Ivanka Lova

Don’t use Ivanka if you would like someone reliable to do your makeup. I had scheduled a wedding makeup trial weeks ago for this upcoming weekend and was planning to be in town specifically for the trial. Four days before the trial, I received the following email from her:
«Hope you are doing great. My work schedule is hectic this month because of fashion week. I just received an email from my agent that I have be in California this Friday-​Monday. Do you have any other days available for the trial in the future?
You sent me a deposit so that I will be sure to hold your wedding date on May 17^th 2015^th. Sorry for any inconveniences. «
So glad this happened now and that I didn’t move forward with someone so unreliable to do my wedding makeup on the actual wedding day! She will commit to your event… until something better comes along for her.

Ivanka was wonderful. I did my trial with her and I thought I looked great. When the pictures came back from an event we went to the night of my trial, I didn’t like that I looked a bit orange. I told her I wanted to go a little lighter for the wedding day and I also. Changed my hairstyle from the trial day.
She adapted and did my hair and makeup perfectly. All night everyone kept complementing me and the pictures came out flawless. I could not have asked for anything more. What a sweet woman with a great talent.

Ivanka and her assistant did the make-​up for my wedding party for my July 5 wedding and I can honestly say that I have never felt so beautiful! My make-​up didn’t budge all night (even through all the tears and sweating!) and the lashes lasted for days. I couldn’t believe it was me looking back in the mirror! My skin was flawless.
It was also so great to have them in the suite with us! They were so professional and kind and it was such a pleasure to have them share in the festivities. I couldn’t recommend them more!

I had Ivanka do my hair and makeup for my engagement photos last May 29. The venue was Central Park at 7am. She did an excellent job! She came to our hotel room at 5 am to start working. She was very professional and nice. My makeup was perfect. It was not too light or dark. It lasted for 5 hours during the shoot with no touch up and I wore it for the rest of the day. She is absolutely fantastic and wonderful to work with and her prices are very reasonable too.

Hair and Wedding Makeup — Perfection!!!
I couldn’t be happier with choosing Ivanka for my wedding hair and makeup — what I really loved is that she was genuinely interested in knowing about my wedding day and my vision in order to make me feel and look perfect — and in order to really feel like the best version of myself for my wedding day.
Her pricing is extremely competitive — and absolutely worth every penny. She’s so fun to work with and talk to, loved every moment!
Services we purchased:
–bridal hair and makeup trial (airbrushed makeup that looked perfectly natural)
–bridal hair and makeup for wedding day (perfect replica of the trial)
–bridesmaids, mother-​of-​the-​bride hair and makeup (mix of hair, makeup, styling extensions or styling short hair…)
I cannot wait to have another reason to work with Ivanka again. Everyone from my bridal party to my grandmother was made to feel special for my wedding :)

I’m an Irish bride who got married in NYC Sept 2013 and was sooo happy with Ivanka (apologies for the very late review) I did a lot of research and really liked her style. Aswell as being a true professional at what she does, she is a very warm and kind person who will make you feel at ease the morning of your wedding. It was just myself and my partner in NYC and it was great to have some girly fun with Ivanka that morning. She kept me nice and calm.
She arrived bang on 10:00 am. I was actually late for her! We had a trial 2 days before. She did spend more time on make up than the hair that day and I was a little worried at what the final look would be the day of the wedding. But I needn’t have worried. My hair turned out wonderful. She totally got what I wanted. Not too set, vintage style to suit my dress and I wanted the band of my Jenny Packham headpiece covered too. All was achieved without any difficulty. After the trial I felt her own brand of airbrush foundation didn’t suit my skin so we used my own foundation the day of and she was happy to do so. My whole look was natural and to this day I still get lots of compliments on both my hair and makeup from people seeing my professional photos. As far as New York prices go she is very reasonable and don’t let that deter you from thinking the quality is not as good. It is!
Thanks sooo much Ivanka x

Ivanka made me feel absolutely beautiful on my wedding day! She was thorough and patient – she created a magnificent hairstyle and makeup look for me, and finished early. I would recommend her makeup and hair styling to anyone who is looking for a fun, courteous, professional and extremely talented artist to work with!
Thank you Ivanka!!!

Lovely talented sweet young lady, very thoughtful, professional, and detail-​oriented. I tried a couple of makeup artists while getting ready for my wedding and she ended up to be the best. She is all into a makeup artistry, very creative and knowledgeable.

Ivanka is one, if not the most, creative and talented new york based make up artist. I met her on the set of one of my music videos and have used her since. I prefer her rather than the other artists because she works hard at creating my vision (compared to the other make up artists who just want to work without any feedback), is always punctual and prepared (she comes with many drafts and inspirations before finalizing a look), and is very versatile. I’ve done the avant garde look to clubby to innocent with her. All of my peers always compliment the work and ask me «who did your make up? Who did your hair?» The answer to both questions is Ivanka. Ivanka is also one very adept hair dresser; she actually did my my hair in all of my music videos. saves the trouble of coordinating with two individuals… she’s the real deal and offers the whole package. I love her professionalism, work ethic, and talent, but also the energy and warmness she brings. She’s also one of the few who were able to work with my budget constraints. I can’t wait to work with her again!

Ivanka is not only a multitalented makeup artist, she is a super awesome human being! I have got a chance to meet her in an international language school, in New York a couple of years ago and since then we became good friends. She is not only my partner in crime, she is a great inspiration to me. I adore her curious mind, creativity, unique vision and zest for life.
Having a solid background in art and design, artistic genes, huge imagination and passion for fashion and beauty, she is capable to invent new looks and set new trends easily. I have had a wonderful experience working with her on her portfolio. She were able to turn me into a curly romantic doll, a naughty rock star and a sophisticated diva of the 20s. Being not a professional model and naturally shy person, I immediately felt comfortable in front of the camera and could play the roles under her soft direction. She «drafts» a total character first and then «draws» a face.
She is always full of some crazy fascinating ideas that clients will certainly love at any occasion, venue, special event they are going to. Needless to mention that she can invent a ready-​to-​go fabulous look just for a few minutes. Once she totally changed my summer long skirt going from classic chic to funky glamorous style that I could dance all night long. I am discovering a new me every time when Ivanka wants to challenge her imagination. I no longer wonder why people are asking me if I am an actress… I know whom I should poke for that.
I am proud to call Ivanka a friend and can’t wait to see her new beauty improvisations and witness her success.