Monica Virga Cosmetics

Monica Virga Cosmetics is a Philadelphia-based makeup artist and hair styling service offering bridal and occasion beauty services, with a studio at 2424 E. York St. in Philadelphia and a second location in Monza, Italy. Monica Virga offers hair and makeup styling alongside her own line of Italy-made cosmetics, including a spray foundation she describes as unique on the market; she does not require minimums for small bridal parties and brings additional artists as needed to stay on schedule. Monica Virga has over 25 years in the fashion world, with work for designers including Armani, Gucci, Dolce e Gabbana, Prada, Chanel, and Versace, splitting time between Milan, New York, Los Angeles, and Miami; she also provides training courses and teaches at Marangoni. Based in Philadelphia, with a studio also in Monza, Italy. Couples consistently note Monica's ability to work in difficult conditions, her responsiveness to individual style requests without requiring a trial, reasonable pricing with no minimums for small parties, and results that held up through long wedding days.