Makeup by Dara

Dara was a total breeze to work with. She went above and beyond to make sure everything went smoothly on my wedding day and that most of all I looked freakin fantastic, even after waking up with TWO stress pimples on my chin which I was sure was going to ruin my day. But Dara worked her magic and they seriously disappeared before my eyes. She also did my makeup for my engagement shoot and I couldn’t have been any happier. I felt (and looked) like a princess all day long and it was all because of Dara. Thanks again Dara!! Couldn’t recommend her enough!!

The best ever. I had some concerns when it came to wedding make up in general. I don't wear much, if any, make up on a day to day basis. I did not want my husband to not recognize me on our wedding day. Dara honored that and understood exactly what I wanted. I had heard of her through friends and after looking at her Instagram (@makeup.by.dara) I was in love! So natural, yet radiant; and everyone in the bridal parties looked gorgeous! The trial is so fun, she has a relaxed and welcoming personality. I felt that she really listened to what I wanted, and I appreciated that. I left feeling gorgeous, confident, and with my make up artist booked! Book her ASAP. The day of, she was incredibly professional arriving on time and ready to go. She did 8 faces (including mine) and not one of us felt rushed-even with us rotating between hair and make up. All of my bridesmaids commented on how professional and kind she was to them. I could not have asked for a better getting ready for the wedding morning, and Dara had a huge part in that.

I had an amazing experience with Dara she is a sweetie. She made all of my bridesmaids and mother of bride and groom look absolutely gorgeous. She made me feel very comfortable and I was given so many compliments on my makeup . I would definitely recommend her to any brides looking to feel gorgeous . Thank You Dara!!!!

I didn’t have to shop around for a makeup artist for my wedding because Dara happened to do my makeup for a wedding I was in previous to my date, and I knew I had to go with her!! She is super accommodating and fun to work with! I really don’t wear makeup on a day to day basis and to be honest, I find makeup overwhelming! Dara did such a good job with making me feel comfortable with makeup on. She knows how to bring out your glow on your big day! I highly recommend Dara!

Dara is fabulous! She did my bridal makeup for my June wedding as well as makeup for my bridesmaids, mom, and mother-in-law and everyone's makeup was absolutely perfect! She kept true to everyone's personalities while also keeping with my own vision for my wedding. She does book fast though. I contacted her in October for a June wedding and by the time of my trial session just a couple weeks later, she already had two or three other brides interested in the same date as my wedding. I cannot recommend Dara highly enough!

Dara was super easy to get in touch with before the wedding, and very open to my suggestions. I ended up doing two makeup trials because I couldn’t decide which look I wanted for the big day. And then I changed my mind the day of— she was cool with that, too! Dara showed up on time just like we planned, and the timeline that we discussed ahead of time went off without a hitch. I loved my makeup each time I did the trial, and it was perfect on the wedding day too! I cried of course, but didn’t worry because I knew the makeup wouldn’t budge. I was really happy with the way the makeup came out, and I would definitely recommend Dara to my friends and family.

Dara is seriously THE BEST!! She did a wonderful job making me feel beautiful on my big day. I even woke up with a huge pimple (just my luck!) and she was able to cover it- She is a miracle worker! I am so thankful for her! I HIGHLY recommend Dara!! AMAZING!!

Dara was the absolute sweetest! She did an amazing job on my makeup and did EXACTLY what I asked of her. All of my girls looked gorgeous as well. I will use her for all of my future professional make up needs!

Dara was incredible! The day of the wedding we had quite a few girls so she brought in a team to make sure we finished on schedule. Her team did an amazing job, totally up to her standards, and my girls and I had beautiful makeup that lasted all day and night. Would use her all over again and absolutely look forward to working with her again in the future.

Dara was wonderful. So easy to get along with and took the time in our pre-session to make sure my bridal look was just what I wanted. On the day of, my makeup was flawless and i felt like my makeup completed my whole bridal look. So grateful I chose Dara, and I would highly recommend her to anyone looking for makeup for their big day!

I was referred to Dara by my photographer. I went in for a trial & i felt like I had known her forever! Dara is VERY professional & VERY friendly & knowledgeable which is a great combination when looking for make-up artist for one of the most important days of your life! My make-up was so natural & light & looked AMAZING in my photos. I would Highly recommend her as an artist for your big day!

Dara was the first of many people I saw on my wedding day and I'm glad because she really made the first few hours of my day feel very calm. I was so happy with how my wedding day makeup came out. She even took the time to make sure she covered some slight reddness on my chest so I looked flawless head to toe. She is very much the type of person to go above and beyond. I also want to mention that at the last minute she squeezed in my mother, mother in law and sister in law and they all looked amazing. My sister in law never ever wears make up so Dara just did lashes and filled in her brows which was enough but not so much to where my sister in law felt uncomfortable.

Dara is absolutely amazing! I knew I loved her style after seeing pictures from a friend's wedding. She is so talented and really knows how to not only make you look beautiful, but feel beautiful!

There are not enough stars here to represent Dara! I have been lucky enough to have my makeup done by her for my engagement photos, a boudoir photo shoot & my wedding. Each & every time she went above & beyond! Dara made me feel completely comfortable & is a joy to talk with! I don't typically wear a lot of makeup day to day. Dara perfectly accommodated & I felt beautiful each time. The airbrush makeup is also incredible. My skin is typically acne prone & the makeup did not irritate my skin at all. The makeup will easily last all day without any touch ups needed. My wedding day did not at all go as planned & Dara was one of the only vendors that did not disappoint! She arrived promptly & was a breath of fresh air during such a stressful time. I highly recommend Dara if you're looking to get your makeup done for any occasion! You won't regret it!

Dara is amazing!! So friendly and does a fantastic job. She really cares about what you want and takes the time to make everyone look perfect.

I was lucky enough to have Dara do my makeup for my senior pictures, and recently my wedding almost 6 years later! I almost never wear makeup, and Dara completely understood my desire to look and feel like myself on my wedding day. I didn't even feel the makeup or eyelashes on, but loved that I looked flawless looking in the mirror. She is so sweet and fun to talk to, and has an amazing eye for her art!

I forget how I came across Dara's services but boy am I glad I did. From the very first trial appointment I knew she was the one and I booked right then and there! no way was I going to miss out on her services. She did engagement picture makeup, and she was so accommodating cause those pictures were such a hard thing to make happen. We had to reschedule 3 times, and she was always so helpful and understanding. needless to my makeup was flawless that day. She also did my makeup for my wedding as well as my bridal party and again, needless to say, flawless once again. Dara is not only a talented makeup artist but a joy to be around! I highly recommend her services to anyone looking to be glammed up!

I cannot say enough wonderful things about Dara. She not only made me feel absolutely beautiful on my wedding day but she was nothing but professional and encouraging through the entire process! On the day of the wedding, she was organized and was able to make my whole bridal party look and feel great(Seriously, all they kept doing was looking at themselves in the mirror). What was most important to me, was that she made my mom feel comfortable in her own skin for the first time in a long time. My mom has never gotten her makeup professionally done and she is usually very self conscious about her skin but she was so radiant and self assured that day and it was all because of Dara! Don't let her slip through your fingers! She is the girl you want making you look beautiful on your wedding day!

Dara was absolutely amazing! She listened to what I wanted and was able to work well with what I wanted, a romatic look where I still looked like myself. I felt flawless! She did myself, my mother, my MOH, and a few other bridesmaids. One of the bridesmaids is very sensitive to people doing her makeup and let Dara do everything. She loved her gentle touch and patience. This was also one of my favorite things about her. She is incredibly gentle, patient and sweet. I never felt like o rushed her, or slowed her down. It really was enjoyable. My mom is allergic to makeup and doesn't wear it often, she not only had her makeup done for the wedding, but went back to Dara a few months later for my cousins wedding. My mom is very picky and has sensitive skin; Dara worked with her beautifully and all of her products are quality products and not at all cakey. Dara truly was fantastic and I would highly recommend her to any other bride!

Dara is amazing. She did everyone in my wedding party and everyone looked flawless all night even though we were all sweating. The airbrush held up all night long couldn't have asked for more. Can't wait for her to do my makeup again when I'm a bridesmaid next month and again in a few more months!

I was searching for a makeup artist for my wedding. I wanted someone who would be able to apply airbrush makeup, as my wedding was in July. Once I found Dara, I immediately contacted her and she was able to schedule a trial within a couple of weeks, even though I was only available on weekends. She is VERY professional and she has a wonderful personality! I was very pleased with the trial and booked her for my wedding. I also asked to add three other ladies a few weeks prior to the wedding and she had no problem with that. My makeup was flawless and stayed in place the entire time! I'm absolutely content with choosing her for makeup!

I saw Dara's portfolio and I knew she'd not only be able to work her magic on me but on my diverse bridal party as well. She is professional, prompt and genuinely sweet. Dara is very client centered and knowledgable and is attentive to the details related to providing her superb services at any venue. Thank you for your beautiful work, Dara! My bridesmaids and I looked picture perfect thanks to you!! ❤

Dara was amazing! She was great to work with and everyone looked absolutely beautiful!! She even went out of her way to meet with my mother-in-law who has skin problems to make sure the makeup would work for her. I have super oily sensitive skin and the makeup lasted and looked great all night long!

Dara is amazing! She did my wedding party for me. 8 girls! She spent time and care in each of us to get the exact look we wanted. Her kindness, professionalism and talent shines through her work. Can't thank her enough for helping make my special day perfect!

Dara is so great. She is talented, efficient, flexible, and so amazing to work with. I have had the pleasure of working alongside Dara and I have also had the pleasure of being a client of Dara's. Both were wonderful experiences. I recommend her to anyone and everyone that I possibly can.

I was so happy to have Dara as my Makeup artist for my wedding. She did such an amazing with making all my bridesmaids look absolutely gorgeous! I particularly am not one for wearing a lot of makeup so I usually get nervous when I have makeup artists do my makeup for other friends weddings. Dara not only made me feel beautiful, but naturally beautiful! I would recommend her to anyone. She is so sweet and very professional! Thank you again Dara :)

Dara is amazing! She is a very talented makeup artist and a pleasure to work with. I highly recommend her!

Dara did an exceptional job in capturing my vision and look for not only me but the rest of my bridal party as well. From our consultation, to the big day, Dara made it a seamless process. I look forward to recommending her to others!

Dara not only an amazing job on my makeup for my wedding day, but was so professional, encouraging, and calm on a day that felt very hectic! I loved having her in the bridal suite listening to the specific requests of each of my bridesmaids and knowing they would each turn out beautiful and feeling confident and happy. There are a lot of makeup artists to choose from but Dara stood out to me because she was the type of delightful person I wanted to work with on my wedding day!

We had 12 people that she did for my wedding! She was so fun and easy going, which made things so much easier for me! I would recommend her!

Dara did a wonderful job with my make-up as well as with the other bridal party make-up!!! I got multiple compliments on how natural my make-up looked and how beautiful my make-up was!!! She was so professional and easy to work with and I would definitely recommend her and use her again! She did an excellent job!!!!!!

I've had airbrushed makeup applied for other weddings, and I was really impressed with Dara's overall abilities. She was so light handed and the makeup came out beautifully flawless, which also lasted through my sweating (between the nerves and the stage lights). She was able to accommodate me and my entire wedding party, giving us each our own special look, and was able to travel from one site to our venue without qualm. A lovely woman, her prices are more than reasonable, and if you need air brushed makeup for any reason, I highly reccommend Dara.

Dara is amazing !! She is so lovely and her makeup is the best in town. 👌🏼👌🏼

Dara is absolutely amazing at what she does. I was so lucky to have found her to do my wedding make-up and she did a phenomenal job truly making me feel like a bride and more beautiful than I had ever felt in my life! I contacted her because I not only liked the references and photos of the gorgeous make-up she had created in the past but also because of the way she cared about her online presence and the photos she shared. Someone that puts effort into creating a professional website and Instagram feed must also be professional and caring about their work. When I first met her for my trial at her beautiful little in-home studio I liked her right away, especially for her calm confidence that I knew would be nice to be around when I'd be nervous on my wedding day. We discussed the look I was going for, she did her magic and after seeing myself in the mirror, I booked her for the wedding. On the day of the wedding she was at the venue (Clovis Castle) on time and gave my bridesmaids the natural look we had discussed. She even took the extra time for one of the girls we didn't originally book make-up for, that had gotten sick and wanted make-up after all. All of the girls were happy with their look and it lasted all day, even without the airbrush option. When she was done with my make-up and I saw myself in the mirror, I couldn't believe how beautiful I looked. I was still myself but she had managed to accentuate my face in all the right ways and made me feel truly amazing. I had decided to go with the airbrush option myself and was surprised how smooth and light it felt. I looked spotless but natural in all the photos. Dara was super friendly and to everyone and it honestly was a remarkable experience to work with her. If I ever need professional make-up done again, she will be my go to person and I definitely recommend contacting her for your wedding or next event as well!

She traveled all the way to Riverside,CA to do my makeup for my wedding! She was amazing! My makeup was flawless and elegant which is exactly what I wanted for my special day! I HIGHLY recommend her to do your makeup for any special event!

This is long overdo, and Makeup by Dara is beyond deserving. After meeting Dara for my makeup trial several months before my wedding (and after hours of research) I instantly knew she was the one. As someone who enjoys makeup and is constantly trying new products and trends myself, I can be rather particular. I had so much fun chatting with Dara while she worked her magic. The trial was absolutely beautiful and I instantly booked Makeup by Dara for my wedding. I was thrilled to know I had Dara to look forward to on my special day. I was so relieved to check this off my list. The day of my wedding was off to a delayed and quite stressful start, but Dara worked her magic and maneuvered around our evolving schedule to complete my three bridesmaids, my mother, and of course my own makeup to perfection. Everyone had wonderful things to say about Dara and the beautiful work she had done. Not only has she mastered the art of makeup, she is such a sweet and caring person, and will help to alleviate stress on your wedding day. Do not even give it a second thought, book Dara as soon as possible! Her schedule fills up fast for good a reason :) You will not regret it! Thank you so much Dara!

Dara was so great and easy to work with. I did most of the vendor coordinating for my sisters wedding in Yosemite since she lives in Colorado and was lucky to find Dara when I did. She made my sister look and feel like a total princess on her wedding day and same with all the bridesmaids. She is great at listening and intpreting exactly what you want. Thank you Dara!!

Dara was absolutely amazing to work with for my wedding. She was not only professional but also really fun to be around on my wedding day. Her work is perfect and she did exactly what I wanted with my makeup. Not only was I super pleased as a bride but all of my bridesmaids loved their makeup as well! I would recommend her to anyone, she's that good!

You need to book Dara. Period. When I was looking for a makeup artist for my wedding day, it was starting to seem impossible! I was getting married in Malibu so I looked at artists who were local to that area. All proved to be WAY too expensive or their performance was incredibly disappointing. I started contemplating doing my own makeup. I didn't want to, but I felt that was the only way to get the exact look what I wanted. A dear friend of mine introduced me to Dara and it immediately changed my mind. Dara is from my hometown but she travels so I was ALL for giving her a try. As soon as I left my trial, I was BEAMING with happiness. It was like a true weight was lifted from my shoulders. I called my (now) husband and was almost in tears with how happy I was. I wore the trial makeup from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m., even through a workout and it did not budge. Seriously, that stuff is awesome. I highly recommend Dara. If you're needing a makeup artist, contact her ASAP and I promise you will NOT be disappointed. She's kind, helpful, and incredibly talented. A couple days before my wedding I had a really bad allergy reaction to some eyelash extensions that I'd had on for months. I immediately contacted Dara who was coming into Malibu the following day and she walked me through what I needed to do and checked on me frequently. When she showed up to do my makeup she reassured me that my eyes weren't bad and that with the makeup no one would even know -- and that's the truth! No one knows of that unless I've told them. She not only was a makeup artist for me but a shoulder to lean on at times. I can't say enough good things about her talent and her as a person. You need to book Dara. For any and all occasions. :)

She did an awesome job!!! Came early and made me look like a bride, yet feel like myself!

All day kept hearing how beautiful I looked and it's all thanks to the fantastic job Dara did. Ive never had my makeup airbrushed on before and I was surprised it still looked perfect even after 12 hours. I'm glad I did the trial run before because that way I could just go in on the day of my wedding without any worries that my makeup would be exactly what I want. I can't thank her enough!

Dara was amazing! I absolutely loved my makeup on my big day. I would definitely recommend her to anyone in the Fresno area!

Dara did such a wonderful job helping me and the bridesmaids feel and look beautiful. She did exactly what each of us requested, we all felt glamorous. I highly recommmend her.

Dara did an absolutely fabulous job on my makeup for my wedding. She makes you feel comfortable and will choose the right colors for your skin tones. She did all of my bridesmaids, mom, and grandma and everyone loved the way they looked! At the reception we had so many compliments on our makeup! I will definitely be using Dara for special occasions again!

Dara is absolutely amazing!! She did my makeup and all my bridesmaids makeup for my wedding. She made us all look flawless, worked with some many different skin types (and personalities), and is just the sweetest person ever. Her airbrush skills have me hooked and I highly recommend her to anyone who wants to look and feel perfect on their special day!

Dara did an amazing job, beautiful natural look, just what I asked for. My entire wedding party looked great. I will be using her again!

Dara is by far the best makeup artist in town. She did an amazing job on all my bridesmaids, my mother in law and myself. Consistent, professional, timely and so lovely to work with! I'm so glad she was able to do my makeup for my wedding. She made the day so stress free.

Dara was the best! She showed up at my in laws house before I even got there and she was completely set up and ready to go to make sure our day went smoothly. She's very professional and does an amazing job! All my girls looked stunning and kept commenting on how much they loved their make up. I'm so happy that I chose her to be a part in the biggest day of my life so far!

My wedding was in August and I had Dara and another gal to do everyone's airbrush make up! They were the dream team! Very sweet and easy going personalities and they were able to get through 10 ladies no problem! They showed up a little early and were ready to go in a matter of minutes. They even finished a bit ahead of schedule and went back through for final touch ups! The day of the wedding, Dara did my make up and she was an absolute doll! The airbrush make up turned out stunning on everyone! Also, it was so hot on the day of the wedding (like 100 desgrees) and all of the wedding took place outside. All night I kept getting asked if I was even sweating at all because my make up looked just as fresh as it did when they first saw me walk down the aisle. I fully recommend Dara! Between her sweet personality and great make up skills, everyone in my wedding party felt and looked amazing. Thank you so much! I can't wait to hire you for anything and everything in the future!

Dara was just pure amazing. She is truly an amazing artist at what she does and such a sweet woman to work with. I got my wedding day trial done for my engagement shoot and was just in love with my look. For my wedding day she did mine, my bridesmaids, and mothers make up and we all looked just stunning. I will be going back to Dara for a flawless airbrush for any special event in the future.

Dara did an amazing job on my wedding day make up as well as on my bridesmaids too. She listens to what the customers want and her make up job was beautiful! i had so many compliments! She is very professional and very timely. Thank you Dara!!

I received soooo many compliments on my make-up the day of my sister's wedding! It was my first time trying airbrushed make-up and I absolutely loved the flawless look. Dara did an amazing job and was very kind and professional. I would definitely recommend her to anyone looking for quality and professionalism.

Dara was great to work with, she was a pleasure and very flexible I had my trial makeup done at her place and it was appealing and comfortable. For the wedding day, she was able to do it at the house where I was staying. The makeup was beautiful and lasted all day long.

I got so many compliments on my make-up on my wedding day, I felt flawless. Dara is professional, kind, and goes ABOVE and BEYOND to give the bride the look she wants. The airbrush make-up lasted all night, I truly felt spectacular. I will definitely be recommending Dara to other future brides, you cannot go wrong with her services. I cannot wait to receive my wedding pictures! Again, thank you for everything Dara:)

I had the privilege of meeting Dara when I asked her to do my make up for my wedding. She is so sweet, genuinely cares for her clients, and listens to their needs. I loved her right when I met her. She did a trial run on me for my wedding, and I was completely in awe of how I looked. She made me look even more beautiful than I could have imagined. She also did my make up for my engagement photos. I do not wear a lot of make up everyday, so I wanted to look natural on my wedding as well. She did an incredible job for it being such a busy day. I have told everyone that she needs to do their make up!