Meet the Artist
Nicole
Quick Facts: Nicole, "Nico", is originally from El Salvador and has been living in VA for about five years. Nico has also lived in Barcelona, Spain and loves to travel and learn about new cultures and experiences. Her favorite hobbies include visiting museums, painting, and helping people enhance their looks.
Beauty Background: Nico has a certificate in colorimetry and beauty, as well as a diploma in makeup from a recognized academy in San Salvador, and in 2018 she obtained a master's degree in styling and cosmetology in Spain. She has also participated as a make-up artist on fashion runways in El Salvador, Guatemala and other countries. Nico strongly believes that makeup is an art, and that is why her technique is based on preparing the skin with the best quality products, so that clients get a radiant and glowing final look.
Favorite Makeup Products: Makeup By Mario, Tarte, NARS
From the Artist: "Exalt beauty and draw a smile through the art of makeup."
Portfolio
Testimonials
- "I am thrilled with my experience with Makeup by Ana B for my bridal hair and makeup. They are truly experts at what they do with a lengthy background in weddings. My stylists - Rocio and Suz - were SO talented, and I felt gorgeous on my special day. The makeup and hair lasted for HOURS!! They also answered all my questions and had great tips for what would work best during my trial. Plus, they did an excellent job with my bridal party - everyone looked stunning. I highly recommend them. You'll be in great hands!"
Madison L.
Bride (Sept. 2022)
"I am so happy I chose the MAB team for my wedding day! Having had little experience with getting my makeup professionally done, I was very nervous about not looking like myself, but they made me and bridal party look absolutely gorgeous! I am so thankful that they worked with us to make sure everything went so smoothly, despite some last minute scheduling issues. The week of the wedding, we realized we needed to add another makeup artist so we could stay on schedule and they worked with us to add a second artist and made sure I could stay as stress free as possible on my wedding day. They accommodated the various looks that my bridesmaids/mom/mother-in-law wanted with ease. Highly recommend!!"
Jennifer S.
Bride (Apr. 2023)
"I booked MAB for my November 2022 wedding, and I'm so glad I did. Short story: if you're thinking about it, go ahead and hire them. Ana (makeup) and Ester (hair) did an incredible job. They did a trial for both me and my mom to make sure we were on the same page about what we wanted. They even stayed late to let me try one extra hairstyle. The day of the wedding, they showed up prepared and on time and did hair and makeup for a big party (10-ish people) and everyone looked absolutely stunning! My hair and makeup stayed in place all night, which is very impressive because I was dancing pretty much nonstop once the reception started. "
Erin S.
Bride (Nov. 2022)
"Working with MAB was a great experience from start to finish! Their office/administrative staff was extremely organized and communicative, and I never had to worry about my appointments, timeline, contract specificities, etc. I was able to flexibly schedule a hair and makeup trial at their beautiful studio, and they made sure to spend lots of time with me talking through what I wanted and then discussing my feedback. I was indecisive about how I wanted to do my hair, and they accommodated me to schedule multiple trials, even just a few weeks before my wedding. I had 11 women getting hair and makeup done for my wedding, and the team arrived early/on-time, worked through everyone efficiently, and made us all feel so relaxed and glamorous on wedding day. They preemptively scheduled in touch-up time in our day-of schedule. I got a ton of compliments on how beautiful everyone's hair and makeup were. These artists are truly the best of the best--so talented and such great judgment about how to make everyone's natural beauty shine through. "
Becca F.
Bride (Dec. 2022)
"We got married in May 2023 and I would high recommend Makeup by Ana B. I found them in summer of 2022 and they were available for my date needed. It was difficult looking for other hair/makeup vendors and trying to piece together the cost and if they were available, that is why I recommend makeup by Ana B! It is one stop shop for all of your hair and makeup needs. They will provide you with the best hair and makeup artists and it was a great experience start to finish!"
Emily N.
Bride (May 2023)