Hello Darlin' Glam

the speed they worked at I felt as though the quality of the looks suffered. My wedding was large enough that we had two make up artists, and two hairstylists. The makeup artists had makeup that stayed all night, and complimented everyone’s features. However, for the two mothers of the group the application was really thick and heavy, and looked a bit cheap due to that. My bridal makeup was great looking, but did have some minor issues with bunching under the eyes. The eyeshadow look only lasted a few hours before creasing and essentially disappearing. I think the makeup team is pretty solid all around, but it’s just worth flagging that most of your party may not get very custom looks, and that no touch up kits are provided. You’ll have to assume there will be some fading/creasing and provide your own to touch up.  As for hair, this was actually one of the more disappointing parts of my wedding day. First, with the pros. The team did everyone’s hair so fast, we got ahead of schedule. They did hair that almost everyone ended up liking, but in a few cases (like the mother of the groom) they should have made adjustments to the style given the hair length, or recommended extensions or additional product. As the bride, I was very disappointed with my hair curl longevity. I paid for two separate trial sessions with their team (which, mind you, is very expensive), and during neither session did I leave with the hair I wanted. I have long blonde hair down to mid back, and just wanted a half up with curls. The half up portion was perfect every time, with artful twists and a touch of volume. However, my hair stylist could not make a curl that stayed. My hair typically holds curl very well, so I was surprised that she couldn’t get it to stay. Given this was the third time doing my hair, I found it odd that she didn’t recommend hot curlers, pin curls, or even just holding the curl in place after removing from iron to let it curl in shape. Instead, after every curl she tugged it loose and pulled down, softening the curl (exactly what I DIDNT want). My hair stayed put the entire night in the half up, but the curls had almost entirely fallen out within 3 hours. They didn’t even make it through pictures. The product used also tangled my hair terribly, so I had a rats nest in the back of my hair. I ended up having to derangement the clump and then redo my entire head of curls mid-pictures. The curls I did after (with no hairspray, mind you), stayed the entire night simply because I let them cool as a curl. Lastly, they offer a gender-neutral polishing service. I have a few queer friends who opted into this service as well as my groom. We were not impressed. They spent maybe 5 mins on makeup and 5 mins on hair, completely not worth the price. Additionally, they do no skin prep as advertised. Overall, this is a solid company that is reliable for brides who just need anything done. The products are high quality and they will make you look nice. However, for the price that they charge for the styles is not worth it, in my opinion. Most of my party had issues with longevity, and as a bride who had two trials done I still couldnt get curls from their team that would stick. Unless money is no issue, you can probably find a company more likely to personalize the experience for you.

d makeup done and absolutely loved everything. The entire experience was seamless and so enjoyable. I’m so grateful for how confident and beautiful they made me feel. Highly, highly recommend!

loved their styles for the day! My trial was so helpful as well to figure out what I liked/needed to change. Thanks for being a part of my day :)

ely stunning. They listened carefully to each person's vision, enhancing natural beauty while making us feel confident and comfortable. Beyond the beautiful results, their calm and professional presence made the getting- ready process relaxed and enjoyable. They kept us on schedule without ever making us feel rushed and brought such a positive energy to the room.

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dible! Everyone looked absolutely gorgeous. They were not only talented, but also so fun to talk to—we vibed with them instantly! Thank you so much for helping me feel so beautiful on my wedding day. 💖

s hair. The hair style was exactly what I asked for. Bek did the perfect job with the natural and romantic look I wanted for my wedding day. Both ladies were so sweet and did their work so efficiently! I highly recommend Hello Darlin' Glam!

eam was so organized and on top of things. Our wedding morning went so smoothly and on schedule and everyone looked fabulous. We’re so grateful for the whole team at Hello Darlin’ Glam, but special thanks to our hair and makeup artists: Arianna, Amie, Kate and Brianna!

tra beautiful on my big day.

stayed in tact throughout an outdoor ceremony and the drinks and dancing that followed. Was a wonderful experience and would recommend her services to future brides!

. Having a one-stop-shop for all of your beauty needs and a great team that provided so many resources and answered every question that I had made things incredibly smooth, and I appreciate everything they did for us. Sam, Jess, and the whole team are rockstars, and I would recommend them to anyone!

olutely loved both my hair and makeup. No complaints at all and would highly recommend!

to change my look for the big day because I loved it so much. My hair was still in perfect shape at midnight and my makeup was flawless. I received tons of compliments on both! I loved being able to book hair and makeup for our crew of six at the same time. Jess, beauty coordinator, had quick and excellent response time time to all my questions. Booking with Hello Darlin' Glam was one of the best vendors we booked! Highly recommend!

do a preview so I was nervous how they would do but they are certified professionals! Morgan and Arianna are brilliant artists. I would HIGHLY recommend Hello Darlin' to any brides in the DSM area!

and laughing! They were an absolute joy to have in the getting ready room. As far as my overall look on the wedding day, it was perfect! I had super minor tweaks I wanted done from the trial and both Sam and Arianna not only heard me, but delivered exactly what I asked for. I don’t think I’ve ever felt more beautiful. I highly recommend!

that was more suited to Asian features and my personal taste. Samantha (make-up) and Melissa (hair) were both very professional, experienced and extremely skilled at what they do. They made all of us look beautiful but recognisable, which was exactly what I wanted. I do not usually wear make-up as I have very sensitive skin, but their products caused no irritation whatsoever even keeping it on all day, and the make-up did not budge.

nding a vendor who could take our large group and was LGBTQ+ friendly. Luckily from the initial conversation with Samantha, our group size was not of concern and we saw other LGBTQ+ couples on the HDG website/social media. In addition, Samantha was excited, detailed, and listened to our needs. We were pleased to hear they had options for the team to come to our venue for getting ready and no hidden fees. The price transparency and options were so refreshing after reviewing so many vendors who charge for parking, mileage, travel with limited distance and upcharge for each additional artist. HDG has is packaged so you know the cost per person. It was easy planning with them; their response time was quick and they include out of office replies so you know if they won't be able to respond for a while due to the demand of business. We had a fun time at our hair/makeup trial and felt extremely comfortable expressing what we wanted, tweaks, etc. We never felt we would offend the artist and ultimately they wanted us to feel 100% on the big day. The wedding day getting ready was seamless. The timeline we prearranged with Jess (Beauty Coordinator) was so helpful so our bridesmaids knew what time each service was and when they needed to go to their artists' chair. Every single one of our bridesmaids loved their hair and makeup and many wished they could of had HDG for their wedding (truly, I am not just saying this!). Samantha did both our bridal makeup and Melissa and Stephanie did our bridal hair and we are still swooning over how we looked. When I tell you not a single hair was out of place and our makeup still looked flawless at the end of the night, that should help solidify HDG for your big day! We are so thankful!

id hair. Both were so fun to work with. They were great with staying on time but not rushing and helped keep the morning so relaxed. I love that it was all through one company too to make things easier planning wise on me!

chat with all morning, and they really listened to what each person wanted. I made a few changes from my trial to wedding day, and both Sam and Melissa executed it all perfectly. The timeline they created was so helpful, and everything was done with time to spare. I would highly recommend them to anyone with hair and makeup needs! They will go above and beyond to make your day the best!

ot of makeup I was not quite sure what I wanted for my bridal look, but Madison my makeup artist made me feel comfortable and listened to what I was wanting. Being able to have a trial and see what the makeup would look like made me confident going into my wedding day. Tatum the hair stylist was so great with not only my hair but with all of my bridesmaids of different hair lengths and textures. She knew exactly what to do for each bridesmaid to make them look and feel their best! Both my hair and makeup stayed on perfectly throughout the day. I could not have asked for a better hair and makeup team!

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with their time. We could not have asked for a better overall experience. They left myself and my bridesmaids feeling the most beautiful we've ever felt! I could not recommend their team more highly.

uled on days when I was in Des Moines. On the day of the wedding, my makeup artist and hair stylist were very efficient and were able to work at the same time to put my look together in less than an hour. I was stunned by how beautiful my hair and makeup looked, it was absolutely flawless, and despite the fact that it was a sweltering and humid summer day, my look stayed in place until the very end of the night.

dding. Each and every member of the bridal party were extremely happy with their hair and makeup. If any changes were requested, Sam and her team were happy to do so. They came prepared, did their magic, and left with us all looking amazing. And I looked FABULOUS. Seriously, you won't regret working with this team!

e recommended by one of my best friends, whose wedding actually came first and I had never had so many compliments on my makeup as a bridesmaid. When it came to my wedding, they made me feel absolutely beautiful and were such a blast to work with.

orked with me on what exactly I was looking for and they nailed it on the big day! I’ve never felt more beautiful. They have airbrushing but also regular makeup. My mom is very picky about her makeup and they used her foundation for her. My hair NEVER holds a curl but it stayed perfect the entire day and night. 15/10

municated with her a few tweaks I had in mind for my look. She was more than accommodating and I loved the changes that were made. As someone who doesn't know a whole lot about makeup, I knew I was in good hands with the team at Hello Darlin' Glam. Professional, communicative, and talented!