MakeUp
For more than 15 years, Road to Beauty has been trusted by clients throughout Wānaka and Central Otago to create beautifully polished, expertly applied makeup for weddings, special occasions, photography, television and events.
Led by highly experienced Wānaka makeup artist Deirdre Read, every look is thoughtfully tailored to your features, personal style, skin type and occasion. Whether you prefer naturally radiant makeup or a more defined, glamorous finish, the result will feel comfortable, photograph beautifully and still look unmistakably like you.
Working with carefully selected professional and luxury products, we combine exceptional preparation, refined technique and an understanding of how makeup performs in Central Otago’s distinctive climate and light. We are particularly experienced with mature skin and confidently welcome clients of every age, skin tone and personal style.
Our calm approach, attention to detail and genuinely personalised service have helped make Road to Beauty one of Wānaka’s most established and highly rated beauty businesses.
Beautifully considered. Expertly applied. Uniquely you.
MAKEUP FAQs AND EXPERT ADVICE
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Rather than working exclusively with one cosmetic house, I have carefully curated a professional makeup kit using exceptional products from a range of leading luxury brands. Every product is selected for its performance, finish and suitability for different skin types, ages and individual makeup styles. I also include clean and vegan options wherever possible.
My kit is continually updated with new, high-performing and trend-relevant products. I regularly undertake professional development and advanced training to stay informed about emerging techniques, formulations and makeup trends, while always adapting them to suit each client rather than simply following a trend.
My kit includes favourites from Kosas, Laura Mercier, MAC, Urban Decay, Estée Lauder, Hourglass, Kevin Aucoin, Charlotte Tilbury, Jones Road, Bobbi Brown, Clinique and Benefit, among others.
This considered approach allows me to select the very best products for you, creating beautifully refined makeup that feels modern, photographs exceptionally and wears comfortably throughout your event. -
I create bespoke makeup for weddings, elopements, special occasions, photography, television and editorial work, from fresh, natural and softly glowing makeup to polished glamour and high-definition, camera-ready looks.
Every look is tailored to your features, skin type, age, personal style and occasion. My experience includes mature skin, hooded eyes, customised lashes, contouring and highlighting, long-wearing makeup, and specialist coverage for scarring and tattoos. I also offer stage makeup, fancy-dress makeup and face painting; however, I do not provide prosthetic or special-effects makeup.
I have worked as an on-call hair and makeup artist for publications including Woman’s Day and New Idea throughout the region. I also undertake ongoing professional development and collaborate with makeup artists nationally and internationally, sharing techniques and staying current with emerging products and trends.
Whatever the occasion, my focus is to create makeup that feels beautifully modern, photographs exceptionally and still looks unmistakably like you. -
Super super super important always and absolutely paramount at the time we find our selves in currently.
I wouldn’t expect you to wear a mask whilst having makeup done.
I will endeavour to wear one though. I use disposables where I can. All tools/brushes etc are cleaned between clients and being used.
I have a steriliser in my salon which is used almost constantly, all products are decanted onto a stainless board where they can be and are sprayed with isopropyl alcohol after use.
If you have any contra-indications such as a cold sore/stye in eye etc. Please make us aware of this prior.
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This is a new service I am looking to provide clients with. Often people want the colour I have used on them when doing their makeup - to keep for the day. So they are able to top up and keep the lip colour fresh and consistent for photos throughout the day/event.
Please tell me if this is something you would like to explore.
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Yes absolutely.
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