Fusing their talents, professionalism, over 20 years of combined experience, and impeccable reputations, Jae Lee Paredes and Joy Lager are proud to bring you JL Makeup Studio & Beauty Boutique. JL Studio is more than just a company you've hired to do your hair and makeup-we will give you an experience of a lifetime!
We are a boutique, luxury hair & makeup company specializing in bridal services. Investing in our brides and devoting ourselves to only one bridal booking a day is something we take great pride in, and in doing so, we are able to provide a more intimate and personalized experience. You deserve nothing less on such a magical and special day!.
We are a boutique, luxury hair & makeup company specializing in bridal services. Investing in our brides and devoting ourselves to only one bridal booking a day is something we take great pride in, and in doing so, we are able to provide a more intimate and personalized experience. You deserve nothing less on such a magical and special day!.
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Jae Lee is a Pittsburgh based, freelance makeup artist and has had a passion for makeup that started at a young age. Being a self-taught artist with over 10 years of experience under her belt, she provides experience, professionalism, dependability, an eye for detail, and exceptional talent to each and every client.
Joy Lager is a Pittsburgh based, freelance makeup artist. She currently owns and operates her own, successful freelance company, Beauty by Joy, est. in 2011, and is co-owner of JL Makeup Studio. Bridal makeup is not only her specialty, but her passion!
Having worked with hundreds of bridal parties, she brings her many years of experience, skill, creativity, and professionalism to every client she meets and will be with you for every step of the process, helping to create your perfect look for the big day.
Having worked with hundreds of bridal parties, she brings her many years of experience, skill, creativity, and professionalism to every client she meets and will be with you for every step of the process, helping to create your perfect look for the big day.
At this time, Amanda is dedicated to our Laurel Highlands and Morgantown, WV clients only. Amanda is a master artist on the JL team and is in her second season with us. However, she's not at all new to this industry and has been staying busy since 2009!
She is currently licensed as an esthetician with a background that includes medical esthetics, as well as managing and educating at three different Sephora locations, all while operating her own successful freelance company.She is also our 'Go-To' girl for all things product knowledge based and can answer just about any question you have, whether it be about a specific ingredient or skin care / cosmetic recommendation.
She is currently licensed as an esthetician with a background that includes medical esthetics, as well as managing and educating at three different Sephora locations, all while operating her own successful freelance company.She is also our 'Go-To' girl for all things product knowledge based and can answer just about any question you have, whether it be about a specific ingredient or skin care / cosmetic recommendation.
Ashley is a licensed esthetician, who attented The South Hills Beauty Academy, graduating in 2016. She has been our fastest growing artist at the Studio and hit the ground running, as she quickly climbed the ranks to be a lead makeup artist on the JL Team, and has been going strong ever since. Ashley also holds a part time position as a sale associate at Sephora, where her specialty is skin care.
Briann Mattise is one of JL's master artists and has been with the team since day one. She has been servicing a diverse client base for eight years and in addition to being a licensed esthetician through Douglas J Aveda, she also served as a beauty class facilitator for Sephora. She is incredibly skilled in the art of beauty makeup, however also excels in the field of special effects.
Reviews (12)
Rebecca Willner
Nov 24, 2021
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I contacted JL Makeup Studio back in late September to book for hair and makeup for my baby shower on 11/28, which was during Thanksgiving weekend. Unfortunately, most other studios were closed on holiday weekends and/or Sundays. Joy of JL responded to me quickly and booked my baby shower hair and makeup with Samantha. Samantha reviewed some inspiration pictures I sent ahead of time and did a great job! She was on time and her work exceeded my expectations! I received lots of compliments! Highly recommend this studio and their artists!
Monica Kilcoyne
Mar 31, 2021
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Positive: Cleanliness, Professionalism, Punctuality, Quality, Value
Wow! JL Studio did a wonderful job on my makeup for my wedding so I kept them in my regular routine... but for other services! I now get henna on my brows and a lift and tint on my eyelashes. I wouldn’t go anywhere else! It always looks amazing! :)
Wow! JL Studio did a wonderful job on my makeup for my wedding so I kept them in my regular routine... but for other services! I now get henna on my brows and a lift and tint on my eyelashes. I wouldn’t go anywhere else! It always looks amazing! :)
Dawn Derbyshire
Feb 01, 2021
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As a wedding photographer, I KNOW how big of an impact great hair and makeup has for photos. That is why I recommend JL to all of my clients. Not only do they make my brides look FANTASTIC, they are who I go to anytime I need hair and makeup for my headshots. I wouldn't trust anyone else to make me look my best, I NEVER wear makeup but any time someone from JL does mine I dread taking it off because they make me look so amazing!
Skylar Clark
Dec 22, 2020
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I cannot recommend JL Makeup Studio enough! For my wedding in October we had Samantha doing our hair and Jae for our makeup. Both women are INCREDIBLE!!! They are so talented and honestly just a great time to be around. I was really nervous going into my hair and makeup trial. I never wear makeup and I'm extremely picky over my hair, plus these were strangers and I didn't know if we would talk or sit in a weird silence, overall just very nervous. I walked in and they made me feel like we had been friends all of our lives. They are the sweetest women, which is wonderful because they are SO good
Abby P.
Oct 20, 2020
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Wittlee Retton
Feb 05, 2020
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I WISH I COULD LEAVE 10 STARS FOR MY REVIEW. My wedding was on 9/28 and our makeup was FLAWLESS.
Amanda and Ashley made my bridal party, my mother, and myself feel absolutely stunning. These ladies took time to see what each (10) bridesmaids wanted. The attention to detail and killer eyelashes brought us all to tears. Without a doubt I recommend this studio. They were able to do ALL ethnicities (one of the main factors in hiring them). Amanda and Ashley are not just great makeup artist, but great people, thank you for making my perfect day— beautiful. Xoxo
Wittlee
Amanda and Ashley made my bridal party, my mother, and myself feel absolutely stunning. These ladies took time to see what each (10) bridesmaids wanted. The attention to detail and killer eyelashes brought us all to tears. Without a doubt I recommend this studio. They were able to do ALL ethnicities (one of the main factors in hiring them). Amanda and Ashley are not just great makeup artist, but great people, thank you for making my perfect day— beautiful. Xoxo
Wittlee
Sophie B.
Sep 24, 2019
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Samantha and Katie both provided services for my wedding. Samantha was the lead artist, doing my hair and makeup and Katie did hair and makeup for some of the moms and bridesmaids.
When I had my trial with Samantha, I came in knowing I wanted to do something outside the box with bright colors. She seemed to enjoy working on something unusual and was happy to spend a little extra time trying out a few variations on the look to make sure we nailed my vision. She also made some great suggestions that improved upon my ideas and really pulled the look together.
On the day of the wedding both artists
When I had my trial with Samantha, I came in knowing I wanted to do something outside the box with bright colors. She seemed to enjoy working on something unusual and was happy to spend a little extra time trying out a few variations on the look to make sure we nailed my vision. She also made some great suggestions that improved upon my ideas and really pulled the look together.
On the day of the wedding both artists
Stephanie Skitko
Jun 15, 2019
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Tara L.
Jun 12, 2019
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Nicky L.
Mar 15, 2019
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I am so thankful to have had Joy be our makeup artist for my wedding day. My airbrush makeup lasted ALL day and I felt flawless. I never wear makeup and she did a great job making sure that I looked as natural and flawless as possible on our day. All of my bridesmaids had their makeup done in addition to my mother-in-law and grammy! I am so impressed and highly recommend her for any of your makeup needs! :)
Miranda Ladik
Nov 14, 2018
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I was just maid of honor this past Saturday and Briann and Amanda were our makeup artists! They arrived on time, worked very efficiently (we had around 14 people needing their makeup done!!) and finished on time. Their work was STUNNING! We all felt like models and as they were doing our makeup were very sweet and explained anything we asked. They even made comments like “omg, you look amazing!” “I can’t wait until you see this!”. I couldn’t recommend them more!!
Amanda Schleiden
Aug 25, 2018
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We just had our wedding his past weekend. The ladies we got for our hair and makeup were phenomenal. They met us at the venue at 9 for a 4:30pm ceremony start and it was perfect! They really made it to where my girls and I were able to relax and actually enjoy getting our hair and makeup done without feeling rushed. They talked and made it a fun atmosphere. They did airbrush makeup for my girls, the mothers and myself. I also showed pictures of the hair styles I wanted and they provided the exact look! Thank you so much for getting our day started right!!
