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Alissa Joy Makeup Artistry

Alissa Joy Makeup Artistry

Forest, VA
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    Stephanie W. Sent on 07/20/2024
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    The BEST makeup artist

    I feel so grateful to have had Alissa as the makeup artist for my wedding day! She was so easy to talk with and made me look and feel my absolute best. She is so attentive to detail, even making subtle changes on the day-of to improve the final look! Not only was I thrilled with my makeup, but it didn’t budge all night. Even after we ran around in the pouring rain for over an hour on our wedding day, my makeup still looked incredible at the end of the night. I really can’t recommend Alissa enough!
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    Rebecca Sent on 11/17/2023
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    Feel your most confident by hiring Alissa!

    Alissa turned me into the most confident gorgeous version of myself! She not only takes the time to ask questions and do a full consultation, but she also continues to check in throughout the process to make sure you’re comfortable and feeling pampered. One of my favorite features of myself are my freckles across the bridge of my nose, so when I told her that, she immediately agreed and helped to make sure they showed through the foundation so I could still have my favorite features shining through. I was nervous to have my makeup professionally done because I hadn’t ever had it done before, but she turned me into the most confident version of myself. I loved how I looked and the makeup lasted through SO MANY tears of happiness during the ceremony - super impressive! She does a great job keeping it natural and minimal for those who want it (like my mom and MIL) and does a fantastic job glamming it up for people who want it (like me). Not only is she an incredible makeup artist, but she’s also an incredible person who is full of kindness and enjoys personally connecting with her clients! Getting my makeup done was one of my favorite parts of my wedding day because I had a second to breathe, get pampered, and felt like I was catching up with an old friend of mine - highly recommend Alissa!
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    Rachel S. Sent on 05/06/2023
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    She's the best!!

    I had the best experience with Alissa doing my wedding makeup!! She is so kind, professional, and knowledgeable. She made me and all of my girls look so stunning! After being a little self-conscious at the trial, Alissa helped to make some changes and really boost my confidence on the big day!! Highly recommend!!
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    Taylor T. Sent on 05/08/2023
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    The best MUA in Central VA!

    Alissa is AMAZING! I am not a makeup girl whatsoever and my knowledge of what is right and wrong is almost nonexistent so when I found Alissa I was relieved! At my trial, we walked through what I wanted, but she gave me suggestions and advice where needed which I appreciated. I left the trial loving my makeup, but on the day of the wedding we both could tell we needed to glam it up and Alissa KILLED IT!!! I have never felt more beautiful than I did on my wedding day and Alissa was a huge part of that. She never once pushed me to do something I didn't want to do but encouraged me in the best way possible. She was meticulous in her work, clean and sanitary, and such a fun person to be around. If you are looking for a makeup artist that you can trust, takes their time, and goes the extra mile, then you need Alissa in your life!
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    Kelly B. Sent on 04/04/2023
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    Absolutely Amazing!

    Alissa was amazing and phenomenal to work with. She is so sweet and kind. I couldn't be happier with the decision to work with her. My makeup - along with the makeup for my sister, sister-in-law, mother, and mother-in-law - was perfect and flawless (and stayed that way all day). I can't thank Alissa enough. We were blown away by how our makeup looked - I find myself a little speechless as I look back at our wedding photos. I can't recommend Alissa enough.
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    Bernadette P. Sent on 12/13/2022
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    Hire alissa now!

    Alissa did makeup for my December 2022 wedding in Lexington, Virginia. She was an absolute joy to work with! I was so nervous to get makeup professionally done, but she made it so fun and kept me posted on what she was doing along the way. She was also so patient with family members that had never gotten their makeup professionally done before. We had the best time getting wedding ready with Alissa- she is the best!
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    Mikaela B. Sent on 11/03/2022
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    One word? ✨F L A W L E S S✨

    If I could give more stars, I would… Alissa is PERFECTION! I could not have asked for better stylists on my wedding day. Alissa, her second artist (Haley) and her assistant (Noelle) were amazing. So friendly and awesome at what they do. They were so great at making sure everyone got exactly what they asked for, were comfortable, but also gave us their professional inputs in a respectable way when we had questions or concerns (which I 100% appreciate considering I know NOTHING about makeup). Not only did they do a beautiful job, but they also knocked out 11 girls makeup within a 5 hour time span with time to spare. They absolutely KILLED IT. Alissa did my full face as the bride from start to finish and she is the best artist to have in your corner on the most important AND stressful day of your life. Her, her artists, and the hair stylists I booked took so much stress off of me on my wedding day and I really can’t thank them enough. KEEP BEING 100% PHENOMENAL GIRLS! LOVE YOU ALISSA!
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    Juli J. Sent on 10/26/2022
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    Makeup Artist Perfection!

    I am so glad I booked Alissa for my MUA! She is so easy to work with, down to earth, and made sure that my makeup came out exactly as I wanted it. She did makeup for myself, sister, aunt and Mom and all of us could not stop looking in the mirror!! Alissa really takes the time to make sure everyone feels beautiful and so many of my friends kept complimenting me on how great my makeup looked. It held up the entire day and night too, which is a big plus!

    Alissa Joy Makeup Artistry's reply:

    Thank you SO much Juli! I had the best time getting you and your family ready for your special day and truly enjoyed getting to know you all. I appreciate the kind words and cannot wait to see pictures of your beautiful day! I wish you all the best in this new & exciting chapter-Congratulations again!

    Warmly,
    Alissa
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    Katherine R. Sent on 09/27/2022
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    Flawless Makeup Despite Rain!

    Alissa was such a dream to work with. Not only are her skills amazing but she did such an amazing job glamming up me and my three bridesmaids. My makeup looked flawless and stayed perfect all day despite rain, sweat, and a lot of ugly crying during my ceremony! She is not only talented but is so fun to chat with while you sit in her chair. She even kindly applied false lashes for my MIL who decided last minute that she wanted them! Highly recommend Alissa if you want perfect makeup and and fun person to chat with while you’re in her chair for 75-90 mins on your wedding day!

    Alissa Joy Makeup Artistry's reply:

    Thank you SO much for the kind words! I'm so happy to hear that your makeup lasted the way that you needed it to through all those things and had the best time getting to know you & your girls on wedding day!

    I wish you all the best in this next chapter ahead- Congratulations again!

    Warmly,
    Alissa
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    Raven Sent on 05/09/2021
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    The best!!

    I couldn’t have asked for a better makeup artist on my wedding day! Alissa was so easy to get along with and always makes sure you are comfortable while she is doing your makeup. I had never had my makeup professionally done before, so I put my full trust into Alissa when she came for my trial run. You can tell she is truly passionate about what she does, and she takes her time with every single detail. My makeup was flawless throughout the entire day, and I felt so beautiful! I would give her more than 5 stars if I could!

    Alissa Joy Makeup Artistry's reply:

    Thank you so so much Raven! It was a pleasure getting to know you & your family on your special day. You looked like an absolute angel and I'm so happy that I was help you feel your best on you & your husbands special day !
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    Danielle B. Sent on 01/04/2021
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    Alissa is wonderful! Hire her!

    I hired Alissa as my makeup artist for my elopement on 10/28/2020. She had great reviews and photos on Wedding Wire/The Knot so I was inclined to connect with her about a trial and wedding booking. From the beginning, Alissa was professional, personable, and organized. She willingly came to my home (wearing a mask!) for a trial and was so kind and supportive in helping me create my wedding look (enhanced natural, timeless look). Her thoughtful questions, confidence, and creativity made me feel very comfortable and respected as a client. Alissa was receptive to all of my feedback and questions and made every effort possible to shape my look to help me look my absolute best! She brought her studio chair and full equipment spread (while wearing a mask!) to the hotel for the day of and was so prepared and professional. I really appreciated her easy going nature and conversational attitude- she was very open to my mom, sisters, and best friend joining us on Zoom and made them feel included too! I was thrilled with my makeup on my wedding day as it lasted for several hours without any smearing, wearing, or loss of fake lashes :) I cannot speak high enough praises for Alissa and her artistry! If you're in the Southwest VA area, you should absolutely hire Alissa!

    Alissa Joy Makeup Artistry's reply:

    Danielle,
    I can't thank you enough for the kind words! You were a dream to work with and I so enjoyed the time spent getting to know you (and your fun friends/family on zoom) throughout the process. I wish all the best for you and your husband in the future.