5 out of 5 stars and 69 reviews
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(69)Boston, South Shore, Cape & The Islands, RI
About this vendor
Kristin Kay Makeup Artistry is a wedding makeup business based in Boston, MA. Owner Kristin and her team provide professional hair and makeup services to couples and wedding parties throughout New England. They specialize in timeless classic styles that make you look and feel your best self on your special day.
Kristin Kay Makeup Artistry highlights your natural features to enhance your authentic beauty. It matters to them that they achieve your vision and do their utmost to create the look you desire. Your comfort is their top priority, so they travel directly to your location where you can relax and soak up the experience.
Consult Kristin Kay Makeup Artistry to explore their full range of services and book your trial session. Whether you are looking for a dewy glow or a matte, airbrushed finish, they have you covered. Their hairstyles range from elegant updos to soft curls and waves. They also offer nail services, waxing, and spa treatments.
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- Beauty Group Bookings
- Hair Stylists
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- Airbrushed Makeup
- Makeup Artists
- Makeup Trials Available
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6-Time 'Best of Weddings'
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I recently had the pleasure of working with Kristin as the makeup artist for my wedding on Martha's Vineyard, and I cannot express how grateful I am for her incredible talent and p...
rofessionalism. Kristin was an invaluable asset to our special day. She also has an awesome vibe, and I was so appreciative to have her calming presence in the bridal suite!
I was referred to her by another makeup artist, and from the first conversation, Kristin demonstrated a high level of expertise and understanding of her craft. She was prompt and efficient in her communication, making the planning process smooth and stress-free.
Kristin's transparency regarding pricing and the timeline for the day was refreshing. There were no surprises, and she worked diligently to ensure that the makeup application schedule aligned seamlessly with the overall wedding timeline. Her flexibility in accommodating the varying needs of my bridesmaids, mother, and myself was truly appreciated.
Each member of the bridal party, including myself, was thrilled with the outcome of their look. Kristin has an incredible ability to enhance natural beauty while accommodating individual preferences. She worked efficiently without compromising quality, leaving everyone looking and feeling their absolute best.
Despite the pressure of a tight schedule, Kristin managed to complete everyone's makeup calmly without a rush. Her efficiency was especially important on such a hectic day, and her ability to deliver stunning results in a timely manner was nothing short of impressive.
Beyond her talent, Kristin's positive energy and easygoing nature made her a joy to have in the bridal suite. Weddings can be chaotic, but Kristin's calming presence and friendly demeanor added to the overall positive atmosphere. She seamlessly integrated into the bustling environment, contributing to the happiness and excitement of the day.
I wholeheartedly recommend Kristin to any bride seeking a makeup artist who combines professionalism, skill, and a delightful personality. My experience with her was nothing short of exceptional, and I am grateful for the pivotal role she played in making my wedding day truly magical.
The true testament became even more apparent when we received our wedding photos from the photographer. I am overjoyed with how flawlessly my makeup translated on camera. Kristin's attention to detail and mastery in creating a look that not only complemented my features but also photographed beautifully, surpassing all expectations.
In every shot, the makeup appeared natural, radiant, and captured the essence of the day perfectly. Kristin's expertise in understanding how makeup translates through the lens was evident, and I am immensely grateful for the stunning memories she helped create.
The longevity of the makeup was also remarkable. Despite the many tears, POURING RAIN, laughter, and hours of celebration, my makeup remained fresh and vibrant throughout the entire day and night. Kristin's choice of products and application techniques truly stood the test of time, ensuring that I looked as radiant at the end of the evening as I did in the beginning.
Thank you, Kristin, for not only making me feel stunning on my wedding day but for creating a timeless and picture-perfect look that will be cherished for a lifetime. Your talent and professionalism have left an indelible mark on our wedding memories, and I am beyond grateful for finding you and having you as my makeup artist!
Wonderful experience. Kristin did my makeup for my wedding. I wanted a natural look, not a bridal mask of heavy foundation and theatrical grade makeup. It was perfect and I looked ...
fantastic. Lipstick stayed in place and survived "you may kiss the bride." My foundation didn't smear on his suit when I put my head on my husband's shoulder. Very, very happy with the results!
I can’t say enough great things about Kristin… She was so helpful during my whole pre-wedding process- from helping with last minute fixes or lending an ear for a stressed Bride to...
vent. She is just AMAZING! She takes the time to get to know you and listen to exactly what your vision is and she makes it happen. Her work is incredible, 10/10 recommend. Book Kristin for your wedding and you can thank me later.
Kristin did the makeup for myself and my bridal party and she is everything you want in a makeup artist. I don't wear a lot of makeup on a typical day so I was worried about feelin...
g too done up. She elevated my natural features and make me feel absolutely gorgeous. Also, as someone who's pretty oily, I was surprised when the makeup held for the ENTIRE day, come midnight I was still getting compliments!
10/10 recommend- she was amazing!!
Kristin is AMAZING! I would recommend her to all brides.
She did such an incredible job and made me feel so beautiful on my wedding day and it lasted all night (and into the next ...
morning..) Hands down, she is the best makeup artist I have seen, and now all of my bridesmaids want to book her for their weddings! :)
Kristin was the best! She did 10 of us and everyone looked AMAZING! We got so many compliments! Can’t say enough good things about my experience, I would highly recommend!
My bridal party and I had so much fun working with Kristin! She is professional, talented, nice, and calming! A bride needs all of these qualities on her special day. Kristin rea...
lly listened to what each girl wanted and delivered! Thank you, Kristin!
Kristin Kay did my wedding makeup on 04/29/2022 and everything about her and her skills were professional and perfection! First of all, Kristin is the nicest, most down-to-earth pe...
rson you’ll ever meet. She did my makeup for a wedding I was in back in 2019, and remember liking her immediately and kept her in mind for my own wedding years later. Her prices are so reasonable, considering the talent level. She also traveled from the South Shore to Haverhill, MA with no travel fee.
My makeup was absolutely gorgeous, yet also felt so natural and still so me. I highly recommend Kristin Kay Makeup!
Kristin is the absolute best!!! She listened to how I envisioned my make up for my wedding day and nailed it perfectly. As someone who doesn’t do their make up often, I still felt ...
myself and not over-the-top made up. I would highly recommend her to anyone looking for a makeup artist. She is super laid back and everyone in my bridal party loved her!
Kristin is the best! I had the opportunity to have my makeup done by Kristin at a friend's wedding and knew when my big day came that I was automatically going to pick her. I do no...
t wear a lot of makeup and Kristin listened and made me feel gorgeous on my wedding day. Can't recommend Kristin and her team enough! Thank you!
Kristin is amazing! I was beyond impressed with my trial and even more so with my wedding make up. I showed her a few pictures and explained how I wanted to look and she nailed it...
. I highly recommend her if you are looking for a makeup artist!
Kristin is amazing at what she does! I am so glad that I found her to do the makeup for my wedding. She was so great to work with from my makeup trial to my wedding day. All of my ...
bridesmaids, mother, and mother in law also loved how their makeup turned out! I would absolutely recommend Kristin!
From fielding my initial call about what exactly I wanted for makeup, to actually making it a reality, Kristin was fantastic. She was able to translate into makeup terms what I had...
envisioned all along and did so effortlessly. She answered all of my questions thoroughly, was super flexible, accommodating and gave great insight along the way - I highly recommend Kristin for any makeup needs as she is a true natural!
5 stars isn’t enough! Kristin was amazing!!! She did my makeup and my two teenage (16 and 18) year old daughters, who as you can imagine, can be incredibly picky…lol. She was fant...
astic. We were all amazed by her talent and couldn’t have been happier. She was so professional, prompt, reasonable and so very pleasant. I continue to recommend her to everyone I can.
Kristin was absolutely amazing! She did my makeup for my engagement pictures and also my wedding. She did absolutely amazing making me feel and look amazing on my wedding day! 100%...
recommendation! She was so sweet and myself everyone loved her! 💕
Kristin always provides exceptional service and is so accommodating when scheduling an event. She has done my makeup on multiple occasions, even last minute and never disappoints....
Her work is flawless and I highly recommend her for your wedding or any special event!
Kristen was absolutely wonderful. My nerves set in the second I sat in her makeup chair and she instantly put me at ease. She is friendly and professional and not to mention an ama...
zing make up artist. I have never felt more beautiful.
Kristin does such an amazing job! She is so personable and detailed. She is extremely efficient with timing. Kristin is a great addition to your special day!
Kristen did a fantastic job with the make up! The entire bridal party was very pleased with the result. We were all about the natural look and that is what she delivered. Highly re...
commend.
Kristin was seriously so amazing. She did exactly what I was looking for and gave me the perfect natural look for my summer wedding. She is QUICK! I am very anxious with time and K...
ristin was able to get all 13 of us completed and looking beautiful with plenty of time to get ready.
She drove all the way to VT for the wedding and I can’t thank her enough. I would highly recommend Kristin to anyone!
Kristin does such an amazing job with makeup! My bridesmaids were all extremely happy with her work and everyone was received compliments all day! I had my makeup done several year...
s ago by Kristin for my sister’s wedding and then again for mine and she did not disappoint! I looked natural yet elegant. It was exactly the look I wanted! I would highly recommend her to any bride!
Kristin is awesome!! Being a covid bride, she worked with us to accommodate our changing dates. Her style is flawless and so natural! My mother who has never had her makeup done an...
d was nervous about it all LOVED how her makeup came out! All my bridesmaids loved how natural Kristin made them look! 100% recommend! Thanks, Kristin for everything!!
Kristin is the best! She is so talented. She was open to all my ideas and made my true bridal makeup vision come to life!!!
Kristin is a makeup queen! I was so lucky that she had availability for our very quickly planned wedding in July. She was a recommendation from my photographer, who worked with her...
in the past. I was nervous that I didn't have time for a trial, but she was very communicative with me leading up to the day so she knew what I was looking for. She made me feel absolutely beautiful on the most important day of my life. Additionally for my bridal party, she made very application age appropriate, from my 70YO Mom down to my 12YO Niece. I would recommend her again in a heartbeat! Thanks for making us beautiful, Kristin! xx
Kristin is the best! She is personable and professional. She listened to what I wanted and executed it with perfection. I would hire her again in a heartbeat!
Kristin did my mother and I's makeup for my backyard wedding 10-10-2020. Ive known Kristin for years but this was the first time I got to see her work her makeup magic. She's a tru...
e professional while at the same time making you feel at ease--not to mention how hilarious she is. She recommended a hair stylist -- Tia Leonardo--who was also extremely laid back and professional as well. Both of these amazing women made me look and feel beautiful, even without having a hair or makeup trial. Kristin even did my mothers makeup last minute! If you want to enjoy getting ready for your big day without be riddled with anxiety and enjoying a bucket of laughs, I highly recommend both Kristin and Tia.
Kristin did my makeup for my backyard mini-wedding. We spoke on the phone beforehand and she was able to answer all of my questions. She came to my apartment in Boston and the make...
up was beautiful. It looked very natural and I looked like a better version of myself- which is what I was going for! She even offered to give my mom lashes for essentially no extra charge. Kristin is super nice and professional and I feel so lucky that I found her for my last minute backyard wedding!
Where do I start? From my wedding trial to my actual wedding day Kristin was nothing but warm and welcoming. She is so easy to be around and makes you feel comfortable right away a...
nd extremely punctual! She was accommodating to me in every way (even changing my wedding date 3 times ha ha but she was there without hesitation). Not only is Kristin an amazing person she is an AMAZING make up artist. I hardly wear any make up if anything i'll throw some mascara on and I was extremely nervous that I wouldn't enjoy getting my make up done but boy was I wrong. When I told Kristin natural, she made me natural and beautiful and she made the whole process fun for everyone. My entire bridal party looked amazing there were no complaints at all. Book Kristin you won't regret it !
Kristin is amazing! We were supposed to get married during quarantine, while we postponed our reception we decided to get married last minute on our original date. Kristin was ther...
e to help us and made our day 100x better. She made me feel beautiful and safe during a high stress time. I 100% recommend her and would hire her again in a heartbeat.
Kristin has an incredible gift. I had previously done a makeup trial with another makeup artist and I left not feeling like myself. But then I found Kristin. All I had to tell her ...
was that I was looking for a more natural look, and she executed way beyond my expectations. I left my trial even more excited for my big day. Due to COVID, my wedding was cancelled and rescheduled twice, but each time Kristin made herself available. On the day of the wedding she was extremely professional, but was also so fun to be around. My makeup was absolutely stunning and far exceeded any expectations I had (it was even better than my trial)! She is so amazingly talented and makes it look so effortless. My makeup lasted through an incredibly hot day filled with lots of happy tears. I received so many compliments, and I feel so grateful to Kristin for making me look and feel beautiful. Hire Kristin! You will not regret it.
Kristin is HANDS DOWN the best in the business. From the first email I knew I had made the right choice. She was accommodating, friendly, and is so knowledgeable about all things c...
osmetic. My trial went flawlessly and on my wedding day she created 11 masterpieces. We were getting complements on our makeup all night long! She brings out the most beautiful version of yourself. So glad I found her!!!
Kristin is hands down one of the best, if not THE BEST, makeup artist I have ever worked with! She is a true professional and an incredible artist. I had 7 bridesmaids, two mothers...
and myself needing makeup done for my wedding day and she absolutely nailed it. She kept on schedule and even had time for touch ups after finishing me. Do yourself a favor and book Kristin for your wedding makeup, you will not be disappointed. Now how can I have you do my makeup every day? Xoxoxo
Kristin was amazing! She was easy to communicate with leading up to my wedding and very professional on the actual day. She was great with both my mother and mother in law, chatti...
ng and giving some make up tips. One of my bridesmaids had originally planned on doing her own make up, but after seeing what a great job Kristin had done on the other ladies, she changed her mind. All of our make up looked fantastic, she really listened to what we (I) wanted. And it stayed on for pictures, the actual wedding, and after party! I would absolutely recommend her, she did a great job!
If you're looking for a beyond talented make-up artist, look no further. Kristin is beyond talented and amazing at what she does. She listened to everything and made suggestions wh...
en I didn't know what I wanted. I am someone that truly doesn't wear a lot of make up and don't know the first thing about it either and Kristin walked me through everything and made me feel at ease. I had 9 bridesmaid, my mother, mother in law, and my grandmother all get their make-up done and they all felt flawless and loved their look! Thanks so much Kristin, you are beyond amazing at what you do!
Having Kristin do my makeup was one of the first(and best) decisions I made for my big day! Not only was she personable and fun but she made the day or getting ready a breeze. She ...
made me feel at ease especially during the moments I was most anxious and she had my bridesmaids laughing the whole morning. She was on time and efficient, yet was particular about every detail. She ended up doing 4 extra people because they just loved how the other girls turned out. We were also featured in Brides Magazine for our wedding and they specifically asked who are makeup artist was. Everyone should book Kristin, she’s the best!
Kristin was amazing. She arrived early and made everyone feel comfortable and happy before makeup even started. Her work is amazing. She is perfect in all aspects of her work an...
d doesn't settle until everyone is 100% happy. She's calm, polite and helped make everything stress free. You should choose her for any event you want your make up done. You'll be beyobd happy with her services.
Kristin was awesome! I got married in August and she did my Friday wedding even though she was going away with her family that weekend! Every step of the way, Kristin was profess...
ional and accommodating! The trial took place in her studio and she didn’t miss a beat when I asked for my mom to also have a trial and brought my sister along too. On my wedding day, she traveled to my hotel suite and completed 8 people’s make up in addition to myself. She finished ahead of schedule which made the day go that much smoother. I can’t say enough good things about Kristin- she is very knowledgeable and has a massive inventory of makeup. All my girls looked beautiful and loved the experience. I will be recommending Kristin to any brides I know!
Kristin is an amazing make up artist! She is professional, easy to work with and extremely talented. The day of the wedding, Kristin arrived early and was able to finish my make-up...
, my bridesmaids and the mother of the groom’s make up over an hour early. This was perfect because after seeing how beautiful everyone looked and the amazing job Kristin did, my Mother decided she had to have Kristin do her make up too. Besides being able to accommodate my Mom jumping in last minute, Kristin was even able to do a quick touch up for my husband. Everyone loved how their make up came out and I am beyond happy with how perfect mine was. Everyone's lasted all day and night and still looked great at the after party.
I highly recommend Kristin for any wedding or event. Thank you Kristin – you truly are the best!
Book Kristin! From the trial appointment to wedding day, she has such a calming way about her and made everyone look and feel gorgeous! My wedding day look was everything I had ho...
ped for and I can't recommend her enough!
Kristin was AMAZING! She was so enjoyable to work with at the trial and on wedding day. Her work was also absolutely flawless. People could not stop commenting on how gorgeous both...
my and my bridesmaids makeup looked. I can't thank her enough for her incredible work!
I cannot say anything good things about my experience with Kristin. She does stunning work and is also a super easy person to work with. She has a ton of experience with weddings a...
nd really takes the stress out of the day. I would HIGHLY recommend her.
I highly recommend Kristin Kay Makeup Artistry! Kristin was a pleasure to work with, and made me look and feel absolutely beautiful on my wedding day. I heard about Kristin through...
a personal referral from my coworker. During my trial before the wedding, Kristin listened to what I was looking for and made sure I was happy with the final look. She took pictures and wrote down what she used to make sure we could recreate the look a few months later.
She was accommodating in some slight changes I asked for leading up to the wedding, and was also so helpful in the scheduling for the day of the wedding. I completely miscalculated how long it would take everyone to get their makeup done, and Kristin was able to arrange for her assistant to come so we could get everyone done in less time. I'm so grateful for this, as I didn't realize it until a few days before the wedding.
My mom, mother-in-law, and four bridesmaids had their makeup done as well. Some of them were hesitant since they're not used to wearing makeup, but Kristin and her assistant, Cameron, did an excellent job and everyone was very happy with their looks.
I highly recommend working with Kristin!
Kristin was great! She did my make up and my wedding party and everyone was stunning! She is truly amazing! 10/10
Kristin was absolutely amazing! She went out of her way to buy me all new make up because of all of my allergies. We did my trial and the make up did not look right so she went out...
and bought all new make up again so that my wedding make up was perfect for me. I don’t wear make up and Kristin did such an amazing job of making me look natural and I didn’t feel like I had any on which was perfect! All of my girls turned out better than I expected and I couldn’t have been happier with everything Kristin did for me. I’d recommend her a thousand times over. Thank you again for all of your hard work! Xoxo Julie
Kristin is amazing! She was recommended by a friend and I’m glad i chose her to do my wedding party! Very friendly, affordable and knows exactly what each bride/bridesmaid looks go...
od in.
Kristin was the BEST! We had an 11 a.m. wedding ceremony so we started our makeup around 5 a.m. Kristin showed up on time and ready to take care of my entire bridal party and mysel...
f. Everyone, including myself were amazed by the results of the services we received. Kristin listened to me and took the time to make sure I was completely satisfied with her work from the initial inquiry, to the make up trial , to my wedding day. I could not have asked for a better person to deal with! Highly reccomended!
Kristin did such a great job for our wedding! She is so friendly and makes everyone feel so comfortable! I never wear makeup and she did an amazing job to make me feel natural but ...
still make me pop in the pictures! I highly recommend her!!
Kristin was one of the the best decisions I made for my wedding. Her makeup is perfect. I ended up getting my makeup down by her four times; first at my best friends wedding (which...
I booked her for mine basically that day), my engagement photos, my bridal shower and most recently my wedding. I got so many compliments every single time time on how beautiful my makeup was. Kristin is a super chill and funny person and it feels like shes part of your group on your wedding day. You will not regret using her for your wedding day makeup!
Kristin did an amazing job! She did my bridal makeup, seven bridesmaids makeup as well as the mother of the bride and the mother of the groom- - all out which came out beautifully....
She arrived on time and took her time to make sure everyone’s makeup was just the way they had envisioned. She was very professional, outgoing and made everyone feel very comfortable. I would highly recommend her!
Kristin did my makeup for my wedding on 6/22 and did an absolutely amazing job! She was so easy and fun to work with. I knew immediately during the trial that I wanted to book her....
My whole bridal party looked stunning and we received so many compliments! I would highly recommend booking Kristin for any upcoming weddings/events!
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Boston, South Shore, Cape & The Islands, RI
Kristin Kay Makeup Artistry