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Spend five minutes with Melissa, the owner of Naturally You [Makeup] Artistry, LLC. and you’ll know she’s not just about beauty – she’s about building confidence and creating unforgettable moments.
A small-town Kansas girl turned entrepreneur, Melissa is the heart behind Naturally You. She’s the kind of person who can make you feel like a lifelong friend while perfecting your makeup look, and her passion for people shines through in every interaction.
Melissa’s journey into weddings started after 10 years in the beauty industry beginning in 2006, where she mastered everything from color theory to customer experience. In 2015, she decided to channel her talents into weddings, helping nearly 900 brides look and feel their best since then. By 2020, she had grown Naturally You into a collective of hand-selected, independent hair stylists and makeup artists, each sharing her commitment to excellence and personalized care.
When she’s not making brides glow, Melissa balances a career as a corporate communications girlie with her favorite roles as a wife, mom, and rural life lover. She’s a coffee connoisseur and always on the hunt for her next great read.
Melissa’s passion for beauty and business hasn’t gone unnoticed. She’s a six-time winner of The Knot’s Best of Weddings and a Hall of Fame inductee, with nods from WedKC as one of Kansas City’s top makeup artists, hair stylists and companies.
Melissa’s favorite part of her job? “There’s nothing more rewarding than seeing a bride’s face light up when she feels her most beautiful. Helping our clients feel confident and radiant is why we do what we do – and it’s an honor to share in your big day.”
THE NATURALLY YOU TEAM is here to help!
Our award-winning Kansas City-area team is available to provide on-location hair and makeup services for weddings, special events, commercial work, boudoir sessions, engagement photoshoots, and more!
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SKYLAR HOYT
HAIR STYLIST
IG: @skylarhoyt_hairstylist
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KAYLA HARRELSON
MAKEUP ARTIST
IG: @kamharrelson
ROBERTA CHAVEZ
MAKEUP ARTIST
IG: @r.c.esthetics
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KAITLYN BUSSMAN
HAIR STYLIST
IG: @kaitlynbussman
BRITTANY SMITH
HAIR STYLIST
IG: @brittanyann_artistry
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BAILEY ELLIS
MAKEUP ARTIST
IG: @baileyrose_beauty
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ALYSSA ALLEN
MAKEUP ARTIST
IG: @alyssa_thesthetician
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MANDY KRUPA
HAIR STYLIST
IG: @bestowed.beauty
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KAELEE BURNETT
MAKEUP ARTIST
IG: @bridalmakeupkc
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AUBREY CLARK
HAIR STYLIST
Our Philosophy:
Our aesthetic style as artists and stylists could best be described as fresh, soft, and “naturally elevated.” Our favorite type of looks to create are those that highlight our client's natural beauty and enhance their best features. We love when brides envision themselves looking and feeling like the "the very best version of themselves."
We aim to provide an atmosphere of open communication by asking discovery questions, engaging in active listening, and by encouraging collaboration. We invite our clients to be involved when creating their bridal look, and we work together to make sure our visions align throughout the entire process.