Makeup and Special Events
For special events, like weddings and photo shoots, it’s the little details that matter.
Karina Padilla’s makeup application highlights your best details so your natural beauty and confidence can shine.
“Karina just did my hair and makeup for a wedding that I am attending tonight and it is truly amazing to see the transformation she brought about! I feel really lovely, natural, and happy, not to mention relaxed!”
– Leslie G. (Rochester, NY)
“I don’t typically wear much makeup because my skin is so sensitive and acne prone… However, I didn’t break out at all! Karina has a great eye for what will look good, as I didn’t give her many specifics. My curls turned out great as well. Which is saying a lot because my thick + fine hair can be tough to tame! Both held up all day too.”
– Heather S. (San Francisco, CA)
Look Flawless For Your Photos
We all want to look good for that casual Instagram selfie, but if you’re taking professional pictures, you need to look #flawless.
Whether you’re taking business card pictures, wedding or engagement photos, or headshots for your website, Karina delivers lightweight, natural makeup so you can look and feel your best.
Makeup should enhance your natural features, and proper makeup application can reduce the need to touch up photos afterwards. Whether you’ll be indoors under studio lights or outside at sunset, Karina takes lighting into account when selecting colors and shades for your makeup.
Karina listens to your needs, pays attention to the example pictures you bring, and talks through what makes sense for your photos. A trial run can also give you a chance to see your look well before the photographer snaps their first shot.
When you take professional pictures, your confidence shows. Feeling comfortable in your own skin, loving how you look, and letting your personality shine is what turns good photos into great ones.
Your Special Day: Bridal Hair and Makeup
You deserve to feel confident and beautiful on your wedding day.
Karina’s airbrush makeup feels light and looks natural, giving you a flawless finish without feeling cakey or uncomfortable. And because Karina works with every hair type and texture, you know you’ll be in good hands on your special day.
Every bride is different, which is why it’s so important for your stylist to listen to your needs. Karina takes your personality, style, and wedding into account, basing her color choices on not only your wedding design, but what time of day your ceremony will be and when your photos will be taken.
When you bring in inspirational pictures of hair and makeup looks to your consultation, Karina not only talks through what you want but is also upfront and honest about what’s achievable. Doing a trial run of your hair and makeup before your wedding means you can be fully confident and relaxed on the big day.
And best of all, you won’t have to touch up your makeup throughout the day. Some brides have told us that their makeup stayed fresh for 10, even 12 hours!
“Karina did my makeup for my wedding this past Saturday (3/25) and it was a wonderful experience. Not only was she on time, professional, and sweet, but her makeup application was flawless and my makeup stayed put perfectly for 12(!!) hours. She did all of my bridesmaids makeup (5 girls) in addition to my mom and I (7 women total). She even managed to stay ahead of the schedule that I had laid out for day of prep, finishing almost an hour early which made me able to relax. She was also very open to feedback about my eye makeup after our first trial run, and listened perfectly to what I wanted. Was also incredibly responsive when I would text her questions or pictures I found that I liked. I am SO pleased with her work and highly recommend her to brides in the Bay Area.”
– Becca R., Alameda, CA
Bridal Services
Bride:
Hair & airbrush makeup, includes 1 trial run – $500
Wedding Party:
Updo – $95 & up
Styled – $65 & up
Flower Girl style – $50 & up
Airbrush makeup – $125
Eyelashes – $25
Products Used
All of our makeup comes from Kett Cosmetics, a vegan, cruelty-free makeup company. Free of parabens and silicones, this water-based makeup line is safe for even the most sensitive skin.