Erica Basha Makeup Artist Reviews
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Andrea Sent on 12/07/2022Best of the best!
Finding a makeup artist for my wedding was a daunting challenge - I wanted to walk the very thin line of looking like myself but also feeling my most beautiful and glam ever. Most of the makeup artists I saw felt either too natural or too overdone until I found Erica. Above all else, Erica is an artist. She uses makeup to highlight your natural features in a perfectly tailored way. After my trial she asked for photos to see how well my makeup held up and when I told her my foundation didn’t withstand the humidity, she brainstormed a new list of products to use for my wedding. Leading up to the wedding she quickly replied to my panicked Instagram DM about a newly emerging pimple with skincare tips and recommendations. On my wedding day, I couldn’t believe her care and attention to detail to make sure every part of my makeup, including my finicky skin, was perfect. She took her time to make sure everyone in my wedding party was happy and all of my bridesmaids said their makeup was the best it had ever looked. I’ve never felt or looked more beautiful because of her.
Beyond just being an expert in her craft, Erica was the best kind of vendor to work with because she became more like a friend. She was flexible and accommodating when I asked her to stay last minute throughout my wedding photos for touch-ups (having her there through the ceremony was the best, couldn’t recommend this more!). She helped calm me down when I almost fainted from the nearly 100-degree day and was so fun to be around. I know I’ll be going to her for any events in the future. She truly is the best of the best! -
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Massy Sent on 08/15/2022Erica is truly the best MUA to work with!
I can’t thank Erica enough for her services on my wedding day. I had been engaged for a while and had a hard time finding a make up artist I trusted as lots of them use filters on the social media pages. I looked through Erica’s page and was so relieved to see her beautiful work and her commitment to showing real make up on her page. I booked a trial with her just a few weeks before my wedding and it went better than I had expected. First of all, Erica is truly the nicest and most genuine person. She was so kind and put me at ease during the session. I explained to her that I wanted a subtle glam look but still wanted to look like myself and didn’t provide much more guidance. She took that and was able to put together a look that made my skin glow and my eyes pop without making me look cakey. I left my appointment feeling so pretty! She also made sure to text me the following day to ask about how long the make up lasted and how I felt about everything after wearing the look for a few hours. I decided to make a few changes (mainly just adding more eyeliner and lashes) and she was so accommodating and offered some suggestions for lip color etc. On the morning of my wedding, I was feeling so overwhelmed and stressed, and It was so nice to have Erica come in and give me an hour of peaceful time. She could tell I was overwhelmed and channeled my energy and gave me the experience I needed. I was also so distracted by everything else that I didn’t look at my make up until she was done. I was so blown away by her work. She made me feel so beautiful without changing my face too much. Every single person at the wedding commented on how stunning my eyes looked. Erica spent a long time putting in individual lashes to make sure I looked natural but glam. My make up also lasted all evening and the photos taken at the beginning of the day didn’t look much different from the end of the evening. She was also so sweet to all my Bridesmaids and made them feel beautiful as well. I really can’t recommended her enough. If you want someone super talented, sweet, and professional, Erica is your person! You won’t regret it. -
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Karen Sent on 11/05/2021Awesome experience!
Erica was just the best. Her work is beautiful. She listens and does just what everyone wants. Very responsive in terms of arrangements and trial make up. A wonder person to spend an hour with, very gracious and patient in the midst of a lot of chaos. Great experience and love the results. -
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Melissa Sent on 10/23/2021A true artist to make you feel like the most beautiful version of yourself!
Where do I even begin?! Erica is absolutely exceptional. She is not only a wonderful and talented makeup artist (and artist in general), but a humble and beautiful person on the inside as well. Due to my wedding being postponed, I have basically known Erica for 2 years now. She is meticulous with her craft, open to feedback, and just makes you feel at ease when working with her. I honestly would even consider her a friend at this point -
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Amanda Sent on 10/05/2021Everything I could've asked for in a wedding MUA!
I couldn't have asked for a better experience working with Erica as my wedding day makeup artist! She was responsive and prompt throughout the whole planning process and extremely professional from our first conversation all the way through the wedding day. I especially appreciated all the outreach she did to hear how my trial makeup lasted through the rest of the day and any adjustments we should make. She and her teammate, Ivory, worked with me, my six bridesmaids, mom, and even flower girl to help each of us look and feel our best. I felt like the most glamorous version of myself in the best way possible all day and night. Thanks so much, Erica! -
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Kayla Sent on 09/30/2021Erica is incredible!
I loved working with Erica for my wedding makeup, she was recommended to me by my wedding coordinator and working with her was a joy from start to finish. Erica is easy to communicate with, has the cutest studio for trials, and is a calm and fun presence to have around on your big day! I loved chatting with her about makeup and skincare, and loved her makeup style which allows skin's natural beauty to shine! I asked for a few tweaks between the trial and the big day and the final look was more than I could have asked for, and lasted perfectly all night. Highly recommend working with Erica for your special day and beyond. -
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Amy M. Sent on 07/25/2021More than five stars
In the days leading up to my wedding, there was so much nervous excitement that I slept very little and by the time the wedding day rolled around, I didn’t look my best. Erica, however, made sure that I did - her expert application and eye for beautiful color and detail meant my makeup looked better than I could have ever imagined! Erica is so talented and is also exactly the kind of warm, reassuring presence you want on your wedding day. I couldn’t recommend her more highly - thank you, Erica! -
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Katie Sent on 06/30/2021Run, don't walk!
Erica was one of my favorite vendors I booked for my May 2021 wedding. From our first call, she was kind, warm and attentive. Getting ready on a wedding day can be stressful but the most calm I felt all day was sitting in her makeup chair. Plus, she does GREAT work that lasts all day. She made tweaks from my trial to get the look absolutely perfect. All my bridesmaids were singing her and her team's praises long after the wedding. Recommend a million times over! -
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J.j. Sent on 01/13/2021Talented , creative & kind soul
Erica is amazing ! she is so talented and such a kind soul . I was very nervous because my biggest fear have always been not liking my make up on the most important day of my life. When I first get in touch with her I was horrible at describing the look I was going for, I showed her few pictures I saved from Pinterest, but I wanted the eye make up from one picture, lips from another and eyebrows from completely different picture. But she was able to give me exactly what I want, I’m so in love with the final look. She is so attentive, caring and truly enjoy what she is doing.
My make up didn’t only look good but stayed on whole night and I didn’t have to touch up once ( ask my MOH who had my clutch , she hates me for never carrying my own bag her whole life LOL )
She is so thoughtful for giving me bag full of useful make up kits, skincare , make up remover etc, they come in so handy during our honeymoon.
Thank you Erica ! My husband can’t stop talking about how good the make was.
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Helena Sent on 10/15/2020I am in awe!
Erica- I have no words!!! Despite the stress, sunlight, heat, sweat, my husband lightly smearing my face with cake, honestly, you name it (!!) the makeup looked INCREDIBLE. I am in awe. I am so so glad I trusted you and so lucky you chose me as your first covid bride. Thank you for your amazing work, you were a wonderful person to have around on such a special day and I will never forget that! -
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Evkrohn Sent on 10/15/2020A Wonderful Experience!
I had the most wonderful bridal makeup experience with Erica Basha! I’m so grateful I was able to connect with her in time for my early Sept “COVID wedding”. She is friendly, responsive, thoughtful, completely professional, and of course, incredibly talented at her work. I was nervous about “full/formal” bridal makeup, whether it would look like “too much” or if I’d look “like me” on my wedding day, and during our preview, Erica talked me through her recommendations for my look and explained what she was doing every step of the way. I never felt like she was talking me into something I didn’t want to do; she asked questions, listened to my feedback, and translated my nervous, inexperienced-with-makeup rambling into the ethereal, blushing look I’d hoped for! She was able to show me what my finished makeup would look like in photo and video (very helpful!).
After our preview she checked in every so often during the following day to see how my makeup was holding up. She’d even tried different lashes on each eye to be sure we used the best possible one on my actual wedding day! So smart!
On the day of my wedding I was probably she most nervous bride she has ever dealt with, and I congratulate her on being the most calming presence out of everyone there while I was getting ready! She even helped me practice my vows, and was just an expert at soothing those ridiculous pre-aisle jitters.
My makeup turned out gorgeously, and did not budge one tiny bit the entire day. I am so thankful for Erica’s help. She is a genius. Finally - She followed all COVID protocols in a very professional way, something invaluable to brides during this time. Thank you, Erica!!! -
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Liz Sent on 09/13/2020So amazing!!
Erica is truly the best! I reached out very last minute and she was very responsive and professional. She created the most gorgeous, natural and glowing wedding look that stayed despite some serious heat and humidity! I was a little nervous to have my makeup done during COVID, but Erica took precautions to make sure everything was safe and clean. She was so calm and kind, putting me completely at ease. I’ve never felt so beautiful! I can’t recommend Erica enough- you won’t regret it! -
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Shanna Sent on 01/22/2020Dream Wedding Glow, Dream Stylist
If you want a stylist to give you a perfect glow, with a glowing personality and the skills to back it all up, choose Erica Basha.
Erica came to the trial with an open mind and expert input, forming a look tailored to my skin and my wedding vision. The day of the wedding, she and her assistant arrived early with easygoing positivity, setting the stage for the day so my girls and I looked and felt our best. She even assembled a touchup kit for me to use later in the day, but I didn't need a single item because my makeup stayed put from noon to midnight! My beauty guru friends texted me afterwards to learn some of her secrets. I truly felt pampered and in great hands with Erica, and if I had to do the wedding all over again, I'd pick her every time. -
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Kelley Sent on 11/20/2019Best decision ever!
Erica is the absolute best! I found her after having a makeup trial that went totally south, and she completely eased my anxiety about finding a look that embodied my vision for my wedding day. She welcomed me into her home for my trial, where she made me feel completely comfortable, and confident in her ability to create the perfect look for my wedding day. I knew before I even left my trial that I had to hire her for my wedding! Erica is so extremely talented at what she does, but she is also fun, genuine, and kind. I loved my make-up for my wedding day so much, and I wish I could have Erica do my makeup every day!! I promise you will not regret your investment with Erica, for any occasion. Would recommend her to anyone! She really is an amazing MUA and person. -
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Ashley Sent on 06/28/2019The PERFECT artist for me!
Erica was friendly, reasonable, reliable, and trustworthy. I truly felt like we were friends during this process. I did my trial for my engagement pics and LOVED my look.
I hired her to do my make-up for my bridal shower as well where she took the opportunity to try a slightly different look, that way I could be certain as to what I wanted for my wedding day.
She gave great skincare advice and went out of her way to recommend products to me that would make my skin the best for my wedding day.
On the day of the wedding she was patient when my bridal party was trying to procrastinate during the getting ready process. She gave me the lip gloss she used on me for both my bridal shower and my wedding, which was amazing.
She is also the reason I was so happy with my photographer as Erica recommended Rebeca Wilcher, which I went with and loved.
For quality of work and time spent, I would definitely say her prices are reasonable. She took extra time to make me a wedding day kit, which was so thoughtful.
If you are looking for an artist for your big day, Erica is the ONLY way to go!!! -
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Katherine Sent on 05/21/2019Perfection
I cannot say enough great things about Erica. She was so easy to work with and is such an amazing makeup artist. She did my trial the same day as my engagement pictures and it turned out to be the hottest day of the year. My makeup looked flawless throughout it all. On my wedding day she was such a calming force within the room not to mention once again did such great work. She listens but also provides great suggestions. I’ve received some of my wedding pics back and I couldn’t be happier. She was so great to work with and I will be recommending her to all my friends! Thank you for making me feel and look so beautiful on my wedding day :) -
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Cameryn Sent on 05/07/2019Nailed it!
Erica was wonderful to work with from the very first call. She listened closely to how I described my ideal make-up for my wedding day, and she was flawless in her execution. Never before had I had my make-up done so beautifully. -
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Cecile Sent on 01/04/2019Excellent experience
I recently got married and I remember when I started my research on makeup artists in the DC region. I perused the internet and looked at a few but none really stood out. My criteria was someone who could do a natural look. So I reached out to a good friend and she immediately recommended Erica Basha, as she was the lead artist for her wedding. I remember seeing photos of my friend and she looked incredible. Now going into this whole process, I was nervous since I had never gotten my make up done professionally and because I am Indian, wasn't sure how the colors would jive with my skin color. We talked on the phone and Erica immediately put me at ease. I articulated what my end goal was and she assured me that it could be done. Meeting her in person was even better. She is incredibly nice, professional and uber-talented. I was more than happy with my wedding look - it was exactly what I wanted and I felt beautiful. She not only did my makeup but also some of my bridesmaids and I know that they were equally happy. I can not recommend Erica enough. She is a true artist! -
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Laura Sent on 11/16/2018Dream Makeup Artist
Erica made my makeup dreams COME TRUE! She is the perfect balance of PURE inspiration and technical makeup maven ! There is nothing she can't do - and her only goal is to make you look and feel like a GODDESS!! -
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User904884 Sent on 08/20/2012Erica is located in DC but traveled to Baltimore for my wedding and did an AMAZING JOB. She is very professional, flexible, and affordable. -
Leah Sent on 12/26/2024
10/10 would recommend!
I have nothing but good things to say about my experience with Erica! My wedding makeup, which was a more subtle look, turned out amazing. Erica took all my feedback seriously when I did my trial, and she asked questions about things I hadn’t even considered to make sure she knew what my overall vision entailed! Then on my wedding day, she checked in as she did each step to ensure I was happy with what I saw (and I was). Book her! -
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