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Award Winning Austin Makeup Artists
Are you a Bonita Bride? Do you enjoy beauty, fun, L.O.V.E. and positive vibes!? Good news, we do to! Here at Bonita Brides we want to be your beauty bestie for your Wedding Day and ALL of life's special moments.
Our team of award winning makeup artists and hairstylists are serving up beauty and good times all at once. We understand how important your day is. We'll do anything and everything we can to ensure all your needs and special requests are met. Perfection is our goal.
Each Bride is unique, we understand and celebrate that. We want you to stand out, feel relaxed and pampered on the Big Day. We use the highest quality products, customizing a look that will last all night long, made especially for you, your skin tone and style.
We're bringing a little magic to your dream day!
We're your beauty besties!
Owner
Sara Hernandez
Sara is the founder and creative artist behind Bonita Brides. She is an award winning Austin makeup artist, straight out of the hill country, raised in San Antonio Texas. During her time attending The University of Texas in Austin, she discovered her talent and love for the makeup connection. She's currently lives and works in Austin, Texas.
After conquering the makeup world in San Antonio, doing makeup for everyone from the San Antonio Spurs Silver Dancers to various Tejano music stars, she packed up her bags and moved to Los Angeles. It was while spending time mentoring under some of the industries biggest artists including, Sharon Gault and Scott Barns, Sara began making her own waves in the world of beauty.
During her 13 years in Los Angeles she spent time working and traveling with Prince, Nick Cannon ,Carmen Electra, Eric McCormack, Danny Trjeo, and Paris Hilton, just to name a few. She was also the department head to several independent films including American Son, an official selection of the 2008 Sundance Film Festival. Want to see some of her celebrity and film work? Click HERE.
Her expertise, passion and work ethic keeps her at the top of her game. Sara's style is fresh and beautiful; always seeing the true beauty in whomever is sitting in her chair, she makes it her constant goal to only enhance what is already there and revels in the immediate gratification of a talent that comes so easy to her, but makes people so happy and confident.
meet your beauty besties!
Team Bonita Brides
Hi, I'm Cassidy! I am from San Antonio, Texas! I graduated from the University of the Incarnate Word in 2010 with my degree in fashion design. I started competing in beauty pageants with I was 16 and fell in love with hair, makeup and all the glam that came with it! I do both hair and makeup, I am experienced in all ethnicities and can do a wide variety of looks from natural to full glam. Me personal favorites are natural glam makeup and BIG Texas hair! "The higher the hair the closer to God"!
Favorite go to products - Temptu Foundation. For al long lasting look I highly recommend it.
Zodiac Sign: Libra
Hi, I'm Romi! I was born and raised in Pasadena. I fell in love with makeup, so I attended the MUD Studio LA in Burbank. A few years after, I took part in a reality TV show on Showtime for a few years while continuing my career in beauty. Once I had my daughter, I decided to get out of LA and moved to Austin, where I currently reside and am still doing makeup and beauty sales. I cohost a podcast with my best friend. We share inspiring stories from mothers. We are both in the beauty industry
Favorite go to product is -
Anastasia eye brow pencil & Ilia spf 15 tinted moisturizer
Zodiac Sign: Capricorn
Hi, I'm Brittany! I fell in love with beauty at a very young age watching classic films from a bygone era where woman were dressed to perfection from head to toe. I started my career in New York City doing press makeup for Broadway actors getting them ready for red carpets, events and photo shoots. I’ve also had the pleasure of working on various projects in film, commercial and editorial spaces. My clients will always be welcomed with an open heart & mind. I look forward to making everyone feel their best inside and out!
Favorite go to product -
A bold lip baby!
Zodiac Sign: Capricorn
Hi, I'm Heather! I've had the pleasure of doing makeup professionally over the last 20 years. I started my career at the Nordstrom Stila counter in Seattle with zero experience and no clue if I'd love ir or even be good at it! Over the next 20 years my career evolved from being the top makeup artist at Stila to a National MUA for Laura Mercier to a freelance pro artist. I have done countless photoshoots, weddings, events and everything in between. Needless to say I LOVE what I do!
Favorite go to product is -
Laura Mercier translucent powder
Zodiac Sign: Scorpio
Hi, I'm Amanda F.!
I grew up here in the Austin area. I took beauty school class in high school as a blow off class :) It stuck and I have been doing it ever since! 20 years later, I own my own my own salon as a hairstylist and makeup artist. I love doing all things beauty and helping women feel beautiful and confident.
Favorite go to products -
Hairstory Powder and Starlet illuminator by Seint.
Zodiac Sign: Capricorn
Hi, I'm Jennifer! I went to college for studio art, specializing in painting and printmaking. I've been working as a licensed hair and cosmetologist for over 15 years. I studied bridal makeup with James Ryder and I LOVE animals. When I'm not making beauty dreams come true for my brides, I'm volunteering at Pioneer farms feeding the rescue animals or helping our at Austin wildlife rescue. I also help to fundraise for Houston's chow rescue were I adopted my 2 fluffy chowchow boys!
Favorite go to products -
Hair Kevin Murphy bedroom hair texturizing spray. It gives the perfect second day hair texture while keeping volume.
Makeup: Givenchy Prisme Libre powder for setting under eyes with out creasing.
Zodiac Sign: Capricorn
Hi, I'm Ashley! I have 13 years of experience in the beauty industry. I'm the proud owner of my very own salon, where my mission is to help my clients look and feel their best. Bridal hair and makeup are my specialties, and I love being a part of making people's special day even more relaxing and beautiful. With me, you can expect a fun and relaxing experience while I transform your hair into a work of art.
Favorite go to products -
Eufora dry shampoo! It's an amazing light weight set shampoo that is botanically based and will soak up unwanted oils but still leave your hair shiny and healthy!
And Leaf and Flower CBD infused phyto-molecular oil that can be used on your hair and skin!
Zodiac Sign: Virgo
Hi, I'm Amanda! I'm a hairstylist of 10 years and my favorite styles to do are textured waves and braids. When I'm not serving up fabulous hair, you can find me out and about in Austin with my dog, Rosie.
Favorite go to product -
Unite 7 seconds glossing spray! It adds weightless shine and is a UV/thermal protectant.
Zodiac Sign: Aquarius
Hi, I'm Erin! I am a makeup and hair artist in Austin, TX. I started my beauty career in Dallas, TX and have traveled near and far doing everything from runway to weddings! I love the funky freshness of editorial looks to the soft glam of bridal days.
Favorite go to hair product - is Style on Steroids by Color Wow
Favorite go to makeup product- is My Dream Palette by Natasha Denona.
Zodiac Sign: Virgo
Hi I'm Zarah, Bonita Brides administrative assistant.
I'm a woman who loves putting on makeup. Makeup and self-care are my passion! A career that combines all three is the definition of my dream job. I believe that makeup brings out the best in me.
Favorite go to product is -
MAC glaringly hip lipstick.
Zodiac Sign: Libra
Hi, I'm Kaitlin! I'm a makeup artist as well as a licensed medical aesthetician/laser technician. I've been working in the beauty industry for over a decade.
I love my job as a makeup artist as it gives me the ability to help my clients feel beautiful.
I keep a very active lifestyle. I love to work out, being outdoors and having with me two french bulldogs!
Favorite go to products -
I love makeup lines that are healthy for the skin as well. Keep a healthy canvas and your makeup will always look beautiful!
Zodiac Sign: Scorpio
Hi! I’m Chelsea…
and I am a stylist living in Austin,Tx. While I am originally from Louisiana, I have found my home in the great state of TEXAS. I am passionate about body positivity, inclusivity, and self confidence. You can think of me as your own personal hype girl.
Favorite go to product is - Moroccan Oil Dry Shampoos are my favorite! They come in light and dark tones and give amazing texture and volume while leaving the hair looking and feeling fresh
love notes
I was anxious about my wedding hair and makeup because I hadn't had great experiences in the past, but was impressed with the photos in Sara's portfolio on her website so ended up hiring her. She and her team far exceeded my expectations on my big day - not only did they do an AMAZING job with my hair and makeup, but all of my bridesmaids looked beautiful as well. Sara was also just a fun, calming presence while we were all getting ready. Highly recommend!
-Jillian B.
Austin, TX
Sara and her team were prompt on time and got me and 7 other ladies ready for my wedding. From the wedding hair/make up trial to the day of the wedding, Sara listened to all my needs and fulfilled them until I was completely satisfied. I was very pleased with the final look and it also looked great in the wedding photos!
-Sun Y.
Miami Beach, FL
Where to start! I hired Sara for my bridal hair/makeup and a service to blow dry and style my grooms hair. I can't thank Sara enough for capturing everything I wanted, the whole process was very smooth and on initial contact she was very prompt with providing all the information needed. Payment was smooth, I used the Venmo option. On the day of we added one more service and I'm thankful she was able to help us out because it was my grandmothers birthday. Overall I'm very satisfied with the services provided and I'm very happy that she tried to calm me down with a minor situation I was having lol. Again a big thank you to Sara!!!!!!!!! 10's all around!
-Elizabeth G.
Houston, TX
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