It's your day
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Alina Karaman
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AWARD WINNER (8X)
Thanks to recommendations from couples on The Knot
Based in Falls Church, VA, Makeup and Hair by Alina Karaman, LLC is a wedding beauty service operating throughout the greater DC metropolitan area. Owner Alina Karaman is an experienced hair and makeup artist originally from Ukraine who will ensure you look beautiful and feel incredible as you walk down the aisle. She and her team offer a variety of services that can be tailored to your unique needs, preferences, and aesthetics.
Alina has created stunning looks for numerous weddings and other premier events in the Northern Virginia and Washington, DC region. Among these special occasions are the Kennedy Center Honor Awards and the White House Correspondents' Dinner. For her work, she has been named one of the best beauticians by CBS DC and freelances for FOX News and worked for Turner Network as well.
From just you and your partner to your entire wedding party, no group is too small or big for Makeup and Hair by Alina Karaman. This team is also available to travel around the DMV, covering areas as far as Frederick, MD, Fredericksburg, VA, and Baltimore, MD. The main location is in Falls Church, VA
Their packages include traditional and airbrush makeup and hairstyles that range from classic updos to luxurious blowouts.
Makeup and Hair by Alina Karaman. LLC is insured and can provide the necessary documents required by many venues.
Woman-owned Business
17+ years in business
Speaks English, Russian, Ukrainian
Details
Beauty
Beauty Group Bookings
Hair Stylists
Hair Trials Available
Makeup
Airbrushed Makeup
Makeup Artists
Makeup Trials Available
On-Site Hair & Makeup
Awards and Affiliations
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Meet the team
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- ZhannaMakeup/Hair artistZhanna has been one of Alina's main hair/makeup artist for quite a while and is a great team member that works with brides. Currently Zhanna is on maternity leave but should be back by the end of 2020 to help Alina making the world more beautiful
- Alina KaramanMakeup and Hair Lead ArtistAlina is the owner and the lead stylist of Makeup and Hair by Alina Karaman, LLC
- AlexHair/Makeup artistAlex is a licensed aesthetician and one of the main artists on Makeup and Hair by Alina Karaman, LLC team
Reviews
5.0
out of 5.0146 reviews
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The team provided outstanding bridal hair and makeup, creating looks from natural to fantasy that lasted all day and even held up in bad weather. They were professional, organized, punctual, and very communicative, making trials and the wedding morning smooth and efficient. Bridesmaids, moms, and the flower girl also loved their styles. Highly recommended.Review photos
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Frenki K
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5.0
5/25/2026
I can SO HIGHLY recommend Makeup and Hair by Alina Karaman. Alina and her team - Eka and Antonina - provided hair and makeup services for my bridal party and me in May 2026 (8 peop...
le in total including moms & grandmas!). I couldn't be happier with the result. Everyone in my party saw their vision come to life! As the bride, I had a great experience. From my trial to the day-of, Alina listened to what I wanted and delivered. I felt like myself - but like I was having the best hair and makeup day of my life! Her team was sweet, efficient, and just as talented. Thanks to Alina, we had a very relaxing wedding morning and felt our best for the party!
Response from Makeup and Hair by Alina Karaman on 05/25/2026
Victoria, thank you so much for such a thoughtful and beautiful review!
It truly means a ...
lot that you trusted us with such an important day. You and your bridal party were wonderful to work with, and I’m so happy everyone felt like their vision came to life. That is always our goal — for each person to still feel like themselves, just elevated and confident.
Thank you as well for mentioning Eka and Antonina — I’ll make sure they see your kind words! Creating a calm, relaxed wedding morning experience is something we care deeply about, so hearing that you felt at ease throughout the morning makes us especially happy.
You looked absolutely stunning, and it was an honor to be part of your wedding day. Wishing you so much happiness in this next chapter!
Casey O
5.0
11/26/2025
Alina and her team were absolutely fantastic! She did my bridal hair and makeup, as well as hair and makeup for four bridesmaids. I had a fantasy themed wedding and requested fairy...
makeup with face crystals, which is pretty different from traditional bridal makeup. Alina took the concept and created a final look that was even better than I could have imagined! She was on time, professional, has a fantastic sense of humor, and she's great at making you feel special on your big day.
Response from Makeup and Hair by Alina Karaman on 11/26/2025
Casey, thank you so much for this wonderful review! It was an absolute joy to bring your f...
antasy vision to life—your fairy-inspired look was such a creative and magical concept, and I loved every moment of designing it for you. Seeing it all come together on your wedding day was truly special.
Your bridal party was a pleasure to work with as well, and I’m so glad everyone felt beautiful and taken care of. Thank you for trusting my team and me with such an important part of your day. Wishing you a lifetime of magic and happiness!
Any questions?
Sarah W
5.0
11/03/2025
Alina did my hair and makeup for my October wedding. She was wonderful to work with throughout the entire process. She was fast, responsive, flexible and a great communicator. She ...
listened to my preferences and delivered a look that I loved, and lasted the whole day. Would recommend her to anyone looking for wedding hair/makeup!
Response from Makeup and Hair by Alina Karaman on 11/03/2025
Sarah, thank you so much for your kind words!
It was truly a pleasure being part of your w...
edding day and helping you feel your best. I’m so glad you loved your look and that everything lasted beautifully throughout the day. Wishing you endless happiness in your new chapter — and thank you again for trusting us with such a special moment!
Olivia T
5.0
10/22/2025
Ilona and Antonina were our makeup artist and hair stylist. They arrived on time and moved very quickly. They were able to do the hair and makeup for 4 different people, including ...
my bridal hair and makeup, in about 3.5 hours. Ilona chooses colors that specifically go with your dress and features to make the perfect look for you. Antonina was very attentive and practical when styling my hair, keeping my cathedral-length veil in mind. My mother and bridesmaids looked absolutely beautiful and I am over the moon with how my hair and makeup turned out. I sincerely couldn’t recommend this company enough.
Response from Makeup and Hair by Alina Karaman on 11/04/2025
Thank you so much for your wonderful review!
We’re thrilled to hear that you loved your ha...
ir and makeup and that your bridal party felt beautiful too. Ilona and Antonina will be so happy to know their attention to detail and care made your day special. It was truly a joy to be part of your wedding morning — thank you for trusting our team and for your kind words!
Wishing you all the happiness in this new chapter!
Brenda E
5.0
10/15/2025
I really appreciated the level of professionalism and communication Alina's team provided for my trial and the day of the wedding. Alex was my stylist/make-up artist. She listened...
to what I wanted and me create a look I really loved.
Sisley M
5.0
10/01/2025
I had such a great experience working with Alina and her team! They were so professional, flexible, and easy to work with. My hair and makeup turned out amazing and lasted all day....
I felt so beautiful and comfortable, and I couldn’t be happier with how everything came out. Highly recommend!
Katie R
5.0
9/01/2025
Alina and her team were wonderful to work with! The bridal trial run was a great experience, and Alina responded to requested adjustments from that session. The hair and makeup for...
the bridal party on the morning of the wedding was great - the team worked efficiently, were friendly, and everyone looked great.
Response from Makeup and Hair by Alina Karaman on 09/01/2025
Katie, thank you for a great review. It was a pleasure working with you and your friends!
Sam B
5.0
8/20/2025
My three friends and I had a wonderful experience with Alina Karaman at her studio. Three of us all go our hair and makeup done for my wedding reception and on friend was able to ...
do her own. Alina's talent and level of hospitality was amazing and I would recommend her and her studio for hair and makeup services for any event!
Response from Makeup and Hair by Alina Karaman on 09/01/2025
Sam, thank you for your review! It was great to have you guys at my studio, I'm glad this ...
was a good experience!
Kristie J
5.0
6/03/2025
Alina was incredibly flexible and accommodating for my small wedding. She was communicative and professional. Alex the main stylist who did my hair was amazing! She executed what I...
asked for perfectly and was great at listening to what my vision was and making it a reality. She also was perfectly on time the day of and everything went smoothly according to schedule!
Response from Makeup and Hair by Alina Karaman on 06/03/2025
Kristie, thank you for your wonderful words! I'm happy you loved working with our artist A...
lex!
Ana M
5.0
1/12/2025
Alina did a wonderful job with my hair and makeup as well as my bridesmaids, mom's, and flower girl's hair and makeup. Her and her team were on time and had absolutely no issues ma...
king everyone look gorgeous. They work efficiently and are flexible to what you ask for. I highly recommend!
Response from Makeup and Hair by Alina Karaman on 06/03/2025
Ana, thank you for your kind words and sharing your experience with future brides, this me...
ans a lot to us!
Elena W
5.0
1/02/2025
I had an absolutely incredible experience with Alina Karaman! From start to finish, their professionalism and attention to detail were unmatched.
The makeup artist was amazing – s...
he took the time to understand my preferences and created a flawless look that perfectly complemented my features and outfit. The products used were high-quality, and my makeup stayed fresh and stunning throughout the entire shoot.
Alina was equally fantastic, making me feel comfortable and confident in front of the camera. Their creativity and ability to capture natural, beautiful moments exceeded my expectations. The final photos were breathtaking, showcasing a perfect blend of artistry and technical skill.
I highly recommend Alina Karaman to anyone looking for top-tier photography and makeup services. She truly went above and beyond to make my special day unforgettable. I can't wait to work with her again!
Response from Makeup and Hair by Alina Karaman on 01/02/2025
Elena, thank you for a review, it was great working with you! I'm glad you had such a grea...
t experience with us, hope the new headshot helps you in your new business!
Em G
5.0
12/30/2024
Alina does my hair and makeup every year for our family photos. She is always quick to respond to my requests, accommodating to the day and time, and listens to how I want my hair ...
and makeup. She is extremely reliable and I always love the results!! I would highly recommend her!
Response from Makeup and Hair by Alina Karaman on 12/30/2024
Emily, thank you for a review, I love working with your family and hope for more beautiful...
phptoshoots!
Jennette L
5.0
10/08/2024
AMAZING! I am a wedding coordinator and Alina and her team were so easy to work with. Detail oriented, timely responses and a job well done. Everyone who had their hair and/or make...
up done looked jaw dropping, stunning! I highly recommend Alina and her team, you won't regret choosing them!
Response from Makeup and Hair by Alina Karaman on 12/26/2024
Jenette, thank you for a great review, we look forward to work more with you, it was a gr...
eat experience!
Liz D
5.0
8/15/2024
I loved working with Alina's artists for my wedding! I had an amazing trial with Zhanna and the day of my wedding had a wonderful experience with Zhanna and Elena. My bridesmaids a...
nd I loved our hair and makeup and everyone looked so beautiful! I highly recommend them! :) I truly felt like a princess all day, thank you!! They were easy to work with, very responsive and flexible!
Response from Makeup and Hair by Alina Karaman on 08/17/2024
Elizabeth, thank you for great review and adding photos! It was a pleasure working with yo...
u I'm glad our artists were able to do the work that you loved!
Lauren S
5.0
8/04/2024
Absolutely excellent - Alina and her team were wonderful to work with and everyone's hair looked AMAZING!
Terri W
5.0
6/18/2024
Alina did a great job on my hair and makeup. It lasted all evening and night and I had many compliments on my hair! She styled it with curls in a half up style. When I needed a ver...
y last minute haircut because I didn't like how it lacked volume during the trial 2 days before the wedding, Alina hooked me up with someone she knew who could help me out. I highly recommend Alina for your wedding makeup and hair needs!
Response from Makeup and Hair by Alina Karaman on 06/18/2024
Terri, thank you for this wonderful review, it was great to work with you and I'm happy ev...
erything worked out in the last second! It was wonderful to meet your friends and family, I'm glad everything lasted in humid and 90-degree weather!
Marieke B
5.0
11/17/2023
The process was so smooth! My artists were so wonderful. They made my vision come true and made sure I looked perfect on my big day. Very responsive and super professional. I could...
not believe the magic they were able to work.
Response from Makeup and Hair by Alina Karaman on 06/18/2024
Marieke, thank you for the review, I'm happy we were able to work with you on such an impo...
rtant day!
Kristyna N
5.0
10/16/2023
Alina and her artists know their craft. They are all super professional but also friendly. Their energy helps you stay calm and confident and you basically forget any nervousness w...
hatsoever. Alina did my hair and makeup; leading up to the wedding I was indecisive so we ended up doing 2 trials which turned out to be one of the best decisions regarding this wedding. Her specialty is natural look, she makes you look like you are effortlessly beautiful, but when I decided to go for more drama and glam, she was up to the task and really delivered. She absolutely nailed it and made me feel like an absolute queen. Our wedding was during a tropical storm, we spent the evening running outside taking pictures in the rain, but everything stayed in place all night and the makeup held up beautifully. Artists Eka and Maryna did hair and makeup for our moms and bridesmaids and they did a really great job as well; updos, hair down and blow dries, they made everyone feel very pretty.
Also, don’t take this for granted – communication with Alina is absolutely on spot, she always responded to me in timely fashion and you will appreciate her clear, concise answers to all your concerns and thoughts. She makes the wedding planning process easier.
Paula M
5.0
9/05/2023
From the time we booked until delivery of services everything was top notch and professional with Makeup and Hair by Alina Karaman. We were planning all of this while we lived out...
of state and were coming for our son's wedding in Manassas, VA. Alina was was quick in responding to questions and Eva and Layla who did make-up and hair the day of the event were so easy to work with. Highly recommend!
Laura C
5.0
8/08/2023
Alina and her team are great to work with. Alina is SO organized and responds quickly to emails. As someone who is very Type A, I was so grateful for the detailed schedule she put ...
together for my hair, my bridesmaids, and family -- and then she and her team finished 15 minutes early! Several of my family and friends came up to me during my wedding or the day after to tell me how much they enjoyed Alina and her team. I loved how my hair turned out (and so did my husband!).
Vanessa B
5.0
5/28/2023
Alina sent hairstylist Svitlana to do my hair for the trial and wedding day - she was very professional and friendly. Totally unfazed when I showed her 5-6 different pictures of va...
guely similar hairstyles and said that I wanted to look like a fairy queen. She helped me figure out exactly how and everyone was talking about how amazing my hair was - "the best wedding hair I've ever seen" one aunt said, and I agree - it was everything I had hoped for! She also applied false eyelashes for me which was super helpful, it would have taken me twice as long to do them myself and they wouldn't have looked as great!
Kathy H
5.0
4/06/2023
Svitlana was awesome! She took her time and made sure everything was done to the finest detail for my hair & make up. Made me feel sooooo pretty for my son's wedding. I would highl...
y recommend her and would hire her again!
Makayla O
5.0
2/27/2023
Very professional and very efficient. Alina and her team did a great job on my hair and makeup, as well as the hair of the bridesmaids. All of their work lasted all day, including ...
time we were taking photos outside in the wind and snow early in the day, and later that evening when we were going crazy on the dance floor. They worked quickly and we had plenty of time to spare. Would recommend to anyone.
Kathleen D
5.0
1/01/2023
Alina and her team were fantastic! Hair and makeup for all the girls were stunning. Alina made the day go smoothly and so much fun! Thank you Alina for making me feel so beautiful ...
on my special day ❤️
Response from Makeup and Hair by Alina Karaman on 01/02/2023
Kathleen, thank you for your wonderful review, first in 2023! We are to a great start!
Olena B
5.0
12/27/2022
She is AMAZING!! 🤩 For my bachelorette party and wedding she made me look and feel like a rock star.
Response from Makeup and Hair by Alina Karaman on 12/28/2022
Olena, thank you for your kind words, it was a pleasure!
Laura N
5.0
12/25/2022
Alina did such a great job on my hair and make up for my wedding. Overall great experience and would highly recommend. She made me feel comfortable and listened to exactly what I a...
sked for.
Response from Makeup and Hair by Alina Karaman on 12/27/2022
Laura, thank you for your great review, I'm happy it all worked out great!
Katherine K
5.0
12/22/2022
Alina and her team are extremely talented and efficient. I always get nervous about others doing my hair and makeup, but with Alina I did not feel this way. I have never felt so be...
autiful and confident. Everyone was at ease the day of my wedding and it was a joy having Alina and Rita help us get ready in the morning. My mother was blown away by her hair and makeup as well. Overall, I cannot recommend Alina and her team enough. They do a great job focusing on natural looks that make you feel like yourself and confident. Thanks again ladies!
Response from Makeup and Hair by Alina Karaman on 12/23/2022
Katherine, thank you for your wonderful review, I am very happy you felt the way you did, ...
that's our goal and I am so pleased to read this!
Ana-Clara C
5.0
5/25/2022
Working with Alina and her team was a great experience. From the initial trial to the wedding day, she and her team made sure that I felt beautiful on my wedding day! Alina made su...
re to provide enough artists to get everything done within the timeframe and was quick with correspondence throughout the process. Her team did an incredible job with all of the hair and makeup and made sure that we got the looks we desired. The makeup stayed perfect for over 12 hours! I would highly recommend Alina and her team!
Response from Makeup and Hair by Alina Karaman on 05/26/2022
Ana-Clara, thank you for this great review, I really appreciate that! Happy you liked the ...
services we provided!
Maddy M
5.0
5/15/2022
Alina was wonderful to work with throughout the entire process!! Since I had difficulty finding a way out to her studio in Falls Church, we were able to work it out where she came...
to me for my trial. As someone who never does anything to my hair, I'm so glad we did the run through. When I gave Alina my post-trial feedback (based on how my hair held the curls/parts, etc.), she incorporated it all perfectly on the day of!! She was thorough, quick, professional, and all around a great hair stylist for the whole group!
Response from Makeup and Hair by Alina Karaman on 05/16/2022
Maddy, thank you for your kind words, I am very happy we were able to achieve the goal of ...
the look - something that works for your hair, and looks beautiful! Thank you for your time leaving this review, really appreciate that!
Grace G
5.0
2/02/2022
Absolutely loved Alina and her team. They were professional, clean, talented, kind, and we all (myself and my 11 bridesmaids) LOVED our looks. Couldn't have been better!!
Response from Makeup and Hair by Alina Karaman on 02/02/2022
Grace, thank you for this review, I'm happy you loved the work we did!
Jovanna D
5.0
11/26/2021
I found bridal hair and makeup to be one of the hardest vendor decisions in the wedding planning process. After searching long and far, a former bride and friend recommended Alina...
and as soon as I completed my trial I knew I had made the right decision. I left the trial with the biggest smile on my face and I felt just the same on my wedding day. Throughout the process, Alina was very responsive, professional, and thorough. She helped ensure my day-of makeup/hair timeline was set-up/organized leading up to the wedding. I wanted more of a natural look and loose up-do and I was so happy with the final outcome. She offered airbrush and individual lashes for my trial and wedding day that made for the perfect look. I wish I could give more stars for this service. If you are having a difficult time, like I did, with locking in bridal hair/make up, look no further, Alina is the way to go!
Response from Makeup and Hair by Alina Karaman on 11/26/2021
Jovanna, thank you for this great review, I'm very thankful you shared this with our futur...
e brides! We were happy to be a part of your very special day, thank you again!
Emily T
5.0
10/28/2021
Alina and her team were fantastic! They did hair and makeup for me (bride), my mom and MIL, and 7 bridesmaids. Everyone was so happy with their hair and makeup. They were professio...
nal and knowledgeable about what we envisioned for my wedding. Highly recommend :)
Response from Makeup and Hair by Alina Karaman on 10/29/2021
Emily, thank you for great review and kind words! I'm super happy everything went well for...
such a large production!
Ashleigh T
5.0
10/14/2021
Alina and Alex did a phenomenal job on our hair and makeup for our big day! Leading up to the wedding, Alina worked with us to ensure that she paired us with a stylist who could me...
et our needs. In addition, Alina was flexible when my mom asked to get her hair done after we’d already settled on a schedule for our wedding day. Our hair and makeup lasted all night as we danced the night away, and we received many compliments. We would definitely recommend Alina and Alex!
Response from Makeup and Hair by Alina Karaman on 10/14/2021
Ashleigh, thank you for your wonderful review! We had great time working with you guys, I'...
m happy we were part of your day, also you guys were the part of my day too, it was my BDay:)
Denise M
3.0
10/08/2021
Hair for bride and most of the bridal party was spot on! However, communication was subpar! The schedule was changed by Alina right until the night before the wedding (she called d...
uring my rehearsal dinner to discuss everything and it was still different the morning of) and the 3 stylists were all confused as to which client they were assigned to. The stylist sent earlier to do hair for MOB and MOH, which both wanted extensions placed, said she didn’t do extensions and we had to wait over an hour for the other stylist who does do extensions to show up and we all ended up 1.5 hours behind schedule which severely cut into our photo time. I was very specific that I wanted certain people done by a certain time and that didn’t happen. First look got pushed back over an hour and threw off the whole schedule. Very dissatisfied with communication and also underwhelmed with makeup. Hair for bride, MOB and MOH was fantastic however! Zhanna and Irina did a wonderful job! But with the schedule off by 1.5 hours, photos are subpar since they were very rushed and I’m very disappointed!
Response from Makeup and Hair by Alina Karaman on 10/09/2021
Denise, I want to thank you for your time to leave us such a detailed review and I am happ...
y you liked your look!
The schedule was prepared and sent 2 weeks before the wedding. The 3rd stylist was added 3 weeks ahead to accommodate the scheduling so the party would start not at 8:40 am, but later. I see edits from the bride's side 9 days ahead of the wedding on who needed to be done at what time, and it was adjusted. After the trial we decided to start a bit earlier, as the trial took longer than expected, and I have an email from the bride that she will ask her family to come earlier. And I understand that this didn't happen
Specific people that wanted to do extensions were assigned to a more experienced stylist. According to my stylists, the guests did not arrive on time, per schedule that we had, but an hour later. The artist that was on site and ready for those that didn't show up, was not authorized to work with extensions, as she has no experience for this particular job. There was absolutely no confusion from our side, the confusion was created by the fact that the guests did not show up according to the scheduling that was properly confirmed. Extensions installation require more time/experience, and therefore costs extra, per our price list. This did create a significant delay that we had no control over. Our scheduling is color and numbers coded, with a 10 min breakdown, also assigned per person where it is stated at what time guests who wanted extensions should have arrived.
I was calling on Fri, as per my experience I did foresee that the party is not very detail oriented, and wanted to make sure we're on the same page regarding the timeline.
I will take into consideration for future reference on what terms we should accept for last second bookings, as the wedding was booked in less than 6 weeks in advance.
Sincerely,
Alina Karaman
Annie S
5.0
10/07/2021
Alina is so amazing. She listens to exactly what you want and helps to bring your vision to life. She is the no-nonsense type which is exactly what you want on a day where so many ...
things need to go smoothly. I could not have felt more beautiful at my wedding than I did thanks to Alina. My bridesmaids all loved their hair and makeup as well, so she trains her team well!!!
Response from Makeup and Hair by Alina Karaman on 10/08/2021
Annie, thank you for kind words, I'm happy we were able to capture the looks you guys love...
d!
Sarah T
5.0
9/22/2021
Thank you so much for all of your help with hair and makeup for my engagement photos, rehearsal dinner, and wedding. I appreciate your expertise in planning and pulling everything...
together. Your calmness, professionalism, and flexibility with the unexpected illness on the morning of the wedding day was appreciated.
The wedding was absolutely beautiful and a dream day for us. Down to the smallest of details, everything seemed to be flawless and I appreciate your attention to detail with the hair and make up. Thank you so much for going above and beyond for us.
Response from Makeup and Hair by Alina Karaman on 09/22/2021
Sarah, thank you for your kind words! We had some new experience at your wedding, that's f...
or sure, I'm glad everything ended up good!
Marissa B
5.0
5/23/2021
Alina did an amazing job. She listened to my preferences and executed perfectly. She did both hair and makeup and it looked beautiful and stayed all day. I have curly hair, and she...
did an amazing naturally curly hair up-do. And - she was super speedy - both were done in <1 hour, leaving me plenty of time to get the rest of my prep done! Really strongly recommend!
Response from Makeup and Hair by Alina Karaman on 05/24/2021
Marissa, thank you for your kind words! I am happy everything worked out so well even with...
out the trial, and I do love to work with curly hair, every time it's something different!
Kelley S
5.0
4/20/2021
Alina did a great job on my hair and makeup - I chose her because I like her natural, air brush style makeup. She did a great job on my hair and makeup trial and worked with me on ...
rescheduling one year later due to the pandemic. She's also friendly and easy to talk to, she responds to emails the same day, and it was a pleasure doing business with her. If I ever need hair and makeup for an event again, I will definitely call her.
Response from Makeup and Hair by Alina Karaman on 04/21/2021
Kelley, thank you for these great words! It was a pleasure finally working together again,...
a year later!
Jessica O
5.0
4/17/2021
Alina and her team were wonderful! Our hair and makeup were beautiful! She and her team were on time and kept us on schedule. Alina even brought in a third artist so that we didn't...
have to start quite as early in the morning. They were friendly and professional. Alina also helped me find someone to live stream our wedding since we couldn't have everyone there in person due to COVID-19. She was very helpful and wanted to make sure we had everything we needed for our special day. Thank you so much Alina!
Response from Makeup and Hair by Alina Karaman on 04/21/2021
Jessica, I'm happy everything went so well, including the stream! These days every event w...
e do is a new experience and working with you guys was a great one!
Ann R
5.0
2/03/2021
Alina and her team were wonderful to work with. I had both my wedding and engagement hair and make-up done with her, and they both turned out exactly like I wanted. My bridal party...
and our moms were also well taken care of. They arrived exactly when they said they would and kept our timeline on schedule. The Covid precautions were also on-point. I would absolutely recommend this team for any wedding!
Response from Makeup and Hair by Alina Karaman on 04/21/2021
Ann, thank you for this wonderful review of our team, I appreciate you share your experien...
ce for future brides! The times are different, and we need to make sure everyone's experience is great!
Stephanie A
5.0
9/16/2020
Alina did a beautiful job! She is very talented and easy to work with. We had a small wedding due to COVID, but she was willing to come to do just bridal hair and makeup. She was k...
ind enough to style my mom's hair at the last minute as well. 100% recommend her!
Response from Makeup and Hair by Alina Karaman on 09/17/2020
Stephanie, thank you for kind words, means a lot to me, it was my pleasure to work with yo...
u!
Sara J
5.0
9/13/2020
Alina was amazing to work with. She did a wonderful job getting to know my sense of style and worked beautifully to capture the subtle, romantic, natural look I wanted for my weddi...
ng. The makeup was flawless and I felt totally myself. My hair is really thin, and Alina did a beautiful job giving it body and elegance. She incorporated my halo in a really creative way, adding her own professional advice and sense of flair. She was so personable and fun to work with. She was also really honest and would tell you if something might be a good idea or not. She, in turn, was also happy to receive feedback and make adjustments as necessary. I trusted her completely and everything turned out beautifully! I cannot thank her enough for helping to make our wedding so wonderful!
Response from Makeup and Hair by Alina Karaman on 09/14/2020
Sara, thank you for your kind words, I appreciate the feedback, and happy you loved everyt...
hing we did!
Kerri C
5.0
9/10/2020
I used Alina for my hair and makeup for both my engagement photo shoot and my wedding day. My hair and makeup looked AMAZING!!!
Alina was great to work with - she was always on t...
ime and worked very quickly. We did a trial run before the big day, which helped ease my nerves. She took lots of pics so we would know exactly what we liked.
She and her team also did the makeup and hair for my mom, cousin, and bridal party. And they came to us! It helped so much to not have to worry about going somewhere else before the wedding. They made up a schedule and stuck to it. We didn't need to worry about making it to the venue on time. They made sure we all got done when we were supposed to, cleaned up, and had us out the door. They were very professional and got the job done.
Our wedding day was in July and it was HOT! However, my hair and makeup never showed it. My makeup remained flawless all night long! My hair never moved. I was beyond pleased! There are so many things you are worrying about on your wedding day - it was great that I didn't have to worry about my hair and makeup!
Response from Makeup and Hair by Alina Karaman on 09/10/2020
Kerri, thank you for this wonderful review, I'm very happy everything went so well! Thank ...
you for letting us be a part of your special day in these weird times!
Lia S
5.0
8/15/2020
I hired Alina and her makeup team to do hair and makeup for me, my 7 bridesmaids, my mother, and mother in law. She was incredibly easy to work with from the very beginning. She wa...
s so flexible/helpful every time I made little changes or had questions. From my trial all the way until the end of my wedding night, there was not one single thing I did not absolutely love about her work. She is smart, kind, and she KNOWS what she is doing. I completely trusted her! My updo was exactly what I wanted. She easily incorporated my hair clip, “something borrowed” pins, and showed my mom how to put in and take out my long veil. My hair is usually super frizzy, but there was not a single strand out of place all day! I also LOVE the makeup she used and ended up buying a lot of it for myself. It’s all really great quality and she matches the colors perfectly. I had never worn fake lashes before, and she put them on so easily and they stayed perfectly all day. She made me feel so comfortable, beautiful and confident! Alina and her team worked really well with my bridesmaids, and stayed exactly on schedule. They dealt with personal concerns, issues, or requests from the girls the day of without a flinch. They were all incredibly professional. I would recommend her to anyone!
Response from Makeup and Hair by Alina Karaman on 08/18/2020
Lia, thank you for this wonderful review! At a time we are now (quarantine) it was a breat...
h of fresh air to work with you and your party, we are very happy this actually happened!
Caroline J
5.0
2/25/2020
I used Alina for my wedding in December, and she was great! We had 10 people (myself, 6 bridesmaids, 3 moms) getting both hair and makeup done. Alina brought 2 helpers and efficien...
tly ran through the whole group of us - getting us all done in about 3.5 hours. We started the hair and makeup routine around 8am, took pictures in the afternoon, the wedding started at 6pm, and after-party lasted until about 3am, and everyone’s hair and makeup stayed looking fresh the whole night! My girls kept commenting about how they loved both their hair and makeup - I was actually kind of sad when I had to take it off/out. I did a trial with Alina earlier in the year and sent her detailed comments back about what I wanted changed (shift from more natural to “glam”), and she easily adapted it for the wedding. Pricing is a little expensive (alas, everything in DC is), but you get what you pay for, and you definitely don’t want to skimp on hair and makeup for the most photographed day of your life. I will definitely use her again in the future for anything that warrants a professional makeup job!
Response from Makeup and Hair by Alina Karaman on 02/26/2020
Caroline, thank you for this a wonderful and super detailed review and including photos! I...
am really thankful you took your time for this, this is a rare full review, I am very happy everything we did you loved! Thanks again!
Emily O
5.0
12/03/2019
Alina had amazing reviews on the knot and she 100% lived up to them! Alina made me look and feel like an absolute gorgeous goddess on my wedding day! She worked with me and all the...
women in my family to make us both look and feel stunning. She took the time to listen to my mom's specific requests and worked with her until she was happy. She was patient and worked with all of us until we were as beautiful on the outside as the inside. Highly recommend!
Response from Makeup and Hair by Alina Karaman on 12/04/2019
Emily, thank you for kind words! It was a pleasure working with you and I'm happy we were ...
a part of your very special day!
Kelly C
5.0
11/01/2019
Alina was amazing and went out of her way to make sure I was happy with my hair! She is quick and on time.
Response from Makeup and Hair by Alina Karaman on 11/04/2019
Kelly, thank you for reviewing us, it was great working with you! We do our best to help o...
ur brides look their greatest, and on time!
Tara D
5.0
10/30/2019
For my wedding, Alina and her team did a beautiful job on the hair and makeup for myself, 6 bridesmaids, and my husband's mother and grandmother. They were on time and very accommo...
dating. They did complicated updos quickly and efficiently and they looked stunning. The make up looked fabulous and they used multiple piece eyelashes which look and feel more natural. Alina worked with me in the weeks leading up to the wedding to give me recommendations on what hair extensions and hair accessories would work. She made me feel very comfortable and I'm beyond ecstatic with how everything turned out.
Response from Makeup and Hair by Alina Karaman on 10/30/2019
Tara, thank you for your great review, my team was happy to work with you guys, myself inc...
luded! Thank you for choosing us to be a part of your very special day!
Elizabeth K
5.0
10/30/2019
Working with Alina was great! She answered all of my emails within a day (usually the same day) and was very flexible and patient as I switched the number of people getting hair an...
d makeup done multiple times. I ended up having Viktoriya do hair and make up for me, my mom, and MIL, and everyone loved their look! I really appreciate that she took her time and stayed calm all day despite the relative chaos going on around her. It was so nice to have a few relaxing hours getting my hair and makeup done before all the wedding day craziness started. She also did an amazing job recreating the trial look but with slight variations since I was less tan on my wedding day than during the trial which was amazing. Overall I had a great experience with Alina and Viktoriya and would recommend them to other brides!
Response from Makeup and Hair by Alina Karaman on 10/30/2019
Elizabeth, thank you for your kind words about our work, I'm glad everything went smooth a...
nd you enjoyed it!
Kelly W
5.0
10/22/2019
Alina was a delight to work with and Natalyia did an amazing job on my hair and makeup. The look was beautiful and natural and I got so many compliments. Thank you!
Response from Makeup and Hair by Alina Karaman on 10/22/2019
Kelly, I'm glad Nataliya was able to accomplish the look you were going for! Thank you for...
leaving kind words about her work!
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