SLT Makeup Artistry

"Creating Picture-Perfect Beauty"

Saint Charles, IL

Midwest, Chi, NW Suburbs, WI, & travel

Service area

5.0

Praised by couples for:

Bridal Makeup

Airbrush

Hair Styling

I loved working with Sarah and her team for my wedding hair, makeup, and spray tan! All of our hair and makeup was flawless and lasted the whole day and night! Highly recommend!!

Amanda V.

5.0

One of the main things I was looking for when choosing a hair & makeup artist is that I wanted one vendor that could provide both hair AND makeup services for me and my bridesmaids. I read so, so, so many reviews to find someone who would do an amazing job at both things - and let me tell you, SLT Makeup Artistry is absolutely that girl!!!!! We had Sarah & Kristi who are the absolute dream team. I truly felt my most beautiful on my wedding day and it is all thanks to them!!! They did hair & makeup for pretty much our entire bridal party and literally everyone was so happy with their hair & makeup. From meeting Sarah & Kristi for my trial I immediately knew I had picked the right team. These women are so amazing and so knowledgeable at what they do, and they bring amazing energy. After my trial I actually booked an extra service with Sarah for eyebrow wax/tint and she absolutely killed it with that, too. I was so happy with my hair and makeup on the day of, and was especially impressed with how well everything lasted through the night (and I cried a LOT of happy tears!!!!). I really was so, so happy with their work and would absolutely recommend both of them to anyone.

Shannon M.

5.0

Sarah Lynn Tjaden

OWNER

Typically responds within 24h

AWARD WINNER (7X)

Thanks to recommendations from couples on The Knot

Are you looking for beautiful glowing skin, a flawless contoured look, full lashes, and a perfect pout on your wedding day? Searching for a bridal beauty vendor who is professional, responsive, and a joy to be around? SLT Makeup Artistry has just what you need! Makeup inspired by YOU- we will enhance your gorgeous features and get you feeling like an enhanced version of yourself. Soft glam, camera-ready beauty for your big day! SLT Makeup Artistry is one of the Midwest’s most in-demand and TOP RATED on-location bridal beauty companies based in the Northwestern Suburbs of Chicago, IL; specializing in creating picture-perfect beauty! Our team covers Northwestern/Western Illinois, Chicago, Southern Wisconsin, Northern Indiana, Eastern Iowa, and Sioux Falls, SD! We'd love to work with you! Check out our social accounts to see the beautiful brides we have had the pleasure of working with. Email, call, or message today to start your bridal beauty journey with us. Website: www.sltmakeup.com | Instagram: @SLTMakeupArtistry Pinterst: @SLTMakeupArtistry | Facebook: @SLTMakeupArtistry

Woman-owned Business

13+ years in business

Speaks English

Small team (2-10 members)

Details

Beauty

Beauty Group Bookings

Hair Stylists

Hair Trials Available

Makeup

Airbrushed Makeup

Eyelash Extensions

Makeup Artists

Makeup Trials Available

On-Site Hair & Makeup

Spas

Facials

Waxing

Tanning

Spray Tan

Awards and Affiliations

7-Time 'Best of Weddings'

2026.2025.2024.+4 more.

Hall of Fame

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

Join couples who chose award-winning vendors for their wedding

Meet the team

Sarah Lynn Tjaden
Owner
I’m Sarah, the owner of Blush on LaFox and SLT Makeup Artistry, with a passion for all things beauty. Whether I’m creating a flawless bridal look, perfecting a custom spray tan or rejuvenating skin with a results-driven facial, my goal is to help every client feel confident and radiant. Serving brides and beauty lovers across the Northwest Suburbs of Chicago, the Midwest and beyond, I’m dedicated to delivering luxury beauty experiences that leave a lasting impression. What sets the SLT team apart isn’t just our expertise—it’s the magic we bring to each bride’s wedding day. We thrive on infusing positive energy, adaptability and meticulous attention to detail into every experience. Whether you’re getting married in the vibrant city or the tranquility of the countryside, we’re here to bring your vision to life. Reach out to lock in your date with our team, today!
Sarah Tjaden
Owner
Sarah is a skilled on-site wedding stylist. She loves working with nearlyweds to help them achieve their dream look for the special day.
Sarah Tjaden
Owner
Sarah is a skilled on-site wedding stylist. She loves working with nearlyweds to help them achieve their dream look for the special day.
Sarah Tjaden
Owner
Sarah is a skilled on-site stylist who looks forward to helping you achieve your dream wedding look.

5.0

out of 5.0

106 reviews

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SLT Makeup Artistry is highly praised for talented, professional artists who create natural, long‑lasting hair and makeup that hold up through tears and dancing. The team is organized, responsive, adaptable to last‑minute changes, and brings a fun, calming wedding morning vibe. Clients highly recommend them for full bridal parties, trials, and spray tans.

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Kayla B

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Preface — so you know why you're reading this entire review. I SCRUBBED the internet during wedding planning. I combed and combed and combed through bad reviews with other vendors ...

and artists… 1 bad review is enough to scare me away. SLT MAKEUP AND ARTISTRY HAD 0 NEGATIVE REVIEWS. I booked them solely based off of that and the photos I saw of their work. That said, Sarah and Kylee made my Wedding day UNFORGETABLE!!!!!!!💕 They brought the vibes, energy, and the glam! ✨ I cannot express how thrilled I am with the incredible hair and makeup stylists who made my wedding day truly magical! Sarah and Kylee were a god send💖 From the moment I stepped into the salon, I knew I made the right decision. The team understood my vision perfectly and transformed it into a reality that was beyond my wildest dreams. They took the time to listen, offer suggestions, and really made me feel special. Every brush stroke and every hairpin was placed with such care and artistry. My hair was absolutely stunning, perfectly styled to complement my bridal look, and my makeup was radiant! I felt beautiful inside and out. Not only did they make me look gorgeous, but they also brought such positive energy wedding morning that made the experience unforgettable. I couldn’t have asked for a better team to pamper me and my girls on such a special day. I highly recommend them to anyone looking for talented professionals who can make your wedding day flawless! Thank you so much for your amazing work ladies! 🎉💍❤️ Lastly, Communication was immaculate!!!!! Sarah never left me hanging. I had a couple mistakes in booking because one of my girls typically has her own stylist. Sarah was so accommodating with my mistakes and NEVER made me feel bad for asking questions or asking for help with something. I also thought it was kind of amazing that from the beginning she made me feel so comfortable and we literally just talked life my entire bridal trial, I loved that! ❤️❤️ I will forever give your names to my friends who will be getting married in the future.

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OH MY GOSH- KAYLA!! Thank you so much for your raw, honest and AMAZING review of your beau...

ty services with us!! You are literally too sweet- this review is chef's kiss. Thank you x100 for trusting our team with your bridal hair and makeup. Kylee and I absolutely loved working with and getting to know you and your crew. We definitely felt like part of the fam on your big day <3 Thank you for such a fun morning, love!! I hope I get to see your gorgeous face again, soon! xoxox- Sarah

Amanda V

I loved working with Sarah and her team for my wedding hair, makeup, and spray tan! All of our hair and makeup was flawless and lasted the whole day and night! Highly recommend!!

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Shannon M

One of the main things I was looking for when choosing a hair & makeup artist is that I wanted one vendor that could provide both hair AND makeup services for me and my bridesmaids...

. I read so, so, so many reviews to find someone who would do an amazing job at both things - and let me tell you, SLT Makeup Artistry is absolutely that girl!!!!! We had Sarah & Kristi who are the absolute dream team. I truly felt my most beautiful on my wedding day and it is all thanks to them!!! They did hair & makeup for pretty much our entire bridal party and literally everyone was so happy with their hair & makeup. From meeting Sarah & Kristi for my trial I immediately knew I had picked the right team. These women are so amazing and so knowledgeable at what they do, and they bring amazing energy. After my trial I actually booked an extra service with Sarah for eyebrow wax/tint and she absolutely killed it with that, too. I was so happy with my hair and makeup on the day of, and was especially impressed with how well everything lasted through the night (and I cried a LOT of happy tears!!!!). I really was so, so happy with their work and would absolutely recommend both of them to anyone.

Montana C

Sarah and her team were with me on the day of my wedding and there are not enough words to say how amazing they were! They tackled a herd of bridesmaids and brought such good energ...

y to the morning! It felt like hanging out with your best friends getting ready for a fun night out, and boy was it! For a bride who has no idea what she's doing with make up and loves a more natural classic look, Sarah was a godsend, she heard all of my wishes and made them come true. I have naturally curly hair and really wanted my hair to speak for itself, Kristy was able to make that happen and I have never felt more beautiful! Forever grateful to the SLT team!

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Hi Montana! Oh my goodness- thank you so incredibly much for your heartfelt review & kind ...

words! My team & I absolutely LOVED being part of your wedding day! It's such an honor that you chose us to glam you + your gals on such an important day of your life. Thank you for trusting us with your bridal beauty <3 You are such a ray of sunshine & I'm so thankful for you. Hoping to see you in the studio again- xoxo! <3 Sarah

Victoria D

SLT Makeup and Artistry was an absolute pleasure to work with for my wedding day. From the initial consultation, to the trial, and lastly, to our wedding day, Sarah and her glam sq...

uad did it all. On the wedding day, Sarah and her crew took their time in getting to know the entire bridal party, creating a lively and fun atmosphere, even at 6:30am in the dead of winter in December! The quality of their work was exceptional - my hair held up and makeup looked natural and held the entire day!! We all received so many compliments on our hair and makeup. Sarah is amazing and so fun to be around!! I highly recommend SLT in a heartbeat!! Thank you Sarah!! XO

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Thank you so very much for your fabulous review of our beauty services, Victoria!! Shelbie...

, Karly and I LOVED getting to know and working with you + your crew! We had so much fun celebrating with you on your wedding day and I'm SO incredibly thankful to have you as a client. I hope your night was absolutely amazing and that I get to see your beautiful face again, SOON! xoxo- Sarah

Shanae' L

Where do I even start! We loved everything about this team! I was in a panic when it came to hair and makeup. For someone that doesn't wear makeup I had 0 expectations and no direc...

tion. After being in multiple "messy" weddings and hearing horror stories about wedding day makeup, I was so nervous that I was going to choose the wrong place for one of the most important days of our lives. In the process of "Googleing" for what seemed like hours, I came across this team. Something was telling me "THIS IS IT!" I emailed over to Sarah who responded right away! The transition and communication to book was so easy and so stressless! She prepared myself and my girls for everything. I had the luxury of meeting Sarah while working with Shelbie and Katie! My trial was flawless. The salon is beautiful! The atmosphere is just overall warming and welcoming! All 3 ladies jumped right in making me feel like I was a "regular" client that has been coming to them for years! Our wedding day was amazing!! Starting out with such a heartfelt text message from Sarah personally who was not present during our day just to wish me a happy wedding day. We got ready in the salon. The morning went so smooth. Shelbie and Katie worked literal MAGIC on all 5 of us! We all explained what we wanted and they executed it perfectly! Throughout the day and night, we had NO issues with our hair or makeup. Everything settled and stayed beautifully. We can't thank this entire team enough for their talent and positive vibes! We were all so beautiful!! 🤍 If you're looking for a team that TRULY cares, they are it!!! I can't recommend them enough!

Response from SLT Makeup Artistry

Oh my goodness, Shanae! Thank you SO incredibly much for your detailed, beautiful, and HEA...

RTFELT review of working with our team AND the quality our bridal beauty services. You are such a beautiful soul and I'm honestly SO honored the universe brought us together! Thank you for also sharing your wedding photos- I can't wait to see your full album!! Thank you, again, for all of your compliments and warm words. I hope I get to see you again, SOON, love! xox- Sarah

Katie D

I cannot say enough wonderful things about SLT Makeup Artistry! From the very beginning, they were professional, kind, and incredibly talented. On my wedding day, I felt absolutely...

beautiful while still feeling like myself, which meant so much to me. My hair and makeup were flawless and lasted all day and night through happy tears and dancing. The morning of the wedding was calm, fun, and stress-free thanks to their organization and attention to detail. I’m so grateful for such an amazing experience and would highly recommend SLT Makeup Artistry to any bride!

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Thank you for your beautiful review of our bridal beauty services AND team, Katie! I'm SO ...

happy you chose us for your bridal beauty AND your bridal spray tan!! Kristi and I loved getting to know you and your gals. We had such a FUN morning laughing with and glamming you babes on your wedding day. I hope I get to see your gorgeous face soon, girlfriend!! Thank you, again! xox- Sarah

Hollie F

Sarah and her crew are absolutely amazing! She did my hair and makeup for my wedding in October and I was so in love with both! Couldn’t have asked for my makeup and hair to look b...

etter! Sarah is so fun, easy to talk too, and takes the time to listen to what you want! She made me feel so beautiful! 10/10 would recommend booking her!

Response from SLT Makeup Artistry

Thank you SO very much for taking the time to review our bridal beauty services, Hollie! K...

atie and I loved working with you and your crew on such a special day <3 I’m always so thankful to book amazing clients like you! I hope your wedding night was unforgettable and that I get to see you again, SOON! Thank you again, girlfriend! Xoxo- Sarah

Amelia S

I had such a great experience working with SLT Makeup Artistry. Sarah made me feel so comfortable and SO beautiful on my wedding day! She is the nicest person. I gave her a few exa...

mples of what I was looking for with my hair and makeup, and she worked with me at the trial to find looks I loved! She also incorporated the little changes I wanted to make. On the day of the wedding, they did such a good job getting all of us ready on time, and even managed to fit in my cousin who decided last minute to get her hair and makeup done! Bottom line- go with SLT you will not regret it!!!

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Thank you so very much for your heartfelt review, Amelia!! You are literally TOO KIND! Kri...

sti and I absolutely LOVED working with you and your crew on your wedding day <3 I hope your night was fabulous AND that I get to see your pretty face again! xoxox- Sarah

Brittney N

Sarah and her team were absolutely incredible! I am someone who knows nothing about hair or makeup and even questioned if I needed/wanted a professional artist for my wedding day. ...

Let me tell you - they were worth every penny. The team is so friendly, kind, and funny, on top of being top of the line experts in their trades. I was absolutely blown away at how quickly and expertly they were able to do my hair and makeup! I was especially pleased that my makeup simultaneously looked professional yet natural. After my trial, I even fell asleep on the couch for a few hours and when I woke up, my hair looked exactly the same. My eye makeup didn't even come off after I showered, so if you are worried about crying the whole day like I was, this is the team for you! Thank you, SLT! <3

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Thank you so incredibly much for your FABULOUS review, Brittney!! Karly, Katie, Shelbie an...

d I LOVED working with you and your bridal party on your wedding day! Thank you for trusting us and booking us as your bridal beauty vendor. Getting to know you and your family was such a pleasure <3 I hope your wedding day + night was absolutely amazing! Hope to see you again, soon, girlfriend! xoxo- Sarah

Maria P

We had an incredible experience with Sarah and her team! Extremely talented makeup artists and hair stylists! My fam and I are not makeup girls so it was amazing to have someone wh...

o understood what we were looking for. Natural, not heavy, but looking fierce and stunning! We were all so happy with how we looked! Sarah is professional, responsive, and most importantly fun! she makes the whole experience a blast. i didn't feel stressed at all. prices were reasonable too! I trusted her and she blew me away! I highly recommend SLT!!

Response from SLT Makeup Artistry

Maria! Thank you very much for your lovely review of our bridal beauty services on your we...

dding day! Shelbie, Karly and I LOVED getting to know you at your preview, as well as working with you and your crew on your big day! I'm always so thankful for getting to work with AMAZING brides, like you <3 Thank you for your kind words and beautiful compliments! I can't even wait to work with you in Feb 2026!!! xoxo- Sarah

Kelly H

I had the absolute BEST experience with Sarah and her team! From our initial meeting at my bridal trial, all the way up through the wedding day Sarah was fun, communicative, flexib...

le, attentive, and so much more!! I used SLT for my hair, makeup, AND spray tan! Each service was above and beyond anything I could have asked for. The wedding morning Sarah, Katie, Shelbie, and Stephanie were fantastic! They brought such a fun energy and obviously their services were next level. I felt so confident and beautiful all day, and so did all of my favorite girls. I would highly recommend using SLT for all of your wedding beauty needs!

Response from SLT Makeup Artistry

Thank you SO much for your fabulous review of our bridal beauty services, Kelly!! My ladie...

s and I absolutely loved working with you and your bridal crew <3 I'm SO happy you were able to book ALL the bridal services with us AND enjoyed each one! It makes my heart so full to know that you felt confident and beautiful on such a special day. Thank you again, love! I can't wait to work with you in June 2026!! xoxox- Sarah

Briana M

Sarah and her team were absolutely amazing! I have never felt more beautiful than on my wedding day. From my make up (that seriously lasted ALL day, including on a boat!) to my hai...

r where I had to use extensions for the first time, everything was perfect. I knew I didn't want TOO much, and Sarah made sure I was happy with everything. I would highly, highly recommend booking Sarah and her team for your day.

Response from SLT Makeup Artistry

Thank you VERY MUCH for your kind words and fabulous review, Bri!! My team and I had such ...

a fabulous morning glamming you + your gals up on your wedding day! Your photos are absolutely stunning, too! Thank you for choosing us to be such a big part of your beautiful day <3 I'm so thankful for you- hope to see you at the new studio this year! xoxo Sarah

Anonymous

Sarah and Katie were amazing!! They were prompt and took the time to understand your vision and make the necessary adjustments to achieve your beauty goals. Every bridesmaid was ha...

ppy with their services. Makeup and hair lasted 12+ hours with minimal need for touch up. Cannot recommend SLT services enough!

Response from SLT Makeup Artistry

Haley! Thank you so very much for your fab review of our services! I LOVED working with yo...

u on your wedding day. Katie & I had so much fun with you and your gals- I hope you ladies had the best night <3 Your bridal beauty turned out absolutely stunning and I'm sooo thankful you booked us for your bridal beauty! Thank you, again, love! I hope I get to see your beautiful face at the studio!! xoxo- Sarah

Erin D

Sarah was amazing! She made me feel like a queen on my wedding day. She made me look stunning. She is also the sweetest and most positive person I have ever met. I will be recomme...

nding Sarah and her team to all of my friends.

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Erin! You're so amazing- thank you so much for your review and kind words :) I LOVED worki...

ng with and getting to know you! From spray tans to makeup appointments- I literally had so much fun with you, your mom and your gals! I hope I get to see your beautiful face again SOON! xo- Sarah

Samantha M

Sarah was so knowledgable and helpful when picking out my perfect tan for my wedding day! She is extremely educated and provided great tips on how to make my tan last.

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Thank you so much for your review of our bridal spray tanning services, Samantha! I absolu...

tely loved working with you & helping you glow all wedding day long! Hope to see you again soon, love! <3 xoxo- Sarah

Nina H

Sarah did such an incredible job from our trial to my big day! Not only is she professional, but she has the best personality and makes you feel so comfortable on your big day. I c...

ouldn't recommend her enough!

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Thank you so much for your review, Nina! Karly + I loved working with you at your trial AN...

D on your big day! I hope we get to see you soon <3

Kara W

Sarah Tjaden did our hair for my wedding! She was absolutely amazing! She always responded back to me pretty much right away (even if I sent her a message or inquiry at random hour...

s of the day or on the weekend). I was indecisive about how I wanted my hair so on the day of my wedding I completely changed it compared to how we did it at my trial. She looked at my inspo pic and did my hair the exact way and it turned out perfect, better than I imagined! She has the best attitude and positive energy! She’s the person you want with you, laughing and singing along to your pre wedding playlist helping you get ready and look amazing on your big day! 100% recommend!

Response from SLT Makeup Artistry

Thank you so much for your fabulous review, Kara!! I absolutely LOVED getting to know you ...

at your bridal preview AND getting you glammed for your big day. I'm so thankful to have amazing clients like you :) Thank you for trusting me with such an important job on your wedding day. Xoxox- <3 Sarah

Vanessa m

Sarah and her team did an incredible job catering to me and my bridesmaids on my wedding day. I spent a lot of time researching to ensure I chose a professional artist who could ac...

commodate all skin shades and tones, and SLT exceeded my expectations. From the trial session to the big day, Sarah was highly professional, answering all my questions and even expanding her makeup kit to find the perfect blush shade for me. They provided a detailed schedule for hair and makeup, ensuring everyone stayed on track and stress-free. And the best part? My makeup DID NOT budge—from crying during toasts to dancing my butt off all night! In an industry where it’s easy to feel like just another client, SLT went above and beyond to make us feel like their top priority. I cannot recommend them enough!

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Vanessa! Thank you so very much for your kind words and FABULOUS feedback on our bridal be...

auty services! Stephanie & I loved getting to know you at your bridal preview AND on your wedding day. You are an absolute angel and I'm so thankful to have you as a client <3 Thank you again, love! I hope to see you soon! xoxox <3 Sarah

K V

I can't thank Sarah and Karly enough for making my wedding day even more special. From the moment they arrived, they were incredibly kind, upbeat, and professional. They created a ...

calm and comfortable atmosphere, which I needed on such an important day. Not only did they make me feel relaxed throughout the entire process, but they also did an absolutely flawless job with my makeup and hair. It was everything I had hoped for – natural yet stunning, and it stayed perfect all day. I would highly recommend Sarah and Karly to any bride looking for a perfect hair and makeup duo. They are not only skilled but also a true joy to have around on your big day!

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Oh my goodness, thank you very much for your kind words and amazing feedback, Karina!! Kar...

ly and I literally LOVED spending the morning of your wedding day with you and your family. Getting to know your sisters was so much fun, too! You are such a stunning bride and I'm so thankful to have you as a client!! Thank you, again, and I hope I get to see you soon, love! xoxo- Sarah

Jamie S

Sarah and her team are truly the best! 12/10. Would highly recommend. I used SLT for my wedding and I’m so thankful I did. Everyone is so nice, fun and easy going. They go above an...

d beyond to make sure you get exactly what you want with hair and make up. Not to mention spray tans too! My wedding day was absolutely perfect with the help of SLT making me feel so beautiful. I will continue to use SLT any chance I get for any event!

Response from SLT Makeup Artistry

Jamie! Oh my gosh, thank you so much for your glowing review of our bridal beauty services...

! You KNOW I love seeing you and to have been such an important role on your wedding day is such a huge compliment for us! Thank you x 1 million for trusting us with your bridal beauty + bridal spray tan! You were honestly GLOWING on your wedding day- such a gorgeous bride! Thank you again, love, and I hope I get to see you soon!! xoxo- <3 Sarah

Samantha B

I first worked with SLT Makeup Artistry when I was in a friend’s wedding party and knew I had to keep her information for our big day. Once we got into wedding plan, Sarah was the ...

first vendor I reached out to! She was absolutely perfect from start to finish! I rarely ever wear makeup, so it was important to find a style that allowed me to stand out as the bride without making me feel like I wasn’t myself. Both Sarah and Kylee were super appreciative of any feedback from my trial - and there wasn’t much because the trial was spectacular. Getting to work with Sarah and Kylee at the start of our special day really help set the pace for the day and I was able to be calm and truly enjoy and live in the moment. They made me feel absolutely beautiful on my wedding day! My mom and Maid of Honor also got hair and makeup done by Sarah and Kylee. Not a single one of us had to do any touch ups except for our lips (from all that yummy food!). I cannot recommend Sarah, Kylee, and the rest of the team enough - I know this was the first of many appointments I hope to have with SLT Makeup Artistry!

Response from SLT Makeup Artistry

You're the best, Sam! Thank you so very much for your wonderful review of booking your bri...

dal beauty with us! You know Kylee and I loved every minute of getting to glam you at your trial and on your wedding day. I hope your wedding day was truly unforgettable <3 Hope to see you when the studio opens! Thank you, again, love- xoxox!

Autumn R

Sarah and her team did a beautiful job on my mom, mother in law, bridesmaids and my makeup for my wedding day! Sarah is so talented and has a wonderful disposition. She helped make...

getting ready so fun. She is very trustworthy and punctual. She arrived earlier than me on the wedding day and was already setting up when I got there. On the day of the wedding, I decided to change a few things I wanted for my makeup look and she was able to adapt with such short notice and give me exactly the look I wanted. I recommend her to anyone that needs a makeup artist. She rocks!

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Thank you so very much for your FABULOUS review of our bridal beauty services, Autumn!! I ...

absolutely LOVED working with you, your mom & your bridal crew on your special day <3 Thank you for trusting us with such an important part of your wedding day. I hope I get to see you when the studio opens!! xoxox- Sarah

Amanda D

Sarah, Karly, and Shelbie did an amazing job making me and my ladies look and feel beautiful! They were fun, sweet, and friendly and brought our inspiration pictures to life.

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Thank you so much for your fab review of our services, Amanda!! We absolutely loved workin...

g with you and your crew on your wedding day! Your bridal beauty turned out stunning and I'm so thankful you booked our team for your big day. I hope I get to see you again, soon!! xoxo, Sarah

Nicole P

10/10!! I have worked with Sarah and her team at SLT Makeup Artistry multiple times for both hair and makeup, and they have NEVER disappointed. On my wedding day, I was absolutely ...

thrilled with the results! My hair and makeup were FLAWLESS and held up beautifully throughout the entire day, even through all the happy tears. Sarah's talent is undeniable, but what truly sets her apart is her personality and professionalism. She will come fully prepared on your day. I wore a bandaid that had removed a spot of my spray tan and she was able to fix it day-of in the makeup chair. They are SO MUCH FUN to work with! This is the team you want to kick off your wedding day morning with. I also used SLT for my spray tan, which ended up the perfect shade and gave me the glow and confidence boost I needed for my special day. I highly recommend Sarah and SLT Makeup Artistry for any occasion!!

Response from SLT Makeup Artistry

Oh my gosh, Nicole! These professional photos you shared are STUNNING! Thank you so very m...

uch for trusting my team & me for your bridal beauty on your wedding day! I absolutely LOVE how glowy and stunning your bridal look turned out :) You are a dream bride & client and I'm so thankful you found our team!! I hope I get to see you VERY soon, when the studio opens <3 <3 xoxo, Sarah

Samantha P

I can't say enough great things about Sarah and Karly. They did an amazing job when my best friend got married, so I knew I had to book them too. Amazing personalities, very profes...

sional, adaptable, and well priced in my experience. I wasn't a traditional bride, and they absolutely DELIVERED MY VISION! If you're thinking about booking services... do it!! You'll be so happy you did. 🖤 (The photo with my husband was to show off how the hair and extensions still looked even after it had been raining on me!)

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We LOVED working with you, Samantha! Karly and I had such a fabulous morning with you + yo...

ur crew on your wedding day. I love that you did a Friday the 13th wedding, it fits your personality and vibe to a T! And LOOK AT YOUR DRESS- gorgeous! Thank you for trusting us with your bridal beauty <3 We are so thankful for you and hope to see you again, SOON! xoxox- Sarah

Tessa S

Sarah and her team made our day absolutely BEAUTIFUL! Sarah was very accommodating with our other vendors, including going above and beyond to create our day of schedule which was ...

such a relief to me as a bride. Sarah is so personable, creative, and dedicated to what she does. She is very prepared and made the day just flawless. I felt so beautiful with my makeup, it made me just feel glowing in my skin, and myself! Another plus, my girls also all felt so cared for and beautiful with their makeup and hair! Thank you Sarah for all you did! 11/10 recommend! ❤️

Response from SLT Makeup Artistry

Thank you so very much for your BEAUTIFUL review of my beauty services, Tessa! I loved wor...

king with you and your ladies on such an important day in your life. We had such a special morning together. Thank you so very much for booking me- I hope I get to see you again, SOON! Thank you x 100! xoxo, Sarah

Elizabeth F

Karly and Sarah were absolutely amazing on my wedding day for both the bridesmaids and myself. We did both hair and makeup. Karly and Sarah were very patient and listened to what...

ever we wanted. If someone did not like something, they took the time to fix it by scheduling in quick fixes at the end of hair/makeup. They also provided great recommendations if someone did not know what they wanted. For example, my hair is thin so Karly made certain recommendations to make my hair look full on my wedding day. I did a trial hair session and recommend it for any bride. I did not do a makeup trial because I was not too nervous about that. If you choose SLT, you will not be disappointed!

Response from SLT Makeup Artistry

Karly and I LOVED working with you and your fabulous group of ladies, Liz! Thank you VERY ...

much for your kind words and lovely review of our services. I hope your night was beyond amazing and that we get to work with you again, SOON!! xoxo, Sarah

Kelsey C

Sarah and her team were incredible!! They were so respectful of everyone’s hair and make-up wishes! And their tunes while getting ready really got the party started! Highly recomme...

nd SLT if you want a guaranteed beautiful and fun event!

Response from SLT Makeup Artistry

Thank you so, so much for your fab review, Kelsey! Karly, Shelbie, Ky & I LOVED hanging ou...

t + glamming up you & your crew on your wedding day! I hope we get to see you again, soon :) xox- Sarah

Amanda G

Sarah and Karly were AMAZING! They made myself and my bridesmaids feel like models on my wedding day! Makeup felt very light and easy to wear (I had an outdoor ceremony and makeup ...

and hair held up perfectly for a hot August day). SLT created a wonderful environment and I would 100% recommend!

Response from SLT Makeup Artistry

Thank you for your amazing review of our beauty services, Amanda! Karly and I could not ha...

ve asked for a better bride or bridal crew to work with on your big day! We had so much fun with you and your gals <3 I'm so happy and thankful you chose us as your bridal beauty vendor. Hope to glam you up again, SOON! xoxo- Sarah

Megan J

Sarah and her team are AMAZING! They are so organized and are very efficient. All of the girls had a great time getting ready and felt just as special as I did being the bride. I c...

ould not be any happier with choosing them to do my wedding day hair and make up. Not only are they amazing at what they do but they are SO much fun to be around and will keep you smiling. I wish I could have them do my hair and makeup for every event that I have to go to!

Response from SLT Makeup Artistry

Thank you so much for your glowing review of our team + services, Megan!! We LOVED working...

with you & your bridal crew on such an important day! The morning of your wedding was an absolute blast & I'm so thankful to have you as a fabulous client. I hope I get to doll you up again, SOON <3 xoxo, Sarah

Haley C

BOOK HER NOW!!! From messaging to consultation to day-off Sarah was amazing. She was great with communication, so easy to talk to and gave great advice during consultation. She did...

my mom, grandma, 4 bridesmaids and myself and we were ahead of schedule and it was great to not feel rushed at all. Everyones makeup turned out so beautiful and everyone was so happy with the way they looked. I am not a huge lashes girly, but the was Sarah applied them I was not bothered at all having them on. She made me look the most beautiful I have EVER looked on my wedding day and I thank her for that!!

Response from SLT Makeup Artistry

Thank you for your fabulous review, Haley!! I still talk about + show your bridal beauty t...

o our upcoming brides who are looking for inspo <3 I absolutely LOVED working with you and your crew on your wedding day :) I hope I get to glam you up again, soon, girlfriend! Thank you for booking me! xoxo- Sarah

Katie H

I got married at The Brix and Sarah and Karly did a fabulous job! They met us at our hotel close by the venue and did my mom, bridesmaids and my wedding hair and makeup. Sarah gave...

us a schedule for getting ready which was very helpful! All the girls were so happy with how their hair styles and makeup turned out! Sarah and Karly were so sweet and kind and made sure everyone liked the final look, and offered to change anything if needed. My makeup lasted all day, even in the July heat! I also couldn’t get my speaker to connect in the hotel room but they came prepared with a speaker and great music to pump everyone up! Thank you SLT for helping me to feel beautiful on my wedding day!!

Response from SLT Makeup Artistry

Thank you so very much for your amazing review of our bridal beauty services, Katie! Karly...

and I absolutely loved our morning with you and your crew :) I'm so happy your makeup held up all night AND that you ladies had a blast listening to our "getting ready" playlists. I can't wait to see your wedding photo album and HOPE to see you again SOON! xoxox! <3 Sarah

Jacinda K

I booked Sarah for a makeup trial and my wedding. She also did one of my bridesmaid's makeup, as well as my MIL and StepMom. Everyone LOVED their makeup and talked very highly of S...

arah. She did such a wonderful job on my bridal makeup, I have never felt so beautiful. My makeup lasted all night and looking back at the photos, it looked great on camera! I would highly recommend working with Sarah for bridal and bridesmaids' makeup!!

Response from SLT Makeup Artistry

Thank you so very much for your wonderful review of my bridal makeup services, Jacinda! I ...

absolutely LOVED working with and getting to know you and your family on your special day. Also, thank you for including these sneak peek photos from your wedding day! I love them and can't wait to see your full album :) I hope to work with you again, soon! xoxo- Sarah

Emily B

SLT Makeup and Artistry did hair and makeup for my wedding, and a few of my bridesmaids hair and makeup. It was a great experience, Nicole is an amazing makeup artist, we all look...

ed flawless. Kylee did my hair and my bridesmaids, she also was amazing and we loved how our hair turned out . They both were lots of fun and it was an enjoyable time getting ready. I highly recommend SLT Makeup Artistry, they were absolutely the best.

Response from SLT Makeup Artistry

Thank you so very much for your fabulous review, Emily! I'm happy Nicole and Kylee were ab...

le to create the bridal beauty of your dreams! You were such a joy to work with- thank you again for booking our team! I hope we get to see you again soon <3 Sarah

H R

Post wedding update: The Glam Squad at SLT was amazing! We utilized their services for our wedding party and they were such a blast to be around, great energy despite it being 9 AM...

. When one of our ladies was running late, they were super accommodating and able to swap the service order to allow for everyone to still get their hair and makeup done. Trial: Just had my wedding trial with the folks at SLT and had such a fun time with them! Makeup and hair were fantastic, and their team really worked with me to create a look I felt confident in. I left relieved knowing that I had such a rockstar team lined up for my wedding day!

Response from SLT Makeup Artistry

Thank you so much for your wonderful review, Hollie! Karly and I loved getting to know you...

and had a blast with you and your crew on your big day! Thank you again for booking us <3 Hope to see you again soon!

Lexi B

10/10! SLT did hair and makeup for my wedding and I could not have been more impressed. A few of my bridesmaids have been in multiple weddings, and they kept raving about how this ...

was their favorite hair/makeup experience. In addition to amazing hair and makeup, they were also super prompt and professional. We were actually done ahead of schedule! This promptness applied to the whole experience - Sarah was also super quick about getting back to me during the wedding planning process which was much appreciated. I usually don't wear a ton of makeup and told Sarah I wanted a natural look, and she nailed it. I am also a big face toucher, and even though I accidentally touched my face constantly throughout the day, my makeup still looked super fresh at the end of the night! I am also very indecisive and changed both my hair and makeup the day of, and Sarah (makeup) and Karly (hair) were awesome at helping me make final decisions and went above and beyond to make sure I loved the final product (and I did!). In addition to amazing services, all of the girls (Sarah, Karly, Stef, and Steph) were super sweet. It felt like my friends were doing my hair and makeup. Hair and makeup with SLT was the perfect way to start my wedding day, and I cannot recommend them enough to anyone looking for wedding hair and makeup!

Response from SLT Makeup Artistry

You are amazing, Lexi! Thank you so very much for your thorough review of our beauty servi...

ces and recap of working with our team- from start to finish!! I'm so thankful to have such a kind and thoughtful client like you! Karly, Stef, Steph, and I LOVED our entire morning with you and your ladies! It honestly felt like it was just girl-time before your big day! I hope your wedding day & night were absolutely magical- you deserve nothing but the best! Thank you again, dear, hope to see your pretty face soon!!! xoxo- Sarah

Amy S

I was lucky enough to find Sarah when I was a bridesmaid at my friends wedding! She did such an amazing job I had to book her for my own wedding. I felt absolutely beautiful and ev...

eryone in my bridal party was so pleased. Best professional makeup I've ever had done very natural and didn't feel heavy. Highly recommend!!!

Response from SLT Makeup Artistry

Thank you so very much for your review of your beauty services, Amy! I'm so lucky to have ...

met you at a previous wedding <3 I loved working with you on your own wedding day, as well as your bridal crew! Thank you again, for booking me! Hope to see you again in the future!! xoxo, Sarah

Anne L

I would highly recommend SLT to anyone that asks!! I used them for my wedding and I couldn’t have loved my make up more. When I went in for my trial, I told Sarah that I really did...

n’t want my face to be caked in make up and wanted it to look more natural. She did such a great job making sure it looked different than my normally daily make up but without making me look like a totally different person! In addition, I couldn’t decide how to do my hair for my wedding so they did multiple trials with me until I found a hairstyle that I loved :) thank you to the SLT team for making me and my girls feels so beautiful on my big day!

Response from SLT Makeup Artistry

We loved working with you, Anne! Thank you so very much for your fabulous review of our be...

auty services. We're so thankful for having you as a client! I hope you & your gals felt absolutely gorgeous on your wedding day! Congratulations on your marriage- hope to see you again!! xoxo, Sarah

Jacqueline B

Super responsive, helpful, and high quality results by Sarah, Karly and Nicole! The only thing that caught me off guard was the cancellation fee. I had a couple of girls in my wedd...

ing party cancel about a week before the wedding, but the cancellation policy is 60 days before the wedding. Last minute changes happen! Overall, great service and everyone was very friendly and made the women feel beautiful and satisfied with their looks.

Response from SLT Makeup Artistry

Thank you so very much for your honest review of our services, Jacqueline! Karly, Nicole a...

nd I had such a wonderful morning with you and your bridal squad! I hope the rest of your day + night was truly amazing. Thank you again, hope to work with you in the future!! xoxo, Sarah

Haley E

SLT did hair and makeup for my wedding day and they were FANTASTIC. All of the girls looked and felt beautiful. They are extremely professional but still bring a fun energy with th...

em. Below are some highlights to why I would give them 5/5 stars! - when I say all the girls looked and felt beautiful, I truly mean ALL the girls. And it lasted all night! We were all thrilled with how it looked, I personally felt SO beautiful even after a hot weather ceremony. - Costs were extremely fair! - The trial went perfectly and they really make sure you are happy with the result and open to any changes! I also really loved how they documented exactly what you liked and came super prepared for the wedding day. - Honestly, my day of wedding day (not involving hair and makeup) was super stressful but they stayed so calm, professional, and didn’t let it affect them - extremely grateful for this! - They give a plan of how long each service will take per girl and are completely on point with timing of it all. Overall amazing experience - wedding planning is definitely scary but this is for sure a company I would 100% recommend you book and you can breathe easier being in great hands!

Response from SLT Makeup Artistry

Your review is absolutely amazing, Haley! You are truly an angel for taking time out of yo...

ur day to write such a concise review of your services and interaction with our team! THANK YOU for everything- booking us, reviewing us, and being such a rad human being in general! We LOVED working with you and also getting to know you and your crew! I hope your wedding night turned out magnificent <3 Thank you again, love! Hopefully see you soon- xo, Sarah

Nicole H

Thank you Sarah for your awesome energy on our special day! We ended up completely changing almost everything from my trial and she didn't make me feel nervous about it one bit! I ...

am still obsessed with my bridal day look and thank her so much for helping me look and feel my best!

Response from SLT Makeup Artistry

Thank you for your fabulous review, Nikki!! Nicole and I LOVED working with you and your f...

amily! I hope your night was magical and that I get to work with you again- xoxoxox!

Leah H

Karly and Sarah are both so sweet and so easy to work with and did an absolutely fantastic job with the hair and makeup at my wedding! They both have such great instincts and perfe...

ctly executed the look I wanted. I'm sure I was the worst type of client-- picky, but knowing nothing about hair or makeup-- and yet they listened and used their creative magic to find exactly what I was looking for-- a super natural look (with a pop of color on the lip) and a gorgeous braided updo. Both Sarah and Karly were so kind, thoughtful, and fun to have around as we got ready for the big day. I felt so comfortable and so glamorous!

Response from SLT Makeup Artistry

Thank you so much for your kind words and thoughtful review of our beauty services! You ar...

e NOT the worst client to work with, Leah!! Karly and I loved working with you, your mom, and your maid of honor on your wedding day <3 We had a wonderful time with you- super easy and fun- exactly how it should be. I hope you loved your wedding day + night. Thank you again- hope to see you soon!! xoxo- Sarah

Lauren A

Sara and her team are the best! They are so funny, friendly, and made me and my girls look beautiful for my wedding. I honestly hired Sara because of her personality and how easy s...

he was to get along with at my makeup trial, and, of course, she's great at what she does. She was great with communicating and her prices are very reasonable. Highly recommend hiring her and her team for your big day.

Response from SLT Makeup Artistry

Thank you very much for your kind words and fabulous review, Lauren!! Karly, Stef, and I L...

OVED working with you and your crew!! I hope your wedding night was the BOMB and that I get to work with you again. XOXO!!<3 Sarah

Lynn B

Sarah and Karly were just amazing! I’m so glad I found her and hired her team. She did my Wedding day hair and makeup as well as my bridesmaids, flower girl and Mother in law. The ...

airbrush makeup looked flawless on all of us! The girls loved their hair up dos as well. We cannot wait for the professional photos come in to see but all the photos we took with smartphones hair and makeup turned our great! They were on time early the morning of which was awesome! Also Sarah and Karly allowed me 2 trials prior to wedding day one for makeup and 2 for hair as I had changed my mind on the style. Thank you to Sarah!

Response from SLT Makeup Artistry

Thank you very much for your fabulous review of working with us, Lynn! Karly and I enjoyed...

our morning with you and your bridal crew!! Thank you for trusting us with your bridal beauty <3 We hope to work with you again in the future- xo, Sarah

Maggie O

There are no words to describe how incredible Karly and Sarah are. They made every girl in my bridal party feel like queens! They pay attention to every little detail and made sure...

every girl looked her best. Not to mention that they are an absolute delight to be around and laughed with us all morning long. They worked around our crazy schedule and ensured that everything would flow smoothly. And they sure did! They made my day one that I will never forget and made me feel gorgeous in every single picture that was taken throughout the day/night. This is your sign: BOOK THEM NOW!

Response from SLT Makeup Artistry

Karly and I LOVED working with you and your fabulous group of ladies, Maggie! Thank you VE...

RY much for your kind words and lovely review of our services. I hope your night was beyond amazing and that we get to work with you again in the near future!! xoxo, Sarah

Taylor S

We just got back from our honeymoon yesterday and I ran to google to review this company! SLT was absolutely amazing on our wedding day! Sarah was so much fun to work with and made...

us all feel so comfortable while sitting through the getting ready day which we all know can be a very long day! Every one of my bridesmaids looked absolutely stunning and loved their makeup and hair! I got so many compliments on my hair and makeup throughout the night! Absolutely hire them!! They are so professional while also keeping such a fun and light vibe throughout the day!

Response from SLT Makeup Artistry

You are amazing, Taylor! Thank you SO MUCH for your heartfelt review of your bridal beauty...

services with our team! You know we LOVED our morning with you and your bridesmaids :) We're very fortunate to work with exceptional clients, just like you! I hope your honeymoon was beyond perfect and that we get to see you again soon. XO, Sarah

Taylor S

I’m so happy I chose SLT as my wedding hair and makeup team! They were so much fun to work with and made all my bridesmaids and me look gorgeous! I also was so appreciative of thei...

r flexibility on my wedding day. Although I woke up feeling ill, they quickly rearranged the schedule for my girls so that I could take more time to rest. Thank you for being so understanding and helping me look beautiful even when I didn’t feel my best- that meant the world to me!

Response from SLT Makeup Artistry

We LOVED working with you and your fabulous crew, Taylor!! Thank you very much for your ki...

nd words about our team and your services! I appreciate you for reviewing us :) :) I hope we get to work with you again VERY soon!! xoxo- Sarah

Jen D

Sarah is absolutely incredible! I had never had my makeup done professionally before my engagement photos and wedding, so I wasn't sure what to expect. To say I was blown away wou...

ld be an understatement!! I showed her the look I wanted for my wedding, and she nailed it! My makeup looked incredible, and I received so many compliments... I didn't want to take it off! Sarah also did the makeup for my bridesmaid, maid of honor and my mom who all looked amazing as well! She fit right in with all of us, almost as if she were part of the wedding herself! I'm hoping that I have another event come up where I need my makeup done, just so I can have her do it again! Side note: About 6 weeks before my wedding I reached out to Sarah asking for some advice on skin care (I'm clue less in the area). I had no idea she was going to above and beyond helping me out with this. She even took the time and devised a routine for me with recommendations on products. I would have been so lost on this and probably wasted hundreds of dollars on stuff I didn't need! Sarah with SLT Makeup is the best and I will continue to recommend her to everyone one I know!

Response from SLT Makeup Artistry

You are amazing, Jen! Thank you so much for your heart-felt review of my services!! I LOVE...

D working with you and your bridal party on your wedding day! I also loved getting you ready for your engagement photos :) Thank you for supporting my business and your kind review. I hope I get to work with you again soon! xoxo - Sarah

Shauna B

Sarah is amazing! She is professional, super sweet and very helpful. She does all she can to make you look amazing on your special day! Her and her team worked with my entire weddi...

ng party and worked with me with my baby shower. I highly recommend her. And absolutely take her suggestions on what she thinks will work best for you and the look you are going for! She does amazing work. Thank you as always Sarah!

Response from SLT Makeup Artistry

Thank you very much for your amazing review, Shauna! I appreciate your wonderful feedback ...

and love when I get to work with you :) Hope to see you soon! xoxo- Sarah

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