Ara Bee Collective
Celebrating Beauty in Every Culture, Every Shade, Every Style.
Get to Know Us
Ara Bee Collective is an AAPI-owned team of skilled artists providing modern, inclusive hair and makeup for weddings of any culture, wherever your celebration may be. Our name, 아라 (Ara), reflects beauty, elegance, and depth, values we bring to every detail of your wedding day.
With over 15 years of experience and a perfectionist’s eye for detail, Laura and her team are renowned for providing luxury hair and makeup services in Minneapolis, Minnesota, and San Diego, California. As a collective of skilled artists, they specialize in bridal beauty, haircutting, and styling, with a deep dedication to inclusive beauty for clients of all cultures. Their thoughtful, personalized approach brings confidence, elegance, and care to every client they serve.
Get to Know Us
Ara Bee Collective (아라) is a team of skilled artists delivering modern, inclusive hair and makeup for weddings and special events, wherever your celebration takes you. The Korean word 아라 (Ara) reflects meanings tied to beauty and elegance. We bring confidence, intention, individuality, and thoughtful care to every hair and makeup service we provide across cultures.
What Our Clients Say
Laura and Alyssa were both incredibly professional and communicative and my bridesmaids, the MOB and MOG and I all loved our hair and makeup! A lot of our bridal party rarely wears makeup, but both did a great job of taking the lead when necessary while still sticking to each person’s vision and doing great, natural looks. Laura developed a updo for me that was still true to my curly/wavy hair. Everything stayed on all day, despite many (happy) tears:)
-Erin M
Our Mission Statement
At Ara Bee Collective, we provide on-location hair and makeup services for weddings and special events with an unwavering commitment to inclusive beauty. Led by Laura, a half Korean-American adoptee, our team celebrates and honors diversity, ensuring every client feels seen, supported, and beautiful. We are experienced in working with all hair textures and skin tones, bringing professionalism, precision, and creativity to every look we create. We believe that diversity is beauty, that love is love, and that every client deserves a personalized, confident, and elegant experience on their special day.
Thank You!
A special thanks to our preferred vendors and to all of the beautiful brides I've had the pleasure of working with. We appreciate all of you!
