The Best Wedding Hair & Makeup Artists in Santa Cruz, CA

The Best Wedding Hair & Makeup Artists in Santa Cruz, CA

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108 Wedding Beauty Professionals in Santa Cruz, CA

Elite Beauty Group 

5.0

  • Team of 6
  • Starts at $475
  • Serves Santa Cruz, CA for additional fees

I'm a traveling professional makeup artist and stylist working in the Orange County, San Diego, Temecula + Palm Springs area. I love destination weddings + elopements! I specialize in creating natural, sun-kissed beauty looks. I want to help you feel confident and radiant; helping you look like the best version of yourself. I strive to create a flawless makeup application to give a long-lasting look that remains fresh + natural throughout the day. I use only high-quality + photo-friendly makeup products. I also lead a small team of carefully selected artists and stylists who specialize in on-location services.

Juanita was a great makeup artist and very communicative. She knew I was very particular and made sure I felt comfortable the entire process. We had two makeup trials to get the look just right and the day of was perfect! Make up lasted through my tears and into the late night casino shenanigans.
Adrianna R., 4 months ago
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Ava Marsh Hair 

5.0

  • Team of 2
  • Starts at $95
  • Serves Santa Cruz, CA for additional fees

Hi! My name is Ava Marsh, I’m a licensed cosmetologist specializing in bridal hair! I’m based out of the Reno/Tahoe area, but LOVE to travel. I will be there near or far to give you the hair of your dreams!

Ava did the hair for my wedding and did an amazing job! She is so talented and made myself, my bridesmaids, and my moms look incredible! My hair can be difficult to curl and style and but under her hands it stayed put all night and was absolutely beautiful. Highly recommend for your wedding needs!!
Emily J., a year ago
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Crystal Bell Beauty 

5.0

  • Serves Santa Cruz, CA for additional fees

With over 16 years of professional artistry experience and have extensive training with some of the industry's leaders to help provide you with the best services for your wedding day. Her professional background has led her to work with a variety of cosmetic companies, private clients and the ability to connect with every client she meets. Inspired by her surroundings and the colors of nature she wields her brushes like magic wands. Whether you are looking for natural or dramatic, she can help you look your best on your special day. ​ ​ ​

I have worked with Crystal Bell Beauty for years, and they have consistently provided outstanding service. Their communication is always easy and prompt, making the process seamless. The quality of their work is beautiful and they execute with precision, going above and beyond to ensure the bride and couple have everything they need on the wedding day. Crystal brings a fun and light energy to every event, and her years of experience are evident in the thoughtful details she plans for. It always amazes me the level of preparation and care Crystal and her team put into making the wedding day special.
Esmeralda R., 4 months ago
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Personify Bridal 

5.0

  • Team of 12
  • Starts at $150
  • Serves Santa Cruz, CA for additional fees

Arrvada first began working in the beauty industry as a freelance makeup artist in 2004, focusing on bridal and natural glamour. She believes that a bride’s true beauty should shine through and her goal is for each of her brides to look and feel their best on their special day. In 2012 Arrvada became sole owner of both Personify Bridal and Method Makeup Academy, expanding the curriculum and program of the school. She has also expanded the range of her bridal team, making sure all of her brides achieve their perfect look to complement their perfect day.

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Personify Bridal provided exceptional service for my wedding day look. Their communication was direct and they gave clear instructions, which made the process seamless. The hair and makeup artists were true professionals - they transformed my daughter into a model-worthy look that was glamorous and fun. The whole family felt pampered and beautiful thanks to Personify Bridal's talented team. My daughter looked incredible, and we're so grateful for their contribution to making our special day perfect.
Diane D., 5 months ago
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Sweet P Studios 

5.0

  • Starts at $50
  • Serves Santa Cruz, CA for additional fees

Paige has been in the beauty industry for the past 7+ years doing everything from lashes, brows, makeup, and more. Her journey began in 2014 when she became a Licensed Esthetician. From then to now, she has gained much experience & knowledge under her hand that she loves to share with her clients. She has a studio based in South Orange County, CA. and will gladly commute to wherever beauty help is needed!

Paige is super nice and is great at what she does. Very helpful with decisions on how you want to look. She saw my vision and executed it perfectly.
Alexandria, a year ago
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Dez Penaloza Beauty 

5.0

  • Team of 1
  • Starts at $1,300
  • Serves Santa Cruz, CA for additional fees

I'm Desiree, or Dez for short. I've been doing makeup for 12 years and hair for about 6! Doing makeup and hair is such an intimate experience- I pride myself on my upbeat energy and helping set a tone of positivity for such a special day, while making you and everyone in your party look and feel incredible.

I friend of mine referred me to Desiree Penaloza for my bridal make up. She had shown me photos of her work and I was impressed so I called her. Desiree met with me a few months prior to my summer wedding for a trial to see how I wanted to look for the big day. I provided her pictures of the look I was going for and she nailed it. I had never felt more beautiful! She was able to highlight my natural beauty without making me feel like I had too much on my face. I got home from the trial and my fiancé noticed right away how pretty I looked. It was such a relief during that crazy time that I had found her! YAAAAAY! Not only did she use quality products, she airbrushed my foundation on which was SO cool. My complexion looked flawless. That first day left it all on for almost 8 hours just to test the longevity- and it passed the test! I really only needed to touch up my lips! On the day of my wedding Desiree was a calm oasis in the storm of craziness. She had great music to put myself and my bridesmaids in the mood to celebrate. She was super professional and patient and I had the utmost confidence in her work. My overall experience with Desiree is 5 stars. I highly recommend you book her for whatever your occasion may be. She is a gem! Thank you Desiree for making this bride feel her best-I'm so thankful you were part of my big day!
Maggie D., 2 months ago
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ColorForColor Artistry 

5.0

  • Team of 3
  • Starts at $510
  • Serves Santa Cruz, CA for additional fees

With 17 years of experience in the beauty industry, I bring extensive expertise in artistry and training. My passion lies in creating flawless, customized looks that enhance natural beauty while catering to diverse styles and unique requests. Proficient in working with a variety of skin tones, face shapes, and eye structures, I excel in precise makeup application for everything from effortless daytime elegance to striking evening glamour. I stay on top of the latest beauty trends, delivering HD-ready, trendsetting styles that are tailored to each client’s vision.

Monica is an absolute gem! From the moment I booked her for my wedding, she was incredibly responsive and attentive to my needs. On the big day, she made me feel so comfortable and pampered while doing my makeup. She created a stunning look that lasted all day—my makeup still looked perfect during the reception! Monica is not only talented but also has such a warm, positive energy that made the whole experience enjoyable. I would recommend her to anyone looking for a professional, kind, and skilled makeup artist!
Ashley, 6 months ago
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HD Hair And Makeup 

5.0

  • Team of 3
  • Serves Santa Cruz, CA for additional fees

HD Hair and Makeup has a comprehensive beauty, health, and wellness team to make your day as stress-free and beautiful as possible. With decades of combined experience, Heather has assembled the best of the best when it comes to hair, makeup, tanning, and waxing. We pride ourselves on creating a cohesive look for your big day while highlighting your natural beauty. We tend towards more classic styling because we want your pictures to be something that you can show your grandchildren and be proud of.

Heather really knows what she's talking about when it comes to hair and makeup. She's very knowledgeable and on point with trends. Her passion for her work is evident and her creativity is wonderful. Highly recommend for any hair/makeup services.
Britney Turk, 4 years ago
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Raquel for Ashford Beaute 

5.0

  • Starts at $249
  • Serves Santa Cruz, CA for additional fees

Raquel Garcia brings over 10 years of expertise as a makeup artist and aesthetician to Las Vegas, where she's worked since 2018 after beginning her career in Los Angeles. Her artistic background in painting and design naturally evolved into a passion for makeup artistry. While knowledgeable in makeup history and avant-garde techniques, Raquel specializes in bridal makeup, creating personalized looks that enhance natural beauty on special days. A dedicated single mom to a teenage son, she balances her career with family life that includes two cats, a dog, and a supportive partner.

Could not recommend enough! From the hair and makeup trial to the actual day of my wedding, my hair and makeup as well as my mother’s lasted all day long. Excellent service and very much worth it!
Samantha, a month ago
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Brushed By Ngan 

5.0

  • Starts at $600
  • Serves Santa Cruz, CA for additional fees

I approach bridal hair & makeup styling with a romantic sensibility, including when creating a dramatic look. I’m excited to be working with you to make your dream make over come true with a soft romantic look or dramatic and glamorous look.

Awarded Best of Zola
Ngan's team did hair & makeup for myself, my maid of honor, my sister, and my mom for my wedding at the Claremont Hotel on 10/12/24. I found Ngan through Zola- she stood out because her website was very straightforward (both pictures and prices included) and because her pictures were aligned from what I wanted ("my face but better"). I also specifically wanted someone who could do both hair and makeup since it was one less vendor to worry about finding. Ngan clearly knows what she's doing. Her emails are VERY detailed and straightforward. I did the trial 2 weeks before and she was extremely patient in making sure I looked how I wanted and made adjustments as necessary. I would highly recommend doing the trial- it made getting ready smoother before the wedding, plus my fiance (now husband) and I took advantage of the results of the trial to do a nice dinner later :). Ngan did my hair and makeup for the wedding while a senior assistant (Marilyn) did hair and makeup for my MoH, sister, and mom. It was a very relaxed but productive atmosphere- my sister and MoH literally were doing their nails on the floor of my hotel room while the rest of us got our hair and makeup done. There were multiple conversations going on among the five of us, and it felt pretty natural. Marilyn also made some recs regarding my mom's hair since it was on the shorter side and she wanted curls, but the pictures I found on Pinterest were for hair slightly longer than hers, and my mom ended up looking great! She looked really happy. I'm only giving Ngan and one other vendor I worked with for the wedding five stars- she and Marilyn were such a great fit for us. Her pricing is also VERY fair, especially with how happy we were with the results. 100% would recommend to others!
Sophie C., 7 months ago
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Rose Rosales - Makeup Artist 

5.0

  • Starts at $1,000
  • Serves Santa Cruz, CA for additional fees

ALOHA!! Rose Rosales is a professional makeup artist based in Northern California, serving the Bay Area (San Francisco, Marin, Sonoma & Napa) Rose has over 19 years of experience in the beauty industry and specializes in bridal, photo shoots (boudoir, engagement, maternity, fashion) & special occasions.

Rose did my makeup (and makeup for my mother, mother-in-law, officiant, and several of my bridesmaids) for my wedding on June 25. She did a phenomenal job. She was communicative and responsive throughout the process, was so sweet and nice to be around (on an otherwise somewhat stressful morning!), and listened to exactly what I wanted -- a natural look -- and really delivered. My wedding party and I looked gorgeous! I can't recommend Rose enough.
Liz K., 3 years ago
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Just Lago 

5.0

  • Team of 24
  • Starts at $169
  • Serves Santa Cruz, CA for additional fees

"Don’t be a bridezilla, be a chillzilla! At Just Lago, we believe your wedding day should be as relaxed as it is beautiful. That’s why we blend beauty with wellness, offering natural bridal hair and makeup services using eco-conscious products and holistic practices. Our talented team is dedicated to bringing out the "chillzilla" in you, ensuring you feel calm, radiant, and truly your elevated self. With additional offerings like yoga and massage, we tailor every service to create a serene, personalized experience that leaves you glowing inside and out on your special day.

Dana and Bri did the hair and makeup for my wedding day and I couldn’t be happier or recommend them more. From the bridal trial to the day of timeline for my wedding party Dana handled it all so that I didn’t have to worry about thinking about anything more than I needed to. Bri was able to get curls to set in my friend with straight hair and my mom said that she never had such great lashes done in her life. I also love that Dana was able to cut and style my hair in advance so that it was perfect and ready for wedding day with one less appointment to worry about. Dana and Bri were both so chill and fun to hang out with they became a part of our wedding party.
Leitra, 10 months ago
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AZ Bridal Stylists 

5.0

  • Team of 12
  • Starts at $540
  • Serves Santa Cruz, CA for additional fees

Hair and makeup services for couples’ weddings and other milestone events throughout Phoenix, AZ. This team of professionals take pride in their craft and love to create bespoke looks. Their mobile services enable their clients to relax as they come to their location and apply stunning beauty styles. Anali and Addie are the beauty experts behind Arizona Bridal Stylists. With over a decade of experience to their names, these beauticians have honed their skills and are constantly learning new techniques. Anali and Addie only use high-quality products so their clients’ looks stay the same throughout their wedding celebrations.

From the moment I reached out to AZ Bridal Stylists, their communication was absolutely amazing. The team was incredibly responsive, professional, and helpful throughout the entire wedding planning process. On the day of the wedding, their work was truly exceptional - they transformed my bridal party into elegant, picture-perfect versions of ourselves. The value they provided was incredible, and I am so grateful for the way they contributed to making our special day even more wonderful. I cannot recommend AZ Bridal Stylists highly enough!
Adriana I., 2 months ago
Wig & Wedding Artistry Visually Enticing 

5.0

  • Starts at $450
  • Serves Santa Cruz, CA for additional fees

WW.A.V.E is a unique beauty service providing hair and makeup for weddings and other special occasions. We also provide customizable lace wigs and clip in extensions to help with hair enhancements to make you look and feel extra special on that big day!

Wig & Wedding Artistry Visually Enticing was an absolute dream to work with for our wedding day. Tracina's communication style was quick, detailed, and friendly, putting me at ease throughout the entire 2 year long process. She maintained follow ups and scheduling even with the planning process being longer than some. The quality of her work was INCREDIBLE - she exceeded all of our expectations and made my bridesmaids and both my and hubby's moms look absolutely beautiful. On the morning of our wedding, we had to pivot our plans from the trial due to the poor weather conditions (rainy, below 40 degrees, misty, and high humidity), but Tracina handled it with no resistance. She took on the new style with a smile on her face and it turned out even better than the trial (which I didn't know could be possible)! She made sure our hair stayed put all day long, yet still had beautiful movement and a fresh, neat appearance. Tracina installed my extensions perfectly, and I felt like the best version of myself. I cannot recommend her enough!
Gabrielle J., 6 days ago
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Bridal hair by Victoria 

5.0

  • Serves Santa Cruz, CA for additional fees

Hello, I’m Victoria Meadors, as a licensed Cosmetologist, I’ve been in the beauty industry almost a decade. Finishing the year 2022, along with my personal bookings I also had the pleasure of working with other talented local stylists. In the heart of forty five weddings I had the opportunity to work for a Big Sky wedding planned by Internationally known, Mindy Weiss Party consultants team. If you are needing more then a bridal specialist, I also specialize in the ultimate shampoo, blowout and styles services, Brazilian blowout services, last but but not least hair repair and treatment services.

Victoria has an amazing set of talents that let her tackle a versatile set of hairstyles, from fun and fancy ponytails for a rehearsal dinner, a simple half-up-do for a bride, and everything in-between. She is friendly and personable and makes clients feel right at home. She is also very clear and communicative with fellow vendors, which helps things run smoothly on wedding days!
Killian Payne, 3 years ago
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Mariah Nicole Beauty, Inc 
  • Starts at $800
  • Serves Santa Cruz, CA for additional fees

Mariah Nicole Beauty is a known & trusted name in the LA-based wedding industry. 17yrs ago professionally trained makeup artist Mariah Nicole started her business in the wedding industry. Over the years Mariah and her team worked with hundreds of brides, every skin color, ethnicity, and age. MNB is a top 5 Winner & #1 winner for the LA Hot List/CBS, in Best Wedding Hair & Makeup. In March 2019 Mariah founded Mariah Nicole Beauty, Inc to be a trusted destination for anyone seeking professional and artistic beauty services. Her work, and of her team, is consistently featured on popular wedding blogs and sites. Yours could be the next!

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Ks Artistry 
  • Starts at $350
  • Serves Santa Cruz, CA for additional fees

Hi there! Welcome to my page. My name is Khatera and I’ve been doing bridal makeup for over 10+ years. I feel so honored when a bride chooses me to do their makeup for their wedding. Aside from makeup, I have two kids who I am obsessed with. If I’m not doing makeup, I’m spending my time with them while drinking lots of coffee(another thing I love). I love cooking and baking and binging on Netflix series while enjoying all the snacks. To be able to share one of the most important day of your life means so much to me and I can’t wait to connect with you!

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Palomita Studios 
  • Team of 1
  • Starts at $2,300
  • Serves Santa Cruz, CA for additional fees

Palomita Studios is a woman-owned and run beauty and styling business based in both SF and Marin. Sacha Badame is the owner and lead stylist, focusing on boutique concierge bridal services and session-makeup and styling for lifestyle brands.

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Kayla Arielle Artistry 
  • Team of 1
  • Starts at $1,000
  • Serves Santa Cruz, CA for additional fees

Professional and Certified Make-Up Artist with over 15 years of experience, specializing in Bridal and Special Events such as birthdays, red carpet, engagements, boudoirs, and proms with extra focus on what looks best for photography. Vast knowledge of skincare and offers a special glycolic treatment and glow antioxidant mask on your special day.

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Makeup by Cori 
  • Team of 6
  • Starts at $185
  • Serves Santa Cruz, CA for additional fees

Welcome! My name is Cori Stephenson and have worked as a professional artist for over 10 years. Bridal makeup is truly my passion and I LOVE that I get to be apart of someone's big day! I strive for the best in clean and classic makeup with you feeling your absolute best! Check out my work, testimonials and contact me with any questions.

Artistic Beauty By Whitney 
  • Team of 1
  • Starts at $1,250
  • Serves Santa Cruz, CA for additional fees

Enhancing a clients most natural beauty is notably the most important thing in the mind of Makeup artist Whitney when she works. As a makeup artist with 14+ years experience in the areas of Bridal, photoshoots, creative studio, makeup education and consultations, Whitney has learned one universal rule: Clients want to look fresh, flawless and beautiful. It is this opinion that drives a key signature style that is glowing and natural, yet keeps up with makeup trends and style inspiration. Her vast experience, combined with training by the industry’s most highly regarded professionals, sees her clients transformed into their best selves.

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Yellowdaisiesinherhair 
  • Starts at $500
  • Serves Santa Cruz, CA for additional fees

Yellowdaisiesinherhair is a team of professionals that are passionate about creating amazing hair and makeup. We are highly skilled in all textures of hair and tone as well as perfecting looks in Bridal and editorial.

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Just Vanity Salon Wedding Hair and Make Up Services 

5.0

  • Team of 2
  • Starts at $1,000
  • Serves Santa Cruz, CA

Established in 2010, we have been the go-to choice for countless couples looking to add some glamour to their special day. We take pride in ensuring that you look absolutely stunning as you walk down the aisle and embark on the journey of a lifetime. Choosing us as your glam squad will be one of the best decisions you make after saying "YES!" Our team is dedicated to providing you with top-notch service and creating a look that compliments your style and personality. From flawless makeup to luxury hairstyles, we have the creativity to bring your wedding day vision to life. We will make you feel confident and beautiful as you say "I do."

I cannot recommend Dominique enough! She traveled to my wedding location and did an absolutely phenomenal job with my hair. From the moment she arrived, she was professional, kind, and fully prepared. She listened to my vision and brought it to life flawlessly, creating a style that not only looked stunning but held up beautifully throughout the entire day and night. Her attention to detail was impeccable, and she made sure every strand was perfectly in place. Beyond her amazing skills, Dominique has such a calming and positive presence, which made getting ready on my big day even more enjoyable. I felt like the best version of myself, and I received countless compliments on my hair. If you’re looking for a hairstylist who will go above and beyond to make you feel gorgeous on your wedding day, look no further. She’s simply the best!
Angel S., 8 months ago

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