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Wedding Makeup Services in CA
Based out of Modesto, CA, GLAM by Karina Hernández is a makeup company specializing in wedding day beauty. The business is run by freelance makeup artist Karina Hernandez who has over ten years of experience in the makeup industry. She finds joy in creating beautiful looks that enhance a client’s natural beauty and help them shine on their special day.
Karina Hernandez has worked for many special events over her career, including weddings, proms, formals, photography sessions, and more. Karina works with top brands, from Estee Lauder and Bobbi Brown to Anastasia and Urban Decay, ensuring you get the best glow possible. Karina takes pride in their craft and always goes above and beyond for their clients.
GLAM by Karina Hernandez looks forward to working with you and offers a wide variety of services to choose from. On-site makeup is available with Karina so that you receive your pampering session without having to lift a finger. Makeup trials are also offered ahead of time so that you and your artist can find the glam that suits you best. Karina’s services go further than makeup, though; the stylist is on hand to help wherever needed, helping you feel at ease before the event begins.
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- Makeup
- Makeup Artists
- Makeup Trials Available
- On-Site Hair & Makeup
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- Hispanic or Latinx-owned Business
- Woman-owned Business
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Karina is highly praised for her exceptional makeup artistry and professionalism by multiple individuals who have had the pleasure of working with her for weddings and special events. Clients appreciate her attention to detail, ability to listen to their preferences, and make everyone feel beautiful and comfortable. Karina's talent, kindness, and dedication to ensuring her clients look and feel their best have led to outstanding makeup experiences, making her a highly recommended choice for any event requiring makeup services.Review photos
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Honestly I wish I could give 10 stars! I am so thankful for Karina and everything she did for me for my wedding day!! My makeup had me speechless and right after the trial I knew Karina was the best decision I made about my wedding! When we first met for the trial I was immediately comfortable and relaxed she had talked me through some different options and through the process she asked me how I felt about each part and if I wanted to change anything. Karina is everything and more you would want for a makeup artist she brings the best energy, she is sweet and understanding! I will be forever grateful I had her for my makeup artist and I can’t wait to get my makeup done again!
Also not only did our makeup last all night through dancing and wind but myself, my mom and my maid of honor all slept with our makeup on and it was still exactly how we had it applied the morning before.
Response from the Vendor on 11/21/2024
Omg Macie!! Thank you so so much. I truly had such a great time with you and your family on your wedding morning. And thank you for spoiling me with gifts! Also-cheers to longwearing!! Hahah! Your makeup looked great the next day too!!! <3
Karina was amazing in every way. She kept in touch during the time prior to the wedding, she was attentive and friendly and passionate about getting everything perfect for us. My matron of honor and my makeup was beautiful!
Response from the Vendor on 07/07/2024
Myrna thank you so much for taking the time to leave me a review. I had a great time with you the morning of your wedding. Thank you for choosing me! xoxo
Karina is an amazing MUA! I initially booked her for my wedding in September, but my plans changed, she still worked with me and we came to the conclusion a lesson was best for me! Karina is so kind, warm, and welcoming. She really took her time making sure I was comfortable and understanding what we were doing throughout each step! You can tell she is so passionate about her work and she truly cares about her clients (and their wants/needs). Her work is beautiful! I cannot recommend her enough!! I cannot wait to work with her again, I will forever recommend her to any bride!!
Response from the Vendor on 06/03/2024
Clarissa look at you!!! You are the sweetest. Thank you so much for trusting me and choosing me to teach you. It just felt like two friends hanging out! You are going to look so stunning on your wedding day!! xoxo
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Karina is amazing! My makeup artist cancelled 3 days before my wedding and Karina was there to save the day. I don't wear much concealer and was worried it would look cakey. With Karina, it did not! She took the time and listened to what I wanted and understood what looked best on me. Grateful to not only find her in the eleventh hour, but the fact that she is truly an artist and the nicest person was a bonus! She not only cancelled her personal plans to help me on my special day, but even made sure there was time to do my mom's makeup as well. I would hire her again in a heartbeat. She is worth every penny! Thank you Karina!!!
Response from the Vendor on 03/19/2024
Katie thank you so much for trusting me! It was an honor "saving the day" for you and mom! So grateful to have met you two!! Thank you so much for taking the time to leave me such kind words. <3
i was apart of a wedding in september & the bride hired Karina - i can’t express how wonderful she is to be around. she had us all talking & laughing in her chair all morning 🩷 she gave all of us the most beautiful glam, she exceeded any previous makeup experience id had prior - so so talented!! super grateful to have met her!
Response from the Vendor on 12/06/2023
Awe, thank you so much, Emily! It's such an honor and the greatest compliment to hear you enjoyed our experience with me. It was amazing to meet you and I can't thank you enough for taking the time to leave me a review. xoxo
Karina is an amazing artist. She is kind, caring, honest, and someone you would want to do your make up for you most special day. Karina did my make up for my wedding including my mom, MIL, and bridesmaids. All of our glam came out phenomenal! I felt my best, and I was obsessed with how my make up was. Everyone complimented me and everyone who got their make up done all night. Don’t think twice with booking with Karina because she knows what she is doing and she is amazing at what she does.
Response from the Vendor on 11/16/2023
Omg, you are so sweet! Thank you so much, Avalon! You and your family were so nice to be around. Thank you for trusting me on your bridal makeup and treating me like one of the girls! You looked freaking STUNNING! xoxo
I was a bridesmaid at my sister wedding and getting my makeup done by Karina was great. She was incredibly patient, attentive, and overall a pleasure to be around. Not only are her makeup skills superb, she is open to trying new techniques and very versatile, which really made my vision come to life. I would recommend her for any future event to anyone needing a service done. Thank you again!
Response from the Vendor on 10/23/2023
My coolest client ever! Marissa you were such a gem to work with, and I can't thank you enough for your help on your sister's wedding day. Thank you so much for trusting me and taking the time to leave me a review.
I had booked Karina about a year in advance! She did an amazing job. She made me feel so beautiful on my big day. My bridal party looked stunning as well! She has a great personality & her energy is awesome! She makes you feel extremely comfortable during the whole process!! She is extremely talented, I have zero complaints and would definitely recommend her !!
Thank you Karina ❤️
Response from the Vendor on 09/26/2023
I can't believe your wedding day has already came and gone! We sure waited a long time for this! Haha. The trust you had in me is everything a makeup artist can ask for. Thank you so much for having me and for taking the time to leave me this r...
eview. Thank you!
She is the most amazing makeup artist I’ve ever had. She listen to your needs and gives great suggestions. Believe me you will not regret choosing her over anyone else!!! Thank you so much for making me feel as beautiful as ever❤️
Response from the Vendor on 09/26/2023
Fina, you are stunning! Thank you so much for trusting me and taking care of me as well! You really shined as a Maid of Honor and it was so good meeting you! Thank you so much for your kind words.
Karina did the makeup for my wedding. Myself, bridesmaids and even my mother and MIL. She was so kind and really listened to the preferences of each person. I felt like she was completely invested in adding happiness to my most perfect day. She did makeup for ages 14-65 and everyone looked beautiful! I felt we all looked very classy, not at all caked with makeup. My Mom even said how nice it was for her to feel so glamorous on this special day. I received so many compliments and couldn’t be happier that I choose her. Even the pre wedding trial was great. I’d recommend her a million times.
Response from the Vendor on 09/01/2023
Aweee Tonya!! I loved meeting your family and beautiful daughters!! Thank you so much for having me and trusting me on your special day. You all made me feel so welcomed and I loved hearing all the stories! I love that you included a photo! So ...
so special. Thank you thank you!!
Karina was amazing! Got to us on time and made everyone look amazing!! My makeup lasted all night through dancing and crying!
Response from the Vendor on 07/20/2023
Thank you so much for leaving me a review, Sky! You looked absolutely stunning and had a stunning glow to you ;) Thank you for trusting me as your Bridal Makeup Artist!
Karina did me & my bridesmaids makeup for my wedding day. I did a trial at first because I’m paranoid of people only posting their best photos. Well, all of her work was phenomenal! Everyone loved their makeup and looked so beautiful. I would Highly recommend Karia as she is so friendly, talented, organized, and clean!
Response from the Vendor on 07/20/2023
Julie!! Thank you so much for your review. The best compliments an artist can receive. I take great pride in keeping my kit exceptionally clean and I'm so grateful you noticed. Thank you so much for trusting me as your artist. It was an honor w...
orking and getting to know you!
My wedding was on June 4, 2023 and I had my wedding make up trial with Karina in October 2022. The day I went in for my trial I had a 1920s roaring theme to go and I wasn't quite sure how I wanted my wedding look to be yet, but Karina came through with roaring theme look and that night when I showed up to the birthday party I had so many compliments. Family and friends kept asking us she the one doing the makeup for your wedding and I said, yes!
Fast forward to months later, we were still in contact, but I mostly appreciated was I found out the venue where I was getting married at she got married at too, so our conversation was authentic and with ease. I asked her a lot of questions and I'm so thankful she already experienced what I was about to because it emotionally prepared me for what's to come.
Karina is very professional, responsive, understanding, and very calm. That helped me as a bride even on the day of my wedding because I trusted her to do what she does best. I was open to any and all suggestions she had even though I knew what I wanted, I prayed over her hands LOL.
My bridesmaids looked so gorgeous and everyone loved their look. Karina did an amazing job and I would definitely work with her again for any of my future functions. I can now say, I know a good MUA and she's not too far from me.
The best part is I found her on The Knot and shortly after she was awarded best of The Knot 2023. When you work with her you'll understand why. She is more than awesome, she's an amazing being inside and out!
Karina did Absolutely amazing for trial and wedding day for me and all my bridesmaids. Everyone loved there make up and she made me feel like a princess on my big day!! 🩷 100% recommend her to everyone for any upcoming event!
Response from the Vendor on 07/20/2023
Sam!!! You looked like a bridal goddess on your wedding day! Thank you so much for trusting me with your makeup. You all were amazing to work with!
Karina was wonderful! She listened to exactly what I was wanting done for my makeup. I am extremely picking when it comes to my makeup for photos, events, etc. and she took the time to make sure I was satisfied and also comfortable with the color pallet. She is hands down great!
Response from the Vendor on 07/20/2023
Tracy, you're a gem! Thank you for your kind words and for trusting me with your makeup. I appreciate you!
Karina was wonderful leading up to and the day of my wedding. I’m not one who usually wears make up and she made me feel confident and comfortable. She was flexible with moving dates and super quick to respond. My bridesmaids loved her as well with how sweet she is. Thanks again for everything Karina. 💜
Response from the Vendor on 07/20/2023
Bree I appreciate you more than you know! Thank you for the guidance you provided me. I feel we were meant to meet for a reason and I'm so grateful for you! You made a stunning bride and I'm so thankful you trusted me as your Bridal Makeup Arti...
st!
Karina is the best!! She made sure all of my girls and myself had a great experience. She asked what they felt comfortable with and what they wanted to look like. Everyone loved how attentive she was to detail and to make sure all of us felt beautiful. She definitely became one of my good friends and I will come back to her for my other life events.
Response from the Vendor on 06/20/2023
Jennifer! I can't thank you enough for making sure I felt comfortable and for treating me like part of the family. Thank you so much for your kind words and you bet I'll be seeing you soon! xoxo
Absolutely loved the trial and wedding morning with Karina. So patient, listened to what everyone wanted and even added my Nonni in last minute. Rolled with all our quirks and can’t thank her enough!!! Made my morning getting ready so nice❤️❤️❤️
Response from the Vendor on 04/05/2023
Katie thank you so much! I genuinely had a great time getting you all ready. You all were so welcoming and truly made me feel like part of the family! Thank you so much for having me on your special day!
Karina is AMAZING!!!! omggg my wedding makeup was absolutley stunning!!! my husband’s jaw literally dropped!! she was so sweet and bubbly and SO much fun!! she came all the way up to Placerville to do my wedding makeup and I literally felt like a bridal queen. She also did an amazing job with my mom’s makeup who has very sensitive skin. My wedding theme was very goth with heavy dark makeup and she knew exactly what I was envisioning! she is so easy to work with and a great communicator. She made my day so special. Thank you so much you are THE BEST!!❤️
Response from the Vendor on 06/21/2023
I can't believe I'm just seeing this! Lauren you and your mom were so easy to work with and I had a great time! Thank you so much for having me and being so amazing with communication. Thank you!!
As a non regular make up wearing person, this was one of my biggest concerns. Karina, you are just a beautiful human who knows exactly how to talk to your people and produce the perfect look. I felt stunning, everything was so lightweight, and even my husband was impressed! Thank you for EVERYTHING and being a part of our special day. I'm so thankful to have found you!
Response from the Vendor on 02/14/2023
Andrea! Thank you so much. You were a dream bride to work with. You looked so stunning on your wedding day, and I'm so honored to have been a part of it! Thank you for allowing me to play a small role.
I have hired Karina a few times. She has done my makeup for weddings, a photo shoot and a funeral. And each time it’s a different look. I get compliments from everyone, including one from a bride that wished she would’ve used Karina over the lady she had to hers. Karina is fun and easy to talk which makes the time go by so fast while you’re sitting he her chair. Just love her and will continue to use her over and over again.
Response from the Vendor on 12/16/2022
Awe Tammy! Thank you so much. I love getting together with you and catching up. Thank you for always trusting me! <3
Karina did my make up for a styled shoot and for my cousins wedding (the entire party). She is so easy to talk to and sweet and extremely talented.
Response from the Vendor on 12/14/2022
Thank you so much, Jessica! I have loved getting to know you (and your precious family) and am grateful to have met you! Thank you for always trusting me with your makeup for your special events.
Karina is amazing! She is so sweet, welcomed me into her own home and was so easy to talk to. I was a wedding guest and I wanted to get my makeup done just for fun. I found her on Instagram and instantly fell in love with her work. We never did a trial and she did exactly what I envisioned for my makeup! She was thorough, took her time, and made sure I loved it before leaving. 100% recommend Karina!
Response from the Vendor on 11/07/2022
Thank you so much, Taylor! You are such a sweetheart and I loved chatting with you about our babies!
Karina was amazing! My daughter found her for her wedding and she did my make up, my daughter, and my two best friends. She was very accommodating and professional, but fun and so enjoyable to be around! Our make up was absolutely stunning and it lasted all day! I couldn’t be happier with our experience!
Response from the Vendor on 11/07/2022
Jeri, thank you so much! You and your best friends were so welcoming and one of the most loving families I've had the pleasure of working with. Thank you so much for having me and I wish you had more daughters so we could work together again! H...
ahah!
I was a bridesmaid in my sisters wedding and karina did our makeup. She was the best! My boyfriend was obsessedddd with my makeup as well as myself. She took everyone’s direction really well on what they wanted. She can do full glam, natural, anything you want.
Response from the Vendor on 11/07/2022
Thank you so much, Paige! All you girls were so fun to work with and I loved chatting with you all. You are stunning!
I can’t express enough how AMAZING Karina was, I hired her for my wedding over this past weekend and she went above and beyond to make us all feel beautiful. I had a last minute change of heart on some of the tones of my makeup (because I’m such an indecisive person) and she took it in stride and made those changes with no hesitation and it came out absolutely gorgeous! She made all the girls feel beautiful and look beautiful all night. I had so many compliments alllll night about my makeup!
I cried like a baby during our ceremony and my makeup held flawlessly. Even after dinner, drinking, and dancing my makeup didn’t budge. I am so impressed and so thankful to have had Karina apart of my special day! I highly recommend to hire her.
Response from the Vendor on 11/02/2022
Thank you so much, Kourtney! I'm so glad we were able to make your dream look come true! You looked absolutely gorgeous and your party was a dream to work with! Congratulations again!
Karina was SO AMAZING!!! The sweetest person in the world and so incredibly talented. She made everyone feel so beautiful and she did all of our makeup just how we asked. She really listened to our preferences and made us feel so confident! Would highly recommend her for weddings and all other events!
Response from the Vendor on 11/02/2022
Thank you, Grace! Your bridal look was stunning. So thankful to have played a small part in your big day. Congratulations and prayers for many blessings for you and your husband!
Karina was so great to work with ! She was very prompt and on time. She did a fabulous job on all of our makeup. It was great became we did not have to bring anything she had everything with her. All of our makeup lasted the whole day. I will 100 percent be contacting her again for any events we have.
Response from the Vendor on 11/02/2022
Thank you for having me, Sara! Your bridal party was incredibly welcoming and great to work with. You looked absolutely stunning and I loved seeing pictures of the big day! Congratulations!!
Karina was truly amazing! After dealing with another MUA that kept flaking on me, she was truly more than I expected. My and my bridesmaids' makeup was flawless. I've never felt more beautiful than on my wedding day!
Response from the Vendor on 03/14/2022
Daisy! Thank you so much. You looked stunning! It was an honor playing a small role on your wedding day. Thank you for trusting me!
Karina was recommended to my by a mutual friend and hairstylist. She had done the makeup for their photo shoots and I fell in love with how each and every girls beauty was magnified, not covered up. I booked her for my wedding in November 2021, and I couldn’t have been any more happy with her work then I was that day. She clicked with my girls right away and fit right in. She made each of us feel special, heard, and absolutely comfortable. My makeup lasted all evening and I felt stunning. I will be recommending her to ALL my friends and family. She’s the best ❤️
Response from the Vendor on 03/14/2022
Mariah you are stunning! Thank you so much for having me and trusting me to do your makeup for such a special day. 🤍
I highly recommend Karina! Her communication through booking was phenomenal. She answered all my questions in a timely manner and very professional. Karina goes above and beyond. Karina was right by my side, wedding morning. Her gentle, light handed make-up application provided such a comfortable experience. She held great conversation to keep my nerves at ease. She offered water, fresh air, breaks, and help with steaming my gown. Karina’s calm and pleasant energy made my make-up experience the best and one of the most memorial moments of my wedding day. I really enjoyed Karina and the friendship we developed during her service. I can’t wait to book her again!
Response from the Vendor on 03/14/2022
Thank you so much Victoria! Thank you for allowing me to play a part in your beautiful wedding 🤍
Karina is very talented. She made me and my girls look amazing for my wedding. She is highly professional and has a way of communicating that makes all the nerves go away. I was soooo glad I found her for my big day.
Response from the Vendor on 03/14/2022
It was such a good time getting you and your girls ready! You all looked stunning. Thank you for having me!
I first met Karina to do the makeup for my bridesmaids for my wedding. She was so sweet and professional. She followed the guidelines and made everyone cohesive to perfection. She is very skilled and wants to give her clients what they want to make them feel so beautiful. Following my wedding, I had my makeup done by her as wedding guest. Once again exceptional service and such a delight to talk to when she is making you beautiful. I will be going back to her whenever I need my make up done!
Response from the Vendor on 03/14/2022
Always a good time to work with you Mackenzie! Thank you so much for being such a loyal client/friend!
Karina was absolutely amazing. I had a last minute make-up change and needed to find someone quickly. She was very accommodating in getting a demo scheduled. She opened her home to my sister and I and made me feel heard.
On my wedding day she was so calm and assertive and kept me calm while getting ready. I had a very opinionated groom and he was so happy with the end result.
Thank you for everything ❤️
Response from the Vendor on 03/14/2022
Best compliment is when the groom loves the makeup too! Hahah thank you for trusting me Brianna! Your family was so welcoming and you were a pleasure to work with. 🤍
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Weddings are my specialty! It's the one day where the bride will feel extra special. I take pride in catering to my brides to make sure they know how important it is that they get what they want. I remember working my first wedding and falling in love with the experience. Witnessing everyone's excitement getting ready and seeing it all come together is what I love. When you book me, you're not just booking my services. Need someone to help you get your dress on? I'm on it. Whatever you need, I'm your girl.
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