About this vendor
Based in South Salem, NY, Be Beautiful by Elyssa is a company that offers on-site wedding beauty services. Elyssa owns and operates this business, providing certified makeup artistry and styling in the states of NY and CT.
Be Beautiful by Elyssa specializes in wedding services. Elyssa offers trial sessions for hair and makeup ahead of your important occasion. On your big day, she can provide on-site hairstyling and makeup application.
Details
Beauty
- Hair Stylists
- Hair Trials Available
- Makeup
- Eyelash Extensions
- Makeup Artists
- Makeup Trials Available
Business Attributes
- Woman-owned Business
Awards and Affiliations
2026 'Best of Weddings'
Best of Weddings
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Elyssa is absolutely who you should hire for your wedding day hair and make up. Not only is she an exceptionally skilled hair and make up artist, she is a true wedding lover and sh...
e was a huge part of making my day so wonderful. Her experience, flexibility, kindness, enthusiasm, and willingness to jump in is unmatched. From our 6:30 am start time to when she left after touch ups at 2:30 pm, Elyssa was awesome to have around. She also stayed for the photo shoots to make sure I was looking beautiful despite a very windy day, and helped me walk around without glasses! Elyssa also had a ton of behind the scenes shots from the photoshoot that were so lovely to see.
Additionally, Elyssa brings to the table a great team of hair and make up professionals - we had nine people in both hair and make up and every single one looked flawless. If you’re getting married, Elyssa is your artist!
We booked Elyssa for bridal & bridal party hair and makeup and she was amazing! We had a group of 7 who needed to get ready on a fairly tight timeline so she brought a couple other...
girls with her to help and everyone was SO happy with their hair and makeup. I had people all night saying to me “how does your makeup still look so perfect??” Elyssa is also just the best and such a sweet, fun, calming presence to have in the room when you’re getting ready for such an important day. I’d recommend her to anyone!
Elyssa is incredible to work with!! Super communicative from the beginning of when I booked her for my wedding, which was over a year in advance. Paid attention to every detail dur...
ing my makeup/hair trial and brought a printed sheet with her the morning of the wedding that had every product listed that was used as well as a photo of me from the trial. The morning of the wedding she brought two other hair/makeup artists with her and they all brought such a fun, positive energy to the morning! I really could not have asked for a better experience and I LOVED how my hair and makeup turned out. It was gorgeous and everything held up well in the 90 degree heat :)
I cannot recommend Elyssa and her team enough. From the moment they arrived—early, organized, and all smiles—they brought a calm, joyful energy that set the tone for the entire mor...
ning. Elyssa really listened to what each of us wanted and delivered looks that felt like the best versions of ourselves. My hair and makeup were exactly what I envisioned and photographed beautifully—soft, timeless, and flawless in person. The three artists she brought were just as talented and kind; they made everyone feel comfortable, from my mom to bridesmaids with different skin tones and hair types. We stayed perfectly on schedule without ever feeling rushed, and every detail lasted through happy tears, humidity, and a full night on the dance floor. Brushes were clean, products were high-quality, and communication was easy from booking to the final touch-up. I walked down the aisle feeling confident and so cared for. If you’re on the fence, book Elyssa—you’ll be thrilled you did.
Well for starters that's me in the ad for her services so you can only imagine how magical my wedding day was! To have Elyssa do my hair was a dream come true! Funny story, my wedd...
ing day hair was not what we did for my trial. For my rehearsal dinner Elyssa put my hair half up with a small bun and red velvet bow and I was like WAIT A MINUTE. So the morning of the wedding I switched my hair style to a half up with a bun and curls and I am soooo glad we changed it. I felt like Belle! Elyssa did so amazing I had no words. She stayed with me all day and night freshening up my hair for photos and when it was reception time she added my red velvet bow, which seriously made my feel like a Disney Princess. She not only made me fell beautiful, but she truly made my Disney princess dreams come true! The whole getting ready process was so much fun she did fantastic with my mom, me and my fellow bridesmaids. My Christmas wedding had the perfect hair to go with my dress and flowers, honestly everything tied together so well I am so grateful for her and her talent!
Elyssa and her team were outstanding! We had 12 girls to get hair and makeup ready and Elyssa and her team were amazing! They brought great vibes, and everyone’s hair and makeup s...
tayed perfect all day despite 40mph winds. In fact my SIL booked her for her wedding from just my trial. She was so easy to work with and clearly loves what she does.
I was so happy I chose Elyssa for my hair and makeup on my wedding day. I have never felt more beautiful than I did on that day. She took the time to listen carefully to what I wan...
ted and asked questions to ensure she fully understood what I was looking for before getting to work. Something that stood out about working with Elyssa was that the experience felt personal and not business like. My favorite part about my finished look was that I felt glamorous while still looking like myself.
Elyssa is extremely professional and communicative. I was worried about getting my hair and makeup done for my wedding because I don’t do it often. I still wanted to look like me, ...
just more polished. Elyssa did a hair and makeup trial, and I was immediately convinced. She made me feel so comfortable and I have never felt so beautiful!
Elyssa was the best for hair and makeup! We couldn't be happier! Our hair and makeup lasted all day and night (15+ hours). She was on time, professional, and a lot of fun as we wer...
e getting ready!
I cannot recommend Elyssa enough! She did my wedding hair and makeup and absolutely nailed it. From the start, she was professional, warm, and so easy to work with. Her timing was ...
spot-on the morning of the wedding, which made everything stress free.
My hair looked incredible and stayed perfectly in place all day and night—even through 90-degree heat! I got so many compliments. The makeup she did was also fantastic—flawless, natural, and held up beautifully.
On top of her talent, she’s just genuinely friendly and made the whole getting-ready process such a fun and relaxing experience. I’d recommend her to any bride without hesitation!
Booked with Elyssa for myself, 8 bridesmaids and moms for my wedding and she did NOT disappoint! I had a really hard time deciding what hairstyle I wanted (I have very thick and lo...
ng hair) and she let me do 3 different trials and never made me feel like a burden. Once we landed on one I loved, she did a fantastic job executing on not only my hair the day of but all the girls too. Everyone looked stunning and no ones hair fell or got messed up throughout the day/night. She is so friendly and you would not regret booking with her!!
I highly recommend working with Elyssa for your bridal hair and makeup! Her work is beautiful and I was really happy with how I looked for my wedding. Elyssa is incredibly warm, pe...
rsonable, and professional. I did not do a hair and make-up trial prior to my wedding day because of timing, but I felt so comfortable the day-of! Elyssa checked in with me and asked about my opinions and preferences. She helped me feel so beautiful and still like myself for my wedding!
I am so thrilled with the incredible work Elyssa did for my wedding! From our first conversation, she felt like an instant bestie—so professional, kind, and organized. She was a ca...
lming presence and did such a great job of hyping me up for my big day, which made the whole experience so much fun.
During the trial, she listened carefully to my vision of a romantic, natural look for both my hair and makeup and offered expert advice that made me feel totally confident. On the wedding day, she kept me calm and on schedule while creating a flawless, beautiful look.
I received so many compliments and truly felt like the best version of myself. I cannot recommend Elyssa enough; she is an incredibly talented artist and a genuinely wonderful person to have by your side on such an important day!
Elyssa did a wonderful job with my hair on my wedding day! She perfectly captured my vision. The bridesmaids were thrilled with their hairstyles as well.
Her professionalism, prom...
ptness, and friendly demeanor made the experience even better. She has a fantastic ability to put everyone at ease, making it feel like we had known her for years. I wholeheartedly recommend Elyssa for anyone seeking a talented wedding hairstylist!
I had the pleasure of working with Elyssa for my wedding day, and I can't recommend her enough! From the moment we started the trial, she took the time to understand exactly what I...
envisioned and brought it to life with such precision and artistry. On the day of the wedding, she arrived right on time, and her calm, professional demeanor immediately put me at ease.
The hairstyling was flawless—it held up perfectly throughout the entire day, even through dancing and the emotional moments. Elyssa also worked seamlessly with my bridal party, ensuring everyone felt pampered and beautiful. I loved how she took my vision and incorporated her expertise to create a style that felt both timeless and unique to me.
I received so many compliments on my hair, and it truly made me feel like the best version of myself. If you’re looking for a talented, reliable, and creative hairstylist for your big day, Elyssa is the one to book!
Elyssa made me feel my most beautiful ever on my wedding day. She listened to all of my feedback, worked with our changing schedule (and my last second change of hairstyle), and go...
t us all ready in time. She was quick to respond to emails and I felt like I was getting ready with an old friend. My makeup and hair were immaculate as was my bridal party's. 10000/10 would recommend!
Elyssa was incredible! I booked her last minute for my bridal shower hair and makeup and was so blown away. My hair turned out exactly how I was hoping it would and I got SO many c...
ompliments on it! The makeup was flawless, set perfectly, and lasted the entire day. She was so kind! 100/10 would book with her again for any event I want to be glammed for!!
Elyssa was absolutely amazing as my wedding hair stylist!! I could not have happier with her with her work. She is incredibly talented and efficient and was willing to drive to my ...
wedding venue so that my bridesmaids and I were able to get ready on site. We were all so impressed with the range of hairstyles she was able to do and her meticulousness. Would work with her again in a heartbeat. Highly, highly recommend!
I highly recommend Be Beautiful by Elyssa! I used her for my wedding and bridal shower hair and makeup. Elyssa is phenomenal! She is attentive to details and makes you feel so comf...
ortable during the getting ready process. Elyssa gives very fair pricing and she accommodates your wishes to bring your dream look to life. She certainly knows what she is doing and I will be using her again for any hair and makeup needs in the future. Elyssa went above and beyond for me and I can’t thank her enough!
Amanda Lehrer
10/1/23 Wedding
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South Salem, New York, South Salem, NY | NY, CT, NJ
Be Beautiful by Elyssa