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Bridal Makeup

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On WeddingWire since 2021

SANDY THINNES | MAKEUP ARTIST provides wedding makeup services from her base in Chicago, Illinois. Owner, Sandy, has over 20 years of experience in the beauty industry, and happily works with clients with all skin types, tones, and textures. As a Clean Beauty enthusiast, she makes sure to have an array of beauty products that are friendly to both skin and the environment. In addition to her high-quality makeup services, she works with a team of hair stylists to complete a couple’s final look on their special day.

Services Offered

Sandy can perform makeup trials for couples in the comfort of their home. Sandy will work closely with you to discuss your ideal aesthetic, to finalize on a look that matches your wedding attire and theme. Along with traditional application, Sandy and her team are skilled in airbrush makeup, to give couples and their entourage a weightless, flawless appearance. Whether you’re planning a local elopement or extravagant destination wedding, Sandy will go above and beyond to make you look and feel your best.

  • Hispanic or Latinx-owned

Frequently asked questions

What is the base price for blowouts for brides?

$150

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

$110

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

$75

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

$75

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

$200

What is the price of trial service for updos/styling for brides?

$110

What is the base price for updos/styling for attendants/family members?

$110

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

$110

What is the base price for traditional makeup for brides?

$200

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

$110

What is the base price for airbrush makeup for brides?

$235

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

$145

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

$100

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

$100

Does makeup price include false lashes?

Yes

What is the starting price for body art?

$75

What is the starting price for tanning services?

$45

Which of the following are included in prices?

Assistant Fee
Consultation
Travel Fee

What beauty services do you offer?

Body Art
Consultations
Fitness / Health
Men's Grooming

What hair services do you offer?

Blowouts
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 tanning services do you offer?

Airbrush Tanning
Spray Tanning

What fitness/health services do you offer?

Classes
Meal Plans
Personal Training
Weight-loss Plans

What is the maximum group size you can accommodate?

20
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Reviews of SANDY THINNES | MAKEUP ARTIST

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2024 Winner
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Sandy is highly recommended by multiple reviewers for wedding makeup. Reviewers praise her for her responsiveness, professionalism, and ability to understand and create the desired look. They appreciate her patience, flexibility, and the fact that she listens to their preferences. Sandy's talent, attention to detail, and ability to enhance natural features are frequently mentioned. Reviewers also appreciate that their makeup lasted all day and received many compliments. Overall, customers highly recommend Sandy for wedding makeup services.

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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.

Sandy is highly recommended by multiple reviewers for wedding makeup. Reviewers praise her for her responsiveness, professionalism, and ability to understand and create the desired look. They appreciate her patience, flexibility, and the fact that she listens to their preferences. Sandy's talent, attention to detail, and ability to enhance natural features are frequently mentioned. Reviewers also appreciate that their makeup lasted all day and received many compliments. Overall, customers highly recommend Sandy for wedding makeup services.

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Taylor W. Sent on 04/29/2024
5 out of 5 rating

A True Queen At What She Does!

There is no question in my mind that Sandy is the best in the business. If you are on her page, stop looking and just hire her!! From the get go, Sandy was quick to my questions, polite and professional, and had the most approachable demeanor. She has a heart of gold and welcomes you with open arms, and truly helps bring out your beauty inside and out. I came in with only one photo for her, and despite this, Sandy understood my vision, asked me to trust her expertise (I obviously did), and I was FLOORED by my results. She made me feel gorgeous, but also made me still feel like myself, not a dolled up, fake version, which is EXACTLY what I wanted. I'm confident you could see my skin from space with how dewy and glowy she made me look, and I can't describe how amazing she made me feel. On top of that, my bridal party/parents were all THRILLED with their makeup - I have been to plenty of weddings where someone in the bridal party gets upset that their makeup isn't what they wanted, but I knew with Sandy there was no chance. I can't recommend her enough for your wedding, engagement, or truly any big event!!
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Ilia M. Sent on 03/29/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Vibrant natural personalized beauty

I am so glad I found Sandy! My original hair and makeup vendor canceled on me a couple months before my wedding and luckily Sandy and her team were available. I believe everything happens for a reason because she and her team ended up being superior to my original vendor and made the entire experience fun and comfortable! Her style of makeup and hair is classic, natural and elegant. Communication was easy whether it was via email or in person. She was also extremely attentive. They accommodated requests like using personal makeup for a member of my bridal party as well as avoiding hair spray for one of my bridal party as well due to an allergy. Sandy made sure my experience was personal providing facial massage prior to makeup application and well as tweezing some rogue hairs to make sure I looked my best even with the small details. They were professional and on time and worked quickly but efficiently. Additionally, they are associated with glamour girl tan and we were able to get high quality spray tans prior to the wedding. I cannot recommend this company more for anyone with an upcoming wedding!
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Hazel Sent on 12/28/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Sandy is Awesome!

Sandy is the best! She is very responsive, takes her time to get to know you, and listens on your desired wedding day look. I got so many compliments on my hair and make up. Highly recommended!!
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Awards

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2024 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2023 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2022 Winner

Team

Sandy Thinnes
Sandy Thinnes
Owner

Hi, I'm Sandy! I've been a makeup artist for almost 20 years. The majority of my career was spent as the Regional Trainer of Education in the Midwest for MAC Cosmetics. In most recent years, I've provided makeup support at New York Fashion week, makeup consultation to Chicago-based production makeup depts., and support to celebrity clients.
In 2020, I became a cert. Mindset & Integrative Nutrition Health Coach. I combine these modalities in a Beauty Coaching Program to help brides level-up their beauty from the inside-out and ensure total radiance and wellness for their wedding day.

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