Blend Event

Ryan came to the house for a makeup party. She was wonderful! Super easy to work with, very knowledgeable, great about breaking things down, practical tips, recommended good products without recommending only super expensive things, very patient with us, and very talented! Had a great time and would definitely recommend her to others!

I was part of a bridal party that used Blend for the makeup. They did airbrush makeup, which I’ve had done before with other bridal parties. In the past, the airbrush makeup had given a more matte look and did not require much additional makeup, just eyes and lips. The airbrush makeup done by Blend did use a lot of «regular» makeup and left a more shiny/​oily/​sit on the top of the skin finish. While it did look nice in the beginning, it just looked like a lot of makeup. The disappointing part was when anyone cried– for example the bride after her first look with the groom, the makeup was shot. The bridesmaids were left redoing/​fixing her makeup. At some point we all cried, not a lot even, and our makeup had to be redone.
In the past, when I’ve gotten airbrush this hasn’t been the case.
Also, just a note in terms of customer service… the makeup artist had forgotten everything about the trial, the wedding, etc. and was asking us like she was just meeting us. I know it had been six weeks, but I strongly encourage you to take notes and be prepared. It was worrisome and you start to wonder how much attention the artist is paying to your makeup application.
Other than the bride, no one else cried before the wedding, so I’m sure the photos look great.

From my first interaction with Ryan and Marquia to my actual appointment this past weekend, I have been so pleased to work with Blend. They answer all emails, are so very courteous and professional, and beyond that deliver lovely results. Marquia was such a sweet, talented make-​up artist and she put me at ease from the moment she arrived. She took the time to listened to the look I wanted, really accentuate my features without making me feel like I had on a ton of makeup, and was very knowledgeable about what products would work best for my skin tone. I received compliments all day on my make-​up. I would hire Marquia and Blend again in a heart beat!

I’ve had the pleasure of personally working with Marquia Kinard on two occasions, but have also seen her work on my friends, and let me tell you, she is the patron saint of makeup artists. I have never felt more beautiful than when Marquia tells me to hop off her chair and take a look in the mirror. Like today, when I literally couldn’t stop gawking at how she took me from Zombie extra in a remake of Michael Jackson’s Thriller to a pretty little PR princess!
One thing I love about Marquia is her energy and enthusiasm. She is sweet and gracious, and really gets pumped about making her clients look their best. She is engaged and takes into consideration what you want, while transforming that look into something that works for your features. Her infectious smile keeps me calm and soothes me no matter how stressed I am about whatever event it is I’m going to. She is also extremely punctual, and always arrives early, ready to set up and then sit down with you first, before starting. She’ll discuss everything from your skin type to how you react after makeup is applied — greasy quickly/​break out/​redness — and from there, she tailors her approach and what she uses to eliminate those issues and help you put your best face forward. If I could give her a sixth star, I would have, because she is absolutely the most talented makeup artist in the DMV. I’ve even proposed that she move in with me… I hope she says yes!

I had the pleasure of meeting Kathy from Blend at my photoshoot. Not only is she super nice and friendly but her skills are amazing! Finally, someone who can actually do Asian eyes! I loved the makeover. My hair looked great. Can’t wait to call her up for my wedding. It is a little pricey since it was a photo shoot but i think it’s worth it
Update: the airbrushing color was a bit too dark and in my photos it didn’t match the rest of my body hope no one notices :(

I hired Kathy from Blend to do the makeup for my wedding day. I was so impressed at the trial that I also asked her to do the makeup for my engagement photos. I felt comfortable with her right away and she really listened to my wishes for a natural look. She travels to you, which is another great benefit of working with her!
Kathy is incredibly nice, upbeat and easy to work with, and she’s an exceptional makeup artist. On my wedding day, she provided makeup services for myself, my mom, my grandmother, and three of my bridesmaids. Everyone looked beautiful, and I received several compliments on how stunning I looked. I’m 100% sure the reason for that was Kathy’s remarkable makeup artistry. I highly recommend Blend!

I’ve had the opportunity to work with both Ryan and Kathy. I first did my bridal trial with Kathy and she was great. I think it was $ 50 for the trial and she came to our hotel room in DC. At first I wasn’t very happy with the color eyeshadow because it was too mauve (ish) and seemed a little too mature for what I was going for.
She was super great about it and worked with me to find a color that was better suited. I’ve had my makeup done a lot and sometimes artists take it really personally when you say you don’t like something. This was not the case at all.
I also had photos done for something else and the photographer used Ryan as a makeup artist. Ryan was super friendly and easy to get along with. She also did an awesome job with my makeup.
On the actual wedding day, Kathy was punctual and very patient with my bridesmaids. She had done my sister’s makeup first and then redid it completely over when my sister got really emotional (happy tears!) and cried away all her makeup. I was so happy with my makeup. I used the airbrush which is amazing even though I was a little apprehensive about it at first. I didn’t have the cakey look that so many brides have and the coloring was just amazing. I’ll try to attach a picture…
I highly recommend them both!

Ryan came to my home today, for my bridal trial, on time, and well prepared. She was so nice, and professional. She did my make-​up very well, and I feel her pricing is right on point. She even touched up my hair a bit to complete the look. She let me try out a little airbrushing, corrected my patchy freckles, lol. She knew I was being photographed today and so she made the perfect adjustments to her application of products. I was able to take my engagement photos today knowing I looked great. Love her! I plan on using her for my wedding party and my mother.