Every bride is unique, as should her makeup and hair be on that special day she says “I do!”.
Whether you want a natural look or something more bold, choosing your one and only top professional, who understands you, your sense of style and your vision, is of utter importance. But finding the right person to make you look not only beautiful, but also yourself, isn’t always an easy task.
That’s why we’ve hand picked TOP 10 MUAH Artists in France to find the perfect one for you, someone who will make you look and feel even more special than you already are.
Manon Stormacq
Since 2016, Manon Stormacq has been working as a make-up artist in Paris and its surroundings. Her true belief is that each person is unique, and their makeup should be too. This sometimes seems simple and trivial in everyday life, but actually requires essential and significant professionalism, so that your special day is unique. Manon performs make-up techniques adapted for video shoots, as well as for different events such as weddings or fashion/beauty shoots. She highlights the natural assets of a face, so whether you want the lightest or the most sophisticated look, Manon is the person to turn to. Thanks to her skills and professionalism, you will experience your event with complete peace of mind.
Photo: 1, 4 – Bertrand Noel, 2 – Florian Leger, 3 – Christophe Serrano, 5 – Laurene Zabary, 6 – Morgane Ball
Trine Jeul
Based in France – between Côte d’Azur, Provence & Paris, and traveling around Italy & the rest of Europe for her clients, Trine Jeul provides hair & makeup for weddings, editorial shoots, brand campaigns, red carpet looks, and personal photoshoots. She specializes in elegant and natural looks that stand the test of time, enhance her client’s best features, and ensures they look just as beautiful in photos as they do in person. Trine feels so lucky to have the opportunity to work with some of the best brands in the world, the best vendors in the wedding industry, and the most beautiful clients and brides – inside and out, from all over the world.
Photo: 1 – David Bastianoni, 2 – Agnes Molnar, 3 – Chymomore, 5 – Sophie Epton, 6 – ARTIESE
MODERN BRIDE PARIS
Jiyoung Yang, the person behind MODERN BRIDE PARIS, is a hair & makeup artist based in Paris. She is originally from South Korea, where she worked as a hair & makeup artist before relocating. Over the past 13 years, working as a MUAH artist Jiyoung has designed and styled beauty images in industries such as bridal, private client, advertising, fashion magazine and branding. As a result of her experience, she likes working with brides who have a special eye for fashion. If you want to avoid having heavy, unnatural, rigid makeup and hairstyle, you are at the right place. Jiyoung combines the detail-oriented technique she’s learned from Seoul and the artistic sensibility from Paris and creates a natural and confident look for women. The beauty styling she creates is luminous, sophisticated and accentuates the unique beauty that lies in each woman.
Photo: 1 – Livia Bass, 2 – Elizabetta Marzetti, 3, 4 – Haeun Jo, 5 – Stepan Vrzala, 6 – Darcy Benincosa
Alesia Solo & Co
Alesia Solo & Co is a boutique mobile hair and makeup team based in Paris, France. They are highly skilled stylists and artists with extensive experience in the wedding and bridal industry. Alesia has been a lead MUAH artist for 14 years, and she carefully selected her team for their high level of skill, dedication to the craft, and love for creating all kinds of beautiful. They don’t believe in rules when it comes to makeup. They believe in looking powerful and beautiful in what ever way those words speak to you, and that beauty comes in all ages, races, genders, and walks of life. Her elite team will take care of all your beauty needs covering both hair and makeup in Paris and beyond. They specialise in creating lasting and romantic looks that compliment your individual style and features.
Photo: 1 – Nikki Daskalakis, 2 – TRYNTH Photo, 3 – Christine le Roux, 4 – KOKO Photo, 5 – Darcy Benincosa, 6 – Sage Yeager
Allison Depriestre
Allison Depriestre is a MUAH artist based in Paris with an impressive celebrity clientele list. Whether you want the most nude/natural makeup, or quite and edgy bold sophisticated look, or want effortless beach waves, or that perfect 90’s or 60’s blow out you saw on an old ad, Allison has the ability to create and master any kind of hair and makeup. By becoming a MUAH artist, she not only realized her potential, but is also helping women become the best version of themselves, by making them beautiful and confident in themselves.
Photo: 1- Stuart Wieten, 2 – Valentin Lecron, 4 – Steve Wells, 5 – Le Secre d’Audrey
Alexia Bigaud
Alexia Bigaud is a destination wedding hair & makeup artist based in France ( in Limoges precisely ). For her it’s all about effortless sophistication. Her style is timeless, cool and of course, French, but her main goal is to always make you look like the best version of yourself. Alexia is an expert in natural beauty and effortless hair. She happily travels all over the world making brides feel their best on their big day. By enhancing your natural features she’ll help you feel the most confident when you walk down the aisle.
Photos: 2, 5 – Cara Mia, 4 – Elise Morgan, 6 – Tristan Perrier
Widnie Alexis
Widnie Alexis believes that hair styling and makeup shouldn’t be used to transform who you are, but to sublimate you. Like a painter who gives life to the beauty on her canvas, she uses your face and your hair to reveal your natural beauty. Her desire is to create customised tailor-made beauty to highlight that amazing woman you are. Widnie’s style is as natural as it’s chic and modern. It’s aimed at women who wish to sublimate while remaining themselves. A vision that she wants to communicate is knowing to free yourself from false pretences by letting the essential appear.
Photos: 1 – Stephanie Vegliante, 2 – Allison Parker, 3 – Maria Reva, 4 – Laura Zorman, 5 – Molly Carr, 6 – Franklyn K Photography
Ekaterina Mignery
Ekaterina Mignery’s journey in beauty started in 2011. She discovered makeup while studying Fashion Design and Art History, and immediately understood – that is what she wanted her profession to be. She started her career at MAC Cosmetics as a makeup artist and then as a Resident Trainer helping other makeup artists to develop their skills. After moving to Paris in 2015 she pursued a new career as a freelance makeup artist and since then hairstyling artist. Ekaterina is now working across the wedding and fashion industries. Her goal is to create a personalised beauty service, empower women and give them confidence. She develops a unique look with each customer based on both their visions of beauty.
Photos: 1, 4, 6 – Louise Betaille 2 – Aset Geroeva, 3 – Maud Chalard, 5 – Semyon Plenkov
Virginie Debourg
Make-up artist and event hairdresser based in Lyon, Virginie Debourg works in the Rhône-Alpes region, Burgundy, Beaujolais, Savoie, Haute-Savoie, Drôme, Isère, Ardèche, Provence… and wherever the wind takes her. Benevolent and perfectionist, attention to every detail, she gives the best of herself to sublimate each woman. Whether it’s make-up and hairstyles that reflect your natural beauty, or a more sophisticated beauty treatment, the most important for Virginie is that it’s subtle and refined.
Photo: 2 – Coralie Lescieux, 3 – Through The Glass Paris 4 – Paulina Weddings 5 – UTOPIC LOVERS, 6 – Chloe Lapeyssonnie
Kassaundra Stephens
When you meet Kassaundra Stephens, you can count on meeting a woman who is passionate about her work. She is a professional talent who will show up with a smile on her face, ready to put you at ease with a good laugh and a new friendship. Kassaundra has trained in medical skin aesthetics as well as color theory, which she believes is the foundation for creating an impeccable palette. When it comes to creating your look, every application is specifically tailored to your personality, image, skin type, and style. Kassaundra has proven her creativity through the art of makeup and hair with a career that spans over 2 decades.
Photo: 1 – Sarah Miramon, 3 – Harriette Earnshaw, 4 – ADAGION STUDIO , 5 – Hubner & Dehe
