About Karina
My exciting journey started in 2012
Karina Padilla is a professional hair stylist and makeup artist in the Bay Area. Established in 2012, Hair and Makeup by Karina is dedicated to bringing out your best, most confident self.
Karina values building relationships with her clients. By getting to know you on a personal level, listening to your needs, and talking through your lifestyle and long-term goals, she can build a look that not only looks amazing when you leave our private suite but is also sustainable and maintainable in the long run.
You deserve the peace of mind that comes with trusting your stylist completely—and the confidence that comes from letting your personality and inner beauty shine!
Hair & Makeup by Karina
4326 Las Positas Rd
Suite 121
Livermore, CA 94551
Specialties
- Haircuts for the whole family
- Color to complement style and skin tone
- Cuts and color for all hair types and textures (Curly Girl Certified)
- Smoothing treatments
- Brazilian Blowout certified
- Formal updos
- Airbrush makeup
- Waxing
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Meet Your Stylist: Karina Padilla
Karina Padilla reinvented herself eight years ago, turning a passion for playing with hair and makeup into a career helping people look and feel beautiful, inside and out.
Now that she’s become her own boss, Karina is able to bring her passion for hair and makeup to a whole new level. Through continuing education, including online classes and conferences, Karina stays on top of the latest trends and newest techniques.
As a stylist, Karina thrives on variety. She works with the entire spectrum of hair types and textures—from thin and straight, to thick and wavy, to coarse and curly, and everything in between. Being able to offer different services to different people with different hair, needs, and styles is something that keeps her excited behind the chair.
Above all, Karina is a professional you can trust. She loves connecting with new people and works hard to understand what they are looking for, while also being upfront and honest about what is feasible. Karina is dedicated to helping her clients bring out their inner beauty.
A single mom, she knows what it’s like to balance business and personal life. She may be in a “girly girl” industry, but Karina is a tomboy at heart. In her free time, she enjoys kickboxing and spending time outdoors.
Here’s what clients have to say…
“Karina is fantastic. She pays attention to detail, and takes time to explain everything she does. I highly recommend, plus she’s fun to be around with a great personality.”
– Carli D. (Livermore, CA)
“I’m impressed with her product knowledge and continued education. Almost every time I see her she has just returned from a conference and is really jazzed about what she’s learned. It’s nice to work with someone who loves what she is doing and takes the time to get to know her customers.”
– Kristin A. (Livermore, CA)
“Karina listens! She makes sure she is doing what you want and is honest. She loves what she does and will put her heart in it. Thank you!”
– Daniela C. (Livermore, CA)
“I am someone who has always been very wary to let somebody touch my hair and I have complete and full trust in Karina and her abilities. She is understanding and always listens to you and give you exactly what you want. I literally suggest her to all of my friends and family because she’s simply the best.”
– Kayla B. (Livermore, CA)
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