Makeup artists in Cairns City

17 of the 30 makeup artists here are in Cairns City itself, with the rest a short trip away, most start between $47 and $89, and all of them are appointment-only.

Or describe exactly what you want and we’ll narrow it down

Makeup artists in Cairns City, at a glance

For events and weddings, longevity and how it photographs matter more than how it looks in the chair.

Most start between: $47–$89
Open past 7pm: 18 of 30

What to look for

Portfolio work on skin tones and skin types like yours.
A trial for weddings. Not usually necessary for anything else.

Read the full guide to makeup artists in Cairns for pricing, timing and what to ask before you book.

30 places in and around Cairns City

Ordered by how well each one fits a typical makeup artist request here — not by advertising spend, and not purely by rating.

Searching from Cairns City

Maria Morrison Beauty and Makeup Artist

Bungalow1.6 kmMid-range5.0(31)

Makeup artist · Premium · Quiet

1.6 km from Cairns City — about a 4 minute drive
16 reviews mention makeup

“I had the most amazing experience with Maria Morrison Beauty and Makeup Artist!”

From the reviews · mentioned by 16 reviews

Makeup by Erin.W

Cairns North2.4 kmMid-range5.0(19)

Makeup artist · Beginner friendly · Consultation-led

2.4 km from Cairns City — about a 6 minute drive
16 reviews mention makeup

“Erin is the most beautiful person and did such an incredible job of my makeup.”

From the reviews · mentioned by 16 reviews

Benefit Cosmetics BrowBar

Cairns City531 mUpper mid-range5.0(687)

Brow & lash studio

Makeup — $120
In Cairns City

Makeup $120

Savvy Hair & Make-Up

Parramatta Park1.0 kmPremium5.0(49)

Hair salon · Friendly

Makeup — $100
1.0 km from Cairns City — about a 13 minute walk

Makeup $100
Blow-dry & styling $50

Jan Lyons For Hair Design

Cairns City2.0 kmMid-range5.0(14)

Hair salon

Makeup — $110
In Cairns City

Makeup $110

Reds Hair & Co.

Edge Hill4.0 kmPremium5.0(69)

Hair salon · Friendly

Makeup — $140
4.0 km away in Edge Hill

Makeup $140

Tokunai Hair

Westcourt2.3 kmMid-range4.6(213)

Hair salon · Friendly · Consultation-led

2.3 km from Cairns City — about a 5 minute drive
3 reviews mention makeup

“I thank the bride for booking hair & makeup with Tokani, they are truly know what they’re doing when it comes to wedding hair and makeup.”

From the reviews · mentioned by 3 reviews

Brow Babes

Cairns City494 mMid-range4.7(29)

Beauty salon

In Cairns City

Cairns Hair Braiding & Extensions

Cairns City402 mPremium5.0(88)

Hair salon · Friendly · In & out

In Cairns City

Blow-dry & styling $225

Scene Hair

Cairns City345 mPremium4.9(193)

Hair salon · Friendly · Consultation-led

In Cairns City

Blow-dry & styling $55

Kaya Hair Design

Cairns City235 mPremium4.9(81)

Hair salon · Friendly

In Cairns City

Blow-dry & styling $11

ICONIQ

Westcourt1.6 kmMid-range5.0(25)

Hair salon

1.6 km from Cairns City — about a 4 minute drive
3 reviews mention makeup

“The makeup was flawless and exactly what I envisioned—he really knows how to bring out your best features.”

From the reviews · mentioned by 3 reviews

Wildrose Hair & Beauty

Parramatta Park615 mUpper mid-range4.9(31)

Hair salon · Quiet · Friendly

615 m from Cairns City — about a 8 minute walk

Blow-dry & styling $10

The Hair Studio

Cairns City319 mPremium4.7(339)

Hair salon · Friendly · Relaxed

In Cairns City

Blow-dry & styling $30

Age Amazingly with Nicki Belle

Cairns City653 mBudget-friendly5.0(104)

Skin clinic · Friendly · Relaxed

In Cairns City
2 reviews mention makeup

“Age Amazingly is an exciting, new venue for total restoration of one's bygone days when no makeup was required and wrinkles were something that only happened to our clothes.”

From the reviews · mentioned by 2 reviews