Hey there, Gorgeous!

Welcome, I'm so glad you're here! 

I'm super excited to share who I am as a Professional Makeup Artist and Licensed Hair stylist. There are so many options out there and it's hard to weed through the mass of MUA's on the internet. One thing to keep in mind, is that every Artist has their own aesthetic. Some makeup artists live for the full transformation before and afters, some you can barely see any product at all. I fall somewhere in the middle. Natural to Soft Glam looks are my specialty. 

I LIVE for all things subtle AND transformational. My goal is to have my clients look like the best version of themselves without cakey textured makeup. For my more natural clients, I love to start more simple and give the option to layer the makeup into a more soft glam look if preferred.  We can start subtle and always add some more depth. My clients always leave my chair feeling beautiful because I am constantly asking what their preference is. 

My 20+ year career as a Professional Hair and Makeup artist has taken me over seas in the best of Ritz Carlton hotels to beautifying a client in a fast food bathroom for a local commercial. I have done it all and seen it all! I have worked on well over 600 weddings during my career, as well as worked on local, and National commercials, photoshoots for magazines, television shows, movie sets and have been runner-up for Best in the South by Southern Weddings Magazine! I currently work as the head makeup artist for a Charlotte TV Station during the week.

I have been blessed to received over 135- FIVE Star reviews on The Knot and Weddingwire. Take a minute to read what other's have said about me here. A common theme you will see in past client's testimonials is that I'm super fun, easy going and a calming presence on a high emotion day. I aim to please whoever is in my chair!

I used to work every weekend, but as my kiddos have grown, I have realized time is too short and I now only take a limited amount of weddings per year. If you like what you see, then don't hesitate to secure me! Have a question? Feel free to reach out! 

When you hire me for your big day, you can rest assured that you will feel your very best on your big day. Many aspects of a wedding day are a blur, but what remains for years to come is HOW you felt on your wedding day about the way you looked and the photos that tell a story. I would love to be apart of your special day!

 Blessings on blessings on blessings,

Carla Ann Durbin (formally Carla White for reviews)

 

Commercial half day and full day rates are available upon request.