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About
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I am Sara Mae and I offer airbrush tattoos, face painting, glitter tattoos, airbrush tattoos, and balloon twisting. As an artist, my commitment is to deliver joy, smiles, and a delightful artistic experience. I bring all my supplies and I am happy to work with any theme.
All my paints are professional, cosmetic grade, hypoallergenic and made with antimicrobial properties. For loose glitter, I use mica, magnesium oxide, and iron oxide.
PLEASE READ:
My booking minimum is 2-hours, unless you are located within 15 minutes of 91711
Travel fees:
0-20min: free
20-40min: $25-35
40-60min: $50
Tolls add $8
Overview
Hired 51 times
Serves Claremont, CA
Background checked
1 employee
2 years in business
Business hours
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Payment methods
This pro accepts payments via Apple Pay, Cash, Check, Google Pay, PayPal, Square cash app, Venmo, and Zelle.
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2025
Services offered
Event type
Additional services
Balloon twisting
Glitter tattoos
Temporary tattoos
Projects and media
Projects and media
Reviews
Customers rated this pro highly for work quality, professionalism, and responsiveness.
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Jessica V.
Mar 23, 2025
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Hired on Thumbtack
Best facepainting I’ve ever had, kids loved it so much! 100/10 recommend, her work is so nice! Detail is great and professionalism is awesome!
Details: 11 - 20 guests • 4 - 6 years old • 7 - 10 years old • Birthday party • Glitter tattoos
Heady Painting's reply
Thank you, Jessica! I truly enjoyed painting for your daughter’s birthday. You hosted a remarkable party— great decor, great people, and great memories 🙏
Face Painting
Kelsey S.
Feb 17, 2025
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Hired on Thumbtack
We hired Sara Mae for my daughter’s 5th birthday party, and she was fantastic! She was wonderful with the kids—so patient, kind, and incredibly talented. She could paint anything they imagined, from intricate designs to creative custom requests, and every single one turned out amazing. Her setup was professional and well-organized, and she was great at communicating, even reaching out the day before to confirm all the details.
All the parents were beyond impressed, many saying this was the best facepainting they had ever seen at a birthday party—and they’ve been to a lot! If you’re looking for a face painter who will truly wow your guests, Sara Mae is the one to book. Highly recommend!
Details: 21 - 40 guests • 4 - 6 years old • Younger than 4 years old • Birthday party
Heady Painting's reply
Thank you, Kelsey! I had a wonderful time painting for your daughter’s fairy party. Grateful for the amazing review. Have a wonderful spring! 🌼🙏
Face Painting
Victor S.
Apr 15, 2025
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Hired on Thumbtack
We hired her for our daughter's fifth birthday and I can't thank her enough. The quality was amazing. The kids enjoyed her work and personality. We can not thank her enough or speak highly enough of her and her work.
Details: 21 - 40 guests • 4 - 6 years old • Younger than 4 years old • 7 - 10 years old • Birthday party • Temporary tattoos • Glitter tattoos • Balloon twisting
Heady Painting's reply
Thank you, Victor! You and your family were phenomenal hosts! I had a wonderful time painting for your daughter and her guests. Great hosting and fantastic event! ❤️🙏
Face Painting
Jo G.
Dec 19, 2024
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Hired on Thumbtack
She was great. Arrived early to set up. Brought everything with her. Friendly and quick. The kids loved the facepaint and balloons.
Details: 21 - 40 guests • 4 - 6 years old • 7 - 10 years old • Younger than 4 years old • Birthday party • Balloon twisting
Heady Painting's reply
Thank you, Jo! You hosted a wonderful and unique themed event for your adorable daughter, which I know she and your guests will always remember. I appreciate the opportunity and hope to work with ya'll again. Happy holidays! :)
Face Painting
Nadir V.
Nov 11, 2024
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Hired on Thumbtack
Working with Sarah Mae was so easy and ideal when managing a birthday party. She was able to work through the many children's faces with ease and joy. Everyone was impressed with her work and even the custom facepainting! We would highly recommend her for anyone looking for a great face painter.
Details: 11 - 20 guests • 4 - 6 years old • Younger than 4 years old • Birthday party • Balloon twisting
Heady Painting's reply
Thank you, Nadir! I had a wonderful time splashing colors on everyone’s faces—y’all have curated a wonderful space for raising your family and hosting memorable events ☺️🙏
Face Painting
Credentials
Background Check
Sara Heady
FAQs
What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
My booking minimum is 2-hours, unless you are located in Oakland.
Travel fees:
0-20min: free
20-40min: $25
40-60min: $30-40
Tolls add $7
What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
I provide a quote, my follow-up information, and ask for any theme requests, etc. If you would like to move forward, I request a 50% deposit to hold the date and time.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I have taken body art classes through the international face painting guild, one-on-one airbrushing courses from a Hollywood body artist, a Disney artist, and I continue to practice and grow my skillsets through research and application.
