Karina Dar Juan
Hair and Makeup Artist
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do you charge for appointments?
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I have the philosophy that you're paying for my time, and that my effort will reflect how much time I spend on a project. My usual rates are $65/hr, be it beauty, bridal, SFX, even birthday party face painting! I find that this covers the cost of all basic makeup, tools, and taxes. I may sometimes adjust prices based on the materials I need. For instance, if I'm asked to do prosthetic sculpting, then I would need to charge for the casting and molding materials, and for the time it takes to produce a single piece of SFX. Similarly, if I am hired for a wedding and I am asked to do a special hairstyle, I will need to source and purchase all hair accessories for the occasion.
Do you prefer being hired for beauty or special effects gigs?
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It's difficult to decide. I love all forms of makeup for different reasons. I enjoy natural "no makeup" makeup looks for the art of subtlety. It's just as difficult to make a flawless natural look as it is to make a fantasy look, and it's all about mastering the technique, whatever it is. Since that is a non-answer, let me just say this: I'm happy as long as I'm doing makeup of ANY sort!
How far will you travel for appointments?
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That entirely depends on the job. I'm currently based in the Washington, D.C. area, but I've traveled as far as New York for gigs. I do need to add an extra expense if I am to travel further than an hour outside of D.C., which is negotiable. So please contact me if you have any questions about location-based makeup needs.
Can I use your makeup contacts to discuss non-makeup jobs?
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Absolutely, I welcome it! Before I was a makeup artist, I worked as a Graphic Designer, and I've even designed T-shirts and stickers for various organizations and individuals. I also knit custom scarves! If you like my makeup and you want to see what other skills I can bring to the table, don't hesitate to ask! I love playing around with Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator, and I also draw and design with traditional media.
What is your dream makeup gig?
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If I could do one type of job forever, it would be working on TV shows, especially long-running seasons. I would get to meet so much talent and work with a wide variety of faces. Since TV shows may touch on a lot of different themes, that means the makeup design could be different from episode to episode, and I could explore so many different styles on the same talent.