It's your day
VA
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Zhanna
MAKEUP/HAIR ARTIST
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AWARD WINNER (13X)
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 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.
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Zhanna
Makeup/Hair artist
Zhanna 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
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5.0
out of 5.0139 reviews
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Alina Karaman and her team received glowing reviews for their exceptional hair and makeup services for weddings. Reviewers were impressed with the team's professionalism, attention to detail, and ability to create stunning looks that lasted throughout the day and night. The artists were described as responsive, efficient, and accommodating, with several reviewers highly recommending their services for weddings and other special occasions. The clear communication, natural yet glamorous looks, and reliability of the team were highlights in the reviews.Review photos
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Elena W
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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 – she 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!
not implemented response 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!
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 making everyone look gorgeous. They work efficiently and are flexible to what you ask for. I highly recommend!
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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!
not implemented response 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 makeup done looked jaw dropping, stunning! I highly recommend Alina and her team, you won't regret choosing them!
not implemented response 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 and 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!
not implemented response 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 very 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!
not implemented response 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.
not implemented response 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 whatsoever. 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 vaguely 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 highly 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 ❤️
not implemented response 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.
not implemented response 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 asked for.
not implemented response 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 beautiful 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!
not implemented response 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 sure 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!
not implemented response 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!
not implemented response 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!
Laura
3.0
4/04/2022
No complaints, just not terribly impressed, especially after getting photos of hair back... style fell immediately and looked messy and makeup was nothing special.
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!!
not implemented response 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!
not implemented response 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 professional and knowledgeable about what we envisioned for my wedding. Highly recommend :)
not implemented response 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 meet 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!
not implemented response 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 during 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!
not implemented response 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!!!
not implemented response 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.
not implemented response 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!
Kristen C
1.0
6/17/2021
Alina is unvaccinated, so unfortunately I can't comment on the quality of hair and makeup services.
I scheduled a trial with Alina after my first trial with a different stylist didn't go well. Alina was very responsive to my initial inquiry and we had a trial scheduled quickly. I regret not asking if she was vaccinated in our emails - every other vendor has volunteered their vaccination status, and it seems standard within the wedding and/or services industry that vendors are vaccinated. When I arrived five minutes before the trial Alina was not wearing a mask and she asked if I wanted her to wear one. I said she didn't need to if she's not vaccinated, and she responded she was not. This took me by surprise, as again, it's become standard for anyone in this industry to be vaccinated, given their exposure. I did not go forward with the trial, as I can't ask the rest of my wedding party to be exposed to unvaccinated people. We did not have a contract for the trial (though I had offered to sign one previously), so I did not pay for the trial. Alina did mention that she has antibodies, implied that she'd be vaccinated by the wedding (which was two weeks away, so this is clearly impossible), and seemed surprised that I would care whether she was vaccinated. The rest of the conversation ended with a less than professional comment on her part. I didn't get the sense that Alina was taking the same level of precautions as I needed to feel comfortable with someone working that close to my face, and the rest of my bridal party.
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!
not implemented response 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.
not implemented response 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!
not implemented response 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!
not implemented response 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 kind enough to style my mom's hair at the last minute as well. 100% recommend her!
not implemented response 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 wedding. 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!
not implemented response 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 time 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!
not implemented response 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 was 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!
not implemented response 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 efficiently 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!
not implemented response 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!
not implemented response 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.
not implemented response 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 accommodating. 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.
not implemented response 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 and 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!
not implemented response 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!
not implemented response 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!
Julie B
4.0
10/21/2019
Alina's hair and makeup artists made sure that I (the Bride), my bridesmaids, and my mom looked great for my wedding. For both the trial and the wedding day, the artists arrived prepared and on-time. they honored our requests not to look "overdone" as none of us wear much makeup in our day-to-day lives. Her artists also did a nice job with our up-dos, mimicking the inspiration photos we showed them and they stayed firmly in place all night (which I was worried about). We would definitely recommend Alina's services!
not implemented response 10/21/2019
Julie, thank you for great words about our services, we were happy to work with you and gl...
ad all other participants were happy as well!
Megan U
5.0
10/20/2019
Alina did hair and make up for my wedding (bride and three others). She was professional, prompt, and easy to work with. We were all happy with how our hair and make up looked and it showed really well in pictures.
not implemented response 10/21/2019
Megan, thank you for your kind words! It was great time being a part of your special day! ...
Hope to see the photos soon!
Gabby S
5.0
10/18/2019
Alina was great to work with while I was planning my wedding out of state. She was extremely responsive and flexible, and I absolutely love how my hair and makeup came out! My wedding day hair ended up being a little different than the trial and I loved it even more. My makeup was natural as I had asked and looked great all night! My mom decided on the day-of that she wanted to get her makeup done, and Alina totally rolled with it. One of my bridesmaids also has sensitive skin and brought her own makeup, and Alina did such a fantastic job on her makeup that we were all in shock that you could get a look like that with over-the-counter makeup. I also loved getting ready with Alina and her assistant on the day of. They were professional but also hilarious and friendly as we were all getting ready. My bridesmaids looked amazing and I couldn't be happier with how everything came out. Alina is truly a pro - would highly recommend!
not implemented response 10/19/2019
Gabby, thank you for your wonderful review, I am very happy we were able to accommodate se...
nsitive skin situation as well!
Kim L
5.0
10/18/2019
I was extremely pleased with my wedding hair and makeup by Alina! Alina communicated with me often before our wedding day. The morning of the wedding, she and her team were on time, organized, and efficient as they did hair and makeup for our large group of 11! Thank you Alina and team!
not implemented response 10/18/2019
Kim, thank you for putting kind words about us, we were happy to be apart of your day!
Somer H
5.0
8/15/2019
After lots of searching and recommendations I decided to go with Alina's team for my wedding hair and makeup, and I'm thrilled I did! Alina is extremely responsive, attentive and flexible. There are so many vendors to deal with, all with their own timelines, not to mention we were getting married about two hours away from DC, and Alina made this process so easy and found a perfect team for my big day. I think I finally found a person who is more organized than I am :) Zhanna came by my house in DC for the trial, and then made the journey over for the wedding. My hair and makeup were perfect! It was natural but still a little bit of elegance. Absolutely loved working with you guys. I also had a diverse group of girls with various skin tones and hair colors/styles and everyone looked beautiful. You took awesome care of my bridesmaids and flower girls. Thanks for making my big day great!!
not implemented response 08/16/2019
Somer, thank you for such a great review, we were happy working with you, thank you for a ...
compliment about being organized, this is a very important part of our work!
Allison H
5.0
5/01/2019
I hired Alina for a trial run/engagement shoot, and then for my wedding hair and makeup, along with hair and makeup for a couple of bridesmaids. Alina is amazing! Super flexible-can do anything hair and makeup wise. Makes suggestions based on personality, what you give her to work with, etc., but willing to try anything and then adjust from there. So pleased with all of the services she provided - a real pro and would use her again for hair or makeup in a heartbeat.
not implemented response 05/01/2019
Allison, thank you for a wonderful review! I had great time working with you and I will ne...
ver forget hand stand you did!
.Lisa S
5.0
11/06/2018
Alina was professional and prompt from the moment I emailed her to ask for pricing and availability to the moment she arrived at the hotel on our special day. She was responsive to all of our wishes. She accommodated last minute changes to the schedule with a calm and professional approach that satisfied all of our requests. Her fees were very fair and the end results were all BEAUTIFUL! She asked questions of each client and really listened to what they were saying. I strongly recommend hiring Alina to help make your special day the very best!
not implemented response 11/07/2018
Lisa, thank you for your kind words and wonderful review, it was a pleasure meeting you an...
d everyone!
Margie R
5.0
10/11/2018
Working with Alina and her stylists was a great experience. Alina wasn't sure if she'd be available for my wedding, so she scheduled one of her other stylists, Zhanna, to do my hair and makeup. Zhanna was fantastic; she listened to what I wanted for my hair and makeup, and both the trial and the wedding day went incredibly smoothly. I loved my hair and makeup, both were romantic and natural--exactly what I wanted.
All of my bridesmaids had their hair done as well, and they were very happy with the various styles they had done. The stylists were all professional and friendly, and Alina was great to work with as I was planning. She was always very responsive and helpful. I highly recommend Alina and her stylists.
not implemented response 10/11/2018
Margie, thank you for a wonderful review! It was great to meet you and work with your frie...
nds!
Margee M
5.0
10/08/2018
I used one of Alina's master stylists (Rita) for my wedding hair and make up. She did a great job with the up do look that I requested. I don't typically wear a lot of make up, and Rita did a wonderful job providing a natural look that still translated well to pictures. Alina was very responsive throughout the scheduling for both the wedding and the trial. I would highly recommend the business to other brides.
not implemented response 10/08/2018
Margee, thank you for a great review! I'm glad we were able to work with you and make you...
even more beautiful on such an important day!
Amanda B
5.0
9/23/2018
Alina is very professional and easy to work with through the entire process! I am very happy with the hair and makeup results!
not implemented response 09/23/2018
Amanda, I'm happy you liked the work of our team! It was a pleasure to work with you!
Theresa H
5.0
9/18/2018
Alina was great. She helped organize a makeup artist for my sister with very little notice. The makeup artist Zhanna was excellent--very professional and attentive my sister's preferences. My sister was really happy with her makeup. It was very natural looking and many people commented and how great she looked. Thanks Alina!
Abbey G
5.0
8/01/2018
Alina was great for both hair and makeup. She attended to my bridal party but was sure to make sure I was the main priority. I really enjoyed the in-home trial also. My hair and makeup looked flawless in my wedding photos. Thank you Alina!
not implemented response 08/01/2018
Thanks a lot for your kind words, and for your time to share your experience with our futu...
re brides to be!
Melissa B
5.0
6/25/2018
I hired Alina after a wonderful in-house trial 2 years before my wedding - she ended up having a personal conflict on my wedding day which she promptly communicated almost a year in advance. She gave me the option of whether I would like her to arrange for replacement stylists or would like my deposit back. I saw her recommended lead stylist who did a great job on my second trial and stayed with Alina's company. Wedding day they were on time and my bridesmaids all wanted very different hair styles, which they did perfectly (as well as my own of course)! I would 100% recommend Alina Karaman LLC for other brides and/or hair do needs.
not implemented response 06/25/2018
Melissa, I'm happy everything worked out, thank you for a great review!
Ruby T
5.0
6/16/2018
Alina is just super great to work with. I made a lot of changes because I'm just so indecisive lol. But she was always super flexible as well as patient during our communication.
One of her stylist did my bridal makeup and hair and I LOVED it! Just so natural like I wanted. The stylist was very nice, miticulous, and professional.
Highly recommend!
not implemented response 06/16/2018
Ruby, it was an absolute pleasure working with you, thank you for your kind words!
Shirley Y
5.0
6/09/2018
They are doing a great job on my wedding day! I truly enjoy working with their makeup artist- Zhanna. She’s patient and listen to customers request and I got lots of compliments for my look on my wedding day! She is flexible and did my little sister ‘s hair and we all like her! Thanks for your great service ;)
not implemented response 06/09/2018
Thank you for your wonderful review, it was great working with you!
Hayley W
5.0
11/16/2017
This review is for bridal makeup trial:
I contacted Alina with an extremely short timeline after an unsuccessful trial with another company. Alina answered my email straight away and we worked out a trial time. Before Alina showed up I lost hope in looking good on my wedding day: all the beautiful bridal pictures online? they're natural beauties, and I can never look like that.
Alina showed up on our trial day and we immediately started working together. She took in my preferences for make up: keeping everything natural and fresh, and did a wonderful wonderful job. She used all top quality products, and did not cause any irritation to my super sensitive skin. I am Asian, with hooded eyelids. Alina is the first make up artist I have ever had who customized make up to my facial structure. The eye cream she applied even brought my super puffy allergy eyes down! what more can i say?
And hair, I have extremely short hair. Before the trial I even thought about just keeping them as it is. I showed Alina a couple pictures, but not exactly sure whether or not they could be done on my hair. However she went above and beyond. I could not believe that was my own head.
Both my make up and hair held up extremely well, and I received tons of compliments. Thank you, Alina, for helping me regaining hope for my wedding day. I cannot wait for my big day :)
Ashley W
5.0
11/09/2017
Alina did hair and makeup for me and my mom for my wedding, and she did the most AMAZING job! Before the wedding, Alina came to my home for the hair and makeup trial. After talking with her about my vision and showing her inspiration photos, she created my dream wedding look which she also replicated for my wedding day! The hair and makeup looked beautiful, was comfortable, and lasted all day. Alina also has a lot of professionalism in that she is very friendly with her clients, is on time, and completes the looks in the time allotted with ease and perfection. Thank you for making me feel so special on my wedding day, Alina!
not implemented response 12/03/2017
Ashley, thank you for your great review, I was happy to create the look of your dreams, it...
was great to be a part of your very special day!
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