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Makeup By Sarah Lord

Makeup By Sarah Lord

Newburyport, MA
4.9 out of 5 rating, 27 Reviews
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    Laura L. Sent on 10/30/2023
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    Hire sarah!

    Sarah, Callie, and their assistants were so excellent. All 7 bridesmaids, the moms, and I could not have felt more beautiful. Our make up lasted all night and our hair stayed put! They were professional and so fun to hang out with in the bridal suite. They were also quick and effective communicators during the planning process. I cannot recommend them enough!
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    Mary K. Sent on 03/28/2023
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    Just what I wanted!

    Sarah was flexible, talented, and professional. I went for a no-makeup makeup look and Sarah pulled it off beautifully. My photos looked so natural but I still had great definition and an even complexion. Amazing work and I'd definitely hire her again!
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    Emily J. Sent on 10/04/2022
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    I have never felt so beautiful in my life!

    Sarah is nothing but amazing! From start to finish she was so kind, understanding and professional. She took her time to really see my vision and understand exactly what I wanted even when I didn’t fully understand what I wanted myself. Sarah and Callie were my fairy godmothers swooping in 5 weeks before our wedding after having a horrible experience with a past team. Sarah’s work is phenomenal – I never looked so good while still looking like myself. Plus, my makeup still looked perfect after eating, dancing, and for sure sweating on the 98 degree outdoor wedding. My family still talks about Sarah, our makeup and how we all never felt better -- even my mother who hates when others do her makeup. I will recommend this team time and time again and can’t wait for our next event so I can get glammed by them again! Thank you Sarah!!
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    Jackie C. Sent on 06/26/2022
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    Sarah and her team are a dream!

    We could not have been happier with our makeup experience with Sarah and her team. Sarah, her assistant Kate, and her business partner Callie (who did our hair) were absolute all-stars for our wedding. After my trial I realized I wanted to make a few tweaks and Sarah and Callie were so patient on the day and made sure to check in and be sure I was happy with the result. Our entire wedding party looked amazing but more than that Sarah & Callie brought the absolute best energy. They were so fun and friendly I practically wish they were in my bridal party as well!

    What was also great was how efficient and adaptable they were. They were able to come to our hotel room and were so great in keeping everything clean and organized in a compact space and allowed us to really lounge all day. Sarah & Callie pride themselves on being extremely on-time (which I have learned can be an issue with hair and makeup) and finished with plenty of time to spare.

    I would recommend Sarah and her team to anyone looking for a beautiful and natural look and someone who wants good energy on their wedding day!
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    Hana Sent on 05/04/2022
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    Sarah is a master MUA

    Sarah is an incredibly talented MUA. I wanted a dramatic glam look on my wedding and she delivered on all accounts. Also, as an Asian woman, it was important to me that she had experience with Asian facial features in her portfolio and she nailed it. She was also able to accommodate my mom who was a last minute add on and everyone was finished early! And finally, and most importantly, my makeup held up beautifully throughout the entire day though happy tears and lots of dancing sweat.
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    Samantha R. Sent on 03/03/2022
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    BEAUTIFUL natural wedding day makeup

    One of my main goals for my wedding day was to look like myself. Sarah totally understood that and she expertly made sure that my makeup looked beautiful, yet natural. Additionally, she took into consideration my concern about darker lip colors and heavy lashes, and suggested a lip color and lash size that were perfect for me! Day-of, she and her team made me and my bridal party look like movie stars! They worked quickly and got us all done ahead of schedule. I am so appreciate that she was part of the glam squad for my wedding!
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    Christina C. Sent on 01/24/2022
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    Hire Sarah!

    I hired Sarah and her bestie, Callie, for hair and make-up for my wedding last August (2021). Let me say that I am SO thankful that I had them on my team! Working with Sarah, Callie, and their assistant, Kate, was easy, comfortable, and made for a relaxing morning getting ready for my wedding. As professional as they are, they are also just really fun to be around! This team works in tandem beautifully and my bridesmaids and I all had time to get ready and have touch ups with time to spare. When it came to makeup, Sarah listened to everyone's individual tastes and my bridesmaid's were thrilled with the results. It was also a zillion degrees out and Sarah knew the right type of makeup to ensure we stayed photo-ready throughout the day. For hair, Callie was a magician. She can do thick, thin, short, long hair you name it. She did a combination of updos and down-styles that flattered everyone. Kate was an awesome addition who blending in with Sarah and Callie beautifully. I also had a very positive experience at my trial before the wedding and would highly recommend to do! I would recommend Sarah, Callie, and their team for our wedding, you won't be disappointed!

    Makeup By Sarah Lord's reply:

    Oh my gosh thank you! We had the absolute BEST day and fell in LOVE with that venue! We both wish you the best and thank you again for having us!
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    Julia Sent on 07/14/2021
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    No brainer- you need her

    Sarah was such an easy decision!! After looking at her work from weddings I knew that I needed her to work her magic for myself (bride), my bridesmaids & moms! She specializes in natural beauty which what I was looking for in a makeup artist! Sarah took my ideas and went with them and did such an amazing job. I absolutely LOVED my bridal makeup. My bridesmaids were SO happy with their makeup & so were the moms! Also, we danced the WHOLE night & our makeup stayed put!

    Sarah is incredibly talented and has over 10+ years of experience, it's a no brainer-- you need her :)
    Thank you again, Sarah!
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    Arielle Sent on 01/07/2021
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    Makeup artist

    Sarah did my makeup for my very small pandemic wedding ceremony and I am truly blown away! Working as a nurse, I don’t wear much makeup- let alone recently. Sarah absolutely nailed my vision and perfected the look for the big day; with the perfect amount of coverage while still looking natural. She is responsive, punctual, and I felt totally at ease while she was working with me. 10/10 recommend!
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    Lindsay Sent on 10/13/2020
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    Perfect wedding makeup!

    Sarah and I instantly clicked when I met her. I had originally found her through Instagram and booked her right away. My wedding makeup was absolutely perfect! I got so many compliments about how I looked like the most beautiful version of myself which is exactly how I wanted to feel. I will definitely book her again in the future!
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    Elicia T. Sent on 01/06/2020
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    Highly Recommend!

    I hired both Sarah and Callie for my hair/makeup on my wedding day, and I couldn't have been happier with this choice! They make a great team and made every single one of my bridesmaids look and feel amazing. Sarah does an amazing job of making you look natural and not like you have layers of makeup on, and they really listen to what you are looking for. We had a lot of girls but they made the whole process so stress free and flawless. Highly recommend this duo to make the start of your big day everything you hoped it would be!
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    Noelle M. Sent on 12/11/2019
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    Amazing Team!

    We hired Sarah (makeup) and Callie (hair) for our wedding at the Barn at Gibbet Hill. Before the big day we did a hair and makeup trial in their space in Newburyport. It was a great afternoon getting to know the girls and figuring out exactly what style we would do day of. On our wedding day, Sarah and Callie were punctual, professional, and so easy to be around. Even though we had a small bridal party, they were sure not to rush anyones services and everyone was thrilled with their result. They listened to each person and tailored their look to what they wanted. They truly made each one of us feel amazing! They make a wonderful team that you would be lucky to have on your big day!!
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    Aileen Sent on 10/25/2019
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    The best of the best.

    Sarah was one of the first choices I made in my wedding planning about two years out from the date and was without a doubt, one of the best choices I made.

    Sarah was easy to work with, accommodating to my bridal party, and is an incredibly talented make-up artist. Each of my bridesmaids were at ease in the getting ready process and in love with their make-up. It makes a world of a difference when each gal LOVES how they look and feel. The pictures of the bridal party that we received back are proof of that, as everyone was glowing. We also did not need many touch-ups after a long day of photos as the make-up held perfectly.

    Make your wedding day make-up easy and beautiful by choosing Sarah! I would highly recommend her to all future brides!
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    Kristin B. Sent on 03/28/2020
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    Calm, professional, and so beautiful!

    Sarah and Callie were an incredible dynamic duo - I couldn’t be happier that they were a part of our wedding day. They were incredibly calming and put all of us at ease all morning as we got ready. They incorporated my feedback from our trial and worked to give me exactly the right look (even though I didn’t know what I wanted when I first came to them!) We wanted natural looks that still photographed well and felt special, and Sarah struck exactly the right balance on makeup. My bridesmaids all had different levels of comfort with makeup and hair styling, and Sarah and Callie successfully managed all of the different requests. They were also amazing with my flower girl and mom, and made them feel a part of the party. I’ve never felt so beautiful as I did in Sarah and Callie’s hands. I can’t recommend them enough!!
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    Kristine Sent on 07/10/2019
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    The best !

    Sarah (makeup) and Callie (hair) were an awesome beauty team. They do amazing and natural work. I didn't feel orange or overdone, just very natural with longer lashes. And, I wasn't washed out in all the pictures! I felt like me, only better! They made sure everyone was comfortable and happy with their looks. My bridal party included my two younger nieces and Sarah was so patient entertaining them while they were so excited to look through her makeup and learn from her. Least of all, they were both so nice! If you're going to spend the better part of your wedding day with a team, it's important that they're good people :) and just as important that you love the result. I love looking back on the pictures, can't wait to get the rest from my photographer! Thank you Sarah and Callie!!
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    Priscilla Sent on 09/19/2019
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    So friendly, and an expert in her field

    I was looking for a makeup artist to do my bridesmaids makeup on the day of my wedding. Sarah was such a pleasure to work with from the very beginning - extremely responsive, professional and friendly!

    My bridesmaids were looking for a more natural look (“them” but more polished/refined), and Sarah made every single one look gorgeous on the day of the wedding and her work photographed so well! Not to mention lasted all through the night of dancing! Thanks Sarah!!

    Can’t recommend Sarah enough!
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    Bethany Sent on 06/13/2019
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    Amazing!!!

    Sarah was absolutely amazing and I could not have been happier with my makeup on my wedding day! Sarah was so professional, yet comfortable to spend the morning with while getting our hair and makeup done. She did an amazing job, and me and my bridesmaids loved our makeup!
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    Megan Sent on 09/28/2018
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    Sarah was fantastic! I couldn't have asked for a better make-up artist but Sarah was SO much more than that. On the day of the wedding, her and Callie agreed to do a package to do hair and make up both at home and on site. I kept them through the ceremony. Sarah not only helped and stayed for touch ups through the ceremony but we ran into numerous issues with the rental company on the day of. She continued to monitor everything for us throughout the night and even helped to place the chairs for my ceremony when they arrived 35 minutes before ceremony start time. She acted as my second photographer and helped take pictures to keep me calm when things were being set up and she had finished my make up. I paid for a makeup artist and got SO MUCH MORE. I was impressed with her work on the make up - the natural look and the quality of product used.... but everything together made her deserve even more than this 5 star review.
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    Amy Sent on 05/12/2018
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    I was so happy to have Sarah and Callie for my hair and makeup for my wedding! Their space in Newburyport for the trial was cute and nice and they were able to fit me in many months before my wedding so that I didn't have to deal with it in the months right before my wedding. On my wedding day, they were on time, professional and a calming presence. I don't wear a lot of makeup normally so I wanted something natural, but fitting for my wedding day and Sarah did exactly that.
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    Kristen Sent on 11/20/2017
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    I got married this past Friday 11/17/17 and I cannot say enough about Sarah! She arrived to my hotel room in Portsmouth NH on time and entered with such a calm yet excited presence! She eased any nerves I had for my big day instantly. She immediately began making my bridesmaids even more beautiful than they already are! She was so efficient and flexible to keep moving from one girl to the next to be sure we were on time for pictures! She was able to listen to each girls requests but keep the natural look I was hoping for! Each and every one of my girls looked and felt gorgeous! My bridal makeup was everything I imagined it would be and I really cannot thank Sarah enough. We received compliments all day about how stunning the entire bridal party was! I can't express my gratitude to Sarah and her team for getting my big day off to a great start with lasting beauty that looked just as good at the end of the night (even after crazy strong and cold wind/temps for outdoor pictures)! Thank you so so much! -Kristen
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    Brittany Sent on 03/10/2018
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    Sarah was amazing to work with and always easy to reach out to. I’m the first to admit I don’t know the first thing about makeup but Sarah makes you feel comfortable and I had no difficulties trusting her. I wanted a natural look and nothing over the top…wanting to look like myself on my wedding day of course and she delivered just that! Sarah arrived at my hotel room on time and jumped right in, she is very easy to talk to and it felt like she was a part of the group :) I heard so many compliments that night on how great everyone in the bridal party looked. I’m so happy that Sarah was able to do the makeup for my wedding day; she put me at ease, listened to everyone’s requests, and made me feel beautiful…what more can you ask for?!?
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    Caroline Sent on 11/06/2017
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    I cannot say enough wonderful things about Sarah and I am so grateful that our paths crossed. Sarah saved me when the original make-up artist I hired had to cancel two weeks before my wedding. I sent the saddest, most pathetic-sounding email ever, and Sarah reached out to me almost immediately with the best response, "I got you." And she was 100000% right. We talked on the phone that same day and she made me feel so much better about the situation. It meant so much to me that she basically could have just scribbled across my face with eyeliner the day of the wedding and I still would have absolutely loved her. Fortunately, she is also the best make-up artist that I have ever worked with. I went in for my trial with Sarah and her partner, Callie, who is an equally amazing and talented hair stylist. They knocked my socks off. The day of my wedding was the same thing. These girls were so much fun to be with that I just felt like I was hanging out with some friends who also happened to be doing my hair and makeup. They were also ridiculously efficient - my bridesmaids and the moms looked amazing and we never had to worry about a time crunch. I have never felt more beautiful than I did that day while also still looking like myself and not a Kardashian. Sarah and Callie are so incredible, and I am so, so, so lucky to have found them. Thank you, ladies!!!
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    Lena Sent on 09/19/2017
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    Sarah is the best. She was recommended by our photographer and was so easy to work with. Her business partner Callie did hair for us and they are both so capable and great at what they do but also just a pleasure to hang out with! My trial was great and when i wanted to change my makeup a bit from the trial to the wedding day she adjusted to exactly what i wanted. She made suggestions but wasn't pushy and knew what would look best on my skin and in photographs, while still staying true to my style. The best compliment I got that day was "your makeup looks amazing and you look like YOU." I never once was worried about my makeup the entire wedding day and it didn't feel heavy or overdone. She also recommended a lip color so that I could buy it before the wedding and hold on to it all day for touch-ups - and now i use it all the time! She also spends a lot of time learning about new types of makeup and skincare and is generally a reliable source for whatever you need in that department. I wanted a low-drama setting to get ready with all of my friends and Sarah and Callie fit right in and worked quickly but we never felt the least bit rushed. She also traveled to Cape Cod for us and was always punctual and responsive on email. Get her if you can!!
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    Meghan Sent on 07/17/2017
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    Sarah was amazing for my weeding on June 24th! She made us all look and feel beautiful. Even my mom and sister who are not big '"make-up" people, she made them feel very comfortable and natural looking. She even was able to convince my mom to get fake eye lashes! I never thought I'd see the day!
    I happened to find her after she was tagged in someone else's Instagram photo from their wedding and I am so glad I did. Her prices are reasonable and she is very outgoing and sweet. You feel like your getting your make-up done by your best friend. I also enjoyed having my hair and make-up trial during my bachelorette party weekend too! Very easy to work with and accommodating since I was an out-of-state bride. Could not have been any happier with my make-up services.
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    Rachel Sent on 07/06/2017
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    Sarah did my makeup at my best friends wedding recently. She is so down to earth and I loved that she actually enjoyed being there with us on my best friends big day. The makeup she used was so soft, didn't wear off and she was extremely patient with me considering my eyes were watering non stop, haha. I would recommend Sarah to anyone. I will be visiting her shop soon! :)
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