I wanted a very subtle make up for my graduation shoot. Martha did an amazing job and I couldn't be happier how the make up turned out to be 🥰 she was very patient from the day I booked her services to the day of the event and answered all my questions, helped me pick the best outfits, make up and hairstyle that suited all the different outfits I had planned for the shoot.

I spent 3 hours with Martha on my wedding day - more time than I spent with the majority of my guests - and she was a constant delight. Martha is both a calming influence when you’re feeling overwhelmed and a fun addition to a bridal party. I have a great wedding-day memory of her jamming out to a playlist I made. The day of, Martha gave me a massage and styled my makeup and hair. (I really do recommend getting a massage as well. Best one I’ve had in years. Pretty sure I fell asleep.) Leading up to the wedding, when my photographer and other contacts were slow to respond, Martha was prompt and available. What you want most is a stylist who actively listens to your requests, offers helpful recommendations, and does not sulk or argue if you disagree with a suggestion. In our initial meeting, I asked for the front strands of my hair to be twisted away from my face. She suggested braiding the hair instead. We tried both - as she was very generous with her time - and she was absolutely right; the braid accomplished the look I wanted far better. While I was extremely hesitant to wear fake eyelashes for the first time, she made me feel at ease enough to try it. Even then, I figured I wouldn’t end up wearing them on my wedding day. Now, I’m beyond grateful I gave it a shot! Not only did they make the color of my eyes and eye shadow pop, but she applied the eyelashes with such accuracy and gentleness that they stayed on the entire night, without giving me a moment of grief. She was also refreshingly easy-going and understanding when I departed from her recommendation. I don’t like wearing lipstick. Would I have looked better in pictures with it? Almost certainly. But Martha was respectful and professional when I expressed my decision to forego lipstick. If you want to get an idea of her personality and sense of humor before contacting her, I know she has a podcast/YouTube channel. In summary: gold stars all over the place. Props to Martha!

Loved working with Martha! She was professional and prompt. I felt safe despite Covid and all her precautions. She even took my temp and wiped EVERYTHING down before starting. She told me she does makeup for underwater shoots so it LASTS. Shes not lying. Mine was applied at 10 am on Saturday and I finally had time to take it off at 6:30 pm on Sunday. And I had to work to get it off. Def worth every penny.