About this vendor
Hair and Makeup by MegMon is a wedding beauty business based out of Washington, D.C. Megan Monahan is the owner and lead professional behind this venture who loves creating hair and makeup styles to suit distinctive preferences. She delights in creating flawless looks for her clients so that everyone can enjoy the big day looking and feeling their best.
As a qualified esthetician, Megan is well-placed to create beautiful results that live up to every milestone occasion. She is a versatile artist who cares about providing to-be-weds with fashions that match expectations. Hair and Makeup by MegMon recognizes just how important it is for customers to achieve their dream look for their “I do” moment. Through skill and dedication, Megan does all she can to make it happen. She learned the ropes from a close friend before setting up her own operation, and she hasn’t looked back since. Her experience to date has allowed her to work with a diverse array of clients, and she also works her magic for PBS Live news anchors. Undoubtedly, she knows how to create camera-ready looks that radiate and shine with authentic beauty.
Before Megan starts to work on applying makeup and styling hairdos, she undertakes a very important first step. She carries out a skincare treatment first that allows her to prep each client before any enhancements or products are used. Trial services also afford Megan with time to go through each style and design prior to the big occasion. As such, she can perfect each request ahead of time so that when the big day arrives she is ready to glamorize, beautify, and adorn. Airbrushing, eyelash extensions, onsite services, and more are some of the services offered by Hair and Makeup by MegMon. They delight in taking clients’ visions into account, and their hairstyles can vary from timeless classics to trendy bohemian looks.
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- Beauty Group Bookings
- Hair Stylists
- Hair Trials Available
- Makeup
- Airbrushed Makeup
- Eyelash Extensions
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4-Time 'Best of Weddings'
2026.2024.2022.2021.
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I truly cannot say enough good things about Megan. She was the best hair artist I could have asked for on my wedding day. She knew exactly what would look best on me, even when I w...
as unsure and said I “didn’t want a certain style,” she listened, respected my feelings, and created something even better than I imagined. She made me feel so confident and beautiful going into the big day. Beyond her incredible talent, she brought such a calming & comforting energy to my wedding day—it honestly made all the difference. I felt relaxed, cared for, and genuinely excited the entire time. On top of that, she also did my spray tan and had me looking AMAZING. She is not only insanely talented, but also one of the best humans I have ever met. I would recommend her a thousand times over to any bride on their big day!!
I am beyond grateful to have had Megan as part of my wedding day and the months leading up to it. She was, without a doubt, one of the best decisions I made and such an important p...
art of my day. Her talent is unmatched, she has an incredible ability to make you feel like the most flawless and beautiful version of yourself. She gave me so much confidence and truly made me feel stunning. Megan is kind, patient, and genuinely listens. I struggled to put my vision into words, yet she understood exactly what I wanted and executed it perfectly. She was also my most communicative vendor throughout the entire process, always making me feel seen, heard, and supported. I truly cannot say enough positive things about Megan and would recommend her a thousand times over.
Meg has worked on five of the weddings I have been a part of and every time she has absolutely killed it. She is not only fantastic at what she does but also goes above and beyond ...
to make sure the day goes smoothly for the bride and bridal party.
Megan is the ultimate hype woman!! Shes amazing at what she does!! I actually planned my wedding date around her availability! She did my makeup and hair for my sister’s wedding ye...
ars ago and I loved it so much I knew I had to have her for my wedding too.
I was referred to Megan for hair, makeup, and spray tan for my wedding by several friends and coworkers, and she truly exceeded every expectation. Her work is beautiful, but what s...
ets her apart is her contagious and calming energy. From the trial to the wedding day, she made me feel completely comfortable and confident. She has an incredible ability to read the room and meet you exactly where you are.. Whether that meant keeping things low-key, minimizing distractions, or hyping me up when I needed it most.
Megan is timely, organized, adaptable, and professional. My bridesmaids and I have never felt more beautiful, and the entire experience was seamless from start to finish. I cannot recommend Megan and her team enough. They were a dream to work with and played a huge role in making my wedding day so special.
I am a truly a no makeup girl and Megan totally understood this, gave me lots of options for different looks, and made me just look like a totally enhanced version of myself. I am ...
absolutely thrilled with how my hair and makeup turned out.
Also, Megan was an amazing presence to have in the bridal suite. She kept me calm and in the moment as family members tried to ask a million questions.
Could not recommend Megan more!!
I cannot recommend Megan enough! From the moment we connected, she was kind, professional, and genuinely attentive to my vision. After my first trial, I decided to change the look,...
and she didn’t hesitate to schedule a second trial to make sure everything was exactly as I imagined. Her flexibility, patience, and thoughtful advice meant the world to me.
On my wedding day, Megan worked absolute magic—I truly felt like the most beautiful version of myself! Beyond her incredible hair and makeup skills, she kept me laughing during some of the more stressful moments, and her calming energy was exactly what I needed to feel at ease.
If you’re looking for someone who is not only extraordinarily talented but also an absolute joy to be around, Megan is your person!
I cannot express how grateful I am to Megan and her incredible team for the stunning work they did on my wedding day! From the moment I met Megan in 2021 at my best friend's weddi...
ng, I felt an instant sense of calm, comfort, and excitement and knew that the day I got married she absolutely had to be my hair & makeup artist. She truly understood my vision, starting with my hair down in waves for photos and ceremony transitioning to the Barbie ponytail of my dreams to dance the night away—it was all executed flawlessly!!
You can truly tell that Megan loves what she does; her passion and talent shine through and she has an incredible ability to make you feel like the most beautiful version of yourself. The day wouldn’t have been perfect without her. Megan's dedication went above and beyond; she stayed on-site to ensure that both my husband and I looked perfect, even in the sweltering June heat. Her attention to detail was impeccable, and she made sure that I, my family, and my bridesmaids were all comfortable and relaxed throughout the entire day.
Thanks to Megan, everyone looked absolutely stunning, and I felt beyond amazing for the photos—all thanks to her! I received endless compliments on our hair and makeup, and I can't thank her enough for helping me feel so special on such an important day.
If you’re looking for someone who is talented, attentive, genuinely caring, and so much fun, look no further than Megan! You will not regret it!!
Megan was the absolute best!!! She is very professional, detail oriented, and is all about making the bride feel her absolute best. She brings a great energy to your special day, a...
nd just clicked with the bridal party, mother of the bride, etc. My glam was so perfect and she even sent me off with a lip kit to make sure my look stayed fresh all night long. 🥰 I would rehire her in an instant!
Megan has the unique ability to make you look glam and natural at the same time! Not only is she a master hairstylist and makeup artist, but her personality is also part of her wor...
k! She will put you to ease, share in your laughter and touch up your tears!
Over 5 years ago Megan asked me to be apart of what she does best. I had no idea when she began mentoring me on bridal hair what it would mean to the bride and bridal parties we w...
ork with but me as well. Being able to work side by side with her is an absolute joy and chicken soup for the soul. The energy and vibe Megan brings to a room is contagious. She has a natural and loving way of laughing with you, relating to you, enjoying the day with you, and even crying tears of joy with you, all while making you the most beautiful bride on your wedding day! Her calming presence allows her brides to have the day they’ve always dreamed of! I’m just so lucky to be apart of it.
Megan is incredible! Shes your hype woman and is so validating! Her communication is professional and prompt. She is on time and stays on schedule! Megan makes you feel at home in ...
her chair and like you’re talking to your best friend! When you’re a bride in her chair on the day of your wedding, she will protect you from your own anxieties and any overwhelming feelings you may have. I recommend her to everyone!
Having Megan as my HMU artist for my wedding was like having an extra bestie as part of my getting ready crew! Not only did she help to make me feel beautiful, but she kept us laug...
hing the entire morning and ensured that we stayed on time to not disrupt the other plans we had for the morning. I highly recommend Megan for your hair and make up needs!
Megan is the absolute best! From the energy she brings to every room she enters to her hair and makeup mastery she makes choosing her an easy choice. I think felt so good on my wed...
ding day and that was thanks to Megan!
There is no better than Hair + Makeup by MegMon! Her skill at creating what her bride wants come to life is literally unmatched. She makes what can be a hectic day so calm & fun!
I am so happy to have had Megan and her team as our makeup and hair artists! Even before my wedding day, having Megan do my spray tan (which I had never done before but loved) and ...
makeup/hair trial was a great experience because she’s so kind, positive, and comforting when it comes to any questions or concerns. She really listens to your wants and needs, and makes you feel so special ahead of and on your wedding day! I would recommend her to anyone, not just for her talent, but for her character as well :)
Megan is amazing! She truly joins your team during wedding planning and will advocate for you and help in any way she can! Megan was so easy to coordinate with for trials and cover...
s all the bases including airbrush spray tans, makeup and hair. She also has a wonderful team who provided hair and makeup and were so great on wedding day. They all truly listen to what you are looking for and tailored everyone's look to what makes each girl feel beautiful and like themselves. She was always on time, prepared and is just overall a great gal to work with - definitely recommend!
Megan is simply the best. Her positive energy, kindness, patience, and talent are unmatched. Megan is honest, and informative and will go above and beyond to ensure you and your la...
dies look and feel your best! Look no further for your spray tan, hair, makeup and ultimate hype girl! Megan is who you want on your team!
I met Megan at my friends wedding and instantly knew I needed to have her do my makeup on my wedding day too! She made me feel so beautiful in makeup — and for a gal who never wear...
s makeup and always feels like a clown when it’s done that’s saying A LOT. She made me feel like a close friend and like I could express myself and advocate for what I really wanted. With Megan on your team you won’t just look fabulous you will feel loved and cared for.
Working with Megan was like hanging out with one your best friends! She made me feel so comfortable and confident on my wedding day. Taleen & Danielle were amazing as well. My hai...
r and makeup lasted all night!! Megan and her team were so efficient, seamlessly switching out bridesmaids and parents and keeping to the schedule. They really set the tone for the entire rest of the day. I felt so relaxed and comfortable and Megan made sure to keep any and all negativity away! She really is a gem. I would recommend her over and over!
Megan is the absolute BEST!!!! She made my hair and makeup look flawless and both held up against 95 degree weather(without looking oily, sweaty, or cakey)! She was very profession...
al and knowledgeable and always answered and addressed all of my skin and hair concerns/questions! She is the best hype girl you could ever ask for and is exactly who you want with you on your wedding day! Don’t think twice, just book her!!!
Megan and her team crushed it! I felt stunning! You know her work is amazing when friends ask for pictures so they can copy your look for their big day.
Megan did wonders! She was so thorough in creating the exact look I wanted. I highly recommend her!
I was a bridesmaid for a wedding Megan did. She was amazing to all of us. She was so organized, positive, and brought the hype. She touched up makeup all day long and never got fra...
zzled.
Megan was amazing to work with in the months leading up and on the day of my wedding. She did my hair as well as my bridesmaids’ and MOB/G’s hair and I could not recommend her enou...
gh. She is beyond talented, so easy to work with, and made me feel my most beautiful. Everyone in my wedding party absolutely loved their hair and she made the day totally stress free. I’m so grateful I got to work with Megan.
I was recommended to Megan by my sister in law and it was one of the best decisions I made in wedding planning. Megan is kind, knowledgeable, extremely professional and makes you f...
eel not just like a good friend but someone who you can trust to make you feel beautiful but also yourself on your wedding day (no cakey- fake over down wedding and hair here) I still follow all of her hair, make up and skin recs and it’s been over a year since my wedding. Do yourself a favor and book her. Like…yesterday 😊
Megan is so amazing to work with for all your hair and makeup needs! She can work with all hair types from thin to thick to extra curly and will help suggest the best style for you...
r hair type. She also has the best natural makeup style that enhances your look while still making you look like yourself but elevated. To top it all off she has such amazing positive energy (and also hilarious) and that is the exact type of energy you want around you on one of the biggest and most stressful days of your life!
Megan did my makeup perfectly for my event! She will listen to exactly what you’re wanting and bring your look to life!
She is also super fun to be around and will make you feel ...
like you’ve been BFF’s for life.
The fact that she books out so far in advance speaks volumes for her work! She is a true queen and will make you feel like one too!
This post is long overdue as Megan is by far the best of the best! Thanks to grad school, work, and life I am now just posting abiutnmy August wedding ,but I promise this is by the...
far the best decision you will make in your wedding planning! I even had another vendor booked for wedding makeup and boy am I glad I canceled! Megan, you went above and beyond not only my expectations but my husbands, my maid of honor, matron of honor, bridal party, and family and friends. They still rave about you and your team to this day! From staying and helping with final makeup and hair touches post ceremony, to picking up trash in the venue, helping move bags last minute (even when that was not your job) , helping with my sister in law’s hair when that was not in the plan, to keeping a positive smile and attitude the entire day I can not thank you enough. Besides the wedding day I truly have felt you have become a friend through engagement, boudoir, and more shoots! I can’t not recommend Megan and her team enough, and still got his day will use her going forward for any makeup and hair needs!!
Seriously, look no further - Megan is simply the BEST! First off, my hair and makeup was exactly what I had envisioned if not better! Megan worked with me for months leading up to...
the wedding, bouncing ideas back and forth, and was super responsive when we needed to coordinate rescheduling the wedding due to Covid. Megan and her team went above and beyond on the wedding day. Megan handled everything with grace and kept me incredibly calm when little mishaps were popping up throughout the day. She even made sure to keep me hydrated!! Megan and her team were also so kind to all my girls, my mom who waffled about getting makeup done and was wary since she had never had it done before (she loved it!) and to my very excited, sweet niece bopping around who loved getting her hair done for the first time. After a long, 9 plus hour day, Megan stayed to help me down the aisle with my cathedral length veil! Having Megan there felt like having a best friend you had known for years. You just won't find this kind of loving service anywhere else. Meg is an angel - thank you!!
Megan and her team helped make my wedding day perfect! From our first phone call, her professionalism, knowledge, and passion shined through. Megan was actually able to meet with...
me prior to my HMU trial and gave me recommendations on what I should be using to help keep my skin hydrated before the wedding…seriously though HOLY GRAIL. During my hair & makeup trial (on the hottest day in August), Megan listened to exactly what I wanted and made changes to make me feel more confident in my decisions. Finally on our wedding day, Megan and her team of talented artists truly went above and beyond to make every member of my bridal party feel like their most beautiful selves. I hope I get the chance to use Megan for another event soon.
So amazing I don't even know where to begin. I met Megan for the first time 2 years ago for our sunrise engagement shoot. She had me feeling beautiful before 7am! She was consiste...
nt, responsive, on time, so friendly and funny since our first interaction. During 2020 my husband and I decided to proceed with a small wedding ceremony with just family. Megan made me feel so special and pampered on that day. She listened to my preferences and absolutely exceeded my expectations for both hair and makeup. The up-do was perfect and my makeup was flawless. Both hair and makeup lasted all day and night. When we decided to delay our wedding reception/party, Megan was flexible and supportive. This past weekend we were finally able to have our wedding party! Megan again nailed my look, this time mastering my natural curls for a stunning ethereal vibe. My makeup was perfect and lasted all night. Megan has a calming presence but is not shy to speak up for the bride! Megan also made my bridesmaids feel so comfortable and also GORGOUS. The bridesmaids looked fresh and flawless from morning until midnight! Let me not forget that Megan also does spray tans and will come to your house with her mobile tan tent! Anyways, TLDR: Megan is the best and I HIGHLY recommend.
Absolutely loved Megan!! Megan was professional, yet fun and made everyone feel so relaxed on our big day. Megans work is BEAUTIFUL and lasted all throughout my entire wedding day ...
and into the night. She even reminded me to drink water during my makeup application :) (who doesn't need that reminder?!). Megan really cared about me and my girls and I would highly recommend her to anyone! Bonus- she also does spray tanning!! I'm so happy I found her!
As a MOG I felt a little silly having my makeup done professionally, but I wanted staying power. So when my FDIL suggested having it done with her mom and bridesmaids, I jumped on ...
too. Megan and her team are AMAZING! They made me feel comfortable and beautiful, and not "made up". And it lasted all day and into the night. We all would highly recommend her! She is the best. Thank you Megan and team for your expertise and help in making the day even better!
Megan was SO wonderful! She did the make up for my mom and FMIL, my 6 bridesmaids and myself. My mom and FMIL also were unhappy with their hair (done offsite at a salon), so once s...
he did their makeup, she tinkered with their hair to make it more what they wanted. Everyone looked absolutely beautiful and was impressed how long the make up held up. Megan is not only an absolute professional, but now also a friend. I found Megan through Leesburg, VA's "A Wedding Loft"
Megan is just the best, there are not enough words to describe how genuine, talented, and incredible of a human being she is. She goes above and beyond with hair and make up and b...
rings along an amazing team of hair and make up artists to make sure everyone is flawless!! Megan saved the day over and over again—from strapping on my shoes for me, to going under my dress to tape a microphone on my leg that our videographer needed, and coming outside to make sure my hair looked perfect during our first look and pictures—she is an angel!
Megan. Is. Everything! She is a one stop shop for brides- spray tan, hair, make up, good vibes. All of my bridesmaids and myself just sat down in her chair with little to no direct...
ion and let her work her magic.. and she did amazing! I have literally never felt more beautiful in my life. The hair was perfect, the make up was perfect, and my girls looked beautiful as ever too. She even made my mom feel like a million bucks! Not only is she just amazing at what she does, she quickly becomes a friend and has such an amazing light and energy about her. I'm just waiting for another excuse to work with her again!!
Megan is so incredibly talented. She was able to take my wedding day hair and makeup vision and perfectly deliver it. She is so sweet and personable and takes away any stress that ...
the day may have, and turn it into an enjoyable and loving experience. She met all of my bridal parties needs, and assisted anyone she could along the way as well. She is a huge reason the day went so smoothly. I couldn’t have chosen anyone better to do my hair and makeup for the best day of my life!
I had the best experience booking Megan for my wedding on 6/27/21! Not only does she have a professional, super fun, and comforting personality (she brought great vibes the morning...
of the wedding), but she also pays close attention to detail and blew me away with her hair and makeup skills during both the trial and wedding day. I felt like an absolute princess in the most natural way and cannot recommend her enough!!
Megan is hands down the best hair and make-up artist I have ever worked with. From the initial point of contact to sending me off for my first look, Megan nailed it. Her attention ...
to detail, fun personality, and down to earth style is everything I could have wanted and needed on my special day. She went above and beyond to ensure me and my girls were stress free and feeling fabulous. There are just not enough words to express how thankful I am to have found Megan and had her be a part of such a special moment for me.
While we are having our wedding in June we had a private elopement to make things official. I decided to get my hair and makeup done to make the day special since we'd have a few p...
hotos taken to commemorate. I am SO glad I went with Megan! She was so professional, informative, and friendly. She listened to what I wanted and also gave her expert opinion when I didn't know what I wanted. She was very covid conscious and I felt completely comfortable having her in my home. Megan helped me feel so beautiful and special. I could not recommend her enough!
I honestly cannot say enough about how amazing Megan was. Not only is she incredibly gifted as a hair and makeup artist, but she also has the most amazing personality. I am really ...
picky with my makeup and was worried about hiring an artist. After our trial, she blew me away with how well she could capture what I wanted to achieve with my look. She was patient, open to input (not that she needed it - I just had a very specific look in mind!) and so kind. For my wedding day, she honestly blew me away with how well she did my hair & makeup. I'm not too much of a hair person so I left the style choice to her and she did such a beautiful job. My entire look was so classy, timeless and make me so confident on such an important day. Besides her hair & makeup skills, I wanted to mention how amazing of a person she is. I legit was in panic mode right in the middle of my makeup appointment because all of my bridesmaids each had something they were stressing over. This girl stopped, spoke to me to help calm my nerves and LEGIT gave my a temple massage to help my anxiety. Something that little meant to much to me - she not only cared about how beautiful I looked, but how I felt on the inside as well. Again, I can't say enough great things about her and neither could my girls who also used her services. We all loved Megan and I highly, highly, recommend her for any hair & makeup services.
After polling my family and bridesmaids after the wedding, it was unanimous - Megan was the BEST and our most favorite wedding vendor. Megan is extremely talented and is always loo...
king to give her best work and make sure that her clients are happy with the results. She goes above and beyond her job description in every way possible -- I have a photo of her putting on my shoes minutes before my ceremony that describes perfectly the type of hardworking and caring woman Megan is! She will also keep you and your friends/family laughing throughout the getting ready process -- there really isn't anything she can't do. Book Megan right now!!!
COVID brought a lot of uncertainty to our wedding, but I was so thankful to be referred to Megan and her team for my bridal hair and bridesmaids makeup. Megan brought a lot of cert...
ainty and assurance to the months leading up to the wedding. I was very thankful to do a COVID-safe hair and makeup trial with her. Megan and her team delivered a chic, effortless bridal bun, and a variety of gorgeous hairstyles and makeup looks for our moms, aunts and bridal party. Everyone raved about their looks and had such an enjoyable time. I would strongly recommend Megan.
Megan is incredibly talented in her art and as a vendor she was straightforward and easy to work with. But what really sets her apart is her ability to communicate with the bride &...
bridal attendants and provide an empathetic and calm presence during a wonderfully stressful and hectic day. Megan was reassuring and encouraging both at the trial and on the wedding day. She listened to my vision and was kind, honest, and open in her opinion as an expert when asked about different looks or options.
She and her team did hair and makeup for the bridal party, which simplified the vendor search process but was also flexible with bridal attendants who only did one or the other. I felt gorgeous and well-cared for by her and everyone in the bridal party looked great!
Let’s face it, you spend months planning your big day down to every last detail. After the big day is over, the biggest memento you have are your photos. And you want to look fabul...
ous in those photos! Do yourself a favor and hire Megan and her team. She is amazing to work with and truly has a talent for enhancing your natural beauty with soft makeup and beautiful hair styles. I did two trials because I was so indecisive for what I wanted with my hair and Megan really helped me find the best look for me. The makeup was flawless and let me tell you it got hot dancing the night away and never once did I worry my makeup was running. Looked just as stunning when first done at 10am as it did at midnight. Megan is so kind and easy to talk to and makes your whole experience stress free and enjoyable. Highly recommend!!!
I absolutely loved having Megan do my hair and make up for my wedding! I am so glad my wedding planner recommended her to me. I was completely obsessed with not only her work, but ...
her as a person. Megan is the absolute sweetest and is so fun to be around! During my trial, she went above and beyond figuring out the look I wanted to achieve on my wedding day. I LOVED how it turned out and knew I could trust that she was going to make me feel my absolute best on my big day. And seriously, I felt so beautiful!!! She absolutely nailed it. My bridesmaids were stunning and literally glowing the entire day! She made us all feel amazing! Her talent truly shows in her work. Megan was also super organized and we finished ahead of schedule! She set the tone for an incredible day. I 100% recommend Megan to anyone wanting to look and feel their absolute best!
Megan did an amazing job on my hair AND makeup for my wedding! I was worried having someone do both but she was equally great at hair as she was makeup. Just as important was the e...
nergy and attitude she brought on my wedding day too. She is calming and friendly - exactly what I wanted! Megan was also so flexible and reliable. I was really impressed by the airbrush foundation machine she brought that literally made me look like an Instagram filter on my wedding day. I wanted to look natural with minimal makeup and that machine achieved it perfectly - the “no makeup, makeup” look. There were little things she did that made me feel like she really cared too. She brought a cover for my clothes so I wouldn’t get makeup smudged anywhere, she cleaned everything thoroughly, she brought clear hair ties that looked so much better in my hair than what I had, she showed up EARLY, and she just went the extra mile in every sense possible. I’d give 10 stars if I could!!!!!
I couldn’t have asked for a better experience than working with Megan to do my hair and makeup for my wedding. She immediately put me at ease and we laughed through my trial. I was...
blown away with how perfectly she executed my vision (which to be fair, was vague!) My wedding day was just as amazing and she really took the time to make sure my hair was set knowing that it was a windy, cold day! I can’t recommend Megan enough and can’t wait to find another reason to have her do my hair and makeup!
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