How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 55%88+48Reliability 24%79+19.2Value 14%99+14Replies to reviews 7%16+1.1Momentum penalty53−4.7Experts Score= 78Grade B: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.78SCOREBlush and Braids Beauty Bar x Luxe Beauty Collective, NW
Chicago, IL · Grade BLetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20. · #113Position by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. of 127 makeup artists · 4.9★ from 313 Google reviews
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Customers hired Blush and Braids Beauty Bar x Luxe Beauty Collective, NW for 6 kinds of job.
Blush and Braids Beauty Bar x Luxe Beauty Collective, NW for hairstyling
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Blush and Braids was super easy to book and work with. Sarah and Janessa did an amazing job for my wedding! I felt beautiful, and everyone in my bridal party did as well. Book them for your wedding!
Sarah & Team (Jessica, Lorraina, Brenda, and Mercedes) were absolutely wonderful to work with for my wedding. From the booking process, to TWO trials, to the wedding day, their work exceeded expectations. The whole team added to my experience as a bride because everyone loved their look, the team worked ahead of…
Macy did my bridal hair and makeup and she was SO lovely and fun! She understood my vision and delivered. Hair and makeup lasted all night.
I recently used Blush and Braids Beauty Bar for my wedding and I can't say enough good things! Not only were the artists extremely efficient, professional, and kind, but they did a wonderful job! Every single person in my wedding party looked phenomenal. For my bridal hair and makeup, they recreated what I asked for…
Such an amazing experience working with Blush and Braids for my wedding on July 3rd!! They did a fantastic job! Very professional, accommodating and great to work with throughout the whole process from hair and makeup trial to wedding day! Sarah, Janessa, and Danielle were so fun the morning of. All of my…
Used BBBB for my wedding, and they were amazing! Our artists were all super kind and very efficient! The entire party got compliments all day for hair and makeup, and they were very reasonably priced as well! As the bride I did rental extensions as well, and they matched PERFECTLY
I picked Blush and Braids Beauty Bar for my wedding mostly because of the generous reviews and the fantastic portfolios. All the images I saw showed such beautiful work and as someone who does not get their hair or make-up done often I was thrilled to work with people so knowledgeable and experienced. I ended up…
The team at Blush and Braids was so great to work with for my wedding! Everyone looked stunning! I was very nervous about hair and makeup as someone who rarely does either, and they all made me so comfortable throughout the whole process. I’ll be recommending their services to all the brides in my life 💞
Where to even begin... My best friend hired Blush & Braids two years ago for her wedding and did the bridal party's hair and makeup. I was blown away by how perfect, natural, and long lasting both services were! Obviously when I got engaged and secured a wedding date, they were the first people I reached out to!…
I used blush and braids beauty bar (Washington location) for my wedding and was more than thrilled with not only the wedding day looks, but their customer service is top notch! My first trial did not go well for a few reasons which I won’t get into, what mattered is how they handled the situation and responded. I…
Had a great time getting all prepped and ready with Sarah, Ren, & Mercedes! They were so fun to work with, and did such an excellent job. When looking for hair & make-up specialists, we were unsure who would be willing to work with a groom, let alone two grooms! We had a range of skin tones & hair styles in our…
Beyond thrilled that I worked with Blush and Braids Beauty Bar for my wedding. Sarah and team had been MU & Hair for my best friend's wedding and I had the pleasure of working with them as a wedding coordinator as well. From my trial through the wedding day Sarah did the best job with my makeup and Rafaela made my…
Blush and braids beauty bar was amazing for my bridesmaid for my wedding! Jessica and Anahi were both fantastic and amazing to work with!
I had the absolute best experience with Blush and Braids for my wedding! They were amazing from start to finish - so easy to work with, professional, and right on time the morning of. Every single person in my bridal party loved their makeup, and that included a group with a range of cultural backgrounds. My mom and…
Mercedes was the star of the show in our hair and make-up pre-wedding. She was able to deal with all different types of hair textures and skin tones and really made everyone feel beautiful. The whole team was on time, lovely to be around, and made our wedding party look gorgeous. The team flawlessly dealt with last…
I had such an amazing experience with Sarah, I’ve had makeup done in the past and never seem to like it and I was OBSESSED with the makeup Sarah did for me! She was phenomenal and the studio was so nice! 10/10 recommend.
Eva was our stylist for my wedding day and she did an amazing job!! She did two of my bridesmaids hair and makeup and my mom and my makeup. My bridesmaids hair looked phenomenal!! So full of volume and exactly the styles they asked for! All of our makeup stayed pristine ALL day. By the end of the night, I was…
Brenda and Zoe were absolutely incredible! From the moment they arrived, they brought such a calm, fun, and positive energy to the day. Brenda absolutely nailed the makeup—I felt like the most elevated version of myself, and the look lasted all night long. Zoe completely got my vision for the hair and made it come…
My sister and I did a special event hair & make-up with Jenn and Nadia for our joint birthday party. It was perfect! Super professionally done, and both were incredibly detail-oriented. Hair and make-up survived 90+ degree Chicago summer heat!! THANK YOU.
I was an out-of-town wedding guest and contacted Blush and Braids Beauty Bar for hair and makeup services for two separate days during my stay. They were quick to respond and able to accommodate my requests of coming to the hotel for the services. Macy was PHENOMENAL! She listened to all of my wants and needs and…
I was visiting for my engagement photos & decided I wanted to get my hair done. Janessa is insanely talented and even went out of her way to add pearls into my hair; it was the PERFECT touch. Janessa was so fun to be around & somehow my curls stayed the way I wanted them to ALL DAY.
I recently stopped in during a vacation and got my hair and makeup done for a night out. Booking was super quick and simple. Macy did my hair, and Daniela did my makeup. Both were very friendly, communicative, and very easy to work with! I came away with exactly what I was hoping for, and I felt so confident and…
Loved the hair and makeup services I got from Blush and Braids for a photoshoot!
I had a wonderful experience for bridal hair and makeup with my stylist Kelsey! She travelled to Port Townsend, WA and did makeup for me and my bridesmaids, and hair for me and my MOH. Kelsey kept the vibes positive, you could tell she was very experienced. She knew just how to work with people who aren't everyday…
I could not recommend Blush and Braids more highly! They were on time, very kind to work with, and did INCREDIBLE work with my bridal services and for all my bridesmaids. My curls and extensions lasted all night throughout dancing and warm temps, and I got tons of compliments on my makeup. I highly recommend them!
Eva is so talented and very warm and friendly! She did my hair and makeup for a special event. I was very happy with how it turned out and it lasted the whole day! She is very knowledgeable and made helpful recommendations! She’s open to feedback and wants you to be happy with the final look. It is kind of pricy,…
I'm glad we went with Blush and Braids Beauty Bar for our wedding day! I love how my hair and makeup looked, and my bridesmaids also enjoyed their experience. Sarah and her assistant also stayed a little bit longer for touchups and I appreciate that! The planning process was very smooth and they were very…
The PNW Blush and Braids Beauty Bar team did an amazing job on hair and makeup for my bridal party and me! My mom and aunt said they had never felt more beautiful - my mom said her phone didn't even recognize her to unlock! Kat and Carolyn were so great to work with! They were both very kind, professional, and…
Great experience throughout the entire process. Booking was very easy and our stylists, Yoce and Anahi, were wonderful. Our hair and makeup looked amazing and held all day. I would highly recommend Blush and Braids for any event!
The whole team was so accommodating to our various changes to schedule and lineup and did a great job working on a variety of skin and hair textures and levels of comfort with hair and makeup. I felt beautiful and confident on my wedding day and really appreciate their work!
Blush & Braids provided services for my wedding in October, which included 6 bridesmaids and my mom. Everything was perfect! I had a trial run well before my wedding date so we could make sure my hair and makeup looked just how I wanted them. I had some last minute changes to my hair and they responded to my…
We used Blush and Braids for our wedding and we are so happy we did! They were so kind and helpful through the whole process, which was great because it can be so overwhelming. Macy and Brenda were incredible to work with! Every stylist did an amazing job and we all got so many compliments.
I worked with Sarah (makeup) and Janessa (hair) for my wedding, and had a great experience! Both artists kept everyone on schedule and did a really nice job for me, my bridesmaids, and my mom and mother in law. During my trial, both Sarah and Janessa were very open to my feedback to make sure I was 100% happy. Everyone looked amazing all day!
I loved my experience with Blush and Braids Beauty Bar! Their team was so friendly and communicative. I specifically worked closely with Zoe and Kate as stylists and they knocked it out of the park for my wedding! My hair and make-up lasted the entire night. I would 100% recommend hiring this team for your wedding or really any event!
We had a fabulous day with Megan and Katie! Thanks to all!
I had the absolute pleasure of working with Blush and Braids for my wedding last Friday. To say the did an amazing job is an understatement. Natasha did my bridal makeup and my bridesmaids my mother in law & sister & Kimberley did my bridesmaids and mothers (& in law) and sisters hair, everyone looked absolutely…
Blush and Braid was amazing! From start to finish, there was clear and thorough communication. My HMUA for the day, Kelsey, was an absolute dream to work with. She was professional, timely, and fun! We all looked and felt great and she went above and beyond to make sure everything was perfect.
Amazing experience! My hair and makeup was done for myself and four other women for my wedding. Everything held and last all night and the pictures came out beautiful. We all have different colors of skin and the foundation matched perfectly. We also all have different curly hair (3b-4c) and the hair was done so…
Booked hair and makeup for my wedding and could not have been happier. Lovely ladies, great service and amazing end results!
Sarah and her team were so incredible to work with. I had a large bridal party with 8 girls getting hair and make up done. The team arrived on time to the hotel, matched all the inspo pictures to a tee and provided touch ups before we headed out for photos. I changed my look slightly after my bride trial and Sarah…
Katie and Sarah were amazing! They travelled out to Packwood, WA to help me get ready for my elopement. They were able to set up shop in a tiny space in my cabin and make magic happen. My hair and makeup looked amazing and photographed perfectly! Highly recommend!
My entire bridal party hair and makeup lasted the whole day with no touch-ups needed. Joshua and Trisha were phenomenal- highly suggest recommending these two!
I booked blush and braids beauty bar for both hair and makeup for me and my bridal party for my wedding in August and they were so amazing! The entire team is so kind and easy to work with. Everyone is extremely responsive and answered any questions I had throughout the process. Alex, our hair stylist was so…
I used this company for my Hair and makeup for my wedding along with the hair and makeup of all the bridesmaids they really went above and beyond with their absolutely beautiful work and professionalism alike! I would highly recommended this company to anyone!
I hired Blus and Braids Beauty Bar for my wedding in Tacoma, WA. I worked with Katie to coordinate everything and make the schedule and she was very communicative and helpful. Ultimately we had a team of 3 artists for 10 people. Lisette did my makeup and it was absolutely gorgeous! The makeup stayed all night long…
My bridal HMUA team was amazing! Macy, Milian, and Dalilah handled hair and makeup for myself and 10 other people, including a range of hair textures, skin colors, and gender expressions. Everyone looked and felt great. The team was very responsive to questions and feedback, and was right on time and schedule for the big day. Definitely recommend!
Katie did mine and my wedding party’s hair in Chehalis, WA and she did an amazing job! Everyone loved how their hair turned out and we all looked good all night! Katie is sweet and professional and was patient with me and my newborn. Would definitely book again for any future events. :)
If you’re trying to decide who to choose for hair and makeup for your wedding, look no further! From initial contact to the wedding week, the kindness and professionalism carried on. The girls were SO incredibly kind, caring, compassionate, and sympathetic to my mother who is undergoing radiation treatments. Not…
Absolutely loved my experience with Hung - shampoo/blowout and Eva - makeup for my coaching website photo shoot. Thank you!
LOVED that I went with this vender for my wedding. I have never felt more beautiful in all my life. Eva and Alyssa crushed my wedding look and Fatima and Sophia made my bridal party stand out! Sarah was great to work with, super helpful and quick with responses. You will not be disappointed if you choose them!
My hair and makeup lasted the whole day and night with hardly any touch ups! I know my mom, mother-in-law and sister were very happy with their looks as well.
On November 12th was my wedding day and we trusted in their service! And this was absolutely PERFECT! Hung and Maria were truly amazing. They were on time at my house and they took the exact time for each people like we scheduled. Literally, Hung read my mind for my hairstyle. He did exactly what I was looking for.…
I'm so incredibly glad to have worked with Blush & Braids for hair & makeup for my September 2022 wedding! From the start, Sarah was so responsive to all emails & questions! On the wedding day, we worked with Melissa, Katie, and Candice to do hair and makeup for myself, 7 bridesmaids, and 1 mother-in-law. All 3…
Blush and Braids is amazing! I came here for a blow out before a date with my husband, and his jaw literally dropped when he saw me! My hair was curled with volume added, and was the cutest hairstyle I have worn since our wedding. The staff is prompt to respond to inquiries, kind, and flexible. I would recommend…
I got married in October 2022, and had a fantastic experience with David and Sarah at Blush and Braids for my bridal makeup (no wedding party). Sarah was a dream to work with during the booking process - she was transparent, responsive, and very helpful! As an out of state bride, Sarah was super flexible on…
Sarah, Sofia and Yoce were all amazing! They were my hair and make up girls for wedding day and my bridal party loved the way their looks turned out! We had so much fun the morning of getting ready with them. We all got so many compliments from guests throughout the whole night, and our looks stayed put through all…
Hung and Heather did an AMAZING job with my bridesmaids and I on my wedding day. They were so kind and professional, and everyone loved the way their hair turned out. Hung helped me make a few tweaks after my trial appointment and really listened to what I wanted/my vision - my hair came out better than I could have…
I used Blush and Braids for my wedding. With Tiana and Darylanne as my stylists. I worked with Sarah leading up to the day who coordinated evening. My trial went well and was so happy I had the girls I did. They were not only skilled but fun and outgoing to make my getting ready experience more fun!
Sarah and her team were an absolute delight to work with! I was always so surprised at how fast Sarah responded to any and all of my questions via email, it really put me at ease throughout the planning process. Then came time for my trials, Sarah and Milian took the time to talk to me and really understand what I…
I cannot thank the Blush and Braid Beauty Bar team and artists for making my wedding day hair and make-up services so beautiful. Sarah was very responsive and jumped right in when schedules needed to adjust, especially leading up to our wedding. Their services fit my beauty budget for my wedding and the value…
I used Blush and Braids for my wedding last weekend and could not have been happier with their services! I had Sarah for make up and there were a few things I tried during my trial that I ended up wanting to change and Sarah listened to all of my feedback and delivered EXACTLY what I wanted and more on my wedding…
My wife and I used Blush and Braids for our wedding last month, and we were both super pleased with how things turned out. Amy and Sumayyah did hair/makeup for the two of us, as well as our sisters and moms, and we all felt like a million bucks. The one critique I would make is that I would have preferred to have at…
The Beauty Bar and Roop were very helpful and accommodating. They made scheduling a breeze and we’re very helpful with all of my questions. My hair and make up looked beautiful for my wedding and I was so so glad i decided to use their services! Highly recommend!
I had Sumayya for my makeup and Savannah for my hair for my wedding day and they both knocked it out of the park. My trial went really well, and then they both took my feedback for the big day and couldn’t have delivered better results. Huge thank you to them and Sarah for coordinating and making me feel so beautiful!
Use Blush and Braid for my wedding this weekend and both Jamie (hair) and Jeanette (makeup) were outstanding. We had to rearrange the timing a bit and they were very accommodating. Not only were they great to work with but we loved the final looks! Sarah, the owner, was extremely responsive with questions leading…
I cannot say enough about how amazing the BBBB team was. My trial went incredible and they were super easy to work with – flexible and worked to make a challenging hair style work. My hair and makeup looked so good I didn’t want to take it off. And for the wedding they did such an amazing job with everyone’s hair…
We booked blush & braids beauty bar for our wedding on 7.30.22. The stylists did hair and makeup for the bride, mother of the bride and the bridal party. The entire team was AMAZING! I have never been involved in a bridal party/wedding where everyone was satisfied with their hair and makeup-this was the first time!…
I used this company for my wedding up in Lake Geneva and they were so easy to work with and affordable. It’s awesome that they come to you for services so we didn’t have to worry about going to a salon in the morning. They were so organized and stayed on time!
Got married a couple of weeks ago and had Milian and Samreen do hair and makeup. Sarah, one of the owners, helped coordinate everything and was SO prompt with responding and amazing to work with. Milian and Samreen were both fantastic, I loved working with them for the trials and my bridal party was extremely…
I used Blush and Braids Beauty Bar for my wedding in the PNW and highly recommend them! Katie was very quick to respond to my inquiry and send over info. The artists on my wedding day, Mary for make up and Alena for hair, were fantastic! Very skilled and professional.
We were so pleased with the hairstyling and makeup Blush & Braids provided for my wedding last weekend! They were easy to work with, from my hair and makeup trial to the big day, and made everyone look beautiful. Huge thank you to Katie, the owner, for the seamless process, and to Simone, Savannah, and Fitemah for…
Katie and her team did an incredible job of making me, my family and my bridal party feel special and beautiful for my wedding day this past Saturday. I couldn't have asked for a more organized process and better results. They did everything we asked and went above and beyond for my group. I highly recommend them for your wedding day needs.
Everything went AMAZING!!! From the start of the morning, I knew it was going to be perfect just based off of Fitemah and Samreen’s energy. They were so calm and it felt very comforting having them included in our morning. Samreen nailed it with the look she created for me, it was even better than the trial and I…
Book, book, book!! Absolutely loved working with this company! We had a large wedding party (8 bridesmaids and 8 groomsmen). The owners had 4 artists (2 hairstylists and 2 airbrush makeup artists) arrive on-site the day of to get everyone done for a 3:30 ceremony. I primarily kept in contact with co-owner Sarah and…
Blush and Braids offers fantastic services with fantastic people and fantastic results! I worked with Milian for my hair and Sarah for my makeup. The look I wanted was different from what's currently trending in bridal, and I only needed services for myself and my mom, so I was worried that I wouldn't be able to…
I used Blush & Braid Beauty Bar for our wedding day hair & makeup and could not have been more thrilled with their services! Katie and Sarah were nothing but kind and professional and clearly know what they're doing - everyone's hair & makeup looked beautiful! Katie did my hair and when I had a moment of panic…
I booked Blush and Braids Beauty Bar for my wedding. I stumbled upon them on facebook and I'm so glad I did. The owners Sarah and Katie were very quick to respond to emails and texts. Eva did our makeup and Heather did our hair and we all loved them. I got so many compliments on my hair and makeup all night. My…
I absolutely loved working with Blush and Braids Beauty Bar for our wedding (April 2022)! Sarah was fantastic -- she's a great communicator and so organized, she made sure all of the details of our big day were squared away! My trial with Sarah and Hung was great, they were both very open to trying things out and…
Fatemah (makeup) and Margot (hair) were THE BEST! They were professional, efficient, and super fun to be around on the day of our wedding. Every one of my bridesmaids commented on how wonderful they were and shared stories of their conversations. They were even kind enough to share some of the hair products with…
Blush and Braids Beauty Bar did a PHENOMENAL job styling my wedding! They traveled to our venue in Lombard, were super friendly and helpful, provided hair and makeup styling for myself and 10 other party members, and everyone was incredibly pleased! Reasonably priced, high quality, and my bridesmaids couldn't stop…
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Jobs customers hired them for
| Job | Reviews | Category typical |
|---|---|---|
| Makeup services | 130 | $121–$187 |
| Hairstyling | 115 | $41–$73 |
| Bridal services | 105 | $124–$282 |
| Hair extensions | 10 | — |
| Braids | 2 | — |
| Eyelash extensions | 2 | $99–$151 |







