Los Angeles, Southern California, Orange County Editorial Hair and Makeup

Lessons

Ready to feel confident doing your own makeup — whether it’s for everyday glam or your own wedding day? I offer personalized makeup lessons in Los Angeles for anyone who wants to master their features, tools, and technique. Together, we’ll simplify the overwhelm and create a routine that’s fun, empowering, and totally you — whether we meet in person or virtually.

**Ready to master your signature look?**

Makeup Lessons for all skill levels

Signature Lesson

Each lesson is personalized to fit your needs and style. Whether you are a total beginner, or just want to refresh your look, I will walk you through the process step by step and help you figure out your signature day-night look.

I’ll do one side and then let you do the other, so we can focus on technique and have you feeling and looking like the icon you are!

hands-on lesson
custom face-chart
personalized shopping list with links

$350, 2 hours

I'm Ready to Master MY look

Wedding Makeup + Hair Lesson

Planning to do your own makeup and hair for your wedding, elopement, or rehearsal dinner? I’ll guide you step-by-step in a personalized lesson designed to help you create a camera-ready look that lasts all day and feels completely like you. Together, we’ll map out your exact products, techniques, and timeline — so you feel calm, confident, and fully prepped for your big day.

Ideal for destination brides, elopements, or beauty lovers who want to stay hands-on.

$600, 4 hours

Help me with my wedding look!

Additional Lesson Options

Shopping Add-On:

Not wanting to do the shopping alone? You can add on a Sephora or Ulta shopping experience with me, where I help fill your basket with the most important products to create your signature look!

$100 per hour

Group Lessons:

Want to do a little group makeup lesson party? I can do up to 4 people, where I will show demos on each guest, and take you and your party through the steps to create each of your day-night looks that are unique to each person .

$600, 4 hours

Let's plan your lesson today

Frequently Asked Questions about Lessons

Bring your own makeup bag, so we can dissect your own beauty routine and see what is working, and what' isn’t working! If you are out of a lot of products and just want to start fresh- no problem. I’ll have my pro kit with me, and will go over everything!
We can do the lesson out of my “home studio” or your place if you are local to Los Angeles or Orange County! Travel fees may apply.
I also offer virtual lessons for those far away from LA!
YES! And I offer group discounts- so just fill out my inquiry form and we can go from there depending on the size of your party.
Of course! I’ll send a shopping list, BUT if you are eager to get all the new products now, we can add on a shopping session, where I would go with you to Sephora or Ulta, and help you pick all the right products. This option starts at $100 per hour after the makeup lesson.

Dez is a magic hair and makeup angel <3 I met her on a shoot and then hired her again for a short film I was making. Her skill and vision and ability to apply that vision in a short period of time was that of a TRUE CRAFTSWOMAN! Most importantly, she is so lovely and kind and a wonderful human. I can't wait to hire her again <3

Alex
Dez is the absolute BEST!!! I’ve hired her for events and for a private make up tutorial. I never feel comfortable in make up not know anything about it, and Desiree always puts me at ease, explains every thing with such knowledge and kindness, and does just a FANTASTIC job everytime. She’s the best best best and I can’t recommend her highly enough

Katie
Desiree is truly a gift to work with. Not only is she incredibly prompt and professional, but sitting in her chair is something magical and therapeutic. With Dez, the entire process is one that is so peaceful and uplifting! I can also always trust that my hair and make-up will be beautifully unique and stay in place all night. I appreciate that her glam techniques are not over-the-top or one-size-fits all. She really caters to your own unique essence and how to make that shine. Whenever I have a red carpet event or creative production, she is the woman I call!

Tatum