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JKo Beauty is an expert bridal makeup service in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Jennifer Kochenour, owner and principal artist of JKo Beauty, is an award-winning cosmetologist with over 26 years of experience in the beauty and bridal industries. She creates timeless, romantic looks that complement a bride’s individual style and features. Whatever style will make you feel best on your wedding day, JKo Beauty will design for you.

Experience
Jennifer Kochenour has been a fashion, editorial, and bridal makeup artist for many years. JKo Beauty was recently selected as a winner of The Loverly List Best Hair and Makeup Artist 2024-2026, out of over 40,000 nominations. JKo Beauty was one of the Best of Philly 2021 winners - Best Makeup. JKo Beauty was also recently named as one of the Top 20 Bridal Hair & Makeup Artists in Philadelphia and was voted #1 Best Makeup by Philly Happening 2019 and 2020. She has been featured in several magazines and has won awards including the Philadelphia Style Magazine editors' pick for Best Makeup, "Makeup Mavens," Best of Style 2018 - 2023, the Best Wedding Hair & Makeup 2017 of Philly A-List, and a top-three winner of Philly Happening 2018 List Best On-Site Makeup.

Services Offered
JKo Beauty offers individual or group packages for brides and their bridal party. Jennifer Kochenour creates timeless yet modern looks for her clients depending on what will flatter their features ad showcase their style. Her bridal packages can include:

  • Bridal consultation and trial
  • Customized false lashes
  • Traditional or airbrush makeup
  • Tattoo coverage and body makeup
  • Brow shaping
  • Skin analysis and custom facials

Jennifer also offers private and group makeup lessons.

  • Woman-owned
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Frequently asked questions

Does makeup price include false lashes?

Yes

What beauty services do you offer?

Consultations
Facials
Men's Grooming
Skincare

What makeup services do you offer?

Airbrush Makeup
Contour Makeup
Eye Makeup
Natural Makeup
On-Site Makeup
Wedding Party Makeup
Makeup Trial
Fake Lashes
Brow/Lash Tinting
Tattoo Coverage

What hair removal services do you offer?

Shaving
Tweezing
Waxing

What tanning services do you offer?

Airbrush Tanning
Spray Tanning

Reviews of JKo Beauty

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Jennifer is a talented, professional makeup artist who creates timeless, natural bridal looks that photograph beautifully and last all day and night. She’s organized, friendly, and great with bridal parties, offering trials, touch-up kits, and personalized guidance. Many couples highly recommend her for weddings.

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Jennifer is a talented, professional makeup artist who creates timeless, natural bridal looks that photograph beautifully and last all day and night. She’s organized, friendly, and great with bridal parties, offering trials, touch-up kits, and personalized guidance. Many couples highly recommend her for weddings.

Anne
Anne Sent on 10/08/2021
5 out of 5 rating

JKo Beauty is the best makeup artist around!

Jennifer is one of the sweetest and most professional people I've ever met. Her positive energy radiates and makes getting your makeup done such a fun and memorable experience! Jennifer did my makeup for my engagement photos and my wedding. It was amazing the different looks she created for me for each event and how absolutely gorgeous she made me feel! Jennifer is so talented and makes you feel your most beautiful self without being fake and caked. I can't recommend Jennifer enough, she is such a special addition to your wedding day!
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Lauryn Sent on 07/16/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Jenn is amazing!

Jennifer is one of the most talented make up artists!!!! Her style is timeless, she is extremely knowledgable about makeup and skin care, and she makes you feel like an elevated version of YOU. These are all the reasons Jenn was one of the best choices I made for my wedding day! Jenn had the perfect energy for the morning of my wedding. She made everyone feel so welcomed and comfortable while we got ready together. Jenn also did two bridesmaids’ make up and two mothers’ make up for my wedding. Each girl LOVED their look! Additionally, not only did Jenn make sure everyone felt amazing, but she also made sure that I was eating and drinking water so I would feel my best. I cannot thank Jenn enough for bringing her knowledge and experience to make sure I was taken care of in all aspects! Jenn made me and my girls feel absolutely beautiful inside and outside for my wedding day. I highly recommend Jennifer to every bride out there!!!
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Annie Sent on 05/12/2024
5 out of 5 rating

JKO is the best!

Jennifer is the BEST!! My bridal hairstylist recommended JKO for my bridal makeup services, and man I am so grateful they did. Jennifer's work is classic, elegant, and timeless, and she truly gave me the bridal makeup of my dreams.
From my trial session to the big day, Jennifer was a total joy to work with--she was patient, thoughtful, and really listened to what I was looking for, and delivered beyond anything I could have imagined! Not to mention, my face stayed put and flawless through HOURS of dancing, sweating, eating, and drinking. She also did a fantastic job on everyone in my bridal party, my mom, and the MOG; everyone still raves about her and how amazing she was. If you're looking for an incredibly talented, kind, and professional makeup artist for your big day (or any occasion, honestly), hire JKO now!
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Kristyc Sent on 12/30/2023
5 out of 5 rating

I LOVED my makeup!!

Jennifer is AMAZING! I found her through Instagram and loved that all her brides look natural and pretty. I don’t usually wear a lot of makeup and wanted to still look like myself – with a little glam. At my trial Jennifer explained different options to me and made me feel comfortable throughout the process. I asked her to make a few changes and she knew exactly what to do. I did not want to wash my face that night! On my wedding day she nailed it. I LOVED my makeup and received so many compliments. If you are worried about looking overdone or unnatural – BOOK JENNIFER!! I wish she could do my makeup every day!!
Rachel
Rachel Sent on 10/17/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Absolutely Perfect

I booked my wedding day hairstylist first and my hairstylist gave me a list of makeup artists they usually work with and Jennifer’s name was on that list and I would cry if I picked someone else because Jennifer was AMAZING! From the very first email interaction I knew I was going to love her. She was extremely easy to talk to and made me feel like we were best friends from the start! My makeup trial sealed that feeling for me because we laughed and talked like we knew each other for years, she made me feel so relaxed and cared for and she listened to everything I wanted for my makeup! I love that she accentuates your features and doesn’t hide them and my entire wedding party loved her, my step mom even asked me for her information a few days later! We couldn’t get into my venue until 9am and I had a first look and she worked so well with that timeline. No one felt like she rushed through them and she made us all feel beautiful! I bought the lip liner, lip stick and lip gloss combo she used on me that day so I could do some touch ups after our first look and throughout the night and now I have the perfect lip color for myself on date nights! Also side note my makeup lasted all day long and I cried so much during our first look, nothing budged! I will recommend Jennifer to every single person that needs their makeup done! ~ The Sheaffer’s
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Sierra Sent on 10/05/2023
5 out of 5 rating

We looked so beautiful!

I’m not exaggerating when I say you need to RUN to book with Jennifer! She is the sweetest, friendlist makeup artist who has such a talent to make those she works with feel so beautiful on the most special days. I knew after I left my makeup trial that I was going to feel so beautiful on our wedding day. All of my bridesmaids, moms, and grandmothers said that Jennifer was a joy to work with. My makeup application lasted from 11am until 3am on Sunday morning! It lasted through so many tears and many smiles. Thank you so much, Jennifer!
Kelly
Kelly Sent on 08/14/2023
5 out of 5 rating

The best!!!!!

Jennifer is without a doubt the absolute BEST! Not only is she the most talented makeup artist I’ve ever encountered, but she’s also so sweet & personable, makes you feel so comfortable and she’s very organized with communication and timelines leading up to your wedding and on the day of. She felt like a long time friend from the first time i met her.
I wear makeup regularly but am no expert by any means and before Jennifer I always hated getting my make up done professionally and never felt like myself. After extensively researching Instagram pages and wedding website reviews for makeup artists, I chose Jennifer and I am SO thankful I did!! She truly does make you look and feel like an elevated version of yourself. I was so impressed with my trial that I even decided to book her for my rehearsal dinner too! I wish I could hire her to do my makeup everyday 😂
It was so nice being confident beforehand that I would love my wedding makeup. Truly could not recommend Jennifer enough!!!
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Emily Sent on 06/20/2023
5 out of 5 rating

I have never felt more beautiful!

Jennifer is the real deal! I found Jennifer through some online and social media searching and was immediately drawn to her style. The consistently clean, natural, bridal looks that she produces are breathtaking. As someone who doesn’t wear much makeup normally, I wanted a look that wasn’t over the top but also reflected the beauty of the event. From our first meeting to our trial, she was so professional and detail oriented to ensure we had the same inspiration in mind. On our trial day, Jennifer took the time to sit and piece apart every single inspiration photo. I never thought to analyze an image in the way that she does. I left the trial absolutely in love with our final makeup look, excited to work with such a bubbly personality on the big day, and with a new education in makeup and my skin. On our wedding day, Jennifer was the first vendor I saw and to say she kicked off the enthusiasm of the day is an understatement. The immediate excited greeting and hug was such a great way to begin the day. Jennifer brought a second artist, given the size of our party and timeframe to get ready. I have been to weddings where it has been extremely clear that there were two different artists based on the discrepancies in styles on each person. Nicole and Jennifer were in step with the exact style we were looking for but tailoring it to each person’s colors and features. The makeup was perfect on everyone. Jennifer put together a touch-up kit and took the time to walk me through each product and teach me how to use them. I looked photo ready through the whole day thanks to her application and instruction on how to maintain it all. The beauty was the talk of the wedding. Many guests commented on the natural glam that she produced and how the looks lasted all night. At my trial, Jennifer took the time to photograph me with a professional camera. This was such a phenomenal thing to do as she was able to show me how the look would present on camera. She even had looked up my photographer and talked me through her lighting style and editing to discuss how the look would translate. She was one of the best investments for our wedding and I am so thankful for her skill and wonderful personality. She is the best hype woman on the big day!
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Arianna Sent on 04/29/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Best wedding makeup

JKo Beauty did an absolutely stunning job of wedding makeup for our whole bridal party. She brings incredible energy and positivity to the getting ready process. I’m particular about having my makeup done - I don’t usually wear makeup and so I wanted to feel like myself while also having a full bridal-glam look. She somehow knew how to strike the perfect balance and made me look amazing. I’m so glad I did a trial with her because after working with her, I had full confidence that she would do an amazing job for every person in our party. She was able to adapt to everyone’s request and really make everyone feel their best. She is well-worth it and you will be very happy for booking her!
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Taylor Sent on 01/07/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Jennifer is the best!

Jennifer treats each of her brides like you are her only client! It was clear from the day I met Jennifer that she is there to make you feel the most beautiful on your wedding day. She spent so much time with me on my trial day getting to know me and designing a look that felt glamorous but true to me for my wedding day. Jennifer customized my eyelashes to create the right amount of volume and pop to make me feel special on my wedding day! My skin was hydrated, my complexion was smooth and even (something I didn’t think was possible), and my makeup lasted from the morning through the after party making me feel confident all day. I can’t recommend Jennifer enough! You will be in the best hands.
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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2024 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2023 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2022 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2020 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2019 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2018 Winner

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