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Dana is an on location bridal hair & makeup specialist with 13+ years of experience. A licensed professional in both NY & NC. Specializing in rustic & organic hair styling as well as chic & polished looks catering to the modern bride. Offering both in studio & on location bridal hair & makeup. Dana takes the stress out of your wedding day prep by coming to you and glamming you up on location! You can be confident she will arrive promptly, finish on agreed time schedule and everyone will look and feel fantastic!

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Frequently asked questions

What is the base price for blowouts for attendants/family members?

$65

What is the price of trial service for blowouts for attendants/family members?

$65

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

$75

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

$85

What is the price of trial service for updos/styling for attendants/family members?

$75

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

$75

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

$75

What is the price of trial service for traditional makeup for attendants/family members?

$75

What beauty services do you offer?

Consultations
Men's Grooming

What hair services do you offer?

Blowouts
Extensions
Haircuts
Textured Hair Styling
Updos / Styling
Hair Trial
On-Site Hair

What makeup services do you offer?

Airbrush Makeup
Contour Makeup
Eye Makeup
Natural Makeup
On-Site Makeup
Wedding Party Makeup
Makeup Trial
Fake Lashes
Tattoo Coverage

What is the maximum group size you can accommodate?

8

Reviews of Dana Raia Bridal

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Maya Sent on 07/06/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Dana Made Me Feel So Beautiful!

I cannot recommend Dana enough if you are looking for a hair and makeup artist! She’s amazing at her job, super friendly, and hilarious. She styled one of my bridesmaids and my mother, in addition to me, and they both absolutely loved her! She did a great job with their hair and makeup—all of which was different between the two ladies. My friend was even in another wedding this past weekend and insisted that her hair be styled the same way Dana styled it for my wedding, she was so thrilled with it! I was OBSESSED with my hair and makeup look. I felt so glamorous all night and appreciated the lipstick Dana left behind to touch up throughout the event. I am so happy I found Dana to make my bride squad look and feel amazing for my wedding!
Kailee
Kailee Sent on 08/03/2021
5 out of 5 rating

You will NOT be disappointed if you hire Dana!

Dana did my hair for my wedding as well as the hair of a few family members. She is so talented and so personable! We did a trial about a month before the wedding to ensure that the curls didn't fall out and that it stayed secured throughout the day. On the wedding day, the power at our venue actually went out which required a lot of flexibility, and Dana was incredible through that whole situation. She pushed through and got everyone who was supposed to have there hair done despite that set back! I got married outside in July, and my hair held up the whole day! I would highly highly recommend having Dana do your hair for any event, but specifically your wedding! You will not regret it!
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Eliana Sent on 02/07/2020
5 out of 5 rating

So pleased with our experience!

I am so glad I hired Dana for my wedding this past summer! From the minute I got in touch with her I knew I made the right decision. She is quick to reply to emails, she is on it with schedules and everything else in between, you can tell this isn't her first rodeo. She has such positive energy, and there is truly nothing that girl can't do! I absolutely loved the way I looked/felt/photographed on my wedding day!!! I had a big party and Dana took care of coordinating two more stylists for us, they were also really wonderful and worked well and efficiently together. I will not hesitate to recommend her to any of my friends getting married!!
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Elizabeth Sent on 12/11/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Dana is INCREDIBLY talented!

Everything I saw online in Dana's portfolio was exactly how I wanted to look on my wedding day -- flawless, natural, with just a little extra to make you the most beautiful version of yourself you've ever been. She delivered! Her pricing is fair and from the moment my mom and I met her at her home studio for our trial, we loved her easy-going, good-natured attitude. She was fun to spend the morning of my wedding with alongside my bridesmaids and she's incredibly efficient. She fit in an extra makeup session on the day of and during my trial, she tried three different hairstyles. I'm so glad she did because we went with the third! She's incredible, professional, and so talented and I felt like my most beautiful self on my wedding day thanks to her!
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Amber Sent on 10/18/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing must hire

Dana was an absolute dream to work with. She is so nice and welcoming. She listens to what you want and then makes it reality - I felt like a true princess the day of my wedding and I didn’t need to worry about my hair and makeup during photos or through the day because I knew Dana did an awesome job. She is super responsive and made all of our bridal party and my mom feel welcome. Definitely hire her - you won’t regret it.
Kali
Kali Sent on 11/15/2018
5 out of 5 rating

Outstanding!!

Dana is amazing! Aside from myself being in awe of her work, my bridal party loved her too! After my trial, I changed my mind on my hairstyle and still wasn’t completely sure of what I wanted the day of the wedding! My hairstyle ended up better than I could have imagined, thanks to her!
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Danielle Sent on 10/31/2018
5 out of 5 rating

Highly recommend!!

Don't look anywhere else!!! Booking Dana for my wedding hair & makeup was the best decision ever. Dana was extremely responsive which unfortunately you don't get with all vendors so this was extremely appreciated. Dana not only made me feel beautiful for my wedding but she was very organized, flexible, prompt, and made the day so much fun. She was personal with all of my bridesmaids which made everyone so comfortable getting ready. I had my trial about 2 months before my wedding which gave me enough time to decide if there were any changes. She is extremely flexible with what look you are going for so I felt myself on my wedding day. I had 6 bridesmaids, mother in law, my mother, and myself all getting hair and makeup so Dana was able to book Aly to help with the services. Together, they made such a great team and all of the girls looked incredible. I enjoyed working with them so much I wanted them to hop on the party bus and come to the wedding with us! I truly cannot say enough good things about my experience with Dana. I wish I could give more than 5/5 stars. I'd book Dana all over again for my wedding day if I could!
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Kristen Sent on 08/20/2018
5 out of 5 rating
I knew just by seeing Dana's Pinterest board of her work, she was the stylist for me! I loved the amazing and various braids she had and knew I wanted airbrush make up. She was easy to contact, has most questions answered for you on the FAQ page of her website (including tons package options and costs), and has follow-up emails (I can appreciate being a marketer myself). I came to her home studio for my trial and she was incredibly helpful! I knew much more about how I wanted my hair, but don't have the best make-up background. Dana was very helpful in showing options and letting me decide a look that suited me and made adjustments as we went. On the day her and her assistant, Aly, were on-time, brought all the supplies (including the chair and ring light), and wide awake and ready to go! They were quick and attentive for each of my bridesmaids and continued working on others while some of my ladies were late to arrive. They brought extra supplies for the ladies who decided on the day to add items like lashes too. Dana accepts PayPal too which made the whole process of paying easy and efficient. Both Dana and Aly have upbeat attitudes and made the whole morning fun and relaxing :)

All 8 ladies (2 moms, 5 bridesmaids, and 1 bride) started at 6:45am & done by 12pm. July 2018 in the heat of Charlotte. Personal & hair and make-up lasted through a 2pm ceremony, outdoor pictures, 6pm trolley and reception, and exit by 1030pm - LONG Lasting!
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Katelyn Sent on 12/18/2017
5 out of 5 rating
Thank you so much Dana!!!! Dana was AMAZING to work with. I am EXTREMELY picky when it comes to my make up and Dana had so much patience and really took the time to make sure that I was 100% happy. She was also so accommodating and handled our last minute (I'm talking like day of the wedding last minute) schedule additions like an MVP! She is so easy to communicate with and generally responded to my 1,001 questions within a few hours.
I had so much fun working with Dana and her product knowledge is on point! Since the wedding she's turned me on to my new favorite concealer. I would recommend her to anyone!
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Lauren Sent on 11/08/2017
5 out of 5 rating
Dana was over the moon phenomenal! From our very first interaction and communication Dana was friendly, insightful, and all around a pleasure to talk with! I booked her a year in advance which I highly recommend to all brides as high quality vendors book up fast! But Dana is not only high quality in her work and customer service, she also offers competitive and afford rates! I did my trial about two/three months out from my wedding and loved the look at the time, about a month out from the wedding I had a change of heart about my hairstyle and Dana being the amazing vendor she is, brought me in for another trail and we iron out all the details and found the perfect look for me! If you're like me and have several bridesmaids who will also be needing hair and make up services Dana has equally talented and lovely secondary make up artists who helped with my bridesmaids! I can't begin to say how amazing and confident and beautiful Dana helped make me feel on my wedding day, but please take it from me, she is AUH-MAZ-ING!!!
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Awards

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2018 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2016 Winner

Professional Network & Endorsements

1 Endorsement
LiveLight Photography LiveLight Photography Wedding Photographers

Dana's is such an incredible talent and an absolutely joy to work with! I am so thankful to have met her. She cares about her clients, keeps things fun and stress free on the wedding day, and I can't wait to work with her again soon.

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