Abella
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Makeup, hair & wardrobe styling services.
Get to
Know Abella
With 15 years of experience in the industry, Abella has acrcued a rich portfolio. From editorial photo shoots to runway shows, film and red carpet events, Abella is known for her attention to detail and ability to create flawless, striking and natural looks while making her clients feel comfortable, heard, and ready to take on what's next.
"Doing makeup isn't really just about the makeup. It's about how the person feels. The experience. From the moment someone sits in my chair to the moment I send them down the runway of their life,
I belong to them."
Services Offered
Personal Shopping
Get custom beauty and skincare recommendations, perfect for your lifestyle, bone-structure and skin type.
Shoots, Events, Performance,
or Just A Night-Out
Whether you're on-set, on-stage, or saying "I do" we'll have you feeling drop-dead stunning and ready to take on the cameras.
Makeup Lessons
Learn personalized techniques straight from the pros!
Schedule a private lesson and get a brand new day-to-night look for the szn.
"It sounds cliche, but less really is more.
It's the makeup artist's job to convince the client that the beauty was there far before the makeup ever touched their face."
Portfolio Work
"In a world that values appearances and discards the rest, we steal the spoils while they're staring at the shine beneath our brow."
Portfolio Work
"Every person has an
enviable feature that
they haven't discovered yet."
Portfolio Work
"A lot of people find fashion intimidating.
My mission is to guide them past that fear & give them the confidence to style themselves."
Portfolio Work
FILM: Home
2017
FILM: Home
2017
FILM: My Obsession
2018
FILM: Black Widdow
2018
FILM: Redd
2017
FILM: My Obsession
2018
"Sometimes makeup feels like a shield in a wild world. It gives us some semblance of routine when things feel chaotic."
Portfolio Work
New York Times Magazine 2014
Nuggets Dancers Calendar 2013
303 Magazine
2010
"It's been a process but the older I get the more I realize that makeup Is more about the routine and time I give myself than how much or little I'm wearing. It's meditative and grounding. And it's play."
Client Reviews
Vanya Natarajan
"I had the pleasure of working with Abella for my wedding and was blown away by her talent and professionalism!! She listened to my preferences and created a stunning look that truly exceeded my expectations! The makeup lasted all night and looked FLAWLESS in every photo. I ended up having her shop for me and I'm using all these little tricks she taught me like a pro!! Highly recommend!"
Callie Belo
"I've been working with Abella for shoots and live performances for over a decade and after working with dozens of MUA's and stylists, she's still my #1 go-to!"
Sheena Dawson
"Abella Is Magic... On top of collaborating with me to make sure I feel beautiful, she's always giving me little tidbits of personalized tips. I leave every shoot learning something new."
Get in touch
Email Me!
abella@abellabala.com
Call or text!
310-651-0015