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• Meghan H. Sent on 09/10/2024
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  The Best Hair/Makeup Artist!

  When I was looking for a hair and makeup artist, I wanted someone who I felt confident could help me decide the look for my wedding and come up with options for my naturally curly hair. However, I knew the deciding factor would be whether I felt confident that the artist could make every member of my bridal party that was diverse (in terms of race, disability, and LGBTQ) bridal party look and feel beautiful. Carla's portfolio showed me that she really lives her values of inclusion and I booked her with full confidence after our phone consultation the day after my inquiry. She gave me different options for the schedule for either just her or her and a team. I ended up going with the option of her and her team to not start so early and have a more efficient schedule. I was right to place my trust in her and the team she works with!
  
  I did a trial a couple weeks before my wedding, which I cannot recommend highly enough. It was definitely one of the most fun experiences of the entire wedding planning process! Carla spent a few hours with me trying different looks based on my inspiration photos and the vibe of my dress. I left so excited and knowing I had options I liked based on how I was feeling and the weather.
  
  On my wedding day she and her team were fantastic and executed flawlessly and made everyone comfortable on what was a hectic morning. My mother hadn't worn makeup since her wedding almost 40 years ago. My sister and maid of honor is also autistic with intellectual disabilities and had never worn makeup but wanted to be included (and look like a princess!) Carla and her team (special shoutout to makeup artist Mong!) were so patient and understanding and put them both at ease, which I appreciated so much. My other bridesmaids had a wonderful experience with makeup artist Nas as well.
  
  In terms of myself, I can say without question I've never felt more beautiful and glamorous but still myself than I did on my wedding day. Carla came with us to the church and fixed my veil that blew off during my first look and touched up everyone before we walked down the aisle. The look stayed the whole day and my hair held through the dip in our first dance into the after party.
  
  Going with Carla for hair and makeup was easily one of the best decisions I made in wedding planning and I cannot recommend her highly enough!

  When I was looking for a hair and makeup artist, I wanted someone who I felt confident could help me decide the look for my wedding and come up with options for my naturally curly hair. However, I knew the deciding factor would be whether I felt confident that the artist could make every member of my bridal party that was diverse (in terms of race, disability, and LGBTQ) bridal party look and feel beautiful. Carla's portfolio showed me that she really lives her values of inclusion and I booked her with full confidence after our phone consultation the day after my inquiry. She gave me different options for the schedule for either just her or her and a team. I ended up going with the option of her and her team to not start so early and have a more efficient schedule. I was right to place my trust in her and the team she works with!
  
  I did a trial a couple weeks before my wedding, which I cannot recommend highly enough. It was definitely one of the most fun experiences of the entire wedding planning process! Carla spent a few hours with me trying different looks based on my inspiration photos and the vibe of my dress. I left so excited and knowing I had options I liked based on how I was feeling and the weather.
  
  On my wedding day she and her team were fantastic and executed flawlessly and made everyone comfortable on what was a hectic morning. My mother hadn't worn makeup since her wedding almost 40 years ago. My sister and maid of honor is also autistic with intellectual disabilities and had never worn makeup but wanted to be included (and look like a princess!) Carla and her team (special shoutout to makeup artist Mong!) were so patient and understanding and put them both at ease, which I appreciated so much. My other bridesmaids had a wonderful experience with makeup artist Nas as well.
  
  In terms of myself, I can say without question I've never felt more beautiful and glamorous but still myself than I did on my wedding day. Carla came with us to the church and fixed my veil that blew off during my first look and touched up everyone before we walked down the aisle. The look stayed the whole day and my hair held through the dip in our first dance into the after party.
  
  Going with Carla for hair and makeup was easily one of the best decisions I made in wedding planning and I cannot recommend her highly enough!
• Kelsey S. Sent on 08/07/2024
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  Carla's wedding hair and makeup

  Carla and her team did an amazing job with the hair and makeup of myself, bridal party, and family members. At my trial, we tried multiple styles of both hair and makeup and Carla encouraged me to think about little details that tend to be forgotten as well as gave advice that she's picked up through her experience as a wedding MUA.
  
  During the getting ready process, the team stayed calm and worked quickly and efficiently to keep the timeline of the day on track. Given a variety of hair/skin types, everyone looked AMAZING and the hair and makeup lasted wonderfully all night long despite us going hard and getting sweaty on the dance floor.

  Carla and her team did an amazing job with the hair and makeup of myself, bridal party, and family members. At my trial, we tried multiple styles of both hair and makeup and Carla encouraged me to think about little details that tend to be forgotten as well as gave advice that she's picked up through her experience as a wedding MUA.
  
  During the getting ready process, the team stayed calm and worked quickly and efficiently to keep the timeline of the day on track. Given a variety of hair/skin types, everyone looked AMAZING and the hair and makeup lasted wonderfully all night long despite us going hard and getting sweaty on the dance floor.
• Emily Sent on 04/11/2024
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  Excellent Experience working with Carla & team!

  Working with Carla and her team was so easy. She was able to do exactly what we envisioned with our hair and make up. Everyone in our wedding that worked with Carla and her team had a great experience as well. She even stuck around to do touchups right before our ceremony (after she was scheduled to leave)! Carla is extremely professional and affable, and made everything so simple and easy. We highly recommend working with her for whatever type of event you might have. She really can make anything happen!

  Working with Carla and her team was so easy. She was able to do exactly what we envisioned with our hair and make up. Everyone in our wedding that worked with Carla and her team had a great experience as well. She even stuck around to do touchups right before our ceremony (after she was scheduled to leave)! Carla is extremely professional and affable, and made everything so simple and easy. We highly recommend working with her for whatever type of event you might have. She really can make anything happen!
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• Kaylani S. Sent on 07/13/2024
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  Artist extraordinaire

  OMG! I don’t even know where to begin. With less than a month to go, I was still on a search for someone to style my daughter’s hair for her wedding. An instagram search led me to Carla and her team. The reviews really don’t do her justice. We were sold after the consultation and on the day of the wedding she took exceptional care of me and my daughter. She stayed the entire day, facilitated a post ceremony hair change, did make up touch ups for more than just us after the hired make artist left and a bout of rain hit us during the ceremony. She calmed down an anxious mom, held my daughter’s dress as we walked to the ceremony start, and even touched up hair for the officiant (that darn rain !) Carla went above and beyond to ensure nothing messed up this day. Absolutely worth every Penny! It goes without saying that she will be our go to person this day forward for all hair and makeup needs. Thank you Carla!
  

  OMG! I don’t even know where to begin. With less than a month to go, I was still on a search for someone to style my daughter’s hair for her wedding. An instagram search led me to Carla and her team. The reviews really don’t do her justice. We were sold after the consultation and on the day of the wedding she took exceptional care of me and my daughter. She stayed the entire day, facilitated a post ceremony hair change, did make up touch ups for more than just us after the hired make artist left and a bout of rain hit us during the ceremony. She calmed down an anxious mom, held my daughter’s dress as we walked to the ceremony start, and even touched up hair for the officiant (that darn rain !) Carla went above and beyond to ensure nothing messed up this day. Absolutely worth every Penny! It goes without saying that she will be our go to person this day forward for all hair and makeup needs. Thank you Carla!
  
• Cheyenne P. Sent on 06/27/2024
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  Carla is THE best artist to have!

  I’ve known Carla for 7 year and we’ve done mock bridal photo shoots in the past so when I got engaged she was the only person I thought of to be there for my special day. She even did my cousin’s wedding a few years ago. She made the whole process a breeze. Her team made my bridesmaids look beautiful and were so fun to talk to. From the trial to my big day, I felt so comfortable and beautiful. She even stayed longer when we had a delay to make sure I looked fresh in all my photos. She’s an absolute professional and if you are able to secure her or her team you will be in the best of hands. Book her and her team!!

  I’ve known Carla for 7 year and we’ve done mock bridal photo shoots in the past so when I got engaged she was the only person I thought of to be there for my special day. She even did my cousin’s wedding a few years ago. She made the whole process a breeze. Her team made my bridesmaids look beautiful and were so fun to talk to. From the trial to my big day, I felt so comfortable and beautiful. She even stayed longer when we had a delay to make sure I looked fresh in all my photos. She’s an absolute professional and if you are able to secure her or her team you will be in the best of hands. Book her and her team!!
• Kelley H. Sent on 06/09/2024
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  Such a pleasure and value add!

  Carla and her team were a dream to work with for my wedding! As a bride who knows next to nothing about hair and makeup, she met me where I was and instilled confidence at every step. Not only was I thrilled with my bridal look, but every single woman they did up felt great about themselves on the big day. Carla and her team were kind, calm, professional, and accommodating -- I couldn't ask for more!

  Carla and her team were a dream to work with for my wedding! As a bride who knows next to nothing about hair and makeup, she met me where I was and instilled confidence at every step. Not only was I thrilled with my bridal look, but every single woman they did up felt great about themselves on the big day. Carla and her team were kind, calm, professional, and accommodating -- I couldn't ask for more!
• Jennifer O. Sent on 07/21/2024
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  Lovely Hair & Makeup Artist

  Carla was an absolute pleasure to work with for my wedding hair and makeup. She was communicative, patient, responsive, and kind throughout the entire process - from booking, to trial, to the wedding day itself. Carla single-handedly did the hair and makeup for myself, my two sisters, my mother, and the mother of the groom, and she made everyone look natural and beautiful and had us all done in time. I especially appreciated how patient she was with the nervous moms and how much care she took to make sure we were all satisfied with our looks. I highly recommend Carla and would book her again in a heartbeat!

  Carla was an absolute pleasure to work with for my wedding hair and makeup. She was communicative, patient, responsive, and kind throughout the entire process - from booking, to trial, to the wedding day itself. Carla single-handedly did the hair and makeup for myself, my two sisters, my mother, and the mother of the groom, and she made everyone look natural and beautiful and had us all done in time. I especially appreciated how patient she was with the nervous moms and how much care she took to make sure we were all satisfied with our looks. I highly recommend Carla and would book her again in a heartbeat!
• Natalie P. Sent on 05/05/2024
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  Amazing artist and team!

  Working with Carla was such an amazing experience. She really listened to all our requests (and we were two brides so double the requests!), and on the wedding day her and her team were professional and efficient. She perfectly captured our vision and made us feel beautiful :)
  
  Even doing our hair and makeup trials with Carla were so fun and on top of being so talented Carla was really enjoyable to talk with.
  
  Would book with her again 100%!

  Working with Carla was such an amazing experience. She really listened to all our requests (and we were two brides so double the requests!), and on the wedding day her and her team were professional and efficient. She perfectly captured our vision and made us feel beautiful :)
  
  Even doing our hair and makeup trials with Carla were so fun and on top of being so talented Carla was really enjoyable to talk with.
  
  Would book with her again 100%!
• Meg Y. Sent on 05/05/2024
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  Amazing and beautiful experience

  Finding a HMAU who could handle my east Asian eyes and multiple hair textures and skin tones of our diverse family was incredible important to me on top of wanting a beautiful natural look - and Carla was the perfect choice! We all looked INCREDIBLE and I am still just so in love with my wedding look. Carla took great care throughout the day to make sure that I was happy with the direction we are going in. And, she even fit in extra hair stylings that we hadn't originally planned on but still kept us on schedule! Highly recommend for all of your hair and makeup needs!!

  Finding a HMAU who could handle my east Asian eyes and multiple hair textures and skin tones of our diverse family was incredible important to me on top of wanting a beautiful natural look - and Carla was the perfect choice! We all looked INCREDIBLE and I am still just so in love with my wedding look. Carla took great care throughout the day to make sure that I was happy with the direction we are going in. And, she even fit in extra hair stylings that we hadn't originally planned on but still kept us on schedule! Highly recommend for all of your hair and makeup needs!!
• Joelle J. Sent on 04/07/2024
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  The absolute best

  I’m so glad that I found Carla and was able to book her for my wedding! She was so easy to work with and is so talented. I have the type of hair that most stylists have no idea what to do with (or have bothered to learn how to style), but thankfully Carla was able to manage my hair and make me feel beautiful on my wedding day. She also did a fabulous job at my makeup and made me feel so comfortable throughout the entire process. Her team was also phenomenal and made all of my bridesmaids, sisters, and mother in law look gorgeous! We all have very different hair and skin types, and for all of us to have looked and felt good truly speaks volumes to the standards and level of talent that the entire team possesses. I will definitely reach out to her again for future events, and cannot recommend her enough. Absolutely wonderful experience.

  I’m so glad that I found Carla and was able to book her for my wedding! She was so easy to work with and is so talented. I have the type of hair that most stylists have no idea what to do with (or have bothered to learn how to style), but thankfully Carla was able to manage my hair and make me feel beautiful on my wedding day. She also did a fabulous job at my makeup and made me feel so comfortable throughout the entire process. Her team was also phenomenal and made all of my bridesmaids, sisters, and mother in law look gorgeous! We all have very different hair and skin types, and for all of us to have looked and felt good truly speaks volumes to the standards and level of talent that the entire team possesses. I will definitely reach out to her again for future events, and cannot recommend her enough. Absolutely wonderful experience.
• Lynsey G. Sent on 04/16/2024
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  Perfection!

  Carla's team was absolute perfection from start to finish! They made me look (and feel) like the most beautiful bride in the world and did the same for my bridesmaids and family members. They were warm, funny and engaging also offered great recommendations. My wedding party was made up of various ethnicities and ages and they did a fabulous job on everyone and had a great array of products for both hair and make up that worked for all. I can't recommend them highly enough! Sarah, Nas and Lorraine were the BEST!

  Carla's team was absolute perfection from start to finish! They made me look (and feel) like the most beautiful bride in the world and did the same for my bridesmaids and family members. They were warm, funny and engaging also offered great recommendations. My wedding party was made up of various ethnicities and ages and they did a fabulous job on everyone and had a great array of products for both hair and make up that worked for all. I can't recommend them highly enough! Sarah, Nas and Lorraine were the BEST!
• Melissa P. Sent on 03/25/2024
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  Carla and team were lovely!

  Carla was wonderful and is a truly kind and passionate person, I'm so glad she did my hair and makeup for my wedding! She made me look and feel beautiful and would always ask for my opinion and thoughts before moving forward with any part of the styling process. She was super responsive to any changes I wanted to my hair/makeup and was flexible with her time and services. Her team was professional and listened to what my bridesmaids wanted with their hair/makeup as well. I also booked Carla for touchups before/after my ceremony and she did a full hairstyle change (transitioned from hair down to up-do) and touched up my bridesmaids as well, going above and beyond!
  
  The only thing I would note is that invoicing was a little confusing, I had to do a bit of back and forth to make sure all my services were listed (granted, I also added extra services at various points after the initial contract). I believe she was transitioning her admin team, so that might be a reason for the confusion.

  Carla was wonderful and is a truly kind and passionate person, I'm so glad she did my hair and makeup for my wedding! She made me look and feel beautiful and would always ask for my opinion and thoughts before moving forward with any part of the styling process. She was super responsive to any changes I wanted to my hair/makeup and was flexible with her time and services. Her team was professional and listened to what my bridesmaids wanted with their hair/makeup as well. I also booked Carla for touchups before/after my ceremony and she did a full hairstyle change (transitioned from hair down to up-do) and touched up my bridesmaids as well, going above and beyond!
  
  The only thing I would note is that invoicing was a little confusing, I had to do a bit of back and forth to make sure all my services were listed (granted, I also added extra services at various points after the initial contract). I believe she was transitioning her admin team, so that might be a reason for the confusion.
• Anh Sent on 12/18/2023
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  Amazing! Wow!!

  
  We used Carla service for makeup and hair for a bridal shower. We cannot say enough great things about Carla. She is such a beautiful person inside and out! She is first-class service all the way! We are so grateful for Carla for magically turning us bumpkins into beautiful women! It’s worth every penny! We appreciate her ethics, her artistic talents, and helpful advices. She is skillfully experienced and amazing at what she does. We definitely will use her again.

  
  We used Carla service for makeup and hair for a bridal shower. We cannot say enough great things about Carla. She is such a beautiful person inside and out! She is first-class service all the way! We are so grateful for Carla for magically turning us bumpkins into beautiful women! It’s worth every penny! We appreciate her ethics, her artistic talents, and helpful advices. She is skillfully experienced and amazing at what she does. We definitely will use her again.
• Ruth D. Sent on 12/24/2023
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  Felt like a radiant princess

  Carla created an amazing experience throughout the entire event. She was calm, and punctual during the gettin ready time. She did my mom, my aunt and my makeup and hair and it was absolutely perfect. She stayed until after the ceremony to ensure our hair and makeup was good and it felt personalized and very professional.

  Carla created an amazing experience throughout the entire event. She was calm, and punctual during the gettin ready time. She did my mom, my aunt and my makeup and hair and it was absolutely perfect. She stayed until after the ceremony to ensure our hair and makeup was good and it felt personalized and very professional.
• Jazmine S. Sent on 12/04/2023
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  Wedding Day Magic

  What can I say about Carla Pressley and her team, besides WOW!! I had an amazing experience with Carla from booking, to my make up trial, and then on my wedding day. Carla and her team are super responsive to email, and I had a great and informational consultation call with Carla when I first inquired. Following that, I came in for a hair and make-up trial before my official booking as I wanted to make sure this was the right fit. I had a great and comfortable experience that I booked right away! On my wedding day, Carla and her team were on time, set up their stations, and got to work, easily holding conversation with me and my bridal party and staying on schedule. Carla and her team took their time with each girl, and customized their experience, starting by asking them if they had any dislikes or allergies, and at the end, asking what they would change/fix and what they liked about their look before making final adjustments. Carla worked her magic and made all of us feel beautiful and confident in our hair and makeup looks. I couldn’t have asked for a better experience. Carla is very busy, and rightfully so, so if you are thinking of booking her for your wedding or other event, do not hesitate and secure her now!

  What can I say about Carla Pressley and her team, besides WOW!! I had an amazing experience with Carla from booking, to my make up trial, and then on my wedding day. Carla and her team are super responsive to email, and I had a great and informational consultation call with Carla when I first inquired. Following that, I came in for a hair and make-up trial before my official booking as I wanted to make sure this was the right fit. I had a great and comfortable experience that I booked right away! On my wedding day, Carla and her team were on time, set up their stations, and got to work, easily holding conversation with me and my bridal party and staying on schedule. Carla and her team took their time with each girl, and customized their experience, starting by asking them if they had any dislikes or allergies, and at the end, asking what they would change/fix and what they liked about their look before making final adjustments. Carla worked her magic and made all of us feel beautiful and confident in our hair and makeup looks. I couldn’t have asked for a better experience. Carla is very busy, and rightfully so, so if you are thinking of booking her for your wedding or other event, do not hesitate and secure her now!
• Hanne B. Sent on 10/02/2023
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  So happy we chose her for our DC elopement!

  I am not a hair and makeup girl, so I really put my trust in Carla (well deserved, I felt, based off her awesome Youtube interviews and great connections, which I read about on her website while checking out her beautiful portfolio) and she 100% delivered!!! She looked over the couple of hair photos that I had for inspiration and then created a unique style that looked amazing. Of course, she checked with me multiple times to make sure I was happy with the direction it was going, handing me a mirror so I could check the front and back. Makeup was a breeze. She was lovely to chat with and took a super cute short video of me once I was in my dress, so that I had a little something to share with my anxiously-awaiting-updates stepmother and godmother.

  I am not a hair and makeup girl, so I really put my trust in Carla (well deserved, I felt, based off her awesome Youtube interviews and great connections, which I read about on her website while checking out her beautiful portfolio) and she 100% delivered!!! She looked over the couple of hair photos that I had for inspiration and then created a unique style that looked amazing. Of course, she checked with me multiple times to make sure I was happy with the direction it was going, handing me a mirror so I could check the front and back. Makeup was a breeze. She was lovely to chat with and took a super cute short video of me once I was in my dress, so that I had a little something to share with my anxiously-awaiting-updates stepmother and godmother.

  Carla Pressley's reply:

  Thanks so much for the kind review Hanne! I'm so thankful you felt you could trust me to create just the right style for you on such a meaningful day. I had so much fun working together and look forward to working with you in the future!
• Cali H. Sent on 04/25/2023
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  Best Hair/Makeup Team EVER!

  We hired Carla for our wedding and she did my bridal makeup/hair as well as my bridesmaids and my mother. We looked FANTASTIC! Carla was so receptive to my and everyone else's wants/needs and honestly it was the best hair/makeup experience I've ever had! My bridesmaids are still talking about how amazing Carla and her team were! One of my bridesmaids has very curly 3c/4a textured hair, and Carla took extra time to work with it and the final style turned out INCREDIBLE. Literally do not have enough good things to say about her and her team. 100% recommend for any and all hair/makeup needs!

  We hired Carla for our wedding and she did my bridal makeup/hair as well as my bridesmaids and my mother. We looked FANTASTIC! Carla was so receptive to my and everyone else's wants/needs and honestly it was the best hair/makeup experience I've ever had! My bridesmaids are still talking about how amazing Carla and her team were! One of my bridesmaids has very curly 3c/4a textured hair, and Carla took extra time to work with it and the final style turned out INCREDIBLE. Literally do not have enough good things to say about her and her team. 100% recommend for any and all hair/makeup needs!

  Carla Pressley's reply:

  Thank you so much Cali! I enjoyed getting to know you and your lovely party. I hope we get to work with you again. I appreciate you!!
• Katarina O. Sent on 04/04/2021
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  Wonderful!!!

  Simply put- Carla and her team were absolutely amazing and I was thrilled with her process and the results! My bridesmaids all looked beautiful and my hair and makeup were just what I had envisioned, but better. As a COVID bride, I had a lot of plans that had to change, and one of those was finding a new hair stylist and makeup artist shortly before our rescheduled wedding. I could not be happier that those plans had to change. From the first contact with Carla, she and her team were responsive, efficient, personable and incredibly easy to work with. I was not able to due a trial, but the morning of my wedding, Carla worked with me and my inspiration photos I had sent her and talked me through the look I was going for before we started. There were a lot of small things to stress about the day of the wedding, but thanks to Carla, hair and makeup certainly were not one of those things. Everything was run smoothly, and the end results were fantastic!

  Simply put- Carla and her team were absolutely amazing and I was thrilled with her process and the results! My bridesmaids all looked beautiful and my hair and makeup were just what I had envisioned, but better. As a COVID bride, I had a lot of plans that had to change, and one of those was finding a new hair stylist and makeup artist shortly before our rescheduled wedding. I could not be happier that those plans had to change. From the first contact with Carla, she and her team were responsive, efficient, personable and incredibly easy to work with. I was not able to due a trial, but the morning of my wedding, Carla worked with me and my inspiration photos I had sent her and talked me through the look I was going for before we started. There were a lot of small things to stress about the day of the wedding, but thanks to Carla, hair and makeup certainly were not one of those things. Everything was run smoothly, and the end results were fantastic!

  Carla Pressley's reply:

  WOW! Thank you, thank YOU Katarina!! I had such a blast and am smiling so big right now! So happy that you enjoyed the experience!
• Carly W. Sent on 02/16/2023
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  Professional, Personable, True Artist, Curly Girl Friendly!

  Carla and did such an amazing job with my hair and makeup on my wedding day. She was extremely professional, personable, and made my bridesmaids and I feel so comfortable and beautiful on my wedding day! My makeup stayed on all day and night and my long, thick, curly hair didn't even fall out!
  I have long, thick, curly hair and one of my biggest concerns was ensuring that my hair stayed in the up-do I was looking for and that I wouldn't look like a lion due to frizz by the end of the night. Let me tell you.... my hair stayed ALL DAY AND NIGHT AND LOOKED AMAZING EVEN THROUGH OUR SENDOFF!!! By the end of the night, my makeup looked like she just put it on... even though it had been 6 hours :)
  
  I highly recommend Carla for all brides! Curly girls, Carla definitely has you covered!

  Carla and did such an amazing job with my hair and makeup on my wedding day. She was extremely professional, personable, and made my bridesmaids and I feel so comfortable and beautiful on my wedding day! My makeup stayed on all day and night and my long, thick, curly hair didn't even fall out!
  I have long, thick, curly hair and one of my biggest concerns was ensuring that my hair stayed in the up-do I was looking for and that I wouldn't look like a lion due to frizz by the end of the night. Let me tell you.... my hair stayed ALL DAY AND NIGHT AND LOOKED AMAZING EVEN THROUGH OUR SENDOFF!!! By the end of the night, my makeup looked like she just put it on... even though it had been 6 hours :)
  
  I highly recommend Carla for all brides! Curly girls, Carla definitely has you covered!

  Carla Pressley's reply:

  Thank you so much for your kind words Carly!! I'm so happy we were able to deliver the style you wanted for you and your party and that it lasted into the night! I try my best to ensure you will feel beautiful through the last dance, especially for my curly girls, and I'm so glad I could deliver for your special day!
• Camille D. Sent on 11/12/2022
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  Looked beautiful and like myself

  Carla was super easy to work with and listened and delivered on the natural look I was going for.

  Carla was super easy to work with and listened and delivered on the natural look I was going for.

  Carla Pressley's reply:

  Thanks girlie! Your wedding day is about YOU! I am here to help you look the way you want! I am so glad you were satisfied with our work! You look beautiful! xoxo
• Shelley S. Sent on 11/01/2022
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  Wonderful morning

  Carla and her crew were wonderful for my son's wedding in October, 2022. We had a lot of women who do not regularly wear make-up or style their hair and were a little apprehensive with how they would look.
  
  Carla & Crew did a wonderful job of listening to the Groomsmaids as to what they wanted and then proceeded to make each and everyone of them look beautiful.
  
  She also had such a calming influence during preparations. She was on top of getting everyone ready. Especially when I added 5 extra hair and make-ups to the morning.
  
  Carla even stayed around and touched up the Grooms during their professional photos before the ceremony.
  
  You are WONDERFUL, Carla

  Carla and her crew were wonderful for my son's wedding in October, 2022. We had a lot of women who do not regularly wear make-up or style their hair and were a little apprehensive with how they would look.
  
  Carla & Crew did a wonderful job of listening to the Groomsmaids as to what they wanted and then proceeded to make each and everyone of them look beautiful.
  
  She also had such a calming influence during preparations. She was on top of getting everyone ready. Especially when I added 5 extra hair and make-ups to the morning.
  
  Carla even stayed around and touched up the Grooms during their professional photos before the ceremony.
  
  You are WONDERFUL, Carla

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  Carla Pressley's reply:

  Shelley!! thanks for your super kind words!!! I'm so happy that you loved the end product, my ultimate goal is to make my customers happy and satisfied for their special day!! You all looked SO beautiful!! xoxo
• Amanda C. Sent on 10/18/2022
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  Best Hair and Makeup Artist in the DMV!

  Carla was an absolute pleasure to work with, from booking to our practice consultation, to the day of the wedding. She listened to what I wanted and had endless ideas of how to execute it. She's a true professional and amazing conversationalist (which is a bonus when you spend that many hours with someone!). I'd recommend her to anyone in D.C., VA, or MD, and I can't wait to have another special occasion to use her services again!

  Carla was an absolute pleasure to work with, from booking to our practice consultation, to the day of the wedding. She listened to what I wanted and had endless ideas of how to execute it. She's a true professional and amazing conversationalist (which is a bonus when you spend that many hours with someone!). I'd recommend her to anyone in D.C., VA, or MD, and I can't wait to have another special occasion to use her services again!

  Carla Pressley's reply:

  Girl thanks for your super kind words!!! I'm so happy that you loved the end product, my ultimate goal is to make my customers happy and satisfied for their special day!! I try my best to be warm and accommodating, I'm so glad I could deliver for your special day! You looked SO beautiful!! xoxo
  
• Theresa L. Sent on 10/15/2022
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  Grateful to have had her on my team

  As an Asian female with uneven monolids, I wanted to make sure that whichever MUA I worked with for my wedding day was comfortable working with Asian features. Carla more than delivered, and I'm so glad to have had her as part of my vendor team.
  
  She and her team were responsive and proactive throughout the whole process, providing me with questionnaires to better understand my needs and preferences and updates to let me know what I should be aware of. During our hair and makeup trial, Carla examined the options I presented her and focused on understanding what I liked about each style/look. She never pushed me to decide anything on the spot, instead encouraging me to take time after our trial to sit with the photos she took of me and see which one I liked most. A few weeks before my wedding, I found a style that combined elements from multiple looks that we tested during the trial. She more than happily agreed to do it and said she’d practice the look before the big day.
  
  Carla was a calming presence on the morning of my wedding, working on the hairs and makeup for myself and my three bridesmaids. She kindly touched up the curls two of my bridesmaids had gotten from the Dry Bar even though she didn’t have to. All of our looks held up beautifully throughout the long and somewhat windy day. One of my friends has already asked me for Carla’s information for when she gets married herself.
  
  I have really come to appreciate Carla not just as a hair and makeup artist, but as a strong female entrepreneur with high standards and who cares about doing right by her teams and her clients. I respect the thoughtfulness with which she approaches her craft and business, and really look forward to the opportunity to work with her again in the future.

  As an Asian female with uneven monolids, I wanted to make sure that whichever MUA I worked with for my wedding day was comfortable working with Asian features. Carla more than delivered, and I'm so glad to have had her as part of my vendor team.
  
  She and her team were responsive and proactive throughout the whole process, providing me with questionnaires to better understand my needs and preferences and updates to let me know what I should be aware of. During our hair and makeup trial, Carla examined the options I presented her and focused on understanding what I liked about each style/look. She never pushed me to decide anything on the spot, instead encouraging me to take time after our trial to sit with the photos she took of me and see which one I liked most. A few weeks before my wedding, I found a style that combined elements from multiple looks that we tested during the trial. She more than happily agreed to do it and said she’d practice the look before the big day.
  
  Carla was a calming presence on the morning of my wedding, working on the hairs and makeup for myself and my three bridesmaids. She kindly touched up the curls two of my bridesmaids had gotten from the Dry Bar even though she didn’t have to. All of our looks held up beautifully throughout the long and somewhat windy day. One of my friends has already asked me for Carla’s information for when she gets married herself.
  
  I have really come to appreciate Carla not just as a hair and makeup artist, but as a strong female entrepreneur with high standards and who cares about doing right by her teams and her clients. I respect the thoughtfulness with which she approaches her craft and business, and really look forward to the opportunity to work with her again in the future.

  Carla Pressley's reply:

  Theresa you really are too kind!! I wish I had a chance to get back to you sooner but I remember having a wonderful time working with you to achieve the perfect look for your special day! Your party was truly lovely and you looked so beautiful!! I take pride in going above and beyond for my brides wherever I can!!
• Scott Sent on 10/12/2022
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  The absolute best!

  Carla and her team are incredible. She delivers exactly on your inspiration pictures and is clearly very skilled on how to make sure that style lasts throughout your wedding day. Everyone in our wedding party looked gorgeous and could not stop complimenting how talented, warm, and professional Carla and her team are!

  Carla and her team are incredible. She delivers exactly on your inspiration pictures and is clearly very skilled on how to make sure that style lasts throughout your wedding day. Everyone in our wedding party looked gorgeous and could not stop complimenting how talented, warm, and professional Carla and her team are!

  Carla Pressley's reply:

  Thanks so much, Scott! I am so glad to hear that you were satisfied! This makes my day!! Professional makeup can be awkward and of course, a wedding day can be stressful, so I try to do my best to make it smooth and comfortable!
• Japera W. Sent on 09/24/2022
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  Exciting and beautiful experience!

  I am so impressed by Carla and her team! She made me and my bridesmaids look so glamorous. Carla was able to create exactly what I was looking for. We really enjoyed working with you.
  Thank you again for making my day so special!

  I am so impressed by Carla and her team! She made me and my bridesmaids look so glamorous. Carla was able to create exactly what I was looking for. We really enjoyed working with you.
  Thank you again for making my day so special!

  Carla Pressley's reply:

  Hi Japera!! I really appreciate you taking the time to review me and trusting me to help you feel your most beautiful on such a special day. I loved being there for you on your wedding day! XO

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