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Hair & Makeup by Diane

Hair & Makeup by Diane

Alexandria, VA
3.6 out of 5 rating, 61 Reviews
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    Heather E. Sent on 05/27/2023
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    Easygoing and flexible for my needs!

    I found Diane after many inquiries to local salons and stylists recommended by my planner. Everything was so expensive and I felt overwhelmed! Diane and I spoke by phone and she immediately brought some calm into my mindset on hair and makeup. She worked around my schedule to find a time to connect and negotiated an extremely fair price with me for her to do my hair, and her and an assistant to do the hair of my bridal party, mom and MIL, and cousin. She also helped me find an excellent makeup artist. Diane and I did two trial runs and she was such a great listener in terms of the look I wanted. She has no shortages of war stories from weddings to share either, so the time during the trials flew by:) She works out of her home these days, and very near to where I live, and her and the assistant came to my hotel room the morning of the wedding. She did a fantastic job on my hair- it lasted long into the night! And it was exactly the look I had wanted. Everyone else’s hair looked great too. For the value and the quality of what I got I am thrilled. This isn’t a fancy salon boutique type of experience, but that’s not what I wanted anyway. I’d suggest reaching out to her for a call to see if you get along, and go from there!
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    Jules W. Sent on 11/20/2019
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    Hair and great listener

    I found diane after a traumatic experience with a previous stylist. She is very down to earth and experienced. Not to mention flexible.
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    Mariah Sent on 07/19/2018
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    Diane’s work is beyond amazing! On my wedding day I couldn’t have asked for anyone better. The flexibility, pricing, knowledge of hair, and generosity that Diane provides compares to no other. I extremely recommend her for all occasions - she’s a ROCKSTAR!
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    A Sent on 10/27/2016
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    Diane did a wonderful job for the 5 bridesmaids at my sister's wedding. She was professional. We didn't need a trial as we had used her 10 ago for my brother's wedding. She charged a reasonable price. We had a 2 day event as we had a Hindu and Catholic ceremony. She did the hair on both days. I also get my haircut from her on a regular basis. We were very pleased with our experience with Diane
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    She did a great job on my test run. Looking forward to working with her for my wedding
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    Christina Sent on 06/09/2015
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    Diane was absolutely wonderful! She has a lot of experience and you can tell she really loves what she does. During my trial Diane tried out two different styles for me for us to figure out what I preferred. On the day of the wedding she did my bridal hair as well as the hair for seven other ladies getting ready with me. She listened to what everyone wanted and did a great job. She was even super flexible when one of my more particular bridesmaids decided that she wanted a completely different style after Diane already finished her hair. Overall, Diane was a pleasure to work with, knows how to style hair beautifully, and was a calming presence on the day of the wedding.
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    Kristin Sent on 10/11/2014
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    Diane is very good at what she does, and very easy going. She was very flexible, and you don't have to say a lot for her to get exactly what you want. She helped me to have a great day, and is just all over a very sweet person.
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    Jane Sent on 08/11/2014
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    Diane arrived at my daughters hotel room at 7:15 A.M. to give her the most perfect soft wedding hair style ever. It was exactly what our daughter had hoped for and the value was exceptional. This was a destination wedding where we had to count of all the vendors to provide the services that they had promised over the phone and Diane was exceptional !
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    Amy Sent on 06/17/2014
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    My bridesmaids had their hair done by Diane and her assistant, Leslie, and they were all extremely happy with how their hair turned out and so was I. They all looked so beautiful! I would certainly recommend Diane's services to all future bridal parties.
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    I had the pleasure of working with Diane for both trial and wedding day hairstyling. Diane is very understandable about my frustrations in finding a hairstyle. She was willing to help me, and gave suggestions. She was sincere and genuine that I trusted her suggestions. She wasn't about the money (she did a 2nd hairstyle without charge), as trial is supposed to be "looking for a hairstyle." This was unlike the one I experienced from another bridal hairstylist. For brides who needs a stylist who is there for you and not necessarily your money, Diane is for you!

    In addition, Diane recommended a great makeup artist, who is as excellent! Thank you to both Diane and Norma for making me look great on my wedding day!
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    Kathy Sent on 11/10/2013
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    Diane did a wonderful job with our hair. The time she took to do the test run on my hair was so helpful and I had an opportunity to try multiple styles.

    She also has an amazing make-up artist that works with her. Norma was also very reasonable and professional.

    I would recommend both of them to any bride.
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    Laura Sent on 06/21/2013
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    I used Hair by Daine for my wedding in early June 2013. Diane was wonderful I actually met with her several times before the wedding. She did my hair for my company holiday party so that we could meet in person and gave a free pre-trial.

    The day of the wedding her crew arrived at the hotel well prepared and finished in plenty of time. Everyone looked wonderful!
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    Dianne was wonderful. She was clear and made time for our run through. She connected me to a make up artist as well and they worked very well together. Dianne did the hair for another wedding I was in and I knew I wanted her for my wedding as well. She was great!
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    Michelle Sent on 07/31/2013
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    Let me start by saying this was not for a wedding but it was for a Military Formal event which requires pretty much the same level of "work" as far as beauty stuff goes!

    A few years ago I was searching for someone local to do hair for a few of us for the Commandant's Marine Corps Birthday Ball at National Harbor. Luckily I found Diane!
    Diane was happy to discuss our needs over the phone and happily agreed to come to our hotel to get all of our hair done for the big event. When I mentioned that we were also looking for make-up she mentioned she had someone she could contact to bring along for that as well.
    The day of the event Diane showed up with an assistant (we had several people so it was definitely necessary to have more than 1 person working on our hair) and over the course of the next couple hours managed to get a handful of women looking absolutely fabulous. Diane listened carefully to what our desires were regarding our hair and offered suggestions for us to consider. Throughout every bit of it Diane and her assistant were professional and friendly. All of us ladies were overjoyed with our hair and got compliments all night long about how great it looked.

    Last year we were headed to the same event so of course I called Diane to see if she was available to do her hair magic again and thankfully she was! We had even more people in need with an even wider range of hair (from pixie to middle of the back length) but this didn't change the outcome. Diane and her assistants were amazing. They showed up prepared for all of us and had us all looking gorgeous in the time allotted.

    Bottom line is Diane is an absolute professional who has an eye for what hairstyle will look good on a wide variety of individuals. Not only is she professional but she's so incredibly friendly! The fact that she is willing to travel (within reason obviously) to your event location makes it even better!
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    Emily Sent on 05/27/2011
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    Diane was recommended to my by my makeup artist. I was a little bit hesitant due to some of the negative reviews here but I really wanted to find a makeup/hair duo that knew each other and worked well together. I was really happy with Diane and so glad that she did my hair for the wedding.

    I had a really good experience with Diane. I went to her studio for a trial with a friend. I mentioned in conversation that my mom was coming to town the following weekend for my makeup trial, and she invited me to come back for a second hair trial that day so that my mom could see my hair and I could see what the hair looked like with the makeup.

    I got hair and makeup done at the hotel where I was getting ready and Diane and her assistant came right on time, were very prompt, and did four great hairstyles for me and my wedding party that stayed in all night.
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    Raphael Sent on 11/18/2010
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    Diane and her assistant Blanca were fantastic! Their prices are the best I've found by far, and you get a lot of bang for your buck. Two trials, and they come to your home the morning of the wedding. Diane and Blanca arrived right on time early in the morning and did an absolutely wonderful job! Also, Suzanne, Diane's friend and make up partner, was absolutely lovely, professional, and did a fabulous job and all of my bridesmaids and my mother. Diane, Blanca, and Suzanne were the first people I saw on my wedding day, and they really helped me calm down and set the tone for a wonderful day! I highly recommend! My hair lasted all day and looks fabulous in the pictures. A wonderful team.
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    Gail Sent on 08/01/2010
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    After a last minute hair glitch, the day before the wedding Diane was willing to come and do hair for 6 girls (bride, 5 bridesmaids). She completely rearranged her schedule to accommodate us. There was no time to have a practice session. She came with 2 assistants who were wonderful. Everyone was very happy with their hair styles. And, despite an outdoor wedding with over 100 degree heat, somehow everyone's hair lasted perfectly all evening. Diane did the bride and was even willing to redo it quickly just to be sure it was perfect. We are very grateful to her and her staff for their beautiful work and sweet personalities. As we look over the pictures we are able to appreciate how extremely talented the three hair stylists are. We could not have asked for nicer ladies to be with us for the bridal preparations.
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    Rachel Sent on 03/29/2010
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    Diane and her assistant Blanca were awesome. Diane's service is extremely reasonably priced, especially considering she will travel to your hotel to do your hair (and her price for bridal hair includes 2 trials! you can't find that anywhere)! She and Blanca came to our hotel in Fairfax, did my hair plus 3 bridesmaids, in great time. We changed the contract a bit a few weeks before the wedding and she was totally flexible. I definitely recommend her for wedding hair!
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    Ashley Sent on 06/09/2009
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    Diane was wonderful. She worked with me on different styles before the wedding several times so that we could pick the perfect one. Then on my wedding day she was spectacular! I received many compliments on my hair as well as my bridesmaids and mom.

    I will continue to go to Diane for regular hair appointments, once you find a great hair stylist you don't want to let them get away!

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    Caroline Sent on 10/20/2008
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    Diane and her staff of lovely ladies really came through. I had an early ceromony which meant the hair started at 5:30am... She was there on time ready to go... Thanks!

    She really knows what looks good and has all the lastest and most fabulous hair styles!!!
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    Jaime Sent on 01/15/2008
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    Diane saved my wedding!!! The originally scheduled beautician flaked on me a week before the wedding. I found Diane by chance and she went out of her way to fit me into her schedule. Not only did she accept a last minute appointment, but she fit me in for a trial hair appointment, she came to my location on the day of the wedding, and she did it all for less than I was going to pay originally! The best part of it all was that all day long EVERYONE made a point to tell me how good my hair looked! Highly recommend!
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    Theresa Sent on 10/17/2007
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    I loved Diane! She brought someone else to do my girls hair at the hotel and gave me all her attention. My hair was beautiful and got so many compliments that night on how nice my hair looked. Some of my bridesmaids wish they would have fixed their hair as I did. Highly recommend, especially for the price and the fact that she will come to you.
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    Michelle Sent on 02/02/2007
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    When I asked for hairdresser recommendations, Diane's name came up several times. The clincher was when my mother-in-law told me that her longtime hairdresser, Diane Barajas, did wedding hair. Then I knew this was the right lady.

    Diane is warm and kind and a wonderful hairdresser to boot. When I went in for my trial, I told her I wanted it pulled back and up. She said "ok" and did that. We took photos. Then she said, "why don't we try pulling it to the side and up?" So I did that too. It was at least 100 times better. She told me she knew right away it would look better, but she didn't want to steamroll me, so she thought she'd let me see for myself.

    Diane gave me a beautiful wedding day hairstyle that lasted from my 3pm wedding until well after the end of the reception. It was truly fabulous hair. She and her assistant did my hair, my mom's hair, my MIL's hair, and most of the bridal party's hair. Everyone looked great. I highly recommend her.
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    Lauren Sent on 01/26/2007
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    Diane came to my mom's house with her assistant and they did hair for three people in a very short amount of time. Everyone's hair looked beautiful, and she did wonders with my short hair so that it looked like it was long but pinned up. My hair also stayed up the whole day; I didn't have any problems with it falling or losing pins.
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    Catherine Sent on 05/13/2013
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    Diane was right on time and she and her team did a great job. The price point and the number of stylists to bridesmaids was really key. I have been in many weddings where the hair takes forever, costs a lot and isn't really worth the stress and anxiety of having it done in the end. Diane was a great price point and they finished our hair ahead of time so that my bridesmaids and I could relax and enjoy the day! I would definately recommend for up-dos.
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