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Laura F. Sent on 11/18/2022Dream team!
I am so incredibly thankful for the beautiful work the BFF team did for my crew on my wedding day! From my initial call with Kara, I knew they were the right team. In the months leading up to the big day, communication was good, and I felt like Kara really worked hard to make sure my vision was heard. My hair and makeup trial with Josh and Gina went better than expected, and they were very open to a few minor tweaks I asked for afterward. Josh, Gina, Priscilla, and Leanne were absolutely wonderful to work with on the big day. My group, which included myself, 5 bridesmaids, and my mom and MIL, had a wide variety of styles in mind and different comfort levels when it comes to wearing makeup, and everyone ended up with looks they loved. We added on groom’s services as well and they were able to tame my now husband’s notorious cowlick, lol. And the team was very efficient—we even finished getting everyone ready ahead of schedule! I highly, highly recommend the BFF team!Best Face Forward- Skin, Makeup & Hair Artists's reply:
Hi Laura! It has always been a pleasure working together for other mutual clients, but was incredibly rewarding to work for you on your wedding day. Our team all loved working with you and your kind and generous party, and we are thrilled that you all loved your final looks. You were a very special bride for us to work with this year. We've loved seeing the photos of your wedding day and the pure joy emanating in every picture. We were honored to be your choice for hair and makeup services. -
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Haley Sent on 05/27/2024Highly recommend!! Organized, amazing work, and personable!
I am so glad Kara and Angie provided hair and makeup services for myself, mom, and bridesmaids for my wedding. Our hair and makeup lasted all day through the warm afternoon, rain, and dancing in the evening. I received so many compliments throughout the day on hair and makeup. They made me feel so confident, special, and beautiful on our wedding day.
The team was very thorough and responsive throughout the entire process. They were so attentive and organized that it was one less thing for me to worry about for the big day. I even had to adjust my hair/makeup trial due to unforeseen circumstances and they were more than accommodating.
Kara was also helpful in providing skincare recommendations in the months leading up to the wedding. I used the products that were recommended and my skin was clear for the big day!
I highly highly recommend the team and couldn’t imagine my wedding without them. I am so thankful for their amazing quality of work for a day that I will never forget!!
Best Face Forward- Skin, Makeup & Hair Artists's reply:
Haley- we adore you! I'm glad I met you so many years ago and it's an honor to have been with you years later for your special day! We appreciate you and your family! -
Katie G. Sent on 05/20/2024
Great hair and makeup artists!
Tanya did my hair and makeup along with hair for my niece and mother-in-law. She did a wonderful job working with my fine hair and giving it a nice amount of volume with curl. For someone with naturally straight hair, this was quite the treat. I loved the makeup that she did for me and while natural, it appeared really stunning in photographs. She was very easy to work with and provided great guidance on what would work best with my hair and complexion. Highly recommend.Best Face Forward- Skin, Makeup & Hair Artists's reply:
Thank you so much for trusting us during the most special times for you! Your little guy was the best best man we've ever seen!! -
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Kaitlyn S. Sent on 05/28/2024Knowledgeable, communicative, and can deliver the glam!
I cannot thank Kara and the BFF team enough for their help with my wedding day. I had two trials with another company that left me so worried about my day of look. Just three weeks before the wedding I decided I needed to go in a different direction. I called Kara up in a panic hoping she would be able to help with my short notice wedding on a holiday weekend. Kara was so communicative and helpful during this time. She listened closely to my previous experiences and my beauty vision. She reached out to her team and was able to find two amazing artists who would be available to help. They scheduled a trial for the next week and the trial was perfect! I was again so excited for my big day knowing I was in the right hands. Kris gave me amazing waves that lasted through the heat and humidity of the entire day and night. Priscilla gave me a soft makeup look with the most comfortable lashes I have ever worn. Together they created my dream glam and I could not be more grateful. If you are considering hiring the BFF team for your wedding you will not regret it. They are knowledgeable, communicative, and truly care about their clients. They will be able to give you your dream glam look too. Thank you Kara, Kris and PriscillaBest Face Forward- Skin, Makeup & Hair Artists's reply:
You were a wonderful addition to our season! I'm so glad we could save the day and make you feel your best self!! -
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Linda Sent on 05/04/2024Flexible, responsive, and awesome to work with!
My sister-in-law recommended Kara and her team after using BFF for her wedding a few years ago. From the start, Kara and her team helped answer all of my questions and were transparent and communicative about the process. Gina did my hair and makeup for the trial and on the big day, and I was so happy with how everything looked! She took a lot of notes and photos about what I liked during the trial and listened to my concerns about making sure the makeup stayed throughout the night. There were also some last minute location and schedule changes we had to make, and Kara and her team were so responsive and flexible about it all. I highly recommend working with BFF if you want a professional and highly experienced team of hair and makeup artists to trust on your big day!Best Face Forward- Skin, Makeup & Hair Artists's reply:
Linda- words can't say how much we appreciate you!! What a wonderful day that we were honored to be a part of! You looked amazing!!! -
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Avra B. Sent on 07/21/2024Amazing HMU Artists!
Gabby (H) and Brenda (MU) were amazing HMU artists for my big day! The communication leading up the weekend was great - kudos to Kara and Meg for their guidance and admin assistance. The whole process was smooth and everyone was kind and courteous. When my grandmother couldn't make it to our wedding due to health reasons, the team accommodated the situation very well. Would definitely book them again! -
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Stephanie H. Sent on 03/26/2024BFF should really be Best Friends Forever!
Bri (hair) and Susanne (Makeup) were amazing during my trial and on my wedding day! They were so flexible and made sure my look was EXACTLY what I wanted. They were so positive and supportive throughout the whole process. It felt like 2 friends pampering me on my wedding day. They absolutely nailed everyone's looks and we all felt SO beautiful!!!Best Face Forward- Skin, Makeup & Hair Artists's reply:
Stephanie- thank you so much for being the best bride to work with! Relaxed, trusting and enjoying the process! We appreciate you and I now think everyone should have alpacas at their wedding!! When you and your mom start your decorating business, we'll be there to cheer you on! -
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Steph R. Sent on 06/01/2022Team was amazing
This vendor was recommended to me by a fellow bride. She had a great experience! So I decided to hire them! I am very indecisive person. The artist knew exactly what would look good - Hair and Makeup. I loved the trail. Changed lip color and added volume to hair. The day of wedding - again GREAT! On time - Got done in time. Did amazing job - stayed the whole night. -
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Grace S. Sent on 02/11/2024Wedding Hair and Makeup
Best Face Forward was excellent. Gina was professional, fun and did an amazing job. I highly recommend.Best Face Forward- Skin, Makeup & Hair Artists's reply:
Hi Grace. Thank you for sharing some photos and such kind words about Gina. You were so kind to work with during a hard time for me and I greatly appreciate it! -
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Si Sent on 01/07/2024Hire Them!!
Best Face Forward was recommended by my planner, and I am so happy that I booked with them. Kara and her team were very prompt to respond via email to my questions and scheduling as I booked them pretty close to my wedding date. They were attentive to my needs and wrote down all the styles and products during my trial so that we didn't have to worry on the wedding day. Tanya was my makeup and hair artist, and she was so kind and calm and skillful. I was glad that she recommended false eyelashes without mascara and I loved the look and it worked out so well (no risk of mascara transferring to my lower eyelids, which always manages to happen when I do it myself- despite waterproof products). She also worked on my sister's hair and makeup, and it turned out beautifully. I am so thrilled that I booked such a great vendor for my wedding day!Best Face Forward- Skin, Makeup & Hair Artists's reply:
Hi Lesley. Thank you so much for your kind words and for taking the time to do this over the holidays. It was wonderful to work with you and be able to provide services for you and your sister for all of your events. We can't wait to see some photos! -
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Ali S. Sent on 10/03/2023Best Hair & Makeup in the DMV!
As someone who NEVER gets dolled up, I felt like an absolute princess at my wedding and it was all thanks to the Best Face Forward team! Everyone was super communicative and made my vision come to life!Best Face Forward- Skin, Makeup & Hair Artists's reply:
Thanks Ali for being so quick to do this- we love that we got to work with you twice this year! I'm so glad we succeeded in our mission giving you the best experience- thank you for trusting us for your very special day! The first pics were awesome and we can't wait to share!! -
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Jessie Sent on 06/23/2024Best Hair and Makeup Team!
Kara was amazing to work with at Best Face Forward. She is super responsive, organized and gives you all the details you need! She worked with me on every part of my wedding and was ready with her team and absolutely crushed it with all the beautiful looks! It was such a relief having hair and makeup done with the same company and I would use them every time! One of my best friends used BFF as her hair and makeup 6 years earlier to my wedding and she highly recommended them as well. They were well worth their price and I can’t recommend Kara and her team at BFF enough! We had so much fun with the wedding party getting ready and everyone’s looks lasted the whole evening! Thank you so much Kara and BFF- you will always and forever be remembered from one of my all time favorite days!Best Face Forward- Skin, Makeup & Hair Artists's reply:
Jessie- wow- what can I say- we love you, we appreciate you, and you are a BFF Bride Hall of Famer in the faves department. We're not only lucky to have you as a client, but as a friend!!! -
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Mariama S. Sent on 10/06/2023Truly Your Wedding Day BFF!
I loved using Best Face Forward as my makeup and hair vendor for my wedding! Kris and Marta were superstars and made myself and my bridesmaids look amazing the day of! Not only did they do stunning hair and make up but I received a beautiful spray tan for my wedding day!
Perhaps the best part of using BFF is that they not only help you with their specific services but Kara and her team offer help finding other vendors in the area which truly saves time and effort especially if you are a bride new to the area like I was!
I am thankful to have found BFF and would recommend them to any newly engaged gal searching for a team to make her feel fabulous for her wedding day!Best Face Forward- Skin, Makeup & Hair Artists's reply:
Hi Mariama. Thank you so much for your kind words and for taking the time to review your experience so quickly. Marta and Kris enjoyed working you and forming a new friendship! You were seriously the nicest Bride ever and just made the experience a joy. You looked gorgeous in the first pics we saw of your big day. We can't wait to see more! Thank you for trusting us completely for your special day so that we could bring your vision to life. -
Elizabeth K. Sent on 09/04/2023
Beautiful hair and makeup!
Josh, Kris, Tanya, and Alena did an incredible job with hair and makeup for me and the nine other ladies (plus 3 flower girls) on my wedding day! They kept us on time with our busy schedule, and having four artists meant that we didn’t need to start getting ready at the crack of dawn. Josh made me feel so beautiful with the natural-but-enhanced makeup, and I loved the products he used so much that I even bought a few of them for my own personal use! Kris did an amazing job highlighting my natural curls/texture with an elegant updo that stayed in place the entire night. I am usually nervous about other people messing with my curls, but Kris made me feel totally at ease. Big thanks to the BFF team for making me and the entire bridal party feel gorgeous on the wedding day!Best Face Forward- Skin, Makeup & Hair Artists's reply:
I just realized I had never responded to this one, my apologies I can't wait to share my pictures from your big day! We sure do love our curly hair Brides too! So glad you felt your very best! -
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Lindsay S. Sent on 07/06/2023Happy bride and bridesmaids
I had a great experience with Best Face Forward. They were quick to respond to me and were very organized. Some of their rates seem pricey, but it was absolutely worth it. I had Josh, Antonia, and Tanya working with me, my 5 bridesmaids and my mother. They knocked it out of the park and everyone looked gorgeous. Highly recommendBest Face Forward- Skin, Makeup & Hair Artists's reply:
Hi Lindsay. Thank you so much for your kind words and for taking the time to submit a review so quickly, including your beautiful pictures. It really means so much to us! We are thrilled that everyone looked and felt their best. You were wonderful to work with, incredibly kind, organized and responsive, which is always appreciated! -
Meg L. Sent on 07/16/2023
Great experience with Best Face Forward!
I had a GREAT wedding hair & makeup experience with Best Face Forward! What made Best Face Forward stand out to me from the beginning was their questionnaire process to find out more about my specific hair & skin type - I felt they took extra steps to really get to know me and my preferences. Kara & her team were extremely organized, communicative, and transparent throughout the whole process! I was assigned Tanya for my wedding hair & makeup, and she was SO lovely to work with. She was such a kind, calm presence to have in my “getting ready suite” with my mom, sister, and I, and she did such a great job catering to each of our individual hair & makeup styles and visions. I’ve received so many complaints on my wedding hair & makeup from family and friends. My mom was originally hesitant to get her hair & makeup professionally done, but Tanya did an exceptional job at making her feel comfortable during the whole process, and she LOVED her final hair & makeup look. I’m looking forward to working with Best Face Forward again for my sister’s upcoming wedding in August! Thank you, Kara & Tanya!! (Photos courtesy of Aimee Custis Photography)Best Face Forward- Skin, Makeup & Hair Artists's reply:
Hi Meg. Thank you for your kind words. We loved working with you every step of the way from planning through the wedding day and are so glad that we get to work with your family twice this year! Tanya is looking forward to working with you again soon. Thank you for sharing your photos. It's been amazing to look through them ... they really are AWESOME. You looked so chic and modern for your ceremony and your mother looks so happy! -
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