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Your wedding day is the biggest day in your life (up to this point). It’s the day you’ll want to look back on with the fondest of memories. Your family and friends, and your photographer, will play a role in making these memories great… Your Wedding Makeup & hair will dramatically affect how you feel about your big day – both now and in 25 years. With over 19 years experience in the beauty industry, my passion is Makeup Artistry and all-things-beauty. As a Professional Artist & Regional Trainer for MAC Cosmetics for the last decade, I’ve honed my skills & technique as an artist while helping develop hundreds of other young artists. Whether you’re looking for that Classic look, or a more Modern flair, or somewhere in between, I know how to listen, helping guide Brides & Grooms of all ages, based on who they are and the type of memories they’re looking to achieve. I’ve been a true Clean Beauty enthusiast since before it was trendy, happily working with clients of all skin types, tones, and textures. I’m always equipped with an array of beauty products that are friendly to a variety of skin types, AND the environment. After performing hundreds of weddings, video shoots, runway shows, events, corporate functions, and private & celebrity clients, I am uniquely qualified to be your Wedding Day makeup artist. If you are in Chicago or the Chicago-Suburbs, then you will see me on-site. I also work closely with a team of skilled hair stylists to complete a couple’s final look on their special day. Makeup Artistry is my Passion. Helping you ‘Find Your Flow’ leading up to your Wedding Day is my Mission. Thank you for considering SANDY THINNES | MAKEUP ARTIST.
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Stephanie S.
February 8, 2024 at 12:00 amSandy made me feel so comfortable throughout the whole process. The trial was fun and she immediately understood my vibe. On the day of, I wanted to try a different lipstick and Sandy agreed to test it out. We both felt it wasn’t right, but I appreciated the flexibility. She also did a wonderful job on my mother and mother-in-law’s makeup. My mother had a lot of questions about products and eyelashes and Sandy was so patient and responsive. Sandy was also so friendly, punctual, and a great communicator. I would highly recommend her!
Helpful ReviewHazel
December 28, 2023 at 12:00 amSandy is the best! She is very responsive, takes her time to get to know you, and listens on your desired wedding day look. I got so many compliments on my hair and make up. Highly recommended!!
Helpful ReviewVictoria K.
December 27, 2023 at 12:00 amSandy is simply the very the best at what she does! After spending hours and hours online looking at wedding makeup artist websites which were mediocre, artificial looking and adopted a ‘we do everything wedding’ cookie cutter approach, it was so refreshing to stumble upon Sandy’s website. Her area of expertise is unapologetically makeup only. Although she has partners who offer hair styling services if needed. A curated artistic and holistic approach to beauty would best describe how Sandy works with her clients. She takes the time to understand your esthetic objective and what does and doesn’t make you feel comfortable and beautiful. Personally, I don’t typically wear a lot of makeup but was going for a stunning but…
Helpful ReviewSamantha C.
December 16, 2023 at 12:00 amI had the pleasure of hiring Sandy for make up and her colleague Gabrielle for hair.
Sandy and Gabrielle were amazing! From the moment I met her at my trial session to the day of the wedding, Sandy was super responsive and professional.
Sandy was attentive, responsive to my feedback, and really brought my vision to life! I highly recommend Sandy to anyone who is looking for a make up artist for their wedding!
Helpful ReviewErin
December 12, 2023 at 12:00 amSandy truly helps you bring out your natural sparkle and lets it shine through! She’s great at enhancing your natural features and choosing a palette that works with your skin tone, and overall vibe for the day! Professional, timely and beyond talented!
Helpful ReviewVeronika
October 30, 2023 at 12:00 amI get nervous getting my makeup done because I don’t usually like it; however, Sandy made me feel absolutely beautiful on my wedding day! I would not have changed one thing about the look she gave me. Sandy and Gabriella made all of my bridesmaids feel beautiful as well. Many of them said it was the first time they loved getting their makeup done professionally! Not only was Sandy extremely talented, but she was also a calming and kind presence to have around. I recommend Sandy 110%!!!
Helpful ReviewJasmine D.
August 13, 2023 at 12:00 amAMAZING!! Sandy was very professional and very accommodating to all my preferences. She walked me through everything step by step and she made sure my make-up was absolutely perfect. Her attention to detail is emaculate. Her products are amazing! I would definitely recommend her 100%!
Helpful ReviewNaila
August 12, 2023 at 12:00 amSandy was so awesome to work with on my wedding day. Not only did she make me look beautiful, she made me feel so comfortable with her! And when our hair people did not meet expectations, Sandy was so sweet in sharing hair products etc that she had so we could all fix our hair! She’s such a gem!
Helpful ReviewMichele B.
July 26, 2023 at 12:00 amSandy is a fantastic makeup artist and I am happy I chose her for my wedding day makeup. Her communication from the beginning was professional, responsive, and thorough. On my wedding day, she came to my apartment and set everything up. She was energetic and made me feel comfortable. Throughout the process, she gave me a mirror and let me check the progress of the makeup application to make sure I was 100% satisfied at every step. I didn’t have a specific idea of what I wanted so she asked me some questions and created a beautiful soft glam look that I loved. I definitely recommend her to anyone looking for professional makeup services!
Helpful ReviewAmanda S.
July 11, 2023 at 12:00 amSandy is everything you want in a make-up artist – talented, timely, communicative and calming. She did make-up for myself and most of my bridal party. We had varying levels of comfort with makeup and she worked with each of us to get a makeup look that made us look STUNNING but still feel like ourselves. She made the whole experience relaxing and she is such a delight to talk to. And our makeup lasted all night! Would 100% recommend Sandy for any makeup needs!
Helpful ReviewAdrianna E.
December 18, 2022 at 12:00 amSandy did my bridal look and the makeup for my maid of honor. Both looks were exactly as they were at our trial, and the final results were STUNNING. The products she used were lightweight and lasted all night without looking “cakey”. The application was absolutely flawless and I felt like a polished version of myself. Sandy was professional, polite, knowledgeable, experienced, and incredibly easy to work with. I would 10/10 reccomend her services for not just bridal looks, but any occasion you may have to look extra special for.
Helpful ReviewGrace M.
November 21, 2022 at 12:00 amSandy was a dream to work with! Sandy is professional, kind, and cares about her clients. During our wedding makeup trial, she took her time explaining to me all the products she was using and really listened to my vision for what I wanted my wedding makeup to look like. She even sent me links to all the makeup products after my trial so that I could purchase the items on my own.
My bridesmaids and I loved our makeup on my wedding day, and her talent shined through. Sandy was such a joy to work with. She was super responsive and explained her processes in detail.
If I have another formal event, I will absolutely hire Sandy to do my makeup again!
Helpful ReviewSydney S.
November 19, 2022 at 12:00 amWorking with Sandy was simply a wonderful experience. I had only had my makeup professionally done twice prior, and was a bit nervous for how my makeup would turn out on my wedding day. Sandy instantly made me feel comfortable and supported, and we decided on a plan/look together at the trial. I could not have imagined more perfect bridal makeup – I felt beautiful/like the best version of myself on my wedding day. My bridesmaids, mother, and mother-in-law all looked gorgeous as well! I highly recommend Sandy!
Helpful ReviewMariely
November 7, 2022 at 12:00 amSandy was the BEST wedding decision I made! Reminiscing on the day, I couldn’t have pictured my wedding day without her. From the very beginning, she was always extremely responsive and explained all parts of the process. Any questions I had she was quick to answer! I felt unbelievably beautiful the day of my wedding. Initially, I was so concerned that my skin concerns would be noticeable or that I would need so much make up to cover up those skin issues that I wouldn’t recognize myself. Sandy put all those worries to rest and she helped me bring out the best version of myself without looking like someone completely different. I was so at ease knowing I had…
Helpful ReviewNoelle G.
November 6, 2022 at 12:00 amFrom our initial communication, Sandy was wonderful to work with! I do not wear much makeup aside from my eyes, so I wanted to make sure I found a makeup artist who wouldn’t make me feel like I had tons of makeup on for my big day. Sandy completely understood this and knew exactly how to make my wedding day look still feel like me. She is so great at what she does and is such a kind person as well. She listens intently to your vision and makes sure you are happy with the final product. I will be recommending her to other brides for years to come!
Helpful ReviewRhoby T.
October 31, 2022 at 12:00 amBefore selecting my make-up artist for the big day, I spent a considerable amount of time doing research. Sandy was like no other make-up artist I found and interviewed. She was highly trained and previously work for MAC and Estee Lauder companies. She’s also done NY Fashion Week and worked on a few celebrities! With her experience and glowing reviews from other brides, I knew I wanted to work with her. The bridal trial was beyond my expectations. She assessed my skin and used very high-quality skin care products to prep my face for make-up. For a moment, I thought I was at a spa getting a facial. Once we got started with the make-up, she was very systematic…
Helpful ReviewSarah L.
October 27, 2022 at 12:00 amSandy is incredible at what she does. From the trial to the day of, she made me feeling comfortable and understood. My goal was to look beautiful while not looking over glammed, still having my true features shine through. She did exactly that! I loved the way I looked on my wedding day. Her assistant, Gabrielle, was also awesome. Both were a ton of fun to chat and joke with while the wedding party was getting ready. Highly recommend to anyone looking for a makeup artist who understands your needs for your big day!
Helpful ReviewAmanda S.
October 26, 2022 at 12:00 amSandy was so great to work with, I highly recommend her bridal/bridesmaid makeup services! She did an incredible job and was extremely personable, I was so glad to be working with her on the morning of my big day.
Helpful ReviewFelicia L.
October 25, 2022 at 12:00 amSandy Thinnes is an extremely talented, makeup artist and a wonderful person who is very professional, fun and easy to work with.
Helpful ReviewAs an older bride, who doesn’t wear much makeup day to day, I was unsure on how to approach my wedding makeup. Sandy was extremely welcoming and patient as together, we discovered the right look for me. She enhanced and elevated my natural look with clean beauty products that felt great on my skin and lasted the whole day, including an outdoor photo session after the wedding reception. I highly recommend Sandy as your wedding or other events.
Alex H.
October 24, 2022 at 12:00 amSandy is truly an incredible artist and human inside and out and I would recommend her to anyone looking for an artist for their wedding day! She is a true collaborator and professional, and genuinely listens and understands when the person she’s working with is talking about the look they want, how they want to feel, etc. Sandy did my makeup for my wedding day as well as my mom’s, 17 year-old sister’s (a bridesmaid) and two of our groomsmaids’. She was working with a very wide range of ages and preferred looks, and truly nailed every single one of them. Everyone left the chair looking and feeling so confident.
You will absolutely not regret hiring Sandy for your wedding!
Helpful ReviewKathryn M.
July 20, 2022 at 12:00 amWorking with Sandy was an absolute breeze! She is warm and thoughtful and easy to speak to and feel comfortable with. She arrived on time for both my trial and my wedding day and really worked to get to know me , my style, and my preferences. My entire bridal party had a great experience with her and everyone looked their best and walked away from the experience extremely happy. Our photos and videos from the day are awesome because of her work. I highly recommend Sandy!
Helpful ReviewAna-Marie P.
July 20, 2022 at 12:00 amSandy is such a talented and patient makeup artist! My makeup was absolutely perfect on my wedding day and I felt incredibly beautiful. I was a bit unsure of what I wanted in the makeup trial. After looking at the photos that Sandy took at the trial, I decided I wanted to go in a more glam direction vs a very natural look. We discussed the changes I wanted to implement and she did a phenomenal job. The makeup looked flawless and lasted all day. She also did my maid of honor’s makeup and she looked very glamourous. We worked with a hair dresser Sandy recommended and we both thought Gabrielle did an amazing job with our hair!
Helpful ReviewDanielle K.
June 29, 2022 at 12:00 amSandy was an absolute dream to work with!! She was laid back… in a good way. She is incredibly talented and made me feel beautiful on my wedding day. I got tons of compliments on my makeup. I would work with Sandy again in a heartbeat!
Helpful ReviewErin
April 22, 2022 at 12:00 amSandy has a very kind and calming way about her. Her presence was welcome and grounding on such a busy day. She also has extensive experience and it shows. My hair and makeup were stunning for my elopement! She’s the best!
Helpful ReviewAdrienne W.
October 4, 2020 at 12:00 amRBB is amazing to work with! I’ve never been one for having my makeup done so was a bit nervous when looking for someone for my wedding day. I found them on a whim and couldn’t have been more happy with Stephanie as my makeup artist! I wanted a few changes from what we did with my trial and she nailed all my little tweaks. My makeup felt so perfect – and it STAYED all day/night. I was shocked, especially because we had a very rainy wedding day! She also glammed up bridesmaids and my Mom (who has never had her makeup done…ever!) and we all felt so beautiful! The group was raving about her ability to work…
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