The Journal

Category: Wedding Makeup and Hair

Practical advice on makeup, hair, timelines, and getting ready — for weddings, shoots, and camera days.

  • My bridal hair and makeup on Grace, smiling with her bouquet beside the ocean in Laguna Beach.

    Grace’s Laguna Beach Wedding

    Had the pleasure of meeting Grace and her lovely family a few weeks before her wedding. We went more natural for the…

  • My finished bridal makeup and vintage waves on Macky, smiling beneath her veil.

    Macky’s Newport Beach Wedding

    Simple airbrush makeup for the groom’s daughter – I was so envious of her naturally long eyelashes! Check out these BTS and…

  • My airbrush bridal makeup and long waves on a smiling Tamara.

    Tamara’s Dana Point Wedding

    Here are some photos of my client Tamara. I did her makeup and hair over 15 years ago for her first wedding.…

  • My soft peach bridal makeup on a smiling Alyssa.

    Alyssa’s BTS photos and the best 5 ⭐️ review yet!

    I had the absolute pleasure of doing bride Alyssa’s wedding party hair and makeup recently. Some people you just click with. When…

  • Fun job in San Clemente

    One of the fun things about my job is meeting new people. Sahar had hired me to do makeup and hair for…

  • Dove Canyon Wedding

    This was a fun group of ladies who got ready at the Mother of the Brides home in San Juan Capistrano last…

  • Cassie’s Laguna Beach Wedding

    I had the absolute pleasure of doing bride Cassie’s bridal makeup and hairstyling along with her Mother and sweet bridesmaids. Not only…

  • San Juan Capistrano Wedding

    Had a lovely time meeting my client Jessica’s family for her brother’s wedding in San Juan Capistrano. I did airbrush makeup and…

  • Glowing Bridal Makeup and Hair

    This bride wanted a natural look with glowing skin and soft eye makeup. Her wedding took place in Dove Canyon Courtyard. Airbrush…