meet latavia alise
Latavia Alise has been a CNN Washington, DC Hair & Makeup Artist since 2017. She is a 2008 graduate of the Howard University School of Business and holds a degree in Marketing. In 2010, she became a licensed Cosmetologist and soon began her teaching career with Paul Mitchell as a Maryland State Board Cosmetology instructor. In 2014, Latavia became a Brand Manager for Moroccanoil®️, servicing the Mid-Atlantic region in salon education and sales management of a team of 40 salon sales consultants with over 100 brand loyalty accounts. By 2017, she was elevated to a Moroccanoil®️ Artist, participating in New York Fashion Week, distributor trade shows, Behind the Chair stage presentations, and instructing at the NYC Moroccanoil®️ Academy. Most notably, she curated the Moroccanoil®️ Academy course for textured hair styling, Curls & Coils, which is an annual 2-day class designed to teach universal styling, hair care, maintenance and hair cutting techniques for wavy, curly, and coily hair textures. Latavia became a makeup artist union member of I.A.T.S.E. Local 798 in 2019, and continues to elevate her beauty industry experience in TV, media and film. In 2025, she obtained agency representation by THE Artist Agency, managed in Washington, DC.
The Bridal Suite
Congratulations on your upcoming wedding! When you reflect on this day, you want to look timeless in photos and feel even more gorgeous as you meet your forever at the altar. During this complimentary consultation, We will discuss wedding details, your desires for your look, and schedule a date for the trial appointment.
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Testimonials
The consummate professional with a bubbly personality and LOTS of talent, Latavia is an artist and takes her work to care for her clients very seriously. She's helped me during my hair restoration, to not only suggest products that work, but to create styles that make me feel beautiful.
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I have been one of Latavia's clients for almost 10 years! I am very picky about my hair and makeup. She is always mindful of my personal preferences and consistently leaves me feeling great about the way I look. She is always on time and well prepared for our appointments. I cannot say enough good things about her. Her creativity, passion, and professionalism are only a few reasons why I keep coming back for all my beauty needs.
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Latavia is the real deal when it comes to getting your makeup and hair done for anything you have going on in life. I have used her makeup services on four seperate occasions, including my engagement photos and of course my wedding day! On top of the makeup looking flawless and lasting all day, she brought more to the table with her caring personality and punctuality. Anyone looking for the whole package, look no further!
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I booked a virtual makeup lesson because after watching numerous videos on Youtube, my makeup still didn't look the way I wanted. Latavia taught me about proper skin care skin routines and recommended what was best for my skin's needs. The makeup tutorial we did together was my favorite part. Watching her do it on herself, then guide me through my application gave me confidence to try techniques I haven't been able to master on my own. I felt so beautiful and have all the selfies to prove it!
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Entrepreneur
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Financial Analyst
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