Erica Basha Makeup Artist Reviews
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Kathleen J. Sent on 10/13/2022
Simply the best!
Erica is a master of her craft and a phenomenal person to work with. I was adamant about doing a trial before booking with anyone and thank goodness I did it this way. I did 2 makeup trials before my scheduled one with Erica and there was just no comparison. Erica took her time to talk to me about what I was looking to achieve, if it was possible, and then she went to work. I could not stop staring at the pictures that we took during my trial because she managed to make my eyes pop in a way that I has never been done. Throughout the next several months we’d message via Instagram and text and I felt like we became friends more than just a working relationship. The day before our wedding Erica reached out to see if there was anything that she could help with which was incredibly thoughtful and not something any other vendor had done. Wedding day arrives and she shows up with all her stuff organized, sanitized, and ready to hit the ground running. Erica worked on 3 bridesmaids, my mother, and myself, who all had various skin tones and she made us all feel beautiful. Our makeup lasted all night even through all the dancing and each of us felt like an elevated version of ourselves which is what we were looking for. If I can work with Erica again there will be no hesitation at all. Thank you again for being part of our special day. -
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Andrea F. Sent on 12/07/2022Best of the best!
Finding a makeup artist for my wedding was a daunting challenge - I wanted to walk the very thin line of looking like myself but also feeling my most beautiful and glam ever. Most of the makeup artists I saw felt either too natural or too overdone until I found Erica. Above all else, Erica is an artist. She uses makeup to highlight your natural features in a perfectly tailored way. After my trial she asked for photos to see how well my makeup held up and when I told her my foundation didn’t withstand the humidity, she brainstormed a new list of products to use for my wedding. Leading up to the wedding she quickly replied to my panicked Instagram DM about a newly emerging pimple with skincare tips and recommendations. On my wedding day, I couldn’t believe her care and attention to detail to make sure every part of my makeup, including my finicky skin, was perfect. She took her time to make sure everyone in my wedding party was happy and all of my bridesmaids said their makeup was the best it had ever looked. I’ve never felt or looked more beautiful because of her.
Beyond just being an expert in her craft, Erica was the best kind of vendor to work with because she became more like a friend. She was flexible and accommodating when I asked her to stay last minute throughout my wedding photos for touch-ups (having her there through the ceremony was the best, couldn’t recommend this more!). She helped calm me down when I almost fainted from the nearly 100-degree day and was so fun to be around. I know I’ll be going to her for any events in the future. She truly is the best of the best! -
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Massy K. Sent on 08/15/2022Erica is truly the best MUA to work with!
I can’t thank Erica enough for her services on my wedding day. I had been engaged for a while and had a hard time finding a make up artist I trusted as lots of them use filters on the social media pages. I looked through Erica’s page and was so relieved to see her beautiful work and her commitment to showing real make up on her page. I booked a trial with her just a few weeks before my wedding and it went better than I had expected. First of all, Erica is truly the nicest and most genuine person. She was so kind and put me at ease during the session. I explained to her that I wanted a subtle glam look but still wanted to look like myself and didn’t provide much more guidance. She took that and was able to put together a look that made my skin glow and my eyes pop without making me look cakey. I left my appointment feeling so pretty! She also made sure to text me the following day to ask about how long the make up lasted and how I felt about everything after wearing the look for a few hours. I decided to make a few changes (mainly just adding more eyeliner and lashes) and she was so accommodating and offered some suggestions for lip color etc. On the morning of my wedding, I was feeling so overwhelmed and stressed, and It was so nice to have Erica come in and give me an hour of peaceful time. She could tell I was overwhelmed and channeled my energy and gave me the experience I needed. I was also so distracted by everything else that I didn’t look at my make up until she was done. I was so blown away by her work. She made me feel so beautiful without changing my face too much. Every single person at the wedding commented on how stunning my eyes looked. Erica spent a long time putting in individual lashes to make sure I looked natural but glam. My make up also lasted all evening and the photos taken at the beginning of the day didn’t look much different from the end of the evening. She was also so sweet to all my Bridesmaids and made them feel beautiful as well. I really can’t recommended her enough. If you want someone super talented, sweet, and professional, Erica is your person! You won’t regret it. -
Jen G. Sent on 11/04/2021
Erica Basha is the BEST
Erica was an absolute joy to work with. She listened to me describe my "dream" make-up look and executed it perfectly. Not only did that happen with me, but my wedding party was thrilled with their make-up. She is extremely knowledgeable on skin care and make-up products, so you will also learn while working with her. Last, but not least, she is so very kind and will put you at ease on a stressful day. I am so grateful that I chose Erica, she is simply the best. -
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Amanda B. Sent on 10/05/2021Everything I could've asked for in a wedding MUA!
I couldn't have asked for a better experience working with Erica as my wedding day makeup artist! She was responsive and prompt throughout the whole planning process and extremely professional from our first conversation all the way through the wedding day. I especially appreciated all the outreach she did to hear how my trial makeup lasted through the rest of the day and any adjustments we should make. She and her teammate, Ivory, worked with me, my six bridesmaids, mom, and even flower girl to help each of us look and feel our best. I felt like the most glamorous version of myself in the best way possible all day and night. Thanks so much, Erica! -
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Lynn Sent on 10/20/2021
Meticulous perfectionist!
Erica is a master of her craft, constantly seeking to improve and give her clients the best experience. Erica has the ability to do a wide range of looks and was able to create the exact vibe I was looking for in terms of bridal makeup. She takes feedback to heart and was a pleasure to work with both during the trial and on the day of the wedding, would highly recommend her services! -
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Amy M. Sent on 07/25/2021More than five stars
In the days leading up to my wedding, there was so much nervous excitement that I slept very little and by the time the wedding day rolled around, I didn’t look my best. Erica, however, made sure that I did - her expert application and eye for beautiful color and detail meant my makeup looked better than I could have ever imagined! Erica is so talented and is also exactly the kind of warm, reassuring presence you want on your wedding day. I couldn’t recommend her more highly - thank you, Erica! -
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Haena L. Sent on 06/29/2021
Fantastic Artist
Erica is super amazing and talented!! In the last 2 months leading up to my wedding, I had to change makeup artist due to overbooking. I was very nervous and anxious trying to find a new artist who was comfortable working with monolids. During the trial with Erica, she was very attentive to what I liked and did not like from my previous trial with the other artist. I would have to say she was way more attentive and cared so much more than the other artist and was super thankful to have found her. Even after the trial, she understood and knew what kind of changes I would like to make from the trial on the wedding day (I am terrible at explaining especially for someone who rarely wears any makeup daily). During the whole wedding day, I did not need to touch up at all and I think the makeup stayed on well throughout the whole night! Even with all the tears, my makeup did not smear at all! Erica even provided a whole bag of "emergency" items such as oil blotting sheets, makeup remover, extra lip stick, and etc. I also hired Erica to do makeup for my 4 bridesmaid, she had an extra artist help her and she was fantastic as well. For anyone looking for a very professional, personable, and attentive makeup artist, HIRE ERICA! Thank you Erica from the bottom of my heart, you truly made me feel beautiful on such a huge and memorable day! -
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Evkrohn Sent on 10/15/2020A Wonderful Experience!
I had the most wonderful bridal makeup experience with Erica Basha! I’m so grateful I was able to connect with her in time for my early Sept “COVID wedding”. She is friendly, responsive, thoughtful, completely professional, and of course, incredibly talented at her work. I was nervous about “full/formal” bridal makeup, whether it would look like “too much” or if I’d look “like me” on my wedding day, and during our preview, Erica talked me through her recommendations for my look and explained what she was doing every step of the way. I never felt like she was talking me into something I didn’t want to do; she asked questions, listened to my feedback, and translated my nervous, inexperienced-with-makeup rambling into the ethereal, blushing look I’d hoped for! She was able to show me what my finished makeup would look like in photo and video (very helpful!).
After our preview she checked in every so often during the following day to see how my makeup was holding up. She’d even tried different lashes on each eye to be sure we used the best possible one on my actual wedding day! So smart!
On the day of my wedding I was probably she most nervous bride she has ever dealt with, and I congratulate her on being the most calming presence out of everyone there while I was getting ready! She even helped me practice my vows, and was just an expert at soothing those ridiculous pre-aisle jitters.
My makeup turned out gorgeously, and did not budge one tiny bit the entire day. I am so thankful for Erica’s help. She is a genius. Finally - She followed all COVID protocols in a very professional way, something invaluable to brides during this time. Thank you, Erica!!! -
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Melissa Sent on 10/23/2021A true artist to make you feel like the most beautiful version of yourself!
Where do I even begin?! Erica is absolutely exceptional. She is not only a wonderful and talented makeup artist (and artist in general), but a humble and beautiful person on the inside as well. Due to my wedding being postponed, I have basically known Erica for 2 years now. She is meticulous with her craft, open to feedback, and just makes you feel at ease when working with her. I honestly would even consider her a friend at this point -
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Karen N. Sent on 11/05/2021Awesome experience!
Erica was just the best. Her work is beautiful. She listens and does just what everyone wants. Very responsive in terms of arrangements and trial make up. A wonder person to spend an hour with, very gracious and patient in the midst of a lot of chaos. Great experience and love the results. -
Emily F. Sent on 10/07/2020
Erica is a wonderful MUA!
Erica has a lovely demeanor and was very easy to work with. She listened to what I wanted and crafted the perfect look for my wedding day. All day long people kept commenting on how great my makeup was. She made modifications after our trial and it worked out! I would highly recommend Erica if you're looking for a professional MUA in the DC / NOVA area. She is extremely prompt, organized, has safe covid practices and is also a kind person. -
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Virginia B. Sent on 10/07/2020
Perfect wedding skin
Erica was a pleasure to work with. Having her and her team do makeup at my wedding and bridesmaid makeup was one of the first (and best!) decisions I made for our wedding!! She gave me PERFECT wedding skin and her team customized each of my bridesmaid's makeup t their unique individualism which I loved! I'm super trepidacious about germ and other people doing my makeup and I felt at ease in Erica's hand-which is a feat in its own right. If you want perfect natural wedding skin that enhances your best self....look no further than Erica Basha! Highly recommended. -
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Katie A. Sent on 06/30/2021Run, don't walk!
Erica was one of my favorite vendors I booked for my May 2021 wedding. From our first call, she was kind, warm and attentive. Getting ready on a wedding day can be stressful but the most calm I felt all day was sitting in her makeup chair. Plus, she does GREAT work that lasts all day. She made tweaks from my trial to get the look absolutely perfect. All my bridesmaids were singing her and her team's praises long after the wedding. Recommend a million times over! -
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Liz Sent on 09/13/2020So amazing!!
Erica is truly the best! I reached out very last minute and she was very responsive and professional. She created the most gorgeous, natural and glowing wedding look that stayed despite some serious heat and humidity! I was a little nervous to have my makeup done during COVID, but Erica took precautions to make sure everything was safe and clean. She was so calm and kind, putting me completely at ease. I’ve never felt so beautiful! I can’t recommend Erica enough- you won’t regret it! -
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Helena P. Sent on 10/15/2020I am in awe!
Erica- I have no words!!! Despite the stress, sunlight, heat, sweat, my husband lightly smearing my face with cake, honestly, you name it (!!) the makeup looked INCREDIBLE. I am in awe. I am so so glad I trusted you and so lucky you chose me as your first covid bride. Thank you for your amazing work, you were a wonderful person to have around on such a special day and I will never forget that! -
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