Scroll down for recommendations, but first, a novel:
Hiring a HMU stylist is not a requirement. Do your own, by all means!
Do you need a hair stylist or a makeup artist? It’s completely up to you. It's not required. I can retouch any blemishes, stray hairs, and a list of other “issues,” so keep that in mind! All I ask is LOOK LIKE YOU, either way.
Clients with facial hair: you have the option of shaving at any point during your shoot if you'd like.
If you style your hair differently depending on the character (curly and straight), then we can do that in-between looks. You're allowed to bring your curling iron/straightener and make adjustments as you need.
If you choose to hire a HMU artist or groomer for your session: I highly recommend any of the following artists below. It's easier for me if you hire someone from my recommendations, as they know how I work and how the light is in the studio.
Either way, please let me know if you are hiring someone; I'll need to know for scheduling purposes. It usually adds 2 hrs onto your total session time. I only charge you for actual shooting time; hair and makeup time is charged separately by the stylist.
You can hire outside this list, as well, but:
*Here's what I always tell people who want to bring their own makeup artist instead of using one of the artists I'm recommending: Please make sure whoever you're hiring knows how to do headshot makeup. And that you've worked with them before.
I can assist in scheduling someone for you, if you have no preference.
*All of these artists do headshot hair, makeup, and men’s grooming. ALL are equally wonderful, and I have no favorites.
If you have certain concerns, ask them directly about your situation. While not all their sites are geared toward headshot makeup, you can request headshot examples from them, or trust that I wouldn't have them on my list if they weren't amazing at natural headshot makeup for all skin tones and ages.
In no particular order:
Karishma Ahluwahlia Douglas
makeupbykarishma1@outlook.com
Instagram: @makeup_by_karishma
(310) 998-7286
*affordable and wonderfully nurturing with a great sense of humor. Fellow actor: totally gets it
Brigette Jackson
brigette.makeup@sbcglobal.net
(310) 720-7620
Instagram: @brigettepaintsfaces
*her instagram doesn't do her justice. She's amazing, but can't be bothered with IG because she works primarily off referral. Has worked at Fox TV for over 30 years. I can send you examples of her headshot work if you need further convincing, but she wouldn't be on this list if she wasn't stellar.
Jayme Kavanaugh
info@jaymemakeup.com
(505) 920-1527
www.jaymemakeup.com
Instagram: @jaymekav
*getting busier with agency work.
Kristine Lisman
kristinelisman@gmail.com
(310) 248-0142
kristinesbeauty.com
Instagram: @makeup_by_kristine_
*busy busy schedule but catch her in advance
Alexandra Bayless
laurenalibayless@gmail.com
www.alexandramua.com
Instagram: @alexandrabayless
Candace Miller
hello@candacemillermakeup.com
http://www.candacemillermakeup.com
Instagram: @candacemillermakeup
Marissa Cydya - HAIR ONLY and MEN's GROOMING
marissa.cydya@gmail.com
310-739-8969
www.marissacydya.com
Instagram: @marissacydya