Onsite Hair and Makeup for All Occasions
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Wisconisn, Chicago
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Black Orchid Beauty is an on-site wedding beauty business in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, operated by a collective of freelance beauty artists. Boasting over a decade of hairstyling experience, owner Gina Vallejos loves the rush of excitement that a wedding morning brings and the moments that unfold. Striving for excellence, Gina and her team work alongside clients to bring beauty visions to life, helping them look and feel beautiful for the big day.
Black Orchid Beauty believes it's their role to make clients look beautiful and feel great. Comprising a team of freelance artists, all committed to making clients feel fantastic on their special day, this studio values top-notch customer service. As a wedding is often considered one of the most important days in a couple's journey, Black Orchid Beauty goes above and beyond to get the right look.
Whether the chosen look is natural and romantic or bold and dramatic, Black Orchid Beauty listens to what clients want. The soon-to-be-newlywed will be provided with a practice consultation, and the team can travel to them on the big day. That way, couples can spend less time worrying about the logistics and more time making memories.
Hispanic or Latinx-owned Business
Speaks English
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Hair Stylists
Hair Trials Available
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Eyelash Extensions
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Meet the team
Gina
Owner
My whole life is HAIR! I do hair and I teach hair. I've been working in a salon and teaching for over 10 years and I've never stopped learning. All the classes I take, videos I watch and times I spend practicing are all to make sure I can give my best to every guest. I'm just the right amount of personable and professional. I truly give my best to all my guests right down to the very last email! Because without you I wouldn't be able to do what I LOVE!
Reviews
5.0
out of 5.063 reviews
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Black Orchid Beauty received rave reviews for their exceptional hair and makeup services for weddings, with Gina, Anna, Daya, Marissa, Melissa, Bridget, and Sadey mentioned as talented and professional team members. Reviewers highlighted the team's ability to tailor looks to individual preferences, maintain hairstyles and makeup throughout the day and night, and create a relaxed and fun atmosphere on the wedding day. Clients praised the team's communication, organization, and skill in bringing their beauty visions to life, making Black Orchid a highly recommended choice for wedding day glam.Review photos
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Samantha A
5.0
10/19/2025
Working with Black Orchid was a dream! Gina did my hair and Anna did my makeup and it all turned out perfectly!! Gina was very flexible and professional and she assisted me in trialing a few styles to make sure I felt most confident on the wedding day. My hair lasted all night and was so beautiful! Anna nailed my makeup! I felt absolutely so beautiful and it lasted all night. Thank you, Black Orchid!!
Response from Black Orchid Beauty on 10/21/2025
Thank you for trusting us! You all were so kind and fun to work with
Leela M
5.0
10/18/2025
Black Orchid Beauty is the team you want setting the tone for the morning of your wedding. My team (Gina, Daya, Laura and Sadey) was professional, calm, and fun all at the same time. I don’t consider myself particularly well versed in hair and makeup and I don’t always have the most confidence in myself. From my trial through my wedding day, the team made sure that I felt relaxed and confident that I would look like an enhanced version of myself on my wedding day.
Response from Black Orchid Beauty on 10/21/2025
Thank you for sharing! You were all so easy to work with. I also really enjoyed staying fo...
r touchups, I felt like they were truly worth it with all the wind!
Any questions?
Savina G
5.0
9/27/2025
I had an incredible experience with Black Orchid Beauty for my hair & makeup, as well as for my bridesmaids and the mothers of the bride & groom, for my wedding! Gina (hair) and Sadey (makeup) are both so sweet and talented, they were a pleasure to work with and to have there on wedding morning! Our group had a variety of skin tones, hair types, and style preferences, and Gina and Sadey were able to give everyone exactly what they wanted. All of our hair and makeup turned out perfectly, and stayed looking so fresh throughout the whole day, even with all of the tears, a little bit of rain, and dancing all night! Gina was excellent to work with during the planning process, had great communication, and was able to answer all my questions, which helped the planning go smoothly. Thank you both for being a wonderful addition to the day :)
Response from Black Orchid Beauty on 10/21/2025
Thank you Savina, we loved working with you!
Jake M
5.0
9/09/2025
Black Orchid Beauty was amazing to work with. They were able to create a customized solution for our large wedding needs personalized at an off-venue site. They were incredibly accommodating to all different hairstyles and types and flexed to the schedule as needed. I would use them again in a heartbeat or any major events!
Response from Black Orchid Beauty on 09/09/2025
Thank you so much for sharing! We love being able to accommodate large party needs - organ...
izing it feeds my type A side:))
Amy D
5.0
8/27/2025
Black orchid exceeded our expectations. Every single person (13 and a flower girl) ended up with the exact hair and make-up they wanted and everyone looked beautiful.
We had two hairstylists (Marissa and Melissa) and two make-up artists (Bridget an Daya). All were professional, friendly, and kept to the set schedule. We hire Marissa to stay while we did photos for hair and make-up touchups and it was a GREAT decision as it was humid and started to rain. She touched everyone up throughout our session and it really took the stress off of making sure we didn't mess anything up ourselves. My hair even looked flawless after hours of dancing.
With the trial, they even worked with us to schedule so all four artists could do the trial on the same day so that we didn't have to make multiple trips up from Chicago.
I have had my HMU done many times and this was by far the best experience I have ever had.
Response from Black Orchid Beauty on 09/09/2025
Hi Amy,
Thank you so much for sharing! I know it can be a big puzzle to organize a large ...
party, it makes me really happy to know it was so smooth. You had such a great team for your day and Marissa brings such a calm energy!
Katelyn M
5.0
6/17/2025
I had a great experience working with Gina and her team!
After my sister utilized Gina for her wedding, I booked her for mine as well. I worked with Kaelyn for hair, and Bridget for makeup. Both of them were fantastic to work with! I did trials with both of them and they were great on helping me figure out what I wanted. On the wedding day, they worked so efficiently, and everyone loved their hair and makeup.
Eryn J
5.0
11/05/2024
Gina and her team are incredible! From the start of my inquiries and through the event Gina was so professional and responsive. She was very helpful in creating a schedule, and every invoice was very detailed. She hand picked the perfect artists to help bring my vision to life. As the bride I worked with Marissa and Daya for hair and make up. My trials were amazing and we worked together to bring my vision to reality. Daya helped gave me tips and tricks to help improve my skin for the day of. Marissa and I worked on what needed to be done highlight and trim wise so it would look perfect on the day of! On the day of the wedding everyone showed up on time, was very professional and prepared for the day! Everyone was also very flexible as I had a lot of family coming in and out of the room we were working in! We also ended up ahead of schedule! I will forever recommend Gina and Black Orchid beauty for your wedding Hair and Make Up!
Amanda T
5.0
8/21/2024
We are absolutely thrilled with the hair and makeup services we received for our wedding! From the moment they arrived, they were punctual and incredibly professional. They took the time to listen to everyone’s individual preferences and ensured that each person looked and felt their best.
The results were fantastic—everyone's hair and makeup turned out beautifully and exactly as we had envisioned. They truly have a knack for enhancing natural beauty while keeping our personal styles in mind.
Their communication throughout the entire process was superb, making the whole experience smooth and enjoyable. We highly recommend their services to any couple looking for talented, reliable professionals who deliver exceptional results. They played a big part in making our day truly special!
Response from Black Orchid Beauty on 08/23/2024
Thank you soo much for taking the time to share your experience with us! I really apprecia...
te all those kind words.
Madison K
5.0
8/12/2024
Gina and her team are amazing artists. It's rare that a group of 10 women can get both their hair and makeup done, and feel like their visions came to life! Every single one of my ladies felt so beautiful and that their hopes for their glam looks came to life. Thank you, Gina, Daisy, and Jasmine for your artistry!
Alison S
5.0
7/06/2024
Black Orchid Beauty is the way to go with your wedding day beauty team! The owner, Gina, is the sweetest and most organized person I’ve worked with. Her communication is unmatched- I always felt like I was on top of things because of her. My artists, Marissa and Daisy, were also amazing. They were both so friendly and easy to talk to throughout the entire planning process, all the way up to the wedding day. They are SO talented! Me and my girls looked flawless and our hair and makeup lasted all day/evening (even in the 85 degree heat!). They made all of our beauty visions come to life. Gina and her team at Black Orchid Beauty will have you feeling your best both before and on your wedding day!
Response from Black Orchid Beauty on 07/07/2024
wow, what incredibly kind words!! Thank you so much for sharing, it means so much to me!
Shealyn B
5.0
11/21/2023
Gina and Daisy were absolutely wonderful to work with! Gina answered all my millions of questions right away and helped me envision my dream wedding hair!
Daisy was a DREAM to work with! She is personable and takes everything you say into consideration as she turns you into a queen!
I would recommend Black Orchid!!
Response from Black Orchid Beauty on 11/27/2023
Thank you for sharing, Shaelyn!! You were so fun and easy to work with. I can only imagine...
how fun the night was.
Allie J
5.0
11/17/2023
We loved working with Gina! She was super responsive and very easy to work with. Would recommend and would use again in the future. It rained on my wedding day and my hair and make up stayed perfect. Thanks for everything!
Response from Black Orchid Beauty on 11/21/2023
Thank you for sharing!! I saw you were able to get a few pictures outside, I'm so happy fo...
r you!!
Yay, for the hair and makeup surviving the WI elements!
Abby B
5.0
10/16/2023
Working with Black Orchid Beauty and their team of hair/makeup artists was so wonderful! Gina was super helpful throughout the planning process and made it all very easy. All the artists were on time, professional and super talented. We all looked and felt awesome!
Response from Black Orchid Beauty on 10/16/2023
Abby, these are beautiful! Thank you for sharing your experience with us!!
Jordan L
5.0
9/20/2023
I was so happy with the beauty services I received from Black Orchid!! Including myself, I had 12 girls getting one or more services done. Gina did my hair and Shenna did my makeup and I have never felt more glamorous! I initially thought the prices were slightly pricey (at least slightly above what I was hoping to pay) but after the trial and the big day, it was SO worth. They are so talented at what they do, I am forever grateful for their services on the biggest day of my life! Gina also made the planning and payment processes very seamless! I definitely recommend checking out their Instagram!
Response from Black Orchid Beauty on 10/05/2023
Thank you so much for sharing your experience! You had the best wedding morning energy and...
the best laugh!!!
You made our job a breeze!
Katie G
5.0
8/25/2023
I highly recommend using Black Orchid! Gina did my hair and Emily did my makeup. My hair doesn’t usually stay curled well, so Gina was awesome with giving me suggestions and using products that helped my hair last on my wedding day! The trial was great because then she had the chance to work with my hair before the big day and suggest how to prep so it would be flawless. We went with a down style like I wanted and it was gorgeous and lasted the night! My makeup was absolutely beautiful and stayed on all night, too. Emily nailed it with bringing my vision to life! Marissa (hair) and Daya (makeup) did an amazing job, too, with some bridesmaids and my mom! I was able to work with four talented ladies and would recommend every one of them. Thank you, Gina, for providing the best glam squad!
Response from Black Orchid Beauty on 08/28/2023
Just so pretty! I am so glad we added extensions and did the extra hair prep! Thank you fo...
r sharing your experience!!
Molly P
5.0
8/25/2023
Gina was very communicative from the start and loved how all of them accepts Venmo as a payment option! Everything went smoothly day of!
Response from Black Orchid Beauty on 08/28/2023
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience! Your pictures were stunnin...
g!
Kate O
5.0
8/10/2023
I loved working with black orchid! My bridesmaids were all really happy with the services and I thought their price was very reasonable for the quality. I had a boat ride after my ceremony for the wedding party and was shocked my curls held up after that and all night! So many compliments :)
Response from Black Orchid Beauty on 08/10/2023
OOH, love to hear the curls lasted through a boat ride!
Thank you so much for sharing you...
r experience with us!
Katie S
5.0
7/18/2023
I'm so glad I worked with Black Orchid Beauty for hair and makeup on my wedding day. Gina made scheduling the services painless and even provided a detailed schedule for the day of that I was able to pass on directly to my bridal party to ensure all the girls knew who was booked for what service at what time. On a day with so many details, I definitely appreciated that I didn't have to take additional time to square that away.
Anna, Emily and Melissa did such an amazing job. Special shout out to Anna who was able to squeeze in a week-of hair/makeup trial with me and give me the hair and make up look of my dreams! Anna, Emily and Melissa were all very friendly, added to a relaxing getting ready morning environment, and made sure that everyone looked great and received the look they envisioned. I couldn't recommend Black Orchid more highly for hair and make up needs!
Response from Black Orchid Beauty on 07/18/2023
Thank you, Katie for sharing your experience, I truly appreciate it. I will also be sendin...
g these kind words to my artists!
Sydnee W
5.0
7/12/2023
Shenna was a perfect makeup artist for my wedding. She did everyone’s makeup in a simple but elegant fashion. All of us had perfect makeup that lasted the whole day and into the night. All the way past the end of the wedding. I would definitely recommend her for any makeup occasion.
Meghan N
5.0
7/12/2023
Gina was absolutely amazing to work with! From beginning of booking and signing the contract, to the hair trial being amazing and the actual wedding day being perfect! She made me as a bride feel so confident and made sure I loved my hair before I even walked out the door. She helped all my bridesmaid feel the most beautiful! I will say I’ve stood in many weddings and by the end of the ceremony my curls and other girls curls have fell. When Gina did our hair, all my girls hair looked exactly the same from when they got out of the chair to the end of the night! I couldn’t thank her enough for all of her amazing services and I wish I could do it all over again so she could do my hair again! Thank you so much Gina! 💕
Response from Black Orchid Beauty on 07/13/2023
GAHHH! TOO SWEET! Thank you so much for sharing your experience!
Kailyn S
3.0
6/17/2023
Daisy & Marissa were fantastic! Best make up and hair duo ever. I was so happy and loved how my hair and make up turned out! Never heard anything from the owner, however, day of or afterwards to check in. Especially after paying a large amount to her. She was more of a coordinator for hair and make up.
Response from Black Orchid Beauty on 06/19/2023
Hi Kailyn,
I am so happy to hear you had such a great experience with Marissa and Daisy! I...
also appreciate your thoughts and I'm sorry if you felt I didn't connect with you fast enough after the wedding. You are right, I am the logistics behind the wedding when I am not working them personally. My artists are great about following up with me if there was concern. I do also send a handwritten card and thank you gift to all my brides in the month following their wedding. Keep an eye out for a small package in the mail! And Congratulations!
Cindy R
5.0
5/17/2023
I have only had hair and makeup trials, but honestly Gina, Jasmine, and Bridget have been so accommodating to all my requests! To be honest after covid I gained a lot of weight and I haven't lost it and have been nervous about how I would look - but they have eased every anxiety and were even extremely accommodating to so many changes with the schedule after a bridesmaid dropped out of hair and makeup- I was able to replace her with my aunt and another bridesmaid and Gina changed the schedule so quickly for me. I get such bad anxiety with how I will look at the wedding and sometimes my anti anxiety meds don't help much, but looking back at trial photos eases my stress so much and I will always be grateful to Gina's team for that! 100000/10 recommend and my wedding hasn't even happened yet!
Response from Black Orchid Beauty on 06/05/2023
Cindy, this is so sweet to review BEFORE the big day has even happened. It's always my pri...
ority that brides feel Black Orchid's services are as smooth as possible. Your pictures are beautiful and you're going to be a stunning bride!
Madelyn L
5.0
1/05/2023
Wow wow wow. Let's just say Anna is a pure joy and SO talented it's insane. She gave me the hair and makeup of my literal dreams. Melissa also did an amazing job with my bridesmaids' hair. Everyone looked and felt great! These two were such a great addition to our morning getting ready for the ceremony. It was a no stress and high joy zone. 10/10.
Response from Black Orchid Beauty on 01/06/2023
This is such an awesome message to read! Thank you so much for sharing your experience, I ...
will definitely pass this along to Anna and Melissa. We are always striving to make your morning a little more magical!
McKenzie M
5.0
12/06/2022
Gina from Black Orchid was super easy to work with and flexible with changes in services and artists. My trial with Anna was amazing and all 4 of the artists that were there for wedding day were very professional, fun to have around, and worked on-time with the schedule. We had a very peaceful wedding morning because they rolled with the punches and never seemed stressed or hurried. Everyone loved their hair and makeup MUCH more than other weddings they'd been a part of, the end results were gorgeous. I would highly recommend!
Response from Black Orchid Beauty on 12/21/2022
Thank you so much, McKenzie for this feedback! We absolutely love hearing reviews like you...
rs. I will make sure to share this with your artists!
Meghan C
5.0
11/16/2022
Shenna did an amazing job with my hair and make-up; I wanted to look like myself and she did an excellent job with highlighting my features. The whole team was very efficient and everyone got their hair and make-up done with time to spare. It was helpful having the schedule of hair and make up made for me; it was one less thing for me to worry about.
Response from Black Orchid Beauty on 11/16/2022
Thank you, Meghan! Shenna does beautiful work; I am so happy to hear it was all smooth.
T...
he schedule is always a jigsaw, I'm more than happy to take that on!
Savannah H
5.0
11/15/2022
I loved working with this wonderful team! I had 7 bridesmaids, my mom, and myself getting hair and makeup done. They were all friendly, professional, and kept things on schedule. Everyone looked great and the looks lasted! They traveled to our hotel in Milwaukee and it was such a fun time to all get ready together.
Response from Black Orchid Beauty on 11/16/2022
Thank you, Savannah! We really appreciate you sharing your experience. It's always our go...
al to keep everything flowing, especially with a big bridal party.
Emily M
5.0
10/21/2022
Booking the Black Orchid team was one of the best decisions I made for our wedding! Gina was fantastic to work with and very communicative as we got everything coordinated in the year leading up to the wedding. Shenna, Daisy, and Marissa did an AMAZING job with the hair and makeup for me, my bridesmaids, our groomswoman, my mom, and my mother-in-law on the morning of the wedding. Everyone looked incredible and felt awesome, plus the Black Orchid crew was genuinely nice and fun to hang out with while we were getting ready.
I also have to give Daisy a shoutout for being flexible with my makeup trial when COVID sidelined me a few weeks before the wedding - it helped settle my nerves so much that she was able to fit me back into her schedule, and I LOVED how my makeup turned out.
If you're looking for hair/makeup services for your wedding I can't recommend Black Orchid Beauty enough!!
Response from Black Orchid Beauty on 10/25/2022
Thank you so much for sharing your experience! You had such a rockstar team for your weddi...
ng day, I will make sure to share this with them. We really do our best to ensure the whole process is a smooth as possible and its always wonderful to hear such great feedback.
Anna C
5.0
9/16/2022
PERFECT..PERFECT...PERFECT!!!!!!!
Gina did an amazing job making me feel and look beautiful for my wedding day!! Gina (and her whole team) is so easy to work with, amazing at both hair and makeup that lasts all day and are so kind, so they make your magical days so enjoyable. I HIGHLY recommend Black Orchid Beauty.
Response from Black Orchid Beauty on 09/20/2022
Thank you, Anna! Smooth mornings and making sure everyone feels their best is so important...
to us!
Anna J
5.0
8/26/2022
I loved working with Black Orchid Beauty for my wedding hair needs! I found them to be super affordable and very organized! The girls who worked with myself and my bridal party the day of were super nice and everyone’s hair looked amazing! I actually had people asking who did everyone’s hair because the guests thought it looked so nice as well! I would highly recommend this company!
Response from Black Orchid Beauty on 08/29/2022
Thank you, Anna for sharing! I love that the guests were noticing the hair! I will make su...
re to pass this along to Melissa and Jasmine.
Mary Kate S
5.0
8/23/2022
Gina, Daisy, Melissa, and Emily were absolutely fantastic. From the very start, Gina was so easy to communicate with and very professional. I was able to easily coordinate my hair & makeup trials with her and Daisy. They were extremely kind, thoughtful, and informative during that process, both offering up their expertise and advice as I debated how I would do my hair & makeup for my wedding day. On the day of, the whole Black Orchid team was punctual (and worked ahead of schedule), energetic, and thorough in styling each of my 10 bridesmaids. I have been in many weddings as a bridesmaid and I have not seen such beautiful work done before. All of my bridesmaids looked stunning and everyone was so happy with their hair & makeup. I am so grateful to have found Gina & team - my bridesmaids and I felt so confident and beautiful. I would highly recommend Black Orchid to any bride looking for a hair & makeup team!
Response from Black Orchid Beauty on 08/24/2022
LOOOVVEE THIS! You and your party were so enjoyable to work with. I am truly happy you ha...
d such a great experience with us. Thank you for taking the time to share!
Lauran J
5.0
8/21/2022
Black Orchid was absolutely amazing! I did hair with Melissa and makeup with Emily and I couldn’t have dreamed of it going any better! We had a team of 4 stylists for the wedding day and they were so fun, patient, and kind to our wedding party. Melissa was incredibly collaborative with me while I was trying to decide on how I wanted my hair. We did two trials because I wasn’t sure and she nailed it on the wedding day. I can’t say enough wonderful things about this group of ladies!
Response from Black Orchid Beauty on 08/22/2022
Thank you for sharing your experience! Your hair and makeup were a dream. And your mornin...
g was just so full of the best energy. I will make sure to pass this along to Melissa and Emily.
Sierra S
5.0
8/17/2022
A lot of crazy and mishaps happened on my wedding day but my hair and makeup and that of my bridal party and mother was absolutely perfect!!! Everyone's look was beautiful, matching their taste, style, dress, and complexion. This was all thanks to the wonderful skill and hard work of our hair stylist Shannon and our makeup artist Daisy! Both were just excellent to work with, professional and kind, and able to understand each person's special request so that we all looked fantastic!
Response from Black Orchid Beauty on 08/22/2022
Yikes! Hopefully nothing too major! I'm so glad that hair and makeup was smooth!
Nicole S
5.0
8/17/2022
Black Orchid was amazing to work with! Jasmine and Marissa did amazing work and the bridal party and I received so many compliments. I would highly suggest them to anyone who is looking for an easy going vendor who does quality work!!
Response from Black Orchid Beauty on 08/17/2022
Thank you, Nicole! You looked stunning! Thank you for sharing your experience.
Kimmy S
5.0
8/17/2022
Gina and her girls are absolutely amazing! Gina was so easy to work with leading up to the day. She was super responsive and she always made me feel like a priority. Day of we worked with Jasmine, Hannah, and Emily. They had me and all my girls looking and feeling our best! I would highly recommend them to any bride!
Response from Black Orchid Beauty on 08/17/2022
Thank you so much, Kimmy! We can't wait to see more pictures! I hope you enjoyed every min...
ute of Aruba!
Lauren D
5.0
8/13/2022
Black Orchid Beauty was the best! Gina made scheduling and coordinating logistics extremely easy. Jasmine (hair) and Daisy (makeup) did a fantastic job on each person in the wedding party. I got compliments on both my hair and makeup all night and I felt so confident and beautiful. Would highly recommend their services for any wedding!
Response from Black Orchid Beauty on 08/15/2022
I'm so happy you had such a great experience! I will pass this along to Daisy and Jasmine!...
Claire R
5.0
8/08/2022
We found Black Orchid very late in the game, a mere week's before our wedding. They worked so well with us, quickly getting everything together. Daya's work was amazing, definitely showed why they're called makeup 'artists'!
Response from Black Orchid Beauty on 08/10/2022
Thank you for sharing your experience! Daya does beautiful work, I will make sure to pass ...
this along.
Britt L
5.0
8/07/2022
Bridget and Shannon did a wonderful job helping everyone look great on the big day
Response from Black Orchid Beauty on 08/08/2022
Thank you, Britt for sharing your experience!
mary kate r
5.0
7/27/2022
Gina and her team were super helpful not only for me but my bridesmaid and my mom. I was having so much trouble trying to figure out what hairstyle I wanted for my wedding and Gina took the time to help walk me through all my options. My bridesmaid said they were so happy with how everything turned out and thankfully it was such a stress free morning thanks to Gina!
Response from Black Orchid Beauty on 07/28/2022
Thank you, Mary Kate! Wedding decisions can be so stressful. I'm so happy that we were abl...
e to find the perfect look for you. The morning was so great for us as well:) Congratulations on the new house, puppy and hubby!
Laurel S
5.0
6/25/2022
Gina and her team were exceptional to work with. Gina was very organized and flexible leading up to our wedding day, and she was helpful in deciding the look I was going for. The day of our wedding, Gina and her team were prompt and very timely! They got through hair and makeup for 12 people on schedule. Even when one of the airbrush systems stopped working, Gina had come prepared with a back-up that kept everything moving along. I would highly recommend working with Gina and her team!
Response from Black Orchid Beauty on 06/27/2022
Thank you so much Laurel for taking the time to write these kind words! Your party was suc...
h a pleasure to work with and your parents home was a beautiful place to spend the morning! Congratulations again!
Kristine W
5.0
5/30/2022
Gina and Shannon were amazing on my wedding day! Gina makes everything so easy and really knows how to make you look naturally beautiful. Gina did both my hair and makeup and I was so pleased with both! I recommend Gina to everyone I know that’s getting married. Thanks Gina and Shannon for helping make my day so special!
Response from Black Orchid Beauty on 06/01/2022
Thank you so much for these kind words! I will make sure Shannon sees this as well. It was...
such a pleasure to get to know you and your party. I hope to see you in the future, in the salon or as a bridesmaid;)
Maria C
5.0
11/18/2021
Gina and Anna were absolutely amazing on my wedding day! They were a true dream team! Gina did the makeup for my bridal party as well as my hair and my maid of honor's hair. I felt so beautiful and got so many compliments on my makeup the day of. My hair was beyond any expectations! I didn't think it could look any better after the trial but somehow Gina managed to make it absolutely perfect. Anna did the hairstyles for the rest of my bridesmaids. She did such a great job at listening to what everyone wanted and making their visions a reality. Anna also did the makeup for my mom. My mom was nervous to have her makeup done because she never wears any and didn't want to look different. Anna was so sweet and listened to my mom and just accentuated her natural beauty. Not only are Gina and Anna amazing at hair and makeup but they are both the sweetest humans. We had such a blast with them getting ready the morning of my wedding.
Cayla Z
5.0
9/28/2021
Gina is obviously the best, there's just no one else you should even consider. She is extremely knowledgeable, fun, creative, and so professional. On the day of, she made my makeup look flawless. She was so fun to work with and listened to what I wanted so carefully, and exceeded my expectations and put me so at ease. All of my guests complimented me on how wonderful my hair and makeup looked. She did my bridal party's hair as well and they all looked so beautiful! I highly recommend Gina and her team!
Response from Black Orchid Beauty on 09/28/2021
Cayla, you’re too sweet! It was a pleasure to work with you, thank you so much for sharing...
your experience!!
Jessica A
5.0
9/18/2021
We had Gina, Shenna and Marissa for our group 9 and they were absolutely fantastic! I felt so stunning and everyone in my wedding party still looked amazing after a long night of dancing (those lashes did not budge). Shenna did my bridal hair/makeup and completely brought my dream bridal look to life, plus was such a blast to work with. Gina is an excellent communicator and extremely organized so I was very clear on schedule, payment, and expectations well in advance of my wedding day. Of course the girls are great at hair and makeup but that fact that Gina is also great at running the business is such an added benefit. It felt like chaos organizing all of my vendors for the wedding day EXCEPT for hair and makeup. It was such a stress free experience and totally set the tone for the day. I was so happy with the entire process of working with Black Orchid and would highly highly recommend!
Amanda D
5.0
9/15/2021
Gina (hair) and Megan (makeup) did an absolutely phenomenal job for our wedding. She was so easy to work with and had impeccable communication skills! We had to postpone our wedding last year and she took all the stress out of having to rebook our vendors and made it super easy to secure them for our new date! She was so responsive and flexible I cannot stress enough how thankful I am for that! She kept everyone moving the day of and kept us to our schedule and we even finished early! My hair held all night, as did all of the bridesmaids. Megan was so sweet and willing to work with me on how I wanted the makeup to look and in the end it was stunning. So thankful for for all the hard work they put in for us and meeting us on site for hair and makeup it made the morning of a breeze and so easy going!
Response from Black Orchid Beauty on 09/16/2021
You were totally stunning!!! I know all the 2020 changes weren't ideal, thank you for shar...
ing that we helped to calm those nerves.
Bethany K
5.0
9/04/2021
Gina (hair) and Shenna (makeup) did an amazing job all around…x2! Imagine the most chaotic scheduling and uncertainty around a couple’s date and details, and that was my circumstance…twice. Gina was so easy to work with and really helped put my mind at ease as I struggled through the planning both years. They did my hair and makeup for my ceremony and a small group of ladies in June 2020, and then they did a larger group of girls for my bigger celebration this June. They are so fun, personable, and talented. I even now go to Gina for my regular hair maintenance needs!
Response from Black Orchid Beauty on 09/06/2021
Hi Bethany,
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience. It was such a ...
pleasure to spend BOTH wedding mornings with you. I know you had such a whirlwind of a couple years and I’m so happy for you and your hubby!
Adithy N
5.0
6/17/2021
I worked with Gina, Paige, Shenna, Emily, and Marissa. We had two different hairstyles and makeup looks during the morning and afternoon for an Indian wedding and all team members were extremely professional and talented. Gina and Paige were great about doing my hair and make-up trials prior to the event and making me feel confident that I would look amazing. I was finishing medical school in Madison while I was looking for stylists and Gina communicated well and was flexible about adding people and reorganizing the number of people and services. My wedding ceremony was at 6 AM and all the stylists were ready to go at 2:30 AM, which ensured that we stayed on schedule.
Response from Black Orchid Beauty on 06/21/2021
Thank you so much for choosing to work with us for such an important occasion. I will pass...
these kind words onto the team ✨Best of luck in Austin!
Arielle E
5.0
5/27/2021
Daisy and Bridget did incredible work the day of our wedding! There were last minute changes to lashes and looks different people wanted but they didn’t flinch. They were both so easy to work with and most importantly they were super fun and nice to have on a day that could have been extremely stressful. I highly recommend them both. The star of the show was Gina who made booking SUPER easy, with straight forward pricing and expectations. She even made a schedule for us that kept everything organized and on track. Super professional team and one of the easiest vendors we worked with! Love them!
Response from Black Orchid Beauty on 05/28/2021
Thank you Arielle!! These are such kind words and I am so appreciative for this review. I...
'm so happy to hear that everything was smooth sailing. I cant wait to see pictures!!
John W
5.0
9/26/2020
Black Orchid Beauty was great. This was such a great decision to make for our wedding. Gina organized on-site hair and make-up for myself, my bridal party, and my mom/mother-in-law. Melissa did hair and Daisy did make-up. They were both excellent. I did trials with them both prior to the wedding, and they were so receptive to what I was looking for. On the day of, they both arrived early, were very efficient, and created incredible looks for us. Everyone was so happy with how things turned out, and the convenience of having on-site hair/make-up cannot be overstated. Thank you!!
Amanda B
5.0
9/01/2020
I cannot say enough good things about Black Orchid Beauty. Gina is absolutely amazing. My hair is extremely hard to work with because it’s so long, thick, and silky so I thought putting it up into an updo and having it stay all night was out of the question. Man was I wrong!! Gina worked her magic and I was complemented on my hair ALL night!! My bridesmaids also did not have a single hair out of place all night and they all looked absolutely stunning!!
Gina brought in Shenna for makeup and once again, not enough good things to say! I don’t wear a lot of makeup and wanted to just look natural and Shenna delivered!! I loved my makeup and felt so beautiful all night long! And when I say all night long.... I mean it!! Once the lights turned on at the end of the night there were multiple people that commented on how great my makeup still looked!
I would 100% recommend black orchid beauty!
Response from Black Orchid Beauty on 09/04/2020
Amanda, those are the kindest words!! I am SOOO happy to hear your hair held all night.
Y...
ou were a gorgeous bride and your party was so easy to work with. I can’t wait to see pictures!
Thank you for choosing us ✨
Lauren C
5.0
11/25/2019
Gina was amazing! I met with her for a trial and she was very easy to work with while figuring out exactly what I wanted to do with my hair. On the day of my wedding I had a few tweeks I wanted done to the hair style we had originally chose. Gina was so flexible in making the couple changes. Gina was so fun to work with and would definitely recommend her to everyone!!
Response from Black Orchid Beauty on 11/25/2019
Thank you so much!! Can’t wait to see pictures:))
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