Luxury Hair & Makeup Artist

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About

Hi! I’m Karine, a Top Pro makeup artist with 12+ years of experience serving Los Angeles. I specialize in luxury bridal, soft glam, full glam, and photoshoot makeup that looks flawless both in person and on camera. My goal is simple: make you feel confident, beautiful, and stress-free on your special day. * ✔️ Traveling makeup artist * ✔️ Hair & Makeup available * ✔️ Early morning appointments * ✔️ Long-lasting luxury products * ✔️ Over 28 verified 5-star reviews

Overview

Hired 41 times

Serves Van Nuys, CA

Background checked

1 employee

11 years in business

Business hours

Sun12:00 am - 11:59 pmMon12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Payment methods

This pro accepts payments via Cash, Check, and Zelle.

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Top Pro status

Top Pros are among the highest-rated, most popular professionals on Thumbtack.

2025

Services offered

Event type

Wedding

Prom / formal

Birthday party

Photo shoot

Makeup type

Standard (brushes, sponges, etc.)

Additional services required

False lashes

Day-of or night-of touch ups

Pre-event makeup trial

Glitter

Projects and media

Reviews

Customers rated this pro highly for professionalism, work quality, and responsiveness.

Exceptional 5.0

39 reviews

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Haleigh F.

2 weeks ago

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Hired on Thumbtack

Karine is amazing and so talented. She has such a wonderful eye, saw the dress I was wearing to an event and nailed my makeup. I can’t wait for the next occasion to use her again!!

Details: My home, venue, etc.

Wedding and Event Makeup

Yiota P.

2 weeks ago

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Hired on Thumbtack

Details: Special occasion • 26 - 44 years old • Standard (brushes, sponges, etc.) • False lashes • 1 person • At the pro’s location • My home, venue, etc.

Wedding and Event Makeup

Rebecca D.

Nov 23, 2025

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Hired on Thumbtack

Absolutely fantastic!! My sister's and I had our make-up and hair done for my brother's wedding and everything turned out beautifully. Our looks lasted through many hours of laughter, tears, and dancing 💃.

Details: Wedding • 26 - 44 years old • 45 - 64 years old • Standard (brushes, sponges, etc.) • False lashes • 2 people • My home, venue, etc.

Wedding and Event Makeup

Carolina v.

Oct 18, 2025

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Hired on Thumbtack

I needed a makeup artist last minute and she did such an amazing job and for a really great price. Me and my mom loved our makeup and it lasted all day!! We will definitely be hiring her again.

Details: Wedding • 18 - 25 years old • 45 - 64 years old • Standard (brushes, sponges, etc.) • False lashes • 2 people • My home, venue, etc.

Wedding and Event Makeup

Isha A.

Aug 25, 2025

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Hired on Thumbtack

Accommodated us last minute for a wedding event. She handled 5 makeup appointments and a few hair appointments alone from 9 AM-5 PM. Very hardworking, nice, and talented.

Details: Wedding • 26 - 44 years old • 45 - 64 years old • Standard (brushes, sponges, etc.) • 5 people • My home, venue, etc.

Wedding and Event Makeup

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Karine Balyan

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