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Nancy Cartwright Voice actress known for "Bart Simpson"

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Our mission is to provide the highest level of makeup, men's grooming and hairstyling services to each and every client. The quality of our work comes from attention to detail, and the ability to adapt based on our clients style and needs, while accommodating all skin tones and hair textures. We only use high-end, professional products that last all day and into the night, that keep the integrity of your skin and hair. Our goal is to capture authentic smiles and truly leave a lasting impression and memorable experience. We look forward to working with you.

Cindy Stirling

Owner, 
Licensed Cosmetologist since 2004,
​World Traveler, Philanthropist.

"I love being in a career that is intended to be of service to others. I aim to not be driven by materialism but rather focus on spiritual pursuits and helping others through my work. My job allows me to channel this gift and helps others see the true beauty within themselves."
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 Southern California-based Cindy Stirling 
is acknowledged as one of the premiere celebrity and international traveling makeup artists and licensed hair stylists in the country and around the globe. Cindy’s diverse background and over a decade of experience has distinguished her among the elite in the field working with multiple production organizations for TV and film, and along side with top tier photographers. When Cindy is not on set she's consistently booked for weddings, high-end private sessions, lessons, and photo-shoots which take her all over the World. Among Cindy's greatest strengths is her versatility.  Her clients value her expertise and skill in creating looks that bring out confidence and personality while enhancing their beauty. Cindy takes enormous pride in helping her clients look and feel their best for any occasion. Her adaptability and professionalism have earned her great accolades, some have even said "Cindy is not only talented, but her genuine and caring nature creates a memorable experience because she is a pleasure to work with. She has an open personality with a small town heart that is rare to find."
Press Play to see Cindy Behind the Scenes with model Hannah!
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Men's Grooming for Actor Freddie Prince Jr.
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Nancy O'Dell backstage at the Daytime Emmy awards

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I needed a make up artist to come to my home and help me get ready for my family photoshoot. Since I have a 9 month old breastfed baby, going to a salon would be too much of a hassle, Cindy came to my house on the agreed upon time and got my make up and hair done in just over an hour. The entrance to my house has 23 steps and a lot of vendors get discouraged to come upstairs with sample kits, however, Cindy hauled 2 huge bags of make up and hair tools no problem with a big smile on her face. Her personality is easy going and friendly. She asked what kind of make up I wanted and delivered on point. Fake lashes were also included. For my hair she curled up and allowed me to keep the pins, advising me to keep the curls up until it was time to leave the house. In the past I got my make up done for free at stores but the level of service, reliability, punctuality and quality does not compare to having Cindy come to us. Will definitely hire her again for my baby's birthday party and other events. :

Tati R 

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Cindy was extremely helpful in re-teaching me how to apply my makeup for both everyday wear, and special occasions. She was extremely patient with all of my questions and was clearly knowledgeable about all aspects of makeup, and was very detailed in her explanations! I loved how he used specific application techniques for different types of makeup and was able to explain things very clearly without overcomplicating what she was doing. Overall, I had a lovely experience with her and can already see drastic improvements in applying my own makeup! :)

Rachel M

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Cindy was my makeup & hair artist for my wedding in February 2018. She is incredibly talented at making you still look like yourself but more glamorous, glowing, and flawless (as you should be on your wedding day!!). Cindy was the MUA for my good friend's wedding and I was so impressed with her that I hired her for my day. We did a trial a couple months before and she really listens to the client's needs, takes her time and pictures as she is doing your hair/makeup to ensure that she is repeating exactly what she did during the trial (and to remember what I didn't like), and she is so easy to talk to and get along with! She came to the condo that we were getting ready at with another makeup artist and they performed magic on my MOH, mother of the bride and mother of the groom, and myself. My hair and makeup held up all night! I don't have all the professional photos back yet but I've attached a couple for reference. I would 100% recommend Cindy!

Elizabeth S

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I found Cindy on yelp and If I can give her more than five star I'd totally would! I hired Cindy to do my hair style and makeup for a Navy Ball party. She came to my house on time and did my hair and makeup. I felt comfortable with her right away because she was so nice and easy going. I had an idea in mind what kind of makeup and hair style I wanted. Cindy listened and she did an amazing job. I was so happy with the result. I'm sad to learned that Cindy is relocating her business to LA, but I wish her nothing but the best of luck. I know Cindy will make a lot of clients happy in LA. I highly recommend Cindy for Hair and Makeup.

Shirley K

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Cindy did the makeup for a good friend's wedding I was in and I was blown away by her great work. I'm not really makeup savvy and the moment I sat in her chair she knew exactly what to do while also keeping my wishes in mind. And the end result was amazing. She is so cool, professional and I felt so comfortable having her "hook me up", as I know there is no way I could do the makeup myself. The makeup looked so natural and real--and I just loved the work she did on my eyelashes. I recommend her for any special occasion. She will have you walking away feeling beautiful.
Thank you for all the work you do!

Syreeta H

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Cindy did my bridal makeup and the makeup for my bridal party as well as my mom and now mother-in-law and everyone looked amazing. Not only did the makeup look great but Cindy is also very friendly and it was fun to spend those hours getting ready with her. This was in line with the experience I had with her for my trial makeup session. She made me feel really comfortable and explained everything she was doing and using. I wanted to make a few tweaks for the actual day of makeup and she totally got what I wanted. Also, despite getting pretty sweaty out on the dance floor, my makeup stayed looking flawless all night and I didn't have to do any touch-ups. I highly recommend Cindy for anyone looking to have their makeup done.

Jessica K

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Cindy is seriously the best! I loved my makeup that she did for my wedding and I got so many compliments on it!! I also never had to touch it up! It lasted all day! Cindy is also very good about listening to exactly what you want. I seriously couldn't have asked for a better makeup artist for my wedding! I will definitely be using her again for any kind of event I have.

Katie F

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Would 100% recommend Cindy. I hired her to do my bridal makeup and hair along with my bridal party makeup. Everyone loved the way our looks turned out. She is super accessible and responsive to questions. I brought some ideas to the table and she completely helped me adjust it to suit me best. If you are looking for a reliable and talented makeup artist please consider Cindy, you won't regret it.

Adrianna O

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By far the MOST talented MUA and hair stylist I have ever met!! I have worked with numerous artists over the year and Cindy is hands down the best! A true artist and she knew exactly how to bring my vision to life and make look and feel the most beautiful I could have imagined on my wedding day. I will definitely use her for any time I need to get done up, and if I could carry her around with me all the time I would!

Stevie J

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Cindy is the most amazing makeup artist and hair stylist known to man. I have used her for every NPC bikini competition with the darkest tans and she still matched my face and made me look like a winner! I have since used her for every video shoot, photoshoot, and event I have. I don't trust anyone else. We both have sensitive skin and she uses the purest products and always masters the look i'm going for. I literally book my shoots around Cindy's schedule because I refuse to use anyone else. Best in the business! Professional, beautiful inside and out and will make you look beautiful from head to toe!

Chrissy R

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Cindy was my makeup & hair artist for my wedding in February 2018. She is incredibly talented at making you still look like yourself but more glamorous, glowing, and flawless (as you should be on your wedding day!!). Cindy was the MUA for my good friend's wedding and I was so impressed with her that I hired her for my day. We did a trial a couple months before and she really listens to the client's needs, takes her time and pictures as she is doing your hair/makeup to ensure that she is repeating exactly what she did during the trial (and to remember what I didn't like), and she is so easy to talk to and get along with! She came to the condo that we were getting ready at with another makeup artist and they performed magic on my MOH, mother of the bride and mother of the groom, and myself. My hair and makeup held up all night! I don't have all the professional photos back yet but I've attached a couple for reference. I would 100% recommend Cindy!
Cindy did the makeup for a good friend's wedding I was in and I was blown away by her great work. I'm not really makeup savvy and the moment I sat in her chair she knew exactly what to do while also keeping my wishes in mind. And the end result was amazing. She is so cool, professional and I felt so comfortable having her "hook me up", as I know there is no way I could do the makeup myself. The makeup looked so natural and real--and I just loved the work she did on my eyelashes. I recommend her for any special occasion. She will have you walking away feeling beautiful.
Thank you for all the work you do!
My husband purchased a private makeup lesson from Cindy for my birthday and ever since, I rave incessantly that this was truly the best gift ever. This was so much more than a makeup lesson... this was a certifiable confidence boost as she equipped me with all the tools and techniques to allow me to feel beautiful day after day. 

For the lesson, Cindy looked through my current makeup and helped me generate a list of essential items for purchase while keeping my budget in mind. The lesson also included a well orchestrated trip to several makeup stores to facilitate my purchase of everything I needed. This step was so exponentially valuable as Cindy navigates the stores and finds what you need with ease, and knows the intricate ins and outs of how to select certain colors, shades, etc for you specifically. She has an incredibly thorough knowledge of all the brands and products and even the ingredients so that she makes the best individualized selection for you. She helped me pick the best brushes and products and the quality is unlike anything I had used prior. 

Then Cindy guides you through step by step on the makeup application by explaining it, having you watch her do one side of your face and then having you execute on the other side to be sure there is good carryover of the techniques. She is so incredibly patient and complimentary and her feedback is always extremely constructive.... one would never ever feel self conscious under her thoughtful direction. The pace of the lesson is perfect and she even goes back and reviews everything so you can take notes and refer back for reference, which was absolutely essential for my carryover afterwards. 

I cant say enough about this lesson or Cindy's character and personality. She made the whole experience feel relaxed and easygoing. The techniques I learned have stuck... I carried on so much about how great this gift was that my husband got me another lesson from Cindy to try to glean even more helpful tips and add more products to my collection. This is truly the gift that keeps on giving. If you want to learn anything related to makeup or application... Cindy is your girl !! Added bonus - she is an absolute delight to be around ! I truly cannot thank her enough!!
I found Cindy on yelp and If I can give her more than five star I'd totally would! I hired Cindy to do my hair style and makeup for a Navy Ball party. She came to my house on time and did my hair and makeup. I felt comfortable with her right away because she was so nice and easy going. I had an idea in mind what kind of makeup and hair style I wanted. Cindy listened and she did an amazing job. I was so happy with the result. I'm sad to learned that Cindy is relocating her business to LA, but I wish her nothing but the best of luck. I know Cindy will make a lot of clients happy in LA. I highly recommend Cindy for Hair and Makeup.
Cindy was recommended to me by my friend who got a recommendation by her own wedding MUA. I checked out her website and was very impressed by her portfolio! She has done a lot of work for commercials, magazines, concerts, weddings, etc. If she's good enough for multiple professional work, then she is definitely someone I can trust to do my wedding makeup and hair.

When contacting Cindy, she is very easy to talk to and she is really fast in her responses. It was easy to set up times to meet with Cindy and talk about my concerns, my preferences, and get recommendations based on her professional knowledge. Generally, she really puts you at ease.

During the trial/test hair and makeup session, Cindy was able to do a multitude of hair and makeup styles within a span of 3 hours to get the right look. It was just amazing to see how fast she worked and how effortless it looked for her to make me look flawless. I highly recommend the trial before your special event to help get a better idea of what works and what doesn't work. Totally worth it! Afterwards, you can go out to enjoy your day or night while looking great. 

On the day of my wedding, Cindy and her hair assistant, Lisa, worked tirelessly and never took a break to finish all the hair and makeup for my party of 7. Lisa was very skillful in working everyone's hair and Cindy was ever watchful to give tips or hints to adjust, if needed. Both Cindy and Lisa were great at working with my party to get the right look without making anyone feel uncomfortable. 

When time came for my own hair and makeup to be done, Cindy was ultra focused despite all the crazy things going on around us. She was able to keep things calm and cool the whole time. Before I knew it, she was done and I was whisked off to my wedding ceremony. 

Everyone was amazed by the makeup and hair, and I didn't feel like the makeup was heavy or caky and my hair stayed in place, long after the wedding was over. I was truly happy and pleased with the work Cindy did, and when I ever need professional hair and make up to be done again, I will definitely call Cindy again. She is an amazing professional, sweet, personable, and a very interesting person! I highly recommend Cindy if you want to look flawless for your special event. Thank you, Cindy!
Cindy did my bridal makeup and the makeup for my bridal party as well as my mom and now mother-in-law and everyone looked amazing. Not only did the makeup look great but Cindy is also very friendly and it was fun to spend those hours getting ready with her. This was in line with the experience I had with her for my trial makeup session. She made me feel really comfortable and explained everything she was doing and using. I wanted to make a few tweaks for the actual day of makeup and she totally got what I wanted. Also, despite getting pretty sweaty out on the dance floor, my makeup stayed looking flawless all night and I didn't have to do any touch-ups. I highly recommend Cindy for anyone looking to have their makeup done.
I just wanted to take a few minutes to compliment Cindy Stirling on the beautiful job she did on my hair and makeup for my wedding this past weekend. I am from the San Francisco Bay area, and had no clue of who to use for my hair and makeup in the San Diego area. Frankly, I was very nervous to use someone without a personal referral for such a big event in my life. I called 5 hair and makeup artists, none of which were available, finally one of the 5 referred me to Cindy and I am so happy she did! First of all, she replied immediately, second she did hair AND makeup for a very reasonable price. I made an appointment with her for my wedding day and prayed that even though we didn't have the opportunity to do a practice run, that everything would turn out ok. I sent her some pictures of what styles of hair and makeup I was looking for and she definitely delivered! I cant even say enough about how much care she put into applying my makeup and addressing my concerns of my skin looking oily in pictures and my hair holding up to the salty air on the beach. Everything looked better than I could've imagined and the compliments I received from everyone was endless. Even my photographer was amazed and assured me we were going to get great pictures because of how good I looked. My husband was nearly in tears during the ceremony because he said my eyes just looked beautiful! Cindy is a true professional. She showed up on time, is great at her craft, uses all the best products, and knows exactly what is going to look best to make the camera love you! Trust in her and you will not be disappointed! I was so nervous that as picky as I am that I wouldn't be satisfied , but boy was I wrong! Everything was perfect! Thank you so much Cindy! The most amazing day of my life wouldn't have been the same without your help!

Yours Truly,  Brenna Wacht
Hey Cindy!

Thanks again for basically being fabulous, and making my special day so wonderful. I absolutely fell in love with you, and will most likely
stalk you on a regular basis now. I would love to get together for coffee or be your shadow at the next fitness comp you do. I'll make
the best assistant ever - I can grab you coffee and hold your brushes :) And if you ever need a hair/makeup model I'm your gal!

Hope to see you really soon!

xoxo,

Felicia
Cindy,

 My day was amazing in large part to you!! You made me feel beautiful and comfortable! I miss your kind heart and amazing sense of humor!! My go to makeup artist for as long as you say YES!!!

Brittany D
Cindy- I just tried on the wedding gown with the hair and makeup. It looks absolutely amazing!!! Thank you soooo much for such a perfect look. So excited to work with you!!! :)

If you’re a bride looking for a hair/make-up artist for your big day – Cindy is amazing!!! I recently had my hair/make-up trial with her and couldn’t have asked for a more perfect look. She listened, understood what was important, laid out several options and spent much more time than anticipated to make sure we had everything figured out before the wedding. Couldn’t be more thankful for and confident in Cindy’s skills. So excited to work with her again in a few months! 

Elina V.

Cindy deserves 5 stars and MORE!  I was referred to Cindy by a friend and was nervous because I didn't know her work and it was for my wedding makeup.  I met Cindy at the makeup trial and she was so NICE and professional, we instantly became friends and I LOVED her makeup.  She was very responsive and sweet when I asked questions on color changes or other random ideas leading up to the wedding (you can get obsessive as a bride to be haha!).  On the big day Cindy kept everyone on time and made the entire wedding party look gorgeous.  Not only did she make me feel beautiful and special but she was so fun to have in the bridal suite.  Like another one of the girls, so friendly, sweet and fun.  I would recommend Cindy to anyone, she is incredibly talented!!

Allie B.
This girl is absolutely amazing in her talents! I only used her once because I moved out of state right after my show two years ago, however, we became friends that same day. She gave me the most flawless, fierce and beautiful presence on stage with my hair and makeup. I had a vision, told her what I wanted and she executed it right to the "T". I had a problem with my left eye watering from the nerves and she was so patient and pulled out her tricks to stop the watering and made me SO beautiful!! I never felt more confident that when I stepped on stage I brought the FULL package! Hair and makeup are so important as it pulls the entire look together. Cindy is a GEM and no one will ever tell you different!

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Jeanette K.
I met Cindy when I was a Bridesmaid in my best friends wedding. I was so impressed with her professionalism and talent that when it came to my turn the following year, I knew i wanted Cindy to do my makeup for my special day. Cindy did a makeup trial with me and i loved the look and style she was able to create. Her pricing was very flexible to meet the individual needs of all my bridesmaids (i had 8!). I had such a wonderful experience with Cindy and would not hesitate to call her again for any of my future make up needs. She is the absolute best!!!!


Connie T.
I normally don't have time to write reviews, but felt compelled by Cindy's great service and the great hair and makeup she did for me for many events . Cindy was sweet, attentive and patient. I love the fact that she actually listened to what I wanted in terms of the style of makeup I wanted, and nailed it to perfection. At the end of my session, she made me feel like a  model. I would highly recommend her to all .My only wish is that I could carry Cindy Stirling in my pocket with me every single day so she could do my makeup and make me look that beautiful always!  THANK YOU Cindy! Can't wait to have another event as an excuse to call you up!


Jaime R.
Cindy is so talented, down-to-earth, and just has great energy. I had an event that I could not possibly have done my own hair & makeup for, so I asked her on short notice. She came to me, we were on a time crunch & she made me look exactly how I wanted. I am very picky, and was nervous... but Cindy truly knows how to create so many looks and really works with the person to make sure they are happy!

Stephanie R.
I am a total advocate for spreading the word when you find great service somewhere. If you are looking for the best hair and makeup artist, LOOK NO FURTHER.

You will not be able to find another hair and makeup artist that not only has unbeatable talent but also a great personality. Cindy came to my house the morning of my wedding and spent hours doing hair and makeup for three of my bridesmaids and myself. She immediately fit in with all of the girls and made all of us feel very comfortable from the get go. Cindy was able to look at a photograph of what we all wanted and was able to replicate that hair/makeup style. She also made a spreadsheet outlining times for all of our hair and makeup, making it easy for us to plan for the whole day. Let me tell you, she made the whole process of getting hair and makeup done as stress free as possible and I was able to enjoy the time before my wedding enjoying the company of great friends and family.

Cindy did an absolutely amazing job and made me feel so beautiful for my big day. The look on my fiancees face when he saw me walk down the aisle was priceless and something I definitely will never forget. During our first dance he kept telling me how beautiful I looked and I sang Cindy's praises for doing such a great job. Cindy definitely helped make my big day one of the most memorable days in my life and I cannot thank her enough. Now I'm wishing I could have her do my makeup for me everyday! You definitely will not be disappointed if you go with her!

PS. My wedding was in AZ

Brianne P.
This lady is AMAZING!!!!!! She can do wonders with a make up brush. I only trusted her on my wedding day. I would never use anyone else!

Emily S.
If you'd like to add a testimonial about Cindy. Please feel free to send email to cindystirling@gmail.com or in the add comment box under Contact. You can also find Cindy on yelp!
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