True Vermont Beauty

Liesel, Karla and Lea were absolutely incredible. They made the vibe getting ready so warm and fun. They took the time to make sure everyone who got their hair and makeup were happy with the results and truly made everyone look SO amazing. As a woman of color, I was concerned that my makeup would be difficult for many makeup artists. Liesel knocked out any concerns during my trial and Karla nearly made me cry with happiness after doing my makeup on my wedding day. Not only are they amazing beauty artists, but amazing people as well. Talking with each of them was so lovely and I truly consider all three of them as friends. I have endless gratitude for them and how wonderful they made our day.

I, and my entire wedding party, had the most incredible experience with True Vermont Beauty! Liesel is not only extremely talented in her craft, but she is also one of the kindest, most down to earth people you’ll ever have the pleasure of meeting. She will approach your special day with calmness, patience, flexibility (thank you for fitting my Mom’s hair in last minute!), and attention to detail. And she will make the getting ready process SO much fun! One of the most important elements that sets Liesel apart from the rest is that she is an excellent communicator and collaborator - she truly listens and works with you, through any and all adjustments and changes. She will help you create the perfect look that will not only make you feel beyond beautiful, but also the most comfortable and confident in your own skin. And this experience isn’t just for the bride, it’s extended to the entire wedding party. All of my bridesmaids and the moms were so excited about their own looks - they’re still talking about it a month later! My hair and makeup was perfection, and despite it being a very windy and rainy day/evening, my look lasted through it all. Thank you SO much Liesel! You and Andrea made my day even more special than I could’ve ever imagined!

Liesel’s team was professional, timely and so attuned to everyone’s needs. Even with one of my more challenging family members, they handled her difficulties with grace, kindness & class. I was so nervous going into my wedding day that how I hoped to feel about my hair and makeup was going to be difficult to execute. Instead, True Beauty VT made me feel the most beautiful I’ve EVER felt, and was so responsive to my suggestions and feedback around my color preferences. I truly appreciated so much of how they made myself and my wedding party feel on this day. It was truly the best day of my life, and in part thanks to True Beauty VT. I cannot recommend them enough. Not to mention they brought an amazing playlist that had everyone feeling playful and joyful. My hair and makeup lasted alllll day- and I mean it and my curls fell exactly how I wanted them to- and when I explained in very amateur terms how I wanted them to be different from my trial Liesel understood exactly and switched it. Not to mention- as someone with sensitive skin, even 3 days after my wedding there are no breakouts to be seen.

This past March, my now-husband and I got married at Mountain Top Inn. I had been waffling about whether or not I wanted to do full hair & makeup because I don't typically do either, and have not had great experiences in the past, but ultimately decided to go for it. Our coordinator at Mountain Top Inn recommended Liesel and her team at True VT Beauty, in part because they're well known for working with people who like a more toned-down or natural look (though they can do anything)! I reached out to Liesel a couple months before my wedding date, which is typically pretty short notice, and luckily she still had availability. She was patient in working through the details (e.g. how many bridesmaids / family members would need hair + makeup) and was very accommodating to distance and time zone differences (I live in SF). Since we didn't have an opportunity for an in-person trial, we met over Zoom to go over details. We ran into a number of technical hurdles, but she didn't let that alter how much time we spent to make sure we got all the details hammered out. The day of, Liesel and her team showed up on time and with everything they needed. They were calm, kind and patient, even though we were in a large home with lots of hubbub (grandparents, toddlers, the works). She even accepted last minute additions, and made my two-year old niece feel very special by doing small pieces of her hair. Everyone loved their hair & makeup, myself included. Liesel and her team continued to be attentive throughout photos, and offered touch ups to whomever wanted them, as-needed (though no one really needed them -- the hair and makeup lasted well into the night!). Other notes: - When I did go to remove my hair, I quickly realized that it would have lasted days. It had SO many pins in it keeping it secure. This is exactly what you want when you're dancing all night! - We ended up having roughly 10 people do hair and makeup. maybe 11 or 12 if we include a couple last minute adds who did just hair or just makeup. Thank you so much Liesel + Co :)

As someone who wears almost no makeup and that air dries her hair finding a hair/makeup artist for my wedding day that made me look natural and beautiful was nerve-racking. When I first started looking for a hair/makeup artist for my wedding I started looking through Instagram where I came across Liesel and True Vermont Beauty. I looked through her posts and immediately knew that she had to be my hair/makeup artist. I knew exactly what I wanted and knew that Liesel would make it happen just after our introductory quick phone call. Liesel responded quickly and answered all of my questions. When I met with her for my trial at her salon, everything felt like it was falling into place. Liesel walked me through the whole process of what she was using and why, and Andrea, Liesel's assistant, helped me decide on lip color which truly pulled my whole look together. On the wedding day, Liesel and Andrea showed up bright and early! My bridesmaids raved about their hair and makeup and just how personable Liesel and Andrea were. I would highly recommend True Vermont Beauty to anyone that wants to feel and look fabulous on their wedding day!

A MUST!!! Choosing True VT beauty was an easy decision as far as booking for my own wedding. I was lucky enough to have experienced Liesel in action for my sister’s wedding. Having a trial in advance helped create a great relationship with Liesel so she knew exactly what to expect for the day of my wedding. As someone that never does my own hair and make up, all of the product used felt perfect on my skin and hair. Liesel even helped me with finding a skin care routine prior to my wedding day. Liesel and Andrea put the time and detail into making everyone look and feel wedding ready. As the bride, Liesel made me feel so special and I highly recommend her for your big day!

Liesel is truly the BEST. I am so, so glad I chose her to help us get ready for my wedding day. Her and her team got all 10 of us ready in record breaking time, and she didn’t even break a sweat. She’s honest, caring, a wonderful listener, and TRULY skilled at what she does. I wish I could get married every year so I could have the chance to work with her every time. If you’re getting married in Vermont or surrounding areas, do not hesitate to book her ASAP! Thank you for everything, Liesel!

I cannot say enough great things about Liesel and my entire experience working with her. From the first phone call I could tell she was extremely professional, knowledgeable, and just had a relaxed/chill vibe which is exactly what I needed. At my trial she took excellent care of me, and was really great about receiving my feedback along throughout the trial and afterwards. She sent me clear instructions to share with my bridesmaids and moms for the day of, and was super helpful with planning the timeline. On wedding day, she arrived on time and helped us stick to the timeline pretty much perfectly. She remained calm as I got stressed out at times. As my bridesmaids were all sidetracked with the excitement and stress of also being ready on time, she jumped in to place my veil. She even went above and beyond to shuttle out to where I was doing my first look/vows to fix my makeup after I balled like a baby and I was good as new! Her work is beautiful, I felt so beautiful, as did my entire crew. I highly highly recommend working with her, you will not regret it!!!

I have raving reviews for Liesel and her team at True VT Beauty! Liesel and her assistants were so friendly and took the time to listen to each of my bridal party's requests for their hair and makeup on my wedding day. Even when some bridal party members got picky, everyone on her team was very patient and open to helping them look exactly how they wanted. Liesel keeps diligent notes after hair and makeup trials to make sure that the bride looks amazing! I, the bride, was absolutely in love with my hair and makeup for my wedding; it was the natural but dressed up look I was going for. Thank you Liesel so much for making my day look beautiful!