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Working with Kat and Michelle of the Absolutely Beautiful team for a recent wedding was Such an amazing experience. As a wedding planner, I've worked with countless HMUA teams for my clients over the years -- but Absolutely Beautiful really stood out to me. Not only were they were so easy to communicate with to coordinate all the details leading up to the event, they did such a phenomenal job on the wedding day and our bride looked absolutely Stunning! You could tell she not only looked, but Felt amazing all day -- which is always the goal! Having Michelle onsite for our bride's hair and makeup touch-ups throughout the wedding day was such an amazing perk of working with this team, and it kept our bride feeling calm, cool, and confident all day. 10/10 I highly recommend hiring the Absolutely Beautiful team for any of your hair and makeup needs. You'll be so happy you did!
Ingrid Y.
5.0
Kat was the most amazing to work with the entire process! After having the pleasure of meeting her as a bridesmaid for friend’s wedding (where she did a fantastic job), I asked her to do my bridal makeup for my wedding in northern CA. I was so excited she was willing to travel for my wedding! She was so easy to work with remotely from scheduling, to travel arrangements, and hair/makeup inspiration. She even offered to do our trial the day before my wedding so I looked fabulous not only on the day but also for my rehearsal! She made sure to help me prioritize my peace and relaxation on the wedding day and she brought such a calm energy that I didn’t know I needed in all the chaos of prepping for the wedding! She was so flexible to accommodate my style and make changes (more sparkle) to my day of look even at the last minute! I highly recommend Kat to anyone looking for a highly talented artist who is so easy to work with and flexible! Can’t wait for the next time we can work together!
Juliana H.
5.0
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Kat Laskey and her boutique team of professional hair & makeup artists provide the luxury of on-site hair & makeup services for weddings, red carpet, photography and special events, and are known for their exceptional artistry, professionalism, and consistently outstanding client reviews.
And as working makeup artists and hair stylists in the entertainment industry, and experienced with all skin tones, hair textures and styles... we've been trained by the best, and aim to treat every client like a celebrity.
From the first phone call, through the trial, to the big day~
We work closely with you, listening to your input and discovering your personal style, to create a look that looks and feels just like YOU. :)
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- Kat LaskeyOwner/Lead ArtistKat Laskey is the heart and hands behind Absolutely Beautiful, bringing 20 years of experience as a professional hair and makeup artist in Los Angeles. Originally from Miami with a background in performance art, Kat's clients range from radiant brides to red carpet royalty, major brands, and TV sets. Represented by Ford Talent Agency, her work has been featured in WWD, People, and Vanity Fair, and her client list includes Natalie Portman, Zac Efron, Olivia Colman, America's Next Top Model, MTV, PETA, BBC, and many more. A self-proclaimed perfectionist at times, Kat believes authenticity is beautiful and deeply empowering. Her mission? To make people feel seen, celebrated, and, above all, look FABULOUS - like the best version of themselves. A yogi for life, when she's not glamming, you'll find her dancing, rollerblading the beach, fostering senior dogs, or hanging out with her tween daughter and rescue pets. Kat brings kindness, skill, and a signature sparkle to every face she touches... and is proud to say she is 💯 Cruelty-Free!
- The Crew!All-Star Hair & Makeup Artists (and kind people!:)All pro and no attitude, this team of exceptionally talented stylists are highly skilled with all ages, races, textures, and preferences, and have a lifelong career of experience to make your beauty dreams come true. From the ultra clean and elegant, to soft glam and full bridal beauty... Whatever your personal style is - Trendy and Luxe, or Clean & Cruelty - we have the right artist for you... and we are committed to working with your vision, to make everyone in your party look and feel absolutely beautiful. :)
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Reviewers rave about the hair and makeup team, praising their talent, calm professionalism, punctuality, and clear communication. They delivered long-lasting, photo-ready looks for brides, bridal parties, and family, handling trials, last-minute changes, and touch-ups with ease. Many highly recommend them.Review photos
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Nicholas D
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5.0
10/10 Kat is so kind, patient, and talented. She gave me such sincere time and attention. You can really tell her passion for her work through the time she dedicates to her clients...
. She was exactly on time and did my hair and makeup perfectly to my specifications. With a friend, she was so patient and attentive to what she wanted when she wanted to adjust her hair and makeup. I cannot recommend Kat enough if you are in the LA area.
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Aw Mirielles, you mad my day! It was an absolute pleasure being part of your day, and I'm ...
so grateful you brought me on. THANK YOU!
Ingrid Y
5.0
Working with Kat and Michelle of the Absolutely Beautiful team for a recent wedding was Such an amazing experience. As a wedding planner, I've worked with countless HMUA teams for ...
my clients over the years -- but Absolutely Beautiful really stood out to me. Not only were they were so easy to communicate with to coordinate all the details leading up to the event, they did such a phenomenal job on the wedding day and our bride looked absolutely Stunning! You could tell she not only looked, but Felt amazing all day -- which is always the goal! Having Michelle onsite for our bride's hair and makeup touch-ups throughout the wedding day was such an amazing perk of working with this team, and it kept our bride feeling calm, cool, and confident all day. 10/10 I highly recommend hiring the Absolutely Beautiful team for any of your hair and makeup needs. You'll be so happy you did!
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Juliana H
5.0
Kat was the most amazing to work with the entire process! After having the pleasure of meeting her as a bridesmaid for friend’s wedding (where she did a fantastic job), I asked her...
to do my bridal makeup for my wedding in northern CA. I was so excited she was willing to travel for my wedding! She was so easy to work with remotely from scheduling, to travel arrangements, and hair/makeup inspiration. She even offered to do our trial the day before my wedding so I looked fabulous not only on the day but also for my rehearsal! She made sure to help me prioritize my peace and relaxation on the wedding day and she brought such a calm energy that I didn’t know I needed in all the chaos of prepping for the wedding! She was so flexible to accommodate my style and make changes (more sparkle) to my day of look even at the last minute! I highly recommend Kat to anyone looking for a highly talented artist who is so easy to work with and flexible! Can’t wait for the next time we can work together!
Jojo Y
5.0
Kat and Erin did hair and makeup for myself (bride) and my crew for my wedding last month. I am so happy I hired them. Since our first trial, I had a great feeling about them. Not ...
only were they so attentive and detailed, they had this calm vibe about them that make a tight timeline feel relaxed. I am a very Type A bride and they were right on schedule through every step and I had no worries at all the whole entire day. Kat and Erin took my feedback from the trial very seriously and made me feel so confident and radiant on my day. My hair, who has a history of doing what it wants and never wants to stay, managed to stay in the gorgeous lowbun updo all night. My makeup looked amazing in photos. My mother as well as my 3 bridesmaids looked SO amazing. Erin has a way to enhance the natural features on every single person she encounters and augment their natural beauty with her skills.
10/10 would recommend again for anyone else looking to have a team that cares about you and are so cute and professional to work with.
Lauren L
5.0
I had a small family wedding in March 2026 in a VRBO house in Malibu and hired Kat to do hair and makeup for me, my mom and my mother-in-law (along with a last minute request for g...
room's hair). Kat was communicative and flexible leading up to the wedding and also great to work with on the day of! I did not have time or budget for a trial, so she was willing to get an early start to make sure we could address any issues. She gave helpful styling advice while also respecting my preferences. Kat and Erin did great work - we all loved how everything turned out and I would 100% hire her again!
kendall f
5.0
Kat is amazing and so is her team!
If you are looking for someone who is not only talented when it comes to do doing hair and makeup, but is sweet all around-- Kat is it!
She has...
so much patience, communicates perfectly and just overall made getting ready ahead of my wedding a breeze.
Everything from the trial to the day of was a dream!
Thank you, Kat :)
Svetlana P
5.0
Michelle was absolutely AMAZING. Her work was immaculate and she was thoughtful, meticulous, and honestly had such a good peaceful energy. She mopped up my tears and touched up my ...
hair and makeup perfectly, I feel very lucky that I got to have her on my team for my wedding. My mom was also so in love with her eyelashes and I know Michelle spent some time with her to get them just right and she was so happy and grateful for it. Absolutely Beautiful was one of my best vendor choices that made the wedding go smoothly, thank you Kat and Michelle!
Erica F
5.0
Kat and her team are the absolute best!!! They showed up on time (actually a few minutes early) and were all set and ready to go, before we were! They did my bridal hair and makeup...
, along with all 7 bridesmaids glam, and both moms! (MOG and MOB). Kat made me look and feel so beautiful and the makeup lasted all night! Kat even stayed until 7pm for touchups during pictures after the ceremony to make sure I looked my best. I can’t thank her enough for all she did!! Highly recommend to anyone getting married!!🤍
Gabby S
5.0
The first thing I want to say is how extremely happy I am with how my makeup and hair turned out for my wedding. I felt absolutely beautiful! My makeup and hair lasted all night wi...
thout any touch ups and looked flawless the whole time. She was on time and did exactly what I asked for. I initially did the trial and the colors weren’t me, had nothing to do with my makeup artist, she executed the photo I showed her perfectly. We were able to pivot and figured out what worked for me. I say this because sometimes when you feel like you should just go to another artist isn’t always the solution, it’s about figuring out what works for you. I couldn’t have asked for a better makeup and hair artist. She is so sweet and kind. Love that I can have a conversation with her and she was protective of making sure I was ready and fully done before the Photogrpaher was trying to get me out for my photos. Which I highly appreciated because the day of wedding is so stressful and people are pulling you all ways and she made sure that I was fully done and felt my absolute best before sending me out for photos. She also did my moms hair and she absolutely loved it! Look no further for your hair and makeup, absolutely beautiful is the place you will not regret hiring for the most important day of your life!
Anna B
5.0
Kat did my bridal hair and makeup, and I felt completely confident in her work from start to finish. From the trial, she truly listened to the look I was going for and absolutely d...
elivered. She’s incredibly detail-oriented and checked in throughout the process to make sure I felt my best. She also did my mom’s hair and makeup, and it turned out wonderfully. I would highly recommend her for wedding services to anyone!
Emanuela R
5.0
From the hair/makeup trial to the day of my wedding, Kat helped me feel grounded, excited, and beautiful! She is so relaxed, skilled, and knowledgeable. I have actually never looke...
d and felt so beautiful!! My friends and family also loved being around her. Highly recommend her for any special event. SHE IS THE BEST!
GS K
5.0
The stunning looks Kat Laskey created were complemented by prompt communication, attention to detail, punctuality and reliability. Over and above how incredible the makeup and hai...
r turned out, Kat's passion, compassion, creativity and competence was emotionally transformative and magical. Kat and her staff member understood and listened attentively to the vision. She/they made everyone feel comfortable and confident. Kat and her staff at Absolutely Beautiful converted hope into reality. Exceptional in every way!
Kimberly B
1.0
Kat did a great job on my makeup and I loved the makeup trial she did for me. However, the only hiccup on the day of the wedding was the actual makeup. Kat's partner did an awesome...
job on the bridesmaids but Kat probably took on too many people the day of the wedding to do the work properly. Though Kat is kind and friendly, she doesn't have the best control on timing. She started with me, stopped switched to Mother of the Bride, stopped, took a 45 minute break (which would be ok but she asked us to start at 8:00am so I was concerned on timing since photos started at 1/2pm), then a bridesmaid, then mother of the bride, then me, then mother of the bride, and finally got to my mother in law who was 1 hour late to the photos due to how late we were running. When Kat is able to dedicate time to you, the makeup is flawless. My issue is really the timing and truly ask to either decline the work if it's too many people or hire more people. Even with the queen for the day package, only the bride got touch ups -- none of the other people including the mothers got any touch ups throughout the day. I didn't involve myself with the timing because I trust the vendor knows their business best and this is my first time as part of the bridal party (not sure what the right time is to start or order to do things). If you have a special event and only plan to do your makeup, I still recommend Kat. If you have a bridesmaid crew, please choose someone else or ask for more makeup artists to assist so you're on time and your makeup isn't caked. My mother and mother in law had to redo their makeup because it ended up caked up.
Edit: my bridal party was 4 bridesmaids (one of which is my sister with disabilities and during the trial it was communicated that she just needed light makeup), Bride, and mothers of bride and groom.
Response from Absolutely Beautiful Hair and Makeup
Kimberly, thank you so much for taking the time to leave such a thoughtful and detailed re...
view. I truly appreciate your kind words about the trial and the quality of the makeup itself — both by me and Veronica- it means a lot.
I’m so sorry to hear that the wedding-day timing caused stress. That’s never the experience I want for a bride or her family. I’d like to provide some clarification for context, as well as reassurance for future clients.
On wedding days with larger parties, services are scheduled based on the agreed timeline and selected package. Service order and touch-ups are planned in advance, and the Queen for the Day package is a 10 hour day, which includes a lunch break for the stylist, and dedicated touch-ups for the bride, as outlined at booking. Mothers and bridal party members are scheduled for full services only unless additional touch-up coverage is added... although certainly if someone in the party really needs a touchups, I am willing to help!
At your wedding, I remember the source of the scheduling delay being a sister who was originally booked as a flower girl at a reduced price and shorter time slot... but ended up being an adult with full hair & makeup needs. I went ahead and fulfilled her requests, but in retrospect I see I should have saved that adjustment for the end of the day's schedule, so that your mother in law's appointed time would not be affected.
That said, I always aim to ensure everyone feels confident and cared for, and I regret that your mother and mother-in-law were unhappy with their final result.
I wish I had known they were feeling that way, and certainly I would have touched them up;
We want everyone to be happy with their hair & makeup and are always willing to make adjustments as requested.
I take feedback like this seriously and continuously review timelines and staffing needs to ensure smooth, stress-free mornings — especially for larger groups.
Open communication and clear expectations are incredibly important to me, and I’m always happy to discuss timelines, provide more artist support by bringing on additional team members, and package options in advance to ensure the best possible experience.
I truly appreciate your feedback and will consider it as I create schedules for future clients. Thank you!
Mayela R
5.0
Kat really made me feel special during my wedding. I hired her to do my hair and makeup as well my mom's. We both looked beautiful! I highly recommend hiring Kat for touch ups! She...
made sure that I was picture-perfect throughout. I also just really enjoyed working with Kat both during our trial and the day-of. She was a grounding presence when the nerves started to get the better of me on my wedding day.
Julia T
5.0
Kat is professional, calming, talented, and everything you could ask for in a hair/makeup artist for your wedding day. My husband's first words when he turned around for first look...
were, "oh s***," and honestly, I don't blame him. I looked INCREDIBLE and that was a combination of genetics and Kat. Whether you know everything about makeup or nothing, she can work with you. She is worth every penny and more. Look no further - book her.
Heather E
5.0
Kat and her team were absolutely wonderful!! Their expertise was evident as soon as they walked through the door, they were kind and professional and were able to expertly handle e...
ach style request. They were also super accommodating; I told Kat my vision before the big day and she immediately had creative suggestions that ended up looking AMAZING! She brought fresh herbs from her garden and wove them into my hair and I couldn't have been happier with the result.
Alexis J
5.0
Cant recommend Kat and the Absolutely Beautiful team enough! From initial conversations to the day of it has been an A++ experience. Kat is not only extremely talented and executed...
my vision flawlessly (its almost as if she was inside my head and knew what i meant without even having to say it) but she also is just a joy to be around. My mom and bridesmaids were also obsessed with their glam as well. I was really nervous about this aspect of the wedding planning because I am really picky when it comes to hair & makeup but trust me when i say you will be youre in the BEST hands if you go with Absolutely Beautiful!!!!
Response from Absolutely Beautiful Hair and Makeup
Ahhhh music to my ears!!! You are such a stylish girl so it means so much to know that we ...
nailed it. Big thanks to dream team Jasmine, Erin and Veronica for helping me glam such a large group.... and so many thank for bringing us on!
Many blessings to you on your marital journey!! :)
Katie K
5.0
Kat and her team are phenomenal. I felt comfortable with her from our trial hair and makeup session. She made me feel so beautiful and we had a ton of fun trying out a few styles t...
o get it just right for the big day.
She was great about communication and making sure we had enough space for everyone to get ready in our suite. Everyone in the wedding party was well taken care of whether they wanted hair, makeup, or both. We all looked STUNNING.
Thank you Kat!!
Response from Absolutely Beautiful Hair and Makeup
Katieeeeee!!!!!!!! This review made my day - LOVED glamming this awesome gal, her wife, an...
d all-girl crew. Such a radiant beauty with a big heart! Thank you!!
Kaitlyn Q
5.0
Kat and her team were absolutely amazing from start to finish! I booked a hair and makeup trial with Kat, where we tried out a couple of hair styles and a makeup look. Kat not only...
made me feel so welcome, but also helped me grasp a sense of calm through crazy wedding planning, adding some of her own advice that was actually so useful! Kat was also really diligent with working with some last minute schedule changes, and reassured me that everything will be perfect! I had a group of 8 girls getting makeup and hair done, and each and every one of us were so impressed by the makeup and hair skills by Kat and her team. Our makeup stayed on all night through dancing, crying, and laughing. I 10/10 recommend Absolutely Beautiful Hair and Makeup to future brides!
Winnie H
5.0
Kat was amazing!! I asked for glam makeup and Hollywood curls, and she delivered seamlessly. She's also amazing with updos! My HMU lasted all day and still looked amazing at the en...
d of the night. Another plus is that she's super responsive throughout the whole process. I'd highly recommend!!
Yana T
5.0
Kat did the most incredible job with my hair and make up! I felt like a princess and am so grateful for her. She did my moms and sisters hair and makeup as well and they also loved...
her work! And Kat’s team did the best job on all my bridesmaids! Everyone was genuinely happy with their look and had the best time. Highly highly recommend Kat!
Brooke B
5.0
Kat did such a wonderful job on my hair and makeup for my wedding! From the trial to the day of, she listened to what I wanted and was able to perfectly create a look that made me ...
feel beautiful and comfortable all day. She also made my mom (who had never gotten makeup done, and doesn’t usually wear makeup) SO HAPPY! She listened to her and made sure she was comfortable and confident. Kat’s calming presence was so great to work with the morning of my wedding and helped me feel confident and ready for the big day. Thank you so much Kat!
Jenna R
5.0
Kat was an absolute dream to work with from start to finish. From the very beginning, she made the process so easy and stress-free. While our first trial went really well, I had a ...
few new ideas and Kat couldn’t have been more patient and kind. She happily scheduled a second trial at the convenience of my own home, right before my rehearsal dinner. That level of flexibility and care says everything about her professionalism and dedication.
On my wedding day, she took my vision and brought it to life flawlessly. Not only did she make me feel absolutely stunning, but she also worked her magic on my cousins, leaving everyone glowing and confident. I received endless compliments all night on both my hair and makeup, and I truly couldn’t have been happier with the results.
Beyond her talent, Kat is extremely fairly priced compared to others in the industry, especially for the top-tier quality she delivers. She’s an incredible artist, a true professional, and just a joy to be around. I can’t recommend her enough to any bride looking for someone who will go above and beyond to make them feel their most beautiful.
Lesya B
5.0
Kat was beyond perfect. She had such calm yet vibrant energy. Her work is stunning (both the hair and makeup). Her team was incredible and efficient. She was super accommodating an...
d gave amazing advice. Overall from the first message to the final result, I was so happy, I can’t recommend Kat enough.
Charlotte G
5.0
I had such a wonderful experience with Kat for my wedding day hair and makeup. She truly listened to what I wanted and made me feel so comfortable throughout the process from the t...
rial to the wedding day. As someone who doesn’t normally wear much makeup, it was important to me to still feel like myself, and she really honored that. The final look was natural, elegant, and exactly what I had envisioned. Not only did I feel beautiful, but the makeup and hair also lasted the entire day and night. I’m so grateful for her talent and professionalism—highly recommend!
Natalie M
5.0
Kat and her team went above and beyond for my girls and I. I paid for Kat to stay longer for touch ups and it was so worth it. My makeup and hair were perfect the whole night!!
H...
er attention to detail and her skill at her craft is incredible! I’ve already recommended her to other brides and will continue to do so. Don’t even hesitate, just book her! You won’t regret it. She is worth every penny!
Thank you so much for making me feel and look better than I ever imagined for my wedding day🫶🏻
Courtnie S
5.0
I would highly recommend Kat! I found her on this website through her great reviews and they turned out 100% correct! I did a hair and makeup trial with Kat before my wedding and s...
he worked with my ideas and expanded them and made me a beautiful bride. She answered questions right away and was super sweet and amazing to work with! She also brought an assistant to help the day of the wedding names Jasmine and they both did a great job on all my bridesmaids and myself with the hair and makeup. I would highly recommend Kat to anyone looking for hair or makeup or both! Thank you so much Kat!
Avy N
5.0
I utilized Absolutely Beautiful for my wedding this past May, and Kat along with her team, Jasmine and Erin, were INCREDIBLE to work with to say the least. I selected the “Queen fo...
r a Day” package, and let me tell you this was the most relaxed, carefree part of my day. As a bride, I couldn’t ask for a better getting ready experience! This included hair & makeup for myself, 5 bridesmaids as well as the mother of the bride and mother of the groom. It also eased a lot of stress by having hair & makeup touchups until right before the reception for the bride.
My bridesmaids and moms all LOVED how their hair and makeup turned out for the big day. As for my hair & makeup, Kat absolutely NAILED the look I was going for. I was really happy with the trial, and somehow, on the day of my wedding she even managed to exceed my expectations here.
I like a full glam makeup look, and requested a “Hollywood glam” wave/curl, which I know requires a ton of skill and maintenance throughout the day. Kat absolutely hit it out of the park with how I wanted to look on the big day. My Ceremony was at 6:00 PM and my after party lasted until 5:00 AM (Yes, AM!). My hair and makeup managed to last just as long as the party did, which is insanely impressive! I felt like the most beautiful version of myself on my wedding day, and words cannot express how grateful I am that I went with Kat for the big day. At the end of it all, I didn’t want to take my hair and makeup off. In the future, I hope to reach out to Kat again to recreate this look for another event – that’s how much I LOVED it!!
Macaulay P
5.0
Kat is the best!! As the bride, she made sure I completely loved my look and it was everything I wanted.
She’s really attentive and will adjust makeup and listen to your feedback ...
during the trial - highly recommend her!
Michelle U
5.0
Kat and her team were wonderful! She listened to what I wanted for my own bridal makeup/hair and really made me feel the utmost confident on my big day! Not to mention how amazing ...
her team is! Shout out to Veronica for dealing with my indecisive mother at the end of the day she was happy with everything! All my lovely bridesmaids looked just as beautiful and I couldn’t have asked for a more flexible and positive team! If I would do anything again it would be to have this team present as they made sure to put me at easy and work with my crazy group! I hope that if ever an occasion arises again I can have them by my side again!
Sandra T
5.0
Kat and her team are so skilled, I definitely recommend working with them for your wedding! She is so professional, attentive to detail, and if someone you can trust to make your v...
ision come true! I definitely recommend working with her
Molly C
5.0
Kat did such a wonderful job, as did Veronica. Very friendly and professional - and they helped make the day absolutely wonderful. The bridesmaids and moms looked beautiful, and I ...
LOVED the way that I looked on my big day. Thanks Kat!!
Sabina F
5.0
Kat at Absolutely Beautiful was our makeup and touch up artist for our special day. She also did my husband's hair and nailed it! She's super professional, responsive, and easy to ...
work with and made sure the looks were readable on camera. NOt to mention, she's an amazing person! Everyone was so pleased with their makeup. Highly recommend using her!
Rachel M
5.0
Kat was so amazing from trial to wedding day to following up after! She gave me my dream wedding hair ❤️ She kept to schedule and went to 3 locations for me. She did my hair and ma...
keup, plus both mothers, and a little touch up on the groom. I highly recommend her to anyone looking for an outstanding hair and makeup artist!
Carmelita T
5.0
I am the mother of the bride and the wedding planner. I'm so glad I chose Absolutely Beautiful Hair and Makeup for my daughter's and the wedding entourage hair and makeup. Working ...
with Kat is a breeze. She's very professional. She did the bride and my hair and makeup exactly how we wanted it. Kat even went out of her way to get us the beauty tools we need for the wedding day. Kat also guided us with the scheduling to ensure the wedding entourage was ready and on time for the church wedding. Kat also patiently waited during the entire church wedding and into the reception and retouched our hair and makeup to ensure it stayed fresh for the reception (fyi, the wedding was held on the hottest weekend of the summer at 105F). Kat is amazing and I'm beyond glad she did our hair and makeup. Everybody complimented the bride and I on how beautiful our hair and makeup were. I would definitely work with Kat again. I highly recommend Absolutely Beautiful Hair and Makeup for your wedding and other events.
Emily C
5.0
Kat and her team were the absolute best! I would recommend them to anyone looking to bring the best energy into their wedding day. They exceeded the whole bridal party's expectatio...
ns and perfectly executed each person's look. Kat is such a calm presence and asks for notes after the trial so that she can perfect the look on the day of. 10/10 experience!
Jennifer O
5.0
Kat is an incredible make up artist and hair stylist. I worked with her for my wedding this past week and she also did hair and makeup for my mom, sister, and mother-in-law. Her pa...
tient and professional demeanor really helped me keep the pre-wedding jitters at bay. She is also excellent at her craft. She has great intuition about what makeup/hair will look good and gives great advice while still honoring people's unique style/preferences. She is also very dedicated to making each person look stunning while being very efficient with her time. Thanks Kat!
Nina G
5.0
I just got married Aug 10th, 2024 in Palos Verdes. I had 6 bridesmaids. Kat & her team were absolutely, professional, punctual, and tailored to everyone’s needs. My makeup was a...
bsolutely beautiful, my 6 bridesmaids makeup and hair were exactly what they wanted. We all got so much compliments. Everyone looked amazingly beautiful. Thank you very much Kat, Jasmine, & Erin you ladies rock! 🫶🏼
Abbey C
5.0
Kat is wonderful! When I first contacted her, she was so helpful with answering questions and was flexible and patient as I worked out how many people in my wedding party would nee...
d their hair and make up done. When I met with Kat for my hair and make up trial, she was so easy to work with. She was intentional about learning what I did and didn’t want with my look. She also brought in great ideas and was incredibly willing to make adjustments to her work to to shape my look into exactly what I wanted. She also gave me lots of suggestions and things to consider when planning out the morning of my wedding day to reduce chaos and stress. There was a lot that I had not considered and I am so glad that I made adjustments based on the advice she gave. The whole morning went smoothly on the day of my wedding! Kat did an amazing job and really perfected the elegant look that I wanted. I was so happy with the result and had tons of compliments throughout the day. I fully recommend Kat if you need hair and make up done. She is experienced and takes pride in creating the look that you want!
Lauren N
5.0
Kat was so great, from trial to wedding day. She kept me calm when things weren’t going too well with people needing to get hair and makeup done, and I felt so beautiful for my wed...
ding. She brought an associate, Jasmine, to help with hair and she was also so sweet and did a great job with my bridesmaids and mom!
Alana F
5.0
I have only amazing things to say about Jasmine and Veronica from the Absolutely Beautiful team! I am not a make up person and I rarely do my hair, and despite me going to the tria...
l with zero idea how to vocalize what I was going for they somehow could read my mind and everything was absolutely amazing!
From the initial trial all the way up through the big day I knew myself and my bridesmaids were in great hands. They both were so quick and yet so attentive with everyone, and the entire wedding party looked amazing for the big day. I cannot recommend their services enough, they went above and beyond to make sure everything was perfect for my special day!
Joan S
5.0
I booked Kat as soon as I completed my hair and makeup trial with her because I was so impressed, but it wasn't until my wedding week that I realized how above and beyond she goes ...
to help you both look and feel beautiful for your special day. She put in so much extra time to address my hair and skin concerns as well as help me prepare in advance for any potential day-of emergencies. She and Jasmine both did an excellent job working with both me and my bridesmaids the day of the wedding.
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Erin C
5.0
Kat and her team were so absolutely incredible! First, she really took the time to make sure that I looked good and felt amazing (I really don't know too much about makeup and hair...
, so her help here was so appreciated). Her team was professional and kind and kept us on time (we did my bridal hair and makeup + hair & makeup for 7 bridesmaids plus my mom). Everyone looked beautiful! Lastly, I danced SO HARD at my wedding and my makeup and hair still looked so good at the end of the night. Idk what magic Kat worked to keep me from looking like a swamp witch by the end of the night but I literally couldn't recommend her more!
Stephanie H
5.0
Kat is a talented makeup artist with a good eye. She did makeup for me (bride), 4 bridesmaids and my mother in law for my wedding. She made everyone look beautiful and also liste...
ned to people's individual preferences. We did a trial at her house and I found her to be extremely easy to talk to and down to earth. She also helped calm me down on my wedding day and not be so antsy. I appreciated having her as my makeup artist on my big day!
Charlotte A
5.0
I physically cannot recommend Kat for your hair and makeup wedding needs enough. I am a picky as hell natural blonde who doesn’t know how to describe what I want and somehow Kat to...
ok all of that and turned it into magic!!
I wanted “my face but better glam” (so helpful I’m sure) - I wanted to look like the best version of me. Kat took so much time with me for our trial, tried multiple things, and helped me figure out what I wanted. Not only that, she has the most wonderful calm energy - just so totally zen in an area of your life where you’re already freaking out - it was absolutely priceless.
She made me look better than I knew I could. She gave my mom her first ever professional hair and makeup and I think my mom cried when she needed to take it off, lol. She made my natural-inclined bridesmaid look incredible, helped my glamorous matron of honor get the zhuzh she was hoping for, and even helped my brother (and man of honor) with his complexion and brows so he’d look as polished as the rest of us. All the while she was just so kind and good natured with us - absolutely worth every penny.
The prices are SOO reasonable (you know how insane it can be, since you’re here reading reviews) and honestly I looked the same at 1am as I did when she finished my makeup at 4pm. It was like magic. I hope I have something fancy again sometime soon, because Kat is officially stuck doing my makeup forever and ever. If you’re still reading this - I obviously cannot recommend Kat enough!!
Stacy L
5.0
Kat and her team were amazing to work with! I was recommended Kat by a friend who used her for her wedding and after my hair and makeup trial, I was so happy and knew that Kat woul...
d make sure I felt confident and beautiful on my wedding day. I do not wear a lot of makeup, and Kat made sure to collaborate and advise. Her team also were wonderful and my officiant, bridesmaids, mother, and mother-in-law all looked beautiful. Thank you so much, Kat!
Emilie M
5.0
Kat made us all feel so beautiful on a really wonderful wedding day. She is kind, patient, and attentive - she is particularly good at making you feel like "a better version of you...
rself", and my bridesmaids, mum, and mother-in-law, none of whom regularly wear much makeup, all expressed how beautiful they all felt.
I felt absolutely lovely, and my hair in particular was beyond perfect. The day could not have gone better.
Thank you thank you Kat!
Alba J
5.0
Kat is truly talented! She was able to capture exactly what I wanted for my wedding day hair and make up. She made me look and feel so beautiful on my wedding day and the make up a...
nd hair lasted all night with no touch ups! I had a large bridal party and Kat was organized, professional and made sure we were on schedule. I cannot recommend her enough!! Thank you Kat :)
Dani G
5.0
Kat is absolutely amazing!!! Not only is she sweet, but she's extremely talented. I've never felt more beautiful in my life. I've always been self conscious of my thin hair, and sh...
e made it look voluminous and flawless. She even helped me find the perfect extensions and made them look as if they were my natural hair. I can't recommend her enough.
Jennifer K
5.0
Kat is a wonderful artist who is talented with both hair and makeup. She is a lovely human who is also professional, and very punctual. I felt like I was in great hands, even thou...
gh I’m not much of a hair or makeup person. I loved getting to know her and see how much passion she pours into her work. Thanks to Kat for helping make my day brilliant.
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