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I am a Bridal Makeup Artist in the DC Metro area. I have freelanced since 2013, and I specialize in bridal and clean beauty makeup looks. After attending Virginia Commonwealth University and graduating with a degree in Fashion Merchandising, I decided to take a makeup certification course as a lead to a potential second job. One thing led to another, and I ended up quitting my government job and started makeup full time.

I believe makeup should be used to enhance one's appearance, not cover it up or create a cookie cutter version of beauty. My aesthetic leans towards soft, romantic, pretty makeup. I offer both traditional and airbrush makeup services for the entire bridal party. If you have any questions about services or bookings, please feel free to contact me.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the base price for traditional makeup for brides?

$220

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

$110

What is the base price for airbrush makeup for brides?

$220

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

$110

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

$110

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

$110

Does makeup price include false lashes?

Yes

Which of the following are included in prices?

Consultation

What beauty services do you offer?

Consultations
Men's Grooming

What makeup services do you offer?

Airbrush Makeup
Natural Makeup
On-Site Makeup
Wedding Party Makeup
Makeup Trial
Fake Lashes

Reviews of Erica Basha Makeup Artist

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Leah Sent on 12/26/2024
5 out of 5 rating

10/10 would recommend!

I have nothing but good things to say about my experience with Erica! My wedding makeup, which was a more subtle look, turned out amazing. Erica took all my feedback seriously when I did my trial, and she asked questions about things I hadn’t even considered to make sure she knew what my overall vision entailed! Then on my wedding day, she checked in as she did each step to ensure I was happy with what I saw (and I was). Book her!
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Meredith Sent on 11/08/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Erica is the best!!

Erica is such a talented artist! When she finished my makeup on my wedding day, I gasped when I looked in the mirror! I truly had never felt more beautiful. After our trial, I loved how she did my makeup but made a few tweaks afterwards which she totally listened to and incorporated. On my wedding day, I knew I was in the best hands and she totally delivered on my bridal makeup vision! My mom, mother-in-law, and two maids of honor also loved their makeup and enjoyed working with Erica. Erica is the ultimate professional and so fun and easy to work with! I wish she could do my makeup every day - cannot say enough good things about Erica. If you want to look your very best, but still like yourself on your wedding day, you need to choose Erica to be your makeup artist!
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Nikki Sent on 09/29/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing Make Up Artist!

Erica helped myself, my bridesmaids, and our moms look and feel so beautiful on my wedding day! She was so nice and so wonderful to work with! She really took consideration in what would make us look/feel our best, which I greatly appreciate. She was so helpful throughout the entire planning process as well! I could not recommend Erica enough!
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Alexa Sent on 03/25/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Incredible Natural Glam MUA

Erica was absolutely magic. She did my bridal makeup with no trial and it was beyond perfect. The mix of natural and beautiful cheeks, lashes, smokey eyes, and lips were perfect; her style and judgement was flawless. She also did an amazing job on my mom and mother in law, seeing them at their best was truly incredible. Chatting with her about what I was looking for was such a breeze. She gave me the perfect touch up pack so everything lasted all night and I literally found some of the individual lashes still on 2 days later! Go with Erica, you will LOVE her and your makeup.
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Madelyn Sent on 12/07/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Best Decision Ever!

From the day that I reached out to Erica she was super responsive. She was one of the first vendors i booked and through out my whole engagement she was very responsive and invested in me which I loved. She really understood what I wanted and executed it flawlessly. I have never been happier with my makeup and that's what you want on your wedding day! Myself and my bridesmaids loved her and her team and I would recommend her to anyone i meet. If I have a special even I will definitely be using her again!
Andrea
Andrea Sent on 12/07/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Best of the best!

Finding a makeup artist for my wedding was a daunting challenge - I wanted to walk the very thin line of looking like myself but also feeling my most beautiful and glam ever. Most of the makeup artists I saw felt either too natural or too overdone until I found Erica. Above all else, Erica is an artist. She uses makeup to highlight your natural features in a perfectly tailored way. After my trial she asked for photos to see how well my makeup held up and when I told her my foundation didn’t withstand the humidity, she brainstormed a new list of products to use for my wedding. Leading up to the wedding she quickly replied to my panicked Instagram DM about a newly emerging pimple with skincare tips and recommendations. On my wedding day, I couldn’t believe her care and attention to detail to make sure every part of my makeup, including my finicky skin, was perfect. She took her time to make sure everyone in my wedding party was happy and all of my bridesmaids said their makeup was the best it had ever looked. I’ve never felt or looked more beautiful because of her.

Beyond just being an expert in her craft, Erica was the best kind of vendor to work with because she became more like a friend. She was flexible and accommodating when I asked her to stay last minute throughout my wedding photos for touch-ups (having her there through the ceremony was the best, couldn’t recommend this more!). She helped calm me down when I almost fainted from the nearly 100-degree day and was so fun to be around. I know I’ll be going to her for any events in the future. She truly is the best of the best!
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Kathleen Sent on 10/13/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Simply the best!

Erica is a master of her craft and a phenomenal person to work with. I was adamant about doing a trial before booking with anyone and thank goodness I did it this way. I did 2 makeup trials before my scheduled one with Erica and there was just no comparison. Erica took her time to talk to me about what I was looking to achieve, if it was possible, and then she went to work. I could not stop staring at the pictures that we took during my trial because she managed to make my eyes pop in a way that I has never been done. Throughout the next several months we’d message via Instagram and text and I felt like we became friends more than just a working relationship. The day before our wedding Erica reached out to see if there was anything that she could help with which was incredibly thoughtful and not something any other vendor had done. Wedding day arrives and she shows up with all her stuff organized, sanitized, and ready to hit the ground running. Erica worked on 3 bridesmaids, my mother, and myself, who all had various skin tones and she made us all feel beautiful. Our makeup lasted all night even through all the dancing and each of us felt like an elevated version of ourselves which is what we were looking for. If I can work with Erica again there will be no hesitation at all. Thank you again for being part of our special day.
Massy
Massy Sent on 08/15/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Erica is truly the best MUA to work with!

I can’t thank Erica enough for her services on my wedding day. I had been engaged for a while and had a hard time finding a make up artist I trusted as lots of them use filters on the social media pages. I looked through Erica’s page and was so relieved to see her beautiful work and her commitment to showing real make up on her page. I booked a trial with her just a few weeks before my wedding and it went better than I had expected. First of all, Erica is truly the nicest and most genuine person. She was so kind and put me at ease during the session. I explained to her that I wanted a subtle glam look but still wanted to look like myself and didn’t provide much more guidance. She took that and was able to put together a look that made my skin glow and my eyes pop without making me look cakey. I left my appointment feeling so pretty! She also made sure to text me the following day to ask about how long the make up lasted and how I felt about everything after wearing the look for a few hours. I decided to make a few changes (mainly just adding more eyeliner and lashes) and she was so accommodating and offered some suggestions for lip color etc. On the morning of my wedding, I was feeling so overwhelmed and stressed, and It was so nice to have Erica come in and give me an hour of peaceful time. She could tell I was overwhelmed and channeled my energy and gave me the experience I needed. I was also so distracted by everything else that I didn’t look at my make up until she was done. I was so blown away by her work. She made me feel so beautiful without changing my face too much. Every single person at the wedding commented on how stunning my eyes looked. Erica spent a long time putting in individual lashes to make sure I looked natural but glam. My make up also lasted all evening and the photos taken at the beginning of the day didn’t look much different from the end of the evening. She was also so sweet to all my Bridesmaids and made them feel beautiful as well. I really can’t recommended her enough. If you want someone super talented, sweet, and professional, Erica is your person! You won’t regret it.
Karen
Karen Sent on 11/05/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Awesome experience!

Erica was just the best. Her work is beautiful. She listens and does just what everyone wants. Very responsive in terms of arrangements and trial make up. A wonder person to spend an hour with, very gracious and patient in the midst of a lot of chaos. Great experience and love the results.
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Jen G. Sent on 11/04/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Erica Basha is the BEST

Erica was an absolute joy to work with. She listened to me describe my "dream" make-up look and executed it perfectly. Not only did that happen with me, but my wedding party was thrilled with their make-up. She is extremely knowledgeable on skin care and make-up products, so you will also learn while working with her. Last, but not least, she is so very kind and will put you at ease on a stressful day. I am so grateful that I chose Erica, she is simply the best.
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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2022 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2021 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2020 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2019 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2018 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2017 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2016 Winner

Professional Network & Endorsements

1 Endorsement
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Erica will have you looking flawless and beautiful on your wedding day. Highly recommend!!!

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