Hi! I'm Minji Sandra Kim.
I am a korean hair and makeup artist based on DMV area. I have had my cosmetologist licensed in 2010.
I love helping my client look and feel beautiful through the use of high-quality makeup products and my diverse set of skills.
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111 customer reviews
Betty
Sandra is one of my favourite service provider among all the crews (photographer, videographer, etc.) I hired. We have an inter-racial marriage so I needed one who was not only experienced (so that she/he can handle different skin tones well), but also has aesthetics that can amaze both Americans and East Asians.
And she's the one definitely can master such a need! I did ordered the trails (mom for the brides and husband, & the bride, aka, myself) and was pleasantly
surprised that the makeup and hair she did for the big day actually looked even better! The only drawback is that the eyelid tape wasn't sticky enough so it worked funky since the last half of the wedding for my mom. She is friendly, smart, experienced and professional. I definitely would recommended her to anyone for her excellent service!
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Cherry
Sandra was wonderful to work with. She did my hair and make up for my wedding and made my dream come true. She is incredibly professional and talented!
Dennise
Wedding Makeup
It was really nice working Sandra. I had my trial make up last Saturday. My husband (coz we're actually already married 😅) really like the make up. Its not too natural but not too heavy. Just a balance of matte and glossy for my skin tone. We went to the winery in Leesburg did our errands, had dinner that and it stayed fresh. And it's also easy to remove with just my cleansing oil. She also gave me skincare tips and now I'm more motivated to take care of my skin. More...
Julia
Sandra is talented and kind. She did makeup and hair for 5 people for my wedding and everyone looked beautiful. I do not typically wear makeup and she worked with me when I voiced concerns to make sure I was happy with the final look.
Leading up to the big day she even recommended me a skincare routine to ensure my dry skin was moisturized.
She's lovely to work with and I highly recommend her!
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Claire
Thank you for your service today! I truly appreciate that you drove all the way here to Virginia. Both mom and I had make up and hair service today for the engagement party. Make up and hair was absolutely beautiful and gorgeous. We wanted K beauty natural make up, and it met our expectation! Thank you, Sandra! More...
Khushboo jain
Wedding Makeup
Hi Sandra!! Thank you so much for everything at the wedding! You are absolutely remarkable! Your work is not only beautiful but your energy and support throughout the wedding was incredible! Your attention to the bride and the family to deliver spa-like services always with a smile is incredible! And we all looked amazing! So glad we picked you! ❤️❤️ More...
Tiffany
Sandra was my makeup artist for my wedding and I also had her do makeup and hair for several others for the ceremony. She was so professional and kind and she listened to each person and created a special look that matched their gowns. I would love to work with her again sometime when the time calls for it and I genuinely recommend her services to anyone. She made me feel beautiful and elegant on my special day, she is wonderful and so talented and just a lovely person. More...
Jenny
I took a makeup class with Sandra and had a wonderful time! Learned lots and she gave good advice. I cannot wait to apply what I learned!
Aislinn Schultze
Hiring Sandra to be my H/MUA was one of the most easiest decisions I made while wedding planning! Sandra was very good at communicating with me and very easy going with making any changes with my vision. We literally made changes to our schedule the day of, and she (& her team) still managed to make everything work and most of all made me (bride), all of my bridesmaids, flower girl, and MOB & MOG so so beautiful!!!❤️ I am SO LUCKY to have found Sandra and to had have her for my wedding day. I cannot recommend her and her team enough! If you want the best of the DMV area, look no further and contact Sandra ❤️💋 More...
Joxanna
Sandra was so professional and so so sweet! She kept touching up our hair and makeup right up to the ceremony! She made us feel like beauty queens with all of the glam! Def would recommend her to all of my friends and family! More...
Julie Jung
I could not recommend Sandra enough! Her and her team member did an amazing job on my wedding day. She was so meticulous and thoughtful with her service that she spent extra time on each of us and worked through her lunch hour. There were a couple things I asked to change from the trial and she really nailed it, I couldn't have asked for more. She also did a wonderful job on my bridesmaids and several of my family members. I would 100% recommend Sandra and her team. More...
Laura
Sandra was extremely professional and a pleasure to work with. She made sure I felt comfortable and walked me through her makeup selections as she went. She even applied under eye treatment at the beginning of our session which was a nice bonus! I will definitely recommend her to friends and family looking for makeup services. More...
Aigie
So professional and sweet! It was raining and she did so good keeping up with touch ups and making sure we felt beautiful!
Allison
Sandra was so nice and did a fantastic job! Made everyone feel beautiful! ❤️
Jenny
Sandra is awesome! Not only does she have a talent for makeup and hair, but she's also great at making you feel comfortable and giving support. Brides certainly need that at times! I highly recommend Sandra! More...
Jasmine
I hired Minji to do my makeup for my wedding and I could not be happier!! She is, by far, the best makeup artist I have ever encountered. She was super professional, fun and listened to everything I said as to what i wanted and didn’t want. I looked stunning, and I am not one to say things like this. As an added bonus, if you ever get to go to her studio, she has two adorable bunnies!! Thank you Minji! More...
Yulia Kook
It was pleasure of having Sandra do makeup and hair for me and my mom on my baby’s first birthday party. She listened to what we wanted and the result was amazing. I would highly recommend Sandra for any big day! More...
Destini
She is amazing artist make me look so stunning!! I love how she does my hair, it just what I wanted. She is super kind and sweet, professional. Thank you Sandra!
Karen
Espectacular me encanto como ella me maquillo justo lo que quería y es una persona muy dulce y muy cool
Malu
Sandra made me so pretty with her magic hands. I highly recommend to hire her your wedding. She is polite and sweet, easy work with, also to have a good communication with her skills.
Thank you Sandra, I love my look!
Nicole Kit
Wedding Makeup
Sandra is really great to work with and she’s super nice and sweet! She offered professional advices during the trial and help me built confidence. Her make up is very natural and compliments my best features without feeling heavy. All my friends and family compliments the look she did for my bridal trial and I can’t wait for my big day! More...
Mary Flicker
She is so sweet and did a great job with my makeup. Couldn’t have been happier. ☺️
Sonal
Sandra was very professional and worked with both my vision and my mom’s vision on what we like and provided her recommendation. We both had our hair and makeup done by her and it all lasted the entire night in an outdoor venue in the heat! 100% recommend and will be calling Sandra again in the future! More...
Bridget
Sandra is very professional and sweet. I adore my makeup and hair style ❤️
Ashley
Sandra did my bridesmaid look and it was nothing short of amazing! I was so nervous as I wanted a natural look, while still looking glam and like myself. Sandra made my vision come to life! Thank you so much. More...
Sarah Shin
Loved working with MJ! She was super sweet and easy going. I showed her a picture of what I wanted & she was able to make me beautiful!
Lois Ahn
Min Ji was so kind and was able to execute all of the makeup looks the bridesmaids wanted! We all looked beautiful, thanks to her magic!
Erica Yi
Loved my makeup by Sandra! I felt so beautiful - it was the perfect amount of glam yet natural enough where I still looked like myself. She is also so sweet and fun to work with! Thanks again!! More...
Jasmine
Sandra did my bridesmaid hair this past weekend, and I absolutely love how it turned out! She’s super nice & friendly and even came to the venue with us to check on the bride’s hair and makeup as well. Thank you Sandra!!
Katie
Sandra and Kristina did a wonderful job doing hair and makeup for my wedding this spring. True professionals! We were so happy with how everything turned out. 5 stars!!!
Alicia
She is very professional sweet and amazing in the job that she does. My daughter looked amazing with her makeup and hair in both her trial and event day! She is flexible and fast in responding to any questions or concerns you may have. More...
Tiffany W.
Sandra was so wonderful to work with during my hair and makeup trial. I can’t wait to work with her again on my wedding day. She’s thoughtful and kind and truly an expert in her craft and understood working with my features. I recommend her and I will hire her again for her services in the future! More...
Alice
Sandra was absolutely wonderful!! She was very professional, talented, and friendly. She did my hair & makeup for my babyshower and my family photoshoot with my newborn. She made me feel beautiful and confident on our family special day. I highly recommend Sandra if you look for a MUA that truly care about you on your special day! More...
Aran
Wedding Makeup
Sandra was great, she was so nice and kind.
She did as I expected, so I was so happy with her job.
Thank you so much!
Voonmee Chong
There are so many positives to write about Sandra’s makeup & hair styling services! I’m the Mother of the Bride & very fortunate to find Sandra for my makeup & hair styling for such an important occasion! Sandra is patient, listens well to your preferences, calm & really worked her magical hands with eyes for the finest details. I felt so beautiful, elegant yet so myself on that important wedding day! I got lots of compliments & the most common one was “you look like a movie star!” Thank you so much Sandra for making my day even more special! Sandra even found time to pretty up my young niece & made her feel so elegant for the 1st time in her life😀 You are a Godsend Sandra & I wish your business flourish & may you be happy forever, just like the happiness you brought to numerous ladies!!!😘 More...
Michell Min
I am so glad that I was able to find Sandra. I was looking for someone who knew how to do makeup on asian faces and achieve a natural look.
I scheduled my bridal trial right before my bridal shower and I received so many compliments. I felt absolutely beautiful. Ill be doing the same look for my wedding day.
She was also a pleasure to work with during the session. Super gentle and calm energy which I think is important on your big day.
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Tracy
I am beyond thrilled to have had a chance to work with Sandra. I had an amazing experience during my bridal hair and make up trial over the weekend. I sent her two images from Pinterest for inspiration and she nailed it. Sandra is extremely personable, detailed oriented, punctual and very responsive during all communications. I look forward to having her do my hair and make up for my wedding day. More...
Linda
Wedding Makeup
Sandra is polite and very thoughtful! Her skill and vison of makeup and hair service are excellent! I really like it! Thanks!
G Wei
Sandra is beyond exceptional! She is skilled, talented, and creative. I love her attention to detail and appreciate her taking time to understand what my needs are in order to deliver the look I want. She is my go-to MUA and I’m so thrilled to have found her!! ❤️ More...
Keyha
Wedding Makeup
Thank you Sandra for your love and care!
You are amazing! Her care and attention to details was amazing! Thank you so much for making us feel special! Outstanding!!!
Casey
Wedding Makeup
This was absolutely best experience!
We did my bridal makeup and hair trial and I am beyond words elated!
Sandra did exactly what I asked and her skills are phenomenal!
Thank you so much being incredible! 💕
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Harshey
Where to start? My experience with my makeup done by Sandra was the best I have ever had. She is so professional and cool, that we had a lot of fun in the process. Now, getting back to the makeup… it was SO perfect and gorgeous, I received compliments ALL night. Sandra is THE best makeup artist you will ever get to meet. More...
Ally
Wedding Makeup
Absolutely loved her make-up! Great experience! Totally recommendable! Yes! Yes! Yes!
Denisse
Sandra did a great job and worked quickly and efficiently. Everyones hair was done to their liking and was done perfectly! All the bridesmaids looked amazing, especially the bride. More...
Pratkisha
She’s the best! Highly recommend. She listened to what I wanted and delivered it. No one has ever done that before.
Yoon Ju Jullie Ryu
I hired Sandra for my wedding, and she did the make-up and hairstyles for all of the ladies, including myself. Although she had to travel all the way to South Carolina, she was willing to come and do my makeup and hairstyles for my big event.
She was pleasant, nice, and of course, she was so talented, and know what she was doing. She worked hard to make everyone happy and tried hard to make the style the same as possible as the picture we showed.
I highly recommend Sandra. I don't know how I would have done my special moment without her. I appreciate her time, efforts, and work. Thanks again Sandra
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Donna
Wedding Makeup
Phenomenal! Sandra is hands down the best makeup artist we have ever worked with. She is punctual, professional and she made my daughter's photoshoot amazing. The quality of her work is top notch and she customizes it to your specific skin type and tailors the session to exactly what you need. We will definitely work with her in the future!! More...
R. H
Wedding Makeup
I hired Sandra for my engagement photoshoot. This was my first time getting my makeup done and I was so nervous but Sandra quickly put my mind at ease. She was extremely kind and professional. She asked about my preferences and provided me with all the options to make the best decisions for my vision. I loved the outcome! I couldn’t have been happier! I felt beautiful and my fiancé loved it! Thank you More...
Suni Jani
This is the absolute best make up I’ve ever gotten! Sandra is so talented at color matching and fitting make up for an event, outfit, and bone structure! I kept it on for hours after my photo shoot because it was just so pretty! Everyone should get make up by Sandra! More...
Jane
very lovely experience!! felt comfortable my time with her!
What do you love most about your job?
" I believe that all women are pretty without make up but with right makeup (with Time. Place. Occasion ) can be pretty powerful. ?
That’s why I began doing makeup in the first place: I was hoping that through helping people see the beauty in themselves, I could try and find it in me.”
What inspired you to start your own business?
“The most beautiful makeup of a woman is passion. But cosmetics are easier to buy.”
“Caring about beauty, it is necessary to start with the heart and soul, otherwise no makeup will not help.”
“Beauty is power, and makeup is something that really enhances that; it’s a woman’s secret.”
Why should our clients choose you?
I have experience alot about makeup & hair industry.
I always open my ears to client's voice and catch well what they wants.
Good balance between art and reality.
Also my positive-happy vibe brings great results so everyone is happy who work with me.
Extra personal care & details.
What changes have you made to keep your customers safe from Covid-19?
I have fully conversation about covid-19 policy with clients. asked fill it out the Covid -19 questionnaire. and I do wipe all my cosmetic products and tools with disinfection sanitizer before a service day. I wear a mask all day long during offer service. hands wash before offer service.
Trial-run/Previews
Unsure about your wedding day look? Previews are offered in studio or your area, and are encouraged prior to an event. Beginning at $125 per service
Previews (also known as trials) are the perfect opportunity for you to see your vision of bridal beauty translated by me. it takes 150min average for consult with makeup and hair application.
Previews are not an exclusive bridal service and are encouraged for all persons who are unsure of or concerned about their hair and/or makeup for the wedding.
Bridal Hair and Makeup
Full service and luxury bridal beauty to suit the unique needs of your day, including a bride only package.
*Bridal luxury makeup up to$175-300
( excluding wedding and photoshoots that require touch up and /or alteration the initial look , include false eyelash application, brow grooming if you desire.)
* Bridal Hair styling up to $175-300
( include Hollywbeach wave curl styling, updos, Romantic lowbun)
Price will be set up by consultaion.
Luxury Bridal Packages
A three hour, red-carpet, luxury bridal experience, designed to ensure you continue to look exactly as you envisioned, through all the hugs, tears of joy, defying the weather;laws of gravity, for all of the photos of your most anticipated moments on your wedding day.
Package includes full hair and makeup for the bride, optional lashes, and veil pinning. Service is provided on location, up to 25 miles included in rate. Beginning at $600
Bridal Party Package
Larger parties (8+ total services) or early time constraints will require additional artists, see below for more info.
Bridal Hair and Makeup $400
Adult Hair and Makeup $250
Adult Hair or Makeup $125
Child Hair and Makeup $65 (under 10)
Child Hair Only $65
*Dramatic non-bridal makeup looks and hairstyles are an additional $50 per service.
*Rates are subject to change without notice. Only contracted rates will be honored.
Occasional
Events, interview, photo shoot, bridal shower, baby shower, graduation, prom etc
Makeup or Hair $125-195
Service is provided on your location, up to 25 miles included in rate.
Price will be set up by consultaion.
Travel fee
Travel fees are included in rates for up to 25 miles (round trip). Any additional mileage will be charged at a rate of $0.4 per mile. All tolls, parking, or valet costs must also be covered. Relocations (any situation in which the hair/makeup station is packed up and moved to a second location) are $50 each (per artist).
Large parties service available
Yes we can!
For a hiring fee of $100 per additional artist, I will hire and take care of all correspondence and arrangements for the artistry team - one less thing for you to worry about!
The Sweet Moments Forever Beauty by Sandra Pro Team has been carefully selected and groomed to provide the same level of quality and professionalism associated with my brand.
Do I offer Airbrush makeup service?
Yes, It additional cost $50 of Bridal makeup service fee.
Tattoo covering service
Tattoo cover-up services generally cost $100–$300+ per hour or via a project-based fee, often running higher than new tattoos due to complexity.
Alternative Temporary Cover-Up Costs Small(under 2 inches), simple covers may cost $50–$200, mideum (2-5 inches) $200-$500, while large pieces (5+ inches e.g., sleeves) often exceed $500–$1,000 +. Costs are heavily influenced by the size, darkness, and age of the original tattoo.
Price will be set up by consultaion.
Body covering makeup service
If you want to matching tone of skin with your face skin, illumination and glowing with healthy sun kisses skin tone of your upper body (neck and upper-chest and back, arms). $35