Palmerston North & Manawatū
The Best Wedding Hair & Makeup in Palmerston North & the Manawatū
The Manawatū hair & makeup artists worth knowing, with a note on each one's style.
Your hair & makeup set the tone for how you feel all day (& how you look in every photo!), so it's worth finding an artist whose style is genuinely you, & booking a trial so there are no surprises.
Here's our pick of the Manawatū's wedding hair & makeup artists, with a note on who does what & their style :)
Emma Doolan Makeup
Classic, timeless bridal makeup.
Emma is a Palmerston North makeup artist doing classic, timeless bridal through to full glam, from her studio or on location. Trials available so you know exactly what you're getting.
A lovely pick if you want polished, long-wearing bridal makeup that still looks like you.
- Palmerston North
- Bridal makeup & trials
- Studio + mobile
- Premium products
Glam by B Artistry
Soft glam hair & makeup, all in one.
Glam by B do both bridal hair & makeup around Palmerston North & the Manawatū, with a soft-glam, natural-radiant style & a real focus on all skin tones. One artist for hair & makeup keeps the morning simple.
Great for couples who want a radiant, put-together look from a single team.
- Palmerston North & Manawatū
- Bridal hair & makeup
- All skin tones
- Event & bridal glam
Little Pugs Makeup
A bridal makeup specialist in Roslyn.
Little Pugs is a Palmerston North bridal makeup specialist doing everything from natural glam to bold, using premium products. They also offer trials & spray tans to round out the pre-wedding prep.
One for couples who want a dedicated bridal makeup expert.
- Palmerston North
- Bridal makeup specialist
- Trials & spray tans
- Premium products
Makeup Etc.
Flawless, long-wear makeup, studio or mobile.
Makeup Etc. do flawless, long-wearing bridal makeup, natural through to glam, across Palmerston North & the Manawatū, mobile or from the studio. Made to last a full wedding day.
A reliable choice when you want your makeup to still look fresh at 10pm.
- Palmerston North & Manawatū
- Wedding makeup
- Mobile / on-location
- Studio available
NV Hair Design
Modern, polished wedding hair.
NV Hair Design in Palmerston North do modern, sleek, designer wedding hair styling (they're colour specialists too, handy in the lead-up). In-salon styling for you & the party.
Nice if you want a polished, current look done by a proper design salon.
- Palmerston North
- Wedding hair styling
- Colour specialists
- In-salon
M & A Hair Studio
Boutique bridal updos & styling.
M & A is a boutique Hokowhitu salon doing bridal hair, updos & styling, plus tape-in extensions if you want a bit more to work with. A cosy, personal spot for your wedding hair.
Lovely for couples who want intimate, unhurried bridal styling.
- Palmerston North
- Bridal hair
- Tape-in extensions
- Boutique salon
Lee-Ann Smith Bridal Makeup & Hair
Timeless hair & makeup, one mobile team.
Lee-Ann does both bridal hair & makeup across Palmerston North & the Manawatū, mobile & timeless in style. A genuine one-stop for your wedding look.
Great if you'd love hair & makeup handled by the same person, at your place.
- Palmerston North & Manawatū
- Bridal hair & makeup
- Mobile
- One-stop hair + makeup
Your photographer & film team
Looking & feeling amazing? Let's capture it.
We're Selah, a Palmerston North wedding photo & film team! Once you're glammed up & feeling like the best version of you, we'd love to catch it all on camera.
Common questions
How much does wedding hair & makeup cost in the Manawatū?
It depends on whether you want hair, makeup or both, & how many people are getting done. As a rough guide, a bride's hair or makeup often sits in the low-to-mid hundreds each, with package rates for the wedding party. Always book a trial & ask for a full quote including everyone.
Should I have a hair & makeup trial?
Yes, always! A trial lets you test the look, tweak anything, & make sure it lasts & photographs well, so there are zero surprises on the morning. It also settles the nerves. Most artists offer trials & it's genuinely worth it.
When should I book my wedding hair & makeup?
Once your date's locked in, ideally 6 to 12 months out for popular artists, especially over summer. Good bridal artists book a limited number of weddings, so earlier is better, & it gives you time to fit in a trial.
Should I choose one artist for both hair & makeup, or two?
Either works. One artist (or team) who does both keeps your morning simpler & the timeline tighter. Separate specialists let you pick the best of each. Just make sure whoever's doing it has a realistic schedule for the whole party so no one's rushed.
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