Located in Washington, D.C, Carolyn Edwards Holden is a Professional Freelance Celebrity Make-up Artist who brings faces to life! She has been involved in the make-up/fashion industry for the past 10 years. Carolyn was first introduced to the fashion industry working as a model.  She quickly discovered that her real passion was for the art of makeup. Her specialty includes flamboyant makeovers that add personality to photography and film. She has an extensive portfolio in glamour, airbrush and trendy make-up used for FASHION, PRINT, RUNWAY, PORTRAIT, MUSIC VIDEOS and WEDDINGS.  She is also involved in Model Portfolio Development, where she acts as make-up artist, stylist and photographer for aspiring models. Carolyn is a freelance makeup artist for MAC, LANCOME, TONY & TINA, SMASHBOX & BORGHESE which allows her to stay abreast of the hottest trends in the industry.

As her career began to unfold as a makeup Artist, photographers nationwide recognized the painterly perfection she brings to the marvelous realm of make-up! In 2002 she launched her own business, Pretty Faces, Inc. and has since been in constant demand.  She has developed a rapidly increasing clientele base from the East coast to the West coast.  Most recently Carolyn worked as a Make-up Artist for MTV’s Spring Bling in Miami, FL., Academy Award nominated Celebrity Actress Angela Bassett for the 27th Annual Kennedy Center Honors, Miss USA 2005 CoverGirl Makeup Artist, Senator Edward M. Kennedy, E's True Hollywood Story Host Samantha Harris, R&B Singer Cherri Dennis (Bad Boy), Grammy Award winning R&B Singer Robin Thicke, Billboard Hot 100 Recording Artist Mya, and Oscar Award winning Jennifer Hudson Carolyn's work has also been featured in BLACK HAIR SOPHISTICATE'S, DAVID'S BRIDAL, CO-ED, and ESSENCE MAGAZINE to name a few.  "Name Speaks 4 Itself"