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CURRENTLY NOT BOOKING UNLESS EXCEPTIONAL REQUESTS ARE MADE.

Apologies, but my day job has become very stressful. I have cut way back on weddings. I have made exceptions for weddings taking place directly in Irondequoit or downtown Rochester, or specific inquiries for cultural, themed, or nerdy weddings. Please include real details if you'd like to be considered as an exception.


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On-site beauty and bridal services in WNY and anywhere you want me to be!

I am a freelance makeup artist and do not work out of a salon. I have worked on national television programs, local advertising, magazines, and with models from NYC and Toronto modelling agencies like Elite and BMG.

I will come to you! Being freelance gives me flexibility in the product I use - I use a combination of Smashbox, Make Up For Ever, Stila, Origins, and other nationally established brands.

I specialize in making you look your best - without looking like you're wearing a ton of makeup.

My signature bridal looks are soft and natural and designed to look great in pictures.

I also specialize in handling ALL SKIN TONES!

I also have experience in doing time-period specific looks (20's, 40's, etc) and culturally specific looks (Indian wedding makeup, eg). And if you actually have some super nerdy things going on in your wedding, then you DEFINITELY want me.

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About me: I am actually an awkward panda. I work in IT support full time, but have been doing makeup for other people since i was bringing in my caboodles case into school for theatre. I do makeup because I love it. I'm a mom to two little boys and weddings help cover what the job that pays the bills doesn't.
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I can only do one wedding per day as on-location makeup artist, so during the peak wedding season I will only be booking wedding parties. I have a 5 face minimum.

$50 flat travel fee within 1 hr of Rochester, $25 for each additional half-hour, and $75 per face. It includes cluster lash application. I will do the same for trials on non-Saturdays.

Travel fee can be paid upfront as a deposit.

(I am willing to work with local people on last minute needs if my availability allows, so it doesnt hurt to ask!)

My pricing includes cluster/individual lashes if desired, and complimentary flower girl makeup.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the base price for traditional makeup for brides?

$75

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

$75

What is the base price for airbrush makeup for brides?

$100

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

$100

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

$75

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

$75

Does makeup price include false lashes?

Yes

What beauty services do you offer?

Body Art
Consultations
Men's Grooming

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

Reviews of Nicole Barry - Makeup Artist

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Amy Sent on 10/29/2018
5 out of 5 rating

Exactly what I wanted

I was looking all over Rochester for a makeup artist who could do the subtle, natural, slightly vintage look I wanted - everything I could find seemed overdone. Then I found Nicole and immediately knew she was the right fit. There were some 20s-30s stylistic touches to my wedding aesthetic, and she added in perfect era-appropriate details without me even needing to ask. The makeup looked great both in photos and in person, and lasted all night. She was easy to work with, responsive, and surprisingly affordable to book. I you want a subtle, natural, thoughtfully designed look that photographs well (but still looks like you!) then I highly recommend Nicole.
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User2267940 Sent on 08/12/2015
5 out of 5 rating
Nicole does really great photo makeup! I thoroughly enjoyed working with her. My whole bridal party loved her work, I highly recommend!
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Bethany Sent on 06/04/2015
5 out of 5 rating
I went to elementary, middle and high school with Nicole and have known her since we're 10 years old. I've seen her love for fashion and makeup develop from when we're quite young and have seen the amazing work she's done on makeup for many of our friends' weddings over the years. When it was time for my Big Day I only trusted her with my face. She traveled 10 hours to be there just to do my makeup and hair. She spent so much time and energy and at the end it didn't even look like I was wearing makeup. It was magazine-worthy work that I wish I could replicate every day.

My wedding was also super tense with a lot of drama. While I've known Nicole for many, many years we aren't particularly close. Nevertheless, she provided me with a lot of calm and was a great buffer between myself and people I wanted to avoid.
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Julia Sent on 06/04/2015
5 out of 5 rating
Nicole is an amazing make up artist - true talent and professionalism. She is timely, personable, and incredibly gifted at her craft. She executed everything I wanted perfectly and even better than what I had imagined the final outcome could be, I am so happy with her services!
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Valerie Sent on 06/01/2015
5 out of 5 rating
She is so patient and compatible with ANYTHING you're looking for to make your event perfect. She is tremendously talented. I have used her twice. Once with a previous wedding (I was the bride), and 5 bridesmaids. PERFECT MAKEUP! Then recently (years later), I'm getting married again and she did my engagement photo makeup! Absolutely stunning. Light, sweet but so impressive.
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Kara Sent on 05/01/2015
4.6 out of 5 rating
Let me start with: I am *not* make-up inclined, so the thought of trying to do it myself was terrifying. I also had little idea of what I wanted to look like day of before I talked through it with Nicole. She saved my butt! Not only did she help me decide what look(s) we wanted for the day, but she was very flexible. Our wedding was held in Bethlehem, PA, and she was willing to make the drive out for us (about 5 hours from Rochester). To make her drive worth it, I decided to book for myself as well as the three bridesmaids.

Nicole was on time, got set up quick, and worked around our lunch schedule, too. She was super efficient and everything looked awesome. Plus, it lasted the WHOLE day. We had a 1920's Art Deco theme, and she was able to work the make up to look theme appropriate, but NOT "costume-y".
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Nicole is amazingly talented with her make up artistry. She not only makes you look, but also feel beautiful. She has an easy going friendly personality and is very professional. I highly recommend Nicole's services.

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