5 out of 5 stars and 13 reviews
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(13)Los Angeles Based. Servicing all Southern California.
About this vendor
Based in Los Angeles, California
My team and I take pleasure in providing the upmost premier experience to all our clients, we are so honored to be apart of your special day! We make it a point to be there for you from the moment you book our services as we pride ourselves in creating an experience for the bride, building a relationship, so when your bridal beauty moment arrives you are left to enjoy yourself and take in all the pampering you deserve prior to and on your wedding day! We love keeping in contact with our brides too in continuing to offer you beauty advice and services when you need it!
My team of professionals provide luxury services in Makeup, Skin and Hair. highly experienced in TV/Film, Celebrity, Red Carpet, Runway, Editorial, Print and Private Services.
Details
Beauty
- Hair Stylists
- Makeup
- Airbrushed Makeup
- Makeup Artists
- Makeup Trials Available
- On-Site Hair & Makeup
Awards and Affiliations
2017 'Best of Weddings'
Best of Weddings
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Looking gorgeous at your wedding is more than just the day-of hair and makeup, it’s about building up to the moment to look and feel your most beautiful and radiant. Beauty really ...
does start from within, and Despina helps bring it out.
We’re two grooms, and we worked with her for several months before our wedding with a package of customized facials to make sure our skin was ready for our big day.
Despina and her amazing grooming associate, Lio, did a “dry run” on the day of our engagement shoot, prepping us in the morning with a mini-facial, making us look glowing yet natural, and then staying with us during the shoot to do touch-ups, which was so helpful because neither of us have much make-up experience.
On our wedding day, Despina and her team of amazing hair, makeup, and skincare specialists turned the getting ready suite into a spa experience. They made us look the most handsome we ever could have hoped for on our wedding day, and that feeling of confidence exuded from us in our pictures and our whole experience of the day. Seriously, we never looked better.
In addition to us, Despina consulted with the mother of the groom, to make sure she felt as beautiful as possible at her son’s wedding. And they took care of the hair and makeup for our entire wedding party, and everyone looked amazing!
All this is to say that Despina cared about us, our beauty, and our radiance well beyond just one day. Despina will be our first phone call whenever we need event beauty support and she should be yours too.
She is also an AMAZING esthetician and facialist who makes sure we look our best year round, so you should check her regular spa services out!
Despina is the most professional, kind, patient, and amazing makeup artist! I gave her a few inspirations and she exceeded my expectations! i felt so beautiful on my special day an...
d I owe it all to Despina. She even gave me a cute little bag with a touchup kit for me to carry for the night. I would recommend her for all of your makeup needs!!
Despina was so wonderful to work with. She made me feel very comfortable on a day that was very nerve racking. I felt she was very knowledgable and understood exactly what I wanted...
. I'm glad I chose her to work with me on my special day. I was beyond satisfied.
I was referred to Despina from a friend and she described her perfectly.. she is sweet, super talented, we all looked gorgeous! plus she has the ability to make you feel at ease es...
pecially on your wedding day. Despina and her team did our hair and makeup for my wedding last month and I can honestly say they were so professional and gave us exactly what we wanted with our looks! I LOVE Despina! and will continue to use her for whenever I need beauty services, HIGHLY RECOMMEND !!
Despina and I have known each other since we were kids and she was the Maid of Honor in my wedding. Even though she already had a role in my day she also served as makeup artist fo...
r myself, my bridesmaids and even my husband to be! She's incredibly professional and knowledgeable in her field. I never feel more beautiful than I do on the days when she does my makeup and she is the first person I turn to when I need suggestions on makeup and skincare. Hiring her will be the best decision you make next to marrying your best friend on your big day! Congrats and good luck!
She's the BEST...truly an LA professional! I met this lovely lad through a family friend and we instantly hit it off. Since it was my first time having my make-up REALLY profession...
ally done (not at the MAC counter), I was a bit shocked by her rate but after our first meeting I knew why. We met in person for my boudoir session in LA to surprise my future hubby and she made this experience! Despina transformed this woman into a hot momma! She is not only uber talented at her trade but she's also a delightful human being making her service the total package and well worth the moolah. Our June wedding was quite a trek from her to come from LA to the Ritz, OC yet she arrived early and helped calm this stressful pride with her peaceful demeanor. I can say she made my day...and me one gorgeous bride! Look no further....you've found your make-up ARTIST! Good luck to you on your wedding day!
Timely, assertive, soft, kind, and genuine, this girl is a red carpet class find. Snatch her up! I had the privilege of having Despina do makeup services for myself, my family, and...
my wedding party. I couldn't have been happier with my makeup on my wedding day! Everyone looked amazing, and on top of that, she managed her time perfectly (which was no small feat, I had 9 bridesmaids and 4 family members who needed makeup. I love that I can say that everything about my wedding was absolutely perfect, and Despina played a tremendous part in that. She genuinely wants you to look amazing, and you will.
Despina is such a professional and is good at making her clients feel at ease and comfortable. Working with her was such a pleasure. I did a trial about a month before my wedding a...
nd Despina was great about checking in to make sure if I was happy with how things were looking and if I wanted anything changed for the wedding day. On the day of the wedding Despina did a great natural yet glamorous makeup look that photographed great. Despina really knows what she is doing and great to work with.
Despina is an incredible makeup artist and an amazing person. She is who you want by your side getting your ready on your big day. She made me feel calm, comfortable and beautifu...
l. I looked flawless up close and in my photos. I love my wedding photos!!! She took into account my dress the vibe of my wedding and a few looks I was interested in and customer tailored a looked that perfectly represented me on my wedding day. She made me look like the best version of myself. We did makeup in the morning and it held up beautifully though out the evening. She made my mother and my bridal party look stunning. I'm going to book her soon to do my makeup for my maternity photo session. I recommend her to all my friends. She is the best!
Despina is hands down the best makeup artist in town. Not only is she incredibly experienced and knowledgable, she is super fun to work with and passionate about her work. She real...
ly paid attention to my bridal vision and made it come to life. I used Despina for my wedding, and she's now my go-to girl for all events. You're in great hands with Makeup by Despina-you'll get the ultimate experience!
I can't say enough good things about Makeup by Despina! Despina provided make-up for myself, my bridesmaids, and my mother. We couldn’t have been happier with the results. Not only...
did all our makeup look amazing but she was so professional and easy to work with. She listens to your requests, she's calm, and made the getting ready process a blast! Our makeup was flawless, lasted throughout the entire day and night, and was exactly what each girl wanted. I have never felt more beautiful and confident than I did on my wedding day, all because of her! I highly highly recommend Despina - you can trust that sh'es going to make you look beautiful!
Despina is a wonderful friend of mine. We met working at a makeup counter a while back and became instant friends. We had the same dream of becoming well renowned makeup artists. A...
s my wedding day approached I not only asked her to be one of my bridesmaids, but I wanted her to do my makeup for my big day. And I wanted to be pampered. There wasn't a single person I trusted more to make me feel like the most beautiful bride in the world. And she did just that. If you're looking for a professional makeup artist for your big day Despina is what you're looking for. She is passionate about makeup and it comes through in her artistry. You won't be disappointed.
Despina is super passionate and knowledgable about makeup. She has a genuine desire to help her brides (as well as the bridesmaids and moms) feel and look like a million bucks. Add...
itionally, Despina is flexible and fun to be around! Hire this sweet girl, she'll totally pamper you and provide an outstanding service.
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Los Angeles Based. Servicing all Southern California.
Despina Scandalis