Valarie Panei Reviews

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• Katy R. Sent on 05/28/2019
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  Best makeup artist in Pittsburgh!

  It was such a pleasure to work with Valarie! She was very responsive and professional from the beginning and throughout the entire planning process and wedding day. She was always on-time on the day of trial and wedding day and finished everyone on schedule. Everyone's makeup looked absolutely beautiful! My makeup lasted all day and night and still looked great even after the wedding was over! The makeup also photographed very well. I can't tell you how many compliments I received about my makeup look. I really cannot say enough great things about Valarie and recommend her highly!

  It was such a pleasure to work with Valarie! She was very responsive and professional from the beginning and throughout the entire planning process and wedding day. She was always on-time on the day of trial and wedding day and finished everyone on schedule. Everyone's makeup looked absolutely beautiful! My makeup lasted all day and night and still looked great even after the wedding was over! The makeup also photographed very well. I can't tell you how many compliments I received about my makeup look. I really cannot say enough great things about Valarie and recommend her highly!
• Corrie Sent on 10/12/2018
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  I don’t even have words to describe how amazing Val is, but I’ll try - Val is a true professional and her experience will really shine through on your wedding day both in terms of her makeup skills and her ability to keep everyone on track and make sure everyone is ready on time. I can’t even count how many people told me it was the best wedding makeup they have ever seen! Myself and my bridesmaids felt so beautiful, our makeup was perfect throughout the entire day/night and it photographed so well. I think my favorite thing though is that Val really brings out your features and natural beauty so you don’t look like a different person - you just feel like the most beautiful version of yourself, which is exactly what you want on your wedding day! I recommend Val 10000% and can’t believe I was lucky enough to have booked her for my day!

  I don’t even have words to describe how amazing Val is, but I’ll try - Val is a true professional and her experience will really shine through on your wedding day both in terms of her makeup skills and her ability to keep everyone on track and make sure everyone is ready on time. I can’t even count how many people told me it was the best wedding makeup they have ever seen! Myself and my bridesmaids felt so beautiful, our makeup was perfect throughout the entire day/night and it photographed so well. I think my favorite thing though is that Val really brings out your features and natural beauty so you don’t look like a different person - you just feel like the most beautiful version of yourself, which is exactly what you want on your wedding day! I recommend Val 10000% and can’t believe I was lucky enough to have booked her for my day!
• Stephanie Sent on 06/05/2018
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  I can't say enough great things about Valarie. She is talented, professional, and takes her role in your wedding day very seriously. For me, my makeup was one of the most important aspects of my wedding day. I did a lot of research prior to contacting Valarie, and she ended up being the only trial I did! She listened to me and got to know me so that she could tailor my look to my preferences, while at the same time providing her expert opinion as to what would look best. She takes her time, focuses on symmetry, and frequently has you look in the mirror so that she can proceed according to what her bride thinks of their makeup look.
  
  After my trial, I booked Valarie very early for my wedding day. Throughout the intervening years, she communicated frequently in response to questions about my beauty plan. She responds to emails quickly and thoroughly. She remembers what changes you had from your trial and implements them on your big day. She arrives early and is prepared. These and other aspects of her professionalism were outstanding and gave me even more trust in her.
  
  As far as her makeup, she makes your skin glow and your eyes sparkle. I felt like I never looked better, and she made my mom and all my bridesmaids look and feel gorgeous. She chooses colors and techniques based on each lady's preferences and look. The makeup from my trial lasted through tears and a workout, and on my big day it looked just as good after a night of dancing!
  
  I highly suggest using her for your wedding AND for your engagement photos so you can see how the makeup will photograph. I will continue to use Valarie for any of my makeup needs! She is truly the best!
  

  I can't say enough great things about Valarie. She is talented, professional, and takes her role in your wedding day very seriously. For me, my makeup was one of the most important aspects of my wedding day. I did a lot of research prior to contacting Valarie, and she ended up being the only trial I did! She listened to me and got to know me so that she could tailor my look to my preferences, while at the same time providing her expert opinion as to what would look best. She takes her time, focuses on symmetry, and frequently has you look in the mirror so that she can proceed according to what her bride thinks of their makeup look.
  
  After my trial, I booked Valarie very early for my wedding day. Throughout the intervening years, she communicated frequently in response to questions about my beauty plan. She responds to emails quickly and thoroughly. She remembers what changes you had from your trial and implements them on your big day. She arrives early and is prepared. These and other aspects of her professionalism were outstanding and gave me even more trust in her.
  
  As far as her makeup, she makes your skin glow and your eyes sparkle. I felt like I never looked better, and she made my mom and all my bridesmaids look and feel gorgeous. She chooses colors and techniques based on each lady's preferences and look. The makeup from my trial lasted through tears and a workout, and on my big day it looked just as good after a night of dancing!
  
  I highly suggest using her for your wedding AND for your engagement photos so you can see how the makeup will photograph. I will continue to use Valarie for any of my makeup needs! She is truly the best!
  
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• Rachel Sent on 06/09/2017
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  No one compares to Valarie! She came to my house to do a makeup trial before I even booked with her officially. She also did my spray tan for my bridal shower as a trial for my wedding. She then did a spray tan and makeup for the wedding, as well as some of the bridesmaids tans and makeup. She is so easy to talk to, made me feel very comfortable, and did an AMAZING JOB! I received SO many compliments on my tan and it lasted way longer than I expected both times. I will continue to work with Valarie for all of my makeup and tanning needs in the future. I give the highest possible recommendation to Valarie.

  No one compares to Valarie! She came to my house to do a makeup trial before I even booked with her officially. She also did my spray tan for my bridal shower as a trial for my wedding. She then did a spray tan and makeup for the wedding, as well as some of the bridesmaids tans and makeup. She is so easy to talk to, made me feel very comfortable, and did an AMAZING JOB! I received SO many compliments on my tan and it lasted way longer than I expected both times. I will continue to work with Valarie for all of my makeup and tanning needs in the future. I give the highest possible recommendation to Valarie.
• Summer Sent on 06/06/2016
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  Valarie is awesome! She recently did my makeup and spray tan for my bridal shower as a trial for my wedding. I have never received more compliments on my makeup and tan than from this session with her. For the spray tan, she made be feel very comfortable and explained everything before she started. She gave me great directions for after as well for showering, clothes, which is why it looked so great! I didn't have any blotches or streaks, thanks to Valarie. I wore a white dress for my shower, and the tan was no where to be found on it. My makeup was PERFECT, I could not of been happier. She is very easy to talk to, is not pushy at all, and listens to what you say. I would highly recommend her services!!!

  Valarie is awesome! She recently did my makeup and spray tan for my bridal shower as a trial for my wedding. I have never received more compliments on my makeup and tan than from this session with her. For the spray tan, she made be feel very comfortable and explained everything before she started. She gave me great directions for after as well for showering, clothes, which is why it looked so great! I didn't have any blotches or streaks, thanks to Valarie. I wore a white dress for my shower, and the tan was no where to be found on it. My makeup was PERFECT, I could not of been happier. She is very easy to talk to, is not pushy at all, and listens to what you say. I would highly recommend her services!!!
• Ashley Sent on 07/29/2016
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  I had the pleasure of working with Valarie for my wedding. Her work was absolutely perfect! Throughout the entire process or working with Valarie, she was so professional and always got back to me immediately with responses to my questions. I must admit, my skin isn't the easiest to work with but she did such a wonderful job and I couldn't believe the number of compliments I received on my make up that night. Valarie also came to our bridal suite the day of at Homewood Suites on time and worked very well with the other stylist doing my hair. I HIGHLY recommend her for your special day!

  I had the pleasure of working with Valarie for my wedding. Her work was absolutely perfect! Throughout the entire process or working with Valarie, she was so professional and always got back to me immediately with responses to my questions. I must admit, my skin isn't the easiest to work with but she did such a wonderful job and I couldn't believe the number of compliments I received on my make up that night. Valarie also came to our bridal suite the day of at Homewood Suites on time and worked very well with the other stylist doing my hair. I HIGHLY recommend her for your special day!
• Amanda Sent on 06/06/2016
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  I loved Valarie - she is so friendly and easy to work with! She put me at ease, and didn't push her opinion on me like some makeup artists do. She offered advice and tips, and I'm so happy with my airbrush makeup in photos. My bridesmaids and Moms looked phenomenal. I would recommend Valarie and her team to anyone!!! She's the best!

  I loved Valarie - she is so friendly and easy to work with! She put me at ease, and didn't push her opinion on me like some makeup artists do. She offered advice and tips, and I'm so happy with my airbrush makeup in photos. My bridesmaids and Moms looked phenomenal. I would recommend Valarie and her team to anyone!!! She's the best!
• Jess Sent on 12/15/2014
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  I would STRONGLY recommend Valarie. I used Valarie for 8 services (bride, 5 bridesmaids, 2 moms) and not only did she exceed every expectation of how I wanted my bridal party to look, but they all kept telling me how beautiful they felt. We also used her days before the wedding for her organic glow spray tanning and couldn't have had a more perfect tan. She listens to exactly what you want, adds her own touch, and really is such a sweetheart. She was easy to talk to, made everybody comfortable, and I will most certainly be using her again in the future for any make-up needs. Wonderful that she comes on location as well.

  I would STRONGLY recommend Valarie. I used Valarie for 8 services (bride, 5 bridesmaids, 2 moms) and not only did she exceed every expectation of how I wanted my bridal party to look, but they all kept telling me how beautiful they felt. We also used her days before the wedding for her organic glow spray tanning and couldn't have had a more perfect tan. She listens to exactly what you want, adds her own touch, and really is such a sweetheart. She was easy to talk to, made everybody comfortable, and I will most certainly be using her again in the future for any make-up needs. Wonderful that she comes on location as well.
• Rachel Sent on 08/12/2014
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  If I could give Valarie MORE stars, I would! Valarie is fantastic, there are no two ways about it. She is professional, relatable, talented, kind, honest, affordable, and absolutely perfect for your bridal makeup (and more!). I got airbrush makeup done for my wedding day - NO REGRETS! WORTH EVERY CENT! My make up looked JUST as good at the end of the night as it did when the day began! My skin looked flawless and my eyes POPPED! I would recommend Valarie OVER AND OVER!

  If I could give Valarie MORE stars, I would! Valarie is fantastic, there are no two ways about it. She is professional, relatable, talented, kind, honest, affordable, and absolutely perfect for your bridal makeup (and more!). I got airbrush makeup done for my wedding day - NO REGRETS! WORTH EVERY CENT! My make up looked JUST as good at the end of the night as it did when the day began! My skin looked flawless and my eyes POPPED! I would recommend Valarie OVER AND OVER!
• Joelene Sent on 06/21/2014
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  Valarie was amazing. I never felt as beautiful as I did on my wedding day. She really knows how to make you shine.

  Valarie was amazing. I never felt as beautiful as I did on my wedding day. She really knows how to make you shine.
• Heather Sent on 06/23/2014
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  Valarie was awesome to work with and she made us all look absolutely gorgeous! Everyone in the wedding party (moms included) got airbrush makeup with fake lashes. I will be honest, the price was a little high, but being a girl who only wears chapstick, I knew I needed to get someone to do my makeup for me or I wouldn't have any on, lol. I am so happy I decided to splurge and get the makeup done. It really does make such a difference to have your makeup professionally done for your big day. WIth your hair and dress and veil, it just really completes the look and it looks so amazing in your pictures. I didnt want to look overly done up, I just wanted it to be a more natural look and Valarie was able to do that perfectly. I could not have been happier with how everything turned out. All of our makeup looked perfect the entire day, even after some tears of joy from my mamma, her makeup still looked perfect. I would highly recommend her services to anyone. She did a perfect job with everyone, we all looked so beautiful and it was worth every penny.

  Valarie was awesome to work with and she made us all look absolutely gorgeous! Everyone in the wedding party (moms included) got airbrush makeup with fake lashes. I will be honest, the price was a little high, but being a girl who only wears chapstick, I knew I needed to get someone to do my makeup for me or I wouldn't have any on, lol. I am so happy I decided to splurge and get the makeup done. It really does make such a difference to have your makeup professionally done for your big day. WIth your hair and dress and veil, it just really completes the look and it looks so amazing in your pictures. I didnt want to look overly done up, I just wanted it to be a more natural look and Valarie was able to do that perfectly. I could not have been happier with how everything turned out. All of our makeup looked perfect the entire day, even after some tears of joy from my mamma, her makeup still looked perfect. I would highly recommend her services to anyone. She did a perfect job with everyone, we all looked so beautiful and it was worth every penny.
• Natalie Sent on 12/06/2012
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  Valarie did an amazing job for my wedding! I absolutely loved my makeup. She was very friendly and easy to work with. She really listens to what you are looking for. I would definitely recommend her!!

  Valarie did an amazing job for my wedding! I absolutely loved my makeup. She was very friendly and easy to work with. She really listens to what you are looking for. I would definitely recommend her!!
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  I hired Valerie for her spray tan services for my bridal shower. I have been spray tanned in the past by someone who came to my home and had no issues. You have to moisturize yourself prior to her tanning with the cocoa butter lotion she brings. In the past, the girl who had spray tanned me moisturized my body with the machine. I obviously didn't do that very well, as my hands and feet were bright orange. I had to scrub till my hands were raw as I did not want orange hands for my bridal shower. The spray tan itself was fine, however beware of where she sprays. Even though the tent was set up our whole entire room was covered in the spray solution. It took awhile to clean up. Finally, the drying process was extremely tedious. I had to stand with a blow dryer to dry myself. That was definitely a first. Despite putting on loose clothes after I dried, I ended up with some blotch marks and was uneven. Brides beware...get a practice tan first if you are thinking about utilizing her services.

  I hired Valerie for her spray tan services for my bridal shower. I have been spray tanned in the past by someone who came to my home and had no issues. You have to moisturize yourself prior to her tanning with the cocoa butter lotion she brings. In the past, the girl who had spray tanned me moisturized my body with the machine. I obviously didn't do that very well, as my hands and feet were bright orange. I had to scrub till my hands were raw as I did not want orange hands for my bridal shower. The spray tan itself was fine, however beware of where she sprays. Even though the tent was set up our whole entire room was covered in the spray solution. It took awhile to clean up. Finally, the drying process was extremely tedious. I had to stand with a blow dryer to dry myself. That was definitely a first. Despite putting on loose clothes after I dried, I ended up with some blotch marks and was uneven. Brides beware...get a practice tan first if you are thinking about utilizing her services.