Hair & makeup artists in Nelson

Nelson

Elena Pullen (Ellie May) is a Nelson-based mobile makeup artist with international training and over a decade working with brides across the Nelson region, specialising in both natural and full-glamour finishes with airbrush application available.

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Richmond

Frankierose Kelly of Frankies Aesthetic Beauty is a Richmond-based makeup artist and hair stylist who graduated with distinction from the Kristen Stewart School of Make-Up. She has built her career across weddings, balls, fashion shows, and editorial shoots, and lists bridal work as her primary speciality.

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Brightwater

Megan Price is a freelance hair and makeup artist based in Brightwater, Nelson, with a makeup-school qualification and many years of hairdressing experience behind her. She specialises in bridal and occasion styling, offering both hair-up and makeup services with travel across the Nelson and Tasman region, and bridal packages available with or without a pre-wedding trial.

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Nelson

Poppy is a freelance makeup artist and hair stylist based in Nelson, offering a fully mobile service across Nelson, Tasman, and Marlborough. She specialises in bridal and wedding party looks, with pre-wedding consultations held at the client's home or her Nelson studio.

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Nelson

Rhea of Vine Artistry is a Nelson-based mobile hair and makeup artist holding a Diploma in Specialist Makeup and a hairdressing qualification, with additional masterclass training. She works alongside each bride to build a look around their features, outfit, jewellery, and wedding theme, with trials available for both hair and makeup.

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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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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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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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