3 of the 30 makeup artists here are in Darlinghurst itself, with the rest a short trip away, most start between $55 and $170, and all of them are appointment-only. The area is strongest on bridal.
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For events and weddings, longevity and how it photographs matter more than how it looks in the chair.
Read the full guide to makeup artists in Sydney for pricing, timing and what to ask before you book.
Ordered by how well each one fits a typical makeup artist request here — not by advertising spend, and not purely by rating.
Searching from Darlinghurst
Darlinghurst264 mPremium4.9(179)
Makeup artist · Consultation-led · Friendly
“I had an amazing experience getting my makeup done by Jerome!”
“Martha did wedding make up for myself and my entire party.”
“Teacher JJ she so lovely I love this school I don’t know how to make up well now I a make up artist”
“Vardit did my makeup for professional headshots and I was very happy with the result.”
Darlinghurst296 mMid-range4.9(85)
Hair salon
“Belinda was so good with my make up!”
Double Bay2.6 kmMid-range5.0(67)
Makeup artist · Premium · Consultation-led
“Could not thank Tri and his team more for their amazing hair and makeup skills!”
“beautiful makeup on my daughter Trista for her formal, we highly recommend Jody”
“She came recommended by my makeup artist, and I’m so glad we had her as our hairstylist.”
Waterloo2.8 kmMid-range5.0(26)
Makeup artist · Premium
“I’m so happy I found Robi to do my hair and make up for my wedding She did an amazing job of getting what I wanted just right.”
“They came recommended by Alex Penton (Penton & Co) who did the hair and makeup for my maid of honour sister-in-law's wedding back in 2014.”
“Had a skin brightening laser treatment at The Permanent Makeup Clinic today.”
“Amy’s skills in makeup and hair is incredible.”
“I couldn’t recommend Miss Moss Makeup more!”
“Thank you thank you for the most beautiful make up for me (and some cute additions for my girls).”
“Petr did my bridal hair and when the makeup artist didn’t do my stick on lashes well Petr completely re did them.”
“Have been getting my hair and makeup done for years but these people weren't available for a certain date googled azzi booked it my appointment and hoped for the best.”
“I highly recommend Make Up Ink Australia.”
“I asked for natural looking make up for my special event and she delivered!”
“We are so lucky to have a world class hair and makeup artist in this cute boutique salon in Coogee.”
“As someone who doesn't wear make up often, and needed some help for a function I was thrilled with Michelle's professionalism and her ability to listen and advise.”