Chicago makeup artist and hair stylist Nicki Rouge — beauty that performs for Black women, melanated skin, and textured hair

FOR WOMEN WHO CHOOSE EXCELLENCE.

BeautyThat Performs.

Nicki Rouge Brands is a Chicago makeup artist and hair stylist for Black women, melanated skin, and textured hair. Bridal beauty, special-event glam, editorial, the Artist Development Academy, and corporate brand activations.

Important moments call for more than talent.

They demand a standard you can trust.

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T H E

MELXURY™

B E A U T Y   S Y S T E M

The recipe for long-lasting, camera-ready beauty on melanated skin and textured hair.

Our signature beauty system engineered for important moments. Foundation that matches your skin tone. Hair styles created for your texture. Artistry designed to last up to sixteen hours.

ONE HOUSE. FOUR EXPERIENCES.

Different moments. Different ambitions.

One commitment to excellence.

Bridal makeup and textured hair artistry in Chicago by Nicki Rouge Brands
THE

BOUGIE BRIDE

For the bride tired of chasing artists, explaining their hair and skin needs, and carrying the beauty timeline herself.

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Chicago special event makeup and hair for melanated skin — The Ace Woman by Nicki Rouge
THE

ACE WOMAN

For the woman who needs beauty that lasts, photographs beautifully, and does not become another thing she has to manage.

Artist Development Academy for Chicago makeup artists and hairstylists
THE

ARTIST

For the booked artist who still questions whether their pricing is profitable or what it will take to grow.

EXPRESS ACADEMY INTEREST
Corporate brand activation and event beauty team in Chicago — Nicki Rouge Brands
THE

BRAND

For brands tired of juggling artists, managing call times, and hoping every guest receives the same polished experience.

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OUR PHILOSOPHY

Beauty is strategy.

We believe the way a woman feels about her appearance influences: how she shows up, carries herself, and how she experiences important moments.

At Nicki Rouge Brands we consider the woman, occasion and everything her beauty needs to withstand.

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OUR WORK

Excellence speaks for itself.

From intimate celebrations to nationally recognized stages, the Nicki Rouge standard extends beyond the beauty chair.

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Nicki Rouge Brands Chicago makeup and hair artistry portfolio — bridal, editorial, and event beauty for Black women and diverse clients

THE STUDIO

Where preparation meets artistry.

110 W Kinzie Street, Floor 3

Chicago, Illinois

Our Chicago studio is home to private bridal beauty previews and select beauty experiences, by appointment.