3 Best Makeup Artists in Chicago, IL

My sister and I did a makeup lesson with Dawn, and it was incredible! Dawn showed us tips and tricks to use the products that we had instead of making a list with tons of new needed products. Seeing her teach us and individualize the makeup to our unique features was amazing! Dawn created a comfortable, fun, and easy-to-learn atmosphere. Thank you! We had the best time!

I first encountered Dawn and her amazing artistry a few years ago when she did wedding makeup for my daughter, her bridesmaids and myself. I was incredibly impressed by her skill and also her warmth as a person. She made everyone look - and feel - beautiful! More recently (because I have mentioned Dawn many times), my family gifted me a One-on-One makeup lesson with her. It was a truly wonderful and very educational experience. Dawn listened carefully to the techniques I wanted to improve upon, went through my makeup bag and tools with me; along the way identifying what was working and what items or colors I may want to adjust. She both demonstrated techniques and then guided me through executing them myself. I learned so much and everyone has noticed. For reference, I am in my early 50's and not a "beginner" with cosmetics, but knew enough to know that I could learn a ton from a professional. Dawn not only succeeded in that, but was a joy to spend time with. If you love makeup, and whether you're a novice or more advanced, you will learn so much and have a great time in the process!

Dawn did my makeup for a photo shoot recently and everything turned out AMAZING! She’s professional, explained everything and talked about which products she was using for each step. She helped me feel so confident for my photo shoot! I would highly recommend Dawn for all your glam needs!!

Joanna was such a pleasure to work with. She nailed my look at my consult and did every adjustment we needed until we got it perfect. And then on my wedding day we made a couple more last minute adjustments that she did so perfectly. She truly understood my vision from the beginning and really listened to me. She had amazing suggestions on how to prep my skin leading up to the wedding, and she really knew the products to use to work with my skin type and texture. Not only is she an amazing makeup artist but a beautiful human! She’s the best to talk to and truly cares for you outside of her makeup chair! You will want total peace of mind that you will get the look you want on your special day, and you’ll be in the best hands with Joanna!

Joanna is absolutely incredible to work with! I didn't have a specific vision in mind, but knew I wanted a natural look, and she nailed it at my consult! Leading up to the wedding, Joanna went above and beyond, from offering skincare recommendations to creating a hair and makeup timeline for the entire bridal party. On the day of the wedding, she made me look and feel so beautiful, and was truly a calming presence throughout the whole planning process. Cannot recommend her enough. If you want to look like the best version of yourself, choose Joanna!

Joanna was a GEM to work with. Not only is she the sweetest person, she is so beyond talented. She nailed the exact look I dreamt for on my wedding day! As a business woman she is professional, great at communication, and super organized. As an artist, she is amazing! I could recommend booking her more!