Hair & makeup artists in Manawatū-Whanganui

Whanganui

Beauty Bar by Sarah is a Whanganui-based makeup artist offering wedding and special occasion services across the Whanganui and Manawatū area. No own website; reachable via Instagram and email.

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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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Palmerston North

Buddhima at Glam by B Artistry is a Palmerston North based makeup and hair artist offering bridal beauty, soft glam, and natural glow-up looks for weddings and events across the Manawatū region. She works from her home studio and travels on-site to clients, with bridal trial appointments available, and works across all skin tones.

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Manawatū-Whanganui

Glam by Renee is a bridal makeup artist based in the Manawatū.

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Palmerston North

Janet Rowe is a Palmerston North makeup artist offering mobile bridal and special occasion services across the Manawatū region, known for airbrushed finishes and bridal trial packages.

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Kairanga

Lee-Ann Smith is a fully mobile hair and makeup artist based in Kairanga, Manawatū, with over two decades of professional experience spanning advertising, editorial, film, and television. She specialises in weddings and travels to clients across Manawatū, Wellington, Wairarapa, Hawke's Bay, and Auckland.

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Palmerston North

Rebecca Pugmire runs Little Pugs Makeup from her Roslyn studio in Palmerston North, specialising in timeless bridal makeup and wedding party beauty. She works with a range of luxury brands and offers mobile services with travel depending on venue location.

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Palmerston North

Makeup by Grace is a Palmerston North makeup artist and beauty therapist specialising in wedding makeup, based in the Manawatū. No dedicated website; bookings via Instagram.

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Feilding

Makeup by Hayz is a Feilding-based makeup artist offering bridal and special occasion services across the Manawatū, specialising in soft glam looks. No own website; bookings via Instagram and Facebook.

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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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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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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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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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