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Shine, Tina! Makeup & Hair
Serving Washington DC, MD, VA
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Tina Jihyon Shin: Asian / Korean wedding makeup artist & hair stylist
Maryland, Virginia, Washington dc, Baltimore, Ellicott City, Columbia, Rockville, Bethesda, Silver Spring, Alexandria, Annandale, Centreville, Fairfax, Leesburg
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- Hair Trials Available
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- Makeup Artists
- Makeup Trials Available
- On-Site Hair & Makeup
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- Asian-owned Business
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Shine, Tina! was great to work with. Heather was the make-up artist for my wedding day. I was so glad! I selected them because my trials with other providers resulted in cakey, unnatural makeup that my now-husband severely disliked. But when I went to Heather and Tina, the outcomes were very natural. It's highlighting your best features and minimizing flaws without getting too overboard. I felt very good during the wedding day, and the makeup lasted through 95 degree weather and up to midnight.
My mom, mother in law and bridal party were also very pleased with the results. They had all praises for Heather and her technique.
I rated them a four because of overall affordability, they are NOT cheap! But I will say worth the money for the results!
Tina did an amazing job for my wedding! My hair and make up was better than I had imagined it and I felt both like myself and a more beautiful version that was picture perfect! The make up and hair style fit my ceremony outfit (I wore a modern hanbok) and my reception outfit (western white dress) - I was able to freely dance, cry, and have the time I wanted at my wedding! They also did an amazing job doing make up for our mother's and friends - subtle but again, picture perfect. Tina provided a clear schedule which allowed us to stay on time and be organized during the wedding morning. All in all, an amazing experience - thank you again!
Absolutely recommend! We hired junior artists Lindsey for hair and Heather for makeup for me (the bride), my sister (the officiant), and the two moms, and they did not disappoint. Although these women are the “junior artists” of the studio, they are seasoned pros who know exactly how to make their clients… shine lol. The booking process was easy because the team was quick to respond to our questions about what each service included/didn’t include and was transparent with prices, timing, and realistically meeting our needs. On the day of, Heather and Lindsey arrived at the hotel 15 minutes early to set up and promptly begin at the scheduled time. They were just the right mix of friendly and professional to make us feel comfortable and taken care of. I’ve had my hair and makeup done professionally countless times for friends’ weddings and it has never been good, so I was nervous, but boy did they deliver. None of us put on makeup or do our hair regularly and none of us had any ideas as to how we wanted to look, so we were grateful for their expertise and guidance. Both Lindsey and Heather provided helpful suggestions but were also open to our deviations. None of us were used to the amount of makeup and hair products required and were therefore hesitant at first, but after a while we got used to the feeling and it was worth it for the photos–I have never looked better! My mom speaks primarily Korean, so it was a treat for her to be able to speak with Lindsey and Heather in her native tongue; my mother in law is Chinese, but she did not feel any less comfortable or welcomed by Lindsey and Heather. My hair was medium length and thin, my mom’s hair was a permed mass of unruly curls, and my mother in law’s hair was thick, long, and straight–all three of the low buns that Lindsey adorned on our heads were classy and clean. I asked for a few wispy bangs down the sides, and Lindsey cut my hair to give me just that (a gift that keeps on giving as they add a little flair to my usually plain hair today). My sister has long, wavy hair, which Lindsey groomed into perfectly voluminous and non-frizzy waves. Aside from one of my fake eyelashes fighting for its life at the end of the night, all of our makeup and hair stayed put–and that’s even with me crying like a baby during the hot outdoor ceremony!
Tina is AMAZING! This is a review after having her for my engagement photos and wedding, and I have nothing but the best to say about her!
Getting professional hair and makeup done is scary as someone who's never had it done before, but she really calms you down during the trial session. You can tell that she's a professional at what she does and knows exactly what she's talking about, and she personalizes everything exactly to suit you. I recommend doing the hair and makeup trial! Tina also offered tips on what to prepare for for the wedding day so you'll know exactly what to expect.
On our wedding day, she and Linda set up so fast and got straight to work (so professional!) Even after not seeing me for a year, she knew exactly what I needed. TRUST THEIR TEAM! It was a rainy day and they talked me into an updo which was the best idea ever since it stayed all day and night and looked sooo elegant.
She and Linda was able to prep us, our parents, and our MoH who was Indian, so they're able to work on not just east Asians! Our parents are also new to makeup and don't speak English well, but Tina and Linda were so patient and great at communicating with them so I didn't have any worries about that at all!
Our makeup stayed on all day, showed up really nicely on pictures, and all we needed was a lip touch up. Tina and her team will make you feel absolutely gorgeous! Also, as a very acne prone person, I had no breakouts after the day!!
I hired Tina and her team to do hair and makeup for myself, my 7 bridesmaids, and two mothers. I am Korean so it was important to have an artist be comfortable with Asian features and boy, did she execute everything perfectly. My 7 bridesmaids were all of different ethnicities (Caucasian, East Asian, and South Asian), with different features, but they made them all beautiful. Tina and her team are a very well oiled machine. I could not believe in less than 30 minutes, they set up 4 stations and also breaking down. Her junior artists are by no means junior either. They are incredibly talented. Tina and her team are 10000% worth it.
I hired Tina for my destination wedding in Florida. I cannot recommend Tina enough!!! Her talent is undeniable (otherwise, I would NOT have flown her all the way out for our wedding). She has done my make up three times now and each time she impresses me more and more. As an Asian American women, I have never liked western make up on me - it did not suit my face & I thought that was just what I was stuck with! However, I came across Tina and I finally felt seen and beautiful. I could sense her expertise right away by the way she assessed my face and knew instantly the color palette that suit me. What sets Tina apart is her ability to skillfully blend k-beauty and western beauty standards to create a look that's uniquely suited to you - I have yet to find another artist who isn't just one or the other. She also shared a wealth of knowledge for me to "take home," so I was able to improve my every day make up routine - her services don't just end on the chair, you take it home with you for many years to come!
Additionally, my bridesmaids and mother in law all LOVED their make up and hair on wedding day. They are all different ethnicities with different facial structures and skin. All of them have also started to change their every day make up routine to replicate Tina's work.
Through Tina's artistry, I've come to realize that makeup isn't just about enhancing one's appearance... It's a powerful tool that can impact the way that you feel, your interactions with others, and ultimately the entire day. Thank you Tina and Linda for playing an integral role in making my day so special!!!! 🤍
(Photos 1-3 cred: Eddy Almaguer)
Tina and Linda were both absolutely wonderful for hair and makeup at my November wedding! I was looking for artists who could truly create a customized look for myself and my bridesmaids, and this team went above and beyond. I love how passionate Tina is about makeup — she'll chat with you about colors and undertones, facial structure, different makeup products or styles, and generally gets so excited for you to learn what works best for you.
The day of, Tina and Linda both asked each bridesmaid what they were comfortable with and what they were looking for — all of my bridesmaids who had their hair and makeup done separately commented to me that they loved their hair and makeup. The team was working on quite a short timeline, but was so calm and collected that what could have been a stressful morning ended up being a bit more relaxed and definitely fun. We were especially impressed that the hairstyles lasted the whole wedding day through dancing and everything!
If I could make a recommendation to anyone thinking about Shine, Tina! studio for their wedding, it would be to definitely do the hair/makeup trial in advance. It's objectively a little pricey, but so worth it. During the trial Tina and Linda discussed what styles I would want, tried out different products, and took into consideration any likes/dislikes and even skin sensitivities that I have. I was surprised at just how many details they remembered the day of!
Lastly, I would say my favorite thing about working with this team is that they will offer their professional recommendations if you need, but they're also so dedicated to creating a look that you love. When I brought up questions about things that I wasn't sure would work well, they would show me different options and explain their reasoning but leave the decision totally up to me. There was no pressure to go with anything other than what I liked the most. If I ever need hair and makeup done for anything, I would one hundred percent come back to this team!
Tina and Linda were amazing, I 100% recommend them! Tina and Linda were amazing to work with and made me and my wedding party feel at ease during the entire process. The hair and makeup lasted all day (a huge feat considering how early we started and how late the wedding ended!) and everybody was very pleased with their results. Moreover, we received many compliments from the guests. I had many questions for Tina leading up to the wedding day, and she was quick and detailed in all of her responses. I would 100% recommend Tina and her team and look forward to working with them again in the future. You will not be disappointed!
They are amazing! They created my makeup and hair just like I dreamed of:)
My two main concerns for my wedding hair&make-up were that I have very finicky, wavy hair and very thick monolids. I have never had my hair and make-up done by a professional who understood my vision, as well as how to style my hair and do monolid make-up as well as the Shine Tina team! I was slightly nervous going in, but they made sure to continuously ask what I wanted every step of the way (with my mother and sister as well for their hair&make-up), and in the end, both my hair and make-up lasted all day and night (2PM-1AM) and I still did not want to take any of it off that night! I felt so beautiful and comfortable!
I hired Tina because I knew how popular she was and had seen her work before through mutual acquaintances and all I can say is she is sososo worth it. The whole team made my bridal party look beautiful with their hair and makeup. Even my husband got his hair done and it looked great. My mom also got her hair and makeup done by Tina and she looked unbelievable. I cannot thank them enough for making my special day turn out so lovely. Also I cried so much and my makeup stayed on so that goes to show how well it was done lol. Thank you again!!
I had the most magical experience working with “Shine, Tina!” (Tina and Linda). They went above and beyond to make my wedding day perfect, not only for me but for my entire bridal party. From the first phone call, I knew I was in the right hands with Tina. Her years of experience in the industry and vast knowledge of event planning were evident as she guided me through the process. She sent me a questionnaire, asked for my vision, and even reviewed inspiration photos to get a clear understanding of my desired look.
The trial with Tina and Linda only confirmed I made the right choice. It was clear they were true artists, knowing exactly where and what to apply to create a look that was both symmetrical and stunning. They even managed to transform my fine hair into a beautiful hairstyle . Throughout the process, they provided invaluable advice for my big day, and I quickly felt comfortable with them, as though we were friends.
On the wedding day, Tina and Linda arrived not just on time but professionally early. In just 10 minutes they transformed the entire suite into a studio with dedicated makeup and hair stations. Tina's claim of being a one-stop shop was no joke; she brought absolutely everything needed to set up the stations efficiently and maximize the available space.
Everyone on the wedding party was in love with their makeup and hair, and mentioned many times about their experience with Tina and Linda and how much they loved it. Despite the scorching 98F temperature during the ceremony, my makeup and hair did not budge and stayed put the entire night.
I cannot thank Tina and Linda enough for their expertise and professionalism. They made me feel like a million bucks on my wedding day, and I would highly recommend them to any bride looking for the best in the business. They are truly the best at what they do, and you will not regret working with them.
Tina and her team were absolutely amazing on my wedding day (and the trial!). Tina just knew exactly what I meant when I explained the type of hair style and make up I wanted - even when I probably wasn’t even explaining it very well!! She also completely nailed my mom’s make up too. She was so fun to have around getting ready too - would recommend to every bride!!
Tina was amazing to work with!! From the first email, she was responsive and transparent and honest. I did a trial with her because I kind of knew what I wanted and definitely knew what I did not want, and she was able to interpret what I said and translate it into a great trial experience and an even better wedding day look! On my wedding day, Tina and Linda were on time, brought great energy, and tailored makeup and hair - not just for me, but every single bridesmaid and mom! And, as a testament to her skills, my makeup was flawless the whole night even with many (happy) tears and lots of dancing. Would highly, highly recommend!
I've followed Tina's Instagram for a while and immediately knew that her team is who I wanted for my wedding day.
Tina was amazing in answering all of my questions quickly and accommodating changes to the schedule.
I was pretty clueless during the hair and makeup trial, but Tina gave some very insightful advice in color palette and hair that made the overall effect so much better.
Lyndsey was my day of artist and I cannot rave about her enough. She was at my venue early, remembered all of the changes I wanted and even was wonderful dealing with some of my difficult family members.
I 100% recommend ShineTina, Lyndsey and her team for any event you have!
Tina and her team are incredible, and I recommend her and her team with full confidence. Because of availability, we had Lyndsey perform our hair & makeup day of, and she was just the absolute best! I only have good things to say about Tina and Lyndsey, but here are some specifics of why I recommend them so highly:
- Incredible eye. Their color matching and ability to flatter features is unmatched. I was blown away! They treat makeup and hair as a true art, and it shows in the quality of their work.
- Very open to feedback. Everyone has preferences, and they were open to feedback and incorporated it so well, without any judgement. This is huge and I appreciated this so much. They are just lovely people inside and out, and want you to feel your best the day of, which was wonderful.
- Flexible and very good communicators. I was able to schedule and adjust as needed very quickly and easily.
Lyndsey was absolutely incredible with everything. That said, I had a wonderful experience with the trial (Tina and Lyndsey were both present) which I think helped hone my preferences so I highly recommend that. I also scheduled a brow session as well (Tina is a brow queen) a couple days before my wedding and loved it all!
10/10, highly recommend!
Tina’s team was incredible. I had an amazing experience with her junior artists on the day of my wedding for HMU for myself, mother, and mother-in-law. They were professional and arrived on time. I loved my final look and the hair & makeup was so secure, through the crying and dancing it looked incredible throughout the night. My mother, MIL, and I got many compliments on our looks.
After my initial trial (recommended), I had a makeup look in mind that did not work as well for my complexion and hair that didn’t work as well for my head shape. I sent all of this feedback in detail to Tina via email on what I liked and did not like and her artists really took the time to correct everything for me on the day of. The final look achieved was exactly what I wanted. Tina’s artists are very skilled and can achieve any look you’re going for.
My advice for brides after their trial is to send their feedback to Tina since everyone has a different makeup preference. I really appreciate that Tina and her team were very open to adjusting the look to make me happy on that day!
Tina, Linda, and Heather were amazing and did phenomenal jobs. I absolutely loved their work and so did my bridesmaids! Tina made me look stunning for my wedding day and didn’t overdo it like I wanted where it looked so natural. Tina was easy to communicate with and very responsive. She will respond so fast that it actually made my husband surprised. Tina was prompt and professional, but most importantly she is a highly skilled makeup artist. I 1000% recommend Tina without hesitation.
Tina and her team did hair and makeup for our wedding. Tina was very responsive from the very beginning and carefully answered all of my questions. She gave me different options and helped me build my schedule in a way that included everything we wanted with a reasonable day-of timeline. Lyndsey did our hair and makeup for the bride, groom, and two mothers. She arrived early and knew exactly what each of us wanted. She was very friendly, efficient, and talented. Everyone was happy with their hair and makeup, which lasted throughout the day without any need for touch-ups. Tina and her team were very professional from start to finish and I would highly recommend them for a wedding or any professional makeup needs.
Shine Tina and her team was a delight to work with. Not only did they manage to come extra early to set up, but they were diligent and precise in creating the looks that we were all looking for. They were professional and created an atmosphere where you felt comfortable. This was a huge thing on my list when I was preparing for my wedding day so it was great to know they were accommodating.
I highly recommend them and applaud them for all that they did!
Tina and her team are the best ! They did my makeup and hair and my bridesmaids' and my moms' makeup. Everyone was impressed on how good and natural the makeup looks. Strongly recommend Tina and her team! Also I purchased bridel service , totally worth it , because Tina is around I eat and drink freely throughout the day without worrying about makeup and hair
Tina and her team were a dream. The right vendors really make the biggest difference. They were willing to work with me and all my indecisiveness (sorry Tina and Linda for being so annoying).
My single non-negotiable for the wedding was having a hair and make-up artist that has shown excellence working with Asian faces. I wanted to make sure we had someone that understood my bone structure, skin undertone, and hair texture. These ladies are THE PROS! And the best part is that even for my non-Asian bridesmaids, they delivered the most GORGEOUS outcomes. You can trust that Tina and her team will deliver!! My bridesmaids, my mom, MIL, aunt, and I were all so pleased with how everything turned out. And my hair and make up DID NOT BUDGE. I was bad and fell asleep with my make up on, and I woke up looking like I just had my make up done!
And some other details - Tina is so responsive. She was willing to work different timeline scenarios with me and help me settle on the team and timeline that would best achieve a smooth wedding day.
This is your dream team! I promise!
If you've looked at Tina's portfolio, the pictures don't do her work justice! Tina and her team were absolutely amazing, truly exceptional at their craft. So grateful I booked with Tina because they were wonderful to work with - also they radiate positive vibes and calming energy. I still think about how they made me feel that day, really beautiful and taken care of. Her team arrived on time, set up quickly and was very meticulous - they make sure you're picture perfect! As someone that isn't great with hair or makeup, deciding what look I want on the big day is a very daunting and anxiety inducing task. Tina and Linda (senior hair stylist) are experts when it comes to designing looks that suit each person, you could give as much or as little direction and they would execute flawlessly (my mom is very particular and they nailed it for her, she was so happy). 100% recommend, just loved them so much. Would definitely book Tina again for other events!
Tina and Crew did an amazing job. They did the makeup and hair for me and my mom, and I can honestly say I don't think I've ever looked better haha. They had an impressively elaborate setup in our hotel room, and did everything so efficiently.
Tina has such an eye for makeup, and really enhances natural beauty. The hair stylist was also able to replicate exactly what I wanted from photos and used hair pieces I had bought last minute. My hair and makeup stayed in perfect condition the entire day even after hours of dancing! 10/10 Would definitely recommend!
I loved my makeup and hair on my wedding day. I was pretty nervous on the morning of my wedding but Tina and her team made the whole experience so relaxing. They were so nice and professional. Tina really knows what type of make up looks good on the bride. I would definitely recommend!
I loved my makeup and hair on my wedding day. I was pretty nervous on my wedding day but Tina and her team made the whole experience so relaxing. They were so nice and professional. I would definitely recommend her. She knows exactly what type of make up looks good on people's face and she did my mother and mother-in-law's make up so beautifully as well!!
Even before I started wedding planning, I knew Shine Tina was the first vendor I needed to lock in after the venue was confirmed. I have had my hair and makeup done by Tina’s team as a bridesmaid a few times, and she and the team NEVER disappoint. Every experience with Tina and Linda has been a joy - they are fun to work with and very skilled at their craft. Tina is also extremely responsive and quick to put together the schedule and adjust as needed. She also catered the makeup style to my face shape and structure specifically, and worked her magic to make my big round face look tiny!
Day of, the team arrive early to set up. I was worried about staying on track with the timeline, but we ended up being ahead of schedule!
I am so pleased with the quality of hair and makeup. Somehow it is both glamorous but also natural at the same time, AND makeup/hair stays in place until the end of the night! I would not hesitate to recommend Shine Tina to anyone.
Tina and her team were amazing from my first email interaction through the wedding day! She was extremely responsive and helpful over email and sent a detailed schedule ahead of time. The team showed up promptly and had hair and makeup done for me, 4 bridesmaids, my mom and sister all on time. I got to know them a bit during my trial session, and they were very fun and friendly and also collaborative and open to feedback on the look they were creating. I was very pleased with the final results on the wedding day and felt beautiful! One bridesmaid commented on how impressed she was that she simply showed a photo of the hairstyle that she wanted and the artist was able to recreate it perfectly on the spot. My sister hasn’t gotten professional makeup done before and was nervous, but she said she loved how it turned out. My mom was also very impressed. I highly highly recommend booking Tina and her team!!
Tina and her team are absolutely amazing! I am so grateful to her, Linda, Heather, and Lindsay for making my special day even more special! Tina is an artist. She will literally make your face a work of art. And Linda, she is like a hair sculptor. They are both masters of their craft and I felt very confident that me and my family would look amazing! They were professional and punctual. They heard everyone’s request and executed them flawlessly. For me, I really had no idea what I wanted. I had a bunch of pictures but nothing was clear in my mind on what that would look like on me. Tina and Linda were able to take all of my requests and create a beautiful look. I really appreciated that when I was in the chair and I wanted to make a last minute change or request they accommodated me. They didn’t make me feel bad or get frustrated for speaking up about what I wanted. I felt like they heard me out and adapted to my changes. I will definitely be seeking Tina out again for the next time I need my makeup done for an event. I don’t think I could trust anyone else but her and her team to make me look my best. Love you Shine Tina Team!
Though pricing is higher than most vendors, we were very glad to have hired Tina and her team! Tina and Linda made me and my bridesmaids feel so beautiful on my wedding day. I especially felt like a princess, and neither my makeup nor hair budged at all the entire day (almost 12 hours)! With this being said, I am extremely thankful I invested in a hair and makeup trial beforehand.
Tina is incredibly skilled with her makeup work. With quick, analytic eyes, she is able to personalize all parts of the makeup to suit your face in real time, with little trial and error. Although I was happy overall with the trial, there were some components that I personally wanted to tweak for the wedding day. To my pleasant surprise, Tina was on the same page as me with my requests, and she even made some other helpful suggestions as well. She truly is an expert and really cares about her clients.
Linda styled my hair into an effortless updo that was both romantic and clean, just as I had requested. Though we had to try a few different styles at my trial to find the right fit, I was extremely pleased with my hair on the wedding day. Linda is a perfectionist in the best possible way. There wasn’t a single hair out of place, and she took so much care in ensuring that I would look pristine walking down the aisle.
We also chose to do the makeup and hair touch ups for my husband. Though only a short time was blocked for each of his services, Tina and Linda still took care in making him look extra handsome and camera ready!
Overall, we are very thankful to have worked with Tina and Linda, as they are true experts in their fields and work with their clients to ensure their happiness.
I cannot recommend Tina enough! From our initial emails, the trial, and to the wedding day, Tina has been so kind, professional, and helpful. I don't typically wear a lot of makeup so I wasn't exactly sure what I wanted or needed. Thankfully, Tina knew what would look good on me. She made suggestions and encouraged me to speak my mind freely, which I'm sometimes too shy to do. She really listened to me to make sure I not only looked my best, but felt my best too. From looking at her Instagram and learning about her experience, I knew I could trust her fully. She is also so personable! She made me, my bridesmaids, and moms laugh and feel so comfortable around her. She is fluent in Korean, which was great for my mothers who don't speak English very well. My hair and makeup looked great and stayed looking great even after my many tears and the crazy wind. If hair and makeup is important to you, hire Tina!
Tina and her team were super professional and everything was perfect! We had to plan our wedding last minute due to some circumstances and Tina even had another wedding on the day of our special date. She went out of her way to not only communicate with us thoroughly, but make sure she had enough time and help to accommodate our needs. In this day and age, customer service and professional service are hard to find. I can promise that Tina is not only both, but excel in every single detail of this process. Not to mention that everyone complimented us on our hair and makeup! Do not overthink it - stick to the best!
Tina and Linda are absolute miracle-workers. I first met Tina when she did makeup & hair for my sister-in-law’s wedding. Shortly after seeing how beautiful she made everyone look, I booked her for mine! Despite rescheduling my wedding 3x thanks to COVID, Tina remained flexible and accommodating. Prior to my wedding, I had booked a trial with Tina and Linda. I could tell then that they were true experts in their field, as they recommended various makeup and hair styles that I had not thought about. They also made me feel super comfortable with their awesome sense of humor. I left the trial with lots of thought and soul searching to do for my final look! Then, on the day of my wedding, they were the first ones there. As soon as I sat in that chair, I knew I had literally nothing to worry about. Both Tina and Linda had studied my style, facial structure, and preferences leading up to the wedding. And the final look that they created was an actual dream come true. I couldn’t help smiling and exclaiming as they put the finishing touches on both my hair and makeup. I might also add that I have pretty fine hair AND microbladed eyebrows, so I knew I was not their easiest feat. But without one single complaint, they made miracles happen and they UNDERSTOOD THE ASSIGNMENT 100%. Thanks to Tina and Linda, I felt like a confident, beautiful bride AND I love all of the photos that were taken! I will also add that I had 5 bridesmaids and my mother, who also got hair & makeup done by Tina & Linda, and they all looked GORGEOUS. If you are looking for a professional who knows her stuff and will recommend you the best look for your features, along with very responsive communication and a ton of fun, do not hesitate and just book Tina for your big day. If I ever have a big event coming up, I already know who I am booking for my makeup and hair :) Thank you SO MUCH Tina and Linda!!!! You guys are the best at what you do, and I could not be any more grateful for your services. So much love for you both!!
Tina and her team were absolutely amazing, everyone commented on how wonderful and natural our makeup looked, and she managed to keep my makeup and hair from melting all night despite our outdoor August DC wedding and intense heat/humidity. She also was very responsive and professional, and greatly helped minimize the stress of wedding planning by coming up with a personalized schedule/timeline and offering her professional expertise throughout our consultation. She and her team were extremely focused on hygiene with their products, which was also a concern of mine as a Covid bride, but my bridal party and I all felt highly comfortable with their technique. She and her team were an absolute must for our day!
Looking back on my wedding day, I don't think I could have ever envisioned my dream day without Tina and her crew! She made me feel like the most beautiful bride in the world and knew exactly what I wanted even before I did! I love that her makeup style is so personal as she analyzes your face to see what is the best type of color, shade, and style for you! Not only does she do your makeup perfectly, but she teaches you throughout the session on different products to use and how to apply makeup properly according to my face shape! I have gotten so many compliments from people after I changed how to do my makeup based on what Tina taught me! Choosing the Shine, Tina team was the best investment of my wedding day! I will never forget how beautiful I felt that day because of this amazing team! I can't recommend enough! I will definitely be seeing Tina again!
Tina and her team were amazing! I found her after my intensive search for a makeup artist in the DMV area for my wedding and her portfolio on her website spoke for itself. I knew I wanted Tina to do my makeup & hair for my wedding and booked an appointment right away. As expected, she and her team did a phenomenal job with myself and my family. They were very professional setting up the space with optimal lighting and other equipments and tailored makeup and hair to individuals based on their facial features. I loved the entire experience and highly recommend her to anyone who's looking for a makeup & hair artist you can trust to do an amazing job!
Tina and Linda were the most professional, skilled, and personable make-up/hair artists. We had booked services for 8 people and everything went very smoothly!
Tina is very detail oriented, takes time to make sure she understands your facial tones, and knows what shade works best with every feature! Linda is also very detail oriented and can make your hair visions come true! My make-up and hair lasted throughout the night (even through all the sweat and tears) and I received so many compliments! They are very personable and I truly felt like a bride after getting my makeup and hair done :)
I was bummed Tina wasn’t available for makeup services, but also happy she’s well sought out after! I booked wedding and bridesmaid hair through Tina with Linda and I’m so grateful I did! Tina remained so responsive throughout the process and even helped me brainstorm alternatives. I’m grateful for her organization, responsiveness and for being such an amazing human. Linda was also amazing and such a sweet soul. Def would recommend Tina!
Shine, Tina is, hands down, the best in the business. I am so glad that I went with Tina for my engagement and wedding make-up. I did a lot of research and vetting of make-up artists in the DMV, carefully looking at each one's website portfolio, Instagram, and online review. What drew me to Tina was her artistry, precision, attention to detail, personality, and easy communication. After having done my make-up for my engagement photos and hair and make-up for my wedding, I was blown away at how she goes above and beyond for her clients. For example, I was not able to do a trial before my wedding, but I had sent Tina pictures via email. On my wedding day, I felt as though she had studied my face from my engagement make-up session and knew all of my likes/dislikes/wants by heart. That was so appreciated because I could sit back and relax on my wedding day, without feeling worried about whether she remembered what I wanted or understood my vision, and feel truly pampered! I feel that she can look at a face and already know how to bring out the best features of that person. She is so intuitive! In addition, Tina and her team also did hair and make-up for 5 of my bridesmaids, my mom, my husband's mom, and my two grandmothers. Because Tina is so organized and manages time so well, we were all finished according to our schedule! She really made sure that my wedding day would be perfect, and I can't thank Tina enough for all that she did. I would absolutely, 110% recommend her to any of my friends and family. She books up fast, so hire her now!
Look at her instagram because it's very representative of her work. If that's what you like and you can afford it, book her!!!
Price: She's expensive, but worth it especially if you have asian features. I'm a frugal person, but when I saw her work vs other people's work on asian faces, I knew I was making the right decision. Tina and her team will make you gorgeous; others might make you look like the matchmaker from Mulan. I've seen this happen too many times, which is why I was very picky about my make-up artist and chose Tina.
Make-up: Tina is just incredible at make-up in so many ways that it's impossible to list them all. My make-up stayed in place despite the humidity and the crying. I felt like me but 1000x better. Sara worked on my mom and sister and did an amazing job. I love how we look in our photos.
Hair: Linda did exactly what we wanted from the photos provided! Stayed in place the whole time. My friend was very happy with how soft and lightweight her curls looked. She was comparing her hair to previous times she got her hair done and said Linda's work was way better.
Communication: Super responsive, easy to talk to. Answered all my questions in a timely manner. Tina will make sure you and her are on the same page.
Organization: Very organized. Creates a schedule that works with you and your bridal party. Was actually ahead of schedule on my wedding day!
Trial: I did the hair/make-up trial because I wasn't sure what I wanted. Again, if this is in your budget, I highly recommend doing the trial unless you know exactly what you want.
I first found out about Tina through Instagram. Before and after pictures were astounding. The makeups weren’t overly excessive but made significant difference in amplifying one’s beauty. That was exactly what I was looking for. There are many good makeup artists around but if you are looking for Korean style makeup, she is the go-to person in the DMV area. What I mean by Korean style makeup is not excessively done but still covers imperfections and promotes natural makeup style. Tina is a really talented makeup artist. She has a very personal and friendly personality as well. The whole process from booking to preparing us with the wedding day timeline was very helpful, timely and seamless. They basically bring the whole studio to the place where you are getting ready for your big day. Highly recommend!
Tina and her team accommodated myself, 9 bridesmaids, and 2 moms in one day AND managed to stay on schedule. It was just such a relaxing time knowing we were in good hands. I had an earlier wedding date scheduled but had to postpone due to COVID and Tina worked with me and rebooking the date went so smoothly. Everyone looked stunning and our makeup lasted all day. I'm a crier and even after the ceremony my makeup was still flawless. When I got engaged I knew I wanted Tina and her team to do our makeup because she is knows for being able to really work on Asian features which is hard to find in the DMV area. Tina is also SO responsive which is also super important for your stress level in the wedding planning process. If you're looking for top notch MUA and Hair team, don't hesitate to book with Tina!
I worked with Shine Tina twice, once for my engagement photoshoot and a few weeks ago for my wedding. Tina is the best makeup artist I have ever had the pleasure of working with! My makeup was so beautiful and absolutely flawless. She was great at listening to my vision and created my look exactly how I wanted it. I'm VERY particular about makeup, so the fact that I didn't want to change anything about my final look is seriously saying something! I'm usually fixing something when working with other artists. On top of that, wedding stress wreaked havoc on my skin and I broke out like I was a teenager again. She masterfully covered up all my blemishes and made me look flawless.
As for my hair, her hairstylist, Linda was SO talented! She created beautiful, soft curls and took the time to fluff and place each individual curl! Her attention to detail was beyond what I've experienced with any other hairstylist. And again, I'm VERY particular! She was also very gentle with my hair because I have alopecia, so I'm very gratefu that she took extra care with me.
Both my mom and I were absolutely thrilled with our looks.
Overall, the communication with Shine Tina was very quick and painless. She was always very responsive and I appreciated the flexibility with moving around our wedding date due to Covid.
I will definitely find an excuse/occasion to use Shine Tina again!!
THANK YOU, Shine Tina
I booked Tina for makeup for me and my 6 bridesmaids. Tina is super professional, her work is beautiful, and she's really fun to talk to! She is extremely knowledgeable about makeup and beauty, and really takes the time to customize the look to what best suits you and what you want. On the day of, she even helped fix my hair a little after I confessed I didn't love how my hair looked in the front. Tina goes above and beyond!
I'm a complete make-up and hair novice so I wanted a professional instead of doing it myself. I really liked Tina's natural, Korean-style, and dewy-look that I saw on her Instagram.
I was adamant about wearing my glasses during the wedding, and Tina was able to accommodate that. My bridesmaids did not wear glasses so they got fake eyelashes, which mostly held up throughout the night.
I really liked that Tina and Linda came early and brought all the supplies they needed to our hotel suite including special make-up chairs and lighting.
Speaking to some other wedding party members, they thought the prices were a bit too high, but I was very thankful to hire someone with her experience. Overall, I was very happy with the service. I also really appreciated that she takes payments through Zelle. Thanks, Tina and Linda!
My mother and I arrived at Tina's studio and we rang her front doorbell. Her husband kindly re-directed us to the back where the entrance of her studio is. Her studio is newly renovated and it's beautiful! Tina did my mom's hair first then my hair. She then finished my mom's makeup and did mine. She knows how to highlight and enhance the natural beauty. Everyone loved my makeup!
Tina was amazing! From first contact to last makeup finishing touches, she was always prompt in her responses, patient with my million questions, and flexible with changes. She arrived early and was the ultimate professional. Because I didn't have my own vision for my hair, she helped create a look for me on the day of, which came out better than I could have imagined. She went above and beyond with our young daughters' hair and "makeup", truly making it an experience for her, which really made her day.
We are so lucky she was available for our day and we would definitely recommend her for a wedding or any special occasion!
Tina is such a great makeup artist that knows what her clients want! She was able to bring out the images and ideas I had in my mind to a real life. She studied my face features such as shape of my eyes, nose, mouth and skintone and more and kept communicating with me to create the best look. One thing I really liked about her is that she is open to suggestions and changes. If I wanted to fix something that nobody will notice, she would still happily fix it the way I wanted it to be. I received her service twice, one for engagement session and another one for the wedding, and I was 100% satisfied with both looks. I would recommend her to anyone who wants to look the best on their wedding days!
I found Tina and her team during my best friend's wedding where I was a bridesmaid. My friend was so happy with her bridal makeup and wouldn't stop talking about it the whole time. I was so impressed by her work that I booked her for my own wedding a year later! We had to rescheduled our wedding due to the pandemic and Tina was very understanding and professional about the situation. She walked me through the different options which helped a lot with the wedding planning. The make-up and hair lasted the whole day and I couldn't be any happier on my special day. Highly recommend Tina!
We were beyond thrilled to be able to work with Tina for our out-of-town wedding. Both she and her colleague, Linda, were consummate professionals. They worked extremely efficiently and proficiently, all while staying upbeat and maintaining a relaxed atmosphere during what could have been a very stressful weekend. Both Tina and Linda were so kind and empathetic, and created amazing looks for myself, the groom, both moms, and the wedding party. We asked a lot of her and her team, and they were consistently punctual, polite, and so easy to get along with. Thank you so much again, Tina and Linda!
I have never felt more beautiful than I did after Tina worked her magic with me. She and her second artist were prompt, organized, kind, and most of all - talented. I wanted an artist who could enhance my features without having to do anything dramatic and that’s exactly what Tina accomplished. If I ever have a special event that requires me to look and feel my best, Tina will be my go-to!
I've been following Tina's instagram for quite some time. When I decided on her, I was a little bit skeptical of the prices, but I wanted to look good for my wedding and decided to have her do the makeup of my bridesmaids also. I wanted us to look good together and have a similar look. She is very thorough, professional and very kind in the entire process, especially as my wedding kept getting postponed due to COVID. I did a trial with her where she was attentive and tried to figure out what I wanted and what she should do for my wedding as I was very indecisive. I don't know too much about makeup and hair myself. When it came to my wedding day, she was amazing. She helped me and my bridesmaids and talked us through our makeup. She made me feel and look very beautiful. You won't regret choosing her as your makeup and hair artist for your wedding.
Tina was the one person I knew I needed to book for my wedding and, of course, she didn't disappoint. She's the best makeup artist in the DMV area, and is always so friendly, detail-oriented, and easy to reach.
She's a pro in every sense of the word and never fails to impress!
Tina and her team are the best! Tina and her team set every single member of my wedding party(Bride +Groom+ 5 Bridemaids) at ease, were friendly, open, and professional.
I don't usually wear makeup, so I have no idea about my makeup. I had to ask her many questions. Tina was very responsible with all my questions. All communications were straightforward and helpful.
Thank you for helping me put my wedding day! I would 100% recommend it.
I hired Tina for a makeup trial and then my wedding hair and makeup. On the day I had the trial, I had a trouble spot on my face that I didn't want makeup on. Tina was able to allay my concerns by finding a work around that didn't irritate it and made it invisible. I was so happy with my wedding hair and makeup. I felt like a Kdrama star! I also was very impressed that my makeup did not melt off when I was out in 90+ degree weather for multiple hours for my engagement shoot and then my outdoor wedding. In addition to her makeup skills, Tina is extremely organized, highly responsive to emails, and puts you at ease when you're in the chair. The experience was so comfortable that I felt completely confident in her abilities. I'm not a huge makeup person, but Tina has shown me how much good makeup can make an amazing difference. I can't recommend her enough. Thank you!
Both my husband and I were so glad that we hired her for our wedding. We both loved the makeup and hair she did for us! I recommend at least one makeup and hair trial session so that you can discuss with her what you want.
Tina was just amazing to work with. She is very talented and professional. The moment I knew the date for our big day, she was the first one to contact because I knew from my friends’ weddings that she is amazing and talented. She was very responsive and easy to communicate. I could sense that she’s really caring to all of her clients. She was very flexible to schedule changes that I made for the wedding day. Due to the time limitation at the venue, I wanted to start earlier than we originally planned. She understood the situation 100% and agreed to start the day earlier. On the wedding day, she and her partner even arrived 15 minutes early to set up. They did hair/makeup for myself, my mom, my sister, and my mother-in-law, and touch-up for my husband. Everyone looked flawless and stunning. I received a lot of compliments. She was just excellent in any aspect. I would highly recommend her to anyone!
Make-up and hair artist Tina has gone beyond my expectation for our bridal needs with such professionalism. She not only exceeded the needs and desires for the perfect bridal and engagement looks with her artistic make-up and hair skills, but her service went above and beyond especially in this unprecedented season especially with the COVID-19 pandemic.
I have been recommended of Tina from several of my close friends and I had seen her portfolio of her work! I was already drawn to her ability to dress you as who you are in such a subtle way--leaving the best version of YOU in her work. Her artistic skills are beyond expectations as you can see from a numerous samples of her work. As she coached through multiple steps at trial sessions applying her skills specifically to me, I did not feel like I was left alone to be someone else, but true yet the version of who I was supposed to be! Tina also maintains her communications with you so well, at all times, regarding the smallest and minute details of the business. Her response time has stayed within almost immediate to few hrs at most for all communication messaging. How rare is it to find such professionalism and customer service?! In addition to that, all of her booking logistics and service details are so organized, and I was SO reassured by how Tina's work is full of attention to minor details. She will go over with you step by step and hour by hour how your perfect wedding day will look like, in addition to every piece of details for the perfect day!
Finally, I was astounded by her understanding and professionalism in this unprecedented time with COVID-19 pandemic. Our wedding details had to be significantly adjusted due to the pandemic and the guidelines for federal uniformed service members. Tina went above and beyond to meet the needs for customers like me. I cannot recommend a better service than Shine Tina. She deserves the most highest recommendation!
Absolutely amazing experience! I spent a lot of time researching into finding a right makeup/hair artist, and I'm glad I went with Tina. She was definitely the right choice! She was attentive, professional, responsive, and friendly. She's such a talented artist! I've received SO MANY compliments on my make up and hair. I was hesitant about doing a trial at first, but I definitely recommend it. It allowed me to visualize what I wanted, and it paid off on my special day. I can't wait to use her service in the future for other special occasions. I highly recommend Tina!
인생에 한번뿐인 멋진날을 예쁜 매이크업과 헤어로 완성해주셔서 너무 감사합니다! ㅎㅎ 시작전에 셋팅부터 마무리까지 정말 프로페셔널한게 느껴지고 매이크업과 헤어해주시는 과정에서도 세심하고 제가 어떤걸 원하는지도 하나하나 이야기하면서 같이 완성해간점도 너무 좋았어요~ 디테일하게 봐주시고 수정해주시고 신경써주시는게 느껴져서 감사했습니다 샤인티나 헤어 매이크업 완전 찐추! 강추! ㅎㅎㅎ
Tina truly makes you feel like a celebrity because you will look like one! I promise! I received so many compliments on my wedding day and even after crying, my makeup and hair was on point throughout the whole day! She is such an amazing, talented artist and comfortable to talk to!
I had my makeup/hair trial over a year ago. During the trial, she listens to what you do and don’t like, she will also recommend what looks good on you, but if you don’t like something she won’t do it! After my trial, I couldn’t wait until Tina did my makeup and hair again!
Tina has always been professional so I was not surprised that she took extra safety measures when covid hit to make sure everyone’s safety was the number one priority. She is also very responsive to emails.
I highly recommend Tina and her team for your makeup and hair needs!
Tina and her team was Flawless, Flexible, and Fantastic from start to finish. We couldn’t ask for a better choice for our big day — especially during the pandemic. Thanks, Tina, once again!
I first met Tina when she did our makeup for my sister’s wedding in 2015. We loved her so much that my other sister booked her for her wedding in 2018 and then I booked her for my wedding in 2019. Not only is she great with bride and bridesmaids, she is also amazing with mothers as well! I’ve had my makeup done in various other weddings but none of them understood the natural look and uneven eyebrows. Tina is extremely talented and detailed even while making sure she is on schedule. I highly recommend Tina for any makeup AND hair needs!!
I can not recommend Tina ENOUGH. She was such a pleasure to work with. She made sure that I was comfortable with the direction she was going every step of the way, stopping several times to remind me to speak up if i didn’t like something because it was MY day. I have never met such a talented make up artist before and she even did an amazing job with my hair after looking at just one photo of what i wanted. She is very professional, but also so much fun to be around. You can tell that she loves doing what she does, and that alone makes you have overflowing confidence in her abilities. You will not regret choosing her! My mom, mother in law, sister and bridesmaids would all agree that Tina was the best choice for make up and hair!
Tina is such a talented artist and professional! From the beginning, she was so open, communicative, friendly, and extremely thorough. I reached out to her for my wedding because I wanted a MUA that was experienced working with Asian brides. She made sure to fulfill all my specific requests while also offering her expertise. I did a trial makeup and hair session a few weeks before the wedding. I was so happy with the results and it got me even more excited for the wedding day.
On the wedding day, she arrived 15 minutes early to set up and we were ahead of schedule. She did full hair and makeup for myself (bride), my mother, the groom’s mother, and the groom’s sister. Using Tina’s services were an investment for our low-budget wedding and admittedly, my budget-conscious husband was hesitant about her prices . However, on the wedding day, all he could say to me that night was, “Hiring Tina was SO worth it.” My mom, mother-in-law, and sister-in-law were all glowing and I could see how confident they felt as a result of Tina’s work.
Tina is so worth the investment! You will definitely be glad you chose her for your special day. (Bonus: She is also so fun to talk to while you sit in that makeup chair!)
Tina was very professional and is super talented! I got the exact look I was looking for (for both my wedding and engagement)! She was very accommodating and made sure all the make up tools and the make up area were sanitized and clean. Thank you so much!
Tina was amazing to work with and I highly recommend her for make-up and hair artist. She is very organized and professional. She does not rush and takes time to complete the look. She listens to her clients and giving them what they want. I brought my own hair pin and showed the picture of hair style I want and she did a seamless job! She went over and beyond. The complete look was much better result than I thought. I still think I made the best decision for hiring her. I have received so many compliments for my make-up and hair on my wedding day.
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