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Beauty is a highly individual thing, and as such I work closely with my brides to bring out the best in their hair and makeup so they feel like the most beautiful version of themselves. Whether it's the bride or her party, looks are designed around each individual. So while everyone getting done will look beautiful and consistent, there are no cookie-cutter copies of Instaglam trends walking out of my chair. Just highly individualized creations with a strong attention to natural glowing skin and soft touchable hair. Your wedding day beauty is so much more than just making you look pretty, and you can relax knowing that you are investing in both how you look as well as your peace of mind. From the very first email to the very last dance, you are in the best of hands. For all inquiries, please fill out the request form https://www.honeybook.com/widget/beautyby_sue_145782/cf_id/5bb4266ee1ce74625edd110e or on the contact page of my website.
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Sue was wonderful to work with from the trial through my wedding. She is a talented hair and makeup artist who made me feel so beautiful. I almost never wear my hair up but knew I wanted to do for my wedding (and I'm so glad I did - it was HOT on the dance floor) and Sue crafted the perfect style. It was classic and elegant and I got tons of compliments. Her makeup artistry is amazing, too. The day of my wedding, hair and makeup ran so smoothly for my wedding party and mom/MIL. Special shoutout to Giselle, who Sue brought as another artist - my MOH said it was the best wedding look she's ever had (and she's been in a lot of weddings).
I am so happy I booked Sue for my wedding day! She did my pre-wedding tan and wedding day makeup! She also helped my leading ladies absolutely GLOW by doing their makeup too! In the days leading up to my wedding, when Sue heard that my hairstylist could no longer do my hair after getting COVID, she immediately reached out to my hairstylist to try to help someone fill in so I didnât have to stress about it! Sue is the absolute best and really went above and beyond to help me look (and feel) beautiful.
I had a wonderful experience with Sue. She was professional, easy to work with, and communicated well. She also did a great job with my bridal party, including two family members who wanted something simple, and another member who was more experimental. As someone who doesn't wear a lot of makeup on a regular basis, Sue put me at ease and helped me look and feel amazing.
Sue did such an amazing job with hair and makeup for me and my bridal party! My wedding got postponed due to COVID, and Sue was super flexible with the date change. She also accommodated a second makeup trial when I started having second thoughts about my original look. She made the getting ready process fun and easy, and everyone loved their hair and makeup! Highly recommend Sue for your wedding!
Sue did a fantastic job! I ended up doing two hair and makeup trials due to postponing the wedding for a year (COVID), and Sue remembered my feedback from the previous time and worked on updating my look a little bit. Also due to COVID my bridal party changed drastically as did our ceremony timeline, and Sue was really easy to work with to reconfigure the contract and services for the day. Sue is so sweet in person and provided tons of good makeup and hair tips to people as well, and she gave me good recommendations on skin care to prep for the big day. She also provides this really great packet of information for your big day - to include pictures of your trial looks, schedule for the day, and many other pieces of information that were easy to copy and paste for the other girls getting services. Most importantly, my hair and makeup turned out amazing - I'm totally obsessed with the look!!! I normally don't wear makeup at all, but I honestly forgot I was wearing makeup. It was really light and didn't feel gross by the end of the day, and she used individual fake eyelashes since those seemed to be the only ones that didn't bother my eyelids. When I initially told her that I wanted bright red lips (to match my "Lisa Frank" wedding color scheme) she actually had me try 4 or 5 various shades of pink and lighter red before putting the bright red on just to make sure that was what I actually wanted because it's so strong. I appreciated that she really wanted me to look my best and wanted me to be sure of what I wanted, and in the end the bright red lip was amazing!! My hair stayed up all day - which is incredible given the sheer volume of very thick hair that I have. I got so many compliments on my look, I have never felt more beautiful. I would absolutely recommend Sue to anyone, and I would use her again in the future. Thank you Sue!!
Sue is professional from start to finish, from my wedding hair & make up trial to my wedding day! She & her assistant arrived on time & ready to go. They were charming & personable and made myself & each person in my bridal party feel special and highlighted our individual beauty. Sue did an amazing job with my hair & makeup - the wedding photos are beautiful & it lasted all day/night! The personalized bride makeup kit was just icing on the cake & speaks to her attention to detail. I highly recommend Sue & will definitely hire her again !!
I cannot thank Sue enough for all she did to make our daughterâs wedding day so special! Her professionalism, kindness, calm demeanor, supportive nature, and true talent with hair and makeup set the tone for what proved to be the perfect wedding day for Caroline and Tyler. The assistant she brought along that day was equally kind and professional, and deserving of high praise for her talent and helping to set the perfect tone of relaxation while offering top-knot her beauty services. Every one of us getting our hair and makeup done felt listened to and pampered, and beautiful!! Wonderful experience!
I would highly recommend Suzanne for your wedding hair and makeup. I was a COVID bride and Suzanne was so flexible and understanding as we postponed multiple times. When we postponed, I wanted to change my hair and in talking with Suzanne, I felt comfortable that she understood my vision. But most importantly, her work was phenomenal. Both day of and still now looking at photos, Suzanne made me feel and look exactly as I had always imagined myself (and then some) on my wedding day. I am so, so thankful!! Two months later, my bridesmaids still talk about how they actually loved their hair and makeup, which I feel is pretty rare. There is always someone who doesn't feel like themselves, doesn't love it, etc. Admittedly, we showed up late day-of, but Suzanne and her team were incredibly efficient and calm executing and catching us up on time. The whole morning felt effortless and put me at such ease - and we all had a blast. If you are looking for someone who is beyond organized and listens and executes to what you and your bridal party are each looking for... look no further.
Sue did my wedding hair along with three bridesmaids and my mom. She was early, professional, and so fun to work with. All of our hair lasted the entire day, and I slept on my curls and they lasted the entire next day. She helped me with my veil, and even when people accidentally tugged at it during pictures, it didnât move at all! She was so amazing, and I highly recommend Sue for hair needs you may have!
Sue was beyond amazing to work with! She was professional, responsive and so fun. She answered all my questions and ideas and was extremely organized throughout the whole process. Sue took my vision for my hair and make up and knocked it out of the park. My hair and makeup lasted the entire day/night and we were hardcore dancing and it still held up. She even gave the bride a "bride bag" that had all the essentials I didn't even think about for the big day. If you are looking for a hair and make up artist look no further. I cannot speak more highly of Sue. She will not disappoint!
Sue did an incredible job on my hair and makeup on my wedding day! Sue was amazing to work with - she regularly checked in with me leading up to my wedding, did an amazing job on my bridesmaids, mom, MIL's hair (they all loved her too!), and most importantly she made me feel relaxed on my wedding day. I can't recommend her enoughđ
Sue did a fantastic job on my hair and make up for my engagement photos! I showed her pictures of how I wanted my hair done and she rocked it, it was even better than I could have imagined! My make up was flawless and stayed on all night! I also learned so many tips and tricks with hair and make up! Thank you Sue! I couldnt be happier :)
Don't hesitate to hire Sue for your wedding hair! She did a phenomenal job on me and all 6 of my bridesmaids. We were not rushed for time and everyone was so pleased with their hairstyles that matched their style and personality. For day of, I wanted a little more volume than trial, so Sue seamlessly made the edits and I LOVED how the style turned out. Feels like you're hanging with one of your girlfriends which also helps make the day that much more special! Also, her communication is so thorough and clear, which made changing dates a few times so smooth. I knew I could count on her! Highly recommend. :)
Sue and her assistant Sarah were fantastic on our wedding day! They arrived on time, were professional, kind, and willing to work with all different hair types.
Sue is a patient artist and professional. Her calmness and expertise made my entire wedding party looking beautiful, and she and her assistant started our day off in a perfect way. She also provided a thoughtfully crafted bag of bride touch up materials to keep me running. Wouldnât change a single thing. Thanks, Sally!
For some reason I was very nervous about hair and makeup when wedding planning. But once I spoke to Suzanne and saw her work, I was sold. She is an extremely talented hair and makeup artist. During our trial, I was able to speak how I was feeling or not feeling as she did my hair. Not once did she make me feel like I was being picky. In fact, I came back to her for a color refresh a week before my wedding and she gave me THE BEST hair I have had in my life. Not only did she make me AND my bridesmaids feel like our best selves but she has gain a client for the future. Thank you for making me and the most important women in my life not only look but feel beautiful.
Suzanne did such an amazing job on my hair and makeup for my wedding!! Highly recommend her đ Sheâs so great to work with and sheâs super talented! If you want to look gorgeous for your wedding sheâs the lady for you!
Suzanne is a professional through-and-through AND she's is super talented. She's been doing my hair for several years and I totally trust her. Getting her for my wedding was a total bonus! I was thrilled with having her there. She did my hair and makeup
for my wedding day. She came completely prepared, had all the backups in place, provided a great touch-up kit for my day, and the entire process from booking to trials to contracts and payments to the best part - bringing to life my wedding look - was top notch. I've never received so many compliments! ;)
Sue was the best - extremely quick to respond to the initial inquiry and all other emails, on time at the venue on the day of the wedding and worked quickly to get everyone ready on time. She did such a beautiful job with my hair/makeup and the hair for all of my bridesmaids. My MOH was amazed that her (and the other girls') hair looked just like the pictures they showed Sue. I wanted my hair down with natural, loose curls that wouldn't frizz in the July humidity and she made it happen (not an easy task)! My husband said afterwards 'you picked a great hair/makeup person!'
Sue provided exemplary service and support for my wedding and I can't recommend her more highly. We had a great trial session where we tried out different styles and colors. She was patient and helped me to prepare and feel ready for the big day! Sue has tons of experience, and her skill put my mind at ease. On the wedding day, Sue was calm and quick in getting us ready with her amazing assistant. Ultimately, I felt and looked great on my wedding day no matter that it was a humid June day in Washington, D.C.!
Suzanneâs communication was great! Super responsive right from my initial reach out, and was ready and set up on time at my venue (which required an hour and a half drive to get to)!
I generally struggle with liking my hair and makeup when itâs done by someone else, but I loved both for my wedding! Would definitely recommend!
Sue is an amazing makeup artist and hair stylist! She is incredibly easy to work with - not only is she responsive (usually responding within a few hours), but sheâs also a genuinely kind person. She was super understanding when I messaged her to schedule a second hair trial. I also loved that she gave me a little touch up kit on my wedding day, which I found really thoughtful. She really made me feel amazing on my wedding day and I canât recommend her highly enough!
Sue did an amazing job on my hair and makeup, as well as my bridesmaids. I really enjoyed working with her through the trial process and even had her color my hair a few weeks before the wedding. Sheâs an all around excellent hair stylist, makeup artist and esthetician! I got so many compliments on the wedding day about how âglowingâ my skin looked! I was also really impressed with how on top of things she is with using new payment platforms and scheduling tools which made all of that a breeze! Thanks Sue!
Sue was wonderful to work with. Everyone has had a bad experience getting their hair or makeup done so in choosing a vendor I spent hours looking through website photos to find ones that I liked. When I reached out to Sue she was responsive, professional and gave me the reassurance I needed that she would be able to execute what I was looking for. My trial went great and I could not be happier with my day of look.
Sue and her associates arrived on time (they had to travel from NOVA to Richmond), set up quickly, and finished ahead of schedule which allowed them to squeeze in my friend, who due to a new infant was not sure she would be able to participate.
Everyone looked so beautiful. The moms, my friends, me niece. Sue of course was amazing, but so were her associates! They worked magic on short, long, and curly hair and makeup was not "overdone" like it sometimes can be when wearing event makeup.
I would 100% use them again and would start going to Sue regularly if I didn't live in DC and hate 95-S traffic :)
Sue did my wedding hair and makeup, as well as my moms, and my bridesmaids! She was FANTASTIC! Sue was prepared, timely, used incredible products, very knowledgeable about all the products she was using, and overall was a great person to work with! My trial (in her home) was fun and relaxed and she really listened to my vision for the day. And the day of, Sue re-created that vision perfectly! Would definitely recommend her to any Northern Virginia area bride!
Suzanne was an amazing beautician! I had her do my hair and make up for my wedding. She listened to what I wanted and even suggested ways to do both. I did two trials, and she was so flexible. I got so many compliments on my hair and make up. The look was very natural that I wanted, and she knew exactly what to do for me. I definitely recommend Suzanne doing both your hair and make up for any occasion. Thank you so much!
Sue did an amazing job. We had a small wedding, just myself (bride), matron of honor, flower girl for her to take care of. She was so helpful and professional. I am not a young bride, in my 50's and I cannot tell you how many people came up to me and told me how flawless my skin looked. Thank you, Suzanne, for helping to make me feel like a beautiful bride!
Suzanne did an AMAZING job with my and my wedding parties hair and makeup! She is the sweetest person and really wants to make sure you feel beautiful and confident on your wedding day đ When I had my trail I was happy with the look however later on I felt that my hair might have looked a little too flat and I communicated that to Suzanne, she told me that she had some ideas to add more volume to my hair and that we could certainly change that. On my wedding day we talked about the changes and honestly she made my hair and makeup look BETTER then what I ever imagined!! I got so many compliments and everyone kept on asking me who did my hair and makeup. My bridal party and my mom also LOVED there look, Suzanne did an amazing job!! The entire process was a great experience, Suzanne always answered my questions right away and really listened to what I wanted đ Also, Suzanne also provides other services which was great! A few days before my wedding I got a spray tan from her it was my first time ever and she explained everything to me and I absolutely LOVED my tan (did not look orange at all which is what I was worried about), I got so many compliments! I also got my eyelashes permed, also first time and absolutely LOVED it!! I would HIGHLY recommend Suzanne!!!
Sue came highly recommended to me by a friend and she did not disappoint. She was professional, fun to work with, easy going on the day of, and an absolute gem with my 5 year old niece who was so excited to be treated like a princess. On top of all that my makeup was flawless and lasted the whole night! I didn't worry about having to touch up at all and my 2 year old niece called me Moana all day. So thank you Sue for helping to transform me into a Disney princess!
Suzanne did a great job with the hairstyling for myself (bride), my bridesmaids, mother of the bride, and mother of the groom! Everyone looked great, the hairstyles held throughout the night, and Suzanne was a pleasure to work with!
Iâve worked with Sue for a few years doing weddings (hair + makeup), watching her work her magic on so many beautiful brides made it an easy choice to have her do my bridesmaidsâ makeup on my wedding day! Sueâs professionalism and attention to detail is incredible, and I envy her talent. I truly couldnât have had a better team for my special day! Thank you Sue!
Suzanne was such a pleasure to work with for my wedding in early June. We had worked together years ago on a styled shoot (so I already knew that she would do a fabulous job), but I was so thankful to have her there with us on our wedding day and appreciated her accommodating my family's requests for a variety of hair types! Suzanne is very talented and can handle a range of hair and makeup styles - I highly recommend working with her!
Sue is the best! I wouldn't trust anyone else with my hair or makeup for such an important day. She did beautiful loose curls, a side braid, and extensions because I've always dreamed of long hair on my wedding day. She even died a few of the extensions blue so I could have my "something blue"
Suzanne did my makeup/hair (bride) and makeup for our wedding party and she did a fantastic job! During the wedding planning process, she was very easy to work with via e-mail and was very professional and responsive. The day of the wedding, everyoneâs make up looked very natural and held up flawlessly throughout the day, even with all the tears of happiness. Suzanne did a great job of listening to what I was looking for during the bridal makeup trial and come the day of the wedding, it was perfect! Everyone in the wedding party looked gorgeous! I was really impressed with how well the makeup stayed, yet still felt and looked natural. She also provided me with a touch-up kit which was super helpful.
I am so happy to have used Suzanne's services and highly, highly recommend her!
Suzanne is very meticulous and takes care in her work! She has lots of ideas and is willing to work with you. The amount of make-up that she applies is just the right amount and not over-the-top. She also loves answering questions and educating you on products, techniques, and tips! I had extensions put in and they were styled so seamlessly that many of my friends thought they were my natural hair. I was very happy with my hair and make-up on my wedding day!
Suzanne did such a good job and was so easy to work with. Loved my make up and hair for my wedding day and really glad I got to have a trial. Highly recommend for anyones big day!
Suzanne did a phenomenal job with the wedding hair and makeup for me and my bridal party. During the trial, she worked with me to create a look that would work well for my dress and overall style. One the day of, she was very prompt, efficient, and professional. Suzanne recreated the exact look from the trial, so I knew exactly what I was getting. My bridal party looked fabulous as well. Our makeup and hair turned out beautifully and lasted all day and night even through 80 degree weather, sweating, and dancing. (The air brush makeup is amazing!)She even gave me a little goodie bag with chocolates, touch up items, and a special gift. Now that is what I call customer service! I felt her pricing was very reasonable, especially for such great artistry. Do not hesitate to book her, she is fantastic.
Sue was the 2nd person I had a trial with and was able to fit me in last minute. I'm so glad she did because everything turned out perfect! She helped me make decisions about hair and makeup since I'm absolutely clueless about that sort of thing and was very personable. She took care of things I didn't even think about, including airbrush makeup and the perfect fake lashes. My whole bridal party had nothing but great things to say about Sue and her laid-back professionalism. Everything lasted perfectly through the night and I looked exactly as I imagined I would on my wedding!
Suzanne was the perfect person to do hair and makeup for my bridal party on our wedding day. She had all of the information ready from my trial and replicated it to perfection. My bridesmaids also raved about their hair and they looked stunning. Suzanne is incredible and was so calming for all of us at the beginning of such a big day.
It took me 3 trials with different people before I found Sue. I am very particular about my hair and makeup. I love doing my own, so I really wanted to trust my hair and makeup Artist. Sue was just that and more. She left me feeling flawless on my wedding day and did everything I requested. She came with all her equipment. My hair and makeup held all day and night. I needed to be ready by 1 and the party didn't end until midnight, I kid you not my hair stayed he entire time. I had heard she was great at what she did, but oh man she was by far the best! If you're looking for someone to trust and do your hair the way you want it, go to Sue! She is super sweet and friendly.
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