I offer hair & makeup styling for all pageant events, including mandatory competitions, optional competitions, interview, rehearsals, filming for production, parties, etc. Hairstyling is done from dry hair only (no blowouts), and I am happy to add in your hair extensions, halo, etc. I will also add any pieces such as decorative hats, headbands, clips, bows, etc. to go with your outfit. I also offer tattoo coverage that is quoted on a case by case basis according to the size & coloration of the tattoo, as well as the area of the body it is covering.

I require a retainer payment and a signed contract to secure one of my available spots at a pageant. For 2-3 day pageants, the retainer is currently $200, with the remaining balance due 7 days prior. For 4+ day pageants, the retainer is currently $500, with the remaining balance due 14 days prior.

Peak pageant seasons are typically January - April and June - August. As soon as you are confirmed as competing in a pageant, I would suggest inquiring about my availability.

Pageant retainers are non-refundable and non-transferable.

My pageant schedule changes each year according to pageant dates/locations and the interest level of my clientele base. Check my upcoming pageant schedule to see where I will be in the coming year.

For most pageants, approximately a week prior, I will email you a detailed hair & makeup schedule based on the final event schedule provided by the pageant. This schedule will allow enough time for me to provide the hair & makeup styling and have you completely ready no less than 30 minutes prior to your report time. Staying on schedule is extremely important to me, and I understand that this can affect your stress level and mentality going into competition, so you can be sure that I will manage the time appropriately.

There are many things you can do ahead of time to prep for the best pageant hair & makeup result. I recommend that you have facial waxing completed no less than 3 days out from the first pageant day. Hair extensions/halos should be washed and completely dried, and your hair should be completely dry as well. The face should be gently exfoliated and well moisturized. I provide everything else needed, including all makeup & hairstyling products, lashes, and a small lip kit after each session for you to take with you to the event for lip touch-ups.

Maintaining the health & safety of my clientele is extremely important to me. I use disposable gloves during makeup applications, use disposable applicators, and follow all sanitation protocols (no double-dipping mascara, lip products, etc). I also use freshly washed brushes for each client, and discard used brushes after each client. For longer pageant weeks, I put together a brush set, sponge, and full size mascara for each of my contestants that is used only on them that week - those brushes are spot cleaned each day and the mascara and sponge are given to the contestant at the end of the week.

The magic number I have found that works well for me is typically no more than 3 contestants. However this does vary depending on the pageant schedule, number of age divisions, etc. I do work alone without assistants, and am very conscious of not over-booking.

The ability to provide touch-ups during the pageant show is at the discretion of the production. If I am allowed backstage, I will provide touch-ups until you are in your final stage outfit. Some pageants do not allow HMUA to access the contestants once the show has started. I will gather as much information as I can prior to the pageant to determine if I will be able to offer touch-ups during the pageant or not.

I used to compete, so I know what it is like to be in your shoes. I strive to maintain a calm, upbeat, and positive environment when I am styling contestants for pageant competition, because I understand how important that is for my clients to maintain a winning attitude. I also consider myself as an executor of your vision, and NOT an artist that will do what I think is best, regardless of your input. For example, if you ask for lime green eyeshadow, I will give you lime green eyeshadow without hesitation. But, if you first ask me if I think lime green eyeshadow will work with your pink interview outfit, I will give you my honest opinion which may differ from yours. While I do have expertise in this field, I am also willing to do any look requested of me, within reason.

A signed service Contract & paid Retainer is required to secure your wedding date. A wedding date will not be held for anyone without a signed contract and paid retainer. The Retainer is non-refundable and non-transferable, and is deducted from the total amount due. Our Retainer is 50% of the contracted total.

Ideally, yes. If the party size indicates that additional team members will be needed other than myself, we need as accurate of a head count as possible upon signing the contract. You will have until 60 days prior to the wedding date to request additions, but it is not guaranteed that we will be able to accommodate closer to the date. Reducing the service count is not permitted once the contract is signed and retainer is paid.

Final payment is due in full 30 days prior to the wedding date. We will send you a final invoice via email that you can pay online via credit/debit card or ACH payment. No other payment methods will be accepted and no payments accepted on the day of - no exceptions.

Gratuity is not included on your final invoice nor required, but there is an option to leave gratuity on that invoice with final payment. Gratuity is also accepted in person on the day of.

Absolutely. If the total of the services booked is less than the minimum requirement, the minimum dollar amount will still be charged to you. The total is determined by the services booked for the day of the wedding only.

I schedule 2.5 hours for Bridal Hair & Makeup, and 45 minutes per service for all additional services.

Yes - my minimum service requirement is the $1250 Bridal Hair & Makeup package. If additional team members are required due to the size of the party, there is a $500 minimum per artist.

Yes, I do! If you would prefer to book a preview prior to securing your wedding day services with us, the following conditions apply: - A $150 trial retainer & signed trial contract are required to schedule the appointment. Total rate for the bridal hair & makeup trial appointment is $350 - this retainer will be deducted from the total amount due, and the remaining balance to be paid on the day of the trial appointment is $200. If, after the trial, you decide to move forward with the wedding day contract, you can either schedule another Preview closer to the wedding date, which is included in your package, or we can credit the final invoice with the $350 paid at the trial appointment. - Appointments cannot be scheduled further than 1 month out. - I will offer a complimentary hold of the wedding date for a maximum of three weeks: up to two weeks until the trial appointment takes place, and an additional seven days after the trial appointment. After that, if the wedding day service contract has not been completed, the date will be released and booked on a first come first serve basis.

We have a beautiful, brand new hair & makeup salon location - MHD Beauty Parlor - located in the Berry Hill/Woodbine area of Nashville, just minutes from downtown, with ample parking. This is where our preview appointments take place, and it is also available for groups on the wedding day.

Of course! We are happy to provide services for mothers, grandmothers, aunts, cousins, grooms, bridesmen, and anyone else associated with your wedding that would like to feel pampered too.

Yes. For arrival times before 8am, an Early Start Fee of $75 per artist will apply. For example, if your services are scheduled to begin AT 8am, the stylists will have to arrive before 8am to set up - in this case the early start fee would apply.

I recommend doing your preview 6-8 weeks prior to the wedding date. This is a "sweet spot" that ensures your hair/skin are close to how they will be on the wedding day, and I am fresh on new products & techniques. However, I am happy to accommodate travel schedules for out-of-town brides and schedule preview appointments earlier or closer to the wedding date.

Absolutely! I offer in-salon class options for you and your staff. I require a minimum of 5 paid attendees for travel up to 3 hours one way from Nashville. I offer special event hairstyling, bridal makeup, pageant makeup, and bridal business workshops that are available as "look and learn" style or demo + hands on.

Yes! I offer one-on-one private sessions for freelance pros & aspiring pros both in my salon, MHD Beauty Parlor, in Nashville, TN and also virtually via Zoom. A model is required for these sessions and are completely customizable to what you would like to learn. I charge an hourly rate of $150/hr, with a 2 hour minimum. Typically we can cover one full makeup look in the 2 hour session. If you would like to go over both hair & makeup, at least an additional hour will be required. We also have the option of doing a kit edit, where you walk me through your existing kit and I offer product & organization suggestions. All private pro students will also receive a 30% pro discount from MHD Cosmetics after completion of the session.

Yes! I have been teaching makeup for individuals since 2015. Please visit mhdbeauty.com/lessons to learn more and to schedule a lesson with me at my salon, MHD Beauty Parlor.

I have been teaching makeup lessons for individuals since 2015, and established my bridal hair & makeup agency Nashville Wedding Stylist in 2016. Since 2015 I have taught over 400 individual makeup/hairstyling lessons in a private setting. Additionally, I have served as a mentor & educator continually through the years for my NWS bridal team and now my MHD Beauty Parlor team where I provide workshops & personalized sessions to help foster their career growth. Teaching the skill of makeup & hairstyling is an area of my career that I am truly passionate about. My mission is to elevate our industry by providing high quality skills & business education to other beauty industry professionals.