Nicki Rouge Brands — Black Bridal Makeup & Wedding Hair in Chicago

BRIDES LOOK NO FUTHER, THIS IS YOUR TEAM!! NRBT from the initial inquiry call, to the moment I walked down the aisle, made sure I was a FLAWLESS bride along with my beautiful bridesmaids! Their Bougie Bride package is an all-inclusive beauty package so you don’t have to worry about makeup, hair, hair extensions, they take care of it ALL! I decided to do the bridal makeup and hair trial 3 months before wedding day and it was the best decision I could’ve made! We were able to openly communicate on what I wanted to look like on Wedding Day, we played around with lip colors and hair styles so that I felt confident that the look would be executed on the big day! AND EXECUTED IT WAS! I’ve never felt more beautiful! And as a bride of color, it was important to me that my beauty team understood the ins and outs of how to work with each and every complexion and hair type. I am personally a curly-hair girl and I knew it’s what I wanted on wedding day! It was perfect! Thank you to Nicki and her entire team! BRIDES, THIS IS YOUR TEAM, trust me!

Cece’s Jewel

I hired the Nicki Rouge Bridal team for myself, my bridesmaids, and my flower girl for my wedding. Tequila and Beshara did a great job on our hair and makeup! We had a very early start to the day and the team was able to get us ready on time. It was incredibly helpful to schedule a trial ahead of the wedding day (it is an additional fee but worth it) and I had several calls with the team to make sure my look was everything I wanted. Definitely recommend if you are looking for hair/makeup in the Chicagoland area.

Taylor Redick

Nicki Rouge Bridal Team showed up and showed out for my wedding in Chicago this past November. MAU Edwina beautifully embodied the make-up style for our fall wedding. The entire Nicki Rouge Bridal Team were professional and expertly applied make-up to my bride tribe and I, matching the diverse skin tones perfectly! I had a big wedding party with 7 sisters & 2 Moms and the team navigated challenges well like our getting ready room being opened late. They still managed to finish our make-up with minutes to spare! Would highly recommend!

Candice Harden

During the first stages of wedding planning, I was having such a difficult time trying to find a bridal makeup team that caters to black and brown skin women. I am soooo happy that I found Nicki Rouge Bridal Team. From the very beginning, Nicki was extremely helpful throughout this whole process. The makeup team that did my bridal trial and wedding day look was so sweet! They made me feel like a princess on my wedding day, and I'm forever grateful!

Khema Sealy

Sydney and Tequila were absolutely incredible to work with on my wedding day. Both are so talented and truly brought my wedding day inspiration to life with their artistry and attention to detail. A special shoutout to Sydney, who went above and beyond — she was so sweet and even stayed a bit longer to help me apply lotion to my legs when i was rushed for time. It was such an extra, thoughtful gesture, and both of them were simply lovely in every way!

Beth Tadesse

The Nikki Rouge Bridal Team brought so much warmth, positivity, and skill to our wedding morning. They listened carefully to what each person wanted and delivered looks that felt natural, flattering, and long-lasting. Our hair and makeup stayed flawless through tears, laughter, and dancing. More than just talented artists, they created such a calm, joyful atmosphere—it set the perfect tone for the day!

Epiphany Clark

Nicki Rouge Bridal Team was just awesome. Cookie was my main artist and she made me super comfortable. She was open to my last minute changes and just overall great to work with. Thanks for making me feel beautiful!

Naquesha Gertsch

You MUST book NRBT!! I struggled to find a team that I felt I could trust. I shared with Nicki my concerns, hesitations and fears as it relates to my hair and make up as a bride. I expressed my desire to have a team who would do multiple ethnicities because my bridesmaids are diverse. Nicki made me feel confident in her abilities from the jump. She was originally recommended to me by one of my best friends and I’m so happy this friend told me about NRBT. I got married in St. Louis, Missouri but 6 months before the wedding, we moved to Louisiana. Nicki’s team worked hard in trying to figure out the best time for me to fly to Chicago to have my trial before the wedding. I am so incredibly grateful for NRBT, they took what was a stressful and dreadful task for me leading up to the wedding and turned it into a fun, stress-free wedding morning. My hair and make up and my bridesmaids) were STUNNING. If you’re unsure about booking, just do it - you will NOT regret it!!!! 🤍Angela

Angela

I hired Nicki Rouge Bridal Team because they were one of the only bridal teams that appeared to do makeup well regardless of skin tone, skin texture, and age. I live in a smaller town about 2.5 hours away from Chicago, and I knew I had a broad range of complexions and races represented in my bridal party, yet I wanted everyone to feel comfortable knowing that qualified, experienced professionals would do our makeup. I hired NRBT for my wedding day makeup, but what I received was so much more. I received a high level of professionalism and engagement from start to finish. Nicki was timely with communication, she provided a transparent and professional contract for services, she curated a day-of makeup schedule that worked with a hectic hair schedule (due to hair appointments offsite with non-NRBT hair stylists) for my entire bridal party, and her team’s energy was unmatched in the most beautiful way. Most important, her team arrived on time and had the entire party ready on time. They truly made my wedding day special, and I love these women forever! If you’re hiring Nicki and her team, know that you’re not just paying for makeup, you’re paying for a comprehensive experience that impacts your wedding planning and wedding day experience. Having peace of mind and being surrounded by positive vibes start to finish is always an investment I’m willing to ask. I’d hired them again 100x over, and I’m considering hiring them for my wedding in Zambia! Rougie Gang forever! ❤️

Breanna Shamaila

I planned my wedding to be in Chicago from my home in LA. I searched online for a bridal beauty team that had the skills and experience working with women of color brides. I found a few other vendors but then I came across the Nikki Rouge Bridal team. After a 20 minute conversation and review of their process, I was sold. They emailed me about the process and created an online client file where I could add photo inspiration and find all my contract and stylists information. I was able to connect with my hair stylist and make artist weeks before the day and talk to each of them of what I wanted. I also received a day of timeline from them built around my wedding day. I also set up a makeup trial the day before my wedding so we could make any adjustments. The day of the both the artists arrived to my hotel suite right on time and were so lovely. They finished on time as well and got me out and on the way so I could start pictures. I am so happy I found Nikki Rouge. They helped put me at ease and so easy to work with. It was a lot planning a wedding from several states away but Nikki Rouge helped me make it easier. The makeup and hair lasted all day and my pictures were amazing! Shout out to Shane’ and Fred! Thank you❤️

Ashley Love-Smith

Nicki provided excellent service! My wife and I eloped in New Orleans but wanted to celebrate here in Chicago with our closest friends and family. While I wasn’t the “traditional” bride with a traditional wedding Nicki still took her time in asking plenty of questions about what I liked and didn’t like. As a complete makeup novice I kept tearing during the eye makeup application but she was so patient and diligent. She nailed my desired look and she even helped me step up my skincare game! Definitely recommend and will be using her services again in the future!

Christen Mocha

I used the service for both my makeup and hair for my 40th wedding vow renewal. The crew were fantastic. They were on time, and very professional. I enjoyed the facial treatment done before my makeup was done. I also had my 3 daughters makeup done for the renewal. Everyone looked so beautiful. I recommend Nicki to whomever is looking for someone to do their makeup and hair for their wedding. I really liked that I had the opportunity to have it all done before my event to make sure what I wanted. Therefore, on the day of the event it wasn't a surprise because we had already done a trial run of the makeup.

Jewel Williams

I cannot say enough good things about NRBT! From my initial trial to the big day, the entire experience was absolutely phenomenal. My main concern was incorporating my natural hair into the wedding look, and the team absolutely slayed it. Nicki and Tequila truly listened to my vision and brought it to life with incredible skill and artistry. They ordered the perfect extensions for my desired style and made the payment plan process incredibly easy. I felt confident and beautiful all day. Thank you for making my wedding day even more special!

Patricia Torres-Thompson

Met Nicki and her team at a bridal show, I thought they were a model agency how amazing their clients photos looked. Then I discovered she is the artist bringing brides the best looks for their big day. Not only her but the whole team maintains a consistent quality every time. Collaborated on a few mixer events and highly recommend her team

BLK Soldier DJ Services

If you want 5 star service, book the Nicki Rouge Bridal team!! Nicki was truly a pleasure to work with. Everyone on the team is fantastic! The service is top tier! I knew at my bridal preview consultation that I booked the right team! I was so in love that I even booked Nicki to create my look for my bridal shower! The planning process was smooth and she always responded promptly to any questions that I had. She curates your look based on your preferences, and she focuses on skin care and health which is a big plus. I received sooo many compliments each time she has done my makeup. My bridesmaids and I also received many compliments on my wedding day! Nicki is a true professional who takes pride in making brides feel beautiful on their special day! Anytime I need my makeup done I’m calling Nicki! So again, If you want 5 star service book the Nicki Rouge Bridal Team!

Ashley Reynolds

Nicki played a very important role in my big day and provided an excellent experience! The professionalism was consistent in the communications, my bridal trial and the day of the wedding. Her team also did an amazing job doing my bridal party's makeup, each of them loved their look even though many don't wear makeup on a regular basis, including myself. She listened to what I wanted and it showed, I can't thank Nicki and her team enough for the amazing service that was provided!

Avanna Aikens

Hire them! I cannot say enough good things about Nicki Rouge Bridal Team. I hired Nicki and her team do to hair and makeup for myself and my bridal party for my October wedding. I was looking for someone who was versatile enough to do a variety of skin tones and hair textures and NRBT delivered! Everyone looked fabulous. I started by booking a trial for makeup and hair and my makeup was flawless yet somehow it looked even more beautiful on my wedding day. I never wear makeup and am not comfortable in it. I told Nicki I wanted to look like myself but prettier but also didn’t want people staring at me. Nicki was not at all phased by my insanity 😅 I felt so confident and beautiful in the look that Nicki gave me. Not only is Nicki a master at her craft, she’s also a wonderful person! She is professional but also warm and funny and the kind of person you just enjoy being around. It was an honor to be able to spend my wedding morning with she and her team. It was a relaxed and fun environment and the perfect way to kick off my wedding day. I HIGHLY recommend Nicki Rouge Bridal Team for your big day!

Nadira Saafir

The Nicki Rouge Bridal Team is AWESOME! I was handled with care throughout the process. I loved the questions I was initially asked in an effort for them to better understand me and the look I was envisioning for my 60th b-day event. My makeup artist was prompt, pleasant, professional and organized. She got me ready for my event and I was very pleased with the final look. Thanks again NRBT, you ROCK!

Den Wil

Nicki and her team of stylists are the best presence any bride could ask for on her wedding day. Upbeat, kind, positive, organized– and that isn't even to do with the makeup/hair! Their portfolio speaks for itself. I had the pleasure of working alongside of Nicki's team in 2022 as their bride's photographer. During getting ready photos, the stylists I met were incredibly kind and brought a cheerful energy to the room! They made sure all of the girls felt beautiful and even made sure I got flawless getting-ready photographs. From a vendor perspective, I seriously appreciate the collaboration and have loved following Nicki along on social media since! Brides, look no further than here. You've found your dream hair and makeup team! <3

Kassidy Ilayne Studios - Wedding Photographer

My wife and I got married in October. Nicki provided us with the best experience possible. I've never gotten my makeup done, I am very much a natural girl who just wanted to look like myself on my wedding day. Nicki DID that and more! The whole experience is a vibe from the trial, to the phone conversations. Legit it felt as though she wanted everything to be perfect for us, you'd think we were real life family! Also, Nicki is a boss, she keeps it cute, professional and real! I highly recommend her and her team.

Kimberly Coleman

I cannot say enough about Nicki Rouge Bridal team. From our initial consultation through wedding day, everything Nicki and her team did went above and beyond my expectations. Not only are they SUPER talented and able to work with people of all backgrounds, but their professionalism and knowledge were top notch. Every bride should consider the inevitable stress of planning a wedding and ensuring everyone is event and photo ready. I would HIGHLY recommend Nicki Rouge Bridal team to take this stress away, allowing you and your wedding party to feel pampered and ready for the big day. If I had to do this all over again, Nick Rouge would be my FIRST stop to ensure I'm on their very busy books. Additionally, my entire bridal party LOVED their makeup; especially the moms who are aren’t often professionally pampered. Everyone looked natural and amazing!!

Marshawn Razor

I am so happy God connected me to the Nicki Rouge Bridal Team!! The timing was perfect. We connected in the final week before my wedding and I was so worried I wouldn't find a makeup artist to deliver the look I wanted. It was way too late to do a bridal trial but I had been following Nicki for sometime and just knew her work would be amazing! I was able to do a consultation, sign the contract, pay in full, etc all within a matter of week. Even though it felt like last minute to me, Nicki was very responsive!! Her and another artist, Ashleigh, showed up on my wedding day on time and ready to work. All of the ladies in my party were stunning and my mom, who never gets a full face and lashes, was serviced by Ashleigh and she is still talking about how much she loved her makeup. Nicki was my artist for the day and I was the most beautiful bride! One of my favorite parts was the pampering leading up to me getting my makeup done. I typically don't like to talk when I'm being serviced with anything lol but Nicki was so easy to talk to, it was kind of hard not to lol I highly recommend them for all makeup needs. The artistry and customer service is top tier!

Jamika Drew

As a wedding planner, it’s essential that I trust the hair & makeup artists who serve my clients. They can either make or break an entire wedding day. Not only because they directly impact how the client feels about themselves, but also because the artists can literally blow up an entire wedding day schedule if they are late or simply work too slow. What I love most about Nicki Rouge is that I don’t have to worry about anything with this team. Not only will my client & their wedding party look amazing, but they will be on time, if not early, to the day of schedule!! Nicki & her team are respectful, professional, engaging and a joy to have around. They listen to what the client wants & fulfill it to perfection. I highly recommend booking the Nicki Rouge Bridal for your big day. You won’t be disappointed!! ~ SouthWind Events

SouthWind Events

Nicki Rouge's Beauty Team created the most amazing wedding and bridal experience that I could have asked for. They were with me throughout all stages of my wedding. From the engagement shoot to preview to the wedding day. They met all of my and my bridal teams needs. They are extremely knowledgeable, they actually care about your foundation (YOUR Skin's health) and bringing out your natural beauty. They asked such thoughtful questions. Extremely professional. I can't say enough about how this team made my day absolutely amazing! Thank you!!

icande15

I had an amazing bridal experience with Nicki. Nicki around 15 minutes before our start time even though she had already included setup time in our appointment. My skin is very important to me and I love that Nicki takes care of your skin before applying makeup. I'm a minimal makeup wearer and she took all my thoughts into consideration. The end result was flawless and she gave me a stunning look without over doing it. Everyone loved makeup and those lashes were secure ookkaayyy. I will definitely be booking her again in the future. You will not be disappointed!

Elicia Sashington

The Nicki Rouge Bridal Team was recommended to me by my wedding planner and Beshara was my makeup artist. I was highly impressed by how professional and skillful she was. She listened to my critiques after my makeup trial, and on the day of my wedding, she executed my vision for my bridal makeup perfectly. I felt beautiful on my wedding day! She also did a wonderful job with the makeup for my mother and maid of honor, who were both very happy with their looks. I highly recommend Beshara and the Nicki Rouge Bridal Team for flawless bridal makeup!

Aliya Rogers

My wedding was in June and NRBT did myself, wedding party and our mothers. Multiple different skin tones and hair textures and everyone looked absolutely amazing. I could not have been happier with the outcome. The team was wonderful and professional and such a pleasure to work with. The hair and makeup trial was also perfect. Highly recommend! Special shoutout to Tequila & Charisse who did such a flawless job on my hair and makeup!

Jennifer Tiller

I absolutely love NRBT! They are an incredible team of professionals. I hired them for my wedding, and they exceeded my expectations. During the planning process, I faced health challenges and had to postpone my big day. In hindsight, this turned out to be a blessing because I had the opportunity to work directly with Nicki, the wonderful owner of NRBT. Her passion for her work and her clients truly shines through. From the trial to the wedding day, I felt completely taken care of. I also opted for their hair and makeup package, and their stylist, Shan’e, was amazing! The results were everything I had dreamed of.

Laquon Webb

I contacted Nicki Rouge Beauty Team to help me get ready for an event. I am a professional ballroom dancer and wanted a Roaring Charleston look. My makeup artist Charisse showed up on time, was very professional, and super fun! Highly recommended.

Jessica Mays

I cannot recommend them enough. Nicki's team made everyone from my bridesmaids to my mother and mother-in-law and myself feel themselves but also beautiful. I did not have to touch up my hair and make up once! We all come from different backgrounds and I felt they were able to take care of everyone and make each person shine. I truly did not feel I was able to take a bad photograph on my wedding day thanks to Nicki's magic.

Nicole Edison

I’ve personally had makeup services provided twice by Nicki Rouge, and the experience is truly luxurious! The care that is taken to prep the skin, the professionalism, and customer service is like no other! They’re so knowledgeable, and nail it every time. I love, love, love how my eyes pop when my makeup is done by Nicki. The best part is that I always look like myself with my beauty enhanced. Can’t beat this makeup team!

Tamara Palmer

As a Chicago area wedding planner the start of the wedding day and relying on the hair and makeup team is the most important part of a successful wedding day. If the hair and makeup schedule is late, the rest of the day is doomed. The Nicki Rouge Bridal Team not only understands this and ensures they run on time or early; they make everyone of our clients look like movie stars. Our couples fall in love with the makeup experience from their initial consultation to the wedding day. they feel loved and beautiful the entire time. I can’t thank the Nicki Rouge Bridal team enough for taking amazing care of our couples

Jennifer Price

Nicki's team made my wedding the perfect day! I worked with Tequila and Charisse for my day of hair & makeup and I couldn't have asked for a better team. For the trial, they were attentive to my feedback post-trial, addressed all my concerns, and even ran through a second virtual session to work through my feedback. On the day of, they were AMAZING. Their energy was infectious and just added to the overall vibes on the day of. They took just as much care with my friends and family's makeup as they did with mine, and I was completely obsessed with the finished product. My hair & makeup held out way into the night. Definitely book Nick Rouge for your special event hair & makeup.

Allie White

A long overdue review! I got married in January 2022, and Nicki and her team did my makeup as well as my wedding party's makeup. They hit it out of the park. Everyone, including me, loved their makeup and looked absolutely amazing. My mom, who I had to persuade to get hers done, said to me, "I've never seen myself look like this." She was in awe lol. Nicki was a pleasure to work with throughout the process. She was professional, responsive and knowledgable. And she really listens to her clients to understand what they want and helps make sure they're comfortable. I'd only had my makeup done a handful of times before my wedding, so I was nervous and frankly didn't really know what I wanted or what would work for me, but working with Nicki, I knew quickly I was in good hands. Would definitely recommend Nicki and her team for bridal makeup and any other makeup needs!

Rachel Alexander

Nicki and the Nicki Rouge Bridal Team were amazing. The team arrived early and set up. They offered flexibility with my bridesmaids. Not only were they professional, but they friendly. Nicki was amazing. She knew I was nervous about wearing makeup and wanted a natural look for my wedding. She added a bit of glam and I fell completely in love with the look. My bridesmaids makeup was flawless. Our looks lasted the entire night as we partied for my big day. Great team to work with.

Jeannette Collins

I have booked Nicki for multiple occasions and every time my makeup is flawless. She knows what’s best for your skin and informs you of why she’s using the products of choice for the day. Nicki is very easy to talk to and always has wine handy to give you a full glam experience! Now let’s get into the hair. I have purchased Raw Indian bundles from Nicki twice because it’s just that good! I receive compliments on it from the time of install until it’s past time for me to take it out! The hair doesn’t shed and lasts long with proper upkeep. This hair looks like it has grown from my scalp! I don’t think I can wear any other kind of hair now that I’ve tried hers. Definitely recommend.

Tanesha O'Neal

I was blown away during my makeup and hair trial and the final look on the day of my wedding was more than I could have hoped for as a bride. I'm someone who doesn't wear makeup and Nicki Rouge Bridal Team made sure I was not only comfortable with how I looked but excited about it. My stylist and make-up artist were so patient when I was clueless on how to answer some of their questions and really helped me figure out what I wanted. I would recommend them to anyone and would definitely use their service again for any big events!

Mia M

I originally heard of Nicole’s services from an associate and through Instagram. I had the pleasure to work with Nicole and Nicki Rouge Enterprise for over two years. I got engaged then married shortly after in 2020. My husband and I planned to take professional photos in 2020 and I inquired about the bridal trial. I was beyond pleased with Nicole’s professionalism, promptness, and expertise for the photos. Due to the pandemic, I postponed my wedding to 2022 and utilized Nicole’s services for my bridal shower and wedding. Each service for each event was amazing and my makeup was flawless. I appreciate that Nicole truly cared and listened to my vision as a client. I would recommend Nicki Rouge Enterprises for any event and especially wedding services! I am grateful for the experience being a bougie bride!!

Kyra Smith

I hired NRBT for my wedding and when I tell you, if I could give them 10 stars I would. They were professional, organized and created my wedding look that far exceeded all my expectations. Kudos to NRBT 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

Cynthia West

As a wedding coordinator, I understand the importance of working with a good hair and makeup team and Nick Rouge Bridal Team is AMAZING! It’s important for me to work with vendors who live the values of service and hospitality and these ladies do just that. They are professional, passionate about their work, and truly listen to their clients wishes to execute the perfect wedding day look. They will continue to stay on the top of my preferred vendor list!

Amber Sanders

Nicki did an incredible job and made me feel like a true beauty for my 40th birthday. She was prompt, thoughtful, selfless and soooo professional. Her knowledge goes beyond simply makeup — her pre-application skincare routine is flawless and made my skin feel radiant! Highly recommended for any event if you want to look AND feel beautiful!

Ashley J. Mayungbo

Nicki was professional and responsive. I highly recommend booking a bridal trial. At the trial we perfected my look for my wedding day. I did not feel rushed and we worked together to make small changes until we got the perfect look. Nicki’s customer service is impeccable. On my wedding day, Nicki arrived at my bridal suite on time with her own lighting, makeup chair and speaker. I booked Nicki for my entire bridal party, they loved their makeup! My bridal makeup was gorgeous. It lasted all day and I felt beautiful. I would definitely use Nicki again when I need my makeup done in the future.

Dana Packer

I highly recommend choosing Nicki Rouge Bridal Team for your wedding day because my experience was amazing! I love the way my hair and makeup turned out, and I felt like the prettiest bride I could be. I really appreciate everything Nicki did to help keep me calm on my big day.

Yazmine Reeves

I cannot say enough good things about Nicki Rouge Bridal Team!!!! From the very first consultation call, I had no doubt in my mind NRBT was who I would be using for my hair and makeup team for my wedding. The trial was AMAZING and really gave me the ability to work with the team so I could look exactly the way I wanted to on my wedding day, which Charisse and Tequila executed SO beautifully!!!! I also had several people getting hair and makeup done on the wedding day and every artist showed up on time and ready to go, which I appreciated very much. Every artist was professional but also SO fun and we truly had such an awesome morning getting ready with NRBT. If you need a hair and makeup team for your wedding, or honestly any event, look no further. Thank you so much, NRBT!!!

Skylar Mecca-Lipman

It was a complete joy to work aside Nicki on a recent wedding for a client. The one thing every bride looks for in a makeup artist is someone who is prompt, personable, professional, and works to perfection. Nicki is all of that. I've seen her work at a fast pace while not skimping on details, and she was not too long. I've worked with MUA's who get the nervous jitters while working on brides and take much longer than they would on a normal occasion. Nicki was so timely and her amazing work speaks for itself! Ok....now....stop reading and book her before she hits you with the "sorry, I'm booked that". She's truly worth it!

Mack Julion

Nicki Rouge is professional, knowledgeable, and very easy to work with. Nicki has great quality of make up and the her skills are very precise. I booked Nicki for my bridal journey from engagement shoot, bridal shower, and wedding day glam! Nicki was always on time and worked efficiently and made sure she executed every look I requested. Nicki is more than just a Makeup artist. You will leave her chair feeling confident look wise, mentally, and emotionally. I would highly recommend Nicki for your glam services!

Alexandria Pruitt

If you are considering booking, do it! If I could give more stars I would. I worked with Nicki in December for my wedding and I am still reeling and an awe of how fantastic it was having her. So talented, professional, knowledgeable and just the perfect person and energy to have on that special day. The special/signature touches that she does is just unmatched! Totally worth it, I loved my bougie bride experience from beginning to end!

Sierra Lowe

I'm a Wedding Planner who worked with Nicki on 2 editorial shoots this month. She was fabulous! Her artistry was impeccable & she also was just a lovely energy to be around! Would highly recommend her for anyone needing make up services, but especially brides for their wedding day. 10/10! Can't wait to work with her again!

Alexis Alvarez

Nicki Rouge was nothing short of amazing! She did my makeup for my wedding and I couldn’t have asked for a better experience. She was on time, her talent is incredible, her energy just made everything better. I felt like I was able to trust her skills and she did not disappoint. You would be doing yourself a great service to use her as your makeup artist for your big day.

Ashley Moore

I booked Ms. Nicki 1 week prior to my wedding! Along with doing my makeup she did my mother’s and maid of honor makeup as well and we all loved it! She asked detail questions about how I wanted to look and feel on my wedding day. I told her I wanted my eyes to be the focus and did she deliver! She was on time and very professional but also personable. I was comfortable the entire time while in her chair. They only time I got emotional in the 2 weeks leading up to my wedding day Was when I saw my “big reveal“. When she turned the mirror around so I should see myself, it was then I felt like a bride. All the stress and worry fly out the window, I exhaled and knew the rest of the evening would be prefect! Thanks Nicki for setting the atmosphere for me for rest of my day. Also, thank you for helping me put on my shoes LOL!

Shameka Pullen

This lady comes highly recommended by several. This is my 3rd time booking with Nicki For all my special occasions this year. I’ve trusted her from the very beginning to doll me up, and and she nails it every time. My pictures are stunning and she always knows how to make the right look for each occasion. Her instagram and following speaks for itself. She’s amazing and can’t wait to book her again for my next event.

Janina Farr

Nicki is an amazing makeup artist! She does soft & natural looks for all occasions. You will leave feeling and looking like yourself!! And ladies, your neck will match your face…I’m just saying. In addition to Nicki’s skills as an artist, she is professional, punctual and low key a therapist lol. You will not be disappointed with her!

Tiffany Gary

So I have been watching Nicki have do amazing makeup on other people for a while and was waiting for a reason to book her. Well I booked her for My birthday yesterday and she absolutely did not disappoint. She came to my house, was punctual and fun. My makeup was gorgeous and I looked like myself. Not to much product and not cake face. I wholeheartedly recommend you book Nicki and become a bougie rougie!!!

Phyllis Wooding

May 28th, 2023... I was such a beautiful bride on this day! I had the premium experience, which included my service being done by Nicki! She saw the vision, executed the bridal trial, and overall made the experience as comfortable as possible for someone like me who doesn't wear makeup AT ALL!

charmaine wright

I took a private one on one lessons with Nicki. My experience was amazing. She was so professional and shared a lot of makeup knowledge with me. She explained different techniques and use of certain.Overall, the class was amazing. Nicki is an excellent makeup artist & teacher.

Charisse Archie

Nicki and the Nicki Rouge Beauty Team are masters of their craft! I had the pleasure of working with them for my engagement photos and our October 2021 wedding. I was engaged in 2019 and never saw COVID-19 coming, let alone the uncertainties that came with planning a wedding in a global pandemic. Nicki and her team were understanding and flexible through it all – and the big day was as dreamy as I imagined it would be! On the day-of, the team appeared for our very early call time (4:45 am) with calming spirits and plenty of enthusiasm. Myself and my six bridesmaids enjoyed a peaceful, stress-free morning and every one of us was obsessed with our look! Nicki and her team were professional, knowledgeable, and kind. They took care to create a custom look that enhanced each individual girl’s beauty while delivering the same high-quality of artistry. You can trust that you’re in good hands with any expert on this talented team. Everything was completed on-schedule, with time to spare for selfies and well wishes. Our faces held up well into the evening and my girls could not WAIT to see themselves in the event photos. Overall, NRBT is incredibly intentional about creating an upscale experience that makes you feel like royalty. I can’t recommend them highly enough for your bridal needs.

Nykia Scott

I’ve been going to Nicki Rouge for over 5 years! While her techniques have changed, her professionalism and quality of her work reigns perfection. And as of now, after a few makeup/skin care classes that she has hosted, I am able to do my own 15min face for work and outings. I will always be a customer of hers. If your looking for something that feels natural and enhances your own beauty, check her out!

Stacy Pleasant

Nicki did my bridal preview and bridal makeup for my wedding day. She was professional, but also personable. Even with all the stress of my wedding day she made me feel calm and relaxed. It was like a friend was doing my makeup for me! Needless to say her work is flawless! My makeup lasted all day without a need for touch ups. I wanted a natural look and she delivered. She made me look glamorous without being overdone. Highly recommend!

Karah Whearley

Nicki was the MUA for a styled shoot we worked on together. She was prepared, skilled, and knowledgeable about the client and ensured that her makeup was amazing for the day of our shoot. Will definitely recommend her and any member of her team for services!

Antwonette B.

The Nicki Rouge Bridal Team is absolutely incredible! I could not be happier with my decision to use them for me and my 8 bridesmaids wedding day hair and makeup. The whole experience from my consultation, to hair and makeup trial, and wedding day was so positive. Ashleigh was my lead stylist and did such a phenomenal job on my makeup and helping me feel comfortable with the whole process. I typically don't wear or speak makeup, and wasn't sure how to verbalize my vision. Ashleigh was so patient, guided me through everything, and developed a look that went perfect with my vision. Quincee was my hairstylist and was also amazing to work with. She executed the hairstyle I requested flawlessly, while also handling my hair with care. The entire NRBT was great to work with, punctual, professional, and fun! I highly recommend choosing them for your wedding day hair and makeup needs!

Gia McKnight

Nicki was the MUA for my destination wedding. I had worked with her before on a visit to Chicago and received so many compliments on my makeup that I knew she would be perfect for my big day. Her professionalism, promptness, abs detail were by far a 10/10. She truly has an artistry gift! Even though it rained on my wedding day, my makeup with still flawless!

LaShonda Unseld

I truly love Nicki Rouge beauty service my make up was on point and Flawless. I will continue to use Nicki for all my future events. She is Professional, and knowledgeable. I must say she is using her gift to make people look beautiful.

Kimberly Davis

One thing about Nicki is that she doesn’t miss! She’s prompt, professional, and knows her craft in & out. I booked her for a wedding and again for my birthday. Her sanitation is what stood out most and made me returning client. 10/10, definitely recommend. Also, the longevity of the application wins every time. You’re doing yourself a serious disservice by taking the “cheaper” route instead of just booking her from jump.

Nia Little

Nicki is professional, personable and so talented. She put the cherry on top of my wedding look! She showed up on time and it felt like she was one of the Girls. Made me super comfortable by wearing a face mask and shield. 10/10

Ariel Magee

I highly recommend Nicki Rouge Beauty. Nicole did my make-up for both my bridal shower and recent wedding. To begin, Nicole is very professional and personable. Nicole engages with her clients all while giving quality services. She takes her time and pays attention to detail. I would definitely use Nicole again for future services.

Micaela Bush

Nicki (and the team) is (are) phenomenal! She goes above applying cosmetics, and pays extra care to make sure that you feel good during the service and feel empowered to take on whatever's next for you.

Raven Johnson

Nicole did an amazing job for my maternity photos. Her attention to detail and final look is unmatched. I absolutely recommend her and her Bridal team for any occasion. They are sure to exceed your expectations.

Ronae' D.

I've had the pleasure of working with this team as a vendor as well getting my own makeup done and they are phenomenal!! Always professional and their skills are exceptional! They always make me feel important and beautiful when I'm in the chair!! Love them! You wont be disappointed!!

Laquisha Love

I was referred by a friend and I looked at a few photos on social media and decided to go for it. When I say Nicki delivered…she hit the ball out the park. I didn’t know what I was wearing so she did neutral tones. I told her the occasion, which was a holiday party. However, I didn’t want to be too glam. That’s all I gave her and she went to work. I loved the results and will definitely go back. Thanks again!

Yakimba Phillips

Sooooo I made an appointment with Nicki to get my makeup done for All Star weekend. The goal was to turn as many heads as possible... and let me tell you.. all these Chicago guys did was stare -eye roll- LOL HOWEVER, my makeup was flawless! My face glowed in all the right places, the contour was on point, and idk what she did with my lips but they looked more plump than usual with the liner/gloss or stick combo that she used. I really loved. I hated that I had to tae it off was that I was in the house by 10.. somebody else deserved to see that face LOL I would definitely hire Nicki again to slay my face. Great convo and plenty of laughs were had!

Darnisha Monson

I’ve been getting my makeup done by Nicole for years because she does an amazing job. I always call her with the “same” questions every time I’m trying to do my makeup lol so when she launched her virtual class #conferencecallcutie I made sure I signed up. All 3 classes were helpful and it was easy to follow along with Nicole. She even provided videos at the end so we could go back to watch if needed. I highly recommend her services❤️

Dymond Long

I recently took Nicki’s Conference Call Cutie class because I am a huge fan of her work. The class was hands on; and she was patient with us while she thoroughly explained how to apply each product. She also gave us some pro tips while we practiced with her. I would highly recommend to others.

Zellessia Sherrod Ejalonibu

I loved loved loved everything about my bridal experience with Nicki Rouge Beauty. I felt important and valued as a client. I didn’t just receive bridal makeup, I received a Bridal Experience. Best hands down!!

Angela Ashley

What an amazing and passionate team of hair and makeup artists!!! This team is so professional, and enjoyable to work with. I have met most of the team members and I would love to recommend them to anyone looking for a skilled, fabulous hair and makeup team!!

carla pressley

Nicki and her team are absolute professionals. What a dream to work with. We were so comfortable and satisfied the whole way through. Thanks for making our wedding day totally unique and special.

Denise Chung-Zou

Service was easy to book. Makeup artist arrived on time and was very professional. I loved the results. My face looked great both in person and in camera. I will definitely rebook!

Kalliawna Grayson (Kalli)

Excellent demonstration of how to clean and take care of your skin prior to applying makeup products. Care and attention to detail in the application and techniques necessary to achieve a flawless look for everyday life and important events. A must for those who want to learn how to apply makeup with little to no experience.

Dr Lindoria Storey

I’ve been going to Nicki for almost 4 years now and I can honestly say I loved my makeup every time she did it! She’s very professional and an outstanding makeup artist!!

Erika Collins

Nikki did an amazing job on my makeup! She was so personable and extremely professional. Highly recommend!

Sahran Gordon

Great service all around! Charisse was my make up artist and she did a beautiful job and was super professional! It looked stunning in pics!

Patrisia Vekima

The team is always professional and provides phenomenal service!!! I receive compliments all day after being glammed by NRBT.

Shakira Slaughter

Charisse did my makeup for my 30th birthday - I could not have asked for a better outcome!

Symone