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Kara Gomez
Owner
Woman-owned
We speak English
Best Face Forward- Skin, Makeup & Hair Artists is a wedding hair and makeup company that provides its services with teams throughout several major markets: a) northern Virginia, Maryland, and Washington, DC, b) Hampton Roads, and c) South Texas. We specialize in on-site skin, makeup and hair services for all ethnicities and weddings of all cultures. Our founders are a mother-daughter team who have established an outstanding award-winning group of diverse professionals to serve any size of event, and provide superb service for couples.
Experience
Susie and Kara have been part of the bridal beauty industry since 2011. Susie has almost 40 years experience in the skincare and makeup industries, while Kara has more than 20 years of experience. The company's artists have been recognized by several wedding websites. The artists have also done hair and makeup for Grammy-nominated musicians, heads of states and cabinet officials, TV personalities, and top beauty pageant titleholders.
**All Artists are Barbicide and COVID-19 Sanitation Certified and insured.**
Services Offered
Best Face Forward- Skin, Makeup & Hair Artists provides touchup hours, multiple stylists for large parties, and men's grooming services in addition to the following:
- Blowouts
- Hair extensions
- Hair trial
- On-site hair
- Textured styling
- Updos/styling
- On-site makeup
- Contour, eye, natural, and wedding party makeup
- Fake lashes
- Makeup trial
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Does makeup price include false lashes?
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Which of the following are included in prices?
Consultation
Trial Service
What beauty services do you offer?
Consultations
Men's Grooming
Skincare
What hair services do you offer?
Blowouts
Extensions
Textured Hair Styling
Updos / Styling
Hair Trial
On-Site Hair
What makeup services do you offer?
Contour Makeup
Eye Makeup
Natural Makeup
On-Site Makeup
Wedding Party Makeup
Makeup Trial
Fake Lashes
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Best Face Forward receives glowing reviews for their exceptional hair and makeup services for weddings. Reviewers praise the team's responsiveness, professionalism, and skill in creating natural yet glamorous looks that lasted throughout the day and night, leaving everyone feeling beautiful and confident. The team's attention to detail, communication, and ability to accommodate different styles and preferences are highly appreciated, making them a top recommendation for weddings and other special events.
Laura Sent on 11/18/2022
5 out of 5 rating
Dream team!
I am so incredibly thankful for the beautiful work the BFF team did for my crew on my wedding day! From my initial call with Kara, I knew they were the right team. In the months leading up to the big day, communication was good, and I felt like Kara really worked hard to make sure my vision was heard. My hair and makeup trial with Josh and Gina went better than expected, and they were very open to a few minor tweaks I asked for afterward. Josh, Gina, Priscilla, and Leanne were absolutely wonderful to work with on the big day. My group, which included myself, 5 bridesmaids, and my mom and MIL, had a wide variety of styles in mind and different comfort levels when it comes to wearing makeup, and everyone ended up with looks they loved. We added on groom’s services as well and they were able to tame my now husband’s notorious cowlick, lol. And the team was very efficient—we even finished getting everyone ready ahead of schedule! I highly, highly recommend the BFF team!
Danielle Sent on 05/13/2025
5 out of 5 rating
Hair and makeup!
Mandy and Joyce did an absolutely amazing job for my wedding! They were very accommodating for everything and I LOVED how mine and my parties’ looks turned out. Everyone was super happy and so beautiful for the day!
Larissa Sent on 05/04/2025
5 out of 5 rating
I couldn't have chosen a better vendor!!
From the very beginning of working with the Best Face team, I felt taken care of. Meg and Kara are so responsive to the emails. And then, working with both Priscilla and Brenda for my hair and makeup team for the wedding day, and my trial and engagement photos was wonderful! They all went the extra mile to make me feel and look special on my big day. All of my wedding party are minimal makeup wearers, and they felt great, too. They looked amazing and, best of all, they still felt like themselves! As I said, I couldn't have asked for a better team!
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Real Weddings
Arthur & Nicole
44 photos · 04/09/2022
Caroline & Greg
25 photos · 08/24/2019
Ariel & David
62 photos · 06/15/2019
Daniel & Emily
17 photos · 04/06/2019
Trey & Kristina
51 photos · 08/05/2018
Team
Kara Gomez
Owner
Professional Network & Endorsements
We love working with Kara and her seasoned team. A huge factor for me in hiring a vendor is responsiveness and she is amazingly responsive and attentive! Her team does a great job of making our clients feel at ease throughout the entire process which is why I always recommend her!
We LOVED working with Susanne at Best Face Forward! She was so sweet, made everyone look STUNNING and super easy to work with! 100% recommend!
A Fantastic company to work with. I can't recommend the amazing makeup artists here enough!
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