MAKEUP BY SOPHIA

Makeup By Sophia is a bridal and event makeup business on Long Island, based in a private studio in South Massapequa. Bridal trials take place there, and the team travels to hotels, venues and other locations across the New York area, with travel fees depending on location and distance. Brides in Nassau and Suffolk counties are served.

The bridal trial runs 1.5 to 2 hours in the studio and costs $200. It includes a consultation, one full bridal makeup look, a discussion afterward, and guidance on wedding-day preparation, skincare and timelines. A trial is recommended but not required. Wedding-day and bridal party services start at $650 with a three-service minimum. The wedding-day bride is scheduled for about 90 minutes, party members for 45 to 60 minutes, and a typical application takes 60 to 75 minutes. Parties of four or more get an additional artist, larger parties get two or more assistants, and large party bookings have a three-person minimum. Hair is not included, but bridal hair teams can be recommended. Reserving a date requires a signed bridal contract and a 20% retainer, which is non-refundable, non-transferable and applied to the final bill. Most brides book 6 to 12 months ahead, especially for weekend weddings.

Beyond weddings, the business does event makeup for prom, bat mitzvahs and similar occasions for $150, in either a natural or glam finish. The team can stay for touch-ups before dinner and cover as much or as little of an event as needed. Photoshoot makeup uses sheer high-definition formulas, takes 1 to 1.5 hours and costs $150. Airbrush makeup is offered, temporary lashes are applied for events, and all makeup services include complimentary lashes. The team also helps coordinate wedding-day timelines and works alongside other wedding vendors.

Makeup is matched to each client's skin type and skin tone regardless of price point, and the business places importance on ongoing education to keep up with modern techniques and trends.