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Hair & Makeup

Why It Matters

Professional hair and makeup services are highly recommended for headshot sessions. A polished, camera-ready look can make a significant difference in how confident, versatile, and natural you appear on camera.Your session time is fully dedicated to shooting, outfit changes, and creating a variety of looks. If you choose to do your own hair and makeup, additional time spent making adjustments or changing styles during the session may reduce overall shooting time and interrupt the flow of the session.Having a professional hair and makeup artist on set allows you to stay fully focused on the camera, expression, and performance while ensuring you look your best throughout the shoot. Touch-ups and styling adjustments between looks also help create a smoother, more relaxed experience from start to finish.

Why It Matters For Men Too

Professional hair and makeup is also recommended for male clients. High-resolution cameras and professional lighting tend to highlight shine, texture, and uneven skin tone more than we notice in everyday life. Subtle grooming and light makeup help create a polished, camera-ready look while still appearing completely natural. The goal is never to change how you look - only to help you look your best on camera.

Hair & Makeup Policy

If you’ve booked our hair and makeup service, please arrive with a clean face and clean, dry hair.Hair and makeup looks are designed to feel polished, natural, and camera-ready, with flexibility for more dramatic looks upon request. Hair styling options include straight and smooth styles, beach waves, ponytails, and half-up/half-down looks.Please note that eyelashes are not provided. However, if you would like to wear lashes, feel free to bring your own pair and we’ll gladly apply them during your session.All professional-grade makeup products and tools are provided in the studio. At this time, we do not offer braiding, extreme texture changes, or tattoo coverage. Our services are focused on enhancing your natural features while helping you look your best on camera.

Hair & Makeup Pricing

Hair and makeup services begin at your scheduled session time and typically take approximately 1 hour for women and 30 minutes for men. Your photoshoot will begin immediately afterward.

Hair & Makeup (Women) - $150Hair & Makeup (Men) - $100

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Pricing/Packages

Mini Session - $350

A focused 45-minute session designed for quick updates or actors needing a variety of strong looks in a shorter amount of time. Sessions typically result in 4-6 headshot looks, and include two professionally retouched images along with all unedited high-resolution photos.

Full Session - $500

A 90-minute session designed for actors and creatives wanting a wider variety of looks and more time for outfit changes, direction, and flexibility during the shoot. Sessions typically result in 8-9 headshot looks and include four professionally retouched images, along with all unedited high-resolution photos.

Duo Session - $600

A 2-hour session designed for two people looking to shoot together while still receiving individualized direction and a variety of looks. Sessions typically result in 6-8 headshot looks per person and include three professionally retouched images each, along with all unedited high-resolution photos.

Express Session - $150

Need just one great headshot? The Express Session is a fast, efficient option designed for professionals, entrepreneurs, students, and anyone who needs a polished image for LinkedIn, company websites, marketing materials, or personal branding. This 15-minute session includes one look and one professionally retouched image, delivering a clean, professional result without the time commitment of a full session.

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What Is Your Payment Policy?

A non-refundable $100 deposit is required to secure your session. After booking, you will receive payment information for Venmo, Zelle, or PayPal within a few hours. Deposits must be submitted within 48 hours of booking or your session may be released to other clients.The remaining balance is due on the day of the shoot and may be paid via Venmo, Zelle, PayPal, check, or cash.Deposits may be transferred up to two times if you need to reschedule your session. If a third reschedule is required, a new deposit will be needed to secure a new appointment date.

What Is Your Cancellation Policy?

Cancellations made 3 business days before your scheduled session may transfer the deposit one time to a new appointment date.Cancellations made less than 3 business days before the session will result in the forfeiture of the deposit. A new deposit will be required to book another appointment.The only exception for a deposit refund is if Koo Headshots needs to reschedule your session.

Edits & Retouching?

The Mini Session includes 2 professionally retouched high-resolution images, the Full Session includes 4 retouched images, and the Duo Session includes 3 retouched images per person.Our editing style is clean, natural, and industry-focused, with special attention placed on making your headshots stand out even in smaller thumbnail formats commonly viewed by casting professionals.When retouching, we aim to enhance rather than alter. Minor blemishes and distractions will be removed, while natural features such as laugh lines, texture, and character lines are preserved to keep your images authentic and true to you.Additional retouched images may be purchased for $15 per photo.Please allow approximately 3-5 business days for retouching turnaround due to current editing volume. Rush editing may be available for an additional fee per image.

Wardrobe?

We recommend discussing the types of looks you need with your agent or manager prior to your session. Coming prepared with outfit options and a clear direction allows us to spend less time planning and more time shooting.

Location?

Our studio is located in beautiful Irvine, California. Exact address and parking details will be provided upon booking confirmation.

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