Testimonials

Megan W. - Bridal Client
"Samantha is the best! She was my makeup artist for my engagement photos and wedding day. She listened to each of my requests and executed my vision exactly how I asked. I received so many compliments on my engagement photos and on my wedding day. Samantha was professional and responsive to my (many) emails. We had a large group of 11 women who needed makeup done and every single person was happy and her makeup stayed on perfectly! I didn't know it was possible...but my makeup stayed fresh the whole day. Besides how great the makeup was (and it was amazing!) she was so calm the entire day. This helped everyone else in my large group stay calm as well. I am so appreciative for Samantha and her work. I will absolutely hire her again for many of our family's happy moments in the future. Samantha was a pleasure to work with!"

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Susan K. - Consultation Client
"Samantha helped me a lot since I hadn't worn makeup in many years. She showed me the best products for my skin type and coloring and how to apply them. Now I know what makeup to use for casual days and how to amp it up for more dressy events. Thanks so much Samantha!"

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Madelyn S. - Consultation Client
"Samantha was great at explaining the step by step process that she used to apply my make up. Each product and its application was explained in great detail, so that I understood exactly WHY we were taking each step and applying each item. It really helped when it came to me doing my own make up, using her instructions. I took notes, which was also very helpful, so that I can think of Sam's instructions every time I do my make up. Also, her instructional technique of doing exactly half my face was amazing. I was able to copy her job the first time I did it so now I have a clear reference point for myself. All around TERRIFIC! I'd do it again and again and recommend it to my friends any time they need simple tips or a total glamour make-over!"

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Maeve - Consultation Client
"Samantha was superb, she not only trekked miles for the consultation she did it on public transport with her suitcase full of make-up in tow. She had prepared a list of things we needed to cover and and a step by step guide on what we were going to do. She made me feel really relaxed and you never felt rushed and she taught me how to clean my brushes which I admit I have never done!. I would highly recommend Samantha to anyone who is looking for anything make-up related. Thanks Samantha :) "

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Patricia M. - Bridal Client
"Sam did the makeup for my wedding. The makeup was quality and applied very well. It came out great in the photos. The best thing about working with Sam is her professionalism. She is super responsive and easy to work with - very important when working with stressed out brides. She was the easiest vendor I worked with throughout the whole process. Yay, Sam!"

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Brooks - Bridal Client
"Sam did the makeup for my wedding this past August 2011 and she was wonderful. Not only did she drive up 3hrs outside of the city, but she was able to take on another person at the last minute. She did the make up for myself and six other women, ranging from 29 to 68 with dark and light skin tones and requests for natural to heavier looks. She was professional, but also very relaxed and friendly. And most importantly, I looked great!! The makeup stayed for the whole night and I found my last fake eyelash two days later (I liked them so didn't try to remove them). I really couldn't recommend her more and feel lucky to have found her. Thanks Sam!"

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Alexandria - Client
"Samantha is a good as it gets, if not better. I booked her on such short notice for my sweet 16 and she replied quickly and fit me into her schedule with no problem. She came to my house right on time. Not only is she an amazing make-up artist but she's a wonderful person as well. She was respectable, listened to what i wanted, wasn't pushy, and she very extremely easy to talk to. For my sweet 16 we ran around the city for hours and the make-up looked even more gorgeous as time went on. She is also very neat as well. She set up a whole station and came with all the supplies she could possibly need. She also gave me amazing advice on my skin. She knows what she's doing and is great at it. There aren't enough words to express how amazing her work is and i would book her again in a heartbeat. I urge everyone reading this review to book her as soon as possible because you definitely will not regret it for a moment."

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Aeric & Claudia MG - Consultation Client
"As a gift to our daughter on her 15th birthday, we engaged samantha for a makeover and makeup lesson. we couldn't be happier with the results. samantha had a wonderful rapport with our teenager and her guidance and advice have proven to be invaluable. we're gratified that she helped our daughter avoid many of the pitfalls girls entering womanhood encounter when they begin wearing makeup. with an eye toward taste, sophistication and subtlety, samantha gave our daughter a solid foundation on which to build her daily beauty ritual which will carry her throughout her life."

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Anastasia MG. - Consultation Client
"I highly recommend Samantha. She gave me a lesson for my birthday and taught me how to apply different kinds of makeup. She was a great teacher and I now know what brands work for me and how to get the look I want."

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Lisa G. - Bridal Client
"Sam is a total rock star. On a wedding day, a bride's face is just as important as her dress. I had a very specific vision for the way I wanted my face to look and without saying much Sam delivered a beautiful look for me that fit my personality, skin tone and theme of my wedding day. One of the things I love most about Sam is that beyond the look of the face she really focuses on the health, feel and natural glow of the skin. I am still using products she talked about on my wedding day! She made me feel like a movie star and my make-up looked fresh all night long - and I danced a lot! She also did make-up for my mother, a few bridesmaids, my mother-in-law and my sister - all with very different styles and skin types. She has a light hand for those who don't like to wear a lot of make-up delivering a fresh look and also makes bold choices for those who want a bit more pop, We all not only looked gorgeous but felt it. She was also a calm and focused professional in the whirlwind that was my wedding morning.

I would recommend Sam to anyone looking for make-up for their big day, an important outing, professional photography, live performance and skin consultation.Sam is talented and truly knows the art of make-up and skin. As a performer as well, I will work with Sam again and again. I will have my wedding photos forever and have Sam to thank for capturing me through her make-up artistry."

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Molly D. - Consultation Client
" I just had an in-home consultation with Samantha, and I wish I could have done so years ago. I will be brief so as to avoid boring you with my gushing:

1. She taught me how to pluck and shape my eyebrows - I learned that when done correctly, this is pretty simple and painless, and I don't need to drop so much $$$ on waxing, threading, etc. when this is something I can easily do myself.

2. She taught me how to apply makeup and what kind of products are best for me. This seemed like a mysterious and dark art - I learned that it is not - it's really fun and far more simple than I imagined.

3. Her pricing is very reasonable - this was totally affordable for me.

4. Samantha obviously loves what she does, and was a pleasure to be around. When she left my apartment after the consultation was over my cat stared at the door making her bug-eyed sad face - like "DUDE. WHERE DID SHE GO?"

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Rachel B. - Client
I contacted Samantha at the last minute before my wedding. She responded quickly and professionally. Even though all of our correspondence had been via email, when she arrived (right on time I should say) it felt like we'd already met. Samantha fit right in with my family and made me feel comfortable. The results were fantastic and I felt beautiful and confident on my wedding day!

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Christin J. - Bridal Client
Samantha did my makeup as well as my maid of honor's makeup for my City Hall wedding on 3/24/2011. She is absolutely spectacular! We had never met, but we exchanged dozens of e-mails and I sent her photos to give her an idea about my style and overall look. Her communication was superb and her passion evident through her writing.

Samantha arrived promptly at my house early in the morning as was negotiated, and she came 100% prepared with her suitcase full of her tools, kits and potions! She is amazingly clean and sanitary. I am a nurse and also have a lot of skin allergies and issues, but I vow wholeheartedly that Samantha uses the highest standards when applying makeup to others. My maid of honor was in total agreement with this as well.

The makeup for myself and my maid of honor turned out beautifully. Samantha applied individual lashes to me, instead of the single bands, and people kept remarking how awesome my eyes looked and how she did it!! Our wedding pictures also look fantastic!! All my blemishes were covered and the HD makeup she used worked wonders.

In addition to all of the above, Samantha is an amazing person to work with on a professional level. She has great energy, compassion and a tremendous amount of knowledge regarding makeup as well as skin care. She is someone that has turned what she loves into a career and this is the type of person you want to work with. Samantha genuinely wants women to feel beautiful inside and out, and she will work her hardest to make that happen for you.

I feel so fortunate I stumbled upon her website and booked Samantha. I will definitely be using her in the future for events and will recommend her to any of my friends or colleagues looking for a makeup artist. She truly is a gem!

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Claudia D. - Bridal Client
I LOVE SAMANTHA LENNON! OK where do I start? I met with Sam a few weeks ago for a wedding day makeup trial. Right from the start I knew we would get along so well! She's super friendly and personable. Not only that but she's VERY professional arriving 10 minutes early to our scheduled time. Her equipment and supplies were organized so well and she even verified her hygiene procedures. She made sure each brush was clean before starting. She took her time in explaining all her services to me and went into detail with each step during the makeup application process. It was a great learning experience especially since I don't know much about makeup! The finish result was amazing :) I'm still in awe of how how beautiful it came out! Individual eyelashes made a huge difference too! I'm so happy my coworker recommended Sam to me. She's the BEST find during this entire wedding planning process. I cannot wait for my engagement shoot this August - she will definitely be doing my makeup and of course for my wedding in September! :)

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Jen D. - Client
What a lifesaver! I always have so much fun on Halloween but take it very seriously. I waited until the last minute last year to figure out makeup (at which I am useless) but, luckily, Samantha was there to save the day (and nights)! I had a sexy, burlesque-themed party on Friday and got so many compliments that night that some of my girlfriends came over the following night to have her do their makeup, as well! Working with Samantha was such a great experience and I look forward to using her again soon!

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Luz M. - Bridal Client
I used Samantha for my wedding makeup. She also did my mom's and sister's makeup. I hired Samantha without a sample session and I'm so happy with how I looked that day. Everyone said I looked very natural which was the look I was going for. The makeup felt light and miraculously lasted most of the night even through my sweat and tears. Samantha is professional, pays attention to the client and was actually quite reasonable with her rates! I recommend her 100%.

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Erica - Consultation Client
"The first time I did a full face of make up to work, the deli man, the building security officer, and my boss, thought I was going on a hot date. My boss of several years, in particular, said I looked so professional and that I was growing up. It looked so good my colleague asked me for your contact info...so hopefully she reaches out to you. Most importantly I feel good about myself. I feel at my best and am so glad that I took the time to learn how to to it for myself. What made the consultation worthwhile was your uplifting personality. I wish you all the best!"

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Twanna S. - Client
"Samantha is not only an amazing makeup artist, but she is a woman with a phenomenal personality. I knew from the day I went for my wedding makeup trial that she was going to be such an asset to my wedding day preparations. She was on time on my wedding day, ready and prepared to work. She flawlessly applied the make up for myself and four bridesmaids! My guests are still talking about how each of my bridesmaids had such a distinct look while looking so uniform at the same time. To this day I can't look at my make up and not get teary eyed. It wasn't too much and it set everything right. I would highly recommend Samantha to any and everyone because she is simply fabulous. She is a professional who is dedicated to the work she is passionate about. It's so hard to find that these days."

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Tara F. - Consultation Client
"To this day - I can't thank you enough for everything you have taught me. Every day when I put on my makeup I think of you and am so grateful, I went from wearing grade-school style makeup (and I am WELL BEYOND my grade-school years) to having people tell me how good my makeup looks and ask me what I did and how I did it. And it's because, like I keep telling you - you are THE BEST teacher!!! I'm so glad you are pursuing your career doing this because you have a gift."

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Shayla Cox - Jewelry Designer / www.shaylacox.com
"Samantha was super friendly, very professional. She taught me techniques that are very helpful. She also suggested to me great products that are inexpensive. I took up a lot of time talking about relationships lol but wanted to ask her to identify a look for me like Brigitte Bardot. I realized I can always switch up eye shadow colors but the most important thing to me is the eyes and I don't need to do the underneath eye liner look in black like I always do but do a thicker line on top with darker eye shadow. I would like to keep in touch, so thanks again!"

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Valerie T. - Consultation Client
"Samantha was super friendly, very professional. She taught me techniques that are very helpful. She also suggested to me great products that are inexpensive. I took up a lot of time talking about relationships lol but wanted to ask her to identify a look for me like Brigitte Bardot. I realized I can always switch up eye shadow colors but the most important thing to me is the eyes and I don't need to do the underneath eye liner look in black like I always do but do a thicker line on top with darker eye shadow. I would like to keep in touch, so thanks again!"

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Wendy F. - Consultation Client
"I love playing in makeup but would buy an array of products and not really know what to do with them. Because of that, my New Year's resolution was to finally learn how to apply makeup. That's how I met Samantha. Taking Samantha's State of the Art Consultation was an enlightening and amazing experience. I learned about all the basics and how to best apply makeup for "my" face-a personalized touch that you just won't get in a crowded makeup workshop. I highly recommend!"

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Lindy A. - Consultation Client
"Samantha delivered what I needed, which was a personalized and informative make-up workshop. Samantha is very passionate about make-up and provided me with useful tips and advice for me to start doing make-up professionally. I highly reccomend her!"

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Anne R. - Consultation Client
"Samantha was super helpful to me. She explained everything thoroughly and gave me lots of valuable information. She was a pleasure to work with and I am sure I will use her suggestions for the rest of my life! Also, Samantha was generous with her time, she spent two hours with me and would have spent whatever time was necessary to give me the info I needed. I recommend her services highly."

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Daniele D. - Client
"It was a pleasure working with Samantha. She did an expert job preparing my makeup for my most recent headshots. She has excellent taste and sense of what will work in black&white photography. She is enthusiastic, patient and made me look beautiful!"

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Sarah H. - Client
"I enjoyed working with Samantha very much. She made the process of makeup application both interesting and fun. She was very professional and knew exactly what she was doing. Her expertise in makeup and make up application helped make the photo shoot a successful one. Her positive attitude was both calming and helpful. I am sure to go to her in the future for all my make-up needs and/or questions. Many thanks."

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Annie S. - Fashion Designer
"Samantha is an incredibly talented Make up artist and an even better person. Her breathtaking creativity is a marvel to see up close. An absolute delight to work with, very professional and confident on her craft and artistry. I have worked with her in previous fashion shows and look books and she has always been nothing but professional and creative in her work. I highly recommend her for any collaboration."

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Abdul Smith - Photographer
"Sam is an absolute pleasure to work with. She brings an incredible amount of creativity, coupled with a fine attention to detail to every shoot. Additionally the energy she brings is unmatched. Sam is unquestionably one of the first people I think of anytime I have a new project."

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Civic & Oliv - Fashion designer/Stylist team
"We appreciate her concentration on details, and the enthusiastic character on the team. She understands the combination of colors very well, the output of great work really fits our need! Samantha, thank you very much for every inspiration!!"