Dayna DeFazio Hair and Makeup Artistry

gh the expansive photo sessions we did with not only wedding party but a second one with over 100 of our extended family on a windy rooftop! She helped keep everything (me, namely!) calm, organized, and enjoyable, and every single person she styled looked amazing. We planned our wedding in short order and I did not have a lot of ideas of what we wanted, who wanted to be styled, where, etc.  She was flexible, helpful and reassuring throughout the planning and booking process.   We started with a preview session where we talked through different options and styles and tried something a bit different from my usual look.  After trying it out, I decided it wasn’t exactly what I wanted, but she took my input, we discussed it further, and together we came up with the perfect style for the wedding day that felt completely “me.” On the day of the wedding, she did hair for five people and managed to keep everything on time without anyone feeling rushed.  My hairstyle held up incredibly well through hours of photos, movement, and very windy but beautiful weather, and it still looked polished by the end of the night. She stayed with us for several hours during the pre‑ceremony photo session, constantly checking and fine‑tuning our hair to make sure every shot looked perfect.  She didn’t just focus on hair, either—she helped adjust accessories, including fixing earrings that kept getting caught on a tulle scarf, and generally jumped in wherever needed to keep things looking good and organized. It was such a luxury to have a great “personal assistant” for the day! My sisters came in not really knowing what they wanted, and she gave them great recommendations.  She created a very different look than usual for one of them that suited her perfectly, and both of my sisters, plus my two nieces, looked terrific—everyone felt confident and looked incredible in person and in photos. Beyond her technical skill, her calm presence, attention to detail, and willingness to help with anything made her feel like part of the team rather than just a vendor.  I wholeheartedly recommend her!