Hi there! I'm so excited you're here!
I’m Daníca! (pronounced: Duh-knee-Cuh) and I’ve been doing makeup professionally for the last 7 years, though my journey and experience with makeup began well over 13 years ago. I started off just playing in my mothers MAC makeup collection, as she was quite the makeup lover herself. I would do my friends' makeup for school dances, proms, birthdays and other special events etc. After highschool I continued doing makeup for fun expanding to friends of friends when they'd ask and then I got my first beauty related job at Sephora. I worked there for 7 years, learning so much. Working with different products, people of all ages, skintones, skin types and textures. But it wasn't until 2018 that I got introduced to the wedding/bridal world and I’ve been hooked ever since. I currently serve Sonoma, the Napa Valley , Bay Area and Beyond-Northern California. What I mean to say is that I will travel anywhere your heart desires for me to glam your beautiful face for your special day ! Aside from working weddings, I also do a lot of makeup for photo sessions whether it's for Maternity, Boudoir or family sessions and other special events like prom, quinceñeras, birthdays etc. I do travel for work outside of weddings but I also have my cute little makeup studio located in Benicia Ca where I offer makeup and simple hairstyling services.
Most artists have a specific look or style and if I had to choose and put myself into a category, I would say my style would fall most under the “soft glam” look. But I feel like I’m specific to whatever you are most comfortable with. Not all makeup styles work for everyone and I understand that. I truly try to customize makeup to each individual person that sits in my chair, from the most natural looking makeup, all the way to the most glamorous. Know that when you sit in my chair I will ask many questions and we will work together to achieve the look you envision for your special day!
I am most described as a sweet and very easy going individual who is very detail oriented, organized, and responsive in communication. I am often told that I have a very light touch and most of my clients will say they could fall asleep in my makeup chair because of how relaxed they feel while I’m doing their makeup. Your hair and makeup artist sets the tone for how the rest of your big day will go and I want you to feel relaxed and like you're taken care of on your wedding day when you're working with me.
When I’m not busy doing makeup on beautiful faces or keeping busy with all things behind the scenes of my beauty business, I’m usually at home being a mama to my adorable baby boy, cuddling my cat and trying to catch up on my favorite shows (if I can *wink wink* #momlife) haha. Or out eating yummy carbs and ice cream and spending time with my little family.
Everyday I’m excited and extremely grateful that I get to be a part of others' special moments by doing something I love! I hope this gave you a little glimpse about me and my love for the beauty world!
I can’t wait to work with you and hear all about your special day !
<3 Danica