I love making people feel fabulous about the way they look! I have been a freelance makeup artist for MAC, have studied under published MUA’s and I graduated from Cosmetology school in 2004. I can do airbrush and I include lashes in my makeovers for an additional $10. I can do anything from classic wedding makeup, to date night/prom night, to bold and artistic looks! Please see the “From the pro” pictures in my profile.
Check out my Instagram for content! @Crystal_amarae
PLEASE NOTE: My studio is located in New Richmond, Ohio, I am happy to travel to you but a travel fee will apply (calculated by distance).
The only way to truly get premium quality work is with a professionally trained and 100% dedicated makeup artist. For this reason, I only offer hair updo services for an additional fee.
I STRONGLY encourage a consultation session for wedding makeup in my studio. This is the best way for us to figure out EXACTLY what you are looking for on the day of the wedding and will save us time on the big day!
Please know that if you want full face glam with contouring the session will take a little bit more time, count on at least the full one hour session time.
There is tiered pricing for natural makeup, soft glam and full glam. Send me pictures of your inspiration and we can chat about what you are looking for!
My prices start at $85 for natural makeup (no lashes), $95 for soft glam (includes lashes & slightly more makeup) and $100 for full glam (includes lashes, moisturizing eye pads and additional skin care).
I am happy to do “just eye’s” for additional wedding attendants for $40 (includes lashes) or Jr. Bridesmaids and flower girls for $25.
Please reach out to me for Bridal Package pricing or any other question you may have!
Festival/Halloween makeup prices vary depending on what you are looking for.
I stock my kit with luxury brands such as Bobbi Brown, NARS, MAC, Benefit, Jeffree Star, Makeup by Mario, Laura Mercier, Pat McGrath, Natasha Denona and others!
Overview
Hired 74 times
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5 years in business
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2023
Services offered
Event type
Wedding
Prom / formal
Birthday party
Photo shoot
Additional services
Pre-event hair trial
Work location
My customers travel to me
I travel to my customers
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Projects and media
Reviews
Customers rated this pro highly for work quality, professionalism, and responsiveness.
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Jackie S.
Mar 8, 2026
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I cannot say enough good thing about Crystal. First, she was extremely responsive and talked with me at length about my weddinghair and makeup. She was so welcoming and professional. My hair and makeup looked amazing and she even gave me touch up for my face and lips to take with me. I will use here again for my next special occasion and feel confident to refer people to her.
Details: Wedding • 45 - 64 years old • Standard (brushes, sponges, etc.) • 1 person • At the pro’s location • My home, venue, etc.
Wedding and Event Makeup
Antonio V.
Dec 31, 2025
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Crystal provides an exceptional experience with her hair and makeup services. She arrives early, maintains a calm energy throughout the session, and listens intently to every request. The makeup looks flawless in person and stunning in photographs, feeling weightless on the skin while providing incredible coverage that lasts. Crystal is a talented professional, and she is highly recommended for anyone seeking a polished, radiant look for a special event.
Thank you.
Details: Prom / formal • 1 person • My home, venue, etc.
Wedding and Event Hair Styling
Erin K.
Feb 18, 2026
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Crystal was so great to work with!! She did such a beautiful job on my makeup AND hair! The part I was most impressed with was her attention to detail with my makeup. She truly individualized the look I wanted which I haven’t experienced with other makeup artists! I have already recommended her to several friends & plan to go back to her for my next event.
Details: Birthday party • 26 - 44 years old • Airbrushed makeup (spray tool) • False lashes • 1 person • At the pro’s location • My home, venue, etc.
Wedding and Event Makeup
Brenna G.
Nov 1, 2025
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Krystal was awesome and made me feel right at home in her little studio. She was great to talk to and asked for my opinion on every step of doing my makeup and hair. She made me feel beautiful! Definitely would recommend that you book with this wonderful lady!
Details: Wedding • 18 - 25 years old • I'm flexible • False lashes • Halloween / extreme makeup • 1 person • At the pro’s location • My home, venue, etc.
Crystal Amarae Makeup Artistry's reply
Thank you 🥰
Wedding and Event Makeup
Violet H.
May 18, 2026
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Crystal did my daughter's make-up for prom. Having never worked with a make-up artist, we weren't sure what to expect. Crystal explained part of the process in messages even before our appointment. When we arrived for our appointment, Crystal asked lots of questions to get a feel for the look my daughter wanted. Crystal wanted my daughter to love her look, even re-doing her eye make up when the look didn't come off quite right. The final result was a prom-perfect soft glam look.
Details: Prom / formal • 13 - 17 years old • Standard (brushes, sponges, etc.) • False lashes • 1 person • At the pro’s location
Wedding and Event Makeup
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Crystal Wenker
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