It’s not about me. It’s about you.

And my priority is that you feel beautiful. It goes beyond hair and makeup.

But if you want to know a bit about me and my approach, I’m happy to share. I was once asked in an interview what my superpower is, and I would say my unquestionable gift is being an active and excellent listener. What resonates with my clients most is my ability to read their hopes and expectations and translate them into reality, which empowers them to feel like the best version of themselves. I’m not someone that just “does hair and makeup.” I strive to always create a comfortable environment so that everyone I work with feels at ease.

My beauty philosophy is not product- or trend-driven, it’s centered around interpreting my clients’ unique preferences, and enabling them to focus on what they love about themselves rather than hiding what they don’t.

After years of performing on stage and on camera, I understand what it’s like to be hyper aware of what you look like when all eyes are on you, and I work to champion each woman I work with to make sure she knows I’ve got her best interest in mind.

My time working in theaters and on sets in Los Angeles, New York City, and Atlanta gave me exposure to a myriad of situations, lighting, and people. I have prominent clientele in television, theater, and advertising and have had the honor of being published in a multitude of publications both in print and online. I am privileged to have traveled the country representing brands such as Bobbi Brown, Chanel, and Estée Lauder, but nothing satisfies me more than seeing a woman radiating beauty and confidence. It is an honor and a responsibility I take very seriously.

Based in Tennessee, I am available for worldwide travel and have a carefully curated team of hair and makeup artists who specialize in production, luxury events, and high-touch wedding weekends.

But i DON’T do it alone.

MEET THE TEAM.

Team Claire Balest is a highly-curated and expertly-trained group of skilled professionals equipped to handle a spectrum of hair types, skin colors and textures, and personalities. All Claire Balest artists respect and abide by a timeline and always ensure our clients are 100% happy before they get out of our chairs. Whether assisting throughout portraits, staying on-site for touch-ups or giving late-night haircuts, going the extra mile is our standard. No matter the destination or the scope of the project, our clients are in brilliant hands and will get the highest touch experience, customized just for them.