Weddings · LA & greater Los Angeles

Bridal Hair & Makeup in Los Angeles

MUA Salon styles brides and bridal parties across Los Angeles — in-salon bridal hair from $750 at our 8336 West 3rd Street studio, and on-location bridal hair from $1,500 at venues throughout Beverly Hills, Bel-Air, Malibu, Pasadena, and the Hollywood Hills. Trial sessions, day-of timelines, and bridal-party group bookings included.

Address
8336 W 3rd St
Los Angeles, CA 90048
Phone
(323) 775-3637
hello@muasalon.com
Lead time
Book 6–9 mo. ahead
for peak dates
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Bridal at MUA

Calm, calibrated, and on schedule.

A wedding-day chair runs differently than a Saturday blowout. We staff a dedicated bridal team for trials, day-of styling, and on-location work so the runtime is predictable, the look matches the trial, and your morning starts on schedule. Every bride at MUA gets one lead artist start-to-finish — no handoffs.

We work with all hair textures, all skin tones, and weddings of any aesthetic — Persian, South Asian, Filipino, traditional white-tie, and small backyard ceremonies have all been on the calendar this year. For a refresher on our wider capabilities, browse the service menu or the studio story.

Service · From $750

In-Salon Bridal Hair

In-salon bridal hair at MUA Salon starts at $750 and is booked as a 3-hour block at our West 3rd Street studio. The chair is yours — bring your dress, your veil, your maid of honor, and we'll style with mirrors all around.

Most in-salon brides come from Beverly Hills, West Hollywood, Beverly Grove, and Hancock Park — within a 10-minute drive of the studio. We have private changing space, robes, beverages, and a quiet pre-ceremony atmosphere. If you'd like to add bridal makeup, we coordinate the timing so hair and makeup run in parallel rather than sequentially.

Price
From $750 (final quote at trial)
Duration
3 hours
Includes
Wash, prep, full styling, finish, photo-ready setting
Best for
Smaller bridal parties, intimate weddings, brides located near W 3rd

What's included

  • Pre-ceremony wash with bridal-grade smoothing prep
  • Custom blow-dry and base style
  • Heatless or heated waves, sleek updos, half-up styling, or veil placement
  • Setting spray and a 24-hour finish
  • Touch-up kit for the bride to take to the venue

Bridal makeup add-on

Day-of bridal makeup starts at $200 and runs 1.5 hours. Includes long-wear base, false lashes, sealed lip, and setting spray. Trial sessions are available separately.

Service · From $1,500

On-Location Bridal Hair

On-location bridal hair starts at $1,500 and reserves a 5-hour service block. We travel to your venue, hotel suite, or estate anywhere across greater Los Angeles — from Malibu's coastline to Pasadena's gardens to Bel-Air's historic homes.

The on-location package covers bride styling, plus the option to add bridal party hair on the same morning at a per-head rate. We bring our entire bridal kit: portable mirrors, plug strips, ring lights, steamers, two pro tool sets, and backup batteries. Larger parties can request a second stylist so morning timelines stay tight.

Service area

On-location bridal travels to Beverly Hills, Bel-Air, Malibu, Pasadena, Hollywood, the Hollywood Hills, Brentwood, Santa Monica, Venice, DTLA, Hancock Park, and Pacific Palisades within the standard quote. Locations beyond 25 miles are custom-quoted with travel time built in.

Price
From $1,500 (bride only; party add-on per head)
Duration
5 hours on site
Travel
Greater LA included; >25 mi quoted
Includes
Full styling kit, two pro tool sets, lighting, steamer
Add-on
Bridal party hair from $150/head
Deposit
50% non-refundable to lock the date
Bridal Party

Bridesmaids, mothers & flower girls

Bridal-party hair add-ons start at $150 per head for a 30–45 minute style. Bridal-party makeup starts at $150 per head for a 45-minute soft glam — long-wear base, neutral eye, sealed lip. Mothers of the bride and flower girls priced the same; junior bridesmaids (under 12) at half rate.

For parties of 5+ we bring a second stylist or makeup artist so the timeline stays tight and everyone is camera-ready before first-look photos. Group timelines are built backward from the ceremony hour: bride finishes 60 minutes before ceremony, party finishes 90 minutes before.

Trial Sessions

The bridal trial — what happens, what to bring

We strongly recommend a trial 4–6 weeks before your wedding. The trial is a 90-minute session in the salon where we test your day-of look, photograph it from every angle, and lock the formula. Trials are billed separately from wedding-day hair.

Bring to your trial

  • Your veil, headpiece, or hair accessory (or a stand-in)
  • Phone reference photos — three to five maximum
  • A photo of the dress neckline and back
  • Hair tools you'd like us to consider matching
  • If makeup trial: your foundation shade or current go-to skincare

After the trial

You leave with photos, a written formula card (products used, heat settings, styling order), and confirmed day-of timing. The look is locked — small adjustments are welcome up to two weeks before the wedding.

Timeline

Booking your wedding hair, month by month

Most LA weddings book bridal hair 6–9 months out, especially for peak season (April through October). Off-peak dates often confirm inside 8 weeks. Here's how we recommend pacing the prep:

6–9 months out

Lock the date

Email hello@muasalon.com with date, venue, party size, and inspiration. We confirm availability and collect deposit.

3–4 months out

Confirm the team

Final headcount, party schedule, day-of contact, and on-location address. We start building your morning timeline.

4–6 weeks out

Trial & lock formula

90-minute trial with photos. Walk out with a written formula card and confirmed timing.

2 weeks out

Final tweaks

Last small adjustments. Confirm bridal-party arrival order and venue access logistics.

Day before

Prep wash & rest

We'll send you a one-page prep guide. Sleep, water, and a clean wash are the only required prep.

Wedding day

We arrive on schedule

Lead artist arrives 15 minutes early to set up. Bride finishes 60 minutes before ceremony. Touch-up kit handed off.

Booking

How to book a wedding date

Email hello@muasalon.com or call (323) 775-3637 with your wedding date, ceremony time, venue address, party size (bride + #), and a few inspiration photos. We respond within one business day with availability and a quote.

A 50% non-refundable deposit confirms the booking. The remaining balance is due the day-of. For full deposit and cancellation terms, see the policies page.

FAQ

Bridal questions, answered

How much is bridal hair at MUA Salon?

Bridal hair at MUA Salon is from $750 in salon and from $1,500 on location. Final pricing depends on hair length, density, and the complexity of the look. We confirm a flat quote at your trial.

Do I need a bridal trial?

We strongly recommend a trial 4–6 weeks before the wedding for both hair and makeup. Trials are billed separately at our standard styling and makeup rates. Bring your veil, headpiece, and a photo of the dress neckline.

Do you travel for on-location bridal services?

Yes. On-location bridal hair starts at $1,500 and we travel anywhere in greater Los Angeles — including Beverly Hills, Bel-Air, Malibu, Pasadena, Hollywood Hills, and DTLA venues. Travel beyond a 25-mile radius is custom quoted.

When should I book my wedding date?

Lock your date 6–9 months out for peak season (April through October). Off-peak dates can sometimes be confirmed within 8 weeks. A non-refundable deposit secures the date on our calendar.

Do you do bridal makeup as well as hair?

Yes. Bridal makeup starts at $200 day-of and includes false lashes, long-wear base, and a setting finish. Makeup trials are also available and are billed separately.

One date at a time.

Tell us your wedding date — we'll tell you we're free.

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How far in advance should I book bridal hair and makeup?

For peak wedding months (May–October) book 6–9 months out. Off-peak dates can often be secured 3–4 months ahead. Trial sessions happen 4–8 weeks before the wedding.

Do you travel for on-location weddings?

Yes — anywhere in Greater LA. On-location bridal starts at $1,000 for hair or makeup solo, $1,500 for both. Travel fees are added for locations more than 30 minutes from West 3rd Street. Malibu, Palos Verdes, Ojai, and Palm Springs bookings need at least 4 months notice.

Should I trial my hair and makeup?

Yes. The trial is the single best insurance against wedding-day disappointment. It's a 60–90 minute session 4–8 weeks before your wedding where we test both looks with your inspiration photos, adjust for dress neckline and lighting, take reference photos, and lock in the exact plan. Trial fee is credited to your bridal package.

Will my makeup last through tears, hugs, and a full reception?

Yes. We use long-wear foundations (Danessa Myricks, Pat McGrath), waterproof mascara, and a setting spray designed for photography and heat. Bring your lipstick shade to reception dinners for touchups. Tears won't take down base makeup — but they will disturb the under-eye area, which we build with waterproof concealer.

I have a veil for the ceremony and want a different look after. Is that possible?

Yes. We commonly build ceremony-first-look hair (updo or half-up that works with the veil) with a second-look reception style planned into the day. This is usually 30–45 additional minutes and is part of the bridal package pricing.

What if it rains, the temperature drops, or the venue changes at the last minute?

We plan for LA weather ranges. Every bridal kit includes a heat-safe setting spray, hydrating primer for wind, and a small emergency kit (bobby pins, tissue, blot papers) we leave with the bridal party. If your ceremony moves indoors last minute, hair holds fine.

Do you do the bridesmaids too?

Yes — bridal-party pricing starts at $200 per person for hair or makeup (minimum 3 people). We time everyone into a schedule so the bride is finished last and photo-ready.

What if I want to bring my own makeup / skincare?

Absolutely welcome. Bring anything you know your skin loves — moisturizer, a specific SPF, a lipstick shade. We integrate your products into the look.