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How I started
After graduating from Providence College, I spent a few years teaching and then transitioned to work outside of the classroom. 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 fell in love with the atmosphere of wedding mornings. I took the risk, left my day job, and with the support of my incredible husband, we started Olivia Lo Makeup Hair.
My education has helped me in so many ways and made me fall so in love with learning and growing! I use the skills I learned from school and my previous work experiences everyday in this job. It is really such a joy and privilege to help uplift brides through their wedding journey.
"Olivia is very talented, super sweet, and personable too. Her professionalism and genuine interest in her clients make the experience much more enjoyable." - Ashley
My values
Collaboration
Getting beauty services done is a personal experience built on trust. It's important to me that my clients feel comfortable sharing their vision with me. 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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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 prioritize hospitality and want to make you as comfortable as possible. ​​
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Intention
Booking makeup and hair with me is more than a service. From our initial conversation to the final touch ups, I want every step to feel calm and thoughtful. I'm intentional about creating a relaxed wedding morning because I know this contributes to a perfect wedding day.​
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Humility
Humility keeps me grounded in what really matters; like how joy is found in meaningful moments and core memories we create with others. My work is about helping brides feel comfortable, seen, and at ease as they get ready with their favorite people.
"When she looked in the mirror and teared up, I could sense healing from her past mishaps with beauty and self care."
I gifted Olivia’s package to my sister... and she has never FELT as beautiful as she did on her special day. It was the perfect opportunity for us to speak life into her; her beauty is already there and Olivia’s talent enhanced it, the look was so natural and elegant! Her kindness, attention to detail, and talent are irreplaceable. She felt so good and so secure, and Olivia made that happen!
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- Rachel and Paula, Brides and Sisters
More about Olivia
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, 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 fitness 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)!
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, loose midi-dresses, cotton t-shirt, etc. ... buuut, my guilty pleasure is athleisure.