Three years ago I was sitting in my living room talking to my husband about a crazy idea I had. I was thinking about leaving my comfortable job at a top salon in Charleston and starting an on-site bridal hair and makeup company. He encouraged me to open my own business and that’s how Paper Dolls came to life! I was fortunate enough to make some great contacts in the wedding industry and met some really inspirational women. They have all became friends of mine over the years and still inspire me all of the time! My dream 3 years ago for Paper Dolls was just to be able to make my own schedule and enough money to live a comfortable life. I didn’t even dare dream that some day I would own a beautiful studio in the heart of Downtown Charleston!!! Well here we are 3 years later and thanks to all of the wonderful brides that I’ve had the privelage of working with and with all the love and support of my family and friends I am proud to announce that Paper Dolls has opened our first bridal studio!!! We are located at 209-C Meeting Street directly next to the Charleston Place Hotel in a stunning brick studio built in the 1800′s. I would also like to thank all of the planners, property managers, photographers, other hair stylists and other makeup artists in Charleston that have sent me so many referrals over the years. I would also like to thank the girls that have worked with Paper Dolls and have always maintained our standards of putting out our best work every single day for every single bride! They have grown with me along the way and have always taken company changes in stride and have shown me so much loyalty and patience. I absolutely wouldn’t be here today announcing the opening of this beautiful space without them!
We will be offering several new services at the bridal studio. Alise Buckner will be there full time offering full hair salon services. We have a beautiful spa room where Kristen Brown will be offering sugaring hair removal services, organic airbrush tanning and a large variety of facials. We will also be doing makeup applications, makeup lessons and special event hair styling. My hope with the new studio is that we can offer a variety of services for our brides prior to their wedding day as well as offer services to other brides who’s wedding days we aren’t available for. All of the services at the new studio will be done to the high standards that we always strive to provide at Paper Dolls! I would love for everyone to come by and see the studio in person. Here are a few sneak peeks courtesy of the super talented Erin Sage Photography! To make an appointment please call: Carrie McLeod 843.602.6486 - Wedding hair and makeup and organic airbrush tanning. Alise Buckner 404.247.0473 - Hair cuts, colors and styling. Kristen Brown 619.370.8801 - Makeup applications/lessons, facials, organic airbrush tanning and hair removal services.
Bridal Hair & Makeup Studio
Bridal Hair & Makeup Studio
Bridal Hair & Makeup Studio
Bridal Hair & Makeup Studio
Spa Room
Spa Room