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The House of Ember

Makeup
Hair
Maria
Amdamelio
Madeline
Nicole
Alexandra

Recommended by 100% of couples

About this vendor

The House of Ember is a luxury spa based in Richland, Michigan, providing on-site wedding makeup and hair services throughout the Midwest, as well as many other beauty and spa services locally.

For over 16 years, our founder, Alissa, has been redefining beauty through artistry, education, and passion, and now leads a team that does the same. As an award-winning makeup artist, permanent makeup artist, and licensed aesthetician, she’s built her career on one guiding belief — that everyone carries a glow within them…sometimes all it takes is a little care to rekindle it into a flame again.

Alissa is an alumna of Albion College and the Douglas J Aveda Institute. Her expertise extends beyond the treatment room — she’s a mentor and educator dedicated to helping other beauty professionals succeed through hands-on training and business guidance. When Alissa is not in the studio, she can be found spending time with her husband and three sons...wearing a top knot and makeup free!

At The House of Ember, it is our intention to bring knowledge and power to our clients through education and by providing client-focused solutions. Our goal with each client is to provide a flawless finish while highlighting their natural beauty. Our mission is simple: to create a space where luxury feels personal, where artistry meets intention, and where every guest — whether client or student — leaves feeling renewed, empowered, and inspired. We are a mission-driven brand committed to making a difference. A portion of every purchase goes toward organizations that fight human trafficking and support victims on their path to healing.

The House of Ember has been helping its clients feel beautiful and confident on their wedding day for over 16 years. They strive to provide a flawless finish for each bridal party while highlighting their natural beauty.

About Our Products:

Our products are HD (high definition) and are applied as tiny pixels onto the skin, thus creating a flawless finish. Our products are water and sweat resistant, allows build able coverage, and offer a lightweight feel. Most clients feel like they are wearing no makeup at all.

Benefits of Our Product Line:

Waterproof -withstands sweat and tears on any occasion
Lasts up to 16 hours
Hypoallergenic
Provides a lightweight feel
Provides 70% coverage vs 30% coverage using traditional foundation
Does not transfer onto clothing
Provides a flawless and natural finish
Dermatologist Recommended

Features

Hispanic or Latinx-owned

Woman-owned

Small team (2-10 members)

Experience

  • 11 years in business

  • We speak English

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FAQ

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

$150

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

$150

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

$150

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

$150

What is the base price for traditional makeup for brides?

$350

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

$350

What is the base price for airbrush makeup for brides?

$85

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

$90

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

$85

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

$90

Does makeup price include false lashes?

Yes

What is the starting price for facials?

$150

What is the starting price for massage therapy?

$150

What is the starting price for body art?

$500

What is the starting price for tanning services?

$60

Which of the following are included in prices?

Assistant Fee
Trial Service

What beauty services do you offer?

Consultations

What hair services do you offer?

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
Brow/Lash Tinting
Tattoo Coverage

What hair removal services do you offer?

Shaving
Tweezing
Waxing

What tanning services do you offer?

Airbrush Tanning
Spray Tanning
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Reviews of The House of Ember

Maria
Maria Sent on 10/19/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Wedding makeup

Alissa did a wonder job on my makeup I felt beautiful and everyone complimented me!
Amdamelio
Anna Sent on 05/14/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Flawless Airbrush Makeup!

Alissa was incredible to work with! She did makeup for me and all of my bridesmaids for my wedding. Everyone looked stunning and our makeup lasted all day. She is so talented at what she does!
Madeline
Madeline Sent on 04/10/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Alissa Walker Did Amazing!

Alissa did a great job for my wedding. We did a trial makeup and she was very receptive to my feedback and made sure I felt comfortable with exactly how I wanted my wedding make up to be. She made the perfect adjustments on the wedding day and brought along an assistant to help with all my bridesmaids. Specifically the way she does eye makeup is absolutely perfect. Be sure to check out her instagram.
L
Lindsey Sent on 10/22/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Pnenomenal mua!

Alissa did an OUTSTANDING job doing makeup for me and several of my bridesmaids on my wedding day!! I was blown away by her talent. I have never felt more beautiful than I did on my wedding day! And my makeup lasted ALL day long, even through the tears! I HIGHLY recommend Alissa. You will absolutely NOT regret booking her!
Nicole
Nicole Sent on 09/28/2020
5 out of 5 rating

The BEST makeup artist around!

I cannot say enough good things about Alissa! She is truly a talented makeup artist and made my bridesmaids and I all look so good for my wedding. We all received so many compliments and loved how our makeup turned it. She uses high quality products and techniques so your look lasts all day without feeling like you're makeup is caked on. She is also so nice and easy to work with. You can tell she really wants you to feel great about your look and she makes sure every last detail is perfect before sending you off. I would highly recommend Alissa to anyone!
Alexandra
Alexandra Sent on 06/28/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing makeup!

We hired Alissa for our 6/20/20 wedding. Our plans were originally to get married in west Michigan, but due to covid, we lost our venue and ended up getting married on the east side of the state in my parents back yard. She was very flexible with the changed arrangements and was still willing to work the wedding. 6/20 was 93 degrees with no wind, so there was a lot of sweat, and my makeup stayed all night long! My bridesmaids and both moms loved their make up as well. Most of us just told her and her assistant to do what they wanted to and it all turned out beautiful. My cousin even asked me if she could get her name for events in the future!!
J
Jessica Sent on 12/05/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Great experience

I would highly recommend Alissa. She did a beautiful job and was a very calm presence on a stressful day.
Jessie
Jessie Sent on 10/09/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Beautiful Makeup!

I absolutely loved working with Alissa on my wedding day! She was super responsive and also very professional. All my bridesmaids felt beautiful and of course so did I! I would recommend her to anyone!
Brandy
Brandy Sent on 09/04/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Absolutely fantastic!

I cant express enough how amazing Alissa is! We got full make up done for all 8 of my bridesmaids and myself in the perfect amount of time and everyone looked absolutely stunning! Not to mention that it lasted all night! We had an entirely outdoor wedding so between running around for photos before and after and dancing all night, my makeup didn't budge which is a miracle given the humidity that was in the air after it had rained in the morning. If you want a perfect look that will hold hire Alissa, she does top notch work and also uses fantastic products. I get really disappointed when I go to wear a lip color and it wears off but she uses lipsense and this stuff is amazing! It is by far some of the best liquid lip I've used and it easily lasted the whole day even with eating and drinking. Cant recommend enough!
C
Crystal Sent on 07/09/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Wonderful i felt amazing on my wedding day

Alissa was very nice, and gave me the look i was looking for my makeup lasted all night. I was very pleased with the whole bridal party.
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Alissa's work is simply amazing. She will make a bride look drop-down gorgeous while still looking naturally beautiful. She is a sweet person, I was so glad to collaborate with her and would love to anytime in the future again! You will feel like you are taken care of if you choose to hire Alissa for your big day!

Stellaluna Events Stellaluna Events Wedding Planners

I worked with Alissa during a styled shoot. She does BEAUTIFUL work and made our model look absolutely stunning! I highly recommend her as a MUA to all of my clients.

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