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Chicago Bridal Artists

Chicago Bridal Artists

Hair salon in Chicago, IL

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Both bring backgrounds in fashion, advertising and editorial work. The business now operates as a collective of hair and makeup artists who work on location.

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Both bring backgrounds in fashion, advertising and editorial work. The business now operates as a collective of hair and makeup artists who work on location.

Clients choose the services they want, either a la carte or as a larger package such as Bespoke Experience or White Glove. Trials are offered but not required. Looks are tailored to each bride's features, skin tone, hair type and cultural bridal style, with inspiration photos used as a starting point and refined at a trial or consultation. Brides who wear hair extensions supply their own, and the team advises on options and color matching.

Large bridal parties are handled by building an artist team around the total number of services. Bridesmaids and family members receive the same level of service as the bride. Touch-ups and stay-on services are available through the wedding day, and a vetted team of artists can step in if an assigned artist cannot attend in an emergency. The team also works alongside planners and photographers to coordinate timelines with other vendors.

Peak season runs from May through October, and clients are advised to book hair and makeup 6 to 12 months ahead. Reserving a wedding date requires a signed contract and a 30% retainer, and peak dates, especially Saturdays, need a minimum number of services. Each service takes about 40 to 60 minutes per person. The business responds to inquiries within 24 to 48 hours.

Work here is aimed at a polished, current look that is planned with care, and it takes into account how makeup and hair read up close as well as on camera. Each bridal look is adjusted to the individual client, and the studio serves brides across many complexions, hair types and traditions of bridal dress.

Services

Final prices may vary.

Engagement, rehearsal and bridal preview hair and makeup, plus optional hair and makeup previews ahead of the wedding.

  • Engagement Hair $200
  • Engagement Makeup $200
  • Rehearsal Hair $200
  • Rehearsal Makeup $200
  • Bridal Preview Hair $300
  • Bridal Preview Makeup $300
  • Hair Preview $300
  • Makeup Preview $300

Men's grooming, flower girl hair and flower girl makeup, with a version for children under 13.

  • Flower Girl Makeup $75
  • Flower Girl Makeup (under 13) $75
  • Men's Grooming $80
  • Flower Girl Hair $100
  • Flower Girl Hair (under 13) $100
  • Touch-Ups $200

Guest hair and makeup, bridal makeup and wedding-day bridal hair, each booked on its own.

  • Guest Hair $200
  • Guest Makeup $200
  • Bridal Makeup $400
  • Wedding Day Bridal Hair $400

Hair or makeup under the Bespoke heading, priced per artist.

  • Bespoke Experience (hair or makeup) $1,890
  • Bespoke Experience $1,890

One-on-one and group hair and makeup classes covering techniques, looks and product guidance.

  • Group Hair Class $150
  • Group Makeup Class $150
  • 1:1 Hair Class $400
  • 1:1 Makeup Class $400

Hair or makeup for weddings away from Chicago, with travel arranged for the bride and timeline coordination with the planner.

  • Destination Weddings $1,890
  • Destination Weddings (hair or makeup) $1,890

A fully managed hair or makeup service with a full-day artist concierge and styling for up to six bridal party members, limited to a few brides.

  • White Glove $2,850
  • White Glove (hair or makeup) $2,850

Photos

  • Bride with styled updo and white roses, bridal hair result
  • Smiling bride and groom with soft glam makeup and updo
  • Wedding couple on lakeside terrace with white florals

Meet the team

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Highlights
  • Bespoke Experience designs a look, refines it at a preview and carries it through the wedding day, with styling for up to five bridal party members
  • White Glove is a fully managed service led by artists the business describes as published, and is limited to a select number of brides each year
  • Clients choose their services individually, including a la carte bridal hair and makeup
  • Touch-ups and stay-on services are available throughout the wedding day, priced per hour per artist
  • One-on-one and group hair and makeup classes covering techniques, looks and product guidance
  • The business states it is fully licensed and insured
Good for
  • Bridal parties of any size
  • Destination weddings
  • Brides who want to choose services individually
  • Engagement and rehearsal looks
  • Flower girls, including children under 13
  • Wedding guests
  • Brides who want to learn to do their own hair or makeup
  • Clients with a wide range of skin tones and hair textures
Treats
  • Bridal hair
  • Bridal makeup
  • Wedding-day touch-ups
  • Bridal party styling
  • Flower girl looks
  • Men's grooming
Techniques
  • Natural soft glam bridal makeup with luminous skin and subtle definition
  • Romantic glam
  • Classic elegance
  • High-fashion editorial bridal looks
  • Long-wear setting techniques
  • Braids and updos
  • Hair extension color matching

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