Meet the Founders (DC BASED)
“ I never want anyone to compliment your makeup. I want them to say, You look your absolute best.
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Suzanne Eden, professional makeup artist, is best known for her work with local and national production companies and their advertising photography and video shoots. Her artistry is best witnessed through print advertising and billboards throughout the District of Columbia, Maryland and Virginia. Suzanne has developed a solid foundation of web-based, television and on-line advertising sources. Suzanne has partnered with nationally renowned photographers such as Greg Powers, Luxe Interiors + Design Magazine TM and Paul Morse, presidential photographer, preparing their subjects for photographing. Suzanne’s makeup artistry has been contracted by such major networks as National Geographic and the production company, The Blaze.
As a makeup artist to United States senators and House representatives, her attention to detail, expertise, and excellence, prepare the client for viewing audiences at the national level. Suzanne is experienced with high definition and airbrush application, corporate makeup application, men's grooming, and authentic beauty artistry.
An easygoing personality, adaptive in nature, and well accomplished in her field, has made Suzanne Eden a well sought after artist across all media platforms.
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Makeup.
Because personality is not the first thing people see.”
Ky Washington, an innovative makeup and hair artist, has been a DC leader amongst high profile individuals and celebrities. With 15 years of industry experience, Ky developed her craft doing makeup for film and television, red carpet presentation, clean beauty print ads and fashion editorials. She is most currently distinguished by her work at CNN, CNNE, CNNI, HLN, CCTV, Bloomberg TV, and now ABC providing hair and makeup services for television anchors and their guests. Additionally, Ky has an extensive private and celebrity clientele.
Ky studied at The Aveda Institute, The Artistry Beauty Institute, as well as, participated in in-depth training with celebrity makeup artist and founder of Stila Cosmetics, Jeanine Lobell. Her expertise with high definition and airbrush application, corporate makeup application, hair styling, men's grooming, and beauty and fashion photography has made her a Washington notable.
Ky Washington, a master at her craft, continues to wow clients and make a mark on the Washington DC landscape.
AFFILIATE ARTISTS (NEW JERSEY & NYC)
MEEt Rebecca
“Natural glam is my love language.”
Rebecca Kirkwood has been passionate about beauty and empowering women to feel their best throughout her career. Specializing in bridal and headshot makeup, Rebecca believes that the role of makeup is to enhance one's natural beauty. Her philosophy is to apply makeup that allows her clients to look like the very best version of themselves.
Rebecca had the opportunity to study color theory and painting while at university and abroad. Rebecca was naturally drawn to makeup artistry and took her talents to the next level as a graduate of Nina Mua's Intensive Makeup School in NYC, where they covered all of the fundamentals of makeup artistry. She believes beauty can be seen in everything and brings that strong artistic eye with her to every makeup application. As a bridal makeup artist, Rebecca loves helping clients to feel radiant, confident, and to let their most beautiful selves shine through.
Based in South Orange, NJ, she especially enjoys serving her local New Jersey, Hudson Valley, and NYC brides. She is active at such venues as the Brooklyn Botanical Gardens, the Green Building, Prospect Park Boathouse, Brooklyn Winery, Prospect Park Picnic House, and the Central Park Boathouse.
DC Makeup artists
Meghan Leahy loves all things makeup and skincare, and her true passion is helping women in their forties (and beyond) feel beautiful. From lessons in simple makeup routines to makeup for your red carpet look, Meghan believes every woman can shine! She has loved makeup since her young Caboodle days, but decided to dive in a couple of years ago as a pro after meeting Ky and Suzanne. Her ability to put anyone at ease and her readiness to laugh makes time with Meghan both relaxing and fun.
Meghan has created multiple red-carpet looks, assisted in bridal makeup, revamped makeup looks for women re-entering the workplace, refreshed makeup bags, and helped women look beautiful for Zoom interviews and work. If a woman wants to feel naturally beautiful or sexy and vampy, Meghan is here for all of it! She lives in Washington DC with her husband, three daughters, and two dogs.
Meet Meghan
“I love makeup. My entire goal is that you walk by a mirror and say, “hey, you look cute.”
You can be wild, natural, funky, sassy, understated… it doesn’t matter. Makeup should put a pep in your step.”
DC Hair artists
Amanda Styles is one of DC’s most versatile hair artists. She can blow your hair out to perfection, give you an up-do of your dreams, and master your cut and color. She is a true professional and her bubbly personality makes you feel like you're chatting with your best friend when you’re in her chair.
Amanda launched her hair career at, Bang Salon in DC and then eventually branched out to her own studio space. She is now located at, The District Hair lounge.
For years, Ky and Suzanne begged Amanda to join our non-toxic artist collective and she officially did this year. To say we are happy is an understatement! Amanda works wedding and special events with our collective. This is a no-brainer because she’s the OG of using Vegan and non-toxic hair styling products.
If you are interested in booking your wedding or special event hair with Amanda, don’t wait! Her books fill up super quick.
Meet Amanda
“Anything other than perfect hair for your special event is not an option.”