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Need help with hair and makeup

akcrrrakcrrr
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Good Morning Ladies! 
I need some assistance with hair/makeup reccomentations. 
At this point I am thinking of getting my makeup done at the MAC counter in the mall behind my venue!!!!

I have looked at previous posts and the vendor review board and am having a tough time finding an affordable hair and make-up person. All of the quotes I have been getting (Just for make-up) have been $100+ for the trial and $150-$250+ for the day of makeup. That is 1/2 the price of my dress! 

Wedding is 11/11 in Jersey City and I would be willing to travel a short distance if needed but would really like to have someone come to the hotel. 

I will only need it for 1-3 people which makes it even tougher. 

Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated! 

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Re: Need help with hair and makeup

  • DoubleASDoubleAS
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    edited December 2011
    Are you getting married @ LH or Maritime Parc?  My friend used Cristina Pignataro- she is also in the vendor reviews.  She travels and I think will work for a small amount of people.  One of my best friends also works @ a salon in Hoboken if you're interested for her for your hair.  I can send you her name.

    Also, look into The Posh Bride.  They are sisters who do hair and makeup and will travel to you.  I am almost sure I am using them for makeup.  Good Luck!
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  • TwoByTwilightTwoByTwilight member
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    edited December 2011
    My MUA is a former MAC girl and is now a Sephora girl, she's amazing and charges $65 and most likely will charge $45 for other people. I believe she lives in Fairfield.

    I can't help on the hair though...
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  • wendyo112wendyo112 member
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    edited December 2011
    I can connect you with a fabulous MaryKay consultant who has lots of experience working with brides...she will save you a ton of money!!!  private message me for more info 
    :) Wendy
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  • akcrrrakcrrr
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    edited December 2011
    In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/local-wedding-boards_new-jersey_need-hair-makeup?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Local%20Wedding%20BoardsForum:90Discussion:e9e5321e-670f-4047-acf1-b0061b4235baPost:fb5ce44d-4f4b-4df3-9c5c-ebcf66d17511">Re: Need help with hair and makeup</a>:
    [QUOTE]My MUA is a former MAC girl and is now a Sephora girl, she's amazing and charges $65 and most likely will charge $45 for other people. I believe she lives in Fairfield. I can't help on the hair though...
    Posted by TwoByTwilight[/QUOTE]

    <div>TwoByTwilight I would love to speak with her. Please send me a PM or you can email me akc.rrr@gmail </div>

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  • TwoByTwilightTwoByTwilight member
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    edited December 2011
    akcrrr YGPM!
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  • cutiepie12702cutiepie12702
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    edited December 2011
    I used make-up by Denise and she is very affordable and will come to you. She was WONDERFUL to work with!!
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  • cindyn9178cindyn9178 member
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    edited December 2011
    Gina Brozon is $100 for bride's makeup, including false lashes, and I believe the trial is $50. She will travel to you, but she does require a minimum of the bride plus 2 people.
    You'd probably be able to save a little money, and there wouldn't be a minimum required if you traveled to a salon location, rather than the person traveling to you.
    I don't know if Gina offers that, but she does work out of a salon, so it is worth looking into. She does an amazing job!

    Also, FYI, I tried contacting Christina Piganataro multiple times when shopping for a MUA and she never returned any of my calls or emails, so I gave up on her.
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  • mbcdefgmbcdefg member
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    edited December 2011
    I used Gina Brozon for makeup and I was very pleased with her. I don't know what her prices are like now.

    What's wrong with going into Newport Mall? They have a Macy's there with several makeup counters (like MAC), plus a Sephora. That actually might be your best option.

    I got my hair done at Alter Hair Salon in Bayonne and it cost me about $40. I think her name is Corrine. IDK if she travels since she's the owner and solo stylist. But she's nice and she did a good job. My other BMs got their hair done at Teezerz ($$$) and Haircutting Plus, also in Bayonne.
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  • Kerry313Kerry313
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    edited December 2011
    Hi! I have a friend who just did my hair and makeup for my engagement party this weekend. Everyone loved it, especially the hair. She was really reasonable and did a great job. I can send you a pic of what she did for me and her info/website if you want. She lives in Cliffside Park and is willing to travel to your house/hotel etc. She came to my apartment and was finished in just over an hour for both hair and makeup. PM me if you want her info.
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  • akcrrrakcrrr
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    edited December 2011
    Thank you everyone for all of the suggestions! I am going to get working on tracing everyone down! 

    @Kerry313 you have a PM
    @mcdefg I will look into the salon in bayonne as one of my bridesmaids lives there and it is not far at all from the Westin. 

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  • maddie7maddie7 member
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    edited December 2011
    Sally Duvall in Cranford, NJ, she is amazing!
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  • cindyn9178cindyn9178 member
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    edited December 2011
    Cranford is pretty far from Jersey City, and I don't believe Sally travels to you.
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  • TwoByTwilightTwoByTwilight member
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    edited December 2011
    DoubleAS YGPM!
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  • DoubleASDoubleAS
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    edited December 2011
    pm'd you back!
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  • Kerry313Kerry313
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    edited December 2011
    I didn't get your PM so I sent you an email instead. Good luck!
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