About City Lights Makeup and Hair
City Lights Makeup and Hair, owned and operated by celebrity makeup artist Paula Heckenast, offers flawless high definition makeup artistry and hair styling. Paula, who established her career in Chicago before moving to Clearwater in 2021, provides high-end luxury services for any event. Many clients express their excitement about hiring Paula for various occasions, including professional photoshoots and weddings. Her clients have praised her ability to make them feel comfortable and confident while achieving stunning results. Paula's talent shines as she brings out her clients' best features with flawless makeup that lasts throughout events. Her attention to detail and ability to listen to clients' ideas have been highlighted in trials, where she creates looks tailored to their preferences. Clients appreciate her professionalism, warm personality, and her knack for choosing colors that enhance their features. The experience with Paula is described as relaxing and fun, making her a sought-after choice for makeup and hair styling. With upcoming events like weddings, clients look forward to having Paula create their looks, knowing they are in the hands of a true artist.
Paula and her team were nothing short of extraordinary! From the very beginning, she took the time to thoroughly explain every service, making me feel completely comfortable and confident. I’ve never considered myself a “girly girl” — I always believed foundation and mascara were enough — but Paula completely transformed my perspective. Not only is her talent absolutely breathtaking, but her kindness, patience, and genuine support made the entire experience unforgettable. She made me feel more beautiful than I ever imagined possible, all while creating an environment where I felt totally at ease and never judged. Paula handled the hair and makeup for my entire bridal party, as well as for my husband and me, and the results were flawless. Everyone looked stunning, and the professionalism and positive energy she brought to our wedding day were truly priceless. If you are considering booking Paula — do it. Her skill, personality, and dedication are simply unmatched. I could not recommend her more highly!
✨ Huge shoutout to City Lights Beauty! ✨ They did an amazing job with makeup for me and my coworkers for our professional photos. Everyone looked polished, confident, and still very natural — exactly what you want for headshots. The team was professional, efficient, and so easy to work with, even with multiple people getting ready. Our makeup photographed beautifully and held up perfectly. Highly recommend City Lights Beauty for professional photos or any special occasion! 💄📸
Paula did my wedding hair and makeup and I was blown away. She is amazing at what she does. She did a stellar job and I would recommend her to others. She made me feel absolutely beautiful on my big day.