Frequently Asked Questions
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Yes! A non-refundable deposit of $50 is required to hold your event date, and is applied toward your total. The remaining balance is due at the time of the event.
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I recommend booking at least a month in advance. For our high demand season from May to October, the sooner the better! If you need to reschedule your date or time after paying a deposit, that’s just fine, as long as there’s enough notice that your new date is available.
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Only in select areas of Utah County, generally south of Provo. Please reach out with your event locations and derails to see if your event qualifies.
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Yes! To book an event, you’ll just need the event date, approximate time window, city, and a rough guest count. Exact location and event details can be finalized later. If you have a general plan, it’s best to get your event on the calendar early to reserve your date.
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Face Paint by Jess is based in Spanish Fork, and typically serves Utah County and Salt Lake County. If you’d like to book an event outside this area, please reach out for a custom quote that includes travel.
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Your artist(s) will bring everything they need to set up and paint. All you need to provide is a 6×6’ space protected from the elements so they can make their magic happen, and enough space for your guests to be comfortable while waiting for their turn.
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Yes! There are three rules. For everyone’s safety and comfort, faces must be
Happy: Not crying or refusing
Healthy: No illness, rashes, or broken skin
Clean: Free of dirt, food, and sweat
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Face Paint by Jess uses only safe, hypoallergenic, professional-grade materials from established face paint suppliers. Brands include trusted labels like Fusion, Mehron, GTX, Diamond FX, Wolfe, and Superstar.
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Call, text, email, or social media all work great! Look below for links and info, and I’ll look forward to hearing from you soon.
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Absolutely! Contact Jess for help in deciding how many artists will be needed to make your large event flow smoothly.
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Face paint easily washes off with mild soap and water. For best removal, I recommend three steps:
Massage a liquid soap into the design to lift the pigment from the skin
Wipe away most of the painty soap mixture with a wet sponge or soft cloth
Rinse and repeat as needed
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Some paint colors are more prone to slight staining, especially if skin is dry or a favorite design is left on for days by an enthusiastic little friend. Usually a second washing after letting natural skin oils do their job overnight works great, but coconut oil or a gentle facial cleanser also works well for additional help.
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Yes and no. Because face paint is water-based, it can wipe off or smudge if it comes in contact with water or sweat. Patting a damp face dry is more likely to preserve the design without smearing. When face paint is fully dry, transfer is minimal and it can be touched without ruining the design.
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Face paint dries to the touch very quickly and will last several hours without losing quality. Dry designs will usually last until the next day but will look faded. A great way to save a favorite design for a child reluctant to wash off (besides taking so many pictures!) is to press a wet paper towel against the design, which can transfer the design into something a little more keepable.
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Countless hours of focused practice using face-paint-specific painting techniques and materials, as well as years of honing those skills on the job. Professional face painters are licensed, carry liability insurance, and use only skin-safe materials and hygienic practices.
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Yes to both! I always bring a menu with a variety of options to choose from, customized for your event. I’m happy to take special requests when time allows.
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Painting speed varies depending on designs and client, but on average you can expect 10-15 faces per hour. Simpler designs allow more guests to be painted, like for speed painting events, while more detailed designs take a little longer.
