Our Story

Ana Buitrago began her makeup career as a retail artist for MAC Cosmetics in 2010 and quickly realized her love for creating stunning looks for her clients. In 2011, Ana established her freelance business “Makeup by Ana B” in the basement of her parents home while raising three young boys with her husband. She soon discovered that her clients were seeking hair styling as well, which led to her mastering the art of updos for brides and special events. As Ana's reputation for excellence in artistry grew, so did her clientele. 

Her passion to mentor others became a reality as she trained and added talented stylists to her team also known as “MAB Artistry”. Ana is proud to have helped grow the careers of over 70 beauty professionals over the last 10 years through MAB’s extensive training, network, and luxury client base, and continues to empower the next generation of beauty bosses through MAB Academy.

Monica was born and raised in Montgomery County, Maryland. In 2018, she graduated from the University of Maryland Global Campus with a bachelor’s degree in HR Management. With a passion for traveling, Monica was fortunate to have studied abroad in Florence, Italy for a semester while also site-seeing other countries throughout Europe.

Monica has been working with MAB since 2017 and has served as the Studio/Business Manager, connecting our clients to our professional team of hairstylists and makeup artists. Monica is the go-to person to get your event booked and scheduled as smoothly as possible!

In her free time, she loves spending time with her family, hiking, working out, drinking bubble tea, and binge-watching Netflix shows.

Karolina, a Ukrainian native, embarked on her American journey through the Work and Travel USA program, where she met her husband while working as a lifeguard. Officially relocating to the U.S. in 2019, she transitioned from a successful six-year career in event planning to become the Assistant Coordinator at MAB.

Her educational pursuits led her to a master's degree in marketing, propelling her into the role of MAB's Social Media Coordinator. Karolina's diverse experiences uniquely equip her to understand and connect with clients from various backgrounds.

Outside of work, she finds joy in family visits, skiing adventures, and exploring new destinations year-round.

With over a decade of bridal beauty experience, Bianca Lara, an accomplished esthetician and makeup artist seamlessly integrated into the Makeup by Ana B team in 2017. Having contributed to the beauty journeys of more than 200 brides, she's gained recognition for her unwavering work ethic and the talent to bring a bride's beauty vision to fruition.

Acknowledging her passion for crafting beautiful moments, Bianca assumed the pivotal role of hiring and training manager at Makeup by Ana B. In this capacity, she is diligently focused on helping curate a team of artists who mirror MAB Artistry’s commitment to creativity and enhancing the allure of the MAB bride.