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Mena Garcia
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Mena Garcia Beauty is a full service beauty company based in Raleigh, North Carolina. They understand the importance of looking fabulous on your big day, while also bringing out your best features. That’s why the experienced beauticians at Mena Garcia Beauty are dedicated to bringing the best customer service and can ensure you and your bridal party feel & look your best!
Experience
Mena Garcia, owner and lead makeup and hair artist at Mena Garcia Beauty, has over six years experience in her field and has been published in Martha Stuart Weddings and Style me pretty. She has also provided services to celebrities, editorial fashion shoots, and runway shows. She believes that women should strive to be the most beautiful version of themselves, especially on their wedding day!
Services Offered
Mena Garcia Beauty has got virtually every hair and makeup need you could have for your wedding day covered. From hair styling to natural makeup, Mena Garcia Beauty can style just about any look you so desire. Additional services include:
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Mena Garcia
Owner
I'm Mena Garcia, founder of Mena Garcia Beauty and lead makeup and hair artist. I am married to my incredible husband John and fur mom to my kitties, Charlotte and Winston. I am a lover of life, fashion, and all things beauty; my friends and family inspire me every single day to do what I love!
With my heart behind this business, my goal is to inspire women to be their most beautiful version of themselves. Whether you need your makeup done for your wedding or are in need of a makeup lesson, I would love to be your go-to beauty gal.
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5.0
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Mena and her team are highly praised for their exceptional hair and makeup services for weddings. Their professionalism, talent, and attentiveness are repeatedly highlighted, with clients expressing utmost satisfaction with their final looks. Customers appreciate the team's ability to cater to various styles, from natural to full glam, and their efficiency in handling large bridal parties. Mena's accommodating and personalized approach, along with the team's attention to detail, cleanliness, and organization, have left clients feeling confident and beautiful on their special day. Overall, glowing recommendations emphasize Mena's outstanding work and positive experience for brides and their entourages.Review photos
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Elizabeth L
5.0
11/13/2024
Mena and her team were fabulous to work with! Mena is super responsive via email and kindly accommodated my request for bridesmaids and MOB makeup ONLY (I, the bride, had a personal MUA lined up)—she was the only company willing to help us out with that. Her girls did stunning work! The bridesmaids looked gorgeous. They also brought really good energy to our getting ready time. One slight downside: they added lash services for everyone on the day, which I had previously said I didn’t want, and did not double check this with me first. Resulted in having to pay extra afterwards. It was worth it, but I would’ve preferred it be checked with the bill payer first. We also did run a little bit late but that’s to be expected for makeup/hair—make sure you allow lots of buffer time! Very pleased overall and would recommend!
Katelyn K
5.0
6/24/2024
Mena and her team are INCREDIBLE! Not only are they professional, but so sweet and so fun to work with! I’ve never felt as beautiful as I did on my wedding day. I was worried about my dry skin withstanding a day full of eating, drinking, and sweating, but it looked the same from beginning to end. You will not regret hiring Mena and her team! Worth every single penny and then some!
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Michelle B
5.0
3/29/2024
Mena and her team were awesome to work with!! Everyone was so nice, professional, and made me and my girls look our absolute best for my wedding day! Everyone was so happy with how their hair and makeup turned out!
Liliana S
5.0
3/13/2024
Mena was recommended through The Merrimon-Wynne House. I am so thankful for the ease of communication and scheduling with Mena. I had a destination wedding in Raleigh, NC on March 11th, 2024. She was able to complete my bridal trial 8 month prior when I was visiting and replied to my emails within 24-48 hours. She listened to my requests and was able to tailor my hair & makeup up until the start of my wedding. My girls and I loved her & her team!
Kelsey G
5.0
9/19/2023
If you want to look so good you don’t recognize yourself in the mirror… book this team!!! Mena did my makeup for engagement photos, boudoir shoot, and of course my wedding. I have never felt more confident and beautiful. If you are searching for an artist, I promise you have found her. Not only does Mena make you feel your absolute best, her team the day of gets straight to work and will make all your bridesmaids and family feel the same! I have been in multiple weddings where the beauty team is unorganized, rushed, or makes you want to wash your hair and face and do it yourself. Her team had a set pre made schedule for each of my girls, listened to their beauty visions, extremely friendly, and even my pickiest bridesmaids were blown away and obsessed with how they looked! Also, due to my venues schedule, we had to get ready at my house and her team brought their own table/chairs and left my house cleaner than it was before they arrived. I can not compliment Mena and her team enough!
Rebecca T
5.0
7/20/2023
Mena went above and beyond to help me after mildly traumatizing and extremely disappointing trial experience with a competitor. With a drive to make things perfect for you, she spent time consulting with me prior to a trial, color matched me for clip-in hair extensions, which she was very honest about the need for to achieve the look o desired, and overall put me at ease for one of the most important physical aspects of my big day. She did a beautiful trial, and incredible work the day off for me as the bride! Her team did a great job on my bridal party as well. My little niece was elated to have glitter added to her flower girl bun, and the team was so kind and patient with everyone. If you are a picky bride, Mena is the woman to work with! She truly takes pride in her craft, and I am very grateful she was available to help prepare me for one of the most important (and highly photographed!) days of my life! Thank you, Mena!
Alexa M
5.0
7/06/2023
We loved working with Mena and her team! I've never seen my girls look so beautiful and they were such a fun group of hair and makeup artists to work with! I loved how they were able to provide makeup looks ranging from subtle all the way to full glam... it allowed for everyone to feel comfortable with what they were receiving. We had a few people with slightly more difficult hair to work with but Mena and her team persevered through challenges until everyone loved the way they looked and we couldn't be more grateful for that level of care and the quality of work we received! Mena especially is an absolute sweetheart and I truly felt like I was in the best hands! I couldn't recommend Mena and her team enough!
Rachel K
5.0
6/20/2023
Mena and her team were absolutely fantastic! Mena’s studio for trial hair and make-up was so cute! I came in with some pictures/inspiration for my hair and make-up and it turned out perfect! On wedding day, the team arrived right on time and were able to get all our hair/make-up done right according to the schedule! Mena is so kind and does great work! Everyone on her team was fantastic as well!
Taylor P
5.0
6/02/2023
I would pick Mena and her team 1000x over again!! I am not someone who typically wears a lot of makeup and I had a general vision of how I wanted to look but I was NOT good at explaining or expressing specifically what I wanted. Despite myself being less than helpful - Mena executed my exact vision for my bridal hair and makeup and was so patient with me throughout all of my indecisiveness.
I had a huge bridal party and her team was efficient and did an incredible job getting all of my girls looking and feeling so beautiful and confident. After now having been in a wedding party (outside of my own) and seeing how other MUA work -- I can say Mena and her team were not only amazing at the hair/makeup itself but they were so clean and hygienic. Every girl had their own beauty blender (we got to keep) and no brushes were every used twice. Her team truly worked magic! I would give her 10000 stars if I could!
Terri C
5.0
1/23/2023
BOOK MENA & HER TEAM ASAP! I got married in Wilmington, NC in August 2022, but was living in California at the time while planning the wedding. My venue had sent a list of trusted makeup & hair vendors in the Wilmington area, but I just wasn’t crazy about any of their previous looks they had done and needed someone better. Also, since I was living out of state, I needed flexibility in booking a trial as it would be based on when I visit NC so it was easiest to choose a team that does both hair & makeup. First off, I was extremely impressed with Mena’s professionalism and the whole look of her investment guide pdf. Other artists in Wilmington were just sending me Word docs with prices and outdated stuff and it just wasn’t enticing but WOW I really appreciated Mena’s organization and responsiveness. She was also very accommodating to allow me to reserve two trial dates in case 1 didn’t work out. She gave me peace of mind through the whole process. And then trial & wedding day SHE KILLED IT! I do a decent job at my own hair & makeup so I really wanted a natural glam for my wedding day that would make me still look like me but the best version and that is absolutely what Mena delivered. We also did glam waves that held ALL day & night through rain and humidity - people still ask me to this day how my hair still looked so good at the end of the night. Her team was early in setting up and ready to go, stuck to the timeline really well, and all the other artists did amazing jobs on my bridesmaids and the mothers as well. Mena is also so sweet and goes above and beyond to make sure everything is perfect (even helped use a Tide to-go on a small stain that was on my robe lol) and helped calm me down when I was stressed about possible rain on our day. 10/10 recommend trusting Mena and her team for your special occasion!!!
Kasey B
5.0
1/19/2023
Picking Mena and her team for hair/makeup on my wedding day was the best decision! Mena is the sweetest person, and she made me feel comfortable and relaxed. She is patient and ensures you love the final look during your trials before the big day. She is very detail oriented, knowledgeable, trustworthy and will stick to the timeline. She made me feel absolutely beautiful, and I am forever grateful! I am already brainstorming for future events so I can ask her to do my hair and makeup again! :)
Jacqueline G
5.0
1/18/2023
Mena did an amazing job on my makeup. She made me feel like a beautiful bride. The compliments on my makeup never stopped all night. She was able to pin in my tiara as well. It only came out during the dips while I was dancing but otherwise, it was in all night. Her amazing crew made my bridal party and the two mothers also look amazing. They made them all feel years younger.
Jamie P
5.0
1/05/2023
If I could give her Ten stars I would! Mena was amazing to work with!! She is so genuinely sweet and really cares about your special day! Usually when you get your hair or make up done at a wedding you end up not liking something about it and fix it yourself. But I can say each of my bridesmaids and myself were 100% happy with our hair and make up! My bridemaids loved Mena and her team! They said it felt like we were hanging out with our own friends! Mena and her team are also very professional as well! I was in love with my hair and my makeup on my wedding day! I am sure I’ll reach out again for my hair and make up for a special event! I highly recommend Mena for your wedding day or any special day! Thank you Mena!!!
Natasha N
5.0
1/03/2023
Mena and her team were absolutely wonderful to work with. Mena was extremely kind, organized, fun to be around, and not to mention talented! My bridal party absolutely loved their hair and makeup, and several have said that it's the best hair/makeup they've ever had done for a wedding! I am not a huge makeup person, but Mena did such an incredible job of understanding me and my style -- I felt beautiful and glamorous, but also completely myself. I cannot recommend MGB enough!
Sammie S
5.0
1/03/2023
Mena's team was fantastic! I had a large group of bridesmaids and family members getting hair and makeup done. They were flexible and organized and helped us figure out a schedule that worked well. We all loved our hair and makeup styles!!! They were able to create our visions perfectly and were able to help brainstorm what would look the best on each person. Can't recommend them highly enough.
Elizabeth G
5.0
1/02/2023
Mena and her team are absolutely amazing! I felt and looked so amazing for my wedding. 10/10 recommend!
Alyssa G
5.0
12/01/2022
Mena was absolutely amazing! She is so kind and bubbly- bringing an absolute wonderful attitude to the day. Her work is outstanding. I am SO happy the way my hair and my bridesmaids hair turned out.
Mena was able to accommodate our date that was quickly approaching! She made me feel so comfortable and made sure my hair was exactly how I wanted it. It stayed up the entire night and I got so many compliments! Her trial was also extremely helpful. I would highly recommend her for all your beauty needs!
Ashton M
5.0
11/12/2022
Mena and her team are the absolute best! When I began my wedding planning process, I immediately knew that I wanted to book with Mena. Her looks are stunning and she is the absolute sweetest person to work with! She did my hair and makeup for my engagement shoot, bridal trial, and wedding day and made sure I was 100% satisfied each time. I can’t say enough good things about my experience! I’m dying for another event/opportunity to book with her!
Brianna S
5.0
10/19/2022
Mena and her team are PHENOMENAL!!! Just the nicest people and they do incredible work! My whole bridal party and I cannot stop talking about how beautiful we all felt!! Mena is extremely organized & kept us right on track with the timeline she made! She is a beautiful person inside and out!! I would hire her time and time again. ❤️❤️❤️
Leslie C
5.0
10/12/2022
Mena and her team did hair and makeup for my daughter, the bride, the bridal party, mother of the bride and groom and the grandmothers. Everyone looked beautiful and it was a relaxing experience. Personally, I felt the most beautiful I had ever felt in my life. My hair is fine and has a hard time
Mikaila J
5.0
9/14/2022
Mena was absolutely amazing and made me feel like such a princess! She is so fun to talk to and really pays attention to what you want! I received so many compliments on my hair & makeup.
I 1000% recommend her!
Kelly N
5.0
9/11/2022
Mena & her team were AWESOME for our special day in August 2022. They were prompt, organized and timely in their services to make sure we stayed on schedule. They made adjustments without hesitation if asked. Mena did a fantastic job for my wedding services and made sure I was happy. She made my mom and myself very feel comfortable when coming to her home studio for the trial and accommodated my needed time due to my work schedule. Would absolutely recommend and am thankful to have had Mena & her team be apart of our special day! Thanks Mena!
Ashley B
5.0
5/22/2022
I cannot recommend Mena and her team enough! Mena was so wonderful, accommodating and patient with me during my trial. She truly has an eye for all things beauty and helped me decide on the perfect hair and makeup to complement my dress. Her entire team was my biggest hype squad, and also so professional, artistic, creative, and up-to-date on the latest trends and styles. All of my bridesmaids agreed that this was THE best hair/makeup experience ever. 5-stars! Book her! I promise you will not be disappointed! XO
Amy M
5.0
5/20/2022
Mena and her team were amazing! She was able to make me feel beautiful and glamorous but also like myself. My wedding day with her and her staff of ladies was like hanging out with my group of girlfriends. Everyone was so nice and friendly but also professional and timely. The ladies were able to take my bridesmaids inspo photos and perfectly recreate them. Mena was accommodating and totally willing to make subtle changes I wanted after my trial without question. I totally recommend this lovely group of women for your big day. Thank you Mena!
Lindsay H
5.0
3/29/2022
Mena & her team made my girls and I look and feel like glowing royalty on my big day! I have never felt more beautiful, and my hair stayed perfect after walking a few blocks in very gusty winds for my first look and still looked great at the end of the night!! She was so personable and attentive, always making sure that the finished look was as close as possible to what I envisioned, and took extra care to make sure my stubborn hair held a curl. She was super helpful with some last minute changes to our services and I cannot recommend her enough! :)
Danielle C
5.0
12/21/2021
Such a wonderful experience with Mena!
I had my hair & makeup done, as well as trials for my wedding. The first time I met her, there was coffee and Taylor Swift music playing! I felt like we were already friends! She is so sweet and attentive. She worked with me until we found the look I was envisioning, and was so accommodating through all the changes.
Not only is she fun to hang out with, she is so skilled!
I was so pleased, and felt the most beautiful on my wedding day. Allll the stars given. Highly recommend. <3
Caitlin C
5.0
12/08/2021
Mena was an absolute pleasure to work with. Going into the Bride Trial, I was very worried: I have very thin hair that barely holds a curl--no worries though! Mena was able to style my hair in my dream style. and it held throughout the entire wedding day. My makeup was also beautiful and, similarly, stayed fresh throughout the evening. The same goes for my bridesmaids' hair and makeup. We all received so many compliments, both on how well they did and also on how long our hair and makeup lasted. I cannot recommend Mena and her lovely, artistic, friendly team enough. They were all truly wonderful and made my wedding morning both fun and easy.
Jessica E
5.0
10/28/2021
Mena and her team were absolutely phenomenal! They did a perfect job on everyone’s hair and makeup and everyone loved their look. The team did 22 services in total on my wedding and we’re ahead of schedule!
Brittany Y
5.0
10/14/2021
First, THANK YOU MENA! Mena and her team are absolutely wonderful, professional, and organized. I sincerely enjoyed working with Mena and her work is absolutely fantastic. I am not a makeup person so really didn't have an idea of what would look good on my wedding day but thankfully Mena is great with reading her clients and listening to even minimal direction. She did my hair perfectly for a hot summer wedding - it was simple yet classic, elegant and creative. Mena is personable, friendly and her positive and bubbly personality is evident the moment you meet her. She was a wonderful addition to our vendor team and truly made me, my bridesmaids and our mothers look stunning. Thank you Mena!
Megan C
5.0
10/07/2021
Mena and her entire team were incredible to work with. As someone who doesn't really wear a lot of makeup normally, it was really important to me to find someone who knew what they were doing and would make me feel confident on our day. She absolutely was so great to work with and made me feel totally comfortable and relaxed. I was blown away after my trial run and knew that I made the right choice. I felt so beautiful on my wedding day and it was such a good feeling to know that I wasn't going to have to stress about what I was going to look like. Absolutely the right call to have Mena and her team for our day!
Shannon P
5.0
10/04/2021
Mena and her team were absolutely amazing!! She nailed the exact look I asked for and we had so much fun with them while they were there. They made our experience so great! Would definitely recommend using her company for both hair and makeup💕
Jamie P
5.0
8/09/2021
Mena is not only amazing at her job but she is a great person!! She is so sweet and kind! She makes the whole experience very special! She went above and beyond for me on my trails, engagement shoot and wedding day! I was blown away how beautiful tay make up was on my wedding day! It lasted all night and she even gave me a touch up bag! It was perfect! She also would make sure I really liked my hair and make up and would redo it until I absolutely loved it! I would highly lay recommend her to any friends and family!! Thank you Mena for making my day so special!!
Cassie P
5.0
7/29/2021
To say that Mena and her team knocked out hair and makeup for my wedding would be an understatement! After moving our wedding multiple times, I had a lot of stress about HMU vendor. This all went away during my trial with Mena. Not only is her work STUNNING, her presence and demeanor is calming and I knew she would be the perfect fit to have with my bridal party on our wedding day. Day of, Mena and her team were prompt and efficient. They stayed ahead of schedule and brought a fun atmosphere to the bridal suite. I pulled Mena aside on the wedding day to tell her how happy all my bridesmaids were with their HMU and after being in several weddings, sometimes you can tell when the rest of the HMU team is not as skilled as the owner or main stylist - this is NOT the case for Mena Garcia's team. Whether booking just for bridal or a full bridal party, Mena will leave you looking amazing and feel confident to walk down the aisle looking your best.
Morgan L
5.0
5/14/2021
I high recommend Mena and her team for bridal hair and makeup services- she could not have done a more beautiful job! She is very organized, highly communicative, and overall a joy to work with. So much so I will be hiring her again for round 2 in February 2022!
Hailey P
5.0
4/25/2021
I have NEVER felt more beautiful than when Mena and her team did my hair and make up on my wedding day. And not just physically-- Mena is exuberant and authentic. She makes you feel so valued as her client even just from the trial appointment. Working with her team made the morning of my wedding so fun and special. I will always recommend Mena Garcia Beauty to every future bride I meet.
Kendall C
5.0
4/14/2021
Mena was amazing. She is so talented and kind. It was a pleasure working with her, my makeup and hair looked amazing and it was like having another friend with me at my wedding!! Love her! Book her ASAP!
Alexandria J
5.0
4/14/2021
Mena and her team were absolutely phenomenal! I had the pleasure of working with Mena two times (COVID Bride here!) I am so thankful she was available both times!! She made me feel so beautiful that I cried. I couldn't believe how she made me feel so gorgeous and natural on my wedding day(s)! Her Mom and team were so sweet. My Mom and bridesmaids still talk about her and her team till this day how wonderful everyone was! Very responsive, prompt and ready to go! Mena really listened to what I wanted and was patient with me. The final look was more than what I could have imagined. I look back at my wedding pictures and will be forever grateful how well of a job she did with my hair and make up! I have a disability and she was so thoughtful and worked around me making me comfortable the entire time. Mena is THE go to girl for your hair and make up. No doubt about it! I will use her for all future services . xoxo - Alexandria Justice
Audra G
5.0
4/12/2021
Mena is amazing!! She and her team are so talented and she made me feel like an absolute queen on my wedding day! She really made an effort to create the look I was envisioning and she was very flexible with all of the frequent changes we made due to COVID restrictions.
Paige B
5.0
4/09/2021
Mena and her team were everything I could have imagined for my wedding day!! They created the perfect look for myself and my bridal party, tying everyone's look together, creating a perfect 'blend'. My makeup was flawless and I felt like the best version of myself that day!! . Mena and her team were kind and attentive. Mena had excellent communication with me throughout the entire process. I would hands down recommend Mena Garcia Beauty! 110%!!!
Ellie C
5.0
4/08/2021
Mena and her team were fantastic. Not only are they incredibly talented, but kind and easy to talk to as well. Mena really worked with me during my hair and makeup trails to get the look I was going for and I felt so beautiful on my wedding day.
Katelyn B
5.0
4/07/2021
Mena and her team were an amazing find for my wedding day!! When COVID hit, I realized my day was going to be very different; we did a minimony and my hair dresser from home wouldn't be able to come do hair and my bridesmaids who were going to do my makeup wouldn't be able to come. So I went searching and found Mena and was amazed at the quality of her work. I emailed her on the off chance she had availability and I was so glad she did. She made me look and feel like a goddess and also made my mom, mother in law, and sister look gorgeous as well. She was so great to work with and I'm so grateful that we were able to utilize her services. My day may have been different than I imagined, but she made me and my amazing family look and feel beautiful. ♡
Kate B
5.0
4/07/2021
Mena and her team were the calmest, coolest part of our getting ready experience! They are so pleasant and kind and Mena walked us through every part of the booking process and was so kind when we had to change our wedding date. I highly recommend Mena to any bride! :)
Abby K
5.0
4/07/2021
Mena and her team went above and beyond to ensure myself and my girls felt their absolute best on the day! She knocked it out of the park for my timeless look I was aiming for and I couldn't be happier with how my photos turned out! There are so many amazing things to say about her and her team, they are all so sweet, so professional and you really felt like you could ask for a quick change in the look and they were always willing to do it! So beyond thankful, she was a part of our day! Truly the best decision ever :)
Allison S
5.0
10/16/2020
Mena and her team are literally the hair and makeup DREAM TEAM--they are truly the best. Mena did my hair and makeup on my wedding day and I’ve never felt more beautiful. Not only are she and her team incredibly talented, but they’re also so kind and fun.
They brought the best vibes the morning of the wedding and they were right on schedule—at no point did we feel rushed or stressed. Mena is so professional. She created a timeline for the eight ladies that were getting their hair and makeup done and she was super responsive leading up to the wedding day.
My Mom and Grandma were somewhat nervous about getting their make-up professionally done as they still wanted to “look themselves,” and they NAILED IT. Everyone was so happy and felt so beautiful. If you want a hair/makeup recommendation, they’ll suggest something beautiful, and if you show them a picture, they’ll ace it. I will forever recommend Mena and her team!
Alexia C
5.0
8/27/2020
Mena and the entire team are absolutely fantastic. Their hair and makeup skills are top notch, and they will make you feel incredible for your wedding or special event. Not only is Mena a true talent with hair and makeup, but she couldn't be any kinder. When you leave her hair and makeup chair, you're sure to feel like best friends. Mena just has a way of connecting with people unlike anyone I've worked with before!
As a wedding planner, I love working with Mena on styled shoots and real weddings. I always recommend her to my clients! She even did my hair and makeup for a brand shoot, and boy did I feel beautiful!
Do yourself a favor and go hire Mena and team!
Ana C
5.0
6/28/2020
Mena did my hair and makeup for my wedding day. I am so happy I found her because she did such an amazing job! She is so so talented and both the makeup and hair turned out absolutely beautiful and flawless. She asked for a few pictures for inspiration before the big day and she delivered my vision above and beyond. Communication was excellent and she was so helpful with not only my makeup and hair but also with getting into my dress and staging some of the first bridal photos. I was so impressed with her work and would highly recommend her!
Teri A
5.0
6/18/2020
There were 2 brides plus 15 bridesmaids, best women, and 2 Mother’s! Mena and her assistants started by 8am and had everyone’s makeup and hair ready by 3:30 for a 4:30 wedding. Mena and crew were amazing! Our makeup and hair were stunning! I highly recommend Mena! She is so kind too...just the sweetest!
Stephanie Y
5.0
5/11/2020
Our wedding had 2 ceremonies - traditional Laotian and American. The Laotian one is high bun with ornaments. I wanted to be able to let my hair down for the American rather than wear the bun for the entire day. Mena truly delivered. Not only was she able to curl my hair and have that set in the bun, she worked quickly and efficiently during my 30 minute transition to American ceremony to let my hair down and style it. I also received numerous compliments on my make up. I put all my trust in her and did not do a trial with my make up. I could not have asked for a better MUA. My lipstick was on until the wee hours of the next morning with just one reapplication at my transition. You won't regret book with Mena! Thank you for making our day so memorable!
Kelsey C
5.0
5/05/2020
Mena and her team were awesome! Mena was always very responsive when I would reach out to her. On my wedding day, her team was very prompt and fun! As a bride, Mena knew exactly the make up and hair styles that I was looking for. I could not have been happier!
Danielle D
5.0
5/04/2020
When it comes to choosing a vendor for your hair and makeup, it's so important to choose someone you will enjoy spending several hours with on your wedding day! It's the most important day of your life, so why not spend it with vendors who are sweet, thoughtful and fun?! Mena is truly one of the sweetest people you will ever meet and is such a joy to be around! We had so much fun getting ready together on my wedding day and my bridesmaids absolutely loved her as well! I still have people compliment the hair and makeup from our big day. I truly cannot say enough amazing things about her - she is an artist and is so incredible at what she does!
Kiersten B
5.0
1/14/2020
Mena makes you feel so comfortable and that you have known her your whole life! I felt so beautiful on my wedding day, she made my hair and makeup look exactly how I wanted it! Even during my trial she was so patient with me when I was indecisive! My makeup looked so natural and complimented my features. I truly have never met a makeup artist as good as her. I am so grateful to have found her!!! I highly recommend her!
Caroline C
5.0
1/13/2020
Mena was such a highlight of our wedding day and overall wedding experience. She is the sweetest soul, and it was so comforting to know she was the one doing my hair and makeup! She is so talented and is a true expert of her craft. She was extremely patient with me and my indecisiveness and always provided the best recommendations when needed! She knows how to make anyone feel beautiful and natural on their big day! If you want to ensure your experience is nothing less than perfect, use Mena and her team!
Shannon H
5.0
12/11/2019
Mena is amazingly talented and very professional! I would recommend her to anyone that needs make up or hair for any occasion!
Payton B
5.0
10/30/2019
Mena and her team are AMAZING! She is so super sweet and listens to your every want and need. She made me feel and look beautiful on my big day. I plan on using her for all future makeup needs!!
Alison C
5.0
9/30/2019
I cannot say enough good things about Mena. Besides the fact that she is literally the sweetest, funniest and most genuine person, she’s AMAZING at hair and makeup. I had my engagement photos, bridal shower, and my wedding day hair and makeup done by her. She completely knocked it out of the park every time. I changed my wedding day look last minute and sent her a photo of the makeup look I had in mind (which were pretty blurry). She did exactly what I envisioned and more. Not to mention my wedding day was 90+ degrees and humid, by the end of the night my makeup and hair still looked great. I will use Mena for any event where I need my hair/makeup done, I’m definitely a loyal client for life now.
Taylor B
5.0
9/05/2019
MENA IS THE BEST! She did my makeup for my bridals and for everyone on my wedding day. Mena is sweet, caring, talented and so much fun to work with! She knows exactly what she is doing and so does her team! My experience with her was perfect!
Charissa G
5.0
6/12/2019
Mena was the perfect choice for my wedding day. I decided last minute to hire someone to do hair and makeup for myself and some of my bridesmaids and family members. I didn't think I would find someone available with very little time left until the wedding. Mena was super responsive and got my trial scheduled last minute, around my tight work schedule. She was super welcoming from the start, she listened to my vision for my hair and makeup, and the result was better than I could have imagined. She and her assistant made everyone feel so comfortable on the wedding day, and were super flexible with my group of bridemaids and their varying needs. I truly can't recommend Mena enough! Thank you thank you thank you!
Melissa d
5.0
12/06/2018
Mena is absolutely brilliant when it comes to her knowledge in makeup, but she also has to be the friendliest and warmest person I know. She is the person you want doing your makeup on a special day like your wedding! She doesn't cover up or mask who you are, but enhances your natural beauty in a way that makes you feel so beautiful and confident! She is the best!
Christina L
5.0
12/05/2018
Mena made us all look fantastic on my wedding day! I sent her photos of how I wanted to look and she knocked it out of the park. She did both hair and makeup for my bridal party and mom. My husband even made a comment after the ceremony, that all of us had flawless makeup and looked beautiful. Also, her pricing was much better than any of the other vendors we looked into. Would def recommend to any bride, or anyone planning a photo shoot!
Skei C
5.0
12/05/2018
I absolutely loved my wedding day makeup. Mena did an outstanding job in making me look like a more polished, glowing, glamorous version of myself! Would 10/10 recommend booking with her! I absolutely loved my wedding day makeup. Mena did an outstanding job in making me look like a more polished, glowing, glamorous version of myself! Would 10/10 recommend booking with her!
Kimberly C
5.0
12/05/2018
Mena did such a great job beautifying me for my wedding day :) She created the natural look I was hoping for as well as my mom's and some of my bridesmaids. Mena is so sweet and listens well to things you'd like/not like. She was a fun person to have while we were all getting ready the day-of and she calmed any nerves I had because of her promptness and how well she did on my makeup. Highly recommend Mena for any of your wedding beauty needs!
Emily B
5.0
12/05/2018
Mena did my makeup for my engagement session and I was obsessed! She did an amazing job! She listened to all my thoughts and concerns and her personality made me so comfortable the whole process! She has the best energy and fun to be around! I would highly recommend her to anyone seeking professional makeup!
Anna M
5.0
12/04/2018
Mena is the greatest! I absolutely loved having her as part of my wedding day team. She was professional, truly listened to what I wanted, really sweet and made getting ready a blast! My entire bridal party loved working with her. The makeup was absolutely perfect - made me feel beautiful! I would recommend her to anyone!
Sara T
5.0
12/04/2018
Mena was fabulous to work with. I was very satisfied with both my bridal make up and my bridesmaids. She is very talented and a pleasure to with work. She listens, takes her times, and is personable. She really made me feel special and beautiful on my wedding day.
Kristina W
5.0
12/04/2018
I would 100% tell any bride to hire Mena! She did a fantastic job on my makeup for my wedding day! We had a trial before and she was super helpful in making the little changes that I wanted for me to feel myself at my wedding. She also did some of my bridesmaids and they looked so awesome! She can do any makeup look you desire - natural, glam, smoky eye! Mena is such a calming presence and such a joy to be around. She was always on time and very flexible with scheduling! Definitely hire her for your next event!
Angie K
5.0
12/04/2018
Mena was my makeup artist for our 2016 May wedding. Her work was absolutely flawless. All my bridesmaids looked amazing and I was so happy with how my makeup turned out! During the planning phase, she was always professional and very responsive. She also did my makeup for our engagement pictures. I wouldn’t use anyone else! I highly recommend her services for your special day!
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