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Liesel Manchester
Liesel Manchester
Owner

Woman-owned

4 years in business

We speak English and Spanish

Small team (2-10 members)

True Beauty Associates is a wedding hair and makeup salon based out of Montpelier, Vermont (Moving to RI in the spring of 2026) owned by Liesel Manchester. Since she was 10 years old, Liesel has been a part of the wedding industry and delights in sharing her experience and talents with to-be-weds. Whether you’ve been envisioning a natural look or something more red-carpet-ready, this beautician is happy to help.

Services Offered

True Beauty Associates takes pride in offering a range of hair and makeup services to suit their clients’ diverse styles and needs, specializing in travel services for weddings. Liesel can transform your tresses into the look of your dreams, whether that be an elegant updo, voluminous curls, or anything in between. Accessories, jewelry, and extensions can be added to any style for a one-of-a-kind finish. Using airbrush makeup, Liesel can apply a long-lasting look for your day’s highlights. To complement your natural beauty, this beautician also offers lash extensions and tinting services, as well as waxing, and brow treatments.

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FAQ

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

$130

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

$87

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

$115

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

$11,250

What is the base price for airbrush makeup for brides?

$130

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

$105

Does makeup price include false lashes?

No

Which of the following are included in prices?

Consultation

What beauty services do you offer?

Consultations
Facials
Men's Grooming
Skincare

What hair services do you offer?

Coloring
Extensions
Haircuts
Keratin
Textured Hair Styling
Updos / Styling
Hair Trial
On-Site Hair

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?

Depilatories
Tweezing
Waxing

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Reviews of True Beauty Associates

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True Vermont Beauty received glowing reviews for their exceptional hair and makeup services for weddings. Liesel, Andrea, and Lea are highly praised for their professionalism, talent, and attention to detail, ensuring that brides and bridesmaids looked and felt beautiful on the big day. The team's communication, responsiveness, and ability to accommodate preferences were highlighted, creating a seamless and joyful experience. Clients noted that their hair and makeup lasted all day, even through rain and tears, emphasizing the skill and dedication of the True Vermont Beauty team.

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True Vermont Beauty received glowing reviews for their exceptional hair and makeup services for weddings. Liesel, Andrea, and Lea are highly praised for their professionalism, talent, and attention to detail, ensuring that brides and bridesmaids looked and felt beautiful on the big day. The team's communication, responsiveness, and ability to accommodate preferences were highlighted, creating a seamless and joyful experience. Clients noted that their hair and makeup lasted all day, even through rain and tears, emphasizing the skill and dedication of the True Vermont Beauty team.

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Ian Sent on 09/23/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Fantastic experience!

My experience with Liesel was absolutely wonderful. She was kind and communicative since the initial phone call. Liesel and her team were professional and did a fantastic job with hair and makeup for my bridesmaids and family members. I felt at ease throughout the bridal trial process and during the day of the wedding. I highly recommend True Vermont Beauty to any bride!
Kimberly
Kimberly Sent on 01/09/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Incredible Team!

My experience with the True Beauty team was flawless! Since first reaching out the communication was easy and clear and I felt that my needs/wants were always being listened to. On the day of my wedding Andrea, Karla, and Lea were without a doubt the DREAM TEAM. My bridal party felt so taken care of and loved their hair and makeup. My own hair and makeup exceeded my expectations. I felt like such a bride but was also happy with the fact that I looked like myself! Andrea, Karla, and Lea brought such calm and happy vibes and I couldn't have asked for a better experience. Thank you!!
Caroline
Caroline Sent on 12/10/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Absolutely Incredible!

The team at True Vermont Beauty was absolutely incredible! I enjoyed the entire experience, from our early communication to my bridal trial to the morning of my wedding! Every one of my bridesmaids was pleased with their hair and make up as well as with the conversation and environment the morning of my wedding. I was so happy with my hair and make up on my wedding day! The team made sure to ask for my opinion and make adjustments (which were not really needed because of how incredible their work was). I could not recommend them enough!
Katie
Katie Sent on 09/13/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing!!!

Liesel and her daughter Andrea were simply the best. Their professionalism, humor, and talent were such a perfect addition to our day. Liesel took any comments from our trials and masterfully made the updates with no questions asked. Andrea is such a talented hair stylist and was so dedicated to making everyone feel comfortable. Do not think twice, they are perfection!!
Haylie
Haylie Sent on 06/30/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Pure Talent

If you’re looking for a perfect wedding morning with an amazing hair and makeup team- True Vermont Beauty is it. Liesel, Andrea, and Lea made sure our morning was seamless and on time. They work so well together, asking for each other’s opinions and assistance to get everyone looking and feeling their best. We had a larger group and the way they worked together as a team made the morning so smooth and zero chaos. Lea was a huge part of this team getting everyone prepped for their services and helping start services. She was so kind and helped everyone figure out what would look best for lip color. Andrea is a blast, we had such a great time chatting with her and her skills for doing hair are incredible. Liesel is truly a master at her craft. I’ll start by saying her communication throughout planning was instant and made me feel heard, and understood what I wanted. The trial was so fun getting to know her and I left feeling with the most trust in the team I picked. I changed a lot after my trial but was so happy because the trial truly let me understand what I wanted- and Liesel supported every change I made, I never hesitated to tell her I wanted something different and she embraced all of it. All of our bridesmaids were thrilled with their makeup- most wanting a natural look and all walked away stunning. We had a few bridesmaids ask about products and techniques to replicate the look again. It was such a nice touch that everyone gets to keep their makeup brushes too. As the bride I could not have asked for a better hair and makeup team. I felt like myself and truly beautiful all day. They are an amazing group, personable, and truly talented and I am so grateful for them!
Margaret
Margaret Sent on 06/06/2025
5 out of 5 rating

11/10 Wedding HMUA Experience

Working with True Vermont Beauty was wonderful from start to finish. Liesel was communicative and professional in her response to my initial inquiry, and the survey/questionnaire that was sent to me helped me and my bridesmaids start thinking about what we wanted style-wise. Andrea and Karla did both my bridal trial and were our day of artists – and they were both truly wonderful. For the trial – I was offered a variety of options and I really felt like the look I ended up with was something that was truly me that would last all day. The team also provided great logistics info like start times and when to be ready so that we had a realistic timeline to get everything done for a first look at 2PM. They also worked really well with my florist – who was providing a floral hairpiece, and worked the floral arrival time into the timeline.
Day of – Andrea and Karla were wonderful. They moved through 7 hair services and 5 makeup services, they even ran early, and everyone looked so beautiful! They were also super fun, and we had a great time chatting throughout the morning. The mood was great to say the least. My hair stayed in place until the end of the night when I took it out around midnight, and the same thing with my makeup. Everything stayed exactly as it was, no movement, no running, no smearing – which was just incredible because not only did I walk around in some light rain but it was also quite warm AND I cried several times. So – absolute kudos to this team, I can’t recommend them highly enough!
Molly
Molly Sent on 10/13/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Cannot recommend highly enough!!!

The title says it all - Leisel & Andrea were phenomenal. From day one she was extremely responsive, answering all of my detailed questions and working with me to find a time for the trial that suited my schedule. She asked all the right questions, worked with me to set a schedule for the day, and even sent a “bridesmaids guide” for me to send to my party so that they knew how to prep. My hair and makeup did not move the entire day, and me and all of my bridesmaids were thrilled with how our looks came out. Liesel made us all feel so comfortable, even my mom who was totally out of her comfort zone getting hair and makeup done! Thank you Liesel!!!
Ali
Ali M. Sent on 10/08/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Highly recommend!

I, and my entire wedding party, had the most incredible experience with True Vermont Beauty! Liesel is not only extremely talented in her craft, but she is also one of the kindest, most down to earth people you’ll ever have the pleasure of meeting. She will approach your special day with calmness, patience, flexibility (thank you for fitting my Mom’s hair in last minute!), and attention to detail. And she will make the getting ready process SO much fun! One of the most important elements that sets Liesel apart from the rest is that she is an excellent communicator and collaborator - she truly listens and works with you, through any and all adjustments and changes. She will help you create the perfect look that will not only make you feel beyond beautiful, but also the most comfortable and confident in your own skin. And this experience isn’t just for the bride, it’s extended to the entire wedding party. All of my bridesmaids and the moms were so excited about their own looks - they’re still talking about it a month later! My hair and makeup was perfection, and despite it being a very windy and rainy day/evening, my look lasted through it all. Thank you SO much Liesel! You and Andrea made my day even more special than I could’ve ever imagined!
Lyllie
Lyllie Sent on 08/20/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Look no Further for Bridal Needs



Liesel’s team was professional, timely and so attuned to everyone’s needs. Even with one of my more challenging family members, they handled her difficulties with grace, kindness & class. I was so nervous going into my wedding day that how I hoped to feel about my hair and makeup was going to be difficult to execute. Instead, True Beauty VT made me feel the most beautiful I’ve EVER felt, and was so responsive to my suggestions and feedback around my color preferences. I truly appreciated so much of how they made myself and my wedding party feel on this day. It was truly the best day of my life, and in part thanks to True Beauty VT. I cannot recommend them enough. Not to mention they brought an amazing playlist that had everyone feeling playful and joyful. My hair and makeup lasted alllll day- and I mean it and my curls fell exactly how I wanted them to- and when I explained in very amateur terms how I wanted them to be different from my trial Liesel understood exactly and switched it. Not to mention- as someone with sensitive skin, even 3 days after my wedding there are no breakouts to be seen.
D
Diane Sent on 12/22/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Never looked better!

Liesel and her team did a wonderful job ✨
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