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Makeup By Anna Grimes is an on-site wedding makeup artistry business based in Atascadero, California. Owner Anna Grimes has been a makeup artist for over 17 years, loving the art of makeup since she was a child. After self-teaching through books and magazines, she attended cosmetology school and continues to frequent various workshops and classes. She has made a vow to never stop learning, and uses her love of makeup to inspire others to reach their beauty goals.

Services Offered

Some of Anna’s favorite clients to work with are brides and wedding parties, enjoying being a part of their special day. Makeup By Anna Grimes always strives to provide the most professional services, giving clients a timeless, customized look that will last through any event. Traveling to clients, she can provide trial runs as well as day-of services at a specified location. Her services include airbrush makeup and false lash application.

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Reviews of Makeup By Anna Grimes

Drew
Drew Sent on 04/25/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Queen of Makeup

I absolutely loved working with Anna for my wedding makeup. I did my makeup trial with Anna a couple months before my wedding day and she was fabulous -- not only was she doing the trial but it felt like a thorough consultation as she gave me recommendations on products and ways to keep my skin nourished and hydrated before my big day.

On the day of, Anna arrived right on time! Everyone's makeup looked beautiful and stayed on throughout the night. It looked super natural and not "overdone." She also gave each of us a little touch up kit to use throughout the night. Overall it was an excellent experience with Anna. If you are looking for a makeup artist that listens to what you want and does beautiful work, call Anna! Her attention to detail is unparalleled.
Jessica
Jessica Sent on 11/22/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Perfect bridal glam!

Anna was truly the best makeup artist I ever could have asked for. From the very beginning, she was incredibly helpful with answering all of my questions, especially about skin prep. I am not really a get glammed up kind of girl, so I wanted all the advice I could get! She walked me through a timeline of when to get waxed, spray tan, facial, etc to make sure my makeup was perfect for the big day. I had a ton of fun with her during my trial and getting all glammed up, and when it came to the big day there were a few minor changes I wanted to make from my trial, and she was so open to making those, and I truly felt like a princess. Anna's calm presence really helped my nerves, and she had me laughing the whole time. Importantly, Anna is an advocate for the bride and will be the first to let someone know that glam time is not a time to be asking the bride a bunch of questions! Anna also gives a little touch up bag to you and anyone else in your bridal party who gets their makeup done with her. Overall, I could not be happier with my makeup experience, and my mom and bridesmaids loved theirs too!
Greg
Greg Sent on 11/16/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing Makeup Experience

Anna Grimes is a joy to work with! I hired her to do makeup this past September for my wedding in Cayucos. Anna did an amazing job of highlighting all my bridesmaid's beauty and creating a relaxing environment which set us all up for a great day.

Anna was approachable and responsive throughout the process and I really enjoyed the opportunity to establish a relationship with her during the makeup trial. From that experience, I was able to make adjustments to my makeup plan so that I truly felt my best on my wedding day. She also gave me great skin care recommendations for the weeks/days leading up to the wedding. I'd love the chance to work with her again!
Megan
Megan Sent on 09/12/2023
5 out of 5 rating

The Perfect Wedding Weekend at Ella's Vineyard!

Book Anna for your wedding makeup!! She was a fantastic partner to work with - I was just as impressed with her organization & communication as I was with the makeup she did for me on my wedding day. I’m not someone who usually wears a lot of makeup, and she did an amazing job making me feel like an elevated version of my natural self.
Maddison
Maddison Sent on 04/09/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Unbelievably talented

Wow I couldn’t believe how stunning Anna made me look for my wedding day. I was very picky about choosing a makeup artist because to me that was one of my most important vendors…and I literally couldn’t be happier with how it turned out. I will always recommend Anna!
J
Jaqueline Sent on 12/07/2022
5 out of 5 rating

If you have the opportunity to book Anna, DO IT!

Anna is an INCREDIBLE artist. Her personality and her love for people and making them feel beautiful beams from her, she made me feel so comfortable, loved, and seen. She has a way of taking your features, making them pop while ensuring you still look like yourself. Her makeup application was perfection, her eyeshadow blending and winged liner was also wonderful. I have hooded eyes, and she never made me feel like they were an issue for her, she worked her magic and did so great. My mom and my sisters also had their makeup done the day of, and they didn't want to take their makeup off because they felt so beautiful. Thank you again Anna! I love when I see people thriving in their purpose, and you have truly found yours!
K
6Ff024Db4F9608642Eef141Fe1761B790Af36E04 Sent on 03/13/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Flawless makeup by the sweetest person!!

Anna did my wedding makeup and I couldn't have been happier with it!! She uses great products and top-of-the-line brands, and my makeup stayed on all the way through the reception! It looked great in all the wedding photos too. Anna is also the sweetest person ever, and it was so great to have her be part of the big day. She made getting ready easy and fun, and everybody looked stunning! Highly recommend!!!
T
Tawnee Sent on 03/08/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Wedding Makeup

Anna is amazing! She reaches out and plans so everything goes perfectly. She makes you feel like family. She and her artist that helped did a Beautiful job! Highly Recommend and she makes your wedding look vision come to life!
Kiley
Kiley Sent on 10/31/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Never felt so pretty

I'm not very proficient with make up but boy am I glad that Anna is! She is so incredibly talented and my bridal party, mom, and I were absolutely blessed to have her do our make up. Everyone looked so good!! She took my request of mostly soft pinks and nudes and ran with it, creating a look that suited each person perfectly. Please hire her, you'll be glad you did
Lara
Lara Sent on 10/23/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Talented, Knowledgeable, + Organized!

Anna is a true artist and is dedicated to perfecting the exact look you want for your wedding, and especially wants to make sure you feel comfortable in the makeup you wear. She is SO organized, professional, and listens to your needs and wants while also suggesting/collaborating with you on what would work best with your skin/look for the day. I am still stunned by how well my makeup looked and felt - I didn’t even feel like I had make up on and sometimes forgot I did! On top of that, I pretty much cried the whole day and my makeup DID NOT BUDGE. Anna also has a great sense of humor and is a joy to hangout with. She thinks of everything (because again, she is SUPER organized and thoughtful), and even provided a paper straw and touch-up bag for me to make sure I was prepared for the day and didn’t mess my lips! 1000% would recommend her to anyone! I received a lot of compliments about how natural my makeup looked and that was exactly what I wanted!
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