Hair & makeup artists in Canterbury

Christchurch

Briana Clarke is a Christchurch-based makeup artist offering bridal and occasion makeup across Canterbury. Her Instagram bridal portfolio reflects a focus on wedding clients.

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Mt Pleasant

Chrystal O'Brien is a Christchurch-based makeup artist offering wedding makeup and bridal trials across the Canterbury region. Her services are focused on bridal and special occasion work.

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Shirley

Clarette leads a team based in Christchurch offering both hair and makeup for western and cultural weddings, with coverage across Canterbury and Auckland and availability nationwide. The team is suited to larger bridal parties and couples wanting cultural wedding looks.

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Christchurch

Bonita Monique operates Danger Doll NZ from Christchurch, offering hair and makeup for brides, bridesmaids, and mothers of the bride. She is available nationwide and focuses on bridal and special occasion artistry.

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Christchurch

Head Rush Hair Salon's bridal team is based in Christchurch and covers Canterbury and Nelson. The team offers both hair and makeup for weddings and bridal parties.

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Christchurch

Alexis leads the Honey and Heirloom team in Christchurch, offering both hair and makeup across the Canterbury region. The team covers the full wedding day from preparation through to the reception.

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Rangiora

Kalon Makeup Artistry is a mobile makeup and hair service based in Rangiora, Christchurch, run by Jeny Shephard. The studio covers weddings alongside work for stage, TV, film, and special occasions.

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Kaiapoi

Le Plaisir is a salon-based team in Kaiapoi offering hair and makeup for weddings across the Canterbury region. The team works from the salon and focuses on bridal appointments, with a commitment to getting the look right before the bride leaves.

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Christchurch

Lucy Harvey is a solo Canterbury-based artist who handles both hair and makeup for bridal parties in Christchurch and the wider Canterbury region. She covers the full preparation for the bride and bridal party from one person.

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Christchurch

Lucy Paige is a solo artist based in Christchurch offering both makeup and hair styling for weddings across Canterbury. She works with brides and bridal parties on their wedding day looks.

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Ashburton

Susan Z is a Canterbury and Otago makeup artist based in Ashburton, covering both regions for weddings and special occasions. She focuses on makeup only, working across a range of event types including bridal.

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Selwyn

Sarah Allison is a solo makeup artist based in Selwyn who works primarily with wedding bookings across Canterbury. She also takes smaller group and individual appointments, making her accessible for intimate celebrations as well as full bridal parties.

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Parklands

Maria, based in Parklands in Canterbury, offers both makeup and hair styling for weddings across the Canterbury region. She focuses on helping clients feel confident and at ease on their wedding day.

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Mount Eden

Sophie Tabakas leads a mobile hair and makeup team based in Mount Eden, working with individual brides and large wedding groups. The team travels across New Zealand and tailors looks for all ages, skin tones and ethnicities.

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Picton

Hayley Gardiner brings over two decades of beauty industry experience to Marlborough brides, having worked in national education roles for major brands. Bellebird Bride & Beauty operates from a salon in central Picton, with mobile service for weddings across Marlborough, focused on looks tailored to each bride.

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Bay of Islands

Bex Fennessy is a Bay of Islands-based hair and makeup artist specialising in bridal work, with experience across New Zealand and the Cook Islands. She covers the full Bay of Islands including Kerikeri and Russell, and travels to Auckland and beyond, with pre-wedding trials available.

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Wellington

Briar McKenzie is a Wellington-based makeup artist who works across Wellington and Manawatū-Whanganui and takes on destination bookings nationwide. She works solo and focuses on makeup that sits comfortably on the skin rather than looking heavy or overdone, suited to couples who want a natural, considered result.

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Auckland

Dipal Solanki offers bridal makeup, hair styling, and saree draping from her Auckland base, with over a decade of experience. Her work at Indian weddings is documented across Instagram alongside henna artists and South Asian bridal fashion. She takes bookings worldwide.

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Hawke's Bay

Candice Dear is a mobile makeup artist based in Hawke's Bay, specialising in bridal and editorial work across Napier, Hastings, and Havelock North. She brings on-location services to weddings throughout the region and travels nationally for clients.

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Auckland

Dani Froude is a mobile makeup artist working across Auckland and Waiheke, with a full bridal package for the wedding morning. Her approach is classic and polished.

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Havelock North

Deanna Maree is a luxury bridal makeup artist based in Havelock North, Hawke's Bay, focused on softly sculpted and naturally enhanced looks that photograph well. She works with brides throughout Hawke's Bay and travels nationally, with trials available as part of her bridal service.

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Welcome Bay

Desiree Osterman leads a team based in Welcome Bay, Tauranga, offering both hair and makeup for weddings. She travels throughout New Zealand and is available for destination bookings.

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Palmerston North

Emma Doolan is a Palmerston North makeup artist and brow specialist known for her bridal work across the Manawatū region. She offers bridal trials, works from her West End studio, and travels anywhere in New Zealand for weddings.

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East Auckland

Chelsea is a freelance wedding and events makeup artist based in East Auckland who travels throughout New Zealand and for elopements. She specialises in bridal makeup and Asian features.

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Huapai

Lauren Barry runs Fresh and Flawless from a Huapai salon in north-west Auckland, offering bridal trials there and a mobile hair and makeup team on the day across Auckland and wider New Zealand. The look is natural and made to last in photographs.

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