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Ara Bee Collective

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The Knot: The Best of Weddings 2026 Ara Bee Collective

Celebrating Beauty in Every Culture, Every Shade, Every Style.

Get to Know Us

​​With over 16 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. Ara Bee Collective is a team of skilled artists specializing in refined, inclusive bridal beauty for weddings and special events. Rooted in inclusivity and intentional artistry, their personalized approach is designed to help every client feel comfortable, beautiful, and genuinely cared for.

​Ara Bee Collective (formerly Laurabbeauty LLC) 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. We believe every client deserves an experience that feels calming, elevated, and thoughtfully tailored to them. Through refined artistry and attention to detail, we create modern hair and makeup looks that honor individuality across all cultures, styles, and love stories.

Are books are officially open for San Diego weddings in  

June-November 2026!

Our Story 

Ara Bee Collective (아라) is a team of skilled artists specializing in modern, inclusive hair and makeup for weddings and special events, wherever your celebration takes you.

Led by Laura, a half Korean American adoptee, Ara Bee Collective was built with the belief that beauty should feel personal, intentional, and inclusive. The Korean word 아라 (Ara) is connected to meanings of beauty and elegance, reflecting the heart behind our work and the cultural inspiration woven into our brand.

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What Our Clients Say

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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:)

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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, honor love in all its forms, and are committed to providing every individual with a personalized, calm, and elegant experience on their special day.

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Thank You!

A special thank you to our preferred vendors and all of the beautiful brides we’ve had the pleasure of working with. We’re so grateful for you!

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Summer business hours 

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday

10:00am - 6:00pm

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