Beauty by Ann Krause

the hair and makeup timeline for my bridesmaids and I to ensure we had enough time to get through everyone. It made the day of super smooth! We had Nicole for Hair and Nikki for makeup and they both did such a good job - everyone looked gorgeous!

! From my trial run to my big day, I felt so supported along every step of the way and trusted them wholeheartedly to make me feel like the best version of myself on my wedding day. Each of the looks for the girls lasted all day long, and they all couldn’t stop raving about the hair and makeup services. I also can’t speak highly enough of how genuinely fun each artist was to be around, and the calm presence that they bring to the morning of a big day. Extended services with Ann and Viki were also an extremely appreciated option to have the comfort of my beauty team providing touch ups along the way from first look, to wedding party pictures, to the ceremony, ensuring I looked my best every step of the way. I can’t possibly recommend Ann and her team enough! 

wedding and the day-of schedule, which made the entire process stress-free. The trial was such a collaborative experience; Ann who did my hair and Giselle Dozier who did my make-up (same for trial and wedding day) really listened to my vision, offered thoughtful suggestions, and made sure I felt confident in the final look. On the wedding day, the team was both professional and incredibly caring, creating a calm and joyful atmosphere while keeping everything running smoothly. They didn’t mind I wanted to film a fun getting ready video and kept everything on schedule. My hair and makeup turned out absolutely amazing — exactly what I had envisioned, and it lasted beautifully through happy tears, dancing, and hours of celebration. Truly a dream experience from start to finish!

could work with both straight and curly hair. Brittany, our make up artist, definitely got my vision of feeling elevated but still natural and like myself. I totally recommend her and her team for your wedding day. Go ahead and book!

comfortable moving forward with her and her team. She is extremely professional and does truly amazing work! I wanted to highlight my natural curls on my wedding day, and I couldn't have been happier with how it turned out. I got so many compliments and would book her again in a heartbeat!

he morning of my wedding. Ann and Laura did a beautiful job on my and my party's hair and makeup. They both really took the time to listen to everyone's needs, and no one ever felt rushed. My hair and makeup held up through the whole wedding and even looked great at the bar during the after party. I would absolutely book Ann and Laura again and recommend them to anyone who asks!

minimal, so I was a bit nervous about how to properly communicate what I wanted in my wedding look because I wasn't sure I had the right vocabulary. Ann and Brittany took the time to look at several photos with me and break down the elements I liked from each one to make sure my bridal hair and makeup were absolutely perfect. I really appreciated the personalized approach and patient communication! On my wedding day, Ann and her team were on time, well-organized, and very efficient! Everyone loved their looks and they lasted well into the night. Thank you, Ann!!!

bridesmaids' looks turned out. No one looked overdone. Giselle was also incredible and really listened to my concern for the airbrush to match my natural skin color as I had previously had bad experiences of looking too orange. I was in love with the final outcome of my wedding day look! CC: @RebeccaHaleyPhotography

the rest of the day! Communicating with Ann was also so easy, she was so responsive and so good at keeping me up to date with what she was planning so that I knew exactly what was happening at every moment. Truly a great company, I highly recommend them!

and makeup schedule for the wedding day, she was attentive to every detail, making the experience seamless and stress-free. Both Ann and Laura did an amazing job—they made me feel like the best version of myself, a bride but still me. My wedding party also mentioned how beautiful they felt, and their hair and makeup were stunning as well. I’m so grateful for Ann and her team’s talent, professionalism, and care. They made getting ready such a fun and relaxed part of the day. I couldn’t recommend them more for anyone looking for hair and makeup for their special event!

swering all my questions leading up and were a great addition to our getting ready group on wedding day.

a great job! Ann was organized and very helpful leading up to the big day. I gave them a few tips after my hair and makeup trial, and I felt like Ann and Laura really took them into consideration for my wedding day and I LOVED my entire look! I also loved the convenience of having my hair and makeup artists be combined so I only had to work with one vendor and everything was coordinated together. I got married on a really windy day and Ann made sure my veil was very secure and wouldn't fly away! Would highly recommend Ann and her team!!

as needed during their contracted hours. Ann was very easy to communicate with. I highly recommend this team.

weat, and by the end of the night, it still looked perfect. My hair was exactly how I envisioned it, with every piece staying perfectly in place. We also had Nicole as a second hairstylist, and my bridal party was thrilled with everything she did, from updos to blowouts. Ann made the scheduling process incredibly easy, being both communicative and prompt in her responses. I would work with them all again in a heartbeat. Thank you, Ann, Tilly, Erica, and Nicole, for making my day so special!

was extremely helpful. Paige, Giselle, and Nicole were the hair/makeup artists who worked with me and my bridesmaids on my wedding day and they were also fabulous. I loved my hair and makeup on my wedding day and so did all of my bridesmaids!

d and after the trial she reached out to see what may not have held, worked, etc. Tilly was also so great to work with! After my trial, I asked for a few changes to my makeup and Tilly absolutely nailed what I was looking for. My hair held all day, and makeup didn’t even need the touch up kit that Ann provides! My bridesmaids absolutely loved working with Ann & Tilly too!

e when it came to our scheduling and timeline. Also, she was able to accommodate multiple hair-styles for me to test our during my trial because I was unsure about what I wanted to go with for sure on my wedding day, which I appreciated so much. It was also very nice to just have Ann coordinating both hair and makeup rather than managing multiple vendors/schedules - she does it all! Her team - Paige, Viki, and Giselle - all did beautiful work on my wedding day. I loved my look so much and so did my bridal party! Would highly recommend Ann and her team!

sultation, they listened attentively and took a thoughtful approach, soliciting feedback along the way. They executed the look I wanted perfectly, and thanks to Tilly and Nikki, I felt like the best version of myself on my wedding day.

nce and wedding day possible. I felt very comfortable with her and her team. She understood my vision and executed it perfectly. My bridesmaids and mom also had wonderful experiences and raved about their hair and makeup. My brother told me when we were taking wedding photos that I looked like a movie star. I highly recommend Ann and her team!

things beauty, but she's also so approachable and kind. The aestheticians we worked with (Jamie did our hair, and Vicki did our makeup) were so talented, professional, and a joy to spend the day with! I was a particularly nervous bride (I'm not the best at pictures and being the center of attention), and they put me right at ease. Vicki even took some of my favorite pics from our wedding day. I HIGHLY recommend hiring Ann for any beauty needs! (She also gave me a haircut before our wedding day! This was such a great way to become acquainted with her and the company, and she's really so gifted.) Hire Ann Krause Beauty! You won't regret it.

ran a truly great business. Ann is a clear communicator and extremely organized - I never worried for a moment about my wedding day beauty! She always responded quickly to all of my inquiries and worked seamlessly with all of my other vendors to ensure our day was set up for success. She is so knowledgeable not only about everything beauty, but also the wedding industry and was such a great resource for me throughout the year leading up to the wedding. She really knows her stuff! Ann went above and beyond to accommodate all of my bridesmaids and their schedules, and was super flexible when last minute changes to our getting ready timeline arose. She did this with the utmost grace and professionalism. Ann and her team work well under pressure and kept things fun and calm on the Big Day. Everyone loved their look! Do not hesitate to bring on Beauty by Ann Krause for your wedding day - you will have an amazing professional who truly cares about her clients and you’re going to look amazing!

y hair for my wedding day was the fact that it is naturally curly with a mind of its own. It was really important to me that I look like ME on my wedding day, so I wanted to find someone who could help me harness the crazy to do a curly style for the day. I wasn't interested in doing a straight style or a blow out but was really hoping to find a stylist who would embrace the natural curl, and help me come up with a style that would stay put all day but still let that element shine. Anne is 100% that person. We did a trial a month or so before the wedding, and actually landed on two different styles I couldn't decide between. One was a half up half down style with some small natural ringlet curls in front, and the other was the same but with the back in a low, loose bun with some stray tendrils. Anne came up with an incredible idea to incorporate BOTH by starting off with the half up look for the photos pre-ceremony (so first look and then the outdoor photos with the bridal party) and the move to the low bun before the walk down the aisle. This also led to us deciding to keep Anne and one of the makeup artists on for touchups up until the ceremony and I could NOT recommend anything more! It worked out absolutely perfectly, and I am so glad we had the touch up help as we battled the Chicago Autumn wind and my curly hair. The first style was so much fun and such a great vibe for the photos with our friends, and the second look with the low bun just added that extra bit of elegance for the ceremony and dinner. Anne truly made such a world of difference for our day, absolutely 10/10 would recommend!

beauty, I could not have been more thrilled. I have naturally curly hair and was overwhelmed by my desire to not wear my hair with its natural curl. Ann looked through my many inspo photos, helping me craft a vision during the trial. While I loved my hair and makeup during the trial, I had a few things I wanted to adjust. Ann’s team was beyond receptive to my asks, things like a lighter lip color or lighter eyeliner, reminding me that this was all for MY wedding day. By the time my wedding day came, I had placed my full trust in the team. I absolutely loved my final hair and makeup for the day, feeling confident and beautiful, but also still myself. My bridesmaids, flower girl and MOB/MOG adored their various hair and makeup styles, many in absolute awe at the way the team made them feel so uniquely beautiful. (One of my flower girls proceeded to tell everyone - and I mean everyone - about her “famous” and “cool” makeup artist throughout the reception) I could rave on and on because Beauty by Ann Krause took me from an anxious and insecure woman to the most confident version of myself.

ty and organization for your wedding day! Ann took notes after our hair and makeup trial and executed on everything we talked about on the day of. So happy with how everything turned out out!

ng looked. We had a great time getting to know Paige and Vicki as well - they were so fun! They listened to everything we wanted and took the time to get our feedback after the trial. On the big day, they were punctual, friendly, and helpful. All my bridesmaids were so happy with their hair and makeup. The whole day was flawless. Throughout it all, Ann made the whole process a breeze and was very responsive and kind. I can't recommended Ann and her team enough!

y did, as well. Ann is an amazing communicator and the whole planning process was a breeze. She was able to make adjustments from the hair and makeup trial to the big day. I could not recommend Ann and her team enough!!

end, which was so appreciated in the chaos of wedding planning. My hair and makeup was exactly what I had hoped for and I truly felt so beautiful, as did my entire wedding party. Ann and her team did such a brilliant job with bringing everyone’s beauty vision to fruition. I’ve recommend Ann Krause to everyone I know and cannot wait to work with her again for my cousin’s wedding this month! She is the BEST!

ocess. Ann was always quick to respond to any email or question that I had leading up to the big day. I felt so comfortable and relaxed around these two, and they captured the exact bridal look I wanted. My bridesmaids, MOTB and MIL looked amazing, and they only had good things to say about Ann and Laura as well. I would give ten stars if I could :)

d everything I had envisioned. From engagement photos to trial run to the day of, I had no worries about looking like anything but the best version of myself. I was definitely a little picky about the amount of poof my hair had (I'm not a poofy hair gal) and I think Ann was able to nail it completely. The makeup? STUNNING. No words can describe how amazing Tilly made me feel. It was exactly what I had asked for/ envisioned to the tee. PERFECT. All of my bridal party looked gorgeous, from those who wanted a full face to those who went with the bare minimum. I think everyone ended up happy despite having some very picky bridal party members. And communication wise? Ann was so on top of things, I never felt like I had to chase her down. I honestly felt like I just didn't have to worry because I knew Ann would reach out when the time came. Ann's team was also just really fun to be around the morning of! They helped the morning run smoothly and added to the fun vibes. I would definitely hire Ann and her team again. 12/10!

the planning process, Ann was organized, quick to respond, and very easy to work with. She and her team listened to everyone's wants/needs for their hair/makeup looks and executed flawlessly. Everyone loved the results and both hair and makeup lasted all night long through 85 degree humidity, a windy rooftop ceremony, and lots of dancing! I'd highly recommend hiring her and her team!

even more special by mailing a personalized letter to my home before wedding day! My bridesmaids and my mom loved their hair and makeup. I usually prefer to do my own makeup, but ended up loving the way that Tilly was able to pull it off on wedding day! Ann’s a master with hair and it showed. I still can’t believe how she was able to match my inspiration photo in real life. I highly recommend using Ann and her team for your wedding day beauty needs.

ed at what she does! She even sent a lovely note to my home before and after my wedding which was so personable and thoughtful; I always felt very well taken care of by Ann & her team. All of my bridesmaids and I LOVED our hair & makeup the day of my wedding and received so many compliments! We also had Giselle as a makeup artist and she is incredibly talented. I would HIGHLY recommend Ann, Giselle and her whole team!! Thank you Ann & team!

e and my bridal party looked STUNNING! I would hire Ann 1000x over again!

an excellent job, and my bridesmaids loved their looks too!

and my bridal party. I could not have been happier. With Chicago's unexpected weather, I also decided to have Ann and Viki help with hair and makeup touchups throughout our bridal photos and before walking down the aisle. I'm so much happier with my photos and memories of the day because of their above and beyond help.

the moment we had our hair and makeup trial, their level of organization and coordination was truly impressive. They took the time to understand my vision and preferences, and their attention to detail was remarkable. On the morning of the wedding, I felt an overwhelming sense of calm and relaxation as they effortlessly worked together, ensuring that everything ran smoothly. Ann created a hairstyle that perfectly suited my bridal look, and Tilly's makeup artistry was simply magical. I felt like the most beautiful version of myself, and their talent truly enhanced my natural beauty. Not only did they make me feel like a radiant bride, but my bridesmaids were equally thrilled with their hair and makeup. The entire bridal party looked stunning, and the cohesive and flawless looks they created left me in awe. I cannot recommend Ann and Tilly enough for their professionalism, skill, and ability to make the entire experience so memorable and enjoyable.

solutely loved the way they looked. My bridal hair and makeup was perfect, exactly what I hoped for. Leading up to the wedding, Ann was extremely communicative and organized, and I didn’t have to stress at all. I’m so grateful for Ann and Tilly!! (They were also so sweet and we loved chatting with them during the day as well).

tions and provide guidance when needed. All of my bridesmaids loved their hair/make up and it lasted all day/night. I absolutely loved my wedding day look that Ann and Giselle brought to life for me. I can't remember this team enough!! I know a handful of couples who have used this team and all provided positive feedback!

id great work, as well. Ann was very in tune with what I liked and the examples I shared with her, and helped put my vision together perfectly. I felt the pricing was very reasonable, too! I appreciated that Ann really used my trial run for hair as a point of feedback and an opportunity to touch base on what I liked and didn't like. I felt like we were really connected in working towards the day-of look and it all came together perfectly as envisioned. She also was so organized when it came to putting together the day-of timeline and making sure that our day was on-track. I also worked with Ann on my rehearsal dinner look and it was a knockout. It was such a pleasure to work with Ann and I'd definitely recommend her!

both so calm and relaxed it made me feel cared for on what is a busy day. Ann was also helpful in ensuring my bridal party and the mother of the bride and mother of the groom’s needs were met. My sisters have curly hair and they have been burned in the past I’m having their hair done for occasions like this and they both loved their looks and felt like themselves. I absolutely recommend Ann and her team for your special day!

city restrictions. Ann was incredibly understanding even though this was something new she was also navigating. We finally had our wedding celebration in April of 2022 and the hair and makeup for the entire bridal party and moms was stunning. I specifically picked Ann for my hair and makeup because she mentioned she worked with curly hair. It was important to me to maintain my natural curl and every other vendor I came across was only willing to blow out and recurl my hair which wasn't the look I was going for. Ann did an amazing job and I received so many compliments on my hair that day. If I ever need hair and makeup for an event in the future, I will certainly reach back out to her. Not only is she professional and takes feedback well, but she's also just a lovely person to spend your wedding morning with! Highly recommend!

ties. She and her team managed to create an atmosphere of fun and calm for me (the bride) and most important, every one of us looked and felt amazing! She was communicative, organized, creative and so easy to work with!10 out of 10, 12 stars, 100% recommend that you book Ann for any styling!

ob to show off my natural hair texture and it came out better than I could have imagined! Ann’s whole team was prompt, highly skilled, and fun to hang out with while getting ready. Would highly recommend!