Melissa Formica Makeup & Hair

Beauty services

Prices start at $650 per person

Packages

Prices start at $500

Number of beauticians: 10

Styles: Dramatic, Trendy

About Melissa Formica Makeup & Hair

Melissa Formica Makeup & Hair

Owner

We earned The Best of Zola Award for 2024! One of the things that I love most about my craft is finding what makes you feel and look the most beautiful. With 15 years specializing in award-winning bridal makeup and hair, every look is tailored to celebrate you. My promise is that I treat my clients as if it were my own wedding. While you gaze into the mirror looking your best, you are going to feel pampered and relaxed. My style is versatile to meet your needs. Think romantic, natural, ethereal, modern or elegant with a vintage nod. My team and I proudly serve and support LGBTQ/BIPOC 🏳️‍🌈 / Travel ready for destination weddings worldwide.

I love creating a connection with each client, hearing your story...your dream goals. That will help determine the end result when creating a look you can truly feel comfortable in. My style is versatile to fit the most subtle or dramatic look desired. I leave every client with a special gift just for them. My work has been seen on TV, Vogue, runway and published internationally.

Services

Service categories

Hair
Makeup
Styling

Services & specialties

Available for touch-ups (hourly)
Multi-day events
Pre-wedding beauty prep
Blowouts
Experience with natural Black hair
Hair accessories
Hair extension application
Hair extension color matching
Hair trials
Styling for short hair
Styling with hair extensions
Updos
Airbrushing
Body art
Full spectrum skin tone matching
Hypoallergenic makeup
Makeup trials
Natural makeup (complexion only)
Tattoo coverage/body makeup
Day-of style coordination

Specialty styles

Dramatic
Trendy

Melissa Formica Makeup & Hair packages

Elopement Package

Price$500

Description

Hair & makeup on location for your dream elopement!

What’s included

Hairstyling
Makeup
Airbrushing
False Lashes

Preferred vendors of Melissa Formica Makeup & Hair

Photographer

Tom Schelling Photography

5.0 (2)

Jason Mitchell Kahn & Co.

5.0 (20)

New York, NY

Starts at $10,000

Florist

A Petal To Peddle

New York, NY

Reviews

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5.0 out of 5

21 reviews

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Jackie is the best!
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•Sydney T.•Oct 3, 2024
Last month I got married at The Sanctuary on Roosevelt Island, and I had the pleasure of working with Jackie Fanara, an artist from Melissa’s makeup team. She was an absolute joy to work with from start to finish- it felt like hanging out with an old friend! She is so incredible at making her clients feel comfortable, listened to, and pampered. She went completely above and beyond- when the bridal party was finishing photos outside and it started pouring, she got SOAKED while shielding my bridesmaids and making sure everyone was able to get safely from the park to the vehicles to inside the venue. She literally used herself as a shield and then proceeded to to help everyone get touch ups while they dried off- by the time the ceremony had started, no one would have had an idea that everyone had been rained on. By the end of the day, she was everyone’s best friend. She was an angel that day and I am so thankful she was my artist. If you’re looking for an incredibly talented artist who will charm you with her positive attitude and incredible sense of humor- Jackie is your gal. Special shout out to Tressa, who did the makeup for my mother in law and few other people’s on my husband’s side of the family- they all loved her and said that she made them feel so special! And of course, shout out to Melissa for being lovely and communicative while setting me up with her team!
Thank you Melissa!
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•Shannon M.•Sep 25, 2024
Melissa was so wonderful during my entire wedding process! Not only did my hair and makeup look absolutely perfect, I also really enjoyed getting to know her and she kept the mood of the day very calm. She was also extremely flexible and added on a services and and extra time for touch ups to my package last minute. She really listens to what look you are going for, and made me feel so confident in how I looked for my wedding day!
The best!
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•Christine•Sep 10, 2024
Melissa was so great to work with throughout the whole process in selecting my hair and makeup look. She answered all of my questions ahead of time and during the trial was incredibly attentive to what I wanted from my hair and makeup. She also got to know me, so it never felt like a transactional relationship but instead felt like I was hanging out with a friend. On the day, Melissa did my hair and makeup as well as my mother’s and mother-in-law’s. She made everyone feel at ease throughout the day with her calm demeanor which was so appreciated. Melissa listened to everyone’s desires for their looks and she executed flawlessly! Melissa has such a knack for enhancing everyone’s features in such a natural, beautiful way. It was really important to me that I didn’t feel overdone and instead felt natural and glowy for my wedding. I trusted Melissa every step of the way and she didn’t disappoint. I felt so beautiful, and like myself, which only made the day more special. She was so fun to work with and my hair and makeup lasted after hours of dancing! I highly recommend booking Melissa, you will be in very good hands!
Perfect Make-up and hair on my wedding day
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•Verena B.•Jul 31, 2024
Melissa did a great job with my make-up and hair on my wedding day. Make-up was sweat and tears proved on that hot summer day in the city. I absolutely enjoyed being treated by Melissa, who is such a lovely and wonderful person. I can fully recommend Melissa to anyone who wishes to look beautiful!