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MBDbeauty, LLC

4.6
(130)
best-of-weddings

CT/NYC

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About This Vendor

Everything but color and cuts!

MBDbeauty is a makeup artistry and hairstyling company operating out of New Haven, CT. This team of talented professionals is honored to serve clients as they prepare to celebrate their love. Whether your dream look is a natural glow or a dramatic makeover, the team will bring your vision to life. Owner Andrea DiLieto Zola is a professional makeup artist that has worked alongside a number of established industry professionals throughout the country. For over nine years now, she has been working with soon-to-be newlyweds as they have prepared for their wedding day. She strives to create a fun and welcoming experience for every client as she enhances their natural beauty and leaves them feeling pampered. The team at MBDbeauty provides clients with a number of services to choose from. Consultations are available ahead of time, affording you the opportunity to get to know your stylist and to share your ideas and inspiration for your final look. Hairstyling options include blowouts, extensions, and updos, while makeup appointments can include airbrush application, contouring, fake lashes, and brow tinting.

Details

Beauty
Beauty Group Bookings, Hair Stylists, Hair Trials Available, Makeup, Airbrushed Makeup, Eyelash Extensions, Makeup Artists, Makeup Trials Available, On-Site Hair & Makeup, Spas, Tanning, Spray Tan
Business Attributes
Woman-owned Business
Awards and Affiliations
Hall of Fame2021 Best of Weddings Winner2019 Best of Weddings Winner2018 Best of Weddings Winner2017 Best of Weddings Winner2016 Best of Weddings Winner

MBDbeauty, LLC Reviews

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Reviewed On 7/09/2020 by Jordann W
Andrea far exceeded my expectations for my wedding day. She nailed my dream for both my hair and my make up. She is so much fun to work with, so easy to talk to, and she makes you feel so beautiful. I like her so much I want to keep going to he...
r shop just to hang out and get prettied up by her again. Thank you Andrea!
Response from the Vendor on 10/27/2020
Thank you for the beautiful review Jordan, we miss seeing you at the shop. Make sure to visit us again soon.
Reviewed On 7/18/2022 by Taylor S
Hiring MBD for my wedding make up was a horrible mistake. After having a bad experience with my make up trial from another vendor, I hired Andrea. She assured me she wanted turn that experience around. After having to send 6 or so contracts bef...
ore my name was spelled correctly, I was concerned. The day of my trial was a huge fiasco and I was told my wedding make up would be free to make up for the many communication mistakes on their part. Trial was decent, though Andrea did not actually do my make up after someone called me claiming "Andrea no longer does make up". On my wedding day, they sent a random woman to do my bridesmaids and she tried to do one girls make up 3 times before giving up because it was AWFUL. Andrea came and "completed" 3 girls make ups in under one hour.. All 3 girls had to remove the make up and start fresh because it was so bad. Andrea gave everyone bad vibes and left the group uneasy. The woman who did my make up has a lot of potential, so I will not name her here, but my wedding day make up did not reflect that. We all payed extra for lashes, but none of the 3 make up artists knew how to apply them. I have never seen "professional" make up applied so poorly and I have had my make up done many times. I wanted a simple cat eye and no one could do that, so I had to do it myself. After such a bad experience day of, Andrea agreed a partial refund was fair because no one got what they paid for and for one girl who did not come due to covid. We settled on an amount via text. She then sent me another contract outlining something with her insurance? This contract only offered a refund for the make up not performed because of covid. I reluctantly signed the contract to get this whole situation over with (at least my name was spelled right this time.) Once the contract was signed I did not hear from Andrea. I contacted her for follow up on the number she provided me with because the business number was out of service (again) and my emails went unanswered (again). She had promised the refund in 10 business days and it had been long past. She called me threatening legal action if I contacted her and said I was only allowed to talk to her insurance company. This was a scam. The insurance company never called and I'm not sure they ever were going to. Andrea called me "unstable and irrational" for following up on money owed and screamed at me that "if I didn't watch who I was talking to I wouldn't be getting my money back". Andrea is not only a joke of a business owner who cannot actually do make up, but also a horrible person for messing with someone on their wedding day. She takes advantage of clients and the artists working for her. I put all of my bridesmaids and my mom and mother in law and Andrea's hands and she failed us all and kept our money. I do not believe all their positive reviews are legitimate. She worked hard to intimidate me, but this review needed to happen. Do not take a chance on MBD for your wedding day. You will be disappointed. I would not consider this a legitimate business.
Reviewed On 7/12/2022 by J S
I was a bridesmaid that had MBD hired for the wedding party. I had such a bad experience having my hair done (painful, completely burned my curly hair to the point of chunks of it being permanently straight) and when I contacted the company af...
ter, they had agreed to a refund for the service and would send a form. After 3 weeks I did not receive a form and reached out 3 times before I got a reply. I had asked for the list of products that were used on my hair before I signed the forms needed and was met with unprofessionalism and complete rudeness. After more unanswered emails about having the refund amount included in the forms, I called the owner who was nothing but condescending, rude, and even more unprofessional than before. She went as far as to say "I know you probably have anxiety..." which is an absolutely unacceptable line for anyone to use, business owner or not. For someone in the beauty industry, you would think they would be concerned that someone's hair was ruined for good by one of their stylists and would be more than accommodating. Not MBD Beauty. This company has horrible communication and a lack of drive and empathy for its clients. I would not recommend them.
Reviewed On 6/21/2022 by Maria Crystal T
MBDs team was professional, responsive and provided amazing hair and makeup for my big day. I had a large bridal party and had to make several changes last minute due to covid and their team was so accommodating. The day of, the artists we had ...
were so amazing at staying ahead of schedule and making sure that everyone’s hair and makeup looked amazing. My bridal look lasted all day and night and everyone kept commenting how beautiful it was!
Reviewed On 5/27/2022 by Kristina H
I had the pleasure of working with Andrea and her team for our wedding two weekends ago at the LC New Haven! Andrea, and her team were a breath of fresh air, a very talented group where no ask was too much. From Day one I really enjoyed how or...
ganized the planning process was with Andrea, and how informative the trial was, it really left little to do but to enjoy the day of the wedding. The bridal suite was no less than a pajamas and dance party, with Anny - Hair + Tangier - Makeup rolling with it! 💗✨ We had so much fun with you, and thank you for accentuated our beauty!!!! Excited to work with your team again in the fall for a wedding we will be in!
Reviewed On 5/27/2022 by Rachael G
Overall, I am happy I went with MDBbeauty for hair and make up for my wedding. The online excel planning document was what sold me on using MBD. The trail went really well too! The planning leading up to the wedding went smoothly. About 10-14 d...
ays out from the wedding, communication began to get wonky. I had to ask a few times for the day-of timeline so I could let ladies know when to arrive for services. My hair stylist got sick a few days prior to the wedding so at the last minute we had to change hair stylists. I live out of state so I didn't have time to get there for a trial with the new stylist. However, with all that said, I'd still rate MBD 5-stars. Desiree did my make up and she absolutely nailed it! Anny did my hair and made me feel like a boho princess bride. I honestly felt the most beautiful I've ever felt before. Desiree and Anny worked magic, boosted my confidence, and made me feel like a bride. They are both SO nice and fun to work with as well. I said numerous times on my wedding day, "I'm feelin' myself, I look bomb" (which I never say about myself). Desiree and Anny made me feel like every bride should feel. I am over the moon with how everyone's make up came out!! Thank you to Desiree and Anny for being tremendous humans! I appreciate you both so much.
Reviewed On 5/07/2022 by Christina R
My MOH and I had our hair and makeup trial April 30th. I am so happy with my experience at Bar Beauty and I will recommend it to all my friends in the future. My fiancé and I even got to take some beautiful engagement photos in the evening!
Reviewed On 4/11/2022 by Katie L
Highly recommend this vendor. The company has been working with brides for over a decade, I was very impressed by the fact that they were able to stay open during the pandemic and had enough people to services all of the rescheduled weddings. ...
That is why I booked this vendor. I knew no matter what the circumstances were, I would have a team available. My trial was fantastic and everything came out beautiful the day of my wedding. Thank you so much again! Katie
Reviewed On 4/07/2022 by Victoria T
I had a great experience with this vendor. I booked a full year ahead of time and the booking process was quick and easy. I had 2 different trials to make sure that I like my look and everything looked exactly the same on my wedding day. Thank...
s!
Reviewed On 1/29/2022 by A F
Lovely experience. Booking during a pandemic wasn't easy but this company went above and beyond to make sure I had staff available the day of my wedding. I am from out of state and moth of artist the same day and had so much fun chatting with t...
hem while I got ready. Highly recommended.
Reviewed On 1/22/2022 by Christine P
Love love love them! I am NOT a make up/hair girl and don’t usually feel very comfortable getting it done but they absolutely NAILED my bridal look. I felt so beautiful and natural. They just really listened to what I wanted and executed the he...
ll out of it! All the girls and the mothers looked stunning as well :) Highly recommend!!!
Reviewed On 1/22/2022 by Emma A
Andrea was an absolute dream to work with. She was very easy to talk to, so very kind, and of course did a wonderful job. I got nothing but compliments on my hair and make-up all evening. 100% recommend.
Reviewed On 12/21/2021 by Louisa a
LOVED this vendor. Checked my temperature at the door of the cute little shop that they Own. The hairdresser working also provided vaccine confirmation. This company went above and beyond to make sure that I felt comfortable, looked great and ...
treated me like a Princess.
Reviewed On 12/18/2021 by Kellie M
Great experience with this vendor. Rescheduled my wedding on multiple occasions due to new pandemic restrictions and the Owner made sure to cover my new date not once but twice. My makeup and hair looked amazing and I received compliments all n...
ight.
Reviewed On 12/09/2021 by Megan F
MBD Beauty was incredible for our wedding! While planning, they responded quickly and were flexible with services and making adjustments. They updated me the week of with the schedule and any changes. Helena and Leanne did an amazing job and gr...
eat to work with what we wanted and any adjustments we needed. Everyone LOVED my makeup that day and I was very pleased as well. Highly recommend for your future events!! I would definitely use them again!
Reviewed On 11/17/2021 by Dominque F
When looking to book our hair and makeup team, I made sure to think back to previous weddings that I was in as a bridesmaid and what glam squad made me feel genuinely beautiful and that team was always MBD. That is why I chose them for my day. ...
Caitlin was quick and responsive with booking, the team was amazing on my trial day and my wedding day. I would recommend this team to all.
Reviewed On 11/16/2021 by Mayara B
This review is based on the experience I had with MDB Beauty back in 2019. I got there on time for my appointment but Andrea was nowhere to be found. She arrived 15 minutes late and excused her tardiness by saying she had overslept during an af...
ternoon nap. She looked like she had just rolled out of bed. The makeup trial appointment then starts. I explain to her that I’d like a ‘natural look’ with a ‘natural glow’ and show her reference pics to which she rudely dismisses me by saying the model was barely wearing any makeup because she was naturally beautiful. Andrea starts the trial but her attention is elsewhere. She talks to me for less than 5 minutes before she starts and spends the rest of the makeup trial chatting with another employee. I pay extra for airbrush makeup so that it's easier to achieve the ‘natural glowy look’ that I wanted. What I got was foundation and highlighter mixed together and airbrushed to my entire face. It felt like I had oil dripping down my face, I couldn't wait to wipe it off, it felt so uncomfortable. We encounter yet another problem when she applies the lashes. They’re uneven and wonky, one eye is higher than the other. When I mention this to her she blames the SHAPE OF MY EYES! I can guarantee you that I have perfectly normal eyes. I wanted to cry. This was the makeup trial for my wedding day, I was supposed to leave there looking beautiful but instead, I looked and felt horrible! I did not book Andrea for my wedding day and the experience I had with her was so bad that I considered not getting my makeup professionally done. - POC, from Brookfield CT
Reviewed On 10/22/2021 by Danielle C
Do not use. Scheduled my engagement hair and make up and planned to use them for my wedding as well. Scheduling was very difficult and when I expressed that to the owner who was to do my hair and make up she told me I was rude and needed to lea...
ve. It is now so hours before my make up and I am out my makeup artist and they made me pay ahead. Her manager Jen is now not returning my calls when I ask when to expect the refund.
Reviewed On 9/15/2021 by Karly J
The MBD team was incredible from start to finish. We had two wedding celebrations, one small backyard wedding at the height of Covid and a second wedding celebration recently. I wasn't able to have the same staff members for both weddings but ...
I was genuinely happy with any staff that was available during such an uncertain time. My hair and makeup was exactly what I wanted on both occasions. Thank you again.
Reviewed On 9/09/2021 by Jenn D
Love Lauren! She was so great and answered all my questions in a timely manner. She goes above and beyond and I look forward to working with her again.
Reviewed On 9/08/2021 by Meg A
The MBDbeauty team was super talented and fun to get ready with! They were open to feedback and really wanted to work collaboratively to achieve my desired look. Great experience! 5 stars!
Reviewed On 9/07/2021 by Noor H
The MBD Beauty team exceeded all of my expectations on wedding day. The hair and makeup artists were not only extremely talented, but also incredibly professional, kind and friendly. From the moment I decided to work with the MBD Beauty team fo...
r my wedding day, they were accessible, answered all of my questions and were extremely flexible and wonderful (even when I had to postpone my wedding a full year due to COVID-19). All of my bridesmaids looked absolutely stunning on wedding day. My mother who has very long, thick and curly hair wanted an updo done and Sandy knocked it out of the park. Bianca and Courtney are insanely talented makeup artists and consistently do a phenomenal job. My guests could not stop talking about how gorgeous all of my girls looked. I cannot thank the MBD team enough for making my special day seamless and and stress-free. I would recommend them to anyone I know!
Reviewed On 9/07/2021 by Meghan W
Courtney and Sandy made me feel beautiful as a bridesmaid. Everyone was on time, professional, and listened closely to what I was looking for. My reference pictures were perfectly matched. Thanks Andrea & team!
Reviewed On 9/06/2021 by V G
Despite my end product coming out nicely, this is one of the vendors I had most issues with for my wedding. It was issues from the beginning. I booked my trial and got to the place only to find out neither one of the persons I chose for my make...
up & hair trial were there. I went ahead and did the trial anyways only to later reach out and let them know there was a mistake. I was able to get assistance right away and was told to come in for another trial which I did not have to pay for. I went for my second trial and the original artists I had chosen months ago were in fact there for my trial. That day I made sure to confirm that the two artists I chose for makeup & hair originally, would be at the day of my wedding. A few days before my big day I get an email with a "call sheet " of those who would be working on my hair & makeup. I open the email and see that the original person I chose for makeup was not on the list, instead it was someone different who I had NOT had a trial with before. I emailed back and forth with MBD basically to confirm that the person I had CHOSEN would be there and they confirmed through email that she would be and I would even be having a third person to "assist." Day of my wedding I was appalled to find out the artist I chose for my makeup did not show up because she was at another wedding in NY. There I was stuck with an artist who I have never worked with before nor done my trial, to do my makeup on my wedding day. Despite the end product coming out nicely, I was shocked at the periods of unprofessionalism during the whole process. It truly was saddening to break the trust of a bride leading up to the special day.
Reviewed On 9/02/2021 by Catherine M
CM We determined prior to my daughter's wedding that it was no longer "safe" to proceed with receiving services from MBDBEAUTY. Most recently this week members of this company insisted a call sheet was sent to my daughter and insulted her chara...
cter and intelligence. We witnessed the bride-brought to tears while being belittled, berated and bullied by Andrea that my daughter couldn't follow simple instructions which were actually impossible to follow since said call sheet wasn't sent at that time. My other daughter pleaded with Andrea not speak berate the bride but she continued to do even when it was discovered a member of the company did not actually send the call sheet no apology or admission of fault was given. The call sheet contained the wrong date, time, and the bride's name incorrectly spelled which was correct in the contract. Once the bride listed these issues only a few items were corrected no apology or admission of fault was made. Andrea's abuse towards my daughter was unwarranted. Witnesses to Andrea's verbal abuse were in shock that a business owner would treat a customer so unfairly. She did not respond back to the poor experience with the hairstyle trial at her business location where they insisted on using black bobby and hair pins in my daughter's hair even though she sent Andrea pictures of her hair which is very light blonde. She would not respond back to address this issue with even a name of a replacement person for my daughter's hair for the day of wedding. We did not feel safe moving forward with a company that has made such mistakes and that would treat a customer this way. Witnesses to Andrea's behavior felt she was an "unstable" person and with her rude and unprofessional behavior. No one in the bridal party felt comfortable with her or any of the other people on her team do our hair or makeup. The issues mentioned in this review are far from an inclusive list however with those issues alone were enough for my daughter not to move forward. You do not want to go through these types of experiences during your wedding. I wish I would seen some of the other reviews that also mention Andreas unprofessional behavior before she pocketed the $1220 our family paid. We learned since that some of the reviews written for her showing 3 and 4 stars were written by friends,not customers. Find a reputable hairstylist and makeup person.
Reviewed On 8/23/2021 by Kat G
Excellent experience ! Very talented and always were available for any questions! Highly recommend this team of talented artists.
Reviewed On 7/29/2021 by Stephanie B
Andrea and her team did a fantastic job getting me and my bridal party ready for my big day! The morning of the wedding, Andrea and her team arrived promptly and set up very efficiently. We were able to start at 9:00 AM and be ready by 1:00 PM...
, which was wonderful for taking pictures and keeping the morning relaxed and stress-free before the first look and ceremony. Their social media presence is also awesome, and Muminah, a member of the MBD team, was doing a great job documenting. She even put together a fun highlight reel from our morning of getting ready and shared it with us! Two of the girls from the team, Victoria and Jenn, stayed on afterwards to help make sure that everyone looked and felt their best, and they were so kind and lovely to talk to and work with! Leading up to the day of the wedding, I was able to have multiple trials and feel super confident about how everything would look and feel the day of the wedding, which was wonderful. I was so excited and relieved to find Andrea and MBD Beauty, as I typically do not wear too much makeup and was looking for a very natural and organic look. She was very responsive to feedback and listened to what I was envisioning. My hair and makeup turned out even more beautifully than I could ever have imagined. I loved the relaxed and elegant low bun that she did as well- it held the entire night! She did an excellent job and helped me feel and look my best, and I highly recommend her for any hair and makeup needs.
Reviewed On 7/28/2021 by Mary G
Please do yourself a favor and book with a salon that focuses on quality, trust and consistency. Brides deserve to know that the stylist they have their trial with will be there to provide them with same look they want on their day. After two ...
terrible trials, and a request to book with a new stylist, I was told I signed a contract with the salon and not a specific stylist. MBD was only contracted to provide me with someone on my wedding day, it didn't matter who. Unfortunately, I think MBD has taken on more then they can handle, and it has really effected their services. I did not use the salon for my wedding day, as I didn't feel they could provide me with the experience I wanted for my day after my less than great trial experiences.
Response from the Vendor on 08/30/2021
Thank you for the feedback. Mary, we are not a salon and that is absolutely correct. We are a bridal-beauty company who focuses on ensuring every one of our brides has a customized team. We have a team of over 20+ professionals. You requested ...
3 different trials at the height of a pandemic. We serviced you each and every time during a very uncertain time, whoever you chose would have been contracted for the wedding day. We are so happy to be able to accommodate any bride who is booking during the pandemic. Most salons and new vendors do not have the the staff, knowledge of capacity to offer what we offered you. Our industry has changed rapidly due to covid time and we are extremely proud to to have a staff large enough to accommodate multiple trials.
Reviewed On 7/27/2021 by Olivia B
I wish there was an option for more than 5 stars! I would gladly recommend MBD Beauty to any bride! The owner, Andrea, and booking manager are so easy to reach regarding trials or any questions you may have! For my wedding, I had Sandy who did ...
my hair and my bridesmaids and Desiree, who did my makeup and my bridesmaids! I can’t say enough how amazingly talented Desiree and Sandy are!! They truly make you and your girls look and feel so amazingly beautiful! They really are hair and makeup fairies! Not only are they extremely talented- they are very professional, prompt and super friendly! My girls and I received so many compliments from guests and family members asking who did our makeup! If you are figuring out what hair and makeup vendor to hire- I highly suggest choosing MBD Beauty- It will be the easiest wedding vending choice you will make! - Olivia Berman
Reviewed On 7/19/2021 by Laura H
All the hair and makeup came out really nice for my wedding. Everyone loved their look.
Reviewed On 7/13/2021 by Kate K
The ladies at MBD were lovely to work with! Andrea was super responsive and made sure we had what we needed day-of! Helena is a Wonder Woman and cranked out 11 hairdos the morning of our wedding without breaking a sweat. Courtney and the other ...
makeup artists were so fun to chat with and flexible, they made sure each girl was happy with their look (even making slight changes throughout the day when someone had a different idea).
Reviewed On 6/27/2021 by Jaclyn G
I have nothing but great things to say about this salon. Andrea and Bianca were amazing from the trial all the way to the wedding day. They were professional, friendly and most importantly timely. The salon worked with me leading up to my weddi...
ng with timing changes with no problem. All the girls and moms loved the outcome of their hair and makeup ; and of course I was thrilled with my final look too. I will always recommend this salon to any friends and family!! Thank you again for making my special day a top priority.
Reviewed On 6/09/2021 by Julie A
MBD Beauty team is so wonderful! Getting married during COVID, we had so many changes to the scope and scale of our wedding, but they were able to be nimble and adapt to those changes in real time. We all looked BEAUTIFUL and it was so nice to ...
have them to come to our home instead of having us go to another location. They're also just so nice and lovely. I might get divorced from my husband just so I can get married again and have MBDbeauty do my hair and makeup.
Reviewed On 5/21/2021 by Meredith K
MBDBeauty was such a pleasure to work with for my wedding. They were great communicators, worth every penny, punctual, and super friendly. Dominque SLAYED on hair for myself and my bridesmaids - people were complimenting us all night long. Desi...
ree did a great job on making my makeup look natural and professional. 10/10 would recommend working with MBDBeauty!!
Reviewed On 3/10/2021 by Jessica P
MBD has been beyond amazing throughout the covid rescheduling process. We had to change our date 3 times and they made sure to work with us every step of the way. The kindness that Owner Andrea was able to show does not go unnoticed. Sandy and...
Courtney did a beautiful job on my trial and I can not wait for my wedding to finally take place. Thank you MBD!
Reviewed On 2/17/2021 by Alanna M
We booked a trial for our wedding that is no longer happing because of the pandemic- I like to make sure i let everyone know how different vendors are handling the pademic. They offered a 20 percent off paying your invoice in full during the sh...
ut down i wanted to help continue bringing money in so i paid- We have now since cancel our wedding- i contacted MBD to get everything but the 35 dollar non refundable deposit back and i was rudely told to "re read my contract" All brides need to be careful using vendors and should now how they treat people struggling with these difficult decisions
Response from the Vendor on 03/10/2021
Hi Alanna, you did not sign a contract with our business. You also did not provide us with correct contact details. It wasn't until after our phone conversation that you admitted and realized that you didn't book with us. You reserved a trial ...
date with our company. The $35 trial retainer is and will always be non-refundable. Our brides do not need to be careful, we have rebooked almost 200 covid brides and each and every one of them has been understanding and easy to work with. I'm sorry that you had a bad experience with other vendors not returning large deposits to you but our knot portal isn't the right place to take out anger. Best of luck to you.
Reviewed On 10/31/2020 by Ashly U
Words cannot express how AMAZING the girls at MBDbeauty were! I was looking for other bridal hair services for me and bridal party when the vendor i had originally booked with fell through, Andrea and her amazing team more than lived up to the ...
challenge! I felt like a princess on my wedding day and me and my girls looked absolutely FLAWLESS! Thank you Andrea and Kristin (and their booking coordinator Sarah) Thank you all so much!!
Reviewed On 10/27/2020 by Laura K
We've had to cancel and replan our wedding 2 times due to COVID this year. Super friendly and easy to work with. So pleased with how my hair and makeup turned out! Highly recommend. they performed above expectations given the pandemic
Response from the Vendor on 10/27/2020
Thank you so much for the review! We are so happy that we have been able to service you during such uncertain times. Congratulations and hope you are doing well.
Reviewed On 10/27/2020 by Alexandra C
Okay. The end product was mostly good which should be what matters, but I got the vibe the whole time that they cared a little less because I chose to do a minimony in light of COVID. Kept referring to my wedding as an “elopement” even on socia...
l media which made me very uncomfortable, not only because I have more traditional family but because a lot of time/effort went into planning and I even mentioned to them during the first trial that our initial plans were shifted because of COVID but we were trying to make the best of it. It makes me wonder if they’re referring to every socially responsible COVID wedding as an “elopement” on their Instagram. They were punctual and had a good end product but the owner forgot what look I was going for initially, and I think maybe seeing it as an “elopement” really made her care less. Asked if they could do tattoo cover ups and noted if they couldn’t I bought some, and she said she had “real coverup” which was actually less effective than the cover up I bought. Look was good overall but will be going elsewhere for the larger reception I have planned next year. Edit: I appreciate the company’s feedback but wanted to add that tattoo cover up wasn’t offered as part of the initial contract, so I actually inquired about it at both trials I had - first as a general inquiry and the second time to confirm. Both times they confirmed but it was not mentioned I would need to reconnected with the initial booking person to add it to the contract, which I gladly would have, or I would have brought my own cover-up if it weren’t possible to add it to the contract after the first trial.
Response from the Vendor on 10/27/2020
Hi Alex, we are so happy that you liked both hair and makeup. It has been extremely interesting pivoting during the height of the pandemic, we are happy that we were healthy and able to service you during such an uncertain time. The pandemic ha...
s shifted our industry and a lot has changed during this time. We will make sure to mention to our marketing staff to refer to the event you had as a wedding and not an elopement! Also, you did not request tattoo coverage on the contract that you signed. We offered you the tattoo coverage for free when you mentioned it the day of the event that you had. Congratulations and good luck with the large wedding next year.
Reviewed On 10/14/2020 by Jordan B
I’m really disappointed to have to leave such a low review, but unfortunately my hair experience with MBD for my wedding was very stressful. Pros: - Sarah the booking manager is very responsive and easy to reach - Courtney did an excellent j...
ob on makeup for everyone, including those with more mature skin. She even brought little eye hydration patches on my wedding day, which was such a great touch and made me feel like I was in a spa. Cons: - The stylist who originally committed to my hair and did my first trial became unavailable 2 weeks before my wedding. I had to quickly schedule a retrial with a different stylist only 4 days before my wedding. I wasn’t given a reason or apology for the change and I was asked to pay for the retrial (full transparency, they did negotiate). Asking a client to pay for a retrial for a schedule change that is not their fault left a really bad taste. - My second hair stylist did such a bad job at the retrial that they had to send someone to supervise on the wedding day. Luckily, the supervisor did my hair for that day, but the stress of having a stylist who couldn’t do a simple low bun 4 days before my wedding was exhausting. It was so bad that my wedding party practiced hair styles on me in the days leading up so we’d have a backup plan. I felt bad giving such harsh feedback, but the retrial was the least professional hair style I’ve ever received. At this cost, I expect stylists to be competent (if not experts) at their service. Courtney was, and her ability to make everyone look beautiful was so seamless! However, the hair reassignment fiasco so close to the wedding did not feel tasteful or professional, and the second hair stylist needs some retraining. I would look elsewhere if I had to do it all again.
Response from the Vendor on 10/27/2020
Hi Jordan, thank you so much for the feedback! We are so happy that you were satisfied with the end results. The pandemic has created major changes in our business plan and industry. We are so happy that we had healthy staff available to servic...
e you on the day of your wedding. Unfortunately I wasn’t able to be there the day of the wedding because I was sick and if I attended it would have been breaking multiple pandemic rules and putting others health at risk. I am very happy that our booking manager Sara was able to book Sandy our senior stylist the day of the wedding to ensure everything was operating smoothly. We are very fortunate to have 20+ stylist and artist to send to our clients when in need. Congratulations and thank you again for the feedback!
Reviewed On 2/06/2020 by Ashlee E
Brenna and Bianca did an excellent job, hair and makeup were perfect, they were kind and knowledgeable and helped the entire party get exactly what they wanted for Liz’s wedding day. Overall it was a great experience and I will definitely think...
of them in the future!
Reviewed On 10/14/2019 by Megan M
SO glad I found Meg, Andrea, and MBD Beauty! I felt so confident and beautiful on my wedding day and got so many compliments on my hair and make up! All of my bridesmaids were gushing over their hair and make up and loved that Meg, Andrea, and ...
Victoria took the time to listen to what they wanted. They really added to the morning getting ready too! It felt like spending time with friends. We had some special needs for hair styles and make up and Meg and Andrea made us feel completely comfortable. As an out of state bride I really appreciated their flexibility scheduling trials and how quickly they answered all my emails! They took the time to do a second trial, just because I stressed as the wedding got closer, and made the whole experience so much fun! I can not recommend them highly enough! Thanks so much, MBD Beauty!!
Reviewed On 8/10/2019 by Julie F
MBDbeauty did wonders the day of our wedding. They helped throughout the entire process including a trial, answering any questions I had, and doing a great job the day of the wedding. Jessica and Bianca helped my 6 bridesmaids and mom look thei...
r very best. Everyone chose a different hairstyle and Jessica pulled through with beautiful curls, braids, and updos. My mom was nervous about getting her hair styled and was so pleased with how it came out! Bianca made everyone look gorgeous with her artistry and the airbrush was so lightweight! I truly felt like they made me feel my very best. I am extremely indecisive and kept going back and forth with wanting extensions or not, going between different hairstyles, etc yet the team was very patient and helpful. I was very happy with both my hairstyle and makeup and so glad they lasted the whole day even with hot temperatures that day! Thank you both again for a wonderful job!!
Reviewed On 7/12/2019 by Shauna C
Booking MBD was such an amazing decision!!! I don’t wear a ton of makeup normally, so I was nervous about my wedding day look. However, I was SO happy, as were all of my bridesmaids. They do a beautiful job and all the girls are so sweet to wor...
k with. Prices are also super reasonable and I really loved how they do both hair and makeup. It made everything so easy to know you only had to find one vendor to have perfect hair and makeup on your wedding day!
Reviewed On 6/16/2019 by Carolyn A
MBD was excellent! They were affordable and it was so convenient that they travelled to my location to do hair and make-up on the wedding day. My make-up by Andrea was exactly what I had asked for and lasted the whole night; it looked natural y...
et glamorous and Andrea really tailored the look to me (even contouring my arms and collarbone since my dress had a v-neck!). Sandy did hair for us and was wonderful as well; she created a beautiful braided updo for me that looked fantastic! All of my bridesmaid looked wonderful and I'm so happy with the service at MBDbeauty!
Reviewed On 6/11/2019 by Chelsea W
I booked MDB beauty for my wedding hair and makeup and couldn't have been happier with the work they did. I booked an initial trial which was so helpful in figuring out exactly what I wanted for my wedding day. Kim and Meg arrived to our hote...
l right on time (early, actually!) on the day of, and were completely prepared to do hair and makeup for myself, 3 bridesmaids and the moms. They listened patiently to everyone's requests, made edits and changes as needed along the way, and didn't leave until everyone was satisfied. They did fast but careful work and everyone left feeling beautiful and pleased with how they looked (even the moms who were hesitant at first ended up with fake eyelashes and loved them!). Great experience!
Reviewed On 11/21/2018 by Deborah H
I had a great experience with this company. They were extremely responsive when I contacted them, arrived on time and were very kind and easy as stylists. My mother and bridesmaids didn't do a trial and everyone loved their styles. There was no...
trial and error needed. The hair styles and makeup were perfect.
Reviewed On 9/30/2018 by Katie S
We are so happy we used MBDbeauty for my 8/4/18 wedding. Kim and Danielle were amazing to work with, from the hair & make up trial, to a re-trial, to the day of with my 15 girls! Kim was amazing at figuring out exactly what I wanted for my make...
up, when I usually don't wear a lot. It truly looked so natural in person, and photographed perfectly. All of my bridesmaids were so happy with their hair and makeup. We all felt so beautiful because of the MBD team! They were so efficient and accommodating the day of, willing to fix and tweak anything that needed to be adjusted. Everyone was so easy to communicate with, and everything went flawlessly! As an added bonus, all of the services seemed reasonably priced based on my shopping around beforehand. I'm so happy I found MBDbeauty!
Reviewed On 9/09/2018 by Samantha A
Andrea, Daniele, and her team were amazing! My experience with MBDbeauty was flawless from start to finish. My first hair and makeup trial was great and made me so excited for the big day! However, having my trial so far before the wedding led ...
to this indecisive bride changing my mind on my makeup. After contacting MBDbeauty asking for another trial I thought it was so nice for them to offer a complimentary re-trial with Andrea, the owner. This time around I was totally confident in our look we put together and it came out even better than expected the day of the wedding! On the day of, we had Andrea, Daniele, Jasmine, and Sandy. Everyone was so talented and fun to be around. Working with this team of women really got our day off to a great start! The team got through myself, 5 bridesmaids, and 2 mom’s all before noon which was well before we needed to be finished by! Daniele is an absolute magician when it comes to hair; she was able to look at any picture and flawlessly recreate the look and interpret all requests perfectly. My mom was super anxious about the day in general and also does not love getting her hair and makeup done, however as soon as she sat in Daniele’s chair she was instantly calmed by Daniele and absolutely loved her look. Overall I HIGHLY recommend this beauty team to anyone! They did a wonderful job making myself and my girls all feel beautiful! It was so great working with Andrea, it is clear she so genuinely cares about making you feel amazing and was also so much fun. Thanks again to everyone for giving us such a great start to our day and unforgettable looks! We loved working with all of you!
Reviewed On 8/26/2018 by Katie Y
MBD Beauty did a fantastic job on the wedding hair and airbrush make-up for myself and 7 of my bridesmaids. Dominiq and Bianca were amazing! They showed up early to the resort, were very professional and accommodating, worked quickly, and did a...
phenomenal job. Dominiq nailed a natural look for my make-up (since I don't usually wear make-up) and made my hair look even better than it did during my trial. All the bridesmaids looked beautiful and were very appreciative of MBD’s patience and willingness to do touch ups until their hair and make-up were perfect. I was amazed that everyone’s hair stayed in place and the make-up lasted all night long. I would highly recommend MBD!
Reviewed On 7/05/2018 by Jeff P
Danielle and Andrea (the owner) did hair and makeup for me and my six bridesmaids for my wedding on June 16, and they were an amazing team! They finished all seven of us in just about three hours, but it didn't feel rushed at all. Any time one ...
of us wanted something changed or it wasn't our exact vision, they worked until it was exactly what we envisioned. I went a few months before my wedding to get my hair and makeup trial done, but then changed my mind about my hairstyle afterwards. I didn't go get another trial, but I suggest doing that if you change your mind just so you're not winging it the day of like I did on my wedding. Even though I kind of thought of a hairstyle on the fly Danielle worked with it, and even though it wasn't exactly what I pictured, Andrea helped to perfect it and it looked amazing with my dress and everything done. I would hire this team again for sure. I highly recommend!
Reviewed On 6/04/2018 by Sara W
Andrea was very sweet and professional. She did an awesome job tinting my eyebrows and I loved my makeup! She did a great job creating foundation to match my skin tone and made sure to create the look I wanted!
Reviewed On 5/28/2018 by Rachel F
I used MBD beauty for hair styling for myself, and my bridal party (6 total). After seeing all the 5 star reviews, I thought I could breathe easily and everything would be great. I was extremely disappointed after things continued to go downhi...
ll ever since I placed the original 50% deposit. I have never written a poor review. Not even for the seamstress who accidentally left the top part of my dress 2 sizes big , one week before the big day. I rely heavily on reviews from others to find products and services, and that is why I felt it important to share my experience. During communication before the wedding, I found the owner to be extremely rude. Just one example- I asked Andrea a question and she directed me to a link on her webpage. I had read this page before, and this did not answer my question, so I replied saying I still did not find the answer I was looking for. Andrea replied with a screen shot of the web page, telling me I need to read it again, and then finally answered my question underneath in plain text. My sister, who was with me when I got the email, was appalled. I did not reply to the last email with her and said it is best to just let it go. Maybe I caught her on a bad day. Who knows, things happen! (Andrea has since reached out and said she was in fact, having a bad day. She did not offer any apology). Come wedding day, the stylists showed up and had the exact same question that I had been asking the owner. I could not believe it. We laughed about it, made them a plate of food, and moved on. They do not help you to make a schedule if you only use them for hair services, but estimate about 30-45 min per girl. My hair took about 40 minutes, and it was fine. Nothing to write home about. My maid of honor sat for 1 hour 45 minutes to have a similar style as mine, but without extensions added in. We have no clue what took so long, but it looked terrible, and she was trying to keep how upset she was from me. She was about to go un-do it and shower to re-do it herself, but I suggested asking the other stylist to try to fix it. The other stylist did fix it a little. This was a big waste of time and unnecessary stress. My other sister had her hair done by the same stylist as the MOH, and hated her hair, but kept it to herself since we were running out of time. Her husband made a joke about how bad it looked the other day, when we all thought he hadn't noticed. My sister in law had a "dry-style" blowout (new to me), and it looked the same as when she started. Unfortunately, I do not recommend this company for hair services. We were not pleased with the services. If I could go back in time, I would keep every detail of my wedding the same, except go with a different company. The costs were fairly low, but still not worth it.
Response from the Vendor on 05/28/2018
Thank you so much for the feedback! We are so happy that you liked your hair on your wedding day. Our staff did give us feedback and mentioned that the bridal party focused on talking about the email feed during the getting ready process instea...
d of talking about hairstyles. This made our staff uncomfortable. Unfortunately our business account isn't a portal to review the Owner, who you didn't work with. Our knot account is an account to review our business. We are also so happy that the staff was able to communicate to you all of the details that were repeated to you via email, phone and webpage. We have these details in place and rules in place so that our staff and bridal party are finished on time, which you were. Congratulations again!
Reviewed On 5/20/2018 by Alexandra S
Just had my wedding makeup done by the MBDbeauty team and it was amazing! We had Kimberleigh, Meg and Danielle and they went above and beyond! They showed up early and all of my bridesmaids looked beautiful and the hair and makeup lasted all ni...
ght long! I would highly recommend this company for your bridal beauty!
Response from the Vendor on 05/30/2018
Thank you so much for the beautiful review!
Reviewed On 4/10/2018 by Kathleen A
I’m from LI but we found a venue in CT we wanted to get married at so we decided to pick all vendors from that area as well. I initially found MBD beauty on the knot, but after seeing their Instagram and Facebook photos I knew they did good wor...
k. I was confident booking them for our day prior to even doing a trial with them. When I did get a trial I loved both my hair and makeup and i knew the team would leave me feeling beautiful on my big day. Andrea (the owner) did my makeup and Meg did my hair, and I honestly could not have asked for anyone better! Both ladies listened to what I wanted and made my dreams a reality on my wedding day. Not only are they great at what they do but they are genuinely friendly and personable people! They brought a team to our hotel for getting ready and all my bridesmaids and the mothers looked gorgeous when all was said and done. Pricing for the services was extremely reasonable, and I would highly recommend them to anyone. Thank you ladies!
Reviewed On 1/13/2018 by Christina Y
We were married in October. Andrea and Kelly did makeup and Kelly and Danielle did hair. I am still in love with the way my hair and makeup came out. i look at my wedding photos and say to myself, "I don't know how they do it." I asked Andrea ...
and Kelly to help me achieve a Bohemian style with both my hair and makeup while maintaining a very simple and natural look because I am the type of the person who doesn't really wear makeup. At my trial I had many ideas and visions of what I wanted to look like on my wedding hair. Before they even touched my hair and face they gave me a good look over and looked at the photos (from pinterest etc) that I brought in with me. In a professional way they explained what would look the best for my skin and hair type and they even explained why I should choose certain hair and makeup styles to achieve the best photos. They were very patient with me because I ended up changing my hair style (first I wanted a side twist and then I changed and said I wanted a braid instead). I didn't wear a veil on on my wedding day and Andrea and Kelly helped me pick out a beautiful gold hair piece which I purchased at the studio. On my wedding day they arrived early in the morning and were friendly and upbeat which made me feel good because of course I was nervous. I decided at the last minute that I wanted lip color instead of bare lips and Andrea blended a perfect plum/ burgundy for me on the spot. The lip color stayed on all evening and I was able to buy a similar lip gloss from Andrea to touch up as needed. My lip color matched my flowers perfectly and I received so many complements. I can't recommend MBDbeauty enough. They are more than just a hair and makeup vendor they are true bridal professionals who's expertise is hard to find now a days.
Reviewed On 1/10/2018 by Lauren R
Andrea and her staff are all very sweet and friendly. I enjoyed working with her. Everyone looked great. It was clear that she and her staff really love what they do, and care about doing a good job. They even provided tips and recommended prod...
ucts to me and my family.
Reviewed On 1/04/2018 by Amanda C
The ladies are so sweet, fun, and professional! Hair and makeup were flawless. Meg, Kim, and Andrea arrived at the hotel and from beginning to end, it was a great experience! They even waited to touch up my makeup and put my veil on until after...
my girls and I got our dresses on... this really meant a lot to me. I love seeing all their beautiful work on their Instagram pages.
Reviewed On 10/18/2017 by Becky R
I loved working with MBD. They were so nice and did a great job. I had Kelly do my hair, Andrea do my make-up, and Brenna was also there to do make-up for other members of my family. I was so pleased with the result. Make-up looked natural, ...
yet still looked great in pictures - was enough, but not too much. I also loved my hair. I told Kelly what I was looking for and she put together something great. The day of my wedding, my sister's up do fell down about 40 minutes after she was done. Kelly instantly offered to re-do it and was so nice about it. She suggested an alternative that would work with my sister's hair and it turned out great. I highly recommend MBD!
Reviewed On 10/13/2017 by Erica H
I truly loved working with MBD Beauty for my wedding day makeup & hair! From the very start they were so easy to work with and were so professional!! From my trial to my wedding day it was perfection from start to finish! They did all of our ma...
keup & hair for the wedding and we all felt so incredibly beautiful! Most of us got the false eyelashes and they stayed on all night no matter how many times we all cried!! Many of my bridesmaids felt it was the best makeup they ever had done in their life! All of the stylists & makeup artists are truly talented and want you to be happy on your day and will listen to exactly what you want which was something I REALLY loved about them. Thank you MBD Beauty for making me and all my girls look gorgeous!! We love you!!! ~Erica P.
Reviewed On 10/11/2017 by Lindsay G
Prior to the start of my wedding planning I had never heard of MBD Beauty. I stumbled upon them on The Knot. Due to this, I was apprehensive about trusting them to make me look and feel my best on one of the most important days of my life. Any ...
doubt I had was immediately thrown out the window at my consultation! Andrea and her team are very inviting, passionate, and gifted at their craft. Andrea even donated her veil to the studio so that brides-to-be could fully envision their wedding day look; I thought that was such a sweet and thoughtful touch! Andrea did my makeup and Kelly did my hair - both were fantastic. While hair & makeup may not be my forte, I do know (once I see it) what I do and do not like. Never once did I feel uncomfortable telling them what small detail I wanted changed, in fact, they encouraged me to! I ended up going back for a second trial and changed the style of my bridal updo completely – Kelly never made me feel guilty for doing so. MBD Beauty wants to make YOU happy! If you want a beauty team who will respect your taste and not force their own personal style on you, MBD Beauty is the right choice for you. Andrea and her team arrived on time (very early in the morning) and completely nailed each look. As the ceremony grew closer, I got very overwhelmed – as many brides do – and had a “moment”. Andrea assured me everything would be done (perfectly) on time, and she was right. Thank you Andrea, Kelly, and everyone at MBD Beauty!
Reviewed On 8/23/2017 by Kristin R
I had the most INCREDIBLE experience working with Andrea and her team at MBDbeauty. From my trials (because as an indecisive bride, I just could not get enough one-on-one time with these ladies), to the actual day, I felt like the most beautifu...
l bride ever. These girls worked so well with one another, and made all of my bridesmaids feel their best. Kelly was so creative and accommodating with my hair, and it came out better than I could have imagined. Andrea's attention to detail on my makeup was nothing short of perfection. All the staff that came to beautify my ladies were hard-working and organized! They were able to get 6 maids, two moms, and a bride all done in under 4 hours! Truly a magical and fantastic team to work with!
Reviewed On 7/10/2017 by a member
Andrea and all of the MBD beauty staff were absolutely amazing. Throughout the process from booking to the day of they were so easy to work with and made everyone feel comfortable and beautiful. I've never done air brush make up before but it c...
ame out absolutely flawless, once I saw my make up I felt so much more at ease for the rest of the day. I highly highly recommend them for your wedding!
Reviewed On 7/09/2017 by Erin R
I reached out to MBDbeauty to have my hair & makeup done for a photo shoot. The booking manager was very accommodating and the hair stylist & makeup artist were phenomenal. I briefly described what I hoped for & they created exactly what I had...
imagined. Natural makeup & hair that lasted throughout a photo shoot, outside. I will definitely reach out to them again!!
Reviewed On 6/30/2017 by Betsy H
I loved working with MBD Beauty!! I worked primarily with Kelly who did an amazing job on my hair and makeup! They were super flexible with last minute changes and did an amazing job overall. The whole team there is really talented and super ni...
ce. I strongly recommend!!
Reviewed On 6/26/2017 by Chelsea A
MBD was a total dream to work with! They were attentive by email (even to changing my contract one month out), so much fun in person, and created the look I wanted for myself and my whole wedding party.
Reviewed On 6/26/2017 by Catherine B
What a fabulous team! Michelle and Bonnie were a dream to work with and truly made my vision into a reality. I couldn't be happier with my hair and makeup on the big day! Thank you, ladies!!!
Reviewed On 6/03/2017 by Eliza S
I cannot say enough about the fantastic job Andrea did for my wedding! In addition to doing my makeup, she also did my bridesmaids and mom's makeup. Everyone has their own taste and she grasped what each one of us wanted for that day. The make...
up looked great all night! Thanks Andrea! You were awesome!!
Reviewed On 5/26/2017 by Jasmine M
MBD Beauty was a lifesaver last year!! I contacted MBD Beauty pretty last minute June 2016 after a few trials with another hair stylist didn't go as planned. I was lucky enough to find out they had my July date available and They were able to b...
ook a trial. I first met Andrea, the owner, who was really nice and welcoming. The studio was beautiful. My hair stylist was Victoria. We started out by going over my look for the day of. She was able to go off my descriptions and pictures and provide options and suggestions for what would work for my hair on a hot summer day. She was so easy to converse with and made the time go by very quickly. By the end of the trial I was happy with how my hair came out but still felt I was missing the wow factor. I spoke with Andrea and Victoria and they were very receptive to any critiques I had (I was very set on the look I was hoping for for the day of). We decided it would be a good idea for me to come back for another try with hair extensions. Never thought of using them but so happy for the suggestion! Only wish I could go to Victoria for my routine cuts and styles. Highly recommend!!
Reviewed On 4/05/2017 by Jonét N
Andrea as well as her staff are extremely hospitable and professional..they sponsored me with makeup for my pageants, photo shoots, and appearances... they take their time with perfecting their craft leaving me satisfied each and every time!
Reviewed On 4/05/2017 by Lisa L
If you are seeking hair/makeup professionals for your wedding, look no further than MBD beauty! They are organized, professional and knowledgeable! Kelly, Debbie and Chelsea provided on-site hair and makeup services for 10 women on my wedding d...
ay! We all looked amazing and found them to be very personable and easy to talk to and work with. I highly recommend MBD Beauty for your special day!
Reviewed On 4/02/2017 by Francine P
My experience with Andrea and her team was wonderful. I first found Andrea on CT Style when she was doing a TV segment. I requested her for my wedding day. My booking process was easy, I booked with someone online and met with Kelly and Andrea...
shortly after. My skin isn't the best and I was more then happy with the outcome of my makeup for both my trial and wedding day. I highly recommend Andrea and her team.
Reviewed On 3/31/2017 by Meredith C
When I decided I was getting married in the winter time I waned to make sure my beauty services were weather proof, They were. At first I was scared my hair and makeup wouldn't stay in breezy or snowy photos taken outside but the team assured m...
e that they I would have no problems. I booked a trial before signing a contract and the process was very quick and easy. From the first email, to the trial and the day of the wedding MBD exceeded expectations. I found the company on TV and was happy to see they had great reviews online as well as photos. I have thick curly hair (that is not easy to maintain) but Kelly made sure it looked exactly how I wanted it to. Thank you!
Reviewed On 2/07/2017 by Christine J
I would give MBD Beauty a thousand stars if I could! Andrea and her team were absolutely amazing. I was completely comfortable, and excited, from the very beginning when I had my trial with Andrea and Kelly. I felt beautiful when I left and kne...
w I had made a great decision. They listened to exactly what I wanted my hair and make up to look like on my wedding day and gave great suggestions to make my look pop. I had a large party with 7 bridesmaids, my mother and mother in law, all getting airbrush and hair styling, on top of my bridal hair and make up. Andrea and her team were so fun and efficient and got us all looking amazing and out the door right on time. Our group had quite a variety of skin and hair types and Andrea and the girls made everyone look their absolute best. The girls were so much fun and started our wedding day off with lots of smiling and laughing. You always hope to have a hair and make up team that you trust to make you feel beautiful on your big day, and MBD did exactly that and then some. It was a stress free process that I would do all over again. Andrea and her team were so sweet and genuine. I HIGHLY recommend MBD Beauty, and will definitely book again for any hair and make up I need in the future. Thank you for making my wedding day look everything I hoped for and more!
Reviewed On 11/29/2016 by Christina E
When looking for bridal makeup, look no further! Andrea and her team are so super talented you are guaranteed to look stunning. I had Victoria for hair and Andrea for make-up. I gave Victoria an idea at what I wanted and she went to town! She i...
s a perfectionist which is of course what you what know your wedding day. I expressed my concerns with my hair being so thin and wanting it to look fuller and Victoria suggest the use of extentions, which she also showed me how to put in after the wedding as well, which easily solved my problem! My hair not only looked amazing but it stayed all night long and I don't think I stopped dancing. My makeup made me look flawless- I used airbrush style with lashes. As someone who doesn't wear makeup regularly I could barely feel Andreas make-up application and again- it stayed all night (yes, even through crying). Once complete Andrea provided me with touch-up makeup so that I could re-apply though out the night. The team travels to you, arrived on time, is super professional and they LOVE what they do. Thank you so much Andrea, Victoria and Kelly!!!
Reviewed On 11/06/2016 by Tara P
I wish I couldn give more then 5 stars! From the hair and makeup trial Kelly and Andrea were professional and their work fabulous. I changed my hair style from my trial to the actual actual wedding day and the adjustments looked perfect. My Mot...
her, Mother in law and bridesmaids all looked beautiful thanks to their work. Definitely book them for your wedding day.
Reviewed On 11/04/2016 by Michelle G
My wedding took place last week and I am still receiving compliments about the makeup and hair done for myself and party. The team was a breeze to work with. Kelly did my hair and makeup and replicated the same look from my trial. I could not h...
ave been happier with my experience.
Reviewed On 11/04/2016 by Linsley K
The team is lovely! I had my initial experience at the store with Victoria, she made me feel comfortable and made the experience fun. I'm VERY picky about my hair and makeup so I was a little nervous at first. She put my nerves at ease. The day...
of wedding the team arrived early and everything looked exactly how I imagined. I'm so happy I found MBD. I highly recommend booking them for any event. Thanx again!
Reviewed On 11/03/2016 by Kara K
My initial contact with the owner Andrea was awesome, she was very responsive and patient with me through while I was trying to figure all the planning out. My bridesmaids and I were all getting ready at the hotel across the street from the ven...
ue, where I thought I planned for the makeup/hair stylists to go, I totally messed up and they ended up going to the venue instead. Andrea called me, I asked to switch locations, she said no big deal and charged me a small fee for the inconvenience for the stylists. Totally get it, as that was my mistake for overlooking my contract. The NOT okay part was that as soon as the stylists got to the hotel, they brought up how they are now rushed since I moved locations last minute, and made me feel horrible about it. I am a really laid back person, but the amount of times they brought up the relocation, made me annoyed and upset. A few of their comments were very unprofessional and I think forgot we were clients not friends. I am not a person to write reviews but after our photographer pulled me aside and told us that the stylists were talking poorly of us, I had to write this review. I am still incredibly embarrassed that this happened and based on that and their lack of professionalism, I would look for a different group of stylists.
Response from the Vendor on 11/03/2016
Hi Kara, as we work on over 300 weddings a year we take our contracts very serious. The initial contact you had with our business was not with the owner Andrea, but with our booking Manager Ann (who you signed a contract with). As the owner I a...
m very happy to hear that she was responsive and helpful. My staff arrived 30 minutes early to setup at the location you provided on the contract, my staff was asked to leave 45 minutes later after setting up. It was not until after the stylist set-up that they were asked to pack and drive to a different location. When you and I spoke on the phone you communicated to me that you knew the stylist were at the appropriate location but you wanted them to leave anyway because you decided that getting ready at the new location would be a better fit for you. The conversation that you had with my lead stylist was part of section b. in the contract that you signed, reiterating that the completion time would be different because of the changes that were made. It was very important that my staff communicated this to you because they did not want you to be late. This was the first time we have experienced a situation like this and I am very happy that the staff was able to adapt to these changes so quickly and make sure you were still finished on the original provided completion time.
Reviewed On 10/23/2016 by Karen C
I had mbdbeauty do hair for myself, my maids, my mom and my sister in law. Kelly and Danielle did a great job and our hair looked great throughout the night! Definitely recommend their services!
Reviewed On 10/12/2016 by Kristie G
I was so impressed with MBDbeauty and will continue to go back! Not only did they make my wedding day fun and LESS stressful (thanks Victoria!), my makeup and hair came out beautiful (as well as my bridesmaids). I was so impressed when Andrea e...
mailed me the week of the wedding about having to rearrange the schedule to fit everyone in. They were so flexible with scheduling and everyone absolutely loved their hair/makeup. Will definitely go back for any beauty needs! Thanks so much!
Reviewed On 10/07/2016 by Morgan N
I had hair and makeup done (for myself, my bridesmaids, flower girl, and mother of the groom and mother of the bride) for my wedding last weekend, and they were all PHENOMENAL. Hair stylists were Jessica (she did my hair) and Victoria, and Andr...
ea did makeup for everyone. From start to finish, the day was wonderful. All of the women were fun to have with us as we all got ready for the big day's events, and they created looks that complimented everyone from the mother of the bride down to the flower girl. I felt as gorgeous as I ever have in my life because of these ladies. I'd recommend them a thousand times over!
Response from the Vendor on 10/07/2016
Thank you so much for the genuine review, we appreciate it! We had an absolute blast with you last weekend and we can't wait to see photos. Congratulations again. XoX
Reviewed On 9/15/2016 by Robyn Z
Andrea and her team is amazing to work with! I first met Andrea and her team as a bridesmaid and was so impressed with her team that I had to use them for my own wedding. They came to Block Island and started work at 5am! They made all the girl...
s feel special. Everyone looked and felt amazing! I cannot thank them enough!!!
Response from the Vendor on 09/15/2016
Robyn, Thank you so much for the sweet review. The team had a great time on the Island with you and we are so happy that you chose our staff for such an important day. We absolutely can not wait to see more photos! We hope to see you again soon...
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Reviewed On 9/07/2016 by Kelly C
Kelly, Andrea, and Danielle were absolutely amazing! They made my day go super easy and were a lot of fun to spend my morning with, I couldn't have asked for a better start to my wedding day! Thank you again for making me feel so beautiful.
Response from the Vendor on 09/07/2016
We appreciate the very kind words. We look forward to seeing photos. Congratulations again.
Reviewed On 8/30/2016 by Knottie1458181078
I just had my wedding last Sunday and Andrea and her team helps me with the bridal hair and makeup. They are really amazing! Before the wedding, I did a hair trial, after that I sent email to describe what I like and what I wanted to change on ...
my wedding day about my hair style. They really did a great job on communication and tried their best to understand what I need. On my wedding day, they took my suggestions and give their advice. They also explained everything to me when they were working on my hair and makeup to make me feel confident and comfortable. When the hair and makeup were done, I found myself completely as what I've dreamed of. Thank you so much, Ann! They also did well on time control, which is really really important to me. I definitely recommend MBDbeauty.
Response from the Vendor on 09/07/2016
Thank you for the very kind review. We are so happy we were able to accommodate you on such an important day! We are so extrmemely pleased to hear that we were able to make you feel confident and comfortable. We look forward to seeing photos an...
d congratulations again!
Reviewed On 8/13/2016 by Knottieed3635c15932a75c
Thank you so much Kelly who went out of her way to do my hair on her day off. I booked last minute and Kelly was nice enough to do my hair. I left feeling beautiful.
Response from the Vendor on 09/07/2016
You are very welcome! Kelly was more then happy to work with you. Congratulations!
Reviewed On 8/08/2016 by Knottie1470680632
I booked the team a year in advanced, Andrea was booked so I had my makeup done by Bianca and my hair was done by Danielle. The staff was so accommodating from the trial to the day of my wedding. I not only had 1 trial but i had 2, I changed my...
mind about the look I wanted and Ann was very laid back about booking me another appointment. Thank you so much for making me feel beautiful and nailing my look!
Response from the Vendor on 08/08/2016
Thank you for the nice review & thank you for picking us for such a special day.
Reviewed On 8/08/2016 by Krista P
The ladies are an absolute pleasure to work with. I had Bianca do my makeup and Kelly do my hair and if I could leave these girls a review over and over again I would. Thank you MBD.
Response from the Vendor on 08/08/2016
Thank you so much for the nice review, Bianca & Kelly will be very thankful.
Reviewed On 8/06/2016 by Knottie1470520003
MBD is willing to work with you to find a solution to your wedding day makeup!
Response from the Vendor on 08/08/2016
Thank you!
Reviewed On 6/22/2016 by Emily L
Andrea and her team are amazing!! They arrived on time and were totally on top of everything. Everyone's hair and makeup came out beautifully and I couldn't be happier.
Response from the Vendor on 08/08/2016
We are so very happy that you couldn't be happier. Congratulations again and we can't wait to see the professional photos!
Reviewed On 6/16/2016 by Kelsey K
Andrea and her crew are amazing! They are great to work with and super fun! I had Andrea do my make-up and bridal party hair! Everyone looked amazing thanks to MBDbeauty. They are very knowledgeable about what would work well with your skin and...
hair. I don't have the best skin due to acne... Andrea made me look flawless! I highly recommend them for your hair & makeup for your special day!
Response from the Vendor on 06/21/2016
Thank you for the nice review, we genuinely appreciate it. I'm very happy that you chose to have us be a part of the most important day of your life. It was an absolute pleasure to work with you and we hope to see you again soon.
Reviewed On 6/14/2016 by Razie A
Like most brides, I had a very specific vision for the big day. Finding someone let alone a team of people to bring my desired look to life was a concern as numerous times I didn't recognize myself after having hair and makeup done. However, up...
on meeting Andrea at my hair and makeup trial it was clear that she not only understood what I was looking for, but also would make it happen. The day of our wedding every bridesmaid looked not only beautiful but like herself. Even my mother who never wears makeup felt comfortable and was a knockout. Each woman in the bridal party had a completely different updo, and some of them even have difficult-to-work-with hair. In addition, some relatives decided the morning of that they wanted to add a beauty service and Andrea made sure that everyone was taken care of. After our first look photos Andrea and team had to leave, but not before giving me a touch up kit and instructions on how to prevent tear stains. Andrea and team were not only efficient and professional in doing all of our hair and makeup, but also they were nice to have around as they kept the mood light and fun. Thank you again Andrea and team!
Response from the Vendor on 06/21/2016
Thank you so much for the beautiful review! I am so happy that everyone loved both the hair and makeup. I'm also extremely happy to read that you remembered the advice I gave you about the touch-up makeup, it genuinely makes me so happy. Thank ...
you for booking us and we can't wait to see photos from the wedding! Congratulations again!
Reviewed On 6/10/2016 by Knottie1465578742
Andrea did an absolute fabulous job with my makeup! I needed some business photos taken and Andrea was the makeup artist the photographer recommended.I. couldn't have been more pleased with how looked. If only I could have Andrea available to...
do my makeup every morning!
Response from the Vendor on 06/21/2016
I'm so happy we were connected. Thank you for the nice review and we are extremely excited to work with you again in the future!
Reviewed On 6/07/2016 by Vickie B
I'm always beyond impressed with Andrea's professionalism. Not only is her team highly professional but they are all equally as talented. From trial to wedding date if this team is a good fit for you, you will not be disappointed. Thank you!
Response from the Vendor on 06/21/2016
Thank you, we take pride not only in our services but our professionalism as well. Thank you for the nice review and congratulations again!
Reviewed On 6/06/2016 by Knottie1465258053
I would like to say that this was my second year taking my daughter to Andrea and her girls for prom hair and makeup. They are simply amazing listen to your wants and needs ,courteous, caring, proficient and professional. They make you feel rig...
ht at home and walk out feel like a princess and looking like a beauty queen.
Response from the Vendor on 06/07/2016
Hi Deb, the team had a great time this and last year with you both! Thank you for always thinking of us and booking us for special occasions. We are very excited to see more photos! Thank you again for the beautiful review.
Reviewed On 6/02/2016 by Brittany S
Andrea and her team were amazing to work with. I had them do my hair and makeup for my bridal shower and wedding and received SO many compliments. We had a very large bridal party and they were extremely efficient and had us up and ready with p...
lenty of time to spare. 100% recommend working with the MBD team!
Response from the Vendor on 06/06/2016
Hi Brittany! Thank you again for taking time to write us a nice review. We can't wait to see photos! Congratulations!
Reviewed On 6/01/2016 by Ruchita B
I had an AMAZING experience with Andrea! I recently got married and had my makeup done by her. From the very beginning to the last minute, it has been an absolute pleasure working with her. I was referred to Andrea by another vendor. Right fr...
om introductory moments when I spoke to her over the phone, she made me feel so comfortable. She really listened to what I needed, had reasonable prices, & seemed fun! I set up a trial, which really insured me that this was the right choice. The day of the wedding, Andrea brought two assistants which was GREAT, both of them did a great job. All of my bridesmaids looked amazing. Each makeup artist had great suggestions based on bridesmaid’s skin complexion, and adjusted based on what the girls wanted. They finished everyone’s makeup early, but Andrea stayed extra to make sure my makeup looked flawless before my first look, which was REALLY nice, and just touched my heart. She fixed my lip makeup right before my first look, so my pictures would be perfect and gave me a couple things in case I needed to adjust myself. My makeup lasted ALL NIGHT, I only needed gloss adjustment as I was eating and kissing my husband. Thank you for making my day PERFECT!
Response from the Vendor on 06/06/2016
Thank you very much for the beautiful review. I had an absolute blast staying for touch-ups and cannot wait to see more photos! I hope you enjoyed the #MBDbeauty touch-up hippie. We hope to see you again soon. Congratualtions again!
Reviewed On 6/01/2016 by a member
My wedding was this past week, I cannot say enough about the MBDbeauty team. Everything from my trial to leading up my wedding day was PERFECTION. My entire wedding party looked exactly how I imagined the day of my wedding. Thanks again.
Response from the Vendor on 06/06/2016
Hi tori, we are so happy that everything was perfect. We are very excited to see photos and hope you enjoyed the #MBDbeauty touch-up lippie. Congratulations!!
Reviewed On 6/01/2016 by Kimberly N
I had high expectations for this studio from the reviews, but my experience was far from perfect. I arrived before my scheduled appointment and I was still almost late to my photo session. My hair took much longer than it should have, about 3.5...
hours. The final product was not what I asked for. My makeup was also super rushed and did not look professional. I honestly walked out looking worse than I did when I walked in. I would've asked for a few changes to be made but I was already late, so I had to fix them myself on the car ride home. Overall I was not impressed with what I received for the price. I feel as though I wasted my money.
Response from the Vendor on 06/01/2016
Hello, when you arrived at our studio 1 hour early you informed us it was because you had long, curly permed hair past your buttocks. You did not inform us of this when you booked an appointment via email. Though this was not a hair & makeup tr...
ial we do tell our clients both hair and makeup take an hour each, that being said the amount of time it took to work on you was our normal recommended time but because you arrived an hour early it did seem longer. We do highly recommend a trial for any occasion, including this one. It is unfortunate that we were not a good fit for each-other. We do highly recommend that you do tell the stylist that you do hire for the day of your wedding in advanced that you have extremely long, curly permed hair before you arrive for a trial. Congratulations again and wishing you the best luck in the future.
Reviewed On 5/14/2016 by Janna C
I booked MBDbeauty after finding them online for a maternity/anniversary photo shoot that I was getting done. I don't often get my hair and makeup done and I was a little nervous, but Andrea and Victoria did an amazing job! Not only were they...
warm and friendly, they were true professionals and I felt absolutely beautiful for my pictures! I also loved their location in New Haven- it was easy to get to and a really nice space. Very thankful I found them.
Response from the Vendor on 06/06/2016
Thank you for booking us and for the kind review! We sent you an email with details about our #MBDbeauty contour kit. We hope you are doing well and congratulations again!

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Andrea DiLieto Zola
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Andrea is a highly professional celebrity Makeup Artist that has worked alongside some of the most established industry professionals everywhere from New York to LA. She’s worked on shows such as Mercedes Benz Fashion Week, Couture Fashion Week and LA Fashion Week. She has worked on clients from Miss USA to the WWF's most recognized professionals. Not only does Andrea work on top fashion shows but she also dedicates her passion and artistry to her business and bridal clients. Andrea has been operating her award winning bridal storefront for over 9 years.

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