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Hello! I am Carolyn Thombs a professional makeup artist living in the Northern Virginia area, but I am willing to travel depending on your needs. I look forward to getting to know each and every one of you to see if I am the right choice as your artist for your special day! Now here is a little bit about how I approach the art of makeup.

I am not just a Professional Makeup Artist, I approach each client and face as a piece of artwork. Each client's face is differnt and has different needs, therefore each piece is an original translating your inner beauty to the surface for everyone to see. Each client is provided with an indepth consultation ensuring that services provided to them are tailored specifically for their needs and desires. I only use high quality products and am also flexibile as to each client's sensitivities.

I do weddings, commercial and editorial photo shoots as well as hands on consulting in the Virginia, DC, Maryland, New York, Charlottesville and Philadelphia areas and am willing to travel outside of these areas as well.

If you every have any questions about my style, past work or what my favorite lipstick is please feel free to ask!

( bookings@carolynthombs.com )

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Frequently asked questions

What is the base price for blowouts for brides?

$150

What is the price of trial service for blowouts for brides?

$100

What is the base price for blowouts for attendants/family members?

$100

What is the price of trial service for blowouts for attendants/family members?

$80

What is the base price for updos/styling for brides?

$150

What is the price of trial service for updos/styling for brides?

$100

What is the base price for updos/styling for attendants/family members?

$100

What is the price of trial service for updos/styling for attendants/family members?

$80

What is the base price for traditional makeup for brides?

$175

What is the price of trial service for traditional makeup for brides?

$150

What is the base price for traditional makeup for attendants/family members?

$115

What is the price of trial service for traditional makeup for attendants/family members?

$100

Does makeup price include false lashes?

No

What beauty services do you offer?

Consultations

What hair services do you offer?

Blowouts
Updos / Styling

What makeup services do you offer?

Contour Makeup
Fake Lashes
Tattoo Coverage

What is the maximum group size you can accommodate?

12
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Reviews of Carolyn Thombs Artistry LLC

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Carolyn is praised as an amazing hair and makeup artist for weddings. Reviewers describe her as talented, organized, and accommodating. She is commended for her ability to understand and execute the vision of each bride, her professionalism and kind personality, and her ability to make everyone feel beautiful and comfortable. Carolyn's responsiveness, flexibility, and attention to

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Carolyn is praised as an amazing hair and makeup artist for weddings. Reviewers describe her as talented, organized, and accommodating. She is commended for her ability to understand and execute the vision of each bride, her professionalism and kind personality, and her ability to make everyone feel beautiful and comfortable. Carolyn's responsiveness, flexibility, and attention to

Meghan
Meghan H. Sent on 04/20/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Carolyn is insanely talented and working with her felt like working with a friend

Working with Carolyn was the best experience from start to finish. She did my makeup for my engagement photos, made me feel like a queen during my wedding hair and make-up trial, and nailed my semi retro look I wanted for my rehearsal dinner. Having her chill, down to earth vibes my wedding morning was the cherry on top. She felt like a friend throughout the experience, which amidst the chaos is so refreshing. I couldn’t have been happier with how my look turned out, and all of my bridesmaids were so complementary. I could not recommend her more - she will do anything to make sure everything is just as you pictured and make it all work.
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Paula L. Sent on 12/06/2023
5 out of 5 rating

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Carolyn and her team were a dream to work with! I chose to have my trial the day of my bridal shower and she was so sweet, accomodating, and enjoyable to work with. She walked me through the whole process asking me about my hair and makeup during each stage. I also had her come for my rehearsal dinner, which she did a different look for. On my wedding day I decided to change up my makeup from the trial and without hesitation she was ready to make me feel beautiful. She understood my vision for all events and executed perfectly. She listens well and also adds her expertise whenever I would ask her if I needed more sparkle. I could not believe how beautiful my bridesmaids, MOB, MOG, and I all looked for the big day.
Andi
Andi O. Sent on 11/26/2023
5 out of 5 rating

If you are looking for perfection look no further

Carolyn did my hair and makeup for my wedding (along with ALL my bridesmaids and mother-in-law) and everything turned out truly perfect. It's hard enough to get a bride's vision done to perfection, but to also have the bridesmaids AND MIL happy with the results shows true mastery in her art. I cannot recommend her enough. She also did my husbands hair!
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4 Endorsements
Photography by Amy Nicole Photography by Amy Nicole Wedding Photographers

Carolyn is an amazing stylist, hair and makeup artist and brilliant blogger! She enhances the beauty of anyone she works with and is a beautiful person, inside and out. Her talent is beyond exceptional. I would recommend her to anyone looking for their upcoming Wedding day to any other occasion. You won't be disappointed!

Eight Tree Street Eight Tree Street Wedding Florists

We love working with Carolyn Thombs Makeup Artistry & Consulting,. Carolyn has an amazing eye for details, and her makeup designs are beyond gorgeous, enhancing the natural beauty of each bride. As a consulting firm, she also specializes in fashion and overall looks for your wedding day. We highly recommend Carolyn Thombs Makeup Artistry & Consulting, she is the best in the industry!

J'Adorn Designs J'Adorn Designs Wedding Jewelers

I have worked with Carolyn on multiple styled shoots and have also had the privilege of having her do my makeup for my own head shots. She is simply a joy to work with. Carolyn has a great sense of style, expertise in the products with which she works, and makes every client feel comfortable and at ease in her chair. She does beautiful work and has a warm professional manner. Highly recommended!

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