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Elena Melnichenko, Anna Posokhina
Elena Melnichenko, Anna Posokhina
Owner

Woman-owned

7 years in business

We speak English, Russian and Spanish

Small team (2-10 members)

Bridal Squad is a wedding hair and makeup company based in West New York, New Jersey, with over 6 years of experience in the industry. We specialize in creating timeless, natural bridal looks that enhance your unique beauty on your special day. Located in the heart of Manhattan, our team of skilled makeup artists is dedicated to delivering flawless, photo-ready results that feel as effortless as they look.

Here’s what makes us stand out:

  • Natural Look: We specialize in enhancing your natural beauty with fresh, timeless makeup that lets your features shine, ensuring you look and feel like the best version of yourself.

  • Individual Approach: No two brides are alike, and neither is our approach. We take the time to understand your personal style, preferences, and wedding vision to create a look that’s uniquely yours.

  • Unmatched Flexibility: From early-morning preparations to last-minute adjustments, we adapt to your schedule and needs, ensuring a stress-free experience. We are about crafting confidence and elegance for your unforgettable day.

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FAQ

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

$300

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

$250

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

$130

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

$130

What is the base price for traditional makeup for brides?

$300

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

$250

What is the base price for airbrush makeup for brides?

$300

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

$100

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

$130

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

$150

Does makeup price include false lashes?

Yes

Which of the following are included in prices?

Assistant Fee
Consultation

What beauty services do you offer?

Consultations
Men's Grooming

What hair services do you offer?

Blowouts
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

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Bridal Squad Pro received glowing reviews for wedding hair and makeup services. Elena and Anna were praised for their professionalism, attention to detail, and ability to create natural and beautiful looks that lasted throughout the day and night. Clients appreciated their flexibility, responsiveness, and calming presence on the wedding day, making the experience stress-free and enjoyable. The team's talent, communication, and dedication to exceeding expectations were highlighted, with many guests feeling confident and radiant thanks to their services. Highly recommended for flawless and personalized hair and makeup for weddings.

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Bridal Squad Pro received glowing reviews for wedding hair and makeup services. Elena and Anna were praised for their professionalism, attention to detail, and ability to create natural and beautiful looks that lasted throughout the day and night. Clients appreciated their flexibility, responsiveness, and calming presence on the wedding day, making the experience stress-free and enjoyable. The team's talent, communication, and dedication to exceeding expectations were highlighted, with many guests feeling confident and radiant thanks to their services. Highly recommended for flawless and personalized hair and makeup for weddings.

Sara
Sara Sent on 10/31/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Bridal Hair & Makeup

Elena and the team were a pleasure to work with for wedding hair and makeup, and we felt taken care of throughout the whole experience.

Elena was very accommodating - she came to my apartment for the trial and even bought special hair spray for the wedding day since I’m sensitive to strong scents.

I was thrilled with how my hair and makeup turned out—I’ve never felt more beautiful, which is super important on your wedding day! I was also impressed by how well everything held up throughout the day and into the night. My bridal party had a wonderful experience as well.

I would highly recommend Bridesquad Pro for your wedding or event - they will make you look and feel incredible!
Morissa
Morissa Sent on 07/27/2025
5 out of 5 rating

In great hands!

I had a great experience with Anna for my wedding makeup! I heard zero complaints from my mom and rest of bridal party, too :) Really helped embrace my natural features and felt like a more polished version of myself on my special day. Was on time and ready to go! And is a great person to have on your day to chat with and stay calm. Thank you, Anna! I'd highly recommend if you are looking for a natural but enhanced YOU in your photos...one of my friends actually booked with them for her own wedding a few months out after seeing me at my own
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Eden Sent on 10/15/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Highly Recommend

Working with Elena and Bridal Squad Pro was a dream! She came all the way to me in NJ for the trial and clearly took notes. I wanted a few things changed come wedding day and she took my notes perfectly. I'm not used to wearing a lot of makeup, but she made me feel so beautiful! She was very responsive and very flexible when I had some last minute service changes needed. It was pouring rain during my entire wedding and she managed to make my makeup and (typically frizzy/curly) hair stay put. Elena brought Danielle to do makeup on my wedding day and Danielle was also great. Both Elena and Danielle were extremely professional and calm amidst the craziness happening around them with so many people getting ready in one room. I would highly recommend Bridal Squad Pro for a great experience and beautiful, elevated services that don't look over the top.
Renee
Renee Sent on 10/12/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing experience with Anna and Daniela

Anna is the absolute best. I had a great experience working with her both at my trial and the morning of my wedding. She is so talented and truly a perfectionist who listens to what you want and wants to make sure you feel your best. She was also a total professional about a last minute change to my hair (I had a panicked moment about a choice I made and she whipped into action and and fixed it). She and Daniela came on my wedding day and my bridesmaids looked so gorgeous and everyone was so so happy with their hair and makeup - most of us requested natural, light makeup looks and they listened and did exactly that (which doesn't always happen!) and it lasted all day and night for all of us. They also brought great energy and fun to the morning and really put me at ease before my ceremony! I would absolutely book with them again and would recommend them a million times!
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Jacklyn Sent on 09/07/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Absolute Perfection

I had the absolute pleasure of working with Bridal Squad and the incredibly talented Elena for my wedding hair and makeup. I cannot express how thrilled I am with the results. From the moment I met her, I knew I was in the hands of a true professional. Elena was extremely accommodating. When there were some last-minute additions to who would be needing hair and makeup, she allowed me to add additional services without any issue.

The makeup artistry was nothing short of magical. I wanted a natural and glowy look for my wedding, and she absolutely nailed it. She enhanced my features in the most elegant and subtle way, making me feel like the best version of myself. The makeup not only looked fantastic in person but also translated beautifully in photos. My wedding was outdoors and even by the end of the night my hair still looked just as perfect as when I was walking down the aisle hours earlier.

What truly stood out was the attention to detail. She took the time to understand my vision and preferences, and then executed it flawlessly. After my trial, I requested a few subtle tweaks, and she was able to adjust perfectly. The result was a radiant and timeless look that lasted throughout the entire day and night.

I received continuous compliments throughout the day not only on my hair and makeup, but on the hair and makeup of my mother, MIL, and handful of friends as well. One of the girls, who originally only intended on getting her hair done saw how amazing everyone’s makeup looked and requested to have her makeup done if there was enough time (there was)! Everybody looked like the most beautiful version of themselves, and I cannot wait to receive all of the professional photos back. One of my favorite moments of the day was when I was alone with my mom in the bridal suite at the end of the night talking about how magical the day was, and I caught my mom looking in the mirror and she told me "I don't think I have ever felt more confident or beautiful than I did today and I don't know how because my hair and makeup looks so unbelievably natural and effortless." Seeing how over the moon my mom was not only about the overall day but with how she looked was the greatest feeling.

Not only did Elena and her team me feel beautiful on the outside, but their calming presence also helped ease my nerves on such an important day. When one of the girls (who was first on the schedule) became sick and unable to attend last minute, Elena and her team assured me everything would be ok in regard to the timeline, and they were able to adjust accordingly without missing a beat. I had 12 people receiving services, which could be extremely chaotic, but Elena and her team made it seem completely effortless with how they were able to make the entire morning run so smoothly. I never had to be concerned about running behind schedule!

I cannot recommend Elena and Bridal Squad enough. If you're looking for someone who will not only make you look stunning but also make you feel confident and radiant on your special day, look no further. She is an absolute gem in the world of beauty and will undoubtedly exceed your expectations. Thank you for making my wedding day unforgettable!
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Brenda Sent on 08/30/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Fantastic!

Elena and her team were wonderful to work with. They listened to what my bridal party and I wanted and delivered perfectly. My hair and makeup stayed perfectly in place all night even through some drizzle! Highly recommend Bridal Squad!
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Joyce Sent on 07/28/2023
5 out of 5 rating

A dream to work with

I hired Anna from Bridal Squad for my wedding make up and hair plus my mom and 3 sister in laws. Throughout the process her communication was amazing, she was able to deliver more than what i had dreamed for my wedding day look and couldn't be happier.
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Julia Sent on 05/29/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Highly recommend Bridal Squad!

Elena and Anna did hair and makeup for bride, mother of the groom, maid of honor, and several bridesmaids at my wedding. I did a trial with Elena and she is incredibly talented and so nice to work with! She did a beautiful half-down half-up do, and was so helpful in finalizing my makeup style. On the day of the wedding, they were timely and efficient, and had everyone looking beautiful for pictures! They were so accommodating and responsive leading up to the wedding. I had a wonderful experience working with Elena and Anna and highly recommend them!
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Helen Sent on 10/18/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Bridal Squad deserves 10000+++stars!!!!!

I did my bridal trial and wedding day hair and make up with Anna from Bridal Squad and it was the BEST DECISION EVER!!!!!!!!Anna was so easy to work with throughout the entire process!!! From my first interactions with Anna on the Knot, I found Anna to be very easy to communicate and work with. I first met Anna for my bridal trial hair&make up few months before my wedding in NYC. Anna is very experienced, professional, courteous and truly caring!!!!! Also responsive and flexible. Anna took her time to listen to my vision and requests and created my dream bridal look!!!! I did a second trial (make up only) with Anna only because I wanted to slightly change my make up look and it was a huge success!!!! On the wedding day, my hair and make turned out even more stunning than my trial look! It was flawless and so perfect that I felt confident before my first look and throughout my whole wedding day! I was just so happy with how I looked on my wedding day!!!! I was particularly impressed with Anna how she is so focused and passionate about creating the most amazing bridal hair and make up. I knew I was in good hands!!! Anna and her team did a wonderful job on the wedding day to make me and my wedding party beautiful! Everything went so smoothly and our hair and make up stayed all day and all night (10+ hours!!!!) I am extremely happy that I chose Anna/Bridal Squad for my big day!!!! I highly highly recommend Anna and Bridal Squad for your wedding day and any special occasion!!!!!! Look no further!!! Hire Anna and Bridal Squad who will create the most stunning bridal look for you!!!!A++++++
Claudia
Claudia Sent on 10/03/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing team

I can not recommend them enough. I got married on 5/5/22 and boy did it start of in chaos. We started the day running late after my mom showed up very late to her scheduled time and it set us back quite a bit. But this did not stop Elena and the team from doing an incredible job and I couldn’t be any more grateful. They managed to have us all looking beautiful in time and still stayed professional and didn’t show an ounce of the stress we were all feeling. Their energy the day of was everything we needed. Elena especially did a tremendous job and I felt so beautiful but still so much like myself. The team were very accommodating and were very helpful with any questions or concerns that I may have had. Truly incredible and talented team. I’m so happy I was able to find them for my wedding day.
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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2023 Winner
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