98 per cent match — Excellent match
- Makeup — $170
- In Melbourne
- 17 reviews mention makeup
“Make up was beautiful and so skilled.”
- Makeup $170
Makeup artists in Central Melbourne
8 of the 30 makeup artists here are in Central Melbourne itself, with the rest a short trip away, most start between $20 and $130, 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 Central Melbourne, at a glance
For events and weddings, longevity and how it photographs matter more than how it looks in the chair.
- Most start between
- $20–$130
- 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 Central Melbourne
Ordered by how well each one fits a typical makeup artist request here — not by advertising spend, and not purely by rating.
Searching from Melbourne
Lucie Stauff - Professional Mobile Hair & Makeup Artist
Melbourne3.7 kmMid-range5.0(34)
Makeup artist · Friendly · In & out
98 per cent match — Excellent match
- In Melbourne
- 13 reviews mention makeup
“She did my daughter’s hair and makeup for her special event and was absolutely amazing from start to finish.”
Kryolan Professional Makeup Studio - Melbourne CBD
Melbourne619 mPremium4.8(193)
Makeup artist · Friendly
98 per cent match — Excellent match
- Makeup — $100
- In Melbourne
- 21 reviews mention makeup
“Marina was incredible and did a beautiful job on my glam makeup, very professional and skilled.”
- Makeup $100
96 per cent match — Excellent match
- 1.2 km from Melbourne — about a 4 minute drive
- 13 reviews mention makeup
“The makeup lessons with her are hands-on, personalised and enjoyable.”
Bellezza Seduction | Bridal Hair & Makeup
South Melbourne1.8 kmMid-range4.8(50)
Hair salon · Friendly · Consultation-led
95 per cent match — Excellent match
- 1.8 km from Melbourne — about a 4 minute drive
- 11 reviews mention makeup
“Absolutely amazing makeup artist and an awesome person too”
95 per cent match — Excellent match
- 1.6 km from Melbourne — about a 4 minute drive
- 9 reviews mention makeup
“Jess did my make up trial for my upcoming wedding and I LOVED IT!”
95 per cent match — Excellent match
- In Melbourne
93 per cent match — Excellent match
- In Melbourne
- 2 reviews mention makeup
“My wife went there and the work is impeccable, long lasting makeup and overall wonderful service.”
93 per cent match — Excellent match
- Makeup — $30
- 4.3 km away in Middle Park
- 16 reviews mention makeup
“She is so talented and professional, and my makeup looked absolutely beautiful.”
- Makeup $30
92 per cent match — Excellent match
- 4.4 km away in Prahran
- 22 reviews mention makeup
“His makeup is always so on point and his whole team really want you leaving, feeling and looking amazing!”
92 per cent match — Excellent match
- Makeup — $210
- 4.1 km away in South Yarra
- 15 reviews mention makeup
“We couldn't have asked for a better hair and makeup team than Monique De Vercelli and Alana for our wedding.”
- Makeup $210
- Blow-dry & styling $60
92 per cent match — Excellent match
- Makeup — $13
- 4.0 km away in Burnley
- 22 reviews mention makeup
“I have known Phoebe for years, and she did my makeup for my 21st (which I loved!).”
- Makeup $13
92 per cent match — Excellent match
- 3.7 km away in South Yarra
- 10 reviews mention makeup
“I visited Iris Wieselmann, a wonderful makeup artist based in South Yarra, in May 2026 before my boudoir shoot with Adarling Boudoir Studios.”
91 per cent match — Excellent match
- 1.9 km from Melbourne — about a 4 minute drive
91 per cent match — Excellent match
- Makeup — $150
- 2.8 km from Melbourne — about a 7 minute drive
- 3 reviews mention makeup
“My one stop shop for hair and makeup each time I need to look amazing.”
- Makeup $150
88 per cent match — Excellent match
- Makeup — $140
- 1.8 km from Melbourne — about a 4 minute drive
- Makeup $140
88 per cent match — Excellent match
- 4.1 km away in South Yarra
- 14 reviews mention makeup
“Doing this course really excels your skills and professionalism in the makeup industry.”
84 per cent match — Strong match
- Makeup — $40
- In Melbourne
- Makeup $40
84 per cent match — Strong match
- 1.0 km from Melbourne — about a 13 minute walk
82 per cent match — Strong match
- Makeup — $85
- In Melbourne
- Makeup $85
- Blow-dry & styling $20
Melbourne Designer Brows
Richmond3.5 kmPremium5.0(78)
Beauty salon · Beginner friendly · Consultation-led
82 per cent match — Strong match
- Makeup — $450
- 3.5 km away in Richmond
- Makeup $450
82 per cent match — Strong match
- 5.2 km away in St Kilda
- 4 reviews mention makeup
“Amazing cut and colourist, great stylist and makeup artist.”
82 per cent match — Strong match
- Makeup — $5
- 1.5 km from Melbourne — about a 4 minute drive
- Makeup $5
- Blow-dry & styling $37
Elastic Hair and Makeup Artistry
Kensington4.0 kmMid-range5.0(26)
Hair salon · Consultation-led · Relaxed
82 per cent match — Strong match
- 4.0 km away in Kensington
- 3 reviews mention makeup
“Camilla at Elastic Hair and Makeup does such an amazing job.”
81 per cent match — Strong match
- Makeup — $130
- 1.9 km from Melbourne — about a 4 minute drive
- Makeup $130
81 per cent match — Strong match
- Makeup — $120
- 5.7 km away in Brunswick
- Makeup $120
- Blow-dry & styling $49
80 per cent match — Strong match
- Makeup — $20
- 5.4 km away in Hawthorn
- Makeup $20
- Blow-dry & styling $156
80 per cent match — Strong match
- Makeup — $110
- In Melbourne
- Makeup $110
- Blow-dry & styling $20
80 per cent match — Strong match
- Makeup — $150
- 2.0 km from Melbourne — about a 5 minute drive
- Makeup $150
- Blow-dry & styling $50
78 per cent match — Strong match
- Makeup — $35
- 1.5 km from Melbourne — about a 4 minute drive
- Makeup $35
- Blow-dry & styling $35
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