Best Make-up Artist Boston Near Me

Mary Manganaro: My mom and I went to Katrina for a makeup lesson and we had so much fun!! Katrina took the time to go through both of our makeup bags before beginning the lesson. She was so knowledge and kind, we learned a lot and will absolutely be back.

B B: Katrina Hess is truly the BEST for BROW SHAPING AND TINTING. My brows are shaped perfectly and the tint is a spot on naturel tone. I always go to Katrina for my make up lessons. She is polite, professional and sanitary. No more big Salons for me, I adore this bright and private studio. She has the value of experience. She knows all the newest techniques and reminds me of the classic ones that always work. I love Katrina!

Natalia: Katrina is professional, attentive and did an amazing makeup. I have a very sensitive skin and Katrina made sure to use products that were suitable for me. Her studio is clean and cozy. I really enjoyed my experience there and had a lot compliments about my makeup.Service:Makeup services

Lia Bancroft: I had the best experience working with Katrina! Katrina did my makeup for a photo shoot I had that day and it was the best makeup I have ever had! She made my skin look flawless (even with a large blemish I had on my face!) and she matched all the colors she used so well to my skin tone. She even provided me tips as she was working on me on keeping my skin healthy, which I found so insightful! Her studio on Newbury Street is absolutely beautiful and she made me feel so at ease. I would 100% recommend using Katrina Hess for all your makeup needs! She truly made me feel like my best self!Service:Makeup services

Elayna Chamberlin: We went to Katrina Hess for my mom's birthday and it was a wonderful experience! Katrina was so kind and generous, it was very comfortable to just be in her artistic space. It was the first time my mom had her makeup done professionally, and she loved how it turned out! Katrina is a true professional and I recommend her services to anyone wanting to look and feel their best!Service:Makeup services

Michelle Cawley: Positive:Cleanliness,Professionalism,Punctuality,Quality,ValueI went to Katrina for brow shaping, and she’s a true artist who knows her craft. It’s always a risk letting someone change your look but I couldn’t recommend her enough. Her skill and knowledge are so impressive, and she has a beautiful, classic Newbury St space where you feel very well cared for. I will be returning!

Annie Margarita Yang: I got a private makeup lesson today from Katrina and she was phenomenal. I'm a YouTuber and I've always struggled with putting on my game face before recording and I procrastinate and don't record as often as I should because of that. Now that I know what techniques to use to enhance my natural features, the right tints/shades of colors for my face, and spotting the difference between low quality vs high quality products, with some more practice I will feel much more confident about my appearance and looking professional on camera, thanks to Katrina. :)Service:Private lessons

Kathleen Foreman: Positive:ProfessionalismKatrina did my make up and my sisters' make up for my wedding. She did a fantastic job. She has great mastery of color and creating a beautiful look for each individual. She also does a great job shaping and tinting eyebrows. My photos for the wedding looked amazing because of her.

Shelby Spector: Positive:Cleanliness,Professionalism,Punctuality,Quality,ValueKatrina is my absolute go-to for eyebrow shaping and makeup. She is a miracle worker with laser focused precision and patience. A true gem.

Callie Johnson: Positive:QualityKatrina has done my brow shaping and tinting several times and does such an amazing job. She definitely is Boston’s best. Highly recommend!

Zaure Y. Vuk: I am so privileged to know Katrina and grateful for the mastery she offers her clients in everything she touches: skin care recommendations, perfect makeup options either for day or night. And especially her precision to details and deep knowledge of brow shaping! My brows are very sparse and thin. Upon her suggestion, Katrina tinted them and shaped! They looked so much fuller and perfectly defined!If you need a great level of mastery, an ambiance and luxurious experience, coupled with high expertise and professionalism, I cannot recommend Katrina well enough!!!

Jaimie DeRosa: Katrina is a true artist. She has been shaping my brows for over a decade, and I still get complements on them on a regular basis! She also has done my makeup for photo shoots and important events, and I have been thrilled with the results! Katrina is such a class act-- professional, kind, thoughtful, and skilled! Thank you Katrina~

Sue Glow: Katrina is so skilled at her craft. The salon is really cool and in a great location.

Karen Werner: Katrina is wonderful. I was feeling very stuck and uninspired with my makeup routine and products and chose a 1-on-1 makeup tutorial. Katrina showed me how to apply my makeup in a very practical and easy way and introduced me to some terrific new products and color options. Katrina also advised on what was useful in my current makeup bag and what was not working for me. Definitely time well spent and fun.

Priyadarshini Trikha: Anasthasia does amazing make up. The hair stylist was very skilled and all of the staff are super nice and accommodating. I highly recommend the place.Services:Makeup services,Curly hair,Hairstyling

Mateus Magno: Amazing place!

Lauren Sopko: Marina is amazing! Consistently the best haircuts of my life. A little pricier but WELL worth it, the cuts last me 6 months. I almost didn’t want to post so that Marina doesn’t get even more booked up, but I don’t want to be selfish :). She (and the other stylists at ZR) are spectacular, and you won’t regret it!Services:Hair glossing,Keratin treatments,Brazilian hair straightening,Blowdry,Hair coloring,Gloss or Glaze,Haircut,Hair hydration treatments,Hair highlighting,Blowouts,Hairstyling,Balayage

Jessi Wieck: Yuliya absolutely crushed my make up for a formal event I had! I was BLOWN away with the finished product - she made me feel absolutely gorgeous. Highly Recommended!!Service:Makeup services

Aliza Samuels: I took the Dyson Airwrap class and couldn't be happier. I had this fancy AirWrap sitting on my shelf for weeks and felt guiolty everytime I looked at it but overwhelmed when I tried to figure it out on my own. I learned tons of tips and tricks for a good blowout and curls. So excited to do it on my own!Services:Blowdry,Hairstyling

Renata Konrad: A first time client at ZENAROSE I was super impressed. Yuliia cut and colored my hair and I can't rave enough about her professionalism and attention to detail. She is very skilled, patient, listened to me and all around wonderful. I've had cuts and color in high end European salons and Yuliia is right up there. Highly recommend Yuliia

Stacey Ez: I went to ZENAROSE for a haircut for the first time yesterday. I was pleasantly surprised by the level of communication from the salon. Right after scheduling an appointment I received all the instructions, reminders and cancellation policy details, so no step in the process was a surprise for me. As for a stylist, I chose YULIA. And she went above and beyond! She was able to recognize the style I did before although it's been a year from a last haircut with some iterations made by me (haha). She made her suggestions, and was very attentive to my comments, which I appreciate greatly since this type of interaction creates a perfect balance between stylist's expertise and my expectations. I am 100% satisfied with the result! I would recommend Yulia in a heartbeat (and I actually texted my recommendations to my friends the moment I left Zenarose). Will be back soon! Thank you for the wonderful service!Service:Haircut

Hannah Baxer: I went here and everyone was so nice but I unfortunately did not like the result I got. I asked for not brassy and to be a cool tone and it was like basically orange. I went in again to have them adjust and they were so sweet but just could not deliver:( pretty disappointing and I would honestly not reccomend

Kat Burke: I can truly say I've never loved a salon quite like I do this one. Marina the owner is incredibly talented and personable and everyone on her team is the same as well. My own stylist Kelli has absolutely revamped my hair making it feel beautiful and healthy and I can honestly say I've never been happier with it! I would highly recommend the salon and Kelli. These ladies go above and beyond and will make you feel heard, respected and make getting your hair done fun!Services:Hair glossing,Hair glazing,Hair straightening,Keratin treatments,Brazilian hair straightening,Blowdry,Hair coloring,Gloss or Glaze,Haircut,Hair hydration treatments,Hair highlighting,Blowouts,Ombre hair color,Hairstyling

Margaret Ross: Great as always!!!Services:Balayage,Hair coloring,Haircut,Hair highlighting

Helen Enriquez: Kelli was fantastic! She listened to my concerns about trying a new salon, and cut my hair just the way I asked her to. The salon itself is cozy, welcoming, and nicely decorated. Overall a pleasant experience - I will be back!Services:Haircut,Blowdry

Kaitlyn Chance: Kelli at ZenaRose is the best!!! I've had such great experiences in her chair. I'm so impressed with her highlighting and styling skills. My fine, frizzy hair is difficult to style but she knows exactly how to tame it and make me feel beautiful. I can't say enough good things!Services:Haircut,Hair highlighting,Blowdry

Kayla Pena: I had my haircut/highlights/blow dry done by Kelli, and all is can say is AMAZING. So so happy with my hair and will definitely be coming back! My hair looks even better than what I wanted and the yummy coffee and good conversation were added bonuses. 5 stars all around!Services:Haircut,Hair highlighting

Noha Almomani: Zenarose is my go-to hair salon! Marina is so talented and has brought my hair back to life ❤️ If you want to go somewhere where you’ll get the best and come out feeling like a million bucks, check out Zenarose!Services:Gloss or Glaze,Bang trim,Haircut

Stephanie Mosely Parham: Had a great experience with Yulia at ZenaRose! Yulia listened carefully to what I wanted and checked in with me to make sure my haircut was turning out just right. And she has such a gentle touch, it was a very relaxing experience!

Zee Yusuf: Service:Hairstyling

Fatima Harara: Kelli cut my hair and it was the best haircut I’ve ever had. I live in Dallas and I will be flying back to have her cut my hair again. Her recommendations were amazing and she was extremely respectful. If you’re looking to get your haircut I highly recommend her.Services:Haircut,Blowdry

Sarrah Almomani: Got the best haircut I’ve ever had here. Kelli is amazing! She gives great recommendations and is very patient. Absolutely in love, will definitely be coming back!Services:Haircut,Hairstyling,Blowdry

Irene Kostko: Such a charming salon & Yulia did a beautiful job with my hair - love! Cant wait to go back!Services:Makeup services,Blowdry

reem marhamo: Kelli did my blowout for my hair and i love it!! She's amazing at what she does. It came out really good, and if made me love my hair. Definitely would recommend her!Service:Blowouts

Tess Koi: I could not recommend Yin more for weddings. She is so knowledgeable and skilled. As someone who never ever wears makeup, she got to know me and picked colors/styles that far surpassed my expectations. She not only helped with makeup, but had priceless advice for sequence of events and timing. I feel so taken care of. Also, all the makeup still looked perfect the next day! I was amazed.

Winni Chen: Yin and her assistant for the day, Kettia, both did an amazing job for my wedding in March! Because I had myself, 5 bridesmaids, and 2 moms getting both hair and makeup each, an extra person was needed for all the services. They were so friendly, positive, and personable, and really made the each of us feel and look so beautiful. None of us really wear makeup day-to-day so we opted for some more natural looking makeup and they both delivered!! My mom had a bad experience with a different HMUA for another wedding a few months back and she knew she did not want anything nearly as extreme as what she got before… my mom looked GREAT for my wedding and loved her look so much and felt much more confident! Fortunately, I had an awesome trial with Yin already in June 2022 so I knew to expect nothing but the best. Some slight tweaks were made between the trial and actual wedding day but it worked out perfectly because my wedding day was drizzly and gloomy and Yin (who did both my hair and makeup) accounted for that and how it would look in pictures. I recommended Yin to one of my bridesmaids after my trial for her own wedding and I’m lucky enough to experience her magic again in the next month! Would definitely recommend Yin (and Kettia) for any HMU needs!!

Amanda Silver: Yin fit me in last-minute when I realized that I shouldn't attempt to do my own hair and makeup. She was amazing! We even did a photo shoot out on a super windy day in Boston, and my hair still looked perfect. Thank you, Yin!Services:Bridal makeup,Hairstyling

Jennifer M.: Yin was incredible to work with! She made myself, bridesmaids, and mothers look stunning for our wedding. She was also so great on keeping our large and excited group on schedule. I highly recommend Yin for your wedding!!Services:Makeup services,Hairstyling

Q B: Yin came recommended to me by our wedding photographer. I checked out their work and immediately wanted to book them for the wedding. I am not a daily makeup wearer, so I was trying to find something that would make me feel like myself.I booked Yin for hair and makeup for myself, my maid of honor, and my mom. On the day of the wedding, she did an amazing job with my maid of honor and my mom. They looked like themselves, but more glamorous. They look beautiful in all the pictures! I was also very happy with my hair and makeup and Yin really took her time and also gave me choices on how to ‘amp’ up the look, which I took.Yin was patient, organized, and really did the pre-work to make sure that the hair and makeup matched well with my dress, venue, comfort, and other factors. I would highly recommend Yin for hair and makeup on your special day!Services:Bridal makeup,Hairstyling

Sarah Han: Yin did my hair and makeup for my wedding day and she was great to work with! She listened to my ideas and helped me feel at ease throughout the whole process. She has a great eye and captured the natural look I was looking for! Would definitely recommend!!

Ana Yee-Jones: Yin is awesome! For my wedding, I was specifically looking for a H/MU artist who was experienced in asian hair and facial features, as well as a variety of other hair and skin types for my bridesmaids. I went in for my original trial and felt confident in her abilities from the start; a few months later, I had a second trial to tweak the updo we had planned. The whole time, Yin was very attentive and receptive to my preferences, and she executed everything flawlessly on the day of our wedding! She also helped me create a realistic timeline for getting ready in the morning before our ceremony, which was extremely accurate -- we even finished a few minutes early. I and everyone in my bridal party who got hair and makeup done by Yin was happy with the result; I felt beautiful and still very much like myself. I would highly recommend Yin to anyone!!Services:Bridal makeup,Makeup services,Hairstyling

Alina Chan: Yin is the best person I know to go to for makeup. I recently had to have some professional headshots taken and Yin helped me to look much more energetic and fresh. You cannot go wrong getting makeup from Yin :)Service:Makeup services

Lauren Sears: Yin was such a pleasure to work with. It can be stressful getting ready as the bride, but she made me feel comfortable and at ease. My hair and makeup were perfect!

Brie Trudeau: I don’t even know where to begin. I hired Yin to do hair & makeup for my wedding party and myself and Yin was amazing! Her bubbly and happy personality was infectious on what could have been a very stressful morning! Yin was so accommodating and helpful and ensured everything went smoothly. We got many compliments on our hair & makeup and it lasted all day and night. I’d highly recommend Yin to anyone who is looking for a hair & makeup artist!Services:Hairstyling,Makeup services

Shika Card: Yin did an amazing job doing makeup and hair for my mom and me for my wedding. She was very communicative throughout the process, and I appreciated that she took the time and energy to ask me what I envisioned and details about my event, including what my dress looked like, venue lighting, and my photographer's style. Yin helped me look natural and elegant, which is exactly what I hoped for. She even added a lovely pearl hairpiece, which happened to match the fairy lights at my venue. She also helped me feel very relaxed with fun conversation during the appointment. I'm so grateful I found Yin for my wedding makeup and hair, and highly recommend her!Services:Hairstyling,Makeup services

Jennifer H Yoo: Yin and her work partner Kettia were perfect and I feel so lucky to have gotten to work with them. On my wedding day, they did the makeup and hair for myself plus seven other people (bridesmaids, mom, mom-in-law, aunt) and really tailored the makeup and hair to each individual and their preferences. My wedding party was very happy with their looks and we turned out beautifully for the photos. My mom can be picky but even she loved her hair and makeup! They were punctual, very professional, and communicative. As another review mentioned, they are Planners and Yin composed a neat, concise wedding prep schedule with lots of buffer time, which wasn't needed most of the time! You could also tell how experienced they were in their flexibility and being able to adapt my hotel room into a full-blown prep room (venue didn't have a bridal suite/prep room). I was anxious the morning of the wedding, and they eased all of the nerves./////On personality and bridal trial:Yin was wonderful to work with. She was responsive to my emails and calls from the start. Her personality also stood out to me from the beginning, when I did my makeup and hair trial with her- she really hyped me up for the wedding process! I remember leaving the appointment loving her energy. During the trial, she was attentive to my hesitations and comforting to my awkwardness. She listened to what I wanted as well as giving suggestions and different options for the look- a perfect balance. I remember sitting back loving how I looked and knowing I was in good hands./////On the makeup and hair durability:Wow, did the makeup lasted all day! It was 80+ degrees, my ceremony was outdoors, and reception in a greenhouse, so very little a/c time. In addition, I took a few pictures out in the later rain, shed a few happy tears, and danced/sweated my heart out, with several headbangs thrown in. Through all of that water, humidity, and movement my makeup and hair were still SO fresh by the end of the night!! /////Personalizing the makeup and hair:It was important for me to find someone who could do looks for all kinds of complexions, skin, and hair types. Aside from considering my experience, I recommend you check out Yin's portfolio, which makes evident she can do all of that. In the past, I unfortunately found the wrong people and which led to poor makeup and hair service experiences for my complexion and hair (I'm Asian), that made me not look like me. In addition, two of my bridesmaids are black and I needed someone who knew how to work with black hair, that I could entrust my friend's hair to. I was nervous about finding someone who could be sensitive to these anxieties. I told this to Yin and she was promptly on it- she sent contact information for Kettia so my bridesmaid could talk to her one-on-one about what she wanted and how she needed to prepare her hair. Kettia indeed killed it- my bridesmaid absolutely loved the results!Yin and Kettia accentuated the best parts of each one of us whilst keeping it natural, I was very impressed. /////I hands down definitely recommend Yin- she's very much desired and busy so book her as soon as you can!Services:Hairstyling,Bridal makeup,Makeup services

Kamie Ngam-Connor: Yin was superb. Throughout the process, she’s very responsive. She did both my engagement photoshoot (in Feb 2022) and for the wedding (July 2022 - hot) (of course we did 2 trial runs due to COVID delays). We have a total of 24 services for 5 flower girls and 8 adults. Yin created a schedule to allow all of us to be ready but not have to wait too long (she came with 2 other make-up stylists).My bridal party had a mix of white (Irish), Indian, Thai, Chinese and of course a lot of mixed race flower girls - Yin and her team simply made us look “naturally” beautiful.She stayed with me all day and into the evening to provide touch up services during the photoshoot post ceremony, prior to the reception and a change of hairstyle to get into the dancing/party spirit. Everyone loves the hair styles the stylists created for our bridal party BUT we really really love the makeup - which was so light and natural and yet made us look sooo good. She also did a make up service for my husband (he has rosacea and wanted to make sure that the photos would look good) - his face was so natural and lasted all day.I would be guided by her suggestions both on styles and timing - she’s a professional.

Sarah Carden: Yin Tom was absolutely amazing to work with and I can’t recommend her enough! My hair and make-up were perfect. I still felt like me, but the best version of me. And despite humid weather my makeup and hair stayed in place as well of that of all my bridesmaids. Yin is easy to communicate with, professional and has a great personality. She makes you feel so special and beautiful as she does her work.Services:Hairstyling,Makeup services

Julia Chen: Yin is an amazing makeup artist and hairstylist. I had booked her for my wedding day after a successful trial. She was very responsive throughout the process. She did the hair and makeup for myself, both moms, and my maid of honor. I already knew how skilled she was from the trial, but I was impressed by how organized and efficient she was at completing multiple services. The schedule she sent included buffers and more often than not, she didn’t need them! She listened to everyone’s requests and fulfilled them perfectly. Everyone loved their looks and were absolutely glowing! Both my hair and makeup held up beautifully by the end of the night after all the dancing. I highly recommend working with Yin. She is a joy to work with and incredibly skilled!Services:Hairstyling,Makeup services

Dannie Cui: Yin was amazing! I hired her for my wedding in August for hair & makeup for me and hair for the wedding party. She did an amazing job, both my hair and makeup stayed in place even after crying from the ceremony and speeches. Also, I forgot my hair piece, she was so resourceful and used a flower from my bouquet for my hair! She was also great with my mom who is not used to getting her hair and makeup professionally done. So glad to have her as a vendor for my wedding!Services:Hairstyling,Makeup services

Lucy Gong: Yin was PERFECT! I hired her for the entire day and she was lovely to be around and also so good at what she does. She had every last detail down and made sure I was constantly looking perfect. During our trial, she took her time and answered all my questions. She was patient until we achieved the look I wanted. I've had many trials with other artists but Yin's work can't be matched. On the day of my wedding, she calmed me down when I started getting nervous and was just such a soothing presence to be around. You definitely get really great treatment from her. Cannot recommend her enough!Service:Makeup services

W Z: It was great to work with Yin! I booked an appointment with her to get makeup and hair styling for an elopement photo shoot, and she did an amazing job in both! I am amazed at how good she is at mixing the colors and creating a natural look for my makeup. She is very friendly and made the makeup session very pleasant.Services:Hairstyling,Makeup services

Wendy Xu: If you're looking for a superb makeup artist for your wedding, Yin is the right choice! We had a great experience with Yin and Kettia on our wedding day, who did hair and makeup for our families and wedding party (including some groomsmen/bridesmen, who ended up looking very suave but natural). Their work was incredible, turning all of us into the most glamorous versions of ourselves. I was initially worried about my wedding hairstyle because my hair is very thick and unruly, but Yin worked some magic and it looked just how I imagined it. Would highly recommend hiring her for your wedding!Services:Hairstyling,Makeup services

Minjoo Kim: It was great working with Yin for hair and makeup for my engagement shoot and wedding! Yin is extremely talented and great at incorporating feedback to create a look that works for you. We did a trial and she asked several helpful questions to better understand what kind of hair and makeup I wanted. On the day of my wedding, she did hair and make up for myself, two moms, and two sisters, and she did a great job accommodating everyone's personal preferences, skin tone, desired hair style, etc. My hair and makeup lasted all evening despite hot weather, tears, and lots of dancing. Thank you so much Yin!Services:Hairstyling,Eyelash enhancements,Makeup services