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

Current Top Pro

Hired 52 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

46 reviews

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Dyan B.

4 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

Haleigh F.

Sep 13, 2026

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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

Vered B.

Oct 9, 2026

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Hired on Thumbtack

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

Sheyda F.

Sep 29, 2026

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Hired on Thumbtack

I loved my make up by Karina. It was beautiful work and everyone loved my make up at my baby shower. She was fast too and used good quality products

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

Wedding and Event Makeup

Jessica P.

Oct 5, 2026

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Hired on Thumbtack

Karine was quick to respond and book. I needed my hair and makeup done for a maternity shoot. As a mom, I already knew I wouldn’t have the energy to do it all myself. I inquired on a Thursday and was able to get an appointment booked on a Saturday early morning (in my own house!). She was punctual, professional, and did exactly what I wanted. I loved my makeup and hair that day. I didn’t want to remove it. It lasted all day, considering that day was a heat wave. I would definitely book again!

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

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Karine Balyan

Luxury Hair & Makeup Artist

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