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Bridal Hair and Makeup Artist
Makeup and Hair by Carla Reis is an Alexandria, Virginia-based business that provides on-site makeup and hair services in the Virginia, Washington, DC, and Maryland (DMV) area. Carla is an experienced professional with over 8 years of experience. She has a passion for helping brides and bridal parties capture their preferences for the hair and makeup style of their desire.
Makeup and Hair by Carla Reis takes great pride in establishing genuine relationships with clients, and finding inspiration by understanding their ultimate wedding vision. Trial appointments can be made and provide a perfect opportunity to discuss any expectations and specific requests. Carla would love to hear from you and help you make your wedding dreams come true.
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- Makeup Artists
- Makeup Trials Available
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- Hispanic or Latinx-owned Business
- Woman-owned Business
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Carla received glowing reviews for her exceptional hair and makeup services for weddings. Brides praised her for making them look and feel beautiful, exceeding expectations with stunning results, and being flexible and accommodating. Carla's professionalism, talent, and calming presence were highly appreciated, with brides recommending her wholeheartedly for her clear communication, attention to detail, and ability to create flawless, long-lasting looks for wedding parties of all sizes and backgrounds.Review photos
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Carla and her team are absolutely amazing!!! I got married in March and Carla took such good care of me since the hair/makeup trial, answering all of my questions and the wedding day she goes above and beyond to make you feel confident and cared for! I felt sooo beautiful on my wedding day and even had last minute requests which she was more than willing to help me with without any hesitation. She is like family and she treats you that way. Her team was like magic getting all of my girls ready, I had a large wedding party (9 girls) not including MOB, MOG and flower girls. All the artists were professional, kind, were able to accentuate each persons natural beauty and looked so beautiful while still looking themselves which I believe is so rare to find. I would 100% recommend Carla and her team to any bride in the area :)
If you need hair and make up for your wedding or event Carla is your girl. I have never looked and felt so beautiful. She listened to me and gave her input which made me look even more beautiful. I have sewn in extensions as well as some fusion ones and she did her magic and I looked gorgeous. I highly recommend her to make you look beautiful.
I couldn’t of asked for a better hair/makeup artist on my special day. Carla was so kind and accommodating from the very beginning. I got married 5.5 hours away from where I live, in a small town, and was having a really hard time finding someone that would travel to my venue to do hair and makeup. Carla not only offered to make the 2 hour trip to provide her services but also opened up her schedule just for my wedding day (it was a Tuesday so very random). When i first met her during my trial appointment I knew I had made the right decision. My sister and I had such a great time just talking and getting to know her. She was very attentive, asked what my preferences were, gave great input, and made sure i was happy! She absolutely exceeded my expectations on the hairstyle and did a fabulous job on my makeup as well.
On the day of the wedding, she showed up right on time and came extremely prepared. Everyone’s makeup/hair came out beautifully, including mine (but i already knew it would lol). She did a total of 6 services including mine and her quality was never sacrificed despite how long of a day it probably was for her. (this girl has energy!!💪)
When I started to get stressed out because i was running behind on time getting my dress and accessories on to head downstairs for the ceremony she stuck around and continued to help me get ready even though she had finished my hair & makeup. Carla took it as far as waiting until i got downstairs to get in position to walk down the aisle to put my veil in for me. Not to mention, i got married in the rain and my hair and makeup held up way better than i expected!! If you’re looking for a makeup/hair artist that will go above and beyond to make sure you’re happy and taken care of, Carla is your girl!!🙌
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Absolutely wonderful to work with! She made sure during my trial my vision came to life and day of all of the bridesmaids were done early with both hair and makeup!
Carla did my hair and makeup for my wedding day and she was absolutely amazing. She was such a calming presence the morning of the wedding and she made me feel so beautiful. Carla was also extremely flexible with booking. At first I only had her booked for my hair & makeup and my maid of honors hair& makeup, then a few months later I added my moms makeup and then a few months later my mother in laws makeup and Carla was very kind throughout the entire process. She ended up needing to get to the hotel at 5:30 am because of all the additional makeup bookings and she was so sweet about it (even though it was crazy early). She was very sweet and helpful when I asked for a few modifications and was so reassuring the entire time. And again, such a calming presence in the morning. I was the typical panicking bride and she was very kind and calming and let me take some breaks during my hair and makeup to try to calm my nerves. Also, my hair and makeup came out stunning!! Same with my friend and the Mother’s. We all got so many compliments throughout the day. I felt so beautiful on my wedding day because of Carla’s amazing work. I truly can not recommend Carla enough. I am so happy I chose her to do my hair and makeup. You won’t regret booking with her!!
From start to finish her communication was clear, kind, sincere and helpful. Because of this, she did above and beyond what I could have asked for for both hair and makeup!
Carla is absolutely the best. She made my hair exactly how I wanted, as well as my mom’s, mother in law’s and bridesmaids’.
100% recommend her!
Carla was responsive and professional from the start. She took her time at my bridal hair and makeup trial and checked in at multiple points to ensure that she was on the right track for the look I was going for. On the day of, Carla arrived a few minutes early and got set up to do my bridesmaids' hair. Each bridesmaid requested a different style and Carla made recommendations based on their hair types. Carla's assistant, Marcella, arrived right on schedule and set up to do the bridesmaids' and mother of the bride's makeup. Again, everyone requested a different look and Marcella delivered on each one. Everyone was so happy with how they looked. Carla did both my hair and makeup. She did an incredible job and made me look even better than she did at the trial. Additionally, Carla and Marcella fit into the vibe of the getting ready suite perfectly- everyone was calm and at ease. I only wish that I had more formal events to attend so that I could hire Carla again.
I am SO glad I chose Carla to do my wedding day hair and makeup! She came highly recommended and she DELIVERED. Carla was attentive to details and created a flawless look for my big day. I was thrilled with the outcome. Picking your wedding day makeup artist is stressful, and I can assure you, Carla is pure talent. She was responsive and had excellent communication leading up to the trial and wedding day. If you are on the search for a makeup and hair artist in the DC, VA or MD area, book Carla. You will be happy you did. 10/10 recommend!!!
Carla was so professional, kind, and talented! She was so responsive every time we spoke and made things so easy for my ladies & me!
We had a trial make up run a month before the wedding and she used my inspiration pictures and feedback to create the most natural, but glamorous, look ever! She engineered a perfect lip color for me too- not sure I'll ever be able to recreate that!!
Leading up to the day, Carla was in contact with me and my bridesmaids to ensure that she knew exactly what we were looking for with make-up.
She got to our room promptly on the day of and made everyone look so beautiful! She also had the sweetest gift for my big day, so thoughtful! We all loved our looks, and she was so accommodating to plan/schedule changes as well!
Cannot recommend Carla enough, she made our perfect day easy and fun and her talent is evident in all that she does! THANK YOU!!
I was in a little bit in a crunch, as a previous makeup artist had cancelled on me late in the game. So, I was behind the eight ball with finding a makeup artist. Somehow (I don’t know how this worked out) I got so so lucky with Carla being available. She does gorgeous work and is very versatile. I went for glam on my wedding day but I’ve also seen her do extremely clean/classic looks. She is extremely organized and communicative. She works very hard to make sure everything goes smoothly on your special day. Even if things happen to fall behind schedule (which mine did, due to me though and not her!) she stays calm and collected and gets it done! Also she is just a very sweet person in general! I cannot sing her praises enough!
Carla was AMAZING! She did the makeup for my bridesmaids and they looked sooooo beautiful. I could not have asked for a better makeup artist to make my childhood besties look like the queens they are! They’re different cultural backgrounds - white, Asian, Latina, and African American - and she made each of them look stunning! I highly recommend her.
I’m so glad I had Carla do my make up!!! We did a trial and I had no idea what I wanted. After the trial, I decided I wanted something totally different and she helped me find the perfect look. She gave me honest recommendations but let me know it was my idea. She helped me try on about 4 different pairs of lashes so I was completely satisfied and I god SO MANY COMPLEMENTS. I would definitely recommend her as she is so nice and talented and I would also recommend doing a trial so you can better know exactly what you like!
Response from the Vendor on 09/06/2022
Thank you Reenann for your review, I really appreciate and I’m super glad with your feedback 😍🥰💕
Carla was absolutely amazing since the time of booking through the end! I had such a fun time during my makeup trail where she made notes of what I liked and did not like on my makeup. On my wedding day she was very thorough in every detail and did an amazing job! I got so many complements, and I couldn't recommend her enough!
Carla is absolutely the BEST!!
Carla did my make up for my wedding day and she did a phenomenal job. I absolutely loved her work! She made me look stunning for my wedding day and the look was natural like I wanted. She was professional and kind and even kept me calm the morning of the wedding! Anyone that hires her is in good hands! 💕
I hired Carla to do all my bridesmaids makeup, who were 6 in total. And there wasn't a bridesmaid who didn't love makeup. I want to thank Carla for the love and patience she had with all my bridesmaids, it really made my day happier. She's is great!
Carla did my makeup for my wedding and I just loved it! She also did the makeup for my four bridesmaids and they all loved the result. The makeup lasted a long time. Carla is a person who has the gift of dealing with people. She is very calm and kind. I highly recommend her services. Thank you Carla!
Carla is one of the kindest people that I already met, which is why I recommend her. She is not just a professional who will charge you for a service. She will listen to all your doubts, your fears, and will make you feel super confident. The makeup was flawless. I received a lot of compliments, and best of all, the makeup lasted a long time, for at least 6 hours that I can remember, the makeup was intact. I really recommend her as a makeup artist.
Response from the Vendor on 05/17/2022
Hi Karla...
OMG! Thank you so much for you review. This is so important and I really appreciate your time writing me this feedback.
Sincerely, Carla R. Makeup Artist.
I hired Carla to do my makeup on my wedding day and I just loved the result. She is a great professional and made me feel super comfortable because I was super nervous on my wedding day. She is super kind. I definitely recommend her and recommend you to hire her for the day of her event.
Response from the Vendor on 05/17/2022
OMG! Thank you so much for you review. This is so important and I really appreciate your time writing me this feedback.
Sincerely, Carla R. Makeup Artist.
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6016 Oxpen Court, Alexandria, VA | DMV area
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Carla Reis
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Alexandria-VA
Hair & Makeup Artist
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