I can't thank Alyssa, Carrie, and Evelyn enough for the amazing job they did for my bridal party and I for my big day! They all did amazing work and made all the girls feel and look beautiful. Myself included. They bring their own supplies (makeup, chairs, etc.. whatever is needed), set-up their stations and get right to work. The difference between Blush and other studios is that they put the time in to cater to what the client needs and wants. Whether its getting a certain look or highlighting and accentuating a certain feature on your face, they use their professional expertise and experience to give you the best possible result. Alyssa did my makeup and I was more than pleased with how it came out. During the trial, she listened to what kind of style I was going for (dress, jewelry, theme of wedding, etc.) and I let her do what she thought would fit. And it was perfect. I felt beautiful and comfortable walking down the aisle. Some makeup artists put so much makeup on you that you don't even look like yourself. Not Blush!! It was the perfect amount and it stayed on ALL day! If you go to the salon in Hawthorne, Alyssa has a variety of jewelry and accessories you can choose from that you can use for the wedding day, honeymoon, or just becasue. I actually bought my clutch and necklace I used for the wedding at her salon. Love Blush and recommend all brides to get their makeup done by the best!!

Alyssa did a wonderful job for me and my bridesmaids makeup on my wedding day! She came to my house so we were able to relax and chit chat while we got glammed up. It was like the pre-party! Alyssa is extremely talented and I couldn't have been happier to have her involved on my wedding day. I never received so many compliments! I highly recommend her!

I wrote a review already about Alyssa, but for some reason when I was clicking the stars, all 5 did not go through and her service was 5 stars! Thank you again Alyssa, you are the best. If you are a bride getting married soon, you will want to book Alyssa from Blush! She is the best make-up artist I have seen! You will be so happy!

I had my make-up done by Alyssa for my wedding and she was amazing! Not only is she a sweet person, but she is the best at what she does! She did exactly what I asked for and everything was beautiful! My mother was so happy with her make-up by Alyssa as well as my Matron of Honor and other bridesmaids. Alyssa came to my house to do our make-up the morning of my wedding even though her own wedding was a week away! What a good person. She even touched up my flower girl's hair. I highly recommend Alyssa at Blush for any wedding or special event! You will be so happy! Thank you again Alyssa, you are the best!

I can not say enough good things about Alyssa, Carrie, Paula , and all the staff at Blush! They were excellent! Every one's makeup and hair looked beautiful! The girls really go above and beyond! I highly recommend Blush Studio!

Words cannot describe how grateful I am to Alyssa and her team. My hair and make up were exactly what I wanted -- and they made all of my 9 bridesmaids and mother look beautiful as well. We all received so many compliments from guests that our make up and hair was beautiful and dramatic without being overdone. Don't even think twice about booking them... they are the best around.

Alyssaaaaaa was Perfect I can't thank you enought my make up was beautiful and all the bridal looked outstanding you and Evelyn did such a good job! Thankkkkk youuuu so muchhhhhhh

I was extremely satisfied with the services I received from Blush Makeup Studio. I am very choosy when it comes to someone else doing my makeup because I usually do it myself for events, but because it was my wedding day and I wanted to relax, I chose Alyssa. Her work and professionalism put me at ease especially on such an important day. I was so ecstatic when she was all finished and saw how beautiful she did my makeup. I ask her to do my makeup for mostly all of my events now! I highly recommend Alyssa for your next event. Not only are you getting a top line make up artist, but she is also very reliable, professional and sweet!

Alyssa did an amazing job on my makeup. She also did a great job on the rest of my party. I cannot believe the results of the before and after for all of our makeup. She is so nice to work with and I felt completely comfortable with her doing my make up for my wedding day. I do not usually wear a lot of makeup and she listen to what I wanted and did a great job, with really no help from me. I highly recommend

Alyssa was recommended to me by a family member and I could not be happier with the service she provided for my October 7 wedding! Alyssa perfected the look I had envisioned for my wedding day and my makeup lasted throughout the evening; she also provided makeup for my mother, grandmother, and bridesmaids and everyone looked fabulous! I will definitely use Alyssa's services for other ocassions and recommend her to all. Thank you Alyssa!

Alssya was the first makeup artist that I contacted for my wedding. She was down to earth and It was a pleasure working with her. She did a fantastic job on my makeup, my mothers and one of my bridesmaids. I felt absolutely STUNNING on my wedding day!!! I HIGHLY RECOMMEND HER!

I can't say enough about Alyssa and Nathalie at Blush! By the time I booked them for my wedding day I had no worries about the quality of their services and creative abilities~needless to say, all the ladies looked gorgeous!! What was just as impressive was the way they seemlessly blended into our bridal festivities. Alyssa and Nathalie were total professionals, yet felt just like friends calming my day of jitters. Alyssa totally rolled with the punches and accommodated my sister's last minute request to have her makeup done and even sewed up my best friend's ripped dress after everyone had left!!! The morning before getting married is so crazy and hectic. I was worried about everything EXCEPT how everyone's hair and makeup would turn out. Their work was top notch!! Thank you so much, Alyssa and Nathalie!!

ALYSSSAAAA ISSS AMAZINGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGG!!! How can I thank her enough.. My make up was amazing, everyone complimented me, my bridal party looked fantastic. Her work is just fantastic!! Thank youuu soo much for being part of our special day!

My day would not have been complete without Alyssa there. From the first time I met her, I felt more like a friend than a client. She's personable, professional, friendly, kind, caring, and an amazing makeup artist! Worth every penny!!! Alyssa and Paula were amazing on my wedding day, and even before that. I went for a hair and makeup trial, I was totally blown away. I've never felt beautiful, and they managed to make me feel gorgeous. We then had my mom and sister do hair and makeup trials. They were blown away too. My wedding day, like most brides, was a little crazy. For us, the photographer was two hours early and was messing with my dress, pressuring me to take pictures when I wasn't ready, and was pestering me on when the flowers would arrive, when the groom would be ready to be photographed, when we'd be leaving. But Alyssa and Paula were calm, cool and collected. They actually stopped me from freaking out on the photographer. They kept me smiling and laughing. I cannot thank them enough for helping me on my day! I have to think of other reasons for me to use their services!!!

ALYSSA and her team are truly amazing. They did the hair and makeup for myself as well as my bride (yes a lesbian wedding)! They made us for like princesses. Immediately when we met Alyssa at a bridal show we knew she would be the one we would book with. She was very personable, friendly, but most importantly EXPERIENCED. Our hair and makeup trails went smooth and we were very very happy with how we looked, so much so that we even had them do our makeup for our bachlorette party. Our wedding hair and makeup was FLAWLESS and remained that way the entire day. ALYSSA AND HER ENTIRE TEAM AT BLUSH DID AN AMAZING JOB AND TRULY PUT THAT EXTRA SPECIAL TOUCH ON OUR SPECIAL DAY!!! HIGHLY RECOMMEND BLUSH!

Alyssa and Petula did an amazing job to make my wedding day perfect! I was not an easy bride - I had to have a 'convertible' hair do for my Indian wedding and I had tons of head jewelry that Petula needed to hook into my hair. She embraced the challenge and came up with the best solution! I would recommend having your bridesmaids come up with clear pictures for what they want, that would be my only recommendation. Also if you are ordering extensions be sure to check out the color and the pieces before the wedding because the color I had in mind and what I got were completely different but Alyssa was great and had the right color in time for my wedding!

Alyssa and her team are the best! I discovered them at a Bridal Show and was hooked from the start!! They are so professional and amazing! Their salon is very inviting and they all make you feel at home!! Alyssa and her team came to where i was getting ready wedding day and myself, mom, and 7 bridesmaids and 1 flower girl got hair/makeup. Everyone looked absolutely BEAUTIFUL!!!! I did not feel like I was wearing pounds of makeup, my hair AND makeup looked perfect all day, even through the hottest day in May... I would HIGHLY recommend BLUSH to everyone... I can't wait to have a reason to call them for services again :)

The Blush Team did an amazing job doing hair and makeup for my May 21, 2011 wedding! From the moment I met them at a Bridal Show in Secaucus, NJ, I knew that they were the girls for me. They are extremely professional but are also super easy to talk to and will take all of your ideas, opinions, and concerns into consideration. They did a great job at my hair and makeup trial and I was put completely at ease, knowing that my wedding day would be nothing short of perfect and that was EXACTLY what it was, absolutely perfect. I could not have felt any more beautiful if it wasn't for Alyssa and Paula. Not only did they do a fantastic job on my hair and makeup, but my 4 bridesmaids, mother, and mother-in-law also looked equally as stunning due to their amazing work. I would recommend them to anyone looking for the highest quality hair and makeup as well as professionalism. Thank you so much for making my wedding day truly a dream!

Alyssa and Petula were nothing less than amazing. ANY bride, whether in NJ, NY, CT - even further, should get the opportunity to work with this team on their wedding day. Alyssa is a sweetheart, and a master at her craft, as is Petula with hair. The girls were completely professional, listened to me, and suggested just the right options to truly make me feel like a princess on my wedding day. I felt nothing less than gorgeous, and the photos prove it. Added bonus is that they are extremely reasonable with the price. I work in TV and have watched many makeup artists work, and these girls surpass any work I have seen. If you are in NYC, don't get ripped off by some uppity salon stylist that charges thousands. These girls are way more talented. Trust me - I am very picky!! HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!!!

I got married a week ago today and it was a truly amazing day. I can't thank Alyssa and Petula enough for making the bridal party, the mothers of the bride & groom, and myself look absolutely stunning! Throughout the night everyone was asking what salon we had used, and even the venue had asked for a business card because they were so impressed by their work. When getting married down the shore you expect a nice bright sunny day. Well, that is not exactly what happened, as it rained all day. It didn't matter though because we have amazing pictures and my hair and makeup stayed PERFECT! Alyssa was right there by my side waiting to touch up any imperfection throughout the pictures and even after the ceremony (which I highly recommend) I LOVED working with the girls at Blush, and their work speaks for itself. I'm looking forward to the next time I need to get my hair and makeup done because there is no need to look anywhere else. Not only are the girls extremely talented, but they are so sweet and they were able to make everyone in my bridal party happy and even more beautiful on our special day. We love Blush salon!

Alyssa and her staff at Blush are FABULOUS!! I looked amazing on my wedding day, and so did every woman in my bridal party! Alyssa even made sure I looked beautiful post-ceremony (before my reception)! Everyone at Blush is so incredibly nice and wonderful and, they are all extremely talented! I can't thank them enough! I would HIGHLY recommend them to anyone!

Alyssa was amazing with the pre-planning and the day of. Her work is impecable. It was an added bonus that she is a complete sweetheart and just as excited for the bride and her wedding day as the bride is herself! She was very accomidating to me even when I booked so late in the wedding planning. The only issue was getting the contract to me but was understandable with planning last minute coinsiding with her openning of her new boutique which is beautiful!!!

Alyssa was such an amazing woman to work with. From my initial meeting with her at a bridal showcase, to my trial (which was an important day because it was the date of my engagement photo shoot - so there was no room for error!!), to my wedding day - she was nothing but professional and supportive. She listened to my wants and needs and made me look and feel stunning. She came out early in the morning to make sure she was able to fit myself and all my bridesmaids in on time. She made everyone comfortable and beautiful. I couldn't have asked for a better artist! I highly recommend her!!!

Every Bride MUST use BLUSH Makeup studio. You are foolish if you don't! Alyssa and Carrie were AMAZING!!!! Alyssa arrived right on time and was able to accommodate my large wedding party. She is very meticulous in her work and it definitely showed on my wedding day. I felt absolutely BEAUTIFUL!!! The trial went so smoothly and she gave me the exact look. She is a very caring and passionate individual who puts 150%.... and more into her work. My bridesmaids and mom looked breathtaking as well. Words can not express how grateful I am and will always be to her and BLUSH. I look forward to working with BLUSH and you should all too! BLUSH MAKEUP STUDIO ROCKS!!!

We used BLUSH for hair - they came to my house and everyone looked GORGEOUS!! Petula did mine and she was awesome..and fast! We also had Paula and Enza and they were awesome too. Would book them again for any wedding. Prices were great!

I'm not sure where to begin. I was referred by a friend to check out Blush Makeup Studio for my upcoming wedding. I contacted Alyssa for the first time via facebook and she got back to me right away. We set up an appointment for a trial and even after I cancelled my initial appointment, she was more than flexiable in order to accommodate me. Once I met Alyssa, I felt like I met a new friend. She was incredibly friendly but professional at the same time. The trial went perfect and I booked Alyssa immediately! On the day of my wedding Alyssa went above and beyond to make me look and feel beautiful. I cannot thank her enough for transforming me into the most beautiful bride I could be. I highly recommend Alyssa and Blush Makeup Studio.

Alyssa was absolutely wonderful on the day of my wedding! My makeup and my bridesmaids makeup all looked fantastic! Not only is she talented, but she is so sweet and has a great personality! I knew when I first saw her at a bridal show and when she did my makeup trial that she was going to be great. I will be recommending Alyssa and Blush Studios to everyone I know! Thanks Alyssa!!!!!!!

Ayssa was absolutely the best vendor I had! She was so sweet and personal at my trial I knew I was in good hands and would not have to worry the day of the wedding. When I went for my trial she spent so much time going over every last detail to assure me that nothing would be overlooked or forgotten. I went there thinking I wanted to get airbrushed, but Alyssa assured me there was no reason and that my makeup would last all day long. Not only was she right but it looked amazing and flawless! The day of the wedding Alyassa was on time and ready to go. She did 8 of my bridesmaids plus my mom and I. The girls looked stunning, not on of them looked over done at all. The whole time Alyssa talked to each girl and was smiling and made everyone who was there fall in love with her! I have never had makeup last as long as it did that day and it NEVER looked out of place, not even once. I thought I might have needed to touch up here and there because it was such a long day , but I never had to. I got to see some of my family and friends pictures from the wedding and I am in love with them, especially my eyes, they really pop in the photos!! I can not thank her enough, she was simply the best! She always smiled and her work speaks for itself. There isn't a question in my mind I would use her again in a heart beat!! Thanks to her the morning of my wedding day was so easy and fun! I would trust no one else Alyssa is the best there is!!

Thank you to Alyssa and Paula for the great work done on my wedding day. My hair and make up made me look like a star. Family and guests loved the way I looked on my big day. I also used Blush for make up and hair on my brothers wedding day too. Trust me ladies book with Blush; you will look perfect on your wedding day and for any occasion. Thanks again.

Every bride in the New Jersey, New York, Connecticut area should ABSOLUTELY use Alyssa and BLUSH for their wedding day hair and makeup. Not only were my trials outstanding but they accommodated my ever-changing ideas for hairstyles, and the final product the day of the wedding was amazing. I never imagined that I could have looked the way I did on my wedding day, and it was thanks to the makeup and hair style skills of Alyssa and the girls of BLUSH. I called several makeup and hair stylists, and had a few trials, no other place could compare to BLUSH. Alyssa was by far the best and her prices are comparable to those in the industry. She is more than willing to accommodate every bride’s crazy demands (and we all have them ). When I went for my makeup trial I was sure that I wanted to get airbrushed, but Alyssa assured me that I did not need to get airbrushed. I thought that the only way to make sure my makeup stayed on all night was to get airbrushed, but I was wrong. That might be true for other inexperienced makeup artists, but not with Alyssa. When I was done with the trial using regular makeup, I absolutely loved the way it looked, but still wasn’t sure if it would wear off within a few hours. I purposely went out that night, and when I went to bed I was sure to sleep like normal with my face rubbing on my pillow. Despite all that when I woke up the next morning my makeup looked exactly like it did the minute Alyssa had finished. I was hooked. The day of the wedding Alyssa was at my house bright and early ready to go. She was phenomenal! My mother, who has gotten her makeup done many times and who often comes home to alter the makeup, loved the way she looked and looked amazing all day. My bridal party was very happy and also loved their makeup. But, most importantly my makeup was stunning. I was constantly being told all night that my makeup and hair looked great. I can say I truly felt like a beautiful bride and that was in large part due to Alyssa’s work. She worked tediously to make sure I loved every little detail of my makeup. She also met me at the church to touch up my makeup before and after the ceremony. She was professional and friendly throughout the entire process. I absolutely LOVE my wedding pictures, and I attribute a lot of it to Alyssa. If you are getting married and are looking for a makeup artist and hair person, you would be foolish to look anywhere else. Check out the pictures of her work, as they speak for themselves. Do yourself a favor and at least book a trial with BLUSH you won’t regret it.

Alyssa Shackil and her studio were fantastic. They were extremely professional, and the quality of their work is absolutely amazing. I used Blush for my wedding make-up and hair, and I was 100% pleased with both. They are extremely honest and tell you exactly what is going to work best with your look for that day. The only reason I gave them a 4 out of 5 for responsiveness because there were a few times I had tried to contact Alyssa via e-mail and didn't hear back for quite some time, or had to send a second one for her to respond. However, I know she holds other jobs so she is extremely busy. For the quality of the work and the kindness of all the women that work there, it wasn't that big of a deal. Their prices are a little high, but comparable to what other studios charge in the area. I would highly recommend Alyssa and her studio to anyone.

Alyssa at BLUSH studio was amazing! I got married on. Hot and humid July day and my makeup stayed pristine till the wee hours of the night. Alyssa made me look and most importantly FEEL amazing! I would wholeheartedly reccomend her for any occasion that you would like to look or feel like a princess. <3 Daniella Sesso- Harris

I LOVED working with Alyssa for my wedding... She was all around fantastic! I had met her at a friends wedding the previous fall and booked her immediately. Not only does she make you feel absolutely beautiful, she was so much fun to be around! My favorite quote of my wedding day came from one of my bridesmaids when we were all done getting ready. She said: "wow! I've never been in a wedding where there weren't bridesmaids running in the bathroom trying to fix their make-up after it was done"... and I found it so true- I had 9 bridesmaids, 2 junior bridesmaids and my mom and EVERYONE was sooooooo pleases with the way they looked. I would book her again in a second!

Alyssa was truly a professional. I originally met her for a trial that I did for my engagement photos. I was very impressed with how well my makeup stayed on. I did choose to use Alyssa and Blush on the day of my wedding. Alyssa did a fantastic job on my mother and me. I was totally confident after the trial that Alyssa would do an excellent job on the day of my wedding. Blush exceeded my expectations!

Thank you so much to Alyssa and Carrie for their amazing work on my wedding day! I first had a trial with Alysaa to go over everything that I was looking for and needed for my big day. After my trial, I knew I was in good hands and had nothing to worry about. Alyssa was so enjoyable to work with and was very accomidating to all my bridesmaids. My makeup went on early the morning of my wedding and it stayed absolutely perfect throughout the entire night. I was so nervous that I would need a touch up at some point but I didn't! My bridal party was extremely impressed with both Alyssa and Carrie's work. I will always call Alyssa from now on for any events that I need makeup for. For all the future brides to be, I strongly recommend Blush makeup studio. You will be very happy after you have a trial and meet Alyssa! Thank you so much for everything Alyssa!

Thank you so much to Alyssa and Carrie for their amazing work on my wedding day! I first had a trial with Alysaa to go over everything that I was looking for and needed for my big day. After my trial, I knew I was in good hands and had nothing to worry about. Alyssa was so enjoyable to work with and was very accomidating to all my bridesmaids. My makeup went on early the morning of my wedding and it stayed absolutely perfect throughout the entire night. I was so nervous that I would need a touch up at some point but I didn't! My bridal party was extremely impressed with both Alyssa and Carrie's work. I will always call Alyssa from now on for any events that I need makeup for. For all the future brides to be, I strongly recommend Blush makeup studio. You will be very happy after you have a trial and meet Alyssa! Thank you so much for everything Alyssa!

My wedding was May 2010. I saw the Blush studio at a bridal show and went for a trial . I was very happy the way my trial went and booked them for my wedding. The make-up was great and looked amazing ! Carrie was the one who did my make-up the day of my wedding and she did an amazing job!! I was very happy she was great !! She was very nice and very talented and did a great job. She did all of my bridesmaids and everyone was very happy and looked amazing. Alyssa was great as well . Always responded back to my emails and answered all my questions. She was very nice and helpful as well. Alyssa and Carrie had great personalities, and really know how to do their job. They made great suggestions and really knew what to do. They helped make my day very special !! I would and will be reconmending them and the Blush Studio to many people.

Alyssa was so easy to work with, a true talent, and an overall sweet person. I felt so beautiful for my wedding without looking too "done up". Thanks so much Alyssa! I've already told my engaged friends about you! :)

Blush Makeup Studio & Boutique is everything you can ask for. I loved both my hair & makeup for my recent wedding on April 9, 2010. Everything that I wanted was reached above & beyond expectations. Alyssa's work is a talent & blessing. My makeup was pure, subtle & romantic & looked great for photos as well as my hair was styled to perfection. Their work is superb & beautiful. I would recommend them to any future brides. Thank you again

My son got married on March 26, 2010 and my daughter-in-law, Amanda, and her sister (Matron of Honor) had their makeup and hair done; the other bridesmaids had their hair done. My daughter-in-law looked absolutely stunning. She had actually done a trial makeup session somewhere else months before and was not happy; she had looked nice, but not special. When Alyssa did her trial at her studio, it was instantly a hit! She has a real knack for knowing the right colors and intensity of makeup; it was professional, exotic yet still natural, and the colors were perfect. Heather, her sister, also looked awesome! Her eyes in particular looked amazing. On the day of the wedding Alyssa made sure that Amanda had the ultimate bride experience! She looked absolutely beautiful and her makeup lasted all night and looked wonderful in the pictures. I would recommend Alyssa and Blush 100% ! Valerie Rossetti, Wayne, NJ

I had the pleasure of working with Alyssa for my oct '09 wedding and let me just say I wouldn't have trusted anyone other than her w/ making me feel and look my most beautiful on my special day!! She listened to everything I said and did exactly what I envisioned and asked for!! She never pushed anything on me and did exactly what I wanted!! If I ever had to go back and do it all over I would use Alyssa a thousand times over and over!! She also did my bridal party's makeup as well as my moms! My mom is not at all a makeup-wearing type of lady and she didn't overdo any looks on her or any of my girls! Everyone looked the most beautiful I've ever seen any of them look by far!! If you are weary or questioning who to entrust w/ looking your most gorgeous on your wedding day or any special event deffinately go see Alyssa!! You will NOT be disappointed!

My hair salon recommended Blush to my mom and me when we were in need last minute of a make-up artist for my brother's wedding. Alyssa got right back to us, squeezed us in, and came to us the day of with about 5 days notice. She was the utmost of professional, a sweetheart to work with, and did an AMAZING job on my mom and my makeup! We got so many compliments at the wedding and were so happy with the job Alyssa did! Her price is also right and she uses great products. I would recommend (and have already recommended) Alyssa to all my friends and family. Thanks Alyssa!

Alyssa was great! Everyone loved my make-up including me. It lasted all day and all night. I didn't need touch ups either. Thank you!

All I can say is DO NOT book a makeup artist if you haven't had a trial with Alyssa from Blush first. She is truly the best at what she does and you can tell by how far in advance you have to book her. I had met with various makeup artists (who came highly recommended) from both NJ and New York City and none of them came close to Alyssa's talent, personality, and professionalism. She is meticulous and a perfectionist paying attention to every last detail. I highly recommend her and her staff. Plus, the studio is super trendy and it was refreshing to meet in a professional environment instead of a kitchen! She is extremely knowledgeable at her craft and has an impressive resume. On the day of my wedding she was on time and couldn't be more pleasant. My whole bridal party including my mother, were as pleased as I was. I am so thankful I found her!

Alyssa is great...she did my makeup trial and I booked her n the spot..I loved how my makeup looked and the fact that it lasted all day...she is a great person and an excellent professional...if you are looking for a great make up artist for your Wedding day...don't hesitate to book her...you won't be disappointed!!

> Thanks so much for taking the time out to tell prospective clients about our studio! We really appreciate all of your compliments and we are honored to have your review on our page!