I worked with Susan for my wedding hair and makeup and could not be happier with the results. I wanted someone with experience doing east Asian hair and makeup as well as a team with experience with different hair textures and skin tones for my diverse wedding party - Susan and her team hit the mark perfectly. Me and my bridesmaids, groomswomen, and moms loved the results and felt comfortable and confident. The makeup also stayed on all night despite all the crying!! read more

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Susan is truly the best. She is amazingly meticulous and makes it her duty to make sure you look perfect on your big day. I cannot be more thrilled with her work!! read more

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I used Susan for my wedding hair and make up. She is absolutely fantastic. She is a dream to work with and is so talented. She really understands skin type/hair type/etc and helped me pick a makeup look. One of the best things I think she has done for me is help me choose my bridal hairstyle. I originally leaned towards having my hair up but after discussing it further, she helped me highlight my best features with a down do. My bridesmaids were in love with her and her assistants. We all came out looking amazing! Susan also does a very thorough job of providing information on Lash Extensions, skincare, etc. I have not seen any other HMUA provide the amount of detail and care that she provided. Also, getting ready with her and her assistants was so fun! read more

Susan was wonderful from start to finish as my bridal MUA! She genuinely cares about her brides and her skill and expertise show through her amazing work! She listens and works with you to understand your vision for your big day, especially at the makeup trial. She'll advise skincare needs (and make suggestions to help prep your skin before the big day) and utilizes top-of-line and high quality skincare and makeup products. She arrived early on my wedding day and did a beautiful job on both my mother and I. I received many compliments on my wedding makeup. She is very kind and professional, and any bride who hires her will feel comfortable and at ease with her. Future brides - she books up super fast, so book her early on. Also, be detailed in your requests and vision, as well as be open to her suggestions/advice. My skin was in great shape on my wedding day after tweaking my skincare regime with product recommendations from Susan. Susan is an expert and truly cares about not only making you look beautiful, but also feel beautiful. With her, you will know you are absolutely in good hands. Thank you so much Susan! read more

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Susan was such an INTEGRAL part of our wedding day! I loved getting to work with her in bringing my beauty dreams to life. Susan is truly one of my top favorite vendors of this process and day, seriously. From the bottom of my heart, I really appreciate all of her help and expertise in my indecisive decision making of what hair and make-up would look best on me. I'm so blessed that Susan is SO very detailed in this whole process - I feel like she should also definitely be a wedding planner as well. Susan has no doubt went ABOVE and BEYOND in everything that she does and I'm so very thankful for her. From our first look of her work as I was searching for my HMUA last year, I knew that her work stood out the most to me (also huge thanks to the excellent referral from my sister-in-law - she said that Susan is her favorite, which speaks very highly to me!) From my first call with Susan, I learned that she is so detailed and knowledgeable not in just HMU but also in the wedding industry in general. I knew immediately that she were the one to be my HMUA (she also have such a genuine down-to-earth personality!) :') Susan is truly a joy to work with in leading up to the wedding AND on the wedding day. Her positive energy and encouragement is contagious and so comfortable - it's just what us brides need on our big day (especially with all of the nerves.) Also a HUGE kudos to Susan and her team for also making me and my ladies feel SO very beautiful on the day of while of course staying on top of the timeline as well! :) read more

Susan is fantastic, both as a professional and as a wonderful human being. I have never had my makeup done professionally before, so when my wedding approached I was determined to do it on my own. After thinking it through a bit more (do I *really* think I could do my own hair? would it stress me out? wouldn't I need to buy more products?), I immediately went on Yelp to search for someone in the DC area I could trust to do it for me and take stress out of the day, which is where I found Susan. From the start, Susan was detailed and thorough. She asked me a bunch of questions about what I was looking for and what my routine currently is, walked me through the process (even helped me with my wedding timeline), and left me feeling very secure knowing she was on the case and would be there on my wedding day. When I had a question, she replied. She made planning a wedding from a different country way less stressful. I don't normally wear much makeup during the day - just some mascara and a little bit of brow gel, so I was concerned that the makeup would make me look like someone else. Susan listened and helped me achieve a look that looked both just like myself and also enhanced and played up my features. After trying out a few lipsticks, we even decided to move forward with a clear balm so we could go with my natural lip color. Susan also helped me organize hair and makeup for the bridal party and some of the family members - no small feat to pull off! She booked a few colleagues to help (who were also very professional and wonderful people), and I felt so at ease the morning of the wedding while they were helping us get ready. Susan is amazing - I enjoyed the trial with her (without which I totally would have chosen the wrong foundation!), as well as spending time with her in the bridal suite before the wedding. She made the morning of my wedding day really fantastic and took all of the stress out of getting ready. Thank you for everything! read more

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I don't understand why anyone would give Susan anything less than 5 stars! Susan is so professional and easy going. She makes you feel comfortable and knows how to make you look beautiful! I loved how my make up looked and it stayed on all day and night. It was snowing on my sister's wedding day, and the make up never came off. She uses water proof makeup to ensure that you look flawless for the whole day. She is so knowledgeable and she knows what make up to apply to make you look your best. I would highly recommend Susan for any special occasion. I know that she books up fast, so make sure you contact her asap! read more

I used Susan Lim for my wedding makeup and she was INCREDIBLE! I love makeup and had a really clear idea of what I had in mind for my wedding, and she did above and beyond a good job. She is a true professional but also such a warm, lovely person. She was so fantastic my sister booked her for her own wedding later that year. I cannot recommend Susan highly enough! Skilled, high end products, takes her time to really wow her clients. I have acne prone skin and the airbrushing really helped! read more

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I highly recommend Susan. Susan knows how to glam you up on your big day! I'm very selective about who does my makeup and have worked with countless makeup artists who didn't really flatter my Asian features. She's professional, timely and cares about her clients. Prior to contracting with Susan, we scheduled a phone consultation where she explained her services and process so I'm fully aware of what I'm getting myself into. During our trial, she was very thorough and asked the right questions to ensure that we agreed on a look. She even had me fill out a questionnaire prior to our trial so she can get a better understanding of my complexion, makeup preferences, desired look, etc. I also appreciate that she's very clean! During my wedding day, she arrived on time and successfully achieved the look that I was going for. Susan is very talented and experienced and I was able to fully trust her in beautifying me :) She's highly sought after in the area, so I suggest you contact her asap. read more

Having a professional makeup artist apply the wedding makeup for myself, my daughters and my mom was a lovely way for us to bond and enable everyone to feel beautiful on this special day. I found Susan when her name (and overwhelmingly positive responses) kept popping up everywhere I researched--Yelp, wedding planning sites, etc. What I love most about Susan is her thoroughness. We talked on the phone first, she suggested a trial makeup application (which I could not arrange due to time constraints) and she sent a very detailed questionnaire asking about everything from skin tone/issues to dress and accessories to how I envisioned myself on my big day. She requested recent photos of me, both with makeup and without and images of makeup and hair techniques I hoped to emulate. While this questionnaire took some time to complete, it made me feel completely comfortable in her abilities. Personality-wise, Susan is friendly and upbeat in her communications and no-nonsense professional when working at her craft. I especially liked that when I questioned her about her Caucasian makeup skills (she is perhaps best know for her Asian makeup expertise), she assured me of her ability in applying makeup for all ethnicities, but also wanted to make sure I felt 100% comfortable and gave me the option to cancel our arrangement if I did not. For expediency, we opted to have Susan as well as an assistant working simultaneously. I found the prices to be reasonable. Note that mileage and parking costs are additional, as Susan comes to your location. I wanted to feel glamorous on my wedding day and Susan delivered with thick false eyelashes and glam eyeshadow that didn't make me look like a clown. She would apply some makeup, then check with me to ensure I was getting the look I wanted. Most impressive? As I began to walk down the aisle, my soon-to-be-husband serenaded me in song and tears immediately began to stream down my face. Yet, the makeup didn't budge! We had two minor glitches which were easily remedied, first being that one member of our party has acne-prone skin and her makeup needed to be reapplied to properly accommodate it. The second being that additional moisturizer had to be applied under my eyes, due to the makeup powder being too drying and accentuating under eye wrinkles. We all felt as though Susan and her assistant genuinely wanted us to look our best and gave us ample opportunity to make adjustments as we went along. read more

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Even before I was engaged, I knew I had to book Susan for my wedding. 3 of my good friends had booked her for their weddings and their makeup was truly flawless, it was an easy decision. This was my first time getting my makeup done professionally so I was a bit apprehensive about how it would end up. I normally don't wear much makeup but I knew I wanted to have that "wow factor" for my wedding. Susan found the perfect mid point to a natural/smoky look. This is an art that she's perfected and I'm so happy to have had such a professional for my wedding. She made sure I was happy in the end and she wouldn't even give me her advice until she knew where I stood so that it wouldn't sway my decision =) I felt like the whole experience was tailored made for me. She remembered all the details and the concerns that I had; most specifically raccoon eyes and oily eye lids. Let me just say, my makeup stayed ON me the ENTIRE night. I highly recommend the airbrush she offers for an additional price, it's so worth it. She's thoughtful enough that she packs a small sample of the lip color so you can touch up your lips prior to walking down the aisle, make sure you give this to your MOH or bridesmaid that you can trust to remind you! There's a reason why she has a perfect rating. So go ahead and treat yourself and know that you're in good hands. read more

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The best makeup artist in Va highly recommended She made me look very pretty on my wedding day I really love her makeup and the hair she did on me last week she's so sweetttt too love her I wish millions star for rating I would give her all millions star not just only 5 read more

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TLDR: Susan is so absolutely wonderful to work with and extremely talented. I would not have had the wedding of my life without her. Susan came highly recommended to my by several friends, and I am so beyond thankful that I was able to secure her service and have her do my wedding hair and makeup! Susan also did hair and makeup for a few of my bridesmaids and my mother-in-law, and they were all so happy with the transformation. After the wedding, my husband couldn't stop talking about what an amazing job Susan did for me and his mom. In fact, he (not jokingly) told me that he regretted not getting makeup service from Susan for the wedding! To think that he was initially very worried about my wedding makeup being too heavy or that I don't look like myself (since I don't usually wear makeup and knows little about makeup in general). All that worries for nothing! The whole process with Susan was extremely organized AND fun. She walked me through all the steps and are very responsive to questions/emails. She used the trial session to really get to know my vision, my routines/habits, my skin, and my hair texture, and she is well-prepared every time I talked to her. Susan is kind & warm, professional, organized, and VERY good at what she does. Highly recommend!!! read more

Susan is quite possibly the best decision I made for my wedding. She is knowledgeable, not just as a make-up artist, but also as a wedding vendor--she's the first vendor to talk to me about making a wedding timeline! Susan is a busy woman, with fully blocked-off weekends, and make-up trials during the week (on top of being a mama to her toddler), but she is extremely responsive, and always willing to make your vision of your wedding happen. My mom is extremely picky (and also extremely cheap LOL), so she was weary of my hiring of Susan... but her reservations disappeared as soon as she saw Susan's work. Susan is not one of those MUAs who just does the same thing for every client. She takes into consideration: skin type+tone, normal make-up regimen, and the bride's preferences. The make-up trial is so fun, because she doesn't just share her vision, but also does multiple styles so that the bride can decide which style(s) she likes. We even tried on 6-7 false lashes before finding the perfect one... and considered piecing together multiple. Susan also gave me suggestions for my skincare, and my face is looking better than ever. She is a true artist, and I cannot thank her enough for helping me feel beautiful on my day. :) read more

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First and foremost, I would recommend Susan to any of my friends. She was so helpful when I had no idea what I wanted in my wedding day makeup. She was patient and very informative. She knows what she is doing. She is not a makeup artist that uses the same generic makeup for all her clients. In fact, I have a twin sister, who was my maid of honor, and she did not do the same makeup on the both of us. She made sure to do our makeups differently to flatter our face shapes and our different facial features. Secondly, I felt beautiful when she did my makeup. I did not look like a different person. I looked like myself, but a new and improved version of myself! Lastly and most importantly, Susan really cares about her clients. She really connects to her brides and I can tell that she really cares. She definitely goes above and beyond what any other makeup artist would. I would use her services again and again. She has a great personality, which makes it easy for you to try makeup you would never try without her push and talent. I was so scared to do so much makeup, but she never pushed me to do any makeup style I did not feel comfortable with. She really listened to me but encouraged me to be open minded. She is so talented and personable, I was not afraid to trust her. Brides, I felt beautiful on my wedding day and it would not have been possible without SUSAN! She was a major piece to how beautiful I felt on my wedding day, and that brides, is beyond priceless. read more

As a photographer, I've had the amazing opportunity to work side-by-side with Susan Lim over the years. Let me tell you, Susan Lim is one of the most down to earth, sweetest, humble, talented individuals I know! All our past clients together have spoken very highly of her professionalism, pricing, honesty, and approach. There is a good reason why ALL my friends and colleagues pick Susan for their big day. They trust her to get the job done right and she will bend over backwards to make sure you're happy. Whenever people ask for my recommendations for a makeup artist my answer will always be Susan Lim. She's consistently punctual and more than prepared by bringing a wide-range of materials to every shoot. She usually stations herself next to a window to get the best lighting to make sure all the colors are true. When working, she's extremely focused and will listen to each of her subject's concerns/requests. She's just one of those people that's easy to click with because she's so comfortable to be around which make you feel less self-conscious about your skin. If there is a larger bridal party, she uses her best judgement to see if she needs to bring on an assistant. That tells me she knows how to manage her time well so you don't have to worry about running out of time. I am EXTREMELY picky and I have good judgement, so trust me on this, Susan will go above and beyond and is the only way to go. She has the biggest heart so don't let anyone tell you otherwise. read more

Susan did a fantastic job on my wedding!! She involved me in every step of the process as we picked everything out on my consultation. I felt absolutely at home with Susan and even did the fake lashes for my big day!! I loved the way my make up turned out. She was on time, the consummate professional, and super easy to talk to. Having her there put me at ease and helped me relax. She was so calm. Her airbrush system helps everyone's skin look flawless. I worked with several vendors that day and I can tell you Susan was one of my absolute favorites. I know she is known for doing Korean make up. I am Caucasian and relatively fair skinned. I couldn't be happier! I married a Korean man and Susan also pitched in on my mother-in-law's make up which looked great also! In other words, Susan can do anyone's makeup and it will look fabulous! Totally worth the investment for any bride. You won't regret it if you are lucky enough to snag her time and talent! read more

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I fell in love with Susan's work way before I got engaged. I happened to love the makeup of different brides that happened to be her clients, so I started following her on Instagram for beauty tips and breathtaking portfolios. That's why she was the first person I was determined to book after I got engaged and I am so honored to have met her and have her as my makeup artist on my wedding day! I love, adore, admire (all synonyms for love!) my wedding day look! Originally, I didn't know what to expect since I wasn't a fan of my engagement look done by another professional. Being someone that really didn't know much about skin care, as well as different bridal looks, Susan was very patient, accommodating and honest. I appreciate the time she took during my makeup trial when I honestly didn't know if I have watery eyes with false lash application or oily facial regions with prolonged makeup. Her questionnaire prior to her trial is very detailed and I love how she cares to know her clients well so their makeup experience is fulfilling and abundant. Susan made the process so easy for me and she is such a delight to work with! She's friendly, light-hearted, joyful, and sincere. She provided me with skin care tips prior to my wedding day and took the time to fill in every detail of my face that special day. I truly had the confidence as a beautiful bride from a talented and amazing person! read more

I've been following Susan's amazing work for several years now so when I got engaged, I knew I wanted to work with her for my wedding. I was thrilled that Susan was available on my wedding date and time. I loved working with Susan who's sweet, professionally and talented. She's super prepared and extremely thorough with her explanation on the services, processes, and provided clear instructions on how to move forward during our initial phone consultation. Given how stressful wedding planning can be, I was relieved that the entire booking process from initial inquiry to contract signing went through without a hitch. Even throughout our followup communication mainly via email, I still felt comfortable and confident working with her. When I had trouble scheduling a trial date, she allocated time to squeeze me in for an early early morning trial, while still putting attention to detail to perfect my makeup. My bridal party and I loved our looks on the big day. We received countless compliments and despite the outdoor reception on a humid summer day, the makeup stayed on nicely and naturally all night. Susan is highly in-demand so you should contact her to inquire availability as soon as possible. read more

I booked Susan Lim before choosing any of my other vendors (except for catering). Based on photos and other reviews, I felt for certain that I wanted her for hair and makeup for myself and the wedding party, and wanted to ensure that she was available for my wedding. She was amazing to work with throughout the entire process. She was professional, detail-oriented, and was super helpful in helping figure out the timeline of events for the entire day. I felt nervous during the makeup trial, but Susan immediately put me at ease. She looked through photographs from our photographer in order to help determine the correct coloring and makeup level to ensure that we looked perfect in pictures. That level of care and attention to detail is exactly why I went with her. We talked about my comfort level with certain types of makeup, and ended up on a look that I was happy with. Susan and her team arrived exactly on time the morning of the wedding. They were calm, relaxed, and a lot of fun to work with. Everyone in the bridal party looked incredible, and they put both mothers at ease. They even gave us tips about everyday makeup and eyebrows that we never knew before! Susan and her team made what could have been a stressful morning a truly zen experience. We all felt glamorous, and yet ourselves at the same time. I am so happy I was able to have Susan as a hair and makeup artist, and could not have imagined going with anyone else. read more

Susan did a great job with my wedding day make up. I'm so happy I had her to make me look beautiful for my big day. She arrived on time and did everything we had initially agreed on. The girl who was doing my bridal party and my hair was running late, and Susan even offered to do our hair if the other girl didn't show up, but she finally did (2 hours after the promised time!!). So I was extremely grateful for Susan's punctuality and willingness to be my back up. She was very professional and made sure I was happy with my look! The make up trial also went well. She had an impressive studio set up in her basement including lighting. Susan was helpful in giving me ideas on my make up look based on what I was looking for and what kind of hairdo I was planning on having. She was patient with me as I had a hard time describing what I wanted. She wanted to be accurate and gave me some thoughts on how my make up will look in pictures vs in person. She went through pictures of past brides with me to help me with the decision process. Overall, Susan was such a pleasure to work with. She made me feel at ease, and was professional and helpful throughout the entire process. I highly recommend her if you're looking for a make up artist for any special event! read more

Susan's name came up several times in my search for a makeup artist from both friends and online referrals, and after viewing her before and after pictures of past clients on her business facebook page, I knew she was the one to contact! I was thrilled when I found out she was available for my wedding. She provides a tremendous amount of information on the initial consultation phone call, which was both overwhelming and appreciated. I knew exactly what I needed to provide in advance, what to expect from her, and whether or not her services fit into my budget. She sent over a questionnaire on the looks I wanted for both hair and makeup, my daily routines, what I didn't like or felt uncomfortable with--and I'm someone who does not have a makeup routine and think of makeup as a smear chapstick and maybe a swish of mascara, this questionnaire was helpful in having me focus, think about, and research what I wanted to be emphasized and what I wanted to avoid. I found Susan to be incredibly not only detailed and thoughtful, and very meticulous in her method and communication, but I was very happy to find out during my trial how friendly and easy-going she is, too! I had a lot of fun during the trial chatting with her and seeing how an artistic eye and a trained hand can really amplify facial features. It was exciting to see how I would look on my wedding day and was impressed with how Susan was 'editing' her own work--she analyzed what she did to my makeup and hair, asked me how I felt if she changed this application or color or the size of curl, because it would highlight such and such or add more volume. She knew what she was doing and how to make improvements for the big day, so I felt I was in good hands. Surprisingly, despite all the work she did on my face, it looked simple and natural--which was very important to me. The day of the wedding, Susan and her assistant did a fantastic job. My bridesmaids, stepmother, and grandmother really enjoyed spending time with them and the results of their talent. My makeup and hair stayed put despite the humidity and the resulting sweat, tears, costume changes, hugs & kisses--which is a tremendous testimony to Susan's great work! If you need a conscientious and talented makeup artist who can also do hair, you'll be lucky to have Susan help you out for your event. read more

Susan Lim is the best bang for your buck. Number one, her work is amazing. I have monolids and she was able to work with that which is a huge plus! I've tried another make up artist who I suspected, tried to pull the same look she does on all Asians because it did not go with my features at all. I looked like an Asian doll but Susan highlighted my features to it's full potential like red carpet level! Number two, her professionalism is on point. She's very responsive, upfront, and engaging about her schedule and service. She let me know right away which days she was booked so that I would know her availability and how to best proceed in booking her. And every time I had any follow up questions, she always responded back via email and phone call in a timely manner and updated me along the way with any updates on her end. Last, her warm personality and easy going nature puts you at ease. She's very understanding and open to my preferences and makes it even better! Her service makes you feel like you've known her all your life and her work speaks for itself. I recommend all my friends to her! read more

Even before I booked my venue or envisioned my dream wedding dress, the first thing I did was book Susan. There's no one else I would have ever trust to do my make up on the most important day of my life. I had always admired her work, and she was highly recommended by family and friends. There's a reason why everyone says contact Susan right away! She's AMAZING! Susan is extremely passionate about her work and it shows through ever stage of her process. From the email correspondence to her trial session and day of the wedding I felt as though I was her most important client. Susan is professional and thorough, it always amazes me how she keeps it all together. During the trial we tried two different looks and she made detailed notes made sure to snap a photo so that we could replicate the look for the big day. She remembered details of the trial that even I had forgotten about. Susan made sure I was comfortable and that I looked and felt my absolute best. Not only was she there for me as a vendor but by working with her I quickly learn how calming and caring she is. She was the glue that held everything together for me. I had a lot of last minute changes with getting ready and I was extremely stressed out and worried we wouldn't have enough time to get ready, but she was so gracious and accomodating and gave me pep talks that helped me calm my nerves. When any of my friends get engaged, the first thing I tell them is to contact Susan right away! You won't regret it. read more

After the wedding, Susan reached out to me with her sincerest apologies and warmest thoughts. She noted that since our encounter, she's taken steps to ensure no other potential client would share the same experience I did. She asked me to join her for a complementary makeup lesson, and I learned so much from her. Her warm personality and expertise made me feel incredibly comfortable and welcomed! She clearly excels at her craft AND possesses the skills to teach/walk you through a makeup application you do on your own. I've never been more impressed with the diffusion of a poor experience between a professional and client. It's obvious that Susan cares a great deal about people, client or not. I would love to work with her again, and I wouldn't hesitate to recommend her to everyone else! read more

Susan is the best! From the moment I reached out to her she was very responsive, thorough and professional. We discussed everything in detail at my trial, and she took notes to ensure she captured everything. My bridal look (hair and makeup) was exactly as I had hoped for the big day! All of my guests were raving about how beautiful I looked, and how impressed they were that my hair and makeup held up throughout the entire day/evening despite the Virginia summer heat. I highly recommend working with Susan Lim for both hair and makeup needs! read more

Susan did really well on my makeup. It was beautiful and she asked a lot of questions and details about what I wanted. She did two looks on me for the trial and asked me to keep it on for the rest of the day to see how it looks and to keep her posted if anything happened (my skin got too dry/oily, etc). Overall she did great and I was happy with the end result. I took off a star because 1. She never gave me my bridal touch up kit which was stated in the package that I got. I didn't realize I didn't get my touch up kit until after the ceremony. 2. She asked me to use my own lipstick for the wedding. I told her I liked a specific MAC color during the trial and she said I can bring that day of to use for the wedding. At the moment, I just said sure, but in hindsight, I think she should have had that (popular) shade in her collection or tried to match it. As a makeup artist, I would expect you to have all shades under the rainbow. She was pretty pricey and I feel like for her price point, I shouldn't have to use anything of mine. Maybe it's my fault for not speaking up and saying no to her and that I wanted to use a lipstick in her collection? But I think it should be assumed I'll be using all her products unless I insisted or mentioned that I preferred to use something of my own. I was strict on my budget but makeup was one of the things I splurged on... looking back I think I could have found something more affordable. Like I said, overall, I was happy with the look and the makeup was beautiful. Susan was nice and friendly. If you are able to afford her, go for it! read more

Susan was so wonderful! I was a bridesmaid at my friend's wedding, and had the pleasure of having her do my makeup. Susan was very punctual. She did exactly what I had in mind for my make up. Susan came prepared with pages of notes and inspiration pics from us, she listened to our ideas/concerns, but also gave her professional advice. It was hot and humid that day, I have oily skin, she did a great job weatherproofing my makeup, everything stayed in place by the end of the night! And most importantly, the Bride looked amazing! I highly recommend her! read more

Susan is awesome. She did our makeup as bridesmaids at a friend's wedding. Her attention to detail is unbeatable. She always checks with us on our preferences and encourage us to bring pictures with makeup that we like. She is such a good listener and truly cares about you. I can't say enough good things about Susan. She is so nice to work with and I will highly recommend her to all my friends. read more

Susan took such amazing care of my bridesmaids and me! From the beginning, months before the wedding when I booked Susan, she came off extremely organized and thorough in her questioning, trying to nail down the look I wanted. I filled out a very detailed pre-trial questionnaire, sending photos of my face without makeup, my skincare routine, makeup that I typically wear...etc. As someone who very rarely wears makeup, this made me feel confident that Susan was truly trying to understand my features and comfortability with makeup to give me the best care. I was impressed by the informational packages she puts together for her brides, which explain in great detail things like exfoliation techniques and how to rehydrate your skin, which you can do weeks/months before the wedding. Her services don't just start and end on your wedding day - she is invested from start to finish! I appreciate that Susan also works closely with each client to find the best looks to complement their natural features. She isn't afraid to tell you if a look you ask for won't look flattering, always explaining why first, and then offering alternative suggestions based on your natural features. I appreciate her honesty and feedback. As a client, I also felt like I had a say every step of the way, and Susan is very open and welcoming to input. The prices are on the higher end, but it is worth the money! I was so happy with my makeup and hair for my wedding and wouldn't hesitate to book her services again! Thank you, Susan! read more

Susan was literally the first vendor I booked for my wedding, before even finalizing the venue. Even before I got engaged, I knew that I wanted to book her to do my makeup as well as those of my bridesmaids, and I have zero regrets. As an Asian bride with bridesmaids of several racial and ethnic backgrounds, it was super important for me to book someone who I knew had experience with different types of facial features and attributes. Susan did just that, and not a single one of my bridesmaids were unhappy with how their makeup turned out. I've gotten my makeup professionally done several times, and my experience with Susan was by far the best not only because the outcome was amazing (because it truly was), but also because of the sheer level of knowledge she has and the quality of all of the products she uses. First, she only uses premium products, and that ultimately translates to the quality of the makeup as well. I tend to have dry skin when it turns into Fall/Winter, and she was somehow able to keep my skin hydrated beneath all of the makeup throughout the entire day. Contrary to anyone else who has ever touched my face, one of Susan's best attributes is that she took time to truly listen to me- how I described my skin, how I liked my makeup to be applied, things that I definitely wanted, things that I definitely did NOT want, and everything in between. She doesn't rush through her work and was never quick to offer her opinion without carefully hearing my thoughts first. It's every bride's desire to feel beautiful on her wedding day, and after going through the entire process, I realized that, in order to look beautiful, you need to feel confident in your skin. While there are a lot of different factors that play into that, I truly felt like Susan played a huge role in instilling and ensuring that confidence on my wedding day, and I truly felt absolutely beautiful. read more

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Booking Susan for my wedding day is one of the best decisions I made. She lives up to all the hype about her and I highly recommend that you reach out as soon as you decide to hire her for your event (I booked her about a year prior). Susan is very meticulous and specific about making sure that she meets your expectations for the look you want to achieve for yourself (whether natural or dramatic). She requires that you fill a detailed questionnaire prior to your trial and works with you during the trial to make sure you're comfortable with how you look. Her prices are higher as she requires a minimum amount of service but I'd recommend you reach out to her and see if she can work with you. My husband was caught off guard by the costs but could not stop complimenting me on day of wedding. We were both very pleased with Susan's work on my bridal team and myself. She is truly one-of-a-kind and you cannot go wrong with Susan! Thank you Susan for making me a beautiful bride on my special day! read more

Having Susan do my hair and makeup was the best decision I made for my wedding. I am a very indecisive person and also don't understand much about hair/makeup. During the trial, Susan was very patient with me as I tried to figure out what type of look I preferred. Her knowledge and experience helped me to narrow things down to my ideal wedding look. ON my wedding day, I wanted to change my hairstyle from the one we did during our trial. Susan allowed me to do so and created a beautiful half up-do. I would have been annoyed at myself, but Susan didn't even hesitate and was very professional and supportive throughout. My hair and (airbrushed) makeup remained intact throughout the entire day/night and even onto the next day (no, I did not end up washing my face that night--oh well!). Friends and family members asked how everything was still so PERFECT the following day (makeup/eyelashes on, hair pins and curls all still in place, etc.) and all I could do was credit it to Susan. She is a perfectionist and will make you look and feel as perfect as you can ever be. I surely felt like a princess on my wedding day! My bridesmaids and the mothers also looked as gorgeous as ever. Each and every one of them were more than satisfied with Susan and her teammate. Not only did they rave about how beautiful and confident they felt, but they received compliments from all of the guests. Now I could go on and on about how talented, professional, reliable, diligent, considerate, and sweet Susan is, but I highly suggest you experiencing Susan's art and magic yourselves. There will be absolutely zero regret :) read more

Susan is the BEST! My bridesmaids and I had a wonderful time working with her the day of the wedding, she is so funny and easy going while being an incredibly professional and a fantastic makeup artist! One of my bridesmaids commented that she just wanted to hang out with Susan all day and be her best friend, and my very hard to please mother was incredibly happy on the magic Susan worked on my face. She is so talented! We looked awesome, I was so happy! Susan was wonderful during the trial run in helping me figuring out the right look for my wedding, which made the day of the wedding stress free. In terms of responding to any questions and concerns, she always got back to me promptly and always very straight forward and honest in her answers. Thank you so much Susan! (I apologize it took me so long to write a review!!) read more

Wow! What can I say about Susan's talent except for she's the best in the business! She did the makeup for my sister's wedding and she looked gorgeous!! She was very informative and listened to every need my sister wanted. Like the post above- I'm a twin as well, so I wondered if we were going to look similar on her big day. But Susan did her magic and we had different looks. Needless to say, if anyone can make twins look different and gorgeous at the same time- she's THE BEST!! If you book Susan as your makeup artist, you won't regret a single thing. I would recommended her to everybody! It's unfortunate that someone rated her with a one star considering she never experienced Susan's magic. I would have to say Susan is a very popular and sought out makeup artist, so if you want her you need to book her in advance. We went as far as booking her a year in advance. Susan is very clear in writing about making a deposit to secure your spot, unfortunately it sounds like the one star bride didn't read the terms and agreements. For what she offers, she is very reasonably priced. You won't regret booking Susan!!! read more

I was referred by a friend to have Susan do my makeup on my wedding day. I didn't even shop around and I was very comfortable with the decision knowing she would do a great job based on all the positive feedbacks. I was actually very excited to see what Susan could do for me at the trial as I never really liked any professional makeup done on me in the past. Susan was very professional and listened to my likes and dislikes. She was also very friendly and easy to work with. She always gave me the freedom to make my own decisions and never pressured me into getting any additional services that I didn't need. When I first saw myself in the mirror at the trial, I was amazed. I loved it (first time ever I liked my make up) and that was the look I wanted to go for. Also, before my make up trial, I had my hair trial with my hair up as a bun, butI had been debating if I should keep it or go with half up half down style (I was leaning towards the latter). When I got to Susan for the make up trial, Susan mentioned the hair bun wasn't me without having me telling her that was what I was struggling with as well. I still remembered Susan said "you got the dress and make up that is you, but your hair style is not," and that was definitely straight to the point! I was so glad Susan mentioned that and I made up my mind to go with the half up half down style. I'm still very thankful for that because it definitely wouldn't have achieved the look I was aiming for if I were to go with the bun. Of course, my makeup was flawless on the wedding day and it lasted the whole day!! She also got to the hotel earlier than the contracted time so she could have everything set up and ready to go. I also received so many compliments on my wedding day! Susan is truly gifted, amazing, and super friendly. I truly appreciated her work and I will definitely recommend Susan to any brides looking for a MUA. Susan, I will definitely reach out if I need professional make up done in the future :) read more

Susan did a beautiful job for my friends and I on my friend's wedding day. All of us were very satisfied with the makeup, the bride looked stunning!!! She made all of us feel very comfortable and made the experience enjoyable. She worked with us by asking each of us what kind of style we wanted, and gave us great suggestions. read more

Susan is a wonderful makeup artist! I knew she was a popular choice but I understood why after working with her. It was my first time getting my makeup done professionally so I didn't know what to expect but I was excited to work with Susan and hear her recommendations. My makeup looked gorgeous on the day of the wedding and received lot of compliments. She worked with each of my bridesmaids to create a look for them and they all loved their makeup as well. I appreciated how detail-oriented she was was and accommodating. I would definitely recommend her! She's a talented artist and it was pleasure getting to know her and having her as my makeup artist. read more

Susan was fantastic to work with throughout the whole wedding process, from start to finish. She was very responsive to any questions and concerns that we had, and was always very prompt with returning emails. She offered great advice and suggestions in terms of look, and was super laid-back and easy to work with. None of my bridal party really wears make-up on a regular basis, but she was able to create looks for all of us that were beautiful and fit our personalities. We all have very different skin tones and facial features, but everyone looked gorgeous after Susan was done with our make-up. Best of all, the make-up lasted the entire day, even with the Virginia humidity. I loved working with Susan and would highly recommend putting your trust in her to make you feel beautiful on your wedding day! read more

Susan was nothing but absolutely amazing to work with as my makeup artist for our wedding. She was highly recommended to me by several of my girlfriends who had her as their makeup artist for their weddings. I contacted her as soon as we had booked our venue and set our date because I knew I wanted to have her be my makeup artist. She made me feel like a gorgeous bride by accentuating my features. She also did a wonderful job for both my mother and mother-in-law. From the initial email contact to the day of the wedding, her artistry, attention to detail, timeliness, clear communication, sincerity, and professionalism were all qualities that made her stand apart from other experiences I have had with makeup artists. As I typically do not wear too much makeup on a daily basis, I highly recommend the makeup trial before the wedding as this session provided me the opportunity to work with Susan on what look I wanted for the day of. As she gives a detailed questionnaire before the trial, I knew what to expect during the trial and she was also able to know what I was looking for as well. I appreciated this as there were no surprises on the day of the wedding and she is completely responsive to your comfort level. I went with airbrush makeup as our wedding was at the end of July and I tend to sweat - my makeup did not smudge or change in any manner for the 15+ hours I had it on, even with a few tears here and there. For brides who would like to have a wonderful experience with a makeup artist who is truly talented, I highly recommend Susan! read more