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Simply Makeup and Hair is a wedding beauty service based in Cincinnati, OH. Simply's founder, Haley Bolen, began working in beauty at Mac Cosmetics while she was studying Exercise Science. While her husband pursued his career as a professional football player in the NFL, Haley knew she needed to combine her passion for beauty with the convenience of traveling on location. Soon, her reputation for exceptional service and commitment to quality put her in high demand in the wedding industry.
Haley has worked alongside the beauty industry's top salon/business owners, specializing in bridal makeup and hair. She can coordinate your wedding day makeup and hair and match you with one of the region's top artists. She can also ensure your wedding day planning, scheduling, and communication go perfectly.
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Newlyweds love working with Haley during the planning stages. They're impressed with her ability to create beautiful looks. Check out the FAQs for more information about Simply Makeup and Hair's services.
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4.9
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Reviewers praised Simply Makeup & Hair as professional, friendly, and communicative, with patient, collaborative trials. The team was punctual, efficient with large parties, and flexible with last‑minute changes, keeping the morning stress‑free. Hair and makeup photographed beautifully and reliably lasted all day and night.Review photos
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Katie C
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5.0
2/24/2025
I had a great experience with Haley and her team from Simply Hair and Makeup! The trial experience was super fun; I felt like she really listened to my concerns and delivered the p...
erfect makeup and hair for my wedding day (very beautiful, timeless, and photographed so well!) She is so professional and accommodating as well as a joy to hang out with; I couldn't recommend her enough!
Bryce S
5.0
5/03/2026
Chelsea and Haley were absolutely incredible! Both were very knowledgeable and personable. Chelsea checked in throughout the process to make sure it was exactly what I wanted! Coul...
d not have asked for a better crew! I would 100% recommend using these two for weddings or special events.
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Lexi G
5.0
2/10/2026
Highly recommend! We worked with Carina for our hair trials and the day of our wedding. She made us feel so beautiful and confident in our decisions we wanted for our hair! She als...
o did a wonderful job on our bridal party as well :)
Jessica F
5.0
12/19/2025
Maggie and Haley had great communication leading up to wedding day. They were very accommodating & worked around my schedule for my trial run. On wedding day, it snowed heavily, bu...
t my hair and makeup withstood hours of outside pictures and still looked perfect by ceremony time.
Tina W
5.0
11/18/2025
I had an amazing experience with Carina and her team for my wedding. From communication to working with me to find out what I wanted, she did an amazing job. She worked great with ...
me, my bridesmaids, and my mothers to keep us all feeling comfortable and beautiful for my wedding day. So sweet and nice to work with. I would definitely recommend! Thank you so much for helping to make my wedding magical. My hair and makeup looked good all day and night!
Caitlyn T
5.0
10/05/2025
I booked Simply Makeup and Hair for my wedding and had the absolute pleasure of working with Chelsea and Haley. They were both so kind, professional, funny, and punctual — truly a ...
dream team! They made the entire morning so relaxed and enjoyable, and every single one of us looked amazing.
They gave great advice, clear direction, and were so easy to work with from start to finish. I received so many compliments on my wedding hair — Chelsea is an artist and a true master of her craft. I’ll always be so grateful that I was able to work with her!
If you’re looking for a team who will make you feel beautiful, confident, and completely taken care of on your wedding day, I can’t recommend Simply Makeup and Hair enough! 💕
Caroline P
4.0
7/14/2025
A few of my closest friends have worked with Chelsea in the past and Simply Makeup and Hair came highly recommended. While Maggie did a GREAT job with my hair and makeup, the comm...
unication ahead of time was uneven. I was originally told I needed to come to the salon in Middletown during the workweek for my trial, which would have been very difficult for me given that I live and work near downtown Cincinnati. Then, I got a text from Maggie saying that she could do my trial wherever I wanted, even during the evening, which was fantastic, but left me confused. Maggie was also adamant that I schedule any changes with Haley, and I didn't know who Haley was because the administrator I was getting emails from did not sign her name anywhere. The day of the wedding, I was given a sample of lipstick to reapply throughout the night. It was enough for one reapplication between photos, and I had to borrow a similar color from my maid of honor to use for the rest of the night. This was very disappointing. I tried to avoid this problem by purchasing the lipstick ahead of time, even though I was told this was not necessary as I would be given a sample. I wore it the night of my rehearsal dinner and felt that the color wasn't dark enough in pictures, so on the wedding day we switched to another color. Finally, Maggie left while I was putting on my dress and did not do a final check-in/goodbye as Chelsea has done with my friends. I had planned to ask for one more look at my right eyelashes, which I thought were off (it turned out to be something stuck in my contact, which we discovered much later) and help with my veil. In summary, Maggie did a great job with my hair and makeup and everyone looked amazing, but the stress of scheduling and poor communication were a disappointment.
Elizabeth R
5.0
7/09/2025
Carina was my artist for hair and make-up for my wedding and she did a fantastic job. She was receptive to my feedback and worked with me to nail down the look that I wanted for my...
big day. My hair and make-up lasted the whole night and even into the after-party!
Hannah Y
5.0
6/25/2025
We used Simply Makeup and Hair just for makeup and Chelsea did phenomenal!! I felt so beautiful and my makeup lasted all night long even in the summer heat. Even when myself or bri...
desmaids asked for adjustments or changes she was very accommodating and very willing to change whatever we wanted. She was ahead of schedule and was just amazing. Highly recommend!!
Preston H
5.0
4/21/2025
Maggie and Krista did an AMAZING job on our bridal party’s hair and makeup. Everyone looked beautiful and hair/makeup held up for the endurance of the wedding!
Samantha W
5.0
4/21/2025
I had the absolute pleasure of having Haley do my wedding hair, along with my bridesmaids, junior bridesmaid, mother of bride and mother of groom - and she was amazing! She complet...
ely nailed the look I was going for, made everyone feel beautiful, and created styles that lasted all day and night. Super professional, calm, and fun to be around on such an important morning! She got every single person's hair done in a very timely manner. I can't recommend her enough!
Mollie D
5.0
1/07/2025
Simply Makeup and Hair did a phenomenal job for me, my wedding party, and the mothers on my wedding day. They were ready to go ahead of schedule and stayed on time through a large ...
group including flower girls. Getting ready was a fun process with no stress or rushing thanks to all 3 artists. From the trial to wedding day Ariel was amazing- she was open to feedback and willing to adjust things to ensure my look was perfect. My hair and makeup looked flawless until the end of the reception and photographed beautifully. The entire wedding party looked stunning and everyone loved their looks.
Lauren H
5.0
12/23/2024
Haley was a joy to work with for my bridal party's makeup & hair!! She was very responsive and super clear about pricing from the beginning. She made sure the trial run went just h...
ow I wanted and adjusted things based on my feedback for the main event :) She and her colleague were amazing day-of, getting my whole bridal party and my mom & grandma's hair and makeup done right on schedule and even added on another service day-of! I would highly recommend Simply Makeup & Hair for your wedding, you'll love them!!
Marina L
5.0
12/15/2024
Ariel did a phenomenal job with my hair and makeup and the rest of the bridal party. During our trial she was patient with me asking questions and was open to feedback to ensure I ...
got the exact look I was looking for. While getting ready for the wedding she was extremely prompt and we were ahead of schedule! She is so sweet and does amazing work with both hair and makeup. Highly recommend!
Emily L
5.0
12/14/2024
Loved our hair and makeup. The team was super professional, on time, and flexible with planning and adding people last minute. Monica did my hair and makeup and did a great job.
Jenna D
5.0
12/13/2024
Simply Makeup & Hair was an absolute dream to work with! I had two trials because I couldn’t decide what I wanted, and they were so patient and supportive throughout the entire pro...
cess. On the day of the wedding, I ended up changing my hair, and it turned out absolutely perfect. I’ve never felt more beautiful!
The bridesmaids were just as thrilled with their experience. They all agreed it was the best bridesmaid hair and makeup they’ve ever had. Everyone was able to customize their look, from light makeup and an updo to full coverage with a blowout, and everything was executed flawlessly.
I personally worked with Sarah, and she was incredible. Her talent, professionalism, and friendly demeanor made the entire process so enjoyable. I can’t recommend Simply Makeup & Hair enough for any bride or bridal party looking for exceptional service and stunning results!
Jillian S
5.0
10/21/2024
I absolutely loved working with Krista! She was so patient on my trial and was really open to making changes to make sure I was completely happy with it. The team brought a great e...
nergy wedding day and all of my bridesmaids kept talking about how great it was to work with them.
Alexandra W
5.0
9/27/2024
Sarah and Emily were so lovely to work with! They did a great job on me and my whole wedding squad. I especially loved how they took our direction and helped us each feel like the ...
best version of ourselves!
Jessica B
5.0
7/23/2024
Overall a great experience!
Booking was very easy. Everything was taken care of in emails and communication was super clear. They were even able to accommodate a last-minute add-o...
n appointment to the end of our hair schedule, which I was so grateful for!
I worked with Ariel to have my hair, as well as the bridesmaids and moms' hair done for my wedding and she did a fantastic job! She's so friendly and easy to work with and kept on schedule really well, too. Everyone's hair looked great and even held up on a very humid, sweaty wedding day!
Anna L
5.0
7/16/2024
I am beyond thrilled with the hair and makeup services provided by Simple Makeup and Hair for my wedding. The entire team did a wonderful job making my girls and I look and feel so...
beautiful.
From the trial session to the big day, Haley was so attentive, patient, and incredibly skilled. She listened to my vision and created a stunning look that exceeded my expectations.
The team's punctuality and efficiency ensured that everything ran smoothly, allowing us to relax and enjoy the morning without any stress. The products they used lasted throughout the entire day and night. My wedding day was very hot and my makeup still looked great at the end of the day and my hair was still pinned up after a long night of dancing!
Thank you to the Simply team for your exceptional work. I highly recommend them to any bride looking for the perfect hair and makeup crew!
Jordan J
5.0
7/16/2024
Haley did my makeup and hair for my wedding and made the trial and day of so easy and stress free. She made all of the adjustments I asked for after my trial and was able to take t...
he inspiration photos that I used and turn them into exactly what I was looking for. She's also so sweet and pleasant to work with!
Stacy D
5.0
6/25/2024
These ladies were so great to work with! They made the booking process easy, the timeline creation stress free, and Krista was a dream on my wedding day! She listened to what I wan...
ted and gave me tips and made all the girls feel beautiful!
Jake W
5.0
5/27/2024
We decided to get our hair done through Simply Makeup and Hair. When I scheduled my trial, it was with the stylist who would do our hair the day of the wedding. I was scheduled wit...
h Ariel. During the trial, we clicked right away. She is such a sweet and talented person. On the wedding day, she did all 4 of my bridesmaid's, my mom's, and my hair within the 4 hour timeframe that it needed to be done. Each one of our hairdos reflected how much effort she put into each one of us. All of my girls looked absolutely stunning. She made me feel like the most beautiful bride! I would highly recommend, and would even specifically ask for Ariel if you can!
Natasha R
5.0
4/07/2024
I cannot say more good things about this experience!! Our makeup and hair were flawless! I wanted to keep my makeup more natural with an extra kick to it, and she did everything an...
d more! I didn't have to retouch my makeup at all for the whole day, everything stayed on beautifully. It was a winter wedding, so I wasn't really fighting any summer hea, but I was shocked at how nice everything stayed for the day! We got tons of compliments on our makeup and hair, and all my bridesmaids absolutely loved her and what she was able to create for each and everyone of us. You will not be disappointed if you book her! Just amazing and such a beautiful person as well!
Sarah A
5.0
4/06/2024
Working with Haley was great!
It was stress free and she was always easy to contact/communicate with.
I didn’t have a large bridal party, so it was nice to find a vendor who coul...
d accommodate 4 adult hair styles, 2 makeup applications and two kids hairstyles!
She made me feel absolutely gorgeous on my big day!
Grace K
5.0
12/14/2023
The Simply Hair and Makeup team are so wonderful and professional. We had 9 girls that needed hair and makeup, and the team was so helpful in helping me develop the schedule. We fi...
nished early on the day-of, and everyone looked beautiful!!
Mariah N
5.0
12/04/2023
They were simply a pleasure to work with! Very quick to respond to any questions or concerns and flexible when my needs changed. The day of my wedding they were so patient and kind...
to everyone. Myself and my bridal party were so happy with how our makeup and hair turned out!
Katie B
5.0
10/29/2023
Chelsea and Amber were amazing!!! They were so easy to work with, listened to our recommendations, and were so talented!
All of my bridesmaids and me LOVED our hair and makeup! Wo...
uld absolutely recommend Simply Hair & Makeup to all future brides!
Special shout-out to Chelsea who did my hair and makeup - she made me feel like the most beautiful bride and I’m so so happy with how my hair and makeup turned out. She even made an incredible video of my reveal to my bridesmaids that I will cherish forever.
Thank you so so much for helping make my day a dream come true!
Alyssa K
5.0
10/07/2023
I loved the way my hair and make-up turned out! Sarah really made me feel beautiful on my big day. Loved that they were flexible with doing flower girl hair as well as adults. The ...
company was super proactive in their communication with me, and they made sure that there was a clear schedule ahead of time. I never felt like I had to reach out to them since everything was in place already. I would definitely use them again.
Melissa L
5.0
9/27/2023
Haley and her crew were awesome!! As the bride I had my trial and day of with her. She was very easy to schedule with, quick to respond, and such a nice easy to talk to person as w...
ell. Day of wedding her crew all arrived on time, and we’re working ahead of schedule. By the time the last person was getting their makeup done I was shocked we still had so much time. It made the morning so stress free. My bridesmaids all raved of their hair and makeup, no complaints or issues throughout the night, and they all look beautiful! Haley was a perfect choice and I would highly recommend working with her for your special day!! She made me look and feel beautiful!
Elizabeth B
5.0
9/20/2023
Haley and her team were great to work with and very responsive. My hair looked great and stayed in place all night. There pricing was very fair and they did a great job. I would re...
commend!
Erin T
5.0
6/22/2023
Chelsea did an amazing job with hair and makeup for my daughter's wedding! She was an absolute joy to work with. She truly listened to us and has a great eye for detail. Our hair a...
nd makeup remained flawless throughout a very long day and night. I highly recommend working with her for your big day!
Tammy T
5.0
6/14/2023
Chelsea and Ali did a fantastic job on the hair and make up for my daughter’s wedding June 2023. They paid attention to what each person wanted for their own personal style.
Kelli R
5.0
5/30/2023
Haley was amazing to communicate with leading up to our wedding, and at my trial and on the wedding day, Chelsea was phenomenal! She really addressed my thoughts and ideas, and kep...
t us moving on the day of to keep us on schedule. Everyone in my bridal party was happy with their hair and makeup. Highly recommend Simply!
Kylie W
5.0
5/22/2023
Haley took care of myself and my bridal party on my wedding day and she did a wonderful job with the hair styling! She was very professional, yet personable throughout the process....
She was able to keep seven of us on track and kept our morning very stress-free. Each of us left with our hair done beautifully and just how we wanted it. Many of my bridesmaids have hair that has difficulty holding curls and she was able to make everyone's stay put until the end of the day. Overall, I would highly recommend Simply Makeup & Hair and Haley for your hair styling needs!
Nicole S
5.0
1/25/2023
please book Haley! she did an amazing job on my hair and makeup. i’m also a very introverted person and Haley kept me talking the whole time which is quite the feat :) everything w...
as easy from booking the trial run and day of. she arrived very promptly and stayed on schedule. i can’t recommend her enough!
Christina K
5.0
12/03/2022
Haley singlehandedly made our day with her hair and make up skills. She worked so quickly and skillfully in turning my Matron of Honor, Bridesmaid, and my mother into the beauties ...
of the night. As the bride, I don't think I'll ever be as beautiful again after her magical work. I received nothing but compliments from guests and complete strangers on the street. My one regret was taking a shower at the end of the night to wash away all her hard work :( . Thank you a hundred times and more Haley. You are an absolute gem and you achieved the impossible - approval from the mother of the bride!
Jessica B
5.0
11/15/2022
Maggie, Haley, and Carina were the hair and make up artists that did my, my bridesmaids, and both mom's hair and make up on the wedding day, on-site at Hotel Covington. I've never...
heard of every single person in the wedding party being happy with both their hair and make up, but everyone in mine loved theirs. The airbrush make up is great because it goes on so quick. Carina did my hair and make up and also my trial, which she nailed the look on the first try. They were also reasonably priced compared to other vendors!
Courtney P
5.0
10/27/2022
Haley and her team of hair and makeup artists are phenomenal! They were prompt in responding to messages, and provided a timeline which was very helpful when planning the day!
Al...
e was our makeup artist, and Brook did our hair. They were both great listeners and gave us all exactly what we wanted in makeup and hair alike!! Our makeup stayed on all night, and our hair looked just as good when I was taking it down for the night!
I've never felt more beautiful than I did on my wedding day thanks to these wonderful ladies! Don't wait, book them now!
Evelia M
5.0
8/02/2022
I booked their services for our wedding. They responded promptly to my inquiry and answered all of my questions. As the wedding date got closer, Haley sent me a schedule which help...
ed set up the rest of the day. I set up my hair trial with Chelsea and she was great to work with. She was receptive to my ideas while also using her professional skills to recommend ideas that would work for me.
Chelsea did our hair and Sherrita did our make up. They were both very professional, punctual and did a great job communicating with my maid of honor the day of. My bridesmaids and our mothers were very pleased with how they looked for the wedding.
Katie W
5.0
7/25/2022
We hired Haley and her crew for our hair and makeup, and everything was perfect! We did the trial 3 months beforehand, and we were able to tweak things for the big day. Her ladies ...
got all 10 of us ready in record time, and I heard nothing but compliments from them!
Allie S
5.0
6/13/2022
I recently used Simply Makeup and Hair for my wedding! Haley was very professional and organized when it came to scheduling. My bridal makeup trial was done by Whitney and she did ...
AMAZING!! She is so friendly, relatable, and easy to talk to. It was very helpful having a trial before my big day. Not only did Whitney do my makeup but 7 other girls. Everyone was very impressed and loved their makeup! I would definitely recommend this company and ask for Whitney!
Susan O
5.0
6/12/2022
Simply was so incredibly wonderful! I had a change of heart after my initial hair and makeup trial, so I came day of my wedding with a brand new hairstyle and Carina overdelivered ...
on my vision. All of the artists were beyond professional, talented, and so warm. They made the getting ready portion of the day so much fun and very relaxed. My bridesmaids ranged from having no idea what they wanted to having a very specific picture of what they wanted and each of them were thrilled with the end result. We're so glad we hired Simply for our event and genuinely recommend for anyone out there looking!
Tess W
5.0
6/07/2022
They did such a beautiful job on both hair and makeup. Did everything we all envisioned were so fun and easy to work with and made sure to do touchups before we left so our hair an...
d makeup would last all day and night.
Angela B
5.0
5/23/2022
I absolutely loved this vendor. We used them for makeup services. I was able to do a trial and with my makeup artist for the day of. She was on time and so friendly. I felt very re...
laxed having her! My makeup artist was Whitney.
Aurelie G
5.0
3/15/2022
Chelsea, Haley, and Corina were our hair and makeup team for the wedding day. They were punctual, professional, and made our group feel comfortable and beautiful! I was very skepti...
cal at first as there was no formal contract and all example photos were professional, but Haley assured me of their ability to provide services for the day, so we took the leap of faith! My nerves were incredibly calmed when I had my trial with Chelsea about 3 weeks before the wedding. The airbrush makeup, lashes, and updos were long lasting throughout the entire day/night and the ½ up ½ down and all down hairstyles lasted as long as they could given how hard everyone was partying. We had a timeline of 8-11am and although things did get tight with timing and completing looks by 11am, everyone was taken care of as quickly as possible. If we had to do the day all over again I would definitely still go with Simply Hair and Makeup!
Trisha W
5.0
2/06/2022
I chose Chassity for my hair and makeup specifically because I have naturally curly hair (as do a few of my bridesmaids) and I wanted someone who would work with my curls instead o...
f the usual horror show of straightening curly hair to then curl it again.
I could not have been more happy with my hair and makeup. Fantastic job and so easy to work with! I wish I could post photos to show the amazing work.
Alexandra C
5.0
1/31/2022
Simply Makeup and Hair was amazing for my and my bridal party's hair and makeup on my big day! Haley was so easy to communicate with and very responsive and Brooke and Maggie did a...
n amazing job bringing my "day of look" inspiration board to life. Would highly recommend!
Molly B
5.0
11/13/2021
We had a really great experience working with Simply Hair & Makeup for our October wedding. Haley was so kind, flexible, and easy to communicate with over e-mail. She made planning...
everything a breeze. Chelsea and Sable did excellent work with everyone's hair and makeup. They are both very skilled and professional, and their calm demeanors made getting ready so chill and fun -- even for my 96-year-old grandmother! Thank you all so much. :)
Eve C
5.0
11/09/2021
I am so pleased with the overall service from Simply Makeup and Hair! They did my sister's wedding several years ago and I was loved my hair and makeup that day, so it was an easy...
decision to pick them for my wedding. I had to reschedule my wedding two different times and Simply was so easy to work with through that headache. Leading up to the wedding they were incredibly organized and on the wedding day showed up early and kept us on schedule. They made the whole day very easy and enjoyable. All the ladies in my bridal party as well as the flower girls and Mother of the bride/groom loved the way they looked. Our makeup and hair lasted all night and I couldn't recommend them enough!
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