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Joanne Kowalski
Joanne Kowalski
Owner

Woman-owned

20 years in business

We speak English

Small team (2-10 members)

Affordable Professional Makeup-Hair Joanne Kowalski, based in Parsippany, NJ, is a professional beauty styling service for weddings and events. Joanne has an extensive resume and portfolio encompassing many styles. Focusing on providing budget-friendly options for nearlyweds, Joanne delights in creating exceptional looks. She does not think great wedding makeup and hair has to cost a fortune.

Joanne has been passionate about the beauty industry since she was a young girl. She attended cosmetology school and worked in a salon before styling makeup for models and actors in New York City and beyond. Joanne's work has included looks for publications, weddings, events, fashion shows, television, videos and more. Wedding makeup is a particular favorite for this professional. Joanne also enjoys providing dependable, quality, and trusted customer service for clients.

Services Offered

Affordable Professional Makeup-Hair Joanne Kowalski is skilled at creating natural looks but can apply makeup in glamorous styles as well. Joanne specializes in makeup but has an amazing hairstylist she teams up with for weddings. Makeup trials are available to ensure the aisle-walk look is just as the future newlywed imagined. Hair and Makeup is also available for the other members of the wedding entourage as well as the parents of the day’s star couple.

What You'll Love About Affordable Professional Makeup-Hair Joanne Kowalski

Joanne receives high praise for her exceptional skill and top-class, affordable services. Her ability to bring client's visions to life and receive endless compliments throughout their events makes this artist a top choice for couples. Check out her reviews for more information on the experience you can expect with this beauty professional.

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FAQ

What is the base price for updos/styling for brides?

$125

What is the price of trial service for updos/styling for brides?

$100

What is the base price for updos/styling for attendants/family members?

$100

What is the price of trial service for updos/styling for attendants/family members?

$100

What is the base price for traditional makeup for brides?

$150

What is the price of trial service for traditional makeup for brides?

$100

What is the base price for traditional makeup for attendants/family members?

$125

What is the price of trial service for traditional makeup for attendants/family members?

$100

Does makeup price include false lashes?

Yes

What beauty services do you offer?

Consultations

What hair services do you offer?

Blowouts
Extensions
Updos / Styling
Hair Trial
On-Site Hair

What makeup services do you offer?

Contour Makeup
Eye Makeup
Natural Makeup
On-Site Makeup
Wedding Party Makeup
Makeup Trial
Fake Lashes

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Reviews of Affordable Professional Makeup-Hair-Joanne Kowalski

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Joanne and her team received high praise for their makeup and hair services for weddings. Reviewers highlighted their affordability, talent, professionalism, and attentiveness, with many expressing satisfaction and recommending them to future brides. Joanne and her team were commended for their ability to create stunning looks that lasted throughout the event, their friendly demeanor, and the ease of communication throughout the process. Additionally, their flexibility, attention to detail, and ability to handle multiple members of the wedding party were appreciated, making them a highly recommended choice for bridal makeup and hair needs.

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Joanne and her team received high praise for their makeup and hair services for weddings. Reviewers highlighted their affordability, talent, professionalism, and attentiveness, with many expressing satisfaction and recommending them to future brides. Joanne and her team were commended for their ability to create stunning looks that lasted throughout the event, their friendly demeanor, and the ease of communication throughout the process. Additionally, their flexibility, attention to detail, and ability to handle multiple members of the wedding party were appreciated, making them a highly recommended choice for bridal makeup and hair needs.

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Deanna Sent on 12/31/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Everyone looked stunning! My dad cried tears of joy when he saw my mom.

Thank you for making my mom, my maid of honor and me look stunning for my wedding day!
Jarad&Tiff
Jarad&Tiff Sent on 12/30/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Definitely recommend !

Joanne and her team did an amazing job on my wedding day and it was very affordable. They made sure everything was perfect. Everyone in my wedding party and myself loved how hair and makeup came out. Thank you for being a big part of my special day. - Tiffany
Jocelyn
Jocelyn Sent on 12/29/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Exactly the Support You Want on Wedding Morning

I had such a wonderful experience with Joanne and Laurie for my daughter’s wedding. They are both incredibly talented and so thoughtful in how they work. They understand weddings can be stressful, and they were calm, reassuring, and encouraging throughout the process. They checked in often to make sure I loved everything and made me feel completely at ease — every detail was taken care of. Plus, they were so personable and made great conversation while they worked. They helped me feel beautiful and confident on a very special day, and I would highly recommend them!
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Nicole Sent on 12/29/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Wedding Guest Hair & Makeup Services

My sister-in-law and I used Joanne for makeup services for our niece’s wedding in October, and I also had my hair done by Laurie, and they did such a wonderful job! Both my sister-in-law and I felt beautiful and confident. My hair and our makeup stayed in place all night long. The team was friendly and the pricing was very fair. Highly recommend!
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Greila Sent on 12/27/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Best hair and makeup out there!!

Highly recommend to any future brides out there!! Joanne referred me to Rachel who did hair and makeup for my wedding in August. She is incredibly talented and a pleasure to work with. She had a great portfolio which was so helpful for inspiration and she was so attentive to what each of the 4 people in my group wanted in terms of hair and make-up and everyone looked beautiful. The pricing was also quite competitive compared to all the other hair and makeup artist options I found online! Rachel was so helpful answering any questions I had along the way up to and including on my wedding day. So happy I found Joanne and Rachel for my wedding!!
Eileen
Eileen Sent on 12/22/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Special day!

Joanne Kowalski from Affordable Professional Makeup-Hair met my niece at the hotel and did a beautiful job with her makeup. She also brought a team member to do her hair. Everything went very smoothly and she loved how she looked for her special day!!
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Sarah Sent on 12/16/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Beautiful Wedding Makeup!!

Joanne and her team did an exceptional job on my wedding! From beginning to end, she was professional, communicative, on time, and made myself and my wedding party feel absolutely beautiful for an affordable price!! Thank you so much for being a part of my special day!!
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Nicole Sent on 12/16/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Highly recommend, amazing!!

Had an amazing experience with Affordable Professional Makeup-Hair-Joanne Kowalski for my wedding hair needs. It was so easy to book and affordable. Rachel did my hair and the hair of my bridesmaids and it came out perfect! We got so many compliments on our hair, and the up-dos and curls lasted all night long. Rachel was so kind, professional, detail-oriented, and quick. 10/10 experience. Highly recommend!
Jolene
Jolene Sent on 09/09/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Beautiful Results, Professional Process, and Affordable Too

Joanne and Laurie were absolutely incredible to work with from start to finish! At the trial, they immediately understood the look I was going for and made thoughtful adjustments to perfect the final result. On the wedding day, they handled hair and makeup for me, my four bridesmaids, and our two moms - not only did everyone look stunning, but they kept everything perfectly on schedule and even had us running ahead of time. Their talent and professionalism are evident and they’re experts who know exactly what they’re doing. After researching many HMUAs, I found Joanne and Laurie to be the most affordable option, and yet they don't compromise on quality. I feel so lucky to have found them and couldn’t recommend them more highly!
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Jackie Sent on 12/31/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Evening Christmas wedding

Makeup lasted all night long and exceeded my expectations! She was communicative and receptive to my questions and comments throughout the process as someone who isn’t a usual makeup wearer. Hair was also great and received many compliments throughout the night- used inspiration photo that was different from the other girls getting their hair done and we all had unique styles!
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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2026 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2025 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2024 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2023 Winner
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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2021 Winner
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Joanne Kowalski
Joanne Kowalski
Owner
Laurie M
Laurie M
Hairstylist
Rachel P
Rachel P
makeup artist and hairstylist
Patrice O
Patrice O
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