Empowder, aka Amola Surya, is an on-site wedding makeup artist and hair stylist for couple’s weddings in the greater Washington, D.C. area. Ms. Surya is a bridal specialist with advanced makeup and hair styling techniques for American and South Asian brides. She is an expert with multicultural brides and bridal parties. Ms. Surya's is a versatile artist who can give brides anything from soft and romantic look to a glitz and glam look. Her aim is to hit that sweet spot between not looking too overdone but also looking like the bride at your own wedding.

COVID INFO: During this pandemic, Empowder is taking precautions to ensure safety for all clients and artists. We santize all makeup with 99 percent alchol. Brushes are also sanitized with a brush disinfectant and deep cleaned between each event. The artist will also sanitize hands before beginning any service and wear a mask throughout the entire appointment. Empowder will also inform clients if the artist is presenting symptoms and find a substitute (with client satisfaction/approval).

Services Offered
Empowder provides brides with makeup and hair trials prior to their big day, and on-site wedding makeup. Ms. Surya offers bridal packages for South Asian brides with hair, makeup, dupatta setting, draping, and jewelry setting services. Services include:

• Classic or airbrush makeup
• South Asian bridal hair and makeup
• Dupatta setting
• Lengha/sari draping
• Jewelry setting
• Touch ups
• Setting and styling hair extensions
• Skin analysis and custom regimens
• Highlighting and contouring techniques
• Natural makeup
• Glam makeup
• False lashes
• Romantic updos
• Boho chic waves
• Classic updos
• Glam Hollywood waves
• Much more!