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Jenna C. Sent on 07/23/2021Incredibly Talented Hair and Make-up Artist
I don’t even know where to begin with how amazingly talented Khara is! When choosing someone for hair and make-up for my wedding day, I was honestly very nervous, because I have been in weddings and haven’t had the most wonderful experiences, but with Khara, this was NOT the case. From the moment I walked into the salon for my trial, I knew I made the right choice. Khara put me right at ease by just listening to my vision for the wedding day and discussing what would look best. Khara did exactly what I wanted and made sure I had pictures, so I could think about changes I’d possibly want. After the trial, hair and make-up were hardly a thought until the wedding day, because I knew I was in good hands. On the wedding day, both Khara and her sister were so wonderful to work with. Their calm personalities will put you right at ease on your special day. Each and every one of my girls had perfect hair and beautiful make-up. As each girl finished getting their hair done, we all just so impressed with how amazing it looked! For my hair, I did request a couple of adjustments, and Khara made it even more perfect than I could have imagined. My make-up was just what I wanted, enough to show I had make-up on, but still very natural. If you are looking to wear fake eyelashes, Khara will make it seem like they all natural!! All of our hair stayed completely perfect all day. One of my bridesmaids even slept in her hair and when she woke up, it still looked beautiful! Khara is a truly a talented hair and make-up artist and I would highly recommend her for anyone’s special day! -
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Cierra O. Sent on 12/21/2023The GREATEST in the business!
Khara is an absolute breath of fresh air. She is witty, calm, and so talented. She did such an incredible job on my own and my bridal party's hair/makeup. Everyone looked BREATHTAKING! On what is normally a very stressful day, her relaxed demeanor made everyone feel at ease. She is an expert at color palettes and kept all of our looks true to our personalities! I am so grateful for her and wish we could relive the day over again! Thank you, Khara!!! -
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Hailey H. Sent on 01/24/2023So Wonderful!
One of the things I had the most trouble finding and deciding on when planning for my wedding was my makeup and hairstylist for the day, and I am SO glad I found Khara on Wedding Wire! Working with her was such a wonderful experience; not only does she do beautiful hair and makeup, but she is also so kind, gentle, and genuine. She made me feel beautiful throughout the whole process, not just when my makeup and hair was done! My family, bridesmaids, and I all thoroughly enjoyed working with both her and her sister. I've attached pictures from both my hair/makeup trial, as well as the day of my wedding! Thank you Khara for helping to make my big day so special! :-) -
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Joy E. Sent on 12/24/2022Excellent artist
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Riley H. Sent on 11/19/2022Brought the dream to life!
Khara did the most incredible work for me and my bridesmaids on the day of our wedding. Her makeup technique was so flawless, and not only did she accentuate each girl's individual beauty, but she helped make sure the looks were coordinated and would work with the lighting. I've quite literally never felt so beautiful in my life with my Charlotte Tilbury-style makeup and glowy complexion. She brought my ideal hairstyle to life. That's just the artistic side of things. Throughout the process, she was incredibly communicative, professional, and really timely. Because I lived out of state and wasn't able to make it for a trial, we discussed in depth about the kind of look I wanted on the day of. If you were to find yourself in the same position, just trust her! She really is a pro. I'd recommend Khara over and over again. -
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Garrett H. Sent on 10/27/2022The best experience!
Our wedding was October 9th, 2022 and we planned since our engagement in the fall of 2020. It was a long planning process and I couldn’t be happier with all my vendors. Khara did my makeup, my bridesmaids’, and my mom’s for our wedding day. 8 of us total with a tighter timeline to be ready for pictures, and she even did some makeup on my little sister free of charge just because. She felt really special. Khara knocked it out of the park and without an assistant! We were all done early and could relax- but she didn’t rush and everyone looked and felt absolutely beautiful. Not only that, but the makeup held up all day and night. I quite literally sobbed multiple times (was missing my dad on my wedding day, my brothers walked me down the aisle, and all the other wedding day emotions too… like when my husband bawled like a baby seeing me for the first time haha) and you couldn’t even tell I cried! I must say… I was a picky, perfectionistic bride especially with makeup, and I was anxious because this was my first time having it done professionally and for something so important. Khara understood that and comforted my every worry through the trial and on the wedding day. She also did my makeup again for my rehearsal dinner on a day when she was crunched for time and it looked awesome. She adjusted things when needed, was so reassuring, and answered every question I ever had. She kept in touch, was always on time, and helped in any way she could. She also had such a cool, calm, collected attitude and that presence on the morning of the wedding was so nice. It was amazing! Khara has a “enhance your natural beauty” approach which I feel is hard to find these days. I can’t even tell you how many compliments I got on how beautiful I looked and the PICTURES!… they are stunning and the makeup was perfect for that. I felt the most gorgeous ever and I’m so thankful to have had Khara be a part of our day. Book her and you won’t regret it! I’ll be back for any special occasion ever! Thank you Khara! The gift of feeling perfect on your wedding day is priceless and I’m forever grateful! -
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Megan K. Sent on 06/18/2022Truly Perfection!
Khara and her team did an amazing job with our bridal party glam for my wedding day! She was super communicative, professional, and was flexible with my schedule (being that I'm not local) to get a time that worked for my hair trial. We all felt so beautiful for the day, and my hair and makeup lasted all day and night long in the spring heat and humidity. Would recommend her to anyone looking for hair or make up and I would happily book her again! -
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Kelli K. Sent on 10/01/2021Perfect Wedding Hair/Make Up!
I used Beauty by Khara for my wedding hair and make up and am so happy I did! At my trial, Khara listened to what I wanted, explained things I wasn't familiar with, and made me look beautiful. She was super laid back and sweet, and very understanding of any changes I wanted to make along the way. I wanted to tweak parts of my hair the day of my wedding and she made my vision come to life! Her and her sister were fantastic to work with and myself and all my bridesmaids were happy with our looks! -
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Justine Sent on 07/27/2021So happy we chose Khara
Khara isn't just an amazing artist, she's a good person. I had been looking for months trying to find makeup and hair for our wedding and when I spoke with Khara on the phone I knew she was the best fit. I think all brides have to feel a little bit of stress planning their wedding and Khara made me feel so comfortable from the moment of our first phone conversation. Our trial was so fun - I'd recommend bringing someone in your party and bringing snacks and wine! The day of the wedding, I of course wanted something a little different for my hair because I wanted more of it down in the front since I have long hair. She figured out exactly what to do on the day of the wedding and it was absolutely beautiful. My makeup and hair stayed amazing throughout the day and night so much that even guests didn't notice my husband and I jumped in a pool during our send off. -
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Kayla M. Sent on 07/17/2021Highly recommend!!!
Khara was absolutely amazing not only on the day of my wedding, but leading up to my big day as well. After not feeling 100% confident with my first trial, Khara made time for me to come back for a second trial. After continuing to try updo styles which I had always envisioned, and not finding what I liked best, Khara helped me find a completely different style that I absolutely loved. Even though I was very stressed trying to find the perfect look that best suited me, Khara helped me to stay calm and was very reassuring and professional throughout the entire process. On the day of the wedding, Khara and her sister absolutely killed it! I went in to my day completely relaxed and stress free and totally relied on Khara to do her thing. Khara made me feel so comfortable and helped me look and feel like the best version of myself! There were 10 of us total who got both hair and makeup and they made sure to get everyone done in time and listened to exactly what everyone wanted. We all couldn't be happier and can't recommend Khara enough!! Thank you Khara and Brittany!! -
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Rebecca K. Sent on 07/20/2021highly recommend!
I truly cannot say enough good things about Khara- look no further than her for your wedding day beauty needs! Finding someone to do my hair and makeup for my wedding was something I was pretty worried about, but Khara made me feel so comfortable and like I was in such good hands. I don’t typically wear much makeup, so was concerned I wouldn’t look like myself on my wedding day, and I have fine straight hair that doesn’t really do much, but Khara succeeded in making my vision for how I would look become reality. She truly made me feel more beautiful than I ever thought possible, all while still looking completely like myself. I have never felt so confident and I seriously owe that to Khara’s expertise. She is also the sweetest person and was such a calming and positive presence the morning of our wedding. All of my bridesmaids loved having her there. She handled doing hair and makeup for me and my sister and hair for my other three bridesmaids and finished early and everyone looked and felt beautiful! I would choose her again in a heartbeat! -
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Lucy F. Sent on 10/12/2020Don't Wait - Khara is your girl!!!!!
Khara exceeded my already sky high expectations!! All of my bridesmaids & my Mum sparkled the entire day with their custom looks for my wedding & my 9-yr old niece was in looooove with her mermaid braid - it even stayed put all night!! She made my features shine; my skin felt and looked great - she was sure to create a look that complemented my dress, hair style, and my personality. THANK YOU, KHARA!!! -
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Casey E. Sent on 10/20/2020Khara rocks!
I can't recommend Khara enough. Not only is she just a pleasant and fun person to work with, she's super talented and she knows her stuff. For my trial, I went in with a vague idea of what I wanted and she just truly brought it to life. She did hair & makeup for me, my 3 girls and just makeup for both of the mothers - everyone was so pleased! Even the moms who were a little worried about having their makeup done were so happy with how it turned out. With Khara, I didn't have to worry about anything. She even accepts Venmo, which made payment so easy. Hire Khara - you won't regret it :) -
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Christina Sent on 10/23/2020Years of experience, so insanely talented, and the sweetest person ever!
Finding a hair and makeup vendor was probably one of the most tricky vendors for me to find - simply because it is such a personal experience and really can make or break the day depending if you feel sexy, happy, and beautiful in your skin! I just need to say that Khara GETS that and she is so empathic to your needs and wants to make sure you are 110% comfortable with her and that your girls are comfortable. She will use her superhuman makeup powers to bring out your natural beauty and make you feel like you are the queen of the freakin' universe!
Two days before my wedding day, I made the horrific mistake of getting my eyebrows waxed and not thinking anything of it because I had done it a million times - however, this particular time something went wrong and the skin right in the center of my brows -- literally the middle of my face -- was burned off. I looked like Harry Potter and to make myself not cry I went around joking that I was Harriet Potter. I was terrified Khara wasn't going to be able to cover it but she worked her magic and I have photographic evidence below that you could not even tell I had a huge oozing scab on my face during the wedding. That situation alone literally makes me owe my life to this dear woman... She's incredible.
In addition to this, she's very reasonably priced, very communicative, and very organized. Before the wedding, I really enjoyed chatting with her and hearing her recommendations based on the vision I had for my look. My girls loved her sister as well who came along to help get everyone ready for the day. Khara and her sister Brittany both have years of experience and they really know the best products to use for different skin and hair types!
I highly recommend Khara to every bride and her bridal party -- you will love her just as much as we did!
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Courtney K. Sent on 03/24/2020Beautiful hair, beautiful makeup, beautiful person!
If you are looking for someone to do your hair and makeup for your wedding or any special event... look no further than Beauty by Khara!! I shared with Khara my vision for what I wanted to look like on my wedding day and she made that dream a reality. I have never felt more beautiful in my life! From the moment I contacted Khara I knew she was the one I wanted to be a part of my special day. From the beginning she was very responsive and eager to answer any and all of my questions. Khara was easy to schedule a trial with and we had a blast playing with different hair and makeup ideas for my big day. Khara is just an all-around beautiful person who genuinely enjoys what she does and it shows. On wedding day her and her assistant Brittney were on time and excited to get started doing hair and make up for me, my girls and the moms. I can honestly say each and every one of them looked radiant, thanks to Khara and Brittney. Also, both Khara and Brittney brought such fun and positive vibes to the morning, which made the “getting ready” time that much more memorable. I would highly recommend Beauty by Khara for any and all makeup and hair!!!! Don’t hesitate! Book Khara now for your big day! I can only imagine her calendar fills up fast! -
Emily L. Sent on 03/31/2020
She is the best in every way possible!
I used Khara for makeup on my wedding day in November, 2019. She was wonderful from start to finish! She did my entire bridal party and also my mom and mother in law. She was patient and really listened in our meetings before the big day and you could tell she heard me. My makeup was literally perfect and lasted for hours. It was everything I wanted and more. I can't thank her enough for making me feel beautiful on my special day. If you want the best, then book Khara. You will not be dissapointed! -
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Emily R. Sent on 11/30/2019You NEED to hire Beauty by Khara!
WOW! We were completely blown away by how great Khara and her team is. I am someone who is hesitant to get their makeup done for the fact that I don’t typically wear a ton of makeup and I don’t want to look like someone I’m not. Let me tell you, Khara is the BEST at emphasizing your natural features and believes in “less is more” when it comes to wedding makeup. She made me and my bridesmaids look absolutely beautiful and my bridesmaids kept asking me where I found someone as great as Beauty by Khara. After the wedding, my now husband (who has never complimented my makeup before or even typically notices that kind of stuff) said that my makeup and hair looked awesome and he was so happy that I still looked like myself. It was so nice to get ready at the venue with Khara and she is such a relaxing presence on the most nerve wracking day of your life. I would 100% recommend Beauty by Khara to anyone looking for a makeup and hair artist on the most important day of your life!! -
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Laura Sent on 11/05/2019Beautiful inside and out
Khara is wonderful. Not only is she an amazingly talented hair and makeup artist, she was the calming presence I needed while we were getting ready for the wedding. She took care of everyone's beauty needs throughout the morning, and navigated two different getting ready venues without batting an eye. Khara was amazingly responsive, flexible, and made sure all of us were comfortable throughout the getting ready process. She even tolerated my random PowerPoint breakdowns of hair and makeup ideas when things got crazy and my calendar couldn't fit in a consultation with Khara pre-wedding.
But there's one thing that really stands out to me above how Khara made me look and feel - and that's how she made my Mom look and feel.
My mother was not originally scheduled to get makeup done, but about halfway into putting on her own makeup, I found her staring into the mirror in the bathroom, flustered and frustrated. Khara made last minute adjustments and got my Mom into the makeup chair. She made her feel confident and beautiful, and boosted her up when she really needed a lift. Khara, my mom is one of the most important people in my life, and I can't thank you enough for making her feel beautiful.
On a scale of 1 to 10, Khara is an 11. Thank you, thank you, thank you Khara! I can't wait to share pictures! -
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Katelyn Sent on 10/26/2019Love love love love
Khara is incredible! She’s so talented, and does amazing work!! All of my bridesmaids were in love with their hair and/or make up. No one was upset about anything and no one felt like they could have done it better themselves! Her prices are super reasonable and she was super flexible’ -
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Morgan Sent on 12/03/2019Highly Recommend
I used Khara for hair & makeup for our wedding. Khara and her sister were amazing to work with! We had 7 people getting hair & makeup done and everyone loved the way they looked! Khara was so professional and helpful throughout the process. I am pretty basic and don’t wear much makeup regularly and Khara created a look for me that was natural and elegant. On the day of they were prompt and efficient with their time. If I had to do it all over again I would definitely book Khara. -
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Trudy Sent on 06/19/2019Highly recommend
I was married in Lancaster, PA which is approximately 3 hours from where I live. It is for this reason that I was initially worried about who I would find to do my hair for my wedding- when you are traveling from a distance, you really have to be able to TRUST the people that you work with. And once I met Khara, I knew I had found just that person. Khara is that super-talented-and- professional yet friendly-and-accommodating artist that everyone hopes to have when they need to look their best. I felt completely at ease with Khara and am still in awe of her ability to look at a picture of a style and then bring that to life. Absolutely perfect! -
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