Ara Bee Collective
Celebrating Beauty in Every Culture, Every Shade, Every Style.
Luxury On-Location Hair & Makeup for Every Love Story
With over 17 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. Through refined artistry and meticulous attention to detail, we create timeless, personalized looks that feel authentically you while celebrating every culture, style, and love story.
Our books are officially open for San Diego weddings in
July-December 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
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, our mission is to provide luxury on-location hair and makeup for weddings and special events with an unwavering commitment to inclusive beauty. Led by Laura, a half Korean-American adoptee, our AAPI-owned team celebrates every culture, skin tone, hair texture, and love story, ensuring every client feels seen, supported, and beautiful. Through personalized artistry, professionalism, and meticulous attention to detail, we create timeless looks that reflect each client's unique style. We honor love in all its forms and are committed to providing every individual with a personalized, calm, and elevated experience on their special day.
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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