About Freebird Beauty Co.

Owners Candice & Lindsey hugging and smiling at the camera. They run Freebird Beauty Co., a mobile wedding hair and makeup business in Hamilton, Ontario

Hi! We’re Candice
and Lindsey.

We are the heart and soul of Freebird Beauty Co. With over 20 years of combined experience in the beauty industry, we’re excited to lead a talented team of hairstylists and makeup artists who share our passion for creating stunning, natural looks.

Candice began her journey operating Candice Jones Hairstyling, a mobile hair and makeup company, while Lindsey honed her skills as a freelance makeup artist across various sectors of the beauty world. In 2020, realizing we could make an even bigger impact together, we joined forces at the start of a global pandemic. (Fun fact: we celebrated our official partnership over video! It wasn’t until months later that we finally got to hug each other!) Creating Freebird Beauty Co. has truly been a passion project for both of us.

We’re hands-on in every aspect of the business, even if you don’t see us. We’ve channelled our years of experience into crafting fun and educational beauty classes and a streamlined booking process for your special day, ensuring you receive a look you’ll love while keeping everything stress-free.

Our specialty lies in enhancing your natural beauty, helping you feel like the best version of yourself in a relaxed, no-judgment space where everyone can truly be themselves.

When we’re not perfecting beauty looks, you’ll find Candice indulging her love for baking, spending time with her adorable dog and Freebird’s mascot, Norah, or solving Sudoku puzzles. Meanwhile, Lindsey enjoys sipping a good glass of wine, getting lost in a good book, or indulging in some guilty pleasure reality TV.

We can’t wait to share our passion with you and be a part of your beauty journey. Here’s to looking and feeling your absolute best!

C & L

At Freebird Beauty Co., we’re all about making you feel at home and truly seen. We’re not just a beauty business but a community dedicated to authentic and personalized experiences. Candice and Lindsey's journey together has been a blend of creativity and expertise, bringing you a fresh, dynamic approach to beauty that celebrates what makes you unique.

The name Freebird Beauty says it all—it's our way of honouring natural beauty. Inspired by nature, we use a colour palette and artistry to highlight your true self. Our goal? Enhance your inner beauty and create looks that are as genuine as you are.

We’re excited to be part of your beauty journey, making every moment a fun and collaborative celebration of your individuality.

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Candice

Owner, hair & makeup

  • I’m Candice, one of the proud co-owners of this company. Freebird Beauty Co. is not just a business but a genuine passion that brings fulfillment to my life. Transitioning from a hair & makeup enthusiast to an entrepreneur has been a learning journey filled with joy. It’s truly a pleasure to connect with you, and I feel honoured to bring your hair & makeup visions to life!

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Lindsey

Owner, makeup ARTIST

  • I’m Lindsey, Co-Owner of Freebird Beauty Co. and a professional Makeup Artist with 15 years of experience. Over the years, I have had the pleasure of working in many parts of the beauty industry, with a special interest in bridal. I feel incredibly lucky to have a job that allows me to work with so many amazing people and help them feel beautiful and confident through makeup! I can't wait to work with you, whether on your special day or through one of our classes!

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Michelle

HEAD OF BRIDAL EXPERIENCE

  • Hi there! My name is Michelle and I am so excited to be a part of the Freebird team! I love working with Candice and Lindsey in supporting brides from initial inquiry to your wedding day! I can’t wait to connect with you and play a small role in one of your greatest days! My background is extensive in administration and with my love of love, joining the Freebird team has been such an amazing opportunity! Working together, I promise you are in capable hands! Outside of work, I spend time with my husband and 2 kids and can usually be found either reading, enjoying a cup of coffee, or having a nap when I can!

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Jessica

makeup ARTIST

  • My name is Jessica and I enjoy bringing out the beauty in others and ensuring brides are confident for their big day! I received my makeup certification from Paramita in Toronto in 2014, but I’ve been creating beautiful makeup looks on clients for over a decade. I previously worked with Morphe Brushes in Toronto and have experience with all skin complexions. I enjoy creating various looks according to the client’s comfort level with makeup. My favourite makeup brands include MAC, Morphe, Stila, and Maybelline. Born and raised in Hamilton, I’m a mom to a gorgeous little girl.

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Nicole

HAIR & MAKEUP

  • I’m Nicole and I’m a certified (and award-winning) Makeup Artist. I have been working in the beauty industry for over a decade. I graduated from the Cosmetic Techniques and Management program at Sheridan College. I have always gained unlimited clientele and many repeat customers, making me a very sought after Makeup Artist and Hairstylist for bridal and special occasions. I also provide lash extensions, lash lift/tint and spray tanning – perfect for the wedding day and honeymoon! I love to enhance your natural features and make you feel beautiful and empowered. Being a skilled and experienced artist in the beauty industry, I’m sure to make my clients look effortlessly stunning for any occasion.

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Kait

HAIRSTYLIST

  • My name is Kaitlan and hair is my passion! I am a self-taught hairstylist and am learning and trying out new styles every day. I have been styling hair as long as I can remember but have been styling professionally for over 5 years. I am always trying to open myself to new things and now am certified in Classic Lash extensions and sugaring. I am a mother of 2 handsome boys that keep me very busy! If I am not with my husband and children, I am making women look and feel beautiful! Every woman should feel amazing in their own skin and having a part in making that happen brings so much happiness to me. Being a hairstylist is not just a job for me, it is a passion and my first love.

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Miriam

HAIR & MAKEUP

  • My name is Miriam; and since I can remember, I have always had a deep love for doing hair, even as a child! As I grew up, I decided to pursue my love for hair; and I knew that Bridal Hairstyling was the perfect fit. I studied Beginner & Advanced Bridal Hairstyling & Makeup Application courses at Glow Academy to kick off my career, followed by attending Hair & Makeup Masterclasses to continue my education.

    My favourite part of the job is making all you beauties feel your best selves, and feel confident & pretty. Let’s have fun, get glammed up, and make the best of your special day! I can’t wait to work with you this season!

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Cara

HAIRSTYLIST

  • I’m Cara and I have been fortunate enough to be in the hair and beauty industry for over a decade now. I love all aspects of doing hair but up styling gives me the opportunity to be truly creative and do something new every time. Creating a look the bride has envisioned is one of the most rewarding feelings and being a part of someone’s special day gives me joy knowing I played a role in that!

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Tina

HAIRSTYLIST

  • My name is Tina and I have been a licensed hairstylist pursuing my passion in the beauty industry for 10 years now. Continued growth, my creative drive and my love for hair has evolved into the bridal industry and it has brought me so much joy to be a part of these special moments in life. I specialize in soft and textured updos, waves and braids. Capturing a bride’s vision and watching her radiate beauty from the inside out is the biggest reward! When I’m not styling hair I am spending time with my amazing husband and kids.

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Joyce

MAKEUP ARTIST

  • I’m Joyce and I have been a makeup artist for over 4 years. I love that I have found my passion in this industry. My goal is to always make my clients feel beautiful and confident on their special day! I specialize in bridal and special events. My passion is in enhancing your natural beauty, and creating an environment that allows everyone to feel free and at ease while being pampered.

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Melly

HAIRSTYLIST

  • My name is Melly and I’ve been working in the beauty industry for almost a decade now with a special love for hair! I love re-creating your inspirations with my own added twist and truly believe a positive environment with mutual trust is the key to bringing your vision to life. I’ve built a strong knowledge and foundation for my specialty. Having graduated from a Vidal Sassoon Academy, I continued my education through Europe and Turkey, eventually becoming an educator myself. I participated in multiple fashion shows and became a semi-finalist in the Canadian Hairdressers Awards twice.

Heather

HAIRSTYLIST

  • I’m Heather, a licensed hairstylist and have been specializing in bridal hair for half of my decade-long hairstyling career. Hairstyling is my passion and my creative escape. There is nothing I love more than glamming up a bridal party with spice girls blasting and mimosas flowing. The most rewarding part about this job is the feeling of pure magic when a bride looks in the mirror and LOVES her hair! I was born and raised in Scotland, and now live in Ontario with my soon-to-be hubby. When I’m not doing hair, I am busy being a (self-proclaimed) Super Auntie to my favourite little humans and planning my own wedding!

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Ellie

HAIR & MAKEUP

  • My name is Ellie and I’m excited to be a part of the Team! I’ve loved playing with hair and makeup from as early as four years old. As I got older, I started to fine tune my craft by attending Master Classes to learn from established stylists. I fell in love with bridal hair and makeup back in 2014 and never looked back! My passion is driven by my creativity and I am experienced with all hair and skin types. I specialize in curls/waves, braids, upstyles, and my ‘soft glam’ makeup approach allows the client to still look like themselves, while bringing out their best features.

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KC

MAKEUP ARTIST

  • Hi! My name is KC and I’ve been working in the beauty industry for 18 years. As a makeup artist, I’ve been lucky enough to have the trust of thousands of humans to allow me to create the perfect look for them. From hundreds of weddings to backstage at the Juno’s, Canadian Screen Awards or the Canadian Country Music Awards it brings me such joy to help people feel like the best version of themselves on their most important day.  As a multi-disciplinary artist, I am self-taught in makeup and hair (as well as tattooing and nails but that’s a different story!). I can’t wait to meet all the Freebird Brides and have the most fun with y’all!

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Ferial

HAIR & MAKEUP

  • My name is Ferial, a professional makeup artist and hair stylist with more than 6 years experience. I love my job and when I do makeup, I get so immersed in my work and enjoy it as if I am painting on a canvas. Always looking to create a beautiful look according to your taste and choice. I do bridal, fashion and special occasion makeup! We are all beautiful, but when someone comes to me looking to be more beautiful, whether with natural makeup or full-glam makeup, I am very happy with this sense of trust, which may play an important role in the most important day of a bride’s life or special occasion.

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Maryanne

HAIRSTYLIST

  • My name is Maryanne and ever since I was a little girl I loved to style my dolls’ hair. My Barbies always looked amazing and I never wanted their hair to look out of place. As I studied, practiced and trained over the last 10 years in the salon behind the chair, I always had a passion for updos and formal styles. My favourite part about my job is being a part of a bride’s wedding day. Creating a bride’s dream look and making them feel so special and beautiful is the best feeling ever.

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Vanessa

HAIRSTYLIST

  • Hi my name is Vanessa. I’m a mom of two and I have worked in the hair industry for about 10 years. I started off in a salon and can do anything from cut to colour, but my passion is styling. I even did myself and 8 of my bridesmaids’ hair for my own wedding! I love creating updos and would consider my style very boho chic, however, I can provide any look the bride has decided on. Looking forward to working with all the brides and their parties!

Jessenia

MAKEUP ARTIST

  • My name is Jessenia and I love all things beauty! I have been a certified Makeup Artist for 8 years. I started my journey in the beauty industry through fitness competitions. I worked alongside athletes for photoshoots and competitions for over 4 years. During this time I also worked with Mac, Morphe, Vasanti all while doing some bridal work in the background. I decided to switch my focus to bridal after discovering the importance of complexion. My goal is to make every client that sits in my chair feel beautiful and confident in their own skin by enhancing it rather than covering it up.

What Our Clients Are Saying

  • Bride Lindsey W.

    Nicole, Cara, and KC did our hair and makeup for my wedding (me, 3 bridesmaids, 2 moms) and did an amazing job! From the hair and makeup trial to the big day, our Freebird Beauty team was very professional, on time, attentive, and helped us feel and look our best! Would 10/10 recommend Candice and Lindsey's team :) Thanks so much!

  • Bride Michelle A.

    We had a great experience working with the Freebird team for my wedding. Michelle was extremely helpful leading up to the wedding, answering all my questions in a timely manner and helping to coordinate all the details. On the day of, Melly did our hair and Lindsey did our makeup. They kept us perfectly on time, and did an amazing job! Everyone was very pleased with their looks. It was an extremely windy day and we had photos outside and everyone's hair held up perfectly! Many thanks to the Freebird team!

  • Bride Lindsay Y.

    Candice and Lindsey were absolutely phenomenal and I can’t say enough good things. They absolutely nailed all of the hair and makeup looks my mom, my bridesmaids and I asked for on my wedding day. Not only did they execute flawlessly but they were also so fun to spend the morning with as they’re both so personable and friendly. It was truly a joy having them do our hair and makeup for my wedding day and I cannot recommend them enough! Thank you both so much!

  • Bride Kas S.

    I went with FreeBird for my wedding day, and thank goodness I did! They are an extremely reliable company. I can not believe the way the company operates. My friends and family were actually speechless in the way they conducted themselves. When I tell you they make sure you are taken care of NO MATTER WHAT! I’ve never had customer service like this before. We were all so impressed! Candice & Ellie were amazing people to work with and I wish I could do it all again. What a pleasure it was to have them apart of my big day. They made it so SO special for me and my family <3 thank you all so much again!!

  • Bride Abby B.

    Originally for my trial, I had gone with lighter eye shades and pink lips and at the last second, on the day of the wedding, I decided I wanted a darker, moody vibe with red lips! They took it in stride, made me feel absolutely gorgeous. My hair was PERFECTION, it held up so well even with the rain that day, and my head banging on the dance floor. My girls were glowing, my mom and MIL felt radiant, everyone was so fun and relaxing and professional. I can’t thank the whole team enough for everything they did for my wedding!

  • Bride Victoria F.

    I used Freebird Beauty Co for my early November 2023 wedding. I had the pleasure of working with Cara and Jess. They did an incredible job with everyone and I have never looked and felt more beautiful. Major shout-out to Cara who executed the most amazing bridal hair.

  • Bride Kelsey C.

    “I’m the girl who knows nothing about hair and never wears makeup. From the first inquiry the women at Freebird were nothing but kind supportive in making me feel comfortable and beautiful on my special day. Everyone is so personable that you feel like you’ve known them forever. My makeup and hair were flawless the day of and I cannot say enough great things about them. Would highly recommend for hair and makeup services again!”

  • Bride Hannah S.

    “I used Freebird Beauty Co. for mine, my bridesmaids and my mother and MILs hair and makeup. Getting a quote was very easy and transparent! I was made aware of the exact cost for all services and how much any add ons or changes would cost. When it came time to booking my trial, Candice and Lindsey were very flexible and allowed for my mom and I to both come on a Friday. I received ample communication before my wedding date which made me feel reassured in my choice of Freebird! The team was very professional on the wedding morning and everyone loved their hair and makeup! I would 100% recommend Freebird to anyone getting married in the Hamilton area!”

  • Bride Julie H.

    “I would 100% recommend Freebird Beauty. They did such an awesome job for my wedding hair and makeup - my bridesmaids and I were all receiving compliments all day long. My hair and makeup held up all day throughout August heat, and all night while dancing. The whole experience was so stress free and laid back, it was great. I was so happy with the experience and my hair and makeup honestly exceeded my expectations - I felt so confident and beautiful all day! I went for a more natural look while some of my bridesmaids did more glam and everyone was very happy with their look! I also did the hair/makeup trial a couple months before which was really helpful to try out styles and make adjustments for the day of.”