Gourmet Makeup by Joni Powell Reviews
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Sherry S. Sent on 04/02/2023Wedding makeup
Joni and her team were phenomenal with my wedding group!! She made sure everyone was comfortable, felt beautiful and gave everyone the makeup and hair looked they wanted!! -
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Kelsey W. Sent on 03/30/2020
A Wonderful Experience
In my initial contact with Joni, she was quick to respond, which was reassuring, considering I decided last-minute (9 days before my wedding) to inquire about Joni's services.
Joni was very helpful and informative in helping me to choose a makeup package, as I have not had any experience in having my makeup professionally done before. She was patient and understanding in our correspondence with what kind of look I was trying to achieve.
Joni was also very clear and concise about the booking process and was very transparent about package costs throughout our communications.
Concerning the day of services, Joni was so down-to-earth and flexible with the schedule, as 2 of my bridesmaids were also having their makeup done. Through some of the day-of wedding stresses, Joni was an amazing calming presence, reassuring me that everything was going to be great. Joni did such an amazing job, with the finished product being a natural look, where she perfectly achieved my hope of looking like myself, but accentuated. In a heartbeat I would choose Gourmet Makeup by Joni again! -
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Vanessa D. Sent on 05/20/2021
Great experience
Joni and her crew was so professional. It was a true pleasure working with them. My main focus was to have beautiful makeup but one that still allowed me to look like myself. I’m so happy I went with Joni and her team because that’s exactly what we got. I highly recommend the team. They are extremely flexible and affordable. -
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Lily Sent on 05/27/2021
Wonderful experience!
I hired Joni in January of 2020 for my destination wedding in March 2021. Joni was such a delight to work with. Her pricing was more than reasonable! She is such beautiful person inside and out, and was so very helpful during this covid pandemic. At first, I had 5 girls plus myself getting hair and makeup done, but with all the chaos of covid and curfews in Jamaica, I had to cut it down to 2 girls and myself within a week of the wedding. Joni was very understanding and helpful. Getting ready with her and her hair stylist Alexis was pure joy. She is professional when she needs to be and totally down to earth and looking to have a good time while getting ready when it’s appropriate as well. I wouldn’t have changed anything with the experience I had with gourmet makeup. Joni makes you feel like family and puts in a lot of time and effort to make her brides look and feel absolutely beautiful. She’s very passionate about her work and it shows!! I’m not big on dramatic makeup and Joni contoured my face perfectly while still making it all appear natural. My makeup held up all day with the humid tropical heat and even in the rain later that evening 😝 -
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Nicole G. Sent on 02/27/2021
Joni is a must have!
Joni was referred to me by Hilton Rose Hall to do my bridal makeup. Joni was quick to respond; accommodated my needs although I only reached out a couple weeks prior to my wedding and provided all necessary details/pricing upfront.
From the moment Joni walked in the hotel room she was amazing. Such a sweet women who cares and wants you to look your best. She was also amazing with my kids and made sure I was completely ready before she left. I would hire Joni over & over again! -
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Jena S. Sent on 12/20/2020Amazing experience - MUST have for wedding day!!
I got married on 12/12/2020 at the Rockhouse Hotel in Negril, Jamaica. Joni and her team were recommended to me by the hotel. Joni is very quick to respond. Probably the most responsive vendor I hired. She is warm and friendly and really knows how to amp you up on your wedding day! She kept me calm and kept everyone feeling safe, even during the pandemic. Her team wore their masks the entire time and were completely professional. Even though they were doing a job we all had so much fun together... we were laughing and all enjoying ourselves the whole time. I would HIGHLY recommend using Joni & Lexi for hair and makeup for your wedding if you are getting married in Jamaica. All our hair and makeup lasted the entire evening even in 85 degree heat and dancing. I cannot thank Joni and her team enough. I view her now as a friend and hope to meet up with them next time I am in Jamaica! -
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Aimee Sent on 01/24/2021Absolutely amazing
Have a great Hair and Makeup artist was top on my wedding list! Joni and her team exceeded my expectations and more! They were absolutely amazing! From the start they made us feel so relaxed and by the end we truly felt like we were all best friends. I was SO nervous about how my hair and make up would look because I did not do a trial like a typical bride would. Joni Nailed it! I felt absolutely beautiful on my wedding day and so did all of my bridesmaids! I am always the person who doesn't like something about their makeup or hair after getting it done and I run into the bathroom to fix it. With this team... I didn't need to fix one thing. Not only is Joni and her team amazing at what they do, but they are also amazing people. Due to COVID-19 my parents could not attend and Joni truly made my mom feel like she was part of the day. I am so lucky to have met them! Thank you again for being a part of my wedding day and making us all look so beautiful! -
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Tori Sent on 05/18/2020TRUST ME, you want to be a Gourmet Girl on your wedding day
Booking Joni and Lexi was the best decision I made! I have never felt more beautiful than I did on my wedding day. Joni was easy to get in touch with, she was professional, and she absolutely slayed our makeup! I am a makeup lover myself, and Joni definitely knows what she’s doing. Our makeup lasted all day and night, even after sweating our butts off dancing LOL. The makeup also photographed really well!
Lexi is a hair queen! We loved our hair so much! We all have very different hair types and Lexi accommodated each of us! Plus, our hair lasted all night and through the super windy day we had!
My favorite thing about Joni and Lexi was how warm and motherly they were. They embraced me and my CRAZY bridesmaids haha. Overall, I one million percent recommend Gourmet Makeup! Book them, you won’t be disappointed! -
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Layla K. Sent on 01/31/2020
Makeup and Hair
I don’t know where to begin with explaining how amazing Joni and Lexi are! I found Gourmet Makeup by Joni through wedding wire when I was planning my destination wedding in Runaway bay from Texas. Once I saw the reviews and talked to Joni online I knew I had to book her! Not only is she super talented with makeup but she has the purest soul. I decided to book her to do my hair and makeup along with my mom for my wedding day and I also did a trail run! In my opinion you don’t even need a trial run because she’s that good! Joni listens to what you want and let’s you show her inspiration pictures of what you want done. If you don’t like something or want to slightly change anything she takes no offense to it and will happily do anything to make you feel beautiful! I wanted a glamorous natural makeup look for my wedding and she captured that image I had for myself perfectly! I was wearing a traditional Pakistani wedding dress, veil and jewelry, (my dress and veil were 30 lbs) Joni and Lexi made sure everything was in tacked and stayed on me for the whole entire night. My veil was super heavy but it never moved the entire day and night. My hair and makeup after hours of pictures, dancing etc was still flawless at the end of the night. Joni even does a face mask on you and it feels and smells amazing. I was so calm on my wedding day I wasn’t nervous at all because they make you feel so comfortable. If I could I would hire them for every event. They treat you with respect, love and kindness they truly care about you and your day! Don’t feel hesitant about choosing them! They are amazing you won’t regret hiring Joni and Lexi! They are the best in Jamaica!! Please don’t spend your money anywhere else!!! -
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Kayon B. Sent on 12/14/2019
Absolutely amazing
Joni and her team are absolutely amazing. They are all kind hearted ladies with warm spirits doing what they love. Joni was on time and was extremely professional.They ensured that they listened to me regarding my inspirations and brought them to life. They created an environment that all of us felt comfortable with and left us feeling ourselves. We were looking and feeling like walking trophies😊😊. Joni was my first vendor booked and I did not regret it. My husband exclaimed when he saw me that my makeup was beautifully done and that I tell you is a plus. Gourmet makeup is the best hair and makeup team. I recommend them with no reservations. -
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Nancy T. Sent on 11/20/2019
LOVE Joni and Lexi!!!
On the morning of my wedding day Joni and Lexi arrived on time, but ran into an issue with the resort's front desk. With all that going on Joni and Lexi said not to worry, there is still plenty of time. Through out the whole ordeal Joni and Lexi made sure I didn't stress and I couldn't be more grateful.
Now on to my look; I don't normally wear foundation so I was a bit nervous . I am so glad I chose Gourmet Makeup by Joni Powell because Joni listened and made sure I looked like myself, but soo much better. Lexi did an amazing job on my hair. It looked exactly like the photo I showed her. Also my bridesmaids loved their hair and makeup. Joni and Lexi were so professional throughout the whole experience, but were super down to earth and made it seem like were friends all along. -
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Sarah O. Sent on 12/31/2019Gourmet, Goddess Transformations with Heart & Soul!!! A++++
I knew Joni was going to be my make-up artist even before I knew I was going to get married!! She was the very first vendor I booked because it was so important for me to ensure she was doing my make-up for my special day! We’ve known each other personally for several years and she has always been the sweetest most down to earth person. When Joni first started doing professional make-up, my Mum, sister and I, had the honour of receiving a complimentary trial. Since then, we have watched Joni and her business blossom in every way. She is undoubtedly an expert in her field and the entire Gourmet experience is a testament to this. Even though we are friends, Joni was extremely professional. She was on time for all our appointments and she made the entire bridal party feel relaxed and pampered. From the rose petal mask to the gentle finishing mist - all her products and make-up are of the highest quality. She took the time to intricately attach 1 lash at a time to ensure the look came across as natural and effortless, in true Goddess-style! She carefully considered the make-up selection, knowing my tendency to cry excessively, particularly because of my Father’s illness. She was extremely sensitive to the situation, offering thoughtful words of encouragement and comfort. Joni arrived at the crack of dawn on my wedding day just so she could ensure that each lady had her full attention. She did my make-up, plus 2 bridesmaids, as well as my mother and mother-in-law. The wide range of ages, complexions and tastes was no problem for her. She masterfully handled each person’s needs and ensured the whole bridal party was looking stunning!! Joni pours her heart and soul into what she does. I would not hesitate to recommend her!!! She is an inspiration to all female entrepreneurs!!! A++++ -
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Dannielle Sent on 10/12/2018Gourtmet Makeup is absolutely the best hair and make up team! Joni and Lexi were literally my sheros on my wedding day. Another bride recommended Joni to me after I was disappointed with my makeup done by the resort during my Big Day Preview. On the morning of my wedding I was having a complete hair nightmare from swimming in the ocean and chlorine. Both ladies calmed me down and ensured that everything would be OK.
Joni and Lexi made me and my ladies look and feel glamorous and beautiful. My mother in law loved her make up so much she did not wash her face the next day and we are taking a trip to Sephora so she can get all of the products Joni used.
Joni was super responsive to all of my emails. I sent her my hair and make up inspiration and both came out better than what I expected. I would highly recommend Gourmet Makeup as you will not be disappointed! -
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Michelle P. Sent on 08/04/2019
One of the best days of my life
Words won’t do justice to describe how incredibly awesome Joni and her team were. I have always admired her work and knew without a doubt I had to hire her when I got engaged...she was the first vendor I booked. Since then she checked in regularly and gave sound advice when needed. When arrived she checked in once more to make sure all was with. On the morning Joni and her team arrived I was feeling so overwhelmed as so many things were going wrong. Joni was like Mich everything will be ok. She came in with such a calming presence and helped me set up for my photographers and cinematographers. Then she began to work her magic...Within an hour Joni, Lexi and Dom had us laughing soo hard that I was able to truly relax and begin enjoying my day. Lexi was like “Put up your feet and Relax” or the Jamaican version “Cock up your feet...it’s your day.” And that I did...he face mask helped to really relax me and made my skin glow..(I swear she needs to market and sell this)...my skin never felt better. Throughout my day, she kept us on track and gave sisterly recommendations on what to tweak. When my girls and I were finished, I was blown away. Joni and her team are able to tap into your inner beauty and mirror it on the outside..,A little bit of Sass with a lot of attitude...We all looked amazing. Our makeup lasted all night and everyone commented on our looks...There is absolutely no way I could have gotten through this journey and my big day with Joni, Lexi and Dom....Cheers to the Gourmet Crew -
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Veronica Sent on 07/27/2019
Perfect!!! she made me a Glam Girl.
Ms. Joni was beyond perfect. She was patient, Understanding and determine to get me flawless. She was on time. She’s experienced as an makeup artist. She also helped me in many ways as a courtesy. I’m so happy we crossed paths. If you want a makeup artist who’s caring then Ms. Joni. She made me a Glam Girl. -
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L Wright Sent on 07/16/2019
Highly Recommend
Joni and Lexi are amazing and do excellent work. Both ladies made my bridal party and I look flawless. Joni enhanced our looks with her artistry making us a better version of ourself. Lexi did a phenomenal job on our hair. I couldn’t have asked for a better team.
More importantly the makeup and hair lasted. It was a hot day and I was sweating buckets but when I got back to our hotel room that night the look was still going strong.
Joni and Lexi are such sweet individuals, they are beyond professional, personable and genuinely love what they do. I was thankful to have these ladies be apart of my big day.
Thanks a million times over -
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Alex Sent on 07/14/2019Amazing hair and makeup for dream wedding
Joni and Alexis did me, my sister, and my moms makeup and hair for my wedding 2 weeks ago at the Rockhouse. (Alexis did our hair and Joni did our makeup). Joni and Alexis also did my trial hair and makeup the evening prior. They were both so funny and sweet. We had a great day together getting ready for the wedding.
The makeup was natural and they listened to everything I had to say. I would recommend 100%. My hair and makeup have literally never looked better. -
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Mallory S. Sent on 06/12/2019
June 3, 2019 Wedding
I want to start off by thanking Joni and Lexi for traveling to Ocho Rios!
These ladies made myself, my mother, mother-in-law, sister, and My fiancés Nana feel like queens! They are MAGIC! I could not have chosen a better duo to help me get ready for my big day. Jamaica will forever hold a place in my heart. I miss it already! Hopefully we will be back soon! In the meantime you ladies keep slaying the bridal game!!
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Mona G. Sent on 06/01/2019Highly Recommended!
This was my first time getting my make-up professionally done. I was a little hesitant to have someone that I have never met before do my make-up but Joni did an excellent job. She is very professional. I rarely wear make-up, so I told Joni I wanted my wedding make-up to look as natural as possible and she did such a wonderful job.
The communication prior to the wedding day was perfect. Joni was very responsive to my emails and even asked me for examples of how I wanted the make-up to look like.
Joni is such a wonderful, kind and joyful person. On the day of the wedding, my bridesmaids and I had a wonderful time and she even calmed me down when I started to get nervous.
Everyone commented on my make-up and my two bridesmaids loved theirs as well. All three of us felt like queens!
Thank yoou, Joni! I could not have had a better experience. -
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Noelle Sent on 06/09/2019Excellent and Professional
Joni and her counterpart Danielle were everything I could have asked for on my special day. Even in the months leading up to the event, Joni was more than accommodating in meeting me for my trial run and also making changes up to the very last minute. She sent a very detailed itinerary for everyone's makeup on the day of - even down to when she was going to start my face mask! There were 9 people total who got their makeup done that morning. Everyone's makeup turned out absolutely stunning and held up the entire night (despite my best efforts to sweat off my face in the Jamaica heat). I would 1000% recommend Joni to anyone doing their wedding in Jamaica or even abroad! I am looking forward to the next time I get to utilize her services. She truly is a gourmet makeup girl! -
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Amanda Sent on 06/21/2019
Bridal hair & make up Dream Team!!
Joni and Alexis are the bridal make up and hair dream team!! They were so fun to get ready with and really have amazing taste. I trusted them completely and the end result for my wedding was flawless! I don't wear a lot of make up regularly so Joni was able to keep it simple but still make me feel like a beautiful bride. My make up looked good throughout my entire outdoor wedding, even the sweaty dancefloor pics at the end lol. I wanted flowers weaved into a messy updo and Alexis knew exactly what to do. I got so many compliments on the placement of the flowers in my hair and I love how they look in all the photos. Thanks again Joni & Alexis! I'm forever a grateful Gourmet Bride! -
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Trisha Sent on 04/19/2019WOW! Best Experience EVER.
Wow! Words alone cannot even begin to describe my gratitude and joy....and how blessed I feel to have had Joni and her team (Loni, Sophie and Lexi) on my special big day!!! Where do I even start? I first met Joni at my engagement photo shoot in Jamaica. Our wedding planner Jennifer Borgh had connected us. I had already selected the venue for my wedding a year out and thought it would be a good idea to do engagement photos in Jamaica and have my make-up professionally done by the Joni as we were considering hiring her company for hair/make-up for over 12+ people the big day. From the very first encounter of communication leading up to our first meeting, Joni was always very professional, pleasant and prompt. When I first met Joni at my engagement shoot, she was everything I hoped for. She was kind, patient, fun and listened to my thoughts and ideas. Honestly, I was all over the place and did not know what I exactly wanted. Joni asked great questions and guided the session along the way with her calm, soothing & fun demeanor. She made me feel and look SOOO beautiful for my engagement shoot. From that day, I was 1000% confident Joni and her team would be the perfect fit to be by our side on my wedding day and help myself, mothers, bridesmaids & guests to feel & look their absolute best! We had 12 months before the big day and throughout the time frame - I had a lot of questions, thoughts, comments. Joni was so timely in her responses and made everything seem so simple and easy. For those of you who have gone through a wedding or are planning a wedding especially a destination wedding, you can relate to the feeling of being overwhelmed by soooo much that is going on. Joni made me feel at ease that everything was going to be ok and she had me covered. Hair and make-up which is a very important category in planning, I felt at ease knowing that I had Joni in control of all that area! Fast forward to the week of the wedding.... WOW!!! I promise I cannot even begin to convey in words how AMAZING Joni and her team (Loni, Sophie and Lexi) were. To give you a quick background, our destination wedding was an Indian fusion wedding of 80+ people. We were working around A LOT of fast-moving pieces, from various vendors coming in and out of the bridal suite, events, outfit changes, draping sarees in between, tight time schedules, and early start time & lots of changes on top of that!! On the big day, we had a 4am start time (8 ladies from bridal party getting hair & makeup) plus several guests last minute wanted their hair and makeup done as well! Joni & her team arrived at our resort at 3am in order to set everything up, prepare all and ensure we started on time. I was on little to no sleep because of the nerves and excitement. When I arrived at the bridal suite around 6am, I was so happy to find my ladies getting all dolled up, they were so happy and glamorous, everything running sooo smoothly with hair and makeup and actually on and even ahead of schedule!! Joni and her team were so on point. They were able to not only manage all the changes that came up with finesse but ensure we were on time and even at one point ahead of schedule. Joni & her team moved with such positive energy, enthusiasm and were so dedicated and committed to making each and every lady feel & look her absolute best. It was so apparent how passionate Joni & are team are about their artistry and put so much love, care, and effort into everything they do. When it was my turn to get my make-up done, Joni and I chatted it up, her calm and soothing demeanor made me feel at ease. Her fun and positive vibes made me smile & laugh. Oh and my makeup so flawless and felt like I should be on a magazine cover!!! Love her! So there it was, in just a few hours, Joni & her team her completed make-up & hair for the bride, bridal party of 7 plus several guests. Everyone was so happy with their look, all smiles ear to ear. Joni & her team delivered top-notch, world-class customer service and with overall beauty looks that deserves to be featured in a magazine! After the ceremony was over, we had part 2 for the night time event and I needed a fresh face and new look for the reception party. At that point, I was sooo tired on 2 hours of sleep in my delirious mind at that point in time I thought me sleeping 1 hour made more sense than getting a second new look for my reception party (LOL). I had expressed this to Joni and she very professionally and politely reminded me this was a once in a lifetime event and I should continue with the plans and get my second new look. Of course, she was right! Joni truly cared. She knew how tired I was. She was also just as tired having started at 3am! Joni did my second look for reception and made me feel like I was part of a fashion shoot on a high-end magazine! She did a look different from the first and to really go with the overall look of my second gown! Eye bags, what bags? Joni put eye patches making me feel relaxed. Joni used techniques and features that made me look refreshed and flawless. Beyond Joni & her team being incredibly talented, professional, fun to work with - I want to note that they use top of the line make-up and hair brands, applications and techniques. If you are planning a wedding (or any event) and looking for a glam squad to hire for hair and make-up, and looking for any of these below- you must contact Joni & her team without a doubt!
- highly professional, pleasant, & prompt
- industry experts and highly talented in their artistry
- fun, positive, enthusiastic, passionate, friendly
- top of the line beauty products, application & techniques
- top notch and world-class customer experience
- best artists in the industry
- easy to work with
Being from New York City and having worked in industries that involve world-class hospitality, customer service, attention to details, I have very high standards when it comes to customer service/care, responsiveness, & overall delivery/execution of experience. I note this because I want to strongly emphasize how positively impressed I am with Joni & her team overall in every way. I whole-heartedly recommend Joni & her team for your special day. Planning a destination wedding can be overwhelming, and I promise you with Joni & her team on your side, it will help make all the difference. Words alone cannot express how grateful I am to have had Joni & her team by my side on my wedding day. BIG THANKS & KISSES TO JONI & TEAM (LONI, SOPHIE & LEXI)
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