Brides and Brushes

Creative and Confident For Unforgettable Beauty

Based out of Clifton Park serving all surounding areas

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5.0

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These ladies are BEYOND amazing! Trista and Katrina did hair and makeup for myself, my mother, my MIL, and my eight bridesmaids the morning of my wedding, and our experience with them was nothing but wonderful. They traveled to my house so we didn't all have to go to them and were easily able to get set up and have everyone done and looking beautiful with time to spare. I was so impressed with how effortlessly they handled such a large group! They were both super nice and talkative with everyone and genuinely seemed so happy to be a part of our day. I was absolutely thrilled with how great everyone looked, and I honestly had never felt so beautiful in my life. I have zero gripes about my experience with them. If I ever need my hair or makeup done again for an event, I absolutely plan on contacting them!

Jenna I.

5.0

We had such a wonderful experience with Brides and Brushes! They were incredibly understanding, professional, prompt, and right on time throughout the entire day. They were able to create all of the different hairstyles my bridesmaids wanted while making sure everyone felt beautiful and comfortable. My hair and makeup stayed absolutely perfect all day long, even through the heat and rain! I couldn’t have asked for a better experience, and I’m so grateful they were part of our wedding day. I highly recommend Brides and Brushes to any bride looking for an amazing hair and makeup team!

Caitlyn S.

5.0

Trista Perkins

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AWARD WINNER (4X)

Thanks to recommendations from couples on The Knot

Based in Clifton Park, NY, Brides and Brushes is a wedding hair and makeup service. This mobile company is ready to work its magic on you and your wedding party to help you prepare for the day ahead. Founder and lead artist Trista Perkins has years of experience behind her, allowing her to enhance your natural beauty in whatever way you want. The talented artists at Brides and Brushes are constantly learning new skills. They believe that staying up to date with the latest products and the most recent trends is the key to their success and the happiness of their customers. When they have the privilege of helping someone get ready for their special day, these professionals come equipped with high energy and positive attitudes. Trista and her team will coordinate closely with your wedding day timeline. They want to make sure that you feel at ease and can trust in their skills to have you looking fabulous in time for the ceremony. They are excited to embrace any ideas or specific styles you might have in mind, from vintage glamor to modern luxury. Understanding the importance of effective products, Brides and Brushes uses only high-quality tools for your wedding look. Trista is happy to provide trials where you can explore all your hair and makeup ideas for your special day.

Woman-owned Business

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Awards and Affiliations

4-Time 'Best of Weddings'

2026.2025.2024.2023.

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Earned by winning 'Best of Weddings' four or more times.

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Trista Perkins

Owner

Hello, I would like to introduce myself. My name is Trista Perkins. I have been a hairdresser for the past 19 years. Since graduating to become a licensed hairstylist I have continued my education and I'm always staying current with the latest trends, styles, cuts and colors! Weddings are something that I absolutely love doing and being apart of!

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Clients praise Brides & Brushes for professional, punctual, and calming service that delivered beautiful hair and makeup which lasted all day. They efficiently handled large parties and varied hair types, offered helpful trials and clear communication, and kept the morning on schedule. Highly recommended for talent, friendliness, and reliability.

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Jenna I

8/20/2026

These ladies are BEYOND amazing! Trista and Katrina did hair and makeup for myself, my mother, my MIL, and my eight bridesmaids the morning of my wedding, and our experience with ...

them was nothing but wonderful. They traveled to my house so we didn't all have to go to them and were easily able to get set up and have everyone done and looking beautiful with time to spare. I was so impressed with how effortlessly they handled such a large group! They were both super nice and talkative with everyone and genuinely seemed so happy to be a part of our day. I was absolutely thrilled with how great everyone looked, and I honestly had never felt so beautiful in my life. I have zero gripes about my experience with them. If I ever need my hair or makeup done again for an event, I absolutely plan on contacting them!

Caitlyn S

8/16/2026

We had such a wonderful experience with Brides and Brushes! They were incredibly understanding, professional, prompt, and right on time throughout the entire day. They were able to...

create all of the different hairstyles my bridesmaids wanted while making sure everyone felt beautiful and comfortable. My hair and makeup stayed absolutely perfect all day long, even through the heat and rain! I couldn’t have asked for a better experience, and I’m so grateful they were part of our wedding day. I highly recommend Brides and Brushes to any bride looking for an amazing hair and makeup team!

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Pamela F

8/13/2026

I cannot say enough wonderful things about my hair and makeup stylists. They were thoughtful, calm, professional, and punctual from beginning to end, which made the entire wedding...

day feel much less stressful. Trista listened carefully and created exactly the style I described, while also offering guidance and reassurance throughout the process. Most importantly, my hair and makeup looked beautiful and lasted through the entire wedding, the reception, and beyond. I was absolutely thrilled with the results and would highly recommend her to anyone looking for a talented and reliable stylist for a special event.

Adeline R

8/11/2026

Trista was absolutely amazing on my wedding day! She made sure there was plenty of time for each of my girls to get exactly the hairstyle they wanted without ever feeling rushed. H...

er talent, professionalism, and warm demeanor made the entire morning feel relaxed and stress-free. I am so grateful to have found her and would highly recommend her to any bride!

Brittny B

8/09/2026

Trista and Katrina did the hair and makeup for my July 4th wedding, and I couldn’t have been happier with how everything turned out! After my hair trial, Trista helped me choose a ...

style that felt like me while still making me feel absolutely beautiful. I felt so confident on my wedding day, and I truly have the team at Brides & Brushes to thank for that! Both the hair and makeup were absolutely amazing. My bridal party and I received so many compliments throughout the entire night, and everything held up beautifully. I’m so grateful to Trista, Katrina, and the entire Brides & Brushes team for helping make me feel so beautiful and confident on such a special day. I would highly recommend them to any bride! 🤍

Samantha K

8/09/2026

The whole process was seamless and myself as well as all the girls looked amazing!

Brianna C

5/21/2026

Brides & brushes did hair and makeup for both my bridal party and I on my wedding day, and all of us have nothing but GLOWING reviews. They were efficient, did great work, and were...

sociable with us the morning of! They made us all feel so comfortable and look stunning. I am so grateful we were able to book them. I would recommend them 100 times over.

Melissa N

12/28/2025

Trista was so lovely to work with! She was so receptive to the changes that I wanted to make after my trial. On my wedding day, I told her I was tired and a little overwhelmed and ...

she told me to close my eyes and relax while she did my hair. It totally helped me to take a moment to reset and prepare for the rest of the day. She was kind, talented and reasonably priced. I plan to recommend Trista’s services to any future bride I know!

Alyssa B

12/15/2025

Trista did an amazing job with our hair, especially my bridal style. I absolutely loved it. She was efficient, professional, and very affordable.

Brittany B

12/12/2025

Trista was absolutely amazing. She made me and all my bridesmaids feel so beautiful. Every style turned out perfect and lasted the whole day. Beyond her talent, she brought such a ...

sweet, calming presence to what could easily become an overwhelming morning. She kept everything running smoothly and helped us all feel relaxed and confident. I highly, highly recommend her to any bride looking for someone truly gifted and wonderful to work with! 💕

Caitlin D

12/11/2025

Trista was amazing to work with! So genuine and kind and worked so fast the day of our wedding! She started at 8:30 and was done by 12:30/1 and did 11 of us, including my husband. ...

Everyone’s hair looked fabulous and fit them all perfectly. And even lasted to the next day for brunch! Can’t recommend Trista enough, she made me feel so incredibly beautiful!

Skylin B

9/08/2025

Amazing! I had a party of 5 women - Trista did the perfect bridal hair style- that was totally and exactly my style and made me feel the best version of myself for the most special...

day- Trista and Christina were a dynamic duo- my makeup was so so perfect I felt like a rockstar- and the women were such a soothing and relaxing energy. We had so much fun.

Maggie F

8/19/2025

Trista and Katrina were such a pleasure to work with! We had a small wedding and they did hair and makeup for all the ladies that attended. We had a lot of hair types, including ve...

ry long and curly hair, and everyone loved both their experience and how their looks came out. The schedule worked so smoothly and we had time to spare before the ceremony. They both brought such positive energy to the day. I was especially grateful when Trista helped to convince the flower girl to go with the hair style her mom thought would work best (aka stay the neatest) by adding special pins "for flower girls only" =] We love how the looks came out in the pictures and absolutely recommend working with them!

Marissa C

8/13/2025

Trista and Katrina did hair and makeup for my wedding last month for me, my bridal party, sister-in-law, and my mom. They did a fabulous job and everything held up so well in the c...

razy heat we had that day! They were accommodating both during the trial and on the actual day and will do everything they can to make you look your best!

Natalie S

8/13/2025

Trista was great to work with! She had great communication skills, was pleasant to be around, and my hair turned out great

Katie S

8/12/2025

Coming in to this process I really had no idea where to start. I went into the knot and found Trista. Trista was nothing short of amazing! She was prompt, always available for a ph...

one call, and over all just so nice to work with and made me and my bridal party feel so comfortable. I would recommend Trista and her team again and again!

Haley F

8/12/2025

Trista was amazing! She styled both my wife’s and my hair for our wedding, and the results were exactly what we had envisioned. She paid close attention to every detail, listened t...

o what we wanted, and flawlessly recreated the looks we had dreamed of. We felt beautiful and confident all day thanks to her talent and dedication. Highly recommended!

Emily O

7/15/2025

Trista and Katrina were so professional and made me and all my bridal party feel so beautiful. Trista had a ton of different hair types (curly, thick, fine) and everyone’s hair tur...

ned out fabulously! My hair tends to be on the straighter side and she was able to give my curls extra lift on the day of the wedding so they held beautifully when I had my ceremony. Katrina has an eye for color and my makeup was gorgeous. It was perfect and not over the top where I felt like it was too much, but enough to make me glow. They were so easy to schedule my trial and made the process seamless. Thank you so much!

Danielle D

3/27/2025

They were fantastic and I couldn't recommend them more. When I went to the trial they listened and were spot on with what I wanted. I am not someone who wears a lot of makeup and i...

t came our perfect. I described to Trista what I wanted but couldn't find an exact picture and she nailed it! The day of the wedding they were on time and ready to go. They had to do hair and makeup for myself, 5 bridesmaids, and the mother of the bride. They had everyone looking amazing right on time. If your looking for a fantastic duo for your wedding day at a fair price, I could not recommend them more!

Melissa C

1/05/2025

Trista was so wonderful to work with. I found her on The Knot and she did a trial and the wedding party hair as well as mine. I cannot recommend her enough!

Amanda B

11/27/2024

I hired Trista and Katrina to be our glam squad for my wedding. They did an amazing job! Everyone was so happy with their look and it held for the entire day. They also had a great...

vibe and made everyone feel comfortable and confident.

Jamie P

11/13/2024

Trista was fantastic, from the very first message to the very last bobby-pin. During the trial, it was clear that she’s not only talented but extremely knowledgeable. There was no ...

gatekeeping and her advice (on more than just hair) was so helpful in preparing for the wedding. I am a top-knot, no makeup kind of gal and Trista executed the “soft, but more refined” look I was hoping for. On the day of, she was professional, patient, and precise making sure I loved the final look before securing everything. And secure she did! Somehow everything stayed soft AND in place the entire evening with zero discomfort for me. 10/10

Amelia R

10/28/2024

Trista is so personable and great to work with. She frequently checked in which very much helped my nerves. Trista made me feel so absolutely beautiful on my wedding day. I absolut...

ely loved my hair.

Belen H

10/19/2024

Trista and Katrina were excellent for hair and makeup. They listened to my concerns and my preferences. It’s not easy choosing hair and makeup for your big day but I felt confident...

and comforted the whole journey! I felt absolutely gorgeous my wedding day and I owe it all to Trista and Katrina! If I am ever back in the lake George area, I will be returning for services! Also they were very efficient working with 2 stylists. I had 9 girls and they were even running ahead of schedule.

Devyn P

10/07/2024

I can’t say enough wonderful things about Trista! She was absolutely amazing from start to finish. Leading up to the wedding, she was easy to communicate with; setting up the trial...

was so easy, and it was a pleasure getting to know her. I was looking forward to seeing her the morning of my wedding! The morning of, she was incredibly friendly, talkative, and personable. She made everyone feel comfortable throughout the process. Her professionalism stood out, as she was punctual and ready to make any changes we needed along the way. She truly went above and beyond to make sure everyone was happy with their look. I highly recommend her to anyone looking for a talented and dependable hair stylist!

Amanda S

10/01/2024

Trista provided wedding hair services for me, my mom, and three bridesmaids. I could not recommend her highly enough! Trista was incredible to work with from initial outreach to tr...

ial and the wedding day. She was extremely responsive, listened to all of my thoughts and questions, and was just so kind and easygoing. Trista made my hair even more beautiful than I thought it could be—after seeing my inspiration pictures and practicing with the trial, she delivered everything I wanted and more. Everyone else felt so beautiful and said Trista was the best stylist they ever worked with. I highly recommend booking her—you will be so happy you did!

Alexandra C

9/21/2024

Trista was fantastic & so efficient! She showed up on time and completed everyone's hair ahead of schedule (I blocked off 45 mins per person just in case and she was much quicker)...

. A few girl's hair was falling out, so she kindly did touch-ups as well to re-secure things, but overall, I would definitely recommend her!

Angelica L

9/21/2024

Trista was amazing start to finish. From the trial to the day of the wedding, I couldn’t have been happier. My hair turned out exactly as I hoped it would. And all my bridesmaids w...

ere pleased with Trista’s work. Trista is professional, kind, and talented. You cannot go wrong by having her as your hair stylist! 10/10!

Katie C

8/28/2024

Trista was so easy and delightful to work with! She did my hair for my wedding, 6 of my bridesmaids, our flower girl and my mother in law by herself. Trista was super organized and...

went above and beyond for us all! Everyone was very happy with how their hair turned out and it stayed all day and night, even through dancing! She checked in after the wedding which was very sweet and made my wedding day fun while getting ready and so easy! No stress! I can’t thank or recommend Trista enough!

Nicole H

7/26/2024

**Romantically Inclined Hairstyling** Trista has been doing my hair for a few years now. When I asked if she was able to style my bridal hair for the big day, she was quick to le...

t me know the date was available, was able to help me with the look prior to the day of and listened to my simple request for a style. I explained I wanted a soft-flowy-romantic look and she nailed it, while encouraging me to do exactly what I want, for exactly who I am and how I would feel the most beautiful on my wedding day! Trista is genuine to the core and takes her clients and creations seriously - doing so with flare and charisma, her down to earth, awesome personality, her fashionable looks, and of course priceless hairstyling expertise from years of experience!

Cierra H

6/27/2024

Trista was excellent! She had a very calm & genuine energy throughout the morning. She did quick and beautiful work on me and my 4 bridesmaids and waited patiently for the inevitab...

ly late one. Trista is kind and relaxed helping to support the positive vibes we needed for the ceremony! She traveled to me and was flexible but punctual. During my trial she gave great advice on the best color for the style and clearly loves what she does!!

meghan G

6/27/2024

Myself and everyone in my bridal party was so happy with our hair for my wedding! She is very talented, great communication, kind and supportive! (Which are important qualities to ...

have when doing the brides hair!) All of our hair came out so perfect. I highly recommended her for any event and everyday hair stylist!

Taryn C

12/18/2023

This was the first time I ever got professional makeup done and Trista and Katrina were absolutely great! I told them what I wanted/what I did not want as I do not wear make up on ...

an everyday basis and everything turned out perfect! I would HIGHLY recommend if you are looking for bridal makeup for you and your bridesmaids!

Jen L

11/15/2023

WOW!! Trista and Katrina were incredible! From the trials to the wedding day they could not have been more fun and great people to work with! I usually dislike my hair and makeup...

when I get it done for weddings I’m in, I was nervous about this going into my wedding. Well I lucked out, Katrina was so understanding of the style I was looking for and came up with the perfect combinations for a natural yet special makeup look. Trista tried about 4 different styles in my trial, all of which were just barely different until the perfect style was found (she did this without me asking, as she was determined to find exactly what I wanted!). They both recreated these on my wedding day and I was so happy with the results. My bridal party was as well! Anytime someone wanted an adjustment or something a little different they were more than happy to make adjustments and make sure everyone was very happy with their look! Not only are they incredible at hair and makeup, they are such fun people to have around while getting ready! We were so lucky to have them as part of our special day!

Haley E

11/05/2023

Trista was hands down AMAZING!! She absolutely nailed my bridesmaids and my own hair perfectly. Not only did it look perfect but it held its shape all day and night. As I was looki...

ng through my wedding photos I kept saying how much I loved my hair. Trista is so nice and a wonderfully calming presence which was very appreciated on such an overwhelming day! She even helped me secure a new make up artist after my original plan fell through. She is wonderful, I could not recommend her more. Trista- thank you for making me feel so confident on my wedding day!

Annie P

10/12/2023

Trista was amazing to work with! She was a very calming person which is a good addition to getting ready in the morning. She is an amazing hairstylist who took all the ideas to mak...

e the perfect wedding hair style. She styled my, all my bridesmaids, my mom, mother in law and my aunt all before the first look. She is easy to talk to and responds quickly to text and email. I would highly recommend her! Her make up artist Katrina is also amazing she made me look really natural and glowy! She performed make up on the bridesmaids and moms, with excellent skin tone matching. Would also highly recommend!

Kristen S

10/06/2023

Trista and Katrina were absolutely amazing and so kind! They did hair and makeup for my entire wedding part and everyone looked fantastic. During the hair and makeup trials they we...

re very thorough to ensure that I looked exactly the way I had envisioned! Would highly recommend!

Britney V

10/04/2023

Trista is one of the easiest, outgoing individuals. She was very professional and easy to talk to. She was open to help with the short amount of time given when I found her. Her wo...

rk was wonderful, for not just me but my entire bridal party. No look was the same and she gave each girl her full attention while still having fun with us all. She took my thoughts and provided her own when it came to the trial and the day of. I would recommend her to anyone looking for hair on their special day. She is worth more than what you will pay which is very reasonable for her work. Thank you Trista!!!

Concetta P

8/25/2023

Trista was awesome! She’s so quick to respond to any questions I had leading up to the day. She got all our hair done in great timing. No rush at all and she was by herself. Everyo...

ne loved their hair. I was nervous about a hair piece I was using but she made sure it stayed in securely for the whole night! Thank you again so much!! You rock!

Amber B

10/13/2022

Trista is such a gem to work with! We booked her for our 10/8/22 wedding and couldn’t be happier! We did a trial run on my bridal hairstyle way in advance, and I decided I wanted t...

o go a different style afterwards. She was responsive and accommodating to a second trial run and ensured I loved it! The actual day of the wedding she was prompt, flew through the girls hair, and even took on extra people who weren’t originally slotted to have their hair done! She was friendly and everyone loved how their hair came out! I’m sure it wasn’t easy to wrangle and please a group of 8+ of us!!! She killed it and we all felt so beautiful!

Allison H

9/27/2022

Trista and Katrina are both amazing!! They are both so kind, personable and made my wedding day stress free. The power even went out at our hotel while getting ready, and Trista wo...

rked with the maintenance man to promptly find a room with power! They made me feel so beautiful and my bridal party loved their hair and makeup. Our hair was stunning and held up all night, and the makeup helped everyone glow while looking natural. I highly recommend them both for your wedding or any special occasion!

Hayley D

9/12/2022

Trista rode solo for our group of 10 people, and was able to handle this amount of ladies very well in five hours! In fact, she was ready to work on me (The Bride, last) without mi...

ssing a beat. I was incredible impressed by her attitude, skill and all my ladies complimented her approach to detail! Would absolutely hire Trista again 😊

Rebecca M

8/25/2022

Katrina is AMAZING & talented. All of my bridal party, mother, and grandmother loved Katrina and how their makeup turned out for my wedding day. Katrina is confident, easy-going, ...

fun to talk to, and made my wedding day stress free. I would highly recommend her for your wedding or other occasions.

Rebecca M

8/25/2022

Trista is AMAZING!! From the start of booking her, I was planning our wedding in upstate, NY from Hawaii and Trista made the process very easy and stress-free. We met for our hair ...

trial a few months prior to the wedding, it turned out wonderful. She gave suggestions when I was indecisive. On the day of the wedding, there was an address miscommunication on my end where the bridal party was getting ready. Trista handled it professionally & arrived cool, calm, & collected, and got all 11 girls' hair done. My family, friends and I loved having Trista a part of my wedding day. I would highly recommend having Trista do your hair and be a part of one of the most memorable days of your life.

Heidi T

8/14/2022

She is not only talented and confident but personable and fun. She made what could be a stressful experience anything but! Felt like I'd known her for years. Highly recommended for...

all ages and occasions

Ashley S

5/05/2022

Trista was amazing! She did an amazing job with my hair as well as my bridesmaids. We showed her the pictures of what we each envisioned for hair and she delivered!! Cannot recomme...

nd Trista enough!

Response from Brides and Brushes on 05/05/2022

Thank you so much!! You have a great group of friends and family!! ❤️

Carolyn W

12/06/2021

I was so happy with how my hair turned out for our big day. Trista listened to what I envisioned and it turned out perfectly. My bridesmaids were also very pleased with their style...

s as well. we were all impressed with how quickly (and efficiently) she worked in order to have us all ready for the photographer. I would highly recommend her to anyone getting married!

Nicole S

9/01/2021

Having Trista be my hair stylist put me at total ease. She listened to everything I suggested and we bounced ideas off each other. She made me feel so confident in not only her abi...

lities but how she made me look! Me and my bride crew looked amazing on my wedding day! It was by far the best my hair looked! Thank you for everything Trista! You are amazing and so wonderful to work with!

Brianna H

7/02/2021

I’m so happy I decided to go with Trista and Katrina for our hair and makeup needs on the day of our wedding. They bring a fun atmosphere with them and are very genuine! They are w...

onderful at what they do—everyone of my bridesmaids were happy with both their hair and makeup. Thank you Trista and Katrina. You truly made the day start off in such a perfect way.

Allyson M

3/19/2020

Trista and Katrina were exactly what I needed for my wedding. Our initial appointment was a relaxed meeting, where we both got to know each other and our styles. They both immediat...

ely made me feel comfortable and took ideas and suggestions as they went about constructing my wedding "look." On my wedding day, they planned out the timing perfectly and gave my girls and mom the perfect looks. None of them looked overly done and artificial. I was very impressed with their efficiency, order, and excitement for the day. They both put me at ease and made sure everything was perfect before I slipped into my dress. I will ALWAYS turn to them when I am in the area!

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1733 route 9, Clifton Park, NY

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