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Servicing Rockford, Chicagoland, Madison, Galena and in between, Alpenglow Artistry specializes in all things makeup and hair and cannot wait to be a part of your special day! Owner and lead makeup artist, Nicole, with her team of certified professionals, seek to enhance the natural beauty of each client. This experienced bridal beauty team can bring their services to your location and can accomodate any size bridal party.

Experience

Nicole received her certification through a detailed training program for makeup artistry from Make Up First School in Chicago. She has grown her business over the years by providing natural, effortless looks that brides will love for all time. Due to demand, she has expanded her team with artists and stylists that specialize in creating similar looks and who also take as much pride in using professional products and sanitization procedures as Nicole does.

Services Offered

Each Alpenglow artist and/or stylist will begin with a bridal consultation to fully understand your expectations for your wedding day look. In addition to the bridal consultation the team also offers full face makeup applications using airbrush or traditional foundation, eye only looks, false eyelash application and hair styling services.

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Frequently asked questions

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

$125

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

$125

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

$95

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

$125

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?

$125

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

$125

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

$95

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

$125

Does makeup price include false lashes?

No

What is the starting price for tanning services?

$65

Which of the following are included in prices?

Consultation

What beauty services do you offer?

Consultations

What hair services do you offer?

Extensions
Textured Hair Styling
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
Tattoo Coverage

What tanning services do you offer?

Spray Tanning

What is the maximum group size you can accommodate?

20

Reviews of Alpenglow Artistry

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Alpenglow Artistry received glowing reviews from multiple brides for their exceptional hair and makeup services. Reviewers praised the stylists for their professionalism, attentiveness, and ability to bring their wedding day vision to life. The team was commended for creating beautiful and long-lasting hair and makeup looks, accommodating various styles and preferences, and ensuring a seamless and stress-free experience. Clients appreciated the responsive communication, flexibility, and overall talent of the Alpenglow team, making them a highly recommended choice for wedding hair and makeup services.

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This AI-generated summary gives you a snapshot of the overall ratings and feedback from the reviews this vendor has received.

Alpenglow Artistry received glowing reviews from multiple brides for their exceptional hair and makeup services. Reviewers praised the stylists for their professionalism, attentiveness, and ability to bring their wedding day vision to life. The team was commended for creating beautiful and long-lasting hair and makeup looks, accommodating various styles and preferences, and ensuring a seamless and stress-free experience. Clients appreciated the responsive communication, flexibility, and overall talent of the Alpenglow team, making them a highly recommended choice for wedding hair and makeup services.

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Danica Sent on 02/15/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Loved everything about it!

Nicole did my makeup for an event, and I received nothing but compliments! She accented my natural beauty and it felt light and lasted all night! I cannot wait for her to do my makeup again!!

I am also a wedding planner, and I refer all of my brides to Nicole. She is so accommodating, Professional, kindhearted, and listens to what her clients wants and needs are. She goes above and beyond to make sure her clients are happy. You don’t want to miss the opportunity to work with this amazing woman!
Tessa
Tessa Sent on 01/19/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Highly recommend!

I’m so happy I chose Alpenglow for my wedding day. They accommodated a large wedding party and everyone loved their hair and makeup looks. I would highly recommend using them for your big day!
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Jennah Sent on 01/08/2026
5 out of 5 rating

My dream wedding hair!

Alpenglow is simply AMAZING! I had the privilege of working with Rachel. I hired Alpenglow for my dream wedding hair and it was exactly that and MORE! They were extremely organized and professional. Having the trial was super helpful and made me feel so much more prepared. Rachel was a gem! She was so kind and professional. She made me and my girls feel comfortable and absolutely gorgeous. She truly made my vision come to life! Couldn’t recommend Alpenglow more! Thank you!
Lucy
Lucy Sent on 12/20/2025
5 out of 5 rating

My hair turned out absolutely perfect — even better than I imagined

I cannot say enough wonderful things about my hair stylist, Tammy, for my wedding day. From the very first consultation, she was professional, kind, and truly listened to what I envisioned. On the day of the wedding, she was calm, organized, and made the entire experience feel relaxed and special.

My hair turned out absolutely perfect — even better than I imagined — and it lasted beautifully throughout the entire day and night. I felt confident, comfortable, and truly like the best version of myself. She also did an amazing job accommodating timing and making sure everything ran smoothly.

If you are looking for a talented, reliable, and genuinely caring stylist for your wedding or any special event, I cannot recommend her highly enough. I am so grateful to have had her as part of my wedding day.
Kylee
Kylee Sent on 12/16/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Alpenglow is Amazing

Alpenglow literally saved my wedding. We had hired a different vendor who we had to let go just 60 days out from our wedding date. These ladies stepped in and boy did they step up. Alexis did my hair and Michelle did my make up. Both made me feel like an ideal version of myself. My hair and make up stayed in place through multiple hours of dancing. They were able to style multiple different hair lengths and textures. I hired a full team and would highly recommend anyone on it. Thank you ladies!
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Kristin Sent on 12/01/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Absolutely amazing make up team!!

I’m so glad I went with Alpenglow Artistry. They were so professional, kind and helpful!! During my trial, I didn’t love the look I thought I wanted. Mckenna was so understanding and I was able to do second trial. She listened to all the little details I wanted to fix. I felt so comfortable going into my wedding day since she came prepared with specific notes. McKenna was so fun to talk to and all my bridesmaids loved their make up and her!! If you’re looking for your make up artist, go with Alpenglow Artistry!!!
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Kendall Sent on 12/01/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Lake Geneva Wedding - the best stylists!

My girls and I loved our experience with Alpenglow. Each girl set up their things at our Airbnb and truly made the morning so seamless. They even stayed at the end for any touch ups throughout the time to get through all 10 of us for hair and makeup. Everyone was so kind and had great energy as any bride would want that morning. I would highly recommend them and wish I could redo my hair and makeup again with them as I truly felt like a princess my hair and makeup stayed in place the entire day and covered up any acne that I did have. I have never felt more beautiful thanks to them!
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Jenny Sent on 10/06/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Wedding Hair and Makeup

I am so happy I went with Alpenglow Artistry for my wedding hair and makeup! Tammie and Nicole Z were incredible! They were super attentive to my requests and went above and beyond to make me feel confident and beautiful on my wedding day! They also made me feel super relaxed the morning of my wedding which I really appreciated as it let me fully embrace the day! They made me feel so beautiful and were also incredibly kind and fun to work with! I would recommend them to anyone!
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Lauren Sent on 09/13/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Highly recommend

Alpenglow was absolutely amazing! From the very beginning, they were incredibly responsive — which meant so much during the chaos of wedding planning when timely responses aren’t always possible on my end. They struck the perfect balance of being helpful without ever being pushy, and their thoughtful follow-ups made the entire process so much easier.

As a very anxious bride, having a calm and supportive presence on the morning of the wedding was crucial, and my hairstylist, Tammy, was PERFECT. Her energy and spirit completely set the tone for the day — she made me feel relaxed, confident, and truly excited.

The entire Alpenglow team was phenomenal. They made all my girls look absolutely perfect, and the styles lasted all night. Highly, highly recommend!
Emma
Emma Sent on 09/12/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Best Wedding Makeup Ever

My makeup artist Michelle was amazing! When I explained that I dont usually wear a lot of makeup but wanted still feel like myself but elevated she executed that perfectly! She listened to everything that I said and took detail in what I wanted to look and feel like! Everyone that got their makeup done loved her and their makeup! The makeup lasted all day and into the night! I am so happy with my experience with Alpenglow Artistry I would 100% reccomend them to future brides!
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