Hair & makeup artists in Northland

Whangarei

Kirsten Gillingham runs Beauty on the Move, a mobile bridal makeup service based in Whangarei covering Northland. She offers tiered wedding packages for brides, bridesmaids, mothers, and flower girls, each including a trial, false lashes, and a touch-up kit, delivered at the client's home or venue.

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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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Maungatapere

Kasey George is a freelance makeup artist based in Maungatapere, Whangārei, offering natural glam looks for weddings and special occasions across Northland. She works with the bridal party on the day, tailoring coverage to each person.

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Kerikeri

Katy Jane Taylor is a Kerikeri-based makeup and hair artist with over fifteen years of experience across weddings, TV, fashion, and editorial work. She travels throughout Northland from her Bay of Islands base, bringing all equipment to the client's home or venue, with a dedicated trial session available.

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Whangarei

Sarah Johnson is a Whangarei-based hair and makeup artist with over ten years of experience, specialising in bridal styling across Northland and Auckland. She offers a natural, soft aesthetic focused on enhancing features rather than masking them.

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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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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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• South Asian bridal

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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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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