Jessica D'Amore Makeup Artist

On-Location Makeup & Hair Services in New England

4.7

Praised by couples for:

Calmness

Bridal Makeup

Seasoned Professional

Jessica did an INCREDIBLE job with my make up the day of my wedding. Her hair stylist Katie also did a great job. They did my hair and make up, my mother’s, and my sister-in-law’s. We all loved what they did. I had asked for a very natural look and Jessica nailed it. I’m typically so anxious to get my hair and make up done and rarely like the outcome, but I loved their work. They made the morning ten times more relaxing. They had great attitudes and were willing to work with us if there was something we wanted adjusted. They made me feel comfortable, we had great conversation, and they created a calm environment. I’d hire them again in a heartbeat.

Laura M.

5.0

Jessica did my makeup for my wedding in June this past summer and she was wonderful to work with. I loved her style of natural makeup for me and my bridal party, we were so happy with how it all turned out. Would highly recommend Jessica and her team, she was professional, communicated well, and did a great job. Thank you Jessica!

Jina F.

5.0

Jessica D'Amore

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Jessica D'Amore Makeup Artist is an on-location wedding and event makeup business located in Newport, RI. Hair services can also be provided by request. Below is a list of services provided: - Wedding and Event Makeup - Wedding and Event Hair - Personal Makeup Lessons and Personal Shopping - Individual and Strip Lash Application

Woman-owned Business

16+ years in business

Speaks English

Small team (2-10 members)

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Beauty Group Bookings

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Hair Trials Available

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Jessica D'Amore

Owner

Jessica D'Amore is a Newport based makeup artist with 20+ years in the beauty industry. She is currently represented by Team Artist Representative in Boston. Jessica has also been represented by Wilhemina Management Miami and Joy Haines Management Miami. Clients include Ralph Lauren, Giorgio Armani, Vogue Magazine, Glamour Magazine, Self Magazine, Esquire Magazine, ESPN the Magazine, ABC, and Fox Searchlight. Jessica has also had the honor of working with celebrities such as John Legend, Emma Stone, Seth Rogen, Tilda Swinton, Jason Mraz, Will Arnett, Rory Cochrane, Simon Pegg, and Nick Frost.

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Jina F

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Jessica did my makeup for my wedding in June this past summer and she was wonderful to work with. I loved her style of natural makeup for me and my bridal party, we were so happy w...

ith how it all turned out. Would highly recommend Jessica and her team, she was professional, communicated well, and did a great job. Thank you Jessica!

Response from Jessica D'Amore Makeup Artist

Thank you so much Jina! We really enjoyed working with you and your friends/family too! Me...

g and I still talk about you all and how much fun you were. I really enjoyed your mom and aunt coming towards the end too. I truly appreciate your kind words. You taking the time to leave a review about your experience means a lot. I hope you had the best day celebrating and that happiness continues into your future. Best Regards, Jessica

Laura M

Jessica did an INCREDIBLE job with my make up the day of my wedding. Her hair stylist Katie also did a great job. They did my hair and make up, my mother’s, and my sister-in-law’s....

We all loved what they did. I had asked for a very natural look and Jessica nailed it. I’m typically so anxious to get my hair and make up done and rarely like the outcome, but I loved their work. They made the morning ten times more relaxing. They had great attitudes and were willing to work with us if there was something we wanted adjusted. They made me feel comfortable, we had great conversation, and they created a calm environment. I’d hire them again in a heartbeat.

Response from Jessica D'Amore Makeup Artist

Laura thank you so much for your kind words. We absolutely loved working with you and your...

family. All of you, including the baby and Romeo, were so welcoming and a genuine pleasure to be with. I hope you all had a wonderful day celebrating. I wish you so much joy in the future. Congratulations! Sincerely, Jessica

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Phoebe E

I waited a year after my wedding to write this review, but it's one I wish I had read before choosing this makeup artist. In short, Jessica herself is an excellent makeup artist, b...

ut the rest of her team and their behavior on my wedding day left me with a very bad experience. At my trial, Jessica said that she would do the eye makeup of everyone in my bridal party and that her assistants would do the face makeup and prep. This did not happen. Jessica only did the makeup of me and my mother-in-law, and her assistants did everyone else. There was a very noticeable difference, whilst I looked bridal, everyone else looked like they were going clubbing. Thick black eyeliner, garish lipstick, etc. They all had to fix their own makeup after to look at all like themselves, which was so upsetting given how much it cost to have it professionally done. Furthermore, the hair artist could not do the hair style I had asked for, and instead of saying this and offering to find a solution, she repeatedly shamed me for having “too much hair” and saying “I don’t know where to put all this” (please note that my hair was only a couple of inches below the clavicle). The biggest issue I had on the day was the amount of stress they brought to the morning. A few weeks before the wedding Jessica sent me a schedule and asked me to slot the bridal party in. Think “bridesmaid A at 10am, bridesmaid B at 11am”. We weren’t all staying in the same location, so I asked each member to show up at the time of their appointment. But the makeup and hair artists were faster than expected, and started harassing me to have everyone arrive early for their appointments. Jessica was very pushy about it too, and said “they (the assistants) have other jobs to get to and want to leave early, so you need to call everyone to get here”. It ended up making the morning extremely tense and had everyone racing around. They were trying to leave hours ahead of when they were scheduled to be done. Overall, my makeup was gorgeous, but I am still sad about the way my hair turned out and the experience of my entire bridal party. We spent a lot of money on this service, including a required 20% gratuity, and it is still a dark spot on my wedding day.

Response from Jessica D'Amore Makeup Artist

Dear Phoebe, Thank you very much for sharing your experience. I am disheartened to read y...

our feelings about your wedding day. As you mentioned your wedding was early April 2023. I have had a disadvantage recalling the exact events of the day as it is now April 2024. Due to the duration of time that has passed I wanted to take some time to reflect back on the day, review our email thread, and speak with my staff before responding. I appreciate your feedback Phoebe, both positive and negative. It is essential as a small business owner to be open to how I can improve and grow professionally. I have discussed each of your points with the three staff members working that day with respect to you. As a group we work diligently to provide services with creativity, kindness, and integrity. I chose my staff not only based on practical ability. I also look for people that can stay on task despite unforeseen challenges. I expect this from myself as well. Again, I am very sorry you had a negative experience. That was not my intention for you, any of the clients I have worked with over the last 30 years, or any future clients. This is the first and only negative review I have received towards myself and my staff. It will not be forgotten or taken lightly. I wish you all the best in your future Phoebe. I also hope your mother is doing well. I enjoyed speaking with her very much on your wedding day. Sincerely, Jessica

Angelica G

I highly recommend Jessica and her team. She is professional, experienced, and easy to communicate with. Her team is a well-oiled machine and we were ready well before we needed to...

be. We all looked so beautiful!

Response from Jessica D'Amore Makeup Artist

Thank you so much Angelica! I appreciate your kind words so much. We love working with you...

r family. You all helped the day flow with ease and made our job easy. We are grateful to all of you for that too. I hope your day was pure magic and the sundae table was a hit! Best Regards, Jessica

Elizabeth J

Jessica is the BEST. She created such a calming and fun vibe on our wedding day. I really wanted a natural look and I could not have picked a better make-up artist. Love, love her!

Response from Jessica D'Amore Makeup Artist

Thank you so much Elizabeth! I appreciate you taking the time to leave a review. It is so ...

kind of you. I enjoyed working with you equally. I wish you all the best in your life and marriage. Happy Holidays! Sincerely, Jessica

Annie C

Jessica was incredibly professional and helpful for my sister's wedding. I was grateful for her communication leading up to the big day. We had to make a lot of changes (time, loca...

tion, etc.), and she rolled with all the punches. She did a fantastic job with women who had different levels of comfort with make up and glam, and made every woman look their best. Would absolutely recommend for others to use!!

Response from Jessica D'Amore Makeup Artist

Thank you so much Annie! You were all so wonderful and kind. I'm in Newport if you guys ar...

e here next summer! Best of luck to you and your family and of course your new baby boy! Sincerely, Jessica

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5 Ayrault St #1, Newport, RI

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(401) 864-6462

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