Meet the Artist
Gabby
Quick facts: Gabby currently resides in Montgomery County, MD with her husband, four year old daughter and 1 year old Labrador retriever. She enjoys fashion, iced macchiatos, Edm, and creating new memories with her family.
Beauty Background: From Gabrielle’s earliest memories of receiving her very first kids makeup kit with glitter eyeshadow and strawberry-flavored lipgloss, she was captivated by the power of cosmetics. That childhood fascination ignited her passion that has blossomed into a fulfilling career as a makeup artist. For her, there’s nothing more rewarding than using her skills to help women feel their best. With over 10 years in the beauty industry, her journey began in high school, where Cosmetology emerged as one of her elective pursuits. Post-graduation, her instructor recognized her talent and recommended her to join as a freelance makeup artist. Following more than a year of honing her skills, she ventured into an internship opportunity in Philadelphia, working as a freelance makeup artist under a master makeup artist guidance.
By 2009, her expertise had blossomed, granting her the opportunity to collaborate with Path McGrath at the 2009 NYFW. For the next decade she balanced her freelance work in the DC/Maryland area with a full time job in human resourcing. Towards the end of 2020 her talents caught the attention of a makeup and hair services group in Northern Virginia, leading her to participate in over 100 weddings in 2023. Currently, she’s dedicated to pursuing an international certification from an accredited makeup academy, further enriching her journey of continuous growth and mastery in the beauty realm.
Favorite Makeup product: YSL Lash Clash
Favorite hair product: Redken Spray Wax and Kenra Dry Shampoo
Favorite beauty hack: Curling the lashes AFTER applying the falsies! Adheres the two together, providing a seamless natural look.
From the artist: “Makeup is not a tool meant to make an ugly thing beautiful. It is meant to only magnify the beauty that already exists.” -anonymous
Portfolio
Testimonials
- "They tackled a wide range of hair types (from short to long, super straight to curly) and age ranges from 20 to 61 in about 5 hours. No one had had a trial, and yet everyone was thrilled with the outcome. We loved the results and every minute of the process. Thank you for making us look terrific!"
Maura D.
Bride (Sept. 2024)
"We got married in May 2023 and I would high recommend Makeup by Ana B. I found them in summer of 2022 and they were available for my date needed. It was difficult looking for other hair/makeup vendors and trying to piece together the cost and if they were available, that is why I recommend makeup by Ana B! It is one stop shop for all of your hair and makeup needs. They will provide you with the best hair and makeup artists and it was a great experience start to finish!"
Emily N.
Bride (May 2023)
"I was so happy with how the hair and makeup turned out for me and my bridal party at my May 2024 wedding in Leesburg! MAB was a great choice for their experience, professionalism, and ease of booking and communication through the whole process."
Julie O.
Bride (May 2024)
"Everything from the first touch point to wedding day was flawless...Their team is incredible, so organized and one of my favorite vendors I worked with...Cannot recommend enough!"
Jordan K.
Bride (March 2024)
"MAB Studio made my hair and make-up vision come to life! When I had my trial sessions, both artists made recommendations that I would not have considered myself that truly brought my vision to life. This means a lot especially as someone who is not always comfortable in full make-up. I am so grateful to have worked with such experts in their craft! "
Anna S.
Bride (Sept. 2023)