Allyson’s Chair

Bridal Beauty

Raleigh, NC

North Carolina and destination weddings

Travel area: No travel restrictions See details

5.0

Praised by couples for:

Bridal Makeup

Hair Styling

Airbrush

Allyson did an amazing job with my hair and makeup for my wedding! She also did my maid of honor’s hair and my mom’s makeup, and we were all in great hands. She is kind, professional, and efficient, and she truly excels at natural and soft glam makeup. She made me look like the best version of myself and feel beautiful on my wedding day! I have shoulder-length hair and wanted a fuller bun, and Allyson helped me find high-quality extensions that matched my hair perfectly. She also helped me figure out how to incorporate my headpiece into the style. I especially appreciated the little wedding day emergency kit she provided for hair and makeup touch-ups so I could look my best throughout the day. I highly recommend Allyson to any bride looking for a talented, thoughtful, and professional hair and makeup artist!

Beth H.

5.0

Allyson did a wonderful job with my wedding hair and makeup! She was so kind and accommodating throughout the whole process and captured my vision beautifully. She did hair + makeup for myself, my mom, and my mother in law and all three of us were very happy with how it turned out. She has a very kind, calming presence, which is exactly what you want on the morning of your wedding. I highly recommend reaching out to her if you are looking for a natural, soft glam look!

Jazlyn S.

5.0

Allyson S

OWNER

AWARD WINNER (2X)

Thanks to recommendations from couples on The Knot

At Allyson's Chair, a wedding beauty studio in Raleigh, NC, we believe every bride deserves to feel like the most beautiful, naturally polished version of herself. With our expert touch and approachable style, we're here to make your special day feel cared-for, stress-free, and efficient as possible. Based in the Raleigh-Durham area and available for travel throughout North Carolina and Destination weddings, Allyson's Chair specializes in on-location bridal hair and beauty services, including airbrush makeup, traditional makeup, and dry hairstyling. Allyson specializes in Bridal and, with an over 10-year career, likes to focus her time and attention on the bride's hair and makeup, and just a few others added to her work at one time. Focusing now on small groups of the bride's hair and makeup, plus 5 other service spots in a day, or fewer to maximize her time, talent, and focus. Looking for more services? Hire Allyson for Bridal hair and makeup, then once booked, ask her for her list of recommended artists you can hire to accommodate those she cannot! This way, the bride has her own dedicated specialist and time to enjoy and relax, and you don't have to travel or work with multiple artists for yourself.

Woman-owned Business

8+ years in business

Speaks English

Just me

Details

Beauty

Hair Stylists

Hair Trials Available

Makeup

Airbrushed Makeup

Makeup Artists

On-Site Hair & Makeup

Awards and Affiliations

2-Time 'Best of Weddings'

2024.2023.

Join couples who chose award-winning vendors for their wedding

Meet the team

Allyson S

Owner

Hi! Welcome to my chair! I have a passion for bridal beauty and love helping bride's feel beautiful on the most special day. I have trained with several makeup companies, and am a licensed cosmetologist. I love making bride's feel like the most naturally polished version of themselves. When I am not working I am either spending too much money in any pet store on my two rescue dogs lady and rip, or reviewing and trying new makeup products on my instagram and traveling with my husband !

5.0

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Summary: The hair and makeup artist consistently delivered natural, soft-glam looks for brides, bridesmaids, and family, making clients feel beautiful, calm, and confident. She was professional, timely, and accommodating—providing trials, extensions, airbrush coverage, and an emergency touch-up kit. Reviewers highly recommend her for weddings.

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Beth H

Allyson did an amazing job with my hair and makeup for my wedding! She also did my maid of honor’s hair and my mom’s makeup, and we were all in great hands. She is kind, profession...

al, and efficient, and she truly excels at natural and soft glam makeup. She made me look like the best version of myself and feel beautiful on my wedding day! I have shoulder-length hair and wanted a fuller bun, and Allyson helped me find high-quality extensions that matched my hair perfectly. She also helped me figure out how to incorporate my headpiece into the style. I especially appreciated the little wedding day emergency kit she provided for hair and makeup touch-ups so I could look my best throughout the day. I highly recommend Allyson to any bride looking for a talented, thoughtful, and professional hair and makeup artist!

Jazlyn S

Allyson did a wonderful job with my wedding hair and makeup! She was so kind and accommodating throughout the whole process and captured my vision beautifully. She did hair + makeu...

p for myself, my mom, and my mother in law and all three of us were very happy with how it turned out. She has a very kind, calming presence, which is exactly what you want on the morning of your wedding. I highly recommend reaching out to her if you are looking for a natural, soft glam look!

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Sidney W

Allyson made me feel like a queen on my wedding day!! She made me feel so calm and worry free because I knew everything was going to be perfect. I cannot recommend her more!

Allison W

I absolutely loved working with Allyson! She was so fun to have around on the wedding morning — bringing great energy, professionalism, and incredible talent. Every single one of m...

y bridesmaids and my mom raved about their hair and makeup, which is definitely not always the case with wedding glam teams! The whole process was seamless, from booking to trial to the big day, and Allyson’s pricing was very reasonable for the level of quality and care we received. We all felt stunning and confident, and our looks lasted perfectly throughout the entire celebration. If you're looking for a hair and makeup artist who is talented, easy to work with, and brings plenty of joy to your day, Allyson is the one!

Lindsey F

Allyson did my wedding hair and make up and she was a DREAM to work with. From my trial, to bridal portraits, rehearsal day blow out, & my wedding day - she was amazing! She is suc...

h calm, genuine, kind person who is also amazing at what she does! I feel like we had known each other forever! My hair & make up were both so stunning, lightweight, felt good on my skin, and held wonderfully! Allyson made me feel so incredibly beautiful and had the best suggestions/tips. I could not recommend her enough!!

Morgan B

Allysons chair helped turned my makeup dreams into a reality. I cannot express how awesome she and her team are! Allyson is extremely professional, timely and makes you feel like a...

princess. I couldn’t have hand picked a better makeup artist. She is also the sweetest soul! I’m so very thankful for her would highly recommend her and her services!

Matthew E

I have had the pleasure of working with Allyson twice now and let me just say that she is FANTASTIC at what she does! If she is available for your date please just go ahead and boo...

k her! You will NOT be disappointed.

Jenna P

Allyson did an amazing job for my bridal makeup! She listened to what I was wanting and made it happen. Highly recommend her and airbrushing!!

Melissa T

In addition to being super talented, Allyson has a kind and warm personality and has just the type of energy of someone you want next to you on the morning of your wedding! Allyso...

n listened carefully to what I was looking for and really worked to personalize the hair and makeup to my tastes. She's a pro and made me look beautiful. I think she has a wide range of styles she can do, but if you are looking for a natural look and a slightly lighter hand, she is great. Would recommend to any bride-to-be!

Theresa C

I have known Allyson for several years now-she has always made me feel beautiful even at my lowest. I was lucky enough to have her for my wedding day hair and makeup and I just ado...

re her. Allyson not only cares deeply for you as the client but for you as a person. Your comfort and confidence are her top priority and she WILL NOT let you down. She even helped my mother do my bustle on the day of my wedding. She truly specializes in highlighting the beauty you already possess and adheres to whatever wishes you may have for your hair and makeup. If you are thinking of hiring Allyson for your wedding, DO IT!!

Alli C

Everything about Allyson is PERFECT! She makes you feel so beautiful and comfortable in her chair. She is so knowledgeable about hair, skin, and makeup and truly enhances your natu...

ral beauty! She made me feel so special on my wedding day and time leading up (trials and bridal portraits) I would highly recommend Allyson to anyone!

Abby M

Allyson was the PERFECT hair and makeup artist - she focused a lot on natural glam, and I felt like I looked just like a "bridal" version of myself. She also completely nailed my h...

air vision, and was kind, easy to work with, and just generally fantastic. She also works very well with those of us who have more sensitive skin, which was necessary for me.

Michelle B

Allyson did my makeup for my wedding on 10/8/2023 and made me feel drop dead goregous!! Everything blended so well, I got a full coverage airbrush and it felt light weighted but al...

so covered a pimple that of course decided to make appearance on the big day. Thankfully with Allyson’s talent it truly wasn’t noticeable at all. Highly recommend booking with her! Thanks Allyson for our amazing work & kind heart!🫶

Lauren P

Allyson is absolutely phenomenal, both in life and at her job. I felt so confident on wedding day (as did the bridal party), and she was a huge part in that! She also created an i...

ncredibly helpful schedule to make sure everybody knew when it was their time to shine. Throughout the wedding season, Allyson not only took the time to learn my skin and what I disliked/loved from the trial run, she learned my family and displayed genuine kindness. I would absolutely trust Allyson to do my makeup any time in the future, and cannot recommend her enough.

Mary F

I had the best experience working with Allyson and her team on our wedding day! She seamlessly scheduled hair and makeup for our large bridal party and somehow kept us running ahea...

d of schedule *the entire day*, which other vendors remarked is unheard of and a testament to her planning and flawless execution.Some girls wanted very natural makeup and others wanted more glam and she listened and executed each perfectly. She made us feel comfortable, made us laugh, arrived early, and helped make my vision a reality. I felt absolutely beautiful even as someone who doesn’t wear a lot of makeup and wasn’t sure about what I wanted. Cannot recommend Allyson’s chair and her team enough!!!

Erica S

Allyson did an amazing job with my hair and make up as the bride, my two bridesmaids and my mom. She traveled to Beaufort for my wedding in April. The trial run was really helpful ...

so that we both had a great idea of how my hair and makeup would look on my wedding day.

Kirsten S

I loved working with Allyson! She has a wonderful, warm personality. My hair and makeup looked beautiful for my wedding and Allyson was so easy to work with.

Ashley F

Allyson was the hair and makeup artist for myself and my three bridesmaids on my wedding day, and we all absolutely loved working with her! Allyson was always super responsive to a...

ny questions I had, and she gave clear instructions for everyone to follow to be ready for hair and makeup day of. At my hair and makeup trial, Allyson did an amazing job explaining different options, and her work really captured the look that I had envisioned! Leading up to the wedding, she even recommended a few super affordable hair and skin care products that worked perfectly for me, and I plan to continue using them. On the day of my wedding, Allyson was on time, really efficient, and she made all of us feel at ease. Allyson uses gentle products that are perfect for sensitive skin, and she has a real talent for creating looks that feel very glowy and natural. Our hair and makeup looked perfect all day (and Allyson even left me with a mini touch-up kit!), and we couldn't have been happier with the results!

S.E. S

Allyson was an absolute JOY! From start to finish working with her and her team for my wedding hair and make-up was a breeze. She listened to what I was looking for and made it hap...

pen. She also created an incredible, relaxed day of experience for me, my mom, and bridesmaids. Music selection was on point! I don’t typically wear a lot of makeup, and she did a great job making sure I felt beautiful and special for my wedding day while still looking and feeling like myself. She also cares about making sure your skin and hair are in great shape leading up to the wedding and beyond. Working with Allyson made for a great wedding day and has impacted how I care for my skin and hair moving forward. Couldn’t recommend her more!

Allie M

We used Allyson and two of her assistants for my wedding day. What can I say? Allyson is amazing and so are her assistants! I was so happy from the start- she was responsive and an...

swered any questions I had. I love her style and how she makes you feel so beautiful on your wedding day. My bridesmaids loved her and her assistants. I cannot thank her enough and would highly recommend her to anyone getting married that needs hair/makeup done!

Hanna T

Allyson was a delight from start to finish! The bridal trial was one of my favorite aspects of wedding planning because she made me feel so comfortable and understood exactly what ...

I was going for. She achieved the perfect balance of elevating my look while also keeping true to myself. My mother was very nervous about the H/MU process and Allyson was so patient and accommodating with her. She and her assistant ensured that myself and the bridal party looked and felt beautiful at the wedding. They fit in perfectly with us on the wedding day and made it so fun! I would not change a thing about my experience with her and cannot recommend her enough! Thank you, Allyson!

Meredith A

Allyson was the best vendor to work with!! The care she gives her brides from trial to the big day is immense! My skin looked flawless and my eyes were poppin!! I gave her two phot...

os for my hair and she picked the best parts of both to give me the perfect look. Her assistants are great to work with, fun, and skilled! My bridesmaids all looked gorgeous!

Carson C

Allyson is nothing shy of amazing! I worked with her as a bridesmaid in a friends wedding years before my own and I knew I wanted her to do my hair and makeup for my own wedding! S...

he listens to your wants, makes you feel so comfortable and confident and her ability to color match makeup and hair is wonderful! Allyson made me feel so beautiful for my bridal portraits and my wedding day

Rachel M

Having the best clients on your wedding day should go without saying- but after ours was done, I was truly SO thankful that we had the ones we did! Allyson and her team were so fun...

and easy to work with. Somehow getting seven bridesmaids (and a bride!) ready without anything feeling stressful or rushed in a packed hotel suite WORKED. Allyson listened to each of my bridesmaids specific needs/wants, and everyone was so happy with their result. Look no further for the best of the best for your hair and makeup needs. Could not recommend this wonderful sweet soul more!

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Thank you so much Rachel, you have made my day . It was a pleasure to help you celebrate y...

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Alison B

Allyson did make-up for myself and the bridesmaids at our wedding. I could not have asked for a better experience. I typically don’t wear a lot of make-up and I really wanted to ha...

ve a more natural look on my wedding day. Allyson listened to my concerns and even gave me some skin care tips that helped minimize the amount of make up she needed to use. She did a great job! I felt beautiful the whole day. The rest of my bridesmaids loved her too! I would highly recommend!

Alyssa W

Allyson is so sweet and does a wonderful job! I met with her for a trial first and she took the time to listen to what I was envisioning for hair and makeup. She was pleasant and p...

ersonable while she was working. When she was finished, she made sure I liked everything and was willing to troubleshoot to get things perfect. She then did hair and make up for my bridal portrait session, which turned out beautifully! On the wedding day, she and her team did hair and make up for my bridesmaids, MIL, mom, and for me. They made the experience fun, stayed on time, and made us all feel beautiful! By the end of the night, we were all looking a little rough of course, but the hair and make up held up very well. Thank you Allyson!

Jessica B

Allyson really went above and beyond, even so far as explaining the products she was using during my trial run so that I would know how to recreate a more simple look for myself in...

the future. Her assistants Kayla and Jess are incredible, I felt like the best version of myself on my wedding day.

Devin S

Allyson was amazing! I was SO concerned my hair wouldn’t hold on my wedding day. Allyson assured me it would be fine but I wasn’t convinced. Turns out Allyson was right! My hair h...

eld beautifully ALL night!! Allyson’s makeup was great as well. We all have very different hair types as well so it was great to see how well she was able to work with everyone’s hair and give them the styles they wanted. She was super quick with all our hair and make up which was also really great. We had plenty of time to get our dresses on and take pre-ceremony pictures. You can’t go wrong with Allyson!

Caroline I

She was so calm and on top of things! I loved how she was relaxed and didn’t rush through anything. I loved my hair and makeup, and so did my mom and sister. Can’t say enough posit...

ive things about her!

Ashley B

Allyson was so easy easy to work with— she was super responsive, and just put me at complete ease on the day of the wedding. She did a beautiful job creating the exact makeup/hair ...

look I wanted. I highly recommend her to any bride!

Logan F

We loved Allyson! She was great with communication, was in time, prepared and did a wonderful job. Best up do’s we’ve had, and the makeup was perfect. Thank you Allyson, for help...

ing to make our day special!

Response from Allyson’s Chair

Thank you so much!! I hope y’all had the best day!

Chelsea M

Allyson did a great job on my hair and my bridesmaids hair! She was a joy to work with, worked quick, and all turned out perfect!

Response from Allyson’s Chair

Thank you so much chelsea, this means a lot to me! You were absolutely lovely.

Darcy B

Allyson was amazing to work with from booking to the big day! She offered a phone consultation to begin with and really took her time during my trial to make sure the look was exac...

tly what I wanted. Allyson and her assistant made me, my (now) wife, and our bridesmaids feel so glamorous and truly taken care of on the wedding day. I highly recommend Allyson if you’re looking for someone who is truly passionate about her work and is also so easy to work with!

Response from Allyson’s Chair

Thank y’all so much! You were both a joy to be around from the start and I’m so happy we w...

ere able to be a part of your best day❤️

Megan M

Allyson and her assistant were so amazing to work with! We did a trial hair and makeup before bridal portraits and of course before the wedding and she knew and went for exactly wh...

at I wanted for my look! She came to my bridal portrait venue to get me ready there which worked out perfectly. Between my bridal portraits and wedding I decided I wanted a little change in my look and she went right along with it and fixed it to exactly what I wanted! On the wedding day her and her assistant worked so hard to get me and my bridesmaids ready on time and looking amazing! They were so fun to talk to and jam with during the morning of my wedding. Allyson is the best for bridal hair and makeup and I would recommend to use her over and over a million times for weddings!

Response from Allyson’s Chair

Thank you so much Megan ❤️ I’m so happy for you and Ryan , that day was absolutely perfect...

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7361 six forks rd, Raleigh, NC

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North Carolina and destination weddings
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(919) 384-5216

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