Faces by Amelia Cosmetic Designs

Planning any event is stressful; planning a wedding across the country during a pandemic is a completely different level of stress. When I say that Tanya made my wedding day fabulous, I promise it is not an exaggeration by any means!

When choosing a makeup artist for my wedding it was super important that they had the skill to apply makeup on different skin tones and textures because each of my bridesmaids all had a very different complexion. When I found Tanya and saw her reference photos I knew that I had found my artist. She is extremely professional, making sure to find out exactly what services you want and sending over an itinerary before hand.

On the big day, Tanya and her assistant were at our house bright and early ready to get started. They were super personable and had great conversations with each of us, even shared some cool places to check out in the area (and warned us about shooting cacti). Everyone’s makeup was absolutely perfect; they were sure to ask each individual specifics about their skin type and make up preferences before getting started. They even helped me into my dress and sent over a ton of pictures from the entire process.

All in all, it was a true pleasure working with Faces by Amelia. 25/10 would definitely recommend!

From the moment I met Tanya Amelia, I knew I was in the presence of a true beauty professional. As a wedding photographer who specializes in weddings for BIPOC and LGBTQ couples in Phoenix, I’m super vigilant to find vendors who align with my values and deliver GREAT work, and Tanya is the literal embodiment of that.

She is genuinely committed to inclusivity and client comfort. Whether it's accommodating all skin tones, hair textures, or personal styles, Tanya ensures every client feels seen, confident, and radiant—an ethos she carries throughout every touchpoint of the experience.

She's communicative, accommodating, responsive, and transparent—especially about pricing and services.

What truly sets Tanya apart is the personal connection she creates. From the moment she walked into my home, she brought laughter, music, and genuine warmth. I felt like I was spending time with a close friend instead of a vendor.

She also brings the salon experience right to your doorstep—complete with professional lighting, high-end products, and an atmosphere that feels like a refuge of calm on a busy day. Her makeup and hair artistry are nothing short of remarkable—not only did my makeup photograph gorgeously, but it also endured heat, hugs, and hours of dancing without needing a touch-up.

She will forever be my go-to makeup recommendation!

Tanya absolutely slayed my wedding hair and makeup! I wanted a unique hairstyle (not really the typical bridal hair) and I couldn't be happier with how well Tanya listened and created a special and artistic look! Everything from the half-up bun to the boho braids, clip-in extensions, and floral accessories were all perfectly placed and stayed in place all day and night even on a windy day in Sedona. I was also super happy with my makeup look, which stayed in place on a hot (90 degree) day for an outdoor wedding where we hiked around quite a bit. Tanya also provided mother of the bride hair and makeup and was so sweet and patient with my mom and she looked beautiful! Working with Tanya truly could not have been easier, from booking to the trial and wedding day, she was very easy to communicate with and open to feedback during the entire process. Pricing was super reasonable and transparent which I found to be refreshing in the wedding industry after contacting so many vendors. If you are looking for unique bridal beauty and professional wedding hair and makeup I highly recommend Faces by Amelia. Tanya is a true artist!

I feel absolutely blessed to have connected with Faces By Amelia through a dear friend who was also getting her makeup done for my wedding. Amelia arrived at my home promptly at 7:30 am and she was so warm and very down to earth. She came with all her gear and with the snap of her fingers turned my kitchen into a makeup salon!! After setting up, she put some music on to set the vibe. She then transformed me into a beautiful bride in no time at all. You can tell without her saying a word how much she loves and enjoys making people feel absolutely beautiful!! She was so skilled and efficient that she was able to complete 3 full makeup faces in less than 3 hours. I received so many compliments on how beautiful I looked and I have Amelia to thank!!! I will definitely be using Faces By Amelia for all of my special events.

Tonya is very professional and very knowledgeable! She’s very good at explaining and making things right for you. I highly recommend her, reasonable price and excellent customer experience. I feel so at home with her!

Amelia was an amazing MUA! She is so kind and fun! She also gave me new tips for skin care! Truly grateful the experience!

Tanya was amazing from the very start of our journey together! She came highly recommended by a close and trusted friend and I couldn’t agree more. She was punctual, prompt, professional, passionate, and genuinely one of the sweetest ladies I’ve ever met! She matched me with exactly what o wanted which was a soft glam and boho hairstyle. She actually did all of my bridesmaids and myself for my big day. Her prices were more than fair and in my opinion, I got way more beauty and vibes for the prices which I’m so thankful for!

Few artists in the Phoenix valley have the expertise, products and experience to work with a wide variety of skin and hair. She was always flexible to work with me and comes to you for hair and makeup. The prices are more than fair for what you get.

Tanya and her team did such an amazing job on my girls hair and makeup. I couldn't have been happier! She came to my house for my trial and got to know me and my back story. She wanted to make sure to give me exactly what I wanted, giving suggestions and options. On my wedding day, I switched up my hair and it ended up even better than the trial. My makeup was flawless. Tanya was such a ray of sunshine and happiness. She calmed all my nerves and gave me such confidence going into one of the biggest moments of my life. She even met me at the venue for touch-ups right before the ceremony. Thank you Tanya!

Thank you for doing an amazing job with my make over. It was not only flawless, but long lasting!! I wanted little makeup. Just enough to enhance my features, and you nailed it.