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Hillary is the owner and lead makeup artist for her team based out of the Burlington, Vermont area. Including herself, she has two seasoned hair stylists and another makeup artist completing her company. Hillary & team travel all over Vermont curating customized, romantic bridal looks. Having a team allows the option to work with bridal parties of any size! Offering quick & clear communication, custom timelines, luxury skin prep, faux lashes, touch up kits, and more, they are one of the most sought after teams in New Engalnd.


Services Offered

  • Bridal Trial Run
  • Bridal Makeup
  • Bridal Hair
  • Faux lashes
  • Luxury skin prep
  • Bridal touch up kit
  • Up-do's
  • Half Up styles
  • Hollywood waves
  • Woman-owned
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Frequently asked questions

What is the base price for blowouts for brides?

$130

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

$150

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

$120

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

$120

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

$250

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?

$150

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

$200

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

$215

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

$170

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

$200

Does makeup price include false lashes?

Yes

What beauty services do you offer?

Consultations
Men's Grooming

What hair services do you offer?

Blowouts
Extensions
Textured Hair Styling
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 Hillary Fay Freelance MUA

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Hillary Fay Studios and her team receive glowing praise for their exceptional hair and makeup services for weddings. Numerous reviewers commend the team's responsiveness, organization, and talent, emphasizing how they felt beautiful and at ease during the wedding day. Clients appreciate the natural yet stunning makeup looks and gorgeous hairstyles that lasted throughout the event. The team's professionalism, communication, and ability to create desired looks for the entire bridal party contribute to making the wedding day stress-free and memorable. Overall, Hillary and her team come highly recommended for their top-notch services and luxurious experience.

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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.

Hillary Fay Studios and her team receive glowing praise for their exceptional hair and makeup services for weddings. Numerous reviewers commend the team's responsiveness, organization, and talent, emphasizing how they felt beautiful and at ease during the wedding day. Clients appreciate the natural yet stunning makeup looks and gorgeous hairstyles that lasted throughout the event. The team's professionalism, communication, and ability to create desired looks for the entire bridal party contribute to making the wedding day stress-free and memorable. Overall, Hillary and her team come highly recommended for their top-notch services and luxurious experience.

Tess
Tess Sent on 02/11/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Best team EVER

I can't say enough good things about Hillary and her team. She was by far the most responsive/quickest to respond of all of our vendors, and as a Type A person myself, I SO appreciated how organized Hillary was about every single detail; it really put my mind at ease so that I could focus on being present!

Kate did my wedding makeup in addition to my mom, MIL, and MOH and everyone looked STUNNING. We all got compliments all night long and Kate struck the perfect balance of enhancing all of our natural features without the makeup being too much (as seems to be the concern of everyone lol). The makeup photographed BEAUTIFULLY AND looked amazing in person, which is what I really wanted. I've never seen my mom look more gorgeous!! I felt amazing in my makeup and I'm so happy with how it turned out. Not to mention, Kate is an absolute hoot, so warm and kind and hilarious, I think she could put anyone's pre-wedding jitters at ease. I like to refer to her as my "makeup fairy godmother". She was amazing during my trial as well and completely nailed the look I was going for on the first try!!

Ashley did my hair for my wedding day, plus TWO different trials, because I am incredibly indecisive and couldn't decide on what hairstyle I wanted. Ashley is a true professional, so incredibly talented, and SO efficient!! It blew my mind how she could whip up these incredible hairstyles in such a short amount of time! She also did my MOH's hair for my wedding day, and I was obsessed with how it turned out!!

You will NOT regret hiring Hillary and her team for your big day; they are so professional and talented at what they do, and it truly does feel like a luxury experience from start to finish. I will hands-down be hiring them for any other big event or photoshoot that I have in the future. Love these gals!!! xoxo
Katie
Katie Sent on 11/09/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Absolute BEST wedding HMU team 🥹

Hillary, Rheanna, Ashley, and Kelsey were AMAZING! Hillary was easy to communicate with from the minute I inquired about my wedding to the day of. She was professional, friendly, and SO organized. She made wedding planning so easy. I am so happy that I did a trial with Hillary and Ashley - they nailed it. Everyone made my wedding morning so fun and relaxing. My bridesmaids, mom, mother-in-law, and niece looked STUNNING. I loved my hair and makeup so much - they really made me feel like myself on my special day. I cannot recommend this team enough. ❤️‍🔥
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Matthew Sent on 10/20/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Ashley is the best for wedding day hair

Hillary Fay and her team were amazing! Hillary handled all of our communication and was so responsive, organized, and easy to work with, she made the whole process smooth and stress-free. Ashley, from her team, did hair for my bridesmaids and the mother of the groom, and everyone looked absolutely beautiful. She worked quickly, was so kind and calm, and all the hairstyles stayed perfect all night long. I couldn’t recommend Hillary and her team enough!
Belle
Belle Sent on 05/21/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Love Hillary and her team!

Hillary and Ashley created BEAUTIFUL looks for me and my bridal party for my wedding day. The makeup was on point and truly lasted the entire day. As I am someone who does not wear makeup regularly, Hillary was able to create a flawless "no makeup" look. I felt so so beautiful and like myself. Thank you again for being such an integral part of my wedding day. I truly could not have done it without Hillary and her team!
Addison
Addison Sent on 02/24/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Book with Hillary!

I can’t thank Hillary, Kate and Ashley enough, and I couldn’t be more thrilled with how my hair and makeup came out on my wedding day. From the moment I booked with Hillary, I knew I was in good hands. She made the entire process easy and stress-free, from the informative guides she sent, to how communicative she was. She was very organized, patient, and so knowledgeable about all things wedding! The morning of my wedding went so smooth as well. Kate and Ashley were cool, calm and collected and helped everyone relax and/or laugh. They were a perfect addition to the morning and I loved how everyone’s hair and makeup turned out! They are true artists and very skilled at what they do. They made me feel beautiful on one of the most special days of my life, and for that I am so grateful. I highly recommend Hillary Fay Studios for your big day, you will NOT be disappointed!
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Kara Sent on 10/25/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Hillary and her team are the best of the best!

Hillary and her team went above and beyond to make me and my girls feel comfortable, and we all appreciated their kindness and how accommodating they were.

Everyone couldn’t stop raving about how beautiful they felt after having their hair and makeup done, and it’s all thanks to her team's talent. Each look matched exactly what they had envisioned.

As for me, I was absolutely obsessed with both my makeup and hair! I truly can’t thank them enough for making me feel so special on such an important day.
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Molly Sent on 08/07/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Hair & Make Up at Trapp Family Lodge Wedding

We are so grateful we discovered Hillary and her team to do our hair and makeup for our wedding at the Trapp Family Lodge. Hillary and her team worked magic with hair and make up—everyone in the wedding party was so happy with their look!! Hillary is also super organized, timely and thoughtful in her communication. Thank you Hillary, Nicole, Rheanna, and Ashley. We cannot recommend Hillary Fay Studios highly enough!
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Meghan Sent on 08/06/2024
5 out of 5 rating

The Best!!

Hilary and her incredible team are truly the best in wedding HMU. Even from my very first interactions with her, Hilary was so responsive and attentive to detail. Even before meeting her in person I knew me and my friends were in great hands.

Hilary truly knows how to work with you to bring your dream makeup to life. She is knowledgeable, kind, and professional. The morning of our wedding felt like no stress at all - Hilary had provided everything we needed (including other vendor recommendations!) Above all that, the quality of their services was amazing! Thank you Hillary, Ashley, and team!!
Emily
Emily Sent on 11/04/2023
5 out of 5 rating

The best beauty team!!

Hillary and Ashley did an absolutely phenomenal job for our wedding!! They are both extremely talented and made everyone look and feel their best. They were such a joy to have and made the getting ready process fun and stress-free. Hillary is extremely professional and organized and promptly responds to emails making the planning process as smooth as possible. Her experience and attention to detail is outstanding. Truly the best beauty team!
Hannah
Hannah Sent on 10/24/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing to work with!

Hillary was amazing to work with! She was incredibly responsive right off the bat and throughout the entire process. She and her team are so organized and provided me with some great prep information before the big day. Neither myself nor my bridesmaids typically wear much makeup and Hillary made sure to make us feel as natural as possible. I was so happy with how my hair and makeup held up all day and all night. I would highly recommend Hillary and her team to anyone planning a Vermont wedding!
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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2023 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2022 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2020 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2019 Winner

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