5.0
Praised by couples for:
Bridal Makeup
Airbrush
Hair Styling
Welcome to AP Beauty!
Inland Empire & Orange County
Service area
They were amazing and I have zero complaints
Haley H.
5.0
Portia and Amber are seriously the best. They are very flexible and great communicators. When I wanted to make changes from my trial, they easily made the adjustments to give me the look I was going for. I don’t typically wear makeup, so to still feel and look like myself in the mirror, was everything. Their hair skills are amazing, too. I make sure to enjoy my time on the dance floor and normally, where my thin hair tends to fall out, the style kept all of it in place and it lasted through some crazy dancing. They make a great team, they bring upbeat energy that helps the group be comfortable while getting ready. If I were to do it over again, I would book AP beauty again, hands-down
Zoe B.
5.0
Portia & Amber
OWNER
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AWARD WINNER
Thanks to recommendations from couples on The Knot
AP Beauty is a hair and makeup business in Riverside, CA. Our team specializes in airbrush makeup and event hair styling. We can't wait to help make your special day that much better!
We have a wealth of experience making clients look and feel their very best for their special day. We offer a wide array of makeup and hair styling services. Whether you're thinking of airbrush or natural makeup, we will ensure your dream wedding look comes true. We also provide wedding party services so you and your loved ones can prepare together on the morning of.
We also offer a host of other beauty services to avail of, such as body art, hair removal, and tattoo coverage. We travel to your wedding venue to ensure you can get ready comfortably and have a stress-free experience. Contact us today to begin planning your bespoke wedding day look.
Hispanic or Latinx-owned and Woman-owned Business
10+ years in business
Speaks English
Details
Beauty
Beauty Group Bookings
Hair Stylists
Hair Trials Available
Makeup
Airbrushed Makeup
Makeup Artists
Makeup Trials Available
On-Site Hair & Makeup
Spas
Facials
Waxing
Awards and Affiliations
2023 'Best of Weddings'
Best of Weddings
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Meet the team
Portia & Amber
Owner
Portia (Makeup Artist) & Amber (Hair Stylist) are co-owners of AP Beauty. They have been working in the industry for 7+ years and have had the pleasure and privilege to work on weddings, photo shoots, fashion shows and many other special events. Their goal is to help you look as great as you feel on this very special day!
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This hair-and-makeup team is professional, flexible, and calming, quickly adapting to timeline or location changes. They deliver natural, long-lasting makeup and secure hairstyles that photograph well and withstand heat and dancing. Bridal parties and family were thrilled and reviewers highly recommend them.Review photos
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Alicia R
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5.0
Amber and Portia were so fun to work with! They completed hair and makeup for our entire bridal party and mothers. Their work is high quality and everything was completed on time. ...
They also offer a hair and makeup trial for the bride which helped a lot with preparation for the day of. Talking and hanging out with them the morning of while we were getting the hair and makeup done was so fun! We had a lot of funny conversations like talking about movies and 90 Day Fiance (lol), which helped us feel more relaxed before we headed to the venue. As the bride, I loved my hair and makeup. I got airbrush foundation which stayed in place the entire day and night I was impressed! My hair also stayed in place and kept my veil secured. I'm so glad I booked AP Beauty and would high recommend them!
Haley H
5.0
They were amazing and I have zero complaints
Any questions?
Zoe B
5.0
Portia and Amber are seriously the best. They are very flexible and great communicators. When I wanted to make changes from my trial, they easily made the adjustments to give me th...
e look I was going for. I don’t typically wear makeup, so to still feel and look like myself in the mirror, was everything. Their hair skills are amazing, too. I make sure to enjoy my time on the dance floor and normally, where my thin hair tends to fall out, the style kept all of it in place and it lasted through some crazy dancing. They make a great team, they bring upbeat energy that helps the group be comfortable while getting ready. If I were to do it over again, I would book AP beauty again, hands-down
Jennifer H
5.0
Portia and Amber are truly the dream team! From the moment I reached out, Portia was incredibly responsive, professional, and offered some of the most reasonable pricing I found. A...
few weeks before my wedding, my timeline changed and I was convinced there wouldn't be enough time for all of my bridesmaids to get their hair and makeup done. I was literally crying on the phone, and Portia immediately put me at ease. She helped me work through everything, took away so much stress, and made me feel completely confident that the day would run smoothly.
On the wedding day, both Portia and Amber were so friendly and welcoming, and my bridesmaids couldn't stop talking about how much they enjoyed working with them. Portia listened to exactly what I wanted for my makeup, and Amber absolutely nailed my hair vision. I had added extensions last minute for extra volume and dimension, and she worked with them flawlessly to create the perfect half-up, half-down style I had envisioned.
I couldn't have asked for a better hair and makeup team. They are talented, kind, calming, and an absolute pleasure to work with. Highly recommend!
Courtney S
5.0
Portia and Amber are amazing! My entire bridal party looked stunning! My bridal makeup came out better than I could have imagined. It was very natural and did not look cakey at al...
l. It sat well also and lasted the entire night. I felt and looked so beautiful. I would recommend Portia and Amber to anyone for their hair or makeup needs.
Samantha R
5.0
I honestly could not have asked for a better makeup artist on my wedding day. From the very beginning, she truly listened to everything I wanted and made me feel completely underst...
ood. I had a specific vision in mind, and she didn’t just meet it she absolutely nailed it.
She paid attention to every little detail, made me feel so comfortable, and brought such a calm, positive energy to the whole experience. My makeup lasted all day and night, looked flawless in person and in photos, and still felt like me just elevated.
If you’re looking for someone who genuinely cares, listens, and delivers beyond expectations, she is it. I’m so grateful she was part of such a special day!
Michelle A
5.0
AP Beauty did the makeup for the wedding. They are a hair/makeup duo, but I only needed makeup and was lucky enough that it worked out with Portia! Not only did she absolutely nail...
my bridal look, but she also did an incredible job on my grandmother, my mom, and my two bridesmaids. Each person looked stunning while still feeling like themselves, which is so important—and not always easy to achieve across different ages and styles.
Portia's energy is so warm, professional, and genuinely kind. She helped create such a positive, joyful atmosphere while we were getting ready! And was flexible when I had to change the location last minute from the venue to the hotel. I highly recommend Portia!
Amber B
5.0
Portia was fantastic. She worked with me when I had to change locations for getting ready and even helped me figure out how to fit all my bridesmaids into a small window of time th...
at I know probably stressed her out, all while making sure each and every one of us looked amazing. I’m so glad I found her, and I would absolutely recommend her to anyone looking for a makeup artist for their big day.
Payton R
5.0
AP Beauty was great! I loved the way my hair and makeup turned out, and so did my bridal party. They listened to what I asked for, were professional, and easy to get along with. I ...
would definitely recommend them!
Destry
5.0
I had the absolute pleasure of working with Portia for my wedding in Sept 2024, and I truly can’t recommend her enough. From the moment we connected, her communication was prompt, ...
professional, and incredibly reassuring—she made the entire process seamless. On the wedding day, she arrived right on time and brought such a warm, calming energy that immediately put me at ease.
Portia did my makeup, as well as makeup for my husband, my mom, and my mother-in-law—and everyone looked amazing. My husband had never had makeup done before, but Portia made him feel completely comfortable and at ease. He was so glad he had a light touch-up before the photos—it made a big difference and still looked totally natural.
And if that wasn’t impressive enough—it was 117° in Palm Springs that day, and somehow our makeup stayed put and looked flawless all evening long. Portia has a true talent for creating natural, elevated looks that enhance your features without ever feeling overdone. She's incredibly skilled, professional, and just a joy to have around on such a big day.
Emily D
5.0
Portia did my wedding makeup and I loved how it came out! Every time someone told me I looked pretty, I said, "Thanks, it's the makeup!" She was really communicative throughout the...
whole process, from the trial to the day of the wedding. And she was a fun person to have around in the morning when my bridesmaids and I were getting ready. I don't normally wear a lot of makeup, so I was glad she got me a look that still felt like "me," but better. She did makeup for three of my bridesmaids too, and they were all really happy with how theirs came out as well.
Emily B
5.0
If you want one less thing to stress about as a bride look no further than AP Beauty. Portia was a godsend in the makeup department. Not only did she make my mom, aunt and MOH look...
gorgeous, she made my makeup a dream come true. I went into the day not entirely sure what I wanted with just a few inspo pictures and Portia made that come to life and more. My makeup stayed all day long. I sweat like crazy when I’m nervous and Portia’s makeup look didn’t budge. Myself and my mom (who knows my skin) were beyond impressed. I would recommend AP beauty for any makeup look you need.
Brandie F
5.0
This team of women were amazing. They handled the stress with changes with my bridal party and going with us being a little unorganized. I think what did it the most for me is. The...
y both have wonderful personalities.‘I felt so comfortable with them starting on my trial. Hair and make up came out perfect for me and my bridal party.!
Erin W
5.0
Portia and Amber were excellent. They accommodated my request to add one more person a few weeks before the wedding, even though it made their schedule tight... and they still made...
all of us look amazing and flawless.
The day of the wedding I let them know what I wanted tweaked based on our trial and they knocked it out of the park. They were so friendly and easy to work with, and all of my girls loved the work they did.
Highly recommend.
Meghan B
5.0
Portia and Amber are literally the best!! With all of the dancing and crying at my wedding my hair and make-up stayed in place and looked amazing!! They're both so sweet!! Absolute...
ly loved them!
Elizabeth G
5.0
Porsche and Amber were Fantastic. My bridesmaid's makeup were gorgeous. I had to add one more to the list and they were so accommodating. They arrived promptly and finished just ...
in time for the ceremony. All our guests commented on how flawless my makeup was. My bridesmaids/ step daughters all picky with their makeup and were surprised on how good it looked. I was a little nervous about that. Thank you ladies you made us look absolutely GORGEOUS
Julie H
5.0
Amber and Portia did my hair and makeup for my engagement photoshoot. It was my first time getting airbrush makeup and it turned out really well. I also really liked my hairstyle.
Deanna D
5.0
These two ladies are so talented and made myself and bridesmaids look so beautiful on my wedding day. Our skin and makeup were flawless and hair gorgeous! We received so many com...
pliments and loved how we looked in photos. They are easy to communicate with and we all had so much fun getting ready for the wedding. I highly recommend them!
Response from AP Beauty
It was a pleasure working with you and your bridal party. We hope to see you girls soon fo...
r another glam session!!
Elizabeth V
5.0
Such a fun experience getting my hair and makeup done with AP Beauty! I felt absolutely stunning afterward, my makeup looked so natural and flawless. My hair was beautiful and held...
up all throughout the day and night. They're so nice and create such a comforting environment. Would recommend to everyone!
Lyndsie H
5.0
Portia and Amber are so incredibly detailed, reliable and most importantly talented! They were amazing at adapting my inspiration for my wedding look and helped me make the best ch...
oices for me. I looked and felt so beautiful on my wedding day thanks to them! Also, so fun to chat with and overall great women to have around.
Amanda R
5.0
AP Beauty was amazing! They showed up on time and was extremely prepared. They made me feel so beautiful for my wedding! I definitely recommend them!
Response from AP Beauty
Thank you for choosing AP Beauty!
Daisy C
5.0
My experience with AP Beauty was amazing! I needed hair and make done last minute. Luckily they had the date available for a test run and the day of. Timing was on point and I had ...
the option to have the services done at my house or at the venue. Hair and makeup was done efficiently! As I had my hair done, my mom had her makeup done and vise versa. The look was exactly what I asked for!
Juliana L
5.0
Portia and Amber were such a pleasure to work with! They were very professional and able to execute my hair and makeup exactly the way I wanted it! They also did an amazing job on ...
all my bridesmaids! Reasonably price and so worth it! I would Highly recommend them!
Aidee Z
5.0
I can’t explain how amazing, Portia, was with her service. From the trail makeup session to the day of my wedding, Portia, showed amazing beauty skills. She did amazing with my mai...
d of honor, my mother, and my requests. Like I mentioned to her “I have now found my MUA!” Thank you!!!
Audra G
5.0
I hired Portia for makeup and Amber for a makeover for my baby shower. They did an incredible job! I was able to book them on short notice. They were very flexible with their sched...
ule, professional and extremely sweet and nice. I will definitely hire them again.
Yvette S
4.0
In my first experience with a hair and make-up artist team, AP Beauty was a dream. They were very easy to work with and had great and prompt communication. In preparation for my sp...
ecial day, I went back and forth with Portia and Amber by providing hair and make-up looks for each member of my bridal party. They knew their stuff and made great suggestions to help make my wedding day run smoothly.
I booked them for a hair and make-up trial the same day as my engagement photo shoot, and when I shared that with them, they both went the extra mile to make me feel glamorous. I definitely recommend AP Beauty for your hair and make-up needs.
Desiree M
5.0
I'm not sure if words can really express how grateful I was to have Portia do my makeup for my sister-in-law's wedding. First off, let me say my skin can get oily in some spots pre...
tty quickly such as my forehead and nose, and my cheek tend to become dry. With this combination skin type its difficult to keep my makeup looking fresh for a long period of time. Portia was able to keep that under control and Flawless looking all night! And I love the fact that she mixes the foundations to match perfectly to your unique skin color. She takes pride and what she does! Despite of all the various types of lighting in the room she's determined for emphasizing your special attributes. She is a true talented artist of beauty, I highly recommend her you won't be disappointed!!
Mikayla A
5.0
They made me look and feel amazing!!! They are so fun and sweet and they are so incredible at their job! I loved everything about my hair and makeup on my wedding day! Soooooo glad...
to have found them :)
Nhim P
5.0
Highly recommend! Portia was wonderful to work with, very accommodating and the makeup look great! Love it!!
Anonymous
5.0
It was so wonderful working with your team. Our hair and makeup looked amazing and your team was so professional. I would absolutely recommend to my friends and family !
Madellyn O
5.0
I loved everything about it, very professional and probably the best expierence during a photoshoot. Portia provided food, drinks, snacks and was very welcoming and was funny. Grea...
t memories and I would highly recommend!
Victoria P
5.0
Makeup was great, I absolutely loved it! Portia did such a great job; very thorough and detailed. Her perfectionism really made me feel comfortable about my makeup. If she thought ...
something didn't look right, she would change it instantly. I can tell she is very prideful of her work!! I would definitely use her again and refer her to all of my friends and family!
Arielle R
5.0
Portia and Amber were amazing. I did a trial before the wedding which was really helpful day of, this way we all knew what worked and what didn't. All 7 of my bridesmaids got eit...
her their hair or makeup done and all the girls looked stunning. I would highly recommend AP beauty to anyone.
Eunice G
5.0
Portia was amazing! I love her so much I got in contact with her very very early on in my wedding planning and she was so very helpful from the start. She accommodated to me becaus...
e I couldn't drive to her for our trial of course at a very fair travel fee. Our trial went great and the wedding day was very smooth. She along with amber made a schedule for everyone to get hair and make up done in one for us to be ready and it went so smooth and was stress free so I was very happy and in love with how all my girls looked both hair and make up. I do hope I get to work with these beautiful ladies they truly care for you and all your needs.
Response from AP Beauty
Thank you for the wonderful review. You were really a joy to work with and we hope to work...
with you again very soon!
Josie P
5.0
Amber, is very professional and also knowledgeable in her craft. She makes her clients feel comfortable while providing a great hair services.
Dina A
5.0
AMBER DID AN AWESOME JOB WITH MY HAIR EVEN THOUGH IT WAS A LAST MINUTE CALL. SHE WAS VERY PROFESSIONAL AND FRIENDLY. I WAS EXTREMELY HAPPY WITH HER WORK. I ALREADY RECOMMEND HER W...
ITH MY FRIENDS.
Anonymous
5.0
I can't express how wonderful this team is!!! They helped my sister and the entire bridal party get ready during our hectic and crazy wedding morning. Amber took my long thick and ...
curly hair and did an amazing up do that last through hours of dance! And Portias air brush makeup lasted through hours of dancing and smiling without ever losing any of the glam factor she gave me! And my sister the beautiful bride was so thrilled with her hair and makeup she couldn't stop smiling about how great it all came out! I will be using them again and will highly recommend them for anyone's special event!!!
Klarisa D
5.0
Such an amazing duo! I could not have asked for friendlier service and a more professional team to work with for my special event. Pricing was right where I needed and they helped ...
me feel fabulous and kept me calm! Highly recommend to everyone!!
Anonymous
5.0
Portia and Amber are a FANTASTIC TEAM very professional and answered every question there work is FANTASTIC and I just could not believe they made me look 10 years younger. I have ...
had them do my makeup and hair several times for any events I have been too. They are always on time and very fast, and I always look AMAZING. Very special girls and are definitely in my favorites. And the price are great
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