Melissa Barra Makeup

Melissa Barra Makeup is a professional makeup business founded and owned by Melissa Barra. Its studio is at 1006 Charles Street in North Providence, and bridal trials are held there by appointment. The artists also travel to clients' homes, hotels, salons and other locations, and the business serves Providence, Boston, Newport and the wider New England area.

The business works in three areas. For weddings and bridal clients it offers airbrush and traditional makeup, and false lashes come at no added cost with either style. Event makeup is booked for engagement shoots, showers and bachelorette outings, holiday gatherings, red carpet nights, galas, parties and ordinary days out, and engagement photo makeup is also available. The third area is corporate and commercial work: on-location makeup and hair design for commercial, corporate, editorial, and celebrity or dignitary clients, plus tailored makeup for personal and corporate headshots, coordinated with the photographer and stylist.

The salon describes its team of artists and stylists as award-winning, and reviews on the site show a 4.8 rating from 52 reviews. Pricing, availability and services are requested through the contact form, which the business aims to answer within 24 hours. A date is held only once a signed contract is on file and a retainer is paid, and that retainer is deducted from the total balance. A small travel fee may apply depending on the location of a wedding or getting-ready location. Gift certificates are available for purchase.

Each booking is handled with close attention to detail and a calm, professional manner, with the aim of enhancing each client's natural beauty through a personalized experience from start to finish.