Testimonials
Anna Y.
I’ve worked with Sarah Ankerman for over a decade, and she is truly exceptional. Her talent in both hair and makeup is unmatched; she is consistently spot on and always understands exactly what I need. Beyond that, she is phenomenal behind the scenes. She has prepped me for high-pressure national television appearances, including Fox News and other major legal segments, and has also supported me during professional photoshoots for magazine features. In every setting, she ensures I look polished, confident, and camera-ready. Her attention to detail, calm presence, and professionalism make all the difference in the world! I trust her completely and couldn’t recommend her more highly.
Jordan K.
I’ve hired Sarah Ankerman on multiple commercial video productions, and she has been stellar every single time. She’s the rare Hair & Makeup pro who not only makes talent look incredible on camera but also understands the full rhythm of a set—tight timelines, shifting priorities, and the little details that separate “good” from “broadcast-ready.”
Sarah consistently helps our talent look their absolute best, and she brings a calm, confident presence that instantly elevates the day. More than once, she’s stepped in beyond HMU—acting as a continuity lead and even helping direct talent when we needed an extra set of expert eyes. Those moments have genuinely saved important shoots for us.
She’s professional, prepared, easy to work with, and always on time. If you’re looking for a hair & makeup artist, wardrobe stylist, continuity director, or simply a dependable on-set pro who makes the whole production run smoother, Sarah is a true asset. They really don’t make artists like her anymore—she’s a gem, and anyone who hires her will immediately understand why.
Will P.
As a DP/Cameraman working in So Cal I’ve used Sarah’s talent on dozens of video/film shoots over the past decade. I describe her hair and makeup work as art, always complementing my cinematography. She is easy to work with and always makes the talent feel comfortable.
Danielle P.
With ONE hour of daylight to shoot in, I was a nervous wreck showing up to my head shot! I thought there was no way we were going to get through hair and makeup with the limited time that we had. Sarah was AWESOME. I had texted her a picture ahead of time of the look I was going for, and she nailed it within 15 minutes! I loved what she did the first time around, with no added requests. Although I had hired her for just make-up, I wasn't getting the look I wanted with my hair, and she helped me and was able to get the exact look I wanted for my hairstyle, right on the spot! After she did my make up and hair, she followed the photographer and I around the shoot, to all of our locations. She is a hustler! Anytime I needed any kind of touch up, she was right there fixing whatever I needed. The photographer loved her as well, because she made the photographer's job easier by taking care of all the touch ups (hair, makeup, and wardrobe!). Not only does Sarah know her craft and is amazing at what she does, but she is truly such a joy to work with! At a time where I was very stressed, she took care of everything, and brought an amazing attitude to the shoot! I'll never want to hire anyone else.
Lenore H.
Sarah has been making me presentable for national TV for years, and trust me that has not always been an easy task! I've shown up with big ole bruises, duffle bags under my eyes and nearly green with mysterious food poisoning. Somehow when this miracle worker of a woman was finished, I looked better than I ever thought I could look on my best days. She is an angel that can have me stumble into the studio feeling like roadkill and within a ridiculously short amount of time, I look better than I ever dreamed possible, all this while she puts a smile on my face. Bless you Sarah, I don't know what I'd do without you! (More accurately, the audience thanks you for protecting them!)
Gina L.
The really amazing thing about Sarah is that she is willing to work to be exactly what you need her to be to achieve precisely the look you had in mind. From the moment she started doing my makeup (about 3 years ago), she was always willing to listen and create a completely tailored look for me. She has an outstanding ability to be able to achieve the look I want, to diminish the appearance of problem areas, and to highlight best features. I don’t know how she does it, but she is awesome!