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Aysha Sent on 02/27/2024No trial and she killed it
Amola was so fun to work with. I was a little nervous because I didn’t factor in a makeup trial, but Amola handled my wedding day makeup with confidence and gave me the exact look I was wanting. She and her girls handled my wedding party & even managed our busy schedule when we were running late. The best part was she had two brides on the same day at the same venue, but you would never guess if she was tired or stressed about it! She was so kind, patient, and thoughtful, and I would definitely choose to work with her for my wedding day again. -
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Sanchari G. Sent on 01/04/2024Hands Down the Best Make-Up Artist for Bridal Events!
I first saw Amola at a dear friend’s wedding, and I was in awe of how beautifully she envisioned wedding makeup, so she was one of the first vendor contracts I signed right after booking our wedding venue. Throughout the time between the contract and wedding, there were multiple changes, a pre-wedding photoshoot HMU session and a trial session for my wedding day makeup. Amola was incredibly kind, patient, and accommodating with all the changes that came (even multiple last moment regarding the wedding party make up and hair), and did absolutely everything she could to make it the smoothest process for myself and my family and friends.
With regards to each of the looks (pre-wedding photoshoot in May 2023, Sangeet/Garba look, Wedding look, and Reception look), I honestly was left speechless. Each look made me feel so beautiful, but also made me feel myself. She truly is someone who takes time to understand each of her brides, and because of this reason, is able to prepare the bride so beautifully while maintaining the bride’s personality and wishes. And, not to mention, she does all of this with the most calming nature (which is so necessary in all that goes on in a wedding!).
I wanted to also take this opportunity to thank Amola’s team that helped prepare my family and bridesmaids - Monica, Paola, Urja, Linda and Khadija. Through all the craziness that goes on within a wedding, each of these amazing artists maintained a calm demeanor and truly helped each person feel the best version of themselves on the day of the events.
I have only the highest praise for Amola, and I would highly recommend her to all brides, or for hair and make-up for any special event! -
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Akta P. Sent on 01/14/2024Amazing HMUA!
I had the pleasure of working with Amola for my sangeet, wedding and reception and I couldn’t have been more happy! From our first conversation to my wedding weekend, she was exceptional and always available for any questions or concerns I had.
I was unable to do a trial but before the wedding Amola took the time out to discuss in detail what I envisioned for each event. She understood my preferences and executed the looks with precision and finesse, making the entire experience enjoyable and stress-free. I’ve never felt so beautiful and loved each and every look. The hair, makeup, and outfit setting lasted flawlessly throughout the events and I received countless compliments!
Amola is incredibly talented, professional and kind. She was so sweet and fun to work with which made the entire getting ready process so memorable, even at 3 AM! On top of being professional, she was extremely punctual and ensured I was ready on time.
Amola truly goes above and beyond for her brides! What stood out to me was her dedication to making sure everything was perfect. After completing the initial styling, she even stayed around for touch-ups, ensuring that I looked flawless for every event!
Amola was absolutely amazing to work with and I would highly recommend her to everyone! -
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Menaka S. Sent on 02/20/2024Amazing HMU & Draping Artist!
Amola was so great to work with- not only is she super responsive (I had tons of questions and she patiently & thoroughly answered them all) and professional, but more importantly she is talented and kind.
All of these qualities made my experience working with her great :) I couldn’t recommend her enough! -
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Alyssa B. Sent on 08/06/2023EMPOWDER by Amola = Amazing!
EMPOWDER by Amola and team absolutely transformed myself and my family into our most glamorous selves on the big day! Amola and Urja truly enhanced our natural beauty and created flawless looks that lasted throughout the entire day, including for myself in 90+ degree heat! Amola's attention to detail was impeccable and her calming presence and professionalism helped ease any worries from trial to day of! She is truly so kind and sweet! Thank you to the super talented Amola! We highly recommend EMPOWDER by Amola! -
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Sonali S. Sent on 02/27/2024Amazing and kind HMUA
I was super excited to book Amola for my wedding since I’d been following her work for a while- her skill is incredible! She was the first vendor I booked and felt extremely confident about! Amola was very responsive and professional throughout my whole experience and was there to answer any questions I had about not just hair or makeup, but also offer advice on what dupattas/veils would work with my looks! I was very nervous about getting my hair and makeup done professionally since I have very sensitive skin, but Amola worked with me to find and use products that suited my skin and made me feel comfortable. Overall, I had a great experience with her and was really impressed with the quality of her work, timeliness, and professionalism! Would definitely recommend her to future brides!! -
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Angela S. Sent on 07/04/2023Amola was perfect!
Amola was the perfect artist for my wedding. I was unsure of what I wanted besides I wanted to look like "me". Amola gave great suggestions while allowing me to have input that made me feel my best. I wasn't 100% happy with my trial results, but she took the feedback and ended up executing my bridal look perfectly. While she didn't do my mom and MIL's makeup, the artist she worked with was great. They had natural looks that lasted all night! On the day of my wedding, she did my makeup and hair in the morning and then came back for a touch up before the reception. Everything lasted well into the night! I loved my look and couldn't be happier! Photo credit: Anna Liz Photography Mehndi: Ava's Mehndi -
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Sujata D. Sent on 01/09/2024Amola is amazing
How can I summarize such a flawless and caring vendor like Amola? From the time I reached out to her, to the last second she was helping me get ready for my reception, Amola was my biggest cheerleader. I had been following her work on IG being blown away by each bride she had dolled up, and shortly came to really just adore her as a person. She made me feel so comfortable and so heard every step of the way. She really brought my vision to life with her effortless touch. I cannot recommend her more - I mean just look at these pictures!! -
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Ankita S. Sent on 01/27/2024Fantastic HMU Artist!!
After carefully reviewing many artists, I chose Amola to do my hair and makeup for my wedding based on her skills and large portfolio. I am quite picky when it comes to hair and makeup, especially because I wear alternative hair. Amola was so accommodating and patient with me throughout the process of me figuring out the looks I wanted/didn’t want. She’s very meticulous so you can trust that she’ll have you looking your best on your big day. I absolutely loved my looks on the day of my wedding and highly recommend her as an artist! -
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Sanjana T. Sent on 01/09/2024Amola is the best!!
Amola was an amazing HMU for my wedding day. From the first day I met her, she was so sweet and kind and thoughtful. Our makeup trial was awesome - she executed my vision perfectly, and was also so fun to chat with while getting the trial done! A few days before the wedding, we dropped my sari off and she thoroughly pleated it and made sure the draping was perfect. On the day of the wedding, she did a fantastic job with both my morning and evening looks. She was very kind, supportive, and super fun to chat with. I would definitely recommend Amola to anyone looking to get their HMU done for their wedding! -
Shravani P. Sent on 02/27/2024
Amazing HMUA!! Can't recommend enough!
Amola was the first vendor I booked for my wedding and I couldn't have made a better choice! Her attention to detail is exceptional, she exudes professionalism, and her expertise in hair and makeup is truly remarkable. She not only made me look stunning but also created a comfortable and enjoyable experience. Working with Amola was an absolute delight—she was incredibly patient and kind throughout the process. I wholeheartedly recommend her to future brides in the DMV and beyond! -
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Priya Sent on 12/06/2022
An Absolute Pleasure!!! Fusion Bride Approved :)
Amola & her team were such a pleasure to work with! Since the very beginning, Amola was very responsive and professional. Amola did my hair, make-up and draping (the bride) and her team did the hair and make-up of my close family members (mom, grandma, aunts, etc). She was flexible when we needed to add more people (even down to the day before!) and that speaks highly to her professionalism in the industry. I loved my time getting to know Amola...she made the 3-hr process fly by! I did not have a hair and make-up trial and yet, she was able to bring my vision (natural glam) to life and it was perfection!! I also loved how receptive she was when I told her I wanted to use my dupatta as a veil (in order to fuse both my American and Indian cultures) -- she said "I love it, let's do it!" Thank you so so much Amola for all the hard work you put in to make my day perfect! She stayed all-day (since I had an outfit and hair change for the reception) and remained bubbly and upbeat..she was even able to finish my outfit change in one hour! Everyone was raving about my hair and make-up all day, and I felt the most beautiful I ever have because of Amola. All my close family members who had their hair and make-up done loved their looks, as well. Thanks again! -
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Monica Sent on 04/26/2023
Incredible for my Wedding
Amola was amazing to work with! I booked her 8 months before our wedding date as I know how quick she is booked for other events. Amola was so flexible with me for my wedding day hair style and the changes made from my trial run. She was so thoughtful with handling my Mom’s wedding dress to make sure it shined when I put it on. Amola made the morning of my wedding peaceful with just us in the room getting ready while watching a movie. She even moved location for our reception hall and made sure to help me change to reception clothes and makeup refresh. My hair and makeup stayed in tact all night. Highly recommend Amola to anyone for their special day! -
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Tripti M. Sent on 12/13/2022
Phenomenal Experience!
It was such a pleasure getting to work with Amola for my wedding! She was actually the first vendor I booked over a year in advance because I had seen her amazing work before.
The entire process was so welcoming and personalized, which is such a rarity in the wedding business lately. She listened to exactly what I wanted and then took it to the next level! I had three different looks for my wedding events and each one was unique, but felt so much like ME. Amola understands that every bride is different and she makes sure that comes out in her work. She was helpful in recommending extensions I could buy, products to help get my skin to where I wanted it to be and overall a pleasure to be around. I got compliments on my hair and makeup for weeks and months after the wedding!!
Amola was my absolute favorite vendor at my wedding and I wish I could hire her for any event I need to go to! She made me feel comfortable throughout the entire process and I loved her energy. HIRE HER! -
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Nikita D. Sent on 12/08/2022Amazing Makeup Artist!
Amola did my makeup for my Wedding and Reception. I found her via friend's recommendations and did a deep dive on Instagram to see her work. She keeps her page really up to date (and fun!) so it was easy to get a good idea of her style and past work. I really liked how she had done makeup for other bride's in the past, so I decided to give it a go! I reached out to Amola in January 2022 and asked if she was available for my wedding weekend (October 2022). Ideally I would have booked her for all of my events, but unfortunately she was booked on my Sangeet date. I was bummed, but still really excited she'd be able to do my makeup for the big day! Amola was really prompt in responding to my request and she was super friendly to talk to on the phone. She informed me of the general timeline and she was really patient as I asked plenty of questions!
Amola was flexible with me when scheduling my makeup trial and we were easily able to find a date that worked for both of us. She was really timely - we started on the dot and she took exactly the amount of time that she estimated to me. She listened to what I wanted for my look and she matched it super well! There were also some things I wasn't super sure about but she was patient with me and helped me decide! Prior to the trial she was also really helpful in telling me exactly what I needed to bring and how to prepare.
On my wedding and reception day, she was absolutely amazing! Her team arrived on time and set up fairly quickly. Amola did my hair and makeup and she brought two people to help with my sister, sister-in-law, mom, and mother-in-law (one did hair, and one did makeup). Beforehand, she had worked out a schedule, so we all were prepared and knew when we'd be getting ready. She and her team worked efficiently and everyone LOVED their looks! Amola did everyone's sari draping as well and it was impeccable (It's not easy to drape a silk sari and make it look good)!
10/10 highly recommend working with Amola! She's so professional, friendly, and skilled! -
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Malvika P. Sent on 01/02/2023Amola is amazing! A bride's must-have vendor!
Amola is seriously so incredible at what she does (soft glam, natural wedding makeup). I didn't have time to travel to Maryland for a trial and at first, I was super nervous since so many brides and MUAHs recommend a trial before the big day. My fears were put to rest when I finally met Amola 3 hours before my first event. Amola took all my requests and made each look so unique from hair & makeup to draping my dupattas. I felt so beautiful the entire weekend. I highly recommend hiring Amola for your wedding day. You will not regret it! -
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