Just made account September 5, 2023
**I DONT do color**
**I DONT do cuts**
**I DONT DO HALLOWEEN OR SPECIAL EFFECTS ****
*** I DONT do shampoo !
**PLEASE DONT MESSAGE ME IF YOUVE MESSAGED OTHER ARTISTS. If you want to book with me I can get you booked. Every time a client messages me I get charged $20. But they also message other artist. So if you don’t book with me I lose $20. And sometimes I have 4-5 leads and they end up going with someone else so that’s an easy $100 loss. So if you are serious about booking please take this into consideration. I care very much about making sure you have an artist for your event . Thank you. Love and light to you. **
Hello, my name is Mercedes. Mother of 2 wonderful boys ages 13 and 7. I specialize in hair and makeup for weddings, fashion shows, pageants, photo shoots and runway. I’ve been doing this for well over 9+ years and I am very passionate about what I do. I would love to be apart of your special event and glam you up! (LGBTQIA+ Friendly) Feel free to check out my Instagram for my past work 🤍 @ Lxstnbeauty. 50% deposit required to book non refundable, non transferable. Thank you so much for your time.
Services
-Bridal/ Event/ Photoshoot Hair and makeup
-Blowdry and style
I DO NOT do
- Colors
-Highlights
- Cuts
Prices
Bridal makeup $200
Bridal curls $175+ halfupdo $200 updo $230
Holly wood glam $250
Trial
Hair + makeup $250 + travel
Bridesmaids/Special Event
Makeup $120
Hair
curls$90 half updo $115 updo $130
Flower Girls ( Ages 10 and under)
makeup: $45 - eyes, lips and cheeks only
hair: $75 + (varies on thickness and length)
Long, thick hair or working with extensions + $15
Install clip in extensions + $35
Cancellation and Refund Policy
A non-refundable retainer fee for 50% of total due for all services is required to secure your date, which is deducted from the final balance
-In the event, the event/wedding is cancelled within 14 days of your scheduled event, you will be held responsible for 100% of the cost of the booked service(s).
-Services can not be altered within 90days of event and you will be responsible for paying full amount.
-You are responsible for payment of any person in the wedding party/special event cancelling within 90 days from the event.
-You are responsible for the full payment amount due based on the total number of people scheduled for services. (For example: if you confirm 5 people are scheduled for service and only 3 show up, you are contractually obligated to pay for the confirmed party members/services even if they are not in attendance/receiving.
Service Provider Cancellation: If Mercedes Cortes cancels the appointment, the full deposit amount (****) will be refunded to the client.
Additional Terms and Conditions
- Late Arrival Policy: If the client is more than 15 minutes late, an additional fee of $20 may be applied.
Satisfaction Guarantee: If the client is not satisfied with the service, adjustments can be made on the same day free of charge.
-Tips and upgrades: Gratuity is not included in total and it is greatly appreciated. A gratuity scale for the beauty industry 15-20%
Additional Fees
-If the day of the event you decide to upgrade you understand that the balance remaining should be paid in full.
- Extra long or thick hair not mentioned in consultation, the $15 thick long hair fee will be added to the remainder balance.
-Start time 5am and before starting at $100. 5am up to 7am starts at $50
-Adding clip in hair extensions and styling: $35 (extensions not provided, just placement and styling)
-If hair is wet and blow dry is needed $25
-Working with extensions $15
-Travel fee is .66 per mile
Special Requirements
-Hair must be clean and 100% dry (If hair is not dry there will be an extra fee of $25)
-Please do not straighten hair as it makes it difficult to hold a curl
-A robe/button down shirt works best to avoid pulling clothing over the head once the hairstyle is complete
Overview
Current Top Pro
Hired 98 times
Background checked
1 employee
8 years in business
Business hours
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Payment methods
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2025
2024
Services offered
Event type
Wedding
Prom / formal
Birthday party
Photo shoot
Makeup type
Standard (brushes, sponges, etc.)
Additional services required
False lashes
Tattoo or scar covering
Day-of or night-of touch ups
Pre-event makeup trial
Projects and media
Projects and media
Reviews
Customers rated this pro highly for work quality, professionalism, and responsiveness.
Excellent 4.9
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Pat H.
Jul 12, 2026
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Hired on Thumbtack
Mercedes was the best hair and makeup artist I have ever used. Calm, professional, very talented. Asked for feedback as she was going along, asked for inspiration photos to see what I was thinking. All around I could not have asked for a better artist to make me look beautiful for our daughter’s wedding reception.
Details: Special occasion • 1 person • My home, venue, etc.
Wedding and Event Hair Styling
Stella G.
Feb 1, 2026
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Hired on Thumbtack
I booked Mercedes for hair and makeup for my promotion ceremony, and she was absolutely amazing. She’s talented, professional, and so easy to work with. My makeup lasted flawlessly all day — even through a full night of dancing — and my hair held up beautifully too. I really appreciate Mercedes’ professionalism and skill. Highly recommend her!
Details: Special occasion • 1 person • My home, venue, etc.
Wedding and Event Hair Styling
Leslie R.
May 10, 2026
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Hired on Thumbtack
She is Amazing! She’s very talented, my hair and make up exceeded my expectations. She listens exactly to what you want. Very professional. I highly recommend her for all your special days
Details: Hair style selection • Hair styling • Wedding ceremony • Wedding reception • 2 to 4 hours • My home, venue, etc.
Bridal Stylist
Becca L.
Apr 16, 2026
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Hired on Thumbtack
Mercades was great! She arrived promptly and did a great job with time management. She brought all her own equipment and supplies my sister and niece loved the style. Mercades nailed it
Details: Wedding • 2 people • My home, venue, etc.
Wedding and Event Hair Styling
Israel O.
Mar 29, 2026
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Hired on Thumbtack
Mercedes did an awesome job, loved my hair and make up! She came to my home on time, listened to what I wanted and did an excellent job…loved it! Thank you Mercedes!
Details: Photo shoot • 26 - 44 years old • Standard (brushes, sponges, etc.) • 1 person • At the pro’s location • My home, venue, etc.
Wedding and Event Makeup
Credentials
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Mercedes Cortes
FAQs
What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
My prices for event hair varies depending on length, style of hair desired for event (updo, down curls), extensions , hair pieces and thickness of hair. Also, if you live 15 + miles away there will be a travel added.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I graduated from Paul Mitchell temecula and had the honor of being apart of clubs that consisted of me traveling to special events(including pageants, fashion shows etc) to do hair and makeup back stage.
What types of customers have you worked with?
I’ve worked on a range variety of clients. All races, ages, and sexuality. I recently did a 100 year olds makeup and hair for her 100th birthday bash ✨ I’ve also worked on many young girls for their quinceneras / sweet 16 along with many, many brides 🤍 I’ve also worked on models for photoshoots/ magazines.