Hair/Makeup/Beauty
A Do 4 U- A+
I went in for my trial and wasn't super impressed. My hair looked good but she did my makeup and I didnt like it. I went back for the day of the wedding and I was sooo suprised! The girls were fun and easy to talk to, My hair looked EXACTLY how I wanted it (I ended up doing my own makeup) They let us bring in mimosas and food. And they are almost unbelievably affordable $35 per updo! Definetly reccomend them! (KatieD212)
Ambiance Salon & Spa, Oconomowoc, WI (A+)
Lindsey and Jena were fabulous! They listened to exactly what I wanted and delivered! I got so many compliments and couldn't be happier. The salon is very cute inside and set up nicely for a large group to get done up together. (texy72)
Aveda Beauty School (Brenna, student): A+
I wasn't impressed by other salons (and their prices!) when I did a trial appointment a few months before the wedding. I had been to the Aveda school numerous times for haircuts, and not only love the smell/feel of products but also how attentive the students are in terms of likes/dislikes for style and cut.Since our wedding was on a Sunday and the school is closed then, Brenna (who did my mini-trial appointment the week before the wedding) came to our house and did my hair, as well as that of 3 of my bridesmaids (and makeup if desired) - the price was extraordinarily reasonable and she loves doing bridal styling. Highly recommended! (mdlorenz)
Blush by Brittany (Milwaukee, WI) - A-
If it were solely based on how my make-up looked, it would be an A+. My make-up looked great and lasted all day. My mom's was a little disappointing. We tried to make a few changes so she wouldn't look so "done-up" and she didn't quite get it. But my mother still looked beautiful, I could just tell she didn't quite feel like herself.
The Buzz, Walworth, WI: A
Jenny and Rachel are awesome! Several of my bridesmaids brought in pictures of looks they wanted and they executed them spot on. I had my trial with Jenny before-hand which really helped. They let us take over the salon and bring in breakfast and mimosas. They were so helpful and accomodating, and their prices are so reasonable, better than many of the resorts in the lake area. Great job! (gadragonetti)
Carenza = AI was told about Carenza in Brookfield by a friend of mine who got married back in April. I decided on them due to their pretty reasonable prices (my updo for the wedding was $55--not bad!). My stylist was Jacki, an extremely bubbly, opinionated, and talented girl who I felt 100% comfortable with. We volleyed around ideas during the trial, and when I still felt like something was off about it, she agreed and on the wedding day made it totally right. I loved my wedding hair and Carenza! Also, I had my false eyelashes applied for only $15 and loved them. They look great in the wedding pictures! (noonandj04)
Clearwater, B+
They did a fabulous job with all of our hair and worked very quickly to get us all done. My only complaint here is that when I was walking from nail station to hair, the stylist informed me to "hurry up, we are already 20 minutes behind schedule" Yes, 5 minutes of that was my fault (see below) but the other 15 I had no control over. And furthermore, who tells a nervous bride to "hurry up, we're behind???" Definitely not needed, but everything else was very good. (teconley)
GLOSS=A
I went to GLOSS for the first time when I got my nails done for the wedding. It is on North Water Street, down the street from where Brady St ends. It was so clean and had a modern fresh look to it. Their prices were great, especially for a downtown location. Another place I looked downtown would have charged me $25 more for the acrylics. (emelizabeth85)
HAVEN SALON - A+
Haven really went above and beyond! Most of my bridesmaids and the two mothers got their hair done, and some of them got their make up done. For the ones who opted to do their own Haven allowed us to use a couple of their stations with mirrors so they didn't all have to cram into the bathroom.
My hair stylist was Laura and she was amazing! (ottecl)
Jasmine Salon (Lake Geneva, WI) - A
All of the girls' hair looked great, and the stylists were all very nice. I wasn't happy with my hair at my first trial so my stylist was so nice about having me come back and do a second one (which I loved). They let us set up breakfast and mimosas in the back, and really started off the wedding day nicely.
JCPenney Styling Salon - Marshfield, WI I have a regular hair stylist from this salon that always does my hair. We were able to get my hair plus the 4 bridesmaids, 1 junior bridesmaid, and mother of the bride done in about 1.5 hours. Everyone at the salon came together and divided and conquered. (mrsweber11)
Julia Grace Salon - A
Again, everything went great! I love this place. I worked with Mary setting up the group appointments, and she was very nice and helpful, even when I had to keep changing some things. For my hair I had Lacy, and for my makeup I had Jalissa. They were both wonderful! They did exactly what I asked for. I ended up paying 35 for my hair trial and 35 for my makeup trial and 65 for my hair and 65 for my makeup the day of. I didn't have anything super complicated, so I'm
sure that can change. (hmholden)
Neroli (Bayshore): A/B
I had never gotten my makeup professionally done before this, so I was alittle nervous to see how it would turn out. My makeup artist (Briana) was so sweet and genuine, and made me feel super comfortable and confident and did an AMAZING job. I got airbrush makeup, and the price was very good compared to other salons around town. The only negative was with one of my bridemaid's makeup. Her makeup looked absolutely beautiful, but when she went to go pay, the woman at the counter charged her $50 over what she had been quoted. They ended up only charging us what we had been quoted, but they were not happy about it. (emelizabeth85)
NU Attitude in Wales, Wi- A
I got hair and make-up done thru them. Courtney did my hair and other Courtney did my makeup. I went on a suggestion for this place and was very happy! Courtney my hairstylist worked so well with me. she was not letting me get out of that chair unless i was smiling from ear to ear. I had her fix the same piece of hair about 10 Times( normally am not a picky bride) and she was so awesome about. They allowed us to bring in breakfast and mamosas. They are a younger trendier crowd which was perfect for me. the only draw back was that they have 2 seperate rooms so u were not all together in the morning.They were very reasonably priced too!
On The Glo (Kimberly, WI) - A+This was a vendor I did ask my DOC about - who does she know that does airbrush tanning. Well she suggested this woman Lori (I could have the name wrong) and I got in touch with her and scheduled. I was a tad nervous but I was given very good instructions and tips on the phone prior to the appointment. I learned she also travels to the athletic club to do tans and other places so it's not something she just does on occasion.
She does on the site airbrushing but I just ran to her house to get out of the hotel for a bit. In her basement she does have a complete set up...and yes I thought it would be awkward standing topless in front of her but honestly it was not bad. I got SO MANY compliments on my tan from those that tan all the time, people who see me all the time, and those that don't. One uncle was asking how much I have been working out because I looked so toned and good....sweet!
I did learn after the fact that she also does to makeup - so this could be an option for someone looking for a makeup artist that will travel.
Phone: (920) 585-2926
She also is on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/pages/On-The-Glo-Mobile-Spray-Tanning/136493499720297?v=info (Jelenny)
Roots Salon
A+
James did my hair, Brooklyn did my makeup, and Ella did my nails. All of my bridesmaids and my mom got their hair makeup, and nails done at the salon and we could not have been happier. Everyone was in such a good mood! (Jcrew_Shopaholic)
Savoye (Green Bay, WI) - AWell let me say first impressions are definitely are something I keep in mind. I called a few salons in one day and honestly Savoye was the only one that made me feel like I was important. Rose is a wonderful receptionist and answered all my questions. Even more importantly I mentioned casually when I might be in the area to stop in and fill out the form…I was greeted by name when I stopped in to ask if I could fill out the form. This was a month and a half later! Even my now husband was impressed.
Sure they may not be a full bells and whistles with a private “bridal suite” but we were not getting dressed at the salon anyway. Other salons like Elements (who put me on hold 4 times before they could tell me if the date was even available) or Haven who told me they “might be able to fit me in,” where Savoye definitely did everything to make me and my bridal party feel like VIPs up to and on wedding day.
They are an Aveda salon so I ended up providing my own makeup for them to apply since I did a trial with the mineral makeup and it didn’t hold up too well…it looked great but I needed something that would last just about all day. My makeup and hair were amazing in fact so many people complimented my hair and how blue my eyes were. The bridesmaids loved their hair, the flowergirls felt like princesses it was a great experience and wonderful to start the wedding day off there with mimosas and goodies. (Jelenny)
Styles Salon and Spa, Cross Plains=A
Megan and Luara did a grreat job with all of us girls hair and make up, they were on time and all of us girls felt like our hair was actually something that we felt natural wearing. (samanthajeremy)
Tease Salon and Spa
I LOVED my hair and make up. Sarah did my makeup and she did a fantastic job. I normally don't wear a lot of makeup and while she did put a lot on, it was very natural. Dan did my hair and he was hilarious. When I did my trail he told me to go home run around and critque it. He also went to the store and got my bridesmaids and I all mimosas and bagels while we sat and waited. (navybride11)
Urbantrends Salon and Spa-Sturtevant (A)
I enjoyed urban trends! They were a little busy the morning of the wedding so I had to wait for makeup and my mom and friend ended up leaving me at the salon since we were falling a little behind, but it all worked out. My hair held up well and I think my makeup did too as far as I remember! I used them for my boudoir shoot too and was happy with makeup done that day as well. (cc7003)