Makeup By Vega - Virginia Beach, Virginia

Jennifer Drinko Glover

First off, it took me way too long to write this review but I figure better late than never. Carly is a true artist and professional as a makeup artist. Couple of key points that you must know:

1. CUSTOMER SERVICE!!!! When Carly did my practice run, we have a couple of things come up. I liked my makeup but the concealer shined in flash lighting, some of the colors were a little bright for my liking, and the lashes felt really heavy. The important piece is:
A- she did a practice run so we didn't find this out on wedding day. She corrected everything and I was so happy with my makeup.
B- When I told her about the color choices she was gracious, and totally responsive to what I wanted...not what she thought looked best. My comfort was her #1 concern.
C- She went out and found extra light, perfect lashed especially for me and my sensitive eyes. Above and beyond service.

2. PROFESSIONAL and FLEXIBLE!!! Carly did full makeup for me, my mom and a bridesmaid, then she did lashes and eyes for 8 other bridesmaids and eyes for the flower girls. She was accommodating, professional and FAST 🙂 She is hysterical and personable too!

3. VALUE!!! Worth every penny! Even after the 100+ degree day, outdoor wedding and when my husband smashed cake right into my eyes my makeup looked good!! Yes, he is the worst LOL! I had to pull off my lashes, cause there was cake in them. My makeup held up.

I would hire Carly for any makeup needs in the future and I have recommended her for several friends weddings (which she did) since!

2023 Update: my review was originally written in 2015. Today I added some photos from my wedding and another wedding I was the MOH that Carly did my makeup for both. She did mine and my sisters full makeup, and the bride and bridesmaids in the other photo ♥️

She has done my makeup for 4 weddings and her team did my hair in 2 of them in 2013, 2014, 2016 and 2021. She was just as wonderful at the first one as the last! I always love my natural but dramatic look EVERY TIME. Her team is amazing and she is just all around a beautiful souls inside and out. Highly recommend.

Elizabeth Cox

Carly is the real deal! Professional, responsive, and an absolute expert in her craft. If you can imagine it, she can do it. I have only used her once BUT it is only bc the other times i tried to book her she was already booked for another job!!! She is always my first pick for makeup and hair. (I just trust if i need hair she wont bring along someone that does mediocre work bc that’s just who she is)

Heather Malensek

Not only has this incredible artist done my makeup for multiple boudoir shoots but also for a one of a kind birthday makeover for my daughter! Carly comes with all kinds of positive energy and all the professionalism needed to make anyone feel beautiful! For my photo shoots, she did amazing glam and beauty! But she then transformed my daughter and I into actual Disney princesses too! You cannot go wrong with this makeup guru! She’s got amazing talent and I’d recommend her over and over and over! Thank you Carly for the incredible goddess days!

Becca Michelle

Carly is so amazing at her craft! She has done my makeup multiple times for all different events and styles. She has even done makeup classes as well as shown me specifically what to buy and how to apply at home! I have recommended her to multiple people who also love her. Not only is she a makeup Guru, she makes you feel amazing in your own skin and she's the best hype chick you could ask for!!!! Thank you Carly for all you do not only for me but all your other clients! ?

Gisela Carlucci

Carly is an amazing professional! She is always on time, she is fun to work with and you can arrive at her studio as a tired person, with dark circles around the eye and your hair on a ponytail, but after meeting with her you will leave looking like a goddess! Carly has the power of bringing your best features and hiding the ones that are not so flattering! I used to be a photographer and I would always ask Carly to do my clients makeup and hair prior to a photoshoot.
Thank you for being awesome!

Julie Clyde Creative

Carly has taken a great deal of care of me for many events now. She's my go to for any Makeup jobs. Her eye for detail, passion for what she does but most of all knowledge is second to none.
When my hair lady fell through, Carly stepped up and handled the situation so I could attend the function not only looking exceptional but I was still early to arrive. Cannot recommend her enough!

Adriana Toro

Carly is an amazing makeup artist. One of the best in the game with an amazing sense of humor, unmatched professionalism and years of experience and knowledge in the beauty industry.
Booking her for your special occasion is something you won’t regret. Her attention to detail, passion for her craft and creative eye shows in all of her work and happy clients. Don’t walk, run to book her!!

Amanda Dailey

Literally never using anyone else as an MUA! Carly was so professional and so clean and thorough. She made me feel so gorgeous on my wedding day and her talent is just *chefs kiss*
She was also SO efficient. Me and two other bridesmaids were done so fast and Carly cut ZERO corners. This woman has just mastered her craft THAT well.
Do yourself a favor….stop searching and book with her. You’ll never want to work with any other mua again, I promise you.