Key Hairstylist | Senior Makeup Artist

Mar Groot is a powerhouse in the Canadian beauty industry - a professionally trained hairstylist, makeup artist, photographer, and creative mentor with over two decades of experience shaping the bridal and beauty landscape. As the key hairstylist for Evelyn Beauty Collective, Mar brings a rare combination of technical mastery, calm leadership, and deep industry knowledge to every wedding morning she touches.

Her work has been published in renowned print and digital publications including Vogue, Martha Stewart Weddings, WedLuxe, and The Globe & Mail. With a gift for visual storytelling and brand development, Mar also established herself as a sought-after beauty photographer and expert consultant, helping to build and elevate the careers of countless artists, brands, and creatives across Canada.

At Evelyn Beauty Collective, Mar is not only a cornerstone of the team - she sets the tone. Her dedication to education, consistency, and craft means every stylist who works alongside her is held to the highest possible standard. She understands the art and science of hairstyling on a foundational level, and she brings a rare depth of experience that makes her exceptionally prepared for the demands of real wedding mornings - from weather changes and timelines to high-pressure moments where calm expertise is everything.

Mar’s passion lies in both creating beauty and empowering others to see their own. She leads with intention, teaches with generosity, and shows up with heart - always reminding those around her of their power, purpose, and potential.

Her presence on a wedding day is grounding, joyful, and endlessly capable - the kind of presence you can only earn through years of experience, a deep love for your craft, and a legacy of doing the work with purpose.