More Than Just Hair & Makeup
$500 starting price
MI - Michigan
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Crystal Drake
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Typically responds within 24h
AWARD WINNER (7X)
Thanks to recommendations from couples on The Knot
Hiring a professional hair and makeup artist is not just about hairspray, contouring, and false lashes. Many brides can achieve a look they like with what they have at home or from the drugstore. When you hire a professional artist, you’re investing in peace of mind for your bridal experience. Our team is experienced and thorough, anticipating your needs, what’s coming next, and handling any unexpected hiccups with ease. We provide personalized, thoughtful services tailored to each couple, ensuring you feel heard, seen, and supported throughout your big day.
Drake Artistry Collective is a small team of professional hair and makeup artists specializing in on-location bridal services. Our approach to weddings is a little different from most bridal beauty teams. We focus less on trends, products, and social media techniques and more on listening and working to understand your concerns and vision to create a look that is authentically yours. What makes you feel confident and beautiful? That’s what we want to understand. We want your friends, family, and fiancé to look at you on your wedding day and say, “You are so beautiful,” not, “Your makeup is so beautiful!”
Our comprehensive services are designed to enhance your natural beauty and provide a seamless, stress-free experience. All our makeup services include false lashes, individual cluster lashes, and airbrush application. Additionally, every makeup service comes with a set of brushes for you to keep and a touch-up kit to maintain your look throughout the day. To perfect your bridal look, all our bridal services include a Bridal Preview, where we test and document your chosen style before the wedding, complete with a micro-photo shoot to see how the hair and makeup read in photos.
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Crystal Drake
Owner
I am a quirky mix of boring and reliable, yet creative and whimsical. I traded 20 years of corporate experience for artistry, taking with me the professionalism and discipline I learned. I bring a corporate aspect to Drake Artistry Collective and my clients see that in our professionalism and reliability. We are fun, though, I promise. :-)
I am proud to be part of an elite team of talented Instructor Artists at Multimedia Makeup Academy, where we prepare new artists for real-world work by not only sharing our knowledge and experience, but committing to their success beyond the classroom
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5.0
out of 5.0139 reviews
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Crystal Drake Artistry Collective received glowing reviews for their exceptional hair and makeup services for weddings. Multiple reviewers highlighted Crystal's expertise in customizing looks based on individual preferences and features. The team's professionalism, attention to detail, and ability to create stunning and long-lasting hair and makeup looks were highly praised. Crystal's accommodating nature, communication skills, and service quality, including the retainer service for touch-ups during the event, were commended. Clients appreciated the team's support, adaptability, and ability to make brides feel beautiful and at ease on their special day, making Crystal Drake Artistry Collective a highly recommended choice for wedding hair and makeup services.Review photos
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Maria O
5.0
12/26/2024
There are not enough words to express just how amazing my experience with Crystal was! One of my favorite things about the experience was the trial beforehand! It was nice to go in and talk through all of my likes/dislikes when it comes to my makeup and hair. I didn't just show her a picture and say "Okay this is sort of what I want." She actually took the time to break every single detail down with me. She wasn't just "recreating" a photo that I liked and applying that to my face and hair. She was creating a look WITH me. One that made me feel so beautiful and still like myself at the same time :) She is an expert at enhancing the beauty that is already there. ALSO! I know myself and I am an incredibly anxious person who gets stressed easily. The morning of my wedding was no exception. That is, until Crystal arrived. Because we had already done the trial, I knew what to expect and that made me feel so much better. Also! She was just such a calming presence to have with me that morning. Always checking in with me to see how I was doing, making sure I had water, etc. I truly have never felt so beautiful than on the day of my wedding. I owe SO MUCH of that to Drake Artistry Collective. I will ALWAYS recommend this company!
Tanya H
5.0
12/19/2024
Although I was getting married in Northern Michigan, I sought Crystal out because I wanted someone who had a lot of experience working with East Asian hair and makeup, and she did not disappoint. My mom and sister were also very happy with how their hair & makeup turned out (and they are hard to please). I was afraid of makeup artists who would follow a set palette/approach, but she was very much customizing it based on my features and preferences. We went through two trials, and I could not be happier with the end result on my wedding day! I wanted flower pieces in my hair and a veil without comb (less bulky) and she knew how to handle both things with ease and make it look stunning. The retainer service offered is clutch; I had numerous touch ups before and in between the first look, ceremony, family pictures, and up to before the reception to make sure that everything hair and make up -wise continued to look flawless. 100% recommend!
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Madeline M
5.0
12/19/2024
Crystal and her team were great! We had three artists to do hair and makeup for myself and 7 other people. She listened to my concerns and brought her expertise; I think the end result was beautiful
Kacey F
5.0
12/13/2024
I recently had the pleasure of working with Crystal for my wedding, and I couldn't be happier with the results! From our first discussion, Crystal made me feel comfortable and understood my concerns about my wedding hair and makeup. I’m sure I was not the easiest bride, as I had no clear idea of what I wanted other than to look my best. Crystal spent time collaborating with me on ideas and what would work for me. She followed up after my hair and makeup trial to see if I still liked the look, what I would prefer to change, and how the hair and makeup held up after a few hours.
On the big day, Crystal arrived on time and was incredibly professional. She worked efficiently but never made me feel rushed. The end result was stunning – I looked natural, radiant, and the best version of myself. My hair and makeup held up beautifully throughout the entire day and night, even through all the dancing and happy tears.
I highly recommend Crystal’s retainer service; I loved having her by my side during the day for touch-ups, pulling leaves and twigs out of my dress from the outdoor photo sessions, and bustling my dress. She was ready for any emergencies that might arise.
I received countless compliments from guests, and I felt amazing. If you're looking for a full-service, talented, and personable hair and makeup artist who will make you look and feel your best, I highly recommend Crystal Drake. Thank you for making my wedding day so special!
Michelle L
5.0
12/04/2024
I had an amazing experience with Crystal, Erica, and Carly through Drake Artistry Collective for my wedding. Crystal (who I believe runs the show 🙂) was incredibly accommodating to all my questions and requests, and uber-responsive. When I wasn't fully satisfied with my first makeup trial, she offered her own time to do a follow-up trial when we couldn't make the scheduling work with Erica, and she even went so far as to take videos and extensive notes so Erica would know what to do day-of. Erica did a great job fielding all the comments and requests from my family on the day-of, and Carly absolutely crushed it with my hairdo switch-up for my reception. The best part probably is that I cried SO much during my ceremony and my makeup didn't smudge or run at all. Super high quality and really went above and beyond. Thank you so much for everything you did to make me feel beautiful on my wedding day!!!
Eileen S
5.0
12/03/2024
I loved having Crystal as my go to makeup person for my wedding. The makeup and hair held up for the ceremony for me and my bridesmaids and she was communicative and accommodating during the entire process. Definitely eased a lot of the wedding worries and was easy to talk to every time we saw each other
Maria T
5.0
11/04/2024
Drake Artistry, did the hair and makeup for my wedding and they did an amazing job! The makeup trial was great and the planning forms helped with communication with my out-of-town bridesmaids. The clear communication with Crystal was appreciated and vital to alleviating a lot of my anxieties while planning. By the morning of the wedding, I never doubted my bridal party and I would look beautiful. On the day of the wedding, Kaity and Nicole did an exceptional job. They made an early early morning a fun time and had everyone in and out of the makeup/hair chairs on schedule. I had an artist on retainer up until my ceremony time and Kaity was a delight and kept me sane and hydrated before everything started. Everyone's hair and makeup still looked gorgeous at the end of the night, even after all the crying and partying.
I am not someone who wears makeup day-to-day and they made me feel and look like the most beautiful version of myself. Quality service that I knew I could rely on, I could not recommend them more!
Hannah C
5.0
9/04/2024
Working with Crystal was an all-around wonderful experience. She excelled at communication and attention to detail. She was very easy to be around and put me at ease right away. She was genuine and clearly very knowledgeable regarding wedding hair and makeup.
Tanya M
5.0
6/14/2024
I was very happy with Drake Artistry Collective Services. As some reviews mentioned some communication may be not as fast as other vendors, but it is plenty enough to where everything went through smooth. When it comes to hair trial and the day of wedding, Crystal was very timely and giving me necessary information so that I know what’s happening. The client portal requests detailed description for my thoughts on makeup and hair, so that during the trial we had already a good start. Crystal and Krista did excellent job with makeup and hair for me (bride), mothers and bridesmaids. Overall, everyone gave very good feedback and were quite satisfied with their makeup and hair. I would definitely recommend this vendor to anyone.
Sherry Q
5.0
1/01/2024
Responds quickly. Takes time through interview and questionaire to find out exactly what you all want. Book early as it seems she books fast. I was looking for an artist familiar with monolid make up. Crystal did amazing! She is so amazing at figuring how to make sure you make up lasts all day! Mine stayed put even though I have very greasy eyelids and face. Though she is on the pricier side, there is definitely a reason why: she delivers very high quality work.
Sara U
5.0
12/30/2023
I found Crystal through my wedding planner. I wanted to hire a small business where I could talk to the actual person who was going to be doing my hair and make up. Crystal was great, she was quick to respond and was very specific on what information she wanted to know. She asks many questions to make sure you will have a great relationship. I really appreciate her questionnaires to make sure we would be compatible and for her to really understand your vision. Your wedding is important and the HOURS you spend getting ready really sets the stage for the day. Crystal created a great timeline, the timeline worked perfectly, my hair and make-up began and ended on time and her assistant was amazing with my family and bridal party. I felt like Crystal was my friend and knew the ins and outs of what needed that day.
She is not just there for your hair and make-up she is there to make sure you feel like the bride and everyone else knows you are the bride- its your day, its your money and you deserve to have a stress free morning.
Crystal and I had many back and forth emails as I live in Arizona and got married in Detroit Michigan. She was willing to schedule my hair and make up trial while I was home in the summer - this lined up perfectly with my photographers to do our “engagement” shoot on the same day. My trial was great, she made sure she looked through all my photos and chose what would work best for my skin/face and personal preferences. If there was something I wasn’t sure about she was honest in her suggestions. After the trial my hair and make up had a real test. While doing our photoshoot there was a HUGE storm- rain sideways, trees and trash flying through the air and intense wind. My hair and make up help up exceptionally. I was fully confident after this trial run everything would be great for a Michigan wedding.
We did our make up at the Ren Cen- the front desk was not helpful in setting things up but Crystal was prepared for that and had great communication to make sure we knew where she was and when to grab her to make sure she got up to the room.
She brought each person a personal bag with their make up in it and I had an attendant stay with me through the reception. This was a great option. It helped having someone there to fix any make up after I balled on my first look, someone there to give me water during photos, someone there to fix/add more lip stick and assistance in putting my gigantic veil on before the ceremony. There was even a fly that got into my veil and thankfully with an extra set of hands we were able to avoid a freak out !
Crystal is understanding, honest and specific. I really appreciate all those things and I would hire her again in a heartbeat.
Anjana R
5.0
12/30/2023
Crystal Drake Artistry were the best hair team I could possibly imagine working with during our wedding weekend!!! As soon as I met Crystal during our trial and watched her nail all 3 of my looks, I knew she was the perfect fit for me. Throughout the process, she was timely, organized, and so accommodating to all the last minute changes in the timeline. During a chaotic Indian wedding weekend, Crystal had the BEST attitude and brought so much ease when I was sitting in her chair (which was probably close to 5 hours total). She truly goes above and beyond and clearly cares about her brides - for example, giving me ice packs when my knuckles were sore from all the bangle changes :), helping with mid-ceremony outfit changes, etc. Most importantly, Crystal’s skillset is exceptional as she was able to create the perfect South Indian braid that I envisioned. She is well-experienced in all the accessories Indian brides wear and made the day-of process seamless. Her looks for our moms were also spot on! I cannot recommend Crystal enough, especially for any South Asian brides!!!
Pallu B
5.0
12/29/2023
Crystal Drake was wonderful to work with for our lively Indian wedding festivities! She was flexible and supportive during the trial as we tested out different looks and ideas, came prepared with a water bottle and touch up kit for me to keep during the long wedding day, and made sure I was happy with my look. Crystal helped me nail a fresh, desi, bridal vibe while still feeling like myself. Highly recommend her services!
Vendor response 12/29/2023
Pallavi!! Remember that time you got married and I accidentally rubbed some kind of aller...
gen onto my face and my eye swelled up like a meatball and you had to watch me do your makeup with Meatball Eye at 4:30am? :-) I'd get Meatball Eye again in a heartbeat because you were such an awesome client. I'm so happy that you were happy and that we could help make a long day a little less stressful for you! :-)
Meagan L
5.0
12/29/2023
I am Chinese American and typically don’t wear make up (and have never worn foundation before). I obviously wanted a full face of makeup on my wedding day, but knew that a heavy full face would make me look silly instead of glamourous. I specifically wanted to look at portfolios of MUA that have done make up on asian eye shapes as I have struggled with eyeshadow and eyeliner on my own eyes watching generic YT clips. I was so happy to find Drake Artistry Collective. They have a portfolio showcasing their capabilities doing natural make up on Asian Americans and their capabilities of doing heavier makeup as well.
I shared my concerns of not wanting to “feel the heaviness of makeup on my face” and the fact that my hair is extremely thin/fine and gets oily very easily. Crystal listened to these concerned and told me exactly how she would handle it. She was great in her explanation on what she does and how she differs from other vendors. I had reached out to several before finding her and after speaking to her on the phone, I knew to move forward with her.
Trial run went perfectly - she even took some pictures in a “professional” setting to show me how the makeup would look like in certain lighting. We touched base after the trial to ensure everything lasted as it should and any tweaks that were needed. On the day of, her and her team arrived on time and were professional the whole time. I had a large bridal party of 8 people as well as my mom and MIL AND the flower girl. And they were great in timing things out and leaving space for any touch ups that were required. They even thought to schedule out each of my girls according to hair thickness and etc. Everything was perfectly planned. I would 100000% recommend them to anyone looking for a MUA.
Vendor response 12/29/2023
Meagan!! Thank you so much for this review! You and your party were fantastic clients and...
awesome to work with. I'm so happy that we could make your wedding journey a little less stressful and help you feel supported and beautiful. :-) Hug your pupper for me!
Madison W
5.0
12/29/2023
I only have the best things to say about Crystal and Drake Artistry! Crystal was amazing, starting from the very beginning! I live out of state so I was anxious about booking trials/etc. but Crystal was very flexible in working with me on dates, and her communication/response time was excellent. I loved the professional headshots she does at the trial as it gives you a great idea of what to expect on your wedding day! The day of, my hair was exactly as I envisioned and my makeup held up all day for pictures. Her retaining services were a great addition - she was with me a large portion of the day to fix my lipstick for pictures, provide water/mints, and also ice packs (married in the heat of June.) I was extremely pleased with all the services of Drake Artistry - thank you, Crystal, for making our day so memorable!
Vendor response 12/29/2023
Madison, thank you so much for this review!! You guys were great to work with and I'm so ...
happy that you were pleased with your services! Also -- you literally had the best smile of all of our brides this year and I'm on the hunt for your photos!
Lexie M
5.0
12/29/2023
Crystal and her team were so fantastic! Not only did they do a great job with our hair and makeup, but they stayed with us through a 90 degree photo session. They kept me (the bride) hydrated and looking good despite the heat. I felt supported and beautiful!
Vendor response 12/29/2023
Thank you so much for this review, Lexie! It was great working with you and your party. ...
That heat was brutal in the Peony Garden! My soul evaporated, lol. So happy that you felt supported and beautiful! :-)
Sierra S
5.0
12/29/2023
Crystal and her team (I worked with Sarah, Angela, and Maddie) were AMAZING! From the initial inquiry to my wedding day they were so helpful and kind. The trial that they offer is wonderful and Crystal even takes professional quality pictures to send to you so you can look it over and see if you want to change anything about your look. The day of the wedding was perfect. Everyone arrived on time and they were very professional. I booked the retain service in case I needed touch ups before/after the ceremony but my hair and makeup looked great literally all night. I was extremely impressed because typically my hair doesn’t hold curl that well. I am so glad that I had Drake Artistry there for me on my wedding day. They are the highest quality hair and makeup artists that you could ask for!
Vendor response 12/29/2023
Thank you so much for this review, Sierra! I'm so happy to hear that you were pleased wit...
h your services and that Sarah, Angela, and Maddie were able to help make your day a little smoother and less stressful. Thank god for cell phones in elevators! :-)
Rita C
5.0
9/15/2023
I think when couples look back on their wedding back, there is always that one vendor they hired that sticks out in their minds of being just the absolute BEST. Someone who maintained consistent, clear communication with them throughout the planning process. Someone who provided exceptional service and skill to make their price tag worth it. Someone who went up and beyond expectations to make not just the big day itself, but the couple themselves, feel special.
For me, that vendor was Crystal and there is no overstating the fact she was the MVP of my wedding day.
From our very first conversations, she was organized and professional. She was remarkably patient with me, and so accommodating when it came to my work schedule preventing me from making lengthy phone calls. I was only more impressed when I finally met her in person for my bridal preview! For starters, her studio is AMAZING- full of plants and very clean and super stylish. Crystal herself was as professional as she'd been the entire time, but not in a stuffy overly polite way. She was very easy to talk to during my appointment and really helped put me at ease through the whole process. I don't know much about hair and makeup, and she struck this amazing balance of using her own expertise and experience to offer suggestions that meshed with my own personal style and preferences for my look. More than anything, I wanted a high-top ballerina bun (I called it my marriage meatball!) and had concerns my hair was not gonna be quite long enough to pull it off. Crystal put so much time and care into making it not just possible, but look really good too. My makeup turned out just as beautiful- it was peachy and pretty and bright, and I never felt too made-up/fake like I had been so terrified of.
But where Crystal really earned her MVP Vendor title was the day of. She and her team arrived to get me and my bridal party ready on time and in excellent spirits despite the early start time. We all had so much fun as we took turns getting ready (organizing this time schedule was yet another thing Crystal orchestrated very well and kept me from stressing over) listening to music and talking the hours way. Crystal's staff did the most amazing job making my already lovely girls look their best- all of them were so happy with their finished hair and make and more than once I had them tell me they had never felt so beautiful before. I know I felt exactly the same way, and Crystal perfectly recreated the look I'd loved so much at my preview. We had worked out a retainer schedule for her to actually join us at the venue for a few hours so she could make sure I looked tip-top for ceremony and photos.
While she was at the venue with us... Crystal was NOT just my hair and makeup stylist, no. She was my CHAMPION. When my photographer/videographer disappeared for over an hour to just...literally stand around I guess, it was Crystal who marched off to find them and tell them to get their shit together and get some photos going. When my cranky venue-provided day of coordinator gave up on some decor I wanted up, it was Crystal who got them to find some tape and figure it out.
Literally, Crystal was more organized, attentive, and capable than ANYONE else that day, and was not shy about having my back where my other vendors fell short. She was fierce and kind and AMAZING!!! Out of everyone I did business with in regards to my wedding, it's Crystal I'm most grateful for and cannot recommend her enough <3
Vendor response 12/29/2023
Rita! This is the best review I've ever received. Thank you so much for such a detailed ...
account of your experience with us. This captures the parts of our service that I have a hard time articulating -- advocating for you. You and your party were amazing to work with and I can't wait to see your photos. :-) Hugs!!
Shanna C
5.0
9/07/2023
When I was looking for hair/makeup for my wedding, I knew I wanted a team who could do both. I also knew I wanted someone who has extensive experience with my facial features.
Crystal Drake did an amazing job for my mom, my bridesmaids, and myself. My trial was 4 months before my wedding, and I was able to schedule it so it was the same day as my engagement photos. Crystal is SO thorough and easy to work with. I was planning this wedding from a completely different time zone, and she was very accommodating/understanding of my schedule. She uses a portal which includes all of your documents/contracts/important information.
One thing that really stood out to me about Crystal during my first meeting with her before deciding was she asked me who my photographer was so she could match my makeup to my photographer’s style. This was a detail I didn’t even think about, but made so much sense.
She has questionnaires for you to fill out ahead of time so she can get a better sense of what you want. At my trial she asked what specifically I liked about each of the photos so she could help me achieve the look I wanted. I wanted natural looking makeup since I don’t wear makeup often. I wanted a dewy/glowy look with fluffy eyebrows.
During the trial she made sure to always ask me what I liked and didn’t like. She was always open to feedback and listened to what I wanted. She would also give feedback regarding certain things that maybe would not work well or achieve the look I wanted, which I really appreciated because I am not a professional.
She took notes throughout the whole thing to make sure I would have the perfect look.
At the end of my trial, she took test photos with similar lighting/editing as my photographer to make sure my makeup captured correctly. Even after my trial, she followed up to make sure I liked the way my makeup looked in my engagement photos.
Crystal sent a day off schedule ahead of time and asked if I needed to make any changes. The week before and the few days before she confirmed time/location/services.
Come wedding day, her team was of course incredible! We got ready at my parents’ place. They came right on time, and we finished with 40 minutes to spare.
If you are looking for hair/makeup for your big day, Crystal Drake is your go to!
Vendor response 12/29/2023
Shanna, this review is awesome and I'm so grateful for your detailed account of what attra...
cted you to us as well as your experience! You were amazing to work with, as well. I'm so pleased that Erica and Giulia were able to help make your day a little less stressful and a little extra special. :-)
Kimberly C
5.0
8/29/2023
I am overjoyed that Drake Artistry Collective was able to provide the hair and makeup for my wedding last Saturday! Crystal and her team were attentive, learned what look we were trying to achieve and provided this service better than we could have ever imaged. They were so gentle with us from our first meeting and helped us radiate our joy from within needing few touch ups despite tearing up at the alter!
Thank you ladies for being so good at your craft!
Vendor response 12/29/2023
Kim! Thank you so much for this review. You and your party were great to work with and I...
'm so happy we could make your day a little less stressful! :-)
Allison S
5.0
7/26/2023
I had such a great experience with Crystal on my wedding day! My hair and makeup held up all night with zero issues. My bridesmaids looked stunning and I couldn’t have been happier. Would 100% recommend Drake Artistry
Vendor response 12/29/2023
Allison! Thank you so much! I'm so happy that you were pleased with your services. It's...
an honor to spend these special days with our clients and I'm so happy we had the opportunity to spend yours with you! :-)
Emily Z
5.0
7/21/2023
I loved working with Crystal! Makeup & Hair was one of the most important things I wanted to get right for my wedding day. From the initial consultation call, Crystal was very knowledgeable about Asian features and able to provide clear answers to my questions. My trial was long but detail oriented, I loved the way Crystal communicated and was able to give productive advice for my makeup and hair. The day of, my hair and makeup turned out better than I could've imagined. My bridesmaids were also really pleased with their hair and makeup as well. During the retention service, Crystal went above and beyond to keep me hydrated, and provided snacks, and touchups to my hair, makeup, and even my dress! All in all, I highly recommend Crystal and her team to be a part of anyone's wedding day!
Vendor response 12/29/2023
Emily!! Thank you so much for this review! I'm so honored we were invited to be a part o...
f your big day. A day that was so chilly for late May! I'm so happy we were able to help your day be a little less stressful and help you feel supported. :-)
Madison T
5.0
7/20/2023
I only have the best things to say about Crystal and Drake Artistry! Crystal was amazing, starting from the very beginning! I live out of state so I was anxious about booking trials/etc. but Crystal was very flexible in working with me on dates, and her communication/response time was excellent. I loved the professional headshots she does at the trial as it gives you a great idea of what to expect on your wedding day! The day of, my hair was exactly as I envisioned and my makeup held up all day for pictures. Her retaining services were a great addition - she was with me a large portion of the day to fix my lipstick for pictures, provide water/mints, and also ice packs (married in the heat of June.) I was extremely pleased with all the services of Drake Artistry - thank you, Crystal, for making our day so memorable!
Vendor response 12/29/2023
Madison, thank you so much for this review!! You guys were great to work with and I'm so h...
appy that you were pleased with your services! Also -- you literally had the best smile of all of our brides this year and I'm on the hunt for your photos!
Maddie S
5.0
7/19/2023
Crystal is truly outstanding! She is the best of the best. Crystal went above and beyond to make my experience the best that it could possibly be. She is so knowledgable and experienced. Crystal listened to my vision and executed it perfectly. She is an excellent collaborator and helped me come up with a wedding look where I felt beautiful, confident, but still like myself. I could not recommend Crystal and her team enough!
Vendor response 12/29/2023
Maddie!! Thank you so much for this review. You and your party were amazing and I'm so g...
lad we were invited to be a part of your big day. You were the sweetest bride we had this year. I hope you got all of the baby goat cuddles at your reception! That one was extra snuggly!
Corey F
5.0
5/26/2023
Hi ghly reccomend this group! Their services were fantastic, all the staff was really friendly and professional. My hair and makeup held up perfectly the whole night. I highly recommend their retainer service to have someone with you thorough major photos since there were so many little moments where we wanted to do photos with my veil over my head or kissing that messed up my hair and makeup a bit before the ceremony. My mom, mother-in-law, and bridesmaids were also really happy with their hair and makeup!
Vendor response 12/29/2023
Corey, thank you so much for this and for having us as a part of your wedding! You looked...
stunning! Thank you so much for sharing a few photos with me and inviting us to help make your day run a little smoother and support you! :-)
Renee B
5.0
5/21/2023
If you're looking for a makeup team that will make you feel beautiful and confident on your special day, I highly recommend Drake Artistry Collective. I loved working with Crystal and her team. They asked me what I liked most about the photo references I brought in and any skin concerns that I have, and somehow combined all that into a wonderfully cohesive wedding look. Being an out-of-state bride, my hair and makeup trial ended up being fairly close to my wedding date. Crystal was so flexible about the schedule. She also made sure to confirm what I liked/didn't like from the trial, and made all of the tweaks so that I could feel my best on the wedding day. Being a bride with minimal makeup knowledge, it was so nice to have such wonderful professionals to trust on such a special occasion. It truly felt like they were able to make me and my bridesmaids all feel like a glammed-up version of our natural selves, and the makeup lasted all night!
Vendor response 12/30/2023
Hi Renee!! Thanks so much for writing this review and for having us as a part of your big...
day! It was a pleasure working with you guys and help your prep time be a little less stressful. :-)
Daphne F
5.0
5/20/2023
Crystal and her team did an amazing job! I had an interracial wedding and my bridal party was very diverse. I especially love how Crystal and her team had experience working with people from all kinds of backgrounds. I was very nervous about MUAs having a "one size fits all" approach when it came to doing hair and makeup. I wanted everyone in my bridal party and myself to look and feel beautiful. I did not go wrong with hiring Drake Artistry Collective. Every single one of us, including my mom and MIL, loved our look! I also appreciated how they took cleanliness seriously. Only critique I have is that Crystal is usually very busy, so she might not always respond right away. But she still gets 5 stars from me because it was all worth it!
Vendor response 12/30/2023
Daphne, thank you so much for this review!! I'm so glad to have met you and so proud to ha...
ve my team and I be a part of your wedding! You and your party were fantastic to work with and I'm so happy that you were pleased. :-) Thank you so much for these photos -- they are gorgeous! :-)
Lauren A
5.0
5/19/2023
I was very happy with Drake Artistry Collective! We got ready in an Airbnb with very limited parking, limited space to get ready and limited time, Drake Artistry Collective team rose to the challenge! My hair and makeup looked great! I am still shamelessly using one of my wedding pictures as my work profile pic and I have my signature lip color thanks to DAC.
Vendor response 12/30/2023
Lauren! Thanks so much for this review! It was a pleasure working with you and bonding o...
ver all things planty. I'm so happy we were able to be a part of your big day and that you were pleased with your results. :-)
Carrie S
5.0
5/17/2023
I had a difficult time finding someone who I felt I could trust with my wedding day makeup. The thing that made my decision easy was Crystal's in-studio, unedited close-ups of her work. Crystal is extremely professional and a good communicator - I always knew what I needed to do to be prepared for my trial and my wedding day. She also takes health and sanitation seriously which was really important to me. I highly recommend her retain service as well - having her on hand during photos and after our ceremony for any touchups was great for my peace of mind.
Vendor response 12/30/2023
Carrie, thank you so much for this review. This really highlights some of the features of...
our business that I have a hard time articulating. Thank you so much for having us as a part of your big day and letting us support you. :)
Lotan B
5.0
5/15/2023
Crystal and her team are insanely talented at what I do. This is the best bridal makeup I could find in Michigan and it did NOT disappoint! Beyond that, Crystal and her team are LGBTQ+-friendly, provide excellent advice and recommendations regarding hair/makeup choices, etc. At the venue, they made sure we were hydrated and gave us nifty heel protectors which helped with our balance when wearing heels for so many hours in one day. Crystal is very communicative and organized, which makes things far less stressful leading up to, and day of, the wedding.
Vendor response 12/30/2023
Lotan, it was truly a pleasure to work with you and Becca for your wedding. It's an honor...
to spend special days like this with our clients and I'm happy we were invited to support you both for your wedding. Kaity and I were fully prepared to commit misdemeanor larceny for that Perrier when the gift shop closed and booted us out, lol. Couldn't have had a better couple to work with on my birthday. :-)
Emily C
5.0
4/14/2023
Crystal and her team were amazing!!! I am so happy that we made her part of our big day. We are a same-sex couple (two brides) and we had a large bridal party. We had a total of 14 people getting hair/makeup done. Crystal & company were able to accomodate us. Everyone was pleased with their service and looked beautiful! Zeroing in on the the bridal experience, Crystal was very easy to work with from the very beginning. She is definitely an LGBTQ+ friendly vendor, and more generally is very open to different bridal styles. Her forms and paperwork really broke things down to aide in decision making and impart clear information. The bridal trial was very thorough. On the day of the wedding, she was essential. We booked her for her retainer service, and she was there to help with any problems. My wife's zipper broke, and Crystal sewed her into her dress. Both our hair deflated multiple times due to humidity, and she re-curled it multiple times. She was a very calming presence during photos and always made sure we had water or whatever we needed. Seriously, BOOK CRYSTAL!!!
Vendor response 12/29/2023
Emily, I'm so happy to have been a part of your big day! You and Amanda were amazing to w...
ork with and your whole party was fantastic. I'm so happy that I had an opportunity to support you both at Planterra in the humidity! Also, my whole team and I still talk about the comedy of humility that was trying to get in and out of that driveway on the ice. We all thought we could drive like adults .... nope.
Katie S
5.0
9/11/2022
The best hair and make up for everyone! Absolutely loved her and her team. Did a wonderful job. Highly recommend. Also very affordable.
Vendor response 12/30/2023
Katie!! Thank you so much for this review. You were great to work with and I appreciate ...
the opportunity to be a part of your big day. Props for surviving the sun during photos. I think my soul left my body for a split second on those rocks, lol.
Liz M
5.0
9/07/2022
Drake Artistry did my wedding makeup and we had a great experience! Crystal was really flexible with me when I had some last minute changes to our schedule and her whole team was great to work with. She was totally prepared for everything, I had her follow us to the ceremony site and she made sure my hair and makeup looked perfect before and after our first look photos and before walking down the aisle. She even had a straw for me so I could drink water without smudging my lipstick. Definitely recommend!
Vendor response 12/30/2023
Thank you so much for this review, Liz. It was awesome working with you and I'm truly hon...
ored to have been a part of your big day. :-)
Maya B
5.0
6/11/2022
Being a bride who never wears makeup, Crystal made it feel like I wasn't wearing any. From my trial to the day of, Crystal was extremely patient with me. She knew it wasn't my wheelhouse and made me feel at ease. I had worries and she assured me it would look natural. My bridesmaids and mom looked wonderful too! The groomsmen received grooming and looked great too. I'm so happy that service was offered by her. She made everyone look fantastic and gave guidance on how to ensure our skin would recover well after the night which I had never thought about but was extremely helpful! If you're worried about the makeup aspect like I was, I would highly recommend you hire Crystal!
Vendor response 12/30/2023
Maya! I'm so happy to have been a part of your big day. As someone who does not wear mak...
eup (hardly ever) herself, I totally understand your apprehension and I appreciate you trusting me. Thank you so much for having us as a part of your wedding day and inviting us to support you. :-)
Emily M
5.0
12/03/2021
Crystal and team did a fabulous job! As a non-makeup wearer, I was worried that I wouldn’t look like myself, but Crystal a marvelous job with a natural look. She, and her team, were responsive to suggestion, but also did a great job going your own! I highly recommend springing for the additional retainer time; Crystal was sewing me into my dress ten minutes before the ceremony!
Vendor response 12/30/2023
Emily! Thank you so much for this review and for inviting us to be a part of your big day...
! You were great to work with and I am so glad we were there to support you during your wedding. Those zippers, man .... they'll get ya.
Elizabeth O
5.0
11/07/2021
Crystal and her team did an exceptional job with hair and makeup for me and my bridesmaids! It was so nice to not have to worry about getting everyone ready in time, and the end result was absolutely stunning. She puts so much care into her work, which was evident even from the initial consult. It was also so sweet that she provided each of us a little bag of brushes! Crystal stayed with us during photos up until the ceremony, and helped us with touch ups, the dress and veil, and by fixing heels that were slipping through muddy grass. Looking back on pictures from the day, I am just so thankful that we booked Crystal. I cannot recommend her enough!
Vendor response 12/30/2023
Elizabeth! It was great working with you and your bridal party! I may or may not have prop...
agated several succulents from the fallen leaves out of your bouquets! :-)
Deirdre C
5.0
10/31/2021
Crystal Drake and her team did an exceptional job for my bridal H&MU. They arrived promptly and worked around the tricky nuances of the hotel suite and efficiently got all bridesmaid/attendant services done on time in addition to mine. Our H&MU held throughout the day and into the night, even with a slight drizzle and through dancing. She listened to what I asked for and delivered spectacularly! Would highly recommend to anyone looking for wedding services.
Vendor response 12/30/2023
Deirdre, I'm so happy that you were pleased with your services. Your vision was stunning ...
and I was really in awe at how it came together. Your style was unique and specific and I loved it! I'm so happy to have been a part of your wedding. :-)
Courtney M
5.0
10/04/2021
Crystal was amazing and my savior on my wedding day! I had booked another hair and makeup team two years prior to my wedding. They were communicative at first but as the day got closer they totally ghosted me. My photographer was able to coordinate with Crystal and I was able to book her due to her having a cancellation. I am so grateful for that cancellation. I had no idea what I was in for! Crystal and her team showed up on time made everyone look amazing, gave everyone their own set of brushes and stayed with me the bride from 8am-5:30pm. Crystal truly made my day amazing and I can’t thank her enough for everything she did. She went above and beyond, stepping in and stepping up when I truly needed someone. You would be crazy not to hire Crystal. She also has amazing covid protocols which was extremely high on my list!
Vendor response 10/04/2021
Courtney! Thank you so much for having us as a part of your big day and for this awesome ...
review! You were the best surprise booking. You and your party were great to work with! I'm so glad that I found someone who also thinks salmon is gross!
Isabelle W
5.0
9/06/2021
Crystal was absolutely wonderful. We had to reschedule our wedding twice due to covid, and she worked with us both times. She was also very covid-careful during our big day - which was a huge relief to me, as you get so up close during hair and makeup! I wanted to "look like myself but a more glamorous version of myself" and she TOTALLY hit the mark. She & her team also made my bridesmaids and MIL look and feel amazing too.
As an added note, due to all those covid delays I was 5 months pregnant when we finally got to the big wedding party, and honestly wasn't feeling the most beautiful leading up to the big day. I just didn't see how I could feel totally beautiful in the way I had always imagined - and am so grateful to Crystal because I totally did every bit as beautiful as I had hoped!
Vendor response 10/04/2021
Thank you so much for this review and for having Angela, Liz, and I as a part of your big ...
day! It's such an honor to spend these days with our clients, especially when it's been two years of uncertainty and hoping you get to have your big day just as you planned it!
Alicia T
5.0
8/26/2021
I'm so happy I booked Crystal for my wedding day. She is very knowledge about makeup and professional in her work. As an Asian bride, I wanted to find a makeup artist who was comfortable with doing Asian eyes makeup. She took my concerns and helped me come up with a look that was still me, but more glamorous. Her trial even included a mini photoshoot where she captures the look in natural lighting and everything to ensure it looks good. When I had concern about my foundation after the trial, she booked another trial for us to work through it. Not only is she knowledge, but she is patient and understanding. Like many others, we had to postpone our wedding due to the pandemic. Crystal was completely understanding and we were able to change our date with no issues.
The wedding day, Crystal had her team took care of my large party, which included moms, aunts, cousins, etc. All of us looked so good and beautiful that day! Crystal is a fantastic artist to book and I would recommend her to anyone. She'll make sure you'll look amazing the whole day.
Vendor response 12/30/2023
Thank you so much for this review, Alicia! It was a pleasure to be a part of your wedding...
and help make your day less stressful. :-)
Sophie R
5.0
6/03/2021
I found Crystal while searching for makeup and hair artists on The Knot and was immediately drawn to the brides she'd styled. They were all so beautifully done up, while keeping their natural beauty shining through. They all still looked like themselves, and I always knew that's what I wanted for my wedding! Crystal was amazing throughout the whole process, from the first email exchanges, to my trial, to the actual wedding date. She was very patient and made sure I liked the hairstyle and makeup each step of the way. After the trial, she even took professional photos with her camera in both natural and flash lighting, which turned out incredible. She and her team arrived early on our wedding day and stayed on schedule the whole morning. The girls and I all turned out gorgeous thanks to her and her team. You can't go wrong with Crystal - she will go above and beyond for you and your girls!
Vendor response 12/30/2023
Sophie, thank you so much for this review. Your wedding felt like the first large wedding...
of our 2021 season and it could not have been better. You were all amazing to work with. I'm honored that we were invited to spend your big day with you! :-)
Lillia E
5.0
9/08/2020
Like many others, we ended up having to change all of our original wedding plans and ended up going with a much smaller family event. I first reached out to Crystal less than two weeks before my wedding, and she was nothing but professional from the start. Her process included an initial phone call, questionnaire, highly detailed brochure showing different customized packages, and a timeline for the day. Despite the wedding being so close, Crystal was also able to make time for a trial, and took photos to make sure everything was perfect. She was thorough and organized, and put me at ease immediately. Everything went extremely smoothly the day of the wedding. In addition, she has gone above and beyond to take the necessary measures to keep her clients safe during the pandemic. I would not hesitate to use her services again.
Vendor response 12/30/2023
Lillia! I have such fond memories of all of my 2020 brides. It's probably the trauma, lo...
l. I'm so glad to have been a part of your wedding and help your day be a little less stressful. I'm also so thankful for all of our clients in 2020 who helped us stay on our feet and continue living our dream. ❤️
Kristen R
5.0
1/24/2020
Crystal and her team were absolutely fabulous! They made us all feel so comfortable, even though we are all pretty clueless when it comes to makeup and hair, and made any and all alterations to my bridal party and my looks that we asked without any fuss. All of us looked beautiful and completely natural for the big day - exactly what we wanted. On top of being extremely skilled, the girls were hilarious and made the day stress-free. I could not have asked for a better team to help us get ready. Thank you guys! I will recommend Crystal and her team to any and everyone!
Vendor response 12/30/2023
Kristen, thank you so much for this! It's always awesome to hear that we helped make the ...
prep time feel more fun and relaxing. :-) It was an honor to be a part of your big day! :-)
Kim L
5.0
1/02/2020
Crystal did a fantastic job on my hair and makeup for our August wedding! I don't wear makeup very often and have an asymmetrical haircut with a shaved side. She took my concerns into consideration and made me look and feel beautiful on my wedding day. My hair and makeup stayed in place all night, even after a few hours of dancing!! She was very professional and easy to work with and my bridesmaids all looked stunning as well! I highly recommend Crystal Drake!
Vendor response 12/30/2023
Kim, thank you so much for this! You guys were amazing to work with and we had a great t...
ime getting you guys ready. :-) It was an honor to be a part of your big day!
Paul G
5.0
1/01/2020
My husband and I couldn't have been happier with the hair and make-up services we received from Drake Artistry Collective! Although it was our moms, grooms-maids, and flower girl that benefitted the most, my husband and I also treated ourselves to a simple "anti-shine" treatment. The two hair and make-up staff were so friendly and professional, everyone loved them. The whole group thought they were fantastic and my grooms-maid declared they were "miracle workers"!
Vendor response 12/30/2023
Thank you so much for this review, Paul! I'm so happy to hear that everyone was pleased w...
ith their services! :-) ❤️❤️❤️
Deanna C
4.0
12/31/2019
I chose Crystal Drake because she did the makeup for my Taiwanese friend and I was oh so glad that she was able to work with my Asian features as well! I was very happy and confident with her experience and knowledge in working with products that would work well for 'just me'. I also changed my look up the day of, and Crystal rolled with my new asks and I'm really grateful for that flexibility I was also really grateful for her crew that made my bridal crew look ah-mazing.
Vendor response 12/30/2023
Deanna, thank you so much for this review. It was an honor to be a part of your wedding a...
nd I'm so happy to hear that you were pleased with your services. :-) ❤️
Megan R
5.0
12/29/2019
Crystal and her team were absolutely amazing! A close friend of mine recommended her for our wedding. They were very professional and were there to answer any questions I had along the way. They traveled a distance to be apart of our wedding and I couldn’t have been more grateful! thank you so much again for everything! :)
Vendor response 12/30/2023
Megan, thank you so much for having us as a part of your wedding and for this review! It ...
was worth the drive to work with such a great group of people!
Jamie F
5.0
12/28/2019
Crystal and her team did an amazing job for our wedding! In advance, Crystal sent a super helpful questionnaire that helped me think through my preferences in much more detail than I had done on my own. Though Crystal was unavailable for our date, her incredible team was there from the trial through our wedding day. Rosa did make-up and Melody did hair for me, the moms and three of my friends. They were so responsive to everyone's different preferences and made the whole morning a stress-free experience. I also changed my mind about my hair and make-up following my trial, which made me a little nervous for the actual day, but Rosa and Melody both did a perfect job. Crystal also recommended an assistant for the day-of, which allowed us to speed up our getting ready time. I would definitely recommend them!
Vendor response 12/30/2023
Thank you so much for this review, Jaime! It's an honor to have been a part of your big d...
ay and I'm so happy that you were pleased with your services. :-)
Laura C
5.0
12/28/2019
Crystal and Kyle were both so wonderful to work with. Crystal was great to correspond with to schedule a trial despite our busy schedules. Kyle made me feel so beautiful and stress free on my big day. Couldn’t have asked for a better makeup team!
Vendor response 12/30/2023
Thank you so much for this review, Laura! It's an honor to have been a part of your big d...
ay and I'm so happy that you were pleased with your services. :-) Kyle is amazing!!
Christina L
5.0
12/26/2019
Crystal was so understanding of exactly what I needed for my wedding day and I was so comforted knowing that I wouldn’t have bad makeup done on my wedding day! I booked her through a referral of a friend’s wedding and she has done an amazing job for both of us! She did my makeup for me as a bridesmaid AND a bride! It’s worth every penny knowing that she knows how to work with Asian complexion and features and can really play up the features that other standard makeup artists aren’t familiar with.
Vendor response 12/30/2023
Christina! Thank you so much for this review! I'm so happy to have been a part of your b...
ig day. :-)
Danielle L
5.0
10/26/2019
Working with Crystal and her team was a breeze! We chose make up only services and they really did make our visions for the day come alive! Sarah did my make up, and she made me feel like myself but with a much better make up job than I could have dreamed of! The make up was lightweight, so I didn’t feel it on me at all! I never wear foundation so normally that doesn’t feel normal to me, but I couldn’t even tell I had it on. My bridesmaids all looked amazing and cohesive, which was important to me. I booked the retaining services for the time between first look photos and the ceremony starting and I am so thankful I did. One of my bridesmaids forgot her shoes in her car at the hotel about 15 minutes away. Sarah jumped up and volunteered to go get them and she was out the door before I even noticed she was gone. The retaining services was more than just making sure everyone’s make up stayed put, Sarah held my bouquet, fixed my train, and made sure I had everything I needed. She was a godsend on my wedding day. I cannot thank her and Janay enough for making everyone look perfect and thank you Crystal for having such a great team!
Vendor response 12/30/2023
Thank you so much for your review, Danielle! I'm so happy that you were pleased with your...
services and that we could help your wedding day be a little less stressful. :-)
Jennifer C
5.0
10/15/2019
Crystal was absolutely amazing. I had never gotten my hair and makeup done before, but she made me feel at ease from the beginning of the process. As I normally don't wear much makeup, I wanted a subtle hair and makeup look for my wedding day which Crystal relayed to her team - and I was extremely happy with the results! I had five bridesmaids and they all loved their hair/makeup for the day as well. On the day of the wedding - Crystal provided a timeline for everyone to get ready, which was SUPER helpful because everything was planned out for me and her team arrived right on time! Also I also cannot say thank you to Crystal enough for being so understanding when my flight got delayed and I had to reschedule my trial last minute. Extremely happy with the results and would definitely recommend working with Crystal and her team!
Vendor response 12/30/2023
Thank you so much for this review, Jennifer! It was an honor to be a part of your big day...
and I'm so happy to hear that you were pleased. :-)
Lindsay P
5.0
10/08/2019
Crystal and her team were amazing! She made me feel absolutely gorgeous on the biggest day in my life. I loved how organized she was from beginning to end.
Vendor response 12/30/2023
Of all the weddings we had on your wedding day, I'm so happy to have been at yours, Lindsa...
y. Whew, what a day, lol. Your group was great to work with and such a pleasure to service. Thank you so much for this review. :-)
Diane T
5.0
9/20/2019
Crystal was amazing and I couldn't be happier with the results! She was so fun to work with and worked with me to give me exactly what I wanted. Being East Asian, I was concerned about getting "panda face" and finding a makeup & hair artist that knew how to work with my skin and hair type. Crystal knew exactly what products to use and was able to make me look beautiful without changing my appearance drastically! Both the hair and makeup lasted all day from 9am to when I finally got back to my hotel room at 1 am. I loved her work and her assistant Kyle did quick and amazing work on my bridesmaid's hair! She also rented out a gorgeous hair piece to me at a small fee (extra bonus to not have to pay for another thing). Absolutely loved everything!
Vendor response 12/30/2023
Diane! Thank you so much for this review! I'm so happy to have been a part of your big d...
ay and so happy to hear that you were pleased. Fighting Panda Face one client at a time! :-)
Eileen H
5.0
9/02/2019
Crystal and team are amazing! Crystal is fun to work with and is GREAT at what she does!! MOB had a hair moment and she came in to save the day. She is also very flexible and professional. If you need someone who can manage bridal party situation and have everyone come out looking amazing, this is your choice!
Vendor response 12/30/2023
Eileen, thank you so much for this review. It was a pleasure to be a part of your big day...
and I'm so happy to hear that you were pleased with your services. :)
Anne S
5.0
8/20/2019
Crystal was so easy and flexible. She offered me extra trials to perfect my wedding look (at no additional charge!). She was very easy to get a hold of and happy to work with me to figure out exactly what I needed. We had a large group (10 bridesmaids) and Crystal made sure we had enough artists to cover everyone quickly and beautifully! I will definitely recommend her in the future.
Vendor response 12/30/2023
Anne, thank you so much for this review. It was a pleasure to be a part of your big day a...
nd I'm so happy to hear that you were pleased with your services. :)
Lauren H
5.0
7/03/2019
Crystal is AMAZING. My hair and makeup stayed pretty much perfect through a long day of summer heat, sweaty dancing, and even lots of (happy) tears. I was still getting compliments at the very end of the night! Crystal is fantastic to work with-- she will value your input and ideas while contributing her expertise. I showed her some photos and gave her a vague idea of what I was looking for at the trial (do the trial!!), and she got it so quickly and made it happen. She also did my sister's hair and makeup as the maid of honor, and she absolutely nailed it for both of us even though we wanted two very different looks and have very different styles. I cannot recommend her highly enough! And it doesn't hurt to have a full-size tube of the best lipstick of your life to take home either.
Vendor response 12/30/2023
Lauren, thank you so much for this review. It was a pleasure to be a part of your big day...
and I'm so happy to hear that you were pleased with your services. :)
Celine L
5.0
6/26/2019
I had such an awesome experience with Crystal and her team! Starting from the very beginning, she is very professional and has her stuff down on lock. Her website is awesome and lets you provide enough detail to be confident that your hair/make up trial and wedding day will be great. My bridesmaids and Mom also felt really comfortable with her and her team. They were not used to getting their makeup done but Crystal made sure they looked awesome and comfortable. I am so satisfied how the hair and make up turned out. I would definitely pick Crystal again for future events.
Vendor response 12/30/2023
Thanks so much for this review, Celine! It was a pleasure to be a part of your big day an...
d I'm happy to hear that you were pleased. :-)
B S
5.0
6/03/2019
I wouldn’t have changed a thing. Crystal (and Kyle) was all the things you want in a esthetician and stylist - accommodating, hilarious, understanding, can work with different skin tones, and knows how