Professional Hair & Makeup Artists
New Orleans & Surrounding Areas
Service area
AWARD WINNER (12X)
Thanks to recommendations from couples on The Knot
Based in Metairie, LA, Glam Nola is a company specializing in wedding hair and makeup. It is owned and run by artists Ashley and Candice, professionals who are passionate about bringing dream wedding styles to life. Their aim is to help each client walk down the aisle feeling and looking timeless.
Ashley and Candice have a plethora of experience working in the beauty industry spanning over 17 years. Their work has been featured in publications and ads and includes styled photoshoots. Artistic, amiable, and knowledgeable, Ashley and Candice are enthusiastic about helping clients feel their best while having a positive experience.
Glam Noal offers both hairstyling and makeup application services. This can include traditional or airbrush makeup, lashes, and updos. Other featured services are tattoo coverage, hair extensions, flower girl hairstyling, and more. Ashley and Candice can style the nearly wed and their wedding party for the big day and are able to work onsite.
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Beauty Group Bookings
Hair Stylists
Hair Trials Available
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Makeup Artists
Makeup Trials Available
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Meet the team
Candice Kennedy
Hair and Makeup Stylist
Candice has been a dedicated stylist for over a decade. She loves to work with nearlyweds to achieve their dream look as they get ready to say, "I do."
Reviews
4.9
out of 5.0175 reviews
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Glam Nola’s team is professional, friendly, and efficient, consistently delivering flattering, natural-looking hair and makeup that photograph beautifully. Their work held up all day and night—even in heat—and they smoothly handled large parties and last-minute trial changes. Clear communication, reasonable pricing, and a calming presence made the getting-ready experience seamless and highly recommended.Review photos
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Melanie C
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5.0
3/31/2019
Ashley and Candice are absolutely AMAZING!!! I highly highly recommend them and their services. Not only are they very fairly priced, they are extremely fast. I was blown away abou...
t how amazing I looked after only 20-30 minutes with hair and make up. My bridesmaids and I didn’t even know what we wanted really but Ashley just whipped it out and we all LOVED it. Thank you girls for making my girls and I feel like a million bucks!!
Collette F
5.0
4/18/2026
Incredible team! Super talented and kind crew. Highly recommend! McGinnis + Echols Wedding 💒
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Kylie W
5.0
3/20/2026
I had a wonderful experience with Glam Nola. We had a bit of a mix up (totally on my end and based on some outside factors) on location and they were great working with me. They we...
re prompt and these ladies were quick!
Everyone who these ladies touched looked amazing and felt like a million bucks. My hair and makeup lasted through pictures, wedding, second line, and partying into the night!
Jacquelyn M
1.0
3/19/2026
This vendor was very unresponsive prior to booking and I chose her anyway because I liked her style (in pics online). I had to prepay for my bridal hair/makeup. I tried emailin...
g to verify a couple days before and emails went unanswered. Finally the day before I called to verify, only had the phone call option through the knot app, no phone number is listed online. She answered and confirmed. I showed up 15mins early for my appt & she wasn’t there yet, no big deal, I was early. After 45 minutes (appt 30 mins late), I’m starting to panic. I tried calling and no answer. There was a random girl that was in the room with me (who I later learned worked there but was off, she was just hanging out while waiting to get her hair colored in the salon next door. She saw that I was getting worried & got ahold of the owner of Glam Nola & then said the owner would be calling me. She did call me right away. Apparently Candice (who I had an Appt with) got into a car accident, still don’t know if that was true, if she’s ok or what, but she never called to apologize or anything.
I’m sorry that I can’t remember the girls name or the owners name. They are worth mentioning as without them my special wedding day would’ve gone very differently!
The sweet girl told me, do not worry, you’re getting your hair & makeup done, follow me! And I blindly followed her to the salon next door. Where two amazing ladies jumped into action to help me get back on schedule. They saved me from a bridzilla meltdown! The owner of Glam Nola took care of paying the ladies next door as I had prepaid. So all was salvaged thankfully but it was very stressful!
Julie D
5.0
1/20/2026
Awesome experience! April and Kristin were beyond professional! Candice had great communication with me about scheduling, and answered questions timely. Everyone put our group ...
at ease. We were a simple group of five women who wanted a professional glam to attend a wedding and Glam Nola delivered! Would recommend and use them again! Found thru searching theknot online. Thank you!
Lauren H
5.0
12/08/2025
Ashley, Lana, Ashley L. & Ashley L. were absolutely incredible! From the moment they arrived, they were on time, efficient, friendly, and completely professional. They made the ent...
ire morning feel calm, fun, and seamless.
Their work was everything we hoped for — they made me and all of my bridesmaids feel naturally beautiful, polished, and still completely like ourselves. They listened to what each person wanted and delivered it perfectly. The makeup photographed beautifully, the hair held up all night, and everyone felt confident and gorgeous.
We couldn’t have asked for a better beauty team. They truly brought our vision to life and helped start the day on such a positive note. Highly recommend!
Brandi P
5.0
12/07/2025
Candice is amazing! She is always able to capture the look I’m going for. Would recommend her to anyone.
Olivia C
5.0
12/06/2025
Such amazing girls. All very friendly and helpful. Hair and makeup looked the most amazing I have ever had it done! My bridesmaid and I we so amazed. We looked just like us but bet...
ter! Would love to book them again!
Ashley W
5.0
9/20/2025
Candice and Ashley were fantastic and very personable! Was nervous booking someone without meeting them as we live out of state, but so happy we took the chance! Thank you!! Highly...
recommend Glam Nola!
Avery G
5.0
6/02/2025
I had an absolutely incredible experience with Glam Nola for my wedding. Amanda did our makeup, my mom, bridesmaids, and me, and we all loved our looks. She enhanced our natural be...
auty in the most flattering way, making us feel confident and radiant.
Our hairstylist (whose name I regret not remembering) was equally amazing; somehow incredibly fast yet meticulous, leaving each of us with gorgeous, long-lasting styles.
Beyond their talent, the team was professional, efficient, and very reasonably priced. I highly recommend Glam Nola to any bride looking for top-tier hair and makeup services!
Valerie M
5.0
3/20/2025
Candice was an absolute dream! From the trial to the actual wedding day she brought exactly what I was looking for to life. She was amazing and took pictures at the trial so we cou...
ld improve and perfect the look for the wedding day. On top of getting my hair and makeup done in about an hour, she also did 4 other girls makeup and 10 other hairdos with just the help of one other person. I absolutely loved the end product for the wedding day and I can't recommend Candice and the Glam Nola team enough!
Ami W
5.0
3/06/2025
They were very professional and I would recommend to anyone getting married or for any special event!!
Emma W
5.0
2/25/2025
Candice and Ashley were so wonderful. They listened to any notes I had after my trial, and they made me, my mother, mother-in-law, and bridesmaids feel beautiful on the wedding da...
y! Very reasonably priced, very easy to work with. I'd recommend them to any bride.
Harper F
5.0
1/27/2025
I cannot say enough wonderful things about the incredible team who did my hair and makeup for my wedding! From the moment they arrived, their professionalism, talent, and calming p...
resence made the entire experience unforgettable.
They truly brought my vision to life, making me feel not only beautiful but also confident on such an important day. My hair and makeup held up perfectly through all the happy tears, hugs, and dancing, and I was blown away by the flawless results. They made me feel like the best version of myself, and I couldn’t stop smiling every time I looked in the mirror.
What also stood out was how they listened so carefully to what I wanted, paying attention to every detail and personalizing the look to suit me perfectly. Their kindness and expertise put me at ease, and I felt like I was in the best hands possible.
I received so many compliments throughout the day, and I owe it all to their amazing work. If you’re looking for a talented, professional, and warm team to make you feel absolutely stunning, look no further. I can’t recommend them enough!
Julia R
5.0
12/28/2024
My experience with Glam Nola was perfect! They were timely, professional, reasonably priced, and did a fabulous job with everyone's hair and makeup! I'm usually really picky about ...
makeup, but I had nothing to worry about. The base and eyes were flawless and lasted all night! Also, they were so sweet and chill and made the morning of the wedding really great!
Chloe C
5.0
12/05/2024
Candice and Glam NOLA provided us phenomenal service in both hair and makeup. I'm not accustomed to having any makeup on my face, and I felt beautiful and at ease. Candice and Alan...
a encouraged me to make bold choices with my look without overstepping my comfort zone. Everyone else who had hair and makeup done were very excited with their looks. I highly recommend!
Veronica S
5.0
12/04/2024
Glam Nola exceeded our expectations for hair and makeup for my son’s wedding. This was a destination wedding for our family and we chose glam Nola based off of their Instagram ph...
otos. Both Candice and Ashley were so professional and perfectly executed each individual look for the members of the wedding party. We could not have been happier! The greatest part was that they did it so effortlessly! The wedding was two months ago and I cannot tell you how many compliments we received on our hair and makeup. We have many great make up artist in Chicago, but I will be flying Ashley and Candice in for my daughter’s wedding because they were that wonderful!!
Taylor L
5.0
6/18/2024
Ashley and Candice were amazing. They arrived on time, worked fast (but carefully), were open to feedback, and made everyone feel beautiful! We could not have asked for a better te...
am to help us look and feel our best. My bridesmaids and I were commenting on how perfect our lashes looked and we were VERY impressed that a hot and humid 12+ hours later they still looked great (LOL).
Haley P
5.0
6/16/2024
Glam Nola was amazing from the pricing all the way to the day of the wedding. I had a hair and makeup trial with Amanda and she did amazing. The day of the wedding I wanted to chan...
ge what I wanted my hair like and she accommodated me. My makeup was perfect also the day of!!!
Killian D
3.0
5/30/2024
We hired Glam NOLA to do hair and makeup for myself and 5 bridesmaids. The hair was beautiful and Lauren did a great job working with all hair textures and making everyone feel gre...
at. The makeup artist Erin was super friendly and talkative, but was unfortunately more than 30 minutes late. To catch up on time she was rushing through everyone’s makeup, and didn’t take a lot of time to ask what everyone wanted. She didn’t use primer, powder, or setting spray, and didn’t prep our skin in any way before applying makeup. My bridesmaids all went before me and none of them were happy with their makeup, with eyebrows and lack of undereye concealer being the main concerns, but there was no time for fixes because she arrived late. My eye makeup was gorgeous, but I was a little disappointed that she didn’t put anything on my face to help conceal my acne scars, and didn’t put anything on to set my makeup so I had to reapply most things on my own after photos before the wedding started.
T K
5.0
5/06/2024
April did the most incredible hair and makeup for me for my wedding! I loved her work when she did my hair and makeup test and somehow it got even better for the big day. Glam Nola...
was really easy to work with, so responsive and friendly. I would highly recommend!!
Rachel H
5.0
4/08/2024
I had an incredible experience working with Candace at Glam NOLA! She did my hair and makeup trial, my makeup the night before the wedding, and my hair and makeup the day of! The d...
ay of the wedding we got ready in my suite at the NOPSI hotel and Candace and Ashley were incredibly efficient doing hair and makeup for 9 people (myself, my mom, my mother in law, and 6 bridesmaids) and we were actually ahead of schedule. I am not a huge makeup girl and they made it look natural and flawless and my hair stayed in place all day and all night. They are professional, personable, incredibly easy to work with, and make the entire experience a breeze.
Paige B
5.0
3/06/2024
I used Glam Nola for makeup and they are the best hands down. Ashley is so talented and truly understands that everyone looks different and knows how to enhance features. My entire...
bridal party said it's the best makeup they ever had and I agree!
Vanore V
5.0
1/02/2024
Amanda was on time, extremely skilled, friendly - and provided a great experience for us. Got so many compliments on our make up look. She was fabulous. Highly recommend.
Melanie K
5.0
12/13/2023
I hired Glam NOLA for hair and makeup for my wedding. Ashley and Candice were extremely communicative and helped me make adjustments to my getting-ready schedule to make sure we ha...
d enough time for all of the services. The stylists were fantastic and got everyone ready for my morning ceremony in record time! I couldn't recommend them enough!
Bret B
5.0
12/09/2023
We hired Glam Nola for hair and makeup for 6 people including moms. They did a great job with keeping time and accomplishing everyone's visions for hair and makeup. They were profe...
ssional in communication and I would highly recommend!
Haley H
5.0
12/04/2023
I hired Glam Nola to do my hair and makeup for my wedding a few weeks ago, and they were fantastic! Candice and Ashley did an amazing job, and I was thrilled with how it turned out...
. I'd recommend them to anyone!
Nicolette S
5.0
11/29/2023
I thoroughly enjoyed working with the Glam Nola team. They were extremely professional. Hair and Makeup for my bridesmaids and myself turned out beautifully I was thrilled all arou...
nd.
Caroline L
4.0
11/14/2023
Erica and Lynn were fantastic. Everyone in my wedding party was thrilled with their hair and makeup. There was a mix-up where our second hair stylist did not show until the last ho...
ur- but they made sure everyone was taken care of an on time to leave for the venue.
Victoria P
5.0
11/03/2023
If there are any curly girls out there, these are your people! I truly have never felt so beautiful as I did in my wedding day. I looked like the most beautiful version of myself a...
nd have zero complaints. My mom had never had her makeup professionally done and said “I’m in love with myself!” So that was just an added bonus. I hired them when they did the hair and makeup for a wedding I was in, and they made everyone look stunning. Ashley and Candice are incredible and while I am very picky, I highly recommend them.
Michelle C
5.0
11/02/2023
I'm so glad I decided to go with Glam Nola for my wedding day! They were very professional throughout the entire experience (trial day and wedding day). I ended up changing my hair...
style last minute and I was really happy with the outcome. They were also able to accommodate date doing makeup/hair for 11 of us total. Everyone was so happy with their hair and makeup! Thanks again, Glam Nola team!!
Tiffany S
5.0
10/28/2023
AMAZING! A team of rockstars would be an understatement. They were able to capture myself, the bride, and my entire bridal party’s personalities perfect! Candice and Ashley paid at...
tention to every detail. I never felt so beautiful than I did on my wedding day!
Amanda V
5.0
10/26/2023
Candice and Ashley are amazing at their jobs! I HIGHLY them and their services! I had a large bridal party and they handled everyone in a timely manner. They communicated very well...
and everyone looked amazing!! I did my trial with them a couple weeks before the wedding and decided to change a couple things the day off and they accommodated that with ease!! I was VERY happy with the final result and it held up all day and all night! Definitely book Glam Nola for your wedding!
Brianna F
5.0
10/26/2023
Candice and Ashley went above and beyond to make me and my bridal party look stunning on my big day. I have never felt more beautiful in my life. They showed up on time and manage...
d to get our hair and make up done with plenty of time for pictures. I was saved for last to ensure my hair and make up were perfect. 10/10 recommend
Kaitlyn B
5.0
10/26/2023
Candice & Ashley are absolutely AMAZING!!! I felt like the most beautiful person in the world when they did my wedding!! I recommend them to every person I know who is getting mar...
ried!! This was the best choice by far for my wedding day!!!!10/10 Glam Nola!!!!
Ava W
2.0
10/25/2023
2 stars only because Ashley was great. Otherwise this would be 1 star.
Disappointed is an understatement for my hair being the only negative to an otherwise fairytale weekend. Pa...
id nearly 200$ for a trial to ensure we were on the same page, only to have my hair be rushed with no touch ups or goodbye before Amanda left two hours earlier than contracted on my wedding day. I missed many pictures with my bridesmaids due to hating my flat, deflated hair and feeling insecure when I should’ve felt my most beautiful. Bridesmaids missed group photos due to running back to hotels to get the Shark air wrap which ended up saving the day (shout out). I dreamed of a bouncey Hollywood blowout only to look like my hair dried naturally and had an awkward side part. We’d agreed on rollers, but I received a 1” barrel curl with no hairspray anywhere but the roots, and a rush job. Wedding was October 7 and my sister is still trying her best to get me reimbursed for the trial run. We just received confirmation I’ll be getting a check in the mail, however it was suggested this come at a trade: we pay for the eyelashes we were told not to worry about paying for two weeks ago. It’s a horrible feeling when you somewhat dread getting your wedding pictures back for fear of hating how your hair looked. Looking back, we feel sad about such a disappointment on a day that would’ve otherwise felt perfect in every way. Would have rather not bothered and taken time to master it on my own.
Elizabeth M
5.0
5/03/2023
Ashley and Candice are amazing! So great at what they do. They were always flexible and willing to accommodate time/location and they were also very kind and professional. I had 14...
people that needed hair and makeup the day of my wedding and they gave everyone what they asked for and stayed right on schedule. Everyone looked and felt beautiful. My hair and makeup lasted all day/night! I would highly recommend their services. Thank y’all both so much.
Megann H
5.0
4/30/2023
I felt perfect! My wedding was outside at the tree of life and my hair / make up stayed perfect! Followed up with a reception then we went out on bourbon for second dress photos. I...
can’t thank the girls of glam nola enough! Everyone told me how I just glowed ❤️
Kathleen T
5.0
4/07/2023
These girls were so amazing! My bridesmaids and I looked and felt so beautiful! They are such great listeners and everyone felt their best!
Megan L
5.0
3/24/2023
WOW! Thanks to these ladies my bridesmaids were beautiful. Any picture we showed them, they were able to make our vision come to life. My hair was beautiful and never moved all nig...
ht! They arrived early and were so laid back. They really made my day have the most relaxing vibe! I felt so taken care of. I highly recommend.
Dana P
5.0
3/22/2023
I have nothing but the HIGHEST reviews of the services that Glam Nola provided to my wedding party. The artists were so patient, organized, prompt, and so incredibly thoughtful thr...
oughout the entire day. As a team, they made eight women who barely wear makeup, let alone professional makeup, feel so comfortable and confident that it brought tears to some of their eyes. I've never been in a wedding party where not one member of the party had a single issue with either hair or makeup services until my own. As a team, they dominated the day but they glowed individually as well.
April was the most versatile and talented hair stylist I have ever worked with. Each of those eight women have dramatically different hair length and texture and she effortlessly styled each to exactly what was asked for. She effectively braided, glam waved, fully curled, and did the most incredible up-do I have ever had done with my extreme natural curls. Every single person's hair lasted the entire night and did not fall once. She kept conversation rolling and ensured a last-call check before we walked out the door, even when told it was unnecessary for some. She is an incredible asset to your team.
Erika, aside from her talent as a makeup artist, has the gift of distraction and gab that truly impacted my day dramatically. She was so intuitive to my emotions that she was able to distract me and get me to calm my nerves just by her entertainment. Aside from her emotional flexibility, she literally made every single face she touched completely flawless. Our makeup lasted the ENTIRE night and did not wear off after dancing or sweating. She was even kind enough to touch up a few spots on my (non-make up wearing, gender non-conforming) wife who said she was "the most confident" she's ever felt because of how natural and understanding Erika was with her. I cannot be more thankful to have had her on my wedding day team and there to make my wife feel flawless for the first time as well.
I look forward to using both of their services again in the future and to tell anyone and everyone who will listen to BOOK THIS COMPANY! Thanks for everything you did to make my day so special.
Jennifer P
5.0
3/19/2023
Look no further....book Glam NOLA!!! Ashley and Candice were absolutely incredible to work with from start to finish: from the consultation phone call, to booking my trial hair and...
make-up (highly recommend doing one!), to the wedding day. Everything was professional and stress-free, which is what you want from your beauty team! They are gave me advice for making my day-of itinerary, and everything went smoothly- we were right on time! It was really important to me that my hair and make-up look natural- I wanted me and my bridal party to look like us on the wedding day- nothing too drastic. Wow, did they deliver!!! I cried when I saw myself for the first time, and every was happy with their looks. Many guests have since commented on how awesome the wedding party looked! We all danced all night, partied in the streets during our second line, and everyone's hair and make-up still looked amazing at the after party! I cannot say enough great stuff about this beauty team!
Kayla F
4.0
12/21/2022
The team helped my bridesmaids look amplified from their everyday looks which was the theme of the wedding. Time efficient and paid attention to every female's request. Also, was v...
ery accommodating to adding people to get services days leading to the wedding. Thank you!
Alexandra H
5.0
12/06/2022
Glam Nola is truly the best!! Ashley and Candice were able to fit in my hair and make up trial 2 hours before I had to get on a flight and despite the long day of travel, I still l...
ooked great after I got home! They really listened to me and I loved the look they created. For the wedding day, there were 7 bridesmaids plus myself and my mom for hair, make up, and lashes and not only did they finish early with time for touch ups but the entire process was extremely low stress and felt like a group of friends just hanging out. Everyone was so happy with the final result and my make up and hair stayed in place through the afterparty! Definitely make Glam Nola a priority to book for your wedding!
Response from Glam Nola on 12/08/2022
Thank you so much for such a beautiful review! You ladies were so much fun to hang out wit...
h! Thanks for letting us be a part of your special day!
Angela M
5.0
11/22/2022
Amanda and Erica from Glam Nola did a WONDERFUL job on our hair and makeup! We had 7 people and they kept us on schedule - actually a little ahead of schedule! They were patient wi...
th all of the goings on in the suite that morning, and they were also so much fun! They accomplished all of the looks that each person wanted, and had us all feeling absolutely beautiful! I highly recommend Glam Nola!
Noelle B
5.0
10/21/2022
Ashley and Candace are incredible artists! They did hair and makeup for me and my mother/sister for my rehearsal dinner and all my bridesmaids, moms, and I's hair and makeup for my...
wedding day and they absolutely killed it. They were fast, kind, and dealt with the craziness of the day so smoothly. I cannot recommend them enough!
McKenna T
5.0
8/07/2022
Ashley does magic with her makeup skills! She is so fast, sweet, and talented. She is extremely knowledgeable on makeup, color palettes, symmetry, face shapes, etc. That is more im...
portant than most people may realize. She is always going to make each individual look their best because of that knowledge. Plus, she truly cares & she loves what she does. She’s an amazing artist.
Lauren M
5.0
7/06/2022
Of all of my vendors, I feel like Glam NOLA was the easiest decision to work with. Ashley and Candice were absolutely amazing. I cannot say enough about their professionalism, kind...
ness, and truly spectacular work for hair and makeup both for myself (bride) and my mom, mother in law, and bridesmaids!! They really made everyone look their absolute best but without looking overdone - stunning, flawless. They were also so great about both asking for and actually acting on any feedback if you do a trial with them before the big day! Tgey are very receptive to your personal preferances, but are also great for those seeking advice on what direction to go! I highly highly highly recommend working with Glam NOLA!!!!
Response from Glam Nola on 07/07/2022
Thank you sooo much for your kind words. You guys were so awesome to work with and so easy...
going! I’m so glad you had a wonderful experience and I hope we made your special day as carefree as possible! You looked amazing! Please send us pictures soon :) :)
Bailey D
5.0
6/09/2022
Erica and April with Glam Nola were an awesome hair and make-up duo! We got married at a hotel off of Bourbon Street (where we also stayed) and they were able to come to our suite....
They were very efficient and done with all of our hair and make-up ahead of schedule; and that is despite my having a slight panic attack and getting ill. They were super sweet about it and very helpful. They really cared to ensure I still looked beautiful no matter what happened! My bridesmaids and I looked absolutely stunning.
Kelsey W
5.0
5/30/2022
Glam Nola was a joy to have do makeup and hair for my wedding! We had a total of 14 hair and makeup services and they knocked it out of the park! They were friendly, fun, and promp...
t! We enjoyed working with them and everyone loved their makeup and hair. Highly recommend!
Response from Glam Nola on 05/31/2022
Thank you so much for the beautiful review! We had a lot of fun glamming you ladies up! Th...
anks again for letting us be a part of your special day!
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