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Experienced Artists We are trained in many different areas of makeup, from a subtle, natural look all the way to a red-carpet glam look. We work closely with our clients to establish a finished look that they love. Professional Treatment We want you to be completely happy with our business during your appointment and also with your finished look! Our goal is to provide a fun environment while helping you look fabulous for your special event. From the moment our clients walk in our door to the finishing touch of powder, and the last curl of hair we provide an experience that makes every individual feel special. Our motivation is to make sure every client feels happy and confident in their own skin. I'am a true believer in supporting others, hard work, and a gracious heart will get you far.

Overview

Hired 55 times

Serves Orange, CA

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3 employees

21 years in business

Business hours

Sun4:00 am - 11:59 pmMon11:00 pm - 11:59 pm

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This pro accepts payments via Cash, PayPal, Venmo, and Zelle.

Top Pro status

Top Pros are among the highest-rated, most popular professionals on Thumbtack.

2019

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500 photos

Wedding in Catalina Island
Wedding and Event Hair Styling

Reviews

Customers rated this pro highly for work quality, professionalism, and responsiveness.

Excellent 4.9

72 reviews

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Ashley S.

Apr 28, 2023

Hired on Thumbtack

Honestly the best wedding makeup & hair I could have asked for. I love that she used airbrush for foundation, my pet peeve with make up is cakey skin and she made sure I had glowing skin. I felt like such a beautiful bride. Mayra was able to do Me the bride, a couple of my bridesmaid, and my mom hair & make up and my grandmothers hair. We were right on time with our schedule. She is very charismatic and a great person to work with. Your wedding day is always high stress but she did a great job. If you want to feel super beautiful on your wedding day or any other special event. All I can say is don’t think too hard and just Hire her you won’t regret it.

Details: Wedding • 18 - 25 years old • 45 - 64 years old • 26 - 44 years old • Standard (brushes, sponges, etc.) • Pre-event makeup trial • 5 people • My home, venue, etc.

BeautyUp's reply

Ashley, thank you for choosing me as your makeup and hair artist. Thank you for allowing me to be part of your wedding. You are such a fantastic person, and your family is unique. I had so much fun getting you and your family ready. I hope to see you again for your future events ❤️

Wedding and Event Makeup

Alyssa n.

Oct 17, 2024

Hired on Thumbtack

I'm sad to have to write this review, but I think it is important that I share my experience so that you can make an informed decision. I hired Mayra to do my hair and makeup for my small, informal wedding, and my #1 request was that I look great for my photos. The makeup was good, but my hair was NOT. I am not a young person, and believe me when I say I know how to handle my own hair and how it behaves. I just wanted it professionally done and styled for my wedding, but I shouldn't have been so trusting. Mayra did nothing to mitigate any frizziness, and unfortunately by 4pm it looked as it does in my attached photos here. She argued with me about what I needed to tame the frizz, and after the event when I complained to her about not getting a fair exchange of value for the services provided ($150 for what you see), she tried to blame me again. You see...I have been getting my hair done for decades, and I don't think I have ever left a salon with such frizz. I am perfectly capable of creating my own frizzy hairstyle!!!! And this was my wedding! Furthermore, my hair holds a style forever. I know this. So I don't know what Mayra did, but it was quite literally the worst professional style I have ever had. I didn't know that smooth and shiny hair would have been such a big ask considering that whenever I leave a regular hair stylist my hair looks great. We spent well over $1000 on a professional photographer, but no amount of photo shop can fix the hair style. Furthermore...it was SO embarassing having my hair look this way at my reception dinner. The only consolation Mayra offered to me was another hair service at a salon 60 miles from my house. Like I'm going to have another wedding??? Pictures are worth 1000 words. Don't shoot the messenger. Buyer beware. EDIT in response to Mayra's defensiveness (as expected), lack of accountability, assumptions, untruths, and straw man argument below: My post was simply about the quality of the way my hair looked and letting you all decide if this is how you would want your hair to look at your wedding (and pay $150 for the pleasure). It is not a fair exchange of goods for the value. This is not professional work. However it seems as though Mayra stands behind it. I'm really sorry about this as she is a very sweet person. Nevertheless, her work her speaks for itself. EVEN IF, my curls did not hold (which never happens for me), at VERY LEAST, shouldn't my hair have looked smooth and shiny for my wedding and not like I just got out of the pool? Unfortunately, she is now also going down some rabbit hole of connecting my frizzy hair result as having something to do with a lie she is sadly telling about me adding on an extra hair service for the other girl at the last minute. If necessary, I could share the texts where she stated "If anyone else wants to add they can pay Saturday that's not a problem," or "We have enough time" or "Yes it will be fine to pay tomorrow so if anyone wants to add we can."

Details: Photo shoot • 45 - 64 years old • I'm flexible • 3 people • My home, venue, etc.

Wedding and Event Makeup

Isabella P.

Dec 27, 2022

Hired on Thumbtack

Mayra was absolutely amazing! Not only does she do amazing work, but she is incredibly sweet! I have extremely thick hair and my updo for my wedding stayed put all night! My makeup also looked absolutely gorgeous! She made me feel like a beautiful bride for my wedding and I definitely would recommend her! 😊

Details: Wedding • 1 person • Veil • My home, venue, etc.

BeautyUp's reply

Thank you, Isabella, for allowing me to be part of your magical day. I had a blast getting you ladies ready. No words can explain how grateful I am for you thank you for choosing me as your professional artist for your beautiful wedding.

Wedding and Event Hair Styling

Grace F.

Aug 1, 2023

Mayra and her team made did an incredible job making me and all of my bridesmaids look stunning on my wedding day. Between me and my wedding party, there were people with skin tones varying from dark-skinned to very fair-skinned and from naturally super curly to naturally pin-straight hair. Not only did she and her team do a great job accentuating each of our natural beauty, they made it last all night! As someone with very straight hair, I was very weary of getting my hair curled for my wedding as I was afraid it would all end up falling. Not only did Mayra use the proper products, she told me how to properly prepare my hair, and she used a teasing technique that made my curls hold all day and night....something that never happens. I was very impressed. I did a make-up trial at my house before booking her for my wedding. During the trial, she paid close attention and took detailed notes on how I wanted my make-up done while also recommending what she thought was best for my face. I am someone who is really into make-up and am very particular and detailed with it, so I am typically wary of other people doing my make-up. I have also had other professional make-up artists not do a good job on my make-up in the past, so I was very impressed and happy with how professional and talented Mayra was. And while talent and professionalism are of course what you want the most from a make-up artist, she is also an incredibly sweet person who was truly a joy to work with. It's important to feel comfortable with someone who is going to be in your face for that long and I couldn't have felt more at ease with her. Not to mention her prices are very affordable considering how skilled her whole team is. I'm lucky to have been able to book her.

BeautyUp's reply

I am truly thankful that you choose me to be part of your magical day. I loved our connection that we had since day one. My goal is for you and my clients to feel special and to feel like im part of your family the day of your wedding, so thank you for confirming that I was able to make you and your family feel super special on your special day. Thank you so much for taking the time to give me this priceless review. Congratulations ❤️

Karina C.

Apr 19, 2022

Hired on Thumbtack

Mayra was so pleasant to work with and her services for both hair and make up were amazing ! She was professional, on time and very detailed with her work ( fast but efficient ) . My family and friends loved her work. I would definitely hire her for your next special event . Thank you Mayra !

Details: Wedding • 26 - 44 years old • Standard (brushes, sponges, etc.) • False lashes • 3 people • My home, venue, etc.

BeautyUp's reply

Karina, thank you so much for trusting me to be part of your special day. it was so easy and amazing working with you and your family. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for choosing BeautyUp because of you and my other clients, I am living my dream job.

Wedding and Event Makeup

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Mayra Rivera

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What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
● hair updo $75 ● makeup $75 ● bride updo $150 ●brides makeup $150 Makeup includes ~false lashes ~air brush or regular foundation ~you choose natural ot glamorous I can achieve any look desired Hairupdo ~up or down ~half up half down ~inspirational pictures will be great and welcome to achieve the hairupdo you want Additional services •tattoo coverage •pre-trial •airbrush tanning • extension clip ons placement • veil placement •individual lash extensions Weddings on Catalina Island have a minimum fee: $300 plus the ferry ticket to get there $75. The $300 covers hair and makeup for the bride or hair or makeup for 4 bridal party members. We can accommodate up to 5 people for both hair and makeup.
What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
I can achieve almost any look my client desires using inspirational pictures
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
high school graduate - 2 years of college and cosmetology degree

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