Lux onsite services for weddings & special events!
Chicago, Chicago Suburbs, NW Indiana, Wisconsin, Lake Geneva
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Ioana Qureshi & Jennifer Beyers
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AWARD WINNER (9X)
Thanks to recommendations from couples on The Knot
Rare Bird Beauties is a wedding beauty company based in Chicago, IL. Choosing a beauty team for your wedding day is definitely one of the more important decisions you will make during your wedding planning process! At Rare Bird Beauties, we use our extensive product knowledge, high quality kits and customized techniques to assure that every single bride looks and feels like the best version of themselves in person and in pictures. Our work stands out because we listen to what our brides and clients want and make the entire experience all about the them. It is our pride and joy to make each and every client and bride (and her bridal party) look and feel radiant and amazingly beautiful with hair and makeup that emphasizes their natural beauty and unique personality; it is our job to create the look you've always wanted for your big day.
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Ioana Qureshi & Jennifer Beyers
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After freelancing countless weddings, Ioana and Jen decided to combine their talents & founded Rare Bird Beauties. They launched their luxury onsite bridal & special event beauty company in May of 2016 & quickly expanded to a team of 40 talented artists. When you inquire with RBB you will be speaking directly with Jen or Ioana (as they are extremely hands on in every aspect of the business) & they will help answer any questions. What makes RBB unique besides our talent as artists is our work ethic and dedication to communicating with our brides and making sure they have the best experience.
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Rare Bird Beauties received overwhelmingly positive reviews from multiple customers, with particular emphasis on their exceptional hair and makeup services for weddings. Reviewers praised stylists like Anthony, Mei, Francesca, Ioana, Jen, and Jules for their talent, professionalism, and ability to create stunning looks that lasted all day. Customers appreciated the team's flexibility, communication, and attention to detail, making them feel glamorous and beautiful on their special day. The comfortable and fun atmosphere provided by the Rare Bird Beauties team also stood out, with high recommendations for brides seeking natural yet elegant looks within their budget.Review photos
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Brooke F
5.0
11/28/2024
Anthony (hair) and Mei (makeup) at Rare Bird are incredible. I don’t like attention, and for a year had been terrified by the thought of 150 eyes all staring at me as I walked down the aisle. With the help of Mei and Anthony I felt completely confident, beautiful, glamorous, and still 100% myself.
I don’t know what to gush about first: the phenomenal job they did with my hair and makeup, or their amazing presence that put everyone at ease!
I don’t know much about hair or makeup, and after my trial Anthony gave me some excellent tips on how to prep my hair for the wedding day, which was super helpful. They were both so open to feedback and making sure my bridal party and I got what we were looking for and felt gorgeous. My MIL and mom said they were going to bring pictures to their hairstylists, because Anthony absolutely nailed what they were requesting, more so than the stylists they have seen for years! Mei’s skills were equally impressive — I was so relieved that I still looked like me, but just a more glamorous, brighter version of myself. She was able to cover a scar on my face in a way I never thought would be possible, so the focus was on my eyes and not the scar or my hereditary dark circles. My makeup was flawless ALL NIGHT, through dancing, the limbo, many mocktails and slices of cake… oh and about 5,000 tears. I felt SO BEAUTIFUL on my wedding day thanks to this incredible team.
Something special they brought to the day was how comfortable they made everyone feel. They were able to relate to and satisfy my “too cool” 13-year-old niece and then turn around and crack jokes and glam up women in their 60s and 70s. Their warmth and professionalism made everyone feel so comfortable and excited, and all of us were thrilled with how we looked.
I felt so taken care of and I cannot emphasize enough how freaking AMAZING I looked and felt all night.
They also were prompt, if not early so they could set up, completely prepared, and were super flexible when we had to move some things around with the schedule when people were running late.
I would recommend these two in a heartbeat! Thank you for making me feel so fantastic on the best day of my life!
Molly J
5.0
11/22/2024
Rare birds has great artists and is very professional! I had Samantha for hair and Francesca for makeup and they were both great, I ended up pivoting my makeup a bit on the day of and Samantha rolled with it and did an awesome job. Francesca also did amazing and even suggested the hair accessory I ended up wearing to me! They were great and so professional. Thank you!
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Samantha P
4.0
11/13/2024
I was happy with the services provided by Rare Bird Beauty. The makeup artists and hair stylists all did amazing work and were personable. Some of my bridesmaids were nervous about someone else doing their hair and makeup and they made them feel comfortable with the process. I was pleased with how well both the hair and makeup held up throughout the day. Other than a couple of curls framing my face that were soon lost due to the Chicago humidity on a hot summer day, everything else held for the entirety of the event. I was very pleased with the result.
One drawback of Rare Bird Beauty was the poor communication and inconsistent service provided by Rare Bird Beauty in terms of scheduling and the contract. It was difficult to schedule a time for my hair and makeup trial, which was even very stressful as an out-of-town bride. They also recommended at one point that I begin my hair and makeup service at 4 AM when I said that I wanted to be ready by 11 AM. This is when I complained about the person handling the logistics for my event and the owner, Ionna, stepped in. As soon as Ionna took over all problems resolving communication and scheduling were resolved and everything went smoothly.
Response from Rare Bird Beauties on 11/13/2024
Hi Samantha,
Thank you so much, Samantha, for your kind words and thoughtful feedback! W...
e’re thrilled to hear that you and your bridesmaids felt comfortable and happy with the hair and makeup services on such an important day. It’s wonderful to know the looks held up so well, especially with that Chicago humidity!
We’re genuinely sorry for the challenges you experienced with communication during the planning process. We understand how critical smooth communication is, especially for a destination bride like yourself, and we regret the added stress this caused. Please know that the coordinator you initially worked with is no longer part of our team, as we hold prompt and reliable communication as a top priority. Once I took over, I was glad to address your concerns and ensure everything went as planned.
Thank you again for sharing your experience, Samantha!
Maddie D
5.0
11/07/2024
Rare Bird Beauties was the perfect choice for my wedding hair and makeup! My wedding was in Northern Michigan and I live in Chicago, so I found Rare Bird as they are willing to travel for weddings. They were so professional and easy to communicate with for scheduling extension appointments and trials - I was so impressed with their work each time. I worked with Lisa as my makeup artist and Rebecca as my hair stylist, and they were both incredible. I showed Rebecca a style that I loved and she replicated it perfectly - it also lasted all day on my wedding day without budging! Lisa was amazing as well - not only did she do my makeup perfectly as the bride, but she also made my sister, mom and mother-in-law so happy with their looks. The makeup looked natural while being super long-lasting throughout the long day. I would highly recommend Rare Bird and specifically Lisa and Rebecca for any bride-to-be!
Liz M
5.0
11/04/2024
My planner recommended RareBird Beauties and after looking at their Instagram account, I loved how the brides looked stunning while still natural and like themselves. As someone who doesn’t usually wear a lot of makeup and usually doesn’t do a lot of regular hair styling, I was looking for a look that felt natural while still being special and glam for the occasion. I also really appreciated that their pricing was in my budget – and included both hair & makeup in one.
I was paired with Angelica (hair) and Stephanie (MUA) and they were both absolute gems. Stephanie was warm and bubbly and the best confidence booster. She listened to what I was looking for and really made an effort to make sure I was comfortable. For instance, I had never worn fake eyelashes before, and she was super flexible about possibly doing less eyelashes/makeup the day of after testing it out at our trial session. All of my bridesmaids loved her and had so much fun chatting while getting their makeup done the morning of. Also, both moms (of bride and of groom) were initially skeptical of getting their hair and makeup done, and felt so at ease and radiant afterwards.
Angelica was simply a magician! I was worried my hair would be too fine/thin for the updo I was envisioning and she made it happen without needing extensions. The day of my wedding the weather was rainy and crazy windy – thanks to Angelica and her trusty hands my hair held up all day despite the weather conditions and looked perfect up until I took the pins out at the end of the night.
The trial appointment was super helpful. I highly recommend it as a chance to meet the artists you’ll be paired with and do a test run. It’s so vital to help tweak what you want for the day of, as well as get an idea of what you like/dislike so that your comfortable and happy with the end result.
More from my bridesmaids:
Hair - “She was phenomenal. She immediately put me at ease and my hair lasted days! Like my hair never holds styling and I don’t know what she used, but I still had those curls at work Monday and people were raving!!”
Makeup – “She was AMAZING! She was so easy to work with and my makeup looked very natural and good all day. I loved her.”
Emma D
5.0
10/29/2024
Working with Ioana and Jen was an absolute pleasure. They were so professional and so fun to be with while getting ready for the rehearsal dinner and wedding. They are SO talented and really know their stuff, which was so important for me not only for myself but also for my bridal party. I am so happy with my look and felt like an elevated version of myself.
Jessica D
5.0
9/10/2024
Rare Bird Beauties was AMAZING to work with - their professionalism and talent blows everyone else out of the water. Mei Moy (my MUA) and Laura S. (hair) made me feel absolutely GORGEOUS on my wedding day. I would recommend them to everyone searching for a hair and makeup team for their wedding. Jules also helped pick out my extensions and chose the absolute perfect color for me. 100% would hire them all again!!
Anna M
5.0
8/27/2024
Working with Rare Bird Beauties was a professional and seamless experience. Rebecca styled my hair; she perfectly cultivated my vision and it looked incredible. I got so many compliments and my hair lasted all night! I have a fairly laid back, chill vibe and Rebecaa meshed well with me. Jean did half of my wedding party’s hair and each lady in my group loved their hairstyle. Both Rebecca and Jean were efficient and kind. I highly recommend booking them.
Margaret G
5.0
8/26/2024
I worked with Kristin for make-up and Francesca for hair. They were both very talented and professional. They created beautiful looks for everyone in our party including myself (bride), bridesmaids, and moms. They were fun to work with and stuck to the timeline. The trial experience at the RBB studio was great as well. I liked that they coordinated extensions for me without very much extra effort.
Nimmy M
5.0
8/17/2024
Rare Bird Beauties was such a pleasure to work with, so glad I chose them!!
We had Jules for makeup & Angelica for hair. Both were so meticulous & took their time to understood what we wanted & were happy to make adjustments as requested.
I am not someone who wears a ton of makeup, so when I asked for a toned down version of the makeup trial, Jules very much delivered!!!
Angelica wanted to make sure every tress of hair was perfect & also recommended products leading up to the wedding to ensure the best look on the day of. It made a huge difference for my hair, and I'm still using these products months after.
Highly Recommend!!
Kaylah P
5.0
7/26/2024
Konstantine was my makeup artist for my wedding day, and I can't tell you how amazing he was to work with. From the moment I met Konstantine at my makeup trial, I was immediately at ease. Not only is Konstantine an extremely talented make up artist, but he was so fun and made the entire makeup process easy and enjoyable! From only a quick photo glance and a few moments of describing my makeup goals, he was able to create exactly what I wanted on my wedding day.
Konstantine was able to do makeup for my entire bridal party without question. He was organized, stayed on track with the timeline, and coordinated well with the hair stylist (who he had never worked with)! Konstantine is a no-brainer for your wedding day, or other special event.
Thank you Konstantine for making me feel like my best self on my wedding day! You are the best of the best!!
Jillian B
5.0
5/10/2024
We loved working with Rare Bird Beauties for our wedding! They matched us up with a makeup artist who fit our style and energy and Jules was fantastic. The team was communicative, professional, punctual, and a fun time! All the girls in our party were content with their makeup and looked great for our big day.
Colleen C
5.0
4/15/2024
I have nothing but amazing things to say about Rare Bird Beauties. We were lucky enough to be connected with Ioana and Jen and I highly recommend them both. They really listened at my original trial and were very flexible throughout the process. I wanted a natural makeup look and I felt like Ioana made that happen. For hair I was indecisive and Jen showed me two looks (similar but different) and gave me to time I needed to make up my mind.
They really helped make me, my mom, and my sisters look and feel beautiful! All 5 of us had only great things to say about our own hair and makeup and each others. If you are in search of a great team, I highly recommend going with Rare Bird Beauties.
Danielle B
5.0
3/10/2024
Hair and Make up was the one thing I knew I wanted to splurge on and have the best of the best. RBB is hands down the GOAT. Working with them throughout was completely painless and completely stress free. Their custom extension matching process is absolutely incredible. Ioana and Jen knocked it out of the park (per usual) in both the preview and on the actual day. I knew I was in the best of hands and i really was. My friend group has had 4+ wedding in the past 18 months and at least one person has bitched about not liking something every single time. This was the first wedding where everyone LOVED their hair and make-up. If you want a perfect bridal look and for your bridal party to love their looks/ be complain free, RBB is the answer to your prayers. Incredible work and great people! You won’t regret it!
Julia B
5.0
1/26/2024
I found finding the right HMU company difficult as it’s hard to imagine how exactly it will all look but I could not be more thankful for having Rare Bird Beauty recommended to me by a friend.
Not only did I love the result of my hair and makeup by Stefanie and Angelica, but my bridesmaids also loved theirs as well which is not always the case.
Angelica, Stefanie, Christy, and Jean all came with such a fun and positive vibes.
Mel K
5.0
11/10/2023
I hired Jules and Jen for makeup and hair for me, my bridal party and the moms and they were excellent! My trials were great and they really listened to what I liked/didn’t like. On the wedding day, they were so professional, patient, and kind. Everyone in my wedding party loved them. They were able to execute exactly what each person wanted and everyone looked fantastic! It took me a while to figure out who to hire for hair/makeup and everyone’s portfolios online start to look very similar but believe me, they will make you look beautiful! My hair was super intricate and there was a specific look I was going for and Jen nailed it! I don’t wear makeup often so I wanted to feel like myself, but more glam, and Jules delivered! If I ever need hair/makeup services again, I’ll definitely be going back to them.
Shannon N
5.0
11/10/2023
Rare birds did an awesome job for our wedding, we had two brides, two mothers, and 5 bridesmaids all with different tastes. They did an amazing job on everyone’s hair and make and were so fun to work with! I would highly recommend them!
Lexi S
5.0
11/07/2023
I used Rare Bird for my hair service for my wedding and they were AMAZING! So easy to work with for the booking up front. Trial was great and super helpful. Anthony was our main stylist on the wedding day and he was SUCH a great addition to our getting ready experience - so fun and friendly, and extremely patient with 7 indecisive bridesmaids. He also did an amazing job on all of us!
Sara T
5.0
10/31/2023
I worked with Jules (makeup) and Angelica (hair) and they were FANTASTIC. Jules did my makeup for my engagement photos, trial, and wedding day. I had a very easy experience with scheduling everything, communication of day of events, and everyone was stunning!
Amy C
5.0
10/14/2023
If I could give 10 stars for Jules and Francesca I would! Also natalie was insanely helpful throughout the whole process. I am so glad I went with rare bird beauties! They did such a good job on my entire bridal party and they were all so fun and kind. Jules and Francesca nailed my look and I never felt more beautiful!
Carrie M
5.0
8/29/2023
Francesca was wonderful to work with! She did my HMU for rehearsal and my hair for the wedding (we’d already hired make up separately when I found RBR) and we had such a good experience with her. I felt so beautiful both nights and so did my bridal party! I also loved the extensions I got from RBR and would recommend them to any bride.
Cara B
5.0
7/29/2023
It was such a pleasure working with Rare Bird Beauties! We worked with Julieta, Stefanie, Francesca, and Paige day-of and everyone was so pleased with how their makeup and hair turned out. Natalie and the team at RBB was so helpful along the way and I was so at ease the day of our wedding knowing I didn't need to worry about hair/makeup. The team at RBB was extremely professional and listened to feedback to make adjustments. I highly recommend Rare Bird Beauties!
Vicki K
5.0
7/26/2023
Jen and Ioana from Rarebird Beauties did an absolutely incredible job glamming us. My bridal party and myself were so happy with the way their makeup and hair turned out. Jen and Ioana make you feel comfortable and go the extra mile to make sure you are getting the service you envisioned.
Alissa G
5.0
7/16/2023
Rare Bird Beauties is amazing! I was fortunate enough to be able to book with Jen (hair) and Ioana (make up) but have seen amazing work done by many others at RBB. My hair and makeup held up through tears, dancing, and Chicago summer for our July 2023 wedding. Both Jen & Ioana did a great job making me feel comfortable, adjusting to my feedback, and listening to the preferences of both MOG/MOB. Run, don't walk, to book!
Kalina G
5.0
7/14/2023
After seeing the results of one friend using RBB for her wedding trial I immediately booked them and it was the best and easiest decision I made! At my trial they spent so much time checking in and asking preferences to ensure the look was what I wanted the day of, and seeing the results (with the veil on too!) made me so sure and excited for the day of.
Jen and Ioana did hair and make up for myself, 4 bridesmaids and both mothers. They were prompt with the early start time, incredibly fun to have with us while getting ready, and spent time working with each individual to ensure everyone had the hair and make up they wanted. The morning was dark and rainy, so Ioana even went out of her way to get extra lighting from their studio to ensure the team had everything they needed for beauty.
On top of looking and feeling beautiful all day, everyone’s hair and makeup stayed in perfect condition despite walking through rain and windy outdoor photos before the ceremony. Throughout the entire booking process Natalie was so kind and helpful. Feeling confident and my best was such an important part of my wedding day and RBB made it all possible. I would recommend them to anyone and everyone who asks!
Lily Y
5.0
7/11/2023
Rare Bird Beauties was great! The artists were attentive and kind and made me and the women in my family feel so beautiful. The planning process was easy and the service was outstanding. My hair and makeup were perfect. I felt like a princess.
Carli B
5.0
7/03/2023
The Rare Bird Beauties team was fabulous from the beginning. They were able to accommodate on-site services for a small wedding party and they were able to accommodate a trial to work with my travel plans (since we live out of state). Natalie was amazing at taking care of everything and answering all of my many questions. Isabel did a fantastic job on the bridal party hair. She was able to help all of us find an amazing style for the day to help us all look amazing! Fiona is a wizard of make-up! We all wanted to take her home as she made all of us look fantastic. Our wedding day definitely wouldn't have been as beautiful without Isabel and Fiona.
Jennifer D
5.0
6/13/2023
Rare Bird was the best to work with for my wedding! I did my hair and makeup trials as well through them. Sara was in charge of makeup and she absolutely killed it. Viktoriia did my hair and did long beautiful waves which were just gorgeous. I wanted to look and feel like myself, but also wanted to feel more glam on the big day. My bridal party and many others kept complimenting me all night on how natural and stunning I looked. I have gotten my hair and makeup done for many events, and I have never felt as good as I did on my wedding day. It was so amazing not having to worry about it. My bridesmaids, grandma, and moms also got their hair and makeup done and they looked incredible. The team showed up exactly on time, were so professional, and so much fun to work with. I also want to give a huge shoutout to Natalie, their new communication queen. I've been working with Rare Bird for over a year, and I noticed a lovely improvement in communication once she was hired! Natalie is so fun to work with and significantly decreased my stress levels. I would recommend Rare Bird to everyone!
Ellen R
5.0
6/06/2023
Jen and Courtney were a dream to work with! They were so personable and did an amazing job on everyone’s hair and makeup. Every curl stayed in place and through many emotions makeup looked perfect! I couldn’t have asked for a better team to do my hair and makeup on my wedding day!
Kristina C
5.0
6/05/2023
Just don't even look any further. Book RBB for your event! Everyone was AMAZING to work with and the work they do is unmatched. Cannot say enough positive things! Thank you RBB!
Kristen E
5.0
6/05/2023
Rare Bird Beauties did an amazing job for me and my bridal party of 9 for my wedding a few weeks ago. Everyone's hair and make up turned out perfect. We had 4 different providers there to help get it all done within our timeline and they worked fast (but with perfection) to get us all in. Jules did my bridal make up and Francesca did my hair and I loved both so much! I wanted to look like me on my wedding day but feel like my hair and make up were just a bit elevated than normal. They both nailed it. I got so many compliments the entire night and everything stayed perfect throughout the night of dancing. The RBB team is top notch with how they plan and coordinate the logistics of your trial and the event day. After my trial they proactively reached out for feedback so they could make note of any changes for the wedding day. The day of the wedding my providers came prepared with the game plan! Wish I could have them do my hair and make up every day!
Beanie M
5.0
6/01/2023
Rare Bird Beauties did such a wonderful job for my wedding! Brittany and Drew were perfect professionals, everything was done right on time (if not a little early), and I couldn't have been happier with the final look, which I'd call "natural glam."
Quinn F
5.0
6/01/2023
If you are looking for your wedding hair & makeup (or for any special event)- STOP LOOKING NOW AND BOOK RARE BIRD BEAUTIES. From solely a customer service standpoint, they were absolutely incredible to work with and responded to any questions or concerns prior to the event/trial. During my trail hair/makeup, I really felt that they listened to everything I said and genuinely wanted me to feel and look beautiful. I even decided after that I wanted to make some edits, and they offered to call me to chat through the edits and ensure I was comfortable with everything before the wedding day.
Aside from them just being a pleasure to work with- the results are STUNNING. I have been in many weddings and I always fear the first reveal of a smokey eye and a red lip at 8am, when I said "natural". Rare Birds made every single one girl in the bridal party look SO STUNNING- like natural and radiant, but as a Victoria Secret model. My maid of honor even asked Jenn while doing her hair is she could cut bangs so she could pull off a hairstyle she found, and without batting an eye she whipped out her scissor and created a masterpiece
I could go on and on about how amazing this team is, but that could go on for days. You will make the best decision of you wedding planning by booking this team!
Desiree M
5.0
5/31/2023
I absolutely loved booking my makeup / hairstylists through RBB. They were amazing. I was referred to them by a previous bride who had used them and they did not disappoint. It was an amazing experience working with Constance and Francesca. They were amazing. They were personable and nice. Definitely would recommend them.
Lia V
5.0
5/18/2023
Rare Bird was amazing to work with. Natalie is super responsive and made it one of the easiest vendors to communicate with. We had hair with Rebecca and make up with Courtney. Both are so professional and amazing artists! The preview session was a great way to test out my look and we made a few changes for the wedding day that turned out amazing. I am so happy that I went with Rare bird!!
Courtney G
5.0
2/20/2023
I was lucky enough to book with owners Ioana (makeup) & Jen (hair) for my wedding. They are truly the best in the business and such a dream to work with. They made us all feel absolutely beautiful. The compliments from guests just kept coming all night for every single one of us. Ioana and Jen are so beyond talented and truly give you the look you're going for, but BETTER! Natalie deserves a shoutout too! She is who I corresponded with most on their team. She made the booking process seamless. The entire Rare Bird Beauty team is absolutely amazing and truly go above and beyond for their clients. I will absolutely use them in the future any time I need hair & makeup done. BOOK THEM NOW!! You won't regret it.
Jamie S
5.0
2/20/2023
My wife and I used Rare Bird Beauties for our November 2022 wedding and am so happy we did! I booked RBB a little later in the planning process and Natalie did an amazing job matching us with the perfect artists and getting our previews scheduled, even with a shorter timeline than normal. Drew (make-up) and Anastasia (hair) were amazing! Drew was able to work with my wife (who doesn’t typically wear make up but wanted to look photo-ready) on different non-traditional bridal options (and Natalie/RBB adjusted pricing since it wasn't full on bridal make-up). My wife was SO happy with her natural look, and she looked amazing in the photos. I did traditional bridal hair and make-up and was OBSESSED with how both turned out! Some of my favorite photos are the the ones my photographer took from behind me because my hair looked so amazing. I did a half up/half down look with curls - which was a pretty big ask considering I have thinner hair - and Anastasia worked some kind of magic as it looked amazing all night long! Everyone in our nontraditional bridal party (including our moms, MOHs, and my younger niece and nephew) were super happy with the services they received from RBB. Drew and Anastasia were both very chill and easy going when everyone was getting ready. We had a great experience and can’t thank them enough!
Heather J
5.0
1/04/2023
We had Steph as our makeup artist from the Rare Bird team and she was amazing. She was so nice, worked very quickly and did an amazing job with all of our makeup. The entire process working with the team was so easy and they even added on another artist last minute. The entire experience was great!
Ali H
5.0
11/09/2022
So great to work with! Not only was Rare Bird Beauties responsive and helpful with planning, but their hair and makeup artists were fantastic. Everyone looked amazing!
Ellen L
5.0
10/26/2022
Let me tell you - I looked the most beautiful I ever have/will/want to be thanks to Angie and Konstantine! I'm so in love with the hair style and makeup looks they created. Angie actually made my evil hair cooperate and Konstantine's skills are so instinctive he makes it look easy. I absolutely loved my look and both of them. They were also SO relaxing to talk to the day of and just made the process fun! They plus Laura, our other hair wizard, were super on time (even early I think but I didn't have my watch on!) and even finished early. All the ladies raved about their hair and makeup. My bridesmaids who worked with Laura also LOVED their hair and raved about how great she was to talk to. Everything was just perfect. I told Angie and Konstantine that as soon as I win the lottery I'm hiring them to do my hair and makeup every day. My experience booking and with my trial were also so smooth and easy. Natalie knew who would be best for me right off the bat and was super easy to work with. I went with RBB because I wanted to look like the best version of myself on my wedding day without looking too done up and they achieved that and more. Love love love. Now go book them!!!!
Andrea B
5.0
10/24/2022
This is a must book vendor for hair and makeup. I came to rare bird after a very unfortunate trial experience with another vendor I had previously booked and cut the contract with. Rare bird understood exactly what I was feeling only 11 weeks out from my wedding and unsure of what my HMU team was doing to be. They DELIVERED. My trial experience with Sarah and Francesca blew me away and I left feeling confident and ecstatic that my first poor experience led me to them. They were kind, fun, and felt like my friends excited to hear about my life and our big day. They took my thoughts and we tested out a few looks to guide me to where I wanted to be. On the day of, I was even more impressed. Sarah and Francesca brought an amazing energy to my morning with my friends and family and we edited a few things from the trial to make me feel even better on the day. I was in love with what they did for myself and my wedding party. I will absolutely go to them again 🤍
Caroline W
5.0
10/17/2022
Jen and Konstantine were AMAZING for my wedding day beauty. They made me and my bridal party feel so beautiful and special, everyone looked glamorous but still natural and like themselves. They were very prompt and kept everyone moving through appointments quickly, we even finished early!! Absolutely recommend Rare Bird Beauties for any wedding day beauty, they truly are the best!
Samantha C
5.0
10/11/2022
I hired RBB for makeup on my wedding day and just wow! Everyone looked absolutely stunning. I was a little apprehensive going into it because I really prefer to do my own makeup. Even after my trial, I don't think I was completely sold but I took that trial and figured out how to communicate my own style choices with Lisa, my MUA. On the day of my wedding, I could tell she understood all of my notes and really was deliberate and attentive when applying my makeup. I was absolutely blown away by the final product. She captured everything so perfectly and I would not hesitate to book them again for a special event. Natalie was also so attentive and answered all of my emails so promptly!
Ruby T
5.0
10/10/2022
I’m obsessed with Rare Bird! I never wear my hair up and knew I wanted to wear it down for the wedding but had a hard time finding a vendor with a great “down-do” portfolio — but when I saw Rare Bird’s instagram, I knew they were the one.
They’re the perfect pick for any hair style (especially hair down!) and a soft glam makeup look. I was so happy with how everything turned out. They also arrived on time and finished early — so easy to work with!
Sarah T
5.0
10/04/2022
Hired Rare Bird Beauties for wedding hair for myself (bride) and bridesmaids. We had Rita and Brittany. Rita did my hair. Both girls were fabulous! Everyone’s hair styles were gorgeous and they were fun hype girls to have there with us too while getting ready. Very communicative during the planning process and with coordinating the trial. Would definitely recommend!
Colleen M
5.0
10/02/2022
The RBB team - Iona, Jen, Jade, and Francesca - were the glam squad for my June 2022 wedding, and WOW! The entire bridal party crew, including mothers of the bride & groom, not only looked beautiful, but felt their best. In my past experiences as a bridesmaid, inevitably, there is always someone who is unhappy with their hair or make-up. However, I can assure you this was NOT the case with RBB! The whole team was so professional, clearly talented, and made sure everyone felt beautiful & comfortable with their looks. They also were a ton of fun to work with, naturally fitting into the day as if they were part of the family/friend group!
While their prices might be a bit on the higher-end, I think you absolutely get what you pay for. RBB is extremely talented and can accommodate a wide spectrum of hair & make-up needs/preferences - whether you are looking for a natural look, something more high-glam, or anything in-between. They also take a disciplined & realistic approach to their planning & timelines, scheduling ample time & hands to ensure no one felt rushed.
Lastly, I also appreciated their "all-in" pricing approach, which is inclusive of faux lashes & airbrush foundation if you choose (versus other businesses that upcharge for those services).
Do yourself a favor and partner with RBB; you won't regret it!
Rosie P
5.0
9/11/2022
We had an amazing experience with Rare Bird Beauties! We did hair and makeup with them for our wedding last weekend for six people and it was great. Drew and Anjelica really listened to everyone's styles - everyone in our crew has more of a natural vibe and it totally worked. I don't wear makeup often and I felt totally at-ease in my style for my wedding! The Rare Bird Beauties storefront on Western is also beautiful - the bridal preview was a great chance to meet both stylists before the wedding and confirm the look. Natalie, who coordinates logistics, was also a breeze to work with - so thankful to their team!
Geena C
5.0
8/19/2022
Rare Bird Beauties are angels on earth and truly masters of hair and makeup!! I wish I could give 1000 stars! Ioana and Jen made me feel like an absolute beauty queen inside and out for both rehearsal and wedding day! I had a couple trials and they were so patient as I finalized what I wanted for the big day. They are both so easy going, fun and amazing to work with. Run, don't walk, to book these amazing women for your big day and all the events along the way!!!
Katie W
5.0
8/12/2022
Courtney and Viktoriia were both so talented and fun to work with! They made what could potentially be a very stressful morning easy and care-free, I absolutely loved my hair and make-up as well as the hair and make-up of my entire bridal party. Can't thank them enough!!
Megan N
5.0
8/11/2022
Iona and Jen were phenomenal to work with! I loved my hair and makeup for my wedding - they stayed in place all day, even with August heat and humidity. 10/10 recommend!
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1019 N Western Ave, Chicago, IL
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