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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

4.9 out of 5 rating
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2024 Winner
4.9 out of 5 rating
312 Reviews
98% recommend it
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  • Flexibility
    4.9 out of 5 rating
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Fairytale Hair and Makeup received glowing reviews for their exceptional services for weddings. Customers praised the team, including Lizz, Kim, Michelle, Meghan, Mayline, Jolie, and Rachel, for their professionalism, talent, and friendliness. Brides and their parties felt beautiful and confident, with makeup and hair that exceeded expectations and lasted throughout the event. The team\'s flexibility, communication, and ability to bring visions to life were highlighted, making the experience stress-free and memorable. Overall, Fairytale Hair and Makeup was highly recommended for creating magical and flawless looks for wedding days.

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This AI-generated summary gives you a snapshot of the overall ratings and feedback from the reviews this vendor has received.

Fairytale Hair and Makeup received glowing reviews for their exceptional services for weddings. Customers praised the team, including Lizz, Kim, Michelle, Meghan, Mayline, Jolie, and Rachel, for their professionalism, talent, and friendliness. Brides and their parties felt beautiful and confident, with makeup and hair that exceeded expectations and lasted throughout the event. The team\'s flexibility, communication, and ability to bring visions to life were highlighted, making the experience stress-free and memorable. Overall, Fairytale Hair and Makeup was highly recommended for creating magical and flawless looks for wedding days.

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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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Rodner W. Sent on 06/03/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Wedding Hair & Make-Up

Tara and Lizz are some of the most badass women I've ever met and holy crap do they know their way around hair and make-up. I requested their services for myself, my bridesmaids, my mother and MIL for my wedding day.
When I showed up for my trial I had a particular vision in mind and both Tara and Lizz were so excited when I showed them some sample photos. It's one thing to have vendors who are professional and do their job well, but when they are also genuinely excited for you and do everything in their power to bring your vision to life it makes the whole experience all the more extraordinary.
Despite having to show up stupid early because of my giant party and trek up 3 flights of stairs to our ready space, they had such an amazing attitude. They honestly got the party going that morning - as all my ladies, troopers that they are, were also up at the crack of dawn, you couldn't help but be put in a good mood when Tara and Lizz were there.
I appreciated the fact that they gave me a great glow up for my wedding day without making me unrecognizable (something I've noticed is trending), and everytime one of my bridesmaids finished in the chair I audibly gasped at how stunning they all came out. Everyone was absolutely radiant and it couldn't have happened without Fairytale Hair and Makeup.
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Melissa A. Sent on 07/22/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Beautiful hair & makeup for my wedding day!

Fairytale Hair and Makeup did an amazing job for me, my mom, mother-in-law, sister-in-law, and our grandmas on my wedding day! We had Lizz for makeup and Kim for hair, and they were both great! I did a trial (highly recommend) and they both helped make changes on the day-of to make my look exactly what I was hoping for. All of us girls felt gorgeous! They were on time, professional, and friendly. I'm happy I went with this team to get me all ready for the big day!
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Awards

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2024 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2023 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2022 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2021 Winner
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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.

Sweet Art Bake Shop Sweet Art Bake Shop Wedding Cakes

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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