MERCEDES
LA HAIR | BEAUTY | FX MAKEUP ARTIST
Years of experience: 12+
Areas of specialty: costume makeup, F/X, custom prosthetics, commercial, beauty, print, editorial, special events
Makeup products used: Beauty - RCMA, Face Atelier, IT cosmetics, Lime Crime, MAC, and Anastasia Beverly Hills.
SFX- Skin illustrator, European Body Art, and Wolfe. Hair- Kevin Murphy, Oribe, Bed Head
"i hope to inspire clients to own the skin you’re in, feel as beautiful as you are, and take pride in the power you have to create your own reality."
Mercedes is currently living in Los Angeles and services both the LA area and San Francisco. Her love for makeup started at a very early age through her passion for different art forms including musical theater, singing, and public speaking. Born in Washington DC, she always knew she was meant to do something that involved her passion for art and connecting with different groups of people. Mercedes is self-taught with over nine years of freelance experience in bridal, editorial, TV/film, and makeup education. When she is not servicing her clients, she loves to create and challenge her theatrical side in self-directed editorial photo shoots. Mercedes is trend-forward and a master at speed and accuracy.
MERCEDES’ BEAUTY & EDITORIAL PORTFOLIO
MERCEDES’ COSTUME AND FX PORTFOLIO
~ PRICING FOR ALI ~
ENGAGEMENT, BOUDOIR, OR SPECIAL OCCASION OTHER THAN WEDDINGS
* Makeup and Hair $350 (includes lashes)
* Makeup OR Hair only $185
* Please have no makeup on and hair washed/dried the night before
* At SF Studio or artist’s SF location. On location or within 20 miles of SF will incur an additional $85 travel fee. Parking fees if any, are additional.
(Please note: Engagement makeup & hair sessions should not be used as your wedding trial unless you want your engagement and wedding photos to have the exact same makeup and hair styling. The majority of brides want a more casual style for their engagement photos.
BRIDAL INVESTMENT (WEEKENDS)
Consultation & Trial (Required for weekend Fri-Sat weddings).
* Please allow approx. 3 hours at Maria Lee's SF studio. Arrive with no makeup and hair washed/dried the night before.
* Makeup and Hair $350 (includes lashes)
* Makeup only $185
* Hair only $185
Bride Weekend Diamond Package (On Location)
* Makeup & Hair $695 (Includes optional lashes)
* Makeup Only $385
* Hair Only $385
* Travel & Parking within 10 miles of SF. Hotel parking valet charged to room (if applicable).
Bride Weekend Platinum Package (On Location) $1050
* Makeup & Hair (includes custom lashes)
* Touch Up Services for bride before and after ceremony for up to 5 hours after initial styling
* Optional Makeup & Hairstyle change before reception
* Makeup Touch Up Kit (lip color and blotting papers )
* Travel (within 10 miles of SF), tolls, set up and breakdown. Hotel parking valet charged to room (if applicable).
Additional People (bridesmaids, mother of bride, etc)
* Makeup & Hair $350 (includes optional lashes)
* Makeup or Hair (one service only) $185
* Flower Girl's Makeup (Ages 8 & under) $30
* Flower Girl's Hair (Ages 8 & under) $60
OTHER FEES & ADD-ONS FOR BRIDAL OR BEAUTY SERVICE
* Airbrush Makeup $60
* False Lash Application $40 (when not receiving makeup service)
* Clip-on Hair Extensions application $50+ (Bring your own extensions or purchase from Maria Lee Makeup & Hair studio)
* Parking--Hotel Valet Rate
* Early Morning Fee $50-100 per hour before 8am start time
* On Location Travel Fee outside SF $2/mile R/T
* Stay and Touch Up $165/hr
Please note: For large bridal parties competent assistants may be hired. Bookings are on a 1st come, 1st served basis. Wedding dates are not reserved until a 50% deposit and signed contract are received. Reserving your wedding date early is recommended since Maria Lee Make-up & Hair gets booked quickly. Please contact Maria for availability. Cash, PayPal, and all credit cards are accepted. Any gratuity is preferred in cash.
~ CITY HALL OR WEEKDAY WEDDING HAIR & MAKEUP SF (mon-fri) ~
*DAY OF SERVICE AND OPTIONAL Pre-wedding CONSULTATION / TRIAL RATES*
(in SF studio)
Please arrive with no makeup on and hair washed & dried the night before (unless needing a blowout)..
* Makeup & Hair (one look each) $425 day of wedding | $350 optional trial before wedding date
~ Includes optional lashes. Please allow approximately 3 hours. For additional looks or for more than 3 hour consultation, additional $150/hr may be charged.
* Makeup only $225 day of wedding | $185 optional trial before wedding
~ Includes lashes. Allow up to 1.5 hours.
* Hair only $225 day of wedding | $185 optional trial before wedding
~ Allow up to 1.5 hours.
Bride’s DIAMOND PACKAGE
(On location) $585
* Makeup
* Optional Airbrush Makeup (flawless, water- and rub-resistant)
* Hair styling
* Custom lashes
* On-location service within 10 miles of SF, tolls, set up and breakdown. Hotel parking valet charged to room (if applicable).
* Professional Makeup Touchup Kit: full size lip liner, lip color, bobby pins and blotting papers for touch ups
Groom’s SERVICES
* Makeup and hair (evening out skin tone, shine reduction, blemish and sunburn cover + hairstyling) $350
* Airbrush Makeup (water-resistant, rub-proof, flawless coverage) $60 additional
* Makeup (regular) only $185
Bridal Party members
*Makeup & Hair (includes optional lashes) $350
*Makeup only (includes optional lashes) $185
*Hair only $185
OTHER FEES & ADD ONS
* Expert False Lash Application + Custom Lashes $45
* Airbrush Makeup (water-resistant, rub-proof, and flawless) $65
* Expert Brow Initial Shaping $45, Brow Shaping Touch up within 1 month $35
* Clip-on Hair Extensions application $50
(Bring your own extensions or purchase from studio)
* Stay and Touch Up $165/hr
* Early Morning Fee before 8am $100/hr
* Parking--Hotel Valet Rate unless otherwise notified
* On Location Travel Fee outside SF $2/mile R/T
* On Location Travel Fee within SF $85
COSTUME, HALLOWEEN OR COSPLAY MAKEUP
Starts at $195, please contact for estimate.
TATTOO COVERS
Please contact for estimate and email close up pictures of tattoos in addition to pics of yourself in the outfit you will be wearing on the event day.
COMMERCIAL
Please contact for estimate.