Avenue 42 Reviews
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4.9 out of 5 rating
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Samantha F. Sent on 03/05/2024Everyone looked beautiful and we all couldn’t be happier!
I can’t say enough good things about the ladies at Avenue 42. From consultation, to booking, to correspondence, to hair & make up trials and finally to wedding day everything was perfect. I worked with Diane a lot while setting up the booking and the timeline and she was always responsive and able to accommodate every request. Even a week before the wedding, my fiancé’s grandmother asked if she could get her makeup done and without any hesitation, Diane added her to the roster. Jane, Krista and Allison not only kept us on schedule, but made everyone feel special and comfortable. We had a group of 11, ages 9 to 87 getting hair and makeup done and everyone looked amazing! Everyone was so pleased with how they looked on my wedding day, especially when looking back at the pictures. I worked with Jane for my hair and makeup trials as well. She created a look for me that was absolutely perfect, even though I couldn’t really articulate what exactly I wanted. I did the trials in the salon and the ladies traveled to our venue for wedding day. Everyone looked beautiful and we all couldn’t be happier! Definitely recommend the talented ladies at Avenue 42. -
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Kylie C. Sent on 12/19/2023
Everyone looked stunning
Avenue 42 did my wedding hair and makeup, along with my bridesmaids and mother! I could not have been more pleased with how STUNNING everyone looked! Jane, Krista and Jesika were truly a dream team and were so efficient the day of. You know they are talented when 0 out of 12 picky girls have no complaints and are obsessed with their looks! My sister Allison (also an Ave42 stylist) did my hair in a classic hollywood wave that was so simple and perfect, and Krista knocked my minimalist/glowy makeup look out of the park!
I truly cannot recommend Avenue 42 enough for all of your wedding hair and makeup dreams!! -
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Ryann Sent on 11/08/2023Love my hair & makeup team!
Ave 42 made it so seamless and easy to get 13 people ready for our wedding day. I had the pleasure of working with Becky for hair and Jesika for makeup. The trial wasn't stressful and they took many pictures to recreate it on the big day. I actually showed up to getting ready a few minutes late and was pleasantly surprised to find that they were already 100% set up and ready to start working. I am so grateful to them and would recommend to anyone! -
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Allison Sent on 09/10/2023Great bridal styling
I was so happy with Ave42 and our stylist Allison! We had 5 women to be styled, and added on one of the bridesmaid's daughters the week before. Diane, the bridal styling coordinator, was very easy to work with and communicative. We had the stylist come to the venue to get everyone's hair done and Allison was so sweet and lovely to work with. Highly recommended! -
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Melika R. Sent on 05/24/2023Amazing work!!
Ave 42 was great to work with! Allison, Emili, and Breona made a wonderful team. We had 10 people getting both hair and makeup and they were able to get everyone ready in less than 4 hours! We were very impressed by their professionalism, attention to detail, yet staying efficient and on time. I was very nervous because my hair never styles well and makeup does not stay on my face for more than an hour. My hair and makeup lasted the WHOLE DAY! I did not need any touchups. The rest of my party was also very pleased with their services! I would 100% recommend them! -
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Kate Sent on 04/28/2022The best in richmond
If you're looking for hair & make up, look no further!! Ave 42 is incredible, not only with their flexible hair prices depending on hair length/style but also their skill! They did an incredible job accommodating all of my bridal party/MOH/MOG with soft and full glam makeup and a variety of hair styles and made everyone look their best! They also could not be nicer or more accommodating - we were a little delayed by the Monument Ave 10k street closures (totally unexpected and out of their control!) and they worked quickly to keep us on schedule despite the delay! I was so happy with my hair & makeup and have never felt more beautiful than on my wedding day! -
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Andrea Sent on 02/02/2022Love this place!
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Hannah L. Sent on 09/02/2021
Beautiful job and a pleasure to work with!
I used Avenue 42 for my hair/makeup for engagement photos, my bridal trial, and my wedding day. They did the hair and makeup for myself, my mother, and all of my bridesmaids. I can’t recommend them enough! Diane made booking really easy. She responded to all of my inquiries with lighting speed— I was always so impressed! On our wedding day, the stylists kept us all on schedule the morning of and did a great job. I was nervous about how it would work having 8 people get their hair and makeup done without running late, but the stylists handled it perfectly.
I especially recommend Meg Sadler for makeup and Jesika for hair. They did my engagement photo hair/makeup, my trial, and my wedding day look. Jesika was so nice and made my hair look amazing. And Meg was incredible to work with because she really listened to what I wanted. She also did my mom and maid of honor’s makeup and they loved her too. She is great at making you look glamorous without feeling overdone, which was really important to me and my mom. If you are someone who doesn’t always wear a ton of makeup, she’s the perfect person to work with because she’ll listen carefully and make you look beautiful while still feeling like yourself! -
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Melissa S. Sent on 06/11/2021The best hair and makeup out there!
Avenue 42 was AMAZING to work with! I had 9 total people getting hair and makeup done the morning of my wedding, and Ave 42 suggested we have 3 stylists – one for hair, one for makeup, and one that did both. Jane did my bridal hair and makeup and could not have done a more perfect job. I wanted something soft, romantic, and not too dramatic, and she absolutely delivered. When I went in for my trial she was so helpful talking through my vision, and redid my hair until it was perfect. And it looked even better on the wedding day itself! We had Kara doing makeup and Noelle doing hair for my bridesmaids, and everyone was so thrilled with how they looked. All three ladies were so lovely as well, and made the morning of my wedding so fun and easy. The winds reached up to 40mph during my outdoor ceremony, and everyone still looked flawless afterwards. Highly recommend working with Ave 42 – they are professional, talented, and just all around wonderful. -
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Megan S. Sent on 12/13/2020Long lasting makeup and styling
We are two brides who don't wear a lot of makeup. Krista made us look very natural, but special, for our big day.
Neither of us came in with a plan for exactly what we wanted for hair, but Spencer helped us come up with a style that looked elegant and not overdone. -
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Emily H. Sent on 07/13/2020Beauty, Grace and the BEST Taste
If you're looking for quality, professionalism, and STUNNING wedding hair and makeup look no further. Avenue 42 came to our venue and provided us with the greatest experience even during a global pandemic. They took great care to clean between each person, and made everyone feel incredibly comfortable. We had a particularly diverse bridal party and they made sure each and every person who left their chair felt beautiful! I will continue going to Jesika even after the wedding as my main hair stylist, she is the best! -
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Allison C. Sent on 10/19/2020Everyone looked fantastic!
They are amazing! We had Natalie for make up and Chloe for hair and they could not have been better. They both listened to exactly what we wanted and everyone looked incredible! I am beyond thrilled they were able to be there on our day. -
Lauren Sent on 05/08/2020
Jane was fantastic!
Jane Steele at Avenue 42 did my bridal hair and makeup at the Ave 42 salon. From our initial hair and makeup trial to the big day itself, Jane was so easygoing, professional, and very open to any tweaks or changes. She had me looking and feeling my best for my wedding day, and my hair and makeup held beautifully throughout the 12-hour day! Thanks Jane for all of your beautiful work! -
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Caroline Sent on 10/29/2019I Felt So Beautiful
My past experiences with getting my hair/makeup done professionally hasn’t been great. I have extremely thing hair, and have always been anxious over that. My hair stylist Ash was up to the challenge! She made me feel so incredibly beautiful—more so than I think I may have ever felt. She was patient and always willing to give her honest opinion. And most importantly—she never gave up on my hair. It looked stunning and I can’t thank her enough.
Krista did my makeup and she was fabulous! She clearly is a seasoned veteran of the makeup worls
D. She did my makeup quickly and provided all over coverage to conceal my freckles without it looking like I was a ghost!!
I loved every minute of my time working with Ave 42. They are not cheap—but I think with great artistry there comes a price. You truly do get what you paid for. Thank you all so much!!! -
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Leigh Sent on 08/07/2019If you're on the fence, book them!
I was a bridesmaid in a wedding where the bride booked Ave 42, and so they were literally the second vendor I booked after our venue because I knew they'd make my bridal party look and feel amazing on the big day. (Seriously, if you're considering them book them early because they are popular for a reason!) Chloe, Noelle and Kara absolutely crushed it. They arrived on time, made everyone feel at ease, and even finished a bit early so they were able to give some last minute touch ups. My hair and makeup were flawless, and my whole bridal party said they felt beautiful, too.Avenue 42's reply:
Thank you so much, Leigh!!! We are honored to have been a part of your special day. I’ll be sure to pass this along to the specific artists on your wedding. It means so much to us to receive feedback!! -
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Anna Sent on 06/12/2019The Best in the Business
When looking for a vendor for hair and makeup (and all things beauty), look no further than Ave 42. Natalie and Britny (now at Immortal Beloved) are the best in the business! Natalie, who owns the salon is a makeup genius! I wish I could have her as my own private makeup stylist everyday! I have never felt more beautiful than on my wedding day (and the pictures look amazing too), and personally I feel that's worth every penny. Britny is also the queen of hair and made me look better than I had imagined! She also did my hair and makeup for my engagement photos. My entire bridal party, mother, and grandmother were extremely pleased with their services and loved their looks! Our hair and makeup lasted all night!Avenue 42's reply:
Thank you Anna!!!! We absolutely loved working with you!!! Please give your Grandma a hug from me (Natalie). Xoxox
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