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Tatiana Samarkina Irving is a prominent Los Angeles-based makeup artist and hair stylist with over 15 years of experience working in fashion, photo, film, music video, commercial print and advertising. She is noted for working alongside high profile celebrities, photographers and fashion stylists for Esquire, L’Officiel and Men’s Health just to name a few. Originally from Moscow, Russia, Tatiana works at her Braid & Makeup Studio in Santa Monica and continues to make a name for herself in the industry. She actively pursues her education and immerses herself in the current trends and specializes in stylish hair braids, unique braiding and wedding hairstyles.

The Braid & Makeup Studio provides unique and stylish hair braiding services and makeup in Santa Monica or at your location. We are available for weddings, special events, parties, photo shoots, videos and more.

The Braid & Makeup Studio specializes in stylish hair braids, unique braiding and wedding hairstyles. E.g., fishtails, ultimate fishtail, messy tail, tapered braid, messy side braid, hair twists, loose fish braid, side braid, braidhawk, milkmaid braids, katniss braid, double waterfall braid, hair bow bun, crown braid, braided rose bun, dutch, french braids, mermaid braid, strand braids, herringbone braids, lace braids, twist, classic, and kids hairstyles. Other services include professional makeup and hair styles for special occasions, bridal parties, weddings, headshots, beauty pageants, fashion shows, photo shoots, films, commercials, and events.

*Available by appointment only. Please call, text 310-994-3670 or email thebraidstudio@gmail.com to schedule an appointment 7 days a week. We are located inside an upscale building in Santa Monica near 3rd Street Promenade.

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What beauty services do you offer?

Consultations

What hair services do you offer?

Extensions
Updos / Styling

What makeup services do you offer?

Fake Lashes
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Melanie Sent on 10/25/2021
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Everything I asked for and more....

Tatiana and her team are AMAZING at what they do. They did hair and make up for me (the bride), 3 bridesmaids, a flower girl, and mother of the bride. They also did hair and make up for y engagement pictures. They were reliable and prompt with their responses both by texts and emails. They were early to arrive the day off (which is wonderful!). It was just a perfect experience!
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Claire Sent on 07/14/2015
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Tatiana is an absolute sweetheart! She is extremely talented in her profession and a complete perfectionist. She is so patient with a very calming presence, she truly cares about creating the exact look you desire. She will not stop until both you and her are completely satisfied, and the results are beautiful. I visited her a couple of times before my wedding, once just to get my eyebrows re-shaped and she sent me away with a lovely braid as well as perfectly groomed eyebrows!! She really does go above and beyond. On my wedding day I was so happy with both my hair and make-up, it was just exactly how I wanted it. She also did my bridesmaids hair and both mothers hair and make up with the help from her assistant Natasha (who is also another excellent stylist). We all looked a million dollars!
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Greg Sent on 04/04/2015
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Our daughter had a 'trial' makeup session with another vendor for her wedding, with results she was unhappy with. But, her workload as a doctor prevented her from finding another. Her Maid of Honor and BFF stepped in at the last minute, found Braid, and they worked from 7AM to 3PM on the wedding Sunday to make up bride, bridesmaids, and moms - and, the results were spectacular and all enjoyed it immensely. Highly recommended!

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