After trying a lot of makeup artists, I finally found the perfect one in Olympia. I normally have her do my makeup for special events where I'm looking for an edgier / more elaborate look than I can do on my own. You can send her ideas for your look, or just let her work her magic. She always makes you look beautiful, and never overdone with too much foundation or contouring. She's super fun too so you'll enjoy hanging out while getting your makeup done! read more

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Olympia recently did my makeup for my graduation. I was nervous because in the past, makeup artists have piled on too much makeup or the makeup bled within a very short time. Olympia's makeup was simply perfect and there honestly is no other way to describe it. Actually, flawless would be a good word too. She has a ton of products and recommended different products for me such as airbrush foundation (which is amazing by the way). I let her design my look rather than me sending her a look inspired by someone else. She obviously has an amazing eye for makeup and a talent that far surpasses others. I showed her my dress before getting started and she was able to easily choose a look that matched my dress and the occasion. The makeup felt light, matte, and stayed on all day long. I was sitting in the hot sun in a white gown for hours and not a drop of makeup was out of place when I got home. I'm still in disbelief, but that's just how fantastic Olympia is at her job. Her skills are truly unbeatable. Aside from gorgeous makeup looks, Olympia is a great person. She came to my house at 6 AM to do my makeup and, even though I'm not a morning person at all, we easily engaged in conversation. I mean, coming to my house prepped to do makeup at 6 AM deserves creds all on its on. She was so kind, energetic, enthusiastic, and easy-going and I had so much fun while she did my makeup! At my graduation, I received endless compliments on my makeup look. I'm also a fashion and travel blogger, and so many people commented online about how gorgeous the makeup was. She made a very special event for me much better than I could've ever imagined. I can't gush enough about how great both the makeup and Olympia were. I will definitely be hiring her again and will recommend her to as many people as I can. If you are currently looking for LA-based artists to do your makeup, look no further. Trust me and book Olympia. I'm adding some pics of the look too! read more

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Olympia was very professional and knowledgeable about skin tones, types, and products. She was open to the type of artistry I wanted on my face and was patient with showing me options of the different products she had. Outside of makeup, she was very energetic, polite, and honest. I think she'd be a great artist for any occasion and is diverse with her talents! read more

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Olympia is such an incredible make up artist! Easily one of the best I have ever worked with. She does an awesome job of being attentive to your wishes and I really appreciated how involved she was throughout my entire photoshoot. She really knows what she is doing! She just knows how to make people look good and enhance the natural beauty without overwhelming the face with makeup. I would HIGHLY recommend her, so incredible! read more

Olympia was my make up artist for my wedding day. She was the first person to come into my room that morning. Her vibe and demeanor immediately put me at ease. She did an amazing job of asking for my preferences without overwhelming me when my mind was already whirring. Not only did she have the best attitude, but her FLAWLESS makeup application looked absolutely amazing. I felt gorgeous. I felt like the most beautiful bride in the entire world. Olympia is an incredible artist and will go above and beyond for her clients. I felt like I had her full attention during her time there. She wasn't checking her phone or rushing. She also mingled well with the photographers and videographers and coordinators who started streaming in and out of the room. She's wonderful, I highly recommend her to anyone. read more

Need a makeup artist for a shoot, event, or an evening out????? Book her book her book her!! Olympia is absolutely amazing. She is so talented and has an extremely kind spirit. She has an incredible ability to really bring out your best features for any occasion. She is so passionate and has such a pleasant energy about her! Coming from a makeup enthusiast, she is so professional and knowledgeable. She is worth every penny! Such a pleasure to work with her! read more

LOVE HER!!! For one her personality is amazing and you can tell she loves what she does. Second, not very many people know how to work on darker skin and while taking my headshots she nailed it!! very much appreciated read more

Olympia is a fantasic makeup artist who has a awesome eye. I loved the looks she gave me from simple every day look to high fashion. As I was doing my photo shoot, Olympia was there the whole time to make sure my look was on point for my photo's. I would definitely love to work with her in the future as Olympia is very is to work with and makes you feel very comfortable. read more

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I have hired Olympia to do my makeup for a couple of television appearances and she is fantastic! Although these shows have makeup artists of their own on set, I prefer to have someone I know and trust working on my face. Each time I show up on set, the other makeup artists have wonderful things to say about my makeup. You know it's good when another makeup artist is complimenting the work. She's professional, skilled and knows how to enhance your own features perfectly. I have also used her for my dance company for doing themed makeup. One Halloween, I hired her to work on 6 of us who needed skull faces. She did a great job! read more

Olympia is very sweet and professional, she did my make up last weekend for a photo shoot and I really liked the way my make up turned out. Since the start she asked me about my color preferences and she was very gentle when it came to working with my lashes. I usually freak out when I have anyone curl my lashes but Olympia made it so easy, I didn't even feel it. I loved the way my make up looked at the end. I'm very happy with how she did my make up (especially my foundation since she got the perfect color) I strongly recommend her ! :) Thank you Olympia!!! read more

Love love love Olympia so sweet and an awesome artist with her make up brushes! Thank you for doing such an Amazing job on my makeup today!!! read more

Olympia is your go to girl. She made booking an appointment a breeze, she's really cool to talk to & her work is INCREDIBLE!!! I don't usually wear makeup, but she made me want to more often. On top of that, she was very thorough & I absolutely loved the outcome!! I recommend Olympia to anyone who's looking for a genuinely talented professional to do their makeup. read more

Olympia is the best and I will call her again if I need my makeup done. I have hired Olympia 2 times to do my makeup for my headshots with 2 different photographers. I looked beautiful and natural both times and both photographers were very impressed with my makeup when I showed up on set. She is detailed oriented and work with what I have already to enhance my natural beauty. She also asked for my input which some MUAs don't do. Having the right makeup is key to getting good headshots. I highly highly recommend her. read more

Olympia is amazing! She is so kind and warm and you can tell that she really loves her job. She was so professional and made sure that I looked my best. She did the makeup for my acting head shots and all everyone keeps telling me is how stunning I look. The makeup was soft and pretty and it came across so natural looking in the photos. She also did my hair for the shoot and made it look fabulous!! I have fine hair so it usually never holds curl but she was able to give it a lot of volume and help it hold some curl for the shoot. I loved it! I will definitely use her on my next shoot and I recommend her to anyone looking for a fantastic MUA for any of their professional shoots! read more

Aaaahhhhh where do I begin? Olympia did my makeup this past weekend for a photo shoot. I do not wear makeup and don't know much about it. As a Woman of color with darker skin I had a few concerns in terms of how I would look. I hear SO many horror stories from other Women with similar shades of beauty as mine when it comes to getting their makeup done. I didn't want to look like a ghost. BUT Ms. Olympia is AMAZING! I found comfort in her telling me that throughout her career she's made it a point to learn how to do makeup on Women of color! THANK YOU for that! Right away she asked questions about my skin, and my likes/dislikes when it comes to makeup. She even asked if my lash girl would be ok with her filing in a few lashes. SUCH a classy move! She gave me a very natural look which is what I wanted. All of my features were enhanced so I look like myself and she matched my skin tone SO perfectly! Thank you for perfecting your craft and not just focusing on just lighter shades of beauty but ALL shades! Thank you for the great laughs as well. Hands down, you'll be the first I recommend to anyone I know may need your services. read more

Olympia is a wonderful make up artist, and a pleasure to work with. Her skills are top notch and she can create dynamic looks for any occasion. She does gorgeous work that leaves you feeling beautiful and fresh. When we worked together this last time, she created the most perfect and sparkly lip for the Fashion Show. She is a strong and inspiring lady and I am glad that I have had the pleasure to work with her two times. Choose Olympia for your team, and you will shine no matter where u are headed. read more

I'm so glad I booked Olympia to do my makeup for a special event. She listened to what I wanted and created a flawless look for me. I really enjoyed chatting with her during the process and I can't wait to book her again. read more

I booked Olympia for my headshots, and she was amazing! She was so professional and talented, and she helped to make sure that my pictures turned out as perfect as possible! I would recommend her to anyone, and will definitely be calling her again! read more

Need someone professional, creative & fun in your team! Olympia is your go to gal, she is truly amazing and loves her craft. Best makeup artist in Los Angeles! read more

I can't say enough great things about Olympia. I recently booked a shoot for my country album cover and wanted to go with a Hollywood glam-type look. Olympia was recommended by a friend and I decided to give her a shot. I am extremely picky when it comes to my hair and makeup and it is SO hard to find someone who is amazing at both. I can be a little bit of a control freak, and thankfully Olympia not only took direction really really well, but also had amazing suggestions. My absolute favorite thing about her work is that she is a perfectionist. So many times I have had to ask makeup artists to fix one eye to match the other or contour a little more on one side. (Like I said, I'm really picky probably to the point of annoying lol)... I didn't have to do any of that with Olympia. My makeup was flawless and my hair was perfect. I will definitely work with Olympia on my next shoot and would happily recommend her to anyone! read more

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Olympia was everything I could have hoped for! So sweet, professional, took her time etc. I pretty much gave her free reign and my look came out amazing. I got so many compliments! Would absolutely recommend her. read more

I needed a makeup artist in the Studio City area for some headshots I was having done. I found Olympia's Yelp reviews, and I scheduled an appointment. She was very flexible and allowed me to come to her home studio before the shoot to have my makeup applied. She was very friendly and professional, and my makeup looked perfect! The individual lashes looked very natural as well, which I wanted! Olympia knows her stuff when it comes to makeup, and she'll make you look and feel like a million bucks! read more

Olympia is an excellent makeup artist! She has colors for every skin tone and matched mine perfectly. She also asks you about your usual makeup routine and colors so you look like yourself and not overly made up wearing colors you would never wear. She is very friendly and has a great personality. You will not be disappointed if she does your makeup. read more

Olympia is amazing! I have had the opportunity to work with Olympia on several commercial productions and have consistently received high praise from clients and cast. The actors always say she makes them feel extremely comfortable and well taken care of in addition to beautiful! And the clients are always thrilled with her work. I have also had the pleasure of having my own makeup done by Olympia for many special events. As someone who rarely wears makeup, I am always so impressed by Olympia's ability to create incredible looks without the feeling of having a lot of makeup on my face. Olympia's work is gorgeous. She is extremely knowledgeable and joy to work with!! read more

Olympia did the makeup for my wife and I on our wedding day (as well as a few of our female family members). She also did the makeup for our engagement photo shoot. We both felt incredibly beautiful both times Olympia did our makeup. She struck absolutely the right balance between natural and glam. She played up our best assets (my wife's eyes looks stunning) so perfectly. She is also a delight to spend time chatting with in the makeup chair. My only note is about speed so just plan to be worked on for a bit. But the results make it worth it. Definitely recommend her for special events and photography sessions. Make-up also held up really well. Thank you Olympia!! read more

Olympia did my makeup for my wedding and was excellent! She was very helpful in offering different ideas to try and very patient with me throughout the process. She created a smooth schedule for all the bridesmaids to get their hair and makeup done which helped us get started with the wedding on time. She was a delight to be around on my wedding day and even made me eat a quesedilla while she was doing my eye make up which really saved me because I had been too nervous to eat for days. My makeup looked beautiful and natural in person an in pictures. I highly recommend Olympia to my friends who are looking for a makeup artist. read more

Olympia is not only an awesome person but a truly talented and inspiring make-up artist! As a woman of color its hard finding a MUA that understands your skin tone, pigmentation, and what's truly going to look appealing. She operates as an artist painting on a canvas and wants to make sure that the finished product not only exemplifies your beautiful self but also leaves her clients with a skillful, detailed, and flawless finished product. I would recommend Olympia for ANY body looking for a glam look, special occasion, professional headshot, or any photos or makeup needs period! A definite go to person and one the next time I'm in Cali will look up for any events that I need a glam face for. read more

I met Olympia in August 2016 while updating my headshots. She was so attentive and did the most amazing job making me beautiful! I felt like a princess that day. My hair and makeup was top notch and Olympia, herself, was kind, hardworking, beautiful and beyond talented. Our shoot went long and she stayed on until the last shot. So grateful to know her and look forward to working with her again someday. Mahalo Olympia!! read more

Olympia is phenomenal!! She has done different styles of make up on almost the whole family and is truly an artist of the highest caliber!!

Olympia did my make up for my wedding and she is WONDERFUL! Not only is she super talented but she is so sweet and puts you at ease right away. She did an amazing job on my make up as well as my mothers and bridesmaids. Always smiling and happy and with very little direction from any of us! she knew what to do to enhance and make us look and feel fabulous! The best! Highly highly recommend. read more

My sisters and I recently had a "makeup" party with Olympia and it was AWESOME! We are all now over 45 and decided it was time to update our looks since we have basically been doing our makeup the same way since we were teenagers. I have wanted to have my makeup done by a professional for a long time but my fear of visiting a cosmetic counter and coming out looking like a drag queen with noticeably less money in the bank kept me away. Our day with Olympia taught me so much and far exceeded my expectations! Before we started with our makeup, she asked each of us our goals for the makeup lesson. Mine was just to be a prettier version of my current self and that is exactly what I got! She even convinced me to start wearing foundation and the product she used was amazing. And to top it off, Olympia is extremely knowledgeable and a great teacher. Thank you again Olympia for all of the tips and tricks and a great day with you and my sisters! read more