Make-up artist · Takoma Park, MD · reviewed since 2019
iHow the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 59%99+58.1Reliability 26%96+25Value 15%100+15.2Craft & service penalty99−0.1Experts Score= 98Not enough data for replies to reviews; its weight is shared by the others.Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.98SCORE
AGradeiLetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20.
#7 of 57 wedding hair stylistsiPosition by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. · better than 89%
5.0★★★★★61 Google reviews · 24 photos
100%five-star reviews
5.00★last 12 monthsiAverage stars on reviews from the last 12 months only.
0%1–2★, last 20 reviewsiShare of 1–2★ reviews in the last 24 months — or the 20 newest reviews when the company had fewer than 20 in that time.
Google reviewers rate KC Artistry five stars based on sixty-one reviews, noting that the owner replies to seventy percent of them. Clients primarily describe hair and makeup services for weddings, highlighting punctuality, effective communication, and transparent pricing. The team is frequently praised for accommodating large bridal parties efficiently and delivering long-lasting results. One reviewer mentioned the business provided emergency coverage when another vendor cancelled, demonstrating flexibility.
Google rating: 5.0 out of 5 from 61 reviews (100% five-star).
Reviews on this page: 61 Google reviews (59 with written comments, 14 with photos).
Owner responses: the business replied to 70% of reviews.
Most recent review: October 2, 2026.
Service: Wedding Hair Stylist serving Takoma Park, Maryland.
Data from Google, last updated October 28, 2026.
Score profile vs other wedding hair stylists
Score per factor (100 = best)iEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (star average, share of 1–2★ reviews, price verdicts…); standing within the category can only raise it, never lower it.. Strongest: value and momentum; weakest: reliability.
KC ArtistryWedding Hair Stylists median0 = centre, 100 = best
SatisfactioniSatisfaction · 54% of the scoreRecency-weighted star average (2-year half-life), shrunk toward the category mean by review volume; the company’s own lifetime average as the prior; absolute: 4.0★ = 0, 5★ = 100.KC Artistry: 99/100 on this factor. Category median: 89.A
99
ReliabilityiReliability · 24% of the scoreHow rarely jobs go badly: share of 1–2★ reviews — 60% the last 24 months (or the 20 newest if fewer), 40% all-time; 0% = 100, 15%+ = 0; the category percentile can only raise it.KC Artistry: 96/100 on this factor. Category median: 85.A
96
Craft & serviceiCraft & service · penalty only, up to −10 pointsGoogle review highlights: Quality, Professionalism, Responsiveness, Punctuality — how rarely reviewers flag them as a negative, per review since highlights began; 0% = 100, 5%+ = 0. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in — clean highlights are the norm, not a bonus.KC Artistry: 99/100 on this factor. Category median: 99.A
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ValueiValue · 14% of the scoreCustomers’ own price verdicts (Great / Reasonable vs Overpriced) and Value highlights; 65% absolute (all “reasonable” ≈ 80, “great” = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.KC Artistry: 100/100 on this factor. Category median: 100.A
100
MomentumiMomentum · penalty only, up to −10 pointsPenalises only a real slide: last-12-month average below lifetime (−0.5★ = 0). Still 4.8★+ over the last year, or steady/improving = 100. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in.KC Artistry: 100/100 on this factor. Category median: 100.A
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Replies to reviewsiReplies to reviews · 7% of the scoreHow often the owner publicly replies to reviews under 5★ (1–4★). Needs 3+ such reviews, otherwise not counted; 65% absolute (80%+ replied = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.Not enough reviews for this factor yet. Category median: 48.–
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Star ratings
61 Google reviews we collected
5.0of 5
5 stars61100%
4 stars00%
3 stars00%
2 stars00%
1 star00%
Praise vs complaints
Phrases our text analysis found in 59 written reviews
97%praise
Praise10397%
Complaints33%
Topic share
How often each topic comes up in the written reviews
7topics
Would recommend3331%
Staff & attitude2322%
Speed & response1615%
Communication1211%
Quality & results109%
Honesty & trust98%
Price & value33%
What customers talk about
We read 59 written reviews and marked every phrase about these topics. The same colors are highlighted in the reviews.
“I would recommend her highly to anyone looking for bridal beauty services!”
“I cannot recommend Krystal enough for anyone (at any age, and any gender!”
“She was also incredibly attentive, taking the time on my wedding day to make a few adjustments from my trial so everything was exactly how I envisioned it.”
“We had a large wedding party, so I was nervous about everyone being ready on time.”
“From the onset of contacting KC Artistry the communication was awesome.”
“Second, she did an amazing job with my sibling's makeup, taking care to make sure it wasn't too feminine and that they felt comfortable with it.”
“They definitely have a system, and my advice is to trust them.”
“She is very reasonably priced and has a fantastic sense of humor.”
People customers mention
Krystal25 reviews
praise complaint · found by our text analysis, Google review wording unchanged.
Reviews for your job
Customers hired KC Artistry for 5 kinds of job. Pick one to see what they paid and said.
MMissy1 reviewiTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 3 weeks ago★★★★★
KC Artistry was a pleasure to work with from the start! Everything was easy and streamlined, and my wife and I were both so happy with our hair and makeup. We have completely different styles she has short hair and is not girly at all and wanted makeup that was practically undetectable, while I wanted more…
MMeganLocal Guide · 9 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 2 months ago★★★★★
I cannot recommend Krystal and KC Artistry highly enough! I had a larger bridal party for my wedding in April, and Krystal accommodated all of us seamlessly and with time to spare, which is every bride's dream!
Krystal and her team made me feel absolutely beautiful on my wedding day. My makeup didn't budge from…
JJenni6 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 6 months ago★★★★★
From the onset of contacting KC Artistry the communication was awesome. Moving along through the hair & makeup trial the artists were amazing and super sweet. Now Wedding day, let’s talk about it…….the girls were on time, ready, gave a me so much ease when i felt soooo much pressure and they did a PHENOMENAL job on…
JJennLocal Guide · 8 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 9 months ago★★★★★
KC Artistry was a wonder to work with. I loved being able to reach out with my concerns for my hair and makeup style before even booking and their response had me feeling so confident in their talents. They definitely delivered, Alex was my hairstylist and did the perfect old Hollywood glamorous waves and they held…
BBrittany4 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 10 months ago★★★★★
Nothing but wonderful things to say about KC Artistry! Ali has done my make-up for my SIL’s wedding, my engagement photos, and my wedding, and she’s just amazing. I highly recommend them to anyone looking to feel fabulous for a special occasion.
KKendra4 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · a year ago★★★★★
Krystal did my makeup and my Mother’s makeup and we just look so much like ourselves! The way Krystal just enhanced our natural features shines through because we still look like twins like we always do 👯♀️ Krystal was amazing to work with from trial to day of, and I couldn’t recommend her more!
KC Artistry was a pleasure to work with from the start! Everything was easy and streamlined, and my wife and I were both so happy with our hair and makeup. We have completely different styles she has short hair and is not girly at all and wanted makeup that was practically undetectable, while I wanted more traditional glam. The team understood both of our visions and made us each feel beautiful and comfortable in our own style. We had a large wedding party, so I was nervous about everyone being ready on time. They got everyone finished with time to spare! They definitely have a system, and my advice is to trust them. They also offer an elevated bridal experience if you’re looking for something beyond the traditional. We’re so glad we chose KCA for our wedding!
Response from the owner · a week ago
Thank you for allowing our bridal team to work with you and your wife for your wedding day. We are grateful you chose us as a vendor.
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Megan RowanLocal Guide · 9 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Megan has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
I cannot recommend Krystal and KC Artistry highly enough! I had a larger bridal party for my wedding in April, and Krystal accommodated all of us seamlessly and with time to spare, which is every bride's dream!
Krystal and her team made me feel absolutely beautiful on my wedding day. My makeup didn't budge from morning until the very end of the night, and I couldn't have been happier with how it turned out. She was also incredibly attentive, taking the time on my wedding day to make a few adjustments from my trial so everything was exactly how I envisioned it.
It's obvious that Krystal genuinely cares about her brides and wants them to feel their absolute best. She is so talented and so professional. I would recommend her highly to anyone looking for bridal beauty services!
(Photography by Kate Ann Photography, 2026)
Response from the owner · a week ago
Thank you Megan! It was a pleasure working with you and your bridal party for your wedding day!
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Jenni6 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Jenni has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
From the onset of contacting KC Artistry the communication was awesome. Moving along through the hair & makeup trial the artists were amazing and super sweet. Now Wedding day, let’s talk about it…….the girls were on time, ready, gave a me so much ease when i felt soooo much pressure and they did a PHENOMENAL job on mine & my bridesmaids hair and makeup! Oh I cant forget they spoke up for me when I needed a for everyone in the bridal suite to do something! 100/100 ! Highly recommend!!!
Response from the owner · a week ago
Thank you Jenni. It was a pleasure working with you and your party on your wedding day.
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Kali Grant1 reviewiTotal number of Google reviews Kali has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Krystal is so incredibly talented, wonderful to work with, and just overall amazing. Firstly, she has incredible range and is so responsive and thoughtful to each person's needs. She did the makeup for my mom, mother-in-law, sister, and non-binary sibling, as well as my bridal makeup. My mom, who's in her 60s and NEVER likes how makeup look on her, LOVED how Krystal did her makeup. That Krystal could make my mom feel so comfortable and beautiful made me so happy. Second, she did an amazing job with my sibling's makeup, taking care to make sure it wasn't too feminine and that they felt comfortable with it. My sister and mother in law also looked incredible. Lastly, Krystal absolutely crushed my bridal makeup. It was exactly what I was hoping for and more. And the best part? It stayed perfect through our whole wedding, from happy tears, dinner, to SO much sweaty dancing. I cannot recommend Krystal enough for anyone (at any age, and any gender!) looking to have perfect makeup that lasts all night and looks amazing!
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Jenn QuinnLocal Guide · 8 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Jenn has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
KC Artistry was a wonder to work with. I loved being able to reach out with my concerns for my hair and makeup style before even booking and their response had me feeling so confident in their talents. They definitely delivered, Alex was my hairstylist and did the perfect old Hollywood glamorous waves and they held up all night, even with my hair never holding curls. Ali was my makeup artist and I felt like a model version of myself, she was careful to let my freckles show through since I wanted them visible and the eye makeup absolutely made my eyes pop. These two did hair and makeup for 8 people and kept us perfectly on time. They were sweet, professional, on-time and had anything you could need to get the look. I couldn’t recommend them enough!
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c dLocal Guide · 12 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews c has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
The KC Artistry team was absolutely AMAZING. From start to finish, they exceeded every expectation I had and then some.
My hair and makeup lasted flawlessly all night, through photos, happy tears, dancing, and everything in between. I had a large bridal party, and they handled it with total professionalism organized, calm, and right on schedule. No chaos, no overly rushing, just a smooth, stress-free morning.
What truly sets this team apart is how far they’re willing to go for their brides. They offered to do my grandmother’s hair and makeup at no charge, and before leaving, one of the artists walked to other side of venue to help an elderly family member zip her dress, escort her where she needed to be, and even waited with her for about 15 minutes until someone arrived. That level of kindness and care is rare.
I also can’t say enough about how well they listened. After my trial, we made several changes, and they completely nailed what I liked and didn’t like. On my wedding day, my hair and makeup were PERFECT better than I could have imagined.
From the very beginning, KC Artistry made the entire process easy. I wasn’t overwhelmed with endless questions or pressured to have every single detail figured out when I booked (which was a huge relief). They focus on what actually matters and guide you through the rest as your day comes together.
Honestly, I told them they should be charging more. The quality, skill level, products they use, and their reputation in the industry are superb. If you’re a future bride looking for a bridal beauty team you can completely trust—book KC Artistry. You will not regret it.
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Brittany Buxton4 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Brittany has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Nothing but wonderful things to say about KC Artistry! Ali has done my make-up for my SIL’s wedding, my engagement photos, and my wedding, and she’s just amazing. I highly recommend them to anyone looking to feel fabulous for a special occasion.
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Kylie Lopez2 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Kylie has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
KC Artistry was absolutely wonderful to work with from the very beginning. The booking process was so easy and straightforward nothing overly complicated or stressful like some other vendors. You can tell they truly want the bridal experience to feel fun and exciting, not rigid or overwhelming. I also loved that they work with a vetted, professional team of bridal makeup artists and hairstylists. They basically do the hard work for you as a bride. Instead of spending hours online trying to find a trustworthy wedding makeup artist or bridal hairstylist, KC Artistry already has the talent, training, and credentials in place. It gave me so much peace of mind. Not worrying someone would cancel on you later on like what happened to a few of my friends. Throughout the entire year, I never felt overloaded with questions or crazy back-and-forth. They also explain so much upfront from the first email to the contract, it alleviates having a ton of questions as a bride.
On my wedding day, the team was fantastic. I had a large bridal party, KC Artistry is known for handling big wedding party groups in the Annapolis, Baltimore, DC, and Eastern Shore areas. They arrived on time with everything -chairs, lighting, full kits, truly professional and prepared.
The hair and makeup were incredible. They use top-of-the-line products, and everyone looked stunning. My bridesmaids couldn’t stop raving about how beautiful and confident they felt. The quality of work we received honestly felt like luxury-level service, and I truly believe they could charge more for what they deliver.
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Kendra Powell4 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Kendra has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Krystal did my makeup and my Mother’s makeup and we just look so much like ourselves! The way Krystal just enhanced our natural features shines through because we still look like twins like we always do 👯♀️ Krystal was amazing to work with from trial to day of, and I couldn’t recommend her more!
Response from the owner · a year ago
Thank you so much. It was a pleasure working with you and your bridal party.
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Rebecca Wenker6 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Rebecca has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
The KC Artistry team helped me look and feel so beautiful on my wedding day! Krystal did a phenomenal job with the make-up, everyone looked so naturally gorgeous and my bridesmaids all raved about how flawless their skin looked with the airbrush foundation. Alex created some beautiful hair styles that were unique to each individual, and everyone loved them! The team was also very responsive, flexible, and willing to make changes from my bridal trial, which I really appreciated. Can’t recommend the KC Artistry team enough!
Response from the owner · a year ago
Thank you so much for the positive feedback. Thank you for allowing our bridal team to be a part of your wedding day!
