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Based in both Harrisburg and Hanover, The Pretty Collective provides on-site professional makeup and hairstyling for your wedding day. Owner/Operators Khara, Alexandria, their team work primarily in the Harrisburg, Hershey, York, and Lancaster areas but will happily travel throughout Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Maryland, northern Virginia, and Washington, DC. The goal is always to help you look like the best version of yourself on one of life's most important days.

Services Offered

Owners/team leads Khara and Alex aim to stay up-to-date on the latest wedding trends and styling techniques. Their talents are the results of training through world-renowned cosmetic brands, including MAC, Giorgio Armani, Make Up For Ever, and Bobbi Brown. Khara has attended classes by makeup legend Mario Dedivanovic, makeup artist to the Kardashian sisters. Alex has studied the work of hair and makeup masters. In the weeks leading up to your big day, you can set an appointment to fine-tune your look during atrial run/preview session. OUr goal is always to provide you with an expert team to deliver on-site makeup and hairstyling that is tailored to each client's vision.

The Pretty Collective is a professional wedding makeup and hair styling service in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.

  • LGBTQ+-owned
  • Woman-owned
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Frequently asked questions

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

$100

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

$100

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

$100

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

$100

What is the base price for traditional makeup for brides?

$135

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

$135

What is the base price for airbrush makeup for brides?

$170

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

$170

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

$135

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

$135

Does makeup price include false lashes?

No

Which of the following are included in prices?

Assistant Fee
Consultation

What beauty services do you offer?

Consultations

What hair services do you offer?

Extensions
Updos / Styling
Hair Trial
On-Site Hair

What makeup services do you offer?

Airbrush Makeup
Contour Makeup
Natural Makeup
On-Site Makeup
Wedding Party Makeup
Makeup Trial
Fake Lashes

What is the maximum group size you can accommodate?

20

Reviews of The Pretty Collective

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Khara and her team at The Pretty Collective receive glowing reviews for their exceptional hair and makeup services for weddings. Brides and bridal parties praise Khara's talent for creating natural, beautiful looks that enhance individuality. The team's professionalism, calming presence, and ability to keep everyone on schedule are highlighted. Clients appreciate the team's flexibility in accommodating various preferences and hair types, ensuring everyone feels confident and comfortable. Overall, The Pretty Collective is highly recommended for delivering top-tier glam with friendly, chill vibes on wedding days.

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Khara and her team at The Pretty Collective receive glowing reviews for their exceptional hair and makeup services for weddings. Brides and bridal parties praise Khara's talent for creating natural, beautiful looks that enhance individuality. The team's professionalism, calming presence, and ability to keep everyone on schedule are highlighted. Clients appreciate the team's flexibility in accommodating various preferences and hair types, ensuring everyone feels confident and comfortable. Overall, The Pretty Collective is highly recommended for delivering top-tier glam with friendly, chill vibes on wedding days.

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Jenna Sent on 07/23/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Incredibly Talented Hair and Make-up Artist

I don’t even know where to begin with how amazingly talented Khara is! When choosing someone for hair and make-up for my wedding day, I was honestly very nervous, because I have been in weddings and haven’t had the most wonderful experiences, but with Khara, this was NOT the case. From the moment I walked into the salon for my trial, I knew I made the right choice. Khara put me right at ease by just listening to my vision for the wedding day and discussing what would look best. Khara did exactly what I wanted and made sure I had pictures, so I could think about changes I’d possibly want. After the trial, hair and make-up were hardly a thought until the wedding day, because I knew I was in good hands. On the wedding day, both Khara and her sister were so wonderful to work with. Their calm personalities will put you right at ease on your special day. Each and every one of my girls had perfect hair and beautiful make-up. As each girl finished getting their hair done, we all just so impressed with how amazing it looked! For my hair, I did request a couple of adjustments, and Khara made it even more perfect than I could have imagined. My make-up was just what I wanted, enough to show I had make-up on, but still very natural. If you are looking to wear fake eyelashes, Khara will make it seem like they all natural!! All of our hair stayed completely perfect all day. One of my bridesmaids even slept in her hair and when she woke up, it still looked beautiful! Khara is a truly a talented hair and make-up artist and I would highly recommend her for anyone’s special day!
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Abby Sent on 12/08/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Phenomenal Choice 💕❤️

Working with Khara was one of the best decisions I made for my wedding day. From the trial to the day-of, she made the entire experience seamless and enjoyable. She perfected my bridal look exactly how I envisioned it—natural, glowing, and timeless. My bridesmaids were thrilled with their hair and makeup too; everyone looked cohesive yet uniquely themselves. She arrived early, kept us on schedule, and brought such a calming presence to the room. I’m so grateful for her artistry and professionalism. Truly phenomenal!
Amy
Amy Sent on 11/06/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Beautiful Hair and Makeup!

I can’t say enough great things about The Pretty Collective! They made our whole bridal party look absolutely beautiful and were such a joy to have with us on the wedding morning. Everyone looked and felt amazing, and we had so much fun chatting and laughing as we got ready. Their professionalism, friendliness, and talent made the day start off perfectly. Highly recommend to any bride looking for an incredible hair and makeup team!
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Kaitlyn Sent on 10/22/2025
5 out of 5 rating

A pleasure to work with!

I was so incredibly fortunate to find Khara on the preferred vendors list for our wedding venue. I could tell right away from her photos that she was incredibly talented in hair and makeup. I quickly scheduled a trial and immediately felt at ease. Khara is not only extremly skilled, but you quickly feel like you're talking to a close friend while in the chair. After the trial I knew I had found my main lady for the big day! Not only did I need services for myself, but I also needed hair and makeup for 9 bridesmaids, 4 moms/grandma, and a flower girl! Khara and her team exceeded all expectations on our wedding day! My makeup was flawless, AND not overly done which was a concern of mine and my husband's. My hair was in an updo and stayed in place THE ENTIRE WEDDING. I had multiple bridesmaids tell me that they absolutely loved their services. One bridesmaid said that she liked her hair and makeup better than what she had done on her own wedding day! It wasn't easy planning a wedding from 2 hours away, but I am so beyond grateful to have chosen Khara. I highly recommend her and her team for all of your beauty needs. There is no one else I'd rather have glam me up on such a monumental day, Khara, I can't thank you enough. ❤️
Haley
Haley Sent on 06/29/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing Hair and Makeup Experience!

I'm so glad I went with The Pretty Collective for my wedding hair and makeup! Khara and Kayla did an amazing job on everyone. I don't normally wear much makeup, so I didn't want it to be too overpowering. I was really happy with how natural my makeup looked - it made me feel like the best version of myself. My hair looked beautiful and held up really well, even after being rained on and dancing. The bridesmaids and mothers also looked fantastic, and everyone was super happy with their hair and makeup. On top of being talented artists, Khara and Kayla are both lovely people. Their fun, positive, and calming energy really helped ease my wedding day jitters. I can’t recommend them enough!!
Maxine
Maxine Sent on 06/25/2025
5 out of 5 rating

If I could give more than 5 stars, I totally would!! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

I first met Khara and Alex at my sister’s wedding, and we all fell in love with their talent and ✨immaculate vibes✨. So when it was my turn to get married, there was no question - I had to have them on our wedding team!

From day one, Khara answered all of my questions with grace and even de-escalated a few of my ✨bridal spirals✨ when I needed some clarity during wedding planning. She was more than willing to help with more than just hair and makeup leading up to our big day!

Not only did they go above and beyond traveling to our venue, but they handled everything like the pros that they are when life threw a curveball and I came down with a wedding week stomach bug (classic, right?) They helped adjust the timeline with grace, rolled with the changes, and still managed to make 11 of my favorite women and I look and feel absolutely stunning - all in just five hours!

With their talent, it's no surprise that I looked in the mirror and saw a stunning bride staring back at me; but more importantly I saw myself. I can't even put into words how emotional I felt seeing myself with my natural features accentuated in the most beautiful way. I still get teary eyed when I see pics 🥹

They thoughtfully listened to everyone’s preferences. No matter what the individual's comfort level with makeup, Khara made sure every person felt comfortable, confident, and still like themselves. We also had quite a wide range of hair types and lengths - curly, straight, fine, thick, short, long - and Alex handled each one with ease. Everyone felt like a million bucks, and no one looked or felt overdone. Hair and makeup held up through sweat, dancing, and many MANY happy tears.

If you're looking for someone who brings top-tier glam with chill, good vibes, look no further. The Pretty Collective aren't just hair and makeup artists - they’re a wedding dream team must-have✨

Thank you for making us feel beautiful, special, and like our best selves!
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Elena Sent on 06/24/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Best makeup ever

Khara did the most AMAZING makeup for me as the bride, my 5 bridesmaids, my mom and mother in law. She was such a calming presence throughout the entire morning and made us all feel so at ease. Everyone at the wedding commented on how natural and beautiful we all looked. I am still obsessed with how good we all looked in our BTS photos and CANNOT wait to see our professional photos. I would recommend Khara and The Pretty Collective to anyone looking for professional makeup with the added bonus of having the kindest person alive be in charge.
Caty
Caty Sent on 11/05/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Pretty & Perfect

I hired Khara and co to do my wedding hair and makeup after I was impressed with her at my sister-in-laws wedding several years ago. As expected, everything was flawless. The team works efficiently and adhered to their estimated timeline. I had an array of bridesmaids, some who wear no makeup ever (me) and some who are very particular. Nonetheless, everyone was not only happy, but impressed with their hair and makeup. I'll never stop recommending this team. Thanks for making me feel like a queen and for helping make my day feel like a fairytale.
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Sierra Sent on 10/23/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Beautiful work!

Khara and Kayla do amazing work! Everyone in the wedding party felt so gorgeous, and we all looked phenomenal! Also, all our hair and makeup lasted through the entire day.
Brittney
Brittney Sent on 10/22/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing Service!

Khara was wonderful to work with! During our trial she paid attention and really took the time to create a look that we both were comfortable with. She was able to enhance our makeup from normal everyday to something special without taking away what made us feel like us.
When it came the day of the wedding Khara and her assistant Kayla were on time and were able to get 10 of us ready for the wedding! Every single one of our bridesmaids looked like themselves. Khara and Kayla were able to bring out the personality of each of us through hair and makeup. They had such a fun and calming presence the morning of our wedding. Honestly we could not recommend Khara enough!
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Awards

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2022 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2021 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2020 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2019 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2018 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2017 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2011 Winner

Professional Network & Endorsements

3 Endorsements
Classy DeeJay Classy DeeJay Wedding DJs

"Great Service" -Ken Welch

CE Entertainment CE Entertainment Wedding DJs

Great work. Professional and stunning artist!

Hair & Make up by ML Hair & Make up by ML Wedding Hair & Makeup

I have had the honor of working with Khara several occasions and she is beyond fantastic, she is very professional and has remarkable talent! A true joy to work with.

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