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Hair Styling
Bridal Makeup

About

On WeddingWire since 2009

Brides and grooms come to me for my light handed glamorous looks. Many of my clients are not looking for transformations but rather an enhancement of their own beauty.
I’m a DC based hairstylist and makeup artist. A mixed chick born the year of the dog with a cancer sign and I love animals! I am an expert at consultations. I love to problem solve and offer solutions. I have a lot of experience working in the fashion industry and television but nowadays I focus on weddings and special events. I work with all hair textures and skin tones. Fill out the form on my website for fastest service.

Services Offered

To ensure a fully tailored experience for every client, Carla Pressley offers a wide range of services to choose from. Consultations are available, affording you the opportunity to share your vision for your finished look. Hair services available include blowouts, styling, and extensions, as well as coloring, haircuts, and keratin treatments. Makeup options range from natural, glowing looks to dramatic makeovers, and can include lash applications, contouring, and tattoo coverage.

Contact us directly!

For the quickest service, you can either fill out the form on my website : https://www.carlapressley.com/contact-appointment , or email us at carla@carlapressley.com to speak directly with my assistant Erin! She will get back to you right away once you provide us with more information regarding your request. We can't wait to help make your special day perfect!

  • Black-owned
  • Asian-owned
  • Woman-owned

Frequently asked questions

What is the base price for updos/styling for brides?

$200

What is the price of trial service for updos/styling for brides?

$200

What is the base price for updos/styling for attendants/family members?

$100

What is the base price for traditional makeup for brides?

$200

What is the price of trial service for traditional makeup for brides?

$200

What is the base price for traditional makeup for attendants/family members?

$100

Does makeup price include false lashes?

Yes

What beauty services do you offer?

Consultations

What hair services do you offer?

Blowouts
Coloring
Extensions
Haircuts
Keratin
Perm
Textured Hair Styling
Updos / Styling

What makeup services do you offer?

Contour Makeup
Eye Makeup
Natural Makeup
On-Site Makeup
Wedding Party Makeup
Makeup Trial
Fake Lashes
Tattoo Coverage
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Reviews of Carla Pressley

4.9 out of 5 rating
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2024 Winner
4.9 out of 5 rating
125 Reviews
98% recommend it
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  • Flexibility
    5 out of 5 rating
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Carla Pressley and her team are highly recommended for wedding hair and makeup services. They are praised for their professionalism, responsiveness, and ability to create beautiful and personalized looks for brides, bridesmaids, and mothers of the bride and groom. Carla's expertise in working with different hair textures and skin tones is highly appreciated by clients, and her calming presence on the wedding day is mentioned as a bonus. Overall, Carla and her team are commended for their exceptional skills and making brides feel confident and beautiful on their special day.

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This AI-generated summary gives you a snapshot of the overall ratings and feedback from the reviews this vendor has received.

Carla Pressley and her team are highly recommended for wedding hair and makeup services. They are praised for their professionalism, responsiveness, and ability to create beautiful and personalized looks for brides, bridesmaids, and mothers of the bride and groom. Carla's expertise in working with different hair textures and skin tones is highly appreciated by clients, and her calming presence on the wedding day is mentioned as a bonus. Overall, Carla and her team are commended for their exceptional skills and making brides feel confident and beautiful on their special day.

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Emily Sent on 04/11/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Excellent Experience working with Carla & team!

Working with Carla and her team was so easy. She was able to do exactly what we envisioned with our hair and make up. Everyone in our wedding that worked with Carla and her team had a great experience as well. She even stuck around to do touchups right before our ceremony (after she was scheduled to leave)! Carla is extremely professional and affable, and made everything so simple and easy. We highly recommend working with her for whatever type of event you might have. She really can make anything happen!
Natalie
Natalie P. Sent on 05/05/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing artist and team!

Working with Carla was such an amazing experience. She really listened to all our requests (and we were two brides so double the requests!), and on the wedding day her and her team were professional and efficient. She perfectly captured our vision and made us feel beautiful :)

Even doing our hair and makeup trials with Carla were so fun and on top of being so talented Carla was really enjoyable to talk with.

Would book with her again 100%!
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Meg Y. Sent on 05/05/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing and beautiful experience

Finding a HMAU who could handle my east Asian eyes and multiple hair textures and skin tones of our diverse family was incredible important to me on top of wanting a beautiful natural look - and Carla was the perfect choice! We all looked INCREDIBLE and I am still just so in love with my wedding look. Carla took great care throughout the day to make sure that I was happy with the direction we are going in. And, she even fit in extra hair stylings that we hadn't originally planned on but still kept us on schedule! Highly recommend for all of your hair and makeup needs!!
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Awards

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2024 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2023 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2022 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2021 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2020 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2019 Winner

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