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Best makeup artists for special occasion makeup
Clear ✕Job match = this company’s ★ on reviews Google tagged “Special occasion makeup” (shrunk toward the category average when there are few), how many such jobs it has done, and its overall Experts Score.
What customers said about special occasion makeup
On my wedding day, they listened to exactly what each of us wanted and made us all feel beautiful while still looking like ourselves. My hair and makeup stayed flawless through hours of photos, the ceremony, the reception, and plenty of dancing! I truly couldn't have asked for a better team (Skylar, Naomi, Rebecca,…
I just want to say how amazing Katie.K was. I travelled up from Ontario, Canada with no bridal trial before hand and it was such an amazing experience, she was able to do exactly what I wanted. My makeup last all day into the night in such hot weather and now I don’t want to take it off. I can’t say how highly I…
My hair and makeup look so amazing! Surpassed my expectations with your talent! Thank you again for making me glam for the CMA awards!
Leanna is a talented artist! She listened to my request for a “not too made up” look for my makeup and hair style, made suggestions, and gave me options throughout the process. I received many compliments!
I worked with Katie-Laine from IBC for our elopement - she did my hair and makeup. She was a great listener and understood what kind of look I was going for, and she executed perfectly. We did some photos outside during 100-degree heat in late July, and the hair and makeup held up flawlessly! I'd definitely…
Katie is so AMAZING! She is truly talented. The way she matched colors and blended was honestly so impressive. I didn’t have any inspo pics or anything and she perfected my hair and makeup! I looked better than I did at my own wedding. Her space is so beautiful- don’t hesitate, book Katie for all of your glam and…
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From 3,198 Google reviews of 30 top-rated makeup artists nationwide. Updated October 25, 2026.