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Bridal Hair and Makeup

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On WeddingWire since 2012

Drake Artistry Collective is a wedding hair and makeup business operating out of Plymouth, Michigan. Owner Crystal Drake has over ten years of experience in the industry and is passionate about creating customized beauty looks for nearlyweds. The highly-trained hair and makeup artists combine their expertise and professionalism with a laid-back attitude, ensuring everyone feels comfortable and confident on the day.

Services Offered

Drake Artistry Collective provides more than just a beauty service on the day. With years of experience, the team of professionals put great care and attention to detail into every client while also providing a stress-free beauty experience. The artists work on-site for weddings, aiding a calming environment ahead of the nuptials. The team also accommodates small and large wedding parties so that everyone can feel their best selves on the day. Knowing that every client is unique, the stylists believe in creating authentic beauty looks that accentuate their features, creating customized packages to meet their needs. Drake Artistry Collective is proud to serve all weddings regardless of gender identity, sexual orientation, race, or ethnicity, and provides the following services in its packages;

  • Airbrush Makeup
  • Faux Lash Service
  • Makeup and hair trials
  • Tattoo Coverage
  • Grooming services
  • Hair extensions
  • Updos and styling
  • Woman-owned

Frequently asked questions

Does makeup price include false lashes?

Yes

What beauty services do you offer?

Consultations
Men's Grooming
Skincare

What hair services do you offer?

Blowouts
Extensions
Updos / Styling
Hair Trial
On-Site Hair

What makeup services do you offer?

Airbrush Makeup
Contour Makeup
Eye Makeup
Natural Makeup
On-Site Makeup
Wedding Party Makeup
Makeup Trial
Fake Lashes
Tattoo Coverage
5.0 out of 5 rating
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2024 Winner
185 Reviews
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94% Recommended by couples
Meagan
Meagan L. Sent on 12/29/2023
5 out of 5 rating

The perfect MUA

I am Chinese American and typically don’t wear make up (and have never worn foundation before). I obviously wanted a full face of makeup on my wedding day, but knew that a heavy full face would make me look silly instead of glamourous. I specifically wanted to look at portfolios of MUA that have done make up on asian eye shapes as I have struggled with eyeshadow and eyeliner on my own eyes watching generic YT clips. I was so happy to find Drake Artistry Collective. They have a portfolio showcasing their capabilities doing natural make up on Asian Americans and their capabilities of doing heavier makeup as well.

I shared my concerns of not wanting to “feel the heaviness of makeup on my face” and the fact that my hair is extremely thin/fine and gets oily very easily. Crystal listened to these concerned and told me exactly how she would handle it. She was great in her explanation on what she does and how she differs from other vendors. I had reached out to several before finding her and after speaking to her on the phone, I knew to move forward with her.

Trial run went perfectly - she even took some pictures in a “professional” setting to show me how the makeup would look like in certain lighting. We touched base after the trial to ensure everything lasted as it should and any tweaks that were needed. On the day of, her and her team arrived on time and were professional the whole time. I had a large bridal party of 8 people as well as my mom and MIL AND the flower girl. And they were great in timing things out and leaving space for any touch ups that were required. They even thought to schedule out each of my girls according to hair thickness and etc. Everything was perfectly planned. I would 100000% recommend them to anyone looking for a MUA.
Sierra
Sierra H. Sent on 12/29/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Wonderful experience!

Crystal and her team (I worked with Sarah, Angela, and Maddie) were AMAZING! From the initial inquiry to my wedding day they were so helpful and kind. The trial that they offer is wonderful and Crystal even takes professional quality pictures to send to you so you can look it over and see if you want to change anything about your look. The day of the wedding was perfect. Everyone arrived on time and they were very professional. I booked the retain service in case I needed touch ups before/after the ceremony but my hair and makeup looked great literally all night. I was extremely impressed because typically my hair doesn’t hold curl that well. I am so glad that I had Drake Artistry there for me on my wedding day. They are the highest quality hair and makeup artists that you could ask for!
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Sara U. Sent on 12/30/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Crystal is exceptional

I found Crystal through my wedding planner. I wanted to hire a small business where I could talk to the actual person who was going to be doing my hair and make up. Crystal was great, she was quick to respond and was very specific on what information she wanted to know. She asks many questions to make sure you will have a great relationship. I really appreciate her questionnaires to make sure we would be compatible and for her to really understand your vision. Your wedding is important and the HOURS you spend getting ready really sets the stage for the day. Crystal created a great timeline, the timeline worked perfectly, my hair and make-up began and ended on time and her assistant was amazing with my family and bridal party. I felt like Crystal was my friend and knew the ins and outs of what needed that day.
She is not just there for your hair and make-up she is there to make sure you feel like the bride and everyone else knows you are the bride- its your day, its your money and you deserve to have a stress free morning.
Crystal and I had many back and forth emails as I live in Arizona and got married in Detroit Michigan. She was willing to schedule my hair and make up trial while I was home in the summer - this lined up perfectly with my photographers to do our “engagement” shoot on the same day. My trial was great, she made sure she looked through all my photos and chose what would work best for my skin/face and personal preferences. If there was something I wasn’t sure about she was honest in her suggestions. After the trial my hair and make up had a real test. While doing our photoshoot there was a HUGE storm- rain sideways, trees and trash flying through the air and intense wind. My hair and make up help up exceptionally. I was fully confident after this trial run everything would be great for a Michigan wedding.
We did our make up at the Ren Cen- the front desk was not helpful in setting things up but Crystal was prepared for that and had great communication to make sure we knew where she was and when to grab her to make sure she got up to the room.
She brought each person a personal bag with their make up in it and I had an attendant stay with me through the reception. This was a great option. It helped having someone there to fix any make up after I balled on my first look, someone there to give me water during photos, someone there to fix/add more lip stick and assistance in putting my gigantic veil on before the ceremony. There was even a fly that got into my veil and thankfully with an extra set of hands we were able to avoid a freak out !
Crystal is understanding, honest and specific. I really appreciate all those things and I would hire her again in a heartbeat.
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Professional Network & Endorsements

3 Endorsements
Mangano Photography Mangano Photography Wedding Photographers

Wonderful work on hair and makeup!

Jahzara Saphir LLC Jahzara Saphir LLC Wedding Planners

Miss. Drake work is flawless and we can't wait to work with her again! AWESOME WORK!!!!

Captures For Keeps Photography Captures For Keeps Photography Wedding Photographers

Crystal and I have collaborated three times so far, and each time she has been extremely prompt, professional and reliable. Her services are second to none - I highly recommend her to anyone looking for a MUA.

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