My make-up was beautiful - it was like natural but also glam? My husband said it was the best make-up he'd seen on me (I've had my make-up done many times for weddings and engagements of family members). My photographer RAVED about my hair - he said it was the best hair he'd ever photographed (did not move, was voluminous, and stayed out of my face even when the wind blew on a cold mid-March morning in DC). I promptly gave him Maria's contact info so he can share it with his bridal clients! Maria was personable, easy to work with, and always checked-in as we went through the hair and make-up process. I also loved that she gave my thin, fine hair extra volume (no one has done that before). She took the time to make me look and feel beautiful, and my husband and photographer were not just gassing me up - I also thought the hair and make-up look was the best I'd ever gotten! Book this amazing artist NOW for your special event!!! She made my maternity and family photos look amazing - everyone who saw the photos said I was glowing and looked beautiful - and that's all due to Maria's magic!

I have been working with Maria for a couple of years now and she is my go to for all events, photo shoots, and special occasions. She recently did the hair and makeup for two of my photo shoots and absolutely nailed both looks. Maria knows how to make me feel confident in front of the camera while keeping my look flawless and natural. Her talent, professionalism, and attention to detail are unmatched. I trust her completely and always look forward to working with her.

Maria is an absolute gem! From the moment we connected, she was professional, flexible, and incredibly talented. Hair and makeup were one of the most important parts of my wedding day, and Maria completely blew my expectations out of the water.

Just one week before the wedding, I decided to completely switch up my look—and without hesitation, Maria embraced the new vision and brought it to life better than I ever imagined. She listened closely, offered expert advice, and delivered a look that made me feel beautiful, confident, and truly like myself.

Beyond her talent, Maria has the most calming and positive presence—something every bride needs on such a big day. I felt completely at ease in her hands, and I genuinely loved having her as part of my morning.

I highly recommend Maria to any bride looking for someone who’s not only exceptionally skilled, but also kind, adaptable, and truly invested in making your day perfect.

Thank you, Maria! ❤️

Maria did a wonderful job both during my trial and on my wedding day. I ended up deciding to do a different hairstyle on my wedding day instead of the one at my trial, and she was accommodating and listened to my wishes. She was great to talk to as well during the whole process. She’s professional and kind. My hair looked great. I recommend!

Maria is so talented! She did my makeup flawlessly and was really conscious of the look I wanted and gave me just that. I highly recommend her.

Maria is very talented and always does a great job with my hair and make-up for special occasions. She’s reliable, reasonably priced, and is such a sweetheart. I highly recommended her. You won’t regret it!

I have hired Maria three times in the last 2.5 months! She’s amazing, talented, professional and I have never received so many compliments on my makeup before! Don’t look any further for a makeup artist because you will not regret hiring her!

Maria showed up right on time and did a great job doing my hair for my wedding! I am super happy with the service provided and would definitely recommend her to everyone!

Maria was a joy to work with. She is great at what she does; she is a professional. She made me look beautiful for my special day and I will definitely recommend her over and over again!

Had the best experience with The Element of beauty by Maria she did an amazing job with my makeup and hair on my wedding day. She is very professional and kind really easy to work with would hire her for other events