Rite Shades

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Beauty services

Prices start at $220 per person

Number of beauticians: 1

Styles: Glamorous, Natural, Trendy

About Rite Shades

MJ DuBarr

Lead Makeup Artist

Every client I work with deserves to feel heard, understood, and completely confident in their look. I take the time to truly listen to your style, preferences, and vision so we can create something that feels beautiful, authentic, and uniquely you. My artistry extends to red carpet events, film, television, and working with models crafting camera-ready makeup that looks beautiful both in person and on screen. My goal is to make your special day feel as effortless and stress-free as possible. From the first brushstroke to the final touch,

It’s my passion to create beautiful, thoughtfully tailored makeup and hair looks that enhance what makes you uniquely you. I want every client to feel truly beautiful not only when she looks in the mirror, but throughout every moment of her day. You and I work together to enhance every best feature of You! Planning your special event or the wedding of your dreams can be overwhelming. But you’re makeup and hair doesn’t have to be. I’m here for you every step of the way creating and bringing your vision to life.

Services

Service categories

  • Hair
  • Makeup
  • Styling

Services & specialties

  • Pre-wedding beauty prep
  • Blowouts
  • Hair extension application
  • Hair trials
  • Styling for short hair
  • Styling with hair extensions
  • Updos
  • Airbrushing
  • Body art
  • Full spectrum skin tone matching
  • Hypoallergenic makeup
  • Makeup trials
  • Natural makeup (complexion only)
  • Tattoo coverage/body makeup
  • Day-of style coordination
  • Style coordination for other events

Specialty styles

  • Glamorous
  • Natural
  • Trendy
The trial service is all about bringing your vision to life. It’s our chance to get to know each other, discover your likes and dislikes, and explore different styles that complement you best—leaving you feeling completely comfortable and confident. Trial services run about two hours with a thirty minute station prep and breakdown.
On my own I am able to work through a maximum of 5-7 services smoothly with no interruptions. This of course is within a reasonable timeframe. If the end time is before noon, I will bring additional artists for a seamless experience.
There can be additional fees that may apply such as: - tattoo cover-up (size determines the rate) - late to the chair over fifteen minutes - $50 early start fee before 6:30am - last minute added service (20% rush fee) - hotel parking covered by client - hotel stay when there is destination wedding or long distance travel
Travel fees cover the gas and time required to reach your destination, which includes transporting a professional hair and makeup kit to your location. Travel outside of Santa Clarita is subject to a fee of $0.76 per mile (to and from the destination), calculated in accordance with the IRS standard mileage guidelines.
The trial is highly recommended to establish security with you. We will work together to finalize your vision and find if we are a good fit. Remember, makeup and hair is flexible even on the day of your event. From the day of the trial, till the day of the event. There is enough time to determine whether or not you’d like to move forward with your booking. If you are unhappy with the service, I will not charge you a cancellation fee. However, the trial fee is non-refundable as it covers my time and kit expenses.
The bridal rate reflect the personalized care required to carefully coordinate your timeline and vision for a seamless execution. Together, we will complete a quick questionnaire, determine the inspiration for each member, review the location, timing, and parking, and ensure your custom time slot is more than enough to cover every single detail.
To ensure an stress-free environment on your wedding day, all balances must be settled in full prior to the event. Taking care of the balance ahead of time means peace of mind and enjoying the luxury experience without any payment interruptions.
To ensure the highest level of service for all of our clients, our rates are fixed and non-negotiable. The pricing covers the cost of premium, professional-grade products, advanced artistry education and training, backend administrative planning, and the comprehensive business overhead required to guarantee a luxury, stress-free experience
Artistry can be mastered, but the ability to truly understand a client is what sets an artist apart. I take the time to understand who you are, your personal style, and what makes you feel beautiful. From there, I carefully create a look that enhances your best features without making you feel filtered, fake, or weighed down by makeup. The memory of your wedding day is photographed and recorded, and I aim for you to remember exactly how you felt in that moment. Beautiful and Timeless. With my attention to detail combined with my artistry, I strive to design a look for you that translates beautifully through a camera.
From natural, soft glam to full drama, we are masterfully trained to tailor any look for any skin type, shade, and hair texture (fine hair, including textured). This universal skill set guarantees a flawless, premium experience for every client in your party.
As an artist, I’m naturally drawn to exploring different styles and techniques. Beauty may be my specialty, but my artistry extends beyond the traditional. I’ve worked across film, commercial productions, and red-carpet events, with experience in special effects and period hairstyling. I’m also continually expanding my craft and am currently training in PMU and microblading.
On your wedding day, my absolute priority is to create a stress-free, luxury experience for you and your party. To help everything run beautifully and stay perfectly on schedule, I kindly ask that everyone arrives with clean, moisturized skin and completely dry hair. These simple steps ensure we can jump right into the fun and keep your morning moving smoothly.

Reviews

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Rating: 5.0

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3 reviews

  • JE

    Jerelle Estanislao

    Rating: 5
    •Google
    •Sep 28, 2025

    I got my hair done by Melanie for my Sweet Sixteen and she was amazing! She was really sweet and talented. I really recommend to book her!

  • LG

    Luz Gomez

    Rating: 5
    •Google
    •Jul 15, 2025

    MJ listened to everything I wanted and made it even better. She’s insanely talented, professional, and a joy to work with. Highly recommend her for any special occasion!

  • AI

    Ami Ilan - Pellegrino

    Rating: 5
    •Google
    •Jul 12, 2025

    MJ was just what I needed to feel special on my wedding day. She helped me find just the perfect look that would photograph well while still looking natural. She was punctual, friendly, accommodating and talented. Highly recommended!

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