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Hey, I am Selma, owner and lead makeup artist / hair stylist of By Selma Beauty based in Calgary, Alberta. I specialize in creating flawless, romantic, soft glam makeup and hair styles for weddings and special events. I have previously worked in Vancoucer and Toronto where I have studied makeup and hair artistry, with more than 7 years of experience creating bridal and event makeup and hair styles. In addition to years of experience, I am always staying up to date with trends and new techniques and have recently trained with Kim Kardashian's makeup artist Mario Dedivanovic. With the passion, experience and knowledge, I can help you create the perfect look for your special day, whether it be elegant and glamourous or soft and romantic, I will aim to create a flawless look for your special day.

Services Offered

Selma's wedding services include bridal makeup trials and hair trials, bridal makeup and hair styling, group services, multiple stylists, on-site service, contouring, touch up kits, false lash application and more

Other Services

By Selma Beauty also offers makeup services for special events, prom, engagements, photoshoots, bridal parties and more. Selma also provides hairstyling services by creating sleek and polished looks for any special event.

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Frequently asked questions

What beauty services do you offer?

Group services
Hair
Makeup
Multiple stylists
On-site service
Trial service

What makeup services do you offer?

Contour
False lashes

What is the maximum group size you can accommodate?

10

What is the base price for traditional makeup for brides?

$150

What is the price of trial service for traditional makeup for brides?

$150

What is the base price for airbrush makeup for brides?

$150

What is the price of trial service for airbrush makeup for brides?

$150

What is the base price for traditional makeup for attendants/family members?

$100

What is the price of trial service for traditional makeup for attendants/family members?

$100

Does makeup price include false lashes?

Yes

Which of the following are included in prices?

Trial service
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Reviews for By Selma Beauty

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Brooke
Brooke Sent on 25/10/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Last Minute Rescue!

I would really recommend Selma for her makeup services as she did me such a solid on my big day! My makeup artist had dropped out 2 weeks before my wedding and I was left scrambling to find a good replacement. She was the only one who was able to fit me in but I was so excited as she was wayyy more what I was looking for even from my other artist. She was open to fit me in at a 5:30 am start even though she had to drive and hour and a half back for two more weddings that day!! She is hardworking, fast, and very kind. She took my requests in on a whim without a trial run and did such a perfect job at colour matching (which I was worried for because I’m so pale). The eye makeup stayed so perfect throughout my day through many many ugly cries and I only needed one touch up of my own doing throughout the whole day. Couldn’t be happier with the service, she saved the day!
Laura
Laura W. Sent on 03/11/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Incredible work!

Selma was wonderful to work with. She did makeup for me and all five women attendants, and knocked every look out of the park.

The planning/logistics was very painless and easy - she's very professional and flexible. Highly highly recommend working with her.
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Sarah Sent on 05/10/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Exceptional Service

Selma did my trial and bridal makeup for my wedding this summer. I had originally gone into the appointment a bit nervous due to having never had my makeup done professionally. However, Selma was patient, kind and took the time to answer all my questions and concerns. My main focus was on feeling like an elevated version myself but not stray too far from my everyday makeup. Selma was gracious about receiving feedback and changes to our original trial look. She really made the effort to understand the effect I was after instead of just assuming.

I would definitely recommend Selma to anyone requiring a makeup service. She is excellent with communication, will truly work WITH you, and goes above and beyond in checking in and making sure you’re satisfied with the end result. She did a great job in the makeup and I felt incredibly beautiful on my wedding day! Thanks Selma! (I will post pictures in the future once I receive them from the photographer).
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Taryn Sent on 22/05/2022
4.8 out of 5 rating

Flawless hair and makeup

Selma was wonderful to work with. She did an excellent job with the hair and makeup for me, my bridesmaids and mom! She's able to take a quick look at an inspiration photo and create the look you're going for and everything lasted all day and night. As someone who doesn't usually wear a lot of makeup, I was really happy with her ability to do a natural look so I still felt like myself. I was super impressed and would definitely recommend.
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Tanya C. Sent on 25/11/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing MUA & hairstylist!

Selma was so lovely to work with!! She was very professional yet personable, and attentive to my needs and details. I normally don’t like wearing make up but she was able to make my make up look beautiful& elegant but not cakey. She also styled my hair exactly the way I pictured it with skillfulness and creativeness. She was keenly aware of what colours matched my skin tone, what products would look good for the photographs, and was also efficient and masterful with her application technique for both hair and make-up! She is a great listener and incorporated my ideas but also creatively mixed in her expertise. Our wedding ceremony/ pictures was outdoors in October in Vancouver .... we got rained on but my hair and make up did not budge and looked perfect for all the photographs and festivities for hours after!! :)
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