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Monica Virga
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Monica Virga Cosmetics is a premier wedding beauty service based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, providing expert hair and makeup artistry to couples throughout Philadelphia, Delaware, and New Jersey. Led by founder Monica Virga, the brand is known for creating personalized, timeless looks that enhance each client’s natural beauty on their wedding day.
Originally from Milan, Italy, Monica brings a refined European sensibility and passion for beauty to every service she provides. With extensive experience working alongside brides, fashion designers, models, and celebrities, Monica is celebrated for her professionalism, artistry, and attention to detail. Her mission is simple: to ensure every client feels confident, radiant, and unmistakably themselves as they walk down the aisle.
Each experience begins with a personalized trial session, where Monica collaborates closely with you to design your ideal hair and makeup look. Whether your vision is classic and romantic or modern and fashion-forward, her expertise includes airbrush makeup techniques for a flawless, long-lasting finish that remains perfect throughout your entire celebration.
In addition to bridal beauty services, Monica Virga Cosmetics offers styling for the entire wedding party, ensuring everyone looks polished, cohesive, and camera-ready. From the first consultation to the final touch-up, Monica is committed to delivering an elevated, seamless experience—making your wedding day as beautiful and unforgettable as you’ve imagined.
Woman-owned Business
12+ years in business
Speaks English, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish
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Monica Virga
Owner
Internationally sought after by leading fashion designers and celebrities alike, Monica Virga is known for her professionalism, artistry, and ability to elevate every face she touches. From runway to wedding day, her mission is simple: to make you feel effortlessly beautiful with her signature makeup and refined hairstyling.
Reviews
5.0
out of 5.0134 reviews
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Monica is praised for her exceptional work as a hair and makeup artist for weddings. Reviewers highlight her professionalism, attention to detail, and ability to create beautiful, long-lasting looks that enhance confidence and beauty on the wedding day. Monica's talent, flexibility, and calming presence are widely appreciated, with many recommending her services for brides and bridal parties. Reviewers mention that Monica's expertise and personalized approach result in flawless, natural, and elegant makeup and hairstyles that complement individual preferences while ensuring a stress-free wedding morning.Review photos
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Royden P
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5.0
10/09/2025
Monica was just excellent to have as my hair/makeup artist on my wedding day. She did a trial before hand to ensure that everything was done exactly how I wanted it, and she was al...
so able to prepare for my wedding. I had an early meeting time due to the number of bridesmaids I had, but her and her assistant, Dawn were there right on time, even before I got there! I personally don’t like to wear a lot of makeup, and she was able to still make me feel “dolled up” without overdoing it. I would 100% recommend Monica to anyone getting married, or having any event where they need their hair and makeup done.
Theresa R
5.0
12/01/2025
Monica is such a sweet artist. She listens very closely to your preferences and does beautiful work on both makeup and hair.
Any questions?
Anna Y
5.0
12/01/2025
I had an incredible experience with my wedding hair and makeup. Monica was professional, calming, and perfectly captured the look I wanted. My hair and makeup lasted all day, and I...
felt beautiful and confident. I highly recommend her to any bride!
Lauren R
5.0
11/10/2025
Monica was wonderful to work with. She communicated with me well prior to the wedding too. My makeup and hair came out beautifully, even more so than the trial we did about a month...
before the big day. She also did an amazing job on my daughter's hair and makeup, despite not having met her previously. Monica listened to exactly what I wanted (and didn't want -- looking like a drag queen lol). She arrived on time at the inn where I was getting married and was a true professional. Would recommend her highly!!
Kasturi S
5.0
11/10/2025
Monica did an amazing job on my bridesmaids’ makeup! Everyone looked beautiful and felt so confident. The makeup lasted all day and looked perfect in photos. She was professional, ...
friendly, and made the morning feel relaxed and fun. Highly recommend!
Kathleen B
5.0
11/10/2025
Working with Monica is a sheer delight! She customizes her hair and makeup approach for each individual. We all felt like we were ready for the red carpet when she finished! No...
t only were we glamorous but we also had so many laughs and great memories along the way. A highlight of the wedding weekend. I highly recommend her. I guarantee you will have a wonderful experience.
Tori D
5.0
10/11/2025
Monica was the best! From the trial to the day of she was the definition of professional and everyone was so happy with their hair & makeup.
Ariel E
5.0
10/07/2025
Monica is an incredible hair and make up artist. She was able to understand the look I was going for and she nailed it! She also did all my bridesmaids hair and make up and everyon...
e looking absolutely stunning all thanks to her. I highly recommend Monica for your hair and/or make up needs for your special day!!
Amanda Z
5.0
9/12/2025
Monica was amazing! Her and her assistant Dawn were great to work with, we were ahead of schedule fro 12 girls to be ready by 3pm and everyone looked flawless the whole day.
Alexandria H
5.0
6/24/2025
Monica is just the best. I had around 10 people who needed hair and makeup. We did not have a lot of time since my venue only would let us in at around 8. Monica and her assistant...
got us done in the time that we needed and not once did we feel rushed, like she skipped steps or that the quality decreased at all.
Her talent is like no other. The makeup was beautiful, soft and brought out everyone’s natural beauty rather than cover it. I really appreciated how she listened to everyone’s preferences and did exactly what everyone wanted. Every single one of my bridesmaids and mothers felt so comfortable and confident.
Monica made my day so so special because I felt so beautiful. I would recommend her 1000x to any bride looking for a hair/makeup artist☺️☺️
Alana B
5.0
6/23/2025
If you’re a bride searching for someone who delivers elevated, timeless beauty while keeping your wedding morning calm and joyful — book Monica Virga without hesitation.
Monica is...
n’t just a bridal stylist — she’s a world-class artist. With experience doing editorial hair and makeup for models in Milan, NYC, LA, and Miami, she brings high-fashion skill to real-life brides — and still treats you with the warmth and care of a close friend. Her talent is unmatched, and her calm, sweet demeanor is exactly what every bride needs on the morning of her wedding.
She did hair and airbrush makeup for me, my entire bridal party, and both of our moms, and every single one of us looked and felt naturally radiant. She listened to each person’s preferences and brought out the best in everyone — never overdone, always flattering and fresh. My bridal look featured a soft, romantic updo with loose curls and glowing, camera-ready airbrush makeup with natural falsies. I genuinely thought my trial was perfect — but Monica made me look even more beautiful on the actual day.
She arrived at 5:30 AM, started promptly at 5:45, and finished well ahead of our 11:00 AM photography deadline — the morning was seamless thanks to her precision and professionalism. Our looks held beautifully throughout the day, with my makeup lasting comfortably through hours of photos, emotions, hugs, and dancing — well into the evening.
Monica is the rare kind of artist who combines editorial experience with bridal-day heart. If you want to feel confident, cared for, and gorgeous on your wedding day — Monica is the one you want by your side.
Thank you so much, Monica. You were everything I needed and more.
— Alana 💄💇♀️💍
Julie S
5.0
1/01/2025
Monica was wonderful to work with and gave me exactly the make up I was looking for on my wedding day!!! She was such a sweet and kind person to work with, and helped me feel so at...
ease during my pre-wedding jitters. She’s also incredibly humble and keeps her prices fair for someone with a resume that includes working at New York and Milan fashion weeks and for magazine photo shoots in New York!
The day of my wedding, I wanted to make things a little more natural compared to how we did my make up previously at the trial, and she understood what I was asking for perfectly. I also struggled with sleep the night before and she was able to cover up my under eye circles!
10/10 recommend!!!
Sam S
5.0
12/26/2024
Monica was amazing, drove to my parents house in Delaware for the big day. She was on time and great at keeping the schedule so the bridesmaids and I were ready for pictures before...
the ceremony! The makeup lasted all day and she was great to work with. Highly recommend!
Danielle F
5.0
12/16/2024
Monica was fantastic on my wedding day. My hair and makeup turned out even better than expected. It looked great and photos but still appropriate and flattering in person and laste...
d all day.
Maddie T
5.0
12/10/2024
Monica and her team were wonderful to work with! She made everyone feel comfortable and beautiful. HIGHLY recommend!
Stephanie P
5.0
12/04/2024
Monica did a wonderful job for me and my girls on my wedding morning. She listened closely to what everyone wanted and delivered just that! We all felt and looked so beautiful. My ...
best friend hired Monica for her wedding this January, and I can’t wait to get done up by her again!!
Lisa L
5.0
12/03/2024
Monica is a truly amazing artist and wonderful person. She will not only make you look absolutely stunning, but make you FEEL beautiful. I knew I needed her for my wedding when I...
saw her work at a friends wedding. She creates magic wherever she goes. It was truly a blessing to work with her and I will keep her in mind for any future events. She gave me Hollywood waves with some soft glam, everything I wanted and more. Don’t miss out ladies call her today! She is worth it!!
Kelsie M
5.0
12/03/2024
Monica was very sweet and professional. She did an exceptional job for an affordable price. All the girls in my bridal party loved their look and asked for her information to share...
it others. She made me feel beautiful on my wedding day 😁. I would recommend her to anyone! Thank you!
Hannah G
5.0
12/03/2024
Monica is so sweet and so talented. She gave me a natural but beautiful look that was excellent what I wanted!
Morgan W
5.0
11/14/2024
Monica and her team are fantastic, they made everyone in my bridal party look stunning. I trusted Monica with choosing the best hair style for myself and what looked the best with ...
my dress. I never had to think about questioning her she is absolutely amazing.
Alyssa C
5.0
10/07/2024
Monica and her team were fantastic! She was so professional and accommodating! Everyone in the party looked incredible. She is able to do any hairstyle and any makeup you want. As ...
someone who doesn't wear a ton of makeup, she made me feel so beautiful! So glad to have her for our special day!
Casey S
5.0
9/29/2024
The hair and makeup results by Monica Virga for my bridal party, mom, mother in law, and myself was amazing. She listened to each of us about our vision or preferences and everyone...
was beautiful! She was punctual and efficient and we were finished with plenty of time. Definitely recommend.
Thais B
5.0
9/17/2024
I had the pleasure of having Monica as my makeup artist for my wedding, and she did an incredible job! She understood exactly the look I wanted and made me feel absolutely beautifu...
l on my special day. Not only is she highly skilled, but she also made me feel comfortable and relaxed throughout the entire process. Plus, the fact that she speaks Portuguese was such a blessing being able to communicate in my own language. I highly recommend Monica for anyone looking for a talented and professional makeup artist!
Tatiana A
5.0
9/17/2024
I cannot say enough great things about Monica! From the very first consultation to the big day, she went above and beyond to ensure that everyone looked absolutely stunning. Monica...
's attention to detail is truly unmatched—she listened carefully to each of us and created beautiful, flawless looks that perfectly complemented my vision for big the day.
Monica delivered the most timeless and elegant makeup, lasting all day and night, even through all the happy tears and dancing. My bridal party also looked incredible, with each person receiving personalized attention, ensuring we all felt comfortable and confident.
Thank you, Monica, for your time, patience, and dedication. You made us feel special and cared for, and your talent helped make my wedding day unforgettable!
Lindsay A
5.0
7/31/2024
Monica and her team were amazing. They made my bridal party look amazing and were flexible on hair styles and makeup preferences. My makeup and hair was exactly like the photos I s...
howed Monica and I couldn’t have been happier with the way things turned out. We had a set schedule and Monica made sure we made everything get done in time and even had time to touch up the entire wedding party. She is amazing!
anjelica f
5.0
6/29/2024
I truly don’t even know where to begin to express my gratitude and appreciation for Monic’s time and talent the morning of our wedding!! Her speed and attention to detail is what y...
ou need as a bride! Never once was I stressed about time and having all the girls done in time. She was such a lovely calm presence on such a wild morning! And left her chair feeling so effortlessly beautiful!! She took requests to heart and made dreams come true!! And I did not hear one bridesmaid complain about their beauty - and they can be a tough crowd!! Her beauty partner Mariah was adorable and amazing!!! Matched the vibe of the morning and her work was spectacular!!! I cannot recommend Monica enough!! She was a full blown superstar!!! I wish I could get married again just to sit in her chair again!
Ashley F
5.0
12/01/2023
I LOVED working with Monica for my wedding! I hardly ever wear makeup and felt like a fish-out-of-water at first, but Monica was super sweet and set my mind at ease right away. Sh...
e made everything feel so natural and made sure I was completely comfortable every step of the way. Her prices were also very competitive - we had a very small wedding and bridal party, so I appreciated that she didn't require minimums like so many other businesses do. Everyone looked absolutely stunning, in large part because of Monica's artistry. I highly recommend working with her!
Marissa B
5.0
10/21/2023
Monica was amazing to work with on my wedding day! Everyone loved their hair and makeup and we got compliments from guests all day long. Monica listened to what each person wanted ...
and delivered. I would highly recommend working with Monica for any bridal hair and makeup experience!
Katelyn V
5.0
10/19/2023
Monica was amazing! She did me and my bridal party all my herself both hair and makeup. Everyone looked stunning. She made sure we were all happy with our looks and touched anythin...
g that needed to be before she left. Words can not describe how incredible Monica is. Everyone at my wedding could not stop talking about my hair and makeup!!
Maria F
5.0
10/17/2023
When I first reached out the communication was done thru Monica's husband, Nathan. He was thorough and explained all. Meeting with Monica for my trial she showed me exactly why the...
se other amazing reviews were true! She really worked with you and made you envision what you would look for the big day. The morning of, she showed up on time, worked with the space she had and made the beauty happen. She got all the girls hair/makeup done earlier than anticipated. I loved how it looked even better than I ever anticipated the day of! Hair and makeup lasted all day even with high winds. She does amazing work at a reasonable cost!
Helana J
5.0
10/13/2023
Monica was absolutely great! I booked her off a recommendation from a friend and she did not disappoint. She did my bridal makeup and hair and make up for my 5 bridesmaids and my ...
mother and everyone was absolutely beautiful! Everything was completed on time and she was very professional.
Stephanie M
5.0
10/12/2023
Monica did my hair and makeup along with 7 other people in my bridal party for my wedding last NYE. She did both hair and makeup herself!! We all looked flawless and absolutely pe...
rfect. She was very flexible with us, with any changes or anything specific we were looking for. I couldn’t recommend her enough.
Jenny O
5.0
9/02/2023
Monica was so incredible! The moment I met her I felt at ease and like she understood what I was looking for and how to help me achieve exactly the look I wanted. The trial process...
was so smooth and easy and she was so generous with her time and made me feel so beautiful. The morning of my wedding was so smooth and easy. Nothing felt rushed and hair and makeup were somehow even better than at the trial and exactly what I wanted. Her presence was so calming and comforting. I cannot say enough wonderful thing about her and her work. I would hire her again any time I need hair and makeup done!
Stef G
5.0
7/02/2023
Monica is an absolute delight and the ultimate expert. Consummate professional, well versed in diverse and flexible styles, and totally not judgemental while giving honest feedback...
. She more than fulfilled my vision, and made my mom and sisters happy with their hair and makeup. She brought Mariah with her as a buddy, and they were done ahead of schedule, too.
Plus, she’s way more reasonable and personal than many services in the area.
Really wonderful from start to finish. Hire her. First pic from trial, and wedding look held up well day of despite my constant crying.
Alina O
4.0
3/06/2023
Monica and her partner Mariah did an exceptional job on our wedding party's hair and makeup. My bridesmaids wanted a range of hair and makeup styles--from loose braids to updos and...
smokey eyes to "barely there" makeup--and everyone got exactly what they wanted. We had a massive party and somehow they managed to get everyone done early. Minus one star because there was a misunderstanding/miscommunication around the pricing, but that is partly my fault.
Jaclyn L
5.0
12/26/2022
Monica is unbelievable! She is a hidden gem - I found her because of my husbands cousins wedding and I’m glad I did. She offers the most competitive pricing out there and she is an...
amazing stylist. Casually she does fashion week in NYC and Milan, but really enjoys helping women out for their wedding day. In addition, she has a calming presence which is what you need day of. She came from the Philadelphia area with an assistant and we ran on time, even early and she stayed and ensured I had touch ups. If you’re going for a beautiful, but natural look don’t look any further!!
Alicia K
5.0
12/01/2022
Monica did my hair and makeup for my wedding. She also did hair and makeup for my three bridesmaids, my mother in law and my aunt all by herself. She made me feel and look absolute...
ly beautiful. She is incredibly professional and talented. I couldn’t recommend her more!
Rachel D
5.0
11/05/2022
Monica is an extremely talented artist for both hair and makeup, and damn can she work quickly! You will look absolutely beautiful after she is done with you. She is also very swe...
et and a pleasure to work with. Her rates are very reasonable for the wedding industry, and a great value.
I have to say I was a bit put off by her husband's demeanor during the booking process, and I almost did not choose her for this reason. But if you can get over that, you won't regret it because she will do a great job.
Taylor A
5.0
10/29/2022
Monica was nothing short of amazing. Not only is she so talented and professional - getting through 10 girls by herself ahead of schedule on my wedding day - but she is also so swe...
et and such a calming presence to have around on your big day. The makeup was stunning and stayed on all night. Can’t say enough good things, hire her for your wedding!
Jennifer R
5.0
10/28/2022
Monica did my hair and makeup for my wedding and she did a phenomenal job. She made me feel so beautiful and everyone commented about how well my makeup and hair looked. She gave m...
e a beautiful all-natural look, without making it seem like I had a lot of makeup on. I would recommend her to anyone who is getting their hair or makeup done.
Megan H
5.0
10/24/2022
Monica was great!! She was so nice and listened to every direction I had on what I wanted for my day of look. She made sure my bridesmaids and I looked amazing. Highly recommend!
Lauren S
5.0
10/23/2022
Monica did my hair and make up for my wedding. We had postponed our wedding due to Covid and Monica was very easy to work with during this process.
During my hair and make up trial...
, I explained to Monica what I was looking for and she had a great vision. Between the trial and the wedding day, I reached out to Monica to see if we could update a few things. She spent a lot of time with me on the phone sharing different ideas, and then emailed me pictures and products she would use, for my review.
When it came to my wedding day, Monica did hair and make up for 9 people in a very timely manner. I did need feel rushed and we stayed on schedule! For me, we changed both the hair and make up slightly and I couldn't have been happier with how it turned out. She truly is an expert and I would recommend Monica to any bride!
Mary C
5.0
10/21/2022
Monica did an absolutely amazing job for my wedding day earlier this year!! I was looking for someone who could come on site to service a large group of people's hair and make up (...
11 people total), and Monica and her assistant went above and beyond. They were timely, professional, personable, affordable, and of course everyone looked beautiful all day long! Had a great experience with our trial as well - Monica took her time and worked with me to bring my vision to life and to ensure I was happy with the final look. I would definitely recommend Monica's services to everyone!!
Laura Z
5.0
10/20/2022
Monica was fantastic for my wedding in October 2022 in Drums, PA. She is incredibly skilled with an amazing background in her craft. She was also prompt, worked quickly (but with p...
recision), professional, and made everyone feel so beautiful! Monica helped make the day so special and the bridal party and mothers all loved her. My makeup and hair were flawless and stayed all day! Thank you Monica!!!
Steph G
5.0
10/19/2022
I decided to reach out to Monica after a friend told me I HAVE to use her for my wedding, as she had an amazing experience with her a few years ago. I'm so glad I did! The trial wa...
s a great experience, Monica made me feel at ease about the big day and was more than happy to take her time trying various styles/photographing everything to see how it would look. Then on my wedding day her and her assistant were so wonderful to work with, they fit it so well with our group while we were getting ready and ensured that we were done with plenty of time. They even touched up my mother-in-law, even though she decided the morning of she didn't want professional hair and makeup, but then changed her mind after she saw all of us! I highly recommend Monica!
Alicia R
5.0
10/19/2022
Monica was wonderful! she adapted well to the hectic nature of our wedding day and managed to complete everyone's hair and makeup in perfect time! everyone looked great and can't t...
hank her enough!
Michelle F
5.0
10/19/2022
Monica was absolutely amazing. Every single one of my bridesmaids and my mom and MIL were extremely happy with their make up. If you’re like me and don’t typically do your make up ...
or feel not like yourself in it, Monica does an amazing job making it feel natural and making you feel like an absolutely beautiful bride!!! HIGHLY highly highly recommend her services!!! Not to mention she herself is an absolute sweetheart! Thank you so much Monica for making me feel so special on my big day!!!!
Janet F
5.0
9/30/2022
Monica was such a treat to work with. Lovely and personable individual. I chose Monica based on her website and the fact she didn’t require a minimum number of clients, like most o...
ther stylists I researched; this was key since I had a small bridal party and they did not all want their hair and makeup done professionally. We had a trial which (after a couple cancellations) happened a couple months before the wedding. She took her time to discuss what I wanted and envisioned for the big day. On my actual wedding, my hair and makeup looked stunning. She did my hair & makeup and 3 others in my bridal party within 5 hours. Our hair and makeup lasted all night and received many compliments. Everything turned out beautifully and I couldn’t have been happier with it! Hire her! You will not regret it.
Susan Z
5.0
9/06/2022
Monica is an amazing hair stylist and make-up artist. She did hair and makeup for my whole bridal party and everyone one of us loved the way we looked. Our hair and make up stayed ...
in place the whole day. She’s very easy to work with and she takes her work seriously so she really wants you to look and feel your best. Would highly recommend
Caitlin L
5.0
7/12/2022
Monica is the best!! She did my make up along with my mom's and my mother in-laws and the then hair and makeup for my 5 bridesmaids. She has such a talent for making each person fe...
el confident, beautiful and like themselves (only better). She's also crazy organized and fast!! Right before my wedding she found out that her assistant was unavailable due to COVID and without issue she came in and did makeup and hair for 9 people and still finished on time - never stressed at all! Monica is just a beautiful soul that makes you feel like a million dollars on your wedding day!!
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