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Makeup artists in Cairns

We list 20 makeup artists across Cairns, prices start between $10 and $120, 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.

Prices from
$10–$120
Open past 7pm
16 of 20

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.

20 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.

Benefit Cosmetics BrowBar

Cairns City3.9 kmUpper mid-range5.0(686)

Brow & lash studio

97 per cent match — Excellent match
  • Makeup — $120
  • 3.9 km away in Cairns City
  • Makeup $120

Savvy Hair & Make-Up

Parramatta Park3.0 kmPremium5.0(49)

Hair salon · Friendly

95 per cent match — Excellent match
  • Makeup — $20
  • 3.0 km from Cairns — about a 7 minute drive
  • Makeup $20
  • Blow-dry & styling $50

Jan Lyons For Hair Design

Cairns City3.0 kmMid-range5.0(14)

Hair salon

94 per cent match — Excellent match
  • Makeup — $110
  • 3.0 km away in Cairns City
  • Makeup $110

Stratford Collectives - As You Like It Hair and Beauty

Stratford3.7 kmPremium4.8(31)

Hair salon

93 per cent match — Excellent match
  • Makeup — $35
  • 3.7 km away in Stratford
  • Makeup $35
  • Blow-dry & styling $60

Berry Lane Hair Pty Ltd

Manunda1.3 kmPremium4.9(418)

Hair salon · Beginner friendly

55 per cent match — Worth considering
  • 1.3 km from Cairns — about a 4 minute drive
  • Blow-dry & styling $80

Hair Boutique (Formerly Pulse Hair)

Edge Hill849 mPremium4.8(303)

Hair salon · Consultation-led

55 per cent match — Worth considering
  • 849 m from Cairns — about a 11 minute walk
  • Blow-dry & styling $65

Scene Hair

Cairns City3.9 kmPremium4.9(192)

Hair salon · Friendly

54 per cent match — Worth considering
  • 3.9 km away in Cairns City
  • Blow-dry & styling $35

Elvi The Salon

Edge Hill780 mUpper mid-range5.0(69)

Hair salon · Friendly

53 per cent match — Worth considering
  • 780 m from Cairns — about a 10 minute walk
  • Blow-dry & styling $55

Kaya Hair Design

Cairns City3.5 kmPremium4.9(76)

Hair salon · Friendly

52 per cent match — Worth considering
  • 3.5 km away in Cairns City
  • Blow-dry & styling $11

Stefan Cairns

Cairns City2.0 kmUpper mid-range4.5(141)

Hair salon · Consultation-led · Beginner friendly

51 per cent match — Worth considering
  • 2.0 km from Cairns — about a 5 minute drive
  • Blow-dry & styling $89

Zig Zag Hair Design

Mooroobool3.9 kmPremium4.9(55)

Hair salon · Consultation-led · Friendly

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

Wildrose Hair & Beauty

Parramatta Park3.6 kmUpper mid-range4.9(31)

Hair salon · Quiet · Friendly

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

AKT Hair Trendz

Freshwater4.5 kmPremium5.0(50)

Hair salon · Friendly

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

Hairdressers At Work

Cairns City3.6 kmPremium4.6(104)

Hair salon · Consultation-led

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

Adam & Eva Hairdressers

Cairns City3.9 kmPremium4.7(62)

Hair salon · Friendly

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

Hairhouse Cairns Central

Cairns City3.6 kmPremium4.4(398)

Hair salon · Friendly

50 per cent match — Worth considering
  • 3.6 km away in Cairns City
  • Blow-dry & styling $53

Le MYNK

Cairns City4.1 kmPremium4.6(71)

Hair salon · High energy · Consultation-led

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

Hairhouse DFO Cairns

Westcourt3.0 kmPremium4.0(86)

Hair salon · Friendly · Youthful

47 per cent match — Worth considering
  • 3.0 km from Cairns — about a 7 minute drive
  • Blow-dry & styling $35

City Nails & Beauty

Earlville3.9 kmUpper mid-range4.1(37)

Nail salon

47 per cent match — Worth considering
  • 3.9 km away in Earlville
  • Blow-dry & styling $30

Beachfront Hair

Palm Cove19.2 kmPremium4.9(175)

Hair salon · Premium

46 per cent match — Worth considering
  • Blow-dry & styling $55

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.