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Hair & Makeup Unveiled is an on-site bridal hair and makeup company servicing brides throughout VA, MD and DC. What does on-site mean? We perform all makeup and hair services at the location of your choice. That means no trips to the salon and getting ready in a completely stress-free environment with all your closest friends and family.
We are an award winning Company that provides beautiful hairstyles and flawless makeup all year long. We have previously handled bridal parties of 18+ and would be happy to take on you and your bridal party whether big or small. For early morning weddings and large bridal parties, we have assistants on board to help make your day go by without a hitch.
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TLDR; If you can't do dreads, JUST SAY THAT. Wasted my time and $300+ for a hairstyle that literally took 15 minutes max and looked terrible. The non-professional attitude of the owner was astounding.
After booking and paying the 25% fee of $212, I traveled 5 hours to go through the trial. The space is small, crowded and loud, which surprised me with all of the talk of additional "bridal party pampering sessions", I don't know where that would be possible at.
Anyhow, makeup was first. While the woman was nice, the eyelash came up within 10 minutes and then again in the car 30 minutes after leaving. It was nice enough, but nothing like I hoped for as far as special event makeup.
Next was hair, I was told the woman who would actually do my hair had a sick child so couldn't make it in. Disappointing, but what can you do. I do wish a text would've been sent to look for a reschedule, but once again, I could've worked through it. So the owner, Kate, told me she'd do my hair and then would give notes to the other woman.
I am highly disappointed with the service I received from Kate. It was clear she was uncomfortable or unknowing on how to work with dreads (even though I asked ahead of time). She spent a total of 30min max on my hair, putting together THREE different "styles" in that time. A total of 2 bobby pins, and one hair tie was used in this styling, which consisted of a half pony tail, two different ways and then a semi braid. She said things like "this could be pinned here" or "this could be tied back", when I thought the trial was the do the experimenting then, not the day of? The most time she spent in details was the five minutes curling my bangs, otherwise, my waist long hair was just getting tossed around without attention to how the roots of the dreads were laying (it looked terrible). By the end, the 5 minute hair style she "ended with" was beyond simple and nothing I can't and don't do myself. I even had to ask her to curl the loose ends of my dreads (super common for folks with dreads). Either way, the curls fell out within the hour.
When I reached out to cancel, the owner shifted blame and took zero responsibility.
According to their website, this company is permanently closed.
Beautiful, Stylish, Professional. The makeup and hair artists (Dani and Kris) for my wedding day were the perfect addition. Not only were they artists in every sense of the word, but they were FUN and they were FAST! Flawless execution and they made everyone look gorgeous. I don't normally wear much makeup and so was a little concerned that some minor scarring on my face would show through even with heavier foundation and airbrushing, but it didn't at all. My makeup stayed fresh and flawless all day and evening despite the heat and humidity. My hair also looked amazing right up until the end. Everyone who had a service from either Dani or Kris was immensely satisfied with their finished product. Nicole, the owner of Unveiled was also extremely professional regarding email responsiveness which is so helpful when you've got a million things going at one. Many thanks!!!
One of the best decisions I made for my wedding was working with Nicole from Hair and Makeup Unveiled. The entire process was so easy and stress-free. From the moment we met at my trial, I felt at ease. I had a hairstyle in mind and when Nicole realized my hair wouldn't work exactly as the picture, she was upfront and walked me through the adjustments she could make for something similar. It was even better than the picture I found!
Also, I didn't have a bridal party and was struggling to find hair & make-up that didn't require an outrageous minimum for just myself. Not only was the price right, Nicole and Shenelle did incredible work that made me look my absolute best on the biggest day of my life. I would highly recommend them to anyone looking for hair and make-up on their wedding day, whether for small or large parties!
I recently got married in November and loved my entire experience with Nicole and her team! They really took the time to make me feel comfortable and listened to all of my thoughts and suggestions for what I was looking for on my big day, while also providing some very helpful suggestions! She was always available for consultation when I had questions and I throughly recommend Hair and Makeup Unveiled to any future bride!
Working with Hair and Makeup Unveiled was a great experience! Nicole was amazing from start to finish, making the whole process easy and fun. I was nervous about our timeline, but Nicole planned everything seamlessly and we stayed on schedule perfectly. Our makeup artist, Ayrehl, made everyone look and feel beautiful! I would highly recommend Hair and Makeup Unveiled to anyone!
Nicole was super helpful in this whole experience. She was flexible, easy to talk to, and made sure that I was getting what I needed. It's not a stuffy business; she is a working mom and that made me want to work with her even more. I had to change some things around in my services and she not only allowed me to do so but was a sounding board for figuring out the next plan. I do highly recommend them. For my makeup itself, I had Shanelle who was fabulous and listened to my needs very well. She was super nice and easy to work with.
AMAZING. These ladies are truly one of a kind. Myself, my girls and mothers all looks picture perfect. Thank you all so much for putting that special touch on us all. I could not have been happier. All of our hair and makeup held up all night long. Through all the drinking, partying and great time. They are truly beyond the best and you won’t go wrong with their special touch. Thank you again SOOOO MUCH 😍😍😘
Nicole and her team at Hair and Makeup Unveiled are incredible! Kris and Ayrehl were so helpful during my trials, and assisted me in finding the perfect wedding day look. On the actual wedding day all four hair and makeup ladies did an amazing job! Everyone looked incredible. I told my husband that I never knew I could look so good. I highly recommend Hair and Makeup Unveiled to any bride searching for a top notch team and personalized service.
Perfect hair! She made myself and the rest of my bridal party look wonderful. I have thick and long hair and not only did it look beautiful, it held up all night long dancing. Highly recommend.
Nicole and Shanelle were amazing to work with throughout the wedding process! Nicole was very personable and responsive. She offfered great suggestions and quickly allayed any concerns I had along the way. It was clear that she was very experienced in working with brides, which really put me at ease. She perfectly added extensions into my multi-tone highlighted hair, creating a beautiful look for the big day. The day of, they were both so easy to work with and made everyone in my party feel special. I highly recommend Hair and Makeup Unveiled!
Hiring hair and makeup was undoubtedly the hardest part of my wedding planning (no fault to Nicole- but because of what I was looking for). I wanted someone who understood what I wanted but didn’t make me look unrecognizable to myself. I gathered so many quotes and went through all their portfolios with a fine-tooth comb. I ended up choosing Nicole and her team because they were a preferred vendor at Belmont Country Club. The prices were reasonable, Nicole was responsive and her portfolio looked amazing.
Once I met Nicole I loved her immediately and knew I had made the right decision. She’s easy to talk to, has a wonderful in-home studio for trials and made me feel at ease throughout the whole thing.
The real part where Nicole shined was when we had a hiccup along the way. The makeup artist on her team that was supposed to work my wedding quit unexpectedly two weeks before my wedding. I didn’t have even the slightest hesitation that Nicole would find someone else, and boy did she deliver. Kelly came to do a makeup trial on me and I loved it even more than my original trial. Kelly and Nicole were hands down my favorite vendors (next to those at Belmont Country Club) and I loved getting ready with them the morning of my wedding. They felt like two more friends just hanging out with us. Do yourself a favor and hire Nicole and try to see if Kelly can work your event!
I worked with HM Unveiled for my wedding this past May for bridal party make-up, including me, MOB/MOG, and three bridesmaids. Throughout the entire process leading up to the big day, they were very responsive -- both my assigned stylist and the behind-the-scenes logistical staff-- and easy to communicate with.
On the big day, they showed up on time and ready to go! I heard horror stories about not being able to match foundation colors, especially on more diverse skin tones, but my artist did a great job, both in airbrush and traditional make-up. She even adjusted the schedule and got us out the door without much delay when a grandmother decided she wanted her make-up done last-minute, too (UGH)!
Our makeup held perfectly through the unexpectedly hot, hot weather (outdoor ceremony, indoor reception), and it looked perfect in all of our pictures. I couldn't recommend high enough!
Working with HM Unveiled was an absolute dream and one of the best decisions I made for my wedding. I had a very large bridal party (12 bridesmaids, MOB, MOG) and the HM team handled the madness like absolute professionals . Not only did everyone look stunning (hair and makeup for every girl), but they finished ahead of schedule. When dealing with such a hectic and jam packed day, you want vendors around you that are just as invested as staying on schedule as you are. HM Unveiled made magic happen in a confined time, but never made anything feel rushed or unfinished. Nicole and her team are incredibly well versed in dealing with the big day jitters and made me (and my entire bridal party) feel so calm. They worked with each girl on an individual level to figure out what would look best for their dress and for the overall vibe of the day. Also, as I was getting ready, we realized that I had completely forgotten to steam my veil and it was effectively a wrinkled ball of fabric. Nicole didn't blink an eye and solved the issue in mere minutes. HM Unveiled was everything I could have hoped for and so much more. For any and every bride, I highly recommend!
Nicole did an amazing and beautiful job. She created 9 hairstyles flawlessly and in record time. Nicole made great recommendations for styles and thought of details such as updo placement based upon how people would be standing at the ceremony. A month before the wedding Nicole sent me a timeline for hair and make-up and was really flexible when I had to add last minute hair and make-up requests. She even provided a day- of emergency kit so my maid of honor didn’t have to. The make-up artist, Shanelle that she hired created glamorous yet natural airbrushed looks and worked quickly and effectively. Overall, great hair and make up!
I would highly recommend Nicole. She was easy to work with since day one: returned my email/call quickly, confirmed quickly, and was flexible on timing the day. I booked her for my sister and Mom, and she was so accommodating when my Mom took a break from makeup to send me off in my wedding dress. She was the perfect balance of taking direction from my Mom and sister, and yet giving advice on what would look good. She was also just so pleasant to be around as she was doing hair and makeup! I also thought she was incredibly priced for her services. 5 stars!
Let me start off by saying that I wasn't sure about getting my makeup done the day of my wedding, as I'm good at makeup and can do almost everything that most makeup artists can do, which made me super picky. I did so much research trying to find someone who was going to do better than me. When I found Hair and Makeup Unveiled, I was so happy. My makeup was flawless, as was everyone else's makeup. Our hair was perfection. Nicole helped me decide on a mermaid braid, which totally matched my dress and personality. They plan out timing perfectly, to ensure everything is perfect for you day and even provide an emergency kit so that your Maid of Honor doesn't have to. Book them and you'll see how talented and perfect they are!
Nicole and Morgan are rock stars. From the hair and make-up trials to the big day they were on it! My Hair was amazing and my makeup was flawless. All my girls were amazed with the team and I couldn't imagine picking another team to work with. Way to go Unveiled! You guys are amazing!
Nicole is amazing!! My bride-maids, mom's and I loved loved loved her updos! She is beyond talented and I cannot recommend her enough. Short, long, thin, thick hair, doesn't matter she made everyone in my group feel and look fabulous! She has great technique and uses amazing products! She is an incredibly sweet person and was a delight to be around the day of our wedding! She made the whole booking, trail and day of process incredibly simple and seamless and I am so thankful for that! She is super flexible and accommodating as well, was very thankful she could do trial during the week after work! She was super professional, punctual and even offered tips and tricks, on top of that she was sweet enough to give me a "day of" emergency kit filled with everything you might need day! I hope I get to work with Nicole many more times!! Thank you thank you!!
From the moment I spoke to Nicole over the phone to just chat and talk about expectations, I knew that she was going to be perfect. Once I did my trial, it was confirmed. She listened to everything I said and was so knowledgeable, funny, fast and very professional. On our wedding day, she was punctual and extremely accommodating to everyone's requests. Ariel did most t of the bridesmaids make up and they were all very happy with the results. Hair and Make up Unveiled was wonderful!!
H&M Unveiled was one of the best decisions I made when selecting wedding vendors. Nicole and Morgan were a pleasure to work with and made my bridesmaids and myself look absolutely beautiful. They kept the mood light and upbeat while we were getting ready, and we had an absolute blast.
Hair and Makeup Unveiled completely blew me away! Nicole is great! From the trial to the day of, she made the whole process fun. The day of getting ready she completely put all of the bridal party at ease and made it as stress free as possible! I got so many compliments on my hair and makeup and it turned out great in pictures. My up do hair style held all night long and never hurt my head. I can’t say enough great things about Nicole and Hair and Makeup Unveiled!
Nicole and Morgan are such wonderful vendors to work with! I am so grateful for them and all their hard (and BEAUITFUL) work they did for myself, my mother, and all 9 of my bridesmaids on my wedding day. Their personalities make such a stressful day so much fun. They also go above and beyond the call of duty- they make your day is absolutely perfect! They are simply the best! Your search for a great hair and make up vendor is over when you find them.
Nicole (hair) and Arielle (make-up) were a fantastic team. They both listened to what I wanted in the trial, and were willing to tweak and try different things until I was completely satisfied with the look. I felt so beautiful! They also accommodated my tight schedule for the trial and on the big day. I couldn't have asked for a better experience!
I received service from Hair and Makeup Unveiled for my wedding on May 27, 2017 and I was absolutley blown away by their service!! Nicole was my makeup artist and went out of her way to make sure that I got exactly what I wanted. I've never been big into makeup and I was a little nervous about it all but Nicole was absolutley wonderful! I showed her pictures of what I wanted and went above and beyond my expectations! She listened to what I wanted and made sure that it lived up to my expectations! She truly lifted a burden off my shoulders on my wedding day! I knew once she begun, I didn't have to stress anymore, I knew immediately I was in good hands! Everyone in the DMV area should use this business for their wedding day!!
Nicole and her MUA, Allison, were both phenomenal on and before my wedding day. They were great about answering my many, many email inquiries, and being super flexible and responsive during the makeup/hair trial. They made me feel so comfortable with them, I knew it wouldn't be an issue at all to work with them on my wedding day. One of the best things about HMU is that they're 1. willing to travel 2. super flexible and kind and 3. they are efficient!!! They were so great about making a schedule to make sure everyone got ready on time, and even though we were running late on my end, they still managed to get everyone ready with time to spare! Not only that, but everyone was so happy with their looks for the day, and everything (makeup and hair) held up through the whole day (even through all the dancing!!) I can't recommend Hair and Makeup Unveiled highly enough - they were two of my favorite vendors from my wedding.
Nicole is a hair magician! I went to my wedding trial with lots of worries about having over processed and damaged hair. Nicole was quick to quiet my worries! My long, curled style was accompanied with a perfect veil placement that was comfortable and lasted all night! She even recommended and placed hair extensions, which made the end result even better. She has a great personality (you will always be laughing with her), and was also prompt and incredibly professional. Would absolutely recommend for your wedding day!
Nicole and Allison are amazing!! They both are absolute experts in their crafts and clearly work so well together as a team. They impressed me from start to finish and were quick to respond from the initial e-mail and remained on schedule up to the day of our wedding. Both ladies were incredibly easy to get along with, completely honest with their professional opinions while being tactful, made suggestions when necessary, brought their own high-quality equipment, were efficient, provided a concise to-do and not-to-do list for the day of, etc. Wedding planning was even more difficult for us due to being re-stationed out of state after our venue was already set. Luckily, I was able to do my makeup trial at Allison's near where I live. Their flexibility was very impressive to me, and they were well prepared to make last minute changes and keep on rolling. I'm in love with the pictures of my wedding day, especially my hair and makeup. I cannot thank these ladies enough for making my bridesmaids and me look and feel beautiful on such a special day, and it lasted all night! The day of goodie bag was a wonderful touch too. I highly recommend Allison and Nicole at Hair and Makeup Unveiled!!
Nicole was the absolute best hair stylist for my special day! I had my father's wedding band that I wanted somehow incorporated into my look and I didn't want to wear it around my neck so Nicole braided it into my hair! It looked amazing and everyone loved it. I also had a pretty heavy veil that was pulling and she was able to secure it so I didn't have anything to worry about! She even gave me a goody bag with things to help me the rest of the day like bobby pins, hair spray, a nail file, etc. It was so thoughtful! I really appreciated it all and had the best wedding day ever!
Nicole was amazing!!! I can't even tell you how grateful I was to have her doing my hair on my wedding day. Things kept going wrong with other vendors and she helped keep me calm and came up with solutions. She went above and beyond for me and was always so kind. My hair looked amazing, all my bridesmaids raved about her and my mom looked gorgeous. My mother in law has epilepsy and fell the day before causing her to have stitches in her head, Nicole was very aware of that and worked around it without causing her pain and made her hair look great. Some of my girls didn't pay for hair services and decided to do their own, Nicole ended up helping them and made sure everyone looked great. I can't rave enough, I am so happy I went with this company!
Look no further... you found the best! Nicole is amazing! She is beyond talented with hair, it truly is a gift. She also has a really fun, easy going personality, which is important on your big day. I was all over the place with which style I wanted for my dress, since I'm not used to wearing strapless and she even let me come for a second trial to test out a new look. Everything she did was incredible and it gave me peace of mind to have someone so confident, myself being such an indecisive person. My hair looked fanatic, just what I wanted and lasted all night and everyone else LOVED their hair!!!
She was so accommodating letting me come twice and even set it so that I could try one of her makeup artists. I was so impressed with Markie's makeup that I told my original artist that I hired a second person for the day, since more girls wanted makeup. Markie ended up doing my makeup and I felt like a movie star!!! The original artist (not associated with them) was such a diva that she responded by saying, she doesn't work with artists she doesn't know and cancelled a week before the wedding! I was freaking out, but they worked their magic and brought a second artist, Seth, who was also awesome! It really showed that they care about their brides by how they rescued me. My wedding party and the moms looked absolutely beautiful. Words only means so much, the proof is in the photos... so I hope they add them to their website. Thank you so much for making us gorgeous!!!!!
Nicole and Alison were great to work with! All of my bridesmaids loved their hair and makeup and the timeline was very helpful. Reasonably priced for great quality and excellent customer service!
I had the best experience with Nicole and Seth! They showed up on time and laid out the perfect timeline for the day so there was no stress! They made me look and feel more beautiful than I ever have in my life. It was exactly how I wanted to feel as a bride. The one even more impressive thing is that my hair did not move. There were hurricane force winds that day and I danced like crazy and it didn't fall out even a little bit. I would recommend her to anyone! I am a very happy and satisfied bride. It was perfect!
Nicole and her team did an amazing job with hair and makeup for my wedding. They are so talented and were such a joy to work with on the morning of my wedding! I felt that they truly cared about me and making everything so special for my family, bridesmaids, and I on the wedding day. Thank you Nicole, Kris, and Allison!
Nicole was a dream come true! She makes everything stress-free and was a pleasure to work with. She was on time and had all necessary supplies and even volunteered to do extra jobs like putting on eyelashes. All of my bridesmaids and myself(bride) were overjoyed with the final hair dues on the wedding day! I can't say enough great things about Nicole.
I was so happy with my experience with Hair and Makeup Unveiled. Not only did my hair and my seven bridesmaids' hair look fantastic, Nicole was professional, kind, and so helpful without being intrusive. I loved how communicative and thoughtful Nicole was throughout the whole process. So glad I chose Hair and Makeup Unveiled. Amazing experience!
Nicole and Arielle did incredible worked! Both were so accommodating and very fun and easy going the day of the wedding. It was so easy to be at ease on my wedding day with them there and knowing they would do a good job and get everything done on time.
Nicole is so talented at hair. I changed my look last minute and Nicole captured my vision completely. She even helped some of my bridesmaids out with their hair. She is talented and so kind! I recommend this company without hesitation.
Madeline, Nicole & Gaby were wonderful! Nicole worked so hard leading up to the wedding with giving me hair ideas and scheduling changes and additions & Madeline went above and beyond on the wedding day, waterproof makeup is very necessary as a bride and the eyelash extensions were awesome! I received many compliments on both makeup and hair and would highly recommend their services! They made me feel so at ease and taken care of, thank you Nicole, Gaby & especially Madeline!
We had a great experience with Hair and Makeup Unveiled. Nicole and Arielle did a great job from the start - from my trial to the day of the wedding. They came to our venue the day of the wedding which was very convenient, and were on-time and very accommodating with last minute requests. I would absolutely recommend their services.
I cannot say enough good things about Hair and Makeup Unveiled. Prior to the big day, Nicole worked with me to build the perfect timeline for the morning of my wedding and was super flexible with my requests. On the day of the wedding, she did a fantastic job recreating a Pinterest picture I showed her and made me look and feel beautiful. It looked even better than I remembered at my trial! Her and her partner did an equally wonderful job on all of my bridesmaids hair styles! They also were a ton of fun and kept us laughing the whole morning of the wedding. On top of the fantastic service, Nicole went above and beyond and negotiated free vendor parking with the hotel we were staying at so that I did not have to pay for it. I highly recommend Hair and Makeup Unveiled!
I was very late in getting a hair stylist for my girls, I was looking only 4 months in advanced. After reading Nicoles reviews I wrote her asking if she had time or could squeeze me in. Not only did she make time for me on my wedding day she did AMAZING! all of my ladies were so happy with their hair and the service she performed. Along with doing an amazing job on hair she has such a fun personality!! I would recommend her to any and everyone!
Nicole and Courtney were wonderful! They did my bridal hair and make-up for my entire bridal party. Everyone looked so good that it was almost impossible to take an unflattering picture. They also were great therapists for helping with my pre-wedding stress and nerves. I felt like I was in good and hand and everything was going to go perfectly (and it did!). Nicole even stepped up to the plate to fix my flower girl's hair after a rather unfortunate incident at a local hair salon. I highly recommend them to any bride!
Nicole and Courtney did such an amazing job with hair and make up for my wedding. Everyone in my Bridal party looked amazing and received so many compliments. They are also a fun bunch to spend your day with...which is so important because you really are spending a lot of time with the people that do your hair/make up. Nicole also had so many great suggestions when I had a hard time coming up with ideas. Would highly recommend them!!
I had such a great experience working with hair and makeup unveiled for my wedding!! I had six bridesmaids get both hair and makeup done at the Lansdowne Resort in Leesburg, VA. Nicole did my hair and Courtney did my makeup and they had two other girls assist with hair and makeup as well. I was so amazed with how well my hair turned out on my wedding day. I showed Nicole a photo of what I wanted and she went above and beyond to create the look. I received countless compliments on my hair from guests at the wedding. I also had a hair piece/pin that Nicole placed perfectly! My bridesmaids were also super happy with how their hair and makeup turned out! Not only are Nicole and Courtney very talented at what they do, but they are super fun to hang out with! My bridesmaids and I have such a fun time talking with them while we were getting our hair and makeup done. They were also very calming for an anxious bride like me. My mom and I did a lot of research to find hair and makeup unveiled and I’m so happy we found them!
They are the absolute best! About a month before my wedding I was panicking because I has secured a stylist and I was so incredibly disappointed with them. I reached out to Hair and Makeup Unveiled with little hope that I would be able to find someone in such a short time. Nicole responded right away and I absolutely loved her from the start. She is so accommodating and incredibly knowledgable. She knew exactly what I wanted and was able to do it with such ease! Aside from being incredibly talented, she is such a pleasure to have around during your day (even helping me with my veil!) Cannot say enough good things about her and her very professional company!
Think about what you really want in hair and makeup for your wedding and look no further than Hair and Makeup Unveiled! I'm generally a minimal makeup person so I was very nervous about hiring someone to do this job the day of my wedding. I also didn't want to have to take everyone to a salon and then go to the venue and pay an arm and a leg for all the details. Once I met with Nicole and did a trial run (which I also wasn't going to do, but Nicole made it so affordable and easy to schedule), I felt a wave of relief sweep over me. Nicole was amazing! She is easy to talk to and makes it a fun experience to get your hair done during the day of your wedding. She also travels to you! We were able to just go to our venue the morning of and relax the whole day there. Nicole met us there and did all my bridesmaids and then my hair and it looked great! I can't say enough good things about her company and recommend her to anyone!
Hair and makeup Unveiled were amazing to work with! Both hair and makeup staff were professional and truly got to know you and what you as a bride want for your day. I have also had my hair done as a bridesmaid through them and was pleased with both hairstyles! Nicole and Courtney have a way of connecting with you and making the day fun, seamless and feeling CONFIDENT that your hair and makeup will be just as you hoped! I highly recommend using this service, you won't regret it!
I can't say enough good things about this vendor! My groom and I decided we wanted to bring beauty services to our wedding site rather than worry about getting our bridal party + family to the salon on our wedding day, particularly because our wedding was at a somewhat remote Bed & Breakfast. I'm so glad we booked them! They were very responsive, flexible, and really respected what I wanted in terms of a hair style and makeup. They provided hair and makeup services for most of my bridesmaids, and everyone was so pleased. Even my bridesmaids who typically don't wear any makeup felt natural and beautiful.
Ultimately, having them come to us took so much stress off of the wedding morning preparations, and I felt their prices were right on the mark.
Here's where they hit it out of the park: The service!! On my wedding day, I had 11 ladies getting hair + makeup done, and the owner, Nicole, was flexible, adaptable, and actually had everyone done EARLY! Her team of 4 ladies worked flawlessly. My bridesmaids, mothers and myself all looked so beautiful, and I had many many complements. My hairstyle stayed in place all night -- through toasting, dancing, eating, everything! My makeup looked great, and the touch up kit they provided provided products for a makeup refresher to keep me looking amazing all night. I would book them again, without hesitation, and highly recommend them to anyone getting married in the Northern VA area!
Nicole and Kelly were awesome. They were both super chill and very nice. I was not super enthusiastic about the whole hair and makeup situation, and they definitely helped to relax me. While both my hair and makeup were kind of a disaster by the end of the night (too much fun?) they were both very responsive throughout the scheduling process, and all the family members who had services done were very happy with how everything turned out. While it was a bit of a trek to do the trials, thats more because i live in the city, if you're out in VA it would be much easier. Nicole was able to mimic a few pictures I'd brought and it looked great, and my makeup was light and natural. Nothing but nice things to say.
Nicole and her team are absolutely amazing! They will come to you to do your hair and make up which I think is just awesome. I gave Nicole a specific photo of what I wanted and she nailed it with no question. 4 days before my wedding I told her I thought I needed something in my hair and she worked with me to find this fabulous flower. Courtney did my makeup and it was gorgeous, I got so many compliments on my hair and make up. If you want to feel like a princess you have to go with them. They are professional, do amazing work, and great to work with. The have the best prices in the NOVA area.
I was a little nervous about the hair/makeup process since I wasn't going to be able to do a trial run (I'm active duty Navy and couldn't take the time off). However, I felt much better reading all the reviews and was confident these girls would do a fantastic job. I was SO pleased the day of the wedding- not only with their work but also with their flexibility and easy-going personalities! My hair was a bit intricate, and Nicole did an AMAZING job. They made me feel so relaxed and I just can't say enough how wonderful the experience was. (They even threw in a military discount for me!). HIGHLY recommend :)
My wedding was a few weeks ago and I had Hair and Makeup unveiled to do my hair, my mom's and and bridesmaids. Nicole and her assistant did our hair wonderfully. Me as a bride, I couldn't be happier. Since the hair trial I know I did the best choice. Nicole is such a sweetheart and such a talented woman. 100% satisfied!!!!
Would absolutely recommend! I must have solicited 25 quotes for hair on my wedding day and since I have such long hair, I was getting quotes at $300+ (not including the trial!) Some hair people wouldn't even bother responding to me! Thankfully I was introduced to Nicole who was AWESOME and super responsive, a great price, and who is amazing at hair! My maids and everyone loved her- so easy to work with and the pictures all look great!!! :)
Nicole was great to work with. I originally did a hair trial with my hair down but then bought my dress with a beautiful back. Nicole was very flexible and did another trial. They were also great the day of and got 9 ladies done in 3.5 hours! I've been in previous weddings where it took 6 hours just to do 6 people!
My matron of honor got married a few months before me and she recommended Hair and Makeup Unveiled to me. I got to meet Kelly and Nicole when they did our hair/makeup for her wedding, and I knew they were a great choice! Nicole and Kelly are both so friendly and down to earth, and professional but not uptight. They each had an assistant for my wedding day (I feel so terrible I can't remember their names--they were awesome!), and all four of them were so much fun! We jammed to throwback party songs and laughed as if we'd always been friends, which was especially helpful to keep my mind off being nervous about my big day. My bridesmaids are all naturally beautiful, and they were able to make them up in a way that captured their individual beauty without having them appear overdone. They are all so knowledgeable, too; I think everyone said a version of "I don't know what I want; maybe (fill in the blank with some vague suggestion)" and all four of them were able to take the tiniest snippet of an idea for hair or makeup and run with it in gorgeous ways. Nicole stayed so she could personally put my veil on, and she made sure my bridal party knew how to remove it without destroying my hair before she left. Kelly gave me a touch up kit, and my bridesmaids got a full lip gloss in their shade to keep. They are not nearly as expensive as a lot of companies who will travel to a venue, and the quality of work is well worth the investment. They have many options and price breakdowns, too, which is helpful if your bridal party doesn't all want both hair and makeup professionally done. I highly recommend Hair and Makeup Unveiled!!
Allow me to open with a bit of advice: people forget how much time they spend with their vendors on the day of the wedding- ladies, gentlemen, make sure you like the company of the people you choose to help you pull this off. The fact that you're reading a review about Nicole gives me confidence you are already on the right path.
I actually know Nicole outside of the business, and that is a pleasure in and of itself. I had tried to avoid having her do my hair at my wedding (I wanted her to just be a guest and have fun!) and then we came down to the wire and browsing the internet I wound up requesting a quote from Hair and Makeup Unveiled- not realizing that was Nicole!
Happiest bit of fate, ever. Nicole was super flexible with scheduling, and she was johnny-on-the-spot with no gripes when we had to start getting ready at zero-dark-thirty the morning of ( I had too many bridesmaids). I have to say, though, the best part about it was that there was no question I could trust her to get this mane under control for a night of pictures. At the trial, I walked in, shook out my ponytail, and said "have a party." On the day of the wedding, a lot of my girls requested a similar style, so we changed mine up on the fly. Zero concern. This woman knows what she's doing- trust her to do it and I promise you won't be disappointed.
I missed out on K.E. Bridal makeup (she was booked that day) but Nicole ALSO saved my butt and recommended another stellar makeup artist for the day of, as well.
Can I mention, too, how wonderful it was to NOT have to get up in the morning and schlep all of us to a salon for our hair/makeup? On-site is the way to go, my prenuptial pretties. Makes your day so much easier when all you have to do is get up and shower.
Happy planning. And stop looking. You've found your hair/makeup designers.
Nicole and Kris did an AMAZING job on hair for my wedding day. Nicole and Kris were able to style and curl hair that was down the mother of the grooms back and super thick hair. All 7 ladies getting their hair done was super pleased with the look. I am so glad we hired them since their work is extraordinary
Nicole and Courtney are amazing! I can't say enough about what a great job they did and I will definitely recommend them to anyone getting married in the DC/VA area. They are very down to earth and comfortable to be around as you are getting ready and their results are gorgeous. They did my hair along with the bridesmaids and mothers and were incredibly efficient. Their speed does not detract from the results though - I was thrilled with how it turned out and couldn't believe how great all of our hair looked! Courtney did a great job with my makeup and was very responsive to my request to keep the look very natural. You will not be disappointed if you go with hair and makeup unveiled!
I got married in Chantilly, VA in June and I had a small wedding party. I was worried that I wouldn't be able to find someone that would want to do hair and make up for only 5 people. Well, then I found Hair and Makeup Unveiled and they were okay with 5 people. It was so nice just waking up and getting ready in my hotel room without having to drive anywhere. The price was perfect and Nicole and Kelly did an AMAZING job. They showed up right on time and are both super nice. I wish they could come do my hair and make up everyday. I felt like a princess and my mom, mother in law, sister and niece all looked SO beautiful. I am going to tell all my friends to use them for their weddings. Stop looking online and book them now. You will be so happy you did! Oh - and I danced all night and my hair stayed in place. My friends kept running up to me and saying "it's amazing - you keep dancing and your hair doesn't move! It still looks awesome!" And I loved the fake eyelashes that Kelly put on me and my sister - so pretty! You also get a little touch up kit which is great!
Nicole & Kelly are AMAZING. Out of everything, I was the most nervous about my hair and makeup. I've had hair horror stories before so I wanted to be sure I found someone I was completely comfortable with. I knew from the moment I sat down for my hair trial, they were it! Nicole instantly made me feel comfortable and we chatted the whole time. When describing the look I wanted, she knew just what to do.
Kelly was also great during my trial and asked a lot of questions about how I normally wore my makeup to ensure that we didn't go too over the top. On my wedding day I am so thankful Nicole and Kelly were there! They made the getting ready part so much fun. My makeup was gorgeous! I was hesitant about false lashes, but Kelly convinced me to try them and I am so glad I did! Nicole kept me sane ALL day. Whenever anyone asked me a question (not even pertaining to hair and makeup) and I was indecisive she made the decision for me and knew just what to do! My bridesmaids all had their hair done as well, and without having met them, Nicole listened to what they described and created a look that was stunning! We were all so happy! I am so thankful I found Hair and Makeup Unveiled - if you’re still undecided, I would highly recommend you at least do a trial - you won’t be disappointed!
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