Rare Bird Beauties
Luxury bridal hair and makeup services. Custom-matched bridal extensions. Chicago based.
Hi! 👋🏻 Ioana here 🤍 Not often you’ll catch us on this side of the camera these days…
I came straight from hosting an artist kit class, Jen was mid-contractor mode (aka dressed down, no glam, fully in build-out mode 😅), but our “boss” aka our amazing client services manager, Nicole made us do it anyway, and honestly, we’re glad she did.
A quick “who’s most likely to” cause we’ve been a while to do this trend but better late than never.
Were you surprised by any of our answers? 👀
You’re going to be seeing a lot more of our faces around here. The last few years, we’ve been deep behind the scenes, growing our team, building the business, and laying the groundwork for what’s next.
We couldn’t be more excited for this new space and everything it’s opening up for us: more services (I.e spray tanning, international masterclasses), more experiences, and a beautiful space to welcome you all in!
Check our stories for ongoing updates on the build-out (and if you miss them, they’re saved in our highlights).
Thank you for all the support and for following along 🤍
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At Rare Bird, it’s about you!
The right glam team isn’t just about the final look, it’s about how you get there.
For the bride who values refinement, intention, and artistry… enhancing your natural features takes more than just “soft glam.” It requires a trained eye, precise product placement, and a deep understanding of skin, structure, and balance.
Every decision is intentional, how much coverage (and where), how light reflects on your skin, how tones are layered so nothing looks heavy, flat, or overdone. It’s knowing when to add, and more importantly, when to hold back.
This level of work comes from experience. From artists who know how to read a face, adjust in real time, and create something that looks effortless and is anything but.
Because the goal was never to transform you (unless it’s what YOU want).
It’s to bring forward the most beautiful version of you, and have it last all day.
Glam by Co-Owners
Makeup by Ioana
Hair by Jen
Say less.
Paired with a sleek low bun — low maintenance and holds beautifully from start to finish.
We’re keeping everything seamless and intentional — tones that complement her skin, blush that melts in, and eyes that softly enhance without ever competing.
The goal? Nothing overpowers … yet everything works.
Makeup and Hair by Co-Owners Ioana and Jen
08/13/2024
🤍 Them their eyes 🤍 Beautiful Jenna
Makeup by Ioana
Hair by Jen
03/07/2024
Gorgeous natural glowy bridal makeup by senior artist Marisa!
Inquire about reserving your date for 2024 and 2025 through our website ❤️
01/10/2024
🌟Addison🌟
Such a stunning bridal look by our senior artists Courtney and Francesca!
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01/09/2024
Our styled shoot was just FEATURED in 🎉
One of our favorite parts of our job is getting to create magic on shoot days with amazing fellow vendors!
Hair by Jen
Makeup by Ioana
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Photography: Ian Rempel Photography .rempel
HMUA: Rare Bird Beauties
Floral: Vrinspirations
Suits: ESQ Clothing
Gowns: Bella Bianca Bridal Couture
Styling: Katie Mantica
Models:
Hannah Debok
Roberto Mantica
Jalbelly Guzman
01/03/2024
That bridal glow 🌟 by our talented senior artists!
Picture perfect 🤩
Would you like to see more of our artists work featured?? If you have a particular artist in mind, drop their name below! We can’t wait to meet all of our amazing brides who we have the honor to be working with in 2024 🌟
MUA Sarah
Hair Francesca
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12/20/2023
We’ve been PUBLISHED🙌🏻🎉 in the latest edition !!
Thank you for trusting us with your bridal beauty 👰♀️
Makeup by Ioana
Hair By Francesca
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12/11/2023
ANNOUNCING: HAND ON WORKSHOP on 4/22/23!
For over a decade, Heather has been doing updos & event hair styling for photo shoots, weddings, brands, blogs, proms, festivals, celebrities, workshops & more.
For the first time in years, she will be going back on tour to teach you the tips & tricks she uses to create these engaging looks.
In this class, Heather will teach you:
-How to confidently style a complex, voluminous & polished 1/2 up formal hair style from start to finish
-A fun but technical fauxhawk
-Prep & foundation work
-Tools & products
-Shape, balance & texture
-Fine detailing & finishing techniques
-Styling theory
-Filming/social media tips
-Mental stamina for styling in high pressure & time sensitive situations
Class investment $350
Buy tickets through the Masterclass link on our website or in our bio!
10/22/2023
💍👰♀️Sarah 💍👰♀️
Love, laughter, & flawless makeup & hair.
Makeup by Ioana
Hair by Jen
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Address
1019 N Western Avenue
Chicago, IL
60622
Opening Hours
| Monday | 10am - 8pm |
| Tuesday | 10am - 8pm |
| Wednesday | 10am - 8pm |
| Thursday | 10am - 8pm |
| Friday | 10am - 8pm |
| Saturday | 10am - 7pm |
| Sunday | 10am - 6pm |
