Category: Makeup Artist

  • Bay Area Bridal Hair and Makeup Artists: Work With Triple Twist

    Triple Twist is accepting applications from experienced bridal hair and makeup artists in the San Francisco Bay Area.

    We are a San Francisco-based makeup and hair team specializing in weddings, City Hall celebrations, private events, makeup lessons, and polished beauty services for clients who want to look like the best version of themselves. Our work is refined, natural, modern, and client-centered.

    Mei Zhou
    Mei Zhou, founder of Triple Twist, working on location in San Francisco. Since 2008, Triple Twist has served more than 3,000 weddings and events across the Bay Area.

    If you are a talented freelance hair artist, makeup artist, hair and makeup artist, assistant, or newer artist interested in training, we would love to hear from you.

    Apply to work with Triple Twist

    What Kind of Artists We Are Looking For

    Triple Twist is especially interested in artists who are calm, reliable, kind, and detail-oriented. Weddings and events require more than technical skill. They require strong communication, punctuality, preparation, and the ability to help clients feel comfortable on one of the most important days of their lives.

    We are looking for artists with experience in:

    • Bridal makeup
    • Bridal hair
    • Event makeup
    • Event hair
    • Natural beauty makeup
    • Clean, polished hairstyling
    • Faux lashes
    • Clip-in extensions
    • Mature skin makeup
    • Makeup for a wide range of skin tones
    • Makeup for deeper skin tones
    • Hair styling for a wide range of hair textures
    • Textured hair styling
    • Multicultural bridal beauty
    • South Asian / Indian bridal beauty
    • East Asian beauty makeup
    • Men’s grooming
    • Assistant work, setup, and touchups

    You do not need to offer every service listed above. We are interested in learning what you do best.

    Natural Beauty, Bridal, and Event Work

    Our clients often come to Triple Twist because they want beautiful, polished hair and makeup that still feels like them. We are especially interested in natural beauty, bridal, event, and clean beauty work across a wide range of skin tones, hair textures, and cultural wedding traditions.

    When applying, please share the best examples of your work. A portfolio link, Instagram, or both are welcome.

    The most helpful examples are:

    • Bridal looks
    • Engagement or pre-wedding looks
    • City Hall wedding looks
    • Soft glam and natural beauty
    • Event makeup and hairstyling
    • Clean, polished before-and-after work
    • Hair styling that shows shape, finish, and durability
    • Makeup that photographs well while still looking beautiful in person

    Editorial, fashion, costume, character, or special-effects makeup can show creativity, but for this application we are most interested in work that connects to bridal, event, and natural beauty clients.

    Freelance Wedding and Event Opportunities in the Bay Area

    Triple Twist serves clients throughout San Francisco and the Bay Area. Depending on the event, artists may work at our Union Square studio, at hotels, private homes, wedding venues, City Hall, or other on-location settings.

    We are especially interested in hearing from artists who can work in or around:

    • San Francisco
    • East Bay
    • Peninsula
    • South Bay
    • North Bay
    • Wine Country
    • Other Bay Area wedding locations

    Some events are small and simple. Others involve full wedding parties, early start times, multiple artists, detailed schedules, and on-location coordination. Reliability matters.

    What Makes a Good Fit for Triple Twist

    A strong Triple Twist artist is not only talented, but professional.

    We value artists who:

    • Arrive prepared and on time
    • Communicate clearly
    • Keep a calm presence during wedding mornings
    • Respect the client, planner, photographer, and venue team
    • Understand timing and service flow
    • Can work cleanly and efficiently
    • Are comfortable with natural beauty and bridal refinement
    • Care about the client experience, not just the final photo

    For many clients, hair and makeup is one of the first parts of the wedding day. A good artist helps set the tone.

    Hair Artists, Makeup Artists, and Assistants

    We welcome applications from experienced artists as well as newer artists who may be a fit for assistant work or future training opportunities.

    You may apply if you are interested in:

    • Makeup artist work
    • Hair artist work
    • Hair and makeup artist work
    • Assistant work
    • Setup and touchup support
    • Future training opportunities

    If your portfolio is still developing, tell us honestly where you are strongest and what kind of work you are hoping to grow into.

    Apply to Work With Triple Twist

    If you are a Bay Area bridal hair artist, makeup artist, or beauty professional interested in working with Triple Twist, please complete our application form.

    Apply here to work with Triple Twist

    Please include your contact information, areas you can work, years of professional experience, services you offer, and the best place for us to review your work.

    We review applications carefully and will contact artists who may be a good fit for future weddings, events, studio services, or assistant opportunities.

    About Triple Twist

    Triple Twist is a minority- and woman-owned beauty business based in San Francisco. We work with clients from many backgrounds, cultures, skin tones, hair textures, ages, wedding traditions, and relationships, including LGBTQ+ and same-sex couples.

    We are looking for artists who share that care. Technical skill matters, but so do respect, warmth, reliability, and the ability to help each client feel seen, comfortable, and beautifully represented.

  • Garden Pavilion, Sonoma Makeup and Hair Artist

    Garden Pavilion, Sonoma, Photo by Kati Rosado, Makeup / Hair by Triple Twist
    Garden Pavilion, Sonoma, Photo by Kati Rosado, Makeup / Hair by Triple Twist
    Garden Pavilion, Sonoma, Photo by Kati Rosado, Makeup / Hair by Triple Twist
    Garden Pavilion, Sonoma, Photo by Kati Rosado, Makeup / Hair by Triple Twist
    Garden Pavilion, Sonoma, Photo by Kati Rosado, Makeup / Hair by Triple Twist
    Garden Pavilion, Sonoma, Photo by Kati Rosado, Makeup / Hair by Triple Twist

    Garden Pavilion, Sonoma, Photo by Kati Rosado, Makeup / Hair by Triple Twist Garden Pavilion, Sonoma, Photo by Kati Rosado, Makeup / Hair by Triple Twist Garden Pavilion, Sonoma, Photo by Kati Rosado, Makeup / Hair by Triple Twist Garden Pavilion, Sonoma, Photo by Kati Rosado, Makeup / Hair by Triple Twist Garden Pavilion, Sonoma, Photo by Kati Rosado, Makeup / Hair by Triple Twist

    Garden Pavilion, Sonoma, Photo by Kati Rosado, Makeup / Hair by Triple Twist
    Garden Pavilion, Sonoma, Photo by Kati Rosado, Makeup / Hair by Triple Twist

  • Elisse, Dog Patch Wine Works Makeup and Hair San Francisco

    Elisse was so great to work with! Mei and her team helped Elisse get ready in Downtown San Francisco for her Dog Patch Win Works wedding. We love the soft, natural look she chose. Special thanks to Nicole at 43rd Avenue Photography for these wonderful images! More images here.

    Natural Bridal Look Makeup
    Natural Bridal Look Makeup
    Natural Bridal Look Makeup
    Natural Bridal Look Makeup
    Natural Bridal Look Makeup with Updo
    Natural Bridal Look Makeup with Updo
    Natural Bridal Look Makeup with Updo
    Natural Bridal Look Makeup with Updo
    Dog Patch Wine Works Makeup and Hair
    Dog Patch Wine Works Makeup and Hair
    Dog Patch Wine Works Makeup and Hair
    Dog Patch Wine Works Makeup and Hair
    Dog Patch Wine Works Makeup and Hair
    Dog Patch Wine Works Makeup and Hair
  • Landmark Art and Garden Center Wedding

    Stephanie’s Marin wedding at the Landmark Art and Garden Center was awesome. We had a great time getting ready at our studio in Union Square prior to the ceremony. Special thanks for the incredible photography by Flory Photo.

    Wedding Updo Asian Hair Marin

    Asian Updo Wedding Professional Makeup Hair

    Wedding Makeup Artist Asian

    Photography: Flory Photo
    Makeup and Hair: Triple Twist Makeup & Hair Design
    Venue: Landmark Art and Garden Center