I hardly ever wear makeup and had no idea where to start, but Dina went above and beyond! I just wanted to learn how to enhance my features, and she made everything so easy to understand. She showed me which products and brushes to use, even did one side of my face and had me do the other so I could really learn. She was super patient, kind, and positive -- it honestly felt like I'd known her for years. She also gave great budget-friendly product recommendations and matched my skin tone perfectly (which is so hard to do!). I highly recommend going to Dina -- she's the best! read more

Wow one year later I unfortunately have to make a not so great update to my review. Dina is a talented makeup artist, but she's not reliable. My sister had reached out to Dina to hire her to do her hair and makeup for an event this weekend seven weeks ago and on the morning of the event Dina informed my sister she won't make it and sent someone that was not prepared or knew what service: she was providing to my sister. Dina has since repeatedly lied about my sisters despite there being an email chain with all the details in writing. I will definitely not book with her again. read more

I booked Dina Saddat seven weeks in advance for a wedding I was attending on June 13. I was not a new client--I had first met Dina when my sister hired her for a religious ceremony, and I was impressed with her work. We agreed that she would arrive at my home at 2:30 PM, with hair and makeup completed by 4:00 PM. Although Dina was slow to respond to emails throughout the booking process, I liked her makeup artistry and chose to be patient. The evening before the wedding, I texted her to provide my cell phone number in case she had any difficulty finding my community. She did not respond until 7:48 AM the next morning, when she informed me that she might not be able to make it and would instead send a "senior stylist" from her team. When I expressed my frustration, she dismissed my concerns and suggested she was doing me a favor by arranging a replacement. She also implied she might still be able to make it herself. At 2:04 PM on the day of my appointment, Dina finally confirmed that she would not be coming and that her "senior stylist" would arrive at 3:00 PM--already 30 minutes later than our scheduled start time. When I questioned the delay, Dina claimed that my appointment had always been scheduled for 3:00 PM. Fortunately, I have the email correspondence clearly showing that we agreed on a 2:30 PM start time. When the replacement stylist arrived, it became immediately obvious that she had not been properly briefed. She didn't even know whether I was scheduled for hair, makeup, or both. She also told me that Dina had only contacted her shortly before sending her to my appointment. The experience quickly became frustrating and stressful. The stylist ignored my requests and preferences throughout the appointment, and I ultimately asked her to leave before she even finished my makeup. This was one of the most unprofessional experiences I have ever had with a beauty service provider. Dina was unreliable, disorganized, and showed little regard for a client who had booked well in advance and was depending on her for an important event. While I understand that unexpected circumstances can arise, waiting until the day of the appointment to make alternative arrangements--and then sending someone who was completely unprepared--is unacceptable. I am especially disappointed because I had previously recommended Dina to friends. Based on my experience, I would never trust her with hair or makeup services for an important occasion, nor would I recommend that anyone else do so. Your wedding day or special event should be as stress-free as possible, and unfortunately, my experience with Dina was the exact opposite. read more

Dina is amazing professional!! Highly recommend her for your next special event she came to my home and nailed it out of the park for my son's wedding. I felt so glamorous. read more

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It takes a lot for me to write a review, and the reason I am writing this one is because it really made a difference. I should've written this months ago but of course I'm lazy! Dina is amazing, she got me ready for a family wedding, I have never had such flawless make-up done in the past and I have paid a lot of money for hair and make-up. I do not think I have ever felt so beautiful and so flawless in the past. The products and the finish was just phenomenal. It is a good thing and a bad thing because she is in Southern California and I live in Norcal, now every time I get my make-up done, I am never satisfied because it does not match with her level of work and I expect to look like that every single time. She is not only an artist who just paints the picture, she understands face profile and she understands the shape of your eyes and the type of make-up and style you need to enhance your features which I never knew until she explained it. I hated thick eyeliner, but she convinced me that with my face profile and the shape of my eyes, thick eyeliner would look good and once she did it, I realized how I have been doing everything wrong up until that time. She is very talented and if I could drive to LA every single time to get my make-up done, I would. read more

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Dina is very approachable and takes her time explaining why and how to use each product/tool. I loved how her teaching is customized to your facial features and not a rinse and repeat of basic steps. I've hired her before and will continue to hire her for all major events! read more

Dina is the best makeup artist in Orange County! She's quick, efficient, and really makes sure you leave with your desired look! She knows everything about makeup, and will make you look beautiful for your special day. I've never looked prettier! She's truly the best in makeup artist OC . Thank you Dina! read more

I cannot recommend Dina enough! She did an absolutely amazing job on my makeup for a wedding and exceeded all my expectations. From the start, she was communicative, kind, and punctual. I showed her an image of the look I wanted to achieve, and she nailed it perfectly--it was exactly what I envisioned! On top of that, we had an unexpected schedule change with the second person in our party needing their makeup. Despite her already busy schedule, she went above and beyond to accommodate us, showing incredible flexibility and care for her clients (which is rare to find). I was blown away by her talent, attention to detail. I will 100% be using her for all my future events and would recommend her to anyone looking for an exceptional makeup artist. Thank you Dina!!! read more

best makeup artist in orange county! dina is amazing! she did my makeup perfect for the ball and her makeup lessons made me feel more confident and now i know where to apply some makeup when i was unsure at first. read more

When I tell you to book with Dina I really mean it. Super communicative, talented, and knows what she's doing! My make up and hair did not move at all throughout the event I was attending. Received so many compliments and referred Dina to many of them! She's super chill and easy to get along with and what you ask you shall receive! read more

It was such a pleasure working with Dina for makeup and Michelle for hair! Dina was very personable, very responsive, and most importantly delivers makeup artistry at its absolute finest! I give her a 10 out of 10! My makeup didn't feel heavy at all or caked on and it lasted all night long! I look forward to working with Dina again in the future! read more

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My mom, sister and I got makeup by Dina and hair by Melissa for a family wedding after a friend recommended her. They did such a great job! I told her I wanted dramatic eyes and a gold -bronzey glow and it was exactly what she did. They were both extremely professional and were prepared and brought everything. I would definitely consider using them again for another event in the future! read more

Dina did an amazing job!! I loved my makeup so much! This was the first time that I did not have to touch up at all! The makeup stayed on all day! I would definitely go back to her again! read more

UPDATE: Anyone who knows me knows I show much respect for individuals as well as businesses. I am an ELITE Yelp reviewer for my tactful and honest reviews. Kindness and compassion from this business was lacking only because the contract was questioned. I will not be bickering back and forth any further. You all can judge for yourself and just be careful to read the contract and question it before you sign it. Contract as is does not protect the client in any way, shape or form. That was my mistake and I admitted it and as you all can see still chose to keep my end of the bargain. To attack someone's personality is a whole new low. People read emails differently I guess. I'm about business and not on a friend level with whom I employ for quick services. To now question if someone is respectful due to questioning a contract is not tactful. I had an important event less than 24 hrs notice the business cancelled my services because all I did was ask questions about the contract and telling this business I was not being thrilled being charged extra fees because I could not make my original flight to DC due to weather which even shut the government down. Please be sure to read full review for all details. UPDATE: I had two days of services scheduled with this business. As you can see by the response from the owner of this business, she was uncomfortable with my email because I told her I could not make it to DC for my first appointment due to weather (government was even shut down) and she still wanted me to pay. I then rose above that and still let her know I would want her for the next day and even pay for the service she didn't give me the day before) yet she cancelled on me w/ less than 24 hr notice because I was not happy that she was going to make me pay for the day before even though I literally could not make the appointment because I wasn't in state yet).. even though I was not happy about a $100 cancelation fee I had told her I would still pay it along with the service she also promised to provide for me the very next day. Thankfully she's right on one thing - I was not a client of her and it all turned out for me as Michelle Obama's makeup artist was able to fit me in and he did an AMAZING job. He was much less stress and drama than this ended up to be. Now, for my original review before response from owner: Holy cow. Worst experience EVER. Because of a horrible storm, my flight was cancelled and then delayed to DC. I was unable to make it in time for my appointment. The government was even shut down!! Dina still wanted to charge me a cancellation fee, even though I explained to her it was out of my control. I had two appointments. One today (which I was unable to make) and one tomorrow. I told her I would let her know about tomorrow / and did so telling her I would like to proceed for tomorrow - however, as you can see SHE cancelled on me even though I told her I would have her money ready for her, just to let me know what I would owe. This is disgustingly unprofessional and just before a large event in DC. Here I am less than 24 hrs without someone to do hair and makeup. I do NOT recommend this place at all. Unprofessional, without compassion and not very business like at all!! read more

I booked dina for makeup for a wedding I was invited to. Best decision ever ! Dina is the best makeup artist in OC. Hands down! She was super nice, on time, communicated great (she's really busy so I recommend you texting her). My makeup stayed all day and was super natural and smooth. Everything I wanted. Would super book her again. Best makeup artist in oc for sure! Highly recommend. But book in advance she gets booked out fast! read more

Dina is hands down one of the most talented makeup artists around. She completely understood my vision and brought it to life flawlessly. Even in 90 degree heat, my makeup stayed perfect all night!! She's also incredibly kind and easy to work with. If you're looking for a makeup artist who will truly deliver, I highly recommend Dina. read more

Dina did my makeup for a casting interview and it was flawless! She is the absolute best and I cannot wait to work with her again. I had an event later that night and everyone told me how amazing I looked! read more

Dina is so amazing and fun to work with! She is beyond talented at doing make-up for weddings, portraits and special events. She is a real, down to earth girl, that has not stopped hustling to do what she loves. From the east coast to the west, Dina and her team are able to service a variety of events. As a professional in the events industry (wedding planner), people always come to me for referrals and I would refer Dina because she is reliable, easygoing but also professional, and so fun to be with onsite. I know she would make any and all of my clients feel comfortable and BEAUTIFUL for their big day! read more

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Dina is the best makeup artist in Socal we work together all I hear from clients is complements about her work. Dina always listens to what everyone wants, and delivers her best work. She makes you look beautiful without caking on pounds of makeup. If you want the natural look, Dina is your girl, makeup artist. Her background and experience is impressive, her knowledge is extensive, she is a professional, and truly a delight. I highly recommend Dina for so many reasons - professional, talented, intelligent, prompt, flexible, efficient, super fun, and more! read more

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Updated to include professional pictures. Love how it turned out! Our photos look so good and Dina worked her magic to make me look amazing for these! Thank you again! read more

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Everything I could've asked for and more! Makeup by dina is the best PMU in Orange County. I found her online to get my lip blushing done & she's honestly the best at lip blushing. She's super thorough, making sure we achieve exactly our end goal, and ensures comfortability during the entire lip blush process. thank you, Dina! read more

Choosing Dina for my wedding day makeup was one of the best decisions I made. From the moment I met her, her professionalism and positive attitude put me at ease. She listened attentively to my preferences and vision, and flawlessly brought it to life. On the day of the wedding, her expertise really showed. Not only did she create a stunning look but her calming presence also helped alleviate any pre-wedding nerves.Throughout the entire process, she remained attentive, ensuring every detail was perfect. Her skill and dedication were amazing, her and Yuya really left me feeling absolutely beautiful. I cannot recommend Dina and her team enough. If you're looking for a talented professional who not only delivers exceptional results but also brings positivity and warmth to your special day, she is your girl! read more

Dina was referred to me by my hair colorist after I told her that I had given up on finding a makeup artist because I was quickly throwing a wedding together and it was only two weeks away. By sheer luck, Dina was available and I couldn't be more thankful! Dina is a consummate professional - she replied quickly and at all hours of the day. She got me in for a trial within days without any pressure to book her for the actual day. I was so impressed by her talent, so of course I booked her for my wedding. Up until my wedding, Dina was texting me color swatches and inspo looks since I can be super indecisive. She was super patient with my back and forth which kept me calm and assured. On the morning of my wedding, Dina showed up right on time, and was super chill throughout all of the chaos of my family and kids running around. She finished with time to spare and her work was perfection. I have oily skin and the products she used kept me matte all day - even through tears! I have already asked that she do my makeup for another occasion and will continue to use her for every event in the future. Dina really is the best and her prices are very fair. She is worth every penny and more. Thanks Dina! read more

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If I can give Dina More then 10 stars I won't think twice Dina is the best Palestinian makeup artist in Orange County ! She will always be my and family's favorite makeup artist ! I'm Beyond glad I got her for my henna and wedding ! And she will be the best option for all kind of cultures for sure read more

Dina was amazing, she is so talented and professional at the same time. I briefly described my vision for my sister's wedding events and, Dina took each look beyond my dreams. She is able to bounce from modern to traditional all while still looking natural. My makeup stayed in place for over 10 hours and looked flawless is pictures. Highly recommended! read more

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Y'all have to use my girl Dina. She KILLS it. I literally looked in the mirror and said "damn I look like a filter people would use on Instagram " I didn't even know I could look that good! Dina was super fast and gave me more than what I wanted. She did my makeup for an engagement shoot, will definitely be booking her for my next big event! read more

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Dina did my makeup for my engagement day and it looked amazing!! I am so happy with her work. She is professional, talented, and kind! I showed her my two dresses I was going to wear that day and she did a look that matched both. Safe to say me and my sister will be booking her for all our special events in the future! read more

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I had requested Dina's makeup services for our dance performance. It was so easy to work with her and she was prompt and so helpful. Her makeup was flawless and lasted all day. I would definitely recommend her to my friends and family. read more

I found Dina on Instagram and needed her for my bridal shower! She was nothing but talented, professional, and kind! Her prices were very fair and she used good quality products. What I loved about her was that she listened to what I wanted, did soft glam on me, and I still looked like myself. She said she likes to research her clients on Instagram to see there everyday makeup so she doesn't do your makeup to look like someone else. My makeup felt very light. In the past, other makeup artists do full coverage and I feel like I'm wearing a mask but Dina applies little by little to achieve that full coverage look without over doing it. I'll definitely use her for future events! read more

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I cannot recommend Dina enough! She is exceptionally talented. She did the makeup for my wedding and she blew us away with how she made us feel and look. I was so worried about sweating off my makeup since I got married in the middle of June and Dina reassured me that my makeup will stay and still look beautiful by the late evening and she did not disappoint!!! I felt like a model, I felt so beautiful and the makeup came through beautifully on our pictures. Thank you so much Dina for making me feel beautiful on my wedding day!!! read more

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Perfection. Simply put, Dina equals Perfection. Dina made the entire process (booking to completed look) quick, hassle free, professional, and fun. She responded to all communications quickly and with expertise. My requested look was executed beyond my expectations. As a woman of color, it is difficult to find mua who have "successfully" worked with deep skin tones. I have experienced several muas who have struggled to foundation match, nevertheless create a polished look. As mentioned by several other reviews, my look lasted the entire day/night. Booking Dina is a complete "no brainer". Treat yourself to a fun professional who will make your glam session a breeze. I will be booking her for a future events and special occasions. read more

Dina did my makeup for a Christmas photo shoot. I booked Dina because of her amazing reviews - and she did not let me down. I wear minimal makeup and usually have no clue what I'm doing. I fully trusted Dina to apply as necessary. I came out looking professional and glam. I'm very happy with the results. Dina's studio is conveniently located in Fairfax, but her and her crew can come to you. All of her tools and makeup were clean and laid out - and she made sure to ask me several times if I'm allergic to certain products/materials. I felt comfortable and at ease - knowing she'd take care of me. I definitely will use Dina again for any future photo shoots. read more

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Dina is absolutely incredible. She did my hair and makeup for an appearance on Jeopardy!, coming to my hotel at the ungodly hour of 6 am. She made me look fabulous on camera and really confident to kick butt! She knows what she is doing, listens to the client, and provides an amazing finished product. Her photos speak for themselves. Highly recommend! read more

Dina was amazing!!! She did my makeup for my wedding ceremony and reception day and I'm so glad i chose her for such a special day. I would recommend her to everyone as she did such a perfect job. My mom hates getting her makeup done because most makeup artists overdo it but Dina gave her exactly the natural look she asked for and my mom loved it! Dina is definitely the way to go for any of your special occasions. read more

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Dina is amazing. She did my make up for my wedding day and she did a phenomenal job. I absolutely loved her work! She made me look stunning for my wedding day and the look was natural like I wanted. She was professional and sweet and even kept me calm the morning of the wedding! Just remember one thing that she has her standards. As long as you are patient and respectful, you are in good hands! read more

I used Dina as a makeup artist for my business here in Los Angeles. I have worked with multiple muas for my photoshoot's as well as music videos. I can say hands down Dina is the best makeup artist in LA that I have worked with. She travels all over LA and does makeup for my clients all down the coast as well as inland. She is the best makeup artist in California! Definitely recommend her for all your makeup needs. read more

Dina is prompt , amazing, excellent make up artist . I personally get my make up in different make up counters . This was the first time that I meet Dina and I can see the difference and the way my she did my makeup everyone was asking me who did your make ? and how amazing her work is and I was very impressed the way she did my make / hair . What I love about Dina is that we all know how busy we are so the The convenient of Dina to came to me and I was ready in an hour was amazing. Thank you so much read more

I WISH Dina had a Yelp profile for the DMV area too because talk about a versatile artist. Dina not only services California, but also the DMV area on the east coast! And this is an artist you want on your special event day... she just gets it. I am b e y o n d picky with makeup artists... I follow a ton on Instagram, looking for an event to get my makeup professionally done because there is so much talent out there but then when I get my makeup done, I never look like myself. And I always hate feeling unrecognizable just because I am glammed up. Dina's talent is one that captures every girl's natural beauty. She amplifies everyone's beauty, but doesn't make them unrecognizable. Dina is so professional, patient and easygoing, which is exactly what a bride needs when booking vendors for their wedding day. As much as I would have loved to have gotten a trial, my makeup still came out perfect (for two events) because Dina listened to what I wanted as a client. Lastly, Dina is able to do a full range of makeup styles - from glammed out bride to a low key natural bridesmaid look to a special event look for my mom. My mom's makeup has seriously never looked better. Thank you for making us so gorg for my wedding weekend!! I can't wait to share professional pictures :) read more

Beautiful hair and makeup by Faneela & Ivette from the Dina's Glam Squad. Courteous stylists, arrived promptly and finished with time to spare. These two ladies produced a miracle in a short period of time. Guests were completely wowed by the Will definitely be using these ladies again. read more

Dina completed my makeup for my sister's wedding and I cannot recommend her enough. She is incredibly talented at what she does and truly knows how to work with each person's unique features. She was very easy to communicate with through the process of booking with her. She was prompt and very professional. I would recommend Dina to anyone interested in receiving makeup by a highly skilled makeup artist. Her work is truly flawless! Thank you again Dina! read more