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Fairytale Hair and Makeup is an award-winning beauty company based in Southern Califonria & Orlando Florida. This business employs a large and talented team of stylists. This allows you to choose a designer that specializes in a certain hairstyle or makeup application. These experts can travel anywhere in the united states and are committed to making you look and feel your best for the big celebration.

Experience

Tara Fontana founded Fairytale Hair and Makeup in 2003. Her passion and interest in the beauty industry translated into a flourishing career when she took up work in a salon. Several years later and she finally took the plunge and opened her business. Today, she works alongside a diverse group of over 40 hair & makeup professionalsthat share the same passion and talent. All in their own unique way.

Services offered

Our team provides hair & makeup services at your locations for your big day. Trial/ consultaions are also available. We are happy to set you up with your artist to start talking details to ensure that you love the way you look on your big day. Our team serves Paso Robles to San Diego in Southern California and Orlando/ Saint Augustine regions in Florida. We are happy to travel outside of those areas as well. We specialize in destination and Cruise weddings too! Wherever your big day is... we can be there to ensure you love the way you and your girls look!

  • Woman-owned

Frequently asked questions

What is the price of trial service for blowouts for brides?

$25

Which of the following are included in prices?

Travel Fee

What beauty services do you offer?

Body Art
Consultations

What hair services do you offer?

Blowouts
Extensions
Textured Hair Styling
Updos / Styling
Hair Trial
On-Site Hair

What makeup services do you offer?

Airbrush Makeup
Contour Makeup
Eye Makeup
Natural Makeup
On-Site Makeup
Wedding Party Makeup
Makeup Trial
Fake Lashes
Tattoo Coverage
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Reviews of Fairytale Hair and Makeup

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4.9 out of 5 rating
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2024 Winner
4.9 out of 5 rating
318 Reviews
98% recommend it
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Anya R. Sent on 09/11/2024
5 out of 5 rating

So much love for Alicia

Alicia was AMAZING! I can’t say enough good things about her. We had a 6am start time with her arrival at 5:45 (Woof). She was not only perfectly on time, but super on top of it all morning. I had a super stressful wedding (full DIY) and she was so great about feeling out my vibe and matching it. I was super anxious, so she was just calm and quiet and doing her thing.

Not only was she the exact vibes I needed, but I LOVED my hair and makeup! I was a bit nervous since I had made some notes from my trial. Alicia really took in all my notes and executed it flawlessly. She even read my mind a bit and covered parts where you could see my scalp (gotta love curly hair) with brown eyeshadow before I could ask for it! I was also adamant that I wanted to use my own curls for my wedding and she was so awesome about it! She really knows how to handle styling curls and how to break them apart without frizzing. She was gentle and purposeful with every piece.

My makeup lasted all day and I got so many compliments on it! It was the perfect balance between full glam bridal and makeup that I would do myself for nice events. I still looked like ME, just with REALLY well done makeup!
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Lizzet T. Sent on 09/10/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Visions come true!

I looked around for awhile and after some research I booked Fairytale Hair & Makeup. Michelle did my make up and Natalia did my hair. I couldn't have asked for a better duo! They were professional, friendly and extremely helpful. I don't wear make up everyday and my hair has been stuck in a bun for most of the year so with the look I found for my big day some glam & hair down with waves I was ready to hear it was not a good idea BuT nope! They said it was a great look and I can pull it off. I booked a trail and it put my nerves at ease. On the big day, it felt they were part of our wedding party. They laughed with us and still worked quick. Fairytale wedding is truly a team you can trust making your vision come true.
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Alex W. Sent on 07/23/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Tara and her team are awesome!

Tara and her team were awesome. They were so friendly, showed up on time, kept to the schedule, and most importantly, everyone’s hair looked fabulous for the entire night. Tara and Stephanie were so talented at handling a wide range of different hair types and styles (braids, buns, blowouts, curls— even mens hair). Christine’s makeup was stunning. I was pretty nervous about getting my makeup done because I don’t normally wear much and the only other time I’d gotten it done professionally it was really heavy and I didn’t feel like myself. Christine really listened and made my makeup look natural but elevated. Our pictures turned out awesome and everyone felt pampered. I would recommend Tara and her team again in a heartbeat!
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Awards

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2024 Winner
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Real Weddings

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37 photos · 08/25/2017

Professional Network & Endorsements

19 Endorsements
Velvet Alley Events Velvet Alley Events Wedding Planners

We adore these ladies and that is why we recommend them to all of our clients. We know that when we have Fairytale Hair and Makeup getting the Bride and her bride squad ready they will be in great hands with this glam squad. Not only do these ladies do an amazing job and are professional, but they are very personable, fun and great to work with.

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Fairytale Hair & Makeup is the best in the business for hair and makeup! Each of their artists is so incredibly talented and gives their brides such naturally flawless looks! The owner Tara is so much fun to work with and all her artists that I've met and worked with have been wonderful! I highly recommend Fairytale!

Michelle Vazul Photography Michelle Vazul Photography Wedding Photographers

We have had the honor and pleasure of working with Fairytale Hair and Makeup on a few occasions. I am always excited when I hear that our bride is having them on her wedding day. I know the hair and makeup will be flawless and will last all day long. The Fairytale Hair and Makeup team is ALWAYS super professional. Even better? They are SO MUCH fun to work with! They are happy and upbeat. We can tell they truly love what they do. If you are looking for hair and makeup artists in Florida or California, you will not be disappointed if you book their services. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!!

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