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Makeup artists in Essendon

4 of the 30 makeup artists here are in Essendon itself, with the rest a short trip away, most start between $35 and $55, and all of them are appointment-only. The area is strongest on bridal.

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

Makeup artists in Essendon, 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–$55
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 Melbourne, VIC for pricing, timing and what to ask before you book.

30 places in and around Essendon

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

Makeup & Beauty Lounge

Moonee Ponds2.4 kmPremium5.0(68)

Beauty salon

96 per cent match — Excellent match
  • Makeup — $26
  • 2.4 km from Essendon — about a 6 minute drive
  • 16 reviews mention makeup
“Not only did she do a fabulous magic on my sister’s make up!”
From the reviews · mentioned by 16 reviews
  • Makeup $26

Essendon Hair and Makeup

Essendon773 mMid-range4.8(40)

Hair salon

95 per cent match — Excellent match
  • In Essendon
  • 11 reviews mention makeup
“I have been going to Essendon Hair and Make up for a number of years now Michelle always does a wonderful job.”
From the reviews · mentioned by 11 reviews

MakeupHQ by Sara Morrison Hair & Makeup

Brunswick4.7 kmPremium5.0(64)

Makeup artist · Premium · Calm

92 per cent match — Excellent match
  • 4.7 km away in Brunswick
  • 17 reviews mention makeup
“Sara did the most beautiful makeup for my wedding bridal party.”
From the reviews · mentioned by 17 reviews

Killer Queen Beauty & Creative Studio

Coburg North5.2 kmMid-range5.0(134)

Makeup artist · Premium · Friendly

91 per cent match — Excellent match
  • 5.2 km away in Coburg North
  • 25 reviews mention makeup
“She single handedly did hair and make up for myself and three others-and we all looked and felt fabulous.”
From the reviews · mentioned by 25 reviews

Angela's Beauty Studio 55

Avondale Heights4.9 kmMid-range5.0(184)

Beauty salon · Friendly · Relaxed

88 per cent match — Excellent match
  • 4.9 km away in Avondale Heights
  • 13 reviews mention makeup
“She is an incredible professional beautician giving flawless applied makeup.”
From the reviews · mentioned by 13 reviews

Beauty Xtasy

Brunswick4.7 kmPremium4.7(86)

Makeup artist · Quiet · Relaxed

83 per cent match — Strong match
  • Makeup — $120
  • 4.7 km away in Brunswick
  • Makeup $120
  • Blow-dry & styling $49

Jenny Beauty Make-up & Hair Art

Maribyrnong4.0 kmPremium4.7(88)

Makeup artist

82 per cent match — Strong match
  • Makeup — $35
  • 4.0 km away in Maribyrnong
  • Reviews are split on makeup
  • Makeup $35

Elastic Hair and Makeup Artistry

Kensington5.2 kmMid-range5.0(26)

Hair salon · Consultation-led · Relaxed

80 per cent match — Strong match
  • 5.2 km away in Kensington
  • 3 reviews mention makeup
“Camilla at Elastic Hair and Makeup does such an amazing job.”
From the reviews · mentioned by 3 reviews

Glamour by Olivia

Moonee Ponds2.4 kmPremium

Beauty salon

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

OM Organic Makeup Studio

Maidstone5.6 kmMid-range

Beauty salon

75 per cent match — Strong match
  • 5.6 km away in Maidstone

Barber Shop Cafe (B&C) Brunswick

Brunswick4.6 kmPremium4.8(407)

Barber · Friendly

72 per cent match — Good match
  • Makeup — $120
  • 4.6 km away in Brunswick
  • Makeup $120
  • Blow-dry & styling $33

Instaura

Maribyrnong3.4 kmMid-range4.3(29)

Beauty salon

71 per cent match — Good match
  • 3.4 km away in Maribyrnong
  • 8 reviews mention makeup
“Amazing customer service and knowledge about her unique range of beauty and make up products and customers.”
From the reviews · mentioned by 8 reviews

Danphe Hair and Beauty Salon

Coburg4.6 kmUpper mid-range4.6(146)

Hair salon

71 per cent match — Good match
  • Makeup — $75
  • 4.6 km away in Coburg
  • Makeup $75
  • Blow-dry & styling $35

Cameo Emporium

Brunswick East5.8 kmMid-range5.0(12)

Beauty salon · Friendly · In & out

70 per cent match — Good match
  • 5.8 km away in Brunswick East
  • 3 reviews mention makeup
“I recently went to Cameo hair and makeup and was very impressed with the hair cut I got done by Nuria!”
From the reviews · mentioned by 3 reviews

Nudo Nails

Hadfield5.0 kmPremium4.4(14)

Nail salon · Friendly

69 per cent match — Good match
  • Makeup — $49
  • 5.0 km away in Hadfield
  • Makeup $49
  • Blow-dry & styling $50

Eleni Milionis Beauty Atelier

Ascot Vale3.1 kmMid-range5.0(68)

Beauty salon · Friendly · Calm

68 per cent match — Good match
  • 3.1 km away in Ascot Vale
  • 5 reviews mention makeup
“I loved my make up and hair that Eleni did.”
From the reviews · mentioned by 5 reviews

Aesthetix by Shannon

Moonee Ponds2.0 kmMid-range5.0(12)

Beauty salon · Consultation-led

62 per cent match — Good match
  • 2.0 km from Essendon — about a 5 minute drive
  • 2 reviews mention makeup
“I love taking back my skin and not needing make up to feel comfortable🫶🏻”
From the reviews · mentioned by 2 reviews

Beauty & Skin Co.

Moonee Ponds2.2 kmPremium4.8(190)

Beauty salon · Friendly

61 per cent match — Good match
  • 2.2 km from Essendon — about a 5 minute drive
  • Hair colour — $22
  • Hair colour $22
  • Brows $30
  • Lashes $39
  • Facial $110

Mina Lashes Nails

Essendon North2.3 kmPremium4.7(105)

Beauty salon · Friendly · Relaxed

59 per cent match — Good match
  • 2.3 km from Essendon — about a 5 minute drive
  • Nails — $195
  • Nails $195

Kusum's Hair and Beauty Studio

Glenroy5.1 kmMid-range4.6(66)

Beauty salon · Friendly · Relaxed

59 per cent match — Good match
  • 5.1 km away in Glenroy
  • 4 reviews mention makeup
“Kusum’s Hair and Beauty Studio has done an amazing job on my hair nanoplasty treatment, makeup and threading.”
From the reviews · mentioned by 4 reviews

Minque Salon

Essendon2.0 kmPremium4.9(42)

Hair salon · Friendly

58 per cent match — Good match
  • In Essendon
  • Blow-dry & styling $55

Kamela's Hair Salon

Glenroy5.0 kmMid-range4.4(114)

Hair salon · Beginner friendly

58 per cent match — Good match
  • 5.0 km away in Glenroy
  • Reviews are split on makeup

Onset Studio

Braybrook5.8 kmMid-range

Makeup artist

58 per cent match — Good match
  • 5.8 km away in Braybrook

Lisa Melina Brow & Beauty Boutique

Ascot Vale2.8 kmPremium5.0(52)

Beauty salon · Friendly

58 per cent match — Good match
  • 2.8 km from Essendon — about a 6 minute drive
  • 2 reviews mention makeup
“I’ve been going to Lisa Melina’s for many years for eyebrow waxing, eyelash tinting and lifts, professional makeup, and to purchase beauty products and gifts.”
From the reviews · mentioned by 2 reviews
  • Brows $40
  • Lashes $89

Dome Hair & Beauty

Moonee Ponds2.0 kmPremium4.9(393)

Hair salon · Friendly · Consultation-led

54 per cent match — Worth considering
  • 2.0 km from Essendon — about a 5 minute drive
  • Blow-dry & styling $50

TONI&GUY Essendon

EssendonPremium4.9(73)

Barber · Friendly

54 per cent match — Worth considering
  • In Essendon
  • Blow-dry & styling $65

Organic Strands Salon

Essendon301 mPremium4.7(91)

Hair salon

54 per cent match — Worth considering
  • In Essendon
  • Blow-dry & styling $67

Glam Beauty Bar & Skin Clinic

Moonee Ponds1.9 kmPremium4.8(138)

Beauty salon

54 per cent match — Worth considering
  • 1.9 km from Essendon — about a 4 minute drive
  • Reviews are split on makeup
  • Skin treatments $35
  • Massage $55

Exotic Glamup

Hadfield5.7 kmMid-range5.0(10)

Beauty salon

54 per cent match — Worth considering
  • 5.7 km away in Hadfield
  • 2 reviews mention makeup
“Loved my make up by exotic glamup 🥰 highly recommended 👌”
From the reviews · mentioned by 2 reviews

Tres Jolie Hair & Beauty Salon

Coburg4.7 kmMid-range5.0(26)

Beauty salon · Friendly

54 per cent match — Worth considering
  • 4.7 km away in Coburg