Kara Allan & Associates, LLC 4.5 out of 5.0 4.6/5.0
Let Us Beautify You For Your Big Day
P.O. Box 6384, Woodbridge, VA 22195
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703-344-7345
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Services: Beauty & Health
Established: 2001
Employees: 3
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Kara Allan & Associates, LLC is a full service Style Concierge that provides professional luxurious on-location Bridal Hair and Makeup Services.  We offer you over 15 years of makeup and hair service experience for one of the most important days of your life!

We provide haircuts and shaves for your fiance and his groomsmen. Ask about our Red Carpet services complete with limo transportation.

Are you interested in looking fabulous in your dress?  Come to us before you purchase your dress and we can show you how to drop 2 -3 dress sizes in ten minutes. 

Call us today or visit our site to reserve your day. We would be honored to beautify you and your party for your special day! We look forward to speaking with you!

Web: http://www.KaraAllan.com/

Kara Allan
The Fabulous Fashionista

Email: Kara@KaraAllan.com
Phone: 703-344-7345

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A Britton Photography
 Kara's work is stunning. We love to work with her and also enjoy her monthly newsletters. Her attention to detail is superb! We know our brides using Kara will look amazing.

Frequently Asked Questions for Beauty & Health
What beauty services do you offer?
Hair, Makeup, Manicure / Pedicure
 
Do you offer trials and consultations?
Yes
 
Can you service a large group or bridal party?
Yes
 
Do you charge for trials?
Yes $160 for both hair or makeup trial or $90 for either alone. We will travel to you for the trial at no additional fee if your location is less than 20 miles from Fairfax, VA.
 
Do you travel to the client on the day of the event? If yes, is there a fee?
Yes, there is a fee if your location is more than 20 miles from Fairfax, VA.
 
How many customers can you serve at one time if the bride were to book her entire bridal party? Are there discounts for doing so?
We can accommodate up to 10 people. If you have more attendants than that we have additional stylists and artists that can join the party!
 
How far in advance should clients book your services?
At least 4-6 months. We have brides booking November 2009 already! But if you have a stylist or artist that cancelled on you at the last minute, call us, sometimes we are available.
 
What is your cancellation policy?
Once you sign the contract and make the deposit, if you cancel, the money is not refundable. If we are unable to service the wedding or find a viable replacement your money will be refunded.

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Bridal Tips

Although I am a MAC Freelance artist and I love working with my MAC sistas, I wouldn’t advise going to the stores or counters for such a special occasion. Saturdays are the busiest days at the stores and coupled with the traffic craziness that can happen at any given moment, it’s just not worth it for the headaches you will more than likely encounter. This is your big day! Relax and have a professional attend to you in the privacy of your location. Trust me on this one.

I know everyone knows someone in his or her family or has a friend who "does" makeup. I have heard so many horror stories about last minute cancellations, no shows and Tammy Faye Baker looks. Please spare yourself this tragedy and go with a professional who will be there and do a great job. I have only cancelled one wedding ever during my makeup career and that was due to scheduling conflicts.

Most brides think they can go without makeup but always regret it when they receive their wedding photos. I know we are all natural beauties, but you want to look your best and those pictures will be with you forever! As much as you are paying for your photographer, believe me you will want to make the investment complete with a little makeup.  If you want a "natural look"  you don't need makeup!  Please realize that your makeup has to be a little more than you normally would wear on a daily basis so it and you will show up in the picture.  Not every photo will be a close up!

Please ladies don’t drink too much the night before, your skin could end up dehydrated and there’s nothing worse than hung over bride. Not cute! You can celebrate big after you are married!

Don’t have your eyebrows waxed on the day of your wedding. The same goes for facials or peels, you never know if you might have a reaction and there’s no makeup that will make it better. If you are trying a new facial treatment do it at least 2 months before. You don’t want to end up looking like Kim Cattrall on Sex and the City at Carrie’s party.

If you are going to tan, PLEASSSSEEE don’t do it the day before, do it before you have your trial. I am good but I am not a miracle worker! I have seen some horrendous tans that went horribly wrong.

If you are considering changing your color and/or style, do it at least 6 months before, so anything that goes wrong will grow out or can be dyed back long before your take that stroll down the aisle.

Encourage your groom to utilize an on location shave and/or haircut as well. You know he will be close by and ready to go when it’s time and there won’t be any five o clock shadows to tickle you when you have your big kiss! We offer those services as well.

Our time is as valuable as yours.  If you contact us for information, please be responsive!

If you have any additional questions, please call or email us!