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J.Kinford Beauty was created by owner Jen Kinford in 2013. Jen offers a tailored beauty experience to discerning newlyweds in Fairfield County CT and nearby areas. She offers a natural aesthetic that is classic & sophisticated, yet fresh and clean. She works exclusively with and specializes in weddings, traveling on site for the wedding day.
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Hiring a makeup artist was the one thing that worried me about planning the wedding. Would I make the right choice? Would I look like me...but better? The second I met Jen, I knew I was in the best hands possible. I had a trial with another artist that didn't go well, and Jen was reassuring and we talked through what I liked and didn't like. On my wedding day, she was a dream. She took amazing care of my mother and mother in law, both of whom had never had their makeup done. She was calm and re-assuring and took her time with each of us. I have never felt as beautiful as I did on that day. I looked like me...but better. I also used Jen's concierge service as well. I highly recommend. She was there with a straw when I needed water before going down the aisle, and quick with touch ups during all the photos. Knowing she was there if I needed her was so reassuring. I cannot recommend her highly enough.
I cannot speak highly enough of J. Kinford Beauty Group. Jen did my makeup for my wedding, and Dina did my hair. Jen was such a dream to work with at my trial, during the planning process and the day of the wedding. I have never loved my hair and makeup as much as that day! Even more than their skill and expertise, their entire crew made getting ready stress-free and fun.
Jen is so wonderful! She worked with me on a skincare focused/minimal makeup approach for my wedding day. Everything was flawless--my makeup held all night (despite loads of rain and dancing). My bridesmaids and my mother all said that they wish Jen could do their makeup every morning. Highly recommend!
Jen was a true star of our wedding day. First of all, every piece of communication/planning with her was flawless. She totally understood my beauty vision and executed it perfectly. My trial put me so at ease and, come wedding day, Jen and team were the perfect mix of efficient and timely but also so fun. The entire bridal party looked fantastic and everyone was truly happy with their look - something that's tough to accomplish! I enjoyed every moment of working with Jen and her team and truly cannot recommend her enough. She will help make your wedding day seamless, fun, and (of course) beautiful.
Working with Jen and team was an absolute pleasure for my wedding day - I was able to feel my best all night long! Her support started months and months prior to that though, with a comprehensive skin consultation to get my skin looking its best, plus hair and makeup trials to feel totally confident going into the day of. Jen is so talented, so professional, and so warm - and I would welcome the opportunity to work with her over and over again!
I will never look more beautiful than I did on my wedding day! Jen was recommended to me by my photographer who knew how well the make up would hold up throughout the day and how perfectly it photographed - I felt and looked flawless. Working with Jen was wonderful. From finding a day for my trial hair & make up to her arriving to my mom’s house early, and getting my bridal party (me, 8 bridesmaids, my mom, and mother in law) ready AHEAD of schedule. We all looked amazing and we’re provided touch up lip gloss. Jen was a wonderful contribution to our morning of getting ready, her professionalism and conversation kept me at ease. I look forward to any opportunity to work with her again!
Jen is incredible to say the least. Her and her team did the hair and makeup for my wedding and I could not have been happier with the entire experience from meeting her to our wedding day. She was incredibly responsive, spent so much time with me during my trial, listening to what I was hoping for and was able to take that and make me feel the most beautiful I've ever felt. Not only that, she was an incredibly calming presence on the day of the wedding when it felt like there was so much chaos going on around me. I am truly so grateful for such a wonderful experience with Jen and her team and could not recommend her highly enough. Thank you, Jen!!
I first met Jen in 2019 when I received her make up services for my sister’s wedding. Once I began planning my own wedding 3 years later, I didn’t think twice about hiring her. Jen is truly the best. After my hair/make up trial I wanted to make a few changes (specifically to my eye make up) and on the day of she was so accommodating. She really listened to my vision and made sure I felt my best on my big day. My bridesmaids also loved their hair and make up! Jen and her team are reliable, professional, fun, and incredibly talented. I cannot recommend them enough!
Jen is amazing, she is professional, fun, helpful and really cares about making your wedding day special! She takes the time and energy to make sure to give you the look you are asking for, she even had everything for a latex allergy and exceptionally organized and goes above and beyond normal precautions with cleanliness and sanitizing!!
I can NOT stress this enough- HIRE JEN!! Her fee is well worth every penny. She was absolutely incredible the entire day of the wedding. Jen did it all. The makeup, the prep for photos, retouches for the entire bridal party… if someone needed help, you name it she jumped in. Boob Tape?! She’s prepared with alcohol to prep your skin and set the tape. To-go kits for your makeup- provided after your initial makeup is done and she has it all organized for you in the bridal suite. She helped set up the bride as she had her photos taken. All. Of. It.
A consummate professional and just the sweetest soul, we loved having Jen with us the entire day. I wish I could have her every day of my life 😂 can’t recommend her enough, really just so amazing!
We had an incredible experience with Jen and everyone at J. Kinford Beauty Group! They understood what I wanted with a less-glam look, and really listened to me. They were also very affirming for an LGBTQ+ and trans wedding, and made everyone in our wedding parties feel safe, affirmed, and beautiful!
Jen went above and beyond from the second I booked her for my wedding this June. She was prompt with responding to emails and always conducted herself professionally. The day of the wedding came and we had such a fun day. She went above and beyond the entire day. Anything we asked of her she helped and did (even her willingness to take on non makeup needs - which made the day go super smooth). Everyone’s makeup was flawless and felt very confident on my special day. Can’t wait to use her in the future.
Jen did the makeup for myself as well as a few family members for a 2 day wedding celebration and we all could not have been more thrilled with working with her! I came in to the process knowing I wanted to still look as much like myself as possible and she honored that. She gave great recommendations, responded to my feedback during our trial. Then during the wedding weekend itself she was calm, cool and such a joy to be around. She prioritized every family member and their individual needs, all while remaining on the tight wedding timeline. I would absolutely go to her again for any makeup needs and am so happy she was part of my wedding team!
I hired Jen for hair & makeup for my NYE wedding - it was the best decision! I am always the nervous person whenever I get my makeup done but when my mom & I came in for our trial she understood exactly what I was looking for. We also had so much fun with Jen and Jenny! She did a very natural look - exactly what I was looking for where I felt just like myself! The day of the wedding I decided to do a hair change from my trial and Jenny did my sleek low bun perfectly. My bridal party could also not stop saying how calm, smooth, organized and fun the team was while getting ready. My hair & makeup lasted all night (even with a few pictures outside in the rain!) with the help of the touch up kit Jen provides. You need to go with this team! Xoxo
I hired Jen & her team to do hair and makeup for my wedding party and self. As someone who wears little makeup I was totally confident and at ease with how Jen explained the process. Her expertise and attention to detail from my trial to my actual wedding was amazing. She was a great communicator about products to use before to make sure my skin was un prime condition and sent a detailed schedule the week before. She was even flexible when we had to tweak the plan and add more people to the schedule. My hair and makeup lasted all day long well into me dancing all night. She sent along a touch up kit for me as well.
Dina, part of Jens team, made my low bun exactly how I envisioned and allowed me to make some last minute changes with hair clips.
I highly recommend Jen & her team for any event you want to look & feel special for!
Jen and her team are amazing! I recommend them highly! They were extremely professional and thought through everything. Jen called ahead to the hotel to have bar stools sent up to our room and knew just how to set everything up. There was a ton of traffic on my wedding day that resulted in a couple of my bridesmaids arriving late but Jen reassured me we had plenty of time. All 8 women’s hair and makeup was completely on schedule and looked amazing! My makeup and hair held up through lots of dancing! I love how I look in my pictures and couldn’t be happier! I also really appreciated working with a team that share my values and were fun people to chat with while getting ready. Thank you Jen and team!!!
I hired Jen Kinford and her team for my 2022 wedding and they are HANDS DOWN the best hair & makeup artists that I have ever experienced. (This is coming from someone who has been a bridesmaid in 8 weddings in the past two years, I've met a lot of teams!) Jen is a MASTER and I love her approach to enhancing and embracing your natural beauty. My skin never looked so flawless, and she is an eyelash wizard. Jasmine also did makeup for the bridesmaids and everyone loved her work. Gabby did our hair and championed 8 girls in a few short hours. Everyone was extremely happy with their hair, she is able to do perfect curls, updos, beachy waves, you name it. These guys are the best in the business.
Jen was the absolute best! From a stress free trial to nailing the same look day of, her calming and fun energy, and her seamless process, everything was amazing. I think my best compliment would be I didn’t need to use my touch up kit once throughout the night - the makeup and hair held up for over 10 hours and a lot of sweat and dancing!!
I hired J. Kinford Beauty for my April 2022 wedding and would highly recommend them for future brides. Jen and her team are super responsive, and I really appreciated having a skin consultation 6 months prior to my wedding; she put in a lot of work and effort in sending me a list of skincare products and a routine to follow leading up to the big day. For makeup, I wanted a natural but glamourous look for my wedding day and thought that she really delivered. I worked with Jenny on my hair and she was able to take a few inspo images I gave and turn it into a great hairstyle for the day of. The morning of my wedding, they came a half an hour early to prepare and stuck perfectly to the timeline. They made the morning relaxing and easy, and I know my bridesmaids and mob/mog loved their looks too. I'm so pleased to have met and worked with Jen and Jenny and hope future brides get the same pleasure!
Jen and Jenny were extraordinary! They're both so thoughtful and compassionate when doing my wedding party's hair and makeup. Jen consistently asked every member if they felt comfortable with her next steps (ie. filling in brows, false lashes, etc). Jenny took extra time to set and touch up my hair considering its difficult to curl. They both made the getting ready time fun, relaxing, and memorable. As someone who normally doesn't wear makeup, they worked with me to create a naturally flawless look that simply enhanced my natural features. They're also experienced with working on people with all different skin /hair textures & colors. Can't recommend them enough!
Jen and her team were INCREDIBLE to work with! I loved her overall approach to embracing natural beauty, and greatly appreciated how light and airy her makeup made me feel during my wedding! She was very accommodating during our date postponement process due to Covid-19, and made a stressful time more manageable. Her team was very kind to everyone, and they finished hair/makeup EARLY on our wedding day (8 bridesmaids, myself, 2 moms, 1 grandma) - she mentioned this is always their goal during my trial, which is a HUGE relief for someone worried about their day-of timeline! Would highly recommend working with this team - they are professional, fair priced, very reliable and personable.
Jen and her team are absolutely amazing at what they do! I originally met Jen when she was hired for my best friend's wedding in 2018. As someone who does not wear heavy makeup often, I loved Jen's natural style. She was my first choice for my wedding in 2020 of course! When COVID happened, Jen was incredibly understanding and helpful as we navigated how to push our wedding. She happily allowed us to push our contract a full year, with no hassle or upcharge. When it came time for our big day in 2021, I was so grateful for my choice. My makeup was stunning, but she was also able to adjust the style and preferences for each of my bridesmaid (some of whom regularly wear heavier makeup). I also have to shout-out Gabby, our hairstylist for the day. She worked with several hair lengths and textures, including my mother who has short and very thin hair after having brain surgery, and my friend who has naturally thick curly hair. She listened to what everyone wanted, and worked with their hair texture to make them feel absolutely beautiful. (My curly-haired friend raved so much and said she wished she has hired Jen and Gabby for her own wedding!) Gabby then stayed to help me fit my veil and graciously stood in while my videographer wanted 'action' shots of me getting ready. It was a seamless and stress-free morning, and I could not recommend both women more highly.
As someone who almost never wears makeup, I had never had my makeup professionally done in a way that still felt like me -- until Jen! I chose her based on her reputation for natural, beautiful makeup and she completely delivered! From my trial to my welcome party look to my wedding day makeup, I felt beautiful and like myself every time. Gabby did my hair for both events as well, and guided me perfectly to two different looks that I absolutely loved! They were both a complete joy to be around, and I felt totally comfortable with them. My bridesmaids, mother, and mother in law were all thrilled with their hair and makeup as well. If you're looking for makeup that brings out the best of your own natural beauty, look no further!
5-star experience for sure! Jen is a prompt communicator and so passionate, and her team is just amazing. Dina (hair) and Jasmine (make-up) are incredibly talented and wonderful to work with. We had so much fun in the bridal suite getting ready. They perfectly executed everyone's vision and made us all feel so beautiful. Wish they could pamper us every day!
Jenn is honestly amazing. I went into my trial asking for a very specific thing (which she nailed) only to change my mind and ask her to do something completely different on the day of the wedding. Luckily, she nailed it again. She did such an amazing job. I felt so beautiful, but still myself. No caked on, overly made-up look, but still glamorous. She's also very calming and brings a great energy to the day. All my bridesmaids and my mother also LOVED their makeup.
Jenn and her team are absolutely incredible! They are truly the best in the business, warm, caring, and so knowledgeable! Each artist was so talented and thoughtful - truly wanting to make sure everyone looked and felt their best on my wedding day. We went with a dewy and more natural look, and they nailed it! I felt so beautiful and confident, I can’t recommend them enough!!!
J. Kinford Beauty Group is absolutely incredible! From the initial call, to consultations during our 2 year engagement, hair and makeup trials and then the wedding, they deserve nothing but praise! Jennifer is warm, caring, knowledgeable and assisted us with every request. We had two brides (a total of 15 hair and 8 for makeup) so a full team of artists! For makeup we had Amanda G and Jasmine, and for hair we had Jenny, Gabby and Corrisa. On the big day, everyone looked truly stunning!! We had a hiccup on our end, and had to add an additional person for hair and makeup last minute and they immediately accommodated us without questions. The ladies brought awesome energy into the bridal suites and it truly felt like they were part of the group. We also opted to have one hair and one makeup person stay with us during our first look and through cocktail hour and it was soooo worth it. They did key touch ups and kept us and our bridesmaids looking fresh until we made our big entrance for reception! Everyone was so professional but so much fun. I can’t recommend them enough and we really hope to work with them again in the future. Thank you Kinford and team!!!!!
Jen and her team are simply phenomenal. They are super friendly and accommodating. Jen and her team are ver professional and friendly. I don't normally wear makeup so I was nervous about how it would turn out but she was amazing. Everything looked natural and it didn't feel like it was "caked" on. Also her hair stylist is super talented as well. HIGHLY recommend!
The J.Kinford Beauty Group was outstanding to work with. I had an unusual re-wedding, I DO PART TWO, to the same husband. After 25 years of marriage, I had 4 original bridesmaids, and 4 new ones, including my teen age daughter. We had a bridal party with parents from age 14-78. When I told Jen that we ALL just wanted to look pretty, but nothing over the top..she HEARD me, and delivered. She assembled a team of 4 make-up artists, and 4 hairdressers. She devised a schedule starting at the crack of dawn, for a 3pm wedding. I balked. She reminded me that each person took "X" amount of time, and showed me how to work backwards from 3pm. ("ready to get into dress at 1pm, pictures at 1:30, church at 2:15, etc") This spreadsheet she produced was specific. Jen HEARD me, and suggested that maybe some clients would require less time than others, and recommended an order in which to put all of these people. The end product was exactly what we ALL were looking for. (I wish I could attach a photo). Her team made us feel pretty and look natural. I would recommend her and the team for the expertise and beautiful end result, but also the business and scheduling side that went along with it. It was an unforgettable day, and I am so grateful for Jen and the team. (Also the eyelashes she suggested! They were perfect.)
Jen is hands down everything you could ask for in a wedding makeup artist - she is extremely talented in her work and actually cares about her clients. I truly could not think of a better way to kick off the most important day of my life than to have Jen there with me helping me get ready! I wish I could have my makeup done by her every day.
Jen and her team are incredible! They did such an amazing job with me, my family and bridesmaids - everyone was so happy on my wedding day and loved their hair & makeup. Jen was so accommodating with scheduling and is an absolute pleasure to work with. She is the master of the "natural" look and made me look like myself - but better! :) I highly, highly recommend!
Jen and her team are truly incredible people - both professionally and personally. I do not wear a lot of makeup on a regular basis and was worried about how my bridal makeup would go. Jen instantly made me feel so comfortable and worked with me to create the bridal look I hoped for while still feeling like myself. And wow, did she deliver. I truly felt like the most beautiful bride yet still me! She and Gabby also made my family members - also got hair and makeup - feel so comfortable too. I cannot recommend Jen and her team enough. Thank you Jen and Gabby <3
I can’t properly express how wonderful it was to work with Jen and Jenny. Everything about the process was easy, from booking to postponing to trial to finally the big day.
I have never felt more beautiful than on the day of the wedding and it’s thanks to them! I showed them a few inspiration photos from Instagram and they were able to nail it.
They didn’t just help me. Every woman in my party, from my picky sister to my 95 year old grandma raved about how wonderful they looked. I even had a bridesmaid change the look she had picked for her own wedding to look more like she did at mine.
We had Jen stay on until the rehearsal and it was absolutely worth it. She got a footprint stain off my dress, was there to reapply lipstick and blot shine before photos. The icing on the cake? She quite literally sewed a bridesmaid into her dress before the ceremony.
Thank you thank you thank you for everything!!
Jen came highly recommended by a local esthetician and was a pleasure to work with. My wedding was originally in 2020 and was postponed due to the pandemic. Jen was extremely kind and flexible with the challenges encountered. We had a few changes of the team that would be with me on my wedding day, but she reassured me that they'd be amazing - and they were! Brett and Corrisa were so kind and organized. The day went so smoothly and was stress-free thanks to them. Everything for our hair and makeup was exactly as I had hoped - hairstyles were natural and our makeup was just as natural achieving the no-makeup-makeup look I wanted.
I would absolutely recommend them to anyone getting married. They were wonderful to work with!
We were so grateful to have Jen and Dina for our hair and makeup on the day of my wedding. They did an amazing job with each of the ladies, making everyone feel beautiful, radiant and confident. We had a few odd scheduling requests and Jen made sure it all worked out flawlessly. We highly recommend using J.Kinford for your wedding!
Brett and Anabelle did an amazing job with makeup - we were all very happy. Dina was so talented, efficient and patient doing hair for 10 girls! Jen K was organized throughout the whole process which made my life so much easier! We were very happy with our wedding day experience.
Jasmine and Amanda did such a great job with all of bridesmaids makeup!! Jen was amazing at scheduling and accommodating all of our needs. The artists are all so nice and talented. Xo Erika
Jennifer Kinford and Jenny R. made me look and feel like the most beautiful bride in the world, but more importantly, they made sure that I still looked like myself. I knew from the moment I saw their company website that they were the beauty team for me. Before I came in for my hair and makeup trial, Jen got on FaceTime with me and analyzed my skin in order to prepare a skin care routine with recommended products that would meet my needs in preparation for my wedding day. During my hair and makeup trial she put together the exact look I was looking for even when I couldn’t articulate what I wanted. I really got to know Jen and Jennie during the trial, and learned that not only were they exceptionally talented artists but great people as well. They were so easy to talk to and I really bonded with them. On my wedding day I was so excited to see them, and they did amazing work once again. Their team got me, my 7 bridesmaids, Mom, Mother-in-Law, and brother looking our very best in a calm and orderly fashion. The best compliment I can give is that I have never had so many people tell me how beautiful I looked, but when I shared that with Jen she told me that I am beautiful, she just made me feel beautiful, and people felt that.
I could not have asked for anyone better to do hair and makeup for my wedding than Jen and Jenny! They listened carefully to what my ladies and I wanted and created the perfect looks for each of us. They made us feel glamorous, but still like ourselves. They were also so fun to be around and made me feel calm and relaxed on my wedding morning. I can't recommend J.Kinford Beauty Group highly enough!
I first met Jen when I was receiving her services as maid of honor in a wedding in May 2018. When I later got engaged, I just knew I had to book Jen and her super talented team for my own wedding! J. Kinford Beauty Group listens to the needs of each individual receiving services and is able to flawlessly execute on any desired look. I have received numerous compliments on my hair and makeup from my wedding day ("supermodel!"), and what's most important to me is that I felt comfortable and confident all day and night long. Jen knows how to highlight true natural beauty in a soft, subtle way. My bridesmaids and mom were so pleased with their looks and I loved that Jen and her team truly were a special part of our day! I will certainly be recommending J.Kinford Beauty Group to my friends and family in the future and so appreciate everything Jen did to bring the "glam" to my wedding day!
Jen is absolutely wonderful! She is friendly, professional, and incredibly talented. Jen has the ability to bring out everyone's natural beauty. She and Jenny (hair) made me feel like the best version of myself on my wedding day. To this day I receive compliments on my make up and hair. I could not be happier with my decision to hire Jen and her team and highly recommend J.Kinford Beauty Group!
I cannot say enough great things about Jennifer and her team (Gabi-hair stylist). She really turned my vision into a reality. They didn’t make it feel like just another wedding. They were incredibly attentive, detail oriented, personable and fun loving. I couldn’t be more happy with the results. My bridal party loved Jennifer and her work so much, one of my bridesmaids even booked her for her own wedding this year!!
Jennifer did an amazing job!!! My bridesmaids, flower girl, and mother all looked absolutely beautiful. Could not be happier with the work she and her team did!!
I had a great feeling about J. Kinford Beauty Group right from the start. Jennifer and her team were every brides dream and always were very attentive. Jennifer was easy to communicate with and very responsive, always within 24 hours. Jennifer and her team were very flexible on the day of my wedding and made everything as easy as possible while getting ready at my venue. I had a big bridal party, which was not an easy task, but they made it look effortless. I wouldn’t have changed a thing about my gorgeous hair and stunning makeup by J. Kinford Beauty Group and I highly recommend them if you want perfection on your wedding day!
Jennifer is an incredible makeup artist, and she goes so far above and beyond taking care of your beauty needs. Every moment of my wedding day that Jennifer was there was made better by her presence, and I have so much overwhelming, sincere appreciation to Jennifer for what she provided on my wedding day. I wholeheartedly recommend Jennifer and her team to friends and loved ones - you will be lucky to have her in your life on your special day.
I was lucky enough to meet Jennifer when she and her team were doing hair and makeup for a wedding where I was in the bridal party. I loved her from the moment I sat in her chair, and became more and more impressed with her as the day went on (and immediately booked her for my own wedding)! The bride had taken some first look photos on wet grass, and her train was speckled with many tiny mud spots. Jennifer, unbelievably prepared and proactive, had brought a couple different stain removers and ran over to the bride between photos and literally went on her hands and knees (!!!) to spray and scrub stain removers into each tiny spot on the bride's train. I was absolutely wowed by her ingenuity and her commitment to make that day the best day ever for the bride. Btw, it worked - the bride's dress was flawless by the ceremony.
For my wedding, I wanted a naturally gorgeous look for my face. Jennifer DELIVERED - she made my face the most beautiful I have ever seen it, absolutely the best best best my face has ever looked. I have gotten my makeup done by professional artists many other times in my life, and Jennifer's work was much better than any I have seen before. Jennifer is also very professional, with extremely high cleanliness standards that made me feel very safe in her chair.
And Jennifer is far beyond just being an incredibly talented makeup artist. She is unbelievably fun to talk to, and is extraordinarily compassionate and thoughtful. I was feeling a little overwhelmed in the hours before my ceremony, and Jennifer was where I felt secure. She knew exactly what I needed, which was her words, her steady and loving presence, and even sometimes her meditation music. She is thoughtful and proactive - a GREAT combination for someone helping a bride on her wedding day. During hectic family photos, I looked to Jennifer to calm me down. Literally, I looked right at her, and it made me feel better amidst the chaos of my large, loud family. Just by being Jennifer, she made me feel so much happiness, love, and security. When I was walking outside between photos, she noticed I was cold and a little shivery, and she gave me her warm shawl and played calming music on her phone for me. It was just the two of us walking together, and in that moment there is no one else who would have done those two things which were exactly what I needed. Jennifer clearly knows what to do to keep a bride calm and happy.
Thank you, Jennifer, with all my heart!!
Jen and her team were such a joy to work with for my wedding last fall. She was so conscientious about working within the covid restrictions in place to make sure that everyone felt safe while still enjoying the experience. My make up and hair were exactly the soft, natural look that I was going for, and I know my bridesmaids loved theirs too. She was right on schedule on the day of, and made the whole morning feel calm and easy leading up to our ceremony. It was the perfect way to set the tone for the day! I would 100% recommend Jen to other brides!
Jen and her team are THE BEST! Jen was amazing not only on my wedding day, but she gave me skincare advice that I've used ever since.
On my wedding day, I had a last minute change that I knew would be an inconvenience, but Jen and her team were kind, patient, and understanding.
All in all, they made me feel comfortable, confident, and beautiful! Such an amazing team!
Jennifer and Jenny are hands down the best. After having to postpone our original wedding, Jennifer and Jenny were able to still do my wedding party and my makeup for our 20 person wedding.
I felt so beautiful and just like myself. Hands down the best in the makeup game and they could not be nicer human beings. It was such a pleasure. I will reach out if I ever need my hair and makeup done again.
THE BEST OF THE BEST.
When covid derailed our original wedding plans and I was unable to have Jen actually do my makeup, she went above and beyond to make sure I was wedding ready! Jen sent me a list of makeup I needed with all the links and spent over an hour with me on zoom going over how to apply the makeup! She was an absolute life saver. She answered any questions I had over text and continued to check in with me to make sure I was comfortable enough doing my own wedding makeup. I'm so thankful for her! And I have to add - the trial I did with her pre-pandemic was PERFECT! She achieved exactly what I was going for, she made me look like myself - just polished and very natural.
Fantastic- truly a professional in all sense of the word. Call and book with her TODAY- truly remarkable.
Jennifer, Jenny, and the crew that make up J.Kinford Beauty are exceptional. They listen, work with you through open communication and patience, and are really an organized force that is absolutely needed on your wedding day. They brought in chairs, lights, and ran things in such a professional manner on the day of my wedding- the bonus is that they are really fun and sweet! Best of all, they delivered what I wanted - natural and elevated classic beauty, while still looking like myself.
Jennifer did my makeup, Jenny did my hair, and there was a crew for our Moms and bridesmaids. I truly enjoyed my makeup and hair trial, but wasn't sure what I wanted, and had trouble communicating a look since this was my first time around at the whole "getting married thing". They did exactly what I communicated in my first trial, and I left looking great, but wasn't sure that's what I wanted for the day of. I came in for a second trial, spoke more openly trying to learn ideas from them, and came out of it much closer to what I wanted. However, I wanted to add a few things/tweak a few things naturally for the day of. It's very nerve-wracking when you aren't used to having your hair and makeup done and have to choose how you want it for the biggest day of your life- Jennifer totally understood!
Jennifer was extremely accommodating, and I sent back and forth ideas in photos before my wedding day. After some more communication regarding my hair ideas, I got the result I was looking for on the big day, and really felt like myself! Jenny did a beautifully intricate half up-half down look with a braid on one side, twist on the other, and a lower chignon (I have a lot of hair!!) Jennifer also nailed my makeup - it's like she knew what I kept trying to articulate but couldn't put into words. While getting ready, Jennifer was a complete calming force for me, and I honestly miss chatting with her now that this is all over!
The best testament to their talent is how on a day with 25mph winds on the water, my hair and makeup were about the only things un-moving during photos! I got so many lovely compliments on how gorgeous their work was, and even though I danced the night away, my hair miraculously stayed put until the end! My girls and moms loved their results too, and Jennifer's team really listened to what everyone wanted.
Anyone that chooses Jennifer and her team will receive the highest quality work, precision and organization, and feel they are in the best hands on their wedding day!
- I have nothing but positive things to say about my time spent working with Jennifer. She is a true professional, and I felt like I was in excellent hands from our initial phone call all the way through getting my makeup done on my big day! She did a phenomenal job bringing out the natural beauty of my entire bridal party and, in doing so, everyone was able to feel like the best version of herself and really enjoy the day. This meant the world to me, as the confidence that all of us felt really shined through in wedding photos, and this would not have been possible without Jennifer. Gabrielle did a spectacular job on our hair, as well. She gave each and every one of us our dream hairstyles for the day, which is no small feat considering we all wanted something a bit different! I would highly recommend both Jennifer and Gabrielle for any bride that wants to look naturally beautiful on their wedding day!
J. Kinford Beauty group is exceptional. Do yourself a favor and hire them. The attention to detail and the level of professionalism is outstanding. Jennifer and Dina were wonderful to work with and you can tell that they truly care about their work. They made my entire day so wonderful. On a personal level, Jennifer stayed with me through the church. She was a calming force and I do not know what I would have done without her. Hire this team. They are simply wonderful.
Jennifer and her team are the best- they are the most talented, amazing, kind, professional, and caring beauty team I have ever worked with for any wedding I have been in and could not be happier with the work they did for my wedding. We had Jennifer and another makeup artist in her group, Colleen, work on all 8 of us- myself, 6 bridesmaids, and my mother. Jennifer was so incredible. Everyone looked gorgeous and was happy, but important my incredibly picky mother (whose's makeup and hair trial took longer then mine) has not stopped raving about her look on that day- her favorite make up ever. I am a teacher and have half the patience that Jennifer has as she dealt with my mother. We had Jenny and Gabrielle for hair who did equally amazing work. My hair was flawless and better then I could have pictured it. One of my bridesmaid said this was the best hair she had ever had done, even at her own wedding! I can not recommend Jennifer and her team enough. From every phone call before booking, to the trial, to the schedule, to the day of, it was an amazing experience. Hire her right now!!!!! Thank you Jennifer, you made my day even more amazing and beautiful then I could have imagined.
Jennifer and the J.Kinford beauty team are truly the best in the business! Jennifer on make-up and Jenny for hair are the dream team every bride needs to ensure a flawless and stunning yet natural look for their wedding day. I typically don’t like the way my hair and makeup looks when I’ve had it done for events in the past however, I can say I never felt more beautiful than I did on my wedding day. All thanks to the hands of these two talented women. Not only are they skilled at their craft they also have great personalities, a complete joy to work with!
I absolutely LOVED working with Jennifer and her team! She had come highly recommended from my co-worker and from our first phone call I knew she was who I wanted for my make- up. Her style is natural, which is exactly what I was looking for because I had been to other weddings where the bride did not look like themselves. She makes you look like the best, most glamorous version of yourself :). Leading up to the day she was extremely responsive and made the whole process a breeze! She also does a skin consultation in addition to the trail which was so helpful in terms of prep. Day of I was very stressed, but Jennifer has such a calming nature about her that as soon as I got in the chair I felt at ease. My bridesmaids were obsessed with their make up and Jennifer even fit in my Mom who decided last minute she wanted her make- up done. My make up lasted late into the evening and we all received endless compliments. I would 100% recommend, best choice I made!
Working with Jennifer and her team was INCREDIBLE!!! They are so friendly, professional, and amazing at what they do. Jennifer and her team take the time to genuinely get to know the bride, bridesmaids, and everyone else in the room, which makes for such a comforting and warm environment while you're getting ready for the big day. If you're looking for a great team and beautiful makeup, I would recommend J. Kinford Beauty Group to everyone!
Jennifer and her awesome team should be given the Nobel Peace Prize for all that they do in ensuring their client's wedding day is a success. I cannot thank them enough for their kindness, patience, and genuine love for what they do. Jennifer and Jenny are two of the most supportive and sweet people I have ever met and I think they are two of the souls most responsible for making my husband's and my wedding day so successful! Not only did Jennifer and her team execute flawless, gorgeous hair and makeup for my mom and bridesmaids (they honestly made me look and feel like a glamorous movie star!), but they also helped carry the train of my dress around during photos and kept me calm during wedding day drama. They truly went above and beyond their duties. This review does not do them justice- words cannot describe how fabulous J.Kinford is, how accommodating, and how talented. If you are in need of hair and makeup on your wedding day, please look no further. I could not imagine having my hair and makeup done by anyone other than this exceptional team of women. I owe them all the thanks in the world.
I absolutely loved working with Jennifer and her team! From the first phone call to the day of the wedding she was thorough, professional, helpful, and caring! Jennifer is a true gem in the wedding beauty industry and I would HIGHLY recommend booking her for your wedding! Her style is natural and makes you feel like an elevated, glamorous version of yourself on your wedding day. My mom, mother in law, and bridesmaids all loved their hair and makeup and wished they had booked her for their own weddings!
Jennifer and her team were unbelievable and really made my girls and I look stunning. I am confident in my makeup abilities, but Jennifer takes it to a whole new level with the precision and expertise she brings. They also did a complex hairstyle with extensions that made me look like I princess I hoped to be. I have never looked better in my life and I am eternally grateful for their quality service!
I absolutely cannot speak HIGHLY enough about J.Kinford beauty group! If you are just starting your search for a makeup artist, or have a few options in mind, look no further, you simply will not find a more talented, organized, all around amazing person to work with on your wedding day.
First, I was so impressed from my preview to the wedding day and how detailed Jennifer was in providing her services. She and her whole team are incredibly organized. During my preview I was blown away, but at my wedding day, I had never felt more beautiful in my life. Her work was beyond what I ever could have dreamed of. Even my bridesmaids who also had their makeup done commented that despite being in many other weddings, they never liked their makeup or looks until this wedding. Everyone was in love with the makeup and hair.
Second, I just love Jennifer. Her personality is as warm and fiery and her passion for her business and it shows in the best way! Any nerves I had before stepping into my dress were relieved with laughter and just positive energy that made the whole day brighter. I'm so grateful for this--a total stress free getting ready experience that ended with jaws dropping (yes my now-husband did cry when I walked down the aisle and isn't that what we're all really looking for?)
Third, I was shocked at how well my tattoo cover-up went! I have a large black and grey rose tattoo on my shoulder that needed to be covered up in my strapless wedding dress. It was insane how skilled she was with airbrush and that tattoo was completely gone. If you're in need of a tattoo cover-up, Jennifer is your gal.
All around, I truly recommend Jennifer and her whole team. She's a beautiful person who brought so much joy into my life and it always shows through in her work. Thank you again Jennifer!!!
Jennifer and her team are true professionals. A friend of mine used J.Kinford Beauty for hair and makeup at her own wedding, so I knew I was in good hands. They of course made me feel like the most beautiful bride, but even more importantly, they were encouraging, patient and kind to members of my wedding party who were a little less comfortable with having profesh hair and makeup done. I would 100% hire J.Kinford Beauty again if given the chance.
Working with Jennifer and her team was the very best!! I can not recommend them enough. Jennifer was incredibly responsive and answered any and all questions leading up to my big day. Colleen and Corissa did my makeup and hair, and they were amazing!! So sweet and kind, but also efficient and made everyone feel their absolute best. I wanted a natural look while still feeling done up, and they nailed it. My hair and makeup stayed all day long, and photographed beautifully. I cannot say enough good things. You won’t regret working with this team!!
J.Kinford and team is a wonderfully talented and kind group of beauty artists. Jennifer made the entire process -initial phone call, contract and info, consult, planning wedding day, wedding day hair and makeup - a breeze! The hair and makeup my bridesmaids had done was the BEST hair and makeup I have seen in a wedding. My sisters and girlfriends looked stunning! As the bride, I wanted to look like myself, but elevated and that was accomplished. My hair and makeup was better then I could have pictured! I felt so beautiful.
So happy I had Jennifer do my make-up for my wedding!! She made me feel and look absolutely beautiful and glamorous but also kept everything very natural looking, which was what I was most worried about since I don't get my makeup done often. Nothing felt "caked on" and everything stayed perfect throughout the night. She was even prepared and able to get rid of my day-of blotchiness/swelling from staying up a little too late the night before! My bridesmaid all felt the same way and thought it was the best makeup they'd ever had done at a wedding. They were both very accommodating and professional, kept to the schedule perfectly, and were even able to do my grandma's make-up while she sat in her wheelchair! What we also loved was each person received a lip touch up kit so you didn't have to worry about how you'd look for pictures later in the day. The bride receives a full touch up kit that included everything you could possibly need for rest of the day, scenarios I didn't even think of! Also, Jennifer not only provides a trial for your make-up but she also recommended an entire skincare regime for me to follow the months leading up to the wedding which I desperately needed. Beyond all that, Jennifer is just a fun person to work with and talk to! I highly recommend her and her team for doing such a fabulous job pre and during the wedding!
I used J.Kinford Beauty Group for my wedding day. HIGHLY RECOMMEND! From start to finish my experience with Jennifer and her team was seamless. I love that she called me first before booking and we could go over expectations and have any questions answered. She drew up a contract with everything laid out so that the day of would run smoothly. Jenny was the one who came and did the makeup that day and I can't say enough good things about her. She arrived early, she is so personable, and her work speaks for itself...she is truly a gem! She did exactly what I and my bridesmaids wanted, we had zero problems and she finished early so we had more time to take pictures. I'm so happy with this company and I will definitely be using them for all my makeup needs in the future! Thank you Jennifer and Jenny!
Jennifer and her team work magic! Look no further for the best hair and makeup around. Of course I didn't sleep the night before my wedding and Jennifer made me look like an absolute dream. She is super professional - on top of all logistics in terms of email, scheduling, payment, etc. She listens to you what you want and truly does an outstanding job on all fronts. Highly recommend!!
Jennifer & her team are amazing to work with. I'm so thrilled I used them for my wedding day. As an event planner, I truly admire Jennifer's work ethic. I have used J.Kinford for my clients in the past and I knew I had to use them for my own day. They are professional, organized, responsive, and will make you feel beautiful. They are the best!!
I absolutely love J. Kinford Beauty Group!! Jennifer was such a pleasure to work with! In all of the craziness of wedding planning, she was one of the few who actually alleviated my stress. She responded to my emails quickly and made time to talk with me over the phone to ensure everything would be perfect the day of the wedding. Colleen and Gabrielle did the hair and make up for me, my mother, mother-in-law and sister. They were so sweet and incredibly talented!! Our hair and make up stayed in tact all night. Highly highly recommend!!!
Working with Jennifer and her team was INCREDIBLE! Like most people, I wanted to look like the best version of myself on my wedding day - natural but still done up - and Jennifer delivered this perfectly. I am extremely particular and met with several other makeup artists before finding Jennifer and she is the absolute best in the market. From the very first conversation I had with Jennifer, she was kind, warm, and very professional. I really connected with her and knew that I could trust that she would do everything in her power to make my day perfect - and WOW did she exceed my expectations. On the day of my wedding, Jennifer and her team arrived early and (even before my girls and me) and got right to work. All my girls loved their looks and loved hanging out with her. Jennifer not only made me look and feel my absolute best, but she was with me every step of the way going above and beyond what any other makeup artist would do. She stood outside in the heat bringing me and my fiance tissues and water during our first look. Between shots Jennifer was on the ground rubbing shout wipes on my dress to get mud out of it. And she was successful! Jennifer is calm and confident and I honestly couldn’t have made it through the day without her. She is a true superhero. I’m telling everyone I know to book her ASAP so you should too! After the wedding, two of my friends were so impressed by Jennifer’s makeup that they decided to use her for their upcoming weddings too! (I’m sure it didn’t hurt that I couldn’t stop singing her praises)! I’m so excited to see Jennifer and have her do my makeup again! and Don’t waste your time with other makeup artists. BOOK JENNIFER!
Working with Jennifer and her team (Dina, Gaby and Jasmine) was one of the best decisions I made for my wedding. I researched all these other companies but Jennifer was so professional, caring and warm that it was such an easy decision to choose her. Jennifer is truly a gold standard of how all vendors should be. She completely understood the look I was going for, always listened to my opinions and worked with me to ensure not just me, but my bridal party would feel like beautiful queens the day of the wedding. The team really enhanced everyone’s natural beauty and didn’t try to cover it up which I really appreciated it/what I was looking for. From the booking process to the day of, Jennifer went above and beyond her job description helping me with everything and I considered her more of a friend rather than a vendor -she was so supportive with everything. What are you waiting for? Make the easiest and best decision of your wedding and book Jennifer and her team!
Jen and her team were so wonderful to work with! They were fantastic throughout the entire process, from our first consultation, to the trial hair and makeup, to the wedding day styles. Jenny (makeup) and Corissa (hair) fit our vision exactly and did absolutely beautiful work on the bride, bridesmaids, mother of the bride, and mother of the groom. The makeup looks enhanced the girls’ natural beauty, which is exactly what we hoped for. They arrived exactly on time and kept ahead of schedule. Jen and her team were calm, patient, friendly and flexible, and responded quickly to our questions and adjustments. It was so helpful to do the bridal hair and makeup trial in their studio so that we could see their work and talk everything over. They put us at ease right from the start, which is appreciated during the morning of the wedding! Jen even stopped by the morning of the wedding to ensure everything was going smoothly and to help accommodate our special request. We were all thrilled with our hair and makeup, and the styles lasted the whole night!
I honestly don't know where to begin. Jennifer is BEYOND INCREDIBLE (And her team is right there with her). You can tell from the first moment you speak to her that this is not a job for her, but a passion. Jennifer was there for me throughout my entire wedding process and on the day itself made me feel truly beautiful inside and out. Not to mention how much her her wonderful calming energy helped me in also staying calm on the wedding day. I cannot recommend J. Kinford Beauty Group highly enough! If you are a bride do yourself a favor and book her immediately!
I am very thankful that I had Jennifer's talent, expertise, and positive energy on my wedding day. When someone is passionate about their work- it shows- and Jennifer definitely embodies this. I met with Jennifer for a skincare consultation about 7 months before the wedding which was HUGELY helpful. She recommended wonderful products that got my skin the best condition it has ever been. The trial went really well and I knew I was in the best hands possible for our wedding day. When I developed a skin issue the week of my wedding, Jennifer responded to my concerns immediately and gave me advice on how to handle the issue. She definitely goes above and beyond for her clients. I felt so calm while she did my makeup on my big day because I knew it would be amazing. Corrisa was our fabulous hair stylist and she is truly a hair magician. She listened to what everyone wanted, and then exceeded all of our expectations. I decided to change the style I wanted to do with my hair on the day of and Corrisa just has this calm confidence that made me feel so at ease with the last minute change. I ended up being absolutely obsessed with how it came out. I cannot recommend these ladies enough- they are true professionals that will leave you looking and feeling your best.
It was a pleasure to work with Jennifer and her team for our wedding! She was professional throughout the entire process. As I looked for a beauty team, I wasn’t exactly sure what I wanted. I did know that I loved their natural and elegant style. Jennifer helped me work through the process so that I could narrow in on what I wanted. She was so organized and sent a detailed schedule of the day to us ahead of time that I could forward to my bridal party. She was always on time and enthusiastic about our entire wedding. She made the whole process fun, and I know that I will stay in touch with her in the future as other important events come up. She is fantastic, and I recommend her to all!
Absolutely THRILLED to have worked with Jennifer and her team for my wedding. For being someone that never quite loved my hair and makeup done for other weddings, I was nervous about finding someone that understood me. Jennifer and her team went above and beyond from the start, and truly listening and executed what I was looking for (for my wedding). They were fun, easy going, extremely passionate and of course precisely talented. Jennifer's vision is amazing and she runs a very well oiled machine. My family and friends loved working with her and her team as well. I would HIGHLY recommended Jennifer, and just so thankful to have found her. Thank you again for making my hair and makeup perfect for my special day. I got so many compliments and truly felt beautiful. Thank you!!
Jennifer and Jasmine were absolutely incredible! Jennifer is not only an incredible talent and perfectionist, but also wonderful to work with. For my wedding, scheduling a make up artist who was not only great at what she did, but fun to spend the day with was an absolute priority. We had a blast and every person who left Jennifer & Jasmine's chair was all smiles. It was so much fun to see every girl's face light up when they saw themselves in the mirror for the first time, from my friends who never wear make up to the ones who were "here for the eyelashes". I felt gorgeous on my wedding day, exactly how you want to feel and Jennifer wouldn't have settled for anything less! Absolutely the way to go!