Desiree (Dez) Peñaloza

HI THERE! I’M DESIREE, BUT YOU CAN CALL ME DEZ OR DESI, AND I’M SO HAPPY THAT YOU ARE HERE! I’VE BEEN DOING MAKEUP FOR OVER 11 YEARS, AND IT IS TRULY MY PASSION. OF COURSE, HAIR AND MAKEUP GO HAND IN HAND, SO I STARTED HAIRSTYLING ABOUT 6 YEARS AGO. I BELIEVE MAKEUP AND HAIR HELP COMPLETE AND STYLE A LOOK. AFTER ALL, FASHION WAS MY FIRST LOVE.

One thing that I love about doing makeup is how personal it is. I love my job, and all the incredible people I get to know while working- so to me, it’s just as important that you get to know me as well.

I graduated from FIDM, and after thinking I wanted to work in the fashion industry and moving to New York, I ended up falling into my current love- beauty. I moved back to San Francisco, where I ran a successful bridal business (D+A Bridal), and now I am in Los Angeles, where I do makeup and hair for weddings, commercials, red carpet, and more.

I am based in Alhambra, CA and work on-location. I’m always willing to travel directly to you, but love having clients come to me as well if it’s easier for them!

When I’m not working, I’m trying out new restaurants and bars with my husband, at home with our two cats, at the beach roller skating, or out and about vintage shopping.

Want to get to look and feel your best for your next event? Want to work together on a production? Fill out my contact form so we can chat more!