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Makeup artists in South Melbourne

5 of the 30 makeup artists here are in South Melbourne itself, with the rest a short trip away, prices start between $5 and $450, 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 South Melbourne, at a glance

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

Prices from
$5–$450
Open past 7pm
23 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 for pricing, timing and what to ask before you book.

30 places in and around South Melbourne

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

About U Nails & Beauty Studio

South Melbourne872 mPremium4.9(114)

Nail salon · Consultation-led

97 per cent match — Excellent match
  • Makeup — $130
  • In South Melbourne
  • Makeup $130

Neeri’s Cleopatra Studio Hair Skin Beauty

South Melbourne293 mPremium4.9(67)

Beauty salon · Friendly

97 per cent match — Excellent match
  • Makeup — $150
  • In South Melbourne
  • Makeup $150
  • Blow-dry & styling $50

Skin Body Aesthetics

South Melbourne395 mPremium4.8(48)

Skin clinic

96 per cent match — Excellent match
  • Makeup — $140
  • In South Melbourne
  • Makeup $140

C Beauty Co Clinic

Melbourne2.5 kmUpper mid-range4.9(141)

Skin clinic · Friendly

94 per cent match — Excellent match
  • Makeup — $110
  • 2.5 km from South Melbourne — about a 6 minute drive
  • Makeup $110
  • Blow-dry & styling $5

The Distinctive Dame

Melbourne2.0 kmPremium5.0(174)

Makeup artist · Premium · Friendly

94 per cent match — Excellent match
  • Makeup — $170
  • 2.0 km from South Melbourne — about a 5 minute drive
  • 17 reviews mention makeup
I had my hair and makeup done at The Distinctive Dame and couldn’t be happier with the experience.
From the reviews · mentioned by 17 reviews
  • Makeup $170

Silky Waves Hairdressing & Beauty

Port Melbourne1.6 kmPremium5.0(29)

Hair salon · Friendly

94 per cent match — Excellent match
  • Makeup — $19
  • 1.6 km from South Melbourne — about a 4 minute drive
  • Makeup $19
  • Blow-dry & styling $100

Rina Taran Makeup and Hair

Middle Park2.6 kmPremium5.0(48)

Makeup artist · Premium

93 per cent match — Excellent match
  • Makeup — $30
  • 2.6 km from South Melbourne — about a 6 minute drive
  • 14 reviews mention makeup
If you are looking for makeup that feels as incredible as it looks, Rina is absolute magic.
From the reviews · mentioned by 14 reviews
  • Makeup $30

Kryolan Professional Makeup Studio - Melbourne CBD

Melbourne2.4 kmPremium4.8(187)

Makeup artist · Friendly

93 per cent match — Excellent match
  • Makeup — $100
  • 2.4 km from South Melbourne — about a 5 minute drive
  • 20 reviews mention makeup
As a more mature client (56) I have experienced disinterest, assumptions and dismissal from makeup artists in the past.
From the reviews · mentioned by 20 reviews
  • Makeup $100

AB Hair & Makeup

Albert Park995 mPremium4.9(44)

Beauty salon · Relaxed · Friendly

93 per cent match — Excellent match
  • Makeup — $150
  • 995 m from South Melbourne — about a 12 minute walk
  • 3 reviews mention makeup
Rebecca at AB Makeup & Hair was absolutely amazing in doing my hair for my daughter's wedding.
From the reviews · mentioned by 3 reviews
  • Makeup $150

Lashmatic

Melbourne2.0 kmPremium4.6(77)

Beauty salon · Relaxed · Beginner friendly

92 per cent match — Excellent match
  • Makeup — $85
  • 2.0 km from South Melbourne — about a 5 minute drive
  • Makeup $85
  • Blow-dry & styling $5

MONIQUE DE VERCELLI HAIR & MAKEUP

South Yarra3.4 kmPremium5.0(26)

Hair salon · In & out

92 per cent match — Excellent match
  • Makeup — $210
  • 3.4 km away in South Yarra
  • 15 reviews mention makeup
Monique did a wonderful job on hair and make up for myself, my sister and my mum for my wedding this year.
From the reviews · mentioned by 15 reviews
  • Makeup $210
  • Blow-dry & styling $60

HAIR ON HIGH

Windsor3.2 kmUpper mid-range4.9(64)

Hair salon · Friendly

91 per cent match — Excellent match
  • Makeup — $5
  • 3.2 km away in Windsor
  • Makeup $5
  • Blow-dry & styling $5

LAB + CO.

West Melbourne3.0 kmPremium5.0(30)

Beauty salon · Friendly

91 per cent match — Excellent match
  • Makeup — $5
  • 3.0 km away in West Melbourne
  • Makeup $5
  • Blow-dry & styling $37

Madam Rouge Salon

South Yarra2.7 kmPremium4.7(34)

Hair salon · Friendly

90 per cent match — Excellent match
  • Makeup — $89
  • 2.7 km from South Melbourne — about a 6 minute drive
  • Makeup $89
  • Blow-dry & styling $39

Phoebe Lee MUA

Burnley4.3 kmBudget-friendly4.9(27)

Makeup artist · Calm

90 per cent match — Excellent match
  • Makeup — $13
  • 4.3 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!).
From the reviews · mentioned by 22 reviews
  • Makeup $13

Leelawadee Thai Massage & Beauty

Abbotsford4.0 kmPremium4.8(102)

Massage clinic · Relaxed · Friendly

90 per cent match — Excellent match
  • Makeup — $120
  • 4.0 km away in Abbotsford
  • Makeup $120
  • Blow-dry & styling $53

Melbourne Designer Brows

Richmond4.2 kmPremium5.0(78)

Beauty salon · Beginner friendly · Consultation-led

89 per cent match — Excellent match
  • Makeup — $450
  • 4.2 km away in Richmond
  • Makeup $450

BeMyFreelancer

Melbourne1.3 kmPremium0.0(0)

Massage clinic

89 per cent match — Excellent match
  • Makeup — $40
  • 1.3 km from South Melbourne — about a 4 minute drive
  • Makeup $40

Alison Jade Melbourne

Prahran4.4 kmPremium4.8(62)

Beauty salon · Consultation-led · Friendly

88 per cent match — Excellent match
  • Makeup — $15
  • 4.4 km away in Prahran
  • Makeup $15

Melbourne Nails

Melbourne3.0 kmPremium4.1(249)

Nail salon · In & out

88 per cent match — Excellent match
  • Makeup — $85
  • 3.0 km from South Melbourne — about a 7 minute drive
  • Makeup $85
  • Blow-dry & styling $5

Hedi Hair & Beauty Studio (Barber)

Fitzroy North4.9 kmPremium4.9(72)

Hair salon · Friendly · Beginner friendly

88 per cent match — Excellent match
  • Makeup — $140
  • 4.9 km away in Fitzroy North
  • Makeup $140
  • Blow-dry & styling $30

Maison de Linda Skin & Beauty

Hawthorn5.7 kmPremium5.0(106)

Beauty salon · Friendly · Relaxed

87 per cent match — Strong match
  • Makeup — $5
  • 5.7 km away in Hawthorn
  • Makeup $5
  • Blow-dry & styling $5

Carpe Diem Studio

Carlton North5.1 kmPremium4.9(37)

Hair salon

86 per cent match — Strong match
  • Makeup — $21
  • 5.1 km away in Carlton North
  • Makeup $21
  • Blow-dry & styling $50

Luxe Lashes 365

Prahran3.3 kmUpper mid-range4.1(53)

Beauty salon · In & out

86 per cent match — Strong match
  • Makeup — $5
  • 3.3 km away in Prahran
  • Makeup $5
  • Blow-dry & styling $5

Nadine Dolphin Beauty Therapy & Massage

Carlton North5.1 kmPremium5.0(12)

Day spa · Calm · Relaxed

86 per cent match — Strong match
  • Makeup — $54
  • 5.1 km away in Carlton North
  • Makeup $54

Three Blind Mice

Hawthorn5.9 kmPremium4.9(75)

Hair salon · Friendly · Relaxed

86 per cent match — Strong match
  • Makeup — $135
  • 5.9 km away in Hawthorn
  • Makeup $135
  • Blow-dry & styling $156

Anique Body & Beauty

Williamstown6.0 kmPremium4.9(7)

Beauty salon

84 per cent match — Strong match
  • Makeup — $85
  • 6.0 km away in Williamstown
  • Makeup $85

Privé Hair Organics

South MelbournePremium4.9(461)

Beauty salon · Consultation-led · Luxury

60 per cent match — Good match
  • In South Melbourne
  • Blow-dry & styling $100

Hair Retreat South Melbourne

South MelbourneMid-range5.0(216)

Hair salon · Consultation-led

60 per cent match — Good match
  • In South Melbourne
  • Blow-dry & styling $70

Foxy Vixen Hair

Albert Park902 mPremium4.9(163)

Hair salon · Friendly

58 per cent match — Good match
  • 902 m from South Melbourne — about a 11 minute walk
  • Blow-dry & styling $50