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Hello and Welcome to My Page !
My name is Galya and I am the owner and lead makeup artist at "Galya Makeup Artistry LLC" located in Charleston SC.
I am so thrilled that you are considering my services and I would love to be part of your special day!
Please send us a message or let me know if you would like to schedule a personal call with us.
DON'T FORGET TO Stay Connected with us on Instagram @galyagornishka
Just to tell you a little bit about myself and my team:
I started my company 10 years ago to share my passion of helping women feel confident, strong, beautiful and sexy!
Through the art of makeup I have been able to transform women not only on the outside but also on the inside by making them feel like the best version of themselves on their special day.
Me and my team remain committed to ensuring our clients feel glowing from within and this is why every member of my team have been hand selected by me and trained to make sure they can re-create my signature looks.
At Galya Makeup Artistry, we create custom makeup looks catered towards highlighting and enhancing an individual’s natural beauty. YES Every Makeup Look is specially customized and unique to fit your personality, style and enhance your best features while hiding imperfections.
I am looking forward to working with you on your most Special Day!
DON'T FORGET TO Stay Connected with me on Instagram @galyagornishka
Love Galya :)
PLEASE INQUIRE FOR SERVICES BY FILLING OUT THE CONTACT FORM ON OUR WEBSITE:
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Galya and her team are absolute perfection! I felt truly amazing on my wedding day. Galya listened to my vision and brought it to life, and I have never felt so confident before. I...
loved the way the makeup felt; it was full coverage, yet at the end of the night it still looked just as perfect. When I look back at my wedding pictures, I am completely obsessed with them because I loved my makeup so much. I am still getting complements on how I looked!
She even posted a TikTok of her doing my wedding makeup that went viral with 3.7 million views, so her work truly speaks for itself!
Maddie did my hair, and I was blown away by how well my hair and all of my bridesmaids' hair stayed for being in Charleston.
My hair and makeup both stayed exactly the same all day and through the entire night. I highly recommend booking!!!
I cannot say enough good things about Galya and her team. They did such an incredible job and made me and my girls feel so beautiful and confident on my wedding day. Everyone was s...
o kind, patient, and genuinely sweet. Galya really listened to our requests and made sure we felt comfortable and happy with our looks. Cannot recommend her enough!
I don’t usually get my makeup done, and I came from Canada without a trial - but I trusted Galya completely, and she absolutely killed it! I’ve never felt more beautiful.
She also...
did makeup for both my mom and my mother-in-law, neither of whom had ever had their makeup done professionally before - and they were both so happy with the results.
Galya and her team were warm, talented, and made the whole experience feel effortless. I couldn’t have asked for a better beauty team on my wedding day. Thank you, Galya!
The best. If you want high end glam, this is best team. All artists are so talented. They are very attentive when showing inspo pics and describing what you like/don’t like. They c...
ustomize the look to you and use the best products. Highly recommend
Galya did an absolute AMAZING 5 STAR JOB!!!!She made me feel comfortable, safe, and beautiful. Her assistant was also amazing for my girls, they keep raving about how awesome she w...
as. Galya listened to exactly what I wanted in my trial and made me feel like the most beautiful version of myself. On my wedding day, she made me feel even more beautiful and I knew I could rely on her and her team. If you are getting married, you better book her FAST! She was my first vendor I booked and I’m so glad I did. I got so many compliments on my makeup from my wedding day! She felt like an old friend that we could just laugh together and have a great time even if we barely knew each other. I’m so grateful🤍
Galya and Alejandra were absolutely wonderful! Galya did my makeup and Alejandra styled my hair, and together they made me feel so beautiful on my wedding day. I typically don’t we...
ar much makeup, but Galya made sure I still looked and felt like myself—just a more polished, glowing version! Alejandra did an incredible job with my hair, and it lasted perfectly through the entire day and night. Both of them were so kind, calm, and easy to be around, which made getting ready such an enjoyable experience. I couldn’t have asked for a better team to help me feel confident and radiant on such a special day! 💕
Galya is not only an incredibly talented makeup artist but also a wonderful person! She did my makeup for my wedding, and I felt absolutely stunning. What made it even more special...
was our connection through our shared European background—it felt like we were old friends. Galya understood exactly what I wanted and made me feel so comfortable and confident. If you're looking for someone who can make you feel like the best version of yourself, Galya is your artist! I'm so glad we bonded and that she was part of my special day!!
As a girl who loves glam- the first thing I booked for my wedding was makeup. I had seen Galya's work on Instagram before I even got engaged- and knew she was the makeup artist for...
me. Not only is she so sweet and down to earth, but she made me and my bridal party feel SO beautiful. My makeup didn't budge at all during my entire wedding (tears and all)- and looks amazing in my photographs. She truly is the BEST!!!
Galya is truly the BEST of the best. I don’t think my face will ever look as good as it did on my wedding day, and it’s all thanks to her talent. She made me feel absolutely radian...
t, confident, and beautiful from the moment she started. Beyond her incredible artistry, she is so easy to talk to, funny, and instantly put me at ease on a day that could have been stressful. She has such a calm, joyful energy that made the whole getting-ready process fun and relaxing.
I couldn’t imagine having anyone else do my makeup for such an important day. If you’re a bride looking for someone who will not only make you look flawless but also make you feel comfortable and cared for, Galya is it. I will recommend her a million times over—she is truly amazing!
Galya is seriously the best makeup artist ever! From the moment she and her team arrived, they brought such fun, positive energy to the wedding morning—it honestly felt like gettin...
g ready with friends. They were professional, punctual, and incredibly talented, but also kind, funny, and just a joy to be around.
Galya is a true artist. She brought my vision to life flawlessly, and I have never felt more beautiful. My bridesmaids were shocked at how amazing they looked—and even more importantly, they all still felt like themselves. That’s so rare and special. My mom was also completely in love with her look!
The communication leading up to the big day was seamless, and everything ran so smoothly. If you're looking for someone who can not only deliver stunning results but also make your day more joyful and relaxed, Galya is it.
Absolutely recommend her a thousand times over—she is AMAZING!!
Galya is an artist!!! She’s absolutely incredible to work with and I felt so confident in her. She is very open to feedback and executes changes you ask for flawlessly. She is quic...
k to respond, very professional but also fun to be around on your wedding day. Couldn’t recommend her enough!!
Galya made me feel so beautiful on my special day! She took everything I had in my head and created a masterpiece. I had a few changes I wanted to make between the trial and the we...
dding day, and she made them very easily to create a look I was obsessed with! Her team was so friendly and understood each bridesmaid's vision for their look. They were extremely detail-oriented and I am so happy I chose Galya Makeup Artistry for my day!
If you want to feel and look your BEST on your wedding day, Galya is your girl!!! She and her team are not only amazing at their art but they make you feel so calm and happy on you...
r big day! I truly couldn't imagine my wedding day without her! She is an expert, she takes your vision and brings it to life. I also loved how her team is trained to her look so all my girls looked same makeup vibe while highlighting their own favorite features. People couldn't stop telling me how good everyone looked! And if your mom is worried about having "full glam" as the MOB, look no further, Galya nails the mommas too! I am in love with my wedding look and such a big part of that I owe to Galya!! <3
Galya and her team made me and my girls feel SO beautiful for my wedding!! We received compliments all night about how beautiful our make up and hair were (and how well the make up...
stayed on and looking fresh!!)
I truly felt like a Disney princess and couldn’t be happier that I chose Galya for my special day!
Not only were the make up and hair services amazing, but she and her team created such a fun vibe throughout the morning! There was so much laughing and joking - it was truly just the best getting ready experience ever!!!
Galya and her team are absolutely incredible! From the moment my wedding planner recommended her, I knew I was in the best hands. I wanted full glam, and she delivered beyond my ex...
pectations—making everyone look flawless. Without a doubt, booking her was one of the best vendor decisions we made for our wedding.
Galya is truly talented; she knows exactly how to enhance your best features while making sure you still feel like you. My hair and makeup turned out even better than I had imagined, and I felt so confident and beautiful all day.
Beyond their amazing skills, Galya and Shelby brought such a fun, bubbly energy to our morning. They made the getting-ready process so enjoyable, ensuring everyone was comfortable and happy with their look. I couldn’t have asked for a better team to kick off the best day of my life!
Between her amazing communication skills, her professionalism, and the flawlessness of her makeup. I would highly recommend her.
Oh my gosh, how do I put this into words. Galya and her makeup artists made my bridesmaids, the mothers, and I look like absolute queens. I was breath taken when I saw each transfo...
rmation. Galya sent details instructions for makeup prep prior to the event. Each artist kept track of our schedule for each time slot and even finished early! So we all had some time to relax by the fire in the living room and mentally prepare for the night! I really can’t put into words how beautiful I felt, it truly made my wedding look everything I wanted and so much more. I can’t count how many times I have gotten my makeup done and then ran to the bathroom to make changes. I had 13 bridesmaids and 2 mothers and not a single person made any changes. We all felt so beautiful and could not stop talking about how pampered and relaxed we felt all morning. 10/10!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Would pick Galya and her squad for ANY and EVERY event, no matter the location, I’d fly her anywhere I needed her!!!
Galya did mine and my bridal party’s makeup and absolutely SLAYED!!! Everything looked flawless and she was so efficient! Her teammate, Shelby, did our hair and it stayed perfect a...
lll night!! If you want to feel 100/10 on your wedding day, BOOK GALYA AND HER TEAM!! You will literally look your absolute best!
I couldn’t have asked for a better experience with Galya and her team! They made my wedding morning so relaxing, fun, and so stress free. They are so talented, I didn’t have to wor...
ry about my makeup being anything but perfect, & my hair couldn’t have looked better. I have never felt so beautiful and all my bridesmaids felt the same! Not to mention my hair and makeup both lasted ALL day! If you’re looking for a makeup artist for your wedding please look no further!
I can't even begin to describe how amazing Gayla made me feel on my wedding day! Gayla is seriously the QUEEN of glam makeup. From the first consultation to the final touch-up, ...
every moment was an absolute dream. My bridesmaids were seriously obsessed and said it was the best makeup they’d ever had! I couldn’t recommend her more. 1000% Best makeup artist.
Wow, wow, wow! This team is amazing! I felt so beautiful on my wedding day!!!
Galya and her team are the most talented hair & makeup artists in all of Charleston! If you are a bride that loves full glam they are an absolute must for your wedding day. I had t...
he pleasure of working with Shelby and Ally for my wedding and could not have been happier! They are both beyond talented and brought the best vibes while we were getting ready. The team was so punctual, professional, and one of the easiest vendors to work with throughout the entire wedding planning process. Thank you, thank you!!
I found Galya through Instagram and immediately fell in love with her work. If you view her posts and stories you will find that she is very passionate about her craft and transpar...
ent with how her services operate. Her pricing seemed fair and I was able to pay upfront without any surprises later on. Her team showed up and spent hours pampering me and my bridesmaids on my big day. I was able to meet her earlier for my bridal trial and she made me feel extremely comfortable, checking in throughout to ensure that I liked the way I looked. If you are looking to walk down the aisle feeling like a queen book with them!
Absolutely obsessed with Galya and her team. Extremely professional and quick with communication. Reasonable pricing. I felt like such a glam princess on my wedding day with her te...
am! Makeup lasted all night through dancing at my 8 hour wedding! If you don’t book Galya for your wedding day makeup, what are you doing????
I could never thank Galya enough for how good she made me feel on my wedding day! She was on time. Professional and she made everyone look their best. No one complained or had a ba...
d experience. She truly has magic in her hands. She made me feel so beautiful and the makeup lasted all night long. If I could ever do it again I would book Galya 100 times over. I was truly obsessed. There’s no one like her! She is worth every penny! Thank you for everything Galya! You’re one in a million!!!
Wow did Galya and team do an incredible job. They were kind, accommodating, on time, and friendly. I adored my team who did my makeup not only for my wedding but rehearsal as well....
They did such high quality work at a fair price and they are incredible humans too. Shoutout to Shelby and Ally!!!!!!
Galya is one talented lady! I mean she made everyone look AMAZING. I felt so beautiful on my wedding day because of her. She did a fantastic job of making me look like myself but s...
till elevating me to another level on my wedding day. I would 100% recommend her to anyone to wants to look the best on their most special day.
Look no further! Galya and her team are INCREDIBLE. Galya is so wonderful to work with. She is so patient, hilarious, open to feedback and incredibly talented. On her team is Gabby...
, who does an amazing job with hair styling. Between the two of them you are in the BEST hands. They will make you into the best version of you, while listening and respecting your vision. I can't recommend Galya enough!
The makeup and hair team for my wedding was incredible! They perfectly captured the look I wanted, making me feel beautiful and confident on my big day. Their professionalism, tale...
nt, and attention to detail were outstanding. Highly recommend!
Worth every penny! Galya was very professional and made everyone feel so beautiful on my wedding day! Her kindness and knowledge of makeup made my big day that much more special.
Where do I begin?! I found Galya on Instagram and knew right away, I had to book her. I like to think I’m pretty good at doing my makeup and getting dolled up, so it was really imp...
ortant for me to find an artist that could feel my very best on my wedding day. Galya is truly an ARTIST. I booked her for my welcome party and wedding and she was worth EVERY penny. I have never felt more beautiful. She came up with two different looks, and both were perfect. I also cannot recommend a trial more. Both myself and my mother got one. We had a great time doing it together and it was great getting comfortable and talking through my vision with Galya/Shelby prior, plus she remembered every adjustment I wanted when on the big day. Let me just say, photos last forever and you will never regret booking her. Shelby (hair) was also INCREDIBLE. Overall her team was amazing and my entire wedding party felt gorgeous no matter who they worked with. Galya and her team were so relaxed and made us feel so comfortable. I hope to have an event where I can work with her again in the future!
I cant recommend Galya and her team enough!!!!! Her team to begin with is so sweet and truly make you feel special from start to finish. From the first day I reached out Galya she ...
was so responsive and organized which made a very stressed bride super relaxed when it came to the hair and makeup. Not to mention her whole team are the absolute best artists. They made my party of 10 feel so beautiful. I received so many comments that I looked breathtaking and it goes all to Galya's team. So please if you are considering a hair and makeup team for your wedding or any special event hire Galya and her team!!!!!!!
Galya and her team did an amazing job on our wedding day and created looks that were nothing short of stunning. Amidst the whirlwind of emotions, they eased any nerves and ensured ...
we felt relaxed and pampered throughout the entire process. So many laughs! It was an amazing wedding morning. We are immensely grateful for their attention to detail and commitment to understanding our preferences, ensuring that the final result surpassed all expectations. Our wedding day was made all the more memorable and we cannot thank you enough for making us feel like the best versions of ourselves.
Shelby and Gigi were amazing! I looked absolutely perfect on my wedding day and they were so fun too! They listened to everything I wanted and we were able to figure out the perfec...
t look for me! Thanks again ladies!
I cannot recommend Galya Makeup Artistry enough! Galya is an incredibly talented makeup artist who worked wonders for my wedding day.
As someone who does makeup content creation o...
n TikTok and I have dealt with many makeup artist, Galya is the most talented artist to ever do my makeup. If you are wanting "Full Glam" or "Soft Glam" this is the place to go.
Galya is BY FAR the best makeup artist in Charleston. If you book with her, you will be in great hands and she will work with you to accomplish your bridal makeup goals. She also did my bridal party and they all looked AMAZING.
I also had the pleasure of having Shelby Lace do my hair and my bridesmaids hair. She is also extremely talented and will make sure your hair is perfect.
Overall, if you book with Gayla you will SLAY your wedding day and your hair and makeup will be perfect!
I don't have enough words to gush about how much I love Galya & her team and how talented they truly are. I was recommended to Galya by wedding planner after she discovered my love...
for makeup & full glam. Immediately reviewing Galya's Instagram I knew I had to reach out & see if she was available because her work was exactly how I wanted myself to look day of. Not only is Galya extremely talented in all levels of glam (natural, mature skin, soft glam, full glam) but she is so sweet and funny to be around. I completed my bridal preview the same day as my engagement photos and Galya took the inspo I found off her Instagram + celebrity inspo & completely nailed my look. I was obsessed & couldn't wait for my wedding day! I loved it so much that I treated myself to have her do my makeup & hair for rehearsal & I'm so happy I did that - it was the perfect touch to ensure I had a relaxing weekend in Charleston all the way through. My wedding day makeup came out perfect, just like the preview, and we were able to make some tweaks after I decided I wanted a more contoured look - she was so adaptable and makes sure every single person who sits in her chair loves their look. My bridesmaids, mom, and MIL all looked stunning. I've already been bugging my husband we need to find an event to go to ASAP so I can book with Galya again - thank you so much for making me feel so beautiful on my wedding day!
Her work speaks for itself! Gayla (and her team) are so talented. Gayla did my make up the wedding day (I felt so beautiful) and her team did my bridesmaids/mom/MIL (and they felt ...
so beautiful as well!) Highly recommend! Thank you SO much Gayla :)
The girls were so easy to work with and did an amazing job!! Would absolutely use them again!
I can't express how grateful I am for Galya and her incredible talent on my wedding day. She truly went above and beyond to make me feel like the most beautiful bride.
My makeup l...
asted flawlessly throughout the entire day and night, which is a testament to her skill and the quality of the products she used. I never once had to worry about touch-ups, allowing me to fully immerse myself in the magical moments of the day.
What truly amazed me was Galya's flexibility and kindness. With the chaos of the day, she even managed to squeeze in an unexpected bridesmaid, saving the day and making everyone feel special.
Thank you, Galya, for being not just a makeup artist, but a wedding day miracle worker! I wholeheartedly recommend her to any bride looking for a talented, accommodating, and all-around amazing artist.
Galya and her team did such an amazing job on hair and makeup for my wedding! Galya and everyone on her team were punctual, professional, and so friendly! I was looking for a speci...
fic glam look, which was hard to find in Charleston, and she nailed it on my wedding day! Her application was so smooth and beautiful, I never once felt “cakey” or “to much makeup”. As a bride it was such a relief to go in feeling confident about my hair and makeup bc it’s such a big part that can make it or break it! If you’re looking for glam makeup that will look absolutely flawless in your photos then just do yourself a favor and book Galya!
I can't say enough positive things about Galya and her team. Her communication was prompt and thorough; her fees are reasonable; the studio bridal portrait trial instilled confide...
nce and made for beautiful photos; she listened to everyone's preferences on wedding day and matched requests; and we all had fun and loved our looks! As MoB, I was amazed and grateful for her skill - she made me feel beautiful and confident.
Galya was extremely helpful and open to my feedback and suggestions. Everyone loved their makeup, I’d absolutely recommend her again!
Galya and her team made us all feel STUNNING on my wedding day! We had a big party and a lot of different preferences, and we all felt heard, we were not rushed, and we all felt ou...
r best. Everyone from the moms to the flower girl, and especially the Bride, we all were so happy with our outcome. We wanted classy glam and we got it! <3
Galya is extremely professional and a pleasure to work with for my wedding day and engagement session. She did an absolutely wonderful job of making me feel beautiful on my wedding...
day, and her team also made my bridesmaids look incredible. I enjoyed working with her greatly and would highly recommend her to others.
Galya absolutely slayed our makeup! As someone who is in the beauty industry, I am particularly picky. She literally went way over my expectations. My makeup could not have looked ...
better! will highly recommend.
Thank you for being part of my special day
Galya was fantastic, her and her team are professional, punctual and did a fabulous job on the makeup for my family and friends. I never looked more beautiful than on my wedding da...
y. She is super nice and truly cares about her work and has a true passion for what she does and it shows. Please consider hiring her team!
Galya and her team did such a wonderful job on my makeup and hair for my wedding!
The makeup had such a flawless application and stayed on all day!
Shelby did such an amazing job...
on my hair as well and made me feel beautiful.
if you are thinking about picking Galya and her team, do it! You will not be disappointed.❤️
Booking with Galya Makeup Artistry for my wedding was the best decision I ever made! Talk about professional, punctual, and experienced! Such seasoned makeup artists! I did not hav...
e to worry about a thing in regards to beauty for my wedding. Galya Makeup Artistry helped me with everything along the way, including makeup looks that would fit me and my bridesmaids. I would HIGHLY recommend them for your wedding! They did not disappoint!
Galya helped make my day a dream! Her and her team did amazing and made everyone feel so beautiful! I can’t recommend her more. She was on time, clean, and did mine and my bridesma...
ids makeup EXACTLY how I wanted it!
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