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Cotton Rouge and Company

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Recommended by 100% of couples

About this vendor

Cotton Rouge & Company, owned by Katie Cotton, is a specialized team of hair and makeup artists based out of Greenville, South Carolina. They’re skilled in both traditional and airbrush makeup, as well as hair for special events. To-be-weds and their entire wedding parties are welcome to come to their studio, or their talented team of licensed stylists will come to clients at the location of their choice. The business owner, Katie Cotton, believes in making each to-be-wed look like the most beautiful version of themself for their big day.

Experience

Katie Cotton is the owner of this unique business and has over 15 years of experience in the industry. In 2006 she relocated from Los Angeles to the Upstate of South Carolina, and realized on-location hair and makeup was a new concept for the area. As her business grew, she started to train additional artists for larger bridal parties, and Cotton Rouge & Company was formed.

Services Offered

Cotton Rouge & Company has done hundreds of weddings and is skilled in every look imaginable, from natural but radiant, to all-out glam. Their goal is to listen to each client's wants and needs, taking into account their individual personality. All of the products they use are waterproof, smudge-proof, and extremely long-wear, ensuring clients look flawless all day long. Their services include:

  • Updos and styling
  • Blowouts
  • Textured styling
  • Airbrush makeup
  • Fake lashes
  • Natural makeup
  • Contour makeup
  • Tattoo coverage


What You'll Love About Cotton Rouge and Company
Couples praise the expertise and talent of the entire team and how well they work together to deliver exceptional service. They really love how they make every member of the wedding party look and feel beautiful with a uniquely flattering look. To learn more, check out the reviews.

Features

Woman-owned

Experience

  • We speak English

Links

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Weddings with this vendor

Gentry & Mitch's wedding
Gentry & Mitch
13 photos
Brianna & David's wedding
Brianna & David
43 photos
Paige & James's wedding
Paige & James
48 photos
Laura Beth & Josh's wedding
Laura Beth & Josh
35 photos
Olivia & Alex's wedding
Olivia & Alex
43 photos
Andrew & Amanda's wedding
Andrew & Amanda
24 photos

FAQ

What is the base price for blowouts for brides?

$100

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

$100

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

$85

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

$85

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

$100

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

$90

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

$90

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

$90

What is the base price for traditional makeup for brides?

$100

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

$90

What is the base price for airbrush makeup for brides?

$100

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

$90

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

$90

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

$90

Does makeup price include false lashes?

Yes

What beauty services do you offer?

Consultations

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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Reviews of Cotton Rouge and Company

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Cotton Rouge and Co. is highly recommended for wedding hair and makeup—the team is professional, talented, and calming, with excellent communication and helpful trials. Their looks photograph well and last all day, pleasing brides, bridesmaids, and family. They’re punctual, adaptable, and responsive even in bad weather or to resolve issues.

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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.

Cotton Rouge and Co. is highly recommended for wedding hair and makeup—the team is professional, talented, and calming, with excellent communication and helpful trials. Their looks photograph well and last all day, pleasing brides, bridesmaids, and family. They’re punctual, adaptable, and responsive even in bad weather or to resolve issues.

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Alex Sent on 05/06/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Best in the Upstate!

Katie and her team at Cotton Rouge were amazing to work with for my wedding, and I can’t say enough good things about them! At the trial, Katie took the time to understand my vision and made me feel confident and beautiful, while still looking like myself. On the day of the wedding, her professionalism, attention to detail, and calming presence made the entire morning so seamless and enjoyable. My hair and makeup lasted all day and photographed beautifully. I couldn’t have been happier with the results!
Shannyn
Shannyn Sent on 05/12/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Book them!

I highly recommend this company! Amanda did an incredible job with my make-up. After the trial I was so obsessed with it and she did a fantastic job recreating this look the day of my wedding.

One critique I had with my experience though was my hair. But after speaking with Katie the owner she offered me a session to make up for it and was so understanding and amazing!

Overall, my communication with the company was fantastic and the ladies are all really sweet and professional. They really make you feel right at home💕
Ellison
Ellison Sent on 02/02/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Above and beyond - 10/10 Great!

I cannot say enough wonderful things about Cotton Rouge, and especially Amanda and Staci. My wedding day brought truly wild weather, a full blizzard, and through it all they were nothing but kind, supportive, calm, and absolutely amazing.

At no point did they hesitate or try to back out. Instead, they stayed in close communication, showed up despite the conditions, and even stayed with me at the venue the night before to make sure they could be there. Their professionalism and dedication were unmatched.

Their steady, reassuring presence meant more to me than I can put into words, especially given the circumstances. I am incredibly thankful for Amanda and Staci and will always be grateful for the care and commitment they showed on one of the most important days of my life. Highly recommend.
K
Kaitlyn Sent on 01/03/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Wedding Hair and Makeup

I have known Karina for quite some time and was super excited that she’d be the gal doing not only my hair and makeup for my wedding but also doing the hair and makeup of all my bridesmaids and my mom. Karina did an amazing job at bringing everyone’s vision to life and creating a fun space! Everyone was super impressed and happy with everything! She remained professional and communicated so well with my wedding planner! My makeup and hair was everything I dreamed of and more on my big day! My hair and makeup looked just as amazing as my trial! Karina has a way of making everyone feel so special and truly listens to what they envision! I would recommend Karina 1000 times to any bride-to-be.
Christy
Christy Sent on 12/10/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Karina is bridal hair/makeup genius

Karina-Lynne Horton made me absolutely stunning!! She did my hair and makeup on site and it held till the end. Even through the drastically dropping temperatures for those outdoor venue photos. (Those will come once I have them)

Karina is a professional makeup artist and does fabulous things with both hair and makeup on wedding day. This sweet woman built a super successful business on make up and skincare and is doing even more since then.

It was a blessing to have her get me ready to meet Nathan down the aisle. 👰🏼‍♀️🤵🏻‍♂️

#PennellEverAfter #Makeupartist #weddinghair #Weddingmakeup #MyVillageIsAmazing
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Alexandria Sent on 12/05/2025
5 out of 5 rating

10/10 recommend Emily Dixon

Emily Dixon was amazing!! It was like spending the morning with a long lost friend. She did a perfect job on my Hollywood curls and my full glam makeup, exactly as I asked. She did a superb job!! I would hire her 1000x over. You will be in excellent hands with her!
Samantha
Samantha Sent on 11/29/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Loved Our Wedding Hair & Makeup!

We loved working with Jade at Cotton Rouge for the trials and our wedding day hair & makeup. Everyone who received services LOVED the way they looked, especially the bride! Also, Jade and her assistant's calming and supportive presence was appreciated. If you're looking for a 10/10 wedding makeup and hair experience, we recommend working with Cotton Rouge!
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Amanda Sent on 10/24/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing people & work!

Booking and communicating with them was so easy. We had a smaller group, so the hair and makeup artists were able to come to our local hotel the morning of my wedding. They texted with me the night before to check in and arrived right on time. They looked at inspo pictures for those of us who had them and asked our opinions on everything. Staci did our hair and made sure everything was exactly how we wanted. Amanda did our makeup and did the same. They worked efficiently, but took the time to make sure everything was perfect. I would highly recommend both of them and am so thankful I had them for my special day.
Panda
Panda Sent on 07/09/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Absolute BEST MUA and hair stylist I've ever had

I first met the Cotton Rouge company at the bridal fair hosted at the AC hotel and it was love at first sight. The members who represented the company were so excited to talk about the services they have and other members, I immediately scheduled a trial hair and makeup with them. I had Halie as my MUA and hairstylist and boy did she deliver!! I came in with loads of inspo photos for makeup and hair styles that I wanted and she did them for me with suggestions of her own to make sure I got exactly what I wanted. The day of the wedding she made me look unbelievably beautiful!! She is a wizard!! Her talents are incredible with a makeup brush and hair brush. I've never in a million years thought I'd look that incredible and the feeling was incredible as well. Usually it's hard to do Asian makeup, but she pulled magic and made me look stunning! I've never had so many compliments in my life! You just have to look at the picture transformation. 100000% would recommend Halie , and definitely will ask her to do my makeup and hair again for anything special! Thank you so much Halie,!!! What an incredible day ❤️
Megan
Megan Sent on 06/05/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Ask for Julie as your artist!

Julie with Cotton Rouge was wonderful to work with! She really was truly part of the reason my wedding day was so special, not just for the amazing work she did on me and my wedding party but for her ability to connect with us and make us laugh.
Julie was so sweet and personable, exactly what I needed on my wedding day! Not only that but I have never felt more beautiful than I did that day with the absolute perfection she did with my hair and makeup, and I know everyone else felt the same!
Thank you to Cotton Rouge for sending Julie my way, I was truly blessed to have her as my artist on my wedding day!
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Team

Katie Cotton
Katie Cotton
Company Owner, Makeup Artist, Hair Artist, Photographer

Professional Network & Endorsements

Emily Chappell Photography Emily Chappell Photography Wedding Photographers

I have had the pleasure of working with Cotton Rouge on several occasions. Each time I heard a bride of mine was planning on hiring Katie and her team for their hair and makeup, I'd get so excited because I knew that not only would the bride be served with an unparalleled level of excellence and care, but also because my job as a photographer would be easier! A talented photographer herself, Katie understands how to enhance and accentuate features in a way that not only makes a bride feel amazing, but also translates beautifully to the camera. I am always blown away by her skill which only goes to show how much she truly cares about her clients. Not to mention it is a bonus each time our paths cross - Katie is just so much fun and a true blessing to know! Thank you for serving your clients so well, Katie and team!

Ryan & Alyssa Photography Ryan & Alyssa Photography Wedding Photographers

Oh guys. We could write for days about how amazing Katie and her team at Cotton Rouge & Company are! About 90% of our brides use her every year. One of the main reasons for that is...we almost require it! Katie and her team make our brides look their very best. But beyond that, they care about each of them. That's extremely important to us! We know that when we send our brides to Katie, they are going to be treated the way a bride should be treated. Example: About a month ago, we sat down one of our couples. We were helping them prepare for their engagement session when the subject of hair and makeup came up. Our bride, Rachel, was planning to use a local salon to get her hair and makeup done for the session as well as her wedding. We told her that was fine, but we always recommend Cotton Rouge. So if she had any problems, that's where she should go. A few days later she showed up at the session and told us that her salon of choice had not made her a priority and couldn't get her in before the session. So 24 hours in advance, she called Cotton Rouge. They got her in, treater her like a princess, and made Rachel look even more amazing! Rachel then told us that she had decided she would now be using Cotton Rouge for her wedding day as well!!! That's just one of 30 stories we could tell about how much we LOVE Katie and her team of talented artists. If you need hair and makeup for your wedding or any session at all, LOOK NO FURTHER! No matter which of her artists you get, the story is always the same. Perfection.

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The entire Cotton Rouge team is truly amazing at what they do! Very consistent and talented group here. Fun too! You can't go wrong choosing Cotton Rouge for all of the hair and makeup duties. Highly recommend!

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