Beauty by Nelse
Studio in Boston, MA
Beauty by Nelse was founded by makeup artist Nelse Karini and operates from a studio in Boston's North End. The business describes its work as luxury makeup and says it is best known for bridal and luxury beauty work.
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Beauty by Nelse was founded by makeup artist Nelse Karini and operates from a studio in Boston's North End. The business describes its work as luxury makeup and says it is best known for bridal and luxury beauty work.
The bridal menu runs from a one-hour shower service with skin prep, long-wear makeup and professional lashes, to a 90-minute trial that starts with a consultation on inspiration photos and ends in a customized look, to a wedding-day session in the studio. The wedding-day session includes skin preparation, makeup, false lashes and a touch-up kit, and its price depends on the artist, date, season and wedding details, so clients ask for a quote. Wedding inquiries sent through the contact form get a reply within one to three business days with booking information. Event glam and photoshoot makeup are also offered.
Beyond makeup for events, the studio runs one-on-one lessons. A Personal Makeup Lesson covers skin preparation, product selection and application and suits beginners. A Mature Skin Makeup Session covers preparation, technique and product recommendations. The Makeup Bag Refresh reviews the products and tools a client already owns and builds a simple routine around them. The Master Makeup Lesson is a three-hour session on advanced work such as complexion, contouring, eye looks and blending. The Beauty Edit is a two-hour in-store shopping session for choosing makeup and beauty products.
The studio also offers spray tanning in two versions: a classic tan that develops over six to eight hours, and an express tan with a rinse time of two to four hours. Both take about 30 minutes.
Studio hours are 7:00 am to 7:00 pm Monday through Friday, 6:00 am to 7:00 pm on Saturday, and 9:00 am to 5:00 pm on Sunday. Online booking is available through the business's Square page, and questions can go to the phone line or the info email address listed for the studio. The business states it was named Best of Boston Makeup Artist 2024 and received Best of Boston Weddings 2026 recognition.
Work is built around personalized looks, with skin preparation and product guidance included in most sessions.
Services
Final prices may vary.
Bridal shower makeup, a trial session with a consultation, and wedding-day makeup in the studio.
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Bridal Shower Makeup Service $300
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Bridal Makeup Trial $350
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Bridal Makeup - In Studio Price at booking
Soft glam and natural looks, full glam with lashes and sculpting, and an in-store session for choosing products.
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Soft glam/ Natural makeup (In-Studio) $275
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Beauty Edit – In-Store Shopping Experience $300
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Full Glam Makeup - In Studio $300
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Mature Skin Makeup Session (One-on-One) $350
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Makeup Bag Refresh (Product + Application Lesson) $400
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Personal Makeup Lesson (One-on-One) $400
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Master Makeup Lesson (One-on-One) $800
Classic and express spray tan options with different development times.
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Classic Spray Tan $80
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Express Spray Tan $95
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Meet the team
Team members listed on their website. Individual roles, credentials, and current employment have not been independently verified.beautybynelse.com (opens in a new tab)
- Highlights
- Bridal trial with a consultation on inspiration photos before the look is set
- Wedding-day session includes a touch-up kit and false lashes
- Master Makeup Lesson covers contouring, eye looks and blending one-on-one
- Makeup Bag Refresh works with clients' own products and tools
- Classic and express spray tan options
- Wedding inquiries answered within one to three business days
- Good for
- brides
- bridal shower hosts
- beginners learning to do their own makeup
- mature skin
- event and dinner glam
- photoshoots
- clients who want product guidance
- spray tan clients
- Treats
- bridal makeup
- event glam
- photoshoot makeup
- mature skin
- everyday makeup application
- makeup product selection
- spray tanning
- Techniques
- skin preparation
- long-wear makeup
- professional lashes
- false lashes
- sculpting
- contouring
- blending
- eye looks
- complexion work
- classic spray tan
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