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About This Vendor
On-Location Makeup Artist
Welcome, and congratulations on your engagement! True Beauty by Dana is the best choice for you if you are looking for flawless makeup on your wedding day. Dana is a professional makeup artist who specializes in Airbrush makeup artistry, traveling to you! She will make you look and feel absolutely beautiful on your special day. Dana provides the highest quality of service for you and your bridal party to ensure a relaxed, pampered, and stress free day!
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Beauty, Beauty Group Bookings, Makeup, Airbrushed Makeup, Makeup Artists
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Reviewed On 7/12/2018 by Abi S
My wedding makeup was extraordinary. It was 95 degrees on my wedding day and by some magic of Dana, by the end of the night my makeup looked just as good as it did in the morning, despite all the sweating from outdoor pictures and dancing at o...
Response from the Vendor on 07/12/2018
THANK YOU SO MUCH, ABI!!! Such a nice review. And I appreciate it so much! I absolutely loved being a part of your wedding morning! It is also so nice to hear that your makeup lasted ALL day...you did get married on one of the hottest Saturda...
Reviewed On 10/28/2015 by Knot M
Dana was an absolute pleasure! If I could rate more than 5 stars I would. She is extremely talented! All of us girls looked absolutely flawless, and for the first time ever my make-up actually LASTED ALL NIGHT! I received more compliments on my...
Reviewed On 4/23/2018 by Susanna B
Dana is amazing!!!! Not only are her makeup skills phenomenal, but she is an absolute joy in every way. She went out of her way to accommodate me on the morning of my wedding, and listened to every note I made about my makeup. She is organized,...
Response from the Vendor on 07/12/2018
Susanna, it was my pleasure to help you! Thank you for taking the time to review my services:)
Reviewed On 2/28/2018 by Lauren H
Dana did an incredible job. She created the exact looks I had in mind for my bridesmaids and I. She is so sweet and fun to be around. I would suggest her to every bride I meet!
Response from the Vendor on 07/12/2018
Lauren, thank you! You were amazing to work with!
Reviewed On 2/28/2018 by Jenn V
Dana did all the makeup for my wedding and WOW. I have never in my life felt more beautiful! Not only is she so professional, knowledgeable, and talented when it comes to make-up she is always so amazing and easy to work with! There is no one e...
Response from the Vendor on 07/12/2018
Thank you Jenn! Such a nice compliment, and I loved glamming you up!
Reviewed On 11/28/2017 by Natalie M
Dana is without question, amazing! From the moment I met her at my makeup trial, she put me completely at ease and I knew I had made the right choice. She is extremely fun and positive and makes everyone feel beautiful and special. Our makeup l...
Reviewed On 11/23/2017 by Courtney M
I absolutely loved working with Dana! She is amazing! My girls and I looked absolutely stunning for my wedding! Our makeup lasted all night, even through my emotional father-daughter dance. She’s a sweetheart to work with.
Response from the Vendor on 07/12/2018
Thank you, Courtney! Your wedding was so beautiful! Still aweing over your pics:)
Reviewed On 10/30/2017 by Monica S
True Beauty by Dana stands by its name. Dana is the definition of a make-artist. Not only is she professional, but also such a sweet person. She listened to everyone's wants/needs and nailed every, single look. Dana worked with our schedule and...
Reviewed On 10/30/2017 by Lisa B
Dana is the absolute best! She makes you feel super comfortable and relaxed while she's working, and the outcome is AMAZING. I didn't want to take my makeup off! Will definitely be using her again, and would absolutely recommend!!
Reviewed On 10/30/2017 by Katie L
I had my wedding this past weekend and cannot say enough good things about Dana. Not only are her makeup skills amazing, but she is exactly who you want around you on the morning of your wedding. She made my bridesmaids, myself, my MIL and my...
Response from the Vendor on 10/30/2017
THANK YOU SO MUCH, Katie!! This was so sweet of you to say! I loved working with you and your bridal party...Congratulations again, and I wish you all the best! XOXO
Reviewed On 9/13/2017 by Rachael H
Dana did an amazing job! She kept everything in order on the wedding day, and we finished exactly on time. She did a great job on me and my bridesmaids, even though our complexions are all pretty different. She was really fun to have there on t...
Response from the Vendor on 10/30/2017
Thank you, Rachael!!! You were awesome to work with!
Reviewed On 8/30/2017 by Lindsey W
Dana did an amazing job with my bridal party and myself! Her work is amazing!
Reviewed On 8/30/2017 by Amanda O
I have been using Dana for every special event for the last year and I have always loved what she has done! Dana glammed up myself and my bridesmaids, as well as my mom for my wedding day! She did such an amazing job with everyone! Dana is a sw...
Reviewed On 7/28/2017 by Lauren H
Working with Dana was a treat! Not only is Dana an extremely talented makeup artist, she is fun to be around :) Dana accommodated my large bridal party and group needing their makeup done. Dana was alway quick to respond to phone calls, texts a...
Response from the Vendor on 08/02/2017
Thank you SO much, Lauren! You were a joy to work with!! Congratulations,again!! XOXO
Reviewed On 7/19/2017 by Teresa C
Love, love, love Dana!!! She did such a great job on my girls and I for my wedding. She's talented, funny, professional, and hip. I couldn't be more pleased with how our makeup turned out. Thank you, Dana!
Reviewed On 6/12/2017 by Kate K
Dana is great! Highly recommend her! I never wear makeup, so I was worried it wouldn't look like me or be too heavy. She worked with my natural features and would show me what she was doing every few minutes during the trial to make sure it wa...
Response from the Vendor on 06/12/2017
Thank you, So much, Kate!! Loved working with you! I appreciate your kind words!
Reviewed On 6/02/2017 by samantha T
Dana did an amazing job on mine and my bridesmaids makeup. She's now done my makeup 3 times and it gets better every time. She's such a sweetheart and easy to talk to as well. I can't say enough about her! 💕
Response from the Vendor on 06/12/2017
Thank you, Sam!!! Still swooning over your wedding!!
Reviewed On 10/14/2016 by Jacqui Z
Dana did our makeup for a friend's wedding and I knew she would make the perfect addition to my own.
Dana is so open-minded to the look you're going for and makes everyone feel comfortable when working with her. I can't say enough nice things ...
Reviewed On 7/19/2016 by Katie O
Dana is the best! She did my makeup for my wedding, along with all of the bridesmaids and my mother. She is so talented and great at tailoring makeup to each individual's features. Everyone looked stunning! And the makeup stayed on all night, e...
Reviewed On 6/24/2016 by Samantha J
Dana is not only a talented makeup artist but also a wonderful person. I purchased her services for my best friend as a wedding gift. Dana was well organized and kept in communication with the bride leading up to her big day. When the day was t...
Reviewed On 6/21/2016 by Trisha H
Dana is incredible at her craft! Everyone absolutely loved our makeup (my bridesmaids, my mother, and I all got our makeup done) and I'm still getting compliments on how well she did. Highly recommended!
Reviewed On 6/15/2016 by Alivia S
Awesome work by True Beauty By Dana! I don't EVER wear makeup and I felt beautiful on my wedding day! So did all of my girls! Very accommodating too! She traveled over 50 miles to do our make up! Thank you so much Dana!
Reviewed On 6/14/2016 by Katy R
Dana is absolutely incredible. She made me and all of my bridesmaids feel gorgeous. She was a blast to work with and I will recommend her to anyone I know.
Reviewed On 6/13/2016 by Alexis B
She was so personable. She made everyone feel comfortable and beautiful. I absolutely loved my makeup and wouldn't have wanted anyone else doing it for that special day!
Reviewed On 5/18/2016 by Phyl P
Dana did my makeup recently for my daughter's Wedding and she was phenomenal! She did my eyes exactly as I wanted and was extremely personable. I highly recommend Dana for any weddings or events!
Meet the Team
Dana Shields
Owner
Hello, and welcome all you soon to be brides! My name is Dana Shields, and I am freelance makeup artist, specializing in airbrush bridal makeup. I do on-location services, and travel to the suburbs of Chicago, Northwest Indiana, and Southwest Michigan. With 20 years experience, you can be assured you are in the right hands with True Beauty by Dana. I understand this is a big day and want you to feel special, look flawless and breathtaking. My job is to make sure your wedding is fun and stress-free and one day that you will never forget! I look forward working with you!