About this vendor
Whether you are a beauty novice or a glamour goddess, personalized, professional guidance is provided to perfect an ideal look for you! Unveil yourself as the beautiful bride you have always dreamed of on your big day! With Metro Elegance, You are encouraged to say..."It's all about ME"
Details
Beauty
- Beauty Group Bookings
- Hair Stylists
- Hair Trials Available
- Makeup
- Airbrushed Makeup
- Eyelash Extensions
Awards and Affiliations
4-Time 'Best of Weddings'
2018.2017.2016.2015.
Best of Weddings
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Hall of Fame
Earned by winning 'Best of Weddings' four or more times.
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I loved working with Lauren and Callie on my big day. I met with them a few weeks before the wedding to try out different hair and makeup looks. On the day of, they arrived early w...
ith smiles on their faces. They worked nonstop, making sure everyone loved their looks. Lauren even squeezed in an last-minute addition on the day of. Even with the extra person, they stayed on schedule. I was truly stunned when they turned me around for the big reveal - I looked exactly how I imagined I would on my big day.
My bridal party enjoyed working with Lauren and Callie from Metro Elegance on my big day. They arrived very early and worked tirelessly to make us all feel like our most beautiful ...
selves. They stayed on schedule and were open to all of the requests/inspo pictures that people shared.
Lauren and team were absolutely amazing. Not only did the hair and make-up look spectacular but they created an incredibly calming presence that really helped us all shake off some...
pre-wedding jitters. From the first communication to the hair and make-up trial to our very early call time of 5:45 AM in downtown DC, Lauren and her team were always punctual, energetic, and produced very strong work. We recommend Lauren to any and every bride.
Lauren, Callie, and the team at Metro Elegance are fantastic! My original hair and makeup artist suddenly went bankrupt without telling me and I quickly had to find someone to do m...
y bridesmaids (6), me, and 3 others without breaking the bank! Lauren was so sweet and helpful, and was able to ease my nerves so quickly! The trial was so lovely and really solidified that I had made the right decision. The wedding day itself went great, and they did a fantastic job. I cried like a baby, and you wouldn't have been able to tell at all!
Thanks again Metro Elegance! What at first was going to be a major roadblock, ended up even better than what I could have imagined! :)
Metro Elegance did a fantastic job with hair and makeup services for myself and my wedding party 11/13/21. My team was Lauren and Callie, and they were both so talented, efficient,...
and flexible. Booking and coordinating with Lauren was an easy process, and her contract terms and payment schedule were both very reasonable. I did the trial for my bridal hair and makeup (included in the price), and my mom wanted to tag along for a trial as well (not customarily included, but my mom paid a small fee so she could get a feel for her look on my wedding day too). Lauren has a beautiful studio in her home and it was great that she and Callie were both there that day, as they were the team that would be working with us on my wedding day too. We brought different photos for inspiration and both Lauren and Callie made recommendations based on what would work best for us given our features. What I really appreciated is that they were both flexible and willing to make changes to make sure we were completely satisfied. On wedding day itself, they traveled to my hotel suite and took care of everything in the room which was so convenient. Everyone looked beautiful and everyone was so grateful to feel that they could actually request what they wanted and have those requests come to life. From a COVID sense, everyone felt very safe, as Lauren and Callie were masked while working on everyone, frequently washed and sanitized their hands, and had used different brushes/ applicators and it was clear that they were clean. I would not hesitate to recommend Metro Elegance and would gladly rebook their services in the future.
Had a wonderful experience with Metro Elegance. Lauren and Holly did hair and makeup for me, my bridesmaids and my mother, and we all looked amazing: natural, as advertised, but th...
e most glamorous versions of ourselves.
Holly, especially, made sure I was super happy with my hair both and the trial and the day-of, fine-tuning until it was just how I wanted.
They put the whole party at ease and kept things fun and relaxed. Highly recommend.
I had a wonderful experience with Metro Elegance, my stylist Whitney, and founder Lauren. I did a lot of browsing when looking for hair and makeup artists for my wedding and Metro ...
Elegance was by far the best deal and quality! A good friend of mine also had a great experience and great review of them, which definitely helped to seal the deal for me. From my very first email, Lauren was so helpful and friendly. As a Covid bride, I delayed making many big decisions, but Lauren reassured me and was always prompt in answering any of my questions. After having a just so-so experience using a different company, she and my stylist Whitney helped to reassure me that I would feel and look beautiful on my wedding day. And I did! Whitney was so professional the morning of my wedding and helped my mom, mother in law, and sister in law, and I all feel beautiful! She chatted with all of us and helped put me at ease as I became increasingly more anxious as we got closer to the time we needed to leave for the church. I probably should have scheduled for all of us to be done earlier than I did, but Whitney just rolled with it and made sure we were done with plenty of time. And she even helped my mom with getting my zipper up! I had so many nice comments about my hair and makeup throughout the whole day and after when pictures were shared. The Metro Elegance team is beyond wonderful and I will definitely be using them again for my covid wedding part 2!
After seeing pictures of my friend as a bridesmaid in a wedding, I knew I needed her makeup for my own wedding. She led me to Metro Elegance, which was one of the easiest and most...
positive wedding plans I made! From the beginning, Lauren was quick to provide information and answers to all of my questions. The day of my trial, she sent me a sweet text, which I thought was a wonderful personal touch. I met with Whitney at the trial, who seemed to just “get” me right away. I didn’t bring pictures or have names for what I was envisioning - I just told her that I wanted to look like myself and explained a few makeup items I avoid/why. Whitney said “I got it” and did such a great job on both my hair and makeup!
On my wedding day, Lauren and Whitney worked together to make the morning so laid back and easy! They did makeup and hair for 7 of us, including me, and finished us earlier than I expected, which was perfect for more time with the photographer!
Both Lauren and Whitney were so patient and sweet with my grandmother, who took her hearing aids out before sitting down for hair and makeup, but still needed to answer questions, and me, as I kept requesting last minute changes to my hair to feel more “like myself.”
My bridal party looked GORGEOUS the entire night! I cannot recommend Metro Elegance enough!
Amazing!! My hair and makeup stayed put all day AND all night! Even my mom (who is very self conscious) felt and looked stunning. We were thrilled with the service provided by Laur...
en and Whitney. Highly recommend!!
Lauren! Thank you so so much for my wedding makeup. It was absolutely perfect!! You’re awesome!! I didn’t need to touch up my makeup at all!! Thank you for helping me with my makeu...
p and for helping calm my nerves on my wedding day!! XO!
I absolutely love Whitney! Lauren (owner) set me up with a trial for hair and make up with Whitney and it was a perfect match! She spent almost 3 hours helping me to decide on how ...
best to wear my hair (which took a while because its extremely long and thick = heavy) and did a beautiful job with my make up. On the day of my wedding she met me and my bridesmaids at the hotel and spent the whole day with us getting all of us ready. She did an amazing job with everyone and was just one of the girls. Easy to work with and talk to, it was like having a friend there instead of a hired vendor. I would highly recommend Metro Elegance and Whitney (if she's available for your date) any time for your wedding or beauty needs. They are the absolutely best!
I had an amazing experience with Lauren and Whitney from Metro Elegance for my August, 2018 wedding. They were a pleasure to work with and it was clear that they take great pride i...
n their work as they attended to every possible detail! Everything was organized and went according to plan from the hair/make-up trial to the actual wedding day. My bridal party was in love with their hair (done by Whitney) and make up (done by Lauren) and also told me how much they enjoyed talking with the team. As the bride, I received endless compliments on my hair and make-up, which was done by Whitney. I was particularly impressed with how long my hair and make-up stayed as it looked fresh and in tact all night long! Also, Lauren stayed for a bit after all of the hair and make-up was completed during our pre-ceremony photos to be on hand in case any hair and/or make-up touch-ups were needed. This was a huge comfort to me and I can't say enough how appreciative I am of Lauren and Whitney, overall! I highly recommend their services!
I couldn't be happier to have found Whitney and Lauren as my hair and makeup professionals for my April 14th wedding. They were absolute pros, and they made my girls and I look eve...
n better than I expected.
During my trial with Whitney, she really took the time to look at pictures I brought, and helped me pick the right look for me. For example, I was considering having my long hair pushed to the side, but she noted that the embellishments on my dress would catch to my hair and pull out the curls. I never even considered that!
Including me, they worked on 10 girls, both hair and makeup. The wedding was at 6, so they were working on us from 9 to 4. They worked straight through and never complained once. All of my girls have different hair and complexion, but that wasn't an issue for them at all. Everyone of them looked absolutely gorgeous.
Not only was their work amazing (seriously, hair and makeup held up all night and we closed the bar) but they were really fun. I was a neurotic bride at times and they really chilled me out too. They were all around really fun ladies to hang out with (and that's important on a stressful day). They were reasonably priced and I would recommend them hands down over every friends wedding I've gotten my hair and makeup done for.
Lauren and her team went above and beyond to make everything go as smooth as possible. From initial contact and contract to a trial and our wedding day, I couldn’t be happier of t...
he choice I made with so many options out there. I had a trial a few weeks before to go over my makeup and hair style. Lauren identified a timeline to be sure we could be ready when we needed to be, but what wedding morning wouldn't be complete without a few of my favorite girls being a little late. Lauren and Whitney were fun and energetic even first thing in the morning and able to be flexible to accommodate our hectic morning with brunch and champagne. They finished on time and I couldn’t be happier with my look. Thank you Metro Elegance for a great experience. I would recommend them to any one getting married.
Whitney from Metro Elegance DMV exceeded my expectations in every way and went far and beyond imaginable. At my trail she listened to what I wanted and it was so understanding. ...
On my wedding day she showed up on time with a smile and so full of excitement! She did my hair and makeup absolutely beautiful and flawless, she made sure everything was right and did last minute touch ups as needed. I would definitely recommended Metro Elegance for any wedding or event.
Lauren and her team at Metro Elegance were amazing!!! They were tasked with two brides at two separate locations and eleven bridesmaids! Lauren, Whitney, Ashley, and Callie laughed...
and joked with us the entire morning, making the entire process seamless and stress free. The girls made us look absolutely amazing on our big day and we cannot thank them enough. Using Metro Elegance was the best decision we could have made!
Lauren + Brianna were wonderful, I couldn't have asked for a better team! Leading up to the big day Lauren was prompt in responding to emails, helpful in answering questions and ma...
de scheduling a breeze. On the big day they showed up early, very prepared and were a joy to have there. Making conversations, laughing and making the morning fun for all! Lauren was so helpful in guiding me the not-really-makeup-wearing person to the best look, and not overdone. Brianna was able to get my hair to curl, a feat within itself, and my hair was more than I could have dreamed of! Even after I forgot my hairpiece for the trial, she easily worked it in the day of with ease. Overall myself and my ladies felt so stunning and effortlessly beautiful the day of AND it all stayed through an entire night of dancing! I would recommend them to anyone in need of great hair + makeup artists!
I loved working with Lauren and Metro Elegance for my wedding! From the first email to my wedding day everything was flawless - including my bridal look! I could not have asked for...
a better hair and make-up experience. I just wish I could have them follow me around every day!
Lauren was extremely professional, helpful, attentive and calming on a day filled with lots of excitement and nerves; she definitely went above and beyond. She made my bridesmaids ...
and I look absolutely stunning! I highly recommend Metro Elegance.
Whitney and Lauren did an amazing job on m wedding day! They kept everything moving so smoothly so early in the morning. I was worried having such a large party would be a problem ...
but these ladies made the whole process so comfortable and easy. They made everyone look so beautiful and my day was everything I could of dreamed of! What an amazing and talented group of ladies! I will recommend them to all of my friends getting married in the future! Thank you so much!
Lauren and her crew were some of the ladies to work with for my wedding on August 5th! They were all so fun and accommodating to me as well as all of my bridesmaids. Callie did hai...
r and Whittney did makeup and I was amazed with the results. I thought I looked the best I possibly could on my wedding day, and all of my brides were beyond pleased as well. Metro Elegance was easy and fantastic to work with! I will be recommending them to all of my friends.
Lauren and her crew were some of the best girls to work with! They were all so fun and accommodating to me as well as my bridesmaids. Callie did hair and Whitney did makeup and I w...
as amazed with the results. I thought I looked the best that I could on my wedding day, and all of my bridesmaids were very pleased with their makeup and hair as well. Metro Elegance was easy and fantastic to work with! I will be recommending them to all of my friends.
In June I had the pleasure of using Metro Elegance for my wedding. I wanted simple and natural and Whitney delivered with my makeup and Callie with my hair! From my trial to the ...
wedding day this team was prompt, professional and very supportive (brides can be a little nervous) Flawless is the only word that comes to mind. Since then everyone has told me that they have never seen a more beautiful bride! I owe that to Whitney, Callie and the team at Metro Elegance!
You cannot go wrong hiring Lauren and her team! She is prompt, professional, and super FUN. I hired Lauren and her team to do my makeup for a formal event and from start to fini...
sh they impressed me. She made me feel just as important as a bridal client and I was feeling a bit like a bride at the event. My hair and makeup were seriously perfect and I got tons of compliments! Don't consider anyone else. Hire Lauren and Metro Elegance to do you event ASAP!
Whitney did make-up and hair for me and two of my bridesmaids for my wedding and she did a fantastic job! She showed up right on time, and texted while she was on the way, was incr...
edibly friendly and helpful all day long, finished right on time, and totally got each of our styles perfectly portrayed in our hair and makeup!
Metro Elegance was AMAZING!! Lauren and Whitney were SO responsive to all my emails and questions. Day of my wedding, Whitney took care of myself and my 6 bridesmaids (hair & makeu...
p) She made us all look absolutely flawless, and she was so fun to work with! HIGHLY recommend!
Lauren and Whitney were amazing! They were so accommodating and made everyone in my bridal party feel beautiful. We have no complaints. I highly recommend using them for hair and m...
ake up, especially if you're looking for someone to come to you!
Can't not say enough about how wonderful Lauren was! Our makeup was flawless and lasted beautifully! She was on time and took her time. And more importantly, she was calm, cool, hu...
morous and had a lot of wisdom to pass along...(her bridal bathroom tip was a lifesaver ; )
I would recommend Metro Elegance without hesitation. We love Lauren!
Lauren and Ashley are a top notch team! They are extremely talented at what they do! We started hair and makeup at 4am and they were prompt and ready to work! It was so great that ...
they came to our house to get ready- it made the wedding day less stressful because of that! They are super friendly, knowledgeable, and just so fun to work with! And one of my bridesmaids ended up hiring them for her wedding a few months after mine, and the experience was just as amazing the second time! I would highly recommend Metro Elegance for any hair and makeup needs!!
The ladies at Metro Elegance are fantastic! I am so happy that I decided to hire them for my wedding day hair and makeup. Lauren and Whitney helped to make the planning process rea...
lly easy at my pre wedding day trial. They were also super flexible when a few of my bridesmaids decided to add hair/makeup services so close to my wedding day. Whitney traveled over the Bay Bridge and came right to my hotel room where we were getting ready the morning of the wedding. She had everyone’s services done with time to spare and she even insisted on quickly running to the store for me to get a last minute item!! The price was very reasonable, the ladies are very professional and super fun, and Whitney made all of us look fabulous! I highly recommend Metro Elegance for wedding day hair and makeup. Thank you Metro Elegance, Whitney, and Lauren!
Metro Elegance was wonderful! Lauren and Brianna did an amazing job on my hair and makeup for my wedding! They made sure that they knew exactly what I wanted at the trial, and I co...
uldn't be happier with the final product on the wedding day. Not only did they travel to us, but they also did the hair and makeup for our bridesmaids, moms, and the flower girls. They were so much fun and they kept all of us very relaxed on the morning of the wedding. I would fully recommend Metro Elegance for any wedding or large event.
Everyone at Metro Elegance were great. I had a secret elopement in Washington D.C. and I was so lucky to find a company willing to accomodate my unusual bridal party size (1). My h...
air and makeup were done by Whitney, and I loved how I looked in my photographs.
Fantastic group of ladies to get you wedding ready! They are punctual and efficient to get your bridal party ready for the big day. They come to you so there is no added stress or...
travel which others don't offer. I loved this because my bridal party and family could be together in our own setting and comfort for such a special day. I have had the privilege to have these ladies for my wedding as well as weddings I have been a part of the bridal party. These ladies know what they are doing with hair and makeup! (My bridesmaids who never wear makeup or get their hair professionally done enjoyed these ladies and quality of skill so much - they made sure that the whole bridal parties got their hair and makeup done for their weddings.)
I was nervous about booking my hair and makeup because there were so many options out there, but I made the right choice with Metro Elegance. Whitney was just fabulous and we all ...
looked so amazing. They were professional and courteous and just plan easy to work with. I had no issues with my hair/makeup all day of my wedding and everyone complimented me.
I highly reccomend Whitney and Callie and Metro Elegance!!
I booked hair and makeup for mothers/sisters/grandmother of the grooms for my brother and his now husband's wedding. I reached out to several vendors and couldn't be more thrilled ...
with my choice to go with Lauren and Metro Elegance. From the first email, Lauren made me feel at ease and promptly answered my million questions, no matter how small.
The day of the wedding, we had Lauren and Whitney with us at the venue. They were both in constant contact with me via text, giving me updates on traffic. They both worked seamlessly with our group, listening to everyone's thoughts on looks for the day and giving their expert opinions! Lauren and Whitney both worked together so efficiently and adapted to any schedule switch ups, as our group was constantly in and out of the hair and makeup room. Everyone was absolutely thrilled with their final hair and makeup looks for the day!
I highly recommend working with Lauren and Whitney, who felt more like friends by the end of the day. I hope I get the chance to work with them again!
These ladies are amazing! When I was a bridesmaid in a wedding last spring everyone looked so great that I asked them right then to do the hair and make-up for my wedding. They cam...
e to me for my trial when I was unable to make it to their offices and they came to my wedding party the day of. They really listen to what you are looking to have done and try to recreate the example images that you show them and adjust to your preference. If you aren't happy with the way something looks they will fix and they did touch ups closer to the ceremony to make sure we all still looked perfect after a long day of getting ready. They are fun, nice and easy to talk to- they fit right in with your group of women! I would highly recommend this company.
Metro Elegance did a fabulous job on my hair and makeup for my wedding! I was very nervous since I never like how my hair or make up turns out whenever I get it done and after my t...
rial I knew it would be great. My hair and make up looked flawless for the entire day, not needing touched up once! Lauren was so pleasant to work with and I had a blast with her on the morning of! My bridemaids all looked stunning and LOVED how their hair and make up turned out!
Lauren was great to work with leading up to my wedding- she was quick to respond to my emails and offer suggestions on how to make things run smoothly for the day of.
On the morni...
ng of the wedding Lauren and her team arrived promptly at out hotel room and got to work immediately. Whitney did hair and make up services of a number of my bridesmaids and Brianna did hair and Lauren did make up. All 3 girls were very professional and very talented. They kept the atmosphere fun and upbeat and it felt like they were part of the wedding party. Me and my bridesmaids looked great! My skin has never looked so flawless and all the girls looked very natural and like themselves. No one looked overly made up or fake, just gorgeous and natural. Lauren, Brianna and Whitney brought out the best in all of us- thank you Metro Elegance!
am very delayed in writing this review, but the gals at Metro Elegance were top notch for my June 13th wedding. I was very late in looking for hair and makeup artists to come to ...
me for my wedding in St. Michaels, and luckily they happen to have a cancellation. I felt very lucky to have the team of girls that I did (Whitney, Emily, and Becca). Having 9 bridesmaids plus myself, they had a lot of work ahead of them on wedding day, but they showed up on time, ready to get going. In fact, we were even ahead of schedule so there was no day of stress. Everyone loved their wedding day look and they really listened to what my girls wanted for their look as well.
If you get the chance to work with Whitney, she truly is the best. My trial was just over a week before the wedding, and I realized then that my hair was nowhere near the length that I wanted it to be for the big day. Not only did Whitney rush order extensions, she went over 30 miles out of her way to meet me to match my color to make sure they arrived in time. Not only that, she went above and beyond to accommodate me into her busy schedule to put them in. It also might even seem trivial, but she gave me a salon quality brush to make sure they were perfect for the big day. And they were! Also, despite the June weather being super hot, my makeup stayed put and did not sweat off. I really felt like a gorgeous bride!
I would recommend these girls to any bride in the area, but book early because I happen to get very lucky!
Lauren and her team at Metro Elegance are beyond amazing! They made me look absolutely perfect on my wedding day! I first found out about them at my friend's wedding and once I saw...
how beautiful she looked and how great my hair and make-up turned out, as a bridesmaid, I knew I had to have them for my wedding! They are so fun to work with! They had all my bridesmaid laughing the whole time we were getting our hair and make-up done! It was such a great experience and to attest to their truly fantastic skills, one of my bridesmaid will be using them in September for her wedding! I can't wait to see them again and see how beautiful the next bride will look!
Callie O'Hara did my hair and my bridesmaids hair on my wedding day and she was absolutely amazing. Everyone absolutely loved their hair and it was exactly how each of us wanted i...
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Taylor Wiles did my makeup and my bridesmaids makeup and was so wonderful. She did exactly what each of us wanted.
Both were so easy to work with, sociable and so much fun to have their on my big day!
We had a great time getting ready with Metro Elegance. During planning, my emails were responded to promptly and that was awesome. My mom, our celebrant, and 6 bridesmaids got both...
hair and makeup. They arrived right on time, were cheerful and professional, chatted with us like they'd known us for years, and in general were fantastic. I loved my makeup, and when I decided, after my hair was mostly done, that I wanted the part to be different.... she just moved it and it looked amazing all over again. Our stylists were fast and efficient, and we all looked great. I can't imagine a better result, or a more enjoyable getting ready experience.
I LOVED MetroElegance--they were on-time, made me look incredible, and were an absolute blast to hang out with the day-of (especially the hair lady!). I would definitely recommend ...
and definitely use them again!
I love Metro Elegance. I have been in two wedding where they came to do out hair and make up and then I used them for my own wedding. Lauren and Bri and amazing and we love being a...
ble to catch up with them, its like catching up with old friends every time :)
Lauren and her team at Metro Elegance helped my small wedding to feel professional and so special! My hair and make up was absolutely perfect and better than I could've imagined! T...
hey are energetic, fun and professional. I highly recommend their service. Thanks Metro Elegance!
Metro Elegance was absolutely wonderful on my day! Not only did Lauren and Brianna do an awesome job, but my girls and I had a lot of fun with them too!! Would definitely recommend...
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I really had no idea what I wanted for my hair and make up, I just knew I didn't want my limp and thinning page boy cut to end up looking like a football helmet. Enter Whitney from...
Metro Elegance and my concerns were over. She thoughtfully brought me into the present day with some added body, curls, and a tousled bob that not only lasted the whole day and night but garnered many compliments as well. When I explained I couldn't apply eye makeup very well because of a slight hand tremor, she kindly reassured me that's what she was there for and proceeded to apply makeup that looked very natural and yet made my skin and eyes look years younger!
The best experience EVER!!! I have never felt more beautiful thanks to Metro Elegance and received complaints all night long. All my bridesmaids and mother (who has extremely curly...
hair) had their makeup and hair done and looked and felt flawless. I would recommend their services 100x over. Lauren and Callie are rockstars ❤️
Metro Elegance did an amazing job! I was extremely happy with both my trial and day-of hair and make-up. The best part is, they come to you! They showed up on time and were very co...
mmunicative and easy to get a hold of!
I worked with Metro Elegance for onsite hair styling for myself and my bridal party. The owner Lauren is incredibly professional, responsive and helpful. I appreciated her answerin...
g all of my questions in a timely and detailed manner. Her pricing structure was also very simple which I appreciated after getting several complicated quotes from other vendors. Whitney was our stylist and she did a beautiful job with everyone's hair. She was arrived promptly for my trail and on the wedding day itself . She recreated the look I had in mind exactly and was a lot of fun to have during the getting ready process. We did the styling early in the day since we did photos before the ceremony. Everyone's hair style stayed in and looked beautiful throughout the ceremony and reception. I would definitely recommend Metro Elegance to anyone getting married in the DC area.
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DC, MD, VA
Metro Elegance DMV