Hiring a professional hair and makeup artist is not just about hairspray, contouring, and false lashes. Many brides can achieve a look they like with what they have at home or from the drugstore. When you hire a professional artist, you’re investing in peace of mind for your bridal experience. Our team is experienced and thorough, anticipating your needs, what’s coming next, and handling any unexpected hiccups with ease. We provide personalized, thoughtful services tailored to each couple, ensuring you feel heard, seen, and supported throughout your big day. Drake Artistry Collective is a small team of professional hair and makeup artists specializing in on-location bridal services. Our approach to weddings is a little different from most bridal beauty teams. We focus less on trends, products, and social media techniques and more on listening and working to understand your concerns and vision to create a look that is authentically yours. What makes you feel confident and beautiful? That’s what we want to understand. We want your friends, family, and fiancé to look at you on your wedding day and say, “You are so beautiful,” not, “Your makeup is so beautiful!” Our comprehensive services are designed to enhance your natural beauty and provide a seamless, stress-free experience. All our makeup services include false lashes, individual cluster lashes, and airbrush application. Additionally, every makeup service comes with a set of brushes for you to keep and a touch-up kit to maintain your look throughout the day. To perfect your bridal look, all our bridal services include a Bridal Preview, where we test and document your chosen style before the wedding, complete with a micro-photo shoot to see how the hair and makeup read in photos.
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Jaime B.
June 3, 2024 at 12:00 amCrystal and her team are incredible!! H&M looked amazing and she was so helpful during the wedding day. Highly recommend!!
Helpful ReviewEmily Z.
January 1, 2024 at 12:00 amI loved working with Crystal! Makeup & Hair was one of the most important things I wanted to get right for my wedding day. From the initial consultation call, Crystal was very knowledgeable about Asian features and able to provide clear answers to my questions. My trial was long but detail oriented, I loved the way Crystal communicated and was able to give productive advice for my makeup and hair. The day of, my hair and makeup turned out better than I could’ve imagined. My bridesmaids were also really pleased with their hair and makeup as well. During the retention service, Crystal went above and beyond to keep me hydrated, and provided snacks, and touchups to my hair, makeup,… Read more
Helpful ReviewMaddie S.
December 31, 2023 at 12:00 amCrystal 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!
Helpful ReviewSara U.
December 30, 2023 at 12:00 amI 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… Read more
Helpful ReviewAnjana R.
December 30, 2023 at 12:00 amCrystal 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… Read more
Helpful ReviewShanna C.
December 29, 2023 at 12:00 amWhen I was looking for hair/makeup for my wedding, I knew I wanted a team who could do both. I also knew I wanted someone who has extensive experience with my facial features. Crystal Drake did an amazing job for my mom, my bridesmaids, and myself. My trial was 4 months before my wedding, and I was able to schedule it so it was the same day as my engagement photos. Crystal is SO thorough and easy to work with. I was planning this wedding from a completely different time zone, and she was very accommodating/understanding of my schedule. She uses a portal which includes all of your documents/contracts/important information. One thing that really stood out to me about… Read more
Helpful ReviewLotan B.
December 29, 2023 at 12:00 amCrystal and her team are insanely talented at what they do. This is the best bridal makeup I could find in Michigan and it did NOT disappoint! Beyond that, Crystal and her team are LGBTQ+-friendly, provide excellent advice and recommendations regarding hair/makeup choices, etc. At the venue, they made sure we were hydrated and gave us nifty heel protectors which helped with our balance when wearing heels for so many hours in one day. Crystal is very communicative and organized, which makes things far less stressful leading up to, and day of, the wedding.
Helpful ReviewAmanda J.
December 29, 2023 at 12:00 amCrystal and her team were amazing!!! I am so happy that we made her part of our big day. We are a same-sex couple (two brides) and we had a large bridal party. We had a total of 14 people getting hair/makeup done. Crystal & company were able to accommodate us. Everyone was pleased with their service and looked beautiful! Zeroing in on the bridal experience, Crystal was very easy to work with from the very beginning. She is definitely an LGBTQ+ friendly vendor, and more generally is very open to different bridal styles. Her forms and paperwork really broke things down to aide in decision-making and impart clear information. The bridal trial was very thorough. On the day… Read more
Helpful ReviewMadison W.
December 29, 2023 at 12:00 amI only have the best things to say about Crystal and Drake Artistry! Crystal was amazing, starting from the very beginning! I live out of state so I was anxious about booking trials/etc. but Crystal was very flexible in working with me on dates, and her communication/response time was excellent. I loved the professional headshots she does at the trial as it gives you a great idea of what to expect on your wedding day! The day of, my hair was exactly as I envisioned and my makeup held up all day for pictures. Her retaining services were a great addition – she was with me a large portion of the day to fix my lipstick for pictures, provide… Read more
Helpful ReviewPallavi B.
December 29, 2023 at 12:00 amCrystal 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!
Helpful ReviewSierra H.
December 29, 2023 at 12:00 amCrystal 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… Read more
Helpful ReviewMeagan L.
December 29, 2023 at 12:00 amI 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… Read more
Helpful ReviewElizabeth O.
November 7, 2021 at 12:00 amCrystal and her team did an exceptional job with hair and makeup for me and my bridesmaids! It was so nice to not have to worry about getting everyone ready in time, and the end result was absolutely stunning. She puts so much care into her work, which was evident even from the initial consult. It was also so sweet that she provided each of us a little bag of brushes! Crystal stayed with us during photos up until the ceremony, and helped us with touch ups, the dress and veil, and by fixing heels that were slipping through muddy grass. Looking back on pictures from the day, I am just so thankful that we booked Crystal. I cannot recommend her enough!
Helpful ReviewIsabelle W.
September 6, 2021 at 12:00 amCrystal was absolutely wonderful. We had to reschedule our wedding twice due to covid, and she worked with us both times. She was also very covid-careful during our big day – which was a huge relief to me, as you get so up close during hair and makeup! I wanted to “look like myself but a more glamorous version of myself” and she TOTALLY hit the mark. She & her team also made my bridesmaids and MIL look and feel amazing too. As an added note, due to all those covid delays I was 5 months pregnant when we finally got to the big wedding party, and honestly wasn’t feeling the most beautiful leading up to the… Read more
Helpful ReviewLillia R.
September 8, 2020 at 12:00 amLike many others, we ended up having to change all of our original wedding plans and ended up going with a much smaller family event. I first reached out to Crystal less than two weeks before my wedding, and she was nothing but professional from the start. Her process included an initial phone call, questionnaire, highly detailed brochure showing different customized packages, and a timeline for the day. Despite the wedding being so close, Crystal was also able to make time for a trial, and took photos to make sure everything was perfect. She was thorough and organized, and put me at ease immediately. Everything went extremely smoothly the day of the wedding. In addition, she has gone above… Read more
Helpful ReviewMelissa M.
September 8, 2020 at 12:00 amCrystal and her crew did a great job on all of our hair and make up for the wedding. I wear wigs and she still made my hair look great. Also everything lasted for a long time. Thanks again!
Helpful ReviewAja W.
December 31, 2019 at 12:00 amCrystal and her team were awesome!! I sought her out because I really wanted airbrush makeup, and she was one of the only people I found who offered it. She made me feel really comfortable even though I don’t know much about makeup, and I LOVED the result! It lasted all night, but she left me a really nice touch-up kit too (including the entire lipstick she had used on me earlier!). The most amazing thing was that she had a minor emergency the morning of my wedding, and she was still there on time–to my wedding FOUR HOURS AWAY. The absolute best!!!!
Helpful ReviewPaul G.
December 31, 2019 at 12:00 amMy husband and I were absolutely thrilled with the hair and make-up services we received from Drake Artistry Collective! Although it was our moms, grooms-maids, and flower girl that benefitted the most, my husband and I also treated ourselves to a simple “anti-shine” treatment which was perfect for our photos. We had two hair and make-up staff who were both extremely friendly and professional; the whole wedding party loved them. My grooms-maid declared they were “miracle workers”!
Helpful ReviewMelissa
December 29, 2019 at 12:00 amCrystal did an amazing job with my hair and make up for my big day. I received so many compliments on how beautiful I looked. I felt beautiful but better! The look on my husband’s face when he saw me was priceless. But I need to rave about the service she provided. She came with me and my bridal party carrying my purse and shoes while we took pictures with the photographers. She also made touch ups whenever my make up needed a little fix (which barely was needed. It was nearly flawless!) And she carried everything from our bridal suite to my hotel room by herself! She went above and beyond to make our day special. I highly recommend having Crystal for your wedding day or any special day. You won’t regret it!
Helpful ReviewLaura
December 28, 2019 at 12:00 amCrystal and Kyle were so wonderful to work with. Crystal was great to correspond with to schedule a trial despite our busy schedules. Kyle made me feel beautiful and stress free on my big day. Couldn’t have asked for a better makeup team!
Helpful ReviewLauren H.
December 27, 2019 at 12:00 amCrystal is incredible. From the makeup and hair trial through the big day itself, Crystal made my experience enjoyable and stress-free. My makeup and hair both lasted the entire day/night, and I received so many compliments!!! The products Crystal uses are high quality and felt good on my skin, and her skill is second to none. My original hair and makeup person actually fell through last-minute, and Crystal stepped up to save the day! I got so many compliments on my hair and makeup and felt so confident! She is also a great person to have around on your wedding day, very cool and calm–you know you are in good hands. 🙂 She did a great job with my… Read more
Helpful ReviewDanielle G.
December 26, 2019 at 12:00 amWorking with Crystal and her team was a breeze! We chose make up only services and they really did make our visions for the day come alive! Sarah did my make up, and she made me feel like myself but with a much better make up job than I could have dreamed of! The make up was lightweight, so I didn’t feel it on me at all! I never wear foundation so normally that doesn’t feel normal to me, but I couldn’t even tell I had it on. My bridesmaids all looked amazing and cohesive, which was important to me. I booked the retaining services for the time between first look photos and the ceremony starting and I am… Read more
Helpful ReviewEllen B.
December 25, 2019 at 12:00 amWe got married in Ann Arbor over the summer and not being from the area, I wasn’t quite sure who to go with for hair and makeup. I also rarely wear makeup and wanted someone I could feel comfortable with. After having read reviews for Crystal in WeddingWire and signing up for an initial consult, I immediately felt at ease. She not only made me feel like I was in control of how much (or little) makeup I needed for my wedding and helped steered me towards what was realistic when I was all over the place with my hair ideas. Crystal has a great down-to-earth way about her and she’s incredibly knowledgeable on makeup application but… Read more
Helpful ReviewDiane T.
September 20, 2019 at 12:00 amCrystal was amazing and I couldn’t be happier with the results! She was so fun to work with and worked with me to give me exactly what I wanted. Being East Asian, I was concerned about getting “panda face” and finding a makeup & hair artist that knew how to work with my skin and hair type. As someone who doesn’t wear makeup regularly, I was also concerned about the makeup being “too much”. Crystal knew exactly what products to use and was able to make me look beautiful without changing my appearance drastically! Both the hair and makeup lasted all day from 9am to when I finally got back to my hotel room at 1 am. … Read more
Helpful ReviewAnne
August 20, 2019 at 12:00 amCrystal was so easy and flexible. She offered me extra trials to perfect my wedding look (at no additional charge!). She was very easy to get a hold of and happy to work with me to figure out exactly what I needed. We had a large group (10 bridesmaids) and Crystal made sure we had enough artists to cover everyone quickly and beautifully! I will definitely recommend her in the future.
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