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This isn’t dinner with friends, it’s your wedding! The one day you’ve dreamt of your entire life and you’re finally going to marry your soul mate. Making you look the best you possibly can is what Kelley Unthank is here for. Having done makeup for dozens of brides this past year alone, Kelley has become a bridal makeup expert and knows just how to make sure you’ll feel great, and make doubly sure you’ll look amazing in your wedding photos.

Kelley Unthank is a professional makeup artist with clients all over Maryland and the Washington, D.C. metro area including parts of Virginia. As a professional makeup artist in the area for the past 5 years, Kelley has worked with hundreds of brides and clients from celebrities to politicians to children. She has worked at some of the most prestigious venues and her training and experience has led her to where she is today.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the base price for traditional makeup for brides?

$200

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

$75

What is the base price for airbrush makeup for brides?

$225

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

$85

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?

$65

Does makeup price include false lashes?

Yes

What is the starting price for body art?

$50

Which of the following are included in prices?

Trial Service

What beauty services do you offer?

Body Art
Consultations

What makeup services do you offer?

Airbrush Makeup
Contour Makeup
Eye Makeup
Natural Makeup
On-Site Makeup
Wedding Party Makeup
Makeup Trial
Fake Lashes
Brow/Lash Tinting
Tattoo Coverage

What is the maximum group size you can accommodate?

12

Reviews of Kelley Unthank Makeup

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Jill Sent on 07/12/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Must have for special event!

Kelley is so professional and down to earth. Her energy made the day EVEN better. She is a master of her craft. I felt so beautiful!!
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San L. Sent on 05/18/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Incredible!

INCREDIBLE! Kelley is fast, she is thorough, and she can completely transform a face in like 30 minutes. She even took all the redness out of my husband (then fiance's) face like it was nothing. I worked with her 5 times (engagement trial, engagement, wedding trial, rehearsal dinner, and wedding) and she was awesome in all of them. Definitely use her!
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Lauren Sent on 08/17/2020
5 out of 5 rating

I felt so beautiful!

Thank you Kelley for making me feel like a goddess on my wedding day! Kelley is the absolute best! She made me and all of my bridesmaid feel so perfect! Not only is she amazing at doing make up but she has the best personality! Everyone was obsessed with her! Thank you again!
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Christy Sent on 04/30/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Kelley is amazing

Kelley is a true artist and she is SO much fun to be around. Kelley did my make up and the make up of my close family/friends for my wedding. To say she is talented is an understatement. She is basically a make up goddess!
I had Kelley do a few trial runs on me because I couldn't figure out how I wanted my make up to be for my wedding day, but she was so patient and made sure my make up was perfect. I have never felt more beautiful than I did on my wedding day and I owe that to Kelley.
All of my friends and family adored her, as well. She has a great personality and gets along with everyone.
I cannot recommend Kelley enough. She will bring so much beauty, confidence, and fun to your wedding day!
Marilyn
Marilyn Sent on 07/25/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Makeup perfection for your wedding day

Kelley is amazingly talented when it comes to the art of makeup. My daughter followed her work on social media for months and when she reached out to her they had an instant connection. Our trial went amazing and she so wanted to hear feedback on anything we wanted different. The day of the wedding was spectacular and she did every bridesmaid MOB and MOG and ring-bearers Mom to perfection - but Michelle’s makeup - the bride was stunning and just enhanced her amazing beauty so perfectly. We even made her a little cold because us Moms were a little hot - and she worked through it. The icing on the cake she stayed at the church for touch ups after the ceremony because let’s just say a few of us knew we would be emotional (MOB moments).. Kelley was such a wonderful addition to our entire wedding day and we can’t say enough good things about her talents! She will definitely be recommended to many!
Ashley
Ashley Sent on 07/02/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Kelley is a pure goddess!

If you and your girls are looking for a truly outstanding and professional make up artist for your wedding or any event, you would be foolish no to hire Kelley. Not only is she fun and kind, but she is the definition of talent and professionalism and will make all the women in your group feel like the most beautiful versions of themselves.
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Jessica Sent on 06/03/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Very Talented- Great to work with!

So happy that Kelley did my makeup for my wedding! As someone who rarely wears any makeup I was worried about feeling like my makeup was too heavy or I wouldn't look like myself, but neither was the case with Kelley. I felt beautiful and very much like myself. I can't even count how many people came up to me and said what a beautiful job she did on my makeup. She was great to work with and Kelley and her assistant easily accommodate my wedding party of 9!
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Kathleen Sent on 10/30/2017
5 out of 5 rating
Kelley was wonderful! She did a beautiful job with my makeup (bride), my bridesmaids, my mother and my mother in law. She really listened to me during the trial and worked hard to get the look I wanted. She was on time and when we ended up running a little behind schedule while getting ready, she did a great job making sure everyone was finished without skimping on their look. I was very happy with her!
Jessica
Jessica Sent on 06/06/2017
5 out of 5 rating
Kelley is so freaking talented. She was my dream makeup artist. She made our entire bridal party and myself look straight out of a magazine from her magical skills. If I had all the money in the world I would want Kelley to do my makeup every single day!!! Everyone was so impressed! And on top of it all, her personality is so awesome. She is so easy to talk to which makes getting your makeup done even more enjoyable. I can't recommend her more! Thanks, Kelley!!! You were a D R E A M to work with!
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Amelia Sent on 11/06/2016
5 out of 5 rating
I first met Kelley on a styled wedding shoot where she did my make up for the first time, and I absolutely loved it. It was just after I got engaged, and I got my first glimpse of myself as a “bride”. I knew then that I didn’t want any one else to touch my face on my wedding day. Kelley is so awesome, as a person and a professional make up artist. I loved my make up so much on my wedding day. It was gorgeous and lasted the entire night, while still looking and feeling natural. That was HUGE for me, and she nailed it. At my trial, we sat down and looked at tons of pictures of make up, comparing different looks and pulling together the look that had everything I wanted. Kelley talked me through the differences in airbrush vs traditional, and helped me choose which was best for me based on my skin type. On the big day, my MOH, mother, and mother-in-law and I were all so happy with our make up and everyone looked absolutely gorgeous!
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