Best Makeup Artists in Auckland
Updated 23 December 2020
Choosing a makeup artist for your wedding – or indeed for any occasion – can mean looking at hundreds of options in Auckland alone. Ultimately, you need to find someone you trust and get along with, and who can provide you with assurances of experience that you need.
Our guide to makeup artists available in the Auckland area has been put together so you can make a fully-informed decision.
Our Auckland Makeup Artist Guide Includes:
Choosing a makeup artist for your wedding – or indeed for any occasion – can mean looking at hundreds of options in Auckland alone. Ultimately, you need to find someone you trust and get along with, and who can provide you with assurances of experience that you need.
Our guide to makeup artists available in the Auckland area has been put together so you can make a fully-informed decision.
Our Auckland Makeup Artist Guide Includes:
How Much Does a Makeup Artist Charge?
A make-up artist will charge different rates depending upon many factors including experience, location, and the level and what you require from them. Many will offer a package including a pre-wedding or event trial, which will be paid, while others offer this as a separate option. You will also need to factor in the cost of having your hair done. This is a general guide to rates for Auckland Makeup Artists that should help you.
- Wedding Makeup Bride - $200 to $400 (includes trial)
- Wedding Hair Bride - $250 to $400 (includes trial)
- The above prices are general, and if you need bridesmaids included half the above rate will generally apply
How Can I Get the Best Price for Auckland Makeup Artist Services?
- Book for All – If you ask the makeup artist to work with the bride, bridesmaids, mother of the bride and any other parties, you may find there is a discount involved.
- Use Your Regular – Your regular hairdresser may be able to offer you a great price on wedding hair, and if you use a beauty salon, ask them for help too.
- Stay Local – Local or mobile is the most economical way to go.
What to Ask a Makeup Artist in the First Instance:
There are a number questions to ask a makeup artist you have your eyes on. In the first instance, they should have an Instagram account which profiles all their recent client photos. Instagram is arguably the best way to decide if you like what you see. Beyond that, there'a few question you can ask:
Further Questions to Ask When Choosing an Auckland Makeup Artist
Now that you have narrowed down your options, there are a few further factors to think about:
Ultimately, this is your big day and you want everything to be right, so choosing a makeup artist who you trust and believe in is essential. Take care and time to select the right one.
- How long will they take to do all you require? This is essential to plan your wedding day or other event with precision
- Is everything included in the price, or are there extra charges? Find out what you're paying for and what makeup brands are used
Further Questions to Ask When Choosing an Auckland Makeup Artist
Now that you have narrowed down your options, there are a few further factors to think about:
- Always ensure they offer a trial – and perhaps a pre-trial – as part of the deal, as it is the deal-breaker in some cases.
- Ask for customer testimonies and talk to the brides who have used their services.
- Make sure the makeup artist understands what you need and want, and when.
- Share with them the outfit you will be wearing on the day, so they get a feel for the look you require.
- Ask yourself, do you find the person easy to get on with, and do you feel you can trust them?
- Do they do both hair and makeup or are they part of a team?
- Are they available on that day and willing to commit to it?
Ultimately, this is your big day and you want everything to be right, so choosing a makeup artist who you trust and believe in is essential. Take care and time to select the right one.
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10 Experienced Auckland Makeup Artists Available Right Now
Our list of Auckland makeup artists below, which is no particular order, covers professionals in Central, East, West, North and South Auckland. We have selected these based on their history of longstanding service within Auckland, location and data extracted from internet reviews on Google Business, Facebook, TradeMe Services and others.
No makeup artist company has paid to appear on this list, and MoneyHub.co.nz has no relationship with anyone below.
No makeup artist company has paid to appear on this list, and MoneyHub.co.nz has no relationship with anyone below.
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Melinda Makeup ArtistMelinda Makeup Artist is run by a freelance professional makeup artist that provides special occasions makeup to Auckland area. The business operates for more than nine years catering for weddings, TV, NZ fashion, fashion Editorials and catwalk.
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Base: Mobile only Website: Melinda Makeup Artist Contact number: 021 949 090 |
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Serenity MakeupSerenity Makeup is an Auckland-based team of professional and reliable hair and makeup artists specialising in gorgeous transformations for weddings, parties and other occasions. They are fully mobile and is willing to travel outside the region by request.
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Base: Glen Innes, Auckland Website: Serenity Makeup Contact number: 0800 737 364 |
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Bianca Fallon|Beauty.Hair.Makeup ArtistBianca Fallon|Beauty.Hair.Makeup Artist provides professional hair and makeup services with a salon open at North Shore, Auckland. They have an experienced makeup artist specialising in portraits, engagement, families and modelling shoots.
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Base: North Shore, Auckland Website: Bianca Fallon|Beauty.Hair.Makeup Artist Contact number: 09 443 7922 |
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Makeup Artist - Freckles and BlushMakeup Artist - Freckles and Blush is owned by Christina Dellar, a makeup artist and blogger in Auckland CBD. She provides makeup services to parties, weddings and other special occasions within the region.
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Base: Auckland CBD Website: Makeup Artist - Freckles and Blush Contact number: 021 107 7186 |
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Makeup StationMakeup Station is a team of fully mobile makeup artists and hairstylists servicing the Auckland region including Rodney, Waitakere, Franklin, and Waiheke Island. Their team is also available for destination weddings throughout New Zealand.
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Base: Glendowie, Auckland Website: Makeup Station Contact number: 0274 522 270 |
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Makeup by DesignMakeup by Design is owned by Candice Youhanna, a hair and makeup specialist who has worked on hundreds of brides and bridal parties of all ethnicities including Indian, Asian, Middle Eastern and European. She’s a gifted painter which lead her to become interested in creating beautiful makeup for women as an extension of her art.
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Base: Mobile only Website: Makeup by Design Contact number: 021 175 8686 |
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Margaret J MakeupMargaret J Makeup is an independent makeup artist providing expert service throughout Auckland. The owner, Margaret, has been practising since 2006 and continues to excel in her talent. Margaret J Makeup also offers wedding makeups outside New Zealand.
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Base: West Harbour, Auckland Website: Margaret J Makeup Contact number: 021 260 3943 |
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The Beauty HubThe Beauty Hub is a fully mobile makeup and hairstylist providing service to Auckland, Waiheke Island, Queenstown and all parts of New Zealand for over 15 years. They have a team of professionals working to achieve an elegant and top-standard make up for all their clients.
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Base: Mobile only Website: The Beauty Hub Contact number: 021 502 555 |
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Grayson Coutts Makeup ArtistGrayson Coutts Makeup Artist offers professional makeup and hairstyle for weddings and all other occasions. Their makeup artist has gained extensive industry experience by working alongside experts in New Zealand fashion week.
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Base: Ponsonby, Auckland Website: Grayson Coutts Makeup Artist Contact number: 021 907 988 |
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Ashley Collett StylingAshley Collett Styling is a fully mobile makeup artist in Auckland servicing weddings and private occasions. The owner has more than six years of experience as an artist with a particular interest in photographic shoots and wedding makeups.
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Base: Auckland CBD Website: Ashley Collett Styling Contact number: 0210 551 019 |
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Disclaimer: MoneyHub.co.nz has no relationship, financial or otherwise, with any of the makeup artists listed on this page. Quotes and rates for makeup services will vary, and our pricing guide is for informational purposes only.
