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Professional Makeup in Los Angeles

Professional makeup at MUA Salon spans two appointment tiers — a polished, natural Day Makeup at $150 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.

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8336 W 3rd St
Los Angeles, CA 90048
(323) 775-3637
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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 · $150

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.

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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.

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Comparison

Side by side

  • Day MakeupPolished, natural, daylight-built · 8-10 hour wear · skin-first kit
    $1501 hr
  • Evening / Glam MakeupFuller eye + contour, camera-ready · 10-12 hour wear · indoor & event lighting
    $2501.5 hr
  • Studio MakeupEditorial, film, TV, red carpet — see Studio Makeup
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  • Bridal MakeupWedding day with trial, on-location available — see Bridal
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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

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 $150 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.

How do I book makeup?

Book through Square — Day or Glam. Or call (323) 775-3637.

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Studio Makeup

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Updo styling

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Real questions, honest answers

Bridal — planning your wedding-day beauty

Everything brides book us with. Read before you inquire.

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 $150 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.

Is Brazilian Blowout safe for pregnant or breastfeeding women?

We do not perform Brazilian Blowout or keratin treatments on pregnant or actively breastfeeding clients. All smoothing formulas contain some form of aldehyde chemistry (formaldehyde-releasing or free-form) and the vapors during flat-ironing are not appropriate to expose a developing baby to. We'll book you when you're ready.

What's the difference between Brazilian Blowout, keratin treatment, and hair botox?

Brazilian Blowout smooths frizz without straightening; waves and curl return, only frizz is sealed — lasts 10–12 weeks. Keratin smoothing (Cadiveu, Kerabond) uses stronger aldehydes and does relax pattern slightly — 3–4 months. Hair botox is a reconstructive treatment with amino acids, no straightening effect — 6–8 weeks.

Can I get Brazilian Blowout on bleached / highlighted hair?

Yes. Brazilian Blowout is compatible with color-treated hair including balayage, highlights, and single-process bleach. On heavily lightened hair (levels 9–10) we may recommend hair botox first as a reconstructive layer before the smoothing service. Never do a smoothing service the same day as bleach.

How soon after can I wash my hair?

Traditional keratin: 3 days before first wash, no clips, no pony, no tucking behind ears. Brazilian Blowout: same-day washing allowed and the finish is done in the salon. Always use sulfate-free shampoo — sulfates strip smoothing treatments fast and you'll get 6 weeks instead of 12.

Can I dye my hair on the same day as a smoothing treatment?

Color first, smoothing second. In the same appointment: color → tone → smoothing treatment. Doing smoothing before color removes half the color pigment during the wash. We schedule combined services in this specific order and it takes 3.5–4 hours total.

Will Brazilian Blowout make my hair fall out?

Correctly applied, no. What causes rare post-smoothing shedding is either: (1) hair that was already in a shedding cycle unrelated to the service, or (2) bad aftercare (heavy sulfates strip protein rapidly). We use bond-builder before and after the treatment as a safety net.

How much shine reduction is normal 6 weeks in?

You should still see clear mirror shine at week 6. If you're losing shine before week 6, check your shampoo — anything with sulfates or sodium chloride strips smoothing treatments. Switch to Davines OI Shampoo, Kerastase Discipline, or similar and you'll extend results by 3–4 weeks.

Can I swim in chlorine or the ocean after?

Wet your hair with fresh water and apply leave-in conditioner before pools or ocean. Chlorine and salt will lift the treatment faster. If you can, wear a swim cap for pool laps. Rinse immediately after swimming.

I'm on Accutane / isotretinoin. Can I get a facial?

Only very gentle hydrating facials — no extractions, no chemical exfoliation, no microdermabrasion, and no LED light. You need to be off Accutane for 6 months before we can do extraction, peels, or any resurfacing treatment. Just booked a mani-pedi? Facials are fine.

Can I get a chemical peel or facial while pregnant?

Gentle facials (hydration, gentle enzyme exfoliation, lymphatic drainage) are pregnancy-safe. Chemical peels with glycolic, salicylic, or TCA acids are not recommended. Avoid any high-frequency, retinol treatments, or benzoyl peroxide during pregnancy. Tell us at booking and we'll customize.

How often should I get facials?

Monthly is ideal — matches your skin's 28-day cell turnover. Signature or hydrating facials monthly, with a deeper peel every 2–3 months. For acne clients we sometimes recommend every 2 weeks for the first 8 weeks, then monthly maintenance.

What if I have active acne?

Come in — that's exactly what facials help with. We adjust based on inflammation level. During active breakouts we prioritize gentle deep cleansing and blue LED, not aggressive extractions. Aggressive extraction on inflamed skin spreads bacteria.

Can I wear makeup after a facial?

Not for 4–6 hours. Your pores are open and product will settle deeper than usual, which can cause breakouts. Skip full makeup for the rest of the day; a tinted SPF is fine.

What should I bring or avoid?

Come with clean skin (or we'll cleanse for you). Avoid retinol, exfoliating acids, or benzoyl peroxide for 3 days before a peel or aggressive facial. Bring a list of prescription medications and any skin conditions.