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What’s On Our Christmas Wish List as Hair + Makeup Artists.

Babe, come sit in the glam chair. We’re spilling the tools and products that actually carried us through 2025. This is our real holiday wish list for fellow hair and makeup pros who survived another wedding season and need a little magic heading into 2026.

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The Ultimate Cyber Monday Gift Guide for Your Beauty-Obsessed Bestie (or Yourself… No Judgment)

Looking for the best Cyber Monday beauty deals without doom-scrolling for hours? Babe, I got you. This gift guide is packed with our ride-or-die glam essentials from TikTok-famous blushes to bougie AF self-care staples, all linked straight to the Amazon Cyber Monday sales that are DEALING. Whether you’re shopping for your bestie or your own hot-girl skincare stash, add to cart and justify nothing.

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Books We’re Obsessed With & Travel Must-Haves We Actually Use

From dreamy reads to travel gadgets we actually swear by, here’s everything we’re packing for our Vegas trip—books, beauty, and bougie comfort included. These are our current travel obsessions, whether we’re in glam mode or full cozy-core on the plane.

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The Glam Duo Idaho Brides Are Booking First (And Why We’re Comping the Mileage to Prove It)

Looking for bridal hair and makeup in Idaho that’s luxe and efficient? Meet Rachel & Azalee—the glam duo bringing high-end beauty to Boise, Coeur d’Alene, and beyond. With two artists, seamless timelines, and major “unofficial bridesmaid” energy, they’re redefining what wedding morning glam should feel like. Now booking 2025 weddings with comped mileage across Idaho.

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How to Prep Your Skin and Hair for a Long Flight Before Your Wedding

Long flights don’t have to mean dull skin and frizzy hair. Our pro bridal beauty prep guide walks you through exactly how to hydrate, protect, and arrive glowing. Whether you’re heading to a destination wedding or a romantic getaway, these in-flight beauty hacks will keep you fresh, flawless, and photo-ready the second you land.

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Introducing the Destination Deluxe Package: Luxury Bridal Beauty Abroad

Destination weddings deserve more than a gamble on glam. Our new Destination Deluxe Package brings founders, artistry, flights, and luxury pampering straight to you anywhere in the world. From your wedding day glam to a second look for portraits, every detail is handled so you don’t have to think about a thing.

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How to Choose the Right Mountain Elopement Beauty Package (Without Stressing About It)

Planning an adventurous elopement means your glam has to perform as hard as you do. Whether you are exchanging vows in a cozy cabin, hiking to a mountain ridge, or celebrating with a multi-day adventure, your bridal beauty team should be as prepared as your photographer. At K & Hart Beauty Collective, we created three signature elopement packages: The Trailhead, The Switchback, and The Summit. Each one is designed to deliver calm mornings, luxury skincare prep, and flawless makeup that lasts through wind, weather, and happy tears. Here is how to choose the perfect package for your one-of-a-kind day.

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Jessie & Cal’s Forest Wedding at Well Spring Spa

Forest weddings in the Pacific Northwest hit different: cozy cabins, emotional vows under the trees, and receptions filled with laughter and late-night pizza. This Well Spring Spa celebration in Ashford, WA was all that and more. With extensions that kept every curl in place and bridal glam that lasted through tears, hugs, and champagne toasts, this beauty look was truly unstoppable.

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How to Pick the Right Bridal Beauty Package for Your Local Wedding

Planning your local wedding? Your bridal beauty package sets the tone for your entire day. Whether you want the full spa-level Luxury Bridal Experience or just need flawless hair and makeup that lasts all night, we’ll help you find your perfect fit. Learn how to choose the right package for you, your bridal party, and your timeline.

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Labor Day Beauty Deals Brides Should Actually Care About

Labor Day is not just for BBQs and lake days. It is the secret weekend where pro beauty tools and bridal must-haves finally go on sale, and we have rounded up the exact products we use on our real brides. From the Dyson Airwrap and K18 hair repair to SPF that actually works and lip treatments worth every penny, this guide is your shortcut to shopping like a bridal glam pro. Whether you are a 2026 bride, bridesmaid, or just obsessed with glowing skin and perfect hair, these picks are tried, tested, and K&Hart approved.

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Bridal Glam in 2026: The Rules Are Out, the Vibes Are In

The 2026 bride isn’t playing by the old rules and we’re here for it! From polished buns with personality to radiant skin that lasts through every toast and tear, here’s what’s trending in bridal hair and makeup for destination elopements next year. Whether you're headed to a Paris rooftop or hiking into the PNW mist, your glam should match the magic.

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PNW to Paris: Bridal Hair and Makeup That Travels With You

Real brides call us lifesavers, not just for flawless hair and makeup, but for the calm, joy, and confidence we bring to wedding mornings. Based in the PNW and built for destination weddings, we craft glam that thrives everywhere from mountain trails to Paris streets.

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Hormonal Acne Sucks: Here's My 3-Day Skincare Reset That Actually Works

Breakouts before big events? Been there. This is the exact 3-day hormonal acne routine I use when my skin starts freaking out—complete with skincare, LED therapy, and barrier support products that actually help me heal and prevent future flare-ups. No prescriptions. No BS. Just real tools and tricks from someone who gets it.

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