One-of-a-kind Wedding Looks
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DMV area
Travel area: Within 300 miles See details
Located in Sterling, VA, On Canvas is a hair studio that offers its updo and make-up services for weddings and events. It is an inclusive salon that specializes in on-site hair/makeup. The team at On Canvas aims to create a unique look for each of their clients that makes them feel like the best version of themselves, while providing a safe space for all couples.
Owner Elle loves to create bright and colorful hairstyles that look natural. She also loves to help couples reach their dream hair on their special days. She and the team can work with you to create a style you love for your wedding day. They also provide makeup services, which are done by team member Wren.
The team at On Canvas can travel to your location to provide their services. Before your wedding day, they can organize trials for you to create your dream look. The team would love to enhance your natural traits and help to give couples their dream wedding
LGBTQ+-owned and Woman-owned Business
3+ years in business
Speaks English
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Hair Stylists
Hair Trials Available
Makeup
Makeup Artists
Makeup Trials Available
On-Site Hair & Makeup
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5.0
out of 5.011 reviews
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On Canvas creates beautiful, long-lasting hair and makeup for brides and large parties, with talented, professional, and friendly artists who handle trials and last-minute schedule changes. They bring extra stylists for big groups and manage logistics smoothly. Clients praise punctuality, attention to detail, and clear, fair contracts.Review photos
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Siobhan T
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5.0
9/04/2025
Elle did my bridal hair for my wedding in June 2025. Elle is my go-to gal for regular hair maintenance. She always slays it, but today I’m writing about my decision to hire her for...
my wedding hair — a decision that no bride takes lightly. And yet, it was the easiest wedding vendor decision I had to make! And boy, did she deliver.
Elle’s creative prowess is evident in her daily work in the salon, so it was no surprise to me that she would be incredible at event hair. We decided on a fun ponytail with a braid and a twist, after trying out a more subtle low bun for my first trial. The low bun also turned out beautiful, but I felt like the ponytail would be more “me”!
I literally think my hair was bulletproof on my wedding night. I was sweating A LOT on the dance floor, and it stayed looking fabulous all evening long. I got lots of compliments on it too! It was absolutely perfect and I knew I could count on Elle to deliver on the most important day of my life. My bridesmaids hair looks fab too — thanks to Elle and Kat!
Hire them for your wedding! They’ll show up on time, bring a chill energy to the chaotic morning of, and leave everyone with beautiful looking, long-lasting hair.
Emily V
5.0
5/02/2026
Cannot say enough amazing things about Elle and Kat! They helped me achieve the perfect bridal hair for my wedding! They also made the entire experience feel like I was hanging out...
with good friends. I will be back for my regular hair appointments from here on out!
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Carl
5.0
3/06/2025
Working with Elle was awesome – she captured my desired look (hair & makeup) perfectly and rolled with some very chaotic schedule changes. Plus she's super kind and fun to work wit...
h. Would 100% recommend.
Tessa T
5.0
3/01/2025
I hired Elle to do my hair and makeup for my trial & wedding and I'm so happy I did! She is very meticulous and made sure every strand and color was perfect. She was very supportiv...
e during the process and a very kind person. Thank you for everything. I highly recommend hiring Elle.
Lauren L
5.0
2/26/2025
Elle and the On Canvas team did a phenomenal job on my wedding day. I did a trial before, and I knew everything would look stunning on the big day. Elle is so genuinely kind and li...
stened to all my ideas. I brought inspiration pictures, and she created a unique look that was perfect! She and the team are incredibly talented, very patient, and accommodating to some last minute additions to the schedule. They made sure we were comfortable and happy with everything. They are also very easy to contact and get in touch with for questions or changes. I could not recommend Elle and the team enough!
Grace L
5.0
10/21/2024
Elle and Kat did hair styling for myself, my bridesmaids, mom, and mother-in-law. They did a lovely job and everyone was very pleased with their hair. They were meticulous and deta...
iled in their work. I really appreciated Elle and her assistant Rae's enthusiasm when I first booked them- they were so excited to share in my vision and spent extra time helping me realize it. Compared to other hair stylists that I researched, On Canvas has a very simple, straightforward, and fair contract that allowed for some flexibility (I had to cancel one of our hair slots a week beforehand and they were able to accommodate that). I would definitely work with them again!
Response from On Canvas on 11/03/2024
Hi Grace,
Thank you so much for taking the time to respond :) We’re so happy to hear you ...
had a great experience with us from start to finish! Congratulations again on the big day, and let us know if you need any other hair or makeup assistance in the future!
Moriah D
5.0
6/20/2024
Elle has been cutting my hair for a few years now, so it was a no-brainer to have her turn me out for my wedding day. I'm not very good at girly things, so she even helped me come ...
up with ideas for how to style my hair - believe me, I never would have thought of this on my own. We worked together to grow out my hair for about a year to make sure the length was right. We also did a trial for how we wanted the hair and makeup to look on the wedding day. It gave me a lot of confidence going into the day.
When I tell you that I never imagined I could look this good, I am not joking. It couldn't have looked better. I truly peaked; she is a huge part of that.
She still cuts my hair every few weeks and is a total vibe. Oh, and she is professional too. I can't recommend her enough. If you aren't getting your hair styled by Elle, what are you even doing?
Response from On Canvas on 11/03/2024
Hi Moriah,
Thank you so much for messaging us!! You have been a valued client for many yea...
rs, and it was a no-brainer to help you at your wedding ;) We’re so glad to hear you had a great wedding experience, and thank you for sharing your photos! See you at your next appointment :)
Patricia M
5.0
6/19/2024
Fabulous Hair and Beautiful Makeup. On Canvas did makeup and hair for my daughter’s wedding this past month and the results were amazing. Elle considered the amount of people havin...
g their hair and makeup done (11 plus Bride), brought in 2 other artists as talented as herself, and set up a schedule for everyone leaving enough time in between to ensure each person was finished with beautiful results and in time for pre-wedding pictures. Elle and her crew asked and considered the image each person had in mind for themselves when leaving the chair (some dramatic and others a more natural look). The results were stunning, and each person was extremely pleased.
On a different note, my “wedding planner” had recommended 3 vendors for me to pick from, 2 were unavailable. The 3rd vendor was priced somewhere in the middle range. The price skyrocketed after I read the “fine print”. Hotel rental for each artist/stylist required, fee for holiday weekend imposed, travel costs reimbursed, etc. all were extra.
I then went on “The Knot”, sent out a request for hair and makeup artists available on the date of the wedding. On-Canvas was one of many vendors who responded. I compared 6 vendors who I thought would work and picked On-Canvas. Their contract was straight forward (no hidden costs) their portfolio pictures were beautiful and because it is a small business owned by the makeup artist herself. Elle (owner) has a direct interest in making her clients look beautiful and feel happy and satisfied. She hires other equally talented artists and stylists, ensuring On-Canvas can and does service both small and large parties with great results.
Kelly M
5.0
8/07/2023
Elle and Wren are fantastic - they gave my mother, bridesmaids, and myself wedding day hairstyles. They were prompt, professional, and Elle was able to come up with some updo sugge...
stions that were a hit with my mom and sister. Her work on my hair was incredible - I loved my long braids and curls! Everyone commented on how great our hair looked all day. If you haven't booked a stylist yet, go check them out!
Julia S
5.0
7/08/2023
I hired Elle to do hair for myself and my wedding party this past June. She is extremely professional and detail-oriented, and did any excellent job executing our gorgeous wedding ...
day looks. She made note of what worked well during the trial and used that to make everything run smoothly on the day! We had a two-day event, so she did both stunning old Hollywood waves and an updo for me, and they maintained their beauty throughout hours of dancing and photos! Everyone's hair in the wedding party turned out fantastic as well! Elle and Wren also helped with logistics for scheduling everyone's services, which was one less thing I had to worry about on the day. Hire On Canvas for your wedding, they will do amazing work for you!
Pro-tip: Elle also is a fantastic choice for pre-wedding hair care. I went to see her prior to the wedding for my regular cut and color and she helped me a achieve the beautiful, dimensional blonde that I was looking for ahead of the day. I cannot say enough good things about her!
Sarah M
5.0
2/07/2023
I have hired Elle to do my hair for my wedding in March!!! She has been doing my hair cuts and color for several years. She does a great job, listens and understands my vision even...
when I can’t always explain it. My wedding hair trial was exactly what I was looking for, can’t wait for my wedding day! Her prices are fair and comparable to what I have seen around, especially for a master stylist.
*UPDATE* I did hire On Canvas Wedding Team for my wedding. Elle and Wren did an amazing job. They came to my hotel the morning of the wedding to do my hair/makeup and both my daughter's hair/makeup. We were more then happy with the services. They are both professional, friendly, easy going and accommodating. Elle has been doing my hair for years and I was so happy to have her a part of my special day! I am not comfortable wearing much makeup but Wren did a great job of giving me a natural yet special bridal look. So happy I decided to have hair and makeup artists for my wedding, well spent money.
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Travel area: Within 300 miles
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