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Stephanie Nelson Makeup & Hair

Stephanie Nelson Makeup & Hair

Richardson, TX
4.8 out of 5 rating, 45 reviews
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    Megan Sent on 03/12/2024
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    Glam, but still me

    I had the absolute greatest experience with Stephanie and her team for my wedding! I wanted glam but to still feel like myself, and they did just that. I am over the moon with how I looked, my hair and makeup lasted me all day and through the night, and the girls were just SO MUCH FUN to spend my wedding morning with. I will be using them for any glam needs I may have in the future. Cannot recommend enough!! xoxo
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    Victoria Sent on 04/25/2023
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    A dream team!

    I had a fabulous experience with the Stephanie Nelson team for my wedding in December 2022. Victoria was a dream to work with on makeup, and Christina on hair - I cannot recommend these ladies enough! The trial was a must, especially if you're indecisive like me. We had time to iron out details and collaborate to find the best look for me. The actual wedding day could not have gone more smoothly. The team worked like a quiet symphony while I enjoyed my family & friends getting to soak up all the minutes of my special day! The cherry on top was finishing a little early which allowed more time for pictures with my girls!
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    The best of the best!!

    I cannot thank my artists enough (Stephanie and Christiana) for making me feel like an actual model on my wedding day. Hair and makeup was one of the things I was the most nervous about because I don't wear much and have no clue how to do it myself, but this is why you hire the pro's! They were so welcoming to feedback, they executed the inspiration images perfectly, they educated me on why I should maybe try something different (like the lashes - just do it ladies!!), and to top it off they were so incredibly kind. I am beyond grateful I invested in this service, and this team
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    Bailie Sent on 11/15/2022
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    Great Makeup Artists

    The makeup artists were phenomenal and so friendly. I would recommend this company for this service. The company also had decently priced services.
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    Kassandra Sent on 06/27/2022
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    Small communication

    She responded quickly until I accidentally let my contract expire. She sent it to me at 7:45PM on the 8th and it was due on the 10th. I logged in on the 10th to sign it and it was already voided. I tried to call and email to explain that I thought I had until the end of the 10th to sign and pay. I never heard back from her. Luckily my wedding is 6 months away and I had time to find someone else.
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    The Most Beautiful Bride

    Victoria and her assistant did such an incredible job on my bridal hair and makeup as well as the hair and makeup for my mom and sister (maid of honor). She listened to my concerns and made adjustments as needed to create a look that made me feel like the most beautiful bride ever. The hair and makeup lasted all night - even through some happy tears and a LOT of sweat from dancing! - and I got so many compliments from family and friends. Looking at the pictures, I still cannot believe how lovely I looked. You are in the best hands with Stephanie Nelson's artists!! Thank you, Victoria!
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    Couldn⠹t have been happier!

    Stephanie and her team were absolutely AMAZING!! Prior to the wedding, they got back to me very quickly with any questions I had and made me feel so comfortable during my trial. The day of the wedding, my girls and I couldn’t have felt more comfortable and beautiful! All the HMUA were so easy to work with and made us laugh, making the morning so enjoyable. They were on time and made sure each girl looked exactly how she wanted. I couldn’t have felt more beautiful the day of my wedding! I HIGHLY HIGHLY recommend Stephanie!!
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    Caroline Sent on 05/18/2021
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    Could not have felt more special or beautiful

    The SN team MADE my wedding day. Stephanie and her team have such extensive experience in the industry, they're like fairy godmothers. You have an idea of what you want to do for hair or makeup and BAM, they bring it to life in the most stunning way possible. Stephanie is so warm and funny, for both my trial and on the wedding day, she and the team kept me in stitches, I had the best time with them getting ready! I have been in a few weddings and am very picky about how my hair and makeup are done, but with Stpehanie and her team, I felt completely at ease.
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    Stephanie is the QUEEN

    Stephanie and her team were absolutely incredible in getting me and my 11 bridesmaids ready for the big day. They were efficient, listened to what the girls wanted, and made touch-ups for those that needed it.
    Stephanie is also queen at handling mothers and mothers-in-law to make sure the day is about YOU! She was part therapist, part make-up artist, part hype girl. Cannot recommend her and her team enough.
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    Skye Sent on 08/31/2020
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    The best girls around!

    I could not be more thankful to have found Stephanie Nelson & her girls! They made every conversation easy and clear, and made the day of the wedding unforgettable! Every single one of my girls (including moms/aunts) had so much getting ready with the SN team and we all could not have been more happy with the way we looked for the day! I genuinely felt like a real life princess because of them! Sweetest and most talented people you will ever meet!
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    Dana Sent on 05/07/2020
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    Still obsessed with my hair and makeup...Stephanie is amazing!!!

    Stephanie and her team are absolutely wonderful to work with. I have hated my hair/makeup anytime I’ve gotten it done professionally so I was nervous about having it done for my wedding. As soon as I met Stephanie at my trial I knew I was in good hands! She and her team are easy to work with and truly take into account what you ask for. They are thorough in understanding your skin and hair type and using the best products for you! Stephanie is also hilarious and such a joy to be around, and the team helped us have so much fun the morning of the wedding. My bridesmaids all loved their looks too, and we got so many compliments!!! My sister was my maid of honor and loved everything about the experience working with Stephanie that she hired them for her wedding this fall (and I can’t wait to work with her again!!!!)
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    Stephany Sent on 05/02/2020
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    Beauty Dream Team

    Stephanie and her team are incredible! They are super friendly, helpful, amazing at what they do, and I couldn't imagine trusting anyone else for my hair and makeup needs for my big day. When Stephanie finished my hair and makeup and had me take a look at it, I was overcome with emotion, I really can't describe it other than to say I felt like I was in a fairy tale looking at her art. Her team was great with my Bridesmaids, sister in law, and my flower girls, they made us feel pampered and beautiful. Seriously look no further, and book this team
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    Adam Sent on 11/11/2019
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    I wish I started first with SN Makeup & Hair!

    Originally, I had booked a different artist, who promised me I would be ready the day of the wedding on time and with enough stylists to do this in a timely manner, no stress. 2 months before our wedding the original stylist I hired could not provide an accurate styling timeline, enough team members to finish everyone on time, and guarantee I would be ready on time - I canceled that contract. I was so STRESSED.

    I wanted to work with vendors that were honest, professional, and knowledgeable about their services.
    I wish I started with SN Makeup & Hair… but I am so glad & grateful they were the ones behind the chair getting the girls & I ready for my big day.
    During the length of my engagement - I did 9 hair & makeup trials with other artists, not including hair & makeup for other events. I did 2 hair trials & 1 makeup trial with SN.
    Let’s just say - my hair does not hold a curl, my hair is very fine, very healthy, and very silky straight - and my hair plays hard to get. I struggled trial after trial to get my hair to hold the style for more than 3 hours without looking like I had completely fallen apart, my hair would just straighten itself out, and I looked like I spent days inside of a wind tunnel. What I’ve learned is, there are alot of hair/makeup teams out there - almost anyone can do a photoshoot, but you really want a professional team well versed in bridal for the day of your wedding - if you want your look to last all day.

    When I reached out to SN with my list of questions- they responded quickly, all questions answered, and with an estimated preliminary styling timeline. I booked a trial, with whomever was available! Then what stood out from the beginning was when - I sent SN a massive google drive of styles that I liked/considered, she responded without hesitation AND said “can we change your trial date, I have 2 lead artists (Daniela & Victoria) that best fit your style and to make sure we nail the look you’re going for”. This attention to detail from the get go, is what you want from a styling team - and who you want touching your head on your big day. After our hair trials, I emailed them with any of my last minute concerns and Stephanie addressed them quickly and honestly with what efforts the team would put in so my hair would possibly behave and I could achieve the style my heart desired, but also the reality of having difficult hair. Day of the wedding - I went with hair down, and on the day of the wedding with their hair prep methods - my hair HELD 7am to 1am, my hair curls were bouncy, and frizz free! My hair was FLAWLESS from every angle. My makeup was amazing as well, Victoria took the time to understand my skin type and where my oily spots were and where my sensitive zones were and prepped my skin - then applied makeup strategically. I felt comfortable in my hair and makeup all day - I looked high end glam, but also normal in person, and the makeup would photograph well!

    Your hair and makeup team is the first vendor you see the day of your wedding, they are the first ones you spend time with - they set the precedent for your day. They are a great group of women ready to hang out and work hard for you! Day of the wedding they were on time, we had fun, they finished ahead of schedule, I felt relaxed, I never felt rushed, and everyone (myself, moms, and the girls) felt cared for. I really appreciate that they took the time - 1. to make sure my mom looked amazing, and that she was comfortable and not stressed out 2. to make sure every person was comfortable with their whole look.

    Daniela, Victoria, Stephanie, & hair assistant -
    Thank you for making me the most radiant glamorous version of myself the day of my wedding- from the time y’all left to the end of the night!
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    Macy Sent on 07/12/2019
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    Bride's dream team!

    The BEST stylists to work with! So funny, relaxing, easy-going and amazing at what they do. Not only did was I, as the bride, just taken aback at how great I looked, but all of bridesmaids said they never felt they had ever looked so good before! The full team at Stephanie Nelson Makeup & Hair is extremely easy to work with and are very responsive to any questions. They help you choose a style that fits your personality, but also that works best with your face/hair. I cannot thank them enough for everything they did and how fun they were to work with!

    p.s. When you get those day-of jitters, Stephanie also knows how to calm you down and make you feel extremely reassured. :)
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    Melissa Sent on 06/26/2019
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    Stephanie is Incredible

    I have been in to many weddings to count and she was by far the best and most organized. I was so blessed to have her at my own wedding. She did an incredible job on all the girls hair and makeup. My updo she did for my portraits, wedding day, and newlywed shoot was an exact match and held all night, not one hair dropped. My makeup was exactly what I wanted. My girls loved the pre survey she offers to keep everything on time and preplanned. I will use her for all hair/ makeup events in the future.
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    Katie Sent on 11/02/2018
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    Beautiful and Long-lasting Make-up and Hair!

    Stephanie Nelson and her team were so great to work with! Stephanie even set up an extra make up trial when I wanted some changes after my first one, and included a fourth artist on my wedding day to make sure I was taken care of. They came in like an army on the wedding day with all their supplies and chairs and lighting and they were also so fun to hang out with while we all got ready! The team of 4 got 8 of us wedding ready in under 3 hours. The bridesmaids continually remarked all night how it was the best wedding hair and make up they've ever had. And the make up and hair stayed in place ALL NIGHT!! They even gave me a bag of blotting papers and lipstick and lip gloss to use throughout the night. They were professional, friendly, helpful, and did a beautiful job!
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    Jacqueline Sent on 11/28/2017
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    Stephanie and her assistant did a wonderful job with my hair and makeup for my wedding!!! They were sweet and accommodating to what look I wanted for my wedding!! I highly recommend Stephanie Nelson and her team!
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    User2998776 Sent on 03/13/2017
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    Book them NOW!!! You will not regret it and these girls are all so sweet!!!
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    Allison Sent on 12/01/2016
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    Stephanie was fantastic! She is professional, organized, and fun to work with. She did everything possible to make sure my hair and makeup trial was perfect and that I felt comfortable going into my wedding day. I don’t usually wear much make up and was worried about the makeup being too much for my wedding. She was so patient with me during the trial to make sure I felt completely comfortable with my makeup. Also, I have straight, thin hair and really wanted to wear it half up/half down and curly. My hair stayed curly and in place throughout the entire ceremony and reception! The day of the wedding, Stephanie started and ended right on time and was able to finish 6 bridesmaids, mother, mother-in-law and flower girl with the help of her assistant. The process along the way was smooth, booking my trial was easy, and Stephanie was able to make me feel comfortable and answer my questions in a timely manner. And, she was able to do all this while she was planning her own wedding!
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    Alison Sent on 11/28/2016
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    Stephanie was fantastic! She is professional, organized, and fun to work with. She did everything possible to make sure my hair and makeup trial was perfect and that I felt comfortable going into my wedding day. I don’t usually wear much make up and was worried about the makeup being too much for my wedding. She was so patient with me during the trial to make sure I felt completely comfortable with my makeup. Also, I have straight, thin hair and really wanted to wear it half up/half down and curly. My hair stayed curly and in place throughout the entire ceremony and reception! The day of the wedding, Stephanie started and ended right on time and was able to finish 6 bridesmaids, my mother, mother-in-law and flower girl with the help of her assistant. The process along the way was smooth, booking my trial was easy, and Stephanie was able to make me feel comfortable and answer my questions in a timely manner. And, she was able to do all this while she was planning her own wedding!
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    Kristin Sent on 11/28/2016
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    Stephanie is the best! Not only is her work gorgeous, but she is so organized and easy to work with! After my trial, I was nervous my groom would think the make up was a little much, but he literally said "Wow! That's what you're going to look like for our wedding? You look so beautiful!" as soon as he saw me. Stephanie is simply the best! I have to tout her organization too... she requests info back on how all of you bridesmaids want their hair & make up done too so there are no questions on wedding day. She's a woman after my own heart! I was so appreciative and this helped wedding day go off without a hitch. They were punctual and we finished exactly on time. Thank you, Stephanie, for making me & bridesmaids & mom/mom-in-law as beautiful as we could be for my wedding!
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    Natasha Sent on 07/13/2016
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    I wanted to love Stephanie Nelson’s Makeup and Hair based on my online research about them, however, based on my experience, I can only say they were ok. My artist, Daniela, did arrive early, which I liked. I asked her if she found the place ok and she informed me that she found it easily since she lives only 5 mins away. That was a nice detail to know, especially since I was charged as she would travel from the salon, which is not an insignificant distance from my house.
    Daniela seemed to be rather cold, though professional. She did not express much emotion toward the fact that it was my wedding day. Now I was not asking for anything extraordinary from her but I would expect for someone who’s doing such a big service as bridal hair and makeup to be a bit more upbeat. She did tell me about a breakup with her boyfriend of 10 years though, something a bride would probably not want to hear, especially on her wedding day. Honestly, this made me feel uncomfortable.
    I liked my makeup and I loved my hair. She did exactly what I wanted for my hair, however my makeup looked exaggerated from the makeup on the photos that have been shown to her.
    My mom did not love her makeup either and Daniela slightly fixed it to where my mom was content. I asked Daniela to very lightly style my mom’s hair since there still was time for it. Now to be clear, I did not ask for any complicated style or hairdo, since my mom has very short hair and not much can even be done with it. She straightened only her front strands and put some product to fixate it. Total time Daniela spent working with my mom’s hair was 10 minutes at most and my credit card was charged $65. This is beyond steep for the work that has been done.
    Overall, I expected a better experience from a bridal hair/makeup artist.
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    Lyndsey Sent on 06/29/2016
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    Stephanie and Victoria were amazing!!! From my trial visit to my bridal portraits to the big day, they were nothing but professional and friendly. They helped to take the edge off the morning of.
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    Lauren Sent on 06/02/2016
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    Loveeeee them!! I originally booked Ashlee for hair and had a different vendor for makeup, however a couple months before the wedding I went ahead and cut ties with my makeup girl for several reasons. In comes SN Makeup & Hair and Daniela to the rescue! Ashlee and Daniela did my hair and makeup for boudoir, bridals, and wedding day along with all of my bridesmaids. Not only are they fun to hang out with, they do a great job of really creating the look that you want! They are definitely professional, which was a nice change of pace from my original makeup vendor. I will definitely be using them for any hair/makeup needs in the future, and I can't recommend them enough!
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    I just had my wedding on 5/29 in McKinney, TX. I had hair and makeup done for two moms, two bridesmaids and myself. From the beginning, I loved Stephanie’s quick and informative responses, plus her detailed services and contract. Victoria was my head makeup/hair person and she did my trial appointment. From the moment I met her, Victoria was kind, happy and just a generally nice person. She listened to all of my requests and walked me through everything that she was doing. I especially loved that hair and makeup ideas for everyone were required to be sent via email to Stephanie 1 week beforehand, as well as a quick questionnaire for each person. This helped everyone to focus on what they wanted and made the day go so much more smoothly. When my wedding day came, Victoria and Daniella, were on-time and set-up early. They were kind and patient when listening to everyone and their requests. After all of hair and makeup was done, everyone was 100% happy with their final result and everyone looked beautiful. I would recommend this company to another bride in a heartbeat.
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