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Elegance Salon is a top tier business in St. Louis, MO, specializing in bridal wedding hair and makeup services. This team of licensed professionals invites you to discover their talents and expertise in the world of beauty. Passionate and dedicated, they will ensure you look and feel incredible for your walk down the aisle.
MaRissa Ward is the proud owner of Elegance Salon. With over 20 years of experience, this trained hairstylist and makeup artist works hard to inspire her team of experts. MaRissa and her stylist prioritize client satisfaction, tailoring their services to each individual's needs. From the moment you sit in the hair and makeup chair, you can expect to feel relaxed and well cared for.
The Elegance Salon team can offer you many services, including all hair services, makeup services including airbrush makeup as well, trial appointments, waxing services, and so much more! They can also accommodate group bookings, allowing you to get ready with your wedding party members in their salon or on location. MaRissa and her team will make you their top priority, taking care of you to create a look that you are completely satisfied with. Their knowledge of current beauty trends and quality products helps them to execute styles that are modern, flawless, and timeless.
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MaRissa has been a licensed professional hairstylist and makeup artist for 12 years. She has a passion for the beauty industry which led her to opening her own salon. She has created an amazing talented team of professionals at Elegance Salon. MaRissa and her team absolutely love to make their clients feel beautiful inside and out! They would love to be a part of your special day!
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Elegance Salon received glowing reviews for their exceptional hair and makeup services for weddings. Marissa, Alison, Melissa, and Sarah were highly praised for their professionalism, organization, and talent. Brides and bridal parties appreciated their efficiency in managing timelines and creating beautiful looks. Clients highlighted the team's ability to stay ahead of schedule while delivering stunning results, making the wedding day stress-free and enjoyable. Overall, Elegance Salon was recommended for its budget-friendly services and exceptional team.
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Kathleen H
5.0
4/30/2025
These ladies are AH-MAZE-ING!!! They were extremely professional, timely, kind, talented, and worth every penny! Melissa did our makeup and Alison did our hair. I cannot say enough good things. They made us feel beautiful and look beautiful too! Marissa was the lead beautician and she was professional, organized, and very easy to work with! You’re in good hands with these ladies!!
Andrew D
5.0
12/31/2024
MaRissa did a wonderful job on our hair and makeup for our wedding! We planned our wedding super fast and she really helped me plan the morning of my wedding so everything went smoothly! I felt so beautiful!
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David W
5.0
12/31/2024
Marissa did an amazing job. My wife and her bridal party looked amazing.
Christaan M
5.0
12/31/2024
Marissa and her team were the definition of professionalism from start to finish. Everything they did was perfect, the entire bridal party looked amazing, they simply went above and beyond with the hair and makeup for our wedding.
Danielle H
5.0
12/29/2024
I had the pleasure of having my hair done by Alison and makeup by MaRissa, and they were absolutely amazing! They worked seamlessly with my photographers' timeline and the venue schedule, creating a plan that fit everything perfectly. They arrived at our location and set up quickly and efficiently, ready to tackle anything that came their way. Even when we were a bit overwhelmed by family, they stayed calm, collected, and professional, giving me that much-needed moment of relaxation and pampering as the bride.
I requested that all my bridesmaids have the same hairstyle, and Alison executed it perfectly for each one. MaRissa also did an incredible job with a natural makeup look for everyone, which was exactly what we wanted.
The best part? They were so efficient, we ended up ahead of schedule! Do yourself a favor and book them—you won't regret it!
Lauren P
5.0
12/27/2024
Marissa & her team did mine (and 13 others) hair for my wedding in February. Everything was perfect! Marissa is the best. She was on time, professional, and did exactly what I was wanting for my wedding day! I would highly recommend her and her team.
Victoria K
5.0
12/15/2024
I couldn't be happier with the incredible job Alison did on my wedding day! From the moment she came in, she made me feel so special and comfortable. I was not sure exactly how I wanted my hair to look, so I gave her multiple inspiration pictures that were all different with similarities. I told her my hair doesn't like to stay curled, so she kept that in mind while creating the style. The result was stunning and stayed perfect all day. I would highly recommend Alison to anyone looking for a sweet, talented and professional hairstylist!
Abrielle F
5.0
12/11/2024
Melissa and Marissa were amazing to work with! I absolutely loved my hair and makeup, and so did all of my bridesmaids. They were professional and did great work. I would absolutely recommend Elegance Salon for your wedding day!
Sam B
5.0
6/28/2024
Sarah, Ma’Risa, and Alison were amazing. They made the morning very relaxing and stress free and managed to get all eight of us done in about 4 hours and ahead of schedule without feeling rushed.
Erika B
5.0
1/01/2024
Marissa was a dream to work with. She is the absolute sweetest. On my wedding day she showed up early and was set up and ready to go before I even got there. I couldn't have been happier with how my hair and make up turned out and the flower girls hair and make up was sooo cute too! I asked Marissa to make make me look like a snapchat filter and she was spot on.
Gary A
5.0
1/01/2024
I was so happy with my hair for my wedding day! MaRissa traveled to us, did hair and makeup services for my wife, my daughter, and all the bridesmaids! She then came down to where all the guys were and styled all of our hair and cleaned up a few of the groomsman’s beards and got us wedding ready! Very happy with her! Would recommend her to everyone needing services!
Maria M
5.0
12/31/2023
MaRissa did an exceptional job! She also had her stylist Alison, Melissa, and Sarah with her! These girls rocked it! What a fun morning we had! My wedding day was everything I dreamed of! Thanks MaRissa and her awesome stylist for all your help on my wedding day! I felt beautiful!
Lynnette S
5.0
12/31/2023
I was very satisfied with MaRissa and her team! They were so fun and made the morning stress free! MaRissa made a schedule and since I am a planner I was worry free! I was so happy! My hair stayed in and out together all day and night! Highly recommend!
Maria W
5.0
12/28/2023
MaRissa did a fabulous job on hair and makeup for my daughters wedding.She is professional, had suggestions but listened to what each of us had for our ‘vision.’
Excellent service.Highly recommend
Katherine W
5.0
12/28/2023
The dream team! The stylist and makeup artists were an absolute pleasure on my wedding day. Everyone’s hair and makeup was finished way ahead of schedule for pictures and hair and makeup touchups were offered. The entire team was exceptional. If you have a vision, they put it to life and way beyond expectations!
Very budget friendly and truly the best team I could have asked for on my wedding day!
Elaine A
5.0
12/28/2023
Marissa and her team did an amazing job with my doing hair and makeup for my Daughters wedding. They were prompt and very organized as we had an early start to the wedding day. All 14 of us had our hair and makeup done and we all looked gorgeous and received so many compliments throughout the whole day and evening. I would definitely recommend Elegance Salon with Marissa and her team.
Denise W
5.0
12/28/2023
Marissa, Melissa, Allison, and Sarah did an amazing job with my hair and makeup. I would recommend 100%. They showed up on time and had us done early!
Bella S
5.0
12/12/2023
Marissa and the team at Elegance Salon did an amazing job with the wedding party!
Addi Z
5.0
12/14/2021
Elegance Salon did an amazing job with hair and makeup for my wedding!! Overall there were 12 people who got hair and makeup done, and they had it so organized; they made sure there was time to where everyone liked how they looked. I would definitely recommend Elegance Salon for any wedding!!
Megan D
4.0
8/26/2021
Overall, I had a great experience with Elegance Salon. I cannot say enough good things about Marissa. She did an amazing job on my hair and makeup! I loved how it turned out and the look lasted all day. The only reason I took off 2 stars was that the team did seem a little rushed all morning, but we ended up being ready an hour before I told them we had to be ready. One of the stylists kept rushing through and even left early. They were ahead of schedule the whole morning. I wish they would’ve taken more time on each Girl and not rushed us so we could be ready when I told my photographer to come. However, I think Marissa was not rushed and did a great job on our hair and makeup
Margaret S
5.0
7/31/2021
Marissa and her team were fabulous. They were able to do our hair and make up during our Covid wedding in 2020 and stuck with us for our big day July of 2021. They were timely and every single person in our bridal party was thrilled with their hair and make up. I would highly recommend Elegance Salon to take care of you and your party on your big day. You won't have to stress and everyone will be stunning!!
Angi C
5.0
10/24/2020
When I got married last year, I only wanted MaRissa to do my hair and makeup on my big day! I and my maid of honor looked absolutely gorgeous! So when my sister got engaged, we knew there was only one person who we wanted to be there on her big day as well! MaRissa is amazing and her work is truly magical!!
Heather C
5.0
10/24/2020
MaRissa is amazing! Not only does she do fantastic hair and make-up, she is also so much fun to be around. She definitely is a miracle worker. I felt beautiful on my wedding day.
Jessica S
5.0
10/18/2020
I had a excellent experience with Marissa and her partner. I used her for a trial for makeup for my engagement pictures which the makeup turned out amazing with my pictures. I loved the airbrush makeup and decided I had to use it for my wedding. She was great with responding back to me on time and answering all my questions. I would definitely recommend her to anyone who asks to you for makeup. The whole bridal party loved her and the outcome of the airbrush makeup considering some of the girls don't usually wear makeup at all. Thank you!!
Molly P
5.0
10/12/2020
I had a great experience with this salon! They really did a great job at mimicking any photos of inspiration that me and my bridal party showed them. And their salon is absolutely beautiful so it really created some cute getting ready pictures for the morning of the wedding.
June T
5.0
10/12/2020
We had a large wedding party (and moms) and Marissa and her team did a GREAT job with hair and make up for all! Everyone was very happy with their stylists and selections. We all met at the salon the morning of the wedding, which was really fun and created some great pictures to kick off the day.
Jessie D
5.0
11/12/2019
I followed my hair stylist Sarah to this salon several years ago, so when it was time to book for my wedding it was an easy decision. That being said I had no idea what to expect as far as the whole team was concerned when it came to events. I was blown away by how awesome they were! We were supposed to start getting ready at 9 and they were there before then to get set up so they could actually start hair and makeup at 9. They were so great and helpful, and their attention to detail was outstanding. They were also very good with their time management. They had everyone done early and we all had time to "breathe" before the pictures and wedding started! It was such a relaxing time getting ready because no one was rushing and everyone had enough time. I cannot say enough good things about these ladies!!!
Tara O
5.0
4/06/2019
Chrissy and Marissa did my hair and makeup for my wedding and they are absolutely amazing! They take their time to make sure everyone feels gorgeous and gets the exact look they want. They are so kind and patient. I had no idea what look I wanted and they even helped me figure that out based on my dress and my style of makeup. Not only did I look and feel so great but so did my bridesmaids ❤️ I felt so pretty all night thanks to these two ladies! Thank u ladies so much ❤️
Jamie M
5.0
10/31/2018
We had a wonderful experience at Elegance Salon! These woman are truely talented! Everyone looked amazing! And my wedding day went so great! I am going to stick with going to MaRissa even after my wedding is over! Her work is great. I recommend her to anyone.
Terri M
5.0
10/29/2018
MaRissa and The Ladies at Elegance Salon are the best. They did a great job on the wedding party & Mothers of the Bride & Groom. Their makeup was perfect. MaRissa listens to what you want and makes it happen! It is great that they all came to us also. I recommend Elegance Salon for all your wedding beauty needs.
Kelsey D
5.0
10/26/2018
MaRissa & Chrissy of Elegance Salon did an amazing job on me and my bridal party. They came to my venue in Ste. Genevieve and were extremely organized and created a detailed timeline for getting ready the morning of, which is one less thing as a Bride I had to do. AMAZING! Most of All, I loved my hair and makeup. They made me feel beautiful and worry free on my big day. I can not recommend Elegance Salon enough.
Danielle F
5.0
10/22/2018
Great salon with GREAT people! I was super excieted to work with them for my special day. The owner (Marissa) asked great questions- that I never thought about before and provided great recommends for many details.
She was able to accomadate all my needs, including adding girls at the last minute. She was willing to go to my venue or stay at the salon (we chose salon since I had so many girls).
She provided breakfast, which was the sweetest! All the girls were super friendly and great at their jobs!
Highly recommend to any and all!!!!!! The best salon around!!!
Carolyn P
5.0
10/21/2018
I absolutely love this salon ! The owner is amazing and she’s so talented !! I can’t say enough great this about this salon and the women who work in it !
Monica F
5.0
10/19/2018
Marissa and her team went above and beyond to make my and my bridesmaids hair look stunning on my wedding day. I can’t speak highly enough about their dedication and their talent!
Elise D
5.0
10/18/2018
My hair and makeup was EXACTLY what I was looking for and more! Very professional, fun, and produce great work. Also reasonably priced. They traveled to my wedding site, was on time, and made sure I was happy with the finished product.
Amey S
5.0
10/18/2018
I first met Marissa at a Bridal Expo shortly after I got engaged. Once I found out her salon was in the same part of St. Louis where I lived with my fiancé, I immediately asked if she could accept new clients. I had my hair cut and colored several times and I knew I had to have her and her team do my bridal hair and makeup along with my girls! They traveled to my hotel and made all of us look absolutely stunning for our big day! I still go to Marissa at Elegance Salon for my hair and now that we have a little boy, she cuts his hair too! Love Marissa and her staff at Elegance Salon!!!
Zak E
5.0
10/18/2018
Elegance salon did an awesome job. I have worked with her and her team in the past. She was an easy choice For my daughters wedding, Marissa and her team did a fantastic job with the bridesmaids hair and makeup as well as the my daughter. My daughter and all her friends could not of been more pleased. Just love Marissa and the Elegance Salon team!
Billie M
5.0
10/09/2018
This extremely professional glam squad made the morning of the wedding so relaxed by arriving at our location. They tailored each person's hair and makeup to their specifications and really wanted each person to feel beautiful. MaRissa, Chrissy, and Sarah were so wonderful - they made getting ready for the wedding one of the most enjoyable parts of the whole day. I highly recommend Elegance Salon.
Amanda B
5.0
8/23/2018
MaRissa & Sarah did the hair and makeup for my entire bridal party, mother in law, my mom, and flower girl. Sarah also did my makeup. These ladies are AMAZING! They came to our hotel suite to do everyone's hair and makeup. It was so convenient that they came to us and it was fun to hang out with them all morning while the worked. It truly felt like they were just a part of the wedding party. They did an incredible job on everyone's hair and makeup and made everyone feel beautiful. The makeup was perfect for the photos and both hair and makeup held up all day long. If you are looking for a wonderful and affordable wedding hair/makeup experience, look no further!
JULIE B
5.0
11/12/2017
Patty did my make up for my daughter's wedding. Patty also did my daughter's hair and make up. We were beyond happy with our make up and my daughter's updo. We were flawless all day. (and it was a hot day} Lots of sweating and crying before the wedding and the make up stayed with us. My daughter wanted a certain style with her hair and make up and Patty nailed it and then some. Patty is worth every penny you will spend on her. Mirnesa did my hair that day. I had a picture of a half up, half down do. I absolutely loved it. It looked good the whole day and night. It did not even fall out on the dance floor.
Laura R
5.0
10/31/2017
I brought in a picture of what I wanted and
MaRissa nailed it! We went to the salon on my wedding day and she had a breakfast for us and we had such a good time with just my wedding party in the salon. I felt so pampered and relaxed and I couldn't be more happy with how everything turned out! Thank you!
Denny W
5.0
10/31/2017
My bride was stunning! MaRissa even came down to the guys hotel room and styled our hair upon request of course but it was a great day.
Melissa H
5.0
10/31/2017
Such a talented group of woman! I can't say enough good things about my whole experience. Thank you ladies! I was highly
satisfied!
Lauren W
5.0
10/30/2017
I have nothing but amazing things to say about MaRissa and Patty! MaRissa did a phenomenal job with both my hair and make up. My bridesmaids, mom, mother in law and I could not have been happier. Everyone looked stunning and we had so much fun along the way. If you hire MaRissa and her team, you will not be disappointed!
Alyssa C
5.0
10/28/2017
MaRissa and her team are AMAZING. I was planning on her to do hair for the wedding day since I had already found someone to do makeup. Long story short, that vendor had to back out and luckily MaRissa was able to cover both hair and makeup. It was the best thing to happen because she and her team has skills for days! She was easy to communicate with, was on time and made sure we were running on time on the big day. Not to mention her presence was so calming to everyone the day of the wedding. It was beyond wonderful to work with her and you should stop reading this and book her!
Jane L
5.0
10/25/2017
I have been going to MaRissa at the Elegance Salon for my hair for over a year now. So, when it came time for my intimate wedding, I knew I wanted to work with her for hair and makeup. I was not disappointed! She did such an exceptional job with my hair and my little girl's hair. My little girl (9 years old) wanted a pretty updo with a braid, which is exactly what MaRissa gave her. She left looking like a little princess! I wanted a classy and elegant updo, and brought MaRissa a few pics from Pinterest for inspiration. I absolutely LOVED the result! She also helped me achieve the soft, natural makeup look that I wanted. All in all, my girl and I left feeling very happy and beautiful. Working with MaRissa was such a great start to our special day. Thanks, MaRissa!
Erica S
5.0
10/17/2017
These girls are absolutely amazing!!... And I'm a picky bride! They traveled with all of their beauty supplies to my wedding venue. Upbeat and ready to go, they kept 8 of us girls on time with hair and makeup! My bridesmaids and mothers looked stunning! MaRissa made me look and feel gorgeous on my wedding day! I was so thankful to have her there!
5.0
10/13/2017
OMG!! Marissa & her hairstylist, Marnissa, were ABSOLUTELY FABULOUS!! My daughter, Erica, got married September 30, 2017!! They both made ALL of us look & feel BEAUTIFUL!! They did our hair updos, & makeup!! We felt like queens!! Short hair, long,hair, color gray hair,.. you have it, they did a great job!! I would recommend Marissa & her salon for Everything!!
Jessica L
5.0
9/28/2017
We had such a great morning at Elegance Salon for my sister's wedding! Everyone looked great and everyone was happy! Our hair and makeup stayed all day! I totally recommend airbrush makeup!! Love it!
Laney A
5.0
9/28/2017
Seriously wonderful to work with MaRissa and this team. I went to the Salon the day of my wedding and she had a tidy schedule we followed, she had a little breakfast for us, and we all left feeling like a walking pinterest picture! I loved my look and she helped me every step of the way! Thank you ladies!
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