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About

True Grace Makeup + Hair is a wedding beauty company in Albany, New York. This boutique artistry group offers professional beauty services for weddings and other special occasions. With over 17 years of experience, this team of artists has beauty and fashion experience with magazines, advertising, weddings, and music. The customized service & excellent skills of True Grace Makeup + Hair will leave you with a meaningful, relaxing, and fun experience.

Services Offered

True Grace Makeup + Hair offers an array of professional beauty services. This licensed beauty company offers consultations and trial makeup and hair services, so that you are able to plan out the perfect look. You can get hair, makeup, fitness/health, and even men’s grooming services all in one place. Some of the hair and makeup services available include:

  • Blowouts
  • Updos/styling
  • Hair coloring
  • Airbrush makeup
  • Fake lashes
  • Natural makeup
  • Tattoo coverage
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Frequently asked questions

What beauty services do you offer?

Consultations
Fitness / Health
Men's Grooming

What hair services do you offer?

Blowouts
Coloring
Updos / Styling

What makeup services do you offer?

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

Reviews of True Grace Makeup

Katie
Katie Sent on 08/07/2022
5 out of 5 rating

The perfect hair and makeup

I don't have enough words to describe how amazing Jenn is to work with. A friend hired her for her wedding 6 years ago, and when it came to my wedding, she was the only person I wanted. She is so sweet and so kind, and her work is outstanding. Both mom's were really nervous about makeup since they don't wear it normally, and Jenn made it look so naturally and beautiful, they couldn't be happier. All 5 bridesmaids were ecstatic with their makeup, and mine couldn't be more perfect. She kept it natural but still added a bit of pop I wanted for my eyes. Plus she uses great products that held the entire time through the hot summer day and me crying the entire ceremony. All of our hair came out exactly like the pictures we shared with our hair stylist and she was so accommodating. I cannot recommend Jenn and her team enough!!!
Lisa
Lisa Sent on 02/06/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing, amazing, amazing!!

Jen made me look like a bombshell! My makeup was perfect for my wedding day. Not only did I look amazing but we also finished ahead of schedule! My makeup and hair stayed the entire night and looked so great in pictures. Hire Jen immediately!
Rachel
Rachel Sent on 01/14/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Excellence on every level!

I am so happy to write this review for True Grace Makeup. If you are reading this you are likely considering hiring a hair and/or makeup artist for a special event. I hope this review helps you decide to hire True Grace Makeup- you will be thrilled with the result!

One of the best decisions made for our wedding was hiring Jen for our event. Jen is professional, experienced, reliable and truly excellent at her craft. A few months prior to the wedding she did a dry run of hair/makeup and I was thrilled with the look she created. On the day of the wedding she did my hair/makeup and makeup for my wife, mother and a friend. She managed all of it expertly. Not only did we all look beautiful, but we looked natural, timeless, elegant and classic.

Beyond her technical experience and experience with creating beauty, Jen has a characteristic that was really valuable to us on our wedding day. She is a bubbly, fun person who puts people and ease. Given how much time you will likely spend with a makeup/hair professional on your wedding day, spending it with someone who is both professional and fun is important. Jen is able to connect with any client because she is authentic and really loves what she does.

I will also add that my bride and I are a gay couple. Jen was wonderful with us – she genuinely celebrated and affirmed our marriage which is not something all vendors do with sincerity.

I recommend her without reservation!
Bridget
Bridget Sent on 10/07/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Did an amazing job

Jennifer at True Grace Beauty was absolutely phenomenal for my wedding! Due to my hair/makeup person cancelling a month before the wedding, I was in a pinch and was referred to Jennifer who had availability. We had a phone conversation and hit it off! She did the bride's makeup along with 4 other family/bridesmaids and her prices are super reasonable. She's excellent with communication, super easy to get along with and made you feel really comfortable. Our makeup was beautiful and flawless. I highly recommend her!
Bethany
Bethany Sent on 09/01/2019
5 out of 5 rating

so much fun

Jen and Jenna came to our Vermont inn to do hair and makeup for myself, 6 bridesmaids, and moms. They absolutely nailed it. Not only did they make us all look beautiful, they are so enjoyable to work with. Thank you so much for spending the day making us pretty! We love you!
Bethany
Bethany Sent on 07/24/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Felt like a princess!

Jennifer was amazing to work with. I want to her studio in order to have a trial and she was very knowledgeable about her products and she personally tests them all to withstand sweat and smears. She was so sweet and made me feel so comfortable with the whole process (since I typically wear very little makeup). She kept my look simple but fabulous. She traveled to my parents house where all us girls were getting ready and got us all together right on time.
Christina
Christina Sent on 07/17/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Loved both Jen and Jenna.

Jen from True Grace was makeup was truly amazing. I felt like her best friend from the moment we met. Her makeup was light and natural and stayed on all night. We got so many compliments through out the night on how well our hair and makeup held up and how beautiful we looked!! Jenna our hair girl was also amazing as well as, my hair held up all night and I it was beautiful!
Ellen
Ellen Sent on 05/27/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Wonderful Make-up Artist

Jen McCarthy Norton did make-up for my daughter's wedding party this past weekend. She did a truly amazing job. She is so nice and easy to work with. Her knowledge of skin types, tones, cosmetic choices and achieving different looks is incredible and very impressive. We would highly recommend her.
Rebecca
Rebecca Sent on 05/01/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Jenn & Jenna are the Beauty Dream Team!

True Grace Jennifer McCarthy Norton and Jenna were a phenomenal team who truly do amazing work. My wife and I were very happy with their work and their expertise on our wedding this past September. With 2 brides to beautify and 2 bridal parties they truly made us all feel comfortable, listened to and beautiful. These woman are SO fun, hilarious, warm, inviting, genuine and creative artistic geniuses. I cannot thank them enough for all of their reassurance and knowledge during the whole process. We told Jennifer in our first conversation that neither one of us typically wears a lot of makeup and wanted to look natural but also with some extra for our day. Jennifer knew the exact right amount to highlight your features without overdoing it and listens to what you want!
I highly recommend True Grace for your wedding day, they are experts with passion and share a true love for their work and their clients!
Eleanora
Eleanora Sent on 01/31/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Best experience ever it was like working with 3 best friends!

Working with Jen, Jenna and Molly was truly one of the best things on our big day! It was like I had 3 more best friends in the room with us getting ready! Jen was fantastic during the planning phase, ALWAYS answering my calls and questions and with each call we ended up laughing a ton! With my first call with Jen I immediately felt a connection and knew she would be the best addition to the day! The hair and makeup trial was so fun with Jen and Jenna and Jenna was very flexible and worked with me on a couple style variations until I was completely satisfied. We all looked beyond gorgeous and the compliments we received were countless. The makeup was flawless and lasted all night! True Grace Makeup is amazing!
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Awards

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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 2016 Winner
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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2012 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2011 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2010 Winner

Professional Network & Endorsements

3 Endorsements
A Lively Event A Lively Event Wedding Planners

True Grace Makeup, what can I say about them other than Mind blowing! Their work is amazing. They make clients feel so comfortable and at ease, even when stress levels can be very high! The makeup services they provide are worth every penny and the service is worth double what they charge.

Full Moon Farm Full Moon Farm Barn & Farm Weddings

Jen and team are amazing. Their infectious positivity and can do attitude make working with them a wonderful and pleasant experience. Jen's work is gorgeous, and she listens to exactly what you want but still puts her own stamp on it. Also, her updos stay up all day, no small feat! Our brides love her. So do we.

Angela Cappetta Angela Cappetta Wedding Photographers

Jen and team are wonderful. I worked with them on a recent shoot and found the work to be of the highest quality executed with a wonderful work ethic. When I asked for a specific shade of lip, woosh, it was there. When I asked for a bride's hair to be pinned just so allowing her profile to be as elegant as possible, bam, it was done. Jen's energy and enthusiasm are palpable. I plan to refer her to all of my brides in the future.

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