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Best Face Forward- Skin, Makeup & Hair Artists

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About

On WeddingWire since 2013

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
  • Woman-owned

Frequently Asked Questions

Does makeup price include false lashes?

No

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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    Steph R. Getting married on 02/01/2024
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    Team was amazing

    This vendor was recommended to me by a fellow bride. She had a great experience! So I decided to hire them! I am very indecisive person. The artist knew exactly what would look good - Hair and Makeup. I loved the trail. Changed lip color and added volume to hair. The day of wedding - again GREAT! On time - Got done in time. Did amazing job - stayed the whole night.
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    Christine A. Married on 05/27/2023
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    Great team that makes you feel your beautiful self!

    My partner and I were very nervous about hair and makeup because we do not wear makeup normally. Kara made us feel comfortable and was very communicative and flexible with our ideas. After a trial run where we still felt maybe it was too much she helped us feel better and talked us through adjustments. And it turned out perfect!! We felt beautiful but still natural and ourselves on our wedding day. We are so grateful for Khloe, Dixie, Josh, and Kara for all they did to make our day so special. Thank you!!!
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Awards

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2023 Winner
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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2015 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2014 Winner

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Professional Network & Endorsements

41 Endorsements
ARJ Productions ARJ Productions Wedding Planners

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!

Strouse Photography Strouse Photography Wedding Photographers

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!

Meredith Ryncarz Photography Meredith Ryncarz Photography Wedding Photographers

A Fantastic company to work with. I can't recommend the amazing makeup artists here enough!

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Fairfax, Virginia Fairfax, VA, 22033
7574725272
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7574725272

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