I was attending a wedding and decided to have my makeup done last minute. I found Tina on yelp and she was so quick and responsive to my inquiry! She and her hair partner in crime, Melanie, came to my house on time and were ready to get to work. I loved both their work and Tina's makeup stayed on like a champ! (Even despite my watery eyes, there was no smudging!) Also, she's incredibly nice and friendly. Loved chatting with her during the process, definitely made things more comfortable for me and helped passed the time :) read more

Tina provided amazing service at such short notice. My wedding was only about a month away before I fully realized that I needed professional hair and makeup (I am not the best at planning things). The trial gave me a nice preview of the staying power of the makeup and on the big day, the whole look was elevated even beyond what I expected. Tina has serious skills in knowing how to make you glow as well as how to work with tricky hair textures to achieve the look you want. She made me feel comfortable to work towards a final look even though I didn't originally know what I wanted. My hair and makeup stayed all day for my wedding night and it gave me so much relief to not have to worry about it as I spent time with my guests. I highly recommend Tina! read more

I contacted Tina the morning of my wedding (my husband and I decided to get married last minute, so thank goodness she was available). She was accommodating and she worked with my schedule. She did my make up and hair came out exactly the way I wanted and more. She made me feel very comfortable and made changes to whatever I needed to. I would definitely recommend her and use her again for any special occasions. Thank you so much Tina for helping me out with such short notice and making me feel beautiful on my wedding day! read more

Earlier this month I needed professional hair and make up services for a school event. I found Tina on yelp and she was very prompt and responsive to my queries. She is excellent in her craft, I showed her the look I wanted to achieve and she made everything perfect. Even my asymmetrical brows were well defined! She has a friendly, cheerful vibe that made me comfortable all throughout the hour long process. And her hair stylist Melanie did a job beyond amazing with my one-sided braid. I couldn't be any happier! I highly recommend Tina to anyone looking for an exceptional hair and make up services!! read more

Tina did such a great job with my hair and make up for my sisters wedding ! She did a very detailed half up hair do and a nice natural look on my face! I received so many compliments. She's very professional, and has great communication! Book her ! read more

So this 5 star review is way overdue! I was lucky enough to meet Tina and was so surprised and impressed by her skills that I quickly referred her to my friends wedding for the bride and the wedding party. Tina works magic right before your eyes! I have been a make up fanatic for almost 20 years and can not say enough about this girl! She is just a natural and is super talented. Once you meet Tina and experience the magic for yourself, you will never go to anyone else read more

I found Tina on Yelp and was in a bind and needed a make up artist quick. She answered my email within an hour and I was so lucky that she was able to take me in with only a week notice. I hardly wear make up and didn't really have a preference to what kind of look I wanted. I showed her the dress I was wearing for my maternity shoot and she knew right away what to do. She was so easy to work with and explained the look she's going for and made sure I was comfortable with it before applying or moving forward. My hair never takes in curls and will fall flat within two hours. My photo shoot didn't start until 3 hours after I left Tina's place and for the first time ever my hair stayed exactly in place as if I just left Tina's!! My make up and hair was flawless! I have worked with many other make up and hair artists before for events and I have to say I will be turning to Tina from now on. My family and friends also saw the difference in my hair and make up. How my make up stayed flawless and didn't look like it was overdone and my hair stayed in place without looking stiff. I am more than satisfied with her services and will definitely be back!! read more

There is just one word for this lady. AMAZING! I hired Tina to do my engagement photos probably about 6 months ago, but got injured and had to cancel the shoot. Tina was very understanding and when I was all healed up and ready to go, she made rescheduling such a breeze. I loved the fact that she will come set up at your house so you can get all comfy as she works her magic. Tina is so easy to get along with and so down to earth, the 2-3 hours for hair and makeup just flew by. On to the makeup - she asks for sample looks that you have in mind, then she gets to work. She works with your skin type as well. I have weird combo skin where my forehead and cheeks get oily but my nose gets super dry with flaky patches (ugh), but she was able to work her Voodoo magic on my face and my makeup came out PERFECT. Once everything is done, she sprays this magical setting spray and omg... Nothing budged for TEN WHOLE HOURS. Even in the sweltering Los Angeles heat where I could feel sweat drops starting to bud around my forehead, my makeup still looked on fleek. I couldn't believe it! Hands down if you are in the SGV (or anywhere in LA), Tina is your girl. read more

I have never met anyone who's as dedicated as Tina to her craft. I'm writing this review after a third time hair and make up with her. She is very very professional- on time, listens to all my requests, gives some facial care tips! She messages me after a day/night of my event to check and get feedbacks of how everything turned out. I remember one time I had to fly for a wedding, she packed me some qtips and pins for my hair! AMAZING!!!!!! Oh and she uses very good make up brands and clean/new brushes!!! I feel very confident to trust her with my look. Thank you so much, Tina!!! I can't wait to find another reason for a hair and make up day- maybe another party. read more

Needed hair and makeup for my wedding and started my search on Yelp. Took a chance with Tina based on all the prior reviews and everyone is spot on!! Tina and her team are amazing! She's super easy to work with, flexible, and competitively priced. Communication prior to the trial appointment and wedding day was great. I normally don't wear make up and wanted a natural look for my wedding day and I was able to just fully trust Tina's professional opinion and was super pleased with the outcome!!! I opted for airbrushing and my makeup lasted all afternoon and evening of my wedding with no touch up needed. I received so many compliments from guests too on my makeup. Tina and her team also did make up for the rest of my bridal party and all the ladies raved about her too! Tina will also travel if needed, however since my wedding was local there was no additional travel fee. Highly, highly recommend Tina for any professional makeup needs! read more

I never post reviews on yelp but had to for this occasion. Tina worked her magic and beautified me for my Birthday night out! This was my first time using a professional make up artist and meeting Tina was the best match, it was as if we knew each other for years! This was literally a last minute appointment (2 days notice), and Tina did everything to accommodate me. She did my make up and hair and I was in & out in a matter of an hour. Her sister even played the QC role and made sure I was glammed up and set to go! Thank you Tina (and sister) for making my day special...and for all the reality TV talk!! Lol! read more

Tina was my make-up artist for my engagement photos in March and wedding in November. She was so easy to contact and schedule an appointment with for my engagement pictures. Tina is very punctual, which is great for a wedding vendor, and she is so down to earth and easy to talk to! After that initial consultation, I knew I wanted her for my wedding day. I don't normally wear make-up on a daily basis so I was hesitant about wearing too much make-up that I would look completely different or be uncomfortable with fake eyelashes on my face. The make-up was very natural and easy to wear all day! It didn't bother me and lasted the whole day. I had a bridal party of 6 plus my mom and she and her assistant, Melanie, did an awesome job on everyone! All the girls have different make-up levels, some wear more often than others, but they were all happy with the way they looked and the service. I would recommend Tina to anyone looking for make-up services for any event! read more

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I went looking for a makeup artist literally two weeks before the wedding I was a bridesmaid in. I had never gotten my makeup professionally done before, and I waited rather last minute because I thought I'd just wing it myself. I'm so glad I didn't! The day was eventful enough without me having to also worry about my makeup! Tina was super nice and sweet throughout the entire experience, from the initial inquiry about her availability all the way through the actual makeup session. Again, I've never had anyone else do my makeup before, so I was taking quite a gamble for such an important day, but Tina worked her magic! We chatted through the entire session, and I felt so comfortable in her hands. I do have to admit, though I was super pleased with the makeup outcome, I did add a bit more eyeliner myself afterwards, and took away some of the gloss on my lips, because I'm used to my makeup being a certain way and I didn't want to look THAT different for the wedding. I'm sure those details could've been worked out with Tina if I had mentioned them to her, but she had already spent more than the one hour with me and I didn't want to keep her longer! Overall, if you're looking for someone to do your makeup, who not only has amazing skills but also a super friendly personality, Tina is your person. If I ever need makeup done professionally for an occasion in the future, I'm definitely booking her again :). read more

Tina is awesome! She answers emails SUPER QUICK! Major plus! She totally saved me because my HMU plans fell through and I emailed her a week before my event! She responded and made booking extremely easy with Venmo. Her work was beautiful and comfortable on my skin. She definitely knows what she's doing and is a joy to be around the morning before a milestone event. (In my case it was my bridal shower). Don't hesitate to book with her! read more

Tina is not only professional, she is an absolute sweetheart who is very easy going with her clients. She tries her best to be very accommodating, and is very honest with her work by making sure her clients are happy with her work. I am 23-year-old Asian female with hooded lids and combination skin; and let me tell you that she was able to make me look gorgeous (if I may say so myself ;) )! I have had my makeup on for 10+ hours, and my lashes were still *strongly* intact, nonexistent smudging, and most importantly my skin stayed as flawless as the day I was born! She is prudent with her brushes being clean before working on the next client with them -- which is definitely an important step to avoid her clients from getting skin breakouts. What makes her truly unique as a makeup artist is her educational and professional background in Beauty Industry Merchandising. She works with those who manufacture cosmetics and is definitely very knowledgeable in the cosmetic world. Note: She doesn't do hair. Regardless, I would definitely recommend Tina to those who would enjoy a terrific experience with a makeup artist who knows what she's doing! read more

I have to admit to being all about the #lazygirllife. My fiance always asks why I look like a little kid trying to paint my face so yeah, you can say I was fairly nervous about my impending engagement photo session and needed a legit makeup artist to help me out. I was referred to Tina by a good friend and booked the trial. I showed her some Pinterest pics and she said she could do any of the styles. (I thought they were all the same lol) When the day came, she just did her thing and when she was done, I looked in the mirror and I was like "oooh, who's that?" Hahaaa... I felt like a pretty pretty princess!! I rarely write reviews but definitely had to! She is sweet, funny and knows what she is doing - very happy with her work and would definitely recommend! Thanks Tina! read more

Tina and her team are the best! My sister used Tina and her team for her wedding and we loved working with her. So when it came time for my wedding, I knew immediately I wanted to work with Tina. Tina really knows her makeup and did he best job color matching me! They did my makeup and hair for our engagement shoot and our wedding. We had a really early morning session (5am) and Tina and her team were here with smiling faces working with my bridal party and mom, a total of 7 of us! They did an amazing job and we all loved our hair and makeup. We had a long day 6am-11pm, and my makeup was still flawless by the end of our reception. Melanie was my hair stylist and I was in love with my hair. It was exactly what I wanted! Tina answered all my questions and made sure we were happy with our looks. She and her team are super friendly and are the best at it! Thank you Tina, Melanie and team! read more

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5stars is not enough for Tina! I'd give her 7stars! she was like a fairy godmother who did wonders for my sister's bridal entourage last Friday Nov 28th! and so did her partner Thy for doing our hair! we called them dynamic duo! our make-up and hair lasted all throughout the night, and in my case, until I was the last person dancing on the dance floor! compliments from everyone overflowed! even with the bridal preview/trial make-up which i posted on my FB wall...earned numerous thumbs up & awesome comments! so thankful for Yelp we found Tina! very easy to work with and truly an angel! more power and looking forward to more bookings with you in the future! read more

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5stars and you know it! Tina is a great make-up artist. I was looking for a makeup artist that can do some of my family makeup for the day of wedding. I wanted someone that was reliable, great with giving a natural look, and uses good products. I came across Tina's work on yelp. I was amazed at how many positive reviews she had. I wanted to meet with her in person first. She is really upbeat, easy to talk to and her makeup work is great, all I was looking for. I booked her for a trial first for my mom. My mom is soooo picky with people doing her makeup, but you know what, after Tina was done with the trial, my mom was super happy because the makeup still gave her a natural look and it wasn't too much for her. In my opinion, I loved it because it made my mom look a little younger and hid most of her wrinkles, lol Also her prices are really reasonable. I booked her for my mom, mother-in-law and several aunts makeup for my wedding day. She totally did an amazing transformation. On the day of the wedding, Tina worked quickly without compromising the quality of her work and got everyone done and in time for the tea ceremony. The make up lasted all day for 12+ hours. A lot of my other relatives loved how their makeup was done and wished they got theirs done too. Well now the word is getting out if anyone needs professional makeup done, they can call Tina because they've seen the work first hand at my wedding. If your looking for a friendly professional make-up artist for a special event, Tina is the way to go! I'm definitely keeping her number handy for the next event that we need some glamour work done! read more

My friend and bride-to-be booked Tina for a bridal shower for herself and all us bridesmaids and we couldn't be happier! Tina was very accommodating to each individual but still had a keen eye for what looked good/matched our faces and the occasion. Everyone looked flawless! She is sweet, professional and made the glowing bride even more radiant. I would totally book Tina for my big day (when it comes...!) read more

Tina did the make up for my sister's wedding. As the maid of honor, I was lucky enough to have her to my makeup. Her work provided just right amount of color to make my features stand out, yet keeping the look classy and soft. I was quite impressed with how skillful she was with the false eyelashes. For one day, I had these long gorgeous lashes, yet my eyelids did not feel weighed down. Her contouring work was amazing as well. I received many compliments from the wedding guests. The make up lasted from from morning into the night without issues. Tina is also very friendly and easy to talk to. She really put the the bride and me at ease and made us laugh. (Thanks for all the sister-bonding stories :-) I hope I get invited to another special event so I can hire Tina to do her magic. Highly recommended. read more

I hired Tina for a makeup lesson - Needed to learn how to do a smokey eye & to fill in my brows. We all know eyebrows can make or break your look! I'm so glad Tina was able to help me! My personalized lesson was informative & I learned a LOT about makeup & skincare. Took away much more than how to do a smokey eye & brows (which are pretty good now, if I do say so myself). Tina's a great teacher & I would trust her with any makeup need - I will definitely be using her in the future! read more

This review is way overdue, but Tina deserves a 5-star review :) She was very reliable, skillful, and understanding. She understood your face and style and work through it perfectly! I went to my friend's wedding and wanted to look natural but not toooo natural lol.. Everyone loved my make up that day :) and I recommended Tina to everyone as well! Thank you Tina so much!! :) read more

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Tina is an amazing make up artist. She did both hair and make up for my engagement ceremony and was willing to accomodate early morning appointment. Her rate is also reasonable compared to others. I enjoyed talking to her during the session. I love her work and her sense of humor. I got many compliments on my make up and hair from friends and family. I will definitely book her again for another event. read more

She is the best. Everyone at the party gave me compliments on my hair and make up. I felt so beautiful.

Tina is great! She did the make up and hair for my daughter for her senior prom. Everyone was complimenting how gorgeous my daughter is. Tina has a wonderful personality, punctual and best of all she goes to you. I've also post some pictures of her work. My daughter would hire Tina again for her graduation make up. read more

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Tina was awesome. I did my bridal trial with her and was happy with the results. I have very sensitive skin and my face can react to certain make up. Happily my face did not react to any of the make up that Tina used. Tina was easy to talk to and super friendly. She was super patient as I had a lot going on with the months leading to my wedding. I booked with Tina for me and 4 of my other girls as well as my mom. She did amazing with the make up and I was super satisfied that my make up turned out better than the trial. She was very accommodating as I had to switch hotel rooms that day in the middle of make up and hair. Tina was very professional about it and made it a smooth transition. My hair turned out amazing! I loved how everything just came together perfectly. Thank you Tina for helping me look beautiful on one of the most special days of my life! read more

I was looking for a makeup artist and hair stylist for myself and my mom for my traditional tea ceremony wedding and came across Tina's Yelp page. I reached out and she got back to me almost immediately! I was excited to book with her since she had such high ratings and a great portfolio. My mom loved that she had a more natural aesthetic when it comes to makeup. Since it started early in the morning, Tina came at 6am (I am NOT a morning person) and I swear she walked in with a ray of sunshine! She had a lot of energy, was super sweet and really made me feel beautiful! Highly recommend her for any special occasions and weddings! She's a sweetheart! read more

Booked Tina for a Friday 6am make-up session on April 1st for my impromptu wedding elopement with just one weeks notice. Thankfully Friday's are not big wedding days. She showed up at my house on-time and had me picture ready with her hairstylist on time for my ceremony knowing I was pressed for time. I was reluctant to try airbrush for the first time but decided to trust her suggestion. It did feel a lot heavier than the blush, mascara and tinted lip balm I am used to wearing. But it was the right choice because it held together for a 8:30 am ceremony, 10am flight, 3pm photo shoot in the desert in Sedona Az and still looked good when we checked into our hotel room at 9pm. For makeup to hold for 12+ hours is quite impressive. It made for some great pics. My hair held together for a sight seeing trip with quick sprits of dry shampoo. Tip: just remember to have some good makeup remover at hand when it's time to wash it off! read more

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Tina does phenomenal work! She transformed me for a business photoshoot. On top of that she's got a wonderful personality. Highly recommend! read more

I'm completely blown away by Tina's expertise and beyond personable and professional mannerisms! She came to our bridal party's rescue this past weekend and completely beautified us - I couldn't even recognize myself! She is Chanel trained so she definitely has the techniques down, you can rest assured you're in good hands for your special day. She truly listens to your needs/wants and executes flawlessly. All the bridesmaids were stoked with the outcome and best of all, our bride who is very particular, beamed at us with approval! Our makeup was on point well into the end of the night. I can't recommend Tina more!! read more

Im not big writing reviews and social media but this had to be said. Tina is an amazing person not to mention she did an amazing job. In the time that I spent with Tina, I felt her passion in her work and I could not be happier with how my makeup turned out. I'm not someone who is great at doing my makeup so Tina was a godsend. Thank you Tina. You will always be my top choice when I need my makeup done! read more

Tina came to my home on a Saturday morning and I had an amazing time! She is very personable and really fun to talk to. Tina would do each step on one side of my face and have me repeat the steps on the other side. I learned the importance of product placement and technique, and what products to use for my skin type and undertones. The time flew by so fast! By the end of the lesson I had so much fun and learned a lot more about applying makeup. read more

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Tina is fantastic - she listens to what you want, makes recommendations for what she thinks works best for you based on experience, and from what I can tell - a good person who hires other good people (I note this because other artists definitely did not give me the good person/not going to swindle me vibe the way Tina did when I was browsing around). Highly recommend for hair and makeup for any event. She'll make you look dreamy! Make sure to review her portfolio and do a trial if possible so you're super comfortable. read more

I needed my hair and makeup done for an early engagement photo shoot and Tina was able to take me in at 6 in the morning, with only a few days notice. I'm generally a shy person, but I felt so comfortable around her, that I just chatted away. I've never had fake lashes before, but she highly recommended them for pictures. I took her advice and they turned out great. I loved the way my hair and makeup looked, and am so glad I found her! read more

Tina is an amazing makeup artist, she did my makeup for Prom! It was so beautiful, I got many compliments for it. I loved the makeup look she did for me, it was perfect! She's very easy to talk to and makes you feel comfortable. She is amazing and so talented!! Once again, thank you Tina! ~ read more

Tina did my hair and makeup for an engagement shoot and I was very happy with the outcome. She was friendly and super easy to work with. We were both a bit worried about the humidity that day since we had met early in the morning but my shoot wasn't until much later in the afternoon. Tina worked her magic and my hair and makeup was able to withstand the heat throughout the day. I'd definitely recommend Tina! read more

Tina and her team did an amazing job on my bridesmaids and I for our hair and makeup for my wedding! For both my bridal trial and wedding day, I had Tina do my makeup and Lyly do my hair. They were both very prompt, professional, friendly, and down to earth. I really appreciated that they took their time with me to ensure I was completely satisfied with my look. Even though my wedding was on a blazing hot summer day, my hair and makeup stayed flawless throughout the entire day (12+ hours) without any touch ups needed. I will definitely be recommending Tina and her team to all my friends and family! read more

I am so happy that I found Tina on Yelp! She is a true professional with exceptional talent. After viewing her photos, I was impressed by her ability to beautify women from a variety of ages for any special occasion or photoshoot. I decided to contact her to work on my mom and I for her upcoming 60th birthday party. Tina was great with correspondence and was also punctual on the day we needed her (which is so crucial on special event days when everything seems to be on such a tight schedule). Aside from being knowledgeable, she was warm and friendly which made our overall experience so much more fun! Not only did we LOVE our look, but our makeup held up against hot muggy weather and lasted all night as we celebrated with family and friends. I must confess that I was pretty sad when I finally had to take my makeup off. We can't thank Tina enough for making us feel so pampered and pretty! read more

Tina's talented and super sweet! I found Tina on Yelp. After reading her glowing reviews and seeing the pictures, I decided to reach out to her for an event that I was attending. Booking/Communication: The process was easy. She responds quickly and is easy to work with in terms of service and payment options. She will travel to your home at no charge if you are near Alhambra or you can meet her in South Pasadena. Pricing: Prices seem to be comparable to the area and probably a bit better considering she'll come to you if you're in or near Alhambra. Make-up: I opted for make-up only. She also offers airbrushing and simple hairstyles. She asked good questions about the look I'm going for and continued to ask questions throughout about my preferences. Honestly, even if you don't know, she'll make you look good. I wanted something a bit more than natural but I didn't want to look overly done. Most importantly, I wanted my EYES to look good. I have hooded eyes and I struggle to make them look good with eyeshadows. I also asked for a bit of contouring. She is very PRECISE in her application. I can't believe the straightness of the brows and eyeliner she achieved. She puts something on your face and stands back to get a feel for the whole look. She does this repeatedly to make sure she's getting it right. She's willing to make adjustments based on your feedback. We tried a couple of lipstick shades before we got it right (I eventually went for a beautiful red). My brows were done a bit thicker than I liked so she fixed that. I almost asked her to make them even thinner but she suggested to leave them. Then, when I saw the AFTER picture, she was totally right. The brows were perfect given that I was going to an event. I can't believe how good the make-up looked. It was natural but not too natural. My eyes popped. My face was subtly contoured. Happy customer here =) I will say that getting your make-up done will always result in more make-up than you're used to...even for a natural look. But, you need that level of make-up to ensure that it shows in pictures. Tina's also really fun to talk to and has MUSIC on in the background. She'll give you various tips and you'll just have fun chatting the whole time. Can't wait for my next event so I can get my face done again! read more

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