Transformations Artistry LLC provides luxury hair styling & makeup application services for weddings & events located in DC and Virginia. As on-location artisans, we come directly to our clients, providing beauty services to enhance their outward appearance with a look that lasts all day and showcases their natural beauty. We pride ourselves on our ability to cover all genres of hair and makeup trends, from dramatic glamour to barely-there natural looks, color theory, style themes, shade-matching, etc. and work with all skin tones, colors, textures, and face shapes, counseling our clients through what would look best on them individually. Using airbrush techniques, lash application, and specializing in all types of updos & down-styles, we thrive on versatility, sanitation, exceptional customer service, and a fresh, glowing, and utterly romantic approach to beauty.
We highly encourage our brides to have a bridal hair & makeup trial with us 2-3 months prior to the event to ensure she loves her look and can see her inspiration come to life before the big day.
Ashlyn did a wonderful job on my hair & makeup for our engagement photos, and was such a trooper about an EARLY morning start (it was a sunrise shoot!) She's really talented and makes you feel beautiful - I'm so happy that she'll be doing my wedding hair & makeup as well! We unfortunately had to postpone our 2020 wedding to 2021 due to COVID-19, and changed our date fairly early on because of concerns & restrictions with our families traveling. Ashlyn was very responsive and made the process of switching our date straightforward - I appreciate her patience with us and can't wait to celebrate in 2021!
Sent on 07/18/2020
Transformations Artistry's reply:
Rebecca, thank you so much for the kind words! Looking forward to doing it all again with much more fanfare next October!
Emily
· Getting married on 11/20/2021
5.0
Quality of service:
5.0
Responsiveness:
5.0
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5.0
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5.0
Professionalism:
5.0
Ashlyn is absolutely wonderful!!!
She was able to very quickly let me know her schedule and pricing information. She responds to questions and needs immediately and listens to the details of what you're looking for in hair/make-up ideas. We all looked absolutely flawless!!
Sent on 06/16/2017
Transformations Artistry's reply:
Emily, we had so much fun getting to know you and loved seeing you shine on your big day!
Holly Grace Douglas
· Getting married on 09/20/2020
5.0
Quality of service:
5.0
Responsiveness:
5.0
Value:
5.0
Flexibility:
5.0
Professionalism:
5.0
I looked beautiful on my wedding day!
Ashlyn did an amazing job on my hair and makeup for my big day. I gave her carte blanche to do what she thought I should do, as I had a floral headpiece that was not what I wanted from florist, but she made it all work out. I looked the prettiest I have ever looked in my life on my special day. My wedding photos turned out beautifully and it was also because she made me look fabulous. Thank you Ashlyn! You're awesome.
Sent on 06/12/2020
Transformations Artistry's reply:
Holly, it was an absolute pleasure prepping you for your fairytale elopement and working through the flower ordeal to create the perfect headpiece! Glad you and your new hubby were able to dodge the craziness of the city on your special day!
I can't say enough how beautiful Ashlynn's work is! Her brides are always flawless and so much fun to photograph. To go beyond the beauty of it, her kind demeanor and personality makes anyone feel right at home. I love seeing all of her work and her designs when she shares to social media. Endless talent here!!!
No doubt there is a great deal of competition among wedding make-up and hair stylists in the Virginia market. And there are many, many talented professionals. What sets them apart is their own personal style and how they click with their clients. Ashlyn not only possesses the talent to make her clients absolutely beautiful, but she is a joy to be around as a person. She's extremely professional, punctual, and offers great communication. I would actually say that her communication skills and her ability to put strangers at ease are among her best assets. The fact that she does hair AND make-up also set her apart. I highly recommend Transformations Artistry.
It's always a joy and a relief when I hear my clients have chosen Ashlyn to work with for hair and makeup styling! I know that she will not only produce incredibly beautiful work, but will also create a unique experience for them and serve them well. She has a talent for creating hair and makeup art that makes her clients look like the loveliest version of themselves, without being too heavy and overdone. It's always a privilege to work with someone so talented and professional!
