Finding a good beauty team is hard enough in everyday life, but when it comes to your wedding, you obviously want the best, which isn’t always easy when you’re planning a destination celebration. With this in mind, we’ve rounded up the hair and makeup geniuses we’d recommend nation-wide. (Some of them are skilled in other areas for a one-stop-shop kind of deal too!) A lot of guides we’ve come across only focus on the major cities in America. Here, we’ve tried to cast a wider net. Scroll below to find who we recommend in your city. (P.S. A good number of them are up for traveling!)

California

BEVERLY HILLS

Holly Jones

Holly is a color specialist and stylist with more than 17 years of experience. She is known for her work with blondes; however, that doesn’t mean she can’t perfect other shades as well. Her clients include Scarlett Johansson, Bella Thorne, and Portia de Rossi, and her work has appeared in numerous big publications (Allure, GQ, and Glamour, to name a few).

SAN FRANCISCO

Demetra Jennings

Owner of Los Gatos Nimbus Salon, color creative, and session stylist, Demetra works with clients in San Francisco, New York, and Los Angeles as well. She’s lent her talents to several New York Fashion Weeks with Aveda and has trained with Vidal Sassoon. If you’re looking for a stylist in Northern California, Demetra just might be your girl!

Marisa Perel Craigmyle

Available in Sonoma, San Francisco, Napa, Central Coast, and for destination weddings, Marisa is a hair stylist, eyebrow specialist, and makeup artist who has lots of experience in bridal. She has put in more than 10 years of work honing her craft and really tries to make every client feel like the best possible version of themselves.

SANTA YNEZ VALLEY

Janet Villa

Janet has been working weddings since 2007, and now, her team of hair and makeup artists can accommodate any wedding party size. “Styling brides, models, and the ‘just engaged’ with a natural glam look is what we love to do!” Janet says.

Colorado

ASPEN

Kendra Lauren

A go-to hairstylist for Modern Luxury magazines, including Aspen Peak and Aspen Magazine, Kendra tries her very best to make sure every client looks and feels their best. Click here for her bridal gallery.

PARKER

Andy Bee

Andy is a hair stylist, colorist, and makeup artist who works out of Inspire Salon. With her guidance, you’ll look your best at your Colorado wedding!

Connecticut

STONNINGTON

Lorna Made Me Blush Artistry

Makeup artist Lorna serves the Connecticut, Massachusetts, and Rhode Island areas and uses the latest in organic and non-toxic products. She has 18 years in the spa and wellness industry and is also a holistic aesthetician. “I am so excited to be a part of this new generation of beauty,” she says. “The ability to carry health-conscious beauty products in my kit gives me great joy!”

Florida

MIAMI

Christine Majken

A stylist and colorist for men and women, Christine has 30 years of experience and started out in Soho in Manhattan. With session work for New York and Miami Fashion Weeks, she’s a great go-to for your big day.

Daniela Gozlan

Daniela and her team is based in Miami but can easily travel to the Bahamas too. She’s known for her glowing, enhancing, and red carpet styles and can conveniently master hair and makeup looks together.

ST. AUGUSTINE

Amanda Hopcraft

In 2004, Amanda launched the first-of-its-kind, on-location hair and makeup team in St. Augustine, Florida and has now expanded to destination weddings. Her team also does engagement sessions, on-location nails, and men’s grooming.

Georgia

ATLANTA

Lindsey Ryan

A creative session stylist, extension artist, blonde specialist, and haircutter out of Soren Salon, Lindsey completed her formal training in Los Angeles and has a 20-year career in hairdressing, which has included international editorial work, several NYFWs, and bridal.

Illinois

CHICAGO

Anna Jackson

Specializing in styling and extensions, Anna works out of the sustainable, eco-friendly, and cruelty-free salon Boss Hair Group. Her interests go beyond just product knowledge and hair styling, and she’s now also a certified health coach and registered yoga teacher. Through holistic methods of healing, Anna has also found success in homeopathic remedies for hair and body health.

Ranee McGowan

A hair and makeup artist, Ranee has experience in editorial work, as well as with brides (with all hair types). From up-dos to curls to natural styles—you can’t go wrong!

Kentucky

LOUISVILLE

Paula Henson

A stylist and color specialist at NOVA Salon on Frankfurt Avenue, Paula is the perfect person to go to to make sure that your color is exactly the way you want it when you walk down the aisle.

Maryland

BALTIMORE

Jamie Wiley

Jamie is the artistic director of Pureology and the founder of HAIRBOSS. She’s also an editorial and session stylist ready to take on bridal clients.

Massachussets

BOSTON

Lyndsay Simon Beauty

On the morning of your big day, let the artists at Lyndsay Simon Beauty bring the beauty studio to you in the comfort of your own home, hotel, or bridal suite. Lyndsay and her team of 15 use high-end, professional products to give you a look you’ll obsess over, both in-person and on-camera.

Minnesota

MINNEAPOLIS

Saeid Homayouni

Hairstylist, makeup artist, and Revolution Salon co-founder Saeid recently worked the Helmut Lang show during NYFW and has plenty of editorial experience. He’s ready and able to bring your wedding hair vision to life.

New Mexico

ALBUQUERQUE 

Lyndsey Green

A color specialist out of Sparrow Hair Palour, Lyndsey accepts bookings through her DMs, so check out her profile and feel free to reach out. She’s well-versed in wedding season hair, so set up a trial.

Nevada

LAS VEGAS

Ashley Layton

Based in sin city, Ashley is a session and editorial hair stylist whose work ranges from bohemian looks to more traditional cuts. And because of her location, you can bet she’s an expert on how to achieve a bridal style that can withstand the desert heat.

New York

BROOKLYN

Denzel Morgan

This Brooklyn-based hairstylist has editorial and bridal work under his belt. There’s no doubt that he can make you look and feel like a cover-star when you down the aisle.

NEW YORK

Erickson Arrunategui

Erickson is a hairstylist and extension specialist at Bumble and bumble. He has experience working in editorial and at NYFW—most recently for the Alice & Olivia, Christian Cown, Prabal Gurung, and Chromat shows.

Jessa Blades

Jessa is a clean beauty celebrity makeup artist, natural beauty expert, and herbalist. With her 20 years of experience, Jessa specializes in helping you look like the best version of yourself, luminous and elegant, while still recognizable to the lucky person you are marrying. Jessa and her team can be there to get you ready on the wedding day or teach you (virtually) how to do your makeup yourself.

Sarah Rose Adams

Sarah is a clean beauty makeup artist and the director of education and events for Ilia. She’s based in New York City, but is open to traveling at least upstate for weddings.

Stephanie Brown

Stephanie is a NYC-based hair colorist at IGK in Soho. She’s a genius at creating laid-back, low maintenance hair color, just in time for your vows. Stephanie’s clients are heavy hitters too—she just did Kate McKinnon’s hair for the Emmy’s, as she’s done for multiple years now.

North Carolina

WILMINGTON

Meraki Beauty

Meraki Beauty provides expert makeup services in Wilmington, NC and nearby cities as well as other long-distances. The team is comprised of 18 makeup and beauty professionals all equipped to make you look beautiful on your wedding day.

Oklahoma

OKLAHOMA CITY

Andrea Lemonds

A “hair sculptor,” as she describes herself in her Instagram bio, Andrea was born and raised in Oklahoma. We love a local! She is a licensed barber and has trained in the U.S. and U.K. To book a wedding appointment with her, contact Trichology Salon, and you’ll quickly find out why her bridal portfolio is so expansive!

Pennsylvania

PHILADELPHIA

Mackenzie Day

Mackenzie is the owner of Mack Stylist, an on-location service bringing hair and makeup to brides everywhere. They also do airbrushing and eyelash extensions, so they can handle all of your day-of glam.

Michelle Nicole

Owner of Bounc’n & Behaving Hair Studio, Michelle is a haircare specialist who is also an expert at bridal, event styles, and wigs.

Rhode Island

NEWPORT

Jennie Kay Beauty

The Jennie Kay Beauty team is available for on-site or in-salon hair and makeup for the bride and bridal party. They’ll also travel with you to your destination if needed. Want founder Jennie Kay Plumb to work your wedding? She only accepts a handful of brides, but click here for more info!

South Carolina

CHARLESTON

Lashes and Lace

Lashes and Lace takes care of bridal hair and makeup in Charleston and comes to you before the ceremony. No wedding party is too large and no venue is too far for them—there’s also no additional cost for traveling to Kiawah, Seabrook Island, Hilton Head, Myrtle Beach, Columbia, and surrounding areas.. Their numerous staff allows them to keep getting ready sessions between 3.5-4 hours.

Patrick Navarro

With tons of wedding experience and clients including the Southern Charm cast, Patrick is the go-to guy in Charleston for a great blow out and flawless color! He’s also expanded his clientele to New York City, so if you need a little bit of the south in the city, give him a call!

Tennessee

KNOXVILLE

Claire Balest

Claire has years of experience working in theater makeup and on television sets and has represented brands such as Bobbi Brown, Chanel, and Estée Lauder. She’s based in TN but is available for worldwide travel.

Texas

AUSTIN

Diana Rocha Skrabanek

Having assisted at London, Milan, and Paris Fashion Weeks, Diana is fully equipped to handle your wedding and has lots of experience doing bridal hair. If you want to look like you just walked off a runway, she can one hundred percent make that happen.

Jean Barton

Jean’s IG bio reads, “crafting soft, lived-in shapes, voluptuous curls, & natural textures with an edge.” She’s great at creating unique styles for brides who want something more traditional or out-there and everything in-between. You can find her at Waterstone Salon.

SAN ANTONIO

Olivia Flores

A California-native, Olivia is an Amika Pro-Educator and Platform Artist and has more than 10 years of experience. She has worked with countless brides in the San Antonio and surrounding areas.

“In Texas, it stays pretty warm so keeping the hair off of the neck with a braided look is the perfect style for brides who don’t want to compromise the romance,”  Olivia explains. “My go-to style is full-bodied in the crown along with a textured braid—from fishtail braids to 4-strand braids. Braids create enough variation in the hair to keep the updo soft and are structured enough to hold all night on the dance floor. You can also make an easy transition to go from a side swept braided look to a low up-do.” You can check out her bridal work here.

Vermont

BURLINGTON

Kaila Ward

This session stylist and cut and color specialist also works wonders with bridal hair, and her Instagram is proof of just some of the gorgeous work she’s done. Be warned, you might find it hard to stop scrolling.

Virginia

CHARLOTTESVILLE

Emily Artistry

Emily Artistry offers on-site professional hair and makeup services for brides and their parties. “I offer soft, elegant, natural looks that can be simple, romantic, or modern. They are touchable, timeless, and are designed to last,” Emily says. “I specialize in clean, natural makeup. My styles last, look good on camera, and always highlight your best features.”

Washington

SEATTLE

Michael Redhawk

Michael is a Washington-based senior stylist who works New York and London RTW and Bridal Fashion Weeks. He specializes in creative color and can also style grooms!

Washington D.C.

Anakin Chin

This American Board Certified colorist is an artistic stylist at Bubbles Salon in Home Depot Square in Bethesda. He’ll work with you to create great color dimension for your walk down the aisle.

Kathleen Peters

Kathleen’s IG bio reads, “Awesome Hair. Always. I make people look badass and beautiful everyday,” so we already love her! She’s a Hair Mastered alum with 14 years of experience and has NYFW and editorial work under her belt. She now runs her own business, after working her way from apprentice to stylist to owner. For a fresh color or style, trust Kathleen on the day-of.

Wyoming

JACKSON HOLE

Stephanie Broome

Stephanie has worked as a professional makeup artist in the Rocky Mountain region for more than 9 years. Stephanie was lucky enough to train under renowned celebrity esthetician, Melanie Simon, which led to her core belief that healthy skin is the first step to beautiful makeup. Now six years later, she specializes in bridal, on set, HD camera, and airbrush makeup.