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Embrace Makeup Artistry

Embrace Makeup Artistry

Woodbridge, VA
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    Ebony G. Sent on 11/10/2021
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    Assignment undersstood!

    LJ was great! She listened and understood the assignment! She made me and my mom look beautiful.
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    Eb Sent on 11/15/2020
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    LJ is the best!

    I did a virtual makeup class with LJ prior to my wedding, and it was worth every penny! This spring we cancelled our big wedding due to COVID and decided to elope with our immediate families. I was feeling really nervous about having my photo taken all day without the confidence boost of professional makeup, especially since I was NOT good at makeup. I really needed the lessons! LJ met with me for about half an hour on Zoom to go over what I wanted to look like and what I already had in my makeup bag (literally nothing except one eyeliner and some expired mascara LOL). Next, she sent me a custom list of specific products/colors that fit what I needed. Then we spent an hour together on Zoom learning how to use each product. Getting the feedback in real time about my technique was so much better than learning on YouTube! After our lesson, she sent me a video recording of the whole lesson, which I watched while I got ready on the day of my wedding. My photographer thought my makeup had been professionally applied!! I'm glad I did things this way- now I have makeup that works for my skin, and I know how to use it for other events in the future. On top of how helpful she was, I also want to emphasize how warm, kind, and funny LJ is. I totally recommend the virtual lesson to any brides who need pointers but are concerned about social distancing. Thank you, LJ!!

    Embrace Makeup Artistry's reply:

    Aww EB, you are so welcome! And thank you so much for your feedback! I'm so glad I could help make you look and feel your best on your wedding. You were a joy to work with and a champ navigating all the challenges thrown your way. It was my pleasure to work with you.
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    Candice Sent on 10/25/2018
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    Flawless Makeup

    Embrace Makeup Artistry was amazing. My makeup was flawless. LJ was so great to work with. She is professional, responsive, and so knowledgeable. I do not tend to wear makeup and she far exceeded my expectations and vision of a natural look on my wedding day. My bridesmaid's makeup was just as amazing.
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    Eileen Sent on 08/09/2018
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    We had a great experience working with LJ! She did my, my bridesmaids, and my now-husband's makeup for our wedding. My package included a dry run which was a lot of fun and helpful for ensuring the day of went smoothly and efficiently. Her work made me feel the most beautiful I have ever felt! My bridesmaids could not stop looking at themselves! The touch-ups LJ gave my husband made him feel more confident. I highly recommend working with LJ!
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    Tricia Sent on 05/18/2017
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    Linda is an amazing, amazing person but she is equally skilled at what she does! I got married in Tobago, a small island in the Caribbean. The day of my wedding it looked like it would rain (and it did later in the evening) but it was also hot. My dream was to have an outdoor wedding so I knew the makeup needed to stay on (not to mention the tears that would inevitably occur). From the very beginning with my trial session Linda was accommodating, welcoming and, even when I didn't realize it, very attentive to every detail I wanted. She heard my vision for the look I wanted and took into consideration that I generally don't wear a lot of makeup. The trial was great (I looked like a super star during my car ride home and all that evening) and I went home happy. Fast forward to my wedding day. Linda arrived at the villa to do my makeup and the makeup of my sister, my maid of honor. She started with my sister and as she was working with her I heard Linda comfortably chatting with her while working. It set my mind at ease (wedding days are stressful!) and by the time I sat in the chair to start my own makeup I was already feeling much better about how the day would go. While she applied my makeup Linda laughed and joked with me and my cousin who casually asked her for makeup tips. It was such a relaxed, enjoyable time that by the time she was done beating my face it was like no time had passed. I looked in the mirror and was so happy! Linda had even remembered my penchant for a red lip, and even though we did a more subdued lip during the trial she gave me my red lip (and packed a red lip gloss and extra makeup wipes for the evening)! At the end of the night it rained and I danced and cried through my vows and when I tell you my face still looked amazing! People said I was glowing all night and even commented on it based on cell phone pictures. Someone even said I looked like a Disney princess. Needless to say, please choose Linda as your wedding day makeup artist!

    Embrace Makeup Artistry's reply:

    Tricia thank you so much for your kind words! It was my pleasure to work with you and travel to Tobago to make you look like the Disney Princess you are.
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    Regina Sent on 10/23/2016
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    LJ is amazing, talented and a joy to be around her makeup tips are enlightening
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    Tee Sent on 11/30/2016
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    I've had my makeup done several times and i wear makeup on a regular basis, she did a phenomenal job with my makeup, definitely the best I have seen, the attention to detail and the way it showed up on our pictures was amazing!! And it stayed on all day with no need to touch it up
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    Pamela Sent on 11/29/2016
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    LJ was great to work with. The makeup trial went well and she was responsive and answered all of my questions leading up to the wedding. On the day of, she was on time and professional. Everyone looked great and she was excellent at picking just the right colors. I look forward to using her for my next event and i would definitely recommend her for your wedding!
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    Nda Sent on 09/04/2016
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    I had the best experience with Linda. She did my makeup, as well as all 6 bridesmaids and mother of the bride. She was on time and her work is flawless. she is very patient and helpful and makes sure you look awesome! Thank you again Linda!
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    Working with Linda was a wonderful experience. She is professional, kind, and a really fun person to have share your "getting read" wedding experience. She made everyone feel comfortable and calm (and beautiful!). I am not someone who wears a lot of makeup and Linda made me feel so comfortable and the makeup she did looked elegant and natural. I have never felt so beautiful!

    Embrace Makeup Artistry's reply:

    Awww, thanks! It was a pleasure working with you and your bridal party. The morning was so calm and easy going. And the playlist was great too! Thanks for being an awesome client.
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    Kanan Sent on 04/27/2016
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    Hiring Embrace Makeup do apply makeup for my company holiday party was a great idea. She applied make up for my boss, her family, my mother and myself. The entire time, she was helpful, on time, organized and rolled with the chaos.

    Prior to the event I told her that the party was a Great Gatsby theme. All of our make up was done perfectly to fit with that theme! I couldn't be happier to have had Linda apply my make up.
    The entire night people were commenting on my make up and how great it looked. My boss even stated that she would use Linda for all of her events in the future!

    I loved my make up so much that I already booked her for my company party this year!!

    Embrace Makeup Artistry's reply:

    Thanks for the referral and kind words! It was a pleasure working with you all and I look forward to this year's party.
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    Juanita Sent on 03/22/2016
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    Embrace Makeup Artistry was not only professional but talented and customer service oriented.
    As a woman who does not wear makeup on a daily basis, I was concerned that my bridesmaid look would be outside of my comfort zone. Instead, EMuA hit the nail on the head! She was able to couple not only the bride's makeup vision for bridal party but also ensure that I was comfortable. The experience was great and I looked great! If you're looking for a great makeup artist...look no further!

    Embrace Makeup Artistry's reply:

    Juanita, I'm glad that I was able to give you a look that met your comfort zone and that you felt confident. That's what I love most about makeup. Thanks for working with me.
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    Afton Sent on 05/23/2014
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    I'm happy I found LJ to do makeup for my wedding! The makeup was gorgeous and I received many comments on how beautiful it was. My mother, sister and myself had our makeup done by LJ. She was an absolute delight to work with. The service was professional and prompt. I highly recommend her services!

    Embrace Makeup Artistry's reply:

    Afton, it was a pleasure working with you, your mom and sister. Thanks for choosing to work with me!
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    Mabel Sent on 02/13/2014
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    It is with utmost pleasure to write this review on behalf of friend and awesome MUA Linda Gyimah. Linda was absolutely professional and helpful in all stages of my wedding/beauty planning. I was especially impressed with the length of research and time she put into making sure my look was perfect for my wedding. She provided numerous options for us to try out and was very understanding when I made suggestions or requests. If you are looking for an makeup artist who is creative, eager, energetic, and one who will even pray with you on your day, LJ is the one! She is passionate about her work and her love for beauty will surely shine through for any event you hire her for.
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    Gloria Sent on 01/14/2016
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    LJ is very professional. We all felt comfortable to tell her want we wanted, she was on time and very organized. She did my mother, mother-in-law, my bridesmaids and myself all by herself without us been late for the ceremony. my mother in law still talks about a great job she did. She enhanced my features but still kept everything natural just the way i wanted it. I will highly recommend her if you want your day to be as special as mine was ??
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    Angela Sent on 02/12/2014
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    Linda has provided her service for several special events in my life including my 21st birthday, college, graduation party, wedding, and even showing up when I contacted her in a short notice to do the make-up for six models for Bernan Fashion Show. For the wedding event, she did my facial (maid-of-honor), the bride and all seven bridesmaids. We were all very satisfy with her work. She was very professional, responsive, and cooperative throughout the planning and the day of the event. I trust her works and will definitely recommend her to anyone who needs that make-up artist to make them look glamorous for for that special occasion.
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    Jessica Sent on 03/30/2014
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    Linda is the best make-up artist that I have ever ran into! Very kind and sweet. I first met her when she worked for MAC, and I would go to her for all my events and beauty needs. She is very knowledgeable. When she left MAC, I was happy I was able to keep in touch with her so I could use her for my wedding.

    I did not do a trial with her because I had experience with her in the past. She did a wonderful job on the day of the wedding, was on time(even though I was not). She was patient and kind. All the request I made for the day she was able to follow. The end result was everything I hoped for. My bridesmaids also loved her. She was able to get all of us done in the time allotted!

    I will most certainly use her again for my events - and suggest you should too!!

    Embrace Makeup Artistry's reply:

    Jess! You're simply the best dear. I love working with you and can't wait to see you again.
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    Shatiera Sent on 02/19/2014
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    Linda was awesome! I don't usually wear make up but I wanted something special for my wedding so I was nervous. I wanted a natural look and she did an awesome job combining my wishes and her expertise. She made me look flawless!! We did a pre-wedding make up to get the look I wanted and it was perfect! She was extremely patient with me and all my questions (which is a big deal to me). She showed up on time and was very professional and respectful. Everyone loved my make up.
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    Embrace Makeup Artistry was a great pleasure to work to perform makeup for my wedding. LJ Gyimah was able to provide perfect foundation and makeup to my bridesmaids by looking at photos. She takes her time, listens and the results are awesome. Not only was everyone pleased with her work, but also wanted to use her services for their events. She is true to her craft and I highly recommend her services.
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    Sheila Sent on 02/12/2014
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    Linda was very professional, finished in a timely manner. I was very pleased with my makeup. She made me look stunning for my daughter's traditional baby naming ceremony.
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    Christina Sent on 09/25/2019
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    Natural Beauty

    I'm not a big fan of makeup, so I was really apprehensive about how much of me I'd see on my special day. Embrace paid attention to the look I wanted, and ensured that my final look enhanced my natural beauty in a way I felt completely comfortable with. I was breathtaking!
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