Tymia did so well on my lashes! It was my first time getting lash extensions. She really listened…read moreto me and explained how she was going to get me the look I wanted! If you want to sleep or chat or listen to music the whole time she's got you! It was such a comfortable experience for me and my lashes lasted me 4 weeks on vacation. I couldn't be happier :)

I love getting my lashes done with Mia! I initially came here like 10 years ago and recently moved…read moreback to the area and was looking for a lash place. I'm so glad I came back to see Mia because she is a true lash artist! She takes the time to personalize each client's treatment and I appreciate the time and care she takes each time. The experience is relaxing and so comfortable. I always get the best nap when I'm getting my lashes done and I am always so amazed by the results. I get compliments on my lashes all the time from people so highly recommend Mia. I like a more natural look and I think that Mia does a superb job creating a refined and natural look. The lashes last well and I usually come get fills every 4 weeks. Highly recommend Mia!

Miki did a WONDERFUL job with my makeup. She took her time and made sure it was perfect. I could…read morenot stop looking at myself in the mirror lol. My phone is now loaded with selfies (I usually do not take any). I will definitely be going back and referring her to my friends. Oh and she also offers to travel to you (which is a plus) with an additional charge.

This review is long overdue, but Michelle did my bridesmaids makeup and the Mother of the Bride's…read moremakeup for a wedding in early March. She is great! She listened to my preferences, while making me feel comfortable with trying new things and was so easy to talk to throughout the process. She was also able to travel to the wedding location which was a lifesaver. Can't wait to use her services for my next event!

I can't say enough good things about Addi! I found her online and was blown away by her portfolio…read moreand great reviews, and immediately knew I wanted her to do my makeup for my engagement pictures. Some highlights: 1) I emailed her on Tuesday and my pics were on Sunday. Not only did she give me an appointment on such short notice, she is also 39 weeks pregnant! I couldn't believe she was willing to do my makeup the weekend before her baby is due. She is so passionate about her job and truly cares about her clients, even if she's never met you before. 2) I never wear makeup so I was pretty nervous about how it would turn out. Addi took time to listen to what I was looking for and we talked about some of my previous (bad) experiences with makeup so that she also knew what I didn't want. Throughout the session, she continuously asked me how I felt and always made sure I was comfortable with the way it looked. Addi is the perfect makeup artist for women who don't usually get their makeup done or are a bit nervous about wearing full makeup. 3) Her studio is adorable, really clean and organized, and all her products are top of the line. 4) She is so sweet and really easy to talk to. My makeup, including eye lashes, took a little over an hour but the time flew by because we were chatting away. She even offered to run into her house and get me an umbrella since it was pouring out. Addi is truly an incredible makeup artist, and I left feeling comfortable in my own skin. People kept telling me how great of a job Addi did enhancing my natural beauty, which is exactly what I was looking for. I got a sneak peak of my engagement pictures and my makeup looks amazing. I can't wait to book Addi for future events, and I have my fingers crossed she'll be available to do my makeup on my wedding day. :)

I LOVE ADDI. She is amazing. I hired her for my wedding this past June and I would recommend her to…read moreanyone. I got married on the hottest day in the DMV of the year and had an outdoor ceremony and My make up lasted ALL day. She also did all my bridesmaids who looked amazing as well. Addi is so sweet and down to earth. Thank you again Addi for your help on my special day

What can I say? She's the best! Kevan is not only a talented makeup artist, but she's also a…read morecalming presence to have on your wedding day. All my girls loved how their makeup felt light and glossy. We all really felt like Kevan and her assistant listened to our wishes. I'm really particular about my eyebrows (who isn't?!) and told Kevan I should probably just do them myself because I didn't know how to explain what I wanted. She took the time to meticulously listen to my critic as I checked in the mirror--and what do you know? My eyebrows looked absolutely perfect. I looked like the best version of myself and my skin felt incredible. Also, before she left she gave one of my bridesmaids a little lip kit to touch up throughout the night. She's the best, don't think twice--grab Kevan while you can! She'll make you feel beautiful, light, and loved.

Kevan is amazing! I am glad I choose her to take care of me for my wedding day! I wanted a natural…read morelook and nude lip color and she absolutely delivered an amazing job :) She also took care of my maid of honor and did a stunning job on her as well. Very punctual and had a glowing personality. I would save her number for any other make-up needs. No longer need to hassle around looking for a make-up artist anymore! Another thing I was so impress with was my make-up lasted all day & night! Thanks Kevan!

I've had the opportunity to work with both Ryan and Kathy. I first did my bridal trial with Kathy…read moreand she was great. I think it was $50 for the trial and she came to our hotel room in DC. At first I wasn't very happy with the color eyeshadow because it was too mauve(ish) and seemed a little too mature for what I was going for. She was super great about it and worked with me to find a color that was better suited. I've had my makeup done a lot and sometimes artists take it really personally when you say you don't like something. This was not the case at all. I also had photos done for something else and the photographer used Ryan as a makeup artist. Ryan was super friendly and easy to get along with. She also did an awesome job with my makeup. On the actual wedding day, Kathy was punctual and very patient with my bridesmaids. She had done my sister's makeup first and then redid it completely over when my sister got really emotional (happy tears!) and cried away all her makeup. I was so happy with my makeup. I used the airbrush which is amazing even though I was a little apprehensive about it at first. I didn't have the cakey look that so many brides have and the coloring was just amazing. I'll try to attach a picture... I highly recommend them both!

I've had the pleasure of personally working with Marquia Kinard on two occasions, but have also…read moreseen her work on my friends, and let me tell you, she is the patron saint of makeup artists. I have never felt more beautiful than when Marquia tells me to hop off her chair and take a look in the mirror. Like today, when I literally couldn't stop gawking at how she took me from Zombie extra in a remake of Michael Jackson's Thriller to a pretty little PR princess! One thing I love about Marquia is her energy and enthusiasm. She is sweet and gracious, and really gets pumped about making her clients look their best. She is engaged and takes into consideration what you want, while transforming that look into something that works for your features. Her infectious smile keeps me calm and soothes me no matter how stressed I am about whatever event it is I'm going to. She is also extremely punctual, and always arrives early, ready to set up and then sit down with you first, before starting. She'll discuss everything from your skin type to how you react after makeup is applied - greasy quickly/break out/redness - and from there, she tailors her approach and what she uses to eliminate those issues and help you put your best face forward. If I could give her a sixth star, I would have, because she is absolutely the most talented makeup artist in the DMV. I've even proposed that she move in with me... I hope she says yes!

Working with Valerie Hammer for my branding photoshoot was one of the best decisions I've made all…read moreyear. I hired her to do my makeup and hair before my session with Ginny Filer Photography, and she completely exceeded my expectations. Valerie didn't just make me look beautiful -- she made me feel beautiful. She brought out my eyes, made my lips pop, and styled my hair in a way that honestly made me feel like a Hollywood star. But what I loved even more was her energy. She kept the vibe fun, uplifting, and confidence-building the entire time. By the time I walked into my shoot, I wasn't just ready... I was excited. I felt grounded, powerful, and fully in my skin. One thing that makes Valerie truly special is that she teaches while she works. I learned so much about what actually flatters my features -- like how purples make my green eyes stand out (yes, I bought a purple palette immediately!). She doesn't gatekeep; she genuinely wants every woman to know how to show up as her best self. I've already decided to hire Valerie again in the new year for a more in-depth makeup lesson so she can help me elevate my stage and speaking presence as my brand continues to grow. She's not just a makeup artist... she's a partner in confidence. I'm deeply grateful I found her through Ginny Filer Photography, and I can't recommend her enough. Valerie is the kind of woman who makes you feel beautiful at any age and any stage. She embodies women supporting women -- the kind of person you instantly feel connected to. Honestly, she feels like the best girlfriend you wish you had... and maybe she will be. - Holly Wiggins Founder, Holly Wiggins Media Ladies Level Up * FedBrain.ai https://www.linkedin.com/in/hollywiggins IG: @hollyrnay FB: https://www.facebook.com/HollyRWiggins * Behind the scenes reel: https://tinyurl.com/MakeupBrandShoot * Blog About Shoot: https://ginnyfilerphotography.com/branding-blog/2025/11/10/leveling-up-with-holly-a-strategic-soulful-brand-session

I had the pleasure of having Valerie do my makeup prior to a photoshoot yesterday, and could not be…read morehappier with the results! Val was easy to talk to, asked questions about my regular makeup routine, listened to my preferences, and the results were incredible! She enhanced my features which translated beautifully in the photos. Most importantly, I still looked like me - just a prettier and more polished version! The process was also great. Val really put me at ease and made the experience fun. I'll certainly return to Val for any future needs and will highly recommend her to friends.

Josie is so talented! I loved my make up and hair. She did an amazing job and also helped me so…read moremuch picking up my outfits.

I am a makeup artist, so passionate about makeup in any way or form. I noticed that anytime I asked…read moreanyone who did your makeup. It was always Josie Valdez! She just has such an unique beautiful soft style that I could spot it a mile away. So when I got an opportunity to attend a class, I was overjoyed. She showed everyone step by step what to do and it seemed so simple but at the same time, a very different approach. The end result was not only amazing but my face had a very soft, sophisticated and a real put together look. Ever since, I feel like a new woman and have gotten compliments everyday. This looks suits everyone and who doesn't want to look younger and beautiful! Josie, thank you for my new look and life!

The pros: Very nice, pleasant staff, especially Jane (also…read morenamed Juan?). I did a digital perm and my hair is VERY stubborn. I had warned them about this beforehand, but no one ever seems to really take me seriously LOL. In order to not damage my hair Jane took an entire 5 hrs! working on it, and was very patient the entire time. This was both a pro and a con - pro in that my hair did not come out fried, as it often can, but con in that 5 hrs is a really long time to be spending sitting in a hair salon! They made sure I had water and a bathroom break, which was very considerate. Jane seemed very knowledgeable and specifically did different treatments for the parts of my hair that hadn't been permed before vs those that had. The top layer took very well. The cons: Again, 5 hrs... I very much appreciate them not wanting to fry my hair, but maybe a little speeding up could have been done? Also, while the top layer permed well, the bottom didn't really take - see photos. Also, just FYI, but there is no validated parking. It wasn't terrible to pay the garage, but just something to be aware of. Overall I really appreciated all the time and patience they took, to specially alter treatments for different parts of my hair, and try to not damage it. If there is some kind of middle ground to be able to do the perm and have it take completely in all the hair, and with less time, that would be ideal.

I got a digital perm at Hair Design Zone with Reika at the end of March. It took me months to let…read moremy hair grow to get rid of all the bleach. I can't express how excited I was for my digital perm. The hair is something so important for me, and having little kids I just wanted to have a hair that looks nice and it is easy to take care of as mom's life can be pretty busy. My first appointment took about 6 hours, at the end of it during the last wash, Reika looked really confused. The perm did not work and the curls were "gone". Despite spending so many hours there I was very polite and understanding as I know sometimes mistakes happen. She asked me if we could reschedule to fix the issue and I said ok. Initially they rescheduled for me to come back a week after I got the digital perm, but I was worried about my hair health and I suggested maybe we wait 2-3 weeks until we try again, so we did as she agreed that would be best. After 48hrs I washed my hair and I noticed that on the top part of my head there were some parts that looked really damaged, but I just assumed that it was part of the process that went wrong the first time and that it would get fixed during my next appointment. I did take a photo on April 1, which was just after I got my perm to record the top part issue on my hair. Today I went back for the second appointment to fix the curls and I showed her the top issue as well. For my surprise I was accused of having done another treatment elsewhere, which I DID NOT. I have done enough hair treatments to know that I should not do a treatment on top of another like that. The end result of all of this is that now I have damaged hair and was faulted for it, I was called a liar and accused of something that I have not done. Again, I know that mistakes happen and we deal with it, the problem is that in this case no accountability was taken and on top of that the client got blamed for something that DID NOT HAPPEN. I see a lot of positive reviews from clients that had their service with JJ, maybe I just had the wrong stylist. The final overall experience was so negative and upsetting. Do not wish anyone to ever go through the same thing. Was really hoping to be super happy about this experience but unfortunately turned out completely opposite.