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Make Me Over

Want to update your makeup? Need to look polished for a photo? These makeup artists can make you look and feel fabulous—and some offer advice for free.

Eight Good Independent Makeup Artists

Want one-on-one advice about what makeup looks good on you and how to apply it? Independent makeup artists aren’t always cheap—they work a lot with brides, models on photo shoots, even Hollywood stars—but they can do an in-depth lesson and application session for anyone.

For our complete list of makeup artists and salon specialists, pick up a copy of the September issue of Washingtonian, now on stands.

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