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Priya Sent on 12/30/2024100% would recommend!
I had a multi event Indian wedding with many different outfits-Crystal worked with me to figure out the best makeup for each event. She came prepared and so patiently did everything. The makeup lasted, and looked amazing in the pictures. She also really helped me swap makeup/looks between events efficiently and was so friendly. 100% recommend! -
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Tim M. Sent on 12/25/2024An amazing experience!!
There are not enough words to express just how amazing my experience with Crystal was! One of my favorite things about the experience was the trial beforehand! It was nice to go in and talk through all of my likes/dislikes when it comes to my makeup and hair. I didn't just show her a picture and say "Okay this is sort of what I want." She actually took the time to break every single detail down with me. She wasn't just "recreating" a photo that I liked and applying that to my face and hair. She was creating a look WITH me. One that made me feel so beautiful and still like myself at the same time :) She... -
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Ellen Sent on 12/21/2024Effortless Elegance
Crystal and her stylists were wonderful to work with! They worked well within our vision and brought levity and professionalism to the preparations and the day itself—keeping us primped, hydrated, and laughing. We had some small scheduling hiccups in the weeks heading up to the event and things were rescheduled and fit in immediately without batting an eye. Everyone's hair and make-up held perfectly throughout the evening without every feeling restrictive. The perfect choice to help our wedding feel and look effortless! -
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Madeline Sent on 12/18/2024Beautiful hair and makeup
Crystal and her team were great! We had three artists to do hair and makeup for myself and 7 other people. She listened to my concerns and brought her expertise; I think the end result was beautiful -
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Catherine Sent on 12/16/2024Would Recommend
Drake Artistry Collective did an amazing job on makeup for me, my bridal party, and our moms on my wedding day. I would highly recommend them. During my preview, I didn't have a clear vision for what I wanted, but knew I wanted a natural style. Crystal listened closely and helped me think through options to find a look that felt like me (only better! :)) Crystal is organized, dependable, and also fun to hang out with. The day of my wedding, I felt comfortable and confident, so I could focus on the fun! -
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Jaime Sent on 06/03/2024Crystal is amazing!!!
Crystal and her team are incredible!! H&M looked amazing and she was so helpful during the wedding day. Highly recommend!! -
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Chrissherry Sent on 12/31/2023Her experience really shows!
Beautiful long lasting make up that will last all day and look great on camera. I was drawn to her due to her diverse portfolio. I needed someone who was familiar with applying make up to monolid eyes. She knows her stuff! I have oily skin but she adjusted after my trial to some other primer to ensure my make up didn't slide off. Do book early! She seems to fill quick. I was lucky to be able to nab the last spot for make up and unfortunately couldn't get her for hair due to me being so last minute! -
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Maddie Sent on 12/31/2023Outstanding Experience!
Crystal is truly outstanding! She is the best of the best. Crystal went above and beyond to make my experience the best that it could possibly be. She is so knowledgable and experienced. Crystal listened to my vision and executed it perfectly. She is an excellent collaborator and helped me come up with a wedding look where I felt beautiful, confident, but still like myself. I could not recommend Crystal and her team enough! -
Sara Sent on 12/30/2023
Crystal is exceptional
I found Crystal through my wedding planner. I wanted to hire a small business where I could talk to the actual person who was going to be doing my hair and make up. Crystal was great, she was quick to respond and was very specific on what information she wanted to know. She asks many questions to make sure you will have a great relationship. I really appreciate her questionnaires to make sure we would be compatible and for her to really understand your vision. Your wedding is important and the HOURS you spend getting ready really sets the stage for the day. Crystal created a great timeline, the timeline worked perfectly, my hair and make-up began and ended... -
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Anjana Sent on 12/30/2023
Crystal is absolutely the best hair vendor, must hire for south asian brides!!
Crystal Drake Artistry were the best hair team I could possibly imagine working with during our wedding weekend!!! As soon as I met Crystal during our trial and watched her nail all 3 of my looks, I knew she was the perfect fit for me. Throughout the process, she was timely, organized, and so accommodating to all the last minute changes in the timeline. During a chaotic Indian wedding weekend, Crystal had the BEST attitude and brought so much ease when I was sitting in her chair (which was probably close to 5 hours total). She truly goes above and beyond and clearly cares about her brides - for example, giving me ice packs when my knuckles were sore... -
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Pallavi Sent on 12/29/2023
Fun and reliable!
Crystal Drake was wonderful to work with for our lively Indian wedding festivities! She was flexible and supportive during the trial as we tested out different looks and ideas, came prepared with a water bottle and touch up kit for me to keep during the long wedding day, and made sure I was happy with my look. Crystal helped me nail a fresh, desi, bridal vibe while still feeling like myself. Highly recommend her services!Drake Artistry Collective's reply:
Pallavi!! Remember that time you got married and I accidentally rubbed some kind of allergen onto my face and my eye swelled up like a meatball and you had to watch me do your makeup with Meatball Eye at 4:30am? :-) I'd get Meatball Eye again in a heartbeat because you were such an awesome client. I'm so happy that you were happy and that we could help make a long day a little less stressful for you! :-) -
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Meagan Sent on 12/29/2023The perfect MUA
I am Chinese American and typically don’t wear make up (and have never worn foundation before). I obviously wanted a full face of makeup on my wedding day, but knew that a heavy full face would make me look silly instead of glamourous. I specifically wanted to look at portfolios of MUA that have done make up on asian eye shapes as I have struggled with eyeshadow and eyeliner on my own eyes watching generic YT clips. I was so happy to find Drake Artistry Collective. They have a portfolio showcasing their capabilities doing natural make up on Asian Americans and their capabilities of doing heavier makeup as well.
I shared my concerns of not wanting to...Drake Artistry Collective's reply:
Meagan!! Thank you so much for this review! You and your party were fantastic clients and awesome to work with. I'm so happy that we could make your wedding journey a little less stressful and help you feel supported and beautiful. :-) Hug your pupper for me! -
![Sierra]()
Sierra Sent on 12/29/2023Wonderful experience!
Crystal and her team (I worked with Sarah, Angela, and Maddie) were AMAZING! From the initial inquiry to my wedding day they were so helpful and kind. The trial that they offer is wonderful and Crystal even takes professional quality pictures to send to you so you can look it over and see if you want to change anything about your look. The day of the wedding was perfect. Everyone arrived on time and they were very professional. I booked the retain service in case I needed touch ups before/after the ceremony but my hair and makeup looked great literally all night. I was extremely impressed because typically my hair doesn’t hold curl that well. I am so glad...Drake Artistry Collective's reply:
Thank you so much for this review, Sierra! I'm so happy to hear that you were pleased with your services and that Sarah, Angela, and Maddie were able to help make your day a little smoother and less stressful. Thank god for cell phones in elevators! :-) -
Corey Sent on 05/26/2023
Bride receiving hair and make up services
Very friendly and professional. They were very focused on not only making sure my hair and make up was exactly what I wanted but also that I was comfortable and having a good day. They made sure to ask what wedding party member might need extra assistance or might be high maintenance to make sure the day could really be about me. my hair and makeup held up really well though the whole night. I highly recommend their retainer service to have someone with you through major photos since some cool photos ideas, like my veil over my head, often can mess up hair and makeup.Drake Artistry Collective's reply:
Corey, thank you so much for this and for having us as a part of your wedding! You looked stunning! Thank you so much for sharing a few photos with me and inviting us to help make your day run a little smoother and support you! :-) -
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Renee Sent on 05/21/2023Incredible HMU Service!
If you're looking for a makeup team that will make you feel beautiful and confident on your special day, I highly recommend Drake Artistry Collective. I loved working with Crystal and her team. They asked me what I liked most about the photo references I brought in and any skin concerns that I have, and somehow combined all that into a wonderfully cohesive wedding look. Being an out-of-state bride, my hair and makeup trial ended up being fairly close to my wedding date. Crystal was so flexible about the schedule. She also made sure to confirm what I liked/didn't like from the trial, and made all of the tweaks so that I could feel my best on the wedding...Drake Artistry Collective's reply:
Hi Renee!! Thanks so much for writing this review and for having us as a part of your big day! It was a pleasure working with you guys and help your prep time be a little less stressful. :-) -
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Daphne Sent on 05/19/2023Perfect for my diverse bridal party / interracial wedding
Crystal and her team did an amazing job! I had an interracial wedding and my bridal party was very diverse. I especially love how Crystal and her team had experience working with people from all kinds of backgrounds. I was very nervous about MUAs having a "one size fits all" approach when it came to doing hair and makeup. I wanted everyone in my bridal party and myself to look and feel beautiful. I did not go wrong with hiring Drake Artistry Collective. Every single one of us, including my mom and MIL, loved our look! I also appreciated how they took cleanliness seriously. Only critique I have is that Crystal is usually very busy, so she might not...Drake Artistry Collective's reply:
Daphne, thank you so much for this review!! I'm so glad to have met you and so proud to have my team and I be a part of your wedding! You and your party were fantastic to work with and I'm so happy that you were pleased. :-) Thank you so much for these photos -- they are gorgeous! :-) -
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Angela Sent on 05/16/2023
Hire Crystal!
Incredible job. Crystal was dedicated to making the vision I had for my look come to life. Her and her team brought a joyful calm to our morning getting ready at our house with my bridesmaids. I will recommend her again and again!Drake Artistry Collective's reply:
Angela! Thank you so much for this review and so much for having us as a part of your big day! :-) I'm so happy to hear when clients feel we've brought a sense of fun or calm to the atmosphere the day of their event. That's our goal. :-) Wishing you the best! :-) -
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