Kanata · Stittsville · The west end
Kanata makeup artist & bridal hair stylist
Wedding and event hair and makeup for brides in Kanata, Stittsville and the surrounding west end. We set up in your living room, a hotel suite or the venue’s bridal room and have everyone ready before the first photo.
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Mobile in Kanata
Getting ready at home in Kanata, without the salon run
Plenty of Kanata brides prefer to get ready at home, with family close by and the kitchen stocked. Instead of driving to a salon at sunrise, your artists come to you in Kanata Lakes, Bridlewood, Beaverbrook, Morgan’s Grant or Stittsville, and your house becomes the calm centre of the morning.
The west end also sits close to countryside venues. If your ceremony is in Carp, Almonte or Carleton Place, we plan the getting-ready schedule around the drive, so every look is finished, touch-up kits are packed and nobody is watching the clock.
Kanata services
Booked for the west end
Weddings are most of what we do in Kanata, but the same team handles celebrations and corporate days too.
Kanata weddings
The bride & her party
Hair and makeup for the bride, bridesmaids and mothers, with a trial ahead of time. Larger parties get a second artist so the schedule never slips.
Celebrations
Engagements, showers & galas
Engagement photos, bridal showers, anniversaries and nights out, styled at home in the west end before you head out the door.
Kanata North
Headshots & team days
Natural, camera-ready makeup and grooming for staff headshots, video shoots and conference days at Kanata’s tech campuses.
Getting ready at home
Your home, ready for the morning
We bring professional lighting, sanitised tools and every product. All you need to set aside is a little space, ideally somewhere your photographer can capture this part of the day too.
- A spot near a large window, since daylight gives the truest colour match.
- A table and a chair for each artist, with an outlet within reach.
- Hair washed the day before, unless we agreed otherwise at your trial.
- A button-front shirt or robe, so you can change without touching your hair.
- Breakfast and water for the party. Long mornings go better when nobody is hungry.
Bridal looks
Ideas to bring to your trial
Bring photos you love to your trial and we’ll adapt them to your hair, your dress and your venue. A few favourites from our portfolio:
Polished waves
Glossy, brushed-out waves and a defined eye that hold up in candid shots.
Soft low bun
A relaxed low bun with face-framing pieces, made for outdoor ceremonies.
Jewelled updo
A romantic low updo finished with a sparkling pin and a luminous complexion.
Near Kanata
Close to home, and further afield
From Kanata we cover the rest of the west end and the towns along Highway 7. Our Ottawa hair and makeup page lists the full service area.
Kanata FAQ
Before you book in Kanata
Do you also travel to Stittsville, Carp and Dunrobin?
Yes. Stittsville, Carp, Dunrobin and Constance Bay are all part of our west-end service area. Any travel fee appears in your quote before you book.
Where are bridal trials held for Kanata brides?
Trials take place at your home in Kanata. Many brides book theirs on the day of a dress fitting or engagement shoot, so they can see the look in photos.
How much space do you need to get a bridal party ready at home?
One table and chair per artist, plus an outlet nearby. A dining room or a bright corner of the living room works well in most Kanata homes.
Can you style a team for headshots at our Kanata office?
Yes. We set up a touch-up station on site and move each person through in a few minutes, keeping the photographer on schedule. Ask us for a corporate quote.
Getting married in Kanata? Check your date.
Send your date, where you’re getting ready and how many people need hair or makeup. We’ll confirm availability and send a quote for your Kanata wedding morning.