Best 18 Queensland Bridal Makeup Artists
ABIA introduces the top make-up stylists in Brisbane, the Sunshine Coast, the Gold Coast, Toowoomba, Cairns and throughout the state, as voted by recent newly-weds and announced at the ABIA Awards.
If you've been searching high and low for an expert Queensland Makeup Artist for your wedding, you can call off the search - this is the place to be!
ABIA's top list of Bridal Makeup Artists covers the areas of Brisbane, Sunshine Coast, Gold Coast, Toowoomba and North QLD. And, as always, each business has been vetted and rated by real brides of Queensland.
What should I look for in a Bridal Makeup Artist?
- Plenty of experience in Weddings! (Bridal Makeup is a lot different to other types of makeup)
- A fun and cheerful personality (you will be spending the early morning together!)
- Excellent customer service and communication
- Ensure there is a contract in place when booking
- An artist that prides themselves on quality makeup & cleanliness
- Someone who can work with your skin tone, complexion, sensitivity etc.
- Amazing wedding-reviews from past customers
- Someone who is able to travel to your location
Tips on finding your favourite Bridal Look
ABIA and its makeup artists are big supporters of enhancing your natural beauty! You'll most likely find makeup inspiration on Instagram, but please do note that many insta-posts do have filters and ring-lights etc.
So, when you're speaking with your Bridal Makeup Artists and showing them your inspiration, be sure to also send them a photo of yourself where you loved your makeup, this way they will apply your favourite look, ensuring you feel your most confident.
A Bridal Makeup Trial is a must ladies!
A trial is the best way to find your favourite bridal look, it also gives you a chance to bond with your make-up artist before your actual wedding day. At your trial, you can discuss what you like and what you don't like, and request little adjustments that you won't have to address the day of your special day - which makes for a smooth morning!
Many brides generally book in a trial on the day of their Hens Party or Bridal Shower, that way you can get an idea of how you look in photos too!
How was this list of Queensland’s best wedding make-up artists determined?
At ABIA Weddings, it is important to us that all wedding couples plan their special day with confidence, based on the recommendations of recently-married couples and their own real experiences. So, this list is solely based on the feedback of real customers who voted for their make-up artist in the prestigious Queensland ABIA Wedding Awards. Of particular note, this list is not a compilation of businesses with the most Instagram followers, or those who paid to get their name on a list.
Since 1996, ABIA have asked real brides and grooms to rate their wedding vendors out of 100% for:
- Quality of Product and Experience
- Quality of Service and Communication
- Value for Money
- Attitude of Staff and Friendliness
The Queensland make-up artists below are those that attained a combined rating of more than 95% in these categories, in order of achievement, and were announced as winners at the recent Queensland ABIA Wedding Awards.
Lara Quinn | @ninaclairephotographer
#1 - Tamika Draper Hair and Makeup
Gold Coast
Winner — ABIA Award for Make-Up Artist (Queensland 2023)
Whether it’s a wedding of whimsy and romance or extravagant glitz and glamour Tamika Draper, of Tamika Draper Hair and Makeup, wants to help her brides bring their Pinterest boards to life and dance into the night knowing that her premium products will withstand the tears, hugs, cake and canapés.
Drawing on her 15 years of experience in the wedding industry, Tamika is happy to share her calm, professional insight, and knows the best ways to accentuate each bride's features with glowing make-up and effortless-looking hairstyles.
#2 - Erin Fedele Beauty and Makeup Artistry
Sunshine Coast
A Sunshine Coast make-up artist and beauty therapist with more than 16 years of experience in the beauty and make-up industries, Erin Fedele of Erin Fedele Beauty and Makeup Artistry prides herself on her high-quality work and ability to adapt to each client's specific needs.
Catering to more than 130 weddings a year, Erin offers a blend of knowledge and calm to help ensure things run smoothly on the wedding day, and can also support her brides with the likes of skin treatments, tanning and lash-extensions in the lead up.
@graemepassmore
#3 - Amanda Higl Hair & Make-up
Gold Coast
Specialising in airbrush make-up techniques, Amanda Higl of Amanda Higl Hair & Make-up caters from Brisbane to Byron Bay, including northern New South Wales and Tamborine Mountain, with her mobile wedding hair and make-up service.
Offering more than 20 years of experience she is well-qualified to look after her brides and their tribes and says she can create any style, from a simple, natural look to a themed style statement.
@dreamlifebrisbane
#4 - Lara Quinn
Gold Coast
Lara Quinn has a reputation for creating soft, naturally-beautiful make-up and says her main focus, when working with brides, is to enhance a their features so that they feel comfortable and the most beautiful version of themselves on their wedding day.
Based on the Gold Coast, the internationally-trained and highly-experienced bridal make-up artist also services surrounding areas, including the northern New South Wales coast, Brisbane and the Sunshine Coast region.
@wanderandfollowimages
@trentandjessie
#5 - Sophie Johnson Makeup and Hair
Moreton Bay
Freelance make-up artist Sophie Johnson, of Brisbane-based Sophie Johnson Makeup and Hair, works together with her brides, looking at their dress, style of wedding, colouring and features, and discussing their comfort levels to tailor a classic look that’ll make them shine on the day and look great in wedding photos.
Flawless, glowing skin, eyes that pop and romantic, effortless style are her aim, and as she’s not affiliated with any one brand, she carries a huge variety of make-up products, intended to last and suit every skin type and tone.
@nevermistphotography
#6 - Kate Ellen Makeup Artistry
Sunshine Coast
Kate Ellen, of Sunshine Coast-based Kate Ellen Makeup Artistry, likes her brides to know, that as the sole owner of her mobile make-up business, it’s her that will assist them personally on their wedding day. With years of experience in the industry, she considers herself a true professional, uses high-quality make-up brands, including MAC, Nars, Too Faced, Anastasia Beverly Hills and Bobbi Brown, and takes the extra time to create each bride’s dream look.
@emmatianphotography
#7 - Bella Rae Cosmetics & Artistry
Gold Coast
Specialising in large bridal parties, the extensive collection of artists that comprise Boho Brides describe themselves as a passionate team of mobile hair and make-up artists highly-skilled and qualified in both bridal make-up and hairstyling.
Based in Logan, and catering to the areas of the Sunshine Coast, Brisbane, Redlands, Ipswich, the Gold Coast and surrounds with their mobile service, their aim is to take any stress out of the day while offering vegan and cruelty-free products too.
@tayandfrancis
The team at Blush'd Brides offers a fully mobile, luxury bridal make-up service based between Brisbane and the Gold Coast. The professional, friendly team of hair and make-up specialists pride themselves on truly listening to their brides’ vision and executing it to make the most of natural features.
Flawless, glowing skin is their aim, as is a focus on excellent customer service intended to help their brides relax and enjoy the entire wedding experience.
@figtreepictures
As the name suggests, the experienced team of wedding hair and make-up artists at Perfectly Beautiful aim to exceed expectations and help make their clients look and feel their very best. Their goal is to make each bride’s dream style and look a reality while offering the ultimate experience in wedding hair and make-up.
Image courtesy Perfectly Beautiful
#12 - Sandra Gallo, Hair and Makeup Artist
Cairns
@perspectives_aus
#13 - Tasleema Nigh - Makeup Artist
Sunshine Coast
Having worked with more than 700 brides and spent 25 years working locally, interstate and internationally Tasleema Nigh, of Tasleema Nigh - Makeup Artist, brings a wealth of experience to her brides. The make-up and lash specialist says she’s well known for her calm, down-to-earth personality and attention to detail, sources only cosmetics that are ethical and vegan-friendly and can travel anywhere on the Sunshine Coast and Brisbane — or even further by arrangement.
@the.new.collective
@alanhughesphotography
#14 - Facial Beauty - Mobile Hair and Makeup
Brisbane
Whether attending to brides in their salon, or with their mobile service, the team at Facial Beauty are committed to listening to their clients and delivering the look they want.
The airbrush make-up specialists offer a range of make-up, beauty and hair solutions, using only professional products to assist their brides in looking their best, on the day and in the lead up to their special occasion.
@florido_weddings
@matchmadephotographs
#15 - Richelle Darben Makeup and Hairstyling
Gold Coast
@lauren_joy_photography
#16 - Belle Q Beauty
Mackay
@findinggeorgephotography_
#17 - Lacuna Beauty Official
Sunshine Coast
@toddhardinghamweddings
#18 - Minx Contemporary Hair Boutique
Toowoomba
Step into the salon at Minx Contemporary Hair Boutique and brides find themselves immediately immersed in a world of luxury and glamour. Within the modern, inviting space they’ll find a full drinks and refreshments menu and relaxing heated massage lounges.
The team at Minx say their mission is to exceed client expectations, and the boutique is an ideal space for wedding day preparation, allowing brides to ease into their day, while having their make-up and hair taken care of.
@fizzandcocreative
@tessacoxphotography
Couples seeking Queensland wedding vendors will find almost everything they need for wedding planning in the ABIA Directory. It offers ratings and reviews, provided by recently married pairs, who've used each service during their own weddings. Use it to search for everything from venues to photographers, caterers, decorations, transport, hair stylists, live music and even dance lessons and photo booth hire. Plus, the ABIA website is filled with wedding inspiration, including the latest wedding-related information, weekend-wedding planning advice, honeymoon ideas, an online wedding registry and almost everything couples need to make their wedding planning easier.
