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Mariel Duenas

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Hair + Makeup Artist | Educator
Creating Behind the Chair + Beyond
Bridal • Color • Beauty
Creating Connection + Building Community

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It’s not always weddings around here—I love getting creative behind the chair, too.

She came in with her own color vision: pink, purple, and blue. I helped map out the placement, and together we brought her idea to life. I love when guest trust me to help make their creativity happen! #hair #hairtransformation #haircolor taken in Industry Salon Studio by @md.stylesu

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2 days ago

A weekend full of creativity! Between a wedding and homecoming, your girl did 9 updos and 6 makeup looks—all in one day—and was in her element.

Seeing all these beautiful updos and ponies has me even more excited for The High Life: A Pony Party. I love what I do, and I can’t wait to share some pony magic with you!
#bridal #bridalmakeup #wedding #homecoming #hair taken in Industry Salon Studio by @md.stylesu

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4 days ago

CLASS NO. 02 IS HERE! ✨

We’re taking it HIGH with The High Life: A Pony Party—big hair, high standards and a whole lot of glam!

Our second class is officially here, and we are so excited for Part Two. We’ll break down the foundations of creating a big, beautiful, long-lasting high pony, makeup to complete the look, and the professionalism, etiquette and industry standards that will elevate your work.

Saturday, November 7, 2026
Mixer: 3:30 PM | Class: 4:00–7:00 PM
Industry Salon • San Dimas

Come learn, connect and create with us.

Not just a class—we’re building community.

Link in bio to reserve your seat! 🤎

#TheHighLife #APonyParty #BigHairHighStandards #HairEducation taken in Industry Salon Studio by @md.stylesu

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6 days ago

Before anyone says it—yes, I know exactly which finger I’m using.

It wasn’t a message. It was technique.

My middle finger gives me the most control when I’m detailing and laying the edges around a ponytail. And the toothbrush? One of my favorite tools for smoothing those tiny hairs. When you’ve been doing this long enough, you learn that you can find a useful tool in almost anything.

And yes, I made sure to show the nails—because if you’re filming your work, get them done. The camera will always find the chipped polish, the grown-out nail or the one finger you hoped nobody would notice.

This pony was all about control, placement, detail and a little drama.

Ponies have definitely caught my eye lately—and if you’ve been paying attention, I may have already dropped a few hints.

The next class announcement is coming very soon.

Big hair. High standards.#hair #ponytail #pony #high #highlife taken in Glendora, California by @md.stylesu

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8 days ago

My first class… and what an incredible experience it was. 🤍

I’m still taking it all in—the amazing artists I met, the energy in the room, the questions, the laughter, and the way everyone supported one another.

Thank you to every person who showed up, encouraged me, shared my posts, helped behind the scenes, and believed in what I’m building. And a very special thank-you to my beautiful model @cota.ev for trusting us and being such an important part of the day.

I’m so grateful for every single person who helped make this launch more special than I ever could have imagined.

I can’t wait to continue helping these artists grow through education, sharing everything I’ve learned along the way, and watching them build confidence and succeed in this industry.

This was more than a class. We’re building a community—and we’re only getting started.

Learn • Create • Elevate • Network #bridal #wedding #education #network #bridalmakeup taken in Industry Salon Studio by @md.stylesu

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19 days ago

This past weekend we hosted the bridal class “Always a bridesmaid never a bride!”👰🏻‍♀️🌴💕

This class was amazing, we learned all things for bridesmaid hair and makeup! Thank you @md.stylesu and @kaytipillor_makeup for your time, expertise and making this class so special for us at Industry salon!
@industrysalonstudio_ taken in San Dimas, California by @md.stylesu

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19 days ago

Tomorrow is the day!

Every little detail has been chosen, packed and put together with so much love for the artists joining us tomorrow.

From must-have lists and tools to lashes, stickers and a few special surprises—I wanted everyone to leave with more than just new techniques. I want them to feel supported, inspired and part of something special.

Tomorrow we officially launch Always a Bridesmaid, Never a Bride. 🤍

More than a class. We’re building community.#hair #education #make #bridal by @md.stylesu

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21 days ago

A few more of my bridesmaids throughout the years…

And as I’m looking back at all these faces while watching seats for my class start to fill, I can’t help but feel incredibly grateful.

Grateful for the blessings that have brought me here, and even more excited for the blessings still to come.

Yes, I can’t wait to share the techniques I’ve learned behind the chair and through years of weddings. But more importantly, I’m excited to share the experiences that have shaped me as an artist.

Because some of the most valuable things I’ve learned came from years of doing the work, meeting incredible people, taking opportunities, making mistakes, growing, and building relationships that have lasted throughout my career.

That’s the part I really want to give back.

This was never supposed to be just a class. It’s about sharing what I’ve learned, opening doors for the next generation of artists, and building a community that continues long after the class is over.

Feeling very blessed right now. And I have a feeling this is only the beginning. 🤍#bridal #bridesmaids #wedding #hair #bridalmakeup taken in Industry Salon Studio by @md.stylesu

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25 days ago

ALWAYS A BRIDESMAID, NEVER A BRIDE. 🤍

Since my class is THIS WEEK, I thought it was only right to give a little love to some of my bridesmaids throughout the years.

So many faces. So many weddings. So many different versions of that bridesmaid glam.

Brides may get the spotlight, but trust me… the bridesmaids have kept me BUSY.

And that’s exactly why I chose this class. I’m teaching the kind of go-to bridesmaid hair and makeup that you can actually take with you and use at your next wedding.

Here’s a little tribute to all my bridesmaids who helped teach me a thing or two along the way. 🤍

Always a Bridesmaid, Never a Bride
September 20th | Industry Salon
Not just a class — we’re building community.
#bridesmaids #bridal #wedding #weddinghairstylist #hair taken in Industry Salon Studio by @md.stylesu

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a month ago

A bridal high pony will forever have my heart.

I love when a bride lets me step outside the traditional bridal box and create something with a little more personality.

And then her photographer goes and captures it like THIS. 🙌🏼

The movement, the pony, the whole vibe… I love everything about these photos.

One of my favorite parts of a wedding morning is watching the whole look come together — the bride, her girls, her mom — everyone getting ready, everyone having their own moment, and me getting to be creative through all of it.

After all these years, I still feel so lucky that this is what I get to do.

Bridal doesn’t always have to be soft and traditional.
Sometimes she needs a BOLD pony. 🤍

#BridalHair #BridalPonytail #HighPonytail #ModernBride #weddinghair by @md.stylesu

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a month ago

Going through some of my bridal shoots and realizing just how much this part of my career has given me.

So many weddings, creative shoots, beautiful faces, talented artists, crazy mornings, long days and some pretty amazing opportunities along the way.

Bridal has given me A LOT.

And now I’m at a point in my career where I’m really excited to start giving some of that knowledge back to the next generation of artists.

But first… I think it’s time I start sharing more of the work, experiences and creativity that got me here.

So get ready… I’m opening the bridal vault. 🤍

#BridalHair #BridalMakeup #BridalArtist #WeddingHair #BridalBeauty BridalEducation by @md.stylesu

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a month ago

Before and After of my face!! taken in Industry Salon Studio by @md.stylesu

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a month ago