Makeup by Zena Shteysel
Reviews for Makeup by Zena Shteysel
Zena was my make-up artist for our wedding on June 6, 2009. She also did make-up for my mom and three bridesmaids (my sisters), as well as recommended a wonderful hair stylist.
From the first moment we met, I could tell Zena is extremely detail-oriented and has amazing technical skill. She is a full-time make-up artist, and it really shows. She has a long list of work on her resume, and has even won an Emmy for her work on Dancing with the Stars! But, from first hand experience, I can say that her make-up technique is impeccable. She really puts purpose into every stroke of her brush. I had multiple make-up trials and she really stood out with regards to how careful, even, and symmetrical all her make-up application was. No caking whatsoever. She applied individual eyelashes during my make-up trial and on the day-of, and not only did the lashes look beautiful, they stayed on, and came off when needed. At my other trials, the lashes sometimes stuck to my natural eyelashes and were absolutely painful to take off. Considering she used individual lashes, on both eyes, on two separate occasions, and NONE of the eyelashes stuck when it came time to take them off, I can say with confidence that she knows what she is doing! I thought my mom and bridesmaids (three sisters) all looked absolutely stunning. I was amazed that even without a trial, Zena was able to apply varied colors and styles on them with such ease. Everyone's make-up was different, yet worked well as a group, and all smooth and spotless. My sisters were also impressed with the amount of time she spent time on them, not rushing through them as they had experienced as a part of other wedding parties. All of our make-up lasted all day, until the very last minute of dancing.
After my make-up trial with Zena I asked for some changes, and even had some last minute changes, and not only was she accommodating, she also gave her input. I really appreciated that she wasn't so eager to please that she simply did everything I wanted, even if she knew better (and she does). It was refreshing to have someone share their expertise and give honest opinions that could be trusted. My final look, how I felt about it, the compliments I received, and our wedding pictures are all a testament of how often she was correct and the quality of her work and experience. Another asset of her being a full-time make-up artist is that she works with many professionals and thus was able to recommend hair stylists. She was there for my hair trials (I had more than one), and each time even though she wasn't doing my hair herself, I felt she understood what I wanted and what would look good on me. She shared her opinion and took charge as needed, making suggestions to the hair stylist. She was great at interpreting and communicating my not-so-clear vision!
Zena was the consummate professional, patient, and organized. She knew exactly how much time was needed, showed up on time, and got her work done. During emails and phone calls, she was prompt and efficient, and on top of all that, she is very sweet. I highly recommend Zena and would work with her again in a heartbeat.
Zena did my makeup for my wedding in April 2009 and was so easy to work with, on time and professional. She was recommended to me by my wedding coordinator. I knew I wanted to work with her from the moment I saw the look she created for me during the trial. She also did the makeup for my mom and three bridesmaids. Everyone looked stunning! If you like the natural look, she will go light, or can really dress up your eyes for a dramatic look. She is able to work with all skin types and colors and uses great products. I only had to touch up my eyeliner on my lower lids and lip gloss during the ceremony and reception. My one recommendation is to watch the makeup process along the way. The set up in my hotel was not so great so there wasn't a mirror in front of me when Zena was creating my look. Therefore, I really only saw the final product a few minutes before I needed to head to the wedding venue and needed her to change a few things in a jiffy (a different blush color, more eyeliner). She was very accommodating. I can honestly say I felt beautiful all day, and just like the other brides' posts, my makeup lasted a good 14 hours. I hope I can work with her again. She is a true talent!
ZENA ROCKS!!! I have never felt more beautiful in my life, I received a zillion compliments, and I can't wait to have an excuse to have her do my makeup again. Zena is friendly, on time, professional, and willing to work with you to get the makeup just right. Also, out of the three people I did a trial with, Zena did the best job with false eyelashes--they looked the best, and they came off easily when i wanted them to. The other ones either came off early or didn't come off at the end of the day when i tried to take them off. Zena uses individual lashes, and I think they look more natural that way.
The day of my trial my skin was still recovering from a peel I'd done earlier, so although I was thrilled w/ my eyes, I was unsure about the face makeup, even though it wasn't Zena's fault my skin wasn't in its usual condition. After two trials with others, I decided to hire Zena, but asked if she would do another run through for the face makeup, which she was more than willing to do. The day we did another run through, she knew I had a bridal shower to go to, so she ended up doing my eyes that day too at no charge (no false lashes that day though).
On my wedding day, Zena came to the hotel, did my makeup, and gave me a touch up bag for the evening. My make up lasted all night and still looked fresh. I cannot recommend her enough! Also, I hope she doesn't mind me posting this--but Zena won an emmy for her work on Dancing with the Stars. That's how good she is!
Zena did the make up for my wedding on September 29, 2007. She came referred to me by a friend who used her and I would absolutely recommend her to anyone!
She came to my wedding site and was so professional! She is very organized and even created a timeline for me. I love when vendors are organized because it takes the stress off and was one less thing that I had to worry about!
My makeup turned out so wonderful that I was shocked at how beautiful I looked! I had so many compliments on my makeup and the nice thing was that it lasted throughout the whole day and night! I have very oily skin so I was worried about that but I didn't need to be worried at all. I have had my makeup done in a few weddings that I was in but none of them did nearly as good of a job as Zena!
Zena did our hair and make up for my friend's wedding last year and she did an amazing job with all of us. One of the main reasons that my friend booked her was unlike alot of the hairstylists, she responded quickly and professionally. She arrived on time and our makeup lasted all night.
Zena is great and I highly recommend her.
I worked with Zena on my wedding on June 2 and she did my makeup. She is very nice and very organized. She is very very easy to work with.
She came to the site on time and did the make up of my two bridesmaids and my mum's with no trial in advance. They all looked gorgeous.
My make up was awesome. Zena completed my make up at around 11:00 a.m. and it lasted the whole day - I was still dancing at 11:00 p.m. with full makeup :)
Thank you Zena!
I HIGHLY recommend Zena. I'm another Tess bride who had to find a replacement at the last minute, and Zena really saved the day. She was sweet enough to waive her travel fee because of the special circumstances, came on time with all her stuff, was super fun and relaxing to have around in the hotel room, and did amazing work. She did my makeup at 10 a.m. and it lasted all the way through the wedding (in a 90 - degree wedding chapel during a heat wave) and through the reception to 11pm. I'm such a fan.
Zena did my hair and make-up for my May 6th wedding. She did an amazing job and I have to say that I have never felt that beautiful.
My hair and make-up looked great for the entire night despite the wind being especially heavy that day. My mother and my bridesmaids were also very happy with the work that she did.
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