Our Team
Our team of hair & makeup artists works collaboratively with you to find your perfect look. Whether your style is more classic or modern, our stylists will ask the right questions and make the informed suggestions you need to make sure you look and feel amazing for your big event. Our priority is you, so we make sure you’re comfortable with the process and the results every step of the way.
Exceptional credentials, even more exceptional experience.
Our stylists are known for their outstanding qualifications, expertise, and experience. We only hire stylists who have years of experience at the top of their field doing hair & makeup for weddings, professional photoshoots, film shoots, and big events. Our stylists have worked with countless models and brides-to-be, so you can take comfort in knowing your look is in good hands.
We make getting ready for your big day fun & enjoyable.
Above all, our stylists are great at having fun! We want you to leave our chairs feeling comfortable, confident, and gorgeous for your special day, so we like to make the process of getting ready a laid-back, enjoyable experience that puts you in the right state of mind to take on the world.
Lari Manz – Hair Stylist & Makeup Artist
Bridal Hair Stylist & Makeup Artist | Upper Hudson Valley, Catskills, Berkshires, Capital Region, Columbia County
Lari Manz is a professional hair stylist and makeup artist serving clients from New York City to the Hudson Valley and Upstate New York. Her work has been featured in The New York Times Brides, 100 Layer Cake, and IBride.com, establishing her as a trusted name in bridal beauty and editorial styling.
As a senior hair stylist and makeup consultant, Lari brings extensive hands-on experience and a refined, intuitive approach to beauty. Guided by a philosophy of simplicity, balance, and timeless style, she works closely with each client to enhance their natural features and create a look that feels effortless and authentic.
Her services include precision haircuts, custom color, dimensional color, highlights, corrective color, updos, smoothing treatments, and specialized curly haircuts, as well as professional makeup application. Lari uses Davines hair products for color, styling, & haircare, and Jane Iredale for a radiant, natural, skin-like finish.
Lari studied Fashion Design at the Fashion Institute of Technology in New York City and is also the founder of an avant-garde jewelry line featured in Mademoiselle, Cosmopolitan, Women’s Wear Daily, Ebony, and Essence. Her designs have appeared on runways and in major retailers including Macy’s, Barneys New York, and Neiman Marcus, as well as select boutiques across the U.S. and internationally.
In addition to her work in beauty and fashion, Lari is an herbalist and wellness advocate. Her unique combination of hair styling, makeup artistry, fashion design, and holistic wellness allows her to offer a deeply personalized and thoughtful approach to beauty.
Lari Manz provides on-site bridal hair and makeup services for weddings, elopements, photo & video shoots, and events throughout the Hudson Valley, Columbia County, the Catskills, the Capital Region, and the Berkshires. She is also available for private, one-on-one appointments including haircuts, color, corrective color, styling, and makeup services.
Laura Shoemaker – Makeup Artist
As a former top FORD model, Laura Shoemaker sat in the chairs of legendary artists such as Francois Nars, Bobbi Brown, Laura Mercier, Tyen, and Kevin Aucoin. She became obsessed with learning makeup artistry, and spent years gleaning knowledge from these makeup masters. During her unusually long 15-year career, Laura was booked almost daily, and was frequently responsible for her own makeup looks. Makeup application fit hand in glove with her passion for oil painting, specifically portraiture.
Laura’s own makeup career includes multiple years as a key makeup artist for Univision TV, Saks Fifth Avenue and Neiman Marcus online catalogs, Rolling Stone magazine fashion editorial, New York Fashion Week runway shows, film “One Percent More Humid” (artist for Juno Temple and Julia Garner), and her favorite: brides! (both celebrity and her nearest and dearest girlfriends). Recently, Laura provided makeup as a part of Mary Stuart Masterson’s crew in a film shot in the Hudson Valley and now Mary Stuart’s personal skincare “go to” pro.
Laura founded the Radiant Body workshop, where she instructed beauty professionals on makeup application. Laura is honored to work in NYC and the Hudson Valley area with a talented crew of artists creating custom looks for wedding parties and each bride’s unique vision goal for their enchanted day.
She is dedicated to beauty through health, and has received her diploma in Classic Homeopathy from the British Institute of Homeopathy. She is certified in yoga instruction from the Kundalini Yoga East Studio, and spent 5 years teaching yoga and meditation in private practice.
Alisha – Hair Restoration Specialist, Wig Expert & Bridal Stylist
Alisha believes hair is deeply personal—an essential part of identity and self-expression. This passion has led her to specialize in hair loss solutions, where she has developed advanced expertise in creating fully customized, natural-looking wigs tailored to each client’s needs. As an award-winning hair restoration specialist, she is known for her compassionate approach and meticulous attention to detail.
With a background in early childhood education and development, Alisha brings exceptional patience and care to her work—especially when working with children. As a salon owner, she has built a welcoming environment and is highly regarded for her skill in children’s haircuts.
Alisha also has extensive experience as an on-site bridal hairstylist and makeup artist, working with wedding parties to create polished, timeless looks. Her artistic eye and love of design are reflected in her unique, personalized styling approach.
Fun, compassionate, and deeply client-focused, Alisha is dedicated to helping every client feel confident, comfortable, and truly themselves.
Jessica LaFountain - Hair Stylist & Makeup Artist
Jessica is a painter and art instructor who finds creative inspiration by connecting with people. She is deeply committed to creating a calm, elevated experience for every client, believing your wedding day should feel as stress-free as it is beautiful. Specializing in enhanced natural glamour, she artfully highlights your favorite features while ensuring you still look and feel like yourself—just effortlessly refined.
With a keen understanding of how elements like humidity and wind can affect a look, Jessica customizes her techniques for long-lasting, photo-ready results that hold from the first look to the last dance.
Known for her soothing presence and thoughtful approach, she helps keep you and your bridal party relaxed, confident, and on schedule—so you can fully enjoy every moment of your day.
Location:
24 Murray St
Chatham, NY 12037
Service Areas:
Chatham, NY
Upper Hudson Valley
Catskills, NY
Berkshires, MA
New York, NY
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