Trained in Germany by the Swiss Celebrity Makeup Artist Beni Durrer. With Lina on your side, you can rely on a skilled makeup artist, barber and hairstylist.
+12 Years International Experience
Lina is a licensed artist and offers professional on location beauty services right where you need them. A true motion picture industry professional represented by IATSE.
+12 Years International Experience
Meet a refreshing artist who listens carefully to your ideas & desired looks and tailors an individual concept paired with outstanding creativity.
Core Service Areas: Los Angeles Metro Area, Orange County, Riverside County, San Bernadino County, San Diego, Cleveland, Columbus, Cincinnati, Detroit. Other locations upon request.
Personal | On site
Local and Out-of-State Clients
TV & Film | Corporate | Commercials | Celebrities | Special Occasions | Wedddings | Bridal Hair & Makeup | Grooming | SFX
When a final look is created and the artristry magic is done, the spark in the client's eyes - exactly this situation fullfills my dream of working as a Hair & Makeup Artist everyday!
I am an experienced and passionated artist who listens carefully, asks the right questions & reads your needs.
As a certified Barber and Hair & Makeup Artist, I hold active licenses as Cosmetologist, Hair Designer and Esthetician in the States of California and Ohio.
During my journey in Berlin, Germany, I have been trained by the Swiss Celebrity Makeup Artist Beni Durrer and was fortunate to learn about all his beauty secrets and skills, which I love to share with my clients today!
While I take pride in shaping my beauty brand Kōena which has the philosophy of cosmetic products entirely free of synthetics or chemicals and being based on only natural ingredients, it is inevitable to also use other brands for professional makeup services.
The difference between all these makeup brands is huge and I picked my favorite brands very carefully. Many of them are limiting the amount of synthetic ingredients and focus on being high-quality makeup products that let your beauty shine!
Of course there are a more brands I can highly recommend for special effects makeup or for daily wear. Feel free to reach out to me to get more details which products work best you.
The Dior Backstage Face & Body Foundation is the favorite choice of professional makeup artists.
You can achieve a second skin finish and the coverage is light to full buildable. Perfect for weddings or Everyday occassions! The waterproof/sweat-resistant formula is wonderful for brides or someone who is exposed to extreme heat/humidity.
The finish even resists the bright lights on the catwalk, backstage and above that.
I absolutley loved working for bareMinerals in Germany.
I admire the ingredients which make your skin look instantly refreshed and brings out your natural features.
The minerals and vitamins in their product line can make the skin really healthier over time! bareMinerals launched their best-selling mineral foundation in 1995: "We're full of what's good and free of what's not"- bareMinerals
Working for Bobbi Brown Cosmetics in Germany was so much fun! You can create either very simple day looks or high-end photoshoot-looks with their high-quality products. Her products, lifestyle & work ethic was so inspiring to me, I started to feel the desire also to become a professional and Independant Makeup Artist! "When the brand was founded nearly 30 years ago, this was our vision - and we champion it today. "We make makeup that enhances - not hides - your true beauty." - Bobbi Brown
FAQs | Frequently Asked Quesitons
The personal relationship is the most important factor for success and the better we get along with each other, the easier I can anticipate your needs. If you like my reference pictures on my web page or Instagram, this is also a good indicator if we are a "match".
Of course, there are also some 'hard facts' that I can offer: - Certified barber (Germany), - Certified hair and makeup artist (Germany), - Certified licenses as cosmetologist (California), esthetician and hair designer (Ohio), paired with over 12 years experience in the beauty industry and as a hair & makeup artist. Did you know that Ohio requires a valid esthetician or cosmetology license for any kind of makeup services? Practicing as a hair and makeup artist without a license is illegal in the states of California and Ohio. Self-proclaimed "makeup artists" bypassing these rules may also bypass best practices and standards that should be part of every hair & makeup procedure when they work with you! It took me hard work and many hours of preparation to get certified in both states and you literally pay for what you get.
My title says it all: I am a makeup ARTIST. Creativity and artistic skills differentiate true makeup artists from the masses. Airbrush is great for full-body and special effects makeup but a rather fast and simple way to apply beauty makeup on the face even though many “artists” charge a premium for it. I strive for best quality and perfection and do not believe in a “one size fits all”-approach. My airbrush offering is restricted to commercial productions (film & TV, advertising, special effects...) and not available for bridal makeup services. Brush and sponge do a way better job for details and create a look customized to your skin’s specifics. Check out this interesting article which provides a very balanced pro and con overview: https://www.refinery29.com/en-us/airbrush-wedding-makeup-pros-cons Airbrush is a popular choice for bridal makeups because of the claim that it lasts longer and is able to handle sweat better (which is, and probably always will, be a personal preference at the end: everybody experiences the feeling and effects of makeup differently!). If you decide to go with an airbrush makeup artist, make sure that person is highly experienced and definitely insist on a trial run. You might experience flaking or patchy areas especially on dry or mature skin.
Absolutely! Please, voice any preferences about your style. A picture of yourself also helps me to get an idea of your facial shape, skin type and hair. You can rely on my feedback to be truthful and honest. If I think that a certain look or makeup brand may not be suitable for your skin, I will let you know. Of course, you will make the final call. If you have a specific look in mind, feel free to send me some pictures or a description in advance. I will make sure to pack my makeup kit accordingly to make your dream look come true!
A quick touchup session will not take longer than 20-30 minutes. Hair or makeup are about 45 minutes each. A full hair and makeup session can take 1.5-2 hours. For bridal hair & makeup, I recommend up to 2.5 hours. Bridesmaids or groom can be anywhere between 30 and 60 minutes, depending on time schedule and preferences. If needed, I can be much faster, but you should let me know in advance.
As early as possible. The larger the event, the more important becomes long-term planning. You can always send me a last-minute request and sometimes I am able to squeeze you in. For weddings or photo shootings, you should aim check my availability at least several weeks in advance, since it takes some preparation. If you know that your wedding date will be 12 months from now and time and venue have already been confirmed, there is no reason to NOT get in touch with me today. If something changes along the way, we will certainly find a solution.
If you have a favorite lip stick or makeup brand and insist on providing the material, I will gladly accommodate your request. Pricing for my services will not be adjusted.
California and Ohio both charge an origin-based sales tax, which means that sales tax is based on my business‘s location (regardless of where I perform the services). However, California excludes beauty services such as hair styling and makeup services whereas the Ohio Board of Cosmetology let me know that makeup services are subject to state sales tax which I have to deduct each month. More details and exceptions are provided under the following links.
If no sales tax was shown on your past invoices, these makeup artists might have been located in a different state with different tax rules, or - in case of Ohio - may not have been officially licensed / registered and do not report their income correctly. Sales tax is due as long as the services are performed within the state of Ohio and you are not tax-exempt.
Core Service Areas: Los Angeles Metro Area, Orange County, Riverside County, San Bernadino County, San Diego, Cleveland, Columbus, Cincinnati, Detroit. Other locations upon request.
