4.9 out of 5 stars and 173 reviews
4.9
(173)Best of Weddings (5x).Chicago, Chicagoland, IN, WI, MI, WA, OR
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Blush and Braids Beauty Bar is a wedding beauty service located in Chicago, IL. We have combined experience of 20 years, and our goal is not only to make you feel beautiful, but to listen to your wants and needs. Every person is an individual, and we want every person to leave feeling that they were taken care of and given the highest quality of artistry and service.
We pride ourselves on clear communication, flexibility, and organization. Our specialties are sultry and natural glam makeup, but a bright moment is welcome! We have experience with a range of skin and hair types and tones, as well as a wide range of products, including airbrush makeup and hair extensions. We provide in-studio and on-site beauty services in Chicago and surrounding suburbs, Wisconsin, Indiana, Michigan, and Washington State. We specialize in services for weddings and special events.
At Blush and Braids Beauty Bar, we can begin with a hair and makeup trial, where you can try out your favorite styles or aesthetics and bring your vision to life. On the big day, we'll be ready to help you and your wedding party members look and feel your best. Clip-in extensions, accessories, and a touch-up kit can also be provided to help you feel confident at the altar.
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- Beauty Group Bookings
- Hair Stylists
- Hair Trials Available
- Makeup
- Airbrushed Makeup
- Eyelash Extensions
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- LGBTQ+-owned Business
- Woman-owned Business
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I booked Blush and Braids for my wedding in October. Unfortunately, my experience was less than ideal. There were several communication issues surrounding my hair and makeup trial, starting with my hairstylist calling out the morning of my trial appointment. When I arrived at the salon, they were not prepared for me at all. They sent my hair and makeup survey only 10 minutes before the appointment and failed to plan for the trial with the extensions I had added to my package. To make matters worse, they didn’t have extensions that matched my red-blend hair color, adding another thing for me to worry about.
I addressed these issues with the owner, Katie, and I will say she was incredibly apologetic and understanding. She genuinely tried to resolve every issue I brought up, which I appreciated. However, as someone in the midst of wedding planning, the situation added unnecessary stress that could have been avoided with better communication. While the call-out wasn’t her fault, it did make me worry about the possibility of something similar happening on the morning of my wedding.
The night before the wedding, while reviewing the schedule with my bridesmaids, we noticed that I was only scheduled for 15 minutes for hair on the wedding day. This was another huge source of panic for me.
On the day of the wedding, the makeup artist, Sopeary, was phenomenal. Both during my trial and on the wedding day, she was professional, sweet, and truly so skilled. She listened to what every bridesmaid and mom wanted and made us all feel beautiful. I can’t recommend her enough.
The hairstylist, Bryanna, was a different story. She made several members of my bridal party uncomfortable with negative comments about their hair. In particular my mother-in-law was brought to tears after Bryanna repeatedly commented on her “damaged hair”. When it came to my own hair, she was dismissive when I asked for adjustments, saying she couldn’t fix things because “there wasn’t any hair there to fix.” She also repeatedly mentioned that I had thin hair, which gave me a complex I didn’t have before. When I tried to explain that my hair is fine, not thinning, she doubled down, comparing my hair to my mom’s and sister’s, saying, “Your hair is just thin.” Honestly don’t understand how she thought those comments were productive at all. Especially saying then to the bride who’s big day it is.
Additionally, she arrived with extensions that did end up matching my hair but still claimed I had sent the “wrong color blend” to Katie. I showed her proof that I had provided the correct information, making it clear the miscommunication was on their end. Regardless, it was unprofessional and unnecessary to place blame on the bride on the morning of her wedding.
Overall, while I appreciated Katie’s efforts to address my concerns and Sopeary’s incredible work, the entire experience was unnecessarily stressful. Bryanna’s behavior, in particular, left a lasting negative impression, and the way she treated my bridal party in particular my mother in law and me was unacceptable.
Katie and Sarah were an absolute dream to work with! They were quick to respond and easy to work with. They made the process so easy and their team did amazing work. Would definitely recommend them for your wedding day!
I HIGHLY recommend using BBBB for your beauty services. As a bride who doesn't typically wear makeup and has naturally curly/wavy hair, my priority for hair/makeup services was finding a place who would make me look and feel beautiful and confident, but still like myself. The BBBB team KNOCKED it out of the park.
Amy (makeup), Milian (hair) and Brenda (hair/makeup) were so kind and professional while doing hair/makeup for myself, my mother, my two grandmothers, my mother-in-law, and my two maids-of-honor. They kept us on schedule, but were flexible when someone was running behind or needed to take a break. Their energy was fun, warm, and relaxing, which helped to really set the tone for the day. Everyone was saying how the morning of the wedding felt almost like a spa experience – it was that relaxing!
We all looked beautiful, seriously. And we all felt like *ourselves*, which was a top priority for us. I remarked to my husband that I felt the most beautiful I have ever felt in my life on my wedding day – and I don't know if I'll ever feel more gorgeous! So much of that is attributed to the hair and makeup services I received from BBBB. I felt so confident heading into our wedding day. Not once did I feel preoccupied about my appearance, because the artists crushed it. Thank you BBBB crew for making such a special, cherished day all the more magical.
Sopeary and Brianna did the makeup for my wedding and wow, they are truly amazing!! I would give both of them 5 stars! Unfortunately, I can’t give the company 5 stars because of multiple situations where the communication was poor when booking and with communication after the wedding, but co-owner Sarah was there to save the day!
Macy, hung and Lorraina were amazing - I felt so beautiful and comfortable with them. They helped destress me and took great care of us. Super professional, great communication and arrived and finished right when they were supposed to! Loved them.
Blush and Braids was a fantastic choice for my wedding day. Our artist Heather was phenomenal! She took her time at my bridal trial to discuss my preferences and used her expertise to create a perfect look. On the wedding day, myself and the other members of the bridal party looked flawless!
Highly recommend! We loved our makeup and hair stylist - they were incredible and so personable and fun too. Everyone loved it all - which is rare!!!
Loved my experience with Blush and Braids! I got my bridal makeup done by Jenna and she was absolutely amazing!!! I loved my makeup so much and it LASTED so well in windy/drizzling weather. I've never felt so beautiful and my bridesmaids looked amazing. I had bridesmaids of different ethnicities and skin types but she did an amazing job for everyone. Milian did the bridesmaids hair and everyone looked so good!! Everyone's hair looked good even after taking pictures in windy/drizzling weather. Could not be happier with my choice to use Blush and Braids Beauty!
I had such a great experience with Blush and Braids Beauty Bar WA location. I do not wear a lot of makeup and wanted to have a more natural glam look. I loved their intro process for requesting an appointment. They asked all the right questions about typical skin care and makeup routine and what your vision is. I feel like it helped me better understand what I wanted lol. My MU artist was Katie and she was so patient and helpful with my trial. My makeup was exactly what I wanted and more! They have a customer for life with me!
Blush and Braids was so great for my wedding day! I worked with Lerin for makeup and Jenn for hair, and they were both excellent!! They both listened to what I wanted and brought my vision to life. My bridesmaids also felt so happy and beautiful! My hair and makeup lasted all day long – I really didn't have to do any touch-ups either. The Blush and Braids team was so wonderful – I highly recommend them to everyone!! A HUGE thank you to both Lerin & Jenn!!
Our stylists were fun, on time, and flexible to our feedback. Would highly recommend, especially for the reasonable prices!
Kayla B. booked through Blush and Braids Beauty Bar was absolutely amazing! From the start, she was so fun and made me feel so comfortable at my wedding hair trial. It was like sitting down chatting with a friend the entire time! The trial was so beautiful and I scheduled a follow up with her for a trim a few weeks later to get ready for my wedding day. I had not had a hair cut in a very long time but I absolutely trusted her and my hair felt so healthy!
On the wedding day, Kayla was again so great to work with and she made me and my bridesmaids feel so beautiful! I changed up my wedding hair vision a few days before and Kayla and Blush and Braids Beauty Bar were able to accommodate and communicate to each other about those changes. My wedding hair was so incredible and I got emotional when it was completed when I looked in the mirror. That was such a special moment for me because I truly felt like the most beautiful bride. I can’t thank Kayla enough for that moment and being such a genuine person. She truly cares about her clients and puts in that effort but somehow makes it look effortless! I highly recommend Kayla and Blush and Braid Beauty for your wedding!
- Mary
Katie and Kelsey did my hair and my bridesmaids hair in Arlington, WA and they were absolutely amazing! Katie did my hair specifically and it was beyond expectations!!! I’ve never seen anything so amazing. She and her team are worth EVERY PENNY! It’s in your best interest to hire these ladies! They are on point!
From my trial to my wedding day, Mercedes delivered exactly the look I wanted. She gave great advice on how to make my inspiration pictures a reality and I felt so fabulous on the day. Not to mention, my hair and makeup stayed all day and all night - even through hours on the dance floor! On top of that, Mercedes is a great person and was wonderful to get to know. I can't recommend BBBB and Mercedes enough!
Blush and Braids was great! I worked with Zoe and Jenna for my bridal hair and makeup -- they were so fun and totally listened to my vision, both at the trial and day of. They made little tweaks based on my trial feedback that ended up perfect. My hair stayed in all night long and my makeup was exactly what I was looking for. As someone who doesn't wear a lot of makeup, I wanted a look that still looked like me but also looked great for photos - Jenna nailed it. Jenna in particular was great with the Mother of the Bride make up as well. She went above and beyond to make sure all our looks were perfect before we headed out. Brenda and Macy also did HMU services for my bridal party and everyone loved their looks. Highly recommend BBBB for your Chicago wedding HMU!
I had such an amazing experience working with Blush and Braids Beauty Bar for my wedding day hair & makeup! The team was professional and fun to chat with while my bridesmaids and I had our services. Nadia did such a beautiful job on my makeup and Hung created my dream hairstyle. They understood my vision and were the perfect team for my big day! Thank you so so much!
I used Blush and Braids for my wedding in Lake Forest and they did an amazing job!! The girls were all very friendly and they made the getting ready portion of our wedding day so much fun. They showed up on time, and left earlier than we thought which was perfect because everyone got their hair and makeup done in time. They helped with all of the touch up’s and even gave me a bag for the day of my wedding encase I needed extra hairspray, hair ties, or clips. I would 100% recommend them and use them if you are getting married.
I was very pleased with BBBB professionalism. Katie was prompt with responding to emails and concerns. It was so relieving to have a vendor that was always on top of it. Both my MUA and hair stylist were very nice and good at their craft (I had Giselle and Fitemah). They interacted well with my bridal party, and made everyone look so beautiful! I rented extensions and used false lashes for the first time and it was a success! Giselle was very real with what is possible/realistic and she did her best on taking in my feedback from the trial. Just to add one point of criticism because I think that is what makes a good review- they charge for transportation fee, but one of my artists came from 4 mins away. Not sure that this was necessary, but was built into the contract. Honestly BBBB were my most easy to work with vendors, with perfect results day-of AND more reasonable pricing than others out there. I would definitely recommend to a friend!
I found this vendor recommended through a Facebook group. They were extremely responsive, and I loved the photos they posted on their Instagram of examples, as well as the images in reviews. The styles I saw were perfectly in line with the looks I wanted. They had very clear pricing that was easily accessible, which I also appreciated when trying to figure out what vendor I was going to book.
I do have to say, after I booked them, occasionally by email they were slow to respond, but I was able to reach them by phone and after that, particularly during the crunch time of the wedding, they were very on top of things. On the day of, we actually finished our services earlier than the schedule! So I had an extra hour to prep things for the wedding, which was really helpful. (Though when chatting with them, it sounded like part of the reason why was because we ourselves were on time and didn't have any interfering persons present!)
As the bride, I wanted a soft glam look that was fairly minimal but more glamorous and put-together than my usual self, with an updo and floral hairpieces and hairpins for myself and my bridesmaids. My makeup artist, Macy, did a perfect job! Macy was also accommodating of the skin sensitivities of me and my bridesmaids, and considerate of my concerns in regards to my makeup and hairstyle lasting that made me feel taken care of. She also was very considerate of my glasses and bangs, which made me feel better since I didn't see a lot of examples of brides with both! Heather made my bridesmaids look individual and amazing with their hairstyles! In general, it was nice talking to them during the day of, and during the makeup trial I did with Macy, as well. Overall just awesome and I'm really glad I went with them!
I highly recommend Blush and Braids! I had a great experience with them throughout the planning process and day-of. My trial went very well and was with both the hair and makeup artist that would be with me on the wedding day. I immediately fell in LOVE with my hair— with a chat about wanting my natural curls to be enhanced and a couple of inspiration images, Fatemah did an incredible job. My makeup artist, Dana, was also amazing!! I was really nervous about my makeup— I mostly wear a very light look, I’ve never used fake lashes, etc. at first at the trial I felt really nervous, and the final look I wasn’t feeling 100% about— I wanted it to “look like me”. Dana was so lovely helping me adjust the look, while also explaining why some things need to be done more for the day— it’s so hot in June, the photos look better with detail, it’s SUCH a long day, etc. I left feeling gorgeous but still a little nervous. Then, on the wedding day, Dana was so amazing— when I sat down with her she pulled out a different style of fake lashes and said “I know you weren’t loving the lashes at your trial I got these just for you” and they were a lighter, less thick lash that I LOVED the look of!! I felt so cared for and grateful that she was really paying attention to what would make me feel better on my wedding day. The other artists at the wedding did great— we had two hair and two makeup artists for a total of 13 hair appointments and 9 makeup appointments. Everyone — bridesmaids, my mom, my mother-in-law, and my flower girls— had a good experience and looked amazing! They were great at staying on schedule and adjusting as necessary. We had a great time, I’d use them again!
I went with Blush and Braids for my May '24 Chicago wedding hair and makeup since I had a smaller bridal party (2 moms, 3 bridesmaids), I wanted to keep our getting ready time between 9am and 1pm (nobody needing to wake up at 5am), and I wanted to wear my natural waves/curls on my wedding day. They were able to accommodate all of this by sending two stylists. On wedding day, they arrived on time to the venue and were fully ready to work with us when we arrived. Mercedes worked on my hair and makeup and both of the mom’s makeup. Mercedes had an incredibly calm and kind presence and was so supportive when she noticed me getting tense in the afternoon. She absolutely nailed my updo with natural curls falling out beautifully (even though we had done a different style at the trial), and my makeup felt like an elevated version of myself. The other stylist, Dalilah, did an excellent job on my mom’s curly/wavy hair and two of the bridesmaids with straight hair. However, she was not prepared to work with my bridesmaid with coiled hair and did not appropriately listen to instructions from Mercedes or the bridesmaid about how to accomplish a basic style on her hair. This did leave my bridesmaid feeling bad about her hair texture, and Mercedes ultimately took over to help recover the situation. I did inform the owner, Katie, afterwards. She appeared to take the feedback very seriously and communicated it to the stylists as well. She also stated that all of the stylists will now “take minimum of a full day training focusing on curls in order to continue to be scheduled on bookings.” I’m hopeful that they will improve so all the stylists can work well with all textures of hair, but for now, I would recommend being sure to emphasize if you need stylists with curly expertise (not just for the bride, but for others in your party as well).
Photos by AJ Abelman Photography
Blush Braids Beauty Bar was absolutely incredible to work with for my wedding! Starting with the planning process, they are incredibly detail-orientated when it comes to inspiration photos and fully understanding your vision. Then, the trial went amazing. I was very comfortable and the artists were truly interested in making your dream come to life. They constantly asked for your approval, if you would like anything changed, or if there was anything else you would like to try all while offering amazing advice given the high level of knowledge and expertise held by all stylists. On the day of the wedding, the artist were all incredibly timely. I had 7 bridesmaids, two mothers, and myself that needed hair and makeup done. Milian, Brenda, and Jenna were INCREDIBLE! They fit in with our group so well, had amazing personalities, and their talent was IMPRESSIVE! All of my girls were thrilled with the final product and I have never felt more confident in my life. The wide range of styles accomplished was amazing and appreciated. My mom does not typically wear much makeup, so she was very nervous, but Brenda accomplished the perfect, natural look she was looking for. Lastly, my hair and makeup lasted ALL DAY despite the hours spent sweating on the dance floor :). A huge thank you to Blush Braids!
I worked with Blush and Braids Beauty Bar for mine and my bridesmaids' hair and makeup for my special day! My experience was a 10/10! I did my trial for my bridal shower, and I had comments that were perfectly addressed for my wedding day. That is all I could've hoped for from my experience! They used my inspiration photos and nailed it. My girls were also so happy with their results!
Kat and Katie were INCREDIBLE in creating the look I wanted for our wedding day. They were knowledgeable, calm, and efficient in making sure everything ran smoothly. It was a rainy day and my hair still stayed just as I hoped it would look like. They are not only professional and skilled, they have a great energy and clearly put all their energy and passion into their work. I couldn't recommend them enough!
I'm glad we went with Blush and Braids Beauty Bar for our wedding day! I love how my hair and makeup looked, and my bridesmaids also enjoyed their experience. Sarah and her assistant also stayed a little bit longer for touchups and I appreciate that! The planning process was very smooth and they were very understanding when I had one person drop out of receiving services the week of.
I do wish my makeup lasted a little longer into the night however. I found that my curls had gotten a little frizzy and knotty by the end of the night as well. It was rainy that day, and there's all the dancing, so I know a lot of that can't be helped!
When I look back as well, I wish we only had two artists on my wedding day. Originally I had booked three, but the third had a last minute emergency and an assistant came instead.
Since the assistant was only working with Sarah and not on her own, I wonder if we should've just had two artists just to save some money.
I do still recommend Blush and Braids though -- they did great work!
My planner, Amanda Paige Events, recommended this vendor and I'm so glad I went with them. My hair stayed up all night, my bridesmaids & I all got airbrush makeup, and BBBB handled all the scheduling so I didn't have to think about any logistics day-of. Would definitely recommend working with Blush and Braids!
I hired Blush & Braids for my bridal hair and make up and they were exceptional. I chose them over some other studios because they listed all of their HMU artists on their website - to me, this showed that the company was proud of their individual artists and I appreciated being able to learn about them in advance.
I worked with Heather for hair and Brenda for makeup. They were both very kind, professional, and efficient. Every interaction with them, from the initial HMU trial to the wedding day, was wonderful. They took their time to listen to what I was hoping for and made specific recommendations based on my skin and hair. On the day of the wedding, they did a fantastic job on a wide variety of hair and skin textures - ranging from 20-somethings to my 80yo grandmother.
So easy, high quality, and very affordable! This was definitely the best option for wedding and event services!
Blush and Braids Beauty Bar did an excellent job with my bridal party’s hair and makeup. When I did not have a successful first trial, I appreciated that Katie was very helpful in finding a more experienced hair specialist and scheduling a new trial for me. In the end, the morning glam team was on-time, professional, and made everyone look beautiful. My hair makeup lasted all day in the heat and humidity, which was very impressive as my hair usually does not hold a curl. Thank you Blush and Braids!
Heather and the Blush & Braids team were incredible and helped make our wedding weekend truly special and stress-free. We cannot recommend them enough, prepare to feel beautiful and confident on your big day!
Natasha (makeup) and Kelsey (hair) were amazing to work with! Competitive pricing with other local vendors in the Seattle area, and the entire B&B team was easy to communicate with. I decided to change stylists after my first trial and they were so kind to accommodate. I am not a daily makeup wearer and wanted something simple - Natasha pulled it off beautifully with the airbrushing and my makeup lasted all night! A little Washington drizzle couldn’t be helped, and I still loved the final look for my hair.
Blush and braids was fantastic! 1st stylist and I did not connect and had a hard time communicating. Owners addressed immediately and we did another trial which went amazing and day off went even better, couldn’t of asked for a better team! Note -I went with blush and braids because of a health condition that has severely thinned my hair. I purchased my extensions which was 100% the right choice for me. This allowed my stylist to cut the extensions the appropriate length for the look I wanted. Highly recommend!
We recently used Blush and Braids for our wedding. Daniela, Heather, and Savannah were amazing. Everyone looked so good and were raving about their looks. They were professional, efficient, and kept great communication. I would use them again.
The BBBB team is incredible! The work they do is excellent, and I would book them again in a heartbeat. The owner, Sarah, has quick and clear communication over email. I need to give a special shout out to Heather, who did my hair and makeup for both my engagement photos and wedding. Heather is a miracle worker. She listened to all of my concerns regarding my skin, recommended great skincare products to use to prep, and made me feel so beautiful through all of the wedding occasions! She makes great conversation, listens to exactly what you want, and can flawlessly recreate inspiration photos. If I ever need HMUA services in the future, Heather & BBBB will be my first choice! Thank you for making me and my girls look fabulous on our wedding day!!!
Blush and Braids Beauty Bar did an INCREDIBLE job on my wedding hair and makeup, along with the hair and makeup for my mom, mother-in-law, and four sisters. Each and every one of us received compliments all night on how natural yet glamorous our hair and makeup looked! I am an admittedly sweaty dancer, and my hair and makeup stayed in place even after hours on the dancefloor at my wedding! Sarah, Hung, and Eva made everyone in the bridal suite feel at ease, and were able to create beautiful looks on a bunch of different hair and skin types with no problem! Sarah was SO responsive throughout the entire planning process, always responding promptly to questions, and maintaining the highest level of professionalism, but also bringing the fun. Blush and Braids was amazing to work with, and I would highly recommend them to all future brides!!
Blush and Braids Beauty was the best choice I could have made for wedding day hair/ make up. The communication from booking through wedding day was spot on. They sent 3 artists for myself (bride) and 7 bridesmaids to be dolled up. They assist in setting the schedule for the day of. They also ensure that the Hair/Make Up trial gets scheduled about 2-3 months out. Yoce, Eva and Zoe were the artists on my day of and they did an incredible job! This salon is affordable, responsive and trustworthy for your wedding day!
I recently had my wedding 12/29/23 and I booked Blush & Braids Beauty Bar for my hair services. They were incredible!! The team was prompt and all my girls loved their hair. Savannah stayed past time to help me with my veil. Everyone’s hair turned out beautiful! I couldn’t be more thankful for them and HIGHLY recommend.
I truly felt like I was the most beautiful person in the world on my wedding day. Communication with Blush and Braids was not as smooth as it was with some of my other vendors, but my two stylists were wonderful -- five stars for them! My make up and hair were incredible and my bridesmaids were so beautiful as well.
Cannot recommend this place highly enough! Our makeup artist did such a beautiful job, and everyone’s makeup stayed perfectly intact all day long (despite many tears during the ceremony and sweat on the dance floor). They’re also one of the more affordable places in the Chicagoland area, which we appreciated as brides on a budget.
Absolutely amazing and talented hair and makeup artists! I had 5 bridesmaids and every single one of them were obsessed with their glam on my wedding day and the makeup held up so well too! Of course mine was amazing too🥰 couldn't have been happier!💋
Sarah and Katie were great to work with during the planning. Day of services were provided by Milian for hair and Brenda for make up. They both did an extraordinary job by listening to each individual's vision and then making it all happen.
Blush and braids did an amazing job with all of our wedding hair and makeup! All of the stylists did an amazing job and were great to work with!
We were a LGBTQ+ wedding, so there were two brides. Macy and Brenda were so kind and flexible. We had a great time at our trial with them. They did just as good of a job on the day of even though they had to move rooms, so the brides could stay separate from each other.
The communication from Blush and Braids was always great! Would highly recommend!
Blush and Braids Beauty Bar did an amazing job on my wedding day. Sofia did my hair and Amy did my makeup and they both made me look and feel so beautiful. I had some slight tweaks from my trial and they both were willing to roll with any request. We also had Janessa helping out with hair and Aliza helping out with makeup. My 6 bridesmaids, mother, and MIL all looked fantastic. We had lots of different hair textures and skin types and their ability to work with any request was much appreciated.
Sarah and Katie were extremely responsive during they entire planning process - probably our most responsive vendors!
Highly recommend!
My stylist Daniela was an absolute dream. There was a scheduling snafu with my trial, and Daniela made it happen at the last minute, and Blush & Braids comped my trial for the trouble. I really appreciated that they made it right, and on the day of my wedding, everything went super smoothly. I felt beautiful, heard, and gassed up!! And the prices were super fair compared to a lot of other salons I got quotes from.
We used Blush and Braids for our wedding make-up and they were great! They were always quick and helpful with the communication. We had a large group of 12 people and both our artists, Brenda & Simone, did a fantastic job with each person, especially the Brides.
We had a great experience with blush and braids. Zoe was so sweet and did an amazing job with my hair. It stayed put the whole evening. Lerin worked wonders on my makeup. I'm a crier, and my make up stayed intact through it all despite that. We had a large bridal party of 11, a flower girl, and 2 moms receive services and it all ran on time. Having 5 artists come was absolutely amazing as we didn't have to start at the crack of down to make sure we were all done in time.
For the most part, communication was smooth. Katie the owner was always very responsive and helpful. I would definitely recommend blush and braids for any brides!
Blush and Braids took care of me and my gals. There were a couple of incidents where they had to reschedule a makeup and hair artist at the last minute, and they even allowed me to do a retrial for free. They were very professional and quality on the day of the wedding, and everyone looked fantastic. Thank you ladies!
Sumayyah from Blush & Braids did hair and make-up for me + my mom, sister, and best friend on 9/9, and we couldn't have been more thrilled! The whole process was extremely organized, and we were all so impressed by Sumayyah's range and skill. She gave my sister beachy mermaid waves, my friend Pricilla Presley '60s glam, and my mom—who was new to all of this—LOVED her natural look. Sumayyah was patient and skilled at helping me figure out what I *thought* I wanted at the trial vs. what I decided to go with for the wedding (pink! dewy! glowy!), and I got so many compliments throughout the night. Huge, huge thanks to Sumayyah and the B+B team for their professionalism, creativity, and talent!
I got married last Friday and used Blush & Braids in Ravenswood as my makeup/hairstylists for my wedding! It was a great choice!
From the beginning, my point-of-contact, Sarah, was very quick and responsive to emails. I sent her hairstyles and makeup inspiration pictures and she set me up with an artist. I panicked when the artist I originally did my hair and makeup trial with left the company. I thought this might be an issue, but without question, Sarah let me do a re-trial of hair and make-up free of charge with a new artist.
My second make-up artist was Macy Hernandez, and during the hair/makeup retrial, she made me feel so comfortable right away. We chatted about random things and it was such a blast for me. It was also really awesome having a Filipino artist because she knew exactly what colors and tones to work with to make me feel like a queen! I remember asking her, "What products do you use, these colors look so good on me?", and she said something along the lines of "I am just using products on you that I would use myself!". I love the diversity of the staff here, since brides are definitely not a one-size-fits-all.
I also got services for my wedding party and had a total of four artists from Blush & Braids. On the day of the wedding, the Blush & Braids showed up promptly and everything ran smoothly. All the artists were super professional but also fun to chat with to keep the nerves down. I absolutely loved the result of my look and my wedding party looked stunning.
As a bride, you want your day to be as stress-free as possible, and Blush & Braids did a wonderful job from the get-go with making sure everything was organized and timely. I would highly recommend using their services for your wedding :)
Sarah and her team were so incredible to work with. I had a large bridal party with 8 girls getting hair and make up done. The team arrived on time to the hotel, matched all the inspo pictures to a tee and provided touch ups before we headed out for photos. I changed my look slightly after my bride trial and Sarah and Savannah did such a great job. I felt so beautiful and my makeup and hair held up all day long (even with the extreme wind that day!) On top of that, Sarah was so quick to answer any questions/messages, which helped my wedding planning sooooo much
Would absolutely recommend Blush and Braids! I used them for my wedding day and my stylist was Heather Poblete and she was AMAZING! I decided I didn’t want to wear a veil so it was really important to me to have my hair just right. Heather created the perfect pull through braid - it stayed perfect all night (even though I was sweating) and stayed feeling comfortable the whole time. So many people commented on how beautiful my hair was. Absolutely amazing! So glad I went with them!
I used blush and braids for my wedding and they were AMAZING!! I worked with Daniele and Lerin and they did all the bridesmaids, moms, and myself. Everyone looked beautiful and loved their makeup! They truly were the best!
The hair and makeup stylists were excellent. They took the inspiration photos, made suggestions, and listened to the client. I couldn't have been happier. And they were very efficient too. Would absolutely work with them again.
I had worked with BBBB as an attendant for another wedding, so I knew as soon as I started planning my own wedding, I wanted to work with them again! Our artists were Sarah and Mercedes for make-up and Sofia for hair. All three are incredibly skilled, kind and calm. We had 7 people for make-up and 5 for hair. The attendants had different requests, styles and comfort-levels with make-up. Sarah and Mercedes accommodated us gracefully. Sofia captured exactly what each attendant wanted in their style and helped us add fresh flowers to our up-dos. The guests raved about how beautiful we all looked. Everyone's hair and make-up held up for the whole day even though we were outside in the August heat. I highly recommend this team!
SO AMAZING! My hair and makeup for my wedding turned out gorgeous! I worked with Jamie who was so lovely and she got done early on my wedding day. The process was so great. I had a hair and makeup trial and then I got an email asking how it went and any notes for Jamie. And after my wedding day I got another email asking how the hair and makeup went. It was really nice that they reached out to ask how it went and I got some time to think about if I wanted anything changed. Very affordable and worth every cent!!!!!
A transparent, communicative, and skilled hair and make up team who can accommodate small bridal parties too!
I had a really small bridal party for my May 2023 wedding: just me and my two sisters, with my mom getting services. Blush & Braids was able to accommodate coming out to our little group with a total of just 4 hair and 1 make up services on the morning of the wedding. I had a hair and make up trial with Heather a few months before the wedding and was super excited about the look and the longevity of the wear. Blush & Braids followed up after the trial for any feedback, which I loved. When I started worrying maybe the style I chose was too simply, everyone was incredibly flexible offering possible tweaks or alternatives and keeping notes on what I wanted for the day of. When Heather came out to the hotel we were getting ready at the morning of the wedding, she rolled with my mom's decision to get an updo instead of a blowout, and did a wonderful job with half-up styles for my sisters. She helped me with game time decisions to fit in a hair piece with a curled ponytail and everything came together beautifully. Heather kept us on schedule through all of our silly sister antics and was a wonderful addition to the morning crew. I also loved the little touch up kit (even though I didn't use it because everything stayed in place so nicely!), and Blush & Braids' follow up after the wedding to make sure everything went well. Start to finish, everyone was fantastic to work with, and I'm very glad that I chose Blush & Braids for my wedding!
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Katie is an absolute gem! She is part owner of the company and is professional and quick to respond. I needed help finding someone for a balayage and cut and she recommended someone wonderful. Katie was my make up artist at my trial and day of wedding and couldn’t be happier! My MOH and I have darker skin tones that could be tricky to color match but she did an amazing job! Hung did our hair for day of and he’s very patient and listens to what we wanted. 10/10!!
Definitely recommend these folks! Easy great communication, great prices, loved that they came to our hotel in River North for no additional fee, worked as a team to ensure all 12 of us (myself, 9 bridal party, and our moms) we’re looking and feeling beautiful on time. They recommended a great company for clip-in extensions that perfectly matched my curly hair so that I could get the look I was going for.
I’m so glad I booked Blush and Braids Beauty Bar for my wedding. Shelby checked in regularly and was able to answer all my questions and come up with a schedule that worked with the rest of our timeline. My HMU artist Aleana was fantastic – she was able to create the look I asked for, and she listened to my feedback from the trial and made the right changes on the wedding day. She was even able to help out my groom, who had a bit of a sunburn from the day before. The whole team was great to work with and made the process stress-free.
We were so happy with the Blush & Braids team for my wedding day on 5/26/2023. I had met Eva before for a make up trial and she is so talented, really responsive to what I was looking for and perfectly replicated the look we loved on the day of the wedding. She worked with 4 bridesmaids and made us all look beautiful!
Zoe did the bridesmaids hair and was professional, fun and got all the girls hair exactly how they wanted it.
We loved having them both with us on the wedding morning, we were all together in the hotel suite and it was so fun. I appreciate working with Katie and the team in the planning up to the wedding, it was so well organized and went really smoothly! Cannot recommend any higher!!!
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