CT Makeup Artist Reviews

“Jennifer is an absolute pro!!! I reached out for a makeup lesson as I felt like my look was dull and not fitting with the aging process… she worked with me on different techniques and makeup that I feel is more age appropriate for me… She took her time and I never felt rushed or pushed to try anything I was not happy with… I would absolutely recommend her!!! Thank you Jennifer!!!! ❤️”

“I am a future CT bride and loved the makeup that Jenn completed on me! She was amazing with her knowledge on skincare and makeup during the session and gave such helpful tips for my upcoming day. The makeup made my skin look and feel FLAWLESS by somehow feeling so light still throughout the day. I recommend her to any future bride in CT!”

“I was looking for a CT makeup artist and I’m so glad I found Jenn. Working with Jenn was great! She listened to the look that I was going for and offered suggestions when I asked what would look best with my skin and face. The end result was beautiful and exactly what I was going for! Jenn’s makeup really enhanced the look of my photo shoot. Thanks Jenn!”

“This woman is a dream weaver! I walked in with zero make up knowledge and wanting a “ natural but glam” look and she nailed it! Amazing products, let me know everything we used as we went, how to use each product. Truly the best! I will be using her again and again that is for sure.”

“Jennifer taught me how to apply my make up for my son’s destination wedding. She was so patient and filmed it for me to watch and practice before the big day. She also taught me so much about how to apply make up. After all these years I finally learned how to do my make up!! I really wished I did this years ago. Now I actually love to wear make up.”

“Jenn is AMAZING! She is so responsive and scheduling was super easy. Her talent and listening skills are top of the top! I am so excited to work with her! I know I will feel my best on that special day and beyond!”

“Jenn was welcoming and really pleasant to work with . I was getting frustrated on how to apply correctly eyeshadows and wasn’t sure about the shades I should use and she walked me through the process .
She was patient and really knowledgeable giving me many tips and tricks . The final result was beautiful!”

“I worked in the TV news business for years and I’ve seen it all — and I can tell you that Jennifer Ballard is the real deal! I didn’t know what to expect when I was looking for a Connecticut makeup artist and when I found her, I was thoroughly impressed. My job was tricky - I was headed to a high-end “1950’s glamorous” party - and thanks to Jenn, I felt gorgeous! Even better, the makeup DID NOT BUDGE all night which is a first! I will be excited to work with her in the future. In fact I had an event last weekend and as I was getting ready, I was thinking, “Where is Jenn when I need her?!””

“I wanted to make sure I wrote a review of how much I loved my look that Jenn did for me about 2 weeks ago. I came across her page on instagram and very easily received her free advice/information on make up steps and also booked my appointment. I needed a special occasion kind of look because I am just not skilled at applying makeup and needed a professional to make me look better than I ever could. When I met Jenn at our appointment she was very nice and welcoming. She asked me what I would like or be okay with and she went from there. I was extremely pleased with my glam look! The best part to me is I still felt like myself but totally enhanced. What I mean is, I did not feel “caked up” and I was still glowing!!! I would totally recommend Jenn to any of my friends, family, and anyone looking for a glam or bridal look. I will certainly be back to book with Jenn soon.”

“I just did my wedding makeup trial with Jenn and I could not be happier!! She asked a lot of questions so she could get a feel for exactly what I wanted and she killed it!! She is truly a professional and I trust her judgement on all things makeup. Can’t wait for my wedding to to see how good the makeup will look day of in all the pictures and with my hair done. Would recommend to any bride who might be hesitant about wearing a lot of makeup. Thank you!!!!”

“Looking for wedding make-up application in CT, look no further. Do NOT hesitate! Book Jenn ASAP for special events, wedding or bridal make-up application. Anytime you want to look like your best self. She is personable, skilled and she GOT me! She also provides make-up lessons, so you can leave her chair feeling beautiful and empowered. I can’t wait to get married and now it’s because Jen will be there to ensure I look flawless!”

“I had a great experience At Connecticut Makeup Artist! Jenn did a fabulous makeup for a party that I was attending, even though it was last minute booking. The makeup was absolutely beautiful! My face was so smooth and the makeup lasted all night. Jenn was so professional, talented and kind! Thank you Jenn for the incredible service. I highly recommend her!
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“I had an amazing experience with Jennifer during our one-on-one make up lesson. As someone who already enjoys doing my own makeup, I sought her expertise to refine my skills, particularly in contouring and enhancing my eyes. Jennifer’s warm demeanor and top-notch makeup selection immediately put me at ease. She not only demonstrated techniques on the left side of my face but also patiently guided me as I practiced on the right. The results were flawless, and I received compliments all evening! I’m excited to apply Jennifer’s valuable lessons, and for any future makeup needs, she’s my go-to. Milford is truly fortunate to have such talent!”

“As I have gotten older the makeup routine I have done for years has not provided the results I have wanted. In the past, I have had had my makeup done professionally, but have never been truly satisfied with the results. It was time to give it another shot! I found CT makeup artist, Jennifer Ballard and immediately contacted her. Right from the beginning, her responses were prompt and very friendly. We discussed all my concerns and set up an appointment. I completed a comprehensive questionnaire further detailing everything I wanted to discuss during the appointment.
When I arrived, I was immediately met with a smile and she instantly put me at ease. It’s never fun discussing all the different “faults” we find with ourselves as we are always trying to hide them, but Jennifer always made me feel comfortable and was extremely knowledgeable when personalizing my skincare needs. She listened to my concerns and patiently explained my many questions along with showing me the techniques and products used to achieved my desired look.
I was extremely satisfied when I left my appointment and could not wait to show off my face!
Afterwards, Jennifer sent me a link to all the products she had used so I didn’t have to search for everything I wanted. I’m excited to order the products to achieve that look she had given me.
If you are looking for a CT makeup artist who provides makeup lessons or bridal makeup, Jennifer Ballard is your girl!”

“Jennifer was absolutely fabulous to work with! She was more concerned than I to ensure I had a perfect face for my wedding day. She arrived early to set up, used top quality products and even was flexible on the day of my wedding to add in an extra person who wanted their makeup done as well. I would highly recommend Jennifer as she is both a talented makeup artist with an eye for eyes (everyone loved how well she accentuated their eyes and so did I!) as well as a top quality professional who was supportive, responsive and encouraging from the first moment we initially spoke right up to my wedding.
Thank you Jennifer!!!”

“Today I learned that you can teach an old dog new tricks !
After decades of the same makeup routine, it was time to switch it up and update my look.
Jenn exceeded expectations in teaching me application techniques and color pallet changes. And some of her recommendations will actually save me money based on some of the pricy brands I use.
She addressed the pain points I shared during our session and I left feeling that I now have the tools to take a few years off my face.
Jenn was patient, professional and fun ! For anyone looking to have an expert evaluate and suggest some changes for their face - contact Jenn. ”

“I am very happy with my makeup lesson with Jenn this morning! It felt very comfortable talking with her and explaining my concerns. She also gave me many options, even after I kept telling her to choose for me lol. She has a great sense of humor, easy to talk to, puts on your type of music and is extremely knowledgeable on all things beauty. I learned a lot and I’m feeling more confident. Thanks so much, Jenn, for the Fantastic experience! Would 100% recommend!”

“I recently met with Jenn and had a wonderful visit with her. No need to hesitate give her a call. I wanted/needed a makeup lesson and I am so happy I called. She is a beautiful and confident women and you will walk out feeling like a beautiful and confident women yourself! No need to wait for a special occasion to have a make up lesson. It is a great way to treat yourself. I think we all deserve it.
Thank you Jenn!!
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“Absolutely thrilled with the results of our recent styled wedding photoshoot, thanks to the incredible talent of our makeup artist! She worked her magic on three models, and the results were nothing short of spectacular. Each model looked stunningly beautiful, perfectly embodying the elegant and romantic vibe we were aiming for.

She brings a blend of creativity, professionalism, and a keen eye for beauty that ensures you’ll look and feel your absolute best. She is the best CT makeup artist. Thank you for making our photoshoot a huge success!
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“Jennifer is an exceedingly talented makeup artist. As a bride-to-be, I’ve gone through a number of makeup trials with MUAs who didn’t seem receptive to what I wanted for my wedding day. Jennifer proved the polar opposite in asking for both inspiration photos and my aesthetic preferences. Likewise, the products she used in my preview were long-lasting yet looked luminous and natural; even my fiance praised her work, saying it was his “favorite look by far.” Now, instead of fretting about bridal beauty mishaps, I’m very much looking forward to leaving my makeup—as well as that of my wedding party—in Jennifer’s capable hands. I can’t recommend her highly enough.”

“Jennifer is the best! I booked her to do my bridal makeup, plus 5 other people, only a few months before my wedding (don’t do this!). She could not have been more accommodating and professional, as well as kind, friendly, and just amazing. Her knowledge of makeup techniques and skincare is incredible. Very detailed and experienced. Highly recommend!”

“I loved my makeup lesson with Jenn! I left feeling so confident and I learned so much! I really wanted to focus on my eyes and she made them truly pop! I got so many compliments through the rest of the day! I’m so excited to test out my new look on my own. I couldn’t recommend this more, especially for those like me who have been in the same makeup routine their whole life.”

“I made an appointment with Jenn because my makeup routine felt outdated and watching video tutorials online was not working for me. I could not be more pleased with my lesson! Jenn is very friendly and welcoming and I felt at ease right away. Her makeup studio is clean and inviting. I liked how Jenn conducted my lesson by having me assist in the process so I could learn for myself. Jenn has a wide range of quality products. She introduced me to new items and techniques I hadn’t known about before and it was fun! She encouraged me to make notes, which was helpful when I went shopping to get the products I liked. All in all, I felt like a new person at the end of my appointment and I would recommend Jenn’s services to anyone.”

“I had a great experience getting my makeup done with Jennifer! I recently had her do a trial makeup session on me for my engagement photoshoot coming up this spring and I absolutely loved how it came out! She is very personable and so easy to chat with. She also is an extremely talented person and knows so much about makeup and skincare. Given them I am not makeup savvy myself, I appreciated all the tips and recommendations she provided throughout the session!
I loved the final results of how my makeup turned out and I can’t wait to have her do my makeup in a few months for my photoshoot!”

“I recently got my make up done by this very talented women . Jennifer was amazing , she was so nice to work with . She made me feel very comfortable. I loved the final results she did my make up exactly how I love it . It was a soft and clean make up ! She was so gentle with my skin. I had mentioned that my skin gets very dried and she made sure that she prepared my skin the right way to make the make up look perfect ! I got so many good complements on my make up by my family and friends and my photshoot pictures came out great ! I would 100% recommend anyone to get their make up done by Jennifer no matter the occasion. 💖”

“Getting my makeup done with Jenn was amazing! Jenn did my makeup for my wedding, and made me look and feel beautiful. She also did my mom and 2 bridesmaids. The amount of compliments we got was overwhelming. Jenn listened to exactly what I wanted and my makeup lasted all night!!! Cannot recommend her enough for your event.”

“I am retired grandmother. I wanted a fresh look age appropriate. Jen was wonderful. I came for a makeup lesson and advice for the correct colors for my complexion. She filmed each step of the lesson so I can review it later and she explained her color choices. I was so pleased. My family was amazed at the transformation. Her salon is so professional yet cozy. I will definitely return to Jen salon for special events. Highly recommend.”

“I had a very enjoyable and pleasant experience with Jennifer during my makeup application.
I like skin like natural makeup and I was extremely happy with the results. This is my first experience in getting makeup done and I am so glad I did. Jennifer made sure she knew my preferences and worked accordingly. I met a friend soon after and she was all praises for the natural finish the makeup had and how flawless my skin looked. I don’t wanna wash my face. I am more than happy with my experience and would definitely recommend Jennifer to my friends and family. The best makeup application in CT. Thank u so much Jennifer.”

“Very convenient to have a local Milford resident and mom available to help make another mom look and feel beautiful. She paid attention to my make up likes/dislikes and even suggested a few subtle color changes to switch up my bland routine. She was fun to talk to and even helped recommend products to combat the dry skin of winter.”

“I received a makeup session for a special event, I was looking for a CT makeup artist that was close to me. Everyone has said they loved the makeup and that it looks fantastic. Jennifer was super welcoming and great to chat with it definitely helped the time pass while in the chair, she gave me great recommendations of products and other items I should be adding to my skincare routine. this was my first time getting my makeup professionally done and i definitely would recommend her to go to, she was able to walk me through the steps and helped me to understand what she was doing, she let me decide what I wanted/ didn’t want which helped me feel like I was able to make sure I was getting something that I really enjoyed. my Favorite part was getting to finally see the makeup and I was in shock of how great it came out, I can’t wait to use her for more events that are upcoming!”

“Jenn has loved makeup for as long as I can remember and now she has taken that passion to help others! I grew up in Jen’s neighborhood as a child and I remember her desk being filled with makeup and a big mirror to practice application. When I was getting married, I hired Jen to do my makeup. I was looking for a classic not overdone look and that was exactly what she accomplished for the look! Naturally enhanced beauty. Jen was easy to talk to and work with along the way. The bridal party also had their makeup done and I remember one of my bridesmaids saying this is the most beautiful I have ever felt in my life!

On my wedding day, I woke up with an allergic reaction in my eye. What seemed like a nightmare situation was put to ease when Jen calmly applied makeup to the eye in just the right way to make it seem as normal as possible. From the pictures you can not even tell that my eye was swollen that morning. Jen is gifted and generous in her warm approach. I would hire Jen over and over again for any special event!”

“Jenn is an amazing makeup artist, I can’t recommend her enough. I went to her because I wanted a new look. The challenge is my skin is sensitive. But it wasn’t an issue at all for her. She knew exactly which products to use on my face. I’d gotten my makeup done at some events before and was never happy. I’m so glad I went to a professional makeup artist this time. I walked away with an incredible new look and some awesome tips from her makeup lesson. She is knowledgeable, patient and all around so incredible! She’s right in CT so I will definitely be going back to see her!”

“Jennifer did such an amazing job with my makeup. It set the tone for my whole day. She was very flexible. I called a week before my wedding and she was able to do my makeup. I have already recommended her to friends and family with upcoming weddings.”

“Her makeup application, not only for me (the bride), but also for all of the bridesmaids lasted all day and came out beautifully on pictures.”

“I had Jenn as my wedding makeup artist and the whole experience was wonderful. At first I thought it was expensive but I’ve never gotten married before so I didn’t know what to expect. After many trials with other makeup artists, I was freaking out because I didn’t like how I looked with any of them. I wanted to look pretty but still look like myself! Jenn was worth every penny, I felt like myself only better, my eyes popped with the eye shadows she used it was amazing. Jenn came on time, actually early, used high end products and my makeup lasted until past midnight! She’s also fun to be around, like a good friend and really helped me relax that morning. We also had a makeup lesson so I’d know how to do it for the honeymoon and I finally feel like I know what I’m doing. I’ll definitely be sending everyone I know to her”

“Such a great experience with Jennifer. She was so welcoming and went through step by step informing me of everything she was using for my bridal makeup trial. The look came out so perfect! Can’t wait for the big day. She absolutely exemplifies a great MUA!”

“Jenn was a perfect fit for my bridal make up. I found Jenn on social media, looked through her pages and comments and decided to book a trial. She does everything through a portal to keep everything easy and organized. She listened to exactly what I wanted (which was a minimalistic soft glam look) and I got exactly what I asked for. Jenn used name brand, high quality products and was transparent about pricing, product use and did not hesitate to share feedback on any suggestions or questions I had since I’m not very knowledgeable about make up. Jenn is super friendly and easy to work with, communicated easily through text and email. All of these attributes make her work cost effective. Also, my wedding was hot, humid and a tornado came through not too far from where our beach front wedding was (Fairfield, CT) and my make up endured the elements through the whole day and night. Again, for someone who doesn’t use make up often, I was highly impressed with my bridal try and day of make up! Go Jenn!”