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With nearly a decade of experience in the industry, I am currently freelance full time with NYC as my home base, while also assisting and working with industry greats such as mentors Cassandra Garcia (Bobbi Brown’s Global Makeup Artist, Key MUA to several SNL stars), and Troy Surratt (Kevyn Aucoin's Assistant, Founder of Surratt Beauty.) I do a broad range of work, from fine-art bridal, to celebrity clients, to commercial and editorial, and absolutely love that each and every day on set is filled with something different, new, and exciting.

After growing up within the musical theatre world and being exposed to makeup artistry backstage, I knew I wanted pursue hair and makeup as my full time career. A letter of recommendation from Bobbi Brown of Bobbi Brown Cosmetics led me to Emerson College, where I received a Theatre Studies degree with a concentration in makeup artistry, and a minor in Marketing. The rest was history.

Cultural and global understanding is hugely important to me and my business; I have worked all over the world (15 countries + counting!) From United States cities such as New York, Denver, and Los Angeles, to European countries like France, Greece, and Italy. I've done hair and makeup in the jungles of Bali, and Morocco's Agafay Desert— all the way to Caribbean locations such as Puerto Rico and the small island of Petit St. Vincent in the Grenadines. This cultural awareness has only further enforced some key values that are reflected here at Madeline Eleanor + Co., such as strong support of the LGBTQIA+ communities, and Black Lives Matter movement. Diversity, inclusion, and the true support of others in feeling their absolute best is at the very heart of what we do here.

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Frequently asked questions

Does makeup price include false lashes?

Yes

What hair services do you offer?

Blowouts
Extensions
Updos / Styling
Hair Trial
On-Site Hair

What makeup services do you offer?

Contour Makeup
Eye Makeup
Natural Makeup
On-Site Makeup
Wedding Party Makeup
Makeup Trial
Fake Lashes
Tattoo Coverage

What is the maximum group size you can accommodate?

15

Reviews of By Madeline Eleanor

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Madeline is an exceptional hair and makeup artist who creates timeless, elevated looks that still feel like you. Her work lasts all day—she stays on-site for touch-ups and handles bridal parties with ease. Professional, upbeat, and deeply attentive, she makes the getting-ready morning calm, fun, and stress-free.

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Madeline is an exceptional hair and makeup artist who creates timeless, elevated looks that still feel like you. Her work lasts all day—she stays on-site for touch-ups and handles bridal parties with ease. Professional, upbeat, and deeply attentive, she makes the getting-ready morning calm, fun, and stress-free.

Hayley
Hayley Sent on 11/03/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Hire her!!!

Madeline was absolutely incredible. I have genuinely never felt better than I did on my wedding day. I also worked with her for my engagement photos, and she truly has an unmatched talent for taking your natural beauty and enhancing it. I still felt completely like myself on my wedding day, just a more elevated version. As someone who doesn’t typically wear much makeup, I really appreciated her ability to guide me toward what would look best while still making sure I felt comfortable and like myself.

My hair and makeup lasted from start to finish throughout the entire night. I also chose to keep Madeline on-site for touch-ups, which I HIGHLY recommend. She helped place my veil, fixed my hair, touched up my makeup after I cried before and after the ceremony, and was there for anything I needed to make sure everything looked flawless. Even after all the touch-ups, my hair and makeup stayed perfectly in place for another almost seven hours!

Beyond her incredible talent, Madeline is genuinely one of the nicest people I’ve ever met. She’s professional, timely, so much fun to be around, and exactly the kind of energy and hype girl you want with you on the morning of your wedding. She made the entire experience feel special and enjoyable.

I truly cannot recommend her enough. If you’re lucky enough to be able to book her, do it! I wish she could do my hair and makeup every single day. She is THAT good. A 10/10 experience!

Morgan
Morgan Sent on 01/12/2026
5 out of 5 rating

A Timeless and life changing experience

There is something so personal and somewhat terrifying getting your hair styled for a once and a lifetime event, but working with Madeline made it feel comforting, exciting, and seamless. She understands your natural beauty and wants to highlight it. She brings her incredible artistic eye leaving you feeling more gorgeous than you could have ever imagined. Her style is so refined , timeless, yet modern and sexy. I considered myself such a lucky bride the day I found out that I could have Madeline apart of my wedding day. She not only made me feel special but all of my girls too. Honestly I cannot imagine my getting ready morning without her there. Not just because she made me feel so comfortable and beautiful but she really was endlessly joyous to be around from my first contact with her, my trial, and then the wedding day! She truly is a one of a kind artist and person! Choosing Madeline Eleanor as my wedding hair artist was truly one of my best and favorite decisions.
Jacqueline
Jacqueline Sent on 12/30/2025
5 out of 5 rating

A Beauty Genius with a heart of gold!

Madeline Eleanor is equal parts wonderful person and excellent at what she does! She made me feel confident, beautiful, and at ease throughout my trial and wedding weekend. She listened, asked thoughtful questions, and went above and beyond to be supportive of me and my wedding party. There are so many intimate moments during a wedding which can present complicated dynamics to manage and Madeline Eleanor and her team navigated it all with grace. It's rare to find someone who is so extremely talented with both hair and makeup, plus brings incredible energy on top of things! I still can't believe she made me look exactly how I wanted to and feel even better than I could have imagined, I will be forever grateful. No notes!
Ranny
Ranny Sent on 11/14/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Do not wait to book madeline for all of your hair and makeup needs!

DO NOT WAIT TO BOOK MADELINE FOR ALL OF YOUR HAIR AND MAKEUP NEEDS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

If you want to look AND feel your absolute BEST on your wedding day, you MUST(!!!!!!!!!) have Madeline there. Not only is her work perfectly STUNNING, but she is an absolute DELIGHT to be around!!! Despite an early start, Madeline brought the most positive energy and FUN to our morning and created an atmosphere that was PERFECT for getting ready. My sister, mom, mother in law and I had the MOST FUN dancing to The Life of a Showgirl with her, taking photos together, and gabbing about everything under the sun.

I didn't really know what type of look I wanted/would be best for me, and Madeline was able to provide the perfect amount of guidance. I don't wear a lot of makeup day to day, and Madeline created the most perfect, effortless, and natural look for me that made me feel like an elevated version of myself without it feeling heavy nor unnatural. I received SO many compliments on my makeup!!!

I am forever grateful that we had Madeline by our side wedding day, and I can't urge future brides strongly enough to make sure they have the chance to experience the pure JOY that is Madeline Eleanor!!!!
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Emily Sent on 11/12/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Book her!!!

I truly cannot say enough good things about Madeline! I have never felt more beautiful in my life — she somehow managed to make me look and feel like myself, just the most elevated, glowing version possible. That was exactly what I hoped for on my wedding day, and she absolutely delivered above and beyond.

She also did hair and makeup for my two sisters, who both have totally different styles and preferences, and they could not stop raving about how much they loved their looks. Everyone felt confident, comfortable, and gorgeous — which is such a testament to her talent and intuition.

Beyond her incredible skills, she was just such a joy to have around on the wedding morning. She was calm, kind, and so easy to be around — the kind of energy every bride hopes for on such a big day. She even traveled all the way to the Outer Banks, NC for our wedding and stayed through the ceremony for touch-ups, which made me feel so at ease (especially after a quick rainstorm!).

If you’re looking for someone who is both unbelievably talented and a genuinely wonderful human being, look no further — Madeline is your girl. I can’t recommend her enough!
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Margaret Sent on 11/03/2025
5 out of 5 rating

dream wedding makeup and hair artist

I worked with Madeline for the entirety of my wedding weekend, and I can honestly say the experience wouldn’t have been the same without her.

Madeline blurs the line between craftsmanship and art. She has an incredible eye for balance, form, and detail — each element of my three wedding looks felt intentional yet effortless.

I felt so lucky to have such a seamless, worry-free experience. Madeline is reliable, communicative, and deeply knowledgeable, and every aspect of her business is handled with efficiency and professionalism.

What truly sets Madeline apart is her genuine investment in her clients. She was kind, patient, and incredibly supportive — not only with me, but with my entire wedding party. Her calm, caring presence had such a meaningful impact on the mood and flow of the day.

Take this as your sign to work with Madeline Eleanor for your wedding — she’s absolutely exceptional. 
Sara
Sara Sent on 10/30/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Makeup Party Fun!

Maddie is hands down the BEST makeup artist in NYC. I hosted a makeup birthday party this year and 15 of my friends and I can attest: Maddie is a wealth of knowledge when it comes to applying gorg makeup! My blush placement has completely changed for the better due to Maddie’s instruction. She knows all the best products and has personalized recommendations for each person dependent on their skin type, tone and budget. Everyone should be using Maddie for parties- it’s such a fun way to celebrate and she is the coolest.
Kirstie
Kirstie Sent on 10/24/2025
5 out of 5 rating

The Greatest of All Time

Madeline is a treasure. In a world with endless tik-tok tutorials and amateurs masquerading as professionals, Madeline is the real deal. I feel silly even writing this because her portfolio speaks for itself but beyond her incredible work, she is a joy to have on site and makes every client and vendor feel valued & heard. She creates beauty as a physical manifestation through the outward appearance of hair and makeup yet the real gift is the beauty and confidence that her work brings to your spirit. She’s talented in any style and her diversity knows no bounds between editorial, commercial, weddings, and high fashion she can really do it all. Jack of all trades, master of all. Hire her.
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Elizabeth Sent on 10/23/2025
5 out of 5 rating

The absolute BEST in the business

I cannot say enough good things about my MULTIPLE experiences with Madeline. Aside from her gorgeous work, she is kind, always on time and a true professional. Each and everytime she has done my hair/makeup she has always listened to my wants for the look and has always made sure I am happy with the outcome. I could not recommend more! 
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Mary Sent on 10/23/2025
5 out of 5 rating

HMU Review

I could not say enough great things about Madeline. I saw her work on instagram and booked her for my wedding day on the spot without a trial or having met her, as her style seemed to be exactly what I was looking for for my wedding day - elevated but not too over the top glam. The devil is in the details and that’s where she shines. Not only was she quick and efficient with her time, but she made me feel completely at ease and if I didn’t like something we quickly shifted without another word. She stuck by my side for most of the day and really just acted like a close friend - she was the ultimate hype girl, the girlfriend you want there to take the best, most flattering photos of you. She really did it all!!!

She handled hair and makeup for myself, my mom, my mother in law and my sister in law for the wedding day, and handled my hair and makeup for my welcome dinner. Her fee was inclusive of a trial and travel costs as well as this was an international wedding. All in all, I think her rate was well within the bounds of upper-tier artists I would have had to contract with abroad and worth every single penny.
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