017 by Dana L
Kat was amazing. My new sister-in-law asked me to help her coordinate hair and makeup for her wedding day. She found Kat online but after that I was in charge of all the communication and planning. Kat was super responsive to emails and inquiri...
es. She usually responded the same day and was very patient with all my questions and flexible in scheduling since the bride's mother was coming from out of the country. The bride was very happy with the makeup trial and the day of Kat repeated that and did endless tweaks to make sure the bride was happy. She also was super calm and relaxed the day of and her chill energy was a gift that day. All the bridesmaids were happy with their makeup. And even though I don't usually wear makeup I trusted her to apply makeup to me (and lashes too). She did an amazing job. Her skills are amazing, she is very responsive and flexible, and was just a pleasure to have around. Thanks, Kat!!
Reviewed On 8/10/2017 by Ashley S
Kat Laskey was amazing! From the first phone call to the trial to the wedding day, she was so great to work with. She made sure to find out my style and the look I was going for, that by the time the trial started, it didn't take long for her t...
o finalize my wedding day look. On the day of the wedding, she and her team were ready to go right away. She took my vision for my hair and makeup and exceeded my expectations. My hair and makeup remained flawless throughout the night. But most of all, she was such a calming presence during the day. She managed to be supportive while also helping me and my bridesmaids look great! I could not be happier with everything she did for us!
Reviewed On 8/07/2017 by Jessica B
For our May 2017 wedding, I was referred to Kat by our venue coordinator, who raved about Kat's laid back style and naturally beautiful hair and makeup. Kat immediately put me at ease and I knew she would be a great match. Kat listened to my vi...
sion of a very natural look - I wear very little makeup on a daily basis - and aced it! I felt like a more beautiful version of myself and left my trial glowing. On our wedding day she was the ultimate professional, able to balance full hair and makeup for myself, my best friend and sister in law, while being a beacon of calm when the day started getting crazy. Kat incorporate each lady's personality and style and made them feel beautiful and confident. I appreciated that Kat pushed me to take a few more risks - like a few more eye lash extensions and slightly bolder colors - which were a perfect decision without overpowering me. When the day ended up being windier than anticipated, Kat made a few last minute changes to make sure everyone's style would last through the night. I could not have been happier working with Kat. She was easy to communicate with, has the ability to put everyone at ease while letting their style shine through, and of course her beautiful work. I would highly recommend Kat to everyone!!
Reviewed On 8/07/2017 by tanya b
Absolutely Amazing! Kat and her team did such an incredible job for my wedding. All of my 10 bridesmaids looked incredible and she did an even more amazing job on me. We had a great trial run before hand but the day of came out even better. Sh...
e is professional and extremely knowledgeable. I would recommend her to anyone for weddings or any special occasion.
Reviewed On 6/10/2017 by Sarah M
Kat was kind and responsive from when I first contacted her about doing my hair and makeup for our recent wedding reception. Even without doing a trial ahead of time (because I was an out-of-state bride), she did an amazing job on the day of! I...
was completely happy with both my hair and makeup, which came out great. She also had great positive energy, making her a pleasure to work with as I was getting ready.
Reviewed On 5/08/2017 by Michelle V
Kat was amazing to work with from start to finish. My sister referred me to Kat after seeing what an amazing job she did for her engagement photos. I met Kat for my trial run at her home and loved her work! She did my hair and make up for my si...
ster’s wedding and my wedding. I loved both results! She really knows how to capture the look you want. On the wedding day she was able to keep us on time and ready for pictures. My makeup definitely lasted the entire day! I highly recommend Kat and her team! Thank you for everything Kat!
Reviewed On 4/27/2017 by Riza-Joy F
Finding Kat Laskey on The Knot was one of the best things that happened for me and my special day!!!!! What Kat does is pure magic!! She truly transformed me into how I wanted to look and more!! I knew immediately I struck gold after seeing ...
her work during a Trial Run for my Engagement Photos! The best part of it all, was that she was able to replicate my look perfectly on my BIG day! I wanted a Beach Glam look, and that's exactly what she delivered each time!! Not only is she talented, but she is an amazing person. She is very open, warm and easy to talk to! She also has such a fun style and personality! I couldn't have asked for anyone better than her, and I would highly recommend her to everyone!! My mom who never wears makeup absolutely loved her too! Kat can do anything from natural to dramatic and still make you look fabulous no matter what! You really can't go wrong with her and you will not regret booking her and her Team! I am so blessed to have met her, and I plan to go back to her again and again!!! Thank you, Kat, for everything!! I truly appreciate you!!!!!
Reviewed On 3/13/2017 by Desiree D
Gosh! If I could give Kat 300 stars, I would. She is honestly a master of her craft! I used her for my November wedding and had a large bridal party with 3 bridesmaids who have extremely long hair. Kat and her team managed to have us all ready ...
on time (we had an extremely tight schedule) , but all looking flawless. As the bride, there is SO much pressure to look absolutely perfect and Kat made me feel just that. Perfection! Besides Kat being super talented, her demeanor is so calm and collected, something that I definitely needed around me on my wedding day. I cant wait to use her for my baby bump photos soon! Thanks again Kat!
Reviewed On 2/21/2017 by Nicole P
Kat did my art deco glam hair & makeup for my great gatsby wedding and it was perfect. I felt like a glamorous bride & my 8 bridesmaids and two moms all looked stunning. Everyone also looked like themselves, not that over the top caked on mak...
eup. I had guests telling me we looked like a photoshoot for vogue & glamour magazine. Kat, Nicoletta & Veronica all did a fantastic job & were patient amongst the wedding chaos that can happen getting ready. I would definitely recommend them!
Reviewed On 2/17/2017 by Jenny T
Kat did a wonderful job on my makeup! She really made me feel gorgeous on my wedding day. I loved the way she made my skin so flawless and glowy that I felt so fabulous. All my girls, mother, and mother in law looked beautiful as well. Than...
ks again for making my day so perfect! :)
Reviewed On 2/15/2017 by Nicole H
Kat was AMAZING!!! I found her because she did one of my Bridesmaid's wedding and I could already see how good she was when I saw their hair and makeup. Kat did my hair and makeup and I have never felt so beautiful. Kat is professional and kind...
and wonderful to work with. She did hair for my bridal party as well and they were all gorgeous. And my hair and makeup help up for the entire wedding! I highly recommend her, she did a phenomenal job!!
Reviewed On 2/13/2017 by lauren R
Book as soon as you can!!! My original artist fell through and I was on a search for someone reliable just months before the wedding. Luckily I came across Kat's website and submitted a quote request. She called me within an hour. I seriously c...
ouldn't have asked for a better "getting ready" team for the morning of our wedding. All my bridesmaids said they were so relaxed and they didn't want to leave! Kat and Jackie and Tay were so amazingly talented!! Everyone was so happy!! Thank you, Kat!!!
Reviewed On 2/13/2017 by susan k
What an amazing find Kat Laskey was for us. She did our wedding makeup and hair. She is an expert at what she does and an amazing person. Unbelievable talent. More then any other wedding vendor, she made our day amazing. I don't know what ...
we would of done without her. So grateful we found her.
Reviewed On 1/06/2017 by Carma S
Not only is Kat a pro at hair and makeup, she listens. We had a conversation about the overall look I wanted to achieve and she used her talent to make it happen. What she suggested was not what I had in my head, but the results were better tha...
n I had dreamed of! I still get complements on my hair. And people don't even mention the makeup because it just looked good, not made up.
Reviewed On 10/31/2016 by Lindsay R
I am so thankful that I had Kat as part of my wedding dream team! From the beginning, she was so accommodating and easy to work with. Her work is amazing and she only wants to execute your vision (no ego like some other artists!). She did an...
amazing job juggling my bridal party and the moms and everyone looked gorgeous! I can't thank her enough! I would HIGHLY recommend her to any bride!
Reviewed On 10/30/2016 by Ana N
Kat is the best! She is easygoing and professional. The trial process is super easy and the trial itself was really fun and collaborative. She understood the natural look I was going for. She also did a really great job with my sister, my mom, ...
and bridesmaid. She made sure everyone was satisfied with their hair and makeup before moving on and everyone looked great!!
Reviewed On 10/30/2016 by Alia S
KAT IS AMAZING!!! This review is very much long overdue! I got married in February earlier this year, and am so glad I had Kat to do my hair and makeup, and my girl's makeup. (Only reason the girls didn't do their hair with her is we had alread...
y planned for a family friend do it, otherwise Kat would've been the one!).She truly is amazing at what she does and I would use her over and over again! I highly recommend her to anyone looking for someone who gives you an absolutely beautiful finish at the end, all the while giving you a natural look. I knew after the makeup/hair trial that I would go with Kat. My first instinct when I looked in the mirror that time was "Wow, this is Amazing". Not only is she talented, but she has such a wonderful, kind personality as well. I also appreciated her asking me if I wanted her to get me any makeup to keep with me throughout the night. I trusted her, she bought me the lip color, I reimbursed her and it was perfect. Kat even followed up with me a couple months later to see how the newlyweds were doing. I cannot say enough how thankful I am to have had Kat. My sisters, bridesmaids, all who were there to help me get ready were very impressed with Kat as well and hope to use her too for future engagements. THANK YOU KAT!
Reviewed On 10/29/2016 by Erica K
My experience using Kat's services for my August 28th wedding was a wonderful one and I would highly recommend her to anyone! She was very responsive from the time of my first inquiry when I wrote to find out her availability and set up the tri...
al. She was very helpful in determining the best examples from websites/magazines for the "look" I was trying to achieve on my wedding day. I loved the trial, booked her services and she continued to impress me with her professionalism. She made everything so easy! On the big day, Kat and her assistant set us all at ease and even when things were a bit hectic with everyone running around, she kept it a stress-free environment. She did my hair and makeup exactly the way I had hoped for. It looked natural and not at all overdone but extremely polished and photographed wonderfully. She also did the hair for all of my bridesmaids and make up as well for my maids of honor, grandma and mom. Everyone looked so BEAUTIFUL and I'll always treasure how I felt confident and completely myself with her magic touch - just glowing :)
Reviewed On 10/28/2016 by Kerry G
Kat is so amazing! I live in Massachusetts and got married in Redondo Beach, CA. I found Kat online and she was so nice and so understanding about that fact that I was not in the area! She was so flexible about scheduling a time to meet to do a...
trail for hair and makeup, as well as when we would sign the contract. We did a trail a few days before the wedding, and she was so sweet and made me feel very comfortable! The day of the wedding she did my hair and makeup, and makeup for my bridesmaids (her assistant did my bridesmaids' hair). Everyone looked so amazing! and Kat was so nice and so much fun while we were all getting ready! She also tried really hard to make sure I wasn't too nervous! I would definitely recommend Kat to anyone getting married in the LA area!
Reviewed On 10/26/2016 by Ali O
Kat was incredible from start to finish! From our original meeting for the consultation to my final touch ups, Kat was always there to listen and help make me look perfect for my special day. I can't thank her enough for making me, my bridesmai...
ds, my mother in law and my mother feel so comfortable and beautiful. Kat understood our needs perfectly and I have never felt more amazing in my life.
Reviewed On 10/26/2016 by Marisa T
I first met Kat after I had a terrible hair and makeup trial with another potential vendor. I let her know of my previous bad experience and she did everything possible to make me feel comfortable and to deliver a simple, classic, and beautiful...
look. On the big day, she was nothing less than professional. She was calm and gave everyone drop dead stunning looks. My bridal party and I absolutely LOVED her- she perfectly applied make up and touch ups for everyone that not only looked amazing, but perfectly suited each of the bridesmaids and moms, and was able to bring in each person's individual style and personality. Such a great experience and I would highly recommend Kat and her team to anyone!
Reviewed On 10/25/2016 by Leen T
I've been living in the Bay area, but we decided to have our wedding in LA. I found Kat online, which is the same way I found my husband and my venue among other things! She was very responsive and accommodating. It took me awhile get into cont...
ract but Kat was not pushy at all. Her rate was competitive and I am glad I did not cut corners on makeup. I've heard so many horror stories. The day before the wedding we did a trial and we went over example pictures of what I wanted and asked me what I liked from each picture. We came up with a natural look, emphasis on the eyes and light lip. I told her I was a chapstick girl and only wore eyeliner. She made me feel very beautiful and natural looking while still feeling like myself. The day of, she had her assistant set my hair (because of a prior engagement) but she sent pictures and details so she knew exactly what to do. Kat came an hour later, finished my hair and repeated her makeup magic. I really appreciated her services and her talent! Thanks Kat for your work! :)
Reviewed On 10/25/2016 by Candice M
Kat was absolutely amazing to work with! Its been a month since my wedding and I am still gushing over what a great job she did on my makeup. My cousin had recommended her and after not hearing back from other artists or being quoted insane amo...
unts, I heard back from Kat immediately. Kat was extremely professional and responsive throughout the entire process and knows what she is doing! She worked with my indecision during the makeup trial and did an amazing job replicating and making it even better day of. She is super reliable and efficient and did an amazing job with my bridesmaids' makeup as well. You would be lucky to have her!
Reviewed On 9/28/2016 by Julie M
Kat is the absolute BEST!!! After my hair stylist fell through a few weeks before my wedding, my coordinator recommended Kat and I am so thankful that she did!! Kat came to my house to do both my hair and makeup for my rehearsal dinner as a tri...
al and it was PERFECT! I didn't have any changes for her to make :) She has a way of enhancing your features that look beautiful in person as well as in photos. I felt glamorous, but I still looked like me! My hair was seriously PERFECTION! Kat was extremely responsive via phone calls, texts and emails. All of my friends and family loved her and her work. She is so fun to work with and made getting ready for my big day a breeze! Thank you Kat for everything!!!
Reviewed On 7/19/2016 by Alana P
I'm not sure I'll be able to say enough good things about Kat, but here goes! I'm not a big make-up person so I was a little nervous going into it. I did a trial first with Kat and she put all my fears at ease. She wasn't all up in my face or...
overwhelming. Instead, I gave a rough idea of what I was thinking and she used her creative genius to make it a beautiful reality. On the day of the wedding, Kat and her assistant drove miles, went through a creek (!) in order to do the make-up of me and my bridesmaids in a ranch house. My theme was nature-y, ethereal type and she absolutely did the beautiful finishing touches on our fairytale wedding. She's such a visionary, laid back, and a pleasure to be around. I can't say how grateful I am for her!
Reviewed On 7/14/2016 by Knottie1468516577
Kat was a pleasure to work with. She was very calming and enjoyable to be around. My wife absolutely loved her make up and she looked amazing! The makeup really translated well in the wedding photos too! Kat is professional, accommodating, sup...
er talented, and we can't recommend enough.
Reviewed On 7/13/2016 by Lauren H
What can I say about Kat but that she is an amazing artist! She and her team did hair and makeup for me, my bridesmaids, and the moms for my wedding, and everyone looked stunning and gorgeous! She really has a talent for bringing out people's n...
atural beauty and enhancing their best features. She gave me an updo for the wedding, and people told me my hair looked like it was in the shape of roses because of the way she curled it! Kat is great about making sure you're happy with the way you look. She doesn't impose her opinions or her style on you at all, and she ultimately wants her clients to feel truly beautiful.
Reviewed On 7/11/2016 by Stephanie E.
Kat was so great to work with! She is patient, professional, and was a very calming presence on my wedding day. I was absolutely thrilled with how my hair and makeup turned out!
Reviewed On 6/08/2016 by Alexandria H
What can be said about Kat that hasn't already been said?! She truly is absolutely wonderful to be around and her work is even better! I planned my Los Angeles wedding from Las Vegas and before I met Kat, I already had 3 makeup trials. This was...
kind of stressful for me because I usually do my own makeup for events and shows so I am a bit more picky than most but I did not want to have to do my own makeup on the wedding day. I also have oily skin so one of my main concerns was looking fresh and flawless all day long. Kat was incredibly amazing! She listened to my concerns, asked questions and made sure I was completely happy with my look. On the wedding day, her airbrush makeup looked flawless all day and I barely touched up at all with how busy our wedding day was. Kat and Carla also did hair and makeup for 3 of my bridesmaids and my mother and my aunt. My ladies ranged from those who wear makeup like a Kardashian everyday to others who don't wear any makeup at all. Everyone was beyond satisfied with their looks. Kat and Carla made every single woman feel comfortable and look ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL!! Hiring Kat was one of the best decisions I made for my wedding. THANK YOU KAT!!
Response from the Vendor on 06/09/2016
Wow! What an amazing review thank you!!! (Only note is that Veronica dos hair with me, not Carla... Just for future brides' reference;) Thank you again, I'm so happy you were happy!
Reviewed On 6/08/2016 by Persis J
Kat, Catalina and Carla are miracle workers-- They made my bridal party of 12 and flower girls look amazing. They were very professional-- came early to set up and even waited for my girls who were coming in late. They were checking up on me an...
d making sure I was ok. They were just the sweetest. My girls hair and makeup looked amazing and I am so glad we had Kat and her crew! I would highly recommend these girls.
Reviewed On 4/27/2016 by Knottie1461777601
Kat is AMAZING! This is the second family event she's done for us - she was extremely professional and made us look like supermodels. I can't rave about her enough. She's amazing! Can't wait for another occasion to use her again!
Reviewed On 4/26/2016 by Sarah M
Kat and Victoria were INCREDIBLE. They did hair and makeup for 12 of us and each person felt and looked beautiful. They also bring a very calm energy. I highly recommend this team. They know what they are doing and their confidence translates. ...
I will hire them again for any sort of hair/makeup need that arises.
Reviewed On 4/19/2016 by Anh N
Kat is absolutely wonderful!! I met Kat through my planner, and I'm so grateful to have found her. She's so talented and was a pleasure to work with. For our wedding day, Kat was so organized with the timeline, and she made all of us feel re...
laxed while we were getting our hair and makeup done. I even had a last minute change in my hairstyle, but it was not a problem at all. It turned out even better than my original trial. I wanted the "light" makeup look, and Kat definitely achieved that. My makeup looked fresh and soft, and it lasted all day!! Kat did hair & makeup for me, my maid of honor, my Mom, and my Mother-in-law, and she made all of us all looked amazing! Everyone loved their hair & makeup. I also love that Kat uses all the high end makeup brands (i.e. Chanel, Yves Saint Laurent, Dior, MAC, Lancôme to name a few)! Love Kat and loved the way she made me look on my special day!
Reviewed On 4/14/2016 by a member
Kat is fantastic! She is easy to work with and just a sweet person overall. She does fantastic work and was able to create the natural look I was going for. She also gave me some touch up makeup to keep handy throughout the wedding night which ...
I VERY much appreciated and used a lot. I highly recommend the trial as well to fine tune your look for the big day. I was very happy with both my hair and makeup for the wedding. She also has worked on fashion shoots/TV. Very professional. Thank you Kat!!
Reviewed On 2/22/2016 by Susannah R
I loved working with Kat. We did a trial and she was very open to suggestions and to creating a look that was elevated but in line with my style. On the day of Kat was very calm and professional. She helped keep the vibe mellow and there were n...
o issues with timing. All of the girls loved their makeup. She was patient and efficient. My makeup stayed on the entire night with very little touch-up. I was amazed to see pictures from late in the evening where my makeup still looks fresh. Thanks, Kat!
Reviewed On 11/04/2015 by Amy C
Kat is simply AMAZING! She is easy to communicate with by being responsive which I really appreciated, and her prices are very clearly documented and competitive. During my trial I was ready to book her immediately. I didn’t have a clear vision...
on what I wanted to look like on my wedding day, and after chatting with Kat and having her get to know me and my skin, she made me feel absolutely beautiful while still looking like myself. On top of her skills, she has an incredibly calming and positive energy that I knew I wanted to start the morning of my wedding with, and I’m so glad I did! Kat arrived the morning of the big day early to set up and prepare. She and her assistant followed the schedule exactly (which she sent out months in advance), and made each of my bridesmaids and the moms look gorgeous! Many of the girls had a photo or two to share, and with that limited information the MUAs made everyone so glamorous without overdoing it, and everyone’s hairstyle was uniquely different. Many of us were hesitant about fake eyelashes and Kat was able to choose specific lashes for each girl that they ALL looked natural – it was incredible for those of us who had never wore them before. I can’t rave about her enough and HIGHLY recommend booking her for your event!
Reviewed On 10/31/2015 by Carolyn P
Kat was absolutely fantastic!! She was always available throughout the process and had great follow they with her communication. She checked in to see how I was doing and explained all that needed to be done. She showed up on the day early- the...
arrival time was 6:45 am!! I had a small party but she took her time with each person and did a great job with both the hair and makeup. My MOH and mother looked amazing! Her patience with my indecision's was so appreciate and by the end of the morning it was perfect. I requested additional hours for touch up and her associate Jamie was incredible.. She touched up myself and even the groom during picture- was very hot during the day! I felt so pretty and owe it to this team! I would recommend them to anyone!!
Reviewed On 10/30/2015 by Michelle B
Kat and her team were a dream to work with for my wedding on 10/23/15 in Downtown LA! I found Kat on Yelp and from the beginning she was very thorough and accommodating to my and my bridal party's needs. She nailed my hair and makeup look so ea...
sily during my trial and it turned out even more beautiful on my wedding day. Kat was great at staying in contact with me throughout the planning process, being flexible when I had girls drop out, add back in, etc. (that will happen... as frustrating as that might be Kat was fantastic with dealing with changes), was super punctual for everything, and even offered great solutions where needed (i.e. recommended bringing in another team member to keep us not only on time but ahead of schedule all day). The day of the wedding Kat and her team were very efficient, friendly, and worked to make sure all 13 of us looked beautiful and were super happy with our overall looks. Additionally, they were very professional when faced with an unexpected difficult and demanding situation from one of the women coming in to get ready. I really appreciated that as it kept me calm and able to focus on getting married rather than the situation itself. In short, Kat and her team were stellar. Everyone looked gorgeous for my wedding and I couldn't have been any happier with their services. Kat is a doll! She is very friendly and genuinely interested in making sure the bride steps out to her wedding feeling confident, beautiful, and happy. Thank you so much Kat and everyone at Absolutely Beautiful Hair & Makeup! I will definitely recommend your services to anyone I know getting married in the future.
Reviewed On 10/30/2015 by Knottie95033395
Kat and her team worked wonders! I was so pleased and impressed with how she managed to create beautiful, individual looks for the bridesmaids and as for myself I was stunned at how perfectly my hair and makeup matched the vision I had describe...
d to her!
Reviewed On 10/29/2015 by Catherine T
Kat did my hair and make-up along with my 7 brides maids and my other wedding party for my wedding on oct 11, 2015. She is easy to work with and does a fabulous job. We were so happy with the results I looked beautiful / flawless on my weddin...
g day. Great choice for hair and make-up! I would highly recommend her!! She professional and very good make up artist!!
Reviewed On 10/29/2015 by Lily R
Kat did an amazing job with my make-up and hair as well as all of my bridesmaid's makeup! She was extremely nice and accommodating. She also did a great job of listening to what we wanted and the style we were going for and her and her assistan...
t executed it perfectly.
Reviewed On 10/08/2015 by Knottie1438207350
This review is way overdue but Kat knows I'm currently deployed and I didn't want to rush into a short review because Kat and her team deserve an amazing review! I was planning a wedding in LA from Hawaii. I met Kat thru my wedding planner Jack...
ie Murphy. I met Kat for the first time at my trial. I brought my oldest and youngest daughters with me and Kat was super sweet and patient with them. I showed her pictures of how I wanted my hair and she did exactly what I wanted! As she was doing my hair and make-up she asked questions and asked for my honest opinion. She wanted me to be completely satisfied with her work and I was! The day of my wedding Kat and her team showed up to the hotel on time. They did hair and make-up for myself, my maid of honor, my mother and my 4 daughters (3 junior BM's and a flower girl). At my request, they added extensions to my hair and my oldest daughter's hair. My hair and make-up was FLAWLESS!! I cannot express how extremely satisfied I was with everything! My mother absolutely loved her hair and make-up and my daughter's looked beautiful! I also paid for the extra make-up artist to come to the church because I knew I was going to cry and would need a touch-up. She took care of me and my whole bridal party. My hair and make-up lasted all day & night!! WOW!! Kat, I cannot express how truly grateful I am that Jackie recommended you! You made me look and feel gorgeous! I received soooo many compliments on my hair and make-up. My husband was absolutely amazed and kept telling me all night how beautiful I looked! You and your team did an amazing job! You are truly talented at what you do! Thank you, thank you, thank you!!! For being a part of my dream wedding!
Reviewed On 8/17/2015 by Shelby T
Kat was great! At my trial she made me feel comfortable and it seemed like she understood exactly what I wanted. She was so helpful giving me suggestions and making sure my look was perfect. On the day of the wedding Kat and her team arrived on...
time and got right to work helping me, my 5 bridesmaids, Mom. and Mother of the groom get ready. Some of the girls were nervous about having their makeup done, but they were all really happy they decided to do it as soon as they saw how skilled Kat and her team were. Kat made all of us feel so comfortable and we had a great morning getting ready together. I was nervous about running late, with the amount of people getting their hair and makeup done, but Kat stayed right on schedule and we even got done a little early! I highly recommend Kat and her team. Our makeup stayed perfect all night, even through all the happy tears!
Reviewed On 8/13/2015 by Rebecca G
Kat was fantastic! I'm not great with hair and makeup, and she helped me figure out what I was going for. At the trial, I felt like she really listened to what I thought and made adjustments. I booked her a while before the wedding itself, so I...
was really happy that on the wedding day, she clearly remembered exactly what we'd done at the trial. She and her team were really professional, friendly, and on time on my wedding day. They helped me, my 5 bridesmaids, my mom, her 3 sisters, my cousin's girlfriend, AND my mother-in-law all get pretty! That many people and that tight a schedule could have been really stressful and grumpy, but we all had a super relaxed and fun time. I was really, really happy with the work Kat did--I've never felt so beautiful! She was so affordable but SO good. I can't recommend her enough!
Reviewed On 8/03/2015 by Lauren R
To start, I wish there were 10 stars to give to Kat instead of 5! I hired Kat as my hair + makeup person for my wedding in May 2015. We did a trial session about 5 months before my wedding at her house and I knew immediately I wanted to use her...
on the big day because of her demeanor - she's incredibly easy to be around and had great reviews from people wanting a similar natural look. Fast forward to the big day and Kat was perfectly on time, full of suggestions for people's looks and such an incredible addition in the hotel room getting ready. Everyone loved being around her and her suggestions for their looks - from bridesmaids to my mom and mother of the groom. But the best part of having Kat there was how INSANELY good everyone looked. Everyone genuinely looked like an enhanced version of themselves (keeping to the natural look) but glammed up for the big day. I went last and kept raving and raving about each person as they completed their makeup and it was insane how gorgeous everyone was. Then, Kat did my hair and makeup and I honestly have never felt more beautiful in my entire life. She even incorporated some hair jewelry that was a little hard to get to stay in, but she made it work! My hair and makeup stayed the entire night (inclusive of extensions) and I felt incredible. I cannot rave about Kat enough or suggest you use her enough - she's the absolute best!!!
Reviewed On 7/29/2015 by Kari C
Kat did hair and make-up for my wedding about 6 months ago. She is easy to work with and does a fabulous job. We were so happy with the results that my sister immediately booked her for her own wedding. Great choice for hair and make-up!
Reviewed On 7/23/2015 by Karen S
I did a little research online and wasn't sure how to pick a makeup artist for my wedding (it was in June). I saw Kat's portfolio and loved how natural and beautiful all the brides looked. They looked like the best version of themselves that th...
ey could be, and that's what I was looking for. I contacted Kat and she was very responsive over email. I was apprehensive about the trial because I wasn't sure exactly what I wanted. I had a general sense of how I wanted to look on my wedding day, but not in specific detail. She took the time to talk to me and asked me a lot of questions to get a sense of what I would like. I loved what she did, and didn't hesitate booking her along with two of the artists on her team to do the hair and makeup for me, my 5 bridesmaids and our two mothers. On the day of the wedding, they arrived on time and there was such a nice atmosphere while we were all getting ready. All of the bridesmaids, my mom and my mother in law looked stunning at the wedding! I received SO many compliments on how nice they looked! As for me, I felt the most beautiful I ever have in my life. I felt confident the entire day, and of course also received compliment after compliment about how radiant and beautiful I was. My whole look was still perfect at the end of the night when I took off my makeup and undid my hairstyle. We've received the video and photographs already from our wedding, and my hair and makeup were flawless from every angle. I can't stress how happy I was with Kat. She was by far one of the best vendors I worked with for the wedding - prompt, kind, and very talented. My sister has already booked her for my nephew's bar-mitzva next year, since she loved how fabulous we all looked. I highly recommend her services!!!
Reviewed On 7/12/2015 by Meagan L
Kat was amazing! She did my make-up for my wedding along with my M.O.H. and both mothers. Everyone loved her work! She has an undeniable talent of balancing the make-up with your personality. She said to me during our test run that you don't w...
ant to look so different at your wedding that people focus on that. Her goal is to make you look like the best version of yourself and then let the joy of the wedding day do the rest. I would highly recommend her to anyone!
Reviewed On 6/17/2015 by Zoe V
Kat was amazing! She did my makeup and my wife's makeup and hair. We never wear makeup on our daily lives, not even for special events, so we requested a natural look. Kat really listened and gave us just that. We were super happy about that. S...
he is professional, relaxed, and knew exactly what she was doing. She is a very pleasant person and so nice. We scheduled a trial of the makeup and hair months before the wedding. We did an engagement shot the same day so that was convenient. The day of the wedding, she came to our house and did out hair and makeup again. Should I need to glam up in the future, we would definitely call Kat again! We had such a great experience with her. We found her prices to be very reasonable. She comes over to our house. If you are going to splurge on something, do it on makeup and a photographer. Those are the ones that last forever and we glad that we had Kat to help us out. Thx Kat! U r the best!!! Yun and Zor
Reviewed On 6/17/2015 by Nicole T
Kat, Carla and the team were really wonderful to work with. My bridesmaids and I aren't girls who wear a ton of makeup, and they did an excellent job of making everyone look natural and feel comfortable. My mom had been having a really hard tim...
e finding someone to do her hair exactly how she wanted, and Carla completely understood the look she was going for and how to get there. Kat and Carla both really listened to what I wanted for my hair and makeup and I felt stunning on my wedding day! Would highly recommend them!
Reviewed On 6/16/2015 by Mongal86
A friend of mine who used Kat for her wedding referred me and I'm so glad she did. The name doesn't lie. My hair and makeup was absolutely beautiful. I went to her home for the trial and right off the bat she did an amazing job with my makeup. ...
I told her I wanted a more natural look and after she was done, It was natural, but I felt glamorous and was still super comfortable with my look. Kat is so skilled with her tools and extremely gentle with her brush strokes. She is patient detail oriented and will take her time to apply, look at you in all directions, and apply again. Even after you're all done up, if she see's anything that is out of place, she will take the initiative and run up to you and fix it. As for the hair, I was very unsure of what I wanted and during the trial, we did about 4 different styles. I was still uncertain and she had me come back a 2nd time for no additional charge to try another style...how many makeup artists will do that for you? As you can tell from my review, I loved Kat. Hiring her as my makeup artist was one of the best decisions I made for my wedding.
Reviewed On 6/10/2015 by Katie B
The moment you see Kat, you're like "Yes, I want her to do my hair and makeup". She's Absolutely Beautiful - and has an incredible energy and demeanor. I had a wonderful trial, and she nailed the look I wanted on her first try. I was a little n...
ervous and on ZERO sleep the morning of my wedding, and she was very calming, worked with my schedule and specifications, applied touch-ups, left me with powder to touch up with later, and her work - it was gorgeous, for both hair and makeup. She made me feel so beautiful. She did my entire wedding party, and everyone looked amazing. Highly recommended!!
Reviewed On 11/21/2014 by Megan K
Getting my hair and makeup done by Kat was probably my favorite part of my wedding (besides marrying my best friend!). Kat made me look and feel like a super star. Her assistant made my favorite women look absolutely gorgeous too. i loved that ...
she not only made me look and feel beautiful, but the ambiance of our morning getting ready was so relaxed and fun that i cant help but smile when i think about it! Most of all, i looked amazing throughout the whole day! Even my evening wedding shots looked great. Kat is a great listener and she truly cares about making the bride and everyone else feel comfortable and stunning! Somehow Kat and her assistant did all of our hair and makeup (there were 6 of us!) in about 2 hours! i recommend Absolutely Beautiful to anyone who wants to feel like the most beautiful bride ever! Thank you, Kat, for making my day shine!
Reviewed On 11/13/2014 by Knottie78120496
Where should I start? I cant even begin to thank Kat enough for her wonderful services at my wedding. She was hands down one of the best make up artist I've ever worked with. She came right on time, actually 5 minutes early the day of my weddin...
g and finished right on schedule. I can not thank her enough. She brought a team of 2 other girls with her to do my whole bridal party plus my mother and my mother in law. Her team did just as good of a job as she did. All my bridesmaids had beautiful updos. Kat airbrushed my make up and literally made me look like a doll on my wedding day. I couldn't have imagined myself to look any better. She is so sweet, kind and welcoming. I felt so comfortable working with her and talking to her. She made me feel at ease. She will even do a test run with you before your wedding day to get an idea of what you want and also so you can see her work. I highly recommend Kat and her services. I will definitely be using her again in the near future. Thank you again Kat! ~Ashley Lee~
Reviewed On 10/23/2014 by Janine H
I loved what Kat had did to my makeup for our wedding. My bridesmaid couldn't believe how they looked. We all don't wear makeup but when Kat did her magic it was amazing. We all loved what she had done. I was so amazed that she made me so beaut...
iful. I have had others companies put makeup on me but they didn't do a good job because I either broke out from it or it make me too light and the color didn't match my body. She is amazing at what she does and was very thankful for her help during our wedding day. Words cannot express how I feel about her. She has magic hands and amazing talent. We are already thinking about our 10 year anniversary of renewing our vows and will definitely use Kat again. You know how some people think or say they are good at their job, well let me tell you, she is. She is one of the best and if you can hire her or get her to do your makeup or hair, definitely book her. This will be the best decision you will ever make. Love Bride, Janine S.
Reviewed On 10/09/2014 by Lane A
Kat at Absolutely Beautiful felt like an old friend right away. She helped me figure out how I wanted my hair and makeup for my wedding day at a trial run a couple months before. On my wedding day her and another hair stylist, Carla, did a beau...
tiful job on my hair and makeup as well as for my 3 bridesmaids, mom and mother and sister-in-law. Everyone looked stunning and felt beautiful too. None of them really knew what they wanted for their hair and makeup, but Kat and Carla did their thing and everyone was very happy. Everyones hair and makeup held up all day... and my hair just needed a quick touch up halfway through (but I was wearing it down and it was very hot and humid out that day). I would definitely recommend Kat at Absolutely Beautiful!
Reviewed On 9/01/2014 by Elizabeth F
When planning our wedding day, one of the biggest decisions was finding the right person for hair and makeup as this was the look that that would last forever in images. When I met Kat for my trial, she was calm, collected, easy to talk to, an...
d most importantly AWESOME at what she does. I was incredibly pleased with my trial, but Kat took it a step further and spent some time looking at ways to enhance and further perfect my look for the big day. I could not have asked for anything more perfect day of. She and her assistant were on time, efficient, fun, and most importantly made myself, my 4 bridesmaids, and 2 moms look stunning. I have received so many compliments on my hair and makeup and have Kat to thank. I would highly recommend her to anyone as she is top notch and phenomenal at what she does!!! THANK YOU KAT!!!!! :)
Reviewed On 7/17/2014 by Danielle L
Absolutely Beautiful Hair and Makeup lives up to it's name! I worked with Kat for both my engagement session and my wedding day and she made me STUNNING on both occasions. She knows what she is doing and needs very little direction in or...
der to give you the look you are dreaming of. I showed her a picture of what I wanted-and that was it. She can create/recreate any look! Aside from being a fantastic makeup artist, she was also very professional, friendly, and efficient-- I need to mention that she did makeup on my wedding day for me, my 3 bridesmaids, the mother of the bride, the mother of the groom--and, she even dolled up my flower girl so that she felt included- talk about excellent customer service! She was a pleasure to work with and I hope to use her in the future whenever I need professional makeup services. I would recommend her services to any Bride-to-be.
Reviewed On 7/14/2014 by Jade M
Kat came to my hotel and did hair and makeup for me, all of my bridesmaids, plus the mothers of the bride and groom. We all wanted something a little different and everyone looked great. I loved my hair and makeup there were no surprises it loo...
ked just like the trial run. Kat was also very sweet and calm during a normally hectic day. She was on time and very professional. Thanks Kat!
Reviewed On 7/11/2014 by Carol P
My daughter booked Absolutely Beautiful for her May 2014 wedding. "Wow" is the word that comes to mind when thinking of her wedding day morning. Kat and Carla came to our hotel and completely handled the bride, six bridesmaids, mother of the br...
ide, and a grandmother with absolute ease and genuine care. Wedding mornings are hectic even in the best situations, but knowing the quality hands we were in with "Absolutely Beautiful" made the day incredibly special. Watching Kat and Carla work their magic was amazing. The entire bridal party had gorgeous hair and flawless make up that lasted the entire night! Both Kat and Carla listen to what you want, look at pictures of the look you are going for, and expertly put that into motion. I wanted old Hollywood Glamour, and by golly that is what I got! I put my trust into both of them and they did not disappoint! Kat and Carla are so calm that you can't help but feel your anxiety of the day just slip away. I can not stress how highly I recommend them. Put it in their magical hands and all worries about your hair and make up will disappear. Thank you Kat and Carla for being a part of our incredibly special day!! Carol and Rachel
Reviewed On 7/11/2014 by Victoria I
I had a wedding at The Beverly Hills Hotel in May, 2014. I live in Denver, CO so finding a hair and makeup artist for my bridal party and me was a bit challenging. I spoke with a dozen different vendors before choosing Absolutely Beautiful. ...
From my first interaction with Kat, I was impressed. Although she was 8 months pregnant at the time I first contacted her, she was very responsive and informative. I knew that if I reached out to her with a question, I could expect a response within hours. She was also very accommodating in setting up my trial session (working collaboratively with me to align the trial session with a pre-planned trip to CA that I had). The trial session was great! She listened to my wants and gave me the look unique for me rather than a generic bridal look. During the time between the wedding and the trial, we were in contact to tweak a few aspects of my look. For the wedding day, she was AWESOME, along with her team. She was timely, professional and overall so enjoyable to spend the day with. That is key- having someone that is a joy to be around since we were with her the better part of the day leading up to the wedding!! All my bridesmaids were thrilled with how they looked too. We received multiple compliments on both hair and makeup (everyone's significant other asked that we have Kat and team primp us on more occasions!! :)) I want to say thank you to Kat for assisting in making my wedding awesome!!
Reviewed On 7/01/2014 by Candice W
To say I am picky about hair and makeup would be an understatement! After going through 30 pages of suggested makeup/hair artists on the knot I narrowed it down to 3. After my first consult with Kat, I knew didn't have to look any further. ...
She really loves what she does and it shows. Kat and her team are amazing!!! They were on time, professional, and made sure everyone looked their best and loved it! Every single other time I've had my makeup done for an event, I've had to tweak it to my liking or just start over! Not with Kat and her team! She knew exactly what I wanted and made sure everyone looked flawless. She is very honest in what she thinks will look good and wont look good on you. That is something I really appreciate!! If you want you and your bridesmaids to look absolutely beautiful on your special day you wont regret hiring her!
Reviewed On 7/01/2014 by Betty M
The last thing you want to do after planning a wedding is have a stressful morning on your wedding day! We've all been there - you host a house party, you clean, you cook, and lastly you just have time to take a shower. The first guest ar...
rives, and your hair is still wet; so much for make-up! Don't let this "I can do it all" attitude wreck your wedding day! Kat is a sweetheart with whom I'm really glad I got to spend the morning of my wedding! Very calming! And not to throw a pity party, but there were plenty of times that I didn't know if anyone, my family and friends, would logistically be able to spend the morning with me. It was so nice to know that I could depend on Kat being there! Then, there's the results. Kat and I did a trial session, and it made me feel better to know A) her and B) what it would all look like! We tweaked it a little day of since I had the gift of time to reflect on what I wanted, very accommodating. Plus, I could go through the rest of the day smiling and knowing I had the best hair and make-up ever!
Reviewed On 6/29/2014 by Rachel P
I used absolutely beautiful for my wedding on 5/9/14 and they did an incredible job. Kat and Karla are the best!! I had 7 bridesmaids + my mother and grandmother who got their hair and makeup done and Kat and Karla stayed on point with the sch...
edule. There was never a moment that I felt worried about time with the hair and makeup. They also were able to create beautiful- individualized looks for each of the girls! The wedding was vintage and classic- and each girl fit the part. (My grandma was so impressed that she even had Kat write down all of the makeup products that she used so she could go out and buy them herself!) My hair and makeup was also phenomenal! It was 100% what I wanted- a classic but natural look. It also photographed beautifully!! It lasted through all of the tears of happiness throughout the wedding and when I woke up the next morning it was still flawless! Both Kat and Karla also have a very calming energy about them, which is really helpful to calm anxiety the day of the wedding!! I highly recommend absolutely beautiful!
Reviewed On 6/28/2014 by Emily K
I was so happy with my hair and makeup on the day of my wedding! I looked beautiful and Kat did amazing work. I didn't really know what I wanted and I didn't have a trial run so Kat did a really good job in figuring out what would make me look ...
my best. She's an expert and will make you look stunning if you choose her. I would recommend her to anyone!!
Reviewed On 2/14/2014 by Lorien K
Kat and her assistant did such an amazing job on my wedding day! I met her a few months before the wedding and did a trial run. It went so wonderfully - she was able to create the exact look I wanted and her personality was so calm and warm tha...
t I knew right away that she was the right choice. I highly recommend her services to any bride. On the wedding day, Kat and her assistant were right on time and did a fantastic job of keeping us on schedule. And, of course, everyone's hair and makeup turned out beautifully!! Kat did my hair and makeup which I loved and lasted all night, no problems. Her and her assistant also did hair and makeup for my four bridesmaids, mother, and mother-in-law. They all looked beautiful and I was particularly impressed with Kat's assistant's abilities. I've been in a lot of weddings where the assistant is nowhere near the level of the owner and have ended up with some pretty bad hair and makeup as a bridesmaid. I was so happy that Kat employs excellent assistants. Everyone in the wedding party felt beautiful and loved their looks! Thank you so much Kat!!! xoxox
Reviewed On 2/11/2014 by Jill G
I have all positive things to say about Kat, and would honestly recommend her to anyone. When I first sent Kat an email initially asking about her services, she responded to me within the same hour. I loved it. I was able to set up a time and d...
ate for a trial run with her with the same ease. I felt very comfortable during our initial trial. She was interested and determined to work with me in creating the look I envisioned for my wedding. She was very down to earth and warm, but very professional at the same time. She always got back to me very quickly via email or phone if I had any questions or concerns about the upcoming big day. On the day of the wedding, she and her assistant were there right on time. The services we had done that day included two bridesmaids' hair, 2 junior bridesmaids hair and light make up, flower girl hair and light make up and bridal hair and make up. We all looked and felt fabulous with the finished product, and we had fun during the process. I really couldn't have been more satisfied with the experience. It was a flawless experience, and we "made it to the church on time".

Contact Info for Absolutely Beautiful Hair and Makeup

Greater LA - OC - SB, Los Angeles, CA
(786) 374-1548

Meet the Team

meet the owner
Kat Laskey
Owner
Based in LA, Kat Laskey has been a full-time hair & makeup artist for the past 12 years. Kat started her career by working at MAC Cosmetics, and in 2009 began a freelance career. Now she works in the entertainment industry for fashion and commercial shoots during the week, but saves her weekends for weddings. Absolutely Beautiful was founded in 2010, and has won Best of The Knot and Wedding Wire ever since, due to Kat's commitment to her brides' beauty and satisfaction, and the great team of artists she works with… and doing it all with a smile!

Wedding Vendors in Los Angeles

Los Angeles Bridal Salons
Los Angeles Bridal Salons
Los Angeles Beauty Salons
Los Angeles Beauty Salons
Los Angeles Caterers
Los Angeles Caterers
Los Angeles DJs
Los Angeles DJs
Los Angeles Florists
Los Angeles Florists
Los Angeles Reception Venues
Los Angeles Reception Venues
Los Angeles Videographers
Los Angeles Videographers
Los Angeles Wedding Bands
Los Angeles Wedding Bands
Los Angeles Wedding Photographers
Los Angeles Wedding Photographers
Los Angeles Wedding Planners
Los Angeles Wedding Planners
  1. Wedding Vendors
    /
  2. Beauty
    /
  3. California Beauty
    /
  4. Los Angeles Beauty
    /
Absolutely Beautiful Hair and Makeup
made withlove
Planning & Inspiration
Wedding WebsitesRegistryMarketplaceCommunityWedding Planning AppWedding on a BudgetRehearsal DinnerWedding Ideas + Etiquette
Wedding Dresses + JewelryBridal Fashion WeekWedding InvitationsWedding CakesGroom + GroomsmenReal Wedding PhotosThe Knot News
The Company
The Knot WorldwideAbout UsThe Knot EditorialCareersInternationalPressNational AdvertisingWeddingPro - Local AdvertisingOur Sponsors
Sister Sites
The BumpGigMastersThe GuestThe BashHow They Asked
Get Our Wedding Planner App On Your Mobile Device
Privacy PolicyTerms of UseWeb AccessibilityDo Not Sell My InfoCA PrivacyCustomer Service
©1997-2020 XO Group Inc.