About this vendor
Hair and Makeup Services
Based in Norwalk, CT, Beauty Alchemy is a wedding hair and makeup business.
Beauty Alchemy offers pre-wedding makeup and hair trials, so you can get to know your style team and tease out your desired aesthetic. My team provides on-site makeover services and can complete makeup and hair for you and your wedding party. We'd love to hear from you and begin this exciting chapter together. We can't wait to meet you!
Beauty Alchemy is a space where we nourish beauty from within. It’s about feeling like the most authentic and beautiful version of yourself.
We are Bridal Hair and Makeup specailists serving the New York and Connecticut areas. We love to travel and will come on location to you, making your wedding morning stress free, fun and easy!
When you hire Beauty Alchemy, you will have the confidence knowing you hired real bridal professionals that know the ins and outs to the bridal beauty industry leaving you feeling stress free. We take just one wedding a day, so know there will be no rushing off to other locations. As we exclusively work with wedding parties every weekend, we know how the mornings run and are efficient at keeping you on time! We are dedicated to you from the moment you book with us.
Details
Beauty
- Beauty Group Bookings
- Hair Stylists
- Hair Trials Available
- Makeup
- Airbrushed Makeup
- Makeup Artists
Business Attributes
- Woman-owned Business
Awards and Affiliations
Pricing
Curious to learn more?
Reviews
Your trust is our goal. Our community relies on honest reviews to help you make those big decisions with ease.
5
out of 5.084 reviews
Review Summary
This AI-generated summary is a snapshot of this vendor's ratings and feedback.
Kara and her team at Beauty Alchemy receive glowing reviews for their exceptional hair and makeup services for weddings. Brides commend Kara for her talent, professionalism, and ability to enhance their natural beauty, making them feel like the best versions of themselves on their special day. The team's friendly and fun demeanor, along with their attention to detail, punctuality, and ability to keep hair and makeup flawless throughout the event, earn high praise from bridal parties. Clients highly recommend Kara and her team for an unbeatable, stress-free wedding day experience that leaves everyone feeling beautiful and confident.Review photos
Showing slide number 1 out of 9
- Top reviews
- Newest first
- Oldest first
- Highest rated
- Lowest rated
Sort by
I truly cannot say enough amazing things about Kara and her team. Kara's warmth and openness made me feel so comfortable from the first time I met her and helped me feel nothing but excitement on my wedding day. She did an absolutely incredible job listening to what I wanted for hair and makeup and truly made me feel more beautiful than I've felt in my entire life. She and her team were so much fun and my entire bridal party loved working with them. I cannot recommend Kara enough!
I cannot recommend Kara enough as a wedding hair and make up artist. She did myself and my bridal party for my wedding on 10/19/2024 and I had the best experience with her. She was on time, professional, and also so fun to engage with jamming out to music together! Kara is obviously so talented at what she does, and nailed my hopes exactly to look like an elevated version of myself. She even was flexible to work with me the day of to tweak some pieces of my hair design. I will never get over how beautiful I felt on that day and it is all thanks to Kara and her team!
Kara is an artist!!! She did myself and my entire bridal party including my mom yesterday and i was blown away by the amazing job she did on everyone. She was so funny and fit right in to our crazy crew so early in the morning and kept the vibes high the entire time. Not only did we all look amazing but we also cried like babies on and off all day and no one needed to touch up. No smudging or tear streaks. Completely obsessed and highly recommend!
Any questions?
Kara did my hair and makeup for my wedding this past September and she did such an incredible job. After our first phone call, we did a trial run a few months prior to the wedding. Even though I was already very confident in her work from seeing her work on social media, the trial really just solidified everything. She listened to what my vision on how I wanted to look for the wedding, weighed in professional opinions, and absolutely nailed everything at the trial. She gives great recommendations for skin care prep for the big day and gave great details for whatever is needed. she was so very helpful! We tweeked some minor things on the wedding day that we both mutually agreed on and the finished look was *chefs kiss*. I truly felt the most beautiful on that day and its all thanks to Kara and her amazing skills. I also had 9 bridesmaids (small number - I know). So Daniela, Kelly, and Laura were also part of the day to help out and they also did such an amazingly beautiful job!!!!!
From the start, I knew that hiring Kara was the best decision I ever made for my wedding. I am not the type of girl who wears a lot of make up, and I wanted something more soft and natural and in my comfort zone. Kara listened to me, gave advice, and made the whole process so much fun. My entire bridal party RAVED about how good their make up came out, and my make up lasted through hours of happy tears and dancing. I could not recommend her enough. She is so good at what she does! Hire Kara, you won't regret it!!
I can't say enough great things about Kara and her team, Kelly and Stacy—they were absolutely amazing! From the moment I met Kara, I knew she was the perfect choice. She truly listened to what I wanted and brought my vision to life. On my wedding day, she brought such a fun and positive energy to the room. We had a the best time chatting and listening to music while getting ready, which made the whole experience so enjoyable and relaxing.
Kara was also incredibly organized, providing a timeline that kept everything on track. This allowed us to simply relax and savor every moment of the morning. When it came to the final result, I was completely obsessed with my hair and makeup. Kara made me feel like the best version of myself, and my aunt told me that I looked like "Kelly, but enhanced!" The makeup was exactly what I had hoped for—natural with just the right amount of glam. I’ve honestly never felt more beautiful in my life.
Not only did I feel beautiful, but my entire bridal party loved their hair and makeup as well! Each of them felt so gorgeous, and it was wonderful to see everyone glowing with confidence. Kara and her team truly have a gift for making everyone look and feel their best.
I can’t thank Kara and her team enough for their incredible work. If you’re looking for a flawless wedding day experience, I highly, highly recommend! Kara is simply the best!
Kara at Beauty Alchemy and her team were the best! I highly recommend Kara to any bride. From the consultation call, to my trial, to the day of, she was the easiest of my vendors to communicate with. She sent a detailed schedule and guidelines to have 11 people finished with both hair and makeup by 12:30. Her team made everyone feel so beautiful. Kara is such an easy going and calm presence to spend your wedding morning with. She checked in on me throughout the morning and made me feel so confident and at ease. Her team was also so skilled and fun. You won’t regret booking!
Kara is simply amazing! Not only is she an extremely talented makeup artist, but she has such a warm, inviting presence that brought such a beautiful energy to my wedding day. We had so much fun spending the morning with her, and she made all of us feel beautiful and empowered! She is a true expert and knows how to make sure you look and feel your best. Look no further if you're searching for a makeup artist in the area!
Kara is ABSOLUTELY FANTASTIC!!! I felt beautiful in my flawless hair and makeup, but most importantly I still felt like I looked like myself. Kara is a patient and thoughtful artist who was supportive from the very first phone call, my hair and makeup trial, and on the wedding morning. She and her team brought immaculate and stress-free vibes to the bridal suite, making for a fun morning getting ready. Everyone in my bridal party loved their hair and makeup. My hair lasted all day and all night, through a windy ceremony and a packed dance floor. I cannot recommend working with her highly enough.
Kara was exceptional!! She helped me look my very best on my wedding day. I had a natural makeup look and a half-up hair style that was stunning. She made me feel comfortable on my wedding day, which was huge because I was nervous for the big day! Kara is so talented and can bring your vision to life, I highly recommend!
I absolutely loved working with Beauty Alchemy! Kara is extremely helpful, responsive and her work is flawless. She is also such a sweetheart making it so easy to work with her. I look forward to working with Kara and her team soon!
Amazing women to work with. The Wickham's Cure was a brilliant wedding favor. All my guests raved about it!
Kara absolutely nailed the look I wanted for both hair and make-up for my wedding. She is also a pleasure to work with, super easy-going and organized! Communication and booking process was easy and seamless. I HIGHLY recommend Kara to any bride-to-be out there!
Response from the Vendor on 05/30/2024
Thank you so much Nicole!! It was such a pleasure working with you.
I cannot say enough good things about Kara!!! I had the pleasure of experiencing her talent during the trial and she made me feel calm and relaxed throughout the whole process. Not only did she create a flawless look for me, but she also went above and beyond by giving me skin care tips to prepare for the big day (which now has become my holy grail skincare routine). On my wedding day, Kara truly made me feel like a queen, giving me that flawless look I’ve always dreamed of. Her expertise and attention to detail really shone through, making me feel absolutely stunning. I'm sure anyone who hires Kara will feel just as amazing as I did. 5 stars isn’t enough for Kara!
I cannot express enough gratitude for Kara Delfino, the owner of Beauty Alchemy, who turned what initially seemed like a wedding crisis into a true blessing. Four months before my big day, my original venue canceled on me, sending me into a frenzy to find an alternative. That's when I stumbled upon Kara's Instagram and reached out to her in a panic. To my surprise and relief, she responded promptly and offered incredibly fair pricing.
From the very beginning, Kara made the booking process seamless. She provided a link to set up trial dates and even sent over a helpful skincare prep guide to ensure my skin was radiant for the wedding. I visited her beautiful studio for a trial, where I shared my inspiration, and the results were nothing short of breathtaking. When I showed my fiancé, he was equally amazed at how beautiful the makeup looked.
Kara's welcoming demeanor and responsiveness to my feedback made the entire process enjoyable. She actively encouraged feedback, ensuring that we were fully prepared for the big day. On the wedding day, Kara and her team were set up and ready to go on time. They were not only professional but also incredibly fun to talk to and hang out with.
When Kara handed me the mirror after finishing my makeup, I was moved to tears—I looked absolutely beautiful. I wholeheartedly give Kara and Beauty Alchemy a 10/10 recommendation. If you're in need of a talented and reliable makeup artist, look no further.
Kara and her team were the perfect choice for our wedding! They made everyone look and feel amazing. The hair and makeup lasted from the early morning to the very last song played that night. Would 100% recommend!
I can't say enough wonderful things about Kara. First, as someone with naturally curly hair, it was very hard and discouraging searching for a bridal stylist that, based on their portfolio, worked with or was comfortable working with curly hair that didn't involve straightening or pulling it back in a pony tail. I searched for a while and found photos of Kara's that I liked so I booked a trial - I was not disappointed. In fact, I was so incredibly relieved to find someone that not only could work with my hair and create something beautiful, but embraced my desire to keep it natural. This was extremely important to me as I wanted to feel and look like myself on my wedding day, and Kara took the time to listen to that. My makeup trial was just as fantastic. I loved it how it came out and was confident on the wedding day hair and makeup would turn out amazing.
Day of, Kara showed up early with her teammate Kelly and they set everything up for us. They stuck to the timeline and got us all ready on time, and made the process enjoyable, too. My bridesmaids, mom, and MIL all loved how they came out! As for me, I couldn't be happier with the results. My hair and makeup stayed ALL DAY LONG, all I had to reapply was lipstick occasionally and blot. Nothing moved - and I sweat (and cried) A LOT.
As a person, Kara is just the sweetest. You can tell she really loves and takes pride in what she does and making the bride feel the most beautiful they've ever felt. She's funny and kind, cares about what you want, and just a great person to talk to. During the process of planning she even gave me styling tips and helped me pick out my wedding day accessories. She really is just one of those people that has the whole package- both professionally and personally wonderful.
Book Kara - you will be happy you did. Thank you Kara and Kelly for everything!
Response from the Vendor on 11/28/2023
Megan! Wow! What an amazing review. Truly felt just as lucky to have you as my bride! Thank you for trusting me and thank you for your kindness in return. Truly one of the best wedding mornings spent with you and your family. Thank you so so mu...
ch!!
Kara and her team were an absolute dream to work with on my wedding day, I truly felt so beautiful!! I cannot thank them enough for helping me, my mom, and my entire bridal party look and feel our best. Members of my bridal party had differing style preferences and Kara and Stacy took the time to listen to each one of them to ensure they had hair and makeup they loved!
Everyone's hair and makeup held up so well, even after lots of happy tears and sweaty dancing. Kara, Stacy, and Kelly helped make the morning feel so easy going and stress free and I will forever be grateful they were a part of my wedding day! Kara's work is absolutely incredible, and I will be recommending Beauty Alchemy to all my friends and family for any weddings or special events in the future.
I can't say enough good things about Kara! She made me look and feel like a princess on my wedding day and keeping her with us throughout the day at my venue was one of the BEST decisions I made. She kept me and my bridal party looking fresh and perfect all afternoon for photos and touched us all up right before the ceremony at 5:30pm.
She was lovely to work with since the day I met her, and was super communicative and supportive of me changing my mind and discussing looks with her. My final look was everything I hoped for. My bridesmaids, mom and MIL all looked fabulous too and everyone was ready with time to spare. Kara and her and her team we're punctual, friendly and professional on my wedding morning. They really made the whole morning relaxed and fun! I would recommend Kara to any bride to be.
Kara and Kelly, I can't thank you enough for being such an integral part of my special day! Starting my morning with both of you ladies was an absolute delight. The vibe and energy in the room were nothing short of fantastic. It felt like getting ready with old friends.
Our conversations about Taylor Swift and the JoBros added a fun and memorable touch to the morning. You not only made us look beautiful but also made the entire experience enjoyable and relaxed.
Your talent truly shone through in our makeup and hair. We all felt like absolute princesses, and it's all thanks to your skill and expertise. The time and effort you put into perfecting our looks were evident, and we couldn't have been more grateful.
Thank you so much for making our getting ready morning so wonderful. You made us feel confident and radiant, setting the perfect tone for the rest of the day.
I want to express my heartfelt appreciation for your outstanding work and your friendly, accommodating nature. I'll definitely be recommending you to future brides, and if I have any events in the future that require hair and makeup, I know exactly who I'm contacting!
Kara and Kelly, you are an incredible team, and I'm so lucky to have had you by my side on my wedding day. Thank you once again for making me and my bridal party look and feel our best!
I am forever indebted to Kara for making me feel the MOST BEAUTIFUL I have ever felt!!!
From our first chat, I felt Kara just ‘got me’. On my big day, she took my dreamy vision of simplicity-meets-whimsy and made it a RADIANT reality. From trial to aisle, Kara worked with me to put together exactly the look I wanted. An elegant yet loose low bun and makeup that emphasized my eyes and narrow face -- yet remaining simple and light so it felt like I had nothing on.
I walked down that aisle feeling on top of the world, and judging by the beaming faces and confidence of my bridal party and our moms, they did too!!!!
If you want someone who combines elite talent & skill with a genuine warmth, making you feel both pampered and super special, then Kara's your girl. I can't recommend her enough! Thanks for the memories, Kara!
I can't possibly express how amazing Kara and her team are!! Not only is Kara highly skilled, but she's so kind and warm, which helped keep me calm while getting ready on my wedding day! She really cares about her brides and is so dedicated to making everyone feel and look their best. All of my bridesmaids looked stunning and my mom was even convinced to wear lashes! I'm so so so happy with how my makeup and hair came out and I truly felt amazing. I would recommend Kara and Beauty Alchemy a million times over!!
Response from the Vendor on 05/25/2023
Christina!!! Thank you so much for your review. It means so much to me and thank you for putting a smile on my face. It was such a fun time working with you and so happy you felt amazing! It's my number one goal, always! xoxo
Kara is a miracle worker! She's super easy to work with, really listened and understood my vision, and made me look super beautiful for my big day! She came early on a rainy Saturday morning and went to work! She and her assistant Kelly also made my mom and bridesmaids look beautiful too! Her prices are also very reasonable, she is definitely worth every penny!
Response from the Vendor on 05/25/2023
Andrea! Thank you so much for your review, we had such a great time on your wedding morning... rain or shine!!! So happy to have worked with you. So happy to have made you feel incredible. xoxo
Kara is wonderful! She is very skilled, professional and creative! She will make you and your bridesmaids look beautiful!
Response from the Vendor on 01/13/2023
Thank you so much Aileen! It was such a pleasure working with you and your bridal squad!! :)
Hiring Kara was the best decision I made!! She was professional, always replied quickly, and was amazing at communication, she gave me great advice and had a huge amount of knowledge. I’ve changed my dress style multiple times and she was able to help advise on the hair and make up style that would work best for me and my dress. We also changed venues five days before the wedding and our timeline, and she was extremely understanding, and was able to make everything happen. Her materials are such high-quality and lasted all day. I did not need to reapply anything but if I did, i had additional products that she provided, which was a lifesaver in case anything happened. She did a beautiful updo on my very short hair, and it stayed in all night. She also did hair and make up for two of my bridesmaids and they both love it. we had such an amazing time that morning! I would recommend her to anyone looking for make up and hair. I my self did so much research and due to my work schedule I was not able to do a trial run for anything, but based on her experience, website, and all the positive things I have heard I was very confident to hire her for my wedding without a trial run!!!! I’m so excited to book her in the future for other events, such as being a wedding guest, because she took so much stress away from me and I couldn’t have imagined anyone else doing my hair and make up for my wedding.
Response from the Vendor on 01/13/2023
Thank you so much Wiktoria, this makes me so happy to hear !! I'm so glad we were able to work together and I'm looking forward to seeing you again sometime in the future. Wishing you all the best xo
I'll never be able to put into words how amazing Kara (and her work) is. From our initial discussion about my wedding, Kara was super communicative, warm and made me feel totally at ease. During my wedding makeup trial in February, I KNEW I made the right decision. I don't typically wear any makeup, so a full face of full coverage makeup intimidates me, but Kara absolutely nailed the soft glam look I wanted. She took her time with me and asked all the right questions. I walked away from my trial feeling so excited for my wedding day that I booked Kara for hair and makeup for my shower in May and again, Kara made me feel beyond beautiful (I so wish I had hired her for my wedding day hair as well). In June, on my wedding day, Kara was there bright and early with the best energy I could have asked for. She was the ultimate hype woman, brought only the best vibes, and was such a LIGHT to spend time with on the morning of. The end result was a natural, soft glam look that lasted from noon until midnight. My 3 bridesmaids and mom all look gorgeous and loved their makeup, too. I've never felt as beautiful as I have when Kara's done my makeup and would HIGHLY recommend this gem of a woman and artist to everyone...and can't wait for another opportunity to hire her.
Response from the Vendor on 11/02/2022
Wow Tricia! You seriously made me tear up, thank you so much for this glowing review. Reading this just reminds me how much I love what I do and so grateful to have you as a bride and a friend! #hypewoman for lifeeee! I don't think hashtags mea...
n anything here haha but thank you so much for everything and I appreciate you so much!
I had the best experience with Kara and felt so beautiful on my wedding day. Not only is Kara an amazing person and helped me feel comfortable during the trial and the whole wedding day, but she is the most talented hair and makeup artist I have worked with! My bridesmaids loved her team of artists and they all felt so beautiful too!
Response from the Vendor on 11/02/2022
Kim!!!! Thank you so much for the glowing review. I'm so happy and honored to have worked with you and grateful to have such an awesome client like you. Thank you so so much!!
I can’t say enough good things about Kara and her team. I’ve never felt more beautiful as I did on my wedding Day. She listened to everything I wanted and hit the nail on the head!! I had 10 bridesmaids , 2 moms and 3 flower girls and they made it look easy!!! The morning of the wedding was so stress free and fun and i have the beauty alchemy team to thank for that! If you are looking for hair and makeup artist that listen and do great work Kara is your girl!
Response from the Vendor on 11/02/2022
Tara! Thank you so much for such an amazing review. I truly loved working with you and getting to know you. You made the morning just as fun for me! Thanks again!
What a dream!!! Kara and her team did my bridesmaids, my mom's, and my hair and makeup. Everyone looked and felt absolutely stunning. Kara was so sweet and professional throughout the entire process and such a pleasure to work with. I've honestly never felt prettier! Bonus: my hair and makeup lasted through the entire day, night, and after party, and photographed perfectly!! I couldn't recommend her and her team highly enough! You won't regret working with Kara!
Response from the Vendor on 09/29/2022
Dani!
Thank you so so much! It was such a great pleasure working with you and meeting your friends and family. You have a beautiful squad. So happy to have made you feel stunning, thank you for the stellar review. Wishing you a lifetime of lov...
e xo kara
Kara was the perfect fit for my wedding! She showed up on time, we so organized and responsive through out the whole process and her crew on the wedding day was fantastic too. I had 8 bridesmaids, myself and my mom getting out hair and makeup done and we finished early! Highly recommend.
I literally do not have enough good things to say about Kara. From my first conversation with her, she was easy to talk to and made me feel super comfortable. She was communicative, warm and quick to respond to emails. She spent a long time with me during my trial refining my makeup to get the look I wanted and didn't charge me for a second hair trial when I decided I wanted to wear my hair down instead of up. On the day of, we ended up going with a different style of curl (and generally a fairly different hairstyle in general) than either of my trials, and she still absolutely nailed it. As someone who generally does not wear a lot of makeup (but is also fairly Type A), I'm fairly picky about how makeup looks on my face. My makeup was light, natural and glowy exactly as I wanted and I truly just felt like the most beautiful version of myself. My makeup also lasted all day in summer heat and humidity and still looked amazing when I went to bed 16 hours later. Kara's team was also great and my bridesmaids, mom and MIL also all looked beautiful and loved their hair & makeup.
Oh and Kara was also just a super lovely person to spend the morning of my wedding with.
Lowkey looking for any excuse to hire her again so I can hang with her and feel as beautiful as I did on my wedding day!
If you are scrolling through endless names of hair/makeup artists for your wedding, just stop scrolling now! If you are anything like me when I was looking for someone to do my hair and makeup for my wedding, you are getting overwhelmed trying to find the perfect person. I am here to help you with that!
Kara is an absolute gem to work with and was amazing through every step of the journey. She is absolutely professional yet still so down to earth and you just want to be her friend. She was very easy to get in touch with and I knew she was the one for me from our very first phone call. She seemed to know exactly what I wanted just from a brief description. She takes her time and you never feel rushed. Our trial was amazing and she was able to take the multitude of Pinterest inspiration pictures that I threw at her and come up with the perfect hair and makeup looks.
She was exactly the type of person I wanted to be there on my wedding day. It’s a chaotic day and when you are full of nerves you want someone there who will calm you down. She makes you feel as though she is a girlfriend you have known for years that just happens to be doing your hair and makeup.
I have always struggled with looking at myself in mirrors or pictures and felt nervous that all eyes would be on me for my wedding day. Kara gave me the best gift anyone could ask for and that is confidence. I felt beautiful on my wedding day and I don’t think I could have that feeling without her. My hair stayed up all night long and my makeup looked just as good at the end of the night as it did when she first put it on. I can’t tell you how many compliments I got on both my hair and makeup.
I can’t say enough wonderful things about Kara and am in awe of her incredible skills and professionalism (and ability to roll with all the punches!). It almost makes me want to get married again so I can do it all again (if my husband is reading this…I’m just kidding)
You won’t regret working with her!!!
Kara did my hair and make up for my wedding day and she did a phenomenal job! She made me look stunning and the look was natural like I wanted. She was professional, super sweet, and very responsive/reliable the day of and leading up to the wedding. She was an absolute joy to work with! She came with a team who were also extremely talented and made everyone in my wedding party look amazingly beautiful! They all loved how their looks came out. Anyone that hires Kara, or hires Kara plus her team are in great hands! I can't wait to work with her again!
Kara and her team did an AMAZING job. I truly felt SO beautiful on my wedding day, and my bridesmaids thought it was the best bridal party/professional make up they ever received. Kara is so easy to work with, so personable and really makes sure that you feel good about the final look. I was sad to say goodbye after getting ready on my wedding day cause she was so amazing and my hair and make up was everything I wanted. 1000/10 would recommend
I can’t say enough good things about Kara. Not only was I beyond thrilled with every element of my hair and makeup on the day of, but she also is the most kind, calm, and fun person and I just loved that she was there to help me get ready on the big day! She is such an artist – she really listened to what I wanted and what each of my bridesmaids wanted and then delivered exactly! Everyone’s makeup lasted the entire night (and into the after party!!!) and I got multiple requests to share her info with friends so they can use her for their weddings! She even last minute helped put a little makeup on my back for an emerging bacne concern with my backless dress. She patiently explained her whole makeup routine to Grandma as she was doing my makeup! And my hair! Seriously it was perfect and exactly as I had envisioned. I’m sad I don’t have an excuse to see her again!!!!
Kara and her team were AMAZING on my wedding day and leading up to it! We were supposed to be married 2021 but changed because of Covid and Kara was so kind and understanding. Helped make the stress of moving less stressful. Even the morning of the wedding I was stressing about weather she called me down. My makeup and hair stayed all night, an even to the next morning!! Thank you Kara!!
Response from the Vendor on 07/08/2022
Stacy!! You're the best :) Thank you for making me smile and it's been such a pleasure to work with you. You have been so paitent and I'm so happy to have spent your wedding morning with you. Truly a happy time!! Thank you so much xo
I was lucky enough to have Kara beautify me, my Mom, my MIL, and my bride tribe on my wedding day. I knew from the trial that I made the right decision. Kara's talent is unmatched and her eye for knowing which look is the right look is truly a gift. I am someone that puts moisturizer on my face, lets my hair air dry most days and good to go! Kara created such a beautiful, glamorous, romantic makeup look on me while still keeping me looking like myself. I had about 89 photos of hair on my camera and as soon as I showed Kara my dress she recommended the hair style to match. Upon seeing my final look on my wedding day I was brought to tears (which I held back as I did not want to ruin my look)! I felt the most beautiful I have ever felt on my wedding day and truly like a bride! My entire bride tribe enjoyed the morning having Kara and incredible team there. Everyone loved their looks and the fact that it stayed perfect all day! I could not believe when I went to finally go to sleep and my hair and makeup was still perfect (through our church wedding, a reception on the water, beach photos, lots of dancing and lots of hugs). I cannot say enough wonderful things about Kara and her team! Kara is a beautiful, sweet, genuine soul inside and out and I am so glad to have met her and honored to have worked with her on my wedding day. Kara - thank you, thank you, thank you - so much!!!
Response from the Vendor on 07/08/2022
Hi Deidre!
Oh my gosh!! Thank you for a stellar review. Reading this is so rewarding, I love what I do and this makes it feel all worth it :) I want nothing more than to make my brides happy, confident, and to feel beautiful being there most ...
authentic self. Thank you so much for your kindness, you were a pleasure to work with!!! Wishing you nothing but love and happiness xoxo
I can't say enough great things about Kara. She is so incredibly talented and made my entire bridal party feel so beautiful. Kara was incredibly professional, organized, and had everyone ready ahead of schedule. I have curly hair and have had bad experiences in the past...Kara listened to what I wanted, offered suggestions and improvements. My hair came out better than I could have ever imagined! Kara and her team are beyond talented with both hair and makeup and they did such an amazing job! I can't recommend her enough!
Response from the Vendor on 07/08/2022
Hi Jenna!
I love your amazing hair and happy you felt beautiful :) You are a beautiful person inside and out with an infectious smile! It was so fun working with you. Thank you so much for your amazing review. I truly appreciate it. Wishing yo...
u all the love and happiness!!! xoxo
Kara and her team were an absolute dream to work with! Besides being incredible artists, they were all kind, fun, and made me and my girls all feel our best for the big day. They also had a great playlist ready to go for the morning! From the booking process and trial to the wedding day, Kara was an absolute pleasure and answered all of my questions. I am so so glad I booked her for my wedding — can’t recommend her highly enough!
Response from the Vendor on 07/08/2022
My Sweet Mandy!!!
Thank you so so much! I loved working with you and your bridal party, what a fun morning and such beautiful amazing support from your friends and family. It was such a happy morning. Thank you for your review!!! Wishing you a...
lifetime of love and happiness! xoxo
Kara and her people were absolutely fantastic on my wedding day this past May! Kara had worked with me during my trial to get the look I wanted, listening to my thoughts and offering excellent advice. She delivered the day-of as well - I felt beautiful and got so many compliments on my hair and makeup, and it stayed perfect throughout the entire day (even when I was sweating on the dance floor!). Everyone else (bridesmaids, moms) looked gorgeous as well and loved their looks. Kara is also such a kind and thoughtful person, a great listener and super organized to make sure everything on your wedding day runs smoothly. Would recommend her to anyone!
Response from the Vendor on 06/25/2022
Alison! You’re the sweetest, thank you so much! I had such a great time on your wedding morning and enjoyed getting to know you. Wishing you a lifetime of happiness!! Xo
I don’t even have words to describe Kara and her team. From the minute we spoke and scheduled my first makeup trial, I knew she was going to be my makeup artist and hair stylist. Her vision for beauty is unmatched. Even when I didn’t bring my hair extensions day of, she still made my hair look amazing. Her entire team made my bridesmaids, my mom & MIL look so beautiful. They listened to their wants and delivered!
Thank you Kara for dealing with my indecisiveness for months and being apart of my day 😊
If you’re looking for a true QUEEN at hair & makeup, please book Kara.
Xoxo
Response from the Vendor on 06/25/2022
Mariaaaaaa! Ahhh! It’s not everyday you’re called a queen. Wow! Thank you so so much for your glowing review. I loved working with you. Wishing you a lifetime of happiness xoxo
Kara is the absolute best person I could have chosen to do my hair and makeup for my special day! She was so wonderful and easy to work with through the whole process. I don't have much experience with hair styling or makeup and she took her time getting to know me to help me decide what look I wanted. Kara is so talented and seeing her work is like watching an artist paint. She made me and my MOH look so naturally glamorous and chic - we were getting compliments all day and night!! Thank you so much Kara!!
Response from the Vendor on 07/08/2022
Hi Lauren!
I loved getting to know you, I'm so happy you found me all the way from London! You were wonderful to work with as well and your hair and makeup has been in my top favorites! Thank you so much for your amazing review! Wishing you a ...
lifetime of love and happiness!! xoxo
I’m SO happy that I chose Kara to do my makeup for my wedding. She and her assistant, Bernadette, did the best job and were also such a pleasure to work with! I loved my makeup so much and it looked great throughout the whole night! All of my bridesmaids loved their looks too! They really listened to what each person wanted done and everyone came out looking amazing. I would highly recommend Beauty Alchemy if anyone is looking for an incredible makeup artist!
Response from the Vendor on 07/08/2022
Hi Michelle!
I'm SO happy we found each other! You were so much fun to work with right from the beginning. I loved the makeup look we created for you and has been one of my top looks to recreate! Thank you so much for your review!!! Wishing y...
ou all the love and happiness life can offer xoxo
Kara was fantastic, so professional and easy to work with. Kara built out a great schedule for my bridal party so we were not rushed at all and provided a fun and calm energy on the wedding morning. Everyone was so happy with their looks for the day and I was so glad to have Kara and her team as a part of our day!
Kara is the only makeup artist I let touch my face- so when it came time for the most important makeup application of my life, it was no question Kara would be the one to do my bridal makeup. Kara is a true artist. She works with your natural beauty and enhances it. She listens to exactly what you want and makes it happen. She makes your vision come to life. I can’t put into words how gorgeous I felt on my wedding day. The makeup wasn’t caked on at all which was a huge concern of mine..the makeup felt light and comfortable all day which is huge. It also stayed on for the long day pretty perfectly. Aside from doing everything to make me feel stunning, Kara made me feel like the most important person in the world. She offered opinions when asked and offered suggestions if there was anything that felt off. She also kept me on a perfect schedule which is so important when there’s so much to do in so little time. She is hands down the best of the best. If you really want your inner sparkle to shine, book Kara and don’t wait.
I was SO happy with both my hair and makeup, thanks to Kara. I had scheduled a trial a few months before my wedding and Kara nailed exactly what I wanted my hair and makeup to look like. Afterwards, she was in touch to make sure that everything was perfect and if any adjustments needed to be made. She replicated the same look for the day of.
Kara also did my mother's makeup. My mom doesn't wear very much and isn't used to having her makeup done. Kara did a flawless job and my mother looked stunning.
Kara is professional and easy to talk to. She assures that the work she is doing is what you want it to be. It was such a great feeling to start off my wedding day knowing that I didn't need to worry about my hair and makeup for the rest of the day. Kara also showed my sister know how to take my veil on and off so it wouldn't ruin my hair. She went above and beyond! I am so lucky to have worked with her and I would recommend Kara to anyone planning for their big day.
Kara is the best and did the most amazing hair and makeup for my wedding day! On top of her incredible talent, she's kind, thoughtful and patient. She is a wonderful addition to the craziness of any wedding morning. I highly recommend!
Kara is absolutely amazing! I felt comfortable and heard right from the beginning. I don’t wear a lot of makeup and wanted something light and natural for my wedding so I still looked and felt like myself. Kara understood that and I felt amazing with what she did. After my trial (and about 2 months before my wedding) I impulsively cut off a lot of my hair. Kara rolled with my hair cut and the end result was perfect! All of my girls looked and felt beautiful and that was thanks to Kara and her team!
As soon as I met Kara we hit it off right away! We discussed in detail what my vision was and I showed her pictures of what I was looking for. At the very first try she got my make up exactly the way I envisioned it. I’m very picky about hair styles and we tried a couple of different styles…the day of my wedding she styled it so perfectly that I couldn’t have asked for a better look. Her glam team are really sweet and professional. I highly recommend, and have already recommended, Kara for all your beauty style needs!
Kara is very talented and made me look stunning on my wedding day! She has done my makeup before and I couldn’t imagine having anyone else do my wedding makeup/hair. She was the first vendor I knew I had to book as soon as I was engaged. Not only did she do my makeup and hair, but also did a second hair styling after the ceremony since I wanted my hair down for the reception. She made me look glammed up, but still like myself. I felt beautiful and my makeup looked perfect until I washed my face at the end of the night. Kara helped me create a timeline for the bridesmaids, was always available for questions I had, was punctual, was there for touch ups before the ceremony, and was super helpful during the planning process. She is amazingly talented and I highly recommend hiring her for your wedding day or wedding event!
Kara is absolutely AMAZING!! Her professionalism and punctuality is outstanding. She made myself and all of my girls feel their best. We have nothing but good things to say, and the amount of compliments everyone got were too many to count!! Between the hair and make up-everyone felt like a queen!!
I have a massive amount of hair (thick and long) and the technique she used kept me comfortable all night and my hair stayed put…131 pins later!!
If you are considering using Kara for your wedding..DO IT SHE IS THE BEST!!!!Thank you Kara for making me feel even more like a queen on my wedding day!!!
Kara was amazing and made me GLAMOURS! She got exactly what I wanted and it was absolutely perfect. Her and her team also did my bridesmaids and the moms and, of course, they were all looking fabulous, too! Couldn’t be happier with how everything turned out.
Kara is an absolute GEM! For my elopement I had wanted my hair to resemble 1940s Hollywood Glam and my makeup to have a badass edge - a winged liner, my jaw to look like it could cut glass... all with a romantic touch. And Kara DELIVERED! Not only is she immensely talented but on the day of my elopement, she noticed body language changed and she was very kind to excuse us so I can have a moment to get rid of whatever jitters I was feeling. I didn't have family or friends with us that day but Kara felt like the friend I needed for this moment and she did not have to go that extra mile for me. I ended up looking like a mega babe, filled with joy and laughter, before I exchanged vows with my husband. I cannot recommend her enough - she truly is one of the greatest.
To keep it short and sweet, Kara is one of a kind. She listened to my vision and brought that vision to light. I recently had my wedding and Kara made me feel so beautiful and absolutely confident that day. She is talented, and beautiful inside and out. She was able to demonstrate the passion she has for makeup and I couldn’t be happier with the results. Kara also did my mothers and maid of honors makeup and they were absolutely pleased. We all got numerous of compliments that day so to me that is a success! If you’re thinking of getting your makeup done for any occasion, look no further, contact Kara!!
Xo
Kara made everyone look and feel their most beautiful. From my 91 year old grandmother to all my girls! Everyone was sparkling and natural!! I felt like the most beautiful version of myself. I highly highly recommend Kara!!
Kara was the makeup artist for both of my daughters' weddings. She is amazing. Not only is she extremely talented and professional, she is beyond kind and a pleasure to work with. Both my daughters wanted their makeup to look natural and not overly done. Kara listened to what they said and we received tons of compliments on our makeup. I have used Kara on many occassions besides the weddings and have always loved her! I recommend Kara highly for any occassion.
Kara was incredible. She was so easy to work with, she is talented and had a great personality. Kara did a great job on both my hair and makeup and really listens to what I asked for and made it happen. She was an absolute pleasure to have in the bridal suite. I could not be happier with her work. She was the perfect addition to our big day.
Response from the Vendor on 07/28/2021
Lisa!! Thank you so much for your kind words, it was such a pleasure working with your and your girls! We had so much fun spending time with you in the morning! Xoxo
I actually found Kara in a bridal Facebook group. After rescheduling so many times, my initial hair person was no longer available. I reached out to Kara and she was able to fit me in two months before our wedding! I went for a trial and immediately booked her. She understood the look I was asking for. It was bohemian but elegant. Kara was organized and easy to work with. I loved my bridal hair. While doing my hair, she made sure that I liked it and made any little changes to ensure it was perfect. A direct quote from one of my bridesmaids was that she “completely nailed” the style! That same bridesmaid is getting married next year and asked for Kara’s information! I can’t thank Kara enough for fitting us in so last minute and being apart of our beautiful wedding day!
Response from the Vendor on 07/08/2021
Kristen!!! You put such a smile to my face! I loved your hair style and so happy you loved it as well. It was such a pleasure working with you and your bridesmaids and so happy we crossed paths. Much love, thank you for the wonderful review! xo...
xo
Kara and her crew were beyond amazing! Kara was incredibly responsive and knowledgeable. I got engaged in the March of 2020 & was married March 2021. Kara was there for the whole process - traveled to my home to give me a trial for my shower. I decided to switch up what I wanted last minute & Kara made it come to life. I am SUPER particular but Kara was able to accommodate all my requests with kindness & grace! My husband said he was so happy that I looked like myself on our wedding day (exactly what I wanted). Kara and her girls arrived promptly & got all of my 8 bridesmaids through hair & makeup quickly but attention to detail was not spared. I can not recommend Kara more for your special day. I am forever grateful for Kara playing such a huge role in making my wedding day like a dream.
Response from the Vendor on 07/06/2021
Thank you so much Abby for the kindest words! I loved working with you and loved the overall style we chose as well. It was such a pleasure to work with your bride squad as well. Thank you for taking the time to leave a stellar review!
Kara is as beautiful on the inside, as she is on the outside. Throughout the wedding planning process, she supported my change of hearts related to my hair and makeup, and offered pros/cons to my thoughts and ideas. She was always patient and very kind. On the day of the wedding, she not only delivered a simple classic and timeless hair/makeup look, she also took care of my skin by creating a skin care regiment which left my face fresh and hydrated. Kara really listened to what I wanted and successfully delivered my vision. My husband was very impressed with my "no makeup" makeup look. Finally, Kara also put together a talented team which flawlessly executed hair/makeup for a group of women getting ready for me. All looked natural and perfect! I highly recommend!
I looked absolutely flawless at my wedding, and it was all thanks to Kara. She is absolutely amazing and I’m so happy I found her. I couldn’t of asked for anyone better. From makeup to hair everything was fantastic. My bridal party couldn’t have been any happier either. Thanks Kara for helping me feel amazing for on special day.
BOOK HER! Kara is absolutely amazing and so very talented. They say when you put on your veil you really feel like a bride. I felt like a bride even with my robe and slippers on because of how incredible my hair and makeup was!
Kara, is also a pleasure to talk to kind hearted. She truly wants you to feel your best on your special day! BOOK HER!
Let me start by saying, Kara is the absolute best!! She made me look like a true princess and I am so thankful for her! Her professionalism throughout this process was amazing. I got married during the pandemic, and Kara was so understanding and did whatever she could to make this wedding as normal as possible. She even made it less stressful but traveling to my house (for the trial and the wedding!) to glam up my family and I. She was so cautious and safe too, and she even used new beauty blenders on every person! Do yourself a favor and hire Kara. Planning a wedding through a pandemic was so stressful but having Kara on my team truly made me less stressed. Thank you Kara!!
I was referred to Kara by a friend when I was looking for help with my make-up for my bridal shower in October. I was so impressed by her work that I immeditely begged her to do my wedding on December 4th.
Fast forward to November 21st & my vendor contacted me and told us due to an expected shut down because of COVID restrictions in the area they wnted to push my wedding up to November 25th - JUST FOUR DAYS LATER! I reached out to Kara & she was such a great sport about the change in plans. She made herself available and was so understanding of the stress I was under trying to replan this wedding with only 4 days left. She is ALWAYS on time & ready to work, she is professional but extremely personable & from her confidence & skill can calm even the most anxious bride (me!). Her time management is perfect down to the second, but her work is so flawless it looks like it took hours.
If you are looking for hair and make up that not only looks beautiful but can hold up all day and night, a day free of stress & to overall feel like a queen, LOOK NO FURTHER! Kara is your girl! I only wish I could have her with me every day!
Response from the Vendor on 12/10/2020
Wow Christina! Thank you so much for this stunning review. It was all my pleasure and I had a great time spending the morning with you and your girls!
Kara is a true gem, she was so helpful though out the entire process. I wasn’t sure what I was looking for in terms of makeup and she helped me create a look that I could’ve never envisioned. I felt completely myself, which was very important to me because I’m not a huge makeup wearer and was nervous that I wouldn’t look like myself. Kara is a great listener and has such a warm personality she was so easy to get along with. I will definitely be using Kara again in the future for ANY makeup needs!!!!
Absolutely stunned by my wedding make up! Kara was absolutely perfect! She arrived before the time we planned to make
sure things were running smooth. She has a bubbly personality that you can tell is authentic and knew how to put all my bridal worries at ease. My bridal vision was brought to life and I cannot thank her enough. I didn’t want to wash my face that night! She does not disappoint, Thank you, Thank you Kara!!
Thank you so much Kara for making me feel my best on my wedding day! I never felt more beautiful and my makeup held up through the entire night!!!!!! Kara is a true professional at her craft, she’s also such a genuinely nice person and you can tell she really cares and listens. I would highly recommend Kara to anybody looking for outstanding service !!!! Thank you so so much
Kara has the ability to make any bride look like the very best version of themselves on their wedding day. Her talent and passion for what she does knowns no bounds and is evident through her work. I was fortunate enough to have Kara do my makeup for my engagement shoot and wedding and there are no words for how thankful I am. I’ve never felt more beautiful and it’s all because of her undeniable talent to highlight everyone’s very best features. My bridesmaids still remanence about how Kara did the best makeup out of any wedding they’ve ever been in! Aside from her talent, there’s such a passion and love for what she does that just radiates from within. If you are looking for a makeup artist that not only does amazing work, but truly cares about her brides/clients then look no further!
Kara is immensely talented and the kindest most beautiful soul. I've been fortunate to know Kara for years and she is the ONLY person I could have trusted to do my wedding makeup. She has so much knowledge and skill and was able to execute my bridal makeup vision flawlessly. Whether you are looking for major glam or a makeup look tailored precisely to your personality and vibe - she is the one!
Kara was fantastic and I would absolutely recommend her to any bride! She was so accommodating and patient when I was indecisive for what hairstyle I wanted to go with for the big day. On the day of I couldn't have asked for a better hairstylist and Kara and her team did an amazing job with my bridal party as well. I had a wide range of ages and preferences and everyone felt so beautiful when all was said and done. Everyone's makeup and hair lasted into the night and photographed beautifully as well. I highly recommend Kara!
I’ve known Kara for many many years and have followed her on social media and was always so impressed with her work. It was no surprise then, as soon as I had my date confirmed, Kara was the first person I reached out to. Thankfully she was available! During my trial I explained what my daily makeup routine consisted of which is basically just eye shadow and mascara. I told her I wanted to still look like me the day of the wedding. She really listened to my wants and I was super happy with the trial. What she did on my wedding day was even more incredible. I have never been as beautiful as Kara made me look and feel! She took my routine and enhanced it and, I have to say I looked stunning. Even my friend’s husband commented on how good my makeup and the makeup of my mother and bridesmaids looked. I have never heard him say anything about makeup in my life so that right there is a true testament to how good she is!
Not only is she talented, she’s very organized. She had to do makeup for 5 bridesmaids, my mom and me and arrived promptly and kept us all on schedule. She worked well and constantly communicated with our hair team so that they could stay on schedule as well.
If you hire Kara you will absolutely not be disappointed. She’s such a pleasure to work with! I wish I could give her more than 5 stars!
I would give Kara a million stars if I could. Her beautiful artistry, knowledge and amazing personality allowed me to sit back and relax on my wedding day. She made the experience so much fun and truly worked with me to make my vision come to life. She listened to what I wanted, but also gave suggestions to enhance my idea. I HIGHLY recommend Kara and can’t wait to book her for another event!!
As soon as I got engaged, I knew I had to book Kara. Her work is beyond amazing! She is so easy to work with and listens to details. I told her I wanted to look natural on my wedding day and she fulfilled my look perfectly. I loved all my wedding pictures and continue to book her for special events! I would HIGHLY recommend Kara for special occasions- she truly is the best!
Thank you for everything Kara!!!
The second I got engaged I knew I had to book Kara!! She is BEYOND amazing and compassionate. Kara listens to her clients and adds her own beautiful touches. I would recommend Kara 1000x over! I am so thankful that Kara did my bridal makeup as well as a bridesmaid in many friends weddings. Kara is truly a rockstar and her work does not go unnoticed ♥️
Kara is AMAZING - I am convinced that the reason I didn't take a single bad picture on my wedding day, no matter what silly face I was making, was because my makeup was flawless. Thank you so, so much!
Response from the Vendor on 08/21/2019
Michele!!!
It was such a pleasure working with you, thank you so so much. I had so much fun glamming you and your girls up!
Kara is hands down the AMAZINGGGGG!!! Kara did my makeup for my wedding and I can't express to you enough on how beautiful I felt. When I sat with Kara for my trial, she listened to what I wanted. I gave her my vision and she over exceeding my expectations! Myself, my bridal party, and my mom received so many compliments on our makeup that day and when the wedding photos came back, we could not be happier! Not only her work is amazing, but as a person she is also the BEST. Getting ready in the morning can be stressful for a bride, but Kara made the makeup process that morning so easy. We all knew we were in good hands with her. Thank you so much Kara for making me feel so beautiful for my wedding day!! I will DEFINETLY be using Kara again on ANY type of celebration or even a night out in the future!
Response from the Vendor on 09/30/2019
Allison! This is such a sweet review you put a gigantic smile to my face! It was so much fun being a part of your morning with you and your girls. I think you are the best too!! Thank YOU!
ABSOLUTELY AMAZING! Kara did my makeup and hair for my bridal shower and my makeup for my wedding. I can not say enough about how talented she is! She made me look picture perfect and she came to my on-site location! I highly recommend her!
As soon as I got engaged, the first vendor I knew I HAD to book was Kara. I had seen her work on various friends throughout the years, and it was a no brainer. She has a way of enhancing one's features without taking away from their natural beauty. I truly felt like the most beautiful version of myself on my wedding day, thanks to Kara.
Leading up to the wedding, Kara was very flexible and accommodating. She allowed both me and my mom to do make-up trials, as my mom had never had her makeup done before. When it came to my lashes, she tried 3 different kinds for me until we found a match. It was comforting to know I was in good hands for my big days!
The other great thing about Kara is she knows the best people in the business. This was important for my wedding day since I had a large wedding party and she had to bring in reinforcements. She brought another person who complimented her mak-up style perfectly, and all of my girls looked perfect! There were even girls who did not plan to get their make-up done, but after seeing how beautiful we all looked, changed their minds!
Kara is no doubt the best in the business. She is friendly and fun, passionate and amazing at her trade!
I hired Kara in 2016 for my summer wedding. Kara was punctual and very professional. She allotted enough time to make up 8 bridesmaids and myself! I only gave Kara a few ideas of what I wanted, just told her I wanted to look like myself. Kara was able to capture my natural beauty and enhance it, completely exceeding my expectations. My husband thought I looked beautiful, natural, and most importantly like myself! Her work came through beautifully in all of my pictures.
Kara has also done my makeup for a few weddings throughout the years. Her work always makes me feel beautiful, especially when I was bloated and 8 months pregnant! Myself, family and friends continue to work with Kara because she is such an amazing makeup artist. If your looking for a professional makeup artist who is AMAZING at what she does, Kara is your girl! You will NEVER be disappointed with her work!
Kara did my makeup for my wedding and it came out perfect!! I’m very picky because I love makeup and know what works for me. Kara went above and beyond and after the trail I knew she was who I wanted to use for my wedding day. Every bridesmaid was so happy with how their makeup came out and everyone looked truly stunning. She listened to what we each wanted and the results were incredible. She also did my moms makeup (who doesn’t wear a lot normally and is very difficult to do any eye makeup) but kara was amazing and I’ve never seen my mom look more beautiful! She makes your skin look flawless without looking cakey. Not only did the makeup look great in pictures but it lasted for the entire day and night. She worked quickly and efficiently and made sure there was time for touch-ups and never seemed stressed or rushed. Highly recommended! Using her again for my baby shower next month and any other time I need my makeup done!