Hair & makeup artists in Hawke's Bay

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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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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Napier

Josie Brenstrum is a Napier-based freelance makeup artist specialising in bridal and editorial work across Hawke's Bay, with bridal trials available and group bookings for wedding parties.

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Havelock North

Micki Michau is a Havelock North-based makeup artist with over a decade of experience across weddings, film, fashion, and stage. She offers bridal makeup packages that include the trial, with a philosophy that every bride deserves a personalised rather than generic look. Her work is available across Hawke's Bay and nationally.

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Hawke's Bay

Marble Fox Beauty is a Hawke's Bay-based makeup and hair studio run by Makayla June, who trained at The Makeup School in Auckland and has a background in film, television, and fashion. Makayla offers makeup, hair, and cosmetic tattooing for weddings and special occasions across the Hawke's Bay region.

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Havelock North

Megan Childs is a Havelock North-based makeup artist serving weddings and special occasions across Hawke's Bay, using cruelty-free products. She offers both studio appointments in Havelock North and on-location mobile services, with trials recommended for bridal bookings.

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Havelock North

Sarah Logan Beauty Studio is a private home-based studio in Havelock North specialising in bespoke wedding hair and makeup for Hawke's Bay brides. Sarah offers both in-studio and on-location appointments, with bridal makeup trials available, and focuses on natural, refined looks.

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Napier

Vania Bailey is a Napier-based makeup artist with a background spanning television production and Christian Dior. Her bridal approach centres on freshness and natural enhancement, with trials in daylight and consultations covering brows, lashes, and touch-up planning. She works across Hawke's Bay.

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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

Book Me Bridal Beauty Aotearoa is a Lower North Island bridal beauty team covering Hawke's Bay, Hastings, and Napier as part of their service region. Their team of bridal specialists provides hair and makeup on location, with tiered packages that include trials and touch-up kits.

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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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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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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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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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