Makeup by Katerina

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Orange County, Los Angeles, San Diego

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5.0

Praised by couples for:

Bridal Makeup

Seasoned Professional

Airbrush

Katerina did my hair and makeup for my son's wedding. Excellent communication throughout. She is truly an artist, and a genuinely nice person. Both hair and makeup were perfection. I couldn't have asked for a better outcome/look. Makeup was beautiful, natural looking which I wanted. I had an idea in my head of the hair do I wanted. Katerina had suggested something else since I had said I was open to her ideas. She was spot on with her suggestion and it looked amazing. I couldn't have been happier and received so many compliments. Thank You for making a special night even more special.

Frazer M.

5.0

I cannot recommend Katerina enough for wedding hair and makeup! I am so incredibly happy that I found her. She is so sweet, gentle, and talented, and she made me feel completely comfortable and cared for. She truly listened to exactly what I wanted - a soft, natural look that still felt like me, just elevated, and she brought that vision to life perfectly. I felt so beautiful, confident, and still completely like myself on my wedding day. She also did makeup for my cousin and my mom, and I was impressed by how she customized each look to suit our individual features and styles rather than doing a one-size-fits-all approach. Her communication, thoughtfulness, and attention to detail were amazing from start to finish. You can genuinely tell that she loves what she does, and I’m so grateful she was part of my a special day.

Nadine D.

5.0

Timeless Bridal Hair & Makeup with a European Touch Your bridal look should feel effortlessly beautiful, timeless, and authentically you. I specialize in elegant bridal hair and makeup inspired by modern European beauty—fresh, radiant skin, refined hairstyles, and soft, polished details that enhance your natural features without ever feeling heavy or overdone. Every bride has her own vision, which is why I create each look with your personality, dress, venue, and wedding style in mind. Whether you're dreaming of a romantic updo, soft Hollywood waves, or a clean, glowing makeup look, my goal is to create a style that feels elevated, photographs beautifully, and still looks like you. One of the biggest advantages of working with me is having a single artist for both hair and makeup. Your bridal look feels cohesive, your morning stays relaxed, and you don't have to coordinate multiple beauty vendors. I believe getting ready should be one of the most enjoyable parts of your wedding day. Based in Southern California, I provide on-location bridal beauty for weddings throughout Orange County, Los Angeles, Long Beach, Newport Beach, Laguna Beach, Temecula, and beyond. I also love working with destination brides visiting California for their wedding celebration. Whether you're planning an intimate elopement or a full wedding weekend, I'm here to create an elegant, long-lasting look—and a calm, personalized beauty experience you'll remember just as fondly as the ceremony itself. Services • Bridal Hair & Makeup • Bridal Hair • Bridal Makeup • Bridal Preview (Trial) • Bridesmaids Hair & Makeup • Mother of the Bride Hair & Makeup • Elopements • Destination Weddings • Engagement Sessions • Editorial Bridal Styling

Woman-owned Business

6+ years in business

Speaks English, Russian, Ukrainian

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Meet the team

Katerina

Owner

My journey began at the age of 5 when my mother opened her own beauty business. Back then, samples of new cosmetics often disappeared from her makeup bag - that's when I started my path as a beauty tester. I had an irresistible curiosity for all things makeup-related, which led me to explore my mother's cosmetic collection and experiment on my own face.Since those early days, my passion for makeup has evolved, but it remains just as vibrant. Today, my joy comes from using my skills to enhance the beauty of the wonderful girls around me, making their important days even brighter and more glamorous. It brings me immense satisfaction to see the smiles on their faces and the confedence radiating from within.

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Katerina and her team are praised as professional, communicative, and kind, delivering beautiful, natural bridal hair and makeup that enhance each person’s features. They personalize looks, offer thorough trials, and take time on complex styles. Makeup lasts all day, photographs well, and clients highly recommend them.

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Mary G

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5/20/2025

Katerina did an absolutely spectacular job with my wedding makeup. She truly listened to everything I wanted and customized the look to enhance my natural features in the most beau...

tiful way. Her products are top-tier, and her meticulous attention to detail—bordering on perfectionism—meant my makeup stayed flawless all day and photographed beautifully. Beyond her incredible talent, Katerina brought such a calm, soothing presence to what could have been a hectic morning. Her peaceful energy was exactly what I needed going into the big day. I sincerely can’t recommend her enough—not only for the quality of her work, but for the experience of working with her.

Response from Makeup by Katerina on 05/20/2025

Thank you so much for this incredibly kind and thoughtful review! It was truly an honor to...

be part of such a special moment in your life. I’m so happy to hear that you felt beautiful, comfortable, and calm — that’s exactly what I always hope to bring to my brides. Your trust, kind energy, and vision made it such a joy to work with you. I’m so grateful we connected, and I truly appreciate you taking the time to share your experience. Wishing you endless love, laughter, and happiness in this new chapter 💛 Warmly, Katerina

Frazer M

5/24/2026

Katerina did my hair and makeup for my son's wedding. Excellent communication throughout. She is truly an artist, and a genuinely nice person. Both hair and makeup were perfection...

. I couldn't have asked for a better outcome/look. Makeup was beautiful, natural looking which I wanted. I had an idea in my head of the hair do I wanted. Katerina had suggested something else since I had said I was open to her ideas. She was spot on with her suggestion and it looked amazing. I couldn't have been happier and received so many compliments. Thank You for making a special night even more special.

Response from Makeup by Katerina on 05/27/2026

I'm truly happy you found me and we had a chance to work together. Your energy and attitud...

e inspired me, so it was such a lovely session. Sending you big hug!

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Nadine D

4/09/2026

I cannot recommend Katerina enough for wedding hair and makeup! I am so incredibly happy that I found her. She is so sweet, gentle, and talented, and she made me feel completely co...

mfortable and cared for. She truly listened to exactly what I wanted - a soft, natural look that still felt like me, just elevated, and she brought that vision to life perfectly. I felt so beautiful, confident, and still completely like myself on my wedding day. She also did makeup for my cousin and my mom, and I was impressed by how she customized each look to suit our individual features and styles rather than doing a one-size-fits-all approach. Her communication, thoughtfulness, and attention to detail were amazing from start to finish. You can genuinely tell that she loves what she does, and I’m so grateful she was part of my a special day.

Janet M

5/12/2025

I am beyond satisfied and appreciative of the work Katerina and Yulia did for my wedding. I have never felt so effortlessly beautiful in my entire life ( although it took a lot of ...

real effort and talent). My makeup and hair lasted all through the night, I received so many compliments that I was glowing. All thanks to the beautiful artistic craft of Katerina, she has an incredible way enhancing your natural beauty. They were also so accommodating to adding my sister-in-law for hair/ makeup services. I would definitely recommend their work for your wedding or any other special event in your life!

Response from Makeup by Katerina on 05/13/2025

Thank you so much for your incredibly kind words! It truly means the world to us that you ...

felt so beautiful and confident on your special day. It was an absolute joy for us to be part of your wedding morning, and we're so happy to hear that everything lasted perfectly and made you feel your best. We’re also glad we could accommodate your sister-in-law—thank you for trusting us with such meaningful moments. Wishing you a lifetime of love and happiness, and we hope to work with you again in the future! 💖

Kiersten S

11/21/2024

Katerina and her team were amazing. She made sure I was happy with my hair and makeup during trials to ensure I felt more beautiful on my wedding day than any other day of my life....

Victoria H

10/16/2024

Two things stood out to me about Katerina: her excellent communication and ability to master any hairstyle. She did not rush through any hair style, no matter how complicated. She ...

took her time and my bridesmaids’ hair looked perfect!! She was on time, and always communicated with my quickly and with kindness. I really enjoyed working with her and Julia!

Response from Makeup by Katerina on 10/17/2024

Thank you for your trust! I wish you a beautiful and happy marriage.

sena K

7/05/2024

Katerina was so professional, so careful and so kind. I hired her for my wedding day. She did exactly what I wanted.And everyone loved my makeup. It survived whole day! I was very ...

pleased to work with her. Highly recommended!

Response from Makeup by Katerina on 07/05/2024

Thank you, Sena! It was great working with you. I like inspo that you chose.

Charlene P

5/06/2024

Katerina was responsive, professional, and wonderful to work with, and it was very easy to schedule an appointment with her. She gave me the perfect Hollywood-inspired hair and mak...

eup for a formal event, and it looked great with my dress! I received so many compliments throughout the night, and I would definitely work with Katerina again in the future.

Response from Makeup by Katerina on 05/06/2024

Thank you, Charlene! It was such great few hours of work with you. My childhood dream bec...

ame true because of you and your sister, thank you for this😊

Milan M

4/08/2024

Katerina is the BEST! She did bridal makeup for me, and also my mother and step mother.. She was very kind, talented, and professional. I recommend to her to anyone looking for a s...

killed and wonderful makeup artist!

Rachel K

3/19/2024

Katerina is so amazing, she made my wedding makeup dreams come to life. She is meticulous and very talented, I was impressed with her clear communication and professionalism. We di...

d a few makeup trials & a hair trial, she outdid herself everytime. If you are wondering if you should book her- YOU NEED TO! my wedding would not have felt the same without the makeup Kate did for me.

Response from Makeup by Katerina on 03/19/2024

Thank you for your trust, Rachel! I felt like I did makeup for a good friend. You looked u...

nreal and made me happy too.

Julia I

11/13/2023

Katerina is professional and talented makeup artist with the great taste. She did gorgeous makeup for me and I felt absolutely stunning afterwards. Would recommend her 10/10!

Response from Makeup by Katerina on 11/13/2023

Julia, you're so beautiful and kind person! I was glad to work together and hope we will w...

ork again😊

Karen J

10/04/2023

Katerina did an outstanding job for my friend's wedding, creating a flawless and elegant look for me as a bridesmaid. The makeup perfectly complemented the theme of the wedding and...

enhanced my features beautifully. I appreciated the attention to detail and the ability to understand exactly what I wanted as a bridesmaid. I would highly recommend Katerina for any special occasion makeup needs.