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Drake Artistry Collective

Drake Artistry Collective

Ann Arbor, MI
5.0 out of 5 rating, 185 Reviews
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    Meagan L. Sent on 12/29/2023
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    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.

    Drake Artistry Collective's reply:

    Meagan!! Thank you so much for this review! You and your party were fantastic clients and awesome to work with. I'm so happy that we could make your wedding journey a little less stressful and help you feel supported and beautiful. :-) Hug your pupper for me!
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    Sierra H. Sent on 12/29/2023
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    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!

    Drake Artistry Collective's reply:

    Thank you so much for this review, Sierra! I'm so happy to hear that you were pleased with your services and that Sarah, Angela, and Maddie were able to help make your day a little smoother and less stressful. Thank god for cell phones in elevators! :-)
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    Sara U. Sent on 12/30/2023
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    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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    Pallavi B. Sent on 12/29/2023
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    Fun and reliable!

    Crystal Drake was wonderful to work with for our lively Indian wedding festivities! She was flexible and supportive during the trial as we tested out different looks and ideas, came prepared with a water bottle and touch up kit for me to keep during the long wedding day, and made sure I was happy with my look. Crystal helped me nail a fresh, desi, bridal vibe while still feeling like myself. Highly recommend her services!

    Drake Artistry Collective's reply:

    Pallavi!! Remember that time you got married and I accidentally rubbed some kind of allergen onto my face and my eye swelled up like a meatball and you had to watch me do your makeup with Meatball Eye at 4:30am? :-) I'd get Meatball Eye again in a heartbeat because you were such an awesome client. I'm so happy that you were happy and that we could help make a long day a little less stressful for you! :-)
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    Anjana R. Sent on 12/30/2023
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    Crystal is absolutely the best hair vendor, must hire for south asian brides!!

    Crystal Drake Artistry were the best hair team I could possibly imagine working with during our wedding weekend!!! As soon as I met Crystal during our trial and watched her nail all 3 of my looks, I knew she was the perfect fit for me. Throughout the process, she was timely, organized, and so accommodating to all the last minute changes in the timeline. During a chaotic Indian wedding weekend, Crystal had the BEST attitude and brought so much ease when I was sitting in her chair (which was probably close to 5 hours total). She truly goes above and beyond and clearly cares about her brides - for example, giving me ice packs when my knuckles were sore from all the bangle changes :), helping with mid-ceremony outfit changes, etc. Most importantly, Crystal’s skillset is exceptional as she was able to create the perfect South Indian braid that I envisioned. She is well-experienced in all the accessories Indian brides wear and made the day-of process seamless. Her looks for our moms were also spot on! I cannot recommend Crystal enough, especially for any South Asian brides!!!
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    Maddie S. Sent on 12/31/2023
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    Outstanding Experience!

    Crystal is truly outstanding! She is the best of the best. Crystal went above and beyond to make my experience the best that it could possibly be. She is so knowledgable and experienced. Crystal listened to my vision and executed it perfectly. She is an excellent collaborator and helped me come up with a wedding look where I felt beautiful, confident, but still like myself. I could not recommend Crystal and her team enough!
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    Madison W. Sent on 12/29/2023
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    Loved Everything & Crystal From Start to Finish!

    I only have the best things to say about Crystal and Drake Artistry! Crystal was amazing, starting from the very beginning! I live out of state so I was anxious about booking trials/etc. but Crystal was very flexible in working with me on dates, and her communication/response time was excellent. I loved the professional headshots she does at the trial as it gives you a great idea of what to expect on your wedding day! The day of, my hair was exactly as I envisioned and my makeup held up all day for pictures. Her retaining services were a great addition - she was with me a large portion of the day to fix my lipstick for pictures, provide water/mints, and also ice packs (married in the heat of June.) I was extremely pleased with all the services of Drake Artistry - thank you, Crystal, for making our day so memorable!

    Drake Artistry Collective's reply:

    Madison, thank you so much for this review!! You guys were great to work with and I'm so happy that you were pleased with your services! Also -- you literally had the best smile of all of our brides this year and I'm on the hunt for your photos!
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    Amanda J. Sent on 12/29/2023
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    LGBTQ+ Friendly Bridal Experts

    Crystal and her team were amazing!!! I am so happy that we made her part of our big day. We are a same-sex couple (two brides) and we had a large bridal party. We had a total of 14 people getting hair/makeup done. Crystal & company were able to accommodate us. Everyone was pleased with their service and looked beautiful! Zeroing in on the bridal experience, Crystal was very easy to work with from the very beginning. She is definitely an LGBTQ+ friendly vendor, and more generally is very open to different bridal styles. Her forms and paperwork really broke things down to aide in decision-making and impart clear information. The bridal trial was very thorough. On the day of the wedding, she was essential. We booked her for her retainer service, and she was there to help with any problems. My wife's zipper broke, and Crystal sewed her into her dress. Both our hair deflated multiple times due to humidity, and she re-curled it multiple times. She was a very calming presence during photos and always made sure we had water or whatever we needed. Seriously, BOOK CRYSTAL!!!

    Drake Artistry Collective's reply:

    Amanda, I'm so happy to have been a part of your big day! You and Emily were amazing to work with and your whole party was fantastic. I'm so happy that I had an opportunity to support you both at Planterra in the humidity! Also, my whole team and I still talk about the comedy of humility that was trying to get in and out of that driveway on the ice. We all thought we could drive like adults .... nope.
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    Emily Z. Sent on 01/01/2024
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    Full-Service Bridal Experts

    I loved working with Crystal! Makeup & Hair was one of the most important things I wanted to get right for my wedding day. From the initial consultation call, Crystal was very knowledgeable about Asian features and able to provide clear answers to my questions. My trial was long but detail oriented, I loved the way Crystal communicated and was able to give productive advice for my makeup and hair. The day of, my hair and makeup turned out better than I could've imagined. My bridesmaids were also really pleased with their hair and makeup as well. During the retention service, Crystal went above and beyond to keep me hydrated, and provided snacks, and touchups to my hair, makeup, and even my dress! All in all, I highly recommend Crystal and her team to be a part of anyone's wedding day!
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    Lotan B. Sent on 12/29/2023
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    LGBTQ+ Friendly Bridal Experts

    Crystal and her team are insanely talented at what they do. This is the best bridal makeup I could find in Michigan and it did NOT disappoint! Beyond that, Crystal and her team are LGBTQ+-friendly, provide excellent advice and recommendations regarding hair/makeup choices, etc. At the venue, they made sure we were hydrated and gave us nifty heel protectors which helped with our balance when wearing heels for so many hours in one day. Crystal is very communicative and organized, which makes things far less stressful leading up to, and day of, the wedding.

    Drake Artistry Collective's reply:

    Lotan, it was truly a pleasure to work with you and Becca for your wedding. It's an honor to spend special days like this with our clients and I'm happy we were invited to support you both for your wedding. Kaity and I were fully prepared to commit misdemeanor larceny for that Perrier when the gift shop closed and booted us out, lol. Couldn't have had a better couple to work with on my birthday. :-)
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    Lillia R. Sent on 09/08/2020
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    Professional, Personalized, & Thorough!

    Like many others, we ended up having to change all of our original wedding plans and ended up going with a much smaller family event. I first reached out to Crystal less than two weeks before my wedding, and she was nothing but professional from the start. Her process included an initial phone call, questionnaire, highly detailed brochure showing different customized packages, and a timeline for the day. Despite the wedding being so close, Crystal was also able to make time for a trial, and took photos to make sure everything was perfect. She was thorough and organized, and put me at ease immediately. Everything went extremely smoothly the day of the wedding. In addition, she has gone above and beyond to take the necessary measures to keep her clients safe during the pandemic. I would not hesitate to use her services again.

    Drake Artistry Collective's reply:

    Lillia! I have such fond memories of all of my 2020 brides. It's probably the trauma, lol. I'm so glad to have been a part of your wedding and help your day be a little less stressful. I'm also so thankful for all of our clients in 2020 who helped us stay on our feet and continue living our dream. ❤️
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    Shanna C. Sent on 12/29/2023
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    Amazing to work with!

    When I was looking for hair/makeup for my wedding, I knew I wanted a team who could do both. I also knew I wanted someone who has extensive experience with my facial features. Crystal Drake did an amazing job for my mom, my bridesmaids, and myself. My trial was 4 months before my wedding, and I was able to schedule it so it was the same day as my engagement photos. Crystal is SO thorough and easy to work with. I was planning this wedding from a completely different time zone, and she was very accommodating/understanding of my schedule. She uses a portal which includes all of your documents/contracts/important information. One thing that really stood out to me about Crystal during my first meeting with her before deciding was she asked me who my photographer was so she could match my makeup to my photographer’s style. This was a detail I didn’t even think about, but made so much sense. She has questionnaires for you to fill out ahead of time so she can get a better sense of what you want. At my trial she asked what specifically I liked about each of the photos so she could help me achieve the look I wanted. I wanted natural looking makeup since I don’t wear makeup often. I wanted a dewy/glowy look with fluffy eyebrows. During the trial she made sure to always ask me what I liked and didn’t like. She was always open to feedback and listened to what I wanted. She would also give feedback regarding certain things that maybe would not work well or achieve the look I wanted, which I really appreciated because I am not a professional. She took notes throughout the whole thing to make sure I would have the perfect look. At the end of my trial, she took test photos with similar lighting/editing as my photographer to make sure my makeup captured correctly. Even after my trial, she followed up to make sure I liked the way my makeup looked in my engagement photos. Crystal sent a day off schedule ahead of time and asked if I needed to make any changes. The week before and the few days before she confirmed time/location/services. Come wedding day, her team was of course incredible! We got ready at my parents’ place. They came right on time, and we finished with 40 minutes to spare. If you are looking for hair/makeup for your big day, Crystal Drake is your go to!

    Drake Artistry Collective's reply:

    Shanna, this review is awesome and I'm so grateful for your detailed account of what attracted you to us as well as your experience! You were amazing to work with, as well. I'm so pleased that Erica and Giulia were able to help make your day a little less stressful and a little extra special. :-)
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    Isabelle W. Sent on 09/06/2021
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    So amazing despite a ton of curveballs

    Crystal was absolutely wonderful. We had to reschedule our wedding twice due to covid, and she worked with us both times. She was also very covid-careful during our big day - which was a huge relief to me, as you get so up close during hair and makeup! I wanted to "look like myself but a more glamorous version of myself" and she TOTALLY hit the mark. She & her team also made my bridesmaids and MIL look and feel amazing too.

    As an added note, due to all those covid delays I was 5 months pregnant when we finally got to the big wedding party, and honestly wasn't feeling the most beautiful leading up to the big day. I just didn't see how I could feel totally beautiful in the way I had always imagined - and am so grateful to Crystal because I totally did every bit as beautiful as I had hoped!
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    Elizabeth O. Sent on 11/07/2021
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    Crystal is amazing!

    Crystal and her team did an exceptional job with hair and makeup for me and my bridesmaids! It was so nice to not have to worry about getting everyone ready in time, and the end result was absolutely stunning. She puts so much care into her work, which was evident even from the initial consult. It was also so sweet that she provided each of us a little bag of brushes! Crystal stayed with us during photos up until the ceremony, and helped us with touch ups, the dress and veil, and by fixing heels that were slipping through muddy grass. Looking back on pictures from the day, I am just so thankful that we booked Crystal. I cannot recommend her enough!

    Drake Artistry Collective's reply:

    Elizabeth! It was great working with you and your bridal party! I may or may not have propagated several succulents from the fallen leaves out of your bouquets! :-)
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    Melissa M. Sent on 09/08/2020
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    Fantastic Job on Hair and Make up

    Crystal and her crew did a great job on all of our hair and make up for the wedding. I wear wigs and she still made my hair look great. Also everything lasted for a long time. Thanks again!

    Drake Artistry Collective's reply:

    Thank you so much, Melissa!! It was great working with you and your girls and I'm so glad that you were pleased! :-)
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    Danielle G. Sent on 12/26/2019
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    Look no further

    Working with Crystal and her team was a breeze! We chose make up only services and they really did make our visions for the day come alive! Sarah did my make up, and she made me feel like myself but with a much better make up job than I could have dreamed of! The make up was lightweight, so I didn’t feel it on me at all! I never wear foundation so normally that doesn’t feel normal to me, but I couldn’t even tell I had it on. My bridesmaids all looked amazing and cohesive, which was important to me. I booked the retaining services for the time between first look photos and the ceremony starting and I am so thankful I did. One of my bridesmaids forgot her shoes in her car at the hotel about 15 minutes away. Sarah jumped up and volunteered to go get them and she was out the door before I even noticed she was gone. The retaining services was more than just making sure everyone’s make up stayed put, Sarah held my bouquet, fixed my train, and made sure I had everything I needed. She was a godsend on my wedding day. I cannot thank her and Janay enough for making everyone look perfect and thank you Crystal for having such a great team!

    Drake Artistry Collective's reply:

    Thank you so much for your review, Danielle! I'm so happy that you were pleased with your services and that we could help your wedding day be a little less stressful. :-)
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    Paul G. Sent on 12/31/2019
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    Outstanding work!

    My husband and I were absolutely thrilled with the hair and make-up services we received from Drake Artistry Collective! Although it was our moms, grooms-maids, and flower girl that benefitted the most, my husband and I also treated ourselves to a simple "anti-shine" treatment which was perfect for our photos. We had two hair and make-up staff who were both extremely friendly and professional; the whole wedding party loved them. My grooms-maid declared they were "miracle workers"!

    Drake Artistry Collective's reply:

    Thank you so much for this review, Paul! I'm so happy to hear that everyone was pleased with their services! :-) ❤️❤️❤️
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    Diane T. Sent on 09/20/2019
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    Amazing, worth every penny

    Crystal was amazing and I couldn't be happier with the results! She was so fun to work with and worked with me to give me exactly what I wanted. Being East Asian, I was concerned about getting "panda face" and finding a makeup & hair artist that knew how to work with my skin and hair type. As someone who doesn't wear makeup regularly, I was also concerned about the makeup being "too much". Crystal knew exactly what products to use and was able to make me look beautiful without changing my appearance drastically! Both the hair and makeup lasted all day from 9am to when I finally got back to my hotel room at 1 am.

    I loved her work and her assistant Kyle did quick and amazing work on my bridesmaid's hair! She also rented out a gorgeous hair piece to me at a small fee (extra bonus to not have to pay for another thing). Absolutely loved everything!

    Drake Artistry Collective's reply:

    Diane! Thank you so much for this review! I'm so happy to have been a part of your big day and so happy to hear that you were pleased. Fighting Panda Face one client at a time! :-)
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    Laura Sent on 12/28/2019
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    Stress free and amazing!

    Crystal and Kyle were so wonderful to work with. Crystal was great to correspond with to schedule a trial despite our busy schedules. Kyle made me feel beautiful and stress free on my big day. Couldn’t have asked for a better makeup team!

    Drake Artistry Collective's reply:

    Laura, thank you so much for this review. It was a pleasure to be a part of your big day and I'm so happy to hear that you were pleased with your services. :) Kyle is amazing!
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    Anne Sent on 08/20/2019
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    Excellent to work with!

    Crystal was so easy and flexible. She offered me extra trials to perfect my wedding look (at no additional charge!). She was very easy to get a hold of and happy to work with me to figure out exactly what I needed. We had a large group (10 bridesmaids) and Crystal made sure we had enough artists to cover everyone quickly and beautifully! I will definitely recommend her in the future.
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    Melissa Sent on 12/29/2019
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    Beautiful August Wedding in Ann Arbor

    Crystal did an amazing job with my hair and make up for my big day. I received so many compliments on how beautiful I looked. I felt beautiful but better! The look on my husband's face when he saw me was priceless. But I need to rave about the service she provided. She came with me and my bridal party carrying my purse and shoes while we took pictures with the photographers. She also made touch ups whenever my make up needed a little fix (which barely was needed. It was nearly flawless!) And she carried everything from our bridal suite to my hotel room by herself! She went above and beyond to make our day special. I highly recommend having Crystal for your wedding day or any special day. You won't regret it!

    Drake Artistry Collective's reply:

    Melissa! I totally forgot about helping you switch rooms during the ceremony! I was literally *running* with that luggage cart. I think The Graduate thinks I might have a screw loose, lol. You guys were amazing to work with and I'm so happy to have been a part of your wedding, help you feel amazing, and support you throughout your big day. :-)
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    Aja W. Sent on 12/31/2019
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    Fantastic!

    Crystal and her team were awesome!! I sought her out because I really wanted airbrush makeup, and she was one of the only people I found who offered it. She made me feel really comfortable even though I don't know much about makeup, and I LOVED the result! It lasted all night, but she left me a really nice touch-up kit too (including the entire lipstick she had used on me earlier!). The most amazing thing was that she had a minor emergency the morning of my wedding, and she was still there on time--to my wedding FOUR HOURS AWAY. The absolute best!!!!

    Drake Artistry Collective's reply:

    I will forever remember your wedding. Thank you for being so kind and understanding and telling me that you actually like the smell of skunk. Thank you for tolerating my intense aroma while I did your hair and makeup. And thank you for letting me have my team take over so I could go home and cry in my skunky clothes in my skunky house with my skunky dog. You guys were amazing to work with and I'm so happy to have been a apart of your wedding and that you were pleased with your services.
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    Ellen B. Sent on 12/25/2019
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    I was in great hands with Crystal!

    We got married in Ann Arbor over the summer and not being from the area, I wasn’t quite sure who to go with for hair and makeup. I also rarely wear makeup and wanted someone I could feel comfortable with.

    After having read reviews for Crystal in WeddingWire and signing up for an initial consult, I immediately felt at ease. She not only made me feel like I was in control of how much (or little) makeup I needed for my wedding and helped steered me towards what was realistic when I was all over the place with my hair ideas. Crystal has a great down-to-earth way about her and she’s incredibly knowledgeable on makeup application but also what works well on a variety of ethnicities (in my case, Asian).

    Crystal did a great job with my hair and makeup trial and recreated the look for my wedding day. My every hair and makeup need and touch up was taken care of by Crystal. She was amazing!

    I have no plans to get married again but if I did, I would definitely have Crystal do my hair and makeup again : )
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    Lauren H. Sent on 12/27/2019
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    Everything you could wish for!!!

    Crystal is incredible. From the makeup and hair trial through the big day itself, Crystal made my experience enjoyable and stress-free. My makeup and hair both lasted the entire day/night, and I received so many compliments!!! The products Crystal uses are high quality and felt good on my skin, and her skill is second to none. My original hair and makeup person actually fell through last-minute, and Crystal stepped up to save the day! I got so many compliments on my hair and makeup and felt so confident! She is also a great person to have around on your wedding day, very cool and calm--you know you are in good hands. :) She did a great job with my sister/maid of honor's makeup and hair as well. I cannot recommend Crystal highly enough for any bride who wants to look and feel amazing for her wedding!

    Drake Artistry Collective's reply:

    Lauren, thank you so much for this review. It was a pleasure to be a part of your big day and I'm so happy to hear that you were pleased with your services. :)
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    Celine L. Sent on 06/25/2019
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    Awesome, Flexible, and Professional!

    I had such an awesome experience with Crystal and her team! Starting from the very beginning, she is very professional and has her stuff down on lock. Her website is awesome and lets you provide enough detail to be confident that your hair/make up trial and wedding day will be great. My bridesmaids and Mom also felt really comfortable with her and her team. They were not used to getting their makeup done but Crystal made sure they looked awesome and comfortable. I am so satisfied how the hair and make up turned out. I would definitely pick Crystal again for future events.
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