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The Heart of Makeup is a full service beauty business specializing in makeup and hair for weddings in and around Los Angeles . We work with industry professionals, offering top notch quality of service. Book your trial with The Heart of Makeup for your upcoming wedding! Happy wedding planning!
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Rachel and her team are the best! From the trial to the wedding day, Rachel exudes professionalism, talent, and patience. Her calm demeanor and attention to detail makes for a smooth transition from ordinary to extraordinary. I had six bridesmaids at my wedding, and each of them loved their makeup and hair! And for those of you familiar with the bridal industry, this is quite the achivement :)
Rachel and her team are respectful, punctual, and lots of fun. They put me and my bridal party at ease on my wedding day, and for that, I am very grateful. We also looked amazing, which is a definite plus! Rachel and her team are true blues and I'll be sure to work with them at my second wedding ;)
Rachel and her hair stylist were the absolute best to work with! She was within my budget for 6 people (which was crazy tight) and she made us all feel like queens. My hair and makeup was perfect and it did not budge all night. I had brought inspiration photos I had saved from Pinterest and they were replicated perfectly yet played up my own look beautifully. I would 11/10 recommend booking Rachel to anyone and am for sure sharing her card with all my engaged girlfriends. I’m even low key thinking of all the future events I can hire her for in the future (baby announcements, Christmas card photos, etc.) I did research FOREVER on choosing the best vendors, and I def was happy with my decision. My wedding vision was pulled off thanks to the heart of makeup. 👏🏼👏🏼
Rachel & her team were not only exceptional artists but they were a joy to be with on such a special day. Everyone in my bridal party looked and felt gorgeous. The artists were patient, kind & willing to go above and beyond to help us look beautiful. I was thrilled with my natural looking makeup and lashes specifically (done by Rachel herself). Out of all of my vendors, she was one of the top/best communicators and very timely. I would suggest her over and over again.
Thank you for such a great day, Rachel. Your positive vibes radiate and it was felt throughout the entire day.
I can say without a doubt that Rachel is the most professional and responsive vendor (of many!) hired for my wedding - her quick response time to my emails is something to be marveled at, and when you're a stressed out bride it's a true gift! My bridal party all loved their makeup, especially me; as someone who doesn't wear makeup, I was worried about looking too done up. However Rachel is a genius at 'natural looking makeup' and made me feel like a more beautiful version of myself for the big day. She was also quick to help out with a last minute hair snafu we had and coordinated to bring Diana in to do our hair as well. Both did an incredible job - they are quite a team, and I couldn't be happier with all the pics because of their hard work!
Rachel did an amazing job on my makeup. She was professional and efficient. I was in and out of there in a reasonable amount of time which was great because I had a lot of other stuff to do. I was going for a 60's inspired look and she nailed it. I received compliments on my makeup all night. My makeup looked great in pictures which was really important to me.
Rachel was absolutely amazing! She made me feel like the most beautiful bride on my special day! I am not one to wear a lot of makeup and she just knew what to do to enhance my features and bring out everything I have naturally! She was extremely punctual and super fast to respond to any of my questions! She is just as sweet as she is talented! I also liked that her prices are fair and she even came to me for my trial! Rachel thank you for making me and all my bridesmaids feel like princesses! Highly recommend!
Rachel is an amazing an talented artist! She is knowledgeable and a true professional. She answered all of my makeup questions and knew exactly what I wanted. Thank you Rachel
Rachel and The Heart of Makeup service team are true gems! I had the privilege of their services recently for a dreamy photo shoot. They took the inspirational images and transferred them to a look that captured even more! I highly recommend them for their skill, professionalism, adaptability, and service. 10/10 would use again!
Rachel is AMAZING! She makes you feel and look like the beautiful being you are. Her ability to tune into me and create what I wanted (and then some!) left me wanting to have another event JUsT so I could use her services again! Pure professionalism with a warm touch! I can't wait to call her again and again!!
Loved my appointment with Rachel! She got exactly the look I was going for and taught me how to do each step and what products I should buy. I would definitely recommend her!
I have nothing but great things to say about Rachel and Annette!! I hired them as a trial the day of our engagement pictures and was more than happy. The makeup and hair held up all day and evening through sunny and sweaty weather, humidity and beach winds. my makeup was even intact after the pictures. I trialed 2 other makeup artist just to be certain that I was making the right decision. Glad I did because I knew then that I needed to book The Heart make-up right away!! Thankfully they were available and I had the pleasure and honor of having these two girls work their magic on myself, my mom, 2 maid of honors and flower girls. I can highly recommend to any future bride, to go with Rachel and Annette. YOU WON'T BE DISAPPOINTED.
Thank you both for the amazing work!!❤️
Rachel is extremely talented! I worked with her for my wedding and bridal shower and let me tell you I've never felt so confident and beautiful in my life! She was so sweet, patient, and a pleasure to work with. She really understood the makeup look I was going for and my makeup stayed all day! If you are looking for a makeup artist look no further!!
Honestly, you can't find a better vendor than Rachel and her team at the Heart of Makeup! The professionalism and personality of each team member were absolutley second to none! They helped make a perfect day happen flawlessly! Not to mention, they were preparing not one but two brides! Thank you Rachel for being the best at what you do and for making everyone feel so comfortable and happy while you were doing it!
Rachel is beyond amazing. Not only is she’s incredibly talented and professional, she is just a dream to work with. She uses luxury makeup brands, and she pays attention every detail. She works with a really amazing team of professionals as well. Your wedding Day is the most beautiful day of your life, and Rachel and her team will make you feel and look like royalty.
What can I say other then amazing! Rachel and Diana did the most beautiful job on both my wife , myself and our bridesmaids! They not only did a fantastic job, but there over all demeanor and attitude was great. They where both cool, calm and collected on our very special, but hectic day. Rachel even gave my wife and I special touch-up kits for our special day. I would 100% use The Heart of Makeup again. Everyone looked beautiful! Book these amazing people!!!!!
Rachel and Diana did the hair and makeup for my EIGHT Bridesmaids and two flower girls. Everyone looked spectacular and it all lasted throughout the whole day and night!
Rachel and her "glam squad" as my bridesmaids and I called them, were FABULOUS. I had 8 bridesmaids and they kept saying how this was the best makeup and hair they've ever had for a wedding.
I felt like an absolute goddess and my makeup lasted the entire night. Definitely book with Rachel!
Rachel did my make up for my wedding this past weekend and all I can say is that I have never felt more beautiful or confident. She was an absolute jewel, and I am SO happy I had her for my special day. My make up was natural and enhanced my own look, which is exactly what I wanted! I was like a perfect airbrushed version of myself!! And it didnt look or feel like I had make up on- she is a true talent!!!!!! Ladies- I PROMISE you wont regret meeting with her!!!
I would recommend Rachel to any bride who wants to look her most beautiful on her wedding day! She was able to give me the exact look I showed her in a picture and my groom said I looked like a starlet. And I was thrilled with how beautiful my bridesmaids looked! She's super professional, yet the glam sessions feel like you're having fun with a friend. I'm hoping to come up with a good excuse to have Rachel do my makeup again someday!
I highly recommend The Heart of Make Up for a bride’s big day, as well as engagement photos or any special event for that matter. Rachel Pagan is not only a phenomenal make-up artist, she truly listens to your requests and brings a sense of peace and calm, which is so important on a big day. Not to mention she mastered every look I requested. Her assistant Jessica was also beyond lovely and all of my girls enjoyed having them there to help us get ready. Our make-up looked incredible and I am so pleased with how it turned out in photos. My husband cried when he first saw me and told me I looked beautiful – I am sure Rachel’s work played a big part in that!
Rachel and her team transformed myself, my bridesmaids and my mom into goddesses for my wedding day! I LOVED working with Rachel -- she is incredibly professional, detail-oriented, responsive and a master at her craft. From our initial consultation the day of my engagement photo shoot, she made me feel incredibly comfortable. I wanted to feel like a more glamorous, yet natural version of myself, and she nailed it. Her team is comprised of experienced hair and makeup artists, who work efficiently and LISTENED to what we wanted. We had a blast getting ready before the wedding. Highly recommend The Heart of Makeup!
Rachel and Diana did the makeup and hair for my wedding day at the end of March. They also did my bridal party. They transformed all the women in my bridal party and were we so impressed at how skilled and talented these 2 lovely ladies are. They were both professional from the get go and just a pleasure to work with. They made me feel so comfortable and listened to exactly what I wanted. They were so attentive to making sure I had what I wanted and helped balance out that with the bridal party as well. Not to mention how sweet both of them are! If you are looking for a makeup and hair person for your wedding... the heart of makeup is the place to go. I was beyond thrilled with how I looked and would love to use them again! Thank you for making me look so gorgeous on my wedding day... I barely even recognized myself. You two are the best!!!
Rachel and her hairstylist are amazing!! I was a bridesmaid at a wedding this weekend. She did my makeup, it was elegant and not caked on and lasted till the end of the night. My hair looked amazing too. I got told all day how great my hair and makeup looked. Thank you for making me look so great xx
I used Rachel and the Heart of Makeup team for my hair and makeup for myself, 7 bridesmaids, grandmothers, and mothers. They were so professional, friendly, and efficient! Everyone was done ahead of schedule and looked amazing! They were very flexible as well, the mother and grandmother of the groom were at a different hotel and Rachel sent stylists there as well to get them ready. The team took the time to see what colors and styles each girl preferred and made sure everyone was happy. I had my trial a few months prior with Rachel and Annette (hair) who did a beautiful job replicating the Pinterest photos I showed them! I had a difficult time deciding on what hairstyle to go with so I had a second trial with Annette and she again did exactly what I wanted and even took the time to redo my hair when I wanted to try it the part further over. I was very happy with my experience and I highly recommend using Heart of Makeup for yourself and wedding party, you wont be disappointed!
AMAZING!
I cannot express enough how fortunate I feel to have had Rachel as my makeup artist for my wedding! She is beyond awesome and does such beautiful work! In addition, she is calm, professional, and so kind! She really goes the extra mile for her clients to ensure they are getting exactly what they are looking for on their special day. I especially loved how much care she took to ensure my satisfaction all the way through! I highly, highly recommend her and will be seeking her services again at any and all opportunities that arise! Thank you SO much, Rachel, for such a wonderful experience! Brides, you would be crazy not to choose this one!
my daughter was married november 13th and we both had rachel do our makeup. it is with gratitude and humility that i say we both looked amazing. rachel is a great makeup artist and a wonderful, caring human being. i can't sing her praises enough. if you want to look your best call her. thank you rachel.
i got married last sunday. rachel did my make up and i felt like a princess. she's calm, kind, supportive and amazing at her job. she was EXACTLY what a nervous bride needs. ive never gotten so many complements in my entire life. thank you a thousand times....
Rachel has a zen-like calm about her which is so helpful and needed in stressful events. Her calm, coupled with such professionalism makes for a winning combination. I felt like I was in such good hands, literally and metaphorically. When she was done I looked over and loved, just loved my makeup, especially my eyes!
I also loved the little bag she gives you at the end, which has your lip shade, some q-tips, some blotting paper, tissue, and floss. Adorable and helpful.
I will definitely be calling her again and recommending her to friends. Thank you!
Rachel is amazing!! After my wedding, Rachel feels more like a friend than a vendor. She is so talented, and was such a pleasure to work with. She made me and my bridal party feel so comfortable and beautiful. She listens to what you want, and helps to find the perfect look for your wedding. Rachel was flexible, responsive and brought such a fun and positive energy on our wedding day. My wedding party looked absolutely gorgeous in person and in photos. I’m so happy that we had the opportunity to work with Rachel for our wedding.
I was a little bit nervous when it came to the hair & makeup for my wedding because I am pretty low maintenance and I was so worried about not looking like myself on my wedding day. When I expressed my concerns with Rachel, she knew exactly what to do and the results were AMAZING! I couldn't have asked for a better makeup artist. She made me feel so beautiful while still feeling like myself. Rachel brought on Genevieve to do my hair, and she was wonderful as well! I was pretty particular and sensitive about what kind of hairstyle looked good on me, and Genevieve knocked it out of the park on the FIRST TRY during the trial. Both the hair and makeup lasted all day and night, even in 85 degree heat outside (that was another thing I was worried about). Rachel is very professional and on top of things. She and Genevieve showed up on time and stuck with the schedule. My bridesmaids are very low maintenance and none of them really knew what kind of hair/makeup they wanted, but Rachel and Genevieve did a wonderful job of helping them decide and making them look like elevated versions of themselves. I only wish they could do my hair & makeup more often!!! :)
Thank you Rachel for doing such a superb job on my make up for my son's wedding. I received so many compliments on my make up and it lasted throughout the "wet and rainy" ceremony, all the way through the night. Her professionalism and eye for perfection shows through in her craft. I enjoyed watching her do the Maid and Matron of Honor's make -up and letting their beautiful faces shine through. I look forward to having Rachel teach me what types and colors of make-up to use and how to apply it going forward. Rachel is #1 in my books!
I was the wedding planner for one of my brides in wine country and Rachel was one of our talented hair and make-up artists. Despite a torrential rain downpour, the bridal party's make-up still looked stunning and natural as ever. I'm not sure what products she uses, but even in conditions that normally destroy make-up application, my bride walked down the aisle in sheer radiance. Thank you Rachel!
I was the wedding planner for one of my brides in wine country and Rachel was one of our talented hair and make-up artists. Despite a torrential rain downpour, the bridal party's make-up still looked stunning and natural as ever. I'm not sure what products she uses, but even in conditions that normally destroy make-up application, my bride walked down the aisle in sheer radiance. Thank you Rachel!
Rachel did an excellent job of conferring with me about my ideas and bringing them to life. Rachel was professional and personable from my consult up to my actual wedding day. I couldn't recommend her more!
Rachel and Diana were amazing. I don't think i've ever gotten more compliments on makeup and hair than I did that night. And another amazing thing? Makeup and hair looked the same at 1:30 pm as they did at midnight; yet it felt natural and fresh. I felt completely taken care of and knew I was in good hands. But again- WOW , I can't express how much fun it was and how fantastic the results were. I can't wait until I have another event and I can hire them again !!!
Rachel, her makeup artists, and her hair stylists at The Heart of Makeup are an absolute dream team! I couldn't have made a better choice in selecting such a talented makeup artist as Rachel to help me and my bridal party look our very best on my wedding day. Besides her talents and warm personality, one of the qualities I really appreciated about Rachel was the fact that she asked me questions to understand my likes and dislikes, my go-to looks, and the vision I had in mind for my wedding day, before even starting our makeup trial. I felt like she was really focused on understanding the look I wanted to achieve so she could make sure I was thrilled with the outcome -- and I was! She has a great eye for color and the skills to play up your best features, and she made excellent recommendations for a palette to complement my skin tone, hair, and eyes.
On the wedding day, she and her team of pros came ready to make magic happen for 11 of us! They were on time and ready to rock, operating like clockwork to make sure we were all ready for pictures and our walk down the aisle.
Having had past experiences with other so-called makeup artists who left me underwhelmed to say the least, it was so wonderful to work with someone who had not only the talents and vision to deliver an incredible end-result, but also the professionalism and warmth to make the service experience truly enjoyable.
Thank you, Rachel, for being such an important and special part of our wedding day! I'll happily recommend you and your services to anyone, and I'm looking forward to us working together again soon!
I couldn't be happier with Rachel's amazing work on my wedding day this summer! From our first meeting/mock-up to the big day, I knew that Rachel would work for me and my bridal party. Not only is she a talented make-up artist, but her warmth, calmness and ease was exactly what we needed as we got ready!
As for the make-up--we couldn't be happier! The looks she created worked seamlessly as we transitioned from late afternoon to night, with flawless make-up looking fabulous after hours of wear (and dancing, and sweating...let's be real). She picked eye and lip colors that worked with the overall aesthetic, and matched each woman's beautiful natural complexion. Included in her package were eye lashes, which looked voluptuous and natural. She was also great with being happy to do "just eyes" for some and full face for others--gotta love flexibility! We loved working with Rachel and highly recommend her!
Rachel will be the least stressful part of planning and executing a wedding. She did the makeup for myself and the rest of my bridal party and everything couldn't have gone smoother. She was extremely accommodating during the scheduling of the trial and on the day of, made sure everyone was satisfied with their how their hair and makeup came out. I felt like myself in the makeup I was wearing and not overly caked on. Wearing the makeup throughout the wedding was very comfortable on my face and she made my mom look like a movie star. Spending time with her team during the day was the most relaxing part of the wedding. Ten out of ten would recommend.
Rachel and her team are the absolute best!! Rachel is extremely talented, plus she could not have been sweeter, more calming or positive on the actual wedding day, which we were so grateful for. We loved everyone Rachel brought along with her, and thought they all did a fantastic job on hair and makeup. We could not recommend her and her team more highly. The best!
EXTRAORDINARY! Rachel is a very talented make-up artist and is equally as gifted @ understanding each one of her client's personal style for the occasion. Her sweet, sensitive and soulful nature combined with her creativity, is the perfect combination for any occasion. Recently, Rachel was hired to do the make-up for the bridal party for my son's wedding. As the mother of the groom, I could not have been happier with how Rachel listened to what I wanted (and didn't want!) and made it happen with gentle strokes, a warm smile and a genuine soulful spirit. She even did some last minute tweaking which was much appreciated! I received countless compliments on my makeup from family and friends. Most people know me as someone who doesn't wear a lot of makeup! This is an especially important testament to a makeup artist who truly reads their client. Lastly, my daughter (a bridal party member) who does her own make-up all the time and is very particular, loved Rachel's work as well! Thanks, Rachel for sending us down the aisle looking radiant, but like ourselves!
I could not recommend Rachel and her team more. I've been under her care as both a bride and a bridesmaid, and both times I felt like I was glowing inside and out. She will make you look like the best version of yourself. Bonus - she's also really fun to hang out with!
Rachel is sooooooo beyond amazing!!!! I had the hardest time searching for a make-up artist for my wedding, I was in tears... nobody was able to do exactly what I wanted... I had tried well over 15 artist, but nobody just got it right for me. Rachel you are soooo amazing!!!!!!! She was able to give me exactly the look that I wanted... so perfect, so natural yet very different. Words truly cannot describe the satisfaction I felt coming out of the trail and during my wedding. Not only is she the best make-up artist in the world, but she is also the sweetest and kindest person who lifted up my spirits and really made me feel like a beautiful bride! Thank you so muchhhh!!!!!! - Arus, wedding date 05/29/2016
Rachel and her Team were amazing! I had eight bridesmaids, two flower girls, two Mothers as well as myself to all get done up - a lot of people to move around - but Rachel and her team kept us on schedule and we all were done on time and looked perfect. Rachel even worked with me on a last minute changes from what was chosen at the makeup/hair trial.
I highly recommend The Heart of Makeup for any event! I will definitely use them again for special events.
Rachel did my make up for the wedding day and she did the most incredible job ever!!! She is so talented and she knew exactly what to do to highlight the good features on my face. She was so patient and helpful in the process of making the decision what type of make up should I wear on my big day and I was EXTREMELY pleased with her advice and all the help! IT was so great and easy to work wither her and I absolutely loved the red lip makeup- in person and on the pictures!!! <3 She also did makeup or some of my bridesmaids and my grandmother and mother-in-law and they looked STUNNING and absolutely LOVED the make up and how it looked on them!!! I am so happy I met Rachel and she truly did an incredible job all together! 5+ starts if possible, please!!! Thank you tons :)
I decided last minute to hire a hair and makeup team for my wedding and Rachel was extremely patient in helping us sort out all the details. Her team was extremely efficient, and everyone looked beautiful, but not overdone. A perfect look for our perfect day!
I was nervous enough for my first date and being the kind of girl who doesn't wear much makeup I was even more nervous to get dolled up for the play we were about to go see. Rachel understood exactly how to bring out my natural features in a way I could never do. She brought me to tears when I saw myself in the mirror because I knew he would see me through her eyes too. She is a rare gem so if you're lucky enough to be her canvass you won't be disappointed! Needless to say that first date turned into many more and I can't help but think it's partly because of how confident I felt from Rachel's hand.
Rachel Pagan is truly an artist. Based on Rachel's Instagram (@theheartofmakeup), I knew right away that Rachel's artistry and services would meet my needs for my engagement shoot and wedding day.
On my wedding day, Rachel provided MU services to my MOH and mother-in-law as well as myself! We all loved Rachel's work. Working with Rachel and her team on the day of my wedding was calm, pleasant and happy. I'm so happy The Heart of Makeup was apart of the best day of my life! Thanks Rach!
Rachel was an absolute DREAM to work with. She is incredibly talented and has a really sophisticated, natural aesthetic which was much appreciated. She has such a calm, lovely energy (she's a yoga teacher) which was much appreciated on such a special (and potentially stressful) day. Everything ran so smoothly, we were perfectly on time if not early, and all of my bridesmaids looked absolutely stunning -- and more importantly they all felt so beautiful, as did I. Rachel made the experience so special. I would highly, highly, highly recommend her to anyone for a wedding or special occasion.
I had no clue what I wanted my makeup to look like at my friend's wedding. The bride was letting us pick our own looks, but I was hesitant to land on a look. Rachel made a few suggestions based on my personality and tastes and I was SO happy with the end result. I felt like myself, only more glamorous. I am keeping Rachel's card on file for every special occasion. She is truly talented and passionate about what she does!
Rachel is awesome! Looking back at my photos and video now, I could not be happier with how my make-up and everyone else's turned out. Rachel is a pro, easy to work with, ahead of schedule (which was a big deal for me) and fun. All my bridesmaids and I had a great time the day of the wedding getting ready. Could not have been happier.
Rachel is one of the most professional makeup artists around. Not only does she do beautiful makeup, she knows her field and her craft well, and runs her business with a lot of love and attention to detail.
I would highly recommend Rachel to any bride wanting a great experience on her wedding day.
I have to say that Rachel is one of the most talented Makeup Artist I have ever meet. I remember seeing her work for the first time and I was stoked. She delivers quality work for every one of her clients and she is an experienced professional with all of the abilities to enhance ones features. The detail she puts into each application is definitely something that makes her stand out from the rest.
No only she is an exceptional Makeup Artist but she is also a lovely person to be around, she is aware of her clients needs and she is always willing to go the extra mile to meet all of their expectations.
You have to look no farther, she is the one who will make you look your best not only on your wedding day but also for any special ocassion.
The Heart-Of-Makeup did such a great job....and Rachel is AMAZING!! From the start, her correspondence was timely and she went above and beyond. She nailed my make-up at the trial run and knew exactly what I was going for. The day of my wedding was no different. I received so many compliments and will continue to refer her to any bride-to-be. So incredibly happy I selected to work with Rachel & the HOM team!! My bridesmaid already booked her for her own wedding. Ladies, Heart-Of-Makeup is the real deal!!
Rachel was fabulous! She was professional and a very calming, relaxing presence for me and my bridesmaids at my wedding. I absolutely loved my makeup at the wedding, which stayed perfect ALL DAY long in the heat at our outdoor wedding. She totally got the natural, romantic bridal look I was going for and it was completely perfect. And, I loved the hair stylist that she worked with, Annette, who managed to have my long, thick hair stay in an updo all day. Cannot praise enough, Heart of Makeup is the best (not to mention very reasonable cost!)!!
Rachel is a very talented and sweet person. I highly recommend her make up artist services for your wedding. She made my entire wedding party and mother look their best. She definitley has her own style and touch, but makes sure to listen to your needs. I felt great the day of my wedding and I am forever grateful! Thank you!!! DT
Rachel and her team were so amazing on my daughters wedding day! Makeup and hair can become a very stressful situation, especially when there are 10 people including the bride to be taken care of. The Heart of Makeup women were amazing!! No one felt any stress, everyone was taken care of with plenty of time to spare and EVERYONE looked beautiful. I was so impressed with how Rachel and her team work together making a plan to complete everyone in a timely manner. I could not have asked for a better situation. I have even hired Rachel personally since then to do my make-up for some other events - I always get compliments! Thank you so much for making this part of my daughters day carefree!!
Rachel was awesome - everyone commented on how great we all looked. She was efficient, really lovely, and totally chill.
Rachel and her team from The Heart of Makeup were absolutely lovely and wonderful to work with. Rachel did my makeup for my engagement photos and was able to perfectly enhance my features while keeping my look natural and flawless. I booked her immediately for my wedding and was impressed by her professionalism and organization throughout the process. She coordinated the makeup for me, my mom, my mother-in-law, all 7 of my bridesmaids (including my sister who was maid of honor), and my two junior bridesmaids. She also coordinated the hair for all 7 of my bridesmaids. My wedding day started with a relaxing 20-minute yoga session with Rachel, which truly helped set the tone for the day. She and her team were calm and completely relaxed as they made us look beautiful. My eyes were stunning and I felt completely comfortable and like myself, just with a little more oomph, especially with my extra special lashes! The makeup stayed on all day and ALL night, the proof is in the pictures where we all look fabulous. Rachel is a dream to work with not only for her talents but for her warm personality, calming spirit, and all around good nature. I can't wait to find another chance to have her do my makeup, I wish I could keep her in my pocket for daily use!
Rachel Pagan was my makeup artist for my wedding. Not only did I feel beautiful on my wedding day but Rachel was so helpful and professional, leading up to and on my wedding day.
It is interesting when you are planning an event like a wedding how many people you will try to contact that will just simply never get back to you. Rachel responded immediately to my emails, calls, and text messages. That type of communication made me feel that she was on top of things, and she was.
We did a trial run for my makeup ahead of time which I was very happy with. I have oily skin and I was worried that my makeup would not last all day. For my trial we did makeup early in the day and I wore it all day to see what the results would be…. Perfection! My makeup lasted all day, and I was already getting compliments.
Rachel sent me a schedule ahead of time for everyone getting makeup done on wedding day. I wanted to pay in advance, so that I did not have to worry about that the day of, and was able to do so online which was very convenient.
On wedding day Rachel and another makeup artist Taryn came out to our venue, set up quickly and started right away. Not only did I enjoy watching my friends have their makeup done (they all looked incredible!) but the atmosphere was just so fun.
When it was time to get my makeup done, Rachel was ready to go, she remembered what we had discussed at our trial run and by the time I was done I felt amazing. She gave all of us little touch up kits to stay fresh for the entire day. We were all ready to go for pictures and I felt great!
Oh and I forgot to mention that Rachel did all of this in August 100 degree weather 8 ½ month pregnant!!
I can’t thank Rachel enough for the work that she did on my wedding day to make me feel special and beautiful. My makeup stayed all night despite the afore mentioned 100 degrees!
If you have the opportunity to have Rachel as your makeup artist for your event I highly recommend you do so, you will not be disappointed!
Rachel is THEE person you want doing your and your bridal party's makeup on your wedding day. She is exceptional for two reasons: one, she's brilliant at makeup and knows how to make you look like the best version of yourself. Two: she's incredibly zen, calm and focused, giving you and your ladies the most enjoyable and stress-free day imaginable.
Rachel is wonderful - you can't go wrong with the Heart of Makeup!
Rachel did my makeup for my high school reunion.. I was so nervous to see all these people after 10 years , not only did Rachel calm my nerves, but she had me looking amazing.. There are no words to express my graduated to her.. I have used many makeup artists throughout the years. And Rachel is the most talented by far.. I can not wait to use her again..
Rachel did my wife's make-up for our wedding day... obviously she always looks amazing but on this day Rachel made her look even more amazing! I know that Rachel cares about how everyone looks right down to the bridal party and the groomsmen. I have a few friends that are bald and when pictures started she noticed that they all needed a little powder on their heads to help with the shine. Without a hesitation she and her team came in and took care of it right away! I was so impressed! I know most men do not leave reviews but honestly they were all so great and helpful - my wife felt at complete ease with everyone that it made the whole process so easy.
As an actress, I have requested rachel on jobs that I have because I know that she will help me to look my best. In addition to her expertise, she is warm and giving and makes you feel relaxed even in a hectic day. She is willing to give her advice, but always allows you to be a part in what you like knowing that you need to feel good in your make-up. I would take Rachel everywhere 💞
I have worked with award winning make up artists and absolutely no one has done my make up so beautifully! I felt confident for the shoot. Even though we were going for a more "natural" look I received so many compliments later that day on how amazing I looked from people who didn't know that I'd had my make up professionally done. You cannot go wrong with Rachel!
I have worked with Rachel many times, but today I got to experience what it is like to sit in her chair. She is communicative throughout, making sure you are comfortable and happy with specific aspects of your makeup, before moving on to others. She is gentle and has such a wonderful energy. I felt beautiful and well taken care of. I'd highly recommend her to anyone.
Working with Rachel was such a treat. She is a sweet, beautiful makeup artist who truly knows her craft. I felt completely confident that she would tastefully apply my look rather than cake on layers upon layers to my face. I was supremely satisfied with the results and can't wait to work with her again!
Rachel did my make-up for my engagent shoot and wedding and I felt like a queen!. She was on time, professional and very reasonably priced. She made me and all my ladies look gorgeous!
Rachel did makeup for my seven bridesmaids and myself for my wedding. She did an amazing job applying professional makeup in a way that looked natural and complimented each woman's features. She listened attentively to all of the women in my bridal party, and was able to make each and every one of them look beautiful. To top it all off, her prices were really reasonable!
I'm an actress and Rachel has done my makeup for red carpet events, premiers and festivals for years. I'm pretty selective with makeup artists- I'm darker complected and I find not everyone knows how to work with my skin tone. Her work has always been impeccable so I was so thrilled she was able to do my makeup for my special day. I got so many compliments on my makeup, people kept telling me it was "flawless," and it lasted ALL day, into the night. She also did my bridesmaids, my mother-in-law and sister-in-law. Everyone had very different skin tones, styles, looks and tastes- everyone looked stunning and felt beautiful. I truly could not recommend her more. Not only is she a brilliant makeup artist, she's such a wonderful person. You'll feel peace of mind just because she's there. :)
Rachel was so professional and knowledgable!! You will feel even more beautiful after she does your make-up. She look her time and made sure every last detail was perfect according to what I wanted. Rachel also did my mom's make-up which she loved as well. Worth every penny!!!
Rachel did my make-up April 4th, 2014 for my beach wedding. My make-up highlighted my natural features and took my husband's breath away. The whole night he kept saying, "You look so beautiful!" I was so happy with Rachel's services and couldn't have wished for a better artist! Rachel is absolutely amazing!!
Rachel is a goddess, who made me feel like a goddess. She did my wedding day make-up and I couldn't have been happier. So professional, kind, generous and all around the best make-up artist ever!
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