About this vendor
Bringing inner beauty out is not only my profession; it is a passion. My job is not just to create beautiful-looking hair and makeup but to capture the very essence of who you are. Every little thing is important: personality, lifestyle, and type of event. All that, combined with top skills and extensive experience, is artistry.
Since 2000, I have provided personalized service for celebrating couples. From bespoke hairstyles and airbrush makeup to sunless tanning and everything in between, I will ensure that you look and feel your absolute best on the big day. I offer consultation with every booking to ensure we share a singular goal regarding your wedding day look. Contact me today to start planning your beauty needs.
Key West Wedding Hair and Makeup Artistry by Elena S. is a wedding hair and makeup studio located in Key West, FL.
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Beauty
- Makeup
Awards and Affiliations
6-Time 'Best of Weddings'
2022.2021.2020.+3 more.
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Earned by winning 'Best of Weddings' four or more times.
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5
out of 5.0227 reviews
Where can I even start with how amazing my experience was with Elena and her team. They arrived on site and dealt with location changes with grace and professionalism, from the mo...
ment I sat down to begin to the time they left, I felt like a Queen. My makeup was absolutely perfect and my hair was straight up out of a magazine. I HIGHLY recommend anyone getting married in the Keys/Key West book with Elena. It was nothing short of magical.
I don’t know if this is a legitimate shop…
Elena and her team were AMAZING! My daughter looked
gorgeous...she said she felt like a princess!! We had a large party
and Elena and her team were extremely professional, fun to...
be
with and we all looked and felt beautiful! I wouldn't use anyone
else!!
I booked Key West Hair and Makeup Artistry for my destination
wedding and I can't say enough about how wonderful it was to
work with them.
Booking a destination wedding I knew I ...
would not be able to have
a trial before the day but Elena was responsive and the pre-event
communication took away all my worries.
On the day of both she and make-up artist were so great!
Having not done a trial Elena and her team was able to give
everyone the hair style they wanted based on pictures and even
was willing to make some last minute changes to make sure
everything was perfect.
Hair/make-up can be on of the more stressful parts of the day but
both of their attention to detail, listening to each member of the
bridal party, and their positive energy really made for the perfect
morning. They made sure everyone looked and felt their best!
Elena was extremely responsive, polite and professional. She is
fabulous! She was a pleasure to work with and extremely flexible
with all our last minute changes. Her laid back a...
pproach was
perfect for our room full of girls and made us feel like we had
been friends for life. She did an amazing job on my hair and
make-up; she turned me into a princess. Mel also did my
daughters hair and make-up and they received so many
compliments. Elena is the perfect addition to your wedding team
and highly recommended.
Elena was absolutely amazing! I am never happy with my hair
and makeup when someone else does it but she did it perfectly,
the way I asked, and even better than I could have imag...
ined! She
is so personable and talented and I would highly recommend her
to any and all bridal parties. Also important to mention she helped
calm my escalating nerves when it was go time. Thanks Elena!
Elena was great! My wedding was on a ship and required a very
early be ready time. She was very professional and had all the
ladies ready on time and looking great. She was a ple...
asure to
deal with.
Elena was very communicative from the start and executed my vision exactly as I had shown her. She arrived promptly and concentrated 100% on making me and my friend look absolutely...
beautiful! She is wonderful with wedding hair and makeup that looks stunning on camera.
I am an out-of-state Key West bride who chose Elena via a recommendation from my wedding coordinator. She BLEW my expectations away when I came down for my trial and I cannot wait ...
for her to do my hair for my wedding day. The hair + makeup was absolutely gorgeous and was exactly what I was looking for with such a few sample photos. She even recommended the hair vine that I never thought I would like but now plan on wearing! Thank you Elena!
We had Key West Hair & Make up come to Southernmost Beach Resort on our wedding day, 2.22.2020 - they took care of myself, 3 sisters and our mom! They were timely, professional and...
they did an amazing job! I wanted something different for my wedding and they delivered! I felt stunning with my make up hair done by the girls, as did my siblings & mom! 🙏 Thank you! Riki
My husband and I were married at The Reach Resort in Key West this past week. We had Elena and her team do our hair and makeup. They were absolutely amazing! Every single one of my...
girls said that that was hands down the best hair and makeup that they had ever had. Everyone still looked flawless at the end of the night. Elena was very responsive and easy to work with from start to finish. Her team was efficient and kind. They were flexible and even added in some last minute hairdos as well. Highly recommend!!!
Elena was great! My wedding was on a ship and required a very
early be ready time. She was very professional and had all the
ladies ready on time and looking great. She was a pleas...
ure to
deal with.
Elena was absolutely amazing! I am never happy with my hair
and makeup when someone else does it but she did it perfectly,
the way I asked, and even better than I could have imagin...
ed! She
is so personable and talented and I would highly recommend her
to any and all bridal parties. Also important to mention she helped
calm my escalating nerves when it was go time. Thanks Elena!
Elena was extremely responsive, polite and professional. She is
fabulous! She was a pleasure to work with and extremely flexible
with all our last minute changes. Her laid back app...
roach was
perfect for our room full of girls and made us feel like we had
been friends for life. She did an amazing job on my hair and
make-up; she turned me into a princess. Mel also did my daughters hair and make-up and they received so many
compliments. Elena is the perfect addition to your wedding team
and highly recommended.
Amazing experience!
I booked Key West Hair and Makeup Artistry for my destination
wedding and I can't say enough about how wonderful it was to
work with them.
Booking a destination...
wedding I knew I would not be able to have
a trial before the day but Elena was responsive and the pre-event
communication took away all my worries.
On the day of both she and make-up artist were so great!
Having not done a trial Elena and her team was able to give
everyone the hair style they wanted based on pictures and even
was willing to make some last minute changes to make sure
everything was perfect.
Hair/make-up can be on of the more stressful parts of the day but
both of their attention to detail, listening to each member of the
bridal party, and their positive energy really made for the perfect
morning. They made sure everyone looked and felt their best!
Elena and her team were AMAZING! My daughter looked
gorgeous...she said she felt like a princess!! We had a large party
and Elena and her team were extremely professional, fun to b...
e
with and we all looked and felt beautiful! I wouldn't use anyone
else!!
Beautiful, and a pleasure to work with!
Elena and her assistant were incredible. Make up and hair was
gorgeous! They came to my location, listened to what I liked and
didn’t like a...
nd tweaked the final product to meet my needs! Would
hire them again! Thank you for making my wedding day special.
Wonderful team!
Elena was a pleasure to work with during the entire planning
process. She very kindly accommodated the many changes made
- going from just three people for hair and...
makeup to seven just
days before the wedding! Elena did my hair and makeup and my
daughter's, and my mom's and we all looked beautiful! We were
impressed with her expertise and she was very accommodating
and listened to what we were looking for. We were very happy!
Amazing team
Absolutely amazing! We were planning a destination wedding so I
just picked someone from a list and I was so happy with my
choice. Right on time, I moved right along a...
nd were so sweet and
even gave some pointers and good products to be used when
doing everyday makeup. Everyone had fun and looked beautiful,
didn't melt in the 90-degree weather, and I had no stress knowing
we were all in great hands.
KW Hair and Makeup were a delight. Even after my mom
changed her mind and asked for makeup last minute, they were
able to get everyone ready on time and looking gorgeous~ they
went...
above and beyond and even helped me fix my dress after
everyone had left to get in place. Really made the getting ready
process an enjoyable one. Thank you so much~♡
Elena is wonderful, responsive, helpful and organized. Key West
Hair and Makeup Artistry is the place for hair and makeup for your
big day in Key West. Great price for the excellen...
t service provided
by Elena. Adelina was my makeup artist. She was amazing! From
the trial to the day of, she made me feel and look like a queen.
She accommodated using my extensions, listened to what I was
looking for and the makeup was absolutely flawless. It lasted all
ceremony and photos, which was out on the beach, straight into
the dinner. Adelina is professional, sweet and very talented. I
highly recommend them!!
My experience with Key West Hair and Makeup Artistry was fantastic! My stylist was amazing! She listened to what I was looking to accomplish in regards to the look and feel of the...
type of hair style and make up style that I wanted. She was super friendly and made me feel calm and comfortable on my big day! I highly recommend Key West Hair and Makeup Artistry!! If I was able to give more than 5 stars I would! Thanks again!
The team at Key West Hair & Makeup Artistry did a fantastic job. They were punctual, easy to work with, extremely efficient and made sure each member of my bridal party was satisfied...
and feeling their best. I would highly recommend them!
I received amazing services the morning of my wedding. Elena and her assistant did my hair and make up. I was thrilled with the outcome and I am hard to please!
Elena and her staff are amazing! I had a trial run done for my hair a few months before as we were in town, and I loved it. I knew my wedding day would be perfect. they were awesom...
e as we had several additions (for Mom's) for hair and then makeup and they were able to accommodate everyone. Everyone looked wonderful the day of my wedding and my groom was bowled over at how beautiful I looked!
Elena is absolutely amazing at her craft and the sweetest person ever! She made me feel so comfortable on my wedding morning and gave me everything I requested! She was hands down ...
my favorite vendor of my wedding! If you are considering hair and makeup stop waiting and pick Key West Hair and Makeup Artistry! I promise you won’t regret it!
We used KW Hair and Makeup Artistry for hair, makeup and a spray tan for the big day as well as my bridal makeup trial beforehand. I received immediate responses whenever I emailed...
any type of question. On top of that a few weeks before the wedding I changed my mind about how I wanted my hair styled. Not only did they do a phenomenal job with the new hair style but I kept receiving compliments all night — more then one person ask for the name of our hair and makeup artists.
Absolutely loved this team for myself and my 8 bridesmaids. Having a destination can be stressful, once I made it to key west and had my trial at the cute shop, I knew I had picked...
the right salon!
Key West Wedding Hair and Makeup Artistry did a fabulous job on my hair and makeup for my destination wedding! They came to my wedding venue, which was very convenient. Two stylis...
ts came to do hair and makeup for myself, maid of honor and mother. By showing them a couple inspiration photos they did a fabulous job with our hair! They makeup was beautiful as well! No trial run was necessary. I highly recommend them for your Key West event!
Wow! This studio was amazing. I booked hair and makeup services for my wedding and was so happy with the results. The hair stylist took my original ideas and made them even better ...
than I could have imagined. My makeup was flawless and looked incredible in all the photos. Highly recommend!
I cannot say enough good things about Key West Hair and Makeup Artistry! We had great communication leading up to the day of the wedding, and I felt at ease the entire time. I was ...
not able to do a hair or makeup trial prior, but I was confident with their services based on our interaction, their website, and their social media. My hair and makeup turned out stunning, everything stayed in place the whole night. I am so thrilled with how everything turned out and I could not be more thankful. Thank you so so much! :)
Elena and her team were amazing! She did my trial and with me
showing her ONE photo of the style I liked, she nailed it! She was
so sweet and accommodating. On wedding day, she and...
her
makeup artist came on-site to do my bridal party and myself. She
was even able to cover my husbands rosacea up and he looked
so handsome! Highly recommend!!
My makeup was a work of art
At 50, I was concerned about looking "over-done". I was worried
for nothing! My makeup was timeless and perfect! In fact, I looked
20 years younger, and...
despite all the happy tears I cried, I looked
just as amazing after 8 hours than I did when she just applied it.
Elena and her team were worth every penny and I highly
recommend her.
Extremely happy
Elena was awesome! Great to be around, good conversation, and
of course fantastic hair and makeup. She was flexible when a
change was made the week of to our planne...
d services and didn’t
have a problem with my dog hanging out during our session. My
hair and makeup held through the Florida summer heat. I am very
pleased all around with my experience, especially since I didn’t do
a trial run. Thank you Elena and team!
Never felt more beautiful
I can't say enough good things about Elena and her team! My
bridesmaids and I were so impressed with how our hair and
makeup turned out. I have never had ...
anyone who has been able
to do my hair exactly how I wanted/imagined but Elena was able
to do just that. She also works super fast! Her and one other
stylist were able to get 4 girls done in about 3 hours! Everyone
wants to feel beautiful on their big day and I can honestly say I
have never felt more beautiful than I did on my wedding day.
Thanks again Elena!
Absolutely amazing
I have modeled in my past, and done many wedding shows. I
have had my hair and makeup done MANY times. However, I
have never felt more beautiful then when Elena ...
did my hair and
makeup. All of my bridesmaids and myself were shocked at the
transformation she and her team was able to pull off! If she lived
closer I would make a point to get my hair and makeup done by
her once in a while, because there is no better feeling! I highly
recommend KW Hair and Makeup Artistry to anyone planning
anything! Not even just a wedding!
So very happy! On time, easy to get along with and beautiful work!
KW Hair and Makeup Artistry went above and beyond on my wedding day. Not only did they do an amazing job on my hair and make-up, but she did a beautiful job on all my girls, my mom...
, and the mother of the groom. Everyone looked absolutely stunning! Thy also helped so much with much-needed advice and information to help us keep the day on track. I can't express how much that advice helped me keep my nerves in check. KW Hair and Makeup Artistry made it such a fun experience and none of us will forget it any time soon! :) Thank you!
Elena and her assistant just did my make up and hair for my wedding last Thursday. They did an amazing job and I have never
felt more beautiful. They were kind, knowledgable, prof...
essional and absolutley made my day special ❤ thank you for everything Key west Hair and Makeup Artistry!
I can’t say enough about Elena, her work, and her professionalism under pressure. When we decided to elope, Elena came recommended and was sure to be there even though we were marr...
ying more than 1,000 miles from home. We met at a hotel for her to do my hair and makeup as well as my daughter’s. She started with my daughter’s hair and about halfway through her makeup the power went out. I became extremely nervous as the rain poured down in Key West and we were told an entire grid was without power, just hours before we were set to get married. Elena just kept on going and assured me that everything would be fine. She proceeded to do my hair and makeup in the dark, with just the light that was coming through the raindrops. Just as she was putting the finishing touches on, the power came back on. And in the end, she had done an amazing job!! I absolutely loved my look and even more loved my hair that she didn’t use a single heated tool on. She is amazing!!
Elena was an absolute joy to work with. I am fairly particular about how I like my hair and makeup to look, and she was able to get exactly what I was looking for after looking at ...
maybe three inspiration photos. Elena was so wonderful on my wedding day, and really helped calm my nerves - she even helped me find a good place to hang up my dress and veil in the room so that they could both air out. She did incredible work on both my hair and makeup and my new sisters-in-law hair and makeup - we all felt so beautiful. My hair stayed in place all night and the makeup lasted all day until I washed it off after the big event. I definitely wouldn't hesitate to hire Elena from KW Hair and MakeupArtistry again! I am so grateful! Thank you so much, Elena!
I loved my hair and makeup. I planned a wedding in 2 months & KW hair and Makeup Artistry been not only accommodating but their hair & make up was on point!!! I felt like a million...
dollars!! (which was crazy seeing I was still feeling sick because I was pregnant & in my first trimester at the time! haha!) The airbrush makeup was flawless & made me feel photoshopped!! I always am picky about my hair because it it long , thick ,wavy & at times frizzy, but they made it sleek & perfect!!! Highly recommend Key West Hair and Makeup Artistry!!
AMAZING!!!! I absolutely loved Elena and her assistant They came right to my villa where I was staying, set up and made myself and all of my girls so comfortable and stress free ...
throughout the makeup and hair process. I hope to use them again for future events in the Keys because it was such a great experience. My girls and I showed them some images of what we
had in mind for our hair and makeup and they exceeded our expectations. Even my sister in law who started out not wanting to have makeup done jumped in on it because it was so great.
Everything was amazing. The women who came in for hair and makeup were easygoing and personable. It made the whole experience even more enjoyable. Not only that but they were very ...
concerned about making sure everything was perfect for our special day. They even did a quick cover up on my husbands black eye! (Nothing nefarious, just clumsy). The price may seem a bit high but not when you take into account that they come to you on your day and you want to work with the best for amazing pictures that you will have forever.
We had this company 3 days in a row for hair. They were absolutely amazing. I got MANY compliments on my hair and make up! Girls was comfortable, professional, talented. I felt com...
pletely comfortable voicing if something was not how I hoped. I had Elena for my wedding make up. My only request to her was to keep it natural, and my goodness, she sincerely made me feel like a princess, but natural! I HIGHLY recommend Key west Hair and Makeup Artistry for your hair and make up needs! Planning a destination wedding, you don't REALLY know what you're going to get, and I couldn't have hoped for anything better!
If you want to look perfect on your wedding day then choose the Key West Hair and Makeup Artistry. They did such an amazing job on me and my bridesmaids hair and makeup . I had a m...
akeup trial with another company that went horribly so I was very skeptical about having my makeup done but it was everything I could have asked for .
Elena did an amazing job with my makeup, even through my tears the makeup didn't even budge. She also covered up a tattoo on my back because I didn't want it in my wedding photos a...
nd you couldn't even tell it was there. I had one of my best friends so my hair so I can't review the hair, but I follow her on Instagram and I have seen some amazing hair. I would highly recommend her for anyone getting married in the keys.
Elena is not only a phenomenal hair and makeup artist, she is a fun and fabulous person. She made each of my bridesmaids feel like a princess and she made my bone-straight hair cur...
l (and stay curled)! She is kind, patient, super easy to work with and fun. If you're in the Key West area, I highly recommend her services for all of your beauty needs.
KW Hair and Makeup Artistry made my wedding day so easy and stress free! They sent me a detailed timeline for makeup and hair that was so helpful and took all the worries off me! T...
hey were super flexible as well because I kept changing the number of people that needed hair and makeup up until 2days before my wedding! They had no trouble accommodating and would send an updated quote almost immediately! I couldn’t have asked for a better team to beautify me and my bridesmaids on my big day! The hair stylist and makeup artists
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were also super patient and very professional! Not enough words to describe how great they were!
About 6 months before our big day, my partner and I attended a friends wedding and I fell in love with the bride and bridesmaids hair-- each had a unique, romantic braided up-do. I...
found out the name of the stylist and luckily enough she was available for my wedding too! Elena and her team was so fun to work with and had a calming presence-- from our trial run at her adorable studio, to the wedding day itself, they did a stunning job with my hair and the hair of 10 bridesmaids. Could not recommend KW Hair and Makeup Artistry enough!
Contact
600 Whitehead ST,Suite 203, Key West, FL | Key West, Florida Keys
Key West Hair and Makeup Artistry