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Soft curls
Soft curls
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Wispy hairstyle
Beautiful bouquet
Beautiful bouquet
Stunning veil
Stunning veil
Precious moment
Precious moment
Elegant updo with veil
Elegant updo with veil
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AKBeautiful Bridal Makeup Artistry is a high-end bridal makeup artistry service specializing exclusively in bridal makeup applications. Owner and Founder Alaina Howell offers over nine years of makeup application experience and a passion for making brides-to-be look and feel like their most beautiful selves. Her creative style is often described as romantic, glowing, timeless, and exceptionally chic. Alaina strives to create a truly beautiful and stress-free makeup experience for her brides and would love nothing more than to be a part of their big day.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the base price for traditional makeup for brides?

$125

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

$125

What is the base price for airbrush makeup for brides?

$20

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

$15

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

$100

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

$85

Does makeup price include false lashes?

Yes

Which of the following are included in prices?

Consultation
Trial Service

What makeup services do you offer?

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

Reviews of AKBeautiful

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AK Beautiful, specifically Alaina, received glowing reviews for her exceptional makeup artistry and professionalism for weddings. Multiple reviewers praised her for making them feel beautiful, confident, and comfortable while providing stunning, long-lasting makeup that looked fantastic both in person and in photos. Alaina's responsiveness, flexibility, and attention to detail were commended, as well as her ability to understand and execute desired makeup styles. The entire wedding party, including bridesmaids and mothers, were delighted with the results and efficiency of the AK Beautiful team, recommending them for any event makeup needs.

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AK Beautiful, specifically Alaina, received glowing reviews for her exceptional makeup artistry and professionalism for weddings. Multiple reviewers praised her for making them feel beautiful, confident, and comfortable while providing stunning, long-lasting makeup that looked fantastic both in person and in photos. Alaina's responsiveness, flexibility, and attention to detail were commended, as well as her ability to understand and execute desired makeup styles. The entire wedding party, including bridesmaids and mothers, were delighted with the results and efficiency of the AK Beautiful team, recommending them for any event makeup needs.

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Caroline Sent on 08/24/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Magical Makeup Service!

Alaina did me and my bridesmaids makeup for my wedding 08/19/2023 and she was the kindest and most professional person to work with. She absolutely exceeded all my expectations. I didn’t know I could look and feel so beautiful and confident but Alaina made me feel better than I ever have. Anyone looking for makeup for any event NEEDS to hire her!!! I know I’ll never have anyone else do my makeup!
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Emily Sent on 06/26/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Book Now!!

Alaina made me feel absolutely beautiful, confident, and completely myself, which is exactly what I had hoped for. I received so many compliments, and I truly felt like the best version of myself. Her talent, calm energy, and attention to detail made the entire experience so enjoyable and stress-free. The makeup lasted perfectly all day and looked amazing both in person and in the photos/video.

I’m so grateful for her time, care, and artistry. Alaina, thank you for helping to make the day so special. I couldn’t have imagined it without you!
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Clara Sent on 11/13/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing Experience!!

Alaina is such a professional and kind person! She did my makeup and my party’s makeup for my wedding on 9/30/23.
Throughout the process, Alaina was super helpful when deciding on what makeup style to go with. I did two trials as we tried a fee different options, and she absolutely nailed what I was envisioning. She went above and beyond to make sure I felt beautiful and myself with my bridal makeup! I would definitely hire and recommend Alaina and AK Beautiful!!!
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Brittany Sent on 10/29/2023
5 out of 5 rating

absolutely amazing!

she is so wonderful, easy to get along with, i absolutely loved working with her! & her work is AMAZING!
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Emily Sent on 10/17/2023
5 out of 5 rating

The Full Package.

Alaina was responsive, flexible, and clear about expectations from the get go. She knew exactly what I wanted when I explained it and her skills were up to par. She was professional, on time, and made everything easy. She made me look like a movie star and I would easily recommend her to any friends or family!
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Samantha Sent on 09/12/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Most accommodating

Alaina and a second makeup artist Melissa just did my entire wedding party plus the mothers for my wedding. The girls came right in chaos and made every girl more beautiful than the last. I was extremely scattered and I’m sure difficult to work with but they were so kind and responsive! BOOK THEM
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Heather
Heather Sent on 09/06/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Excellent Experience!

AK Beautiful did such a great job with both our bride and her bridesmaids! They were prompt, quick, and thorough. I would definitely hire this team again!!
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Erika Sent on 08/29/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Beautiful service!

Alaina was such an amazing and friendly makeup artist! I knew I wanted something special to amplify my beauty and she delivered! She let me know everything she was doing and gave me so many choices and tips to make sure I was happy for my wedding. She is able to create a catered makeup look that will flatter your face without looking cake-y or too much. The makeup itself stayed all night and didn’t feel heavy or sticky (and my wedding was 85 degrees with humidity). Overall I was just so happy with her kind approach, professionalism, and overall talent. She was so easy-going, yet on top of everything
Julianna
Julianna Sent on 06/18/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Alaina is amazing!

Alaina is so personable and sweet. I am a very shy person, but within a few minutes of my makeup trial I felt so comfortable with her! She is very receptive of feedback and made some changes from trial day to wedding day for me. Her makeup artistry is beautiful and very clean. She is not rough when applying the makeup; and her tools and studio are nice and clean! She was very responsive to my many emails- from the time I first reached out and all the way to my wedding day. She arrived to my wedding venue on time and completed the makeup within the time frame she had promised. I could not recommend her more!!
Liz
Liz B. Sent on 06/16/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Absolute perfection

If you want your wedding make up to be everything you dreamed it would be you need to book AK Beauty. All of my girls and myself looked absolutely stunning! She takes the time to ask each girl what they like and what looks best. I have never felt more beautiful in my life. She is also efficient! We were exactly on schedule and that took so much stress out of the morning. Before the wedding Alaina promptly answered any and all of my frantic texts, even when I changed my make up look at the last minute. Not only is she professional she is a friend.
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