
WANAKA MAKEUP & HAIR SPECIALISTS
BRIDAL | WEDDING | EVENTS | TVC | COMMERCIAL | FILM & TV
MAKEUP | HAIR | SPRAY TANS
CURRENTLY TOP-RATED 5-STAR ***** GOOGLE-REVIEWED MAKEUP ARTIST IN WANAKA.
WANAKA’s TOP 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
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I have been operating in Wanaka for over 17 years and have more than 40 years of experience in the beauty industry, both internationally and locally. Read more about my background & experience in the ABOUT Deirdre section.
I understand and adhere to a run sheet like a guru!
I have a bespoke boutique salon in Wanaka and also travel all over Central Otago. You can trust you will get the best makeup in the area. I have a long and well-established business with outstanding reviews and client feedback.
I incorporate a wide variety of brands that promote clean, cruelty-free, and vegan beauty. Read more here. High end brands I utilise in my kit are: Kosas, Charlotte Tilbury, Hourglass, Nars, MAC, Raw Beauty, Stila, Huda, et al…. I carry various popular on-trend brands, allowing me to stay up-to-date with the latest makeup styles and look.
Recently I was HMUA on the MasterChef Production Team as Lead Makeup & Hair for Nadia Lim, Judges and Contestants.
I also offer makeup for purchase so you have all the necessary products for your event. I highly recommend using a translucent powder for the day.
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FLAWLESS SOFT GLAM LOOK: WHETHER IT'S FOR A WEDDING, PHOTOSHOOT, OR A NIGHT OUT, I SPECIALISE IN CREATING THE PERFECT SOFT GLAM LOOK THAT ENHANCES YOUR NATURAL BEAUTY.
PERSONALISED EXPERIENCE: I’LL WORK WITH YOU TO UNDERSTAND YOUR VISION AND TAILOR EVERY DETAIL TO ENSURE YOU FEEL CONFIDENT, BEAUTIFUL, AND READY TO SHINE.
EXPERT KNOWLEDGE & TIPS: ALONG WITH PROFESSIONAL APPLICATION, I SHARE TIPS AND TECHNIQUES TO HELP YOU TO ELEVATE YOUR MAKEUP ROUTINE AT HOME THROUGH 1:1 MAKEUP CLASSES.
STRESS-FREE & FUN: SAY GOODBYE TO PRE-EVENT JITTERS, MY GOAL IS TO MAKE YOUR EXPERIENCE ENJOYABLE, RELAXING, AND MEMORABLE.

Make-uP & HAIR
ALL OCCASIONS . . .
From 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.
Lead Hair and Makeup (HMUA) for MasterChef NZ 2022
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.
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