Elena Radu Artistry

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Beauty services

Prices start at $395 per person

Minimum spend

$250 total

Packages

Prices start at $295

Offer from vendor

Now booking 2027 weddings.

Spring dates are filling first — January through summer 2027 brides, this is the right time to secure your date. Bridal consultations are complimentary.

Number of beauticians: 3

Styles: Classic

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About Elena Radu Artistry

Elena Radu Artistry

Owner / Lead Makeup Artist / Permanent Makeup Artist

My name is Elena Radu. I've been creating bridal beauty in The Woodlands and greater Houston for over a decade. Trained at Robert Jones Beauty Academy, MAC Certified, and Texas-licensed in Permanent Makeup, I founded Elena Radu Artistry in 2018 as a dedicated studio for brides who want their wedding beauty to feel calm, intentional, and photo-perfect. The studio has expanded and a hand-picked team of bridal artists works alongside me. We specialize in bridal makeup, hair, and Permanent Makeup — and our proprietary Bridal Beauty Prep Program™ helps brides plan their look months ahead. Featured in Voyage Houston, GMARO & OFFTOWN magazines.

What sets Elena Radu Artistry apart is our calm, structured approach — beauty done with intention, never rushed. We're the only studio in The Woodlands offering the Bridal Beauty Prep Program™, a multi-month system that integrates Permanent Makeup, skin prep, bridal trials, and wedding-day execution into one seamless experience. You aren't just booking a makeup application — you're investing in a complete, photo-ready plan. Our growing team and expanded studio mean we now serve weddings and events of every size, from intimate trials to large bridal parties.


Services

Service categories

  • Hair
  • Makeup
  • Styling

Services & specialties

  • Available for touch-ups (hourly)
  • Children’s services
  • Multi-day events
  • Pre-wedding beauty prep
  • Hair accessories
  • Hair extension application
  • Hair extension color matching
  • Hair trials
  • Styling for short hair
  • Styling with hair extensions
  • Updos
  • Airbrushing
  • Full spectrum skin tone matching
  • Makeup trials
  • Natural makeup (complexion only)

Specialty styles

  • Classic
  • Glamorous
  • Natural
  • Romantic

Elena Radu Artistry packages

THE BRIDE — Day-Of

Price$395

Description

Wedding-day makeup and hair for the bride. Long-wear, photo-ready, in-studio or on-location.

What’s included
  • Skin prep + long-wear base
  • Complexion, eyes, lips
  • Strip lashes
  • Styled hair by licensed stylist
  • Final natural-light check

Signature Bridal — Most Popular

Price$750

Description

My most-booked package: your look locked in at a studio trial, then executed flawlessly on the day — with your whole getting-ready timeline run for you. Included: In-studio bridal trial (makeup + hair) · Wedding-day makeup + hair · Wedding-week confirmation session · Premium touch-up kit · Priority scheduling + timeline coordination

Luxe Bridal

Price$1,050

Description

Signature plus full-evening support — built for photo-heavy, multi-setting weddings. Included: Everything in Signature · On-site reception refresh (evening reset) · Premium deluxe take-home kit · Secondary look consultation at trial · Premium reception lashes

Bridal Party — per person

Price$295

Description

Makeup and hair for bridesmaids, moms, and guests. Parties of 4–6 get 10% off; 7+ get 15% off. Extra artists join larger parties so everyone is ready on time. Included: Long-wear makeup + lashes · One styled hair look · Group discount 7+: 15% off · Timeline built to your ready-by time


We recommend booking bridal services 6–12 months in advance, especially during peak wedding season. For BBP (Bridal Beauty Prep Program), which combines permanent makeup with wedding-day artistry, we recommend 6–12 months out. Standalone wedding-day services can sometimes be accommodated with 30+ days notice based on availability.
BBP™ is a structured 6–12 month preparation experience combining permanent makeup, skin prep, in-studio bridal trial, and wedding-day execution. Three tiers: BBP Essentials (from $1,250), BBP Signature (from $1,800, most popular), and BBP Luxe (from $2,500). It is the only structured bridal prep program in The Woodlands, TX.
The bridal trial is a 2.5-hour in-studio session where we lock in your makeup and hair look. The wedding day is the live execution of that confirmed look on-location. Trials are included in our Signature ($750) and Luxe ($1,050) packages, or available standalone for $225 (makeup only) or $295 (makeup + hair).
Yes — throughout the Houston area and beyond. Within 30 miles of The Woodlands (77380), a $50 travel/setup fee applies per artist. Beyond 30 miles, mileage is $1.50 per mile for the distance past 30, counted both directions, per artist. Tolls and parking are billed at cost. For destination weddings, travel costs are the client's responsibility.
Yes — and it's one of the most strategic things you can do. Permanent makeup needs 8–12 weeks to fully heal and settle into final color. If you want PMU before your wedding, plan for at least 3–4 months of healing time before the wedding date. The Bridal Beauty Prep Program (BBP™) is specifically designed to coordinate PMU with your wedding timeline so brows are healed and camera-ready by the big day.
Yes. A $250 retainer reserves your wedding date, and the remaining balance isn't due until two weeks before the wedding. Payment plans are available for bookings over $1,000.
Any size — my team scales with your party. Bookings of four or more services include additional professional artists ($175 each) so everyone is finished calmly and on time. Parties of 4–6 receive 10% off the per-person rate; parties of 7 or more receive 15% off.
A quick consult to confirm the look, skin prep, long-wear application, strip lashes, and a final setting for photos. Hair services are performed by our licensed stylist partner. I build the morning timeline around your ready-by time — that's part of the service.
Yes. Airbrush is $175 per person for the party, or a +$35 upgrade on any bride package — a lightweight, waterproof finish that holds for 15+ hours.
Every bride package includes a touch-up kit customized to your look. On-site touch-up blocks and a reception refresh are available as add-ons, confirmed in advance.

Reviews

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39 reviews

  • KK

    Kristina Keller

    Rating: 5
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    •Oct 17

    I had such a fabulous experience with Elena! She is truly talented and such an artist. But what I appreciated most was the wisdom she shared along the way. My biggest takeaway was surprisingly simple: take better care of my skin. When your skin is happy and healthy, your makeup looks better and stays on longer. I absolutely loved the experience and learned so much!

  • CM

    Carmen Miron

    Rating: 5
    •Google
    •Oct 8, 2026

    I’m very happy with the results of my eye brows and lips they look very natural and beautiful

  • LP

    leslie prewitt

    Rating: 5
    •Google
    •Oct 5, 2026

    WOW!!!! I had the privilege of having Elena do my makeup for a special event, and it was absolutely stunning!! I have mature skin, so that can be tricky, but I had so many people compliment my makeup! The salon suite is beautifully done, and she took her time to really make every detail perfect before I left her chair. She’s so sweet and relaxing to talk to. I cannot wait for another event so I can feel like a Barbie all over again!!! I cannot recommend her highly enough!! Sooo worth it!! Thank you!!

  • PS

    PS

    Rating: 5
    •Google
    •Aug 28, 2026

    I highly recommend Elena and her skilled hands for lip blush. I was nervous about the process and she put me at ease during our consultation. She managed my expectations and explained the process thoroughly. During my first session, she explained I needed a color correction session first and that the final color would be applied at the second session. During the color selection, Elena listened to my goals and helped me select a color that would be achievable and complementary to my skin tone. Elena is a true artist and very skilled. Her studio is a clean and serene environment. The final look is absolutely gorgeous, and I love the convenience of permanent makeup.

    Elena Radu Artistry•Aug 31, 2026

    Aw thank you! I'm so glad you felt comfortable. Honestly you made it easy, you came in knowing what you wanted and you were open to the process. Your lips healed so pretty. Thank you for the photo!

  • CC

    Cheryl Cronkhite

    Rating: 5
    •Google
    •Aug 21, 2026

    Elena does exceptional work. She helped me create a polished look for a gala as well as update my daily minimal makeup routine. Her patience and instruction on how/why each step of makeup application is important, helped it all make sense! I also appreciated how responsive she was afterward. She sent written instructions and noted the products and brushes that worked for me. And, patiently responded to the many follow up questions I had forgotten to ask😊. Whether you’re looking for special occasion makeup, a fun new look, or a midlife update, I would recommend Elena hands down.

    Elena Radu Artistry•Aug 21, 2026

    Cheryl, thank you so much — this truly made my day. Working with you was an absolute joy, and I loved seeing everything click as we went. You asked wonderful questions, and honestly, a client who's this engaged makes the teaching part so rewarding. Whether it's the gala look or your everyday routine, I'm always just a message away. Helping women update their makeup skills with makeup lessons & workshops here in The Woodlands is exactly why I do this. Can't wait to see your looks, thank you for trusting me. 💚 — Elena