Island Brides

Tavernier, FL

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Beauty is the illumination of your soul .

Hello, my name is Elaine I am the owner of Island Brides. A professional hair and makeup company servicing South Florida. Making people feel beautiful through makeup and hair has always been my passion, five years ago I decided to turn my passion into a career and became a licensed cosmetologist and never looked back. I pride myself on making each brides’ experience unique and giving them that look they have always imagined on their wedding day. My work has been featured in bridal magazines both in the US and Europe. No request is to big or to small I can professionally execute whatever your needs are. The services offered include Natural Makeup Modern Makeup Airbrush Makeup Dramatic Makeup Eyebrow Shaping Strip Lashes Individual Lashes Tattoo Cover up Updos Half Updos Blow Dry Braids Curls

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Beauty Group Bookings, Hair Stylists, Hair Trials Available, Makeup, Airbrushed Makeup, Eyelash Extensions, Makeup Artists, Makeup Trials Available, On-Site Hair & Makeup

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Reviewed On 12/08/2022 by Laura S

Omg! Book Elaine! Don’t hesitate! She did my makeup and hair for my wedding and I couldn’t have asked for more! I looked exactly how I wanted! I didn’t do a trial and she nailed my look exactly!!!! Worth every penny and super fun to work with!!...

Reviewed On 9/28/2022 by Erin B

Elaine is an absolute artist!!! She made every single one of us look incredible and truly understands how to shape every face to accentuate it best. Even through the heat and dancing my hair/ makeup did not flinch!!! I could not recommend her e...

nough.

Reviewed On 6/07/2021 by Tessa W

Elaine did my makeup & hair for my wedding at Key Largo Lighthouse on May 29th. She did an amazing job! She also did my bridesmaids hair & makeup and everyone loved it. The makeup she did was perfect for this south Florida heat it did not feel ...

heavy at all but looked amazing! Thank you so much!

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Reviewed On 10/28/2020 by Ashley M

Thank you Elaine for making me feel so gorgeous on my wedding day. I absolutely LOVED my wedding makeup and it was exactly how I envisioned. Elaine is a true professional making my wedding day stress free and so much fun. Elaine listened to wh...

at I wanted and created an amazing look for my bridal party they looked absolutely stunning. She was amazing with my two little girls as well. You were an absolute joy to work with and I can’t thank you enough!

Reviewed On 10/25/2020 by Jamie S

I was recently a bridesmaid in a wedding in Islamorada. I have been in a LOT of weddings and Elaine was by far THE best! I have very thick hair, and my Updo was absolutely beautiful and did not move! The wedding was very windy! Elaine was sweet...

, personable and efficient! Elaine also put lashes on me (I did my own makeup) and it took 5 minutes and each piece was placed perfectly! Highly recommend this amazing young woman!

Reviewed On 10/25/2020 by Brittney D

Elaine was absolutely amazing! Arrived on time and was very professional. She worked very hard to make each of us happy! She literally will do anything you want done and execute what you envision perfectly and quickly! If you are looking for a ...

make up/hair artist the day of your wedding she is worth it! Also her Husband is a photographer for weddings and partners with Elaine! Unfortunately I didn’t know this, but have seen his work! Definitely worth asking her more information about this when you are looking for your vendors! Again, thank you Elaine for making my special day even more special! You are extremely talented!

Reviewed On 10/07/2020 by Jessica T

Absolutely stunning hair and makeup! I’m so glad I chose Elaine for my hair and makeup, she outdid herself and was so friendly. Thank you for making my day amazing!

Reviewed On 10/06/2020 by Kathryn B

After seeing Elaine’s work on Instagram I knew I had to have her for my wedding makeup and hair! Not only is she the best at beauty, she was so kind, and fun to work with! She brought my vision to life and my hair and makeup was even better tha...

n what I imagined! She even offered to take some bridal getting ready photos for me and they are stunning! So if you need a photographer as well I highly recommend her team for that as well! Thank you again Elaine ❤️❤️

Reviewed On 9/30/2020 by Leah M

Elaine was absolutely amazing and I would highly recommend her! She did all the makeup for my bridal party of 8 ladies, my mother, and my own hair/makeup. I am still obsessed with how my makeup and hair turned out for my wedding day. It was bet...

ter than what I could have ever imagined. Elaine was very responsive, super sweet, and I had a pleasure working with her!

Reviewed On 8/26/2020 by Elaine A

Elaine is a fabulous makeup artist and hair stylist! She is so talented and so easy to work with! She did all the hair for the bridal party and hair and makeup for me and I couldn't have been happier! The makeup was beautiful and natural lookin...

g, but held up all night during my outdoor Key Largo wedding! She is also extremely lovely to have in the room on such a stressful day. She is so sweet and put everyone at ease the minute they sat in the chair. I HIGHLY recommend Elaine for any special event!

Reviewed On 8/21/2020 by Ashley H

If your eloping or trying to find a makeup and hair artist down in the Florida keys- look no further- stop your search- BOOK HER! I planned my wedding in 3 months and am a huge makeup guru. I was quite hesitant to book someone and not do my own...

makeup. Elaine blew it out of the park. I’ve never felt more beautiful than I did on my wedding day and my bridesmaids raved about her all night long! Another plus was that my makeup lasted ALL NIGHT- in 90 degree heat and humidity. Elaine was simply amazing and more than I could of asked for!

Reviewed On 8/21/2020 by Nicole E

I loved Elaine! She is so personable. I have very distinct features and she was able to bring the beauty out of these. I have had my makeup done many times and have never been so happy! She complimented my natural beauty but brought in some gla...

m as well. Highly recommend!

Reviewed On 8/19/2020 by Davis V

Elaine is an amazing hair and makeup artist! She made me feel beautiful and was able to bring my vision to life. She offered advice to ensure the look I wanted came out perfectly and made sure I felt comfortable during the whole process. She wa...

s wonderful to work with and very responsive to all my questions. I would recommend Elaine to anyone needing hair and makeup done for any event, and will be using her in the future for future events.

Reviewed On 8/04/2020 by Christina P

Elaine was so sweet and wonderful! She made me look and feel so beautiful for my big day! She even took some professional photos of me in my dress! I would highly recommend her!!

Reviewed On 7/16/2020 by Farren H

Elaine is an absolute must have on a day as special as your wedding. She made us feel beautiful and special in every aspect of your day. They made sure to incorporate every vision we had for our big day and made everything come to life. We will...

cherish the moments they captured as they allowed us to take in and savor every moment with each other.

Reviewed On 6/25/2020 by Danielle B

Elaine did my hair and makeup along with all of my bridesmaids makeup. She transformed all of us into absolutely gorgeous women individually highlighting all of our beauty. I was so shocked at how beautiful I was that day and I'm so happy that ...

we chose Elaine to do our hair and makeup. She is kind, professional, and extremely talented. Everything was perfect. I was so pleased with the result that I didn't even want to take my hair down her makeup off for the whole week lol. The hair and makeup will easily last all night into the next day. If I had to do it all over again I would pick Elaine over and over again. She does incredible work and transformations making you feel like the most important is special person in the world on your day. Elaine also took quite a few professional photos of the bridal party. I give her 10 out of 10. As for bridal numbers, we had 5 hairs and 7 total makeup services performed.

Reviewed On 3/24/2020 by Ali S

Elaine is hands down the #1 MUA available in the keys. She is kind, thoughtful, and the most genuine person I have met. She cares deeply for each and every one of her brides! Elaine is also business savvy and her elevated online presence made c...

hoosing her as my MUA at my destination wedding a clear choice. I am thankful for her time and effort and would only recommend Elaine for future Keys brides.

Reviewed On 3/17/2020 by Erica B

If you're so lucky to have found Elaine, stop your hair and makeup search, and hire her now. It will be the best decision you ever make for your wedding. I had a horrific experience with another girl before finding Elaine last minute, and I am ...

sooooo grateful I did—the differences were night and day! Not only is Elaine talented and an expert in hair and makeup, but she also has honest pricing: a truly unique find. At the trial, Elaine asked me what I wanted at every step to ensure we stayed on the same page and the end result was magical. At the wedding I felt so calm and comfortable having Elaine there by my side and everyone, including the moms, were all smiles. We finished on time too, which is so important! Their makeup was exactly what they wanted and their hair was perfect...our makeup lasted the whole night, there was not a bobby pin in sight, our hair stayed perfectly in placed and my hair even stayed curly and in place the ENTIRE night!!!!! I've heard stories about the curls falling, or hair styles coming out but not with Elaine. Not one of the 8 women in my bridal party had any issues throughout the night and they felt beautiful—exactly as they should. Elaine was by far the best decision I made for my wedding and she'll be your best decision too. Hire her. You won't regret it.

Reviewed On 2/28/2020 by Katia K

Elaine did a magnificent job on my wedding day hair I am getting so many compliments from the day of photos. We did a hair trial and made adjustments to the plan on the day of. Her creativity, talent and efficient yet thorough work made nearly...

14 heads of hair ready on time for photos and first look with ease. I am so grateful for her work! I'm not going to lie, I was stunning!

Reviewed On 2/22/2020 by Marissa M

By far one of the best & most talented makeup artists! I am so glad I found Elaine & had her beautify me on my special day! She was so sweet, attentive, & efficient from the first day I reached out to her. Everyone of my bridesmaids, my mother,...

MOH's, & myself were SO happy with how our makeup turned out & we can't wait to see the pictures!! I would highly recommend Elaine!

Reviewed On 2/15/2020 by Catherine C

Elaine did such an amazing job! I wanted a boho look for a shoot and made me look amazing, didn’t even know that was me in the mirror! She was fun and super sweet, will definitely love to have her do a look on me again one day

Reviewed On 12/27/2019 by Stephanie P

Elaine was SO fun and nice, she blended right into our crazy family on a hectic day and did amazing work. She is a great artist.

Reviewed On 12/16/2019 by Ayme H

So glad to know Elaine, the experience was excellent, Very professional and talented, I enjoyed the time with her, thanks so much Elaine, it was a great 👍 I recommend her 100% Thanks 😊

Reviewed On 11/27/2019 by Emily L

I am from Boston and my bridal party and myself are all so grateful that I chose Elaine for our hair and makeup for my wedding in Key Largo. Because of her my wedding photos are amazing. I cannot say enough about how happy we all were with he...

r services. I highly recommend , so professional and super talented at her craft. Thank you Elaine!

Reviewed On 11/26/2019 by Merritt M

Elaine is absolutely amazing at what she does! My hair and makeup for my wedding was perfect! She was quick to answer any of my calls and listened to what I had in mind for my special day! I wanted natural looking makeup and she exceeded my exp...

ectations! I cannot rave enough about her!

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Tavernier, FL

(786) 291-2650

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elaine hampson

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My name is Elaine Hampson I'm a hair stylist and a make up artist. I'm based in the upper Florida Keys. I specialize in weddings and events. My work has been featured in bridal magazines both in the US and Europe. I am passionate about my work and take pride and care with each and every client . Whether you are looking for a natural look or a more dramatic rendition, I can professionally execute whatever your needs are.

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