Blush and Braids Beauty Bar

Blush and Braids Beauty Bar is a Chicago-based makeup artist and hair styling team offering wedding beauty services in-studio and on-site, co-owned by Sarah Whitson and Katie Trusky. The team works across a range of skin tones, hair types, and cultural backgrounds, with services including airbrush makeup and hair extensions, plus bridal trials and pre-wedding beauty appointments. Sarah Whitson and Katie Trusky have 20 years of combined experience in hair and makeup. Based in Chicago's Andersonville neighborhood, with on-site services available in Illinois, Wisconsin, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, and Washington State and the greater Pacific Northwest region. Couples consistently highlight the team's punctuality, real-time feedback process, long-lasting results through dancing and outdoor heat, and the calm, communicative approach that carried from trial through wedding day.