Award winning, on location bridal hair and makeup
Cincinnati, Columbus, Dayton, Indianapolis, Kentucky, TN
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Ebony Stargell Newcomb
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AWARD WINNER (10X)
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Shear Hotness, LLC is an award-winning hair and makeup business based in Dayton, OH. From timeless updos to glamorous makeup, owner, lead artist, and hair designer Ebony Stargell Newcomb has the expertise and skills to create your desired wedding look. Ebony invites you to experience luxurious and pampering services.
Shear Hotness, LLC strives to help every client feel confident and beautiful on their special day. Thus, passionate beauty expert Ebony and their team are delighted to travel to numerous locations, including your wedding venue in Cincinnati, Louisville, and other nearby areas. They will also aim to ensure that your look suits your style and personality with on-site hair and makeup trials.
Shear Hotness, LLC specializes in an array of beauty services, such as professional spray tans and meticulous tattoo coverage. Their wedding package varies from an hour of airbrushed makeup to an hour of hairstyling. Your friends and family members may also join in on the fun with exclusive wedding party packages. For more information, contact Ebony and their seasoned stylists today.
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Ebony Stargell Newcomb
Owner
Hi I’m Ebony! Mommy to Ashtin, Braylon, and Kennedy; and wife to my soulmate Blake! I get to be a makeup artist/hair designer for a living… HOW LUCKY AM I?!?A graduate of the prestigious, Paul Mitchell The School: Cincinnati… Freelanced/Worked for amazing companies such as Christian Dior, Michael’s Salon and Spa, the Dr. Phil show, and more! Also, I am currently a Regional Artist for Christian Dior Parfums, and represented by Heyman Talent Agency! Making people feel beautiful on the inside, as well as, the outside is my passion!
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Shear Hotness is highly recommended for wedding hair and makeup services by multiple reviewers who praise the professional and patient team. Reviewers highlight the flawless communication, beautiful and long-lasting results, and the accommodating and skilled artists like Leah, Ashley, Bella, and Stephen. The team is commended for creating stunning looks for brides, bridesmaids, and other members of the wedding party, with excellent attention to detail, timely service, and seamless execution contributing to a stress-free and glamorous experience on the wedding day.Review photos
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Harper J
5.0
10/13/2024
We had multiple trials, schedule changes, you name it... and Shear Hotness was so professional and patient thorough it all! We all felt so beautiful, and so taken care of by this team. Shoutout to Leah and Ashley- they do phenomenal work! We can't recommend Shear Hotness more!
Lindsey F
5.0
7/03/2024
Kate was awesome! Did my hair trial and made some changes for the wedding day. My hair turned out amazing and the curls lasted all day. Tina was also very helpful and answered all of my questions prior to booking and through out the time from booking until the big day.
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Sophia R
5.0
6/23/2024
Shear Hotness artist Bella did my wedding makeup and 5 of my bridesmaids' makeup in May 2024. We all were very pleased with how well it stayed all day and night and felt so beautiful! I had a huge zit that Bella was easily able to cover; I can't tell it is there in any of my photos. The communication with Tina for the trial and wedding day was also very flawless. I appreciate her calling and answering my questions instead of relying on email. I also felt like the conversations after the trial were very open - I felt comfortable changing my mind from my initial ideas and going over that with Tina. The only thing I want to mention is that some of the emails directly from the team would go to my spam folder, so I did miss a few messages. Thankfully I had Tina's number so it was never a problem. Would certainly recommend to friends and family in the future!
Ashton A
5.0
6/20/2024
I used Shear Hotness for Makeup and Hair. They chose stylists that created my vision perfectly. Both myself and all my girls looked amazing in my big day. I would recommend this business to everyone! It was so great and I felt beautiful all day long.
Rosa L
5.0
12/19/2023
These ladies were THE BEST! So talented and fun to be around. Would highly recommend this company!
Amanda M
5.0
9/15/2023
Leah and Brittany were amazing! These girls were so hard working in making sure everyone's hair and makeup was perfect. The communication with Tina was also amazing. She checked in multiple times throughout the planning process to make sure that i did not have additional questions or concerns. This team was amazing and made sure everyone's hair and make-up looked stunning for pictures!
Cara M
5.0
8/02/2023
So glad I went with Shear Hotness for my wedding hair and makeup! They made me look and feel so beautiful and helped me find my perfect wedding look. They also did a great job with my bridesmaids and my mom. And, they were very flexible with allowing me to add one of my aunts in at the last minute.
Katherine C
5.0
5/04/2023
This was the best company! Communication amazing, price amazing, helping me decide on looks great! They really take the time to get to know you, to match you with the best people! Loved the different price ranges, it let's you really think about how much you want to spend! They were done early on my wedding day, but hung around so I could do some "getting ready shots." I definitely can not recommend them enough!
Abigail R
5.0
5/03/2023
If you want to feel like the most beautiful person in the world on your wedding day, Shear Hotness is for you!! Hair and makeup were super important to me for my big day, so I wanted a team who really knew what they were doing. Ebony, Brittany, Tera, and Nicolle did not disappoint! My trial run was absolutely incredible, Ebony did my makeup and Brittany did my hair, and they both pulled up plenty of pictures and asked for my feedback along the way. I left feeling like a moviestar! The weekend of my wedding, they made the drive the night before to do spray tans for myself, some bridesmaids, and my husband, and everyoneeee complimented us on them saying it looked so natural. Then the big day! They arrived on time, set up, and got to work. Everyone was so professional, polite, and fun! The vibe was fantastic all morning long. A few bridesmaids wanted glam, a few wanted natural, and everything else in between, and the hair and makeup artists nailed every look. Everyone was so happy and felt so beautiful for the big day. Thank you Tina, Ebony, Brittany, Nicolle, and Tera!!
Hannah A
5.0
4/19/2023
Shear Hotness has been amazing to work with from beginning to end. As a Wedding Planner we have loved every experience we have had with Shear Hotness. We are continuously impressed with the talent on their team and their attention to detail taking the time to highlight every client in their own special way. From the booking process to wedding day there isn't one detail or question left unanswered. You can guarantee a smooth and stunning experience every single time.
Liz B
5.0
4/11/2023
Shear Hotness did makeup for my wedding and they were absolutely wonderful, Tina and Ebony were so great during the booking process, makeup trial, and leading up to the event to make sure I was feeling good and had all the info I needed. Everyone was very professional and kind. All of the bridal party loved their makeup and was so happy with how it held throughout the day. I also went to their salon, Bombshell Beauty Bar, for my spray tan (by Faith) for my bridal shower and wedding weekend and it was fantastic. Would absolutely recommend.
Kearstin H
5.0
3/07/2023
We had Stephen as our hair stylist, and Leah as the makeup artist. They were nothing but professional, and made me and my ladies feel like princesses on my wedding day! Not to mention ALL OF THE COMPLIMENTS on their work! Absolutely stunning, and would book again in a HEARTBEAT!
Sarah K
5.0
12/15/2022
I loved my makeup look for my wedding and engagement shoot. This team is fantastic. I had Danielle do my bridal makeup and I couldn’t recommend her enough!
Darlene D
1.0
11/17/2022
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Paige G
5.0
11/16/2022
Highly recommend Shear Hotness for your wedding hair and makeup. Trials were so close to what I gave them for reference that the only thing we changed day of was a lip color! Everyone there was very pleasant to work with and made the entire process seamless. Due to the amount of people and the time of the ceremony, make up needed to start at 0630. The artists were on time, fun to be around, and extremely talented. 10/10.
Chelsea K
5.0
11/14/2022
I used Shear Hotness for my wedding hair and makeup in Columbus and WOW what an amazing job they did! Stephen and Jennifer did an incredible job matching the inspiration photos I showed them and I received so many compliments throughout the night! They were punctual, prepared, and were so friendly. Tina did a great job at communicating timeline and answering any questions I had as well. I highly recommend!!
Deejay B
5.0
11/08/2022
Shear Hotness did HMU for myself and some of my bridal party at my at home reception. Brittany (hair) and Leah (makeup) were absolutely amazing. They were both very receptive to feedback. The booking process was a bit complicated, but it was all worth it and I'm so glad I went with Shear Hotness. I felt so beautiful at my reception. Pictures look AMAZING. I would highly recommend working with Shear Hotness!
Annelise P
5.0
11/08/2022
I highly recommend Shear Hotness for wedding hair and makeup. They are efficient, professional, and so incredibly kind. I was very nervous being the center of attention on my wedding day and Betty and Ashley were such a calming presence that morning. As an indecisive person, I really appreciated the artists' guidance and feedback on what styles of hair and makeup would look best. Overall, a great experience!
Molly B
5.0
11/05/2022
Sheer Hotness was a great experience. From the trial to the wedding it was a 10/10. My artist Jen was very knowledgeable and created exactly what I was going for, even with slight changes at the wedding. She was also helpful between as I was looking for specific products for my skin. The follow ups and communication were very appreciated. My spray tan turned out perfect as well.
Khayla S
5.0
11/04/2022
I booked shear hotness for my wedding and the stylist did amazing job. I got a spray tan after my trial and she was able to compliment that very well. The communication was very great. The studio they run out of is very cute as well. That is also where I got my spray tans. Definitely worth every penny.
Amy J
4.0
11/03/2022
As a ponytail enthusiast and makeup minimalist, I was anxious about having my hair and makeup done for my wedding day, but Shear Hotness did not disappoint! I booked expert stylists for myself, my 3 bridesmaids, and my mom and MIL. Bella (makeup) and Kate (hair) were amazing and easy to work with. As an introvert, I struggle coming out of my shell around new people, and, while I felt comfortable and welcome, I felt no pressure to chat. Both girls did an excellent job and I felt beautiful and bridal. They were prompt, attentive, and supportive. I took one star away only because of how difficult it was to schedule my trial. While we eventually got things sorted out, I had to be very persistent about communicating in order to get a response from management. Overall, however, I had a great experience!
emily b
5.0
11/03/2022
The Shear Hotness team is truly amazing! I was nervous about having my makeup done just because I still wanted to look like myself. However, Leah did a phenomenal job on my bridesmaids and me. I had Stephen as my hairstylist who captured what I wanted to a tee. The artists were professional and friendly. The products used were effective and high end. The price is a little high, but completely worth it. Tina made herself available throughout the entire process to advocate for me and what I wanted. Overall, I highly recommend!
Amanda H
5.0
10/25/2022
I could not recommend Shear Hotness, LLC more. They were professional in every aspect of the word. All of my bridesmaids looked gorgeous. Each request was met. My makeup and hair received so many compliments. I knew that I looked my absolute best for the biggest day of my life. They were fantastic from start to finish.
Madeline R
3.0
10/22/2022
I had the pleasure of working with Shear Hotness for my wedding makeup as well as my bridesmaids makeup. Overall, the makeup was beautiful and lasted a very long time despite the wind! With that being said, the level of professionalism left a lot to be desired. Upon arrival, without even a hello first, the makeup artist started complaining about the size of the room in which we were getting ready. She then proceeded to scoff as she set up as if we were inconveniencing her. My bridesmaids and I were being very accommodating, going as far as removing items that the venue had in the room so that she had more space. During the makeup of the first person, the artist set her drink on the table attached to the client chair and the bridesmaid accidentally bumped it with her arm causing it to fall. Although the bridesmaid was apologetic, the artist became very flustered and attitudinal. Unfortunately, the poor attitude of the makeup artist made everyone very uncomfortable and brought down the mood of the day. I wish that the experience had been different, because the makeup was beautiful, but instead it left me, the bride, extremely embarrassed having hired her. To all future brides, keep in mind that you are not aware of who you will be getting for your makeup upon hiring the artist, only the level. So, if your main concern on the day of your wedding is good makeup and you are not bothered by poor attitude on the artists’ behalf, then go for it because the makeup was truly beautiful!
Vendor response 10/25/2022
Hello Madeline,
I want to first acknowledge and apologize for your wedding day experience,...
that is not how Shear Hotness wants to conduct ourselves or make you or any bride feel on your special day. We take great pride in the level of professionalism of our staff and being able to respond in a positive way to any situation.
I am glad the makeup did meet your expectations and lasted all day. Just to clairify when booking for your wedding day services, we take time to look at your bridal insipration pictures and make a personal/ individual selection for your artist. I would have to assume during your bridal trial with the above mentioned artist, that you did not have any indication of such an unbecoming response to you or your bridal party on your big day. Should someone not have positive rapport or vibe at the trial, we take that vey seriously; and, will do our best to get them with an available artist
We are going to be having a conversation with our team to make sure no other bride will have a similar situation and again we want to let you know that you have our sincerest apologies and we wish you the very best.
Kelly R
5.0
10/09/2022
This company was very responsive, friendly, and so helpful! My hair and makeup was gorgeous and lasted all day. I don’t think I can praise them enough for their services!
Taylor J
1.0
9/20/2022
I just want to make this known first and foremost, I had Abby R for hair and if I could separately rate her, I would give her a full 5 stars. She was absolutely amazing. If you choose to go with this company, you will be in great hands if you can get her. I didn’t have to change a thing, her work was perfection.
Onto the rest:
Truly horrible experience. I started out with a completely different stylist named Ashley M. She was given 2 different trials because the first was so awful. The second one was better, but still very rushed and far off from my reasonable expectations. There was no consultation from the stylist to try and help figure out a better direction/suggestions of what I might like better. This “stylist” also has no portfolio of work anywhere to be found on social media. Red flag. I asked to see photos of her work when she was assigned to me and I was told she’s been off for some time with her kids and there was “nothing recent”. Abby R was a totally different experience, she was very thorough, and consulted and suggested every step of the way. She spent as much time with me as was needed to make sure I left my trial happy and confident that I would look good on my wedding day. She also has countless photos reflecting her work and actually also runs her own business.
After the 2nd trial I told Shear Hotness I refused to let Ashley do my hair. They were very insensitive to what I was experiencing, and after asking when I would know what’s going on (17 days from wedding), they told me they would contact me when they had answers. They made me feel like a nuisance for having better expectations for the price I was paying for their services. I was also told by the owner multiple times in person that she would not cover additional costs the new stylist would be bringing to the table and that my extra trials were “coming out of her pocket”. As they should? As a business owner, it should have been embarrassing what was done to my hair and a pleasure to correct. Not shoved in my face.
Makeup: I did not love my trial but it also wasn’t bad. I had things I wanted changed and assumed that would help Bella achieve my look. Come the day of my wedding, it was WORSE than my trial. I have never looked so orange. I was also greasy because a product that I asked not be used again after my trial BECAUSE it made me greasy, was used again. I sent very thorough feedback as they asked me to, and I felt like it was blown off. I asked them to tone it down on my eyebrows because I don’t like them very dark and I like them blended…. they were dark and not blended come wedding day. The artist tried to fix everything and it was messy. I said it looked fine so she would just finish up and I could get upstairs and fix everything. The only thing I did not change was the eyeshadow that was on my eyelids and my fake lashes. I had to wipe off and redo the rest. I thankfully looked really nice after that. It obvious that my makeup was different than what the artist did, but they still shared my wedding photos. I messaged them to make sure they understood that was not their makeup artist’s work they were giving credit for.
My advice is to not work with this company. They lock you into a 50% deposit to secure the date and then tell you they don’t want to do a trial until 4-6 weeks out from the wedding. They have your card on file, and by that point you’re responsible for paying full payment whether you cancel or not. I am sad I was scammed by this company.
Lindsay K
5.0
9/04/2022
They did such a fantastic job! We had Jen do makeup and Abby for hair! They did hair and makeup for 5 bridesmaids, bride and mob/mog. We all felt so gorgeous! They were so much fun to work with and hands down recommend them to everyone. ❤️
Rebecca C
5.0
8/29/2022
My bridesmaids and I were so impressed with Shear Hotness! Becca and Kylee did an amazing job with our makeup. They found ways to highlight our best features while still ensuring we all still looked like ourselves. The makeup photographed so beautifully and stayed on all day through lots of laughter, sweat, and tears. Tina was so great and easy to work with as well. Highly recommend the Shear Hotness team for your wedding or special event makeup!
Tiffany K
5.0
8/17/2022
I have nothing but good things to say!! My wedding was in Kentucky and they were able to travel for a very reasonable price. We of course had to accommodate for sleeping the night before but they made it very easy.
They made me look BEAUTIFUL, they were organized and had all their supplies with them including light and chairs. They had a system prepared and they did not stray lol. They were amazing and I would hire them again in a heartbeat. All my girls loved their hair and makeup too.
Melissa C
1.0
7/19/2022
I would not recommend Shear Hotness. I had my hair and makeup trial the month before my wedding, (took 6 weeks for Tina to respond to schedule). I will leave my makeup artist unnamed as she was unlicensed at the time of my trial (4/9/22). She used Maybelline foundation and drug store concealer. Not against drug store products at all, but surprised for how much money I was paying ($100 for makeup trial) and the contract said “high end products.” I ended up not liking my makeup look. I felt very washed out and pale. I explained that I wanted a more bronzed look since I would have a spray tan on my wedding day. She was very kind to me and was willing to make corrections. Once I got to Brittany for hair, she was rushed. I tried to make suggestions, but she did not have time to make changes (due to a client waiting) but again, she was very nice to me and professional. I was left disappointed that I paid $100 for a rushed hair trial and I was unable to get the full vision of my wedding hair.
After the trial, they have you go into an office to talk about your experience with Tina. I told Tina that I would like another trial so I can have a better idea about what I will look like my wedding day. Tina said that I was given a “fair hair and makeup trial” and if I want another one then I would have to pay for it. Shortly after, Ebony (the owner) came into the office and talked to Tina as if I was not sitting there explaining that people do not understand that the face color needs to match the neck. At first I did not think she was talking about me because she was very expressive with an attitude and talking with her hands… until she looked at me and told me that I can go home and put my foundation on my face and see how it looks… in reference to me telling the MUA that I wanted a more bronzed look. I was appalled. Ebony then asks to see my phone with my inspo photo and put it on top of her phone with a photo of me to compare and said that my skin tone does not match the photo. I felt like I was being mocked. I understand that the face and the neck need to match in color. I was simply explaining that I am usually more tan and will be my wedding day.
Completely shocked, I told Ebony and Tina that I was so thrown off by what was happening and I started sobbing. I was not crying because of my hair and makeup, I was crying because of how Tina and Ebony were talking to me. I was not met with compassion or empathy as I sat there and cried for an hour and a half. They just blankly stared at me with a flat affect. I was told how normal it is to cry during a trial. I am still shocked at how I was talked to and treated given that I was a paying customer, let alone the bride, that anticipated spending $1,600+ in services. Under NO circumstances was that appropriate or “normal.”
At the end, Ebony said I could do another trial. There was no way I was going to return to a salon where I felt totally disrespected and the experience left me with anxiety. There are multiple bad reviews on Bombshell Beauty Bar’s Google/FB page with Ebony’s responses that I wish I would have read before booking. Brides, do not sign a contract with Shear Hotness as you have to pay 50% of services up front. I unfortunately lost over $600+ in services that I never received, but honestly I would have done whatever I needed to as long as I did not have to deal with the unprofessionalism of this owner/salon ever again. Read my full review on google/FB.
Vendor response 07/19/2022
Regarding to the statement,
I would like to clarify a few items as factual, the cost of t...
he makeup trial was not $100.00 as stated by the client, as per her contract it was $80.00 plus tax and same for the hair trial… $80.00. Client was allotted 1.5 hour for the makeup trial and 1 hour for the hair . We have many levels of artists to book with; and client choose and booked Associate Artists for wedding day services… the lowest level of artist we offer. We would like to note that the client started her trial at 10:00am and left the salon at 2:30pm.
The client came into her bridal hair and makeup trial with unattainable/unrealistic results, that our artist/team was not willing to compromise their integrity as a professionals in this industry. Client complained that Maybelline products were used on her during the trial, but in actuality here are some of the other products that were also used on the client during the makeup trial: Nars, Graftobian, Temptu, Morphie, Urban Decay, Benefit. To clarify every artist at every level on our team have kits that contain products from the drug store lines (i.e. mascaras/glosses, etc.) to very high end products (i.e. Charlotte Tilbury, Nars, etc.)
The administrative team consulted with the client, who was combative and upset when we explained that we color match to her skin… not the color she wanted us to make her. There were explanations that any and all issues were attainable, with proper understanding of knowledge of the client and artist team . The team had discussed and offered the client many different options to make sure we would be in compliance with our contract and maintain professionalism to the artists and the client.
There was no ill intention on the part of Shear Hotness, as we were very disappointed when the client choose to walk away from her contract. We were more than willing to put into action the ideas and changes that were going to be implemented to give the client her ideal wedding day service. This is unfortunate, because we value all of our clients and want to make this process as smooth as possible. ALL of our team have a cosmetology or boutique license, via the State of Ohio, and take our craft very seriously. Thank you for your time, and congrats on tying the knot.
Kristina S
4.0
6/01/2022
I absolutely loved my experience with Danielle. She was so kind and easy to talk to. The communication with Tina wasnt the best, as I hadnt heard much from her up until about 3 months before my wedding. As a stressed bride, I would have preferred better communication. Overall, I am very pleased with the quality of work & really appreciate Danielle!
Morgan D
4.0
5/23/2022
This was an easy pick to have them do my hair for my wedding. My Hair stylist was so personable with everyone and made the morning of run smooth as possible. This team was easy to communicate with leading up to the big day, From my initial consultation to day of preparation. Save yourself the time and energy and just hire Shear Hotness!
Riley S
5.0
4/28/2022
My LADIES!! I loved working with Shear Hotness so much - they did a trial for me, and then made adjustments based on how the makeup wore throughout the day - my makeup artist even BOUGHT a new foundation after doing research on how to get my oily skin to cooperate. In total, we had two makeup artists and two hair stylists for my 8 bridesmaids and my husband and I's mothers, so 11 of us, and they got us all in and out of there in no time, while looking absolutely AMAZING afterwards. Like I didn't even want to wash my face that night it looked so good. And my hair kept it's curl until literally 3 days after - in the best way possible. The gals were all super fun to talk with and really added to the getting ready atmosphere - it was like having 4 more bridesmaids!
Bernadette D
5.0
3/30/2022
I cannot say enough good things about this company! From all of Tina’s communications leading up to the big day to Savannah’s amazing work!! I highly recommend doing a trial to make sure your stylist is prepared the day of and that you know what to expect. My bridesmaids and I were so glam!! Loved it and will book again for any future needs!
Whitney A
5.0
12/09/2021
I absolutely loved working with Shear Hotness for my wedding. My wedding hair & makeup looked so beautiful and looked amazing throughout the entire day (i.e. 12+ hours). We had Jen, Brittany, and Courtney and I cannot express how amazing they were to work with! They all showed up early to setup even though we had an early morning and they made us all feel so beautiful while they helped us get all glammed up! Jen and Courtney were able to make each girls makeup how they liked! Jen especially was able to take notes from my bridal trial to change a few things for the day of and I loved my overall bridal look! Brittany did my hair for the wedding, and she did an amazing job! I loved how it looked with my wedding dress and how she was able to help me put my veil in and showed my bridesmaids how to take it out without messing up my hair! Courtney also did some amazing and intricate hair styles of a few of the bridesmaids which looked great. Overall working with Shear Hotness was an amazing decision and I'm so thankful for how beautiful they made myself and all of my bridesmaids for one of the most special days! Ebony and Tina were also amazing to work with and were helpful in answering questions that I had within the last few weeks leading up to the wedding! Will definitely be recommending Shear Hotness to my friends & family for future weddings! Thanks again!
Marissa D
5.0
12/09/2021
Shear Hotness was fantastic to work with! First of all, talking with Tina was easy and quick. She answered every single question I had, and I had a lot!
Tina sent me a very organized schedule for the day that made me feel taken care of and a top priority customer.
Mackenzie did my makeup and Stephen did my hair. I looked absolutely stunning and could not have been happier. That's how you want to feel on your wedding day, no stress and certainty that you'll look gorgeous. I was very impressed with Stephen who did my hair and 7 other girls so quickly!!! Both artists were enjoyable and fun to hang out with on the most important morning of my life.
Do yourself a favor and book Shear Hotness ASAP! I cannot stop raving about this awesome experience with them.
Macia M
5.0
12/09/2021
I do agree with other reviews that the communication was not as good as I expected it to be and honestly as what was promised by their advertisements and website. However, it being a super busy year for all wedding vendors it wasn’t as bad as it could have been and they still gave me excellent customer service it was just very delayed. The hair and makeup I received was exactly what I pictured. I had a hard time really explaining what I wanted but they were very patient with me and gave me exactly what I wanted. They stuck to schedule and we were actually finished early which allowed us to start pictures early and for the whole day to go smoother! Highly recommend booking with them!!
Stefanie W
5.0
12/09/2021
Bella did a phenomenal job. I did a trial with her, which I highly recommend, so that I could figure out what I liked and disliked. That way by the time wedding day came I knew exactly what to expect. Bella was patient, professional, on time, and detail oriented. A lot of my bridesmaids said it is the best and most natural their makeup has ever looked. Very happy!
Erin K
5.0
11/15/2021
I can't say enough good things about working with Shear Hotness. I'm not someone who usually has my hair or makeup done, so I met with several artists before deciding on one. From the beginning, Tina made me feel comfortable and like the artists at Shear Hotness would really work with me to make sure I looked beautiful and felt confident on my wedding day.
The week of my wedding, one of the artists who was originally supposed to help with some of my bridesmaids got sick. Tina immediately came up with a new plan to make sure we were all covered, and called me to walk through all of the details and make sure I felt comfortable.
The wedding day went so smoothly. I was nervous about being finished on time since we had 10 women getting their hair and makeup down, but we were actually done almost an hour ahead of schedule. Abby did everyone's hair. Bella did makeup for me and the bridesmaids, and Sable did makeup for the moms, sister, and grandma. Everyone loved how they looked. So glad I was able to work with this team!
Kayla P
2.0
11/14/2021
So incredibly disappointed with my experience with Shear Hotness. If you want to feel like a bride and not a burden, I highly recommend you book elsewhere.
Pros: Stylists arrived early on the wedding day, and overall had a friendly demeanor and put together some beautiful looks.
Cons: Just about everything else. Communication with Tina was excellent to start - up until I made the first deposit (half the total amount) to officially book. From there, specifically after that check was cashed, complete radio silence. Any questions I had either got no response, or took WEEKS of waiting, ultimately requiring a frustrated phone call from me to get any response. And when I would finally get a response, it was met with very patronizing language, telling me I needed to be more patient and understanding. Mind you, I wasn't following up daily, I would send a text to Tina as instructed and would wait at least 5 days before following up, and had maybe 3-4 requests in the span of the 9 months from booking with them to my wedding date.
Aside from the lack of communication (including getting the trial scheduled) - the trial itself was not what I expected. I arrived 5 minutes early and walked into the salon, only to be stared at by an in-progress trial, no greeting. I sat and waited, 10 minutes past my trial start time, and ended up having to interrupt someone's trial to ask how I alert my stylists I was there. We started with makeup (I went with the lowest level package) and though I sent through my inspiration photos, my stylist hadn't seen them, so I needed to pull them back up. Hair stylist was the same, had no reference to what I wanted though I provided the photo in advance. Overall I liked my finished look, though my makeup artist missed putting on any mascara, only lashes, and my hair curls were falling out by the time I left the salon. Concerning, but I figured the wedding day would have more attention to detail, so I didn't stress it.
Wedding Day - I texted Tina my hotel room number where the stylists would need to meet on the wedding day, this was never communicated to the stylists. They each individually called me the morning of the wedding to arrange where to meet me, which while I appreciate that they were early, it was added stress on me to re-communicate that information. Tina had sent a day-of timing schedule (though it was delayed days beyond when she told me it would come, which wasn't surprising at this point.) and unfortunately it seems the stylists weren't up to speed on it. I (the bride) was keeping track of timing, and making sure I was being seated and the makeup started as close to the schedule as I could. By the end, my hair was rushed because we were strapped for time, and my hair stylist almost left before attaching my veil. Myself and my bridesmaids were ready and started exactly on time per the schedule, so i'm still not sure how we were so delayed.
As far as the look, my makeup artist ended up re-asking me all the details we discussed at our trial, though she had written them down during the trial but didn't bring that with her, which was frustrating. The makeup was pretty overall, though the foundation wasn't blended with my neck and is visible in photos. The hair was pretty, though the hairpiece used to pull my hair back ended up partially over my ear. I think my stylists spent more time on my bridesmaids and sadly missed these details because of it.
Hindsight - I really wish I booked makeup and hair elsewhere.
Victoria S
4.0
10/18/2021
Overall, I was happy with my hair and makeup. The actual product was good, but the service was a bit odd. I would recommend especially because the price was better than most other reputable places I could find. I did use the cheapest option as far as experience level.
They were a little poor with communication overall. I believe the woman I was communicating with was some sort of administration position. Really took her a long time to respond to texts.
The day I had my trial the makeup artist did not have the colors I wanted for eye shadow with her. I had communicated to the contact I mentioned, Tina, what color I wanted. I don’t know if this was communicated to the artist, but why not bring all colors you have to a trial? Trial was fine otherwise and I was happy with how things turned out.
I asked that day about getting a spray tan. My wedding was 3 weeks out at this point. Tina said she would send me the info, but I wondered why not just book me right then. I waited a few days for info and followed up when not received. They were booked for the time/day I needed at that point and I got my spray tan from someone else.
Day of wedding everything was smooth and my bridesmaids looked beautiful. Makeup artist was a little slow and fell behind schedule. I did end up loving the look, even better than trial.
Miranda R
5.0
10/05/2021
I highly recommend Shear Hotness! Their service on my wedding day was amazing and I’m so thankful for the way I looked as well as my bridal party and moms! They were professional and did an amazing job and I never felt worried or stressed as the bride! They helped my day be perfect! Highly recommend Kiki and Ebony!
Sarah M
5.0
10/05/2021
Sable and Brittany were incredible, they arrived early and were great at listening, taking care of everyone, and making sure no one felt rushed. I received so many compliments and after several hours of wear my makeup held up great (even through the happy tears) and my hair was still in place. I would definitely recommend them and Shear Hotness in general!
Alaina M
5.0
10/05/2021
I am so thankful for Shear Hotness! Tina was kind, professional, and responsive. She took the time to answer all my questions and gave me all the information I needed to feel confident for my wedding day. She made me feel like I was her only bride. I can only imagine what it's like running a business during Covid. Props to you Tina!
I truly could not have asked for a better hair & make-up team. Jena & Kiki were amazing. I wasn't able to schedule a hair or make-up trial because I live out of state, but I didn't even need one. Jena & Kiki, you took my inspiration looks and made them come to life. I have never felt more beautiful & confident. You both were so professional, sweet, understanding, & fun. We all seriously had so much fun hanging out with you that day. I wish you could have come to the wedding! My mom and bridesmaids loved their looks as well & were so happy with the final outcome. All three of you truly made my day. I cannot thank you enough.
Kelly H
5.0
9/30/2021
Shear Hotness was amazing to work with for my wedding! Tina did a great job of coordinating everything from the start, making it easy to add services for bridesmaids, flower girls, and mothers. I had my hair & makeup trial with Abby & Marrisa and they were INCREDIBLE! I showed them examples and they had me so excited for my day of look. Not to mention, Tina helped make the experience special by bringing me a mimosa during the trial. On the day of, Sable & Savannah joined to take care of 10 bridesmaids, 3 flower girls, and 2 mothers. With that big of a party, we figured we would be behind schedule - but nope! These four had us AHEAD of schedule! They were so fun and everyone looked beautiful. And I have to give another shout out to Abby & Marissa because I felt so beautiful on my wedding day - even better than the trial. I can't thank them enough for their hard work on my wedding day! THANK YOU ALL! ❤
Katey F
5.0
9/30/2021
I would HIGHLY recommend Shear Hotness for your wedding makeup and hair or for any event! For my wedding, Kate did hair and Betty did makeup and both were absolutely incredible! They were both so accommodating (along with Tina, who created the schedule) with my constant add on services (they did hair and makeup for 14 women) and even agreed to come earlier in the morning (before 8 am) so that we could all get to the venue on time. All the artists are extremely welcoming and are so easy to talk to, there was never a dull moment and they made getting ready really fun and calmed my nerves. They also are extremely flexible and can make any last minute changes for hair/makeup on your wedding day, even if you decide day of your event. On top of that, my bridesmaids and I looked absolutely stunning and everyone loved their look. I cannot recommend them enough!
Mariah I
5.0
9/13/2021
Fantastic group! So easy to work with from start to finish. Everyone looked beautiful! Thank you!
Hannah H
5.0
8/29/2021
I definitely recommend this company for your wedding hair/makeup needs! Abby and Marissa did an amazing job with my hair/makeup as well as all of my bridesmaids and parents! :)
Madison A
5.0
8/03/2021
Couldn't recommend Shear Hotness enough! I had to plan my wedding from across the country and having a flexible stylist made everything so much easier!
angel t
5.0
8/03/2021
I'm so glad I had Shear Hotness for my wedding day. I was looking for a team that understood different skin tones and hair types, and Shear Hotness delivered! Danielle is beyond talented, so kind and made me feel beautiful at my trial and the day of! Stephen worked wonders on my hair and is quick to execute, which is great when we were crunched for time. Savannah had the bridesmaids looking so lovely too! Everyone loved their looks! The team was just better than expected.
Beth L
5.0
8/02/2021
THE BEST! I had to find a makeup artist very last minute due to a mix up with another vendor and Shear Hotness was AMAZING. Tina was so awesome and able to find someone who was free, she kept me calm and was so organized. Mackenzie did my makeup, the mothers and bridesmaids and everyone LOVED her. She was able to adjust to each person's style and was so much fun to have as part of the day. She kept everyone on time, calm, and the mood light the whole morning. I can't recommend Shear Hotness enough!
Macy C
5.0
8/02/2021
Everyone here was super nice and helpful! They got back to me quickly and were very organized. You can truly tell that they love what they do and want their brides to have the best experience possible. Jen did an amazing job on my make up and made me feel like royalty on my special day!
Chelsea A
5.0
7/05/2021
Jen (makeup artist) and Jenna (hair artist) were incredible from Shear Hotness! The communication with Shear Hotness was wonderful, with getting a response within 1 or 2 days max. We had the artists travel to our venue and do my bridal makeup and hair, plus 3 bridesmaids and 2 mothers' updos, and it made our wedding day that much easier!
Nicole L
5.0
6/30/2021
Must have for your wedding day! The trial is fun & a good learning experience too! I was obsessed with my hair & even the videographer kept saying I love this bun, I need shots of it LOL! Thanks Kate! My makeup was perfect to how I wanted it, natural & bridal! I was so worried about my lashes but Bella did above and beyond for my makeup and made sure everything stayed! She really is talented & so detailed. I had no issues even after crying. Absolutely loved the ladies I got to work with. They did my bridesmaids hair & makeup too which turned out flawless. Kate even made time to last minute do something to the flower girls hair. I can’t say enough nice things about them or Tina! Tina is a joy to work with & I would trust her with planning anything, she is amazing! Thanks for everything! Definitely recommend! :)
Kayla T
5.0
6/24/2021
HANDS DOWN THE BEST! Ebony and her team are incredible and masters of the craft! Shear Hotness is EASY to work with and offer great suggestions to make your special day perfect. 10/10 would recommend and we will be using them again.
Meredith M
5.0
6/21/2021
We hired Shear Hotness for wedding make up and Alexis was wonderful! She provided me with a trial before my wedding and had such a keen eye to figure out what would look best. I didn't really have much of an opinion, but showed her several photos and she was able to utilize the photos to create an overall great look! Alexis gave some tips and reminders for day of which was helpful. She arrived on time and stuck to the schedule when applying make up for myself and 7 others. She was fun to work with and so talented!
Lisa T
5.0
6/19/2021
Shear Hotness really came through for me with their hair and makeup services when no one else did. 2 months before the wedding, my mom and I could still not find a vendor who would return our calls for bridal/bridesmaids hair and makeup services. My mom called them and they responded right away! They worked with my schedule very well especially since I was an out of state bride and couldn’t do my hair and makeup trial until a week before the wedding. We had Marissa for makeup and Lauren for hair. They arrived as early as they could for set up and finished ahead of schedule. They both were very professional and did wonders for my bridesmaids and myself! Everyone looked beautiful and we couldn’t be happier with how everything turned out!
Rachel W
5.0
6/08/2021
They were incredible. We had myself, my mom and 9 bridesmaids. They arrived early to set up, and finished ahead of schedule. Not only were they fast and kept us on time, they did a terrific job. Our artists were also very nice and professional, and overall made it a great experience. I highly recommend hiring them.
Le-Ellen R
5.0
6/04/2021
Communication was on point from the beginning, everything ran so smoothly.
I had the pleasure of meeting Danielle, she blended right in with my bridal party and was super chill!
She did a fabulous job on all of my girls, one of them hadn't worn makeup in THIRTY years so it was exciting to see Danielle transform her.
Also, due to one of my bridesmaids dropping out, I had an extra slot for makeup; my Mom was willing to step in but all she wanted was a little lipstick, blush and filled in brows. Danielle was honest about their being a price difference (lower) and was excellent about getting it adjusted without even being asked.
If you're wanting a stress free option along with looking gorgeous, go with these gals. 💕
Rachel S
5.0
5/21/2021
Shear Hotness is amazing and made my bridemaids and I feel incredible on the big day - very professional and so many laughs, they were great to have with us as we all got ready and excited - would highly recommend
Sarah S
5.0
5/18/2021
We had our wedding back in April and Betty, Sable, and Stephen did an amazing job on myself and everyone. I felt like an actual princess on my wedding day. They worked super quickly and efficiently we were early for everything and I appreciated that so so much! So grateful for Shearhotness and the work that they put in for my wedding. Much love to them!
Bailey S
5.0
5/12/2021
This was my first experience searching for bridal makeup and hair stylists. I was nervous because I didn't know where to start! I can say I was beyond happy with the service. They were so personable and made sure we were taken care of weeks in advance. They easily accommodated even last minute changes! It was an enjoyable experience! Highly recommended!
Kerry B
5.0
5/11/2021
Kate did a wonderful job with my, my MOH, and MOB’s hair. She arrived early, everything moved at a good pace and felt relaxed. Shear Hotness is great to work with!
Jessica F
5.0
5/08/2021
Working with Shear Hotness was such an amazing experience! You can tell by interacting with them that everyone at this company is truly invested in making sure you look and feel beautiful on your wedding day! They are very open to feedback and even offered me a second makeup trial (free of charge!) when the first look didn't turn out exactly how I was envisioning. They traveled from Dayton all the way to our venue in Centerburg! Very professional, attentive, and focused on wedding day. Bella (makeup) and Lauren (hair), I cannot thank you enough <3
Sarah S
5.0
11/28/2020
I spent so much time looking for hair and makeup. I booked for engagement makeup and was so nervous. At the end, I was in love with my look and a weight was lifted that I made a good choice. My makeup lasted all day, while getting my kids ready, the drive to our picture location, outside pictures and dinner. My makeup was still perfect when I got home. And my main fear was that the makeup would feel heavy. Not at all. It was so light on my face, I felt great. Theyre also working with me to find the best staff fit for the braid I want on my wedding day. Working with them has been better and easier than I expected.
Samantha S
5.0
11/19/2020
My maid-of-honor got extra bonus points for recommending Shear Hotness to me. I opted for the lowest-price of hair and make-up stylists for myself and 6 attendants and took a risk by not doing a practice run as I live in Columbus, 90 miles from the venue in my hometown. Even though our venue was over an hour away from Dayton, they both showed up on time (actually a bit early and waited in their cars for me to invite them in, which I appreciated!), were incredibly efficient during the setup despite our tight and rustic quarters, exceeded all of my requested pandemic precautions, and did the most beautiful work for us all. You can tell these ladies are veterans of the wedding-day chaos as they exuded a professional-caliber calming and reassuring presence. I have long, naturally curly hair and the venue was outdoor. My half-up style held up well into the reception, despite the wind. Our pictures turned out perfect. I got so many compliments on how beautiful I looked and have to admit, I agreed! Furthermore, it was nothing short of miraculous that every single one of my very picky bridesmaids and my mom were happy with hair and makeup. 10/10 Highly recommend!
Hannah C
5.0
11/18/2020