Studio Makeup
Editorial, film, TV, and red-carpet appointments — Hollywood-grade work.
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Makeup · West 3rd Street, LA
Professional Makeup in Los Angeles
Professional makeup at MUA Salon spans two appointment tiers — a polished, natural Day Makeup at $200 in 1 hour, and a fuller Evening / Glam Makeup at $250 in 1.5 hours. Both run at our Beverly Grove studio at 8336 West 3rd Street. For editorial, film, and red-carpet work, see Studio Makeup. For wedding-day artistry with trials and on-location options, see the Bridal page.
Overview
Day vs Glam — when each fits
The two appointments solve different problems. Day Makeup is for daytime events, work portraits, brunch weddings, baby showers, and birthdays held before dark — moments where you want to look polished without looking made up. Evening / Glam Makeup is for cocktail and gala events, dinner parties, evening weddings, milestone birthdays, and any night where you want to read camera-ready under indoor lighting.
For the full studio menu, see all services. For editorial, film, and red carpet, see Studio Makeup. For wedding-day makeup, see the Bridal program.
01 · Day Makeup · $200
Day Makeup — polished & natural
Day Makeup is a one-hour appointment built around the way your skin actually reads in daylight. The kit skews skin-first — luminous primer, a thin layer of color-matched complexion, targeted concealer where you need it, soft contour, a flush, neutral lash detail, brow finish, and a balanced lip.
What's included
- Skin-prep consultation — cleanse, hydrate, prime to your skin type.
- Custom-mixed foundation match (we test in studio light and at the window).
- Targeted concealer for under-eye, blemishes, and redness.
- Brow finish to whatever shape you walked in with.
- Lash mascara or strip lash, depending on the look you want — strip lash optional.
- A natural eye, soft contour, blush, and a daytime lip.
- Setting spray finish that holds through 8 to 10 hours.
Day Makeup is the right pick for graduations, corporate headshots, office holiday parties, daytime weddings, and any event where you want to be told you look great without anyone realizing they are looking at makeup.
02 · Evening / Glam Makeup · $250
Evening / Glam Makeup — full glam, camera-ready
Evening / Glam Makeup is a 1.5-hour appointment built for indoor and event lighting. Skin reads luminous but cleaner, eye work is fuller, the contour is more defined, and the kit is photo-tested. It is the version of you that holds up to camera flash, golden-hour photos, and a long night out.
What's included
- Skin-prep consultation with a longer hydration step for evening hold.
- Color-matched complexion built in two layers for camera-ready coverage.
- Concealer, color correction, and a soft baking step for under-eye stamina.
- Strip lash or cluster lash, brow detail, full eye look (smoke, gloss, or graphic — your call).
- Defined contour, blush, highlight, and an evening lip with overline option.
- Setting spray finish, lash glue check, and a touch-up note for the night.
Evening / Glam Makeup is the right pick for cocktail weddings, charity galas, dinner parties, milestone birthdays, premieres, and any night you plan to be photographed under indoor lighting.
Comparison
Side by side
Longevity
How long the makeup lasts
Day Makeup holds 8 to 10 hours under normal conditions with a single touch-up at the lip. Evening / Glam Makeup is set to last 10 to 12 hours under event lighting and is finished with a long-wear setting spray that holds through dinner, dancing, and photography.
Conditions matter. A hot outdoor wedding shortens any makeup's lifespan; a climate-controlled gala extends it. Bring a small touch-up kit — pressed powder for shine, your lipstick, and a micellar wipe for the lash band — and you will hold from arrival through after-party.
For the camera
Photo-readiness
Both services are photo-tested in studio. The complexion layer is built without reflective particles that flash back under camera, the contour is mapped with shadows that read on a 2D image, and the eye work is finished with mattes around the lash root so the eye stays defined in flash photography. If your event has a step-and-repeat wall, professional photographers, or a heavy social media moment, ask for the camera-ready finish at the start of your appointment — we adjust the contour and lash density accordingly.
Studio-grade photographic makeup for editorial spreads, film, TV, and red-carpet appointments belongs on the Studio Makeup page, with longer appointment times and a different kit.
Who books each
Picking the right one
Book Day Makeup if you have
- A daytime wedding, brunch, baby shower, or graduation.
- A corporate headshot, LinkedIn refresh, or office holiday party.
- A first date, a city tour, or any event in natural light before sunset.
- A preference for a polished but unmade-up look.
Book Evening / Glam Makeup if you have
- A cocktail or evening wedding, gala, or charity event.
- A milestone birthday, anniversary dinner, or premiere.
- An event you know will be photographed.
- A preference for a defined, camera-ready, full-glam look.
Pricing
Makeup pricing
- Day Makeup — $200, ~1 hour. Book Day Makeup.
- Evening / Glam Makeup — $250, ~1.5 hours. Book Evening / Glam Makeup.
- Studio Makeup — quoted. See Studio Makeup.
- Bridal Makeup — quoted. See Bridal program.
Strip-lash add-on is included in Day Makeup as optional and standard in Evening / Glam Makeup. Custom add-ons (overline lip, graphic eye, airbrush) are quoted at booking. Cancellation, deposit, and re-do rules live on the policies page.
FAQ
Makeup, asked & answered
How much does professional makeup cost at MUA Salon?
Day Makeup is $200 for 1 hour. Evening / Glam Makeup is $250 for 1.5 hours.
What is the difference between day and glam makeup?
Day is polished and natural, built for daylight. Glam is fuller eye and contour, built for indoor and event lighting and photography.
How long does each makeup appointment take?
Day is 1 hour. Glam is 1.5 hours. Studio and bridal run longer and are timed separately.
What is included in the appointment?
Skin prep, color-matched foundation and concealer, brow detail, lash, eye, contour, blush, lip, and a setting finish.
Do you offer trial sessions?
Trials are part of our bridal program. For everyday Day or Glam, we recommend booking the actual appointment.
Can I bring my own products?
We work from a professional kit, but we will gladly use a specific lipstick or color you love when it fits the look.
Do you do studio, editorial, or red-carpet makeup?
Yes — see Studio Makeup for editorial, film, TV, and red-carpet work.
Do you do bridal makeup?
Yes — see the Bridal program for trials, on-location, and bridal-party pricing.
How long does the makeup last?
Day holds 8 to 10 hours. Glam holds 10 to 12 hours under event conditions with a setting spray finish.
Related
Pair makeup with
Bridal
Wedding-day makeup with trials and on-location options.
Bridal program →Updo styling
Event hair to pair with makeup — chignons, low buns, romantic curls.
Updo styling →Ready for your event?
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