About this vendor
Holly Harnwell is a senior pro makeup artist with over 8 years of experience in bridal, fashion, and commercial makeup. Her style of makeup shapes and enhances your face in a way that has you looking like the best version of yourself while still feeling like you. Holly's experience in fashion and advertising makes her stand out from other artists, as it requires high attention to detail, so you know your makeup and hair will be flawless in every light. Holly's makeup and hair styles are always individualised to each person, and she knows exactly what to do to make you look amazing both on and off the camera, having everything last all night long.
Makeup by Holly Harnwell is a wedding beauty business based in Los Angeles, CA.
Details
Beauty
- Beauty Group Bookings
- Hair Stylists
- Hair Trials Available
- Makeup
- Makeup Artists
- Makeup Trials Available
Business Attributes
- Woman-owned Business
Awards and Affiliations
2026 'Best of Weddings'
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My experience with Holly was nothing short of amazing, she saved the day when my makeup artist canceled the week before my wedding! Holly was so ready and willing to help, and made...
my special day ever brighter with her kind nature, talent and ability to make everyone smile. My mom, sister and I absolutely loved our makeup! She listened to all of our likes/dislikes and created the most fresh, natural and glowy glam! She created the wedding day makeup of my dreams!
Holly did my makeup for my Friday night wedding festivities, and then on Saturday morning, she did my makeup, along with my sister's and my mom's, for my wedding. She also styled m...
y hair on both Friday and Saturday, and I couldn't have been happier with how everything turned out.
Holly brought such a calm, warm presence that made the entire weekend feel so much less stressful. She is kind, funny, incredibly talented, and truly a joy to be around. She made me feel like the best version of myself, and my sister and mom looked absolutely beautiful too.
Getting ready with Holly was one of my favorite parts of the weekend. I'm so grateful she was part of such an important time in our lives and helped me feel so confident, beautiful, and at ease. I truly can't recommend her enough!
If I could give 10 stars, I would! I hired Holly for my bridal hair and makeup, as well as for my mom and two bridesmaids, and we were all so happy! She was so professional but al...
so so fun to be around. My hair looked exactly how I envisioned and romantic and stayed throughout the whole day, even through the windy ceremony. I got so many compliments on my makeup—it was glam but I felt completely like myself. Even my Husband loved it and doesn’t usually like makeup. She’s truly gifted.
I had my makeup done by Holly, and I honestly couldn’t stop looking in the mirror! She absolutely nailed the look. She’s so talented and made me feel relaxed the entire time. My ma...
keup stayed flawless all day.
If you’re looking for someone who listens, understands your vision, and delivers it perfectly, she’s the one. 💕 Thank you again, Holly, for making me feel so beautiful!
Holly is amazing!!! I have never felt so beautiful in my life than I did on my wedding day because of Holly. My make-up was subtle, but elevated, and lasted 12+ hours. Holly saved ...
me after I had hired a different make-up artist and had a disastrous trial where I had to scramble for a new artist 3 months before my wedding and I was low on options!!! I somehow got lucky that Holly was available! I loved that she started with a video consultation and took all my feedback into account during my trial, while providing her industry expertise. I had 3 other trials before Holly and the difference was so noticeable - she matched my skin perfectly, gave me natural looking fake eyelashes. On my wedding day, she took even more feedback into account from my trial and I looked perfect!!! My bridal party and I looked stunning. Not only is Holly unbelievably skilled, but she has the sweetest and bubbly personality, making me feel so comfortable and happy all day!!!
I honestly don’t even know where to begin...Holly is pure magic. She did both my hair and makeup for my wedding, and I felt like the absolute best version of myself. She listened s...
o carefully to what I wanted (soft glam with a bit of glow), and nailed it better than I could have imagined. My makeup stayed flawless all night, even through happy tears and sweaty dancing. She was also such a calming presence on the morning of, which I didn’t realize I would need so badly. Holly is one of a kind!
Holly was by far the most professional Make-up artist I've worked with and I've been modeling for over 15 years. She's so sweet and it was exactly how to make you look like a perfe...
ct bride
I didn’t want a typical “bridal” makeup artist for my wedding- having had been a model for 10 years in New York I was spoilt by working with the best makeup artists in the fashion ...
industry and was very particular with products and technique. When Holly did my makeup for the first time I was blown away. I had never felt more beautiful - there was no “cakeiness” or thick layers of makeup- my natural beauty was enhanced and my skin was glowing. My now husband couldn’t stop staring at me and complementing me!! That’s when I knew I would hire Holly for my wedding day and she did not disappoint!! She did my makeup and hair. I originally had a lace dress, and we trialed a soft, pink makeup look that I was obsessed with. I ended up changing my dress and got a simple crepe one. Holly suggested a more bonzy look and she nailed it. I trusted her so much we didn’t even trial it and I honestly felt incredible on my wedding day. But the most shocking thing was that when I got back to my room after the wedding and after party- my makeup looked the exact same - glowing and perfect! I don’t know how she does it.
On top of that, she was incredibly professional, did not leave until everything was perfect and really brought a calm confidence and relaxing vibes (complete with essential oil aroma therepy and a light facial massage to remove all puffiness). Couldn’t recommend more!
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