About this vendor
Welcome to Melissa Barra Makeup! As professional makeup artists, Melissa and her team understand how important it is to bring out your natural features for your wedding day!
Melissa and her team, are dedicated creatives and award winning experienced stylists. We specialize in providing luxury on-location or in our studio bridal makeup services. We offer both airbrush and traditional makeup and false lashes. Our HD high quality makeup will last from the beginning of the day, until the end of your wedding day!
We travel throughout New England, providing on-location luxury makeup services for any event or occasion! We travel to your home, salon, bridal suite or hotel to provide exceptional makeup services, giving you a smooth and stress free day! We offer trials/client appointments at our studio in North Providence, RI. Contact us for rates and availability!
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- Beauty Group Bookings
- Makeup
- Airbrushed Makeup
- Makeup Artists
- Makeup Trials Available
- On-Site Hair & Makeup
Business Attributes
- Woman-owned Business
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4.8
out of 5.010 reviews
One week prior to my wedding, I asked Melissa for a schedule and she suggested we start at 7 am. I asked if we could start at 7:30 or 8 and she said 7 am would be better. I had thr...
ee of my bridesmaids ready at 7 am. One of her hair stylists was there on time, but the second arrived about 30 minutes late and Melissa arrived 45 minutes late. I did not get an apology or explanation for the late arrival. My prior experience with bridal hair/makeup was that the stylists provided folding chairs and side tables. It was fine that Melissa didn’t have that, but she also did not tell me I needed to get these things and that further delayed the services. We ended up finishing 30-45 minutes later than scheduled which impacted my photo timeline. I also did not get hair touch ups after my hair was pinned back for makeup because of the rush at the end. I did end up liking my hair and makeup and felt they were receptive to feedback and changes from the trial, but the tardiness did contribute to a lot of stress on my wedding day.
Melissa uses air brush makeup, which is a HUGE bonus. Makeup artists who still apply foundation directly to the face with brushes are behind the times.
Melissa's communication is ...
STELLAR! I reached out to a few makeup vendors when I first started wedding planning over a year ago. She got back to me immediately .. and even with an accurate pricing quote .. all in the same afternoon. On the day of my wedding, she made my makeup look and feel absolutely flawless. I received infinite compliments and felt so special. Melissa understands the exact amount of makeup one should have on her face so that the camera captures your "look" perfectly. Excellent!
Melissa was amazing! She took the time to make sure my bridal party got the look they were going for and were happy with the makeup. She traveled on location which made it really ...
easy for us to get ready. Thank you!!!
Melissa was amazing! She was professional, used great products and everyone looked wonderful. Melissa was very personable and took time to make sure everyone had the exact look the...
y wanted. Highly recommend!
Melissa was absolutely amazing! She was so helpful and responsive working with me to reschedule our wedding date three times due to COVID. She did makeup for myself, my bridal part...
y of five girls, and our two mothers. Everyone looked incredible and we received so many compliments! I highly recommend!
If you want to feel straight out of a bridal magazine, Melissa is your girl.
I had the pleasure of meeting Melissa years back through a side job we both did. Through the years I’...
ve watched her career grow and her makeup skills flourish!!
When I was finally engaged, I knew I had to have Melissa on my special day!
I had my “trial” before my engagement photos so I could insure I liked the way I looked. Melissa blew it out of the water! The airbrush was flawless, natural & not caked on. As someone who doesn’t usually wear heavy foundation- this was key for me. The makeup lasted in 90 degree heat, hours of sweat and even in the ocean!!! How crazy is that!?!
Melissa was wonderful through the pandemic. She always answered quickly, dealt with our changing counts & traveled three hours to Vermont for our wedding! She’s professional, super sweet & incredibly talented.
When my original hair stylist gracefully bowed out due to COVID related issues, I turned to Melissa for help. She recommended her colleague Lexie Kelly. I didn’t even ask any questions or info- I just booked her!
Alone Melissa is amazing. Together they are a beauty dream team. I felt like the picture perfect bride. My mother, grandmother and sister also all LOVED their makeup / hair too. My sister cried because she said it was the first time in years she actually felt pretty.
Thank you Melissa (and Lexie!) for everything.
Melissa is friendly, professional, and talented - exactly the person you want doing your makeup on your wedding day! After my trial I didn't love how the traditional makeup felt on...
me, and Melissa was extremely flexible and accommodating. I wound up using airbrush makeup on my actual wedding day and it looked amazing from the beginning of the day, til the end of the night. So many of my friends and family commented on how it looked like she had just done it, even when I was leaving the reception. What I liked best was how natural it looked not just on me, but on all of my bridesmaids too! Melissa brought a friend with her to help with my large bridal party and they were so efficient that they finished everybody ahead of schedule, and each girl's makeup was absolutely flawless. Highly recommend!
melissa was a dream come true! my bridal party and mom who typically wear makeup daily LOVED their makeup (some did airbrush, some did traditional). My mother in law and sister in ...
law could not get over how natural and comfortable their airbrush makeup was! Melissa was so accommodating and fun to work with! After having an unexpected family death the day before my wedding, my makeup stayed FLAWLESS the whole day, even through all of the emotions of the day! Do not hesitate, contact Melissa! she's the best!
Melissa did an awesome job on makeup for my wedding party. Everyone loved the air brush and even looked good after an entire day and night of partying. She was fun to work with and...
even brought along a second makeup artist to accommodate all 12 ladies getting makeup!
Melissa did a wonderful job with my makeup trial and my day-of makeup! She was professional, timely, and extremely talented. I got married on (literally) the hottest day of 2016. I...
was so worried that my makeup would be ruined by the end of the night. On the contrary! My makeup looked just as perfect at midnight as it did when Melissa first applied it. Thank you!
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1006 Charles Street, Suite #1, North Providence, RI | Providing Services Throughout New England
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Melissa Barra Makeup