REFeyeANCE Makeup & Hair LLC

Cincinnati Makeup & Hair

Cincinnati, Dayton and Covington KY

Service area

4.9

Verified reviews from real couples

Karesa and Holly did a great job with hair and makeup on my wedding day and my bridesmaids loved their looks as well! We were able to make adjustments during my trial and ensure my final look was perfect. My makeup was definitely cry proof!

McKenzie W.

5.0

Had our wedding in September. We had Holly and Jasmine for our hair and makeup. Everything went so smoothly from the booking, to the hair/makeup trial, and the day of. I was so in love with my hair and makeup done by Holly!

Sarah S.

5.0

Crystal Kurtz

EVENTS DIRECTOR

Typically responds within 24h

AWARD WINNER (16X)

Thanks to recommendations from couples on The Knot

REFeyeANCE Makeup & Hair is "The Best Wedding Hair Stylist & Makeup Artist in Cincinnati, OH." We travel to your wedding venue, home, or hotel with NO TRAVEL FEES. Free lashes & airbrushing with each adult makeup. We are a team of licensed professional makeup artists and bridal hair stylists that travel to you in the Cincinnati area. Our customer service team will also make sure that they are available to answer your questions quickly to make sure that the booking process for makeup & hair is stress-free. We also create a detailed schedule for you to review prior to the wedding so that the day of the wedding is organized, with everyone's makeup & hair lasting all day. Your makeup artist and or hair stylist will travel to you in the Cincinnati area with no travel fees. Traveling to you for makeup and hair in Cincinnati, Covington, Lake Lyndsay, The Pheonix, Montessori, Drees Pavilion, Crosley Mansion | Pinecroft, The Transcept, Music Hall, New Port Aquarium weddings, Savannah Center, Hilton Netherland Plaza, Marriott River Center, Dayton Art Institute, Canopy Creek, Rolling Meadows Ranch, The Willow Tree, The honey farm and many more wedding venues. Makeup & Hair experts specializing in: * Airbrushing * Lashes for your wedding * Highlighting and countouring * Makeup that stays on all day * Natural makeup and dramatic makeup * Hair Extentions * Textured Updos * Beach Waves * Waterfall braids, fishtail braids, knotted braids and more * Hair half up | half down * Makeup for all skin colors and skin types * Custom blended airbrush foundation | Traditional foundation also available * Vintage | Retro Glam Makeup and Hair * Natural | Organic Makeup * Flawless Skin * Secure veil placement in your hair We look forward to scheduling a makeup and hair trial run. Your artist will be able to flawlessly execute your look by collaborating with your vision and our expertise. Your makeup artist will custom blend your airbrush foundation or traditional foundation so that it matches perfectly to your skin color. You will also receive lashes at no charge for each person in your bridal party doing a makeup application. Your hair stylist will use unique techniques to make sure that everyone's hair stays in place all day and night. We look forward to creating the perfect makeup and hair look for your wedding. We make sure that all cosmetics & brushes used are thoroughly sanitized in-between each bridesmaid. Wedding Makeup Artist and Hair Stylist in the following areas: 45202, 45203, 45204, 45205, 45206, 45207, 45208, 45209, 45211, 45212, 45213, 45214, 45215, 45216, 45217, 45219, 45220, 45223, 45224, 45225, 45226, 45227, 45229, 45230, 45231, 45232, 45233, 45237, 45238 What You'll Love About REFeyeANCE Makeup & Hair LLC REFeyeANCE Makeup & Hair LLC has received glowing reviews from countless clients for their exceptional beauty services. The team is highlighted for their professionalism, talent, and ability to bring couples' visions to life. Check out their

15+ years in business

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Beauty

Beauty Group Bookings

Hair Stylists

Hair Trials Available

Makeup

Airbrushed Makeup

Eyelash Extensions

Makeup Artists

Makeup Trials Available

On-Site Hair & Makeup

Awards and Affiliations

16-Time 'Best of Weddings'

2026.2025.2024.+13 more.

Hall of Fame

Earned by winning 'Best of Weddings' four or more times.

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Meet the team

Crystal Kurtz

Events Director

REFeyeANCE Makeup & Hair is The Knot's top rated wedding hair and makeup company providing on location makeup & hair in the Cincinnati, Dayton & Covington area. We are award winning artists who specialize in creating memorable beauty looks for those celebrating milestone occasions. REFeyeANCE Makeup & Hair is led by owner Crystal Kurtz who has been in the beauty industry for 20 years. Our number one goal is to provide the best possible customer service while giving you a stress free day by planning your makeup & hair schedule for you so that everything goes perfectly on your wedding day.

4.9

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640 reviews

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REFeyeance consistently delivered flawless, long-lasting hair and makeup for brides and parties, with many praising trials and final looks. The team was professional, punctual, friendly, flexible with timelines, and handled large parties and travel to venues. Communication was praised overall, though some found the website and emails confusing; the service is highly recommended.

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McKenzie W

7/06/2026

Karesa and Holly did a great job with hair and makeup on my wedding day and my bridesmaids loved their looks as well! We were able to make adjustments during my trial and ensure my...

final look was perfect. My makeup was definitely cry proof!

Sarah S

11/12/2025

Had our wedding in September. We had Holly and Jasmine for our hair and makeup. Everything went so smoothly from the booking, to the hair/makeup trial, and the day of. I was so in ...

love with my hair and makeup done by Holly!

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Sara E

11/01/2025

I had a great experience with my hair & makeup artist Rachel! She was so sweet and felt like another best friend on my wedding day. Plus she absolutely smashed it with my hair & ma...

keup!!

William H

10/31/2025

100% would book every single time! I had a large party for hair and makeup (23 services total) and had to be finished by 1:30. The team they sent was phenomenal and we didn’t even ...

have to start until 9am! It was such a smooth day and the girls that came were so friendly and kind. I truly wouldn’t have picked any other company to do my bridal hair and makeup.

Sarah G

10/13/2025

I had the pleasure of having Holly as my hair and makeup artist for my September wedding, and she absolutely delivered!! I am a very indecisive person and came in twice for two sep...

arate hair trials. Then on the day-of, I decided I wanted to do something completely different… and without any kind of notice, she was able to execute exactly what I had envisioned. Each time I’ve worked with Holly and especially on my wedding day, she took the time to really listen to my wants and understand my vision. My hair and makeup on my wedding day turned out better than I ever could’ve imagined. She was the perfect addition to my bridal suite – kind, calm and relaxed. Thank you, Holly!!! You are incredible!

Stephanie L

9/07/2025

I got married last week and REFeyeANCE helped make it beautiful! I had Jasmine do my girls and my hair and makeup, and we all turned out looking amazing and got exactly what we wan...

ted! Communication was fast and respectful. There was no confusion, making the day of stress-free for me!

Roxanne J

6/24/2025

I enjoyed working with Emily from refEYEance for hair services. She did a wonderful job and was so kind! I gave some notes after my trial, and she met my requests perfectly. All of...

my girls and the moms loved their hairstyles as well! I wish the actual company website and emails were more straightforward - the formatting was all over the place and they were very wordy which left more questions than answers.

Anna M

5/16/2025

REFeyeANCE makeup and hair provided outstanding service to myself and my wedding party! Holly was so professional and kind. My hair and makeup trial went wonderfully, and it was so...

nice to get to know Holly one-on-one. Both artists were efficient and made the day so fun! I was so happy with how my hair and makeup turned out, I would absolutely recommend this company to anyone who is looking for wedding beauty services.

Brynne U

1/11/2025

My makeup artist Jasmine for my mother and bridesmaids was amazing! She was so professional and knowledgeable! The makeup lasted all day and everyone felt so beautiful! I am so gra...

teful Jasmine was a part of my wedding day - I highly recommend REFeyeANCE as their communication was top notch as well! Great company to work with - thank you!

Caitlin S

1/07/2025

Karesa from REFeyeANCE is truly an amazing artist! She was responsible for both my wedding hair and makeup, as well as for my engagement photoshoot, and I couldn’t have been happie...

r with the results. From the start, she made me feel completely at ease. I showed her some Pinterest inspiration for my hair and makeup, and she absolutely nailed it every single time. On our wedding day, my hair and makeup stayed flawless throughout the entire event – I had nothing to worry about. Karesa and the entire REFeyeANCE team were incredibly easy to communicate with during the entire process, making everything smooth and stress-free. For my wedding day, I had three artists, and each one was efficient and talented. All the girls were so pleased with their hair and makeup, and each artist took the time to listen to everyone’s individual preferences. The timeline was perfectly organized, and we actually finished ahead of schedule! I would highly recommend REFeyeANCE to anyone looking for bridal hair and makeup. Their team is professional, talented, and truly committed to making you feel your best on your big day. Thank you for making me look and feel absolutely beautiful!

Lisa M

11/12/2024

REFeyeANCE was very easy to work with and emailed back immediately. They worked with my timeline and are reasonably priced. Rachel is amazing! Prior to meeting her, I had been told...

that I did not have enough hair to do the romantic, loose updo I wanted. I was told that I would need to buy extensions to create the hairstyle I wanted. I made a hair trial appointment with Rachel and she said that hairstyle would be no problem and that I did not need extensions.

Louise R

11/11/2024

We were on a tight time frame with the amount of people in my bridal so I was nervous on picking a good vender who could stay on schedule. REFeyeANCE answered all of my questions p...

romptly and on the wedding day, my makeup lasted all day at an outdoor wedding and was still perfect at the end of the night for the sparkler send-off. I would highly recommend this company as they were able to stick to the schedule.

Constance R

11/08/2024

Hair and Makeup was one of the last vendors I booked for my wedding. I was extremely worried that I wasn't going to find a great vendor and that's when I found REFeyeANCE. The team...

at REFeyeANCE Makeup & Hair were absolutely wonderful to work with.

Darlene E

11/06/2024

I hired REFeyeANCE for my makeup and my bridesmaid because they came highly recommended by one of my friends. They came and did my makeup and hair for me and my bridesmaids. My art...

ists were on time with finishing all of our services on time.

Jennie K

11/04/2024

I highly recommend REFeyeANCE Makeup & Hair to any bride in the Cincinnati area. They were professional, punctual, friendly, flexible, and I would hire them again for sure!!

Mikaylah E

9/19/2024

The girls at REFeyeANCE are truly amazing. They are very professional and kind. The whole communication and planning process was a breeze. Karesa and Holly took care of all my brid...

esmaids and I and we couldn’t be happier. Karesa did my bridal hair and makeup and I have never felt more beautiful in my life. I would definitely recommend REFeyeANCE!!

Elizabeth B

8/03/2024

My assigned hair/make up artist changed 3 times before my trials, but everything works out the way that it is supposed to! Karesa did hair and make up for myself plus 4 others. She...

was incredibly sweet and listened to what each person wanted for their hair and make up. We were all extremely pleased with the outcomes!

Maureen H

7/11/2024

Everyone I worked with at RefEYEance was great. They were very accommodating to our needs and flexible with start times. They traveled to us which was fantastic and Holly and Rache...

l got along with everyone there.

Robyn S

7/08/2024

Karesa, Rachel, and Chey did the hair and makeup for myself and my bridal party for my wedding and did a wonderful job! Refeyeance as a company was great to work with as they were ...

very communicative and put together the hair and makeup schedule for me so that it was easy to plug in the names of my bridal party. We had 9 bridesmaids, two mothers, and myself (the bride) and everyone was able to get their hair and makeup done before an early Catholic mass. The artists were so supportive, dependable, and made all the girls look stunning. I highly recommend the Cincinnati Refeyeance team to do your hair and makeup for your wedding!

Andrea W

1/01/2024

The whole hair and makeup team for our wedding did such a great job! Everyone’s makeup held up all day and looked so natural! They were able to accommodate our early schedule by ad...

ding another artist on short notice.

Marta H

12/19/2023

Everyone's hair and makeup was flawless, they traveled to our venue which was so convenient. Had such a fun day with our 2 wonderful artist!

Annalisa T

10/21/2023

Rachel C & Rachel H were both so friendly & fun! They created an awesome atmosphere for getting ready while also doing a phenomenal job & staying on schedule. 10/10 would recommend...

! Thanks so much girls!

Rachel W

10/19/2023

RefEYEance did an absolutely incredible job for my wedding. Rachel C brought such a fun energy to my wedding day and she is incredibly talented and worked hard to make sure everyon...

e was happy with their end look. I would highly recommend RefEYEance to anyone looking for a hair and makeup professional.

Kim H

10/18/2023

I HIGHLY recommend REFeyeANCE!!! Holly was my personal stylist for both hair and makeup and she was extraordinary! I was so pleased at my trial because she listened to my vision ...

and also offered professional advice. She offered to redo anything I didn’t like, and took notes for the day of the wedding. She arrived promptly the morning of and did everything as we had discussed. Not to mention her sweet personality! Any questions I had between the trial and the wedding she answered promptly. I’d give her 10 stars if I could!! Thank you Holly!

Logan P

10/02/2023

Refeyeance was a fantastic vendor to work with for hair and makeup for my wedding. They were professional, always on time, and very easy to communicate with. Karesa did my trial ha...

ir and makeup and wedding hair and makeup and she was amazing! She was super easy to chat with and she took my feedback from trial for wedding day. She even stayed late to help me put my vail on - which was super cool! Overall fantastic experience and would recommend them to anyone for great & easy-going, stress-free service. Thank you!!!

Jenna R

9/15/2023

Absolutely wonderful experience from start to finish! Karisa was an amazing stylist who listened and was so patient with my ideas. I loved my hair and makeup, it was exactly what I...

envisioned. The whole team was so friendly, professional, and on time. The makeup was flawless and even the lashes were great quality. I've had hair and makeup done for several weddings and they were by far the best. Sincerely one of the best decisions I made in my own wedding planning. Can't recommend them enough!

Mollie A

9/15/2023

Kelley, Jasmine, and Emily were wonderful for our wedding! They were so organized and made sure we were all taken care of. We still talk about how our make up and hair lasted u the...

entire night!

Liz H

8/06/2023

I loved working with Karesa! I am so glad I did a trial with her, so I knew what my hair and makeup would look like. They were flexible with the timeline, which was a relief to me....

Read the details carefully when booking - I thought I would have 6 ppl when I booked, but ended up with 5. This slightly changed the price, but still within reason. I am glad I booked two artists despite the increase in price, especially since we had an early ceremony. Karesa and Jasmine showed up on time and were ready to work! The makeup was great and lasted ALL day. The team was great with all hair types and each persons vision. It was hot and humid on our wedding day, so our framing curls fell a little. Not sure if stronger hair spray would have helped though. Either way, everyone's hair and makeup held very well for the entire day. I would give them 5 stars, but the automated and lengthy emails were not personable and sometimes confusing because I had already taken care of the requested tasks. I would prefer to communicate with a person. Be mindful when budgeting as the booking fee does not apply to your total cost. I would highly recommend REFeyeANCE!

Alex Z

11/23/2022

REFeyeANCE was so easy to work with and made planning the wedding day so easy. We worked with Sam and Karessa and they were very talented and a lot of fun to have around as we got ...

ready for the wedding. Everyone looked beautiful!

Emily K

10/15/2022

Highly recommend this great company! Great communication and details provided every step of the way. Karesa was such a wonderful artist, give great advise, and carried out my dream...

hair/makeup flawlessly! We also had three additional artist for my large party who were so talented to the point where all 13 girls were thrilled with their look!

Erin D

10/06/2022

We had Holly as our stylist for my wedding this past weekend on 10/1/22 and I cannot say enough good things about her!! She was phenomenal during my trial, helped me decide on affo...

rdable clip in extensions and adjusted my curls based on my preference. On my wedding day she arrived early, listened to all my bridesmaids on their requests and created beautiful styles that fit everyone’s preferences. She is so kind and great at what she does!! I could not recommend her and Refeyance enough, I am so grateful for Holly and her impact on my wedding day!!

anonymous u

7/15/2022

I would highly recommend REFeyeANCE! Communication was great and they are so accommodating! Karesa and Holly were amazing and did such a wonderful job with myself and my bridesmaid...

s! Makeup and hair stayed perfect throughout the night even during a 90 degree day in June. I couldn’t have been more happy!

Cassidee C

7/08/2022

Sam Farese did an amazing job on my hair and makeup! She was so down to earth and so fun to work with!

Sydney K

6/10/2022

Working with this company was very easy! The scheduling, communication and reminders were well organized and convenient. The artists ability to do both hair and makeup made the who...

le situation a little less stressful for me, and made planning a lot easier. I had Suzi doing both my hair and my makeup and she was amazing! She was very nice, easy to work with and she really made sure that all the details I wanted were there. She did a great job on my bridesmaids as well! The owner of the company was very nice and easy to work with and was quick to correct the issue we had. I highly recommend using Suzi for your wedding!

Alexandria G

5/15/2022

Jami was so friendly and got along with everyone! The trial run was fun. She traveled to my house the morning of the wedding and made everyone look even more beautiful. My makeup d...

id not budge all night. Would definitely recommend! Thank you!

Linsey M

12/24/2021

I cannot recommend Holly and Karesa highly enough! My mom and I did trials with Holly MONTHS before the wedding due to an out of state move. Holly remembered exactly what I did and...

didn’t love about my trial and made adjustments. She and Karesa both made my bridesmaids look incredible with their hair and makeup. They also were a truly delightful addition to our day and felt like a part of the crew. Thank you both for making me and my girls feel absolutely stunning for the day!

Hannah L

12/24/2021

Karesa was my H&MUA and I cannot say enough good things about her. I initially had my H&MU trial pretty early on for my engagement photos. But even with ~8 months or so in between,...

Karesa knew exactly what to do. She was VERY flexible with timing since I had a Sunday brunch wedding. Karesa and Holly came in very early and busted out all the hair & makeup pretty much exactly on time so we were set up for the entire day. Most weddings get very behind from hair and makeup but Karesa kept everything right on track. She is in charge of scheduling also and she was very flexible with last minute changes and offered advice/suggestions to help make the day better. Karesa is so sweet and easy to get along with. I couldn't be happier that I found her to make sure my big day was flawless.

Maria C

12/24/2021

Had a wonderful experience! Loved all the girls that came to do hair/makeup. They were flexible with our needs when it came to COVID-19 pandemic. Highly recommend.

Bethany K

11/29/2021

My makeup and hair were AMAZING at my wedding. And so was the hair/makeup for my family members and wedding party that chose to have theirs done! They were professional, punctual, ...

friendly, flexible, and I would hire them again for sure!! Highly recommend this company in Cincinnati for weddings and anything else!!!!

Monica P

11/21/2021

REFeyeANCE was a joy to work with and Holly and her daughter are talented make-up artists in the Cincinnati area. As someone who never really wears makeup and generally doesn't do ...

much with my hair, I didn't know exactly what I wanted and I really appreciated the chance to do a trial run and provide feedback. Holly helped me make decisions and made sure that she really understood what I was trying to communicate so that I felt beautiful - and I did! REFeyeANCE communicated in great detail the days up to our wedding and the fact that they travel to you is great - my bridal party got ready in the comfort of our hotel room while the artists did our makeup and hair. Everyone was really happy with how they looked!

Katy R

10/18/2021

Whitney from REFeyeANCE Make-Up & Hair was absolutely amazing! I loved working with her and she really listened to what type of bridal make-up I wanted for my big day! She also hel...

ped all of my girls look absolutely gorgeous on my wedding day! I definitely recommend working with REFeyeANCE Make-Up and Hair for your wedding day!

Renee P

9/26/2021

Rachel is amazing all-around. Upon meeting her for my trial run, she was super welcoming and warm. My nerves immediately went away, because she clearly knew what she was doing - pl...

us, she was easy to talk to. Rachel completed my trial look and made changes based on my wishes. I had this specific brand/color of lipstain that I wanted to use, but it was dry and well past its prime - Rachel literally went on a hunt (to multiple stores) in efforts to find this exact lipstain! What an angel! On the day of my wedding, she travelled 1.5 hours and arrived at my house by 7AM. She hardly paused until she finished all 10 make-up applications. everyone felt BEAUTIFUL. That same day, one of my bridesmaids even booked Rachel for her own wedding! Everyone was so impressed by everything Rachel has to offer. THANK YOU!!

Amy S

9/20/2021

Sam is amazing!!! She did my hair and makeup for my wedding day along with my mom and MOH. I absolutely loved her work! She made me look stunning for my wedding day and so natural ...

with a soft glam look- just like I wanted. Sam was professional, kind, and kept me calm on my wedding day. I received so many compliments! I can’t imagine going to any other makeup artist than her! Her work was truly flawless. I recommend Sam without hesitation.

Cori L

9/11/2021

Jenn and Jill did a great job on our wedding party’s hair and makeup! The two of them made the morning of our wedding so easy! Two weeks before they provide the couple with a timel...

ine as to when everyone will have their hair/make up done, and really made the process so easy.

Courtney C

8/22/2021

Jami and her team did a great job with our hair and makeup. No one had a single adjustment after they were done. It was perfect.

Lesli E

8/18/2021

Maria is fabulous!! She was hired for my friend’s wedding 3 years prior (where she stayed late and help attach my fake eyelashes that had fallen off after the makeup artist had lef...

t) and we loved her (and her dedication) so much we had her come back for my wedding this year! She did an amazing job yet again, getting in 9 adult hair styles in under 6 hours. Please request Maria if you use this company!! The only issue we ran into was communication with the actual company as there are several event coordinators and it appeared as though sometimes communication wasn’t always clear. Example- I’d get an email about a schedule, have it arranged and it seemed okay. Then a week later get another email about my schedule, I explained that it was already coordinated and then after they got in contact with their other staff member the issue was resolved. Other than that, great company!!

Maddy M

8/17/2021

Rachel was AMAZING from the very beginning that we connected. She was understanding and accommodating on every level possible. She did AMAZING on all of our hair and the makeup app...

lications. She made my glam look so natural. 100% Recommend Rachel she truly made us feel so comfortable and beautiful! So thankful for her!

Hannah B

7/07/2021

Amber and Kelsey were extremely wonderful the morning of our wedding. They came to our Airbnb to the makeup and hair for the bridesmaids and myself. I greatly appreciated their kin...

dness and talent. We thoroughly enjoyed the organization of Refeyeance and how accommodating they were with our wedding party! We greatly appreciate it!

John M

6/10/2021

Karesa, Becki, and Hope were amazing to work with on our wedding day! My trial with Karesa was wonderful and she even checked in with me later in the evening to see how my hair and...

makeup held up so we knew if we would need adjustments for my wedding day. On the day of, all three ladies were on time, professional, and so much fun! All of our hair and makeup was gorgeous and lasted the entire day and evening. Highly recommend!

Jacquelyne S

4/17/2021

So I hired REFeyeANCE for my makeup and my bridesmaid because they came highly recommended by one of my friends and I was not disappointed! Karesa came and did my makeup and my for...

ce bridesmaids. She stuck to the timeline and was on time with finishing all of our makeups on time. She was awesome to work with and she did an amazing job! I’d recommend them to any future bride!

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