Michelle Wight Makeup Artistry Reviews

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• Allison M. Sent on 11/15/2023
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  Highly experienced HMU & a lovely person

  Michelle and her team did a fantastic job for my wedding! They were able to do amazing work with many different skin tones and hair textures. Michelle was even able to add on eyelashes when one of my guests asked (even though she was not getting her makeup done). Michelle was very communicative throughout the process and answered all my questions quickly. I definitely recommend Michelle and her team for wedding beauty!

  Michelle and her team did a fantastic job for my wedding! They were able to do amazing work with many different skin tones and hair textures. Michelle was even able to add on eyelashes when one of my guests asked (even though she was not getting her makeup done). Michelle was very communicative throughout the process and answered all my questions quickly. I definitely recommend Michelle and her team for wedding beauty!
• Carson M. Sent on 11/09/2022
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  Amazing and stress free

  Michelle and her team are amazing. They are easy to work with, flexible and professional. They will go above and beyond to complete your hair and make up visions.

  Michelle and her team are amazing. They are easy to work with, flexible and professional. They will go above and beyond to complete your hair and make up visions.

  Michelle Wight Makeup Artistry's reply:

  Thank you so much for sharing your experience! We loved celebrating with you and your loved ones, hope we get to work together again! Come into studio anytime
• Alexa P. Sent on 02/23/2022
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  Highly recommend!!

  Michelle and her team did a wonderful job! Michelle executed the look I wanted perfectly and made me feel like an absolute princess! MOB, MOG, and bridesmaids also looked absolutely gorgeous thanks to Michelle and her team. Plus, she’s an absolute gem to talk to and hang out with - making the morning of extra special!
  

  Michelle and her team did a wonderful job! Michelle executed the look I wanted perfectly and made me feel like an absolute princess! MOB, MOG, and bridesmaids also looked absolutely gorgeous thanks to Michelle and her team. Plus, she’s an absolute gem to talk to and hang out with - making the morning of extra special!
  
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• Amanda Sent on 12/17/2021
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  Michelle and her team are the best!

  Michelle and her team were amazing to work with. We had postponed our wedding multiple times, and Michelle was wonderful to work with throughout the entire process. She also did an amazing job on my hair and makeup as well as hair and makeup for my bridal party. She was incredibly responsive, professional, and prepared. Thank you so much, Michelle!

  Michelle and her team were amazing to work with. We had postponed our wedding multiple times, and Michelle was wonderful to work with throughout the entire process. She also did an amazing job on my hair and makeup as well as hair and makeup for my bridal party. She was incredibly responsive, professional, and prepared. Thank you so much, Michelle!
• Carrie P. Sent on 09/21/2021
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  Book her already!

  As someone who doesn't typically wear makeup or do my hair, I was really nervous about finding a hair and makeup artist for my wedding that would actually make me look like me and not a stranger. Michelle did that perfectly!
  
  When we did a trial I was so impressed and she absolutely nailed the style that I wanted. She helped alleviate all of my nervousness and actually made me even more excited for the wedding. I do recommend following her suggestions and bring sample photos for what styles/looks you'd like -- it makes it so much quicker and easier for Michelle to work her magic!
  
  On the day of, Michelle traveled up to Orcas Island and did hair and make-up for me, my mother and MIL, my sister, and even did hair for my groom (This was so worth it!). When I say the hair and make-up lasted all night I really mean it -- from rollerskating to dancing to rowing a boat out to a small island it all stayed put and looked amazing.
  
  On top of her excellent skills, I also have to mention that Michelle was a gem to work with during the Pandemic. She was incredibly understanding and so easy to work with when it came to postponing and making any changes. I can't recommend Michelle enough!

  As someone who doesn't typically wear makeup or do my hair, I was really nervous about finding a hair and makeup artist for my wedding that would actually make me look like me and not a stranger. Michelle did that perfectly!
  
  When we did a trial I was so impressed and she absolutely nailed the style that I wanted. She helped alleviate all of my nervousness and actually made me even more excited for the wedding. I do recommend following her suggestions and bring sample photos for what styles/looks you'd like -- it makes it so much quicker and easier for Michelle to work her magic!
  
  On the day of, Michelle traveled up to Orcas Island and did hair and make-up for me, my mother and MIL, my sister, and even did hair for my groom (This was so worth it!). When I say the hair and make-up lasted all night I really mean it -- from rollerskating to dancing to rowing a boat out to a small island it all stayed put and looked amazing.
  
  On top of her excellent skills, I also have to mention that Michelle was a gem to work with during the Pandemic. She was incredibly understanding and so easy to work with when it came to postponing and making any changes. I can't recommend Michelle enough!

  Michelle Wight Makeup Artistry's reply:

  Carrie,
  
  Thank you so much for sharing your experience, it was a privilege spending the morning with you and your family, I'm so happy all our tips and tricks were helpful. It was such a smooth path to bring your hair and makeup vision to life because I could really understand what style you wanted to achieve. I'm just sad I missed the roller skating! Hahah, I hope we get to work together again, all the love.
  
• Katie S. Sent on 07/20/2021
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  Highly recommend!

  I'm so glad I found Michelle for my wedding hair and makeup! She was wonderful to work with. Very clear and communicative throughout the process, which helps makes wedding day go seamlessly. After my trial, I decided I wanted to go a bit lighter on the makeup and looser on the curls. She nailed it! I felt so beautiful and my bridesmaids did too. I got married on Whidbey which is a bit of a trek from Seattle, and I was a little nervous about the ferry situation. She and her team member arrived right on time and immediately got to work. They both were very pleasant and professional and there isn't a single thing I would change about the day-of process or final look. Absolutely recommend!

  I'm so glad I found Michelle for my wedding hair and makeup! She was wonderful to work with. Very clear and communicative throughout the process, which helps makes wedding day go seamlessly. After my trial, I decided I wanted to go a bit lighter on the makeup and looser on the curls. She nailed it! I felt so beautiful and my bridesmaids did too. I got married on Whidbey which is a bit of a trek from Seattle, and I was a little nervous about the ferry situation. She and her team member arrived right on time and immediately got to work. They both were very pleasant and professional and there isn't a single thing I would change about the day-of process or final look. Absolutely recommend!
• Kayla M. Sent on 01/03/2021
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  So Happy with My Hair and Makeup!

  Michelle is a hair and makeup genius, and she is so wonderful to work with!
  
  Due to travel limitations during the pandemic, I was not able to visit Michelle for a trial appointment. No matter! She took a few Pinterest photos and minimal guidance on the day-of to create a beautiful, natural look for me and my mother. I was blown away!
  
  My hair and makeup looked flawless through a wet, windy wedding and masking/unmasking during the day. She uses the best products and communicates in a timely fashion.
  
  As further proof of Michelle's excellent professionalism and high-quality work, I had a second, smaller ceremony in Iowa just nine days after our original wedding date. With the benefit of comparison, I can say that Michelle's hair and makeup work was head-and-shoulders above!

  Michelle is a hair and makeup genius, and she is so wonderful to work with!
  
  Due to travel limitations during the pandemic, I was not able to visit Michelle for a trial appointment. No matter! She took a few Pinterest photos and minimal guidance on the day-of to create a beautiful, natural look for me and my mother. I was blown away!
  
  My hair and makeup looked flawless through a wet, windy wedding and masking/unmasking during the day. She uses the best products and communicates in a timely fashion.
  
  As further proof of Michelle's excellent professionalism and high-quality work, I had a second, smaller ceremony in Iowa just nine days after our original wedding date. With the benefit of comparison, I can say that Michelle's hair and makeup work was head-and-shoulders above!
• Bonnie B. Sent on 11/10/2021
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  Book Michelle!!

  Stop what your research now and hire Michelle!! Michelle and her team are the best! They did hair and makeup for myself (the bride) my 8 bridesmaids and 2 moms, all while being timely and feeling like they were apart of my girl gang. The best part about Michelle and her team is that they always do hair and makeup looks that just enhance your natural beauty, not over contoured or crazy dramatic. I truly felt like the most beautiful version of myself on my wedding day and I have Michelle to thank for that!

  Stop what your research now and hire Michelle!! Michelle and her team are the best! They did hair and makeup for myself (the bride) my 8 bridesmaids and 2 moms, all while being timely and feeling like they were apart of my girl gang. The best part about Michelle and her team is that they always do hair and makeup looks that just enhance your natural beauty, not over contoured or crazy dramatic. I truly felt like the most beautiful version of myself on my wedding day and I have Michelle to thank for that!

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• Antjelina Sent on 11/26/2019
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  You have found your HMUA!

  I cannot say enough good things about Michelle. I first met her when getting my makeup done as a bridesmaid in a friend’s wedding and I kid you not I booked her immediately (so did another bridesmaid!). She’s incredible at what she does – I had a pretty particular style I was going for and she made me look exactly how I wanted to on my wedding day. She’s kind, funny, and made me feel super comfortable and confident, event in the middle of a couple of stressful planning moments. Stop researching and BOOK HER! You won’t regret it.

  I cannot say enough good things about Michelle. I first met her when getting my makeup done as a bridesmaid in a friend’s wedding and I kid you not I booked her immediately (so did another bridesmaid!). She’s incredible at what she does – I had a pretty particular style I was going for and she made me look exactly how I wanted to on my wedding day. She’s kind, funny, and made me feel super comfortable and confident, event in the middle of a couple of stressful planning moments. Stop researching and BOOK HER! You won’t regret it.

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• Kylei Sent on 09/13/2019
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  Working with Michelle was amazing!!

  I can’t say enough good things about Michelle, she was so easy to work with and all the girls looked and felt amazing on the day. Michelle came recommended from a friend who had used Michelle for her wedding and I could not be more happy. Our wedding was on Orcas Island and coordinating travel logistics was not an issue at all, which made me so pleased! Thanks again Michelle!! You’re the best!!

  I can’t say enough good things about Michelle, she was so easy to work with and all the girls looked and felt amazing on the day. Michelle came recommended from a friend who had used Michelle for her wedding and I could not be more happy. Our wedding was on Orcas Island and coordinating travel logistics was not an issue at all, which made me so pleased! Thanks again Michelle!! You’re the best!!
• Carolyn Sent on 05/03/2024
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  Outstanding and Friendly Artist

  My daughter got married in June of 2019 and she was so excited to discover this friendly, affordable and spectacularly gifted artist. She was an absolute joy to work with and everyone enjoyed working with her, and she was also able to work quickly and complete the makeup and hair for everyone on time, which is a huge task. Highly recommended!

  My daughter got married in June of 2019 and she was so excited to discover this friendly, affordable and spectacularly gifted artist. She was an absolute joy to work with and everyone enjoyed working with her, and she was also able to work quickly and complete the makeup and hair for everyone on time, which is a huge task. Highly recommended!
• Angela Sent on 11/27/2016
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  Michelle was wonderful to work with! She truly made us all feel like queens on my wedding day. She came over to my house to do a trial run and was so great about listening to my vision and giving really great input based on what I was looking for. Between the trial and wedding day she was always quick to respond to my emails and questions. On the morning of our wedding she was a calm presence and everyone commented on how sweet and nice she was. She did great with our flower girl who was beyond excited to get done up like a princess. My sisters in law both looked stunning after their hair & makeup were complete. And when my mom and mother in law (who don't normally wear makeup or do much with their hair) decided they wanted to partake in the fun she did a fantastic job doing just enough makeup but not so much that they felt overdone. I'm so glad that I found her and got to work with her on my wedding day. Thank you Michelle!!

  Michelle was wonderful to work with! She truly made us all feel like queens on my wedding day. She came over to my house to do a trial run and was so great about listening to my vision and giving really great input based on what I was looking for. Between the trial and wedding day she was always quick to respond to my emails and questions. On the morning of our wedding she was a calm presence and everyone commented on how sweet and nice she was. She did great with our flower girl who was beyond excited to get done up like a princess. My sisters in law both looked stunning after their hair & makeup were complete. And when my mom and mother in law (who don't normally wear makeup or do much with their hair) decided they wanted to partake in the fun she did a fantastic job doing just enough makeup but not so much that they felt overdone. I'm so glad that I found her and got to work with her on my wedding day. Thank you Michelle!!
• Rachel Sent on 10/23/2021
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  Perfect Wedding Day Makeup

  Booking with Michelle was really easy. Michelle found an excellent replacement, Amanda, when a scheduling conflict came up two days before the wedding. Amanda was fantastic to work with and made everyone feel comfortable. She helped me and my bridesmaids with all of our questions and preferences. I was grateful Amanda was there, as some of my bridesmaids and I rarely wear makeup and were not very experienced with eyelash extensions. Everyone looked fantastic, and I’m so glad Amanda was part of my wedding day.

  Booking with Michelle was really easy. Michelle found an excellent replacement, Amanda, when a scheduling conflict came up two days before the wedding. Amanda was fantastic to work with and made everyone feel comfortable. She helped me and my bridesmaids with all of our questions and preferences. I was grateful Amanda was there, as some of my bridesmaids and I rarely wear makeup and were not very experienced with eyelash extensions. Everyone looked fantastic, and I’m so glad Amanda was part of my wedding day.
• Annie E. Sent on 06/29/2020
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  An Honest Review

  First let me say that this review was difficult to write, but I urge all brides to read through in its entirety. I booked Michelle back in 2019 for a June 2020 wedding based on a recommendation from our wedding day-of coordinator/planner. Michelle was very responsive and helpful with getting booked and outlining her services for me and my bridesmaids. Everything seemed good to go, until COVID hit. I reached out early on in March to ask what her policies would be if we had to postpone or cancel, and she responded quickly that she would either move to another date if needed or fine another stylist if she had to. We had a hair and makeup trial scheduled for April, but that was cancelled due to COVID. In May, my husband and I decided to cancel the big wedding and switch to an elopement. I messaged Michelle again to see if she would be willing to do makeup for just myself on the same day, and she responded saying she would be able to do it. We also established doing a makeup trial on June 3rd.
  
  
  On June 1st, I reached out to Michelle just to confirm the trial was still happening, and she responded yes it was. Then, on the 3rd (the day of the trial), she messaged me at noon stating she could not legally do it as King County was not in Phase two, but she also stated that she “promised we could get the trial in”. With the wedding two weeks away at this point, I did the only thing I could think of which was to reach out to my wedding planner who recommended I switch to another stylist. Simply put, it seemed to me that Michelle was making promises without truly making a commitment to the wedding.
  
  
  I reached out to Michelle explaining how this situation was causing me an enormous amount of stress, and how I was going to seek out another stylist who could guarantee services. I asked her if she would be willing to refund me in any way. She responded that she would never not show up to my wedding. I then responded that since King County might not be in phase two for a while, she could therefore not guarantee her services and I asked her again about refunding. She then waited until THE DAY King county moved into phase 1.5 to respond, stating she was allowed to open now. And therefore I was canceling on her. She would only refund me 25%.
  
  
  After a bunch of back and forth emails, including me stating that we never signed a new contract for the elopement, and basically begging her to be understanding about how much stress this has caused especially weeks away from the wedding, she only agreed to give me 50% back, not including the deposit. She stated she was being more than reasonable as I had originally planned to have hair and makeup done for 6 other bridesmaids.
  
  
  In conclusion, I have worked with many vendors during this time. I have seen how flexibility is needed from both parties. However, I feel that I was fully manipulated by Michelle and would not hire her again. It felt like she was making promises to perform a service, then she canceled on me the day of our trial, two weeks before the wedding. In addition, she waited until the day she could legally perform the services to say that NOW she could do it, and therefore I’m the one in the wrong. On top of trying to plan a wedding and now elopement in a pandemic, she added an extra level of anxiety and uncertainty.

  First let me say that this review was difficult to write, but I urge all brides to read through in its entirety. I booked Michelle back in 2019 for a June 2020 wedding based on a recommendation from our wedding day-of coordinator/planner. Michelle was very responsive and helpful with getting booked and outlining her services for me and my bridesmaids. Everything seemed good to go, until COVID hit. I reached out early on in March to ask what her policies would be if we had to postpone or cancel, and she responded quickly that she would either move to another date if needed or fine another stylist if she had to. We had a hair and makeup trial scheduled for April, but that was cancelled due to COVID. In May, my husband and I decided to cancel the big wedding and switch to an elopement. I messaged Michelle again to see if she would be willing to do makeup for just myself on the same day, and she responded saying she would be able to do it. We also established doing a makeup trial on June 3rd.
  
  
  On June 1st, I reached out to Michelle just to confirm the trial was still happening, and she responded yes it was. Then, on the 3rd (the day of the trial), she messaged me at noon stating she could not legally do it as King County was not in Phase two, but she also stated that she “promised we could get the trial in”. With the wedding two weeks away at this point, I did the only thing I could think of which was to reach out to my wedding planner who recommended I switch to another stylist. Simply put, it seemed to me that Michelle was making promises without truly making a commitment to the wedding.
  
  
  I reached out to Michelle explaining how this situation was causing me an enormous amount of stress, and how I was going to seek out another stylist who could guarantee services. I asked her if she would be willing to refund me in any way. She responded that she would never not show up to my wedding. I then responded that since King County might not be in phase two for a while, she could therefore not guarantee her services and I asked her again about refunding. She then waited until THE DAY King county moved into phase 1.5 to respond, stating she was allowed to open now. And therefore I was canceling on her. She would only refund me 25%.
  
  
  After a bunch of back and forth emails, including me stating that we never signed a new contract for the elopement, and basically begging her to be understanding about how much stress this has caused especially weeks away from the wedding, she only agreed to give me 50% back, not including the deposit. She stated she was being more than reasonable as I had originally planned to have hair and makeup done for 6 other bridesmaids.
  
  
  In conclusion, I have worked with many vendors during this time. I have seen how flexibility is needed from both parties. However, I feel that I was fully manipulated by Michelle and would not hire her again. It felt like she was making promises to perform a service, then she canceled on me the day of our trial, two weeks before the wedding. In addition, she waited until the day she could legally perform the services to say that NOW she could do it, and therefore I’m the one in the wrong. On top of trying to plan a wedding and now elopement in a pandemic, she added an extra level of anxiety and uncertainty.

  Michelle Wight Makeup Artistry's reply:

  Hi Annie
  We appreciate your feedback, Covid-19 has been unlike anything we've ever experienced, the strict rules and regulations made it against the law for me to perform services on your trial date 6/3/2020. As the state was moving forward with plans to reopen I shared every bit of information with you that was available to me. I shared that King county was trying to move into the next phase and that we would likely know in just a few short days if we had the green light to move ahead. I asked for flexibility with rescheduling your trial only ever due to Covid-19 so that we could do so safely and legally.
  
  On June 4th the day after our trial was scheduled you informed me that you were moving forward with a different stylist, on June 4th no stylist in King, Pierce, or Snohomish counties were legally allowed to work. On June 5th it was announced that some counties could move into Phase 2 and some could move into phase 1.5 which meant I was legally allowed to host trials in my studio again.
  
  Your decision to cancel services 13 days prior to the event date is the reason for the partial refund, should I have had to cancel services you would have been fully entitled to a full refund, I only ever asked for a little flexibility on your trial date.
  
  We have so many talented artists in this community and I'm thrilled you were able to find someone for your hair and makeup styling.
  
  Again, thank you for the feedback- we always want to provide the best service possible. We wish you much love and happiness.