5.0
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Austin, San Antonio, Hill Country, Destination
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Book Noemi! You won’t be disappointed! Always nervous about hair & makeup hires, but Noemi did an amazing job for my daughter, the bride, and all of us!
Anna L.
5.0
Noemi was truly a godsend! She made all my hair and makeup dreams come true, was so kind and fun to be around! HIGHLY recommend her for any of your glam needs, she’s amazing!!!
Katelyn T.
5.0
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Noemi Hair and Makeup Artist is a wedding beauty service operating throughout the Austin and San Antonio, TX areas. Having studied with some of the most esteemed experts in the industry, Noemi prides herself on her styling talents. This professional will take the time to sincerely understand the needs and natural style of each client before creating a bespoke and breathtaking look.
With more than a decade of experience, Noemi offers a tried and tested approach to her hair and makeup services. Throughout her career, she has worked for such brands as MAC, Lancome, Dior, and Chanel, and trained under celebrity makeup artist Donna Mee. These exceptional experiences taught her how to truly tailor her services to every individual's beauty needs.
Noemi Hair and Makeup Artist offers previews, allowing you to find your ideal look in a relaxing, creative environment. Noemi can also provide on-site styling on the big day, saving you precious time and alleviating any stress.
Hispanic or Latinx-owned and Woman-owned Business
11+ years in business
Speaks English, Spanish
Details
Beauty
Beauty Group Bookings
Hair Stylists
Hair Trials Available
Makeup
Airbrushed Makeup
Makeup Artists
Makeup Trials Available
On-Site Hair & Makeup
Awards and Affiliations
4-Time 'Best of Weddings'
2025.2024.2023.2022.
Best of Weddings
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Meet the team
Noemi Alvarado
Owner
Born and raised in Austin, TX. I have worked as a lead makeup artist for a local high end salon and day spa. I've had the privilege to continue my craft and education with Donna Mee, a celebrity makeup artist and one of the top beauty educators in the world known for developing extremely advanced techniques and application skills known as ‘The Donna Mee MakeupMethods.’ My passion is the joy in being part of someone's special day and making them feel and look great bringing out the best version of themselves. These roles have given me both a creative and unique opportunity to display my talent.
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Noemi and her team are highly praised for flawless, camera-ready bridal hair and makeup that made clients feel beautiful and confident. Reviewers highlight their professionalism, punctuality, calm, fun energy, and clear communication during trials and the wedding day. They work well with diverse skin tones and natural hair textures, delivering long-lasting, personalized looks.Review photos
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Nana B
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5.0
Noemi was 10/10 wonderful to work with for my wedding!!! I had my bridal hair and makeup trial with her a few months before my wedding and it went perfectly.
As a black woman, I h...
ave always worried about makeup artists getting my skin tone right or hair stylists being able to work with my hair, but Noemi talked with me every step of the way to ensure I was happy and felt beautiful for my special day.
And of course, she went above and beyond on my wedding day. Noemi and her teammate Dorrine were the perfect HMUAs for my special day. They were also just so fun and brought even more positive energy to the best day of my life. I felt like the most beautiful bride and my bridesmaids & husband’s sisters looked fantabulous. I 1000% recommend Noemi to EVERYONE.
Anna L
5.0
Book Noemi! You won’t be disappointed! Always nervous about hair & makeup hires, but Noemi did an amazing job for my daughter, the bride, and all of us!
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Katelyn T
5.0
Noemi was truly a godsend! She made all my hair and makeup dreams come true, was so kind and fun to be around! HIGHLY recommend her for any of your glam needs, she’s amazing!!!
Amanda R
5.0
Noemi and her team were an absolute dream to work with! They showed up with great energy and made the whole getting-ready process so fun and stress-free. They were quick, professio...
nal, and really listened to what each of us wanted — every hairstyle and makeup look turned out perfect!
My girls and I felt so beautiful and confident all day. A special shoutout to Noemi for helping calm my nerves and making me feel at ease — she truly went above and beyond. I’m so thankful for their amazing work and would 100% recommend Noemi and her team for any special occasion!
Hannah P
5.0
Noemi did my hair and makeup for my wedding and it turned out beautifully! I didn't have a bridal party and it was honestly pretty tough to find a service that would just do my mak...
eup without a whole group of other people to make it worth it. Noemi was fairly priced and willing to just work on me. We did a full trial a few weeks before the wedding and it was really helpful - she really took her time and redid a few elements when she could tell they weren't quite what I was picturing. It gave us a lot of data for the official day so we could make some tweaks. She was very receptive to my notes about what colors and undertones I wanted to avoid and what kind of lashes I preferred. And she was so easy to talk to, I felt like we were just hanging out :) I was so happy with her work and would absolutely recommend her!
Jessa R
5.0
I can not begin to say how wonderful my experience was with Noemi. I had a blast talking to her she has wonderful, calm energy. I loved my hair and makeup.
Adriana Q
5.0
Noemi did a spectacular job on my wedding day. My makeup and hair were just perfection. Thank you very much for giving me the best experience
Alyssa J
5.0
Noemi did my makeup and hair for my courthouse wedding and then my wedding reception a month later. She did a WONDERFUL job on my makeup!! I’d never had my makeup done by anyone be...
fore so I was very nervous but she made me look beautiful!! Everyone was complimenting my makeup and saying I looked like a classic beauty. It was so glowy and glamorous but also natural and not cakey! It also looked great in the photos. She was friendly and a pleasure to interact with. I have anxiety and she made me feel comfortable and ready for my big days. I highly recommend Noemi and will for sure go to her if I ever need my makeup done again :)
Micaela L
5.0
Noemi was the loveliest bridal hair and makeup artist that I could have imagined! She was an excellent communicator prior to our wedding, and she truly listened to what I wanted to...
do and helped me achieve it perfectly (even rolling with it when I wanted to use a barrette that was slightly tricky to attach!) Noemi also brought two artists, Aaron and Yvonne, who were amazing as well! I felt very well taken care of as the bride, and my family members who also had hair & makeup done felt great as well.
I highly recommend Noemi if you are looking for makeup and hair in Austin!
Kristen S
5.0
Noemi did an amazing job on our wedding party makeup and hair. She gave us the perfect look for my vintage glam theme. She made my day perfect, couldn't have asked for a better ex...
perience.
Janine H
5.0
💄✨ Noemi and Yvonne are absolute angels! They went above and beyond to make me, my daughter, granddaughters, mom, and sister-in-law look absolutely stunning on my wedding day. 💖 ...
I received tons of compliments on how beautiful I looked, but the real magic was how beautiful I felt. ✨ Seeing my gorgeous mom, who walked me down the aisle, left me speechless—my dad watching from heaven must have been in awe of her breathtaking beauty. 👰 Noemi's kindness and care shine through in every brushstroke, and she truly has an amazing soul. Yvonne is equally incredible, ensuring everyone felt like royalty. 👑 I highly recommend both Noemi and Yvonne for any event—they will make you feel like the most beautiful version of yourself! 🌟💕
- Janine Rock
Sandra F
5.0
Noemi went above and beyond my expectations!! I truly felt beautiful and confident the whole day! Noemi has a very positive and calm demeanor and made me feel comfortable from the ...
first minute I met her. In all sincerity, she is a genuine sweetheart! I don’t wear makeup on a daily basis but Noemi was able to use the right colors to complement my skin tone and features in a way I still looked like me but better. I do not have my professional photos back yet, but just based on guests’ photos, my face looks flawless, like a camera filter was used! My usually unruly hair was gorgeous too! I received so many compliments and was told I’d never looked more beautiful and happy - all true things! I would recommend Noemi to every bride and bridal party that wants to look and feel their best!
Elizabeth S
5.0
Noemi provided such great service to myself and bridesmaids on my wedding day. We went into the process without having done a trial run as my engagement was very short, even so our...
hair and makeup turned out flawlessly. She was right on time with arriving, super friendly, and on time with our ready-by time. I can't recommend her enough and I plan on utilizing her services for regular hair appointments!
Liz L
5.0
Noemi you were truly everything I could have ever asked for!!! Your level of professionalism, patience and attention to detail was not only impressive but made me feel so calm, sec...
ure and thankful!! Thank you for giving me beautiful hair and amazing makeup that made me feel absolutely gorgeous and made me feel like me!!! Thank you for giving me exactly what I wanted for my wedding day!! And thank you for the laughs and understanding our craziness we showed that day, hope you had fun with us!!! Thank you so much!!!!
Angelique M
5.0
Noemi was great to work with! She understands you as a person and reflects you in the look she creates. Her and her team worked efficiently at the crack of dawn for my morning wedd...
ing with enthusiasm. I highly recommend her!
Response from Noemi Alvarado Makeup|Hair
Thanks Angelique! It was our pleasure.
Moira S
5.0
Noemi was absolutely amazing! Her and her team did a great job on me and bridesmaids and my moms hair. I was nervous to get my hair done because I have thick natural curly hair and...
she an amazing job on my hair! It rained on my wedding day and my curls lasted through the misty ceremony and the reception after. I would 10000000% recommend Noemi. She made me feel beautiful for my big day!
Response from Noemi Alvarado Makeup|Hair
Thank you! It was a pleasure working with you.
Madison R
5.0
Noemi was such a wonderful makeup artist for my wedding. She did a phenomenal job with my bridesmaid and bridal makeup. She was super professional and knowledgeable with her craft....
I was extremely nervous to get my makeup professionally done because I am so far, she nailed it! She truly enhanced my features and made me look like a Disney Princess! I highly recommend her for your wedding!
Response from Noemi Alvarado Makeup|Hair
Thank you for your kind words, Madison!
Kristen J
5.0
Noemi and her team were absolutely fabulous!! Noemi did my hair and makeup for my bridal portraits as well as my wedding day and she absolutely nailed it! Her team worked on my bri...
desmaids, mom, and grandma and everyone looked flawless. I could not have asked for a better artist to work with and I could not recommend Noemi’s services enough!
Response from Noemi Alvarado Makeup|Hair
Thank you Kristen!
Shauna D
5.0
Very good service, we were so pleased with the makeup and hair results! Noemi listens to feedback and really helps with making your vision come true. We were so lucky to work with ...
her and her team!
Response from Noemi Alvarado Makeup|Hair
Thank you Shauna!
Courtney L
5.0
Noemi was amazing! She did my hair and make-up for my wedding and my bridesmaids and flower girl's hair. She was so easy to work with and truly an expert in making you look beautif...
ul! She took everything I suggested after my trial session and absolutely nailed my wedding day look. I highly recommend Noemi!!
Response from Noemi Alvarado Makeup|Hair
Thank you for your kind words. It was a pleasure working with you !
Andrada L
5.0
We had a wonderful time at the trial so I knew Noemi would be the best person for our big day! She was kind, timely, and flexible all at once. We were a pretty big crew who are lou...
d, fun, clumsy and Noemi and the team were incredible in allowing us to feel comfortable but also extremely professional. I'd hire this team again in a heartbeat.
Response from Noemi Alvarado Makeup|Hair
Thank you Andrada. It was a pleasure working with you and your family!
Michelle L
5.0
Noemi is talented and very professional. She did my makeup and hair for my wedding. I looked and felt like a princess!
Thank you so much Noemi!
Response from Noemi Alvarado Makeup|Hair
Thank you!
Tania H
5.0
Noemi was super responsive and arranging was seamless.
Nicole was the stylist/artist and she was so on point with hair and makeup. She gave me exactly what I wanted to make my day...
special and beautiful! Super nice to work with as well.
Would definitely book again!
Response from Noemi Alvarado Makeup|Hair
Thank you for your feedback. I'm happy we were able to make your booking as smooth as poss...
ible and you were happy with hair and makeup. I will also forward your review to Nicole!
Katharine H
5.0
I loved Noemi and her co worker Nicole. Noemi did my hair and makeup for my wedding and it turned out exactly how I wanted!! Noemi is very professional and I would recommend her to...
anyone!
Response from Noemi Alvarado Makeup|Hair
Thank you. I was a pleasure meeting and working with you and your family!
Heather Z
5.0
My daughter and I needed HAMU for a wedding welcome dinner and the wedding itself. Noemi was timely and detailed with her responses to my numerous questions. The ladies she sent to...
do the HAMU were exceptional. They listened to what we wanted, made suggestions and were polite and professional.
Response from Noemi Alvarado Makeup|Hair
I appreciate your feedback. It means so much!
Stacy P
5.0
Nicole was on time and extremely professional. She did an amazing job and I was super happy with the outcome. Will definitely be booking with Noemi again.
Samantha W
5.0
Noemi did a wonderful job with mine and my daughter's (14 yr old) hair and make up for my wedding. Booking was simple, she responds timely, and overall a pleasure to work with. A...
ppreciate that she cares about what you like/don't like and willing to make any tweaks needed. Will certainly use her again for any future special events.
Response from Noemi Alvarado Makeup|Hair
Thank you! So glad you were happy with your look. You both looked so beautiful.
Julia B
5.0
OMG! Noemi made me look absolutely gorgeous! She listened to what my vision was for my hair and makeup. She added a little extra color to go with my personality. Very punctual and ...
professional. She is a definitely a must have!
Response from Noemi Alvarado Makeup|Hair
Thank you!
Sonya M
5.0
I loved working with Noemi and her girls for my wedding! She was super easy to work with. Her team did a fantastic job doing hair and make-up for my large wedding party!
Response from Noemi Alvarado Makeup|Hair
Thank you Sonya! It was a pleasure working with you!
Sherry W
5.0
Working with Noemi was such a pleasure. She was very responsive to all my messages and coordinated amazing hair and makeup artists from her team to make our big day amazing. ACH ...
events recommended her based off my overall wedding vibe and their recommendation was spot on. Taylor and Aaron did hair and makeup for me and my 2 bridesmaids. They were a delight to spend the morning with and I was blown me away with how everything turned out. My day-to-day hair and makeup is mostly the rolled out of bed look and I was nervous that a full face and done up hair would seem out of place but I felt so beautiful and could not have been happier. They did a great job making my vision a reality and making recommendations when we weren’t sure what was going to look best. It was better than I could have ever imagined, and I got compliments all day on my hair and makeup. Our hair and makeup looked perfect from start to finish.
Response from Noemi Alvarado Makeup|Hair
Hi Sherry! Thank you so much for this wonderful review. I let Aaron and Taylor know how mu...
ch you all enjoyed their company and services. I'm happy to have helped make your day a success with these great artists. Your words are very much appreciated!!
Savannah D
5.0
Noemi is such a wonderful hair and makeup artist! She's so fun to talk to, and she made me, my mom, and my new MIL feel absolutely beautiful! I told her that for my wedding I wante...
d to look like me, but fancy, and she delivered! I highly recommend her!
Response from Noemi Alvarado Makeup|Hair
Hey Savannah! Thank you so much for your wonderful review :-) It was a pleasure working wi...
th you all!
Sarah H
5.0
Noemi was wonderful! She arrived on time and ready to work. She was extremely attentive to my preferences, and she helped this anxious bride to relax by playing great music while s...
he worked. Everyone at the wedding thought I looked stunning. Noemi did an outstanding job and has a lovely soothing pleasant demeanor. I would hire her again and highly recommend her services.
Response from Noemi Alvarado Makeup|Hair
Thank you Sarah! It means so much!
Denise A
5.0
I was looking for someone to do my hair and makeup for my step daughter’s wedding. We live out of town so I was not familiar with any of the salons in Austin.I found Noemi online I...
was nervous because I did not have time to do a practice session. She was very professional and punctual. She kept in contact with me which was reassuring! She did an amazing job on my hair and makeup! She did exactly want I wanted. I was so pleased and would highly recommend her!
Response from Noemi Alvarado Makeup|Hair
Hi Denise! Thank you so much. It was a pleasure!
Jessica H
5.0
Jessica H.
Response from Noemi Alvarado Makeup|Hair
Thank you for the 5 stars!
Julie D
5.0
Noemi and her team were wonderful to work with and did an amazing job on hair and makeup for me, my bridesmaids, my mom, and my mother-in-law. We were all very happy with our hair ...
and makeup, and it lasted through the night even in the hot Austin August weather. I would highly recommend Noemi and her team!
Morgan O
5.0
Noemi was absolutely fabulous on our big day! She was so fun to work with and was perfectly professional and on time. She had all tools and supplies ready to go and works very effi...
ciently.
She truly saved my butt for my wedding day since my original make up artist dropped out the week of the wedding. Noemi was able to fill in to do both my hair and makeup and I felt so confident and beautiful. I would 10000000% recommend you to hire her.
Response from Noemi Alvarado Makeup|Hair
Thank you! It was a pleasure working with you!
Valerie D
5.0
Did an amazing job on pre-pridal makeup! Went above and beyond on the wedding party and bride makeup. Her team was so awesome and had everything ready when we arrived at the venue ...
and smooth transition from makeup completion to touch up for first look. She gave us a cute treat for touch up for the lips and was super helpful! Everyone loved there makeup and hair and felt very comfortable with the whole service even during covid! Thank you so much for making our day amazing!!
Response from Noemi Alvarado Makeup|Hair
Thank you for your review! We were happy to make your day!
Alicia W
5.0
Noemi was absolutely amazing. Every part of my experience was fantastic and she made me look beautiful for my perfect day! I couldn’t recommend her more.
Response from Noemi Alvarado Makeup|Hair
Thank you Alicia!
Angelica M
5.0
I can’t express how AMAZING Noemi did on my hair and makeup for my wedding day. Everyone kept raving about how great I looked and honestly, it was all thanks to Noemi! I showed her...
exactly what I wanted on Pinterest (as well as my own notes) after not having luck elsewhere, and she made it come true. I added her assistant Nicole on my big day so that my “moms” could get glammed as well, and she also knocked it out the park. My Mom and Mother in law were feeling beautiful the whole day and that made me even more happy. The atmosphere was never awkward like some salons tend to be, and we just all laughed and enjoyed music, mimosas and Chick-fil-A while getting our hair and makeup done. Noemi was just another one of my girls! It was great! Thank you so much Noemi (and Nicole) for making my day so special by making me a beautiful bride.
Response from Noemi Alvarado Makeup|Hair
Your review is greatly appreciated!
Jessica C
5.0
Noemi and Dorrine were incredibly sweet and fun to work with. Noemi did the makeup for my three bridesmaids and me. Dorrine did hair for two of my bridesmaids, my mom and me. Not o...
nly were both of them incredibly efficient and quick, but they were also super chatty and great to hang out with. My three bridesmaids and I all really liked our makeup and hair and everything stayed put for 10+ hours. I also thought that their rates were incredibly reasonable compared with many of the other vendors out there. I cannot highly recommend this team enough.
Bottom line: Fantastic value and a fun team!
Response from Noemi Alvarado Makeup|Hair
Thank you Jessica! It was a pleasure working with you and I'm glad everything help up all...
evening. Give Moose a kiss for me!
Kim L
5.0
Noemi and her assistant were more than what I could have imagined. Their professionalism and skills were off the charts. All of my attendants and I were beyond thrilled with our ha...
ir and makeup. We were complimented throughout the evening about how beautiful our hair and makeup was. I would recommend Noemi to anyone looking for hair and makeup services. She is the best!
Marina P
5.0
Noemi came to my house for a wedding make up session. She was on time, very professional and did a great job. Highly recommend!
Response from Noemi Alvarado Makeup|Hair
Thank you Marina! It was a pleasure working with you.
Rachel B
5.0
During my wedding, multiple people came up to me to ask who did my makeup so they can hire her. She was fantastic, flexible, friendly, and very skilled. Thank you for making me fee...
l so beautiful."
Response from Noemi Alvarado Makeup|Hair
Thank you Rachel! Everyone looked beautiful and I'm happy that you loved it.
Alina B
5.0
Noemi was incredible! She was extremely thorough and accommodating. She took the time to listen and perfect the exact kind of look I was going for. I highly recommend her to any br...
ide!
Response from Noemi Alvarado Makeup|Hair
Thank you so much Alina!
Sabrina C
5.0
All night, at my wedding, everyone kept commenting on how beautiful my hair and make up where. I felt so beautiful. My entire bridal party had hair and make up done by Noemi. I a...
m having Boudoir pictures in december and will be having her take care of me again. Highly recommend her!
Response from Noemi Alvarado Makeup|Hair
Thank you Sabrina!
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