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Bridal Makeup

About

On WeddingWire since 2009

Brides and grooms come to me for my light handed glamorous looks. Many of my clients are not looking for transformations but rather an enhancement of their own beauty.
I’m a DC based hairstylist and makeup artist. A mixed chick born the year of the dog with a cancer sign and I love animals! I am an expert at consultations. I love to problem solve and offer solutions. I have a lot of experience working in the fashion industry and television but nowadays I focus on weddings and special events. I work with all hair textures and skin tones. Fill out the form on my website for fastest service.

Services Offered

To ensure a fully tailored experience for every client, Carla Pressley offers a wide range of services to choose from. Consultations are available, affording you the opportunity to share your vision for your finished look. Hair services available include blowouts, styling, and extensions, as well as coloring, haircuts, and keratin treatments. Makeup options range from natural, glowing looks to dramatic makeovers, and can include lash applications, contouring, and tattoo coverage.

Contact us directly!

For the quickest service, you can either fill out the form on my website : https://www.carlapressley.com/contact-appointment , or email us at carla@carlapressley.com to speak directly with my assistant Erin! She will get back to you right away once you provide us with more information regarding your request. We can't wait to help make your special day perfect!

  • Black-owned
  • Asian-owned
  • Woman-owned

Frequently asked questions

What is the base price for updos/styling for brides?

$200

What is the price of trial service for updos/styling for brides?

$200

What is the base price for updos/styling for attendants/family members?

$100

What is the base price for traditional makeup for brides?

$200

What is the price of trial service for traditional makeup for brides?

$200

What is the base price for traditional makeup for attendants/family members?

$100

Does makeup price include false lashes?

Yes

What beauty services do you offer?

Consultations

What hair services do you offer?

Blowouts
Coloring
Extensions
Haircuts
Keratin
Perm
Textured Hair Styling
Updos / Styling

What makeup services do you offer?

Contour Makeup
Eye Makeup
Natural Makeup
On-Site Makeup
Wedding Party Makeup
Makeup Trial
Fake Lashes
Tattoo Coverage
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Reviews of Carla Pressley

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4.9 out of 5 rating
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2024 Winner
4.9 out of 5 rating
130 Reviews
98% recommend it
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Kelsey S. Sent on 08/07/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Carla's wedding hair and makeup

Carla and her team did an amazing job with the hair and makeup of myself, bridal party, and family members. At my trial, we tried multiple styles of both hair and makeup and Carla encouraged me to think about little details that tend to be forgotten as well as gave advice that she's picked up through her experience as a wedding MUA.

During the getting ready process, the team stayed calm and worked quickly and efficiently to keep the timeline of the day on track. Given a variety of hair/skin types, everyone looked AMAZING and the hair and makeup lasted wonderfully all night long despite us going hard and getting sweaty on the dance floor.
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Emily Sent on 04/11/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Excellent Experience working with Carla & team!

Working with Carla and her team was so easy. She was able to do exactly what we envisioned with our hair and make up. Everyone in our wedding that worked with Carla and her team had a great experience as well. She even stuck around to do touchups right before our ceremony (after she was scheduled to leave)! Carla is extremely professional and affable, and made everything so simple and easy. We highly recommend working with her for whatever type of event you might have. She really can make anything happen!
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Kaylani S. Sent on 07/13/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Artist extraordinaire

OMG! I don’t even know where to begin. With less than a month to go, I was still on a search for someone to style my daughter’s hair for her wedding. An instagram search led me to Carla and her team. The reviews really don’t do her justice. We were sold after the consultation and on the day of the wedding she took exceptional care of me and my daughter. She stayed the entire day, facilitated a post ceremony hair change, did make up touch ups for more than just us after the hired make artist left and a bout of rain hit us during the ceremony. She calmed down an anxious mom, held my daughter’s dress as we walked to the ceremony start, and even touched up hair for the officiant (that darn rain !) Carla went above and beyond to ensure nothing messed up this day. Absolutely worth every Penny! It goes without saying that she will be our go to person this day forward for all hair and makeup needs. Thank you Carla!
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