Lilly’s Bridal Hair and Makeup

well in advance of wedding day. They helped coordinate my trial and nailed the look I was aiming for on their first try (hair and makeup). They were also open to feedback and asked many questions to ensure I had the exact look I desired for my big day. Planning a wedding through COVID circumstances in 2020 was challenging, but it was much easier working with the LBHM team. They created best practices and over communicated to their couples far in advance to ensure we could prepare for our trials and wedding day in a safe way. On wedding day, Lilly, Heather, and Eliza walked in and warmed up our whole party. They jumped right into our group's wedding day celebration and made it even more fun. They were warm, welcoming, and made sure everyone (me the bride, my bridesmaids, maids of honor, and mom) was 100% excited about their hair and makeup look. Lilly, Heather, and Eliza had the right experience and skillset to customize all of our makeup and hair to our slight unique styles...so we all looked uniform but had a look that fit each of us best. They also kept our group safe by taking safe hygiene preacuations and wearing their masks for hours while they did our hair and makeup, helping our small group feel comfortable. They were so much fun that we were almost sad to see them go once we finished getting ready! My hair and makeup lasted the entire day and they gave me little lipstick samples to ensure I could look my best the entire evening. If you are looking to invest in your look on the one day of a zillion pictures and you want to work with a service-oriented, organized, proactive, and fun group, then work with LBHM! Can't say enough about this wonderful team and will definitely give them a call for any other future big events around Chicago.

ince it was an outdoor wedding and so humid out. Thanks again LBHM💕

lly and her team were great with communication along the way and her pricing/packaging is very reasonable!! They did an amazing job and all my bridesmaids were happy with their hair and makeup looks! I can't wait to work with her again next year for our postponed reception date!

of her team came to help out because there were 7 additional bridesmaids getting glammed up. Everything was perfect every single day! When I started looking for makeup and hair artists, I was overwhelmed. As an Indian bride, I did not want to have a typical Indian bridal look (generally this involves heavier makeup). Most of the makeup artists I looked into who had done Indian weddings previously had heavier bridal looks; but I knew these artists knew how to handle the tikka, heavy bridal jewelry, and the heavy embroidered veil. I was torn. I came across LBHM through a mutual friend, and I knew I loved the makeup and hairstyles; however, I was worried of the lack of experience with Indian brides. When I first contacted Lilly, she was very straightforward with me; she let me know that she had never done a traditional Indian wedding before. However, I knew she was determined to learn! She let me know that she would be taking a class for Indian veil and tikka placement; and we would be able to perfect everything at my trial. I trusted her, and it was the best decision I ever made!!!! Lilly knew exactly what pins to use for my veil. Even with the heavy flower garland around my neck, the hair, and veil stayed in place! She helped pin my jewelry so that also wouldn’t move. She knew to use eyelash glue to make sure all of our tikkas didn’t move during our garba (dancing event) night. Elisa’s makeup was amazing as well; it stayed on for hours even through all the dancing, sweating, rain, and crying. At the end of the day, it looked the same as it did when she had first put it on. On top of that, it doesn’t even feel like we had makeup on for 4 days straight; the products she uses are great and make your skin feel hydrated. Additionally, they were so accommodating with our time schedules every single day and the styles we wanted. There would be changes we made with the styles we wanted; they never made it seem like it was a big deal. On top of that, she was super organized; we had 11 people getting ready including myself for a target time of 7AM on my wedding day. Lilly and Elisa are very professional and so warm and friendly at the same time; they feel like part of the family. So easy to get along with and so much fun to be around on your wedding day. Have you ever met a glam team so excited to be there at 3AM?? My sisters, Mom and I always talk about reliving my wedding, just so Lilly and Elisa can glam us up again! If I ever need my hair or makeup done again, I am definitely going back to them! They are simply the BEST.

ccomodate all of us getting ready in such a reasonable time manner and well before we needed to go. They made us look so beautiful and the rest of our day went perfect; they helped set the tone for an amazing and unforgettable day.

at my fiance and I are planning for our first dance. I really appreciated her honesty and her knowledge and I completely trust her for my wedding in July :)

now!!! The nitty-gritties: Overall: I felt like a million bucks on my wedding day! Seriously, Lilly (hair) and Elissa (makeup) made me feel like a freaking model!!! And I never feel that confident in myself! lol They made my short (shoulder length), thin hair look full, long, and voluminous!!! My makeup held up all night long -- even through a bunch of kissing photos and being outside in the cold, wet, and windy January weather. Lilly made me feel soo comfortable as well and kinda like she was doing make up for an old friend!! I felt like I was in the best hands and she definitely made sure I walked into my wedding day feeling as confident and stunning as possible!! Thank you sooo much Lilly & Elissa!!! <3 Pricing: incredibly fair for the services!! As of the fall of 2019 she was charging in the about $85 for airbrush makeup with lashes and about $85 for hair. Other places were quote higher than that and lashes were added!! Plus the level of craftsmanship is amazing -- especially for the price! Variety of looks: other hair artists I looked at really only seemed to do 1 type of look... especially for updos!! Some of my bridesmaids had their hair up and some down and all of their looks were individual for them and turned out beautifully! Several of my gals have long, generally frizzy hair and Lilly's team was able to manage that perfectly to keep their hair looking sleek and well kept all day long!!! Makeup, I went for a more glam look, and some of my bridesmaids went more natural -- Lilly's team totally pulled it off and made sure each makeup looked great for each gal! What if my hair or makeup day of isn't what I wanted or one of my bridesmaids wanted??? Lilly's team worked to swiftly fix one of my bridesmaids hair who didn't get what she originally wanted. Lilly and her team were incredibly understanding and just made sure we didn't leave the hotel until we all loved our looks! Longevity of hair & makeup: The bridal party photos were outside in windy and wet conditions (snow flurries as it was January). Some of my hair pieces fell but that was totally expected for 2 reasons -- the wind was hard and my hair already struggles to hold a curl! So this wasn't a deal breaker for me! For my oily skin brides and brides with acne scars -- consider doing traditional foundation. Lilly told me airbrush was best for dryer skinned women who wanted lighter coverage, and even though that wasn't my skin at all I still went with it because it seemed like the fancier option! However, looking back I think traditional make up would have suited me better -- which Lilly told me and I just ignored! So that's on me, regardless, I still LOVED my makeup -- that would just be something I would've changed if I did it again! Only negative: in some photos some gals did have noticeable flash-back under their eyes. I'm not sure if this was the type of flash my photographer was using or because of a makeup technique (as I didn't have flashback and my mother in law did & we had 2 different makeup artists). Regardless, if this concerns you, I'm sure talking to Lilly will resolve it. As they may be able to adjust their products or techniques to avoid this for all of your gals!!

ected. They did the same for our flower girls, bridesmaids, and moms. Everybody loved how they looked! A few of my bridesmaids have been in a lot of weddings and each said this was the best wedding hair and makeup they have ever had. Lilly and Elisa made me feel comfortable from the moment I met them for my trial. The whole team fit in so well while we getting ready. We had 12 people getting their hair and makeup done and they were able to have everyone done on time and the whole morning felt so relaxed! I hope the next time I'm a bridesmaid, they use Lilly so I can have her do my hair again!

killed friends. Their energy was perfect and a wonderful addition to the morning. My bridesmaids, moms, grandma and I all loved their work. I stood up in a lot wedding before my own, and I would seriously give them 5,000 stars if I could!!!

ience! Lilly and Elisa did hair and makeup for my bridesmaids and I on wedding day and we loved their hair and makeup looks. All of my girls looked beautiful! The team was so personable and professional. They even helped my mom (who did not want professional services) put on her fake eyelashes for the day. I was also grateful to work with them for a trial to make sure I liked my bridal look.

. She really knows what she is doing. This was the most affordable quote that I received and they blew it out of the water! Thanks Lilly and team for making my bridal party look amazing!

, to the actual day, I knew I was in great hands. I absolutely loved my trial. Being a very indecisive bride, she accommodated all of the little changes I wanted to make, helping me along the way to pick out the right accessories. She even added on hair and makeup for my flower girl last minute. The morning of the wedding, Lilly and Heather had fun with us and were amazing on timing. They really went above and beyond, and made my wedding day even more special. I would absolutely recommend Lilly and her team to any bride!!

hey were all so great to work with and brought such a fun atmosphere to the getting ready process. The hair/make-up trial was easy as well. Overall, I had a great experience and would definitely recommend Lilly to any bride in the Chicago area!

remely pleased with the way that my bridal hair and make up turned out. We were all getting compliments all night about how beautiful we all looked. I would highly recommend Lilly’s Bridal Hair and Makeup to any bride who wants to look and feel beautiful on her wedding day.

affordable! Highly recommend!! Thank you Lilly!!

d we were to finish up right on time! Lilly is very sweet and wonderful to work with. We would definitely recommend this awesome team for anyone getting married!

bridesmaids have thin, straight hair and the team worked their magic to give them full updos. Each girl's makeup was absolutely flawless and lasted all night long, plus included lashes! I definitely recommend an extra stylist if you have room for it in your budget. It was nice to have extra time to sleep in on the big day. I'd give Lilly and her team a million stars if I were able. You can't go wrong with this team!!

artists. Elisa was great because I wasn’t exactly sure what I wanted for make up and she was able to come up with ideas on the spot. She was also able to easily change or fix makeup if I didn’t love it. Lilly is super versatile and made me feel so comfortable. As an Indian bride, there are extra things required for getting ready and I was very impressed she was able honor my Indian culture with the perfectly placed tikka and bindi... literally she knew better than me! Also, my mother-in-law had some last minute changes, and Lilly was very understanding and able to accommodate. Additionally, her pricing was very reasonable and fair. I am not used to wearing a lot of make up and did a few makeup trials, but I was left feeling overdone and cakey. After my makeup trial with Lilly and Elisa, I felt beautiful and comfortable! If I ever need a makeup artist again, I am definitely calling Lilly and her team!

for vendors when mine fell through, advice on my wedding, and amazing hair and makeup. She's extremely on top of her work and business, very organized, reaches out to confirm appointments, and is extremely quick to respond to emails. My bridesmaids looked amazing, and they all couldn't stop saying how beautiful they looked/felt on my big day. If I could give Lilly and her team 100 stars, I would. Best and easiest part of my big day, for sure. She/her team made me feel absolutely stunning on all my big moments.

look. The problem that I was having was that a lot of the vendors that I reached out to were confusing or not very transparent about their pricing. Lilly was very upfront and her packages were all very straightforward, reasonably priced, and clear. I did my hair and makeup trial with Lilly and Elisa about 6 weeks before my wedding. I showed them a few pictures of my vision and my dress. They did a great job at my trial, took pictures, asked for feedback, applied my hair accessory and showed me multiple angles. Both ladies were sweet and professional and it was very clear that they love what they are doing. They sent a clear schedule for myself, my bridal party, and my mom before the wedding. They were punctual and efficient and had everyone looking completely gorgeous ahead of schedule. We all had fun getting gorgeous and I am so happy that I found Elisa and Lilly. I got so many compliments on their work; including from other hair dressers that were guests at my wedding. I have already recommended them to several other people looking for recommendations. I highly recommend Lilly and Elisa. Not only are they professional and amazing, but are fun to work with.

her clients’ beauty very seriously! She is easy to work with, especially if you have a big group of girls, and she has very fast response times. I highly recommend her & her team for your wedding hair & makeup needs!

to work with (as was her other artist, Elissa). Everyone in my bridal party loved their makeup, and it lasted all night! She was absolutely wonderful to work with and I highly recommend Lilly and her team!