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SPECIAL
OCCASION HAIR

Soft, modern styling for meaningful moments

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BEAUTIFUL, CONFIDENT STYLING FOR LIFE'S SPECIAL MOMENTS

Elegant special occasion updo created by Meg in Mill Valley, featuring a polished low bun designed for weddings, galas, proms, and formal events.

Whether you're attending a wedding, gala, photoshoot, celebration, prom, or milestone event, the right hairstyle can help you feel confident, polished, and fully ready for the occasion.

Professional event styling is about more than creating a beautiful hairstyle for a few hours. It's about designing a style that complements your features, works with your hair type, photographs beautifully, and lasts throughout the event while still feeling comfortable and natural.

Based in Mill Valley and serving clients throughout Marin County and San Francisco, Meg creates everything from chic, sophisticated styles to soft, romantic, whimsical hair with braids or gentle twists woven in. Some clients love soft waves and natural movement; others prefer elegant updos, formal hairstyles, or beautiful ponytails designed to last throughout the event. Whatever your style and vision, Meg can help you achieve the look and feeling you want.

Every style is created with your event, outfit, hair type, and personal vision in mind. Meg focuses on hair that feels beautiful in person, photographs well, and holds up from the first photo to the last.

The goal is simple: polished, beautiful, long-lasting hair that helps you feel confident, comfortable, and camera-ready for your occasion.

SPECIAL OCCASION SERVICES

FULL UPDO

A relaxing shampoo and scalp massage followed by a professional blowout and full updo — perfect for galas, parties, photoshoots, and other special occasions. Every appointment begins with a consultation, and reference photos are always welcome.

$185 | 1 hr 50 mins

Formal updo hairstyle with a polished low bun created by Hair by Meg for special occasion hair styling in Mill Valley.

FULL UPDO WITH R+CO PRO TREATMENT

This service includes everything in the Full Updo — shampoo, blowout, and updo styling — plus your choice of R+Co Pro Treatment (Volume, Hydration, or Bond Building) to prep your hair for the event.

$225 | 1 hr 55 mins

Elegant updo hairstyle with R+Co Pro Treatment by Hair by Meg in Mill Valley, combining professional styling with healthy hair care.
R+Co Pro Treatment options for volume, hydration and bond building offered with professional hair styling services in Mill Valley.

HALF UPDO

A romantic half-up style with a relaxing shampoo and scalp massage, blow dry, and hot tools if desired — soft and polished for events calling for a lighter, more relaxed look.

$150 | 1 hr 30 mins

Half-up hairstyle created by Meg in Mill Valley for a special occasion, featuring soft waves and elegant braided detailing for a polished, long-lasting finish.

PRE-EVENT CONSULTATION

A complimentary 15-minute consultation to plan your event hairstyle before booking — bring inspiration photos to discuss your vision.

$0 | 15 min

MEG’S APPROACH

Portrait of Meg Sweeney, professional hair stylist and special occasion hair specialist based in Mill Valley.

Timeless styles that still feel like you.

Every appointment begins with understanding the occasion, your desired look, and how you want to feel when you walk into the room. Meg focuses on personalized styling that balances longevity, comfort, wearability, and natural beauty for each of her clients. Through this thoughtful, tailored approach, Meg helps you feel confident and present for your occasion.

Whether you want a sleek, polished look or a softer, more romantic style, Meg is ready to help you look and feel beautiful.

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Together, these services are designed to help you enjoy healthy, manageable, beautiful hair that suits your lifestyle.

"The best event hairstyles still feel like you. My goal is to create a look that suits your aesthetic and event occasion, complements your features, works with your hair, and helps you feel comfortable throughout the entire event."

READY FOR YOUR NEXT SPECIAL OCCASION?

Whether you're attending a gala, photoshoot, celebration, prom, or another special event, Meg offers personalized styling designed around your hair, your vision, and the occasion.

Meg is based in Mill Valley and serves clients throughout Marin County and San Francisco. Book your appointment and enjoy beautiful, confident styling for life's special moments.

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