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The Kiki J Experience
The Kiki J Experience

The Kiki J Experience

Studio in Chicago, IL

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The Kiki J Experience is a Chicago makeup artistry business led by Kiki J, who works as founder and lead artist. The business describes itself as a luxury makeup brand serving brides, special occasions, editorial work and beauty productions, and its home page calls it the Chicago #1 Makeup Artist.

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The Kiki J Experience is a Chicago makeup artistry business led by Kiki J, who works as founder and lead artist. The business describes itself as a luxury makeup brand serving brides, special occasions, editorial work and beauty productions, and its home page calls it the Chicago #1 Makeup Artist.

Bridal options include a 90-minute preview, a bridal makeup service with a look, touches and a small touch-up kit, and full bridal party services for groups of five or six, which run six to seven hours. Bridal work is done one-on-one rather than in a crowded room, so clients should set aside a space for makeup. Makeup services include soft glam and full glam applications, with brow clean-up and lashes included, and a two-hour Fantasy Glam. Clients may bring their own lashes.

Classes are taught in one-on-one sessions at beginner or novice level, with materials provided, and a beginner session encourages clients to bring their own makeup bag. The instructor can also teach at a client's event, covering a basic or glam look, a review of guests' makeup bags and a product list. A Brunch and Beat makeup class party requires a non-refundable $400 deposit, with the balance due a week before the event, and groups of 12 or more pay $100 per person.

Photoshoot days include a four-hour half day and an eight-hour full day limited to three looks, with extra looks available for $100 each. The studio runs on a few policies clients should know: most services are non-refundable but can be rescheduled at any time, late arrivals shorten the paid time, parking and incidental fees are paid by the client, and clients are asked to arrive with a clean face. Each April and May during prom season, the business gives five services a month to young women who cannot afford them.

The brand states that makeup is about confidence and empowerment, and it describes its work as known for flawless glam, close attention to detail and personal client care. Sessions range from soft romantic looks to bold statement looks, shaped to each client.

Looks are designed around a range of skin tones and facial structures, using techniques tailored to each client, with a philosophy that makeup is about confidence and empowerment.

Services

Final prices may vary.

Bridal previews, bridal makeup with a touch-up kit, and full bridal party services for groups of five or six.

  • Bridal Preview (Makeup) $100
  • Bridal Makeup Service (Bridal Glam) $275
  • Bridal party of 5 $525
  • Bridal party of 6 $790

One-on-one beginner and novice makeup lessons, plus makeup class parties held at a client's event or as a brunch class.

  • 1 on 1 Makeup Class (Beginner) $175
  • Makeup Class Party (I Teach at your event) $275
  • 1 on 1 Makeup Class (Novice Level) $300
  • Brunch and Beat... Makeup Class Party $400

Soft glam and full glam applications, a Fantasy Glam look, and Paris glam services for the 8th to 10th grade range.

  • Soft Glam Application $150
  • Full Glam $175
  • Paris Glam Services (Makeup Services 8th-10th) $175
  • Fantasy Glam $200

Four-hour half-day and eight-hour full-day shoot packages for photo sessions.

  • Half Shoot Day (4 Hours) $400
  • 8 Hours Day Shoot (Whole Day Shoot) $800

Photos

  • Close-up of a glam makeup result with red lip and winged liner
  • Studio portrait of a model with curled blonde hair and red lip in a black gown
  • Bride with bridesmaids and flower girls in pink dresses indoors

Meet the team

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

Highlights
  • Bridal party services for groups of five or six, performed one-on-one
  • Brunch and Beat makeup class party held at a location arranged with the client
  • Makeup class party where the instructor teaches at the client's event and reviews makeup bags
  • Eight-hour day shoot with three looks included
  • Prom-season giveaway of five services per month in April and May
Good for
  • Brides and bridal parties
  • Beginners wanting to learn makeup
  • Special occasions
  • Photoshoots and editorial work
  • Group events and brunch classes
Treats
  • Bridal makeup
  • Special event makeup
  • Photoshoot and editorial looks
  • Soft and full glam
Techniques
  • Brow clean-up
  • Lash application
  • Soft glam
  • Full glam
  • Fantasy glam

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