5.0
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Luxury Bridal Artist
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RI/CT/MA/PVD/AUA/Block Island, Newport
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Krystal was absolutely amazing! I was so happy to be working with her when I met her for my trial. I could not have been happier with how my hair came out on my wedding day. She was so kind, funny, and attentive. Everyone who got their hair done for my wedding could not say enough amazing things about her and the work she did.
Leah M.
5.0
Krystal was absolutely amazing for my wedding day! From the very beginning, she was a great communicator, incredibly kind, and so patient throughout the entire process.
The morning of my wedding, I completely changed my mind about the hairstyle I wanted. Krystal walked me through each step, making sure I loved every detail before moving on. She truly listened to what I wanted and made me feel so confident in my final look.
I ended up with a beautiful half-up, half-down style with curls that looked perfect—and somehow stayed in place all night, even on an incredibly hot July day! I couldn't have asked for a better experience. If you're looking for someone who is talented, professional, and genuinely cares about making you feel your best, I can't recommend Krystal enough!
Erin G.
5.0
Krystal Dent
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Hi, I’m Krystal, the artist behind KmdBeauty. With over 15 years in the beauty industry, I specialize in creating timeless, elegant bridal hair and makeup that enhances your natural features while making you feel confident and radiant on your wedding day.
My passion is not just about the final look—it’s about the entire bridal experience. From the moment you book, I focus on providing a calm, organized, and luxury on-location service so you can truly enjoy every step of your wedding morning. During your bridal trial, we collaborate to design a customized look that reflects your personal style, dress, and overall wedding vision.
I pride myself on professionalism, attention to detail, and creating a relaxed atmosphere for both brides and their bridal parties. Whether your style is soft glam, classic, or modern, my goal is to ensure you feel like the most elevated version of yourself.
Your wedding day is one of the most special moments of your life, and I am honored to be part of it.
We do travel around the New England area and Internationally- send a message to inquire
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Awards and Affiliations
8-Time 'Best of Weddings'
2026.2025.2024.+5 more.
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Meet the team
Krystal Dent
Owner
📍 On Location Servicing- RI, MA, CT, PVD, AUA, Block Island, Newport
Specializing in Hair, Makeup, and Color
I graduated from Toni&Guy (Alumni 2012).
Experienced Hair and Makeup Artist from Rhode Island. Love to work with different styles and techniques, to enhance my clients natural beauty. My work has been featured in Bridal Magazines, Hair Shows, Comic Con Styled Gal Gadot 2016, Photo shoots, Pageantry Work, Weddings Sites, Youtube work with my Calma Salon Team! Also tv, such as The Road Show and Good Morning America.
My passion and attention to detail is what sets me apart from the rest!
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The hair and makeup team consistently delivered beautiful, long‑lasting looks for brides, bridal parties, and family, even in heat and windy conditions. Reviewers praised their professionalism, punctuality, calm friendly presence, and ability to handle large groups and last‑minute changes. Many strongly recommended them for talent, communication, and reliability.Review photos
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Leah M
5.0
7/30/2026
Krystal was absolutely amazing! I was so happy to be working with her when I met her for my trial. I could not have been happier with how my hair came out on my wedding day. She wa...
s so kind, funny, and attentive. Everyone who got their hair done for my wedding could not say enough amazing things about her and the work she did.
Erin G
5.0
7/28/2026
Krystal was absolutely amazing for my wedding day! From the very beginning, she was a great communicator, incredibly kind, and so patient throughout the entire process.
The mornin...
g of my wedding, I completely changed my mind about the hairstyle I wanted. Krystal walked me through each step, making sure I loved every detail before moving on. She truly listened to what I wanted and made me feel so confident in my final look.
I ended up with a beautiful half-up, half-down style with curls that looked perfect—and somehow stayed in place all night, even on an incredibly hot July day! I couldn't have asked for a better experience. If you're looking for someone who is talented, professional, and genuinely cares about making you feel your best, I can't recommend Krystal enough!
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Jenna A
5.0
7/23/2026
From the moment we booked KMD Beauty, I knew we were in great hands. They exceeded every expectation on my wedding day. They did the hair and makeup for me as the bride, all of my ...
bridesmaids, and both of our moms, and I truly have zero complaints.
Every single person looked absolutely stunning, and every one of my girls couldn't stop talking about how much they loved their hair and makeup. The team listened to everyone's preferences, made each person feel beautiful, and absolutely nailed every look.
Beyond their incredible talent, the KMD Beauty team brought the best energy to the morning. They were so fun, kind, and easy to be around—it honestly felt like we were getting ready with friends. They helped create such a relaxed, exciting atmosphere, which made the entire morning even more special.
I cannot recommend KMD Beauty enough. If you're looking for a talented, professional, and genuinely amazing team for your wedding day, look no further. They played such a huge part in making my day perfect, and I'm so grateful for every single one of them. Thank you for making us all feel so beautiful!
Melissa W
5.0
5/03/2026
I cannot say enough good things about Krystal. Shes so chill and fun while providing amazing hair services. I could not believe how amazing she was at making everyone's hair look p...
erfect so quickly. She did 7 people's hair in a couple of hours. We had time to spare and looked fabulous!!! All of my friends were so pleased. Obsessed with how my hair came out, thanks Krystal :)
Francesca L
5.0
9/12/2025
I cannot say enough good things about Krystal!!! She is great at what she does. She was able to create a natural and glowy look that made me feel absolutely beautiful on my wedding...
day. She has a great presence and was able to keep me calm and relaxed throughout the whole process. I cannot recommend her enough!
Mackenzie M
5.0
9/12/2025
KMD beauty did an amazing job for my micro wedding on Block Island! They were professional, friendly and achieved natural beauty (soft glam) my bridal party was looking for. We wou...
ld highly recommend KMD beauty for any hair and makeup needs. Krystal was wonderful!
alexie c
5.0
9/11/2025
Krystal was incredible! She created the perfect look for me which was natural, glowing, and exactly what I wanted. The makeup lasted all day and night, even through tears and danci...
ng. My bridesmaids all looked beautiful too.
She is very professional, punctual, calm, and such a lovely presence on your big day. I couldn’t have asked for a better makeup artist. Highly recommend!
Victoria V
5.0
9/10/2025
Krystal did my hair and makeup for my wedding day and I could not be happier! She was so sweet and professional during the trial and the wedding day and made me feel so beautiful! ...
I 100% recommend hiring her :)
Medora B
5.0
7/18/2025
Krystal made me feel like an absolute princess on my wedding day! Krystal and her team were so professional, fun, and efficient the morning of my wedding. She worked precisely with...
in our timeframe (for a large bridal group, my mom, and MIL) and even managed to squeeze in a couple extra services on the fly! All of our hair and makeup held beautifully, especially on a hot and windy day! Could not have been happier and more impressed with how talented Krystal is and cannot wait to recommend her to future brides!!
Amelia G
5.0
7/07/2025
I cannot say enough amazing things about Krystal and KMD Beauty! She has been my hairdresser for years, so when it came time to choose someone for my wedding day, the decision was ...
effortless. I already knew I could trust her completely — and she still managed to exceed every expectation.
She is incredibly detail-oriented and truly listens. From our initial wedding consult to the big day, she took the time to understand my vision and brought it to life flawlessly. My hair and makeup were everything I dreamed of — elegant, timeless, and so me. She made me feel like the best version of myself, and the look lasted beautifully all day (and night!).
Her team of stylists was equally amazing. They worked seamlessly to glam up my bridal party and made sure everyone felt confident and stunning. They were professional, organized, and brought such a positive energy to the morning.
Not only is Krystal insanely talented, but she also brings a calm, professional presence that made getting ready feel relaxed and fun. I’m beyond grateful to have had her and her team by my side on such a special day. If you’re looking for someone who genuinely cares and delivers perfection — she’s the one.
Caitlin C
5.0
7/05/2025
Krystal was extremely professional and responsive during the booking process. At my trial, she was beyond informative and patient with all my questions. Day of the wedding, my brid...
esmaids and I all had different visions when it came to make-up, and Krystal was able to bring all those visions to life (everyone was raving about how good their makeup looked all day)! She was extremely fun and personable and fit right in with my getting ready crew. I can’t recommend her enough for services!!!
Mariah P
5.0
6/25/2025
Krystal was absolutely amazing (as usual) for my wedding make up! My bridal party loved her work & even took her name and phone number for their future events. She is always so pro...
fessional & does a beautiful job. She has done my make up from proms to my wedding & is so talented at what she does!
Jacqueline D
5.0
6/03/2025
Krystal was absolutely amazing for my wedding at OceanCliff Hotel in Newport this past April!
For my rehearsal dinner, Krystal came to my room at OceanCliff to do my hair and mak...
eup as well as my mom’s hair. She was so sweet and helpful with styling suggestions, and really listened to the natural makeup look I was going for—it turned out beautifully. My mom loved her hair too!
On my wedding day, Krystal was punctual and kept everything on schedule, which made the whole morning feel calm and organized. She did my hair exactly how I imagined and I couldn’t have been happier with how it turned out. I’m so grateful to have had her as part of my wedding team and would highly recommend her to any bride looking for flawless hair and makeup!
LeAnn T
5.0
1/09/2025
Krystal is everything you could hope for as a makeup artist. She was professional, kind and responsive. I am not a big makeup person and did not really know how to describe what I ...
wanted, but she managed to knock it out of the park. My wedding was June 2024 and I still cannot stop thinking about how good my makeup looked. The only regret is taking so long to write this review.
Emma W
5.0
11/19/2024
Krystal is SO talented! Krystal did hollywood-style glam waves for my wedding and I've never loved my hair more. Krystal made sure everything was placed and positioned perfectly an...
d my waves lasted all night long. Krystal also did my mom's makeup and did a lovely job!!
Amanda K
5.0
10/20/2024
Krystal is an absolute doll and made sure my hair and makeup were absolutely flawless for the day of my wedding. During my trial, she was kind and patient, and took care to make su...
re none of the products used contained anything I was allergic to. She helped make me feel like a princess on the best day of my life, and I cannot recommend her enough! Thank you so much, Krystal! Love you.
Katie B
5.0
10/15/2024
I met Krystal for my hair and makeup trial 8 months before my wedding and knew instantly that I was going to love her. She made me feel safe, confident, and beautiful that day and ...
I knew I wanted her to do my hair and makeup the day of my wedding. On the day of my wedding, Krystal was the first person in the door and ready to go with everything. She helped everyone figure out what kind of look they wanted for the day and used colors and tones to compliment each woman. When she finished with my hair and makeup, my jaw hit the floor. I’m not a makeup person and never do anything with my hair other than put it up in a ponytail. I could not stop looking at myself because Krystal made me feel my most beautiful on my wedding day. I will be forever grateful to Krystal for everything she did for me that day and making me feel confident.
cara z
5.0
8/21/2024
Krystal and her team were absolutely incredible. From the trial, to the day of, to the touchups we requested before the wedding she went above and beyond. She made everyone SO beau...
tiful regardless of hair type or skin style. People were raving how everyone was radiating. Would 100% recommend Krystal Dent and her team of girls. She is incredible and a beautiful human to work with!!
Chelsea A
5.0
8/20/2024
I can’t say enough good things about Krystal. She is so talented and such a genuine person. With only a few months until my wedding, I found The Best of You inc and Krystal and cou...
ldn’t be happier. Krystal is professional, kind, attentive, and truly skilled.
Amanda L
5.0
8/06/2024
Krystal was really sweet, personable, so easy to work with and professional. She made me feel so comfortable while getting my make up done the day of which helped me to relax and e...
njoy the getting ready process. You could tell from the moment you met her that she knew exactly what she was doing and that she loves her job. She listened to what you wanted and helped pick different products that complimented your skin tone/texture and eye color. I loved the little kit she put together for me to take to the wedding which included a bit of lipstick to touch up as needed. She really did an amazing job, everyone looked beautiful! I would highly recommend her to anyone.
Kathryn F
5.0
7/22/2024
Krystal was a joy to work with all the way up to our hug goodbye in my dress on the big day. I picked her very carefully and loved her social media. We did one trial and afterwar...
d I looked beautiful, but it wasn't exactly what I wanted for the big day. If you book your trial too soon you will most likely change your mind. Krystal was so accommodating and we did a second trial closer to the big day. I was so happy to be able to do this. On the actual day I loved how I looked and have her to thank for that. She has such a kind nature and makes it easy. Thank you Krystal!
Shannon H
5.0
7/12/2024
Krystal was absolutely awesome to work with! Despite me changing my entire look from my trial to the day of, she NAILED it. She and her team made all the girls so comfortable, real...
ly listened to what we asked for, and delivered. She was communicative prior to the wedding day and always helpful with my questions. On the big day Krystal and her team arrived promptly and brought such a warm, calming presence to the bridal suite. They listened attentively to each member of the bridal party, ensuring everyone felt comfortable and confident in their look. Krystal is incredibly talented, but she is also professional and personable. She created a relaxed atmosphere, which was especially appreciated during the whirlwind of the wedding day preparations. I cannot recommend KMD Beauty highly enough. If you're looking for someone who is not only skilled but also passionate about their craft and dedicated to making your wedding day perfect, she is your girl. Thank you so much for being a crucial part of making my wedding day everything I dreamed it would be!!
Cali M
5.0
7/11/2024
I had Krystal recommended to me through the makeup artist that I booked and she was fantastic! She did my hair, our wedding parties hair, my mom’s hair, and the grooms mom’s hair f...
or the wedding. She made everyone feel comfortable and beautiful. She asked lots of questions to see what hairstyle they each wanted and executed them perfectly. For my hair, I had showed her some inspiration photos for a boho style and she worked her magic to create a beautiful hairstyle. Loved her and highly recommend her!
Emily R
5.0
5/31/2024
Having Krystal handle my bridal makeup was one of the best decisions I made regarding my wedding day! She makes you feel so comfortable and truly delivers with her work. My makeup ...
looked perfect all day, despite shedding many tears. I will be recommending her to all my friends/family and using her for many more important occasions!
Alison P
5.0
4/15/2024
Booked hair and makeup through The Best of You inc — I got Krystal as my hair and makeup artist and she was amazing. Not only did she make my vision come to life but she is also su...
ch a sweet soul. She asked questions to make sure she knew exactly what I wanted, and made suggestions that were very helpful. She made me feel comfortable on my big day and I highly recommend her!
Cayla K
5.0
4/13/2024
Krystal and her team did an outstanding job with hair and makeup for our wedding! I felt absolutely beautiful on my big day, and all the moms and bridesmaids looked stunning as wel...
l! Krystal's talent really shone through in her work—she listened to our preferences and created gorgeous looks that were perfect for each of us.
What made Krystal even better was her super friendly and calming presence. She kept everything on schedule and made the whole getting-ready process smooth and enjoyable. It was such a pleasure having her with us on such an important day. If you want to feel pampered and look amazing for your special occasion, Krystal is the one to book!
Beth M
5.0
12/23/2023
Krystal was absolutely amazing - I loved my hair and makeup. She was very patient, responsive and accommodating. Highly recommend!
Sinead K
5.0
12/11/2023
Krystal was absolutely AMAZING for my wedding day hair and beauty! I have never felt more beautiful and glam than on that day. My wedding was largely outdoors on a warm and sunny s...
ummer day and the makeup and hair did not budge all day or night long. I would 100% hire Krystal again if I ever need glam makeup and hair!
Shelby D
5.0
11/13/2023
Krystal and Miranda are beyond amazing and supportive hair stylish. They talked with the whole bridal party about ideas they had for their hair and 100% delivered. Their skills wer...
e beyond perfect and talented for wedding day. Krystal allotted time for touch-ups at the end for all the girls, helping us feel absolutely beautiful and set for the day. They were prompt, so kind and caring, setting the stage for the best day!
Elizabeth R
5.0
10/14/2023
Krystal and her team were amazing! They had the best quality makeup and the whole bridal party loved their looks!
Rachel F
5.0
10/04/2023
Krystal really knows how to make a bride and her girls feel and look so confident and beautiful. You give Krystal a vision of what you want your hair and makeup to look like and sh...
e finds way to go far beyond those expectations! We felt so amazing and my new hubby LOVED my braid :) Also bonus, she's a HUGE Swiftie.
Bree W
5.0
8/02/2023
Krystal is AH-MAZING 🤩 she is not only very professional but super sweet and makes everyone in the room feel comfortable while getting ready for your big day! She applied my makeu...
p and did my hair FLAWLESSLY!!! I truly felt like a Barbie princess 👑💕 My hair and makeup held up all night! I looked fabulous from 2pm until well after midnight thanks to Krystal ❤️ A million out of ten!!! Highly recommend!!! This isn’t the last you’ll see of us 😍
Desarae J
5.0
7/28/2023
Krystal was amazing! I researched so many hair & makeup artists and I was so consistent in loving everything she did. We live out of state and she was very accommodating in fitting...
me to do a trial while I was in town. She is very down to earth and made me, my bridesmaids, and my daughter feel so at ease. I will definitely contact her if I’m home and I need hair/makeup done!
Gab W
5.0
7/18/2023
Krystal is the person you want on your team on your wedding day. She is highly professional - very organized, sticks to the schedule, but graciously accommodates changes as they co...
me.
She made me and my whole crew feel more than comfortable. She also truly cares that you and your team love your looks. Would not hesitate to recommend!
Sue G
5.0
7/10/2023
Krystal did hair and makeup for my Mom, sisters and I for my son’s wedding! She was so amazing! On a day full of nerves she was so wonderful and caring and we received so many comp...
liments throughout the day! Thank you so much Krystal you are truly the best!
Christine H
5.0
7/09/2023
Krystal was amazing! She was great with my makeup bridal trials, helping me decide on which direction I wanted to go with. She arrived on my wedding day on time, so organized. My...
bridesmaids makeup & hair also looked amazing! Thank you so much!
Michelle G
5.0
7/04/2023
Krystal was accommodating and kind. She let me show her exactly what I wanted and then delivered! I loved my wedding hair, it was exactly what I was looking for. The hair she did f...
or the other members of my wedding was also very beautiful and stayed in place all night. Would definitely recommend having her at yours!
Jennifer T
5.0
6/26/2023
My wedding day went perfectly and Krystal was the one that set the pace for the whole day afterwards! She arrived early, was flexible and professional, danced and laughed with me a...
nd my girls, and did a PHENOMENAL job with my hair! I had a hair trial with her a few months back where my hair didn't hold as well as I wanted it to and when I communicated that on the morning of the wedding, she already had a plan B in action. Krystal and Kristi from the Best of Us handled me and my 5 bridesmaids, 2 moms, and 1 grandma somehow finished way AHEAD of schedule. Even the makeup artists were shocked at how quickly they were able to work and how talented they were at putting our visions to life. HIGHLY recommend!!!
Samantha A
5.0
6/03/2023
If you are looking for a PRO for hair and makeup, look no further! Krystal was the absolute best to work with! She is so cool, calm, and collected and she struck a perfect balance ...
between professionalism and fun! I was beyond happy with my hair and make up for my bridal shower (trial) and wedding day! I truly have never felt more confident and beautiful than I did on my wedding day. Thank you so much, Krystal!
Anna E
5.0
12/18/2022
I highly recommend Krystal! Krystal styled my rehearsal dinner and wedding day looks. She was incredibly accommodating throughout the entire process. Krystal was a calming presence...
during an emotional time and made everyone feel confident and beautiful. She was conscientious of time, but did not make people feel rushed in designing their looks. Everyone received many compliments. Thank you Krystal!
Carissa P
5.0
11/20/2022
Krystal is amazing!! Not only did I feel stunning on my wedding day but her pre-wedding trials were absolutely perfect! She is the most talented hair and makeup artist I’ve ever wo...
rked with and her product knowledge is unmatched. My hair and makeup stayed perfect for over 14 hours! I also need to mention that I have really sensitive skin and at the end of the day when I took off my makeup, my skin looked flawless (this is very rare for me). My bridesmaids and I were so lucky to work with Krystal and I highly suggest reaching out to her for your special day!
anonymous u
5.0
11/05/2022
Krystal was absolutely amazing! Her makeup and hair skills exceed all expectations. She is so friendly and makes you feel so comfortable. She is fast and efficient and I highly rec...
ommend hiring Krystal for your wedding needs.
Tamanna G
5.0
11/03/2022
Krystal helped me and my friend with hair and makeup for my baby shower and she was super lovely to work with.
I am very picky on hair and make up and she very carefully heard my ...
needs and ensured to show me the progress as she was doing it. She incorporated all feedback which I soo appreciate and also she used great quality products. I would highly recommend her. Thank You so much Krystal. ❣️❣️
Michelle G
5.0
10/20/2022
Krystal was awesome! Throughout the trial and the wedding day she was amazing to work with. My makeup and hair on my wedding day were so incredible! Not a single hair out of place ...
by the end of the night and the makeup stayed on as well. Me, my mom, and my bridesmaids all loved working with Krystal!
Jennifer R
5.0
10/19/2022
Krystal has exceeded my expectation for my Bridal hair. I showed her a quick photo and she was able to perfect it even better than the photo. She added an extra glam touch to it b...
y placing pearls throughout and it was absolutely gorgeous.
Krystal was so sweet and pleasant to be around. She is beyond talented and was able to do all 8 of my wedding parties hair in no time at all.
I highly recommend her!
Danielle D
5.0
10/06/2022
Krystal was a dream to work with. She was great at keeping in touch and took every ounce of feedback during the trial and kicked it up a notch for the wedding. I can't recommend he...
r enough! Professional, lovely and talented.
Heather M
5.0
10/03/2022
Krystal is THAT HMUA 👌 Not only is she professional and extremely skilled, but she is so kind and sweet. She uses the best products that protect your hair and skin. She first did ...
my hair as a bridesmaid and my daughter’s hair when she was the flower girl. She did excellent then and was so patient with my 5 year old daughter. I was lucky enough to have her do my bridal makeup this past weekend and thank goodness she did. I felt like an absolute princess. My make up was exactly what I envisioned and my hair photographed so amazingly. I felt sad taking it out at the end of the night. My hair is still so soft and the least frizzy it’s ever been, despite heat being applied to it yesterday. No post-make up break outs either. She’s your built in hype woman too. She is literally the best and I can’t recommend her enough!!!!
Hannah D
5.0
9/28/2022
Krystal was amazing!! She was so fast and all 10 of us LOVED our hair. She was easy to coordinate with and was on time and prepared. She was able to pull of every style the girls w...
anted on short, long, straight and curly hair. She was open to making changes to ensure we were all more than happy with our hair. Highly recommend!!
Michaela K
5.0
9/21/2022
Look no further Krystal is the best you can find. I found Krystal on the knot and used her for my engagement shoot before using her for my wedding. From day one I knew she was the ...
best. She is so sweet and listened to everything I wanted. Not only did I do a trial for my wedding but my mom did as well. She was so kind and patient and perfected our hair & makeup prior to wedding day. I felt so confident and beautiful in my hair and makeup on my wedding day & so did all my girls. I highly recommend KMD beauty to make your wedding dreams come true!
Kaylee T
5.0
8/31/2022
Krystal was amazing! She did a fabulous job with my wedding hair even after I changed my mind at the last minute from what I originally decided at my trial. She handled this perfec...
tly and it was FLAWLESS! Krystal is so sweet and I would 100% recommend her to anyone for their wedding!
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