Business Details
15 Years
experience
Expert Hair & Makeup for Weddings, Fashion, and Commercial Clients
Established in 2011 by Dana Arcidy and T. Cooper, Metro Look is a premier on-demand makeup and hair services company rooted in New York City. Our founders, whose careers began with a serendipitous meeting at New York Fashion Week, have cultivated a team of elite artists with expertise spanning commercial, editorial, and special event services. We pride ourselves on delivering wearable, modern aesthetics that prioritize skin health, natural brows, and hair textures while maintaining a strong commitment to professionalism and client satisfaction. With a proven track record of serving high-profile clients across industriesincluding Coca Cola, NBC/Universal, and Vogue Italiawe have expanded our offerings to include barbering and nail services, ensuring comprehensive solutions for projects of any scale.Our artists, recognized for their refined taste and responsiveness, bring a wealth of experience from five continents and remain dedicated to creating polished looks that enhance individuality without compromising comfort. By combining technical mastery with a client-first philosophy, we have established ourselves as a trusted partner for both celebrities and everyday clients seeking exceptional results.
Services
Bridal Makeup
Hair Styling
Fashion Week Services
Commercial Makeup
Barbering Services
Details
- Year established: 2011
Highlights and features
- We bring 13 years of experience in fashion week and editorial styling
- Our roster includes certified artists with global publications
- We guarantee rapid email response times for all clients
- We offer full-service solutions for events of any scale
- Our team specializes in every hair texture and skin tone
Services
Bridal Makeup
Metro Look delivers customized bridal makeup that balances elegance with longevity. Our artists specialize in creating timeless, camera-ready looks that withstand emotional moments and long events. Services include pre-wedding trials, touch-ups, and styling for bridal parties with no extra fees for travel within NYC.
Fashion Hair Styling
Our team provides editorial hair styling for fashion shows, photo shoots, and campaigns. Artists adapt classic and avant-garde techniques to suit diverse textures while maintaining runway-ready precision. Clients include designers from New York Fashion Week and international publications requiring consistent styling for up to 30 models per show.
Commercial Makeup
We ensure polished appearances for commercial projects featuring spokespeople and talent. Services cover on-set continuity makeup, product application demonstrations, and retouching for extended shoots. Clients like Coca Cola and BuzzFeed benefit from our ability to maintain consistent looks across multiple filming days and locations.
Men's Grooming
Metro Look's certified barbers offer modern men's grooming with precision cuts, beard shaping, and skin treatments. Our specialists adapt techniques for film/TV crews and executive portraits, ensuring professional presentation while maintaining natural features. Services include color correction for lighting conditions and quick-change styling for multi-scene shoots.
On-Demand Beauty
Our artists deliver immediate hair and makeup solutions for last-minute engagements, including headshots, interviews, and emergency touch-ups. With 24-hour notice, we can dispatch teams to private residences or event venues. This service extends to international travel arrangements with minimum 72-hour booking requirements.
People
Dana Arcidy
Co-Founder & Lead Makeup Artist
Dana Arcidy is a certified makeup artist known for natural skin enhancement and subtle contouring. With features in Vogue Italia and L'Officiel Brazil, she brings editorial expertise to both commercial and personal clients while maintaining a client-focused approach.
T. Cooper
Co-Founder & Lead Hair Stylist
T. Cooper specializes in versatile hair styling for red carpets, commercials, and fashion shoots. Her extensive kit handles complex demands of celebrity clients requiring multiple transformations in a single day while maintaining hair health and volume.
Questions
What types of commercial clients do you work with?
We serve major corporations including Coca Cola, NBC/Universal, Sephora, and BuzzFeed, providing on-set makeup continuity and talent grooming for campaigns.
Do you offer international travel services?
Yes, our artists travel globally with minimum 48-hour notice. We've worked on five continents with clients like Vogue Italia and Refinery29.
What bridal services are available?
We offer full bridal beauty including pre-wedding trials, same-day touch-ups, and party styling. Services include free consultations and mobile team dispatch.
Can you accommodate last-minute bookings?
Our on-demand service accommodates urgent needs with 24-hour notice. Same-day beauty solutions start at $300 per artist with availability checks via email.
What sets Metro Look apart from other salons?
Our team combines Fashion Week expertise with personalized service, offering guaranteed 2-hour email response times and flexible scheduling from 7AM-11PM daily.
Reviews (5)
Maus L.
Nov 24, 2019
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Wonderful service! They were on time bright and early. The look was for elopement photos and they were delightful and precisely matched my expectations. Will definitely utilize their excellent services again.
Rachel Rodgers
Sep 01, 2019
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T was AMAZING!! I called her for a last minute shoot for myself (I'm a photographer and was getting my portraits done.) I had seen that her and . her team do a lot of on-screen & commercial work so I knew she would be perfect for my needs & she totally exceeded them. Arrived early and SLAYED with my makeup. I got so many compliments throughout the day and more importantly, it looked so natural and just like "me." I don't wear a lot of makeup at all and T gave me a classic, very natural look that didn't make me feel like someone else, but was still an elevated feel and clean for the camera. She
Kathleen H.
Jun 22, 2019
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These women were an absolute dream team!! I booked them for graduation and gave them a vague "maybe something retro?" And they turned me into a full on 50's pin up girl! I feel so glamorous, it's perfect for my outfit and it saved me the hassle of stressing over my hair and makeup. My finished look is beyond what I had hoped for and they were prompt, fun and friendly. I will absolutely book them again for a special occasion!!
Jana K.
Jan 06, 2019
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I had Stephanie from Metro Look come to my hotel to do my make-up for an event. She was very professional, punctual and did a beautiful job. She spent quite a bit of time and came with a complete pro kit. I would definitely use this service again and request Stephanie. I found them on Yelp and took a chance that worked out well. From the beginning they were very easy to communicate with to set up the appointment. Professional makeup is never inexpensive but it seemed reasonable especially since she came to my hotel.
Kelly B.
Dec 17, 2018
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T and Picasso are super talented and nice! Our company used Metro Look for a photoshoot and they did hair and makeup for four models. Both hair and makeup were beautiful and natural, which is what we wanted - the photos were perfect!
