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Art of Makeup Collective is a passionate hair and makeup company comprised of talented beauty professionals based out of Cincinnati, Ohio. Cynthia Crist is the owner and lead makeup artist of this unique business. She and her team are skilled in a variety of looks from natural and elegant to bold and dramatic. Art of Makeup Collective hopes to bring your unique vision to life by weaving in your personal style, vibe and personality.

Experience
Cynthia has been a part of the beauty industry as a celebrity and bridal makeup artist for the past 20 years. She also has worked in film and editorial. Past clients include Maggie Gyllenhaal, Carmen Electra, Pamela Anderson, Keira Knightley, Vivica Fox and more. She started her career as a MAC artist in 2000, and in 2002, she started working for HBO. Cynthia has also volunteered with New York Fashion Week and has worked for various musicians.

Services Offered
This full-service hair and makeup company is happy to come to you at the location of your choice the morning of your wedding. This ensures your big day is relaxed and stress-free. Cynthia and her team offer trials, so you can test out your look beforehand and ask any questions you may have. They're happy to work with large wedding parties, making sure all of your attendants look flawless and camera-ready. Additional services include:

  • Blowouts
  • Updos and styling
  • Hair extensions
  • Haircuts
  • Hair color
  • Airbrush makeup
  • Eye makeup
  • Contour makeup
  • Fake lashes
  • Natural makeup
  • Tattoo coverage
  • Tanning

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Frequently asked questions

What is the base price for traditional makeup for brides?

$100

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

$125

What is the base price for airbrush makeup for brides?

$100

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?

$75

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

$75

Does makeup price include false lashes?

Yes

What is the starting price for body art?

$45

What beauty services do you offer?

Body Art
Consultations
Skincare

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

Reviews of CINCINNATI MAKEUP COLLECTIVE

Alisha
Alisha Sent on 12/23/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Simply Amazing!

If Cynthia is available for your makeup needs, stop your search and BOOK HER NOW. I booked Cynthia for my wedding day makeup and I have never felt more beautiful in my life. I first contacted Cynthia via email about her availability for my date and she was quick to respond, kind and informative. Her flawless communication is just one of the many reasons I enjoyed working with her. It didn’t matter the time of day, she always made me feel like a priority when I reached out to her. Cynthia and I met when she did my trial run and she made me feel so comfortable and at ease as I didn’t know what direction to give her. My makeup turned out stunning and I knew I was in great hands! Fast forward to the wedding day and WOW! Not only did every bridesmaid and Mom LOVE their makeup, but they all looked and felt gorgeous!! I have never been in a wedding where everyone truly loved their makeup AND loved HER! She made me look and feel like a supermodel as her bridal makeup is simply stunning, and her pep talk throughout the process put my nerves at ease. We all loved having her in the room with us on the big day as she is just as beautiful on the inside as she is on the outside. Talented, organized, kind and so sweet. I cannot say enough nice things about this amazing woman and her art!
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Cassandra Sent on 05/14/2021
5 out of 5 rating

BEST Makeup Artist, Hands Down

My wedding was the third one where Cynthia did my makeup and she does a fantastic job each time. It looks so great in photos, and Cynthia is the most helpful and professional person to do your makeup. Highly recommend Cynthia to any bride!
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Rachel Sent on 09/20/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Best Makeup Artist

If you want to look and feel your absolute best on your wedding day, then Cynthia at Art of Makeup Collective is the one person you need to hire.
I hired Cynthia on a whim. Originally, I had planned to do my own makeup, but realized more and more that this was probably not the best idea, considering I knew next to nothing about it, lol. While debating, I happened to see a post from Cynthia on Facebook saying that she suddenly had an opening on September 12 - our wedding date. I took it as fate, reached out to ask about pricing (way more affordable than I expected for the quality work I had seen), and 10 minutes later I had a MUA booked.
I was able to schedule a makeup trial, but due to covid had to reschedule last minute, and she was incredibly accommodating. The wait was worth it - my makeup was STUNNING. I couldn't believe how incredibly skilled she was. Not only that, she was amazing to talk to and I just had such a fun experience that I knew she would knock it out of the park on wedding day.
For our wedding, Cynthia did the makeup for all of my bridesmaids as well, and everyone looked absolutely amazing. We had one bridesmaid who requested to use only her own makeup, which she immediately accommodated. After finishing all of the bridesmaids, she had some extra time and kindly offered to do my mother's makeup as well. She also provided me with a mini emergency makeup kit the day of, which included everything I could possibly need for touch ups or any other issues.
I can't say enough good things about Cynthia, she is the absolute best makeup artist and person to have with you on your wedding. I highly highly recommend hiring her!!
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Stephanie Sent on 02/12/2018
5 out of 5 rating
Excellence is how I would like to convey my experience with Cynthia.
I had been wanting to book with her for many years and was so happy to get the chance to for my best friends wedding which I stood as a bridesmaid for.
Once I inquired about services with Cynthia through her chat on her website, she responded immediately. As the process went on, her professionalism and talent won over the bride of the wedding, who had already booked with another artist.
Her process for booking is very simple and made my best friend feel reassured that everything would be perfect for her wedding day. She was so kind to work around my scheduling, asked for pictures of inspiration for the looks all the bridesmaids wanted to achieve, as well as our favorite pictures of ourselves so that she could plan our looks ahead of the big day.
The day of the wedding, she arrived with her assistant 15 minutes previous to the call time to set up and had the first person in her chair 5:00am sharp, as planned. Everyone looked Stunning that day and were just as excited to see her later in the day for the reception. By that point, we had doubled the amount of people that were supposed to have makeup done because EVERYONE wanted her to do their makeup! She was so accommodating on short notice, bringing two assistants for all 19 of us!
I absolutely will not go to anyone else to get my makeup done and am so happy we booked over a year in advance.
If you are looking for a highly skilled professional makeup artist who has even done celebrities (it shows!) then book Cynthia! Thank you so much for such a wonderful experience!
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Devon Sent on 09/27/2017
5 out of 5 rating
Cynthia was absolutely amazing! She was on time, attentive, open minded, and caring. She listened to what each member of the bridal party wanted. She made me feel like an absolute queen on my wedding day! She also made my entire bridal party feel amazing!! I cannot recommend Cynthia enough!!
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1 Endorsement
Pout Studio Pout Studio Wedding Hair & Makeup

Cynthia Crist is an amazing makeup artist! I would refer her to any of my Clients!

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