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Makeup artists in Cairns

We list 30 makeup artists across Cairns, most start between $35 and $68, and all of them are appointment-only.

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Makeup artists in Cairns, at a glance

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

Most start between
$35–$68
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.
  • Ask about the products used if your skin is sensitive or you are prone to breakouts.
  • For a party, confirm how long per person and build in a buffer.

30 places in and around Cairns

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

Maria Morrison Beauty and Makeup Artist

Bungalow2.6 kmMid-range5.0(31)

Makeup artist · Premium · Quiet

98 per cent match — Excellent match
  • 16 reviews mention makeup
  • 2.6 km from Cairns — about a 6 minute drive
“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 North1.6 kmMid-range5.0(19)

Makeup artist · Beginner friendly · Consultation-led

98 per cent match — Excellent match
  • 16 reviews mention makeup
  • 1.6 km from Cairns — about a 4 minute drive
“Erin is the most beautiful person and did such an incredible job of my makeup.”
From the reviews · mentioned by 16 reviews

Makeup By Hayley

Edmonton12.9 kmMid-range5.0(9)

Makeup artist

96 per cent match — Excellent match
  • 8 reviews mention makeup
  • 12.9 km away in Edmonton
“She did my bridal makeup, the mother of the bride and groom, and the hair for six of us including my bridesmaids, and every single one of us felt absolutely beautiful.”
From the reviews · mentioned by 8 reviews

Cairns Wedding Makeup and Hair

Palm Cove20.4 kmMid-range5.0(12)

Makeup artist

93 per cent match — Excellent match
  • 9 reviews mention makeup
  • 20.4 km away in Palm Cove
“She did such a beautiful job of our hair and make up for our elopment.”
From the reviews · mentioned by 9 reviews

Benefit Cosmetics BrowBar

Cairns City3.3 kmUpper mid-range5.0(687)

Brow & lash studio

88 per cent match — Excellent match
  • Makeup — $120
  • 3.3 km away in Cairns City
  • Makeup $120

Reds Hair & Co.

Edge Hill1.4 kmPremium5.0(69)

Hair salon · Friendly

82 per cent match — Strong match
  • Makeup — $140
  • 1.4 km from Cairns — about a 4 minute drive
  • Makeup $140

Savvy Hair & Make-Up

Parramatta Park2.4 kmPremium5.0(49)

Hair salon · Friendly

81 per cent match — Strong match
  • Makeup — $100
  • 2.4 km from Cairns — about a 6 minute drive
  • Makeup $100
  • Blow-dry & styling $50

Jan Lyons For Hair Design

Cairns City2.4 kmMid-range5.0(14)

Hair salon

80 per cent match — Strong match
  • Makeup — $110
  • 2.4 km from Cairns — about a 5 minute drive
  • Makeup $110

Stratford Collectives - As You Like It Hair and Beauty

Stratford4.4 kmPremium4.8(32)

Hair salon

79 per cent match — Strong match
  • Makeup — $35
  • 4.4 km away in Stratford
  • Makeup $35
  • Blow-dry & styling $60

Finesse Makeup & Hair

Cairns City11.5 kmMid-range

Hair salon

76 per cent match — Strong match
  • 11.5 km away in Cairns City

Tokunai Hair

Westcourt2.5 kmMid-range4.6(213)

Hair salon · Friendly · Consultation-led

73 per cent match — Good match
  • 2.5 km from Cairns — about a 6 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

Jane Cutuli Beauty Nails Waxing Make-up

Edmonton13.3 kmMid-range5.0(17)

Beauty salon

61 per cent match — Good match
  • 13.3 km away in Edmonton
  • 3 reviews mention makeup
“I am not one for make-up or really trying to look my best.”
From the reviews · mentioned by 3 reviews

Brow Babes

Cairns City2.6 kmMid-range4.7(29)

Beauty salon

56 per cent match — Worth considering
  • 2.6 km from Cairns — about a 6 minute drive

Cairns Hair Braiding & Extensions

Cairns City3.4 kmPremium5.0(88)

Hair salon · Friendly · In & out

54 per cent match — Worth considering
  • 3.4 km away in Cairns City
  • Blow-dry & styling $225

ICONIQ

Westcourt2.2 kmMid-range5.0(25)

Hair salon

53 per cent match — Worth considering
  • 2.2 km from Cairns — about a 5 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

Hair Boutique (Formerly Pulse Hair)

Edge Hill1.5 kmPremium4.8(303)

Hair salon · Consultation-led

52 per cent match — Worth considering
  • 1.5 km from Cairns — about a 4 minute drive
  • Blow-dry & styling $65

Elvi The Salon

Edge Hill1.4 kmUpper mid-range5.0(73)

Hair salon · Friendly

52 per cent match — Worth considering
  • 1.4 km from Cairns — about a 4 minute drive
  • Blow-dry & styling $55

Berry Lane Hair Pty Ltd

Manunda821 mPremium4.9(421)

Hair salon · Beginner friendly

52 per cent match — Worth considering
  • 821 m from Cairns — about a 10 minute walk
  • Blow-dry & styling $80

AKT Hair Trendz

Freshwater5.1 kmPremium5.0(54)

Hair salon · Friendly

52 per cent match — Worth considering
  • 5.1 km away in Freshwater
  • Blow-dry & styling $68

Scene Hair

Cairns City3.4 kmPremium4.9(193)

Hair salon · Friendly · Consultation-led

52 per cent match — Worth considering
  • 3.4 km away in Cairns City
  • Blow-dry & styling $55

Age Amazingly with Nicki Belle

Cairns City2.4 kmBudget-friendly5.0(104)

Skin clinic · Friendly · Relaxed

51 per cent match — Worth considering
  • 2.4 km from Cairns — about a 6 minute drive
  • 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

Kaya Hair Design

Cairns City2.9 kmPremium4.9(81)

Hair salon · Friendly

51 per cent match — Worth considering
  • 2.9 km from Cairns — about a 7 minute drive
  • Blow-dry & styling $11

Zig Zag Hair Design

Mooroobool3.5 kmPremium4.9(55)

Hair salon · Consultation-led · Friendly

51 per cent match — Worth considering
  • 3.5 km away in Mooroobool
  • Blow-dry & styling $47

Wildrose Hair & Beauty

Parramatta Park3.0 kmUpper mid-range4.9(31)

Hair salon · Quiet · Friendly

51 per cent match — Worth considering
  • 3.0 km away in Parramatta Park
  • Blow-dry & styling $10

The Hair Studio

Cairns City3.4 kmPremium4.7(339)

Hair salon · Friendly · Relaxed

50 per cent match — Worth considering
  • 3.4 km away in Cairns City
  • Blow-dry & styling $30

Adam & Eva Hairdressers

Cairns City3.4 kmPremium4.7(63)

Hair salon · Friendly

50 per cent match — Worth considering
  • 3.4 km away in Cairns City
  • Blow-dry & styling $45

Beachfront Hair

Palm Cove19.9 kmPremium4.9(177)

Hair salon · Premium

49 per cent match — Worth considering
  • 19.9 km away in Palm Cove
  • Blow-dry & styling $55

Le MYNK

Cairns City3.6 kmPremium4.6(72)

Hair salon · High energy · Consultation-led

49 per cent match — Worth considering
  • 3.6 km away in Cairns City
  • Blow-dry & styling $62

Hairdressers At Work

Cairns City3.1 kmPremium4.6(105)

Hair salon · Consultation-led

49 per cent match — Worth considering
  • 3.1 km away in Cairns City
  • Blow-dry & styling $55

Gemini Styling

Mount Sheridan7.9 kmUpper mid-range5.0(11)

Hair salon · Friendly

48 per cent match — Worth considering
  • 7.9 km away in Mount Sheridan
  • 2 reviews mention makeup
“Amber did my make-up and hair for an event and I must say I was very pleased with the results.”
From the reviews · mentioned by 2 reviews
  • Brows $15
  • Lashes $20
  • Hair colour $30
  • Haircut $38

Common questions

How much does event makeup cost?
Event makeup typically costs $120 to $180. Bridal is usually quoted separately, with a trial around $180 and the wedding day from $300, plus a per-person rate for the bridal party.

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