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The Artist

Hi ! Nice to meet you !

My name is nicolette, and I am the owner of beyond the brush. I am a professional makeup artist and hair stylist.  I have a slight obsession with makeup, love for hair, and a love to make people smile. I specialize in bridal hair and makeup and I am currently based in long island, ny, but love to travel.

 

My Background

I have been a cosmetologist for thirteen years and a makeup artist for eleven. Four years after becoming a licensed cosmetologist I decided if I became a certified makeup artist, I felt like I would have an extra advantage if I could create the entire beauty look for someone beginning to end. As a professional makeup artist and hair stylist, I love the look on a brides face when I have achieved exactly what they imagined on their special day. I love to get creative and think outside the box with a special event shoot, create a natural beauty look for an engagement session for my bride, maternity session, professional head shots, or create a sultry look for boudoir clients. 

I regularly attend masterclasses with International Makeup Artists & Hair Stylists which keeps my passion alive and my skills evolving. 

I make it a strong priority to build and maintain relationships with my bridal clients. Excellent customer service, being organized, and creating a memorable experience is my promise when brides book my wedding day services. I am truly passionate about my craft. My goal is to make sure the love and passion I have for my career shows in every aspect of my work.

While my core focus business is weddings, I do offer services for any event you want to look your best for.

  • I have a team of highly trained and certified stylist so we are able to accommodate larger parties and also create a more enjoyable experience for you and your favorite gals! Each artist has their own unique skill set and style secrets. We pride ourselves on having the ability to whip up diverse, unique styles that are customizable to each client that sits in our chair.

  • Due to high demand trials are reserved for booked brides only as I cannot guarantee your date will be held until/ after your appointment. I often have 3-5 inquiries per wedding dates during prime wedding season and highly recommend deciding that day to ensure you are able to book with me.

  • Absolutely. A true professional makeup application will last the full duration of your event. Not only are the eyes and skin prepared with the proper skin care and priming products, but you will be set and finished with professional powders and sprays that seal in and help fix the makeup in place. All the products in between the prepping and sealing are chosen for their longevity and high performance in all tear/sweat and weather conditions.

  • If you have sensitive skin we have products designed to calm and desensitize your skin. For Acne/Rosacea or problem-prone skin, we use specially formulated primers and concealers to neutralize redness, ensuring your skin remains flawless all day. With this in mind, you are welcome to use any products that you feel work well for your skin type. We are more than happy to use them as we want you to feel totally comfortable on the event day.

  • Our team arrives 15 minutes before we are scheduled to begin with your wedding party to set up etc.

    Our team will set up an area for hair or makeup usually we would ask for a location with lots of natural light for applying the makeup if possible and for hair an area that has a plug point for the hair appliances.

    Based on the timeline you have reviewed and approved prior to your wedding day we will start with your wedding party at the allotted time. Each service takes between 30-45 minutes, however, we do build in a cushion for any clients that take a little longer or need changes.

    For our bride, we give 2 hours so we can take our time and have you relax.

    Once everyone is ready we use the last 15 minutes for touchups, lips, etc. to ensure you are all camera ready for the day ahead.