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.