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About
I am a versatile, professional, and seasoned makeup artist with over 24 years experience across multiple sectors of the industry. As a former model, a licensed esthetician, and an adornments designer, I understand and apply the phenomenon of "beauty" from multiple angles! Whether I’m working on set with a whole crew, with an individual seeking to look and feel their very best for an important event, or guiding people towards proficiency with their own makeup abilities, I am dedicated to meeting and exceeding my clients’ expectations through the synergy of my creativity, technical skills, and refined taste—serving it up warm, with heart.
I also offer hairstyling. More specifically, I do “dry styling,” which can be the use of hot tools and/or braiding/twisting/pinning etc. I don’t cut, color, or do blowouts (except in conjunction with dry styling if requested). Pricing varies based on hair type and the desired style.
A couple of things to be aware of before you decide to reach out:
A. My base location is in south central Austin. I’m happy to travel to surrounding counties for a travel fee ($0.80/mile round trip applies to any location over 10 miles from me).
B. My minimum fee for a booking is $150, so please make sure this fits your budget.
C. Pre-listed prices shown are generalized. Services for brides are different than those for attendants, for example; special requests or circumstances may mean the fee for a service is different. I aim to be as fair and transparent as possible!
Thank you for your consideration!!
Overview
Current Top Pro
Hired 116 times
74 similar jobs done near you
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1 employee
16 years in business
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2025
2024
Services offered
Event type
Wedding
Prom / formal
Birthday party
Photo shoot
Makeup type
Standard (brushes, sponges, etc.)
Airbrushed makeup (spray tool)
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 professionalism, work quality, and responsiveness.
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Beth S.
Sep 10, 2026
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Hired on Thumbtack
Joanna did a makeup and hair session with me and my daughter in preparation for an upcoming family wedding. We learned so much and had so much fun with Joanna. She was a great help in teaching how to apply makeup and was very specific for both of us (with the age difference there was different advice and products recommended).
I would definitely hire Joanna again and wish I could just fly her up to NY for the wedding 😁. But I do feel prepared!
She was also very delightful to work with and very knowledgeable. An all-star choice if you are looking for an expert in this area.
Details: Intermediate • Both hair and makeup • Bridal makeup • I travel to the makeup artistry instructor • The makeup artistry instructor travels to me
Makeup Artistry Lessons
Grace F.
1 month ago
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Hired on Thumbtack
My mom and I hired Joanna for hair and makeup (as guests to a wedding) and we were beyond thrilled with her work! She captured exactly what we both envisioned for our looks, and we agreed she’s our favorite hair and makeup experience over the last 20 years. I’ve been to over 40+ weddings and Joanna stood out for me bc she truly understood my facial features (like hooded eyes) and masterfully enhanced my beauty and made me feel like *I* was shining through, not my makeup. I would hire her again in a heartbeat!!
Details: Special occasion • 26 - 44 years old • 45 - 64 years old • I'm flexible • False lashes • 2 people • My home, venue, etc.
Wedding and Event Makeup
Jodi L.
Jul 6, 2026
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Hired on Thumbtack
Joanna did an excellent job on my hair and makeup for a speaking engagement; I cannot recommend her highly enough!
She took the time to understand what I wanted and made me feel professional, polished and confident. Not only was her work outstanding, but spending mornings with her was a delight. Her calm personality made the mornings feel relaxed and enjoyable and I honestly haven’t felt this pretty in a long time.
If you're looking for someone who is exceptionally talented, professional, and genuinely wonderful to be around, I wholeheartedly recommend her.
Details: Special occasion • 45 - 64 years old • Standard (brushes, sponges, etc.) • Pre-event makeup trial • 1 person • My home, venue, etc.
Wedding and Event Makeup
Rosalynn E.
Jun 17, 2026
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Hired on Thumbtack
Joanna is a master of her craft. I am SO grateful and blessed to have found her for my wedding hair and makeup!!! 🥰🙌✨ I am thrilled with how everything turned out. She is extremely detail oriented and does not rush through which is so wonderful because you will get the absolute highest quality result. And it was simply so wonderful to get to know her - Joanna is such a lovely human being! 😇💕✨ Thank you SO much Joanna!!!! 🥳🎉🙏
Details: Wedding • 1 person • Veil • Pre-event hair trial • My home, venue, etc.
Wedding and Event Hair Styling
Jennifer H.
May 1, 2026
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Hired on Thumbtack
Joanna was so fun to work with! She’s extremely clear in her communication, very generous, and did a fabulous job with my makeup and hair. Before the Big Day she helped me articulate what kind of look I was going for, and then she totally brought it to life. We got ready at a hotel, and had to change rooms at one point, and Joanna was easy-going and flexible. She was clear about timing, also doing HMU for my bridesmaids and flower girl. I felt beautiful for my wedding—and love how I look in the photos! I give Joanna my top recommendation.
Details: Wedding • 45 - 64 years old • 26 - 44 years old • Standard (brushes, sponges, etc.) • 4 people • My home, venue, etc.
Wedding and Event Makeup
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Joanna Hathcock
FAQs
What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
My pricing is competitive, yet reflective of my years of experience…which means my rates may be a bit higher than many others.
My makeup rates are mostly set, but my hairstyling rates vary more widely; I base that pricing on the amount of time I expect the work to take (which is influenced by hair length and texture, the intricacy of the style, etc.).
As the number of services goes up, the price per service goes down somewhat. I also can be booked for a half day or full day. Just ask if your project better lends itself to those kinds of rates!
You can expect to pay a fee for travel to any location that is more than 10 miles from my base location in southwest Austin. The fee is based on miles round-trip.
What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
I ask lots of questions to ascertain their particular needs and preferences, the type of setting they are enlisting my services for, and any special concerns. Understanding what they don’t like is as informative as knowing what they do like, too. It’s helpful to receive images of looks they favor, Once the scope of the job is clear, I offer a price quote, provide my cancellation policy for them to agree to, take a deposit if applicable, and it’s booked!
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
As I spoke to in my “how I got started” answer, I had years of “passive training” via my work as a model—which not only gave me a window into what actually works, but also refined my aesthetic. I have an esthetician license (important for understanding skin and sanitation in makeup artistry!), have assisted and been mentored by senior artists, and have invested in educational workshops throughout my career to develop my skills.
