About this vendor
Makeup services provided for your memorable moments. Weddings, engagement and/bridal portraits, bridal trial run, and more.
Details
Beauty
- Beauty Group Bookings
- Makeup
- Airbrushed Makeup
- Makeup Artists
- Makeup Trials Available
- On-Site Hair & Makeup
Awards and Affiliations
4-Time 'Best of Weddings'
2022.2020.2019.2018.
Best of Weddings
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Hall of Fame
Earned by winning 'Best of Weddings' four or more times.
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5
out of 5.057 reviews
Trying to find the most perfect words for Kayla because she truly deserves only this! Kayla was a literal dream.. not only did she make me look and feel the most beautiful I have e...
ver looked and felt.. and bring to life everything I had wished for with my look, she is literally one of the kindest souls I have ever came across. Working with Kayla felt like my sister that I never had did my makeup for my wedding day... and she is BEYOND talented. She has such a passion for makeup and LOVES love and it shows in every way working with her. She got back to me so quickly when I reached out to her and booking everything was so so simple! I sent her countless photos and messages of all of my inspiration and hopes for my big day and she was so understanding and excited in her responses and just made the whole experience amazing and worry free even before meeting her! Planning with her was also such a great experience with timing and everything, she is so organized and you need this for your wedding day! My trial run with her validated everything and just made me even more confident that I was going to feel and look as beautiful as I had hoped for as a bride. She is so so professional, punctual, personable and so so kind, soft spoken and has the cutest southern accent! My makeup stayed perfect for the ENTIRE day of my wedding. I never had to touch it up.. even after crying numerous times haha and it looked as perfect in photos as it did in real life. My girls and my mom LOVED her and It truly felt like my bestie did my makeup for my wedding and all the while made my face look like an actual work of art. I remember so vividly the moment I looked in the mirror after she was done on my big day and I was almost in tears and really couldn’t stop smiling. It was more than what I had hoped and dreamed to look as a bride. I truly never felt more beautiful and I am forever thankful I found Kayla and feel so blessed to have had her be apart one of the most special days of my life!
I can honestly assure anyone reading this, choosing Kayla will be one of the BEST decisions you will make for your wedding day.
Kayla is the absolute best! I had many trials with other artists for my wedding day and hands down Kayla has the highest skill level. Every bridesmaid was beyond impressed and hap...
py with with their make up. She is so talented and I am extremely picky. I can not imagine anyone being disappointed with her work. We all loved having her with us while we got ready for my wedding. She is kind and sweet. She is quick to respond and very professional. I would 100% hire her again!
Yall 5 stars will never be enough! I can not express my gratitude towards Kayla and everything she did to make me feel so beautiful on my special day! She went above and beyond pro...
viding me skincare advice, talking though options on my trial day and putting me at ease on my big day. If you are ever in search of an experience and not such a standard appointment book Kayla for all your makeup and skincare needs!
Kayla was an absolute dream to work with. She did my make up for our engagement photos, bridal photos and wedding day. She truly knows how to make an individual feel beautiful insi...
de and out. I loved my makeup every single time I needed her to glam me up and can’t get over how beautiful I felt. She takes feedback really well and really listens and applies what you tell her to your overall look. I think having her do my makeup for several occasions prior to the wedding made us both feel more at ease at knowing what her customers expectations and vision is. I now am finding occasions to book her for random events because she was so great and I felt so beautiful every time she did my makeup. Also- my makeup didn’t move for 12+ hours every time she worked on me. I recommended her to a few friends who ended up using her for their weddings and LOVED her and couldn’t stop raving about her. If you’re wanting a pro thats is warm, bubbly, down to earth and can create literally ANY makeup transformation/look…. She’s your girl. She also is an esthetician as well and can tailor any look/products she uses to your skin type and help you get your skin right prior to your event. Can’t say enough good things about her, if you hire her you won’t regret it!!!!
I use to think that I could get any one to do my makeup. I used to think makeup is makeup and anyone could do it. When I went to see Kayla, things changed for me. I never realized ...
that it comes with so much more than just coverage and a little color. When she first saw me in the trial, my face was unbelievably dry. She didn’t make me feel bad. She made the trail work despite how my facial conditions were. The combinations were nice on me but when I saw myself in a picture I felt that I didn’t recognize myself. From the time of the trial to the wedding, I sent her couple of pictures and examples of how we can tweak things on my wedding day. And thankfully we adjusted things very nicely. She was very calm and pleasant. It was really nice to have someone just relax you while you get your makeup done. Some people look for an easy way for a free trial, but you should really consider the fact that she uses great products and clean utensils and obviously a plus is that you get to leave her studio with a nice look even if it’s not exactly what you are looking for.
Kayla is someone I would definitely go back to on any day!
The Makeup Story was such a wonderful addition to our wedding day. Kayla was so kind, professional, and made me feel at ease. She was able to help me achieve the perfect bridal loo...
k for me and a beautiful look for my Mom (mother of the bride!). One of my favorite things in working with The Makeup Story is how easy everything was! Kayla is a total pro and I will be using her for all my events in the future! Do not hesitate, book with her, I promise you will not regret it!
Amazing makeup and an amazing person. She was wonderful to work with.
Kayla is EXTREMELY talented and very sweet. I felt very relaxed around her and she really listened to what I wanted for my bridal look. She choose eye colors that brought out the g...
reen in my eyes (which can be difficult to see) and I felt gorgeous on my wedding.
Kayla did the makeup for my wedding and Belinda did my hair. They are wonderful! Kayla will make you look stunning with her makeup skills, and Belinda is very talented and nailed w...
hat I felt was a more complex hairstyle! I felt like a princess on my wedding day!
Communication was great, she was accommodating whenever I asked to add people. Great overall!
I had the BEST experience with Kayla and the Makeup Story! She made the wedding party feel so beautiful and was such a peaceful presence on our friend's wedding day. Kalya is incre...
dibly talented and knows how to make a girl shine. She highlights the beauty of her clients to where people see the beauty of the individual, and not just the makeup. My experience was absolutely incredible and I would use The Makeup Story every day if I could :)
Kayla is amazing!! I loved my experience and the makeup was amazing. Not only did I look my best but I also felt my best after having my makeup done by her!
Kayla is AMAZING!! She is so talented and makes sure you feel so comfortable and confident with the work she does. I promise you will leave her chair feeling like a million bucks!...
! She also brings so much joy and life to the party! Highly recommend!
Kayla is so sweet and I loved the makeup she did for my engagement photos and my wedding day. She is very accommodating, and even made a special trip to try some different eyelashe...
s before my wedding to make sure I got the perfect look. She is very professional and was able to complete flawless full makeup for 8 people on my wedding day with just herself and an assistant. She created a cohesive palette that flattered everyone's different skin and complimented the wedding colors. I would highly recommend Kayla for wedding and special events makeup!
Kayla and her team are an absolute dream to work with. Honestly, I was nervous when I first started looking for my wedding day makeup gal, because obviously — it’s a big deal, and ...
I wanted to look stunning but also feel like me. Seriously, I cannot believe my luck in running in to Kayla at an Arboretum Open House. Her spirit and enthusiasm for what she does is heads and shoulders above anyone I’ve come into contact with in this field, and her skill is unmatched (from my experience). From Day 1, her communication and excitement only made me feel more at ease. The way she listened to what my vision was, and assembled a team that made my mom, MOG, & bridal Party feel beautiful was something I cherish and will never forget. What a fun day! Please do yourself a favor and book Kayla for your wedding! She’s simply the best.
Kayla is so professional and a wonderfully friendly person! She listened to what I wanted and explained the process along the way, always checking to see how I liked what she was d...
oing! I’m so excited to have her glam up the big day!:)
THE MOST AMAZING MAKEUP ARTIST AND PERSON YOU WILL EVER WORK WITH. Kayla is like no other. She yes is absolutely bomb at makeup but what’s better is her heart. She cares soooo deep...
ly for every job that she does, she gets to know her clients and their story and knows how to see “the one”. I promise you, you DO NOT want to use anyone else. Kayla is changing the world with this company and I cannot wait to continue to see it flourish.
Kayla and the BriteBar team are amazing! She is so great at what she does and my wedding day was no exception. I felt so beautiful and confident! I showed her a look that I was goi...
ng for and she replicated it exactly! 10/10 would recommend her to any future brides
Kayla was INCREDIBLE! She was encouraging and bubbly making me feel so comfortable. You can see how passionate she is about her job and especially her clients. She created an even ...
greater look than I imagined and I felt so beautiful. Her talent is evident but her heart is captivating and if I could give her a thousand stars I would.
Kayla did my makeup for my bridal portraits and she was by far AMAZING!!!! 🤗 My make up came out better than I could have ever imagined. Kayla was so nice and met me at the venue ...
where my pictures were being taken. I highly recommend this place!! She has so much experience and it shows!
I couldn’t imagine having anyone else do my makeup for my wedding! Kayla really listened to what I wanted and created the look I wanted from 5 different inspiration photos. You are...
not just a wedding makeup formula, you look like the best version of you! Definitely do a trial so you can adjust anything if need be. Kayla is the best, you won’t regret hiring her for your wedding or any other event!
We feel so very fortunate to have found Kayla at the Makeup Story and had the opportunity to work with her preparing for events leading up to the wedding and then finally on the bi...
g day. She listens to your ideas and makes suggestions. She does an excellent job interpreting what you want and is able to alter the final look to fit your needs. She is extremely professional and communicates throughout the process to make sure everyone is on the same page. She has a wonderfully calming personality that everyone appreciated during this hectic time. Most important of all, she is a true artist. A truly wonderful experience.
Kayla is not only the best makeup artist but the best human too! She has the brightest smile and so much encouragement to share. She makes you feel like a queen in the makeup chair...
. I have worked with Kayla multiple times, and every time I LOVE how my makeup turns out. She just did my sister’s wedding and I have never seen my sister look so radiate! She enhanced my sisters already stunning beauty and made her feel and look the best for her big day! Thank you Kayla for being an uplifting part of the McGee wedding day! We love you!
Kayla is amazing!! I highly recommend her. Not only is she an incredible makeup artist but she is so sweet. She made each of my bridesmaids feel so beautiful and amazing. I couldn’...
t have imagined my special day without her!!
Kayla has the best upbeat fun attitude & the best when it come to makeup!
Before finding Kayla I had three makeup trials from three other people and I wasn’t impressed with any of...
them. I definitely saved the best for last! She was referred to me by a very reputable friend who knows makeup!
Kayla is hands down the best when it comes to makeup and artistry. She’s doing my makeup for my wedding. I’m very picky and I was so happy and relieved to have found her because I know I’ll in good hands on my wedding day and she’ll make me look fantastic for my big day!
She is very talented and artistic. She really listed to what I wanted and made it happen. Kayla aims to make her client happy and beautiful. She impressed me when she used two sizes of eyelashes and glued them together to make the perfect lash for my eyes. She also mixed foundations to contour and achieve he perfect look for me. And my face wasn’t dry or cakey when I left and my makeup stayed on. Don’t waste your farhamoney on other trials. Try Kayla first. You won’t be disappointed!
I came to Kayla after having a not-so-great makeup trial with a different artist. I was stressed because my wedding was only 2 months away. Kayla made room in her schedule for me ...
the day after I contacted her for a trial. She also came to my apartment!
I am a fitness professional and do not wear makeup every day. Kayla spent a lot of time talking with me about my likes and dislikes before she even started. I felt like she truly cared about my requests.
She nailed my makeup and the makeup for my mom and MIL. She was so fun to work with a breath of fresh air on my wedding day! I cannot recommend her enough! :)
My husband and I went to Dallas to celebrate our 21st wedding anniversary at a historic hotel downtown. I had lost weight and I was able to get into my wedding dress 21 years ago....
So we thought that would be fun to do photos around the hotel.
My hairdresser, Matthew Tully, found out about it and asked if I had anybody doing my makeup? I said no, I was going to go to another salon down the street that did wedding makeup. He said I’ve got a makeup artist that does my wife’s makeup.
I eagerly text Kayla to see if she was available. Being last minute and on a Friday I wasn’t getting my hopes up.
Kayla responded within the hour and she said she had just finished with a bridal party and could meet me at my hotel room at 4:00. We had photos scheduled at 5:00.
Wow! I was so excited. She showed up promptly and set her lights up and makeup galore!
She made me feel so special it just made our celebration even better than I ever expected. She isn’t just an amazing makeup artist; she is a transformation artist. Making you feel beautiful and ready for your debut!
I know she will always be in my life. That evening we had our photos and celebration throughout the hotel... meeting strangers that asked if I was a model! WOWZA. A model!
I posted my photos on Facebook the next day and my FB blew up with compliments.
I felt that God blessed me with this godly woman that not only touches your outer beauty but transforms people’s lives.
Reach out to a Kayla she is professional talented and just overall an amazing soul.
Schedule her immediately for her services no matter where you are going or celebrating. Love you Kayla . Thank you for being an angel on earth.
Where to start! Sweet Kayla's talent matches her personality; absolutely extraordinary! Kayla just recently did my makeup for my bridal portraits as a trial run for my wedding, and...
I couldn't be more pleased with the outcome. She's got instinct oozing out of her finger tips. She doesn't hesitate when it comes to what shades, hues, and tools to use to make you look your absolute best. On top of that she's an excellent conversationalist and is great at making you feel comfortable in the client's chair. I cannot recommend The Makeup Story enough for your bridal makeup needs. If you're in the DFW area, reaching out to Kayla is a MUST!
I could not recommend Kayla more for your make-up needs! I showed her a few pictures and told her what I was thinking for my wedding day look and she made it happen!! The make-up l...
asted and look fabulous! She was super kind and professional, showing up early for my trial and wedding day! My bridesmaids looked beautiful and loved their make-up as well! She has so much experience and knows what looks best! If you want to look amazing on your day (OR for any occasion), I'd hire her! I'll definitely be using her for make-up needs in the future!
I am so thankful I found Kayla. She is an expert at her craft! Kayla was organized in working with me and has great connections within her field- she was able to find a hair stylis...
t late notice after my prior plans fell through and I found myself with no one to do my hair 2 months before my wedding. Seriously, a lifesaver. We also needed an additional makeup artist to get everyone done on time, and the artist she brought was amazingly talented as well! Kayla handled all the arrangements and made a timeline so all artists and wedding party members were on the same page. She was easy to communicate with and a professional throughout the entire process.
My makeup on my wedding day was flawless! I’m a light makeup wearer and she was able to give me bridal makeup that still felt true to my style. My eyes looked incredible, my makeup stayed on all night, and I didn’t once feel cakey or uncomfortable. She even helped cover an annoying scratch that I was so worried about- it was practically invisible. My bridesmaids all looked fantastic and she was able to work with different skin types, glasses-wearers who were nervous about false lashes, and a range of girls from makeup enthusiasts to those who don’t wear any at all. She listened to everyone’s needs! My mom and mother-in-law looked amazing as well! Added bonus- the shade of lipstick she chose for me was perfect and getting to keep it is a sweet keepsake from that day. I wore it out every night during our honeymoon. Look no further than Kayla, she is a truly sweet soul who just happens to be an exceptional makeup artist. You will not regret it if she’s with you on your wedding day!
Kayla did a wonderful job with my wedding makeup! We did a trial session and she took my feedback wholeheartedly and made me feel SO beautiful on my wedding day. She also did an am...
azing job with my mom (who was just glowing all day). She brought in Angela to do my hair and they are just the sweetest team! Angela also took my feedback and made some great changes for my wedding day. I would absolutely recommend them!
Kayla was absolutely amazing! I did my trial with her for my engagment pictures and was in love with the end results. Due to the weather I had to reschedule on her several times ye...
t she was very accommodating and never complained about it. I will definitely be booking her for my wedding and highly recommend her for any event! She makes you look and feel absolutely beautiful. Thank you Kayla!!
Absolutely love Kayla! She will do anything you would like and is very easy to work with!
I wish I could give her more than 5 stars!! Kayla is beyond talented, and not to mention has a heart of gold. I had found her scrolling through Instagram looking for a makeup artis...
t for my wedding and I was instantly impressed by her work. When I reached out, she was very responsive, sweet as can be and has very reasonable prices. We had a trial run about a month before the wedding and she made me feel SO COMFORTABLE and special. I didn't give her much direction (because what bride actually knows what she wants, other than glowy, natural but beautiful?!?) and she rocked it.
Day of she was there early, with another makeup artist -because I had a million gals in my bridal party- and we started getting ready. She was quick, precise, personable and everyone (i mean everyone) loved her & her work! At one point both my mom and I were getting our makeup done at the same time and Kayla not only prayed over us but she started getting emotional and it was just a true picture of her heart!
I felt so beautiful, but it still looked like me. My makeup was soft, glowing (from within vibes) and so comfortable to wear (yes even the lashes).
Also my makeup did not budge until I took my makeup remover to it that night!
Kayla, thank you for making my day so easy and making me the most beautiful bride!!
With Love,
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Kayla is the best! Not only is she professional, easy to work with, and kind but she is also a talented artist! I was outdoors for several hours and my makeup did not move. She mad...
e me feel so beautiful and by the end of the day I did not want to take my makeup off.
LOOK NO FURTHER BECAUSE KAYLA IS THE GIRL FOR YOU!!! I wish I lived closer to Kayla so I could hire her to do my makeup every time I had an event! She made sure she knew what I wan...
ted done and NAILED IT! I felt so flawless and beautiful on my wedding day & Kayla played a major roll in that. She also did my maid of honor & mother's makeup, and they were beyond pleased as well. Not only is she the best makeup artist I've ever met, but she is one of the most genuine, kind people I have ever met! While I was talking to her, I felt like I was talking to someone I've known my whole life & she helped calm my nerves on my wedding day! Also, there was a super confusing detour on the way to my venue the day of the wedding, but she was still right on time & ready to get the ball rolling! I am forever grateful that I came across Kayla while looking for a makeup artist.
Kayla is an incredible makeup artist who made me feel and look like a queen for my engagement pictures! I can’t wait to see how she will glam me up on my big day!
I am in my 50’s and have a new job that requires me to look and dress more professional. I had three drawers full of makeup, most of which I didn’t know how to use. I contacted K...
ayla about coming to my house to help me go through my makeup, pitch what wouldn’t work, teach me how to apply it the right way and give me the new look I needed. It was the best money I spent on myself getting ready for my new job. I looked and felt like a new woman! Kayla was patient with me and truly taught me HOW to apply everything correctly. We had a great time together. I only wish I had know her when my daughters got married. When it’s my sons turn there is NO DOUBT who I will use! I can compare her to the gals we used at both those weddings and she runs circles around anyone else. I cannot say enough. Hire her for weddings and special events and to learn something new. You won’t be disappointed using this talented, sweet spirited young woman!
Kayla did my makeup for my engagement pictures as well as my wedding and she is absolutely wonderful! My favorite thing about Kayla’s way of doing my makeup was that she didn’t wan...
t to hide my unique features like my freckles, but she wanted to highlight them. She made me feel so beautiful and special. I loved all our conversation as well and she was so easy to talk to, which made me feel really comfortable. She is extremely professional and was set up before I arrived every time. I will definitely use Kayla in the future. Everyone should book with her!
Kayla is HANDS DOWN the BEST in her field. She is very calm and professional, which is very helpful on the day of your wedding. Her presence offers peace in chaos. Her knowledge of...
makeup for each individual skin type and each persons desired look is phenomenal. I wasn’t sure exactly what I wanted since I don’t wear a lot of makeup regularly but she made me feel so beautiful! I didn’t feel like it was caked on or too much. It looked amazing in pictures and lasted all night! I would 20 out of 10 recommend her for any and all of your makeup needs!
I would recommend Kayla to anyone! She was a joy to work with before and during the wedding. She has a calming presence and she delivers amazing quality. For an event as big and st...
ressful as a wedding, I would honestly pay anything to have her again.
Kayla is so incredibly sweet and she does an amazing job. I am very particular on the way I like my makeup done and my wedding day make up I felt truly beautiful. She is amazing! �...
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Kayla is the best! She is such a joy to be around! She made sure I was relaxed on my wedding day while she made the magic happen. She is so talented and really emphasize ones natur...
al beauty. I would recommend her to anyone! 10/10
My mom and I loved getting our make up done by this lovely lady and my hair done by her colleague for my wedding! Everything was perfect and exactly what I wanted and it lasted all...
night long through tears and everything. Would definitely recommend this girl! She is so sweet and fun to talk to as well! <3
Kayla is simply the best! We met her in July and knew instantly we wanted her to do my daughter’s make up for her Wedding in November. She took care of my daughter’s make up, and 4...
of her bridesmaids makeup, one was decided at the last moment... and she made the time for her. Every one looked so beautiful, their make up wasn’t too heavy and they all looked stunning. My daughter, the bride, was glowing and could just see how happy, radiantly beautiful she was. She also took care of myself (mother of bride) I put my make up on in 5 minutes and I’m ready to go. I was a little nervous, but she made me feel very comfortable and took very good care of me.
Kayla has a gift at what she does, and absolutely loves taking care of her clients. I highly recommend The Makeup Story!
Kayla is the wonderful make up artist who did our mothers' makeup the day of our wedding. My close friend is a MUA and did my makeup. But when I asked for a suggestion for our moms...
' makeup, she instantly recommended Kayla. I am so lucky she brought her into my life!
It was really important to me that our moms felt beautiful but also looked like themselves on the day of the wedding. My mom does not wear makeup regularly. In fact, I taught my mom how to put on eyeliner. So I wanted her to look naturally enhanced. Kayla did just that and it meant so much to me!
On top of being excellent at her craft, she is an absolute sweetheart. I'm smiling as I type this. She has such a warm and caring heart that you'll connect with her the second you meet her. For me, it happened from just texting her!
Now I need to figure out another ocassion just so I can work with her again.
OH my goodness! Kayla is AMAZING. I wanted something super natural but that would look good on camera and she NAILED it. She knew exactly what to do, how much to put on for the cam...
era, but how little to put on for my look. She's also super professional, was early (which is always nice) and showed up at 6 am on a SUNDAY with a smile on her face ready to WORK. I can't wait to use her again for a special event or something in the future!
Kayla was absolutely fabulous from start to finish. She is so sweet and genuine. She listened to my likes/wants and her make up design exceeded my expectations. She was so ki...
nd and made the other members of my wedding feel welcome and comfortable. After my wedding everyone talked about how beautiful my make up was, and how she was the favorite of my vendors. She is very talented and professional. I would highly recommend her to anyone!
Kayla is not only insanely talented but also has a sweet and genuine heart. She is an amazing make-up artist. I couldn't recommend her more!
If I could give more than five stars, I would. On top of doing my makeup amazingly, she was so sweet! I showed her what I wanted and that was it. She knew exactly what to do and ho...
w to do it tailored to my face structure. I will most definitely be calling her again for future events!
Kayla is amazing, honestly the sweetest and patient person. She is very professional and punctual. I had a very early start to my morning having to ask her to come at 5AM and she c...
ame with no complaints and even had so much energy and excitement just being a part of my big day. I started by myself in the morning so my bridesmaids could sleep in so I was so thankful I selected Kayla to be the first person I saw on my wedding day. She made me feel so beautiful. I don't typically wear makeup and she really kept that in mind when she did my makeup. She made me feel myself without being too over the top. I would highly recommend Kayla to EVERYONE just so I can see her again. She's amazing!
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