About this vendor
Daniela Lai is a New York City–based Senior International Makeup Artist & Hairstylist with over 25 years of experience in bridal, beauty, fashion, editorial, special events and private clients.
Her career began in Milan and continued through London and New York, including professional experience with Christian Dior in Milan. That international background still influences her work today: polished, refined beauty with a modern touch and an emphasis on enhancing each client’s individual features.
Daniela specializes in bridal makeup and hairstyling, from soft natural beauty and luminous skin to sophisticated glam, Hollywood waves, romantic updos and sleek, modern styles. But her work goes far beyond weddings. She is also available for special events, red carpet–style beauty, photoshoots, engagement sessions, corporate events, private occasions and other on-location hair and makeup services.
Every look is personalized to the client’s features, personal style and occasion, with the goal of creating beauty that feels effortless in person and photographs beautifully.
Known for her calm energy, professionalism and efficiency, Daniela works on location throughout New York City and selected areas of Long Island. She can accommodate individual clients, bridal parties and larger bookings with additional artists when needed.
For Daniela, beauty is never about changing how someone looks. It is about creating the most polished, confident and beautiful version of each client for whatever moment they are celebrating.
Details
Beauty
- Beauty Group Bookings
- Hair Stylists
- Hair Trials Available
- Makeup
- Makeup Artists
- Makeup Trials Available
Business Attributes
- Woman-owned Business
Awards and Affiliations
2024 'Best of Weddings'
Best of Weddings
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out of 5.019 reviews
Daniela made my vision for my wedding day makeup come to life! I was nervous about trying a new makeup artist in my big day , but she was amazing . Very easy to communicate with an...
d the process was seamless. My makeup stayed in place all day and night ! I recommend going with her for your big day , you won’t regret it .
I really liked my makeup! She understood exactly what I wanted, especially since I don’t usually wear makeup. She made me feel comfortable and beautiful. I’m so happy with how it t...
urned out!
Dany was a gem! Super kind and wonderful to work with. She understood my request for soft glam for professional photos. The hair and makeup lasted all day! Super happy with how the...
professional photos came out. Thank you Dany!!
Daniela is always very professional and friendly! She is super talented and I love the wedding makeup she did for me! Would highly recommend!
I used Dany makeup service for my wedding. She did an amazing job for my bridal look. Thoroughly enjoyed my mini facial before my makeup. She was very prompt and professional. Made...
me look like a beautiful bride. Definitely recommend her services.
I hired Daniela for my American wedding and I couldn’t have made better decision!
Not only she was punctual and very professional but she explained every step in a very clear and e...
nchanting way. She listens to your opinion but she also helps you understand why an option is better than another one and she is always damn right!
I loved the final result and working with Daniela, she is the best.
I used Dany for my engagement photos this past weekend. What a breeze the process was- she is quick to respond, so approachable, and came to my house with only a few days notice. I...
don’t wear a ton of make up at baseline but wanted something that would be dramatic enough for photos. It lasted all day and the pictures came out so well.
Dany herself is very professional, was on time, very easy going, and has loads of experience. Would definitely use her again. Didn’t use her hair services but the place I ended up going made me wish I had used her! We are getting married in California otherwise I would use her for my wedding too!
Dany is amazing! Highly recommend booking her for your wedding or any event where you need your hair and makeup done. She was calm, quick, and a great communicator through the enti...
re process of reaching out to the actual wedding day.
I’m South Indian — medium dark skin tone with yellow/olive undertones. If you know, you know how hard it is to find proper shade matches. Dany works with all complexions, and I was impressed with her artistry! I felt and looked gorgeous on my wedding day, as any bride should. My MIL even booked Dany for another event a few months after our wedding.
Thank you for being the best, Dany! 10/10 as always ✨
I couldn't have asked for a more exceptional makeup artist and hair stylist! Not only was Dany kind and incredibly fun to work with, she was patient and worked with me meticulously...
during our trial to help bring my vision to life. She truly nailed the look I wanted for my big day! I couldn't recommend Dany enough!
Dany did my early morning wedding hair and makeup. She did an amazing job, I absolutely loved my look. My makeup photographed beautifully. Dany was super professional, prompt and k...
ind. 100 percent recommend!
Dany is amazing!! She is so personable and made my experience worth it! I've gotten my make-up done professionally once before and needed to find someone after I couldn't get an ap...
pointment with them. Dany responded to my inquiry immediately and was very proactive before our appointment. She asked me what I wanted and gave me exactly that. I am so happy with the results.
Dany was very professional and kind. She helped me decided the best make up and I felt amazing!
Dany is the kindest and best makeup artist I had the pleasure working with for my wedding and other events. She exceeded my expectations and I can’t thank her enough. I 100% recomm...
end Dany and will be working with her on future events.
Dany was fantastic and efficient! She is professional and knows how to do different skins tones. I look forward to continuing my journey with her. Thank you Dany.
Dany was fantastic from beginning to end. Great communication prior to my appointment. She was perfectly on time. She saw all my pictures of what I wanted and didn’t want and got t...
he style down perfectly.
I felt beautiful and got smiles and compliments from everyone. All the ladies asked for her contact info!
Dany is a pro through and through and I will book her for all my coming events.
Dany did my hair and makeup for my baby shower and she did such a fantastic job! She came promptly with her own equipment, and my makeup/hair lasted all day. I highly recommend her...
services.
Prompt, professional, and great results for our mini-ceremony / elopement!
My dream makeup for my dream wedding! .
I’ve never looked or felt better in my life, can’t thank Dany enough. She was on time, prepared and nailed the look I was going for. Highly ...
recommend!
I booked Dany after looking at so many makeup artists. I wanted a natural timeless look and I felt like other makeup artists were to trendy. I explained what look I was going for a...
nd Dany knew exactly what I wanted. She has such a good eye and knew exactly how to cover my flaws and accentuate other features. I definitely would recommend her.
Contact
New York City, Long Island, New Jersey
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