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 makeup services
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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…
I had the most INCREDIBLE experience with Blush and Braids for my wedding! They are so kind, professional, and a dream to work with. They were so wonderful with any adjustments I wanted to my wedding makeup, and they stuck to our wedding timeline like organized clockwork. They made everyone feel so beautiful…
I am absolutely pleased with the makeup service my mother and I received from Yaricza. She was on time, very pleasant and patient with us. My 83 year old mother and I did not know exactly how to articulate how we wanted our makeup done for my daughter’s wedding. We just knew we wanted something simple and natural…
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…
I had Symone from Blush & Braids Beauty Bar do makeup for my wedding, and she did a fantastic job! Everyone who had makeup done looked amazing, and it lasted really well throughout the day. Blush & Braids Beauty Bar was also great about reaching out ahead of time to help put together the day-of schedule. I…
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 💞
Katie H did my makeup for my engagement shoot. She was great to work with! She was professional, timely and listened to what I wanted and also gave great recommendations. I was very happy with my experience.
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…
Sarah was an absolute pro at my sister and mom’s makeup! An added bonus - we had the best time with her as we got ready for the wedding. She was such a delight!
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…
Sarah W. is not only a sweetheart, but a magician!!! I was lucky enough to not only book makeup services for my wedding day, but Sarah was also available to do my bridal trial for my bridal shower. She asked great questions and really got to see my vision on how I wanted to look on my big day, was able to make any…
I am super grateful to Sarah, who did my bridal wedding makeup. I have an extremely sensitive skin allergy that dozens of other makeup artists in the area refused to accommodate, but Sarah was able to provide me a trial before fully paying for services to make sure I wouldn't have an allergic reaction. My husband…
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…
If I can give more than 5 stars I will definitely rate more, I had the best experience my makeup was perfect. Lasted all night will book soon!
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 cannot thank Anahi enough for the incredible job she did on my wedding day! From the trial to the actual day itself, she was professional, helpful and so talented. She truly listened to what I wanted and created a look that was both natural and glamorous! Mine & my entire party's makeup lasted all day and night…
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…
I had makeup done by Yari for family photos (I’m not good with that stuff!). I wanted a natural look and she did an amazing job. My wife said she liked my makeup better than on our wedding day!! I will definitely go back for future special occasion needs!
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 won an Instagram raffle for a free makeup service. I chose to book it the day of my small wedding in Oct. I asked for a trial in which I would pay for. I also asked other questions leading up to the event including if we could move times, add hair, and add another person. I reached out 6 times before I got a…
I booked a makeup artist for my wedding in the PNW area. Kat did an amazing job. She listened to me, my bridesmaids and mom to make sure we had the looks we wanted. All of us looked beautiful. She was also fun to hang out with as we were getting ready throughout the day. Definitely recommend Blush and Braids Beauty Bar.
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!
I used their services (specifically their MUA Rosa) this past weekend for my wedding and they did a fantastic job. Everyone communicated quickly and made necessary changes when asked. Rosa was professional, efficient, and did a lovely job with our makeup. I highly recommend them.
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!
We used Blush and Braids for our wedding make-up and they were great! They were always quick and helpful with the communication. We had a large group of 12 people and both our artists, Brenda & Simone, did a fantastic job with each person, especially the Brides.
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!
SO AMAZING! My hair and makeup for my wedding turned out gorgeous! I worked with Jamie who was so lovely and she got done early on my wedding day. The process was so great. I had a hair and makeup trial and then I got an email asking how it went and any notes for Jamie. And after my wedding day I got another email…
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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 |













