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Monica Virga
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Monica Virga Cosmetics is a premier wedding beauty service based in Philadelphia, PA, offering hair and makeup artistry to couples across Philadelphia, Delaware, and New Jersey. Led by founder Monica Virga, we specialize in creating personalized, timeless looks that enhance each client’s natural beauty for their wedding day.
Originally from Milan, Italy, Monica brings a European flair and passion for beauty to every service. With extensive experience working with brides, designers, models, and celebrities, Monica is dedicated to making you look and feel your best. Her goal is to ensure that you walk down the aisle feeling confident and radiant, while still looking like your most beautiful self.
At Monica Virga Cosmetics, we begin with a personalized trial session where Monica will collaborate with you to perfect your ideal hair and makeup look. Whether you envision a classic bridal style or something more contemporary, Monica’s expertise includes airbrush makeup for a flawless, long-lasting finish that will hold up throughout the entire day.
In addition to bridal services, we offer styling for your entire wedding party, ensuring everyone looks stunning and camera-ready. Monica is committed to going the extra mile to make your wedding day experience unforgettable, from the first consultation to the final touch-up.
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Sought after by the most famous fashion designers from across the world for her professionalism and talent, requested by top celebrities and stars for her ability to make them shine brighter and always ready to make any model a top model, that is Monica Virga. No matter the stage her only goal is to make you beautiful for your occasion with her unique brand of makeup and quality hairstyling.
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5.0
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Monica, a talented and professional makeup artist, received glowing reviews for her work on various weddings. Brides praised her for creating beautiful, natural looks that lasted all day, covering up flaws like under-eye circles, and for accommodating preferences effectively. Her ability to keep to a schedule, work well with bridesmaids, and make everyone feel comfortable and beautiful stood out. Monica's pricing was deemed fair, and she was commended for her skill, calming presence, and personalized attention, making her highly recommended for bridal hair and makeup services.Review photos
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Julie S
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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!
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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 lasted 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 beautiful 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 showed 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 you 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. She 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 anything 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 these 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 perfect. 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 absolutely 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 sweet 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 sweet 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 me 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 precision), 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 was 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 thank 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 other 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 feel 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!!
Lauren M
5.0
4/26/2022
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!
Jessica J
5.0
11/13/2021
Highly recommend! Booked Monica for my wedding and couldn’t be happier. She and her husband (handles the business side) are both incredibly nice, easy going and great with communication. At my hair and makeup trial, I knew I wanted a glamour look for makeup but was unsure about hair. We tried two different hair styles and talked pros and cons about both. It was so helpful to have her professional opinion and absolutely love the look she came up with. On my wedding day, there were 7 of us. We started at 7am and we were done by 12:15-12:30 (ahead of schedule). She brought her assistant who did makeup (Monica did everyone’s hair and bride makeup) for the bridal party. She did a fabulous job and everyone loved their look. I know I truly felt beautiful. After gone through this process, I understand the stress that revolves around looking your best and know if you book Monica, you won’t have anything to worry about.
Samantha F
5.0
11/04/2021
We only have wonderful things to say about Monica. She was so prompt with responses to our questions and flexible with changes leading up to the big day. She was extremely efficient while still finding time to give careful and special attention to each member of our mixed gender bridal party and especially me as the bride. Monica helped me feel like the most beautiful and natural version of myself, and I can't recommend her enough!
Mary K
5.0
9/14/2021
Monica was easy to communicate with, flexible, and professional. She was patient and helpful when my wedding hair wasn't quite as I imagined and somehow knew exactly what needed to be tweaked even though I couldn't articulate it. I got countless compliments on my hair and makeup, and both stayed put the whole day!
Tristy N
5.0
9/01/2021
Monica's style and technique were flawless. There were a few different ethnicities in my bridal party and each had different needs in hair/makeup Monica took a minute to listen to their preferences, offered suggestions, and executed perfectly. No matter who you are when Monica finishes, you will feel like your hair/makeup has never looked better.
Kathy S
5.0
8/24/2021
Monica was the best hair/makeup artist I could have possibly booked. We had to postpone our wedding, like many couples in 2020, and I was lucky enough to have her available for our new date. We pushed back our trial, and planned it for the warmer months, just so I could figure out if my hair would withstand the humidity of summer. She tried three different styles, took photos of each and did two separate makeup looks. August 14th, 2021 finally came, and Monica was ready to get all 5 of us glammed up, from professional makeup to hair that lasted all night, everything was perfect, and done with the most amount of precision. Book Monica for your next event, knowing she will have everything under control.
Jennifer S
5.0
7/12/2021
Monica was amazing! She went above and beyond for me! My makeup and hair was gorgeous she is so talented! I would recommend her to everyone:) thank you Monica!!!
Erin W
5.0
7/05/2021
Monica was absolutely amazing. She helped us plan during the middle of a pandemic and was one of the few companies that made me feel listened to and so well taken care of while still being affordable. We did my hair & makeup trial in February and she helped me work through my style. With my thin, curly hair, it was hard to do the style I originally wanted and I wasn't happy with what we first came up with. But she got right back to work and wouldn't let me leave until I was happy. We came up with a hairstyle that was even better and took so many pictures so she could replicate it. Day of, her and her assistant came on time and were so fun to work with. Her assistant did the makeup and Monica did the hair, and Monica did both for me. They worked so fast and so well. I had 5 bridesmaids, 2 mothers, and 1 grandmother and they got through us all so fast. Monica even helped me tweak my look to perfection and touched me up right before pictures, and I felt like an absolute princess. All of the girls got different hairstyles and they all said they felt so pretty and comfortable. She was an absolute joy to work with and I highly recommend her and her team! Thank you so much for everything, Monica!
Paige K
5.0
6/21/2021
Monica is amazing! she was able to handle my mother, my sister , and myself on my wedding day and went above and beyond when we noticed that my dress was missing a stitch! Lucky me she had a needle and thread and came in to assist. She is a very professional woman and never rushed. Everything was done precisely when it was meant to be! Having her there felt like family and I know my mom and sister were very happy with their looks. My mom for sure had a whole new confidence about her and I felt like a princess. My husband's "First look moment" lasted all night. Maybe it was love...maybe it was Monica. Best wishes to you and your family!
Giovanna B
5.0
3/15/2021
Monica was amazing! I loved my hair and make up, she was great with helping me decide what would look the best on me. All of my bridesmaids and both moms got hair and makeup done as well and they all looked amazing and loved it. She stayed all the way up until we were leaving to go do pictures in case anyone needed touch ups last minute.
response 03/16/2021
Thanks you Giovanna! 😘
Veronica B
5.0
11/03/2020
Monica was the best make up artist for me and my bridal party!
She was on time, very quick and we were all ready by the time I had scheduled.
I felt like a queen after she did my hair and makeup and I 100% recommend her! You will not be disappointed!
Thank you so much for everything Monica!
My day was very special and you played an important part of it!
Veronica
Kristina B
5.0
10/25/2020
Monica did my hair and makeup, as well as my maid of honor, mother and mother-in-law. All of our hair and makeup turned out beautifully. Monica was so kind, professional, punctual and most of all, very calming! She stayed with me throughout the duration of my wedding day, as we had a Hindu ceremony and and American ceremony. She was able to provide two different hair and makeup looks for me for each ceremony and was able to do so quickly and efficiently! She also did touch ups for hair and makeup for my maid of honor, mom and mother in law. She was an absolute dream to work and her calming nature was very much appreciated in such a busy and at times, chaotic day!I would highly recommend hiring Monica for your big day! I plan on hiring Monica again for my big reception in 2022! Monica is amazing!!!
Katie K
5.0
10/10/2020
Monica did the hair and makeup for myself and everyone else who needed it done for my wedding. She was very timely and everyone loved the results! I would highly recommend.
Cheyenne S
5.0
10/05/2020
Monica was amazing. Her and her team was so sweet and so accommodating through this whole process, especially given that we got married during a pandemic! My hair and makeup and my bridesmaids and mother’s came out beautifully, we were all getting so many compliments throughout the entire night. Our hair and makeup even lasted into the next day, which was perfect for brunch. I can’t speak kind enough words for Monica and my pictures speak for themselves!
Alison B
5.0
8/12/2020
Monica did my preview for my original wedding date in June and it was amazing. She took time with me and let me see a few different looks. Luckily she was available for my rescheduled date in August, and did hair and makeup for 6 bridesmaids, my mother and myself all by herself. We all looked amazing! We did run a little beyond what time I wanted to be done, but She was great and was able to do some touch ups for the girls before photos. She is very sweet and I would recommend her for other brides. I know that we were right on the line for when she brings a helper, and would probable recommend the additional person if you have a big party and have to be super strict with timing.
Christine D
5.0
7/15/2020
Monica was amazing from start to finish. She helped me strategize about my look during the trial, which was a godsend because I had a makeup look in my head that, when applied, was GORGEOUS but we both decided it was a little too "NYE party" and not very bridal. But since I really wanted to test it out Monica indulged me and did half my face with that look which was so fun. The other half was a bit more subdued and it was actually such a smart move to do that during the trial - I got to literally turn my head to compare, contrast, and decide between look 1 and look 2. We both saw it - her suggestion for look 2 was perfect. Then onto the hair - we cycled through 3 looks, varying the style, placement of my accessories, everything. The entire time Monica was amazing - helping me take pictures, look from every angle, etc. On to my wedding day...Monica was a joy to have in my bridal suite and definitely a calming presence which was so needed! I loved my look. And she ended up doing the makeup for a few friends and family as well after I was done and off to my first look photos. I couldn't have been happier and only wish I could have my hair and makeup done by Monica on a regular basis because I've never looked better! She definitely made me feel like a bride should on her big day - confident and beautiful.
Danielle W
5.0
3/11/2020
Monica did my hair and makeup this weekend for my wedding, as well as the hair and makeup for my bridesmaids and my mom. She did an absolutely fabulous job! I told her I wanted a slightly smokey eye, but also wanted to look natural, and she just nailed it! I could not have been happier with the way that I looked for my wedding, and all of us got so many compliments the whole evening. She brought an airbrush machine for our faces, (*which was not an added charge*), making us all look just flawless. It was also SO convenient that she offered services for both hair and makeup (most are only hair or only makeup). An added bonus was that she was such a sweet person, which made for a great day getting ready. :) I would absolutely recommend her!!!!
Monica M
5.0
11/09/2019
Monica did my hair and makeup for the wedding. She also did my bridal party. She's so easy to work with and does an amazing job. I highly recommend using her for your special day. The products she uses are great and my makeup lasted all day/evening. Everyone was talking about how great my hair looked on my wedding day!
jamie p
5.0
10/03/2019
Absolutely loved working with her and her husband (he works the business side: calls, payment etc). Had them for my wedding last week and couldn’t have been happier! Very thoughtful, honest feedback and helpful suggestions all throughout the process, from initial contact to trial to the big day everything was fantastic! Highly recommend!
response 10/03/2019
Thank you Jamie! 😘
Caterina C
5.0
9/16/2019
Monica is simply THE BEST!!!! She was fantastic at my trial, we were able to try several hair styles and she took plenty of pictures so there were no surprises the day of the wedding. My make-up was flawless, and the airbrushed makeup is the best. She created the exact look I wanted, and it lasted all night and even through the after-party until 3am! All the bridesmaids looked amazing! She was also able to accommodate my aunt and a flower girl at the last minute for make-up and hair. She brought Jenn to assist with hair, and she was wonderful too. Monica is so easy going and relaxed, and I didn’t feel rushed or that we were running out of time to get ready that day. She came on time in the morning, did finishing touches on everyone, whether it was hair or makeup, and we were ready to go on time! She really is truly very talented and can create whatever look you are going for. I would definitely use her in the future! Thank you Monica!
Reeves B
5.0
6/15/2019
Simply AMAZING! Monica is an incredibly talented artist and, even more importantly, she listens and adjusts accordingly! This was very important to me, because I wanted a more natural look (especially avoiding my face being a different color than my neck and the flat, “doll face” look). Starting with the trial: I had some idea for what I was looking for, but nothing specific. We went through a few iterations on makeup, finally opting for one that was more neutral toned. For the hair we tried at least four different styles. She also took pictures so that we could remember what we decided on. As an aside, Monica’s husband Nathan was the primary communicator and scheduler, and he did a wonderful job.
On the day of the wedding, there were 9 of us. She brought an assistant to help, and together they miraculously got everyone ready on time. I even decided to change how I wanted my hair, and she made it work! Some people wanted more dramatic looks with false eyelashes (which are included!), while other people only wanted a light layer of lipstick and nothing more. A few adjustments were made along the way, and in the end everyone was happy and loved the final result. I am SO happy with Monica‘s work and attention to detail.
response 06/15/2019
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