5.0
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Cincinnati's Premier Bridal Makeup & Hair Team |
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Meg did an amazing job for my wedding back in January! I had so many compliments from people about my makeup and lip color choice! I chose burgundy. Meg is super talented and an awesome person to work with for wedding makeup!
Hannah P.
5.0
Meg and her team were amazing to work with! She did my bridal makeup as well as seven others in the bridal party. We were all so happy with our looks and our makeup still looked flawless at the end of the night. She is an incredible artist and a super sweet person. Couldn’t recommend her enough!
Sara L.
5.0
AWARD WINNER
Thanks to recommendations from couples on The Knot
Meg Valentine Beauty is a premier Cincinnati-based makeup and hair team led by industry veteran and trainer Meg Valentine, who's 25+ years of national and international experience shape the standard behind every service provided.
Known for elevated bridal beauty, the team's expertise also spans commercial, runway, film, and branding photography - regularly collaborating with professional photographers and modeling agencies throughout the region.
Meg's background includes work with leading cosmetic houses such as Chanel, Dior, NARS, along with a decade working directly within Trish McEvoy's professional artistry team and advanced training alongside Francois Nars. This depth of experience shapes and elevates the refined standards and the training of each artist on the team.
Every team member is carefully selected and personally trained to deliver seamless airbrush finishes, flawless complexion technique, and polished, camera-ready results in any setting.
With a longstanding five-star Google reputation and hundreds of satisfied clients, Meg
Valentine Beauty is trusted by brides and creative professionals who value professionalism, consistency, and elevated results.
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Makeup Trials Available
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Awards and Affiliations
2022 'Best of Weddings'
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Meet the team
Meg
Founder | Lead artist & Educator
Meg is the founder and creative director of Meg Valentine Beauty, bringing over 25 years of national and international industry experience to the team. As both a professional artist and trainer, her work spans bridal, commercial, editorial, runway and branding photography.
Her career includes collaborations with leading cosmetic houses such as Chanel, Dior, and NARS, along with more than a decade working directly within Trish McEvoy's professional artistry team. This depth of experience shapes the refined standards and advanced training behind every artist on her team.
Known for expert airbrush application, and refined complexion artistry, Meg creates seamless, camera-ready finishes that photograph beautifully in any lighting. With long-standing five-star Google reputation and hundreds of satisfied clients, she and her team are trusted for professionalism, consistency and elevated results.
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Meg and her team provide exceptional bridal hair and makeup, delivering flawless, long-lasting, camera-ready looks. They are professional, calming, adaptable to different styles and last-minute changes, and make brides, bridal parties, and moms feel pampered. Clients praise their attention to detail, quality products, friendly energy, reasonable pricing, and highly recommend them.Review photos
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Natalie B
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5.0
6/09/2025
Meg is hands down the best makeup artist I’ve ever worked with — I truly can’t say enough good things about her! From the trial to the big day, she was so warm, calming, and incred...
ibly talented. She made me feel comfortable and confident every step of the way. On the wedding day, she gave me the most flawless, glowing look that still felt like me — just the most beautiful version I’ve ever seen. The makeup felt weightless on my skin, lasted all night (even through happy tears and dancing!), and photographed perfectly. I’ve never felt so pretty in my life. Meg, thank you for making me feel absolutely radiant on such a special day. You’re amazing!
Hannah P
5.0
4/20/2026
Meg did an amazing job for my wedding back in January! I had so many compliments from people about my makeup and lip color choice! I chose burgundy. Meg is super talented and an aw...
esome person to work with for wedding makeup!
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Sara L
5.0
4/14/2026
Meg and her team were amazing to work with! She did my bridal makeup as well as seven others in the bridal party. We were all so happy with our looks and our makeup still looked fl...
awless at the end of the night. She is an incredible artist and a super sweet person. Couldn’t recommend her enough!
Lydia S
5.0
11/23/2025
Meg Valentine was absolutely wonderful to work with on my wedding day. She made me and my entire bridal party feel so cared for, comfortable, and genuinely pampered. She’s such a g...
entle, enjoyable, and fun person to be around, and her presence created a relaxed, happy atmosphere for all of us. One of the most memorable moments was seeing my mother-in-law, who normally doesn’t enjoy having her makeup done, absolutely light up when she saw her final look. She felt beautiful, confident, and completely herself, which meant so much to our family.
Meg’s 25 years of experience truly shines through. Her technique is exceptional, her attention to detail is incredible, and she uses high-quality products that look amazing both in person and on camera.
Laura R
5.0
11/09/2025
Meg did my hair & makeup, as well as my wedding party, and I felt like a pretty princess! She did such a great job with everything & was just fun and easy to talk to. She uses air ...
brush foundation, which looked so silky smooth and more natural and not at all caked on. By the end of the night my makeup still looked great. I am very happy with the services received and would 100% recommend!
Grace G
5.0
10/19/2025
Meg's team of girls did our hair and makeup for our wedding, and I could not have been happier with them!! Ashley, Alexis, Kara, and Jenna were amazing and made us all feel so beau...
tiful!! I cannot thank them enough or recommend them enough!!
Sara W
5.0
10/01/2025
I highly recommend!! I was last minute shopping for a makeup artist after mine had to cancel unexpectedly. Meg went out of her way to contact and try to work out a time for us. Unf...
ortunately we had to go another route simply due to timing. But would 10/10 recommend and would absolutely use in the future with no doubt. Cheers!!!
Marie C
5.0
9/26/2025
We just used Meg and her team this past weekend for my wedding - when I say I have NEVER felt more beautiful in my life, I mean it!! I had 2 trials with her leading up to the day a...
fter wanting to make a few changes and Meg was so incredibly accommodating (she will deny it but I think I might have driven her nuts at one point or another with constant questions), not to mention she is such a great hype woman. Working with her felt like working with a friend you've known for quite some time - she is so easy to get along with. We had 7 or 8 people for hair and makeup and she CRUSHED IT with every single person; my makeup lasted from 10am to 4am and still needed some elbow grease to wash off after all that time! I'd use her and recommend her again and again and again. If you're reading this: hire her, you will be in great hands!
Kaitlynn M
5.0
9/24/2025
I loved having Meg there on my wedding day! She did such an amazing job on myself and my bridesmaids. We each had a bit of a different style we wanted and she was so accommodating ...
to everyone. I feel her prices are super reasonable compared to other makeup artists in the area.
Madison J
5.0
6/09/2025
Meg was great! She was easy to communicate with, timely on day of, and even gave us each little kits with our lipstick in them!
Lindsey E
5.0
4/05/2025
Meg’s professionalism was unmatched. She made me feel comfortable and heard. I appreciated how she took time to listen and adjust for each person. The quality of her work is amazin...
g as well.
Reilly C
5.0
3/30/2025
I’m so glad I chose Meg for my wedding makeup! She really listened to what I wanted and was able to create the perfect look for me, my bridesmaids, and mom, whether we wanted somet...
hing natural or more dramatic. She’s incredibly versatile and made sure I felt like my best self for my wedding. On the big day, my makeup stayed flawless throughout hours of crying and dancing, and I received so many compliments!
Megan H
5.0
9/16/2024
Meg was so kind and talented. I’ve never felt more beautiful, and she really brought my vision to life. She has a great energy and kept me calm with all of the wedding day nerves.
Angela C
5.0
7/03/2024
Meg did a wonderful job with my e engagement party and hair and makeup. She's detailed and produced a flawless look both times. Shes talented but also very open to any adjustments ...
you request. My Mom was hesitant about having her makeup done and it was stunning! Thank you Meg and team!
Madison F
5.0
6/03/2024
If you are looking for someone to make you feel like an absolute princess and the most beautiful version of yourself, Meg and her team are who you need!! Myself, bridal party, and ...
Moms have never looked better. A lot of the girls had never had their makeup or hair done professionally before and were a little nervous because they are used to it the way they do it on themselves. There was ZERO complaints, everyone felt so beautiful and were raving about the experience with Meg and Tevis. Also, they are so fun and added such a fun presence to the day. If you're looking for the team who cares what you want, makes you feel even more beautiful on the inside and the out than ever before, and someone you're comfortable with, this is THE team. 10000/10 would recommend
Lynn B
5.0
3/11/2024
Meg and Anna, our makeup artist and hairdresser duo, were nothing short of miraculous, working wonders with what seemed like an impossible schedule. Despite a last-minute dramatic ...
event that could have derailed our plans, they adjusted seamlessly, ensuring we all stayed on track. My experience of getting pampered and glammed up for the first time was truly enjoyable, thanks to their skill and kindness. Facing my own insecurities about my appearance, Meg and Anna made me feel incredibly beautiful and confident. Their talent and ability to adapt under pressure were invaluable, making them true heroes of the day.
Amber B
5.0
10/07/2023
I booked Meg for my wedding last month and she was great! She also did my hair and makeup for my engagement pictures, which turned out amazing. She is very knowledgeable and prof...
essional. I would highly recommend scheduling with Meg!
Melissa D
5.0
8/24/2023
Loved the makeup, easy to work with
Haley S
5.0
8/11/2023
Meg is a savior!!!!
I am a lover of makeup so makeup was the biggest stressor leading up to my wedding day. Throughout the wedding process, I had several trials with different art...
ists and just never felt how I envisioned myself on my day. As my wedding day got closer, I kind of gave up and thought I was going have to do my own wedding makeup. My sister reached out to Meg TWO WEEKS before my wedding day, and the second I looked in the mirror after the trial, I couldn't have been happier. Meg is an extremely talented makeup artist and truly makes you feel like yourself on one of you most important days! I felt so beautiful and timeless. Meg did 7 total looks the morning of and every one looked beautiful. My makeup lasted all night.
I am forever grateful for Meg, her professionalism, and her talented work. Book Meg for your makeup--you will never regret it!
Janie B
5.0
6/04/2023
We had Meg for our wedding makeup and had a wonderful experience working with her! Her and her second artist were able to do bride, 10 bridesmaids, two moms, and flower girl in les...
s than six hours, and did an incredible job. Meg uses air brush foundation and fake eyelashes, which looked fantastic on the bride/bridesmaids and the moms. Meg listens to the look you are going for and makes it happen - we did a bride trial before the wedding day and she talked me through everything, which made me feel so confident going into the wedding day that I would love my makeup, and I did!! Highly recommend Meg for any of your makeup needs. Thank you, Meg!
Ashley S
5.0
3/28/2023
My bridal party and I worked with Kara for makeup and Tevis for hair. Both women were amazing and everyone looked so beautiful for the wedding. They really did an outstanding job a...
nd we received so many compliments! Thank you guys so much for everything!
Kelly T
5.0
1/18/2023
Meg is a true artist and will make certain you are a stunning bride. Her passion is making you feel gorgeous in your own skin and boy does she deliver. I felt like the only bride s...
he was working with the entire process and my bridesmaids can't stop talking about their makeup from the wedding. The best part for me however was seeing my mom feel beautiful. Meg has a special talent for working with more mature features and I could not be more thankful for our special my mom was made to feel. I cannot recommend this amazing lady enough!
Margaret C
5.0
11/13/2022
Meg and her team are absolutely amazing! I was in love with my bridal makeup! I wanted something bronze/gold with a little drama, but to also look like myself and not like a strang...
er. Meg achieved this look perfectly! Even my mom, who was very nervous about having professional makeup done, was amazing at how great she looked- Meg even convinced her to do lashes which looked amazing! She and her team did excellent work on all of my bridesmaids who wanted different styles- natural, dramatic, beachy, etc. Everyone loved their makeup! Our looks lasted all night and didn’t smudge or run. Lastly, Meg is very kind and easy to get along with. I would definitely hire her again!
Nicki C
5.0
8/11/2022
Meg did an amazing job with the make up for my wedding!! In seven hours, Meg and her assistant did full make up on 13 of us. The airbrush lasted all day - even in the 90 degree hea...
t! Meg also gave everyone a lip color touch up, so we were able to stay perfect throughout the day. Meg was so much fun to work with and even provided music to get us all hyped up at our 6 AM start time! I cannot recommend her enough - the pictures speak for themselves!!
Sarah K
5.0
6/01/2022
Meg was so wonderful to work with. I was able to arrange a trial before the wedding that aligned with my engagement photos, and she replicated the final, decided look perfectly on...
the wedding day. Every girl in my bridal party was impressed with how things turned out! Meg was also able to bring a second makeup artist to help speed things up the day of since we had a crunched timeline and quite a few faces, but no one was stressed and it was such a great experience. I recommend her to everyone!
Miriam H
5.0
3/23/2022
Words can’t express how beautiful Meg made me feel and look on my wedding day. She is so kind, passionate, and efficient in the work that she does. Meg took her time to know wha...
t I wanted for my bridal trial and incorporated that into my wedding day. She made me feel and look how every bride should feel on their wedding day. STUNNING!! Her team made my bridesmaids feel beautiful as well when they got their Makeup done. Meg and her team were fast, affordable, and efficient.
If you want to look and feel stunning on your wedding day, contact Meg and her team!
Anyeé F
5.0
12/17/2021
Meg did a fantastic job in my makeup for my wedding day. We had a trial where I wanted to do a dramatic red lip. I realized I wanted something with more of a natural lip and i fell...
I’m love with the end product. Working with you has helped me feel beautiful inside and out and I thank you.
Amanda B
5.0
11/18/2021
I had the pleasure of working with Meg (for my engagement shoot) and her associate, Rasha, for my boudoir shoot and wedding day. Meg and her team did amazing work! They listened t...
o my requests (natural for engagement, a bit more exaggerated for the boudoir shoot and natural once more for the wedding). I felt beautiful each and every time! My girls felt beautiful on my wedding day - and that was an amazing feeling to have as well. You know they did a phenomenal job when your bridesmaids are asking for business cards after their makeup session!
Leslie R
5.0
10/18/2021
Meg and her team did a wonderful job! They took my mom’s cues when she said she didn’t want to be too over done and listened to what each of my bridesmaids wanted. They were profes...
sional, efficient, and enjoyable to be around. I would recommend them to any of my friends!
Kyli R
5.0
8/10/2021
Meg was absolutely amazing! She did my makeup for my wedding and made me feel so good on my big day! I wanted all my bridesmaids to have a very natural look and she killed it! The ...
makeup lasted all day long and looked so good in pictures!
Stephaney W
5.0
6/21/2021
Meg is amazing! She did such a great job on every person for my wedding. On top of that, she’s a great person. I couldn’t recommend her more!
Janice K
5.0
4/23/2021
Hi Meg I just wanted to say Thank you soooooo much for making me look and feel beautiful. Everyone kept commenting on how young I looked and I told them it’s my new friend and m...
akeup artist Meg Valentine Thank You ❤️
Shawn L
5.0
4/20/2021
Amazing! Meg is amazing! I found her here on The Knot and I am positive I made the right choice. First she did my trail run and I was so excited I booked a makeup party with her fo...
r me, my mom, sister, and best friend! We all loved her! After that I couldn’t wait for my wedding day when she came to my house and did all of our hair and make-up. We all felt beautiful and the complements we got were amazing. I could never ask for a better experience on my special day and her talents with color and products are the best! You never know when you chose someone you don’t know to help with such a special day how it will turn out but I can tell you with Meg you will not be disappointed-you will be amazed! She is so friendly and easy to work with and I now get to call her a friend! Can’t wait for the next time I get to work with her! Thank you Meg from the bottom of my heart!
Katie S
5.0
2/18/2021
I wish there were more than 5 stars to give Meg. Two weeks before my wedding, after a trial run gone bad, I had to find a new MUA. I messaged Meg on Instagram at 9:45 on a Sunday m...
orning and by 10:30, she had responded and told me not to stress anymore - she’ll take it from here. Right away, my mind was at ease.
A few days later, I was at her salon, sipping a glass of red. I normally don’t wear any make up and worry about feeling like a clown but she accomplished my goal of looking like a prettier version of myself. I walked out of that trial feeling so confident and knowing everything happens for a reason.
On my wedding day, she showed up early and was set up and ready to go before everyone even got there. As for my look, I had never felt more confident or beautiful in my life.
Meg’s work is 10/10, but her calming presence and energy is absolutely priceless. When you hire Meg, you not only get her 20+ years of professional experience, but you get a sense of peace knowing she’ll make you look how YOU want to look.
Morgan R
5.0
10/06/2020
Meg is fantastic! She did makeup & hair for my engagement session and bridal shower. She also did makeup for my wedding for myself and my bridesmaids. I asked for a more natural fo...
undation look, so she did airbrush foundation and it was seamlessly beautiful. She contours so well and does eye makeup that make your eyes really pop! All my bridesmaids looked beautiful as well.
Personally I have very, very sensitive and acne prone skin, but the makeup products she used did not irritate my skin and I did not break out once from her makeup. If I could have my makeup done by her everyday I would! She will always be my go to for professional makeup. She’s also very personable, knowledgeable, and friendly. Go book her. You won’t regret it!
Lauri J
5.0
9/16/2020
Meg is a brilliant makeup artist that you can trust with whatever your vision is for your special occasion. My personal opinion is to let Meg fly with whatever she sees you best i...
n. She is very talented at her craft and I like to see artists do what they do best!!! She is super fun and very accommodating. Don’t go to anyone else. 10/10
Marissa G
5.0
10/14/2019
Meg is a life saver! My MUA cancelled on me 2 weeks before my wedding and I was frantically searching for another and I found Meg! She was a true blessing from above. She rearrange...
d her schedule and got me right in for a trial and worked her magic to make me feel so beautiful. Meg was very professional and does wonderful work. Her and her assistant Andrea were both great to work with.
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