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Transformations Artistry LLC provides luxury hair styling & makeup application services for weddings & events located in Charlottesville, DC, Richmond, and surrounding cities. As on-location stylists, we travel directly to our clients, providing beauty services to enhance their outward appearance with a look that lasts all day and showcases their natural beauty. We pride ourselves on our ability to cover all genres of hair and makeup trends, from dramatic glamour to barely-there natural looks, color theory, style themes, shade-matching, etc. and work with all skin tones, colors, textures, and face shapes, counseling our clients through what would look best on them individually. Using airbrush techniques, lash application, and specializing in all types of updos & down-styles, we thrive on versatility, sanitation, exceptional customer service, and a fresh, glowing, and utterly romantic approach to beauty.

We highly encourage our brides to have a bridal hair & makeup trial with us 2-3 months prior to the event to ensure she loves her look and can see her inspiration come to life before the big day.

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Frequently asked questions

Does makeup price include false lashes?

No

Which of the following are included in prices?

Assistant Fee

What beauty services do you offer?

Consultations

What hair services do you offer?

Textured Hair Styling
Updos / Styling
Hair Trial
On-Site Hair

What makeup services do you offer?

Airbrush Makeup
Contour Makeup
Eye Makeup
Natural Makeup
On-Site Makeup
Wedding Party Makeup
Makeup Trial
Fake Lashes
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Reviews of Transformations Artistry

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4.9 out of 5 rating
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2024 Winner
4.9 out of 5 rating
138 Reviews
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Transformation Artistry, led by Ashlyn, and her team provide phenomenal hair and makeup services for weddings and other special events. They are described as professional, skilled, accommodating, and attentive, creating stunning and long-lasting looks that exceed expectations. Clients praise their ability to listen to preferences, adapt to various styles, and maintain a positive, calming atmosphere during the often chaotic wedding day. Ashlyn and her team are highly recommended for their artistry, timeliness, and ability to make brides and their parties feel beautiful and confident.

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Transformation Artistry, led by Ashlyn, and her team provide phenomenal hair and makeup services for weddings and other special events. They are described as professional, skilled, accommodating, and attentive, creating stunning and long-lasting looks that exceed expectations. Clients praise their ability to listen to preferences, adapt to various styles, and maintain a positive, calming atmosphere during the often chaotic wedding day. Ashlyn and her team are highly recommended for their artistry, timeliness, and ability to make brides and their parties feel beautiful and confident.

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Lacy Y. Sent on 06/25/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Wedding Hair + Makeup

Ashlyn and her team were absolutely amazing. They were fun, welcoming, and calming during what can be such a chaotic day! They were also very adaptable to everyone’s makeup preferences making us all feel our best and most beautiful selves! I would definitely recommend them to anyone!
Cassie
Cassie Sent on 07/09/2024
5 out of 5 rating

May 2024 Wedding

Ashlyn and her team were AMAZING on my wedding day. I was referred to Ashlyn from a friend who Ashlyn recently did their wedding hair and make up and they had nothing but good things to say and they were 100% right. From the initial trial to the big day, Ashlyn was professional, attentive, responsive (the quickest responder out of all my vendors) and incredibly talented.

On my wedding day, Ashlyn and her team arrived on time and were fully prepared. There were a total of 10 hair services, 5 make up services, and my bridal hair and make up. Between Ashlyn and her two assistants they were very organized and efficient. I'm sure it was very stressful with that many services during a 5 hour time frame but they didn't show it!

Their work was amazing and held up during the rainy wedding day. My bridesmaids kept saying how good the hair and make up was. Even one of my bridesmaids who has been in many weddings said that this was the first time her hair actually looked like the inspo photo.

As far as my hair and make up it was 11/10. Ashlyn gave me a few tips for my hair at the trial that I implemented and my hair was everything I ever dreamed the day of. I decided to still wear my hair down despite the rain and I'm so grateful Ashlyn was fully supportive of this because in the back of my mind I was very worried it might not hold, but Ashlyn worked wonders. And the make up... insane, she is so talented.

Thank you, Ashlyn, for making me feel beautiful on such a special day. If you're looking for a stress free, hair and make up experience, I highly recommend Transformation Artistry to any bride-to-be!
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Kelsie Y. Sent on 11/28/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Vow Renewal

Ashlyn is truly an artist! She not only creates a flawless face with her make-up skills but is also able to create a complete look with her hair styling ability. Her passion for her job shows in how she treats her clients, very professional yet organically friendly! I wouldn't hesitate to recommend her to anyone looking for hair and or make-up; for all ages, youth thru mature women.
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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2022 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2021 Winner
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15 Endorsements
Arli Quinn Photography Arli Quinn Photography Wedding Photographers

I can't say enough how beautiful Ashlynn's work is! Her brides are always flawless and so much fun to photograph. To go beyond the beauty of it, her kind demeanor and personality makes anyone feel right at home. I love seeing all of her work and her designs when she shares to social media. Endless talent here!!!

North Point Plantation North Point Plantation Mansion Weddings

No doubt there is a great deal of competition among wedding make-up and hair stylists in the Virginia market. And there are many, many talented professionals. What sets them apart is their own personal style and how they click with their clients. Ashlyn not only possesses the talent to make her clients absolutely beautiful, but she is a joy to be around as a person. She's extremely professional, punctual, and offers great communication. I would actually say that her communication skills and her ability to put strangers at ease are among her best assets. The fact that she does hair AND make-up also set her apart. I highly recommend Transformations Artistry.

Nikki Santerre Photography Nikki Santerre Photography Wedding Photographers

It's always a joy and a relief when I hear my clients have chosen Ashlyn to work with for hair and makeup styling! I know that she will not only produce incredibly beautiful work, but will also create a unique experience for them and serve them well. She has a talent for creating hair and makeup art that makes her clients look like the loveliest version of themselves, without being too heavy and overdone. It's always a privilege to work with someone so talented and professional!

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