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Elana Darrus Makeup & Hair

Elana Darrus Makeup & Hair

Downers Grove, IL
4.9 out of 5 rating, 104 Reviews
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    Maddie C. Sent on 11/07/2023
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    Highly Recommend!

    Elana, Athina, and the rest of the team were so great to work with! We had such a relaxed morning because they were so on top of everything and we had the greatest time getting ready as a bridal party. Everyone LOVED their hair and make-up and the whole team was great about taking vague pictures / thoughts from many of us who don't wear make-up frequently to create a look that felt like the best version of us for the day. Doing the trial was so helpful to make some small tweaks for the day of! Cannot recommend EDWM&H enough to any brides looking! Incredibly reasonably priced for the bride and bridesmaids too!
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    Brittany S. Sent on 11/07/2023
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    Absolutely amazing!!

    Elana and her team are truly incredible and make your hair and makeup visions come to life! They do exactly what you ask for which all of my bridesmaids and I loved! They were so timely and the best team to work with on my wedding day. All our hair and makeup stayed in tact for the whole wedding day!! Highly recommend this team for your wedding day!!
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    Abby U. Sent on 07/22/2023
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    Amazingly talented!

    Elana and her team made my girls and I all feel so beautiful! They are extremely talented, prepared with all tools possible, and were able to be flexible depending on if people had picture inspiration or just wanted the artist's input. They were also so fast and we were ready ahead of schedule which I've never experienced being in other people's weddings. Elana was communicative, personable, and amazing to work with. I very much recommend them for your wedding or any event!!
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    Hayley T. Sent on 07/19/2023
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    Amazing Wedding Hair & Makeup

    I couldn't be happier on how mine and my wedding party's hair and makeup turned out! Nicole and Vesna were so friendly and accommodating at both my trial and wedding day. They were on time and efficient! Elana and her team were so communicative from the beginning all the way to the wedding day and made me feel so comfortable in my choice. I am so happy to have worked with them!
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    Jennifer P. Sent on 07/02/2023
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    Perfection

    Hiring Elana Darrus as my Hair and Makeup Team for my wedding was one of the best decisions I made in terms of wedding vendors. Elana, Kim (Hair), and Jessica (Makeup) could not have been more helpful, professional, or friendly, and I simply could not have been happier with how my hair and makeup turned out on my big day. I have never felt so beautiful, and a big reason for that is Kim and Jessica’s work! All the Bridesmaids looked absolutely gorgeous and everyone was so happy with their look. Both our makeup and our hair lasted the entire day, which is really impressive when you consider we were all on the dance floor the whole night! Do yourself a favor and hire Elana Darrus as your Hair and Makeup Team - you won't regret it.
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    Melissa S. Sent on 10/15/2023
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    Beautiful Hair That Never Budged

    Working with Elana Darrus for our bridal hair was wonderful. They were very responsive during the whole process and pricing was very clear. We had Kristin and Maria who made everyone look stunning day of. Kristin did my hair (bride) and it did not budge once! I have seen so many brides whose hair by the end of the night has completely fallen out, and mine looked as good as if she had just done it, even through all the dancing. All requests during my trial were adhered to day-of and I felt like an absolute princess. Couldn't recommend enough!
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    Jenny J. Sent on 07/07/2023
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    Beautiful Long-Lasting Hair & Makeup, Incredible People!

    We had an amazing experience with Elana, Kristin, and Jessica! Elana did my bridal makeup and 3 other wedding party members, Jessica did makeup for 4 wedding party members, and Kristin did hair for me and 3 others. All three women are so talented and I am so happy I chose them!

    The booking and trial process was very easy, Elana and her assistant Elizabeth are very communicative and answered all of my questions fully and promptly. They took my allergy concerns seriously and were very helpful with providing information about the products they use (all very high quality - I had no allergy issues with anything)! I also think they did a really good and fair/honest job of recommending the number of artists that would be needed for our group and timeline. At they trial, they took plenty of photos and notes of my final hair and makeup look, and updated the notes with the small changes I asked for after wearing the hair and makeup all day.

    We got ready for our wedding in downtown Chicago on the same day that Chicago dyes the river green for St. Patrick's Day. Elana and her whole team were very prepared for the traffic it would cause and all arrived and got fully set up on time. They stayed completely on track with the hair and make up schedule they laid out ahead of time.

    I felt the pricing for both the trial and the day of was very fair, and was in line with pricing I have seen for high-quality hair and makeup artists as a bridesmaid in other metro areas.

    My final hair and makeup look was exactly what I wanted, and I am so happy we went with Elana and her team! Everyone in the party, even the moms that were nervous about having makeup done, were all super happy with their final looks. We all felt the team did a great job accurately bringing to life our reference photos and descriptions. I wanted to be sure to have makeup artists that could accurately match a wide array of skin tones and make each person feel like themselves but glammed up, and that is exactly what they did. All three artists also brought such a calm, respectful, and great vibe to the bridal suite.

    I definitely recommend Elana & her team!

    Thank you Elana, Kristin, Jessica, and Elizabeth for everything!

    **All photos shared with this review are by our amazing photographer King & Opal!**
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    Jennifer R. Sent on 11/10/2022
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    Dream Vendor

    Sheesh, I don't even know where to begin. I guess I will say I am someone who is very picky with makeup, and I don't wear much to begin with on a daily basis. Elana was one of the only makeup artists I've ever worked with who began our trial with questions such as "how do YOU do your makeup if you are going out for the evening?" This meant so much to me that she cared about my preferences and not just getting the job done quickly & the way she would like. Aside from her kindness and warmth, Elana is an extremely talented artist who has a deep understanding of color, texture, and mixing formulas. Our entire process coordinating with her was extremely smooth and I highly recommend the rest of her team as well. They are all talented, thoughtful women who will make you feel like the best version of yourself! Thank you Elana & team!
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    Michelle P. Sent on 11/14/2022
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    Best makeup I've ever had

    Booking through Elana was a great experience. My trial run with Rachel went very well and when I modified my vision closer to the day of the wedding, Rachel did a really wonderful job switching gears. I could not have been happier with my wedding day makeup! It was the best make up application I've ever had and one of my bridesmaids immediately came up to me and said, "Michelle, she's good! I've never looked this beautiful!"
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    Michelle Sent on 06/06/2022
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    The best team!

    If you want to have a great time getting ready and be so happy when you look in the mirror, I highly recommend working with Elana, Athina, Sofia, and Vesna. You can’t beat the warm, personable nature of this team. I’m not much for doing my hair and makeup on a regular basis so all of this was out of my comfort zone, and as soon as I was at my trial I immediately felt at ease and knew I was in good hands. I felt like they truly cared about me and my big day, and that feeling was echoed by all of my bridesmaids. Athina even took the time to give my husband a nice “man-bun” and it stayed put the whole night. Truly I can’t say enough good things about this team. Thank you for beautifying us! I wish I had more things to get fancy for so we could all hang out again :)
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    Danielle C. Sent on 01/03/2022
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    Amazing team!

    Elana Darrus was AMAZING! One of the best decisions I made for the wedding. From the trial to the actual day, it was perfection. Everyone was shocked when I showed them my trial photos because it looked so good for "just a trial". They listened to all my feedback from the trial and last second changes and made my hair and makeup exactly what I wanted. Literally everyone can't stop talking about how pretty everyone's hair and makeup were. We got married in Rockford, so they made the trip all the way up there at the crack of dawn and what I appreciated the most was they stayed on time because that helped start the day so smoothly and not stressful. Their team was so fun and sweet!! They did an amazing job and were so fun to work with. You won't regret choosing Elana for your special day or event! THANK YOU!
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    Kirsten E. Sent on 03/15/2022
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    Fellow Wedding Industry Professional

    I worked with Elana and Sofia this past weekend for a vow renewal ceremony. Throughout the process there were numerous changes with locations and schedules. Elana was extremely flexible and kind. She accommodated any request and ensured the bride felt beautiful on her day. Her and Sofia arrived early to set up, created a comfortable environment and stayed extra to ensure the bride felt her best on her special day. I highly recommend Elana and her team for any of your beauty needs.
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    Keela S. Sent on 10/24/2021
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    Stunning Work ❤️

    I have nothing but positive things to say about booking with Elana Darrus for my hair and makeup for my wedding! You are able to update or revise your contract at anytime and are not locked in because she really wants to make sure that you’re happy with your services before you commit! I thought this was AMAZING and it really goes to show how much Elana cares and wants her clients to be happy with the services provided! Elana’s communication from start to finish was consistent and timely. Any questions or concerns I had were answered extremely fast!
    I worked with Kim R. for my hair and Samantha for my makeup. I could not have been happier with the work they did! They both pay very close attention to detail and really listen to what you want and make your vision come to life. These two ladies made me look absolutely beautiful on my big day! Samantha even stayed, at my request, to do hair and makeup touch ups for me after my ceremony, which was absolutely amazing! I appreciated that SO MUCH!
    You will not be disappointed if you book with Elana Darrus! The work of her and her team is nothing short of AMAZING! If I could give them 10 stars I would! :)
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    Natalie A. Sent on 09/10/2021
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    Experience was so great, my sister already hired them as well!

    I hired Elana Darrus for my wedding September 2021. From start to finish, it was a great experience. Elana was very responsive with emails when I initially reached out, as well as throughout the months leading up to the wedding. Something unique about Elana Darrus is that that a deposit is not required until after your makeup trial, which I feel makes more sense than before the trial. This allows the customer to ensure a good fit before booking a vendor for their wedding. This policy made me feel that this company is not just focused on money, but also on the customer and staff experience.
    For my trial, Sarah came to my house equipped with a chair, a ring light, and all the makeup and supplies she could need. Sarah reviewed my inspiration pictures and talked with me about what I was looking for. She checked in throughout the process to ensure I was happy with what she was doing. Sarah also recommended lip products for me to purchase for the wedding day when I'd need to touch up my makeup. Sarah is very nice, personable, and great at making you look beautiful for your wedding day!
    On my wedding day, Elana and Sarah arrived early so they could set-up and were finished ahead of schedule. They worked seamlessly and efficiently with myself, my 6 bridesmaids, and my mom and MIL. Elana and Sarah executed beautiful makeup for everyone and it all lasted for the entire day, even with a little bit of rain during our pictures. I requested airbrush makeup and it truly didn't feel like there was anything on my face, which was important to me as someone who wears minimal to no makeup daily.
    Overall, we had a great experience- from communication, to service, to execution, durability, and affordability- we definitely recommend Elana Darrus.
    Thank you Sarah and Elana!! I look forward to working with the Elana Darrus team in December for my sister's wedding!
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    Haley S. Sent on 10/31/2020
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    Best Makeup and Hair!

    Elana does beautiful makeup, listens to you and helps you to feel your best. Very natural and felt like myself. Athina was an amazing stylist and was able to bring my vision to life. Perfect people to be apart of my morning!
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    Melissa Sent on 06/29/2021
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    Wonderful service, very knowledgeable, friendly and talented stylists and artists.

    Working with Elana was wonderful. She was able to connect me with an amazing stylist and makeup artist. Elana made this process seamless. She, as well as the artist and stylist were extremely responsive and accommodating. I worked with Vesna (makeup) and Athena (hair) the day of my wedding and they were amazing. Very knowledgeable, talented, understood what I was looking for even though I didn’t have a super clear vision, and very accommodating. They were on time the day of my wedding and stayed to ensure myself and the bridesmaids were all set before photos. Myself and my bridesmaids said at least 5 times how much we loved our hair and makeup and got so many compliments from guests. I would highly recommend working with Elana and her team!
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    Kayleigh Q. Sent on 10/21/2020
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    Great Experience

    Elana was very responsive and extremely organized. The day of went smoothly and the artists and stylists were very respectful of covid requirements. Everyone loved how they looked and I could not have been happier!!!
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    Ashley M. Sent on 04/30/2021
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    Excellent Experience

    I had an excellent experience with Elana. She was extremely friendly and responsive to all messages. She personally reached out to see how I felt about my hair and make up trials as well as after the wedding itself. Elana was quite accommodating and helpful. My hair stylist, Kim, was incredible and replicated exactly what she did for the trial on my wedding day. She also did my sister's hair which was perfect and stayed up all night. Jessica, our makeup artist, was very timely and efficient. She was caring and had a true passion for her profession. I had a wonderful experience with this company and would highly recommend!
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    Sasha V. Sent on 10/20/2020
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    There is no one else we would work with!

    I first worked with Elana for my wedding in 2012! I loved how my makeup and hair turned out! Since then I have recommended her, and her staff, to cousins, best friends, and now most recently- my sister! My little sister got married this October and we worked with Vesna from Elana's team. She did such an amazing job! My sister, my mom, and I looked so beautiful and she really listened to what we wanted. I really would not work with anyone else. Since we first started working with Elana and her team- we have not worked with any other artists for any major events in our lives. I recommend Elana and her team with the highest confidence! This is the team you will want to work with!
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    Lizzie P. Sent on 11/05/2020
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    The best!!!

    Elana and her team are simply the best! I am so grateful that a friend recommended them to me for my wedding. Elana was amazing to work with- so responsive, helpful, and flexible- couldn't have been better! I had Athina (hair) and Jessica (makeup) for myself, my bridesmaids, mom, and MIL. Everyone looked absolutely beautiful and they were so happy with how it all turned out. It was the most relaxing, stress-free getting ready experience. I can't recommend them enough!! Thank you Elana, Athina, and Jessica!
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    Gabriela S. Sent on 11/13/2020
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    Thank You for the Service!

    Thank you ladies for providing me with great service. I found Elana Darrus Makeup & Hair on Google. I reached out, and got a response in a polite and timely manner. Athena and Jessica were able to come out to my location and provide me with hair and makeup trial at reasonable price! I appreciate the fact that I was not treated any different as a customer for only choosing the makeup service. Jessica, the makeup artist, provided me with the perfect amount of makeup. I did not want over-the-top glamour. I wanted something more natural beauty taken up a notch. Jessica delivered. I loved my makeup. It was not overdone. I did not feel like a clown on my wedding day. I genuinely felt beautiful. She was very polite, punctual, and awesome to work with.
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    Hayley D. Sent on 10/21/2020
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    Special Event

    Elana and her daughter, Athina, did a wonderful job on my hair and makeup. They were so professional, kind, fun, and great at what they do! Definitely recommend!
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    Beatrice B. Sent on 07/19/2019
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    Just wonderful!

    Elena and her daughter were exceptionally profession, kind, considerate and helpful. They were so much more than make up artists - they made me experience wonderful and unforgettable with their personal touch and care.
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    Nicole B. Sent on 01/05/2021
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    My wedding day

    I had the privilege to have these three lovely ladies help myself and my wedding party get ready on my special day. Stephanie, Vesna, and Athina. Truthfully, I could not have picked a better company to help us all get dolled.Elana coordinated everything and was extremely organized and friendly. I made about a thousand changes (because more and more people ended up wanted to get their hair and makeup done because they all saw my trial pictures) and Elana easily added more people onto the list to get their hair and makeup done. The schedule was perfectly planned out allowing us to have a nice and relaxing morning before the wedding but more importantly, we were all finished on time and everyone LOVED their results. Lastly, I just want to express how well Stephanie, Vesna, and Athina made our vision come to life. All of the women in my wedding party
    are very natural and do not care for any crazy hair do or loud makeup. All three women listened and made us look natural and beautiful. Again I couldn’t have asked for a better company. They nailed everything out of the park and I am forever grateful.
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    Elizabeth W. Sent on 10/29/2020
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    Very talented!

    They were very talented and easy to work with. Beautiful hair and makeup, would recommend to anyone wanting to feel special and have a no stress experience.
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