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

Woman-owned

We speak English

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.

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 receives glowing reviews for their exceptional hair and makeup services for weddings. The artists, including Halie, Erica, and Julie, are highly praised for their attention to detail, professionalism, and talent, creating stunning looks that left clients feeling beautiful and confident on their special day. The team's efficiency, flexibility, and ability to listen to clients' preferences were highlighted, making them a highly recommended choice for brides and bridal parties looking for top-notch service and flawless results.

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Cotton Rouge receives glowing reviews for their exceptional hair and makeup services for weddings. The artists, including Halie, Erica, and Julie, are highly praised for their attention to detail, professionalism, and talent, creating stunning looks that left clients feeling beautiful and confident on their special day. The team's efficiency, flexibility, and ability to listen to clients' preferences were highlighted, making them a highly recommended choice for brides and bridal parties looking for top-notch service and flawless results.

Nathalie
Nathalie Sent on 01/02/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Thank you Katie and Jake!

We had an amazing experience with Cotton Rouge and Company for our wedding! Katie, the owner, was absolutely incredible to work with. She did my bridal hair and makeup, as well as hair and makeup for my mom and mother-in-law, and everything turned out beautifully. Katie also styled the hair for all of my bridesmaids, and Jake did their makeup.

The entire team was professional, attentive, and so talented. They created the perfect glam looks for everyone, making sure we all felt confident and beautiful for the big day. Katie and Jake were also such a joy to work with—calm, organized, and genuinely invested in making the experience enjoyable.

If you’re looking for top-notch service and stunning results, Cotton Rouge and Company is the way to go. I couldn’t be happier with how everything turned out, and I highly recommend them!
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Amy Sent on 11/20/2010
5 out of 5 rating
Katie did an amazing job for my bridesmaid, mom and myself for the day of our wedding. My makeup looked incredible and stayed put throughout the entire night. We had a "practice" day where she tried out two different looks to see which one I liked better. She understood exactly what I wanted. We liked her so much, my sister is using her next April for her wedding! Thanks Katie!
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Katie Sent on 06/25/2012
5 out of 5 rating
I can't say enough great things about working with Katie. When we met for my first consulation, we got my make-up in a great place, but I wasn't quite sure what I wanted to do with my hair. Katie was so patient with me and told me how important it was to her for us to get it right. It took us two more meetings to land on the perfect updo, but I was so happy with the end result. On the day of, Katie showed up on time and worked with two assistants to make sure me and my five bridesmaids were ready with some time to spare. She's also incredibly flexible - in addition to taking care of me and my bridesmaids, she was able to squeeze in my last minute request the day of to do the hair for my brother-in-law's girlfriend and touch up my husband's razor burn on his neck. Her prices are also incredibly reasonable and she's got the perfect disposition: outgoing and creative, yet calm and organized.
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Melanie Sent on 03/04/2018
5 out of 5 rating
Katie was simply the best when it came to my wedding day hair and makeup, along with my girls hair and makeup as well! I was looking for something in budget that was also high quality, and Katie delivered. I remember telling my MOH that Katie was the only one doing all of our hair and makeup, and she couldn't believe that one person could do it all and make it look amazing. But she was blown away not only by the professionalism and speed in which Katie got us all beautified, but also by how gorgeous each one of our hair and makeup looked. I am also one who LOVES to do my own makeup, and had strongly considered doing my own for my wedding. I decided to let Katie do a trial on me, and after that I was sold on her doing my day-of makeup. She made me look amazingly beautiful, but still while maintaining "my" look, just amped up for the wedding day. The team at Cotton Rouge are so responsive and kind, and were so easy to work with. To top it all off, Katie is an absolute sweetheart and a pleasure to be around. I would recommend Katie a million times over!
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User1383129 Sent on 09/05/2013
5 out of 5 rating
We had 11 people needing both hair and makeup on the day of the wedding. Katie and her assistant were really patient and easy to work with. They made sure everyone was happy with both their hairstyle and their make-up and even redid a few if the girls weren't satisfied fully. It's so convenient having Katie come to the hotel room and prep everyone instead of going to a salon. I really enjoyed working with Katie and would make the same decision all over again. Fantastic!
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Katie Sent on 11/30/2016
5 out of 5 rating
We worked with Amanda and Tabatha for my (very large) wedding party! They did an absolutely amazing job with everyone's hair and makeup and were willing to do both an early trial and a portrait makeup day with me. They came to our getting ready location and were so fun to be with on my wedding day. The only concern we had was the length of time it took to do everyone's services. We had 15 people getting makeup done and 8 getting hair done, and were running a little behind by the end. I think for a group as large as ours, there should have been a third artist there, but they made it work and everyone looked beautiful and made it to the wedding on time!
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Shannon Sent on 03/08/2018
5 out of 5 rating
Can not stop looking at wedding photos and noticing how flawless my hair and make-up were! Latia was beyond amazing with providing services for my bridesmaids and myself. I had actually had Latia do my hair years prior as I was a bridesmaid. She did so awesome back then, that I knew I wanted her for my wedding! I did a trial hair and make-up and did not like my hair due to my choice of style and the length of my hair. Latia day of wedding looked at a few new photos of hair styles and provided me with an amazing updo that I loved. I put my full trust in her with hair and make-up day of and she did not disappoint. I would recommend to any bride as she traveled to Columbia SC and I felt like the prices were very fair and reasonable.
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Kristin Sent on 12/22/2009
5 out of 5 rating
Katie is fantastic! She will do anything you want. She did a wonderful job on my hair and makeup and also the rest of my bridal party and my mother in law. She made people who dont normal wear makeup look wonderful. She made my flower girl, also my daughter look amazing with her hair. She is priced great for what you get. She uses great high end products.
Ariel
Ariel Sent on 09/10/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Beyond Expectations!

Jade did an amazing job on my hair and makeup!
She also did an amazing job on the other five girl’s hair and makeup! I cannot recommend her enough! We showed her our inspiration pictures and she nailed them all.
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Shannon Sent on 08/09/2018
5 out of 5 rating
This was one of the best hires for my wedding. Latia and Allie were AMAZING. They showed up on time, didn't rush any of us, and were so friendly... they contributed to the relaxing morning :) They did amazing work on my bridesmaids, mother, and myself. Everyone loved their hair and makeup...and in the middle of the July heat, everyone's makeup stayed on, and everyone's hair stayed in place! I also had Latia stay for touch-ups...and this was one of the best decisions I made. She hung out with the bridal party until ceremony time, touching us up as needed...wiping off sweat (yep)...carrying my train and bouquet...was basically my right-hand woman. I would HIGHLY recommend Cotton Rouge to any bride looking for quality, friendly, and super talented hair and makeup artists! Thank you, ladies, for helping me look my best on my wedding day!!
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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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