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Avenue 42

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Recommended by 98% of couples

About this vendor

Avenue 42 is a boutique wedding hair and makeup service based in Richmond, Virginia. They are committed to providing unique and memorable salon experiences, perfect for people who want to look great and feel good too. Their talented team of artists have been recognized locally and nationally for their work, and they can't wait to give you the red carpet experience that your special day deserves.

Services Offered

Avenue 42 offers on-location hair and makeup styling services, available to clients in Richmond, Charlottesville, Hampton Roads, and DC. Destination wedding packages are also available, so whether you're getting married in Charleston or Cancun, they will be there, ready to help you look and feel your best. Available services include blowouts, updos, hair removal, tanning, manicures, pedicures, and more.

Features

Woman-owned

Small team (2-10 members)

Experience

  • 14 years in business

  • We speak English

Links

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Weddings with this vendor

Chris & Jessi's wedding
Chris & Jessi
57 photos
David & Rachel's wedding
David & Rachel
56 photos
Asher & Riley's wedding
Asher & Riley
59 photos
Jackie & Zac's wedding
Jackie & Zac
77 photos
Ashley & Matt's wedding
Ashley & Matt
33 photos
Leana & Mark's wedding
Leana & Mark
34 photos

FAQ

What is the base price for blowouts for brides?

$150

What is the price of trial service for blowouts for brides?

$125

What is the base price for blowouts for attendants/family members?

$100

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

$100

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

$150

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?

$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?

$120

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

$150

What is the base price for airbrush makeup for brides?

$150

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?

$120

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

$100

Does makeup price include false lashes?

Yes

What hair services do you offer?

Blowouts
Coloring
Extensions
Relaxer
Haircuts
Keratin
Perm
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
Brow/Lash Tinting
Tattoo Coverage

What hair removal services do you offer?

Threading
Tweezing
Waxing

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Reviews of Avenue 42

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Avenue 42's hair and makeup team is praised for professionalism, responsiveness, and a calm, friendly approach from trials through the wedding day. Stylists created natural, flattering looks that held up all night for diverse hair types and ages, smoothly handling large groups and keeping the timeline. Reviewers highly recommend them for weddings.

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Avenue 42's hair and makeup team is praised for professionalism, responsiveness, and a calm, friendly approach from trials through the wedding day. Stylists created natural, flattering looks that held up all night for diverse hair types and ages, smoothly handling large groups and keeping the timeline. Reviewers highly recommend them for weddings.

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Shoham Sent on 02/13/2025
5 out of 5 rating

The absolute best

Allison did my bridal hair and I could not be happier with how it turned out!! I did a trial with her but then completely changed my mind and had her do a whole different look day of the wedding. But she was so so kind about it and absolutely nailed the look for me and for my bridesmaids. My hair lasted all night long which is especially impressive since my hair is not good at holding curls. She also was so comforting and kind, and was so much fun to hang out with throughout the getting ready process!! Could not recommend Allison and the Ave42 team more.
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Liesel Sent on 04/20/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Beautiful work!

April (hair) and McKinley (make up) did a fabulous job at my daughter's wedding last weekend!

Ave. 42 was helpful, professional, and communicative from the beginning of our planning. We did a trial with April and McKinley about three months before the wedding and were very happy with the results, but the services on the actual wedding day were even more spectacular.

Both April and McKinley strike the perfect balance between fun and professional. They interacted with us, asked questions, and shared their thoughts and opinions about our requests in a way that was helpful and guided us in making our decisions.

The entire hair and makeup process the day of the wedding flowed perfectly, started and ended when planned, and April and McKinley made us feel pampered and beautiful. None of us wanted "glam" hair or makeup - April and McKinley delivered the classic, clean style we'd requested - we're all different ages, different complexions, different hair lengths, but ALL of our make up and hair turned out AMAZING.

Kudos to Ave. 42, April, and McKinley - thanks for making us beautiful on our special day!
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Lisa Sent on 06/21/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Beautiful! Natural! Everything We Hoped For! 5+ Stars

To the wonderful Glam Team at Avenue 42 (Becky, Brandie and Jahna), Thank you so much for making Katie, her bridal party (and me, the MOB) feel absolutely radiant and beautiful on Katie and Jon's wedding day! Your talent, professionalism, and incredibly warm and friendly nature made the "getting ready" process a joyful and calm experience. We appreciate how you listened to each girl's wishes and flawlessly executed their desired looks. Everyone looked like the best version of themselves – beautiful and natural, which was exactly what we hoped for! Your team’s calm demeanor and friendly disposition created a relaxed atmosphere - which we all appreciated! A special thank you to Becky for staying until after cocktail hour to ensure Katie continued to look fresh and feel her best in the summer heat! That extra touch of care meant so much and ensured her photos were flawless. Your amazing work and kindness made us all feel pampered and confident from start to finish (and we appreciate your being on time and working within the limits our of timeline!). We are so grateful for your exceptional talents and will happily recommend your services to anyone looking to feel gorgeous and confident on their special day.
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Grace Sent on 06/16/2025
5 out of 5 rating

amazing team!!

I have naturally curly hair and never wear makeup, so I was apprehensive about professional hair and makeup altogether. I booked Avenue 42 specifically because of Becky Tash, who had been recommended to me for her work with curly hair. She and the rest of the team went above and beyond, and everyone looked amazing!! Special props to Becky for her bridal hair and make-up -- I changed my mind on some things between the trial and the wedding day, and she absolutely nailed it. It was better than I could have imagined, and I’m grateful to the whole team for their amazing work!
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Rachel Sent on 12/28/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Awesome wedding day hair!

Ariella did my wedding day hair styling, and absolutely nailed it! She worked with my inspiration photos and some pins I wanted to incorporate, and achieved the look I was going for perfectly. She asked lots of questions while she was working to make sure I was happy with every detail. My hair also does not curl easily, but the curls she made stayed put for my entire wedding day, through photos, dancing, and the after party. I highly recommend her and Avenue 42 for wedding hair!
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Nicole Sent on 11/17/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Hair was perfect and stayed all night!

I couldn't have asked for a better hair stylist! From the hair trial to the day of, Jahna did the most incredible job with everybody's hair. She was so calming and cheerful, which made a huge difference as I got a bit nervous the morning of the wedding. She even did a hair trial with my mom, who was unsure about getting her hair done -- needless to say, she loved her hairdo options and was so happy she went. My bridesmaids all were obsessed with their hair and all of ours stayed all night! I felt like such a princess and it was in large part thanks to Avenue 42!
Mackenzie
Mackenzie Sent on 10/05/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Best hair and makeup team!!

Avenue 42 is amazing- Becky the makeup artist knows how to make you feel glammed up and beautiful and made all my bridesmaids look Stunning as well! Jane did hair and blew us away from our expectations - seeing as me and most of my bridesmaids have naturally curly thick hair- she really did a great job! I would recommend their team to anyone getting married or for any special occasion!
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Ashley Sent on 05/27/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Everyone looked gorgeous!

Jane, Krista, and Allison did an amazing job glamming up me, my mom, and my bridesmaids! Everyone looked stunning and had a great time getting their hair and makeup done. They were also extremely timely and kept us on schedule.
Samantha
Samantha Sent on 03/05/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Everyone looked beautiful and we all couldn’t be happier!

I can’t say enough good things about the ladies at Avenue 42. From consultation, to booking, to correspondence, to hair & make up trials and finally to wedding day everything was perfect. I worked with Diane a lot while setting up the booking and the timeline and she was always responsive and able to accommodate every request. Even a week before the wedding, my fiancé’s grandmother asked if she could get her makeup done and without any hesitation, Diane added her to the roster. Jane, Krista and Allison not only kept us on schedule, but made everyone feel special and comfortable. We had a group of 11, ages 9 to 87 getting hair and makeup done and everyone looked amazing! Everyone was so pleased with how they looked on my wedding day, especially when looking back at the pictures. I worked with Jane for my hair and makeup trials as well. She created a look for me that was absolutely perfect, even though I couldn’t really articulate what exactly I wanted. I did the trials in the salon and the ladies traveled to our venue for wedding day. Everyone looked beautiful and we all couldn’t be happier! Definitely recommend the talented ladies at Avenue 42.
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Kylie Sent on 12/19/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Everyone looked stunning

Avenue 42 did my wedding hair and makeup, along with my bridesmaids and mother! I could not have been more pleased with how STUNNING everyone looked! Jane, Krista and Jesika were truly a dream team and were so efficient the day of. You know they are talented when 0 out of 12 picky girls have no complaints and are obsessed with their looks! My sister Allison (also an Ave42 stylist) did my hair in a classic hollywood wave that was so simple and perfect, and Krista knocked my minimalist/glowy makeup look out of the park!

I truly cannot recommend Avenue 42 enough for all of your wedding hair and makeup dreams!!
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Awards

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2024 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2021 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2020 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2019 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2018 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2017 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2016 Winner
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Strouse Photography Strouse Photography Wedding Photographers

Everyone at Avenue 42 is incredibly talented! We LOVE working with Britny...so much so she has become our personal hair stylist! The entire team makes everyone look fantastic from the moment they are done all the way through the end of the day. WE hope to continue working with you for years to come!

Luxe Hair Studio Luxe Hair Studio Wedding Hair & Makeup

Awesome Salon where all of the ladies are talented! They are great at handling big party's and I Highly Recommend them for your beauty needs!

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The Team at Avenue 42 is awesome! They are Professional, Reliable, and all of their Brides are Beautiful for their Wedding Day!

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