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Ritual Beauty Bar

Makeup
Hair
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Recommended by 100% of couples

About this vendor

Ritual (formerly Ell Beauty Bar) is a full-service salon and professional travel glam team of experts who work on-site where clients are located. Owner Ellie DeSantis has been in the business for several years and first developed a reputation as an expert with hair color and makeup. Bridal hair and makeup are two of Ritual's specialties, so choosing her team for your big day means you'll receive expert guidance when choosing how you'd like to look for the occasion.

Services Offered

Ritual operates a professional traveling glam team. Their wedding hair and makeup specialists come straight to you on the big day for a seamless experience. You can also perfect your dream look at your makeup trial. Ritual opened officially in 2016 and offers consultations to potential clients. Some of their services include:

  • Keratin treatment
  • Updos/styling
  • False lashes
  • Brow/lash tinting
  • Tattoo coverage
  • Contour makeup
  • Airbrush makeup
  • Haircuts
  • Blowouts
  • Hair extensions
  • Textured styling

Features

Woman-owned

Small team (2-10 members)

Experience

  • 11 years in business

  • We speak English

Links

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FAQ

What beauty services do you offer?

Consultations

What hair services do you offer?

Blowouts
Coloring
Extensions
Relaxer
Haircuts
Keratin
Textured Hair Styling
Updos / Styling

What makeup services do you offer?

Airbrush Makeup
Contour Makeup
Fake Lashes
Brow/Lash Tinting
Tattoo Coverage

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Reviews of Ritual Beauty Bar

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Ritual Beauty Bar receives glowing reviews for their exceptional hair and makeup services for weddings. Both brides and bridal parties praise Ellie and her team for their talent, professionalism, and ability to bring out natural beauty while creating glamorous looks. Their inclusive approach, attentiveness to individual preferences, and flawless results that lasted throughout the day impressed customers. The team's organization, responsiveness, and calming presence were highlighted, making the wedding morning smooth and enjoyable. Additionally, clients appreciated the affordability, flexibility, and overall magical experience provided by the Ritual Beauty Bar team.

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Ritual Beauty Bar receives glowing reviews for their exceptional hair and makeup services for weddings. Both brides and bridal parties praise Ellie and her team for their talent, professionalism, and ability to bring out natural beauty while creating glamorous looks. Their inclusive approach, attentiveness to individual preferences, and flawless results that lasted throughout the day impressed customers. The team's organization, responsiveness, and calming presence were highlighted, making the wedding morning smooth and enjoyable. Additionally, clients appreciated the affordability, flexibility, and overall magical experience provided by the Ritual Beauty Bar team.

Kelly
Kelly Sent on 12/04/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Versatile, Skilled, Great Energy!

I cannot recommend this hair and makeup team enough—Katelyn and Julianne were simply phenomenal from start to finish! On my wedding day, they brought such a calm, professional, and uplifting energy that made the entire morning feel smooth and joyful.

One of the things that truly stood out was their incredible skill and versatility. My bridal party included people with a wide range of skin tones, hair types, and personal styles, and every single one of us felt completely seen, listened to, and beautifully styled. They were clearly experienced with working on all kinds of hair textures and complexions, and the results were flawless across the board.

Everyone looked and felt absolutely stunning, and the makeup and hair held up perfectly through hours of celebration. Beyond their talent, they were organized, on schedule, and so warm—it genuinely felt like having extra friends there helping us get ready.

If you're looking for artists who are not only talented but also inclusive, kind, and professional—look no further. They helped make my wedding morning unforgettable, and I’m forever grateful!
Lauren
Lauren Sent on 11/15/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Talented hair and makeup artists for wedding

I highly recommend Ritual Beauty Bar for your wedding hair and makeup! Ellie was very responsive and professional during the planning process. I had 11 people who needed hair and makeup and Ellie and her team were organized and timely to get everyone looking glamorous on schedule! My hair and makeup stayed beautiful the whole night, even in the August heat.
Kelly
Kelly Sent on 11/15/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Highly recommend the Ritual Beauty girls!!

We were married 6/14/25 in Middletown, NY. Ellie was a joy to work with from the start. She was very responsive and easily reachable through texts. We are a lesbian couple and had women on both sides of our bridal party. So it was a big party of 12 all together. Ellie did my (bride) hair, as well as some bridesmaid hair and makeup. Katelyn did bridesmaid and mother of the bride hair, and Julianne did bridesmaid makeup. My hair came out even more beautiful than I had envisioned. I also had some clip in extensions that stayed put all day. Everyone looked stunning and all of the girls were super happy with their looks. Ellie was so flexible with a few changes I had made. I went into the salon for my trial (the cutest salon!) and they traveled to us on site for our wedding day. They arrived on time, well prepared, and we were able to stay on schedule. Pricing was perfect for our budget and honestly very affordable compared to others in the area. We had a wonderful experience with the Ritual Beauty girls and highly recommend their services!
Emma
Emma Sent on 11/15/2025
5 out of 5 rating

The most beautiful I've ever felt!

I can't say enough great things about my look from Ritual Beauty.

I hardly ever wear makeup -- and in the past, when I've told makeup artists that I want a "natural" look with minimal makeup, I still walked away not feeling like myself. But Julianne 100% saw my vision, and was able to craft an absolutely perfect natural, light makeup look that enhanced my features while ensuring that I still looked and felt like the most beautiful version of MYSELF! That is exactly how every bride deserves to feel on their wedding day!

AND THE HAIR!!!! When I went for the trial, I didn't love the hairstyle I chose -- so on my wedding day, my incredible stylist Katelyn did a new look for the first time. She NAILED IT. I felt like an absolute princess (every guest was obsessed with the style) -- and my hair stayed in place perfectly all night long. Somehow, Katelyn managed to convince my fine, flat hair to hold a curl AND have volume for hours -- she is magic!

My bridesmaids also all loved their hair and makeup. Ellie is responsive, and easy to work with. I highly recommend Ritual Beauty!
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Erica Sent on 11/13/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Ritual Beauty Bar

Ellie & her team are absolutely amazing! I have never felt so beautiful in my life. I couldn’t have chose a better vendor for my hair and makeup on my wedding day. Everything came out absolutely perfect. They are all so nice, calm, and just truly magicians with their work. Every single person in my bridal party that used them agreed and loved them as well! They are the best!!
Megan
Megan Sent on 11/13/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Best Hair Stylist for a Wedding!!

I used Ellie for my wedding to do my hair for myself, my bridesmaids and my mom. She was amazing!! We did a trial ahead of time and was able to capture exactly what I envisioned. On the day of the wedding everyone LOVED how their hair came out! She is also so sweet and easy to talk to. I HIGHLY recommend Ellie for your wedding or any event you need your hair done for!
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Heather Sent on 11/10/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Highly recommend Ritual Beauty Bar!

What an experience!!! Last minute I needed them for a wedding and Elle was so accommodating and got me in! I’m not usually one to wear make up so I was looking for a more natural but glowing look and WOW did they do just that! I could not believe how everything turned out from my make up to hair! They had me in and out in about 30 minutes! I really had no reference of what I wanted except to have my hair up and my make up look natural and I didn’t even do a trial and they blew it out of the water! Even after being rained on, being the wedding was outside, my make up and hair lasted through it all! Would highly recommend Ritual Beauty Bar and plan to use them for anything I need in the future! Thank you so much to the team and all they did! You guys were truly the sweetest and easiest people to work with! Thank you thank you- AGAIN!
Julia
Julia Sent on 11/06/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Top Tier Hair & Makeup

Working with the Ellie was a pleasure! Everything went so smoothly leading up to the big day and on my wedding day, Ellie and her team were so helpful! They did a great job with everyone's hair and makeup! I couldn't have been happier! Also, they were so sweet and brought a great vibe.
Cynthia
Cynthia Sent on 11/06/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Absolutely Wonderful!

Ellie was absolutely amazing to work with! From initial booking to trials and then the day of, everything was absolutely seamless. The day of my wedding, everything went so smoothly which definitely helped calm my nerves. Ellie did such an amazing job, I've never felt so beautiful in my life. I would absolutely recommend Ritual Beauty Bar!
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Adrianna Sent on 01/05/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Lovely human and talented makeup artist

I had Ellie and her team do my bridal and bridal party makeup, and I cannot say enough good things. I first met Ellie a few weeks before my wedding for my trial. She welcomed me into her lovely salon and we spent several hours together as she gave me highlights, did my makeup trial, and did my hair trial. She was kind and wonderful to chat with! She was super responsive to my suggestions for the wedding day, and my hair and makeup looked better than I could have ever imagined. I felt like a princess! My entire bridal party was so happy with their hair and makeup as well. Everything ran so smoothly on the day of and she was very flexible with requests/timing. SOOO happy. Highly recommend!!
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