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Rare Bird Beauties
Rare Bird Beauties
Rare Bird Beauties

Rare Bird Beauties Chicago

Hair salon in Chicago, IL · 2 locations

Rated 4.9 out of 5 (107 on Google Maps) (opens in a new tab)

Rare Bird Beauties was started in 2016 in a small coach house in Chicago by Jennifer Beyers and Ioana Qureshi, who had met in 2013 while working on a wedding together. The business says it works with more than 75 hair and makeup artists and books over 500 brides a year, and it describes itself as one of Chicago's leading luxury beauty brands. A sister company, Nova Bella, offers simplified bridal hair and makeup packages under the same leadership.

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About

Rare Bird Beauties was started in 2016 in a small coach house in Chicago by Jennifer Beyers and Ioana Qureshi, who had met in 2013 while working on a wedding together. The business says it works with more than 75 hair and makeup artists and books over 500 brides a year, and it describes itself as one of Chicago's leading luxury beauty brands. A sister company, Nova Bella, offers simplified bridal hair and makeup packages under the same leadership.

Bridal work is organized into three artist levels, Signature, Elite and Owner. Owner-level artists work directly with the founders, and the business says that availability at that level is limited to a select number of events each year. Bridal services cover the bride, the bridal party, previews, rehearsal dinner beauty at the studio or on-site, and touch-ups or style changes. Bridal Concierge keeps the artist with the bride for up to six hours after the initial hair and makeup for refinements.

Special event work includes formal, social and personal events such as galas, cocktail parties, baby showers and milestone sessions, as well as professional, media and editorial work like conferences, corporate events, headshots and red carpet events. Wedding-related events such as bridal showers, engagement parties and post-wedding brunches are also booked.

The studio has a sun-filled room for daytime sessions and lighting for early morning or evening appointments, along with a client lounge, bottled water and a Bluetooth speaker system. Outside of bridal and events, the business offers spray tanning, hair and makeup lessons, wax, brow and lash appointments open to all clients, and chair rental for artists. Masterclasses bring artists from other cities and countries to the studio.

Each client is matched with an artist based on her style, inspiration photos and beauty preferences, and each bride is assigned a personal beauty coordinator from the first conversation through the wedding morning timeline.

A sunlit studio with a client lounge, bottled water and a Bluetooth speaker system.

Specials & promotions

  • Signature Glow monthly membership for $70

    $70 (regularly $80)

    On their website as of Oct 28, 2026 · Where we saw it

  • Luxe Glow monthly membership for $105

    $105

    On their website as of Oct 28, 2026 · Where we saw it

  • Luxe Glow 3-pack for $330

    $330

    On their website as of Oct 28, 2026 · Where we saw it

  • Luxe Glow 5-pack for $525

    $525

    On their website as of Oct 28, 2026 · Where we saw it

Services

Final prices may vary.

Hair and makeup for the bride and bridal party at three artist levels, plus previews, rehearsal dinner beauty, touch-ups and Bridal Concierge time.

  • Bridal Party Hair or Makeup (Signature) $140
  • Bridal Party Hair or Makeup (Elite) $180
  • Bridal Party Hair or Makeup (Owner) $200
  • Bridal Preview (Signature) $250
  • Rehearsal Dinner Beauty (Signature) $250
  • Bridal Preview (Elite) $320
  • Rehearsal Dinner Beauty (Elite) $320
  • Bride Hair or Makeup (Signature) $350
  • Bridal Preview (Owner) $360
  • Rehearsal Dinner Beauty (Owner) $360
  • Bride Hair or Makeup (Elite) $450
  • Bride Hair or Makeup (Owner) $500
  • Touch Up or Style Change (Signature) $500
  • Touch Up or Style Change (Elite) $650
  • Bridal Concierge 3 hr (Signature) $700
  • Touch Up or Style Change (Owner) $700
  • Bridal Concierge 3 hr (Elite) $900
  • Bridal Concierge 3 hr (Owner) $1,000
  • Bridal Concierge 6 hr (Signature) $1,000
  • Bridal Concierge 6 hr (Elite) $1,300
  • Bridal Concierge 6 hr (Owner) $1,500

Hair and makeup for formal, social and personal events, professional, media and editorial work, and wedding-related events.

  • Wedding Related Event Guest Hair or Makeup (Signature) $140
  • Wedding Related Event Guest Hair or Makeup (Elite) $180
  • Formal, Social and Personal Event Hair or Makeup (Signature) $200
  • Wedding Related Event Guest Hair or Makeup (Owner) $200
  • Wedding Related Event Bride Hair or Makeup (Signature) $250
  • Formal, Social and Personal Event Hair or Makeup (Elite) $275
  • Professional, Media and Editorial Hair or Makeup (Signature) $275
  • Formal, Social and Personal Event Hair or Makeup (Owner) $300
  • Wedding Related Event Bride Hair or Makeup (Elite) $320
  • Professional, Media and Editorial Hair or Makeup (Elite) $325
  • Professional, Media and Editorial Hair or Makeup (Owner) $350
  • Wedding Related Event Bride Hair or Makeup (Owner) $360

Clip-in extensions for bridal looks, custom matched in person at the studio, in partial or full sets.

  • Custom Matching Appointment $25
  • Custom Matching Extension Appointment $25
  • Custom Bridal Extensions Partial Set $50
  • Every Day Extensions Partial Set $50
  • Custom Bridal Extensions Full Set $260
  • Every Day Extensions Full Set $260

Partial, signature and luxe spray tans, with monthly memberships and multi-packs for the luxe option.

  • Partial Glow Spray Tan $45
  • Signature Glow Monthly Membership $70
  • Signature Glow Spray Tan $80
  • Luxe Glow Monthly Membership $105
  • Luxe Glow Spray Tan $115
  • Luxe Glow 3-Pack $330
  • Luxe Glow 5-Pack $525
  • Partial Glow $45
  • Signature Glow $80
  • Luxe Glow $115

Everyday lessons for personal routines and professional lessons for working artists and advanced students.

  • Every Day Hair Styling Lessons $210
  • Every Day Makeup Lessons $210
  • Rehearsal | Hair or Makeup $250
  • Touch Up/Style Change | Hair or Makeup $500
  • Touch Up / Style Change | Hair or Makeup $650
  • Bridal Concierge 3hr | Hair or Makeup $700
  • Bridal Concierge (3 hr) | Hair or Makeup $900
  • Bridal Concierge 6 hr | Hair or Makeup $1,000
  • Bridal Party | Hair or Makeup $140
  • Preview | Hair or Makeup $250
  • Bride | Hair or Makeup $350
  • Professional Hair Styling Lessons $600
  • Professional Makeup Lessons $600
  • Tonya Stylist | Masterclass Course | Thursday Sept. 3 $380
  • Wedding Related Events Guest Hair or Makeup $140
  • Formal, Social & Personal Events Hair or Makeup $200
  • Wedding Related Events Bride Hair or Makeup $250
  • Professional, Media & Editorial Hair or Makeup $275

Photos

  • Two staff members posing together against a patterned backdrop
  • Bridal makeup and jewelry result on a bride in a white veil
  • Bridal makeup and updo on a bride in a lace gown
  • Bride seated with bouquet in a bright room, styled shoot
  • Bride with blonde waves and bouquet in an off-shoulder gown
  • Bride holding a white bouquet by a window, styled wedding shoot
  • Bride with a high updo and white rose bouquet
  • Smiling bride with long curled hair and bouquet
  • Blonde bride with sleek updo and floral sleeves
  • Bride with sleek updo, veil and pastel bouquet, styled shoot
  • Close view of a sleek low bun hairstyle
  • Bride with curly hair and a veil accessory, in a white lace robe

Meet the team

Team members listed on their website. Individual roles, credentials, and current employment have not been independently verified.rarebirdbeauties.com (opens in a new tab)

Highlights
  • Three artist levels, Signature, Elite and Owner, with Owner-level work done directly with the founders
  • A personal beauty coordinator assigned to each bride
  • Bridal Concierge time of up to six hours for touch-ups and refinements
  • In-person custom matching for clip-in extensions before an order is placed, with rush orders available for an extra fee
  • Bridal Previews at the Chicago studio, typically three to six months before the wedding
  • Hourly chair rental for artists, with an unlimited monthly option
Good for
  • bridal hair and makeup
  • bridal parties
  • rehearsal dinners
  • special events and photo shoots
  • bridal previews
  • changing a look from day to evening
  • clip-in extensions
  • spray tan before an event
  • beauty professionals seeking lessons or chair rental
  • wax, brow and lash appointments
Treats
  • wedding day beauty
  • bridal hair and makeup
  • wedding day touch-ups
  • added length and volume with extensions
  • spray tanning
  • brow and lash shaping
  • body waxing
  • professional and everyday hair and makeup skills
Techniques
  • custom extension matching
  • clip-in extensions on a flexible silicone weft
  • Bridal Concierge touch-ups
  • Luxe Glow spray tan
  • Signature Glow spray tan
  • Partial Glow spray tan
  • premium sweat-resistant spray tan
  • group spray tan
  • brow lamination
  • brow tinting

Products & treatments

  • Every Day Extensions
  • Custom Bridal Extensions
  • hand-crafted jewelry, including necklaces, earrings, rings and hair pins
  • hair care, including shampoo, conditioner, styling products, and masks and treatments

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  • Studio 1021 N. Western Ave, Chicago, IL 60622

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