<<  charlotte stylists
Anna is Beauty Asylum’s lead bridal hairstylist + makeup artist, located near Gastonia, NC. Originally from Chicago and raised in Philly, Anna brings a Midwest flair to the South with an elegant, polished wedding day style.
makeup artist with a black shirt holding a lip pencil as she applies product to a bride sitting in the chair 
MEET THE ARTIST

 ANNA WHITING 

GET TO KNOW ME

 DESTINATION WEDDING HAIR & MAKEUP ARTIST   |   Highlands, Lowcountry, & North Carolina 

An exclusive preview of our in-season weddings, shared in real time. From the beauty chair to the moment our brides walk down the isle— The Bridal Preview offers a first look from the photographer’s lens, with early access to our most fashion-forward, trending bridal styles.

gastonia-hair-makeup
A collage of three wedding photos featuring a bride and groom. The first photo shows them sitting on a boat, the second is a close-up of them kissing, and the third shows them dancing at a reception.
Wedding couple with bride in white gown and groom in black suit, sitting and kissing outside a white church with brick steps
A collage of three wedding photos. The left photo shows a woman in a white dress putting on an earring. The middle photo shows a bride and groom walking down the stairs outside, holding hands and smiling, with bridesmaids in the background. The right
Wedding photos featuring a bride and groom. The couple shares a kiss outdoors, and they are seen indoors with the bride's wedding dress and a bride with her bridal party holding her train.
Four women in white dresses and a bride in a wedding gown holding bouquets walking in a garden, a couple in wedding attire holding hands, and two women sharing an intimate moment with the bride leaning in to the woman with dark hair

Behind the Style

Beyond her passion for bridal hair and makeup, Anna is known for bringing a calm presence to wedding day for her brides. She loves to create soft glam makeup looks paired with timeless hairstyles. Anna is committed to continuing her education with renowned stylists such as Lalas Chihaia, Larissa Love, and Stephanie Brinkerhoff.

As a highly requested top stylists at Beauty Asylum, Anna prefers to dedicate her Saturday’s to bridal, and will occasionally take weekday + Friday weddings via the Choose Your Stylist request. She blocks off her Sunday’s to spend time with her family and friends, allowing her to recharge and nurture her creative energy.

formal headshot of a bridal hair and makeup artist with long brunette hair, green eyes, fair skin, and a soft smile
THE EXPERIENCE
Charlotte NC Bridal Hair & Makeup | Info, Tips & Weddings
Bridal Hair + Makeup Separk Mansion | Getting Ready Photos
Separk Mansion
Bridal Hair + Makeup Separk Mansion | Getting Ready Photos
Separk Mansion
Read more →
Separk Mansion
An Elegant Ceremony with a Boutique Flare | The Morehead Inn
The Morehead Inn
An Elegant Ceremony with a Boutique Flare | The Morehead Inn
The Morehead Inn
Read more →
The Morehead Inn
Regal and Timeless Bridal Beauty | Kinsleeshop Farm Wedding
The Kinsleeshop Farm
Regal and Timeless Bridal Beauty | Kinsleeshop Farm Wedding
The Kinsleeshop Farm
Read more →
The Kinsleeshop Farm
Military Wedding with the Arch of Swords- The Hotel Concord
The Hotel Concord
Military Wedding with the Arch of Swords- The Hotel Concord
The Hotel Concord

William Avery Photography + Beauty Asylum Charlotte wedding hair + makeup artist team travel to Concord, NC for an elegant military wedding at The Hotel Concord.

Read more →
The Hotel Concord
Separk Mansion Wedding Filled with Classic Elegance
Separk Mansion
Separk Mansion Wedding Filled with Classic Elegance
Separk Mansion
Read more →
Separk Mansion
Trend-worthy Wedding at The Historic Duke Mansion Hotel
Duke Mansion
Trend-worthy Wedding at The Historic Duke Mansion Hotel
Duke Mansion
Read more →
Duke Mansion
Stunning Lakefront Wedding on Lake Norman | Mooresville NC
Lake Norman Estate
Stunning Lakefront Wedding on Lake Norman | Mooresville NC
Lake Norman Estate

A bride’s wedding dreams come to fruition with a dreamy wedding at her childhood home on Lake Norman.

Read more →
Lake Norman Estate
Wedding at Damascus Baptist Church | Statesville, NC
Damascus Baptist Church
Wedding at Damascus Baptist Church | Statesville, NC
Damascus Baptist Church

The Beauty Asylum team travel an hour north of Uptown Charlotte for a winter wedding in Statesville, NC. Our beautiful bride went with a traditional wedding at Damascus Baptist Church & followed with a reception at Bushy Mountain Golf Club.

Read more →
Damascus Baptist Church
Intimate Wedding at The Morehead Inn - Charlotte, NC
The Morehead Inn
Intimate Wedding at The Morehead Inn - Charlotte, NC
The Morehead Inn

Intimate wedding in Uptown Charlotte at The Morehead Inn.

Read more →
The Morehead Inn
Classic Summer Wedding | Separk Mansion Gastonia NC
Separk Mansion
Classic Summer Wedding | Separk Mansion Gastonia NC
Separk Mansion

Erica Serrano + Beauty Asylum Charlotte team up for a July wedding at Separk Mansion in Gastonia, NC.

Read more →
Separk Mansion
real wedding galleries of Atlanta brides
real wedding galleries of Atlanta brides

❥ what brides are saying

❥ what brides are saying

“ Anna’s talent is unmatched ”

Her friendly, calming presence really made the whole process stress-free and enjoyable. She makes you feel celebrated which is so important because you are with your stylists for such a huge part of your wedding day.

“ comfortable with the HMU
process from the start ”

I was a bit nervous since I have curly hair that I wanted to keep natural on my wedding day. Anna was amazing & had images from other curly brides to share with me that helped shape the final look on wedding day! I have never felt more beautiful yet natural at the same time! Anna herself is a delight & felt like part of the group, we all chatted the whole time during the getting ready process!
A woman with long, wavy brown hair and green eyes, wearing makeup and a black top, standing indoors in front of a purple wall, with a necklace and a lamp visible in the background.
Close-up of a smiling woman with blonde hair styled in soft curls, wearing natural makeup, a white zip-up hoodie with 'Bride' written on it, and a stone wall background.
A woman with dark hair styled in loose waves, wearing pearl earrings, a delicate cross necklace, and a pink satin robe, smiling at the camera in a well-lit room with people in the background.
A young woman with long, curly, light brown hair and blue eyes, wearing a pink top, pearl earrings, and a necklace with a pearl pendant. She is smiling and is indoors near windows with a dining area in the background.
A woman with long black wavy hair and makeup, wearing a white satin pajamas with black piping, sitting indoors with a blurred background.
A smiling woman with brown hair wearing a white robe, in a well-lit room with beige walls, a large mirror, and furniture.
A woman with fair skin, blue eyes, dark eyebrows, and dark hair pulled back, wearing a pink hoodie and matching pink top, looking directly at the camera in an indoor setting.
Close-up of a young woman with long dark hair, wearing makeup, a nose ring, and a light pink satin robe, seated indoors with blurred background and another person in the background.
A woman with dark hair and makeup, wearing a black top, in a modern kitchen with stainless steel appliances.
A woman with long wavy brown hair and a septum piercing, smiling and wearing a white t-shirt, indoors.
A woman's updo hairstyle with blonde hair styled in a loose, twisted bun, wearing a pink satin top, facing away from the camera.
A woman with long, wavy blonde hair styled in a braid crown, standing outdoors with green foliage in the background.
Brunette hair styled in an elegant updo with a decorative pearl and crystal hairpiece viewed from the back, worn with a white satin or silk garment.
A woman with blonde, curly hair styled in a loose braid crown and soft waves, wearing a gray sweater.
A woman with long, wavy brown hair styled in a loose ponytail, adorned with a decorative hairpiece. She is wearing large, intricate earrings and a white, sheer robe with pearl accents.
Side view of a woman with long, curled blonde hair styled in a loose braid over her shoulder, wearing gray pajamas with white piping and initials on the pocket.
Side profile of a woman with styled, wavy, brown hair with blonde highlights, wearing a pink and white patterned garment.
Back view of a woman with blonde hair styled in an elegant updo, adorned with a decorative hairpiece featuring crystals and floral motifs, wearing a light purple or gray pajama top with white piping.
Back view of a woman with blonde hair styled in a low bun, wearing a pink and white checkered shirt.
A woman with brown hair styled in an elegant updo, wearing a white tank top and small earrings, stands on a porch with a beige sofa and a wooden railing in the background.
Side view of long, black, wavy hair on a person wearing a white shirt, in a kitchen setting.
Back view of a woman with long, wavy, auburn hair styled in a half-updo, standing outside near a house with beige siding and a black window shutter.
Back view of a woman with blonde hair styled in a low twisted chignon bun with loose curls.
Back of a woman with an intricate updo hairstyle featuring curls and waves.
A woman with long, wavy, dark brown hair styled in loose curls and a partial braid on the side, wearing a floral patterned garment.

Bridal Hair & Makeup Charlotte, NC | Natural, Elegant Styles