5 out of 5 stars and 26 reviews
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(26)Best of Weddings (2x).Chicago, Chicago Suburbs, & available for travel
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MakeupbyAmericaF is an on-site luxury makeup and beauty service specialist operating out of Chicago, IL. America Fresse, the owner of the business, is a naturally talented and licensed cosmetologist. This expert is all about capturing your dream look and is proficient in delivering various styles ranging from natural to full-glam and beyond.
America has many years of experience in the beauty industry and has worked for MAC Cosmetics. She is widely recognized for her keen attention to detail and has had the opportunity of being approved by Kim Kardashian’s personal makeup artist, Mario Dedivanovic. America is confident in her ability to make you look and feel your absolute best on the day of your wedding.
MakeupbyAmericaF provides consultation sessions and trial sessions, ensuring that you have your dream look locked down before your wedding day. For further peace of mind, America will work on-site at your venue, performing her various services without you needing to do any unnecessary travel in between. She also accommodates group bookings for large parties.
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America did an amazing job on my wedding party's makeup! I had a last minute change in makeup looks from my wedding trial to my wedding day, and America was extremely accommodating, professional, and truly captured my vision. I felt beautiful on my wedding day and highly recommend her services!
Loved working with America for my wedding day makeup! She was professional, friendly, and just really easy to work with. She is so talented and my whole bridal party's makeup looked amazing! I got so many compliments on my makeup and it lasted all night. Highly recommend!!
I had an amazing experience with America's team - as the bride, I have never felt so confident and beautiful!! Sarah listened to exactly what I wanted and was so great to work with. All my girls + mom loved their makeup - some said their favorite glam ever! Highly recommend!!
America is the best!!! 10/10 recommend. She does such an amazing job. I asked to look like an elevated version of myself and she delivered. During my makeup preview we made a couple adjustments so my wedding day makeup was perfection. I even accidentally went a little too heavy on some self tanner so my face and neck color wasn’t very even (sorry, America!!!) and she not only totally fixed the problem but didn’t freak out or make me feel bad for that messing up. She also added such great energy to the morning while getting ready. We still talk about America’s love of the Real Housewives! America also did makeup for my mom, MIL, and sisters and everyone’s turned out amazing. Everyone’s makeup looked exactly the same at the end of the night as it did in the morning. I loved America’s work so much I even am going to get 1:1 makeup lessons from her!
It was so great working with America on our wedding day. She was kind and professional every step of the way.
She is a very talented artist and I felt so beautiful. My makeup was stunning along with my mothers and bridesmaids.
Thank you America for everything! I'd definitely recommend her services to anyone looking for a wedding makeup artist.
America was an absolute angel of a makeup artist! From the moment I met her at my bridal trial, she instantly understood my vision for my wedding day. She was so professional, calm, kind, and efficient. All of the bridesmaids and my mom looked gorgeous! America exudes such great and positive energy, she was truly a pleasure to have as a vendor on my wedding day. She made me look and feel beautiful and confident. America also made me feel so comfortable and she was so gentle. I look forward to the opportunity to work with her again in the future!!
America is the most amazing makeup artist I have ever worked with! She was so easy to talk to and she truly understood my vision. I am Italian and Hawaiian and have light olive skin so a lot of make up artists tend to make me look too white. Not America! She understood my needs and delivered a natural bridal look that I was obsessed with! I received so many compliments on my make up on the big day. I am so thankful I found her!
She also did my engagement photos make up too which was perfect for a fall shoot!
I highly recommend her services for wedding or any special occasions! She is a true professional and so incredibly talented!
America is a true ARTIST and was the absolute best to work with! She made me feel SO beautiful & confident on my wedding day...everyone kept saying I was "glowing" and that was part marrying my best friend but also in major part thanks to YOU! She took my vision to glow & look like myself and made it even better...not to mention each of my bridesmaids looked absolutely stunning! She also brought the absolute BEST vibes & a sense of calm to the morning that I'll always remember when I think back on the special moments of my wedding day. She was fun, communicative and professional - 11/10 recommend!
America is the absolute BEST! If you’re reading this review and looking for a makeup artist, look no further + book her right now!!! She is beyond talented at what she does and makes you feel + look absolutely STUNNING! I’ve never felt prettier than on my wedding day with America as my MUA! I wish I could give her 1,000,000 stars ⭐️👏🏻 she is so kind and sweet + her work is truly unmatched! Book her now 🤍🤍🤍
America was a dream to work with. She was so fun but professional. My make up was absolutely flawless and lasted ALL night long! The best is that even after the wedding she continues to hype you up!!
America is the best! She’s professional, personable, and amazing at what she does. I’ve never looked or felt more beautiful than I did on my wedding day, all thanks to her! She also scheduled everything perfectly to ensure we weren’t stressed out and rushing on the big day. Can’t wait to book with her again for any future events :)
America truly knows how to make someone feel beautiful on their special day! She listens and understands what kind of look is the goal and does it even better ! Not only does she do an amazing job. shes also such a kind hearted person! I truly recommend her !!
America arrived on time ready to go, and was the only makeup artist for 6 girls! She came well prepared with several different shades and enough lashes for everyone. She was easy to talk to but still professional!
America is AMAZING! She is one of the kindest, sweetest people ever. She does a great job of making you feel comfortable and listening to what you want. She did my wedding makeup and all of bridesmaids too. I had multiple bridesmaids rave about how it was the best their makeup had ever been done!! My makeup looked phenomenal and I felt so gorgeous on my big day. I honestly couldn’t have asked for anything more. She was the first vendor I booked for my wedding and I am so grateful to have had her!! Book her now!!!!
WISH I COULD GIVE 1000 STARS
If you want to feel beyond beautiful and have someone amazing make your day even more special - book America now! During my trial, she asked me all the right questions and I knew she was going to do everything to make sure I looked beautiful but still felt like myself. The day of wedding, she did not disappoint. All my bridesmaids, moms, and myself felt so beautiful (even at 1 am after sweating on the dance floor). Not only is she amazing at her job, but she’s also a beautiful human from the inside out. I’m so thankful she was a part of our day 🥰 cannot wait to book her for my next big event!!!
America is THE BEST at what she does. I don't typically wear much makeup but she made me look flawless. She is incredibly sweet, responsive, and everything you could possibly want for your big day!
CALLING ALL CHICAGOLAND BRIDES. I mean it when I saw look no further. America is hands down the best in the business. She made me feel and look like an absolute princess on my wedding day and I will forever be grateful. That makeup stayed on thru EVERYTHING, till the moment I washed it off. Her attention to detail and quality go above and beyond anything you could imagine. To her professionalism, her creativity & her friendliness, you will truly not be disappointed. She will make you feel like you two are old friends! She really can do it all and truly listens to your wants and needs. I would hire her over and over and probably never let anyone else touch my face besides her!! Love you America!
America and her assistant Sarah were absolutely fantastic for my wedding day. they provided the most beautiful makeup services, some of my girls verbalized “i have never felt prettier than i do right now” and it almost brought me to tears that Sarah and America were able to make them feel the most confident they’ve ever felt. America was super quick to respond to any Honeybook/emails and she was very accommodating to any changes or adjustments that i wanted to make for my day. she was always professional and made sure at the end of the day, the bride is happy :) America is absolutely amazing and was very accommodating & understanding with my sister in law who had really sensitive eyes from chemo. America made sure she used products and brands that my sister in law said wouldn’t flare her up. She was pain free the entire day, the makeup didn’t bother her eyes one bit!
Sarah went through a very traumatic experience minutes before she was supposed to arrive for makeup, she was in a car accident. i felt absolutely horrible, but she somehow still managed to view my wedding as a priority during this extremely traumatizing time and still made it to service the girls, we all were in disbelief - and she still treated us professionally, super friendly, and acted as if nothing just happened. we all couldn’t, and still can’t believe, she did this for us. it was absolutely not necessary but SO appreciated and i will never forget that.
America clearly only works with the best of the best… I can see why she has such an amazing assistant to be the perfect pair of a dream team. Sarah & America - thank you for glamming me and my girls and being absolute rockstars. i would recommend you two to everyone and anyone!
America was amazing! I did a bridal preview with her and was so excited with how fabulous I looked. I didn’t want to take it off so I actually slept it in for the next day…. (Shhh) Day of, she got two moms, 5 bridesmaids and of course me done morning of. The makeup was gorgeous on everyone she touched and it stayed on perfectly the entire day/night. I felt like an absolute goddess the entire night! Thanks America!
America was great to work with for my wedding day for makeup! She did makeup for myself, 5 bridesmaids, a sister and two moms and was so professional and efficient. She did so many different styles of makeup and glam on all the women and made everyone look beautiful in their own skin. From full glam to more natural looks, she was able to turn it all out and make sure everyone felt fabulous on the day. She changed things up from my original trial look to make sure my makeup lasted, looked good on me and fit with what vibe I was going for. My makeup looked so so good in pictures and it’s all thanks to her. Plus, she gives you a lip color to reapply throughout the day and also makes it a nice token to wear for years to come to remember your wedding day. I would absolutely recommend America to be your makeup artist for any event or wedding you have!
America is such a talented MUA. She made my makeup vision come to life for my wedding but also my baby shower (yes, I have now used her for multiple events!). I 100% trust her and am always so happy with the final outcome. Not only is she a talented MUA, but she does such a great job with hair too! For my baby shower I had the best power pony and felt absolutely glam.
America was absolutely amazing to work with! She did my makeup for my wedding day, along with my bridal party and mom. As someone who wears a full face of makeup daily, I wanted a more dramatic look than what most might envision for their wedding day. America understood my vision and executed it SO PERFECTLY. I was close to tears when she handed me a mirror to see my finished look.
Beyond her MUA skills, she’s an excellent communicator. From the time I booked her, she was in contact right away to schedule my trial and as our wedding day approached, she was in contact with me and my coordinator to work out our day or schedule. Because 10 of us were getting our makeup done, I realized pretty last minute that we would need to start makeup at 5 am! To avoid the early start, America was kind enough to accommodate my last minute request for an second artist - just two weeks before the wedding. The second artist she brought was phenomenal as well.
If you’re looking for an MUA who is kind, has great communication skills, and is an AMAZING artist, I recommend booking America NOW. One of my bridesmaids already booked her for her wedding day and I cannot wait to work with her again!
If your thinking about booking America for your wedding needs or any upcoming events, do it now. America is very friendly and a very talented professional. I don’t go to anyone else for my make up and hair styling needs. She knows exactly what she is doing and she loves her job. She always tailors to my particular style. I would very highly recommend America to anyone in need of a makeup artist for a wedding or a special event, she is absolutely the best! She will make you feel beautiful on the most important day of your life and any day!
America was truly one of the highlights of our day! She was so fun to work with and was incredibly professional. I felt such peace working with her and I felt so confident in my make-up throughout the WHOLE day! And trust me, I danced a LOT and also sweated a LOT! And her beautiful work survived it all!
America kept us all on schedule and was so personable. It really felt like having another friend in the bridal suite with me!
When America claims to be a Fairy Glam Mother, she delivers! America was the makeup artist for myself and 7 other members of my wedding party and she did such an amazing job. She was able to tailor to each person’s needs and was quick and efficient without sacrificing quality. My makeup held up so well through laughter, tears, and dance floor sweat. Highly, highly recommend America.
America is absolutely amazing and truly the best makeup artist in the entire world! She is the sweetest and kindest person I have ever talked to in my life, and her skills are unmatched. She made me and my entire bridal party look gorgeous! From the second I booked her, to my trial, to my wedding day, and everything in between America has been amazing; she responded to me very quickly, was always so accommodating, gave me the best advice, and is such a fun person to be around! My makeup turned out better than I could ever hope for and lasted all night, through the tears, rain, and dancing. I cannot say enough great things about America!!
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Chicago, Chicago Suburbs, & available for travel
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