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Makeup by Monica

Makeup by Monica

Albuquerque, NM
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    Rachel S. Sent on 07/06/2024
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    Pure Talent and Kindness!

    Monica did such an amazing job doing the makeup for my wedding. She personalized her makeup techniques for the desires and features of each girl. None of my bridesmaids or I generally wear a lot of makeup. Monica made sure everyone looked gorgeous and just like themselves (but a party elevated version!). The makeup looked natural and lasted all night!

    You end up spending a significant portion of your most special wedding day getting ready. So it is incredibly important that the people you spend it with help to make your day joyous, fun, and special. Monica brought all those things to the morning makeup session. She was kind, bubbly, professional, and joyous. She made me feel so special! She helped plan out the schedule for the morning to make sure that all the girls were ready in time for photos. She did a great job of cleaning brushes and making sure she didn’t cross contaminate products or brushes between girls.

    I once heard that on your wedding day you should feel like a bride, feel beautiful, and feel like yourself. Monica made sure I felt all those things. ❤️ I would 11/10 recommend Monica for any of your makeup needs.
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    Flannery Sent on 06/14/2024
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    The Absolute Best MUA: Monica!

    Monica is the BEST— a sweet and skilled gem of a human being who is a master of her craft. I reached out to Monica without too much advance notice prior to the date of my wedding, but I was in luck that she was able to accommodate my wedding date! From the first point-of-contact all the way through to putting finishing touches on the big day, Monica has been so friendly, professional, and knowledgeable. Her communication and organization are stellar, and it’s easy to tell she’s the PRO, as she has her process locked down, streamlined, and seamless. Each set of brushes or tools used was always clean and fresh! Her setup was neat and tidy and had each of my bridespeople and myself feeling like VIP celebrities while in her makeup chair. Her schedule was immaculate and kept us all feeling relaxed and on-time, and her mindfulness was ever present, as she’d always ask whoever was in the chair about their skin type/concerns.

    She maintained everyone’s natural charm while also creating such polished, beautiful looks for everyone. She effortlessly understood my inspiration and vision during our trial and gave me the wedding day glam sesh of my dreams. On top of it all, she provided thoughtful touchup kits with sweet notes to my bridal party.

    If you’re looking for the best make-up artistry experience, look no further than Monica! She’ll have you feeling like a million bucks, all while being an upbeat, smiling presence during the getting ready hours.

    A+ and 10/10 recommend Monica for any of your makeup needs.

    Makeup by Monica's reply:

    Flannery!!!!!🫶💖😘 This was SOOOO KIND and Thoughtful. I am speechless and that's rare. You are such an angel yourself. I could not have asked for a more prepared bride. From the moment you reached out you asked all the questions, had a clear vision and idea of what kind of look you wanted, had pictures of inspiration from work you liked and worked you liked that I had previously done which was AWESOME. Bride of my dreams. Thank you beyond words. Your entire bridal party was so sweet and I'm so happy I could help make your bridal dreams come to life. You were/are STUNNING inside and out. ✨️💖💖💖💖🫶💍😘👏CONGRATULATIONS again. I look forward to working together again in the future.
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    Aria C. Sent on 01/16/2024
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    Wedding Day Bride

    I have never had my makeup professionally done but Monica has set the bar! As soon as we connected she was so accommodating to help me at every step. I wanted a natural bridal look that would be captured well in photos. She asked me to send examples of the look I was going for. When I had my make up trial, Monica took her time to curate a timeless bridal look. Not only that, she made me feel so comfortable like I have known her forever. After the trial she kept me on track by organizing a detailed wedding day timeline for my bridesmaids and mother. All the preparation really helped decrease my stress. Of every vendor/business I worked with during my wedding planning, Monica was the best at reaching out to me and the fastest to respond in all communications. She also seamlessly managed communications with my wedding planner.

    On the big day, Monica was at the hotel before the first bridesmaid and got straight to work. She did not skip a beat or break a sweat. Monica gave each of my girls the runway ready look. They were stunning! As the bride, I got the special spa treatment prep. Monica’s personality is so fun and loving. She had all my girls laughing. I felt so blessed to have Monica there as she helped us create some special memories.

    Monica perfected my bridal look and was able to execute exactly what I envisioned. She made me look and feel like a beautiful bride on my wedding day.

    Thank you so much!
    Aria

    Makeup by Monica's reply:

    This makes me so happy Aria. I really appreciate you taking the time to write such a kind review. I strive to give each and every client this type of service. I truly love what I do what I value your feedback. Thank you for allowing me to be such an important part of your special day. ✨️ You are a rare gem of a human and I'm so grateful you chose me to glam you and your beautiful bridal party. 🫶
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    Sara C. Sent on 01/16/2024
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    Monica is a stellar makeup artist

    Monica is such an amazing makeup artist! She asked about my skin type and what type of makeup I wear. I hardly wear makeup as it tends to irritate my eyes and skin. She kept everything clean with new tools for every girl. She has the most amazing and friendliest personality. She kept all of the girls on schedule and we were ready for my sister’s big day on time. I received so many compliments. The makeup lasted all through the wedding and did not cause any irritation or discomfort. The bride, bridesmaids, mother of bride, flower girl and aunts of the groom looked stunning 🤩 I highly recommend Monica ❤️

    Makeup by Monica's reply:

    Thank you for the kind words Sara. This makes me very happy to hear. Sanitation is HUGE. Thank you for recognizing this. I cannot wait to glam you again. I'm so happy you felt beautiful on such a special day for you and your family. 🫶
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    Sarah Y. Sent on 11/29/2023
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    Girl with the Glam!

    Monica was the makeup artist match made in heaven. Not only was her energy positive and infectious. She was punctual, accommodating, and was able to execute the vision I had in mind for my special day. She was a true professional and communication leading up to the makeup application and was consistent. She also showed up to the location for touch ups! I would recommend her to anyone for an any special event!

    Makeup by Monica's reply:

    Wow Sarah. You are a genuine angel. Thank you so much beauty. It was such a pleasure glamming you for such a special moment. Thank you for trusting me with your gorgeous face.
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    Jupa M. Sent on 11/27/2023
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    100% recommended

    Monica is amazing! I 100% recommend her services, she made me feel so comfortable and I absolutely love that she respected my "wishes" on what I wanted that day. I find it hard to set boundaries, especially in areas where I don't know that much (make-up being one of them) but she was so gracious and made me look like me but way prettier, which is what I wanted.
    The products she used were great too and stayed on my face all day. You'll be lucky if she gets to be part of your special day.

    Makeup by Monica's reply:

    Thank you sweet Jupa. It was such a pleasure making you feel beautiful for your big day. 💕 You are such a gem and I look forward to the next glam session.
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    Valerie Sent on 11/21/2023
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    Makeup by Monica is AMAZING!

    Monica is professional, clean, friendly, and knows exactly how to achieve what you are looking for. I am a particular person when it comes to my makeup and she was attentive and was able to get the exact look I was wanting! My makeup made me feel gorgeous and lasted the entire evening! She was the best addition to my wedding and really made the day special. All of the bridesmaids were also so happy with their makeup! Monica’s work is amazing and she is additionally knowledgeable in all things beauty!

    Makeup by Monica's reply:

    Oh my goodness Valerie. I really appreciate you. Thank you. It was such a pleasure working with you on your big day. I'm so glad we were able to help you achieve your perfect bridal makeup.
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    Micayla K. Sent on 11/21/2023
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    The best of the best!

    Monica was referred to me by my best friend because she did her makeup for her wedding. I had a bad previous experience with another makeup artist and Monica was so nice and helpful to get my confidence back up for my wedding. She did a trial at my house and was so flexible and listened to what I really wanted. She was in constant communication with me in the days leading up and made sure I got exactly what I wanted. On the day of my wedding, she was so sweet with my bridesmaids and my family, she fit right in. She’s your hype girl, your best friend and will be there for you every step of the way. She really brought out the best in all of us with our makeup and she’s just perfect.

    Makeup by Monica's reply:

    Wow, Micayla, I'm m almost in tears. 😢Thank you so much. That was so sweet. This is truly why I do what I do. You were such a beautiful bride inside and our and I'm so happy I got that text from your bestie on that day. 💕 I remember saying "Absolutely, I got her." Thank you for allowing me to be apart of such a special day.
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    Kellie B. Sent on 11/21/2023
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    Amazing Makeup Artist

    It's hard to trust someone on your big day to do your makeup but monica is patient, kind and willing to work with you to get exactly what you want. I felt so beautiful the whole day and she really went the extra mile to make sure I was happy with my look. She also just has a great way of calming you down before you walk down the aisle which helped my nerves so much. I couldn't reccomend her enough!

    Makeup by Monica's reply:

    This is so sweet Kellie. Thank you for your kind words. You were an absolute dream and I'm so happy I was able to be apart of such a special day for you and Hans.
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