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On WeddingWire since 2017

San Diego-based (and now Orange and Los Angeles county) Shade and Strand provides bridal hair styles and make up services so you can feel confident as you walk down the aisle. We want to collaborate with your vision and our skill set to come up with an unforgettable design. Our goal is 50 years from now you will look at your wedding photos and remember how stunning you looked and felt. Shade and Strand love to create memories...Lets create one together!
"On your wedding day you should look like yourself at your most beautiful." -Bobbi Brown

Services Offered

Hair and makeup services can be performed in the salon, or on-site throughout San Diego County and Orange County. Shade and Strand can accommodate small and large groups, as well as offer consultations and trials. Available hair services include hair extensions, hair removal, updos, and styling, while makeup application services include the following:

  • Brow / lash tinting
  • Lash Lifts
  • Contour makeup
  • Eye makeup
  • False lashes
  • Natural makeup
  • Pacific Islander-owned
  • Woman-owned

Frequently asked questions

Does makeup price include false lashes?

Yes

Which of the following are included in prices?

Assistant Fee
Consultation

What beauty services do you offer?

Consultations

What hair services do you offer?

Coloring
Extensions
Haircuts
Updos / Styling
Hair Trial
On-Site Hair

What makeup services do you offer?

Airbrush Makeup
Contour Makeup
Eye Makeup
Natural Makeup
On-Site Makeup
Wedding Party Makeup
Makeup Trial
Fake Lashes
Brow/Lash Tinting

What hair removal services do you offer?

Tweezing
Waxing
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Reviews of Shade and Strand

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2024 Winner
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Heather, Tiffany, and the team at Shade and Strand provided exceptional hair and makeup services for multiple weddings, delivering beautiful styles that lasted throughout the day and received compliments from wedding parties. They demonstrated professionalism, efficiency, and flexibility, even in challenging situations like vendor cancellations and power outages, earning high praise for their work. Reviewers highlighted the ease of communication, affordability, and positive energy brought by the team, making them highly recommended for weddings and other special events based on their talent, reliability, and excellent results.

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Heather, Tiffany, and the team at Shade and Strand provided exceptional hair and makeup services for multiple weddings, delivering beautiful styles that lasted throughout the day and received compliments from wedding parties. They demonstrated professionalism, efficiency, and flexibility, even in challenging situations like vendor cancellations and power outages, earning high praise for their work. Reviewers highlighted the ease of communication, affordability, and positive energy brought by the team, making them highly recommended for weddings and other special events based on their talent, reliability, and excellent results.

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Alyssa A. Sent on 04/07/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Dynamic duo/dream team/miracle workers

This is seriously a dream team/dynamic duo/miracle workers! Tiffany and Heather were so fun to hang out with before my wedding, they did everyone's hair and makeup and we all looked fabulous!
Ellen
Ellen S. Sent on 04/30/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Beautiful hair and make-up

Shade and Strand was super easy to work with and I was thrilled with the end result. Kelly styled my hair beautifully for an outdoor beach up-do that held perfectly all night. The rest of the wedding party raved about their hair. Cynthia did beautiful make-up for all five of us that withstood a hot sunny day and a late night on the dance floor. I loved working with both of them and they made the getting ready process so relaxing. Definitely recommend!
Katelyn
Katelyn H. Sent on 05/01/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing & Talented

These women are amazing! I met them at my sister’s wedding and knew I would be booking them for my own wedding. They made all of us feel like our most beautiful selves! They brought a calming presence to the day and were willing to listen to what we wanted and open to if we wanted things changed. They brought pictures to life. I can’t thank them enough for making my day truly special and giving all of us a little extra confidence!
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Awards

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2024 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2023 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2022 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2021 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2020 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2019 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2018 Winner

Team

Tiffany  DiPhillips
Tiffany DiPhillips
Lead Make up Artist

Tiffany is Shade and Strands Co-owner, Lead Make up Artist and Make up Educator. Tiffany has over 20 years in the Make Up industry. Her bubbly personality will have you laughing and smiling. Never a dull moment in this blonde bombshels chair! Her clients always leave her with a smile and looking Gucci! As Tiff says..."This is your world sista, I just live in it.! Oh!!! and lets not forget our very own Brow Specialitst! YOU WILL NOT BE DISAPPOINTED!

Heather Raco
Heather Raco
Hair and Make Up Artist

Heather is Shade and Strands Founder and Owner! She is the voice and texting behind the secens! She is a woman of many talents! Bridal hair is her FORTE but don't sleep on her make up skills! Watch out! Her raw talent no trianing behind a camera will capture some pretty cool moments! You will probably be on Instagram!

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