Exceptional Wedding Makeup & Hair
$130 starting price
Serving all of CT, MA, NY & RI and destination weddings.
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Yen Torres & Stacie Amanna
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AWARD WINNER (6X)
Thanks to recommendations from couples on The Knot
Transcendent Makeup & Hair is a wedding beauty salon in Bristol, CT.
Congratulations on your engagement! We are Top beauty professionals who come to you and ease your stress while you relax in your home or hotel. We look to provide exceptional on-site hair and makeup for any occasion, whether a wedding, shower, baby shower, work event, or engagement party. Our goal is that each client who gets out of our chair feels beautiful and that the entire process is done with ease. Clients' unique qualities and features should shine through their makeup, not be masked. We want each client to feel glamorous, modern, and like themselves. We can't wait to hear from you!
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Meet the team
Yen Torres & Stacie Amanna
Owner
Two best friends who met during business development long ago, realizing they each had a passion for making women feel beautiful. What started out as a small venture, has turned into an amazing adventure of a booming bridal business! We love each of our clients so much and are so humbled when they choose us to be a part of one of the most important days of their lives! Once brides ourselves, now mothers, we understand the desire to be pampered and heard. Our goal is to make each of our clients radiate from within and to look back on their most special occasion thinking, "I love this moment."
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5.0
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Transcendent Makeup and Hair received glowing reviews for their exceptional services at weddings. Reviewers praised stylists like Yen, Stacie, Erin, and more for their professionalism, talent, and friendly demeanor. The team accommodated large bridal parties efficiently, creating stunning looks that lasted throughout the day. Clients appreciated the calming presence of the stylists on the wedding day, with special mentions for personalized styles that brought out their best features. Overall, Transcendent Makeup and Hair were highly recommended for their communication, organization, and ability to create beautiful and lasting bridal looks.Review photos
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Bridget C
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5.0
1/26/2025
Transcendent came through for me when I had a late change of plans with my hair vendor. Yen was SO responsive and easy to book and work with. We had Erin for hair and she was amazing! She worked with me during my trial to make my hairstyle vision come true. The day of, she was on time and everyone loved their hair! I highly recommend Transcendent!
Shelby L
5.0
9/27/2024
Words cannot describe how much I recommend Transcendent for your hair and makeup! They were recommended to me by a friend and from the moment I had my trial, I knew my hair and makeup were going to be perfect. Yen is so easy to work and brought such a calming presence to what can be a stressful process. On the day of, Yen and Shirley did my hair and makeup and we had Erin and Mackenzie on-site as we had 11 people needing hair and makeup that day. They arrived promptly and finished hair and makeup in record time - and everyone looked gorgeous! What was really important to me was to look like myself underneath the hair and the makeup and they absolutely delivered. I've never felt more beautiful, which is all a girl can dream of on her wedding day! Yen stayed with us until the ceremony and I highly recommend that every bride do this. She helped with my veil and any mid-photo shoot touch ups which kept me feeling confident and at ease! She's just a pleasure to have with you by your side! Don't hesitate to book this dream team glam squad, you won't regret it!!
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Brittany K
5.0
9/27/2024
Yen and Shirley were the most amazing stylists for my wedding day! I had 8 girls getting services! Yen was our make up artist and her make up helped to enhance my bridal party’s beauty! It was very natural and beautiful, just what we wanted! Yen spent so much time on each girl, to ensure it was exactly what they wanted! The girls absolutely loved her. Shirley was our hair stylist! She followed my girls hair inspo pictures perfectly!!! Everyone wanted something a little different and she delivered!! Both women are patient, understanding, and have awesome personalities! Having them there the day of my wedding was a blessing. HIGHLY RECC!!
Kasee G
5.0
9/06/2024
I could not have been more happy with choosing Transcendent Makeup and Hair for my wedding. I wanted a glam look which is much harder to come by for wedding makeup and they did not disappoint. Not only was my makeup flawless, but so was my mom's and bridesmaids. I loved how honestly they were when I asked for a specific updo and that I would need extension, so I found something different and it came out perfectly!
Esther C
5.0
8/19/2024
Heather did my hair for my wedding and my hair was absolute perfection!! I asked for soft glam waves and she killed it. All my girls who got their hair done also looked so great - she killed the party pony! Heather was also such a sweetheart and my dog absolutely loved her and just hung out with her all day. I could not have had my wedding without Heather, she made me feel like the most special bride. Thank you!
Kaitlyn E
5.0
6/17/2024
I am very happy we worked with Transcendent Studios for hair and makeup services for my wedding. It was very easy to communicate throughout the planning process and to organize a trial ahead of the wedding. I was happy with my makeup and hair and it stayed throughout the night. Everyone in the wedding party liked their hair and makeup and were very happy. I had a large wedding party and the stylists were efficient and everyone was done on time. 5/5 recommend!
Kim L
5.0
10/20/2023
1000% recommend Transcendent Studio for anyone getting married or needing makeup for a special occasion! Stacie and Erin did my make-up and hair all three days of my wedding weekend, and each look was unique and beyond beautiful! They did an amazing job taking my inspiration and tailoring it to me specifically so I looked my very best. I felt so confident the entire weekend and my makeup and hair lasted HOURS, even with torrential downpour. Stacie and Erin stuck around on my wedding day to touch me up after my ceremony and give me a hair change (both of which were needed after tears, kissing, hugging, etc); highly recommend hiring them to stay on site if you can! Yen and Adrianna were also on site for my wedding day and every single bridesmaid AND MOB/MOG LOVED their hair and makeup (even my mom who never lets anyone touch her hair!). Beyond how talented they are, they couldn't be sweeter and more fun to work with. I started crying at one point because of the rain and Stacie was the only person who was able to calm me down and help me relax. While many artists do amazing work, this is the type of thing that sets Transcendent apart from the others and make them so wonderful to have as part of your special day.
Gabrielle W
5.0
10/18/2023
I am so happy I chose Transcendent for my wedding. Yen and Stacie were so communicative and helpful during the beginning stages of booking and scheduling trials. They made everything seamless and easy.
I had the pleasure of working with Meghan and Mackenzie for our hair and makeup and I cannot express how thankful I am. They were both so sweet, thoughtful, caring, patient, and attentive and boy did they understand the assignment and absolutely knock it out of the park for everyone’s services.
I did two trials before my wedding, and each time it just didn’t feel like “the look” and I didn’t feel myself. Probably because I don’t wear a lot of makeup on a daily basis so seeing myself fully glammed, as I had requested to be, made me feel like I was looking at a stranger. I was so anxious about my hair and makeup, especially since I decided to change what I wanted and hadn’t actually seen myself with the new “plans.” Both ladies put me to ease and absolutely killed it. I told them how I wanted to feel, showed them pictures of when I felt my best and they really delivered. They elevated me and brought out all of my best assets while hiding my least favorable ones. I have never felt more beautiful than I felt on my wedding day. I felt like myself, I felt like I was radiating, and it’s all because of them. I wish I could look like that everyday!
I am so thankful for their time and their work, they both did an incredible job.
Lindsay M
5.0
10/13/2023
I had Anellyse as my MUA for my wedding day and she was absolutely amazing!!! I am very indecisive and gave her a few ideas with freedom to do what she wanted and she nailed it. My trial I didn’t have to fix anything and she met the assignment for my wedding day! I couldn’t recommend her enough! My mom, MIL and sister all felt beautiful and so happy with their make up!
Jane H
5.0
9/04/2023
Transcendent did hair for our wedding and they did a beautiful job!! My hair is very fine and long-ish (a few inches past my collarbones) and they helped come up with a style with some nice waves, hair partially up to keep it out of my face, but still enough volume to feel full. I felt awesome all day. Also, my bridesmaids and the moms looked beautiful too!
The Transcendent team is so kind and easy to work with - highly recommend.
Rachel S
5.0
9/03/2023
My hair and makeup fell through a few weeks before my wedding and I got so lucky that I was able to book with transcendent for my hair incredibly last minute. I worked with Adrianna and she squeezed me in for a trial 2 days before my wedding, and tried multiple styles so I got exactly what I wanted. The day of the wedding she did my hair, 2 bridesmaids, 2 moms, and 2 flower girls. Everyone loved their hair, and she even very patiently re-did one of the flower girls after she messed it up. Highly, highly recommend hiring Adrianna if you have the opportunity!
Nicole S
5.0
8/16/2023
Stacie and Charlie were AMAZING for make up and hair, I felt so confident after my trial but I’ve been in tons of weddings and I truly feel me and my bridesmaids had the best hair and make up I’ve ever seen, everybody’s held up the entire night and just looked so gorgeous. I am not one that usually wears a lot of make up either and they really made me feel like me but the most beautiful version. Also getting our hair and make up done in the hotel was so fun, it was like hanging out with friends they made everything so fun and easy. I would HIGHLY recommend using Transcendent I could not have been happier to have them be a part of my day.
Lauren R
5.0
7/07/2023
I would definitely recommend Transcendent Makeup & Hair for any special event! Stacie and Shanice did hair and makeup for my wedding and were amazing! They were very quick to reply to any emails to answer my questions and they were very organized and punctual, which made my wedding morning less stressful! They made all my bridesmaids feel comfortable with the process and everyone looked and felt beautiful!
Sarah A
5.0
5/08/2023
Yen is an absolute superstar and there is good reason that they have so many fabulous reviews on the knot. The entire team at Transcendent is fabulous and easy to work with. They made the wedding morning an absolute breeze, and all of my bridesmaids were so incredibly happy with the outcome of their hair and makeup. As for the bridal makeup/hair I could not have asked for anything better, and I'm so happy the beauty they created will be captured in all of our photos. Yen made the whole process smooth as can be and was flexible with last minute changes and even repeating trials. Every single person on their team is just a good and beautiful human. I am so happy I went with Transcendent and I would recommend them to every single bride!!
Jessie T
5.0
4/06/2023
I had an amazing experience using Transcendent Studio for myself (bride), bridal party (8 bridesmaids), mother/MIL, and grandma for both hair & make up the day of the wedding! Anellyse was my MUA, and Kelli did my hair - LOVED working with both of them on both my trial/day of. Prices were affordable, and the whole team was incredible & efficient - especially with the large bridal party they had to accommodate.
Katie B
5.0
12/27/2022
Stacie and her team were incredible. I’ve never felt so beautiful as I did on my wedding day! My mom was a little hesitant to get her makeup done, but they did an amazing job on her and listened to what everyone was comfortable with/preferred for their hair and makeup. I would highly recommend Transcendent!
Courtney F
5.0
11/28/2022
Don't hesitate, just book Transcendent now! After searching for hair and makeup artists for what felt like months, I stumbled upon Stacie, Yen, and their team through a friend who had recently gotten married. Their prices were right in my range, they have an entire team of EXTREMELY talented artists, and they were available on my date - all I needed to hear.
I went with Stacie for makeup and Shanice for hair. There is not enough space on the internet to gush about the talent between these two, so I will keep it short. They are both extremely friendly, receptive to feedback, calming (you will need it the morning of your wedding, trust me), and amazing at what they do. After my trial, I was the annoying bride who changed my mind about everything. They both took what I said and put it into action the day of the wedding without skipping a beat.
I highly recommend Transcendent Makeup & Hair, and will definitely be back in touch with them for other special events in the future! I can't thank you enough Stacie and Shanice!
Sara P
5.0
11/05/2022
I first met Stacie when I was a bridesmaid in my friend’s wedding and I instantly fell in love with her work. I am very picky when it comes to make-up, but I loved the way Stacie did my make-up for that wedding. When I got engaged, I knew that I needed to have Stacie and the Transcendent team as part of my day. They did not disappoint! I had a large bridal party with 13 bridesmaids and was initially worried that we would not all be able to be ready in time on the morning of the wedding. However, the Transcendent team was able to accommodate my large bridal party without any issue and met the make-up desires of all of my bridesmaids. Stacie did my personal make-up exactly as I had envisioned and I so thankful for her expertise and talents and to have had her on my special day!
Jessica G
5.0
10/29/2022
Yen & Meghan were incredible to work with for our wedding! I booked with Transcendent because I know they do great work (did both my sister’s & MOH’s weddings). I had my hair and makeup done by Yen & Meghan at my matron of honors wedding and I knew I had to have them for my wedding! After booking a venue and solidifying a date, Transcendent was the first vendor I booked!
Yen was super responsive to all my questions and was accommodating with any adjustments I needed to make. She was even able to order me a full sized lipstick for the day of my wedding & I know I’ll continue to use it!
When I had my trial it was such a comfortable experience and the end result was perfect! Fast forward to the day of the wedding, both Yen & Meghan arrived early which helped the day run smoothly. All hair and makeup looked beautiful and was done ahead of schedule! Having a few extra minutes really helped to calm my nerves on the big day. Both Yen & Meghan are great to talk to and my entire bridal party and both mothers were so pleased with their work. There is no reason to look elsewhere for hair and makeup because Transcendent is the best in CT!!
Shelby M
5.0
10/24/2022
If I could give Stacie and Shanice 10 stars I would. They made me and my girls look absolutely stunning on my big day, and my makeup did not budge after 12 hours, and 5+ hours of that being dancing! My hair that Shanice did was equally as amazing, and held up for pictures and dancing the night away! Look no further than Transcendent for your makeup and hair needs for your wedding! Will absolutely be using them for future special events as well!
Kelly H
5.0
10/15/2022
The Transcendent Makeup & Hair team was amazing to work with! Yen was very accommodating with the multiple requests I had for schedule revisions. Danyell made us feel beautiful with her talented makeup skills! She even came outside while we were taking wedding party photos to do touch ups before she left. Shanice is amazing with hair! I am thoroughly impressed with her work and how many different hair styles she was willing and able to tackle! Danyell and Shanice were both positive and fun additions to the day!
Alyssa C
5.0
10/12/2022
Transcendent Makeup and Hair was great to work with. They always returned emails quickly and answered any questions promptly. They were very organized and made a schedule for the day of the wedding that made everything flow seamlessly. Ashleigh was my makeup artist and she was absolutely amazing. My bridesmaids and mom were so happy with the results and they all looked gorgeous. I have never felt so beautiful and after a very long day of photos, dancing, and an after party that ended at 1am, my makeup still looked flawless. Shanice was my hair stylist and I swear she is a miracle worker. I have very fine and thin hair and when I saw the finished product I couldn’t believe that it was all my hair and again, my hair didn’t budge all night. I would highly recommend using Transcendent for your special day.
Melissa D
5.0
10/12/2022
Yen, Stacie, and the whole team are absolutely incredible to work with! Every one of the artists are not only talented, but kind and compassionate. The whole process from signing the contract to the big day was smooth and went off without a hitch. I highly recommend Transcendent! They truly are a dream to work with!
Julia P
5.0
10/12/2022
I hired Transcendent for hair and makeup for my wedding. Our stylists did a beautiful job and all the ladies were so happy with how their hair and makeup came out! We all received so many compliments throughout the night.
response 10/12/2022
Thank you Julia for the kind words! We were so happy to hear everyone loved what Kely, Cas...
sandra, and Shirley created that day :)
Grace S
5.0
10/10/2022
I cannot say enough great things about Transcendant!! Yen was absolutely amazing to work with throughout the whole process - super responsive to all of my questions and during my trial she helped suggest how to shift the makeup look to match my coloring and features. She also gave me a few tips for taking care of my skin in the weeks leading up to my wedding so that it would look its best.
Meghan brought the hairstyle I wanted to life, showcasing special floral hairpins I used in lieu of a veil.
They were both so kind and fun, and made me (and my bridesmaids and mom) feel beautiful! And they actually took into account the few notes I had made for minor changes to both hair and makeup after my trials.
Everything about their process was so clear and their pricing was extremely competitive for the quality they delivered. I was shocked when I learned there was no price difference for having Yen (one of the owners) doing my makeup, and I really appreciated that transparency.
Don’t look any further - you definitely want to book them! I will 100% be recommending them to friends getting married and will use them myself if I need hair/makeup for a photoshoot or event in the future!
response 10/12/2022
Grace- I truly appreciate all the kind words! It was my absolute pleasure to meet you and ...
beautify you on the most important day of your life. Many blessings to you!
Tracie M
5.0
10/04/2022
I used Transcendent for my wedding and they did an amazing job. Yen did my makeup which came out great. It lasted all day and night, even in the hot and humid July weather. Shanice did my hair with extensions that were perfectly color matched from photos I sent, and did a great job the day of. I could not have been happier with my hair and makeup. They also took great care of my bridal party. Thank you!!
Ashley D
5.0
9/26/2022
I truly am beyond blown away by my entire experience with the Transcendent Makeup & Hair Team! In the beginning of my wedding process I was stressed about finding the right hair and makeup team for my big day. I read every review, spoke to numerous friends and family members, and highly researched all options from all angles. And, I landed right where I was meant to be and couldn’t be happier!
Stacie was my makeup artist, and her level of professionalism was more than I could have ever asked for. She was prompt when responding to my emails, highly organized and the team’s wedding contract was clear and detailed. I did my trial back in October 2021 for a June 2022 wedding, and during my trial, Stacie took my inspiration photos and delivered my look to a whole new level. She gave me the perfect rose gold eye, with just the right amount of a wing and then applied individual eyelashes so my eyes didn’t appear heavy with a huge lash strip weighing them down. She truly catered to my individual eye shape (same with all my bridesmaid) and made me look like the best version of myself on my wedding day!
Also, during the time of my trial, I expressed to Stacie that the “Moms” (Mother of the Bride and Mother of the Groom) were both unsure and nervous about having their hair and makeup done. As the bride, I thought it was important to have both Moms get pampered on the morning of my wedding. This is as much their day, as it is mine! So we scheduled a trial for the Moms in March and both Stacie and my hair stylist Nicole, made them feel so comfortable and beautiful that they agreed to both services. They truly made the experience so pleasant for them and my Mom was in tears because for once, she was the one getting pampered. I was so happy that Stacie and the team made my dreams come true and both Moms looked so beautiful!
Now to my hair stylist Nicole! I expressed to Stacie that I wanted a timeless look for my hair. I wanted to look back on my hair 10, 20, 30 years from now and still be in love with it. I decided on 1920’s glamour waves! Hence, the perfect pairing with Nicole! Nicole is a true master when it comes to glamour waves! No joke, she takes master classes all around the country in order to achieve the perfect glamour wave. She is the best in the business! When we did my trial I was in love. She knew exactly what she was doing, how to set my hair, the right products for my type of hair, and she had the proper tools to achieve this look! Even from the time of my trial in October, Nicole would message me with updates on how she was going to evaluate my look even more! Or that she learned a new technique and couldn’t wait to do it on my wedding day! Nicole brings all the right kind of energy!
Overall, Transcendent made my wedding day all to easy! I had big bridal party that consisted of 8 bridesmaids, 2 moms, and me the bride, with a ceremony start time of 1:00pm. Talk about stressful, but they made it feel easy. They stayed right on schedule, nothing felt rushed, and I had the best morning with all the girls! Please reference the photos below for their amazing work! My hair and makeup stayed ALL DAY AND NIGHT and let me tell you, I DANCED the night away! I highly recommended this team for your big day or if you are in need of hair and makeup services! THEY ARE THE BEST and I am forever grateful for them being apart of my special day!
response 10/12/2022
We loved our time with you and thank you for this amazing review!
Victoria L
5.0
9/19/2022
Stacie was great to work with!! So sweet and made myself and all of my bridesmaids feel beautiful on my wedding day! Highly recommend
Amanda P
5.0
8/06/2022
Can not say enough wonderful things about them. Stacie was amazing from the first interaction I had via email. When I went to have my trial I didn’t really know what I was looking for as I’m not a huge make up and hair person. I told them I wanted to look natural and gave them a little idea of what I wanted and boy did they deliver. Aneyllse and Shirley were the artists I used and they did an OUTSTANDING job. Our day started very early at 520 am they were there on time in fact a couple minutes early and were ready to go. They were very quick and efficient and we ended up getting finished before we expected. All the girls were very happy with how there hair and makeup came out. And for those who started at 520 their hair and makeup as well as all of the rest of us stayed in tact for the whole evening. I am beyond impressed with how great they are and highly recommend them. In fact one of my bridesmaids may be using them for her upcoming wedding because she was so impressed!
Janeene L
5.0
7/28/2022
Stacie and Shirley - all I can say is WOW AND THANK YOU!!! From the trials to the wedding day, these ladies were so sweet. Stacie helped so much with booking and answered thousands of questions that I had. They both truly got to know me at the trial and my likes and dislikes to make my perfect look. I had changed how I wanted to do my hair, from down to up, and they took on another trial so I knew I was making the right decision. There were a few changes to the wedding day and they were of course super accommodating. They arrived early for getting ready and were done at a great time for the 5 of us getting hair and makeup done. Every single one of us looked absolutely gorgeous, and everything held up the entire day, even though it was hot, humid, and we were all sweating like crazy. The ladies know what they are doing and can't thank them enough for making us look so amazing in pictures. Much love <3
Casey R
5.0
7/25/2022
Yen and Shirley are INCREDIBLE!!! Both hair and makeup for my bridal party and Mother of the Bride and Mother of the groom was unbelievable. None of my bridal party typically wears makeup, so the airbrush technique that Yen does was amazing. Our makeup looked so natural and beautiful, I cannot say enough good things. My mother has "mature skin" (she's 65), and was REALLY worried about having her makeup done because she "didn't want to look cake-y" and anytime she's had her makeup done in the past she felt like it accentuated her wrinkles. Not only was Yen SO PATIENT with her and helped explain how the airbrushing works, but by the end of it I can honestly say my mother was thrilled with how her makeup turned out. She was so thrilled, in fact, that she even asked for fake lashes like the rest of us were getting because she admitted that she had always wanted to try them. If Yen can make my mother happy with makeup, she can make anyone happy with makeup!!
Shirley did our hair and was the most efficient and accommodating hair stylist that I have ever seen. There were 8 of us total and Shirley kept us ahead of schedule the entire time. My older sister even commented that she liked her hair better for my wedding than she did for her own!! Shirley worked with extensions, super short hair, very fine hair and many different style preferences flawlessly and every single one of us was so happy with the outcome.
Both of these women were also just so nice and a great team to start off one of the most hectic (and wonderful) days of your life with! I think their personality is a really huge part of what made my otherwise very long and hectic morning a little less stressful than it could have been (8 women, three kids and miscellaneous husbands/ boyfriends and friends running through my house between 7am and 1pm when we finally left for the venue).
I HIGHLY recommend Transcendent Makeup and Hair!!!!
Nicole P
5.0
7/19/2022
Stacie and Yen's team is absolutely amazing. I am a black bride who was looking for a natural curly hairstyle for my day and Shanice my stylist EXCEEDED expectations. It can be really hard to find bridal styling for natural/curly hair. She can work with any hair texture (she was put to the test that day) and we all came out stunning! As for our makeup, I also can't say enough great things about Mackenzie. Our makeup came out gorgeous and lasted throughout the whole night! Shanice and Mackenzie helped us all have such a stress free morning full of laughs, and I can't thank them enough for being part of our special day and making the environment so fun! Thank you Transcendent Makeup and Hair and hope to work with you again!!
Rachel S
5.0
6/20/2022
What can I not say about Stacie and Yen!!! I’ve known for years that they would be the makeup artists for me and my girls! They were my first vendor I booked after my venue. My makeup day of was perfect as I expected and I still had it on at brunch the next morning! Thank you, thank you, thank you!!
Oh, and they traveled all the way to NJ for my wedding, so just know they’ll travel anywhere!
Allison R
5.0
6/12/2022
From the trial to my wedding day, the ladies of Transcendent were a pleasure to work with. Stacie and Shirley brought my vision to life, and Nicole and Mariah were fantastic for my ladies, too! Highly recommend this team!
Emily H
5.0
6/11/2022
I highly recommend using Transcendent Makeup & Hair for your wedding! Shanice (hair) delivered exactly what I wanted (totally different from the trial, since I changed my mind), and Anellyse (makeup) absolutely blew it out of the water both for me and the bridal party. They did such a wonderful job and they were also easy going and nice to talk to both during my trial and on the day of. They were so great that both the photographer and the wedding planner told me they would be recommending them in the future. Save yourself the decision and book!
Jackie C
5.0
5/28/2022
I can’t say enough good things about Transcendent makeup. Stacie and Yen were incredibly responsive when it came to planning the day. Stacie and Danyell made everyone’s makeup look so beautiful and natural. Adrianna and Nicole made all the hair dreams come true! Adrianna even was able to switch up my hair from what we had planned at the trial and it was absolutely perfect. We had a pretty big party, but the whole team worked so well together and finished early! Could not have asked for an easier and more talented hair and makeup team than these wonderful ladies!
Sarah T
5.0
4/03/2022
I had such an amazing experience working with the ladies of Transcendent! Yen, the co-owner was extremely quick to respond to all of my questions and requests!! I had Ashley (makeup) and Kelley (hair) for my personal glam squad and they were beyond amazing! They are both so nice, easy to talk to and great to get recommendations from! At my trial they created exactly what I asked for! On my wedding day I asked for more glam to my makeup and Ashley far exceeded my expectations! I was blown away looking at my hair and makeup in my photos/videos! I also had Danyell and Meghan on my wedding day for my bridesmaids and mother and MIL and each of my girls were so so happy with their hair and makeup! I highly recommend Transcendent!
Liz R
5.0
4/02/2022
I can’t say enough about how wonderful Yen, Shirley and the whole Transcendent team was during my trial and on my wedding day! They were so easy to work with leading up to the wedding – Yen was super communicative, flexible and so genuinely friendly. She was such a pleasure to work with throughout the whole process and that rang true for entire Transcendent team that came to prep my family/friends on the morning of the wedding.
I’ve been in a lot of weddings, believe me when I say this group of ladies is THE MOST talented group of hair stylists/makeup artists I’ve worked with. They easily accommodated my large bridal party and kept everything really seamless the day of the wedding, even finishing the group early with plenty of time to prep for pictures. I felt so relaxed that morning knowing the glam was in great hands! The Transcendent team worked with each woman to make sure that their hair/makeup was exactly what they wanted – seriously everyone is still talking about how much they loved their hair/makeup and the Transcendent ladies! I loved looking around the room and seeing all of them smiling and admiring themselves.
My bridal hair and makeup blew me away!! I felt so beautiful as every bride should! Yen and Shirley worked with me to give me the exact look I was dreaming of for my wedding day. All day (and night!) I was getting compliments on my makeup and hair, and it kept so well throughout the wedding and reception.
The Transcendent team gives you the experience every bride is hoping for! I will most definitely be reaching out to Transcendent for my future special occasions.
Briana O
5.0
3/18/2022
Yen was amazing and I am so so glad I found her! She was very organized and kept in touch before the wedding. I was able to easily plan my make-up trial and my makeup turned out amazing on the big day! All of my bridesmaids and my mom looked absolutely stunning thanks to Yen! She truly made my wedding day special.
Taylor M
5.0
2/04/2022
Transcendent was amazing on the day of our wedding! They were so easy to communicate with & made sure the morning went smoothly. All 10 people who got their hair and makeup done looked absolutely perfect throughout the entire day! I highly recommend them!
response 02/04/2022
We enjoyed being a part of your special day Taylor! Stacie and I along with Adrianna and M...
eghan loved meeting you and all your lovely ladies :)
May you have many blessings in your marriage!
Xox,
Yen & Stacie
Macie R
5.0
1/18/2022
This team is a powerhouse! Stacie and Yen are such professionals and made my entire process so easy. They were always available for me to pick their brains and it was much appreciated considering I changed my mind a million times! Every one of their artists that worked my wedding was spectacular. Several of my girls have been in multiple weddings and they said by far Transcendent’s artists were the most talented and made them feel the most beautiful! And the artists are so friendly too, it really felt like they were our friends! I have nothing but great things to say about their service, the artists were at my venue before me! And I truly felt the most beautiful on my big day. Please book them!
response 01/19/2022
Thank you so much for the kind words Macie!
Ashley, Elena, Shanice, and Bri all loved you...
r bridal party and yourself and had a blast beautifying you. We hope to see you again in the future and many blessings in your marriage!
Jasmine A
5.0
11/21/2021
I am very thankful to have had Transcendent Makeup as my hair and makeup vendors for my wedding! Yen and Shirley were super attentive, professional, and fun during all the stages of the wedding, from the hair and makeup trials to the day of the wedding. They were also flexible in making any hair or makeup adjustments needed on the bridal party and helped me feel more relaxed during the wedding day. I loved how my hair and makeup stayed in place for the entire time of the wedding, especially the veil (thanks Shirley!). Yen’s and Shirley amazing talents as a makeup artist and hair stylist definitely were displayed in their ability to make my entire bridal party composed of women, of different ages, skin tones, and hair textures, feel extra radiant on my wedding day. Seeing the entire bridal party, especially my mother, feel beautiful and confident definitely added to my happiness and joy that day. Thanks so much Yen and Shirley! ~Jasmine
Emily Y
5.0
11/17/2021
Using Transcendent as my HMU team for my wedding was such an easy decision. After seeing the incredible work they did I reached out right away. From there, the process was so easy. Yen kept everything so organized throughout the entire process. Shirley did such an amazing job on my hair every single time, she is so talented! Yen did my makeup and it was incredible. The makeup and hair lasted all day without any issues. I highly recommend this team, they are fantastic!
Lauren P
5.0
11/16/2021
I was so happy with my experience with Transcendent! They did a trial for me early on and it was essentially perfect, and they are so friendly! Very professional, they listen to the requests of their clients while also providing expertise. My hair (which I have A LOT of) stayed put for my whole wedding from like 2pm until 12am that night (when I took it out). Highly recommend these ladies, they were very efficient with time as well. Overall, great experience!
Ashley B
5.0
10/31/2021
Transcendent makeup was a great choice for my wedding day makeup! My make-up artist, Mackenzie, was one of the most talented people I have ever met. I have seriously never seen my wedding party look better. She chose color palettes that complemented each girl so incredibly. My make-up held throughout the full day of drinking, eating, and 90% humidity. Highly highly recommend Mackenzie!
All communications went through Yen, who was always kind and quick to respond to any questions leading up to the wedding day!
Whitney S
5.0
10/26/2021
Nicole and Danyell were absolutely amazing! I couldn't have asked for a better team for my wedding day hair and makeup. They were professional and were so fun to get ready with. Everyone in my party was thrilled with how their hair and makeup turned out. Thank you for being the best to work with!
Kimberly H
5.0
10/18/2021
Transcendent Makeup & Hair was fantastic! They were so fun and easy to work with. We had a great time getting ready with them. They did a fantastic job giving people the looks they wanted and making sure everyone was happy. I loved my bridal hair and makeup especially with the pop of color on my lips to match the flowers and bridesmaid dresses
Ally C
5.0
10/06/2021
Yen + team were fabulous - from the first time my mom + I went for our trial all the way through the big day. Me and all the ladies in the wedding were thrilled with how our hair and makeup turned out!
MaryKate P
5.0
9/19/2021
Yen and Mackenzie were absolutely amazing! They made my entire (picky and nervous) bridal party feel so comfortable and beautiful. They listened to each of my girls concerns about getting their makeup done and absolutely killed each look. Yen was so patient and so quick to respond to any message or concern I had. I told Yen I wanted to look like myself but more glam and she delivered. Seriously look no further for an amazing makeup squad!
Jillian K
5.0
9/07/2021
Stacie and Yen’s team is incredible! Their communication was clear and responses were timely. As we currently live out of state, they went out of their way to accommodate my trial during the busy summer season, and were very flexible when we had to reschedule from 08/2020 to 08/2021 due to COVID-19. I rarely do much more than straighten my hair and wear pretty basic makeup, so I was a little apprehensive about looking too made up for my wedding day. However, they captured exactly what I wanted - a natural bronzed and glowy look. Despite the 90 degree heat and getting ready at 6 am, my makeup did not budge, and I didn’t look shiny at all. My hair looked perfect, even heading into my after party. They made my mom look and feel like a queen, and all of my bridesmaids loved their looks as well. They were on time, professional, funny, and they very clearly love what they do. I would highly recommend Transcendent to everyone!
Kaitlyn S
5.0
8/15/2021
Yen and her team were amazing to work with every step of the way! As someone who doesn’t know how to do my own hair or makeup, I admire their work, and I loved how special they made me and my bridesmaids feel on my wedding day. They can accommodate all skin types and textures, as well as all types of hair. I have extremely thin, brittle hair that makes it challenging to work with for a special event. But Kelly and yen made me feel great and gave me no reason to be self-conscious that day. If you’re looking to kick off your wedding day with a group of fun and hardworking stylists, look no further! Highly recommend!
5.0
7/23/2021
Yen was awesome! My makeup artist fell through 3 months before my wedding, and I’m so glad that happened or I wouldn’t have found Yen. She is such a sweet person, and REALLY knows her stuff. I am Asian with monolids, and have never enjoyed makeup because I feel it makes me look weird. At my trial, Yen gave me tips to use in everyday makeup, and even helped me learn that I have hooded monolids, which no one has ever told me! She was able to accentuate what I wanted (I love my freckles and didn’t want them hidden, and also wanted my eyes to look bigger) and make me look flawless while still looking like myself. On the day of, Yen and Mackenzie arrived, set up super quickly, and got to work. Everyone loved their makeup and said it was the best makeup they’ve ever had done. When it was my turn, Yen talked to me about normal things and kept me calm, and the next thing I knew, I was all done. I can’t thank her enough for making me look and feel beautiful on my wedding day. Now I know that makeup doesn’t have to make me look weird if you have a talented, incredible makeup artist like Yen! I will be going back to her for all special event makeup!! Highly recommend!
Jenny-Lynn M
5.0
7/11/2021
Danyell did our makeup for my wedding. I had done a trial with her prior and it came out fabulous. She was willing to work with our schedule of hair/makeup at the same time! All of our makeup came out fabulous! HIGHLY recommend as Yen & Stacie as well as Danyell work well together!
Thank you for making my day so special!!!
response 07/21/2021
Thank you Jenny! We are so thankful to be a part of your special day! Many blessings to yo...
u in your marriage!
Tess C
5.0
6/24/2021
I cannot recommend Transcendent enough for hair and makeup! Yen and Stacie were professional and incredibly responsive to every email and question I had. I live about 2.5 hours away from CT where we got married so I did not do a hair or makeup trial, but I trusted their team from the minute they responded to my email inquiry for our wedding date. Danyell made me and all my girls so beautiful on my big day! And Adrianna did stunning updos (so quickly too!) that lasted all day and night.
If you are looking for a professional vendor for hair/MUA services that will do impeccable work...look no further!
response 07/21/2021
Thank you Tess! We strive to make wedding planning as smoothly as we can for our brides! Y...
ou looked so beautiful on your day :) Many blessings to you in your marriage!
5.0
6/22/2021
Yen, Shirley, Danyell, and Meghan were the glam squad of our dreams!
Yen was so quick to respond to any questions I had leading up to my wedding and also was amazing for a trial. My makeup and hair (plus my 7 bridesmaids and mom and MIL) stayed flawless all day (12+) hours. Everyone was so happy with how their looks came out and couldn’t rave more about the quality of work from these amazing artists. I cannot recommend Transcendent enough!
response 07/21/2021
Thank you Alicia! You were an absolute doll! I wish you the best and many blessings in you...
r marriage!
Rachel B
5.0
6/10/2021
I cannot speak highly enough about this team! Stacie, Jackie, and Adrianna were absolutely incredible and made the entire process so relaxing. Everyone’s hair and makeup were so beautifully done and so unique to each person that I could not have possibly asked for more. Stacie was so easy to communicate with and made the entire experience so great, she really made me feel special and beautiful!!
Morgan I
5.0
5/24/2021
The Transcendent Makeup team is amazing! We hired TM to do my wedding hair & makeup, as well as my bridal party's. I was so nervous about my makeup because I had no idea what I wanted, but after two makeup trials with Anellyse, a lot of tweaking, and Anellyse's generous patience, we hit the mark. And somehow on the day of, it looked even BETTER. Shirley styled my hair and hit it out of the park- it honestly looked better than the Pinterest photos I showed her! Danyell & Shanice also made-up my party and made them feel incredibly beautiful. Yen & Stacey have put together a phenomenal team, and I couldn't be more grateful. Thank you so much for everything, ladies!!
Ashwini J
5.0
5/12/2021
Stacie and Shirley did an incredible job with my bridal hair and makeup! I did a trial with them and knew that they were the right team for myself, my bridesmaids, and mothers. They are efficient, accommodating, personable, and knew exactly what we all wanted from pictures we showed them. Our makeup was natural, light, and stayed on the entire night, and so did our hairstyles. We all looked beautiful and our photos came out really nice as well. Working with Transcendent was a really enjoyable experience. We could not be happier with this team and would highly recommend them!
Courtney C
5.0
4/24/2021
We had the absolute pleasure of working with Stacie and Yen to prepare for our wedding, as well as Nicole and Erin as hair stylists for myself, 7 bridesmaids and 2 moms getting ready with us. The set up began early and we were all dolled up even earlier than expected. All of the stylists worked with my girls to make them all look beyond beautiful. I was truly stunned at the professionalism, attention to detail and creative suggestions given to each one of us. Being in the wedding business myself, I have never experienced a smoother or stress-free wedding day prep. I was honored to have this company as part of my vendor team and will be forever grateful for the wonderful experience we had with all. Thank you so much Erin, Nicole, Stacie and Yen! 💜
response 04/24/2021
Courtney!! What an amazing morning it was! Congratulations again! And thank you so much fo...
r allowing us to beautify you and your ladies, it was such an honor! 💜
Miranda B
5.0
4/22/2021
Stacie and Yen are amazing! I really wish that I had the actual words to describe how they made me feel and look on my wedding day. First off, they brought a team... an amazing team. The entire team was good at going with flow if someone wanted to change their hair or makeup from what they originally wanted. Everyone one on the team was well prepared and super organized. They work so efficiently and quick, when we were all done we had time to spare and actually sit and eat lunch! I can’t thank them enough for making us all feel and look like such queens! Definitely looking forward to working with them in the future (any chance I get I’m calling Stacie and Yen! Or recommending!!)
response 04/24/2021
Miranda! It was an absolute honor to beautify you and your ladies on your wedding day! Tha...
nk you for entrusting us and allowing us to take part in one of the most important days of your life!!!
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