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Located in Asheville, North Carolina, Makeup by Kara Cushman is a professional makeup artistry service that provides brides with beautiful, long-lasting bridal makeup that they feel comfortable in on their special day. Kara has been working in the industry as a licensed esthetician and makeup artist for over six years, with experience at New York Fashion Week and with all skin types and tones.

Services Offered
Makeup by Kara Cushman will bring beauty to you, making the get-ready process relaxing and stress-free for you and your loved ones. The licensed esthetician loves to prep skin for a flawless application and uses cruelty-free and clean beauty options if desired. For your face, you can receive fake lashes, tattoo coverage, eye looks, contour and natural makeup. To ensure you’re nothing but happy with the results, you can take advantage of her consultations and trial services.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the base price for traditional makeup for brides?

$70

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

$100

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

$60

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

$100

Does makeup price include false lashes?

No

Which of the following are included in prices?

Consultation
Trial Service

What beauty services do you offer?

Facials
Skincare

What makeup services do you offer?

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

Reviews of Makeup by Kara Cushman

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Heather Sent on 10/20/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Don't book anyone else! Kara is amazing!

Kara IS AMAZING. You must book her for your event. She took care of 5 of us for my wedding. Makeup was flawless. Felt beautiful all night. Thank you Kara!!!!
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Nathan Sent on 10/15/2019
5 out of 5 rating

great makeup artist and person!

Kara was absolutely fantastic. She listened, was a calming presence and did an excellent job on my makeup (even managing some tears). I would absolutely recommend her to a friends/family.
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Melissa Sent on 06/25/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Wedding makeup

Kara was absolutely amazing and I would recommend her to anyone in the Asheville area. We had our wedding in Green Mountain, NC and she drove out there with no hesitation. She is friendly and professional and warm and listens to everything you want. If I could pay her everyday to do my makeup I would!! Everyone was blown away at the work she did. She makes you look natural but with makeup. You don't look like anything is caked on. When I do maternity photos I'm definitely going to use her again. She was so amazing I'm literally thinking of any event I can come up with just so she will do my makeup!
Kara, thank you so much! I loved my look and working with you!! I will definitely be in touch for maternity makeup!! I will upload photos once I get them in!!
Lyndey
Lyndey Sent on 10/25/2018
5 out of 5 rating

Wedding day makeup for bride, mother of the bride, and bridesmaids

Kara is wonderfully creative, kind, and fun to work with. More importantly, she is responsive, timely, and proactive, all of which are significant to a bride. I had no idea how I wanted my wedding makeup to look, but after a few (probably overgeneralized) descriptions, Kara NAILED IT. I couldn't have been more pleased and hands down recommend her for your engagement photo shoots, bridal portraits, or big day!
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Brittany Sent on 10/14/2018
5 out of 5 rating
I loved my entire experience with Kara. She made all of my makeup dreams come true on my wedding day, and for my bridal portraits. More than impressed and happy to always look back on pictures. Thank you Kara! You are the BEST, hands down.
Christina & Jason
Christina Sent on 10/10/2018
5 out of 5 rating
Kara is amazing! She made me feel like a princess on my wedding day and made my bridesmaids look even more beautiful than they already are. I wish she could do my makeup everyday. She really is the best. I highly recommend Kara 100% to anyone looking to have their makeup done for any event.
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Jes Sent on 10/09/2018
5 out of 5 rating
Kara is Amazing!!! She did my makeup for my engagement pictures, and my wedding. She is great at everything from soft natural makeup, to super glam. She is very professional and was so fun the day of my wedding. I would definitely use Kara for any of your makeup needs!
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Lissa Sent on 10/06/2018
5 out of 5 rating
Kara was absolutely wonderful to work with- from the trial to the day of my wedding. She made me feel like a million bucks and I look back on my wedding photos absolutely in love with my look for the day. I can not recommend her enough!
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Ashlee Sent on 10/06/2018
5 out of 5 rating
Kara did mine and my bridal party’s makeup for my wedding and I couldn’t have been more pleased! She is extremely talented and the only one I would trust to do such quality work. She is professional and well prepared and most importantly she will make sure you look amazing on your special day! Thank you for everything Kara!
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Cristin Sent on 10/04/2018
5 out of 5 rating
Kara is amazing! Never in a million years did i think anyone could make me love a portrait of myself, but she did. She is great at knowing what you want and what will look best and making it happen. 1. Portrait of me 2. Kara did several of my bridesmaids makeup as well!
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