MAKEUP | HAIR | SPRAY TANS
BRIDAL | WEDDINGS | EVENTS | TVC | COMMERCIAL | FILM & TV
ELOPEMENTS | EVENT SPECIALISTS | WEDDINGS
I specialise in soft, luxurious makeup that enhances natural beauty, ensuring you look and feel flawless from the first photo to the last.
My signature style focuses on soft lines and neutral tones, so you appear polished without being overpowering or looking “cakey.” I aim to make you feel enhanced yet never overdone. As a beauty therapist, incorporating a good skin prep at the beginning makes the makeup classic, with a radiant, flawless finish. It’s the kind of makeup that looks just as perfect in person as in photos.
LUXURY WEDDING MAKEUP ARTISTS & HAIR STYLISTS
CURRENTLY TOP-RATED 5-STAR ***** GOOGLE-REVIEWED VENDOR
WEDDING/BRIDAL/EVENT MAKEUP ARTIST & HAIRSTYLIST
“Deirdre is great at listening to what you want, she is super experienced and professional and, on top of that, she’s just really fun!”
Nadia Lim
LATEST WEDDING IN MOROCCO
OCT 2025
MAKEUP By Deirdre
Make-uP & HAIR
ALL OCCASIONS . . .
From a special event, elopements, helicopter weddings, a small intimate wedding or a larger occasion, we can help with all your hair and beauty requirements, including spray tans .
We are the “GO TO” team of professionals to take care of you.
Hair & Make-Up
Special Events, EDITORIAL, TV, TVC’s,CATWALK, PHOTOSHOOTS…
Deirdre is trained to do both Hair & Makeup - she is the best in the area for Fashion and TV shoots. Her expertise makes her the much sought-after professional expert for locals, returning clients and visitors seeking hair, make-up, spray tans for every kind of event.
Hello, I’m Deirdre.
I’m a bit older - so I have seen it all! Born in Edinburgh, Scotland in 1968 and have been doing makeup for 35+ years. I’m also currently studying my Bachelor of Social Work part-time.
I am truly passionate about making people feel their best, relaxed, comfortable, safe and special. A lot of my feedback is that I actually LISTEN to what people want and make them feel safe in my hands.
Being part of someones day and with them creating special memories is humbling. I feel privileged and honoured to be part of people’s special events.
B L O G S
Marrakech Wedding of M & H.
At Ksar Char Bagh, Morocco.
Makeup by Road To Beauty.
How I do makeup now in 2 stages for optimal frehsness and makeup checks on Clients for the Wanaka Wedding Season.
A blog about how it all works to get the best from your makeup for the day.
Wanaka Wedding Makeup Artist
When one of our local vendors tied the knot - we were all onboard to ensure the divine Madison - had the best day ever!!!
Learnings from Makeup Artist - Deirdre Read in Wanaka after an extremely busy 2023/2024 wedding season. Trials and tribulations.
Wanaka's newest and innovative Wedding Planner (As You Wish Weddings + Events) and Hire Company (Wanaka Wedding Hire) collaboration with Wanaka Wedding Vendors. Up and coming 2024 and 2025 Wedding Season. At the newly re-opened The Venue in Wanaka.
A group of talented wedding vendors recently came together to create a memorable event. This collaboration aimed to promote us all and showcase the individual talents that we offer.
Wanaka Styled Photoshoot with Florals on a White Triumph Herald. Showcasing florals, hair and makeup and photography by the shores of Lake Wanaka.
Fundraiser for the MacPherson family of Queenstown. Place a bid on TRADE ME Auction for an all inclusive package.
Amazing wedding at Lookout Lodge.
Whistle & Pop Editorial Fashion Shoot in Wanaka. For releasing of their new jewellery range - Huggies.
Wanaka & Surrounds - VENUES
KIND WORDS
The Film Crew
We use Deirdre for all of our Hair and Makeup requirements when filming because she is an absolute magician and one of the most loving people you will meet! She genuinely cares for the talent and the production, and will go out of her way to make sure everyone is comfortable and cared for, as well as making sure they look incredible of course! Both live on set and in studio her work is flawless, and she gets what we are going for every time. We love working with D and highly recommend her!
The standard of their work is exceptional.
As a planner (Emma Newman Events), I love hearing back from clients who say their trials went well and they were listened to, and that on the big day it was a happy process. Road To Beauty are more than just their artistry. They are a pleasure to be around. On any wedding day I can walk into the 'getting ready space' and it is always so relaxed whether it is just one bride or a whole room of bridesmaids and family.
Deirdre and her work are remarkable!
She made me feel gorgeous from ceremony to evening. it was exactly what I asked for. Her ability to make up everyone from my 21-year-old sister-in-law to mother-in-law is a testament to her skill. Her experience shows, even down to calming my pre-wedding jitters.
Cannot recommend her enough. I wanted a natural glow and Deidre nailed it.
Loved that she checked in with me as she went along & made sure I was completely happy with my look before I left. It lasted well to the end of the day. Deidre is a gorgeous person and was calming to be around on the morning of a busy day.
Highly recommend Road to Beauty for your next event!
Deirdre came to my venue so I didn't have to travel on the day. My hair and makeup were stunning and exactly what I imagined - if not better! Both stayed put all day and night. Anyone looking for awesome hair and makeup in the Queenstown area should definitely get in contact with Road to Beauty!

