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How I started
After graduating from Providence College, I spent a few years teaching and then transitioned into education contracting world. Soon after, I realized that neither truly aligned with my passions. I craved a career that allowed for creativity, connection, and a more free-spirited approach.
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In 2019, I moved to Baltimore for work and received my master's degree from Johns Hopkins University. With the summers I had off, I decided to try bridal beauty, and I quickly fell in love with the atmosphere of wedding mornings. In 2023, I took the risk, left my day job, and with the support of my incredible husband, we started Olivia Lo Makeup Hair.
Since then, I've worked with hundreds of women in D.C., Maryland, and Virginia. I find so much joy in uplifting brides through the wedding experience. I can't wait to connect and help you cherish your wedding morning with friends and family!
"Olivia is very talented, super sweet, and personable too. Her professionalism and genuine interest in her clients make the experience much more enjoyable." - Ashley L.
Values
Collaboration
I have a collaborative approach to hair and makeup. Getting beauty services done is a personal experience. It's important to me that my clients feel comfortable sharing their vision and coming to me with desired changes. My goal is to listen to your needs and with my expertise, help you execute a look that you LOVE when you walk away from my chair.
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Communication
My friends and family know that I’m an open book (and maybe it’s a good or bad thing) but this applies to my business as well. All information is available on my website and if it’s not, just ask me! This is my full-time job-- I'm dedicated to this work and I’m always available to answer any questions you, your planner, and community may have. I always consider your time and try my best to respond as soon as I can.
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Comfort
I do my best work when I'm calm, relaxed, and comfortable. When I'm working, I aim to create this type of atmosphere with my brides so they can fully cherish the experience with friends and family. I want to make you as comfortable as possible and support you in any way I can.
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Intention
Booking makeup and hair with me is more than just that. My Bridal Beauty Guide, exclusive to booked brides only, explains all things wedding beauty. I cover a variety of topics from internal and external hydration, super foods for glowy skin, planning a stress-free wedding morning, and more. I'm intentional about creating a relaxed wedding morning because I know this contributes to a perfect wedding day.​
What makes me different
Highly Personalized
I'm naturally inquisitive and curious, so starting with our discovery call, I'll be eager to hear everything about your beauty vision and what makes you, you.
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Smooth Process
As an Enneagram 1, Wing 9 and INFJ personality type, I'm a visionary but I also love supporting to make everything smooth and stress-free. ​
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Values-Aligned
My values are at the heart of everything I do- so throughout the process, I'll always prioritize what truly matters: family, friends, and being authentically you.
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Influential women
Some inspiring women I have worked with include City of Boston Mayor, Michelle Wu; philanthropist, Nana Otedola; Emmy-award winning producer, Sarah Yourgrau; change-agent, Tselmuun Chinzorig; social media influencers, Chloe Zhang and Isabella Morello Rodriguez; and renowned poetess, NR Hart.
I'm a big fan of:
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Memorable experiences. Looking back, my favorite experiences in life have always been with my friends and family. Going to spas with my sisters, savoring my mom's home-cooked meals, long-drives with my brother, sharing stories with my aunts and grandparents-- are all things I love reminiscing on. If you value these experiences too, I know we'll get along.
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Clean lifestyles. I'm not a fan of harsh chemicals on your face. I've tested each item in my kit and try my best to commit to being EWG-friendly, ensuring only the highest-quality products for your makeup application. My bridal beauty skin tips are focused on what you consume internally and externally.
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Enhanced makeup. We all have at least one physical thing we don't like about ourselves. I believe that makeup is a tool we can use to enhance our favorite features--and I can help you do that!
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Dresses, wide-legged pants, basic t-shirts. I'm into pieces that can stay in my closet for the long-haul, like my staple earring studs, gold necklace, loose midi-dresses, cotton t-shirt, etc. ... buuut, my guilty pleasure is athleisure.
More
I'm a New England native enjoying life with my husband in Canton, Baltimore. In my free time, I love going to the beach, reading romance/fantasy/thriller novels, jogging, finding the best vegan and vegetarian eats (my husband is vegan and I would say I'm a flexitarian lol), playing pickleball, and taking pilates classes.
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My siblings are my best friends, and they are located in Boston and Connecticut-- so I'm always looking for excuses to visit them (cough, cough... in case you're getting married in New England)!