About Mariessa Waddington - the Beauty Professional
It is a great joy and privilege to help you discover, express and accentuate your unique beauty. When you look and feel good you have the confidence to express your inner beauty too.
I'm of Spanish and French descent! This European heritage has given me a love of beauty, with everything detailed to perfection.
As long as I can remember I have always wanted to be involved in the hair and beauty industry. As a child I spent hours styling my dolls and I still enjoy playing with them with my own wee girl Georgie!
When I left school I went into hairdressing then progressed into make up. Being a qualified hairdresser and professional makeup artist has allowed me to gain vast experience working nationally and internationally for a number of cosmetics and hair product companies. When I became a mother I didn't want to travel anymore. This led me to work for a local makeup artist for a short while before starting my own company. I researched and sourced a wonderful makeup range and haven’t looked back!
Women often ask my advice about clothes so my work now also includes personal styling, grooming and shopping services. I love staying in shape and work as a professional aerobics instructor, so can provide advice on how to get in shape too!
I enjoy helping all kinds of women make the most of their natural beauty. Sometimes I also find myself working with the stars including...
Brides
- Six finalists in The Great NZ Bridal Show in Christchurch, including the 2009 winner Megan Jenkins
Media
- Woman's Day editor Sandra Henry and beauty editor Amy Houlihan
- TV presenters Ingrid Mole and Hillary Timmins
- Photo shoots for New Zealand Woman's Weekly and Woman’s Day
Model Agencies
- Clyne Models & Talent
- Renaissance
- Portfolio Models & Talent
- LMC Models & Talent
Sports Personalities
- New Zealand Silver Fern netball player Maree Bowden
- Black Sticks hockey player Honor Dillon
Designers
- Gillian Melhop
- Robyn Cliffe Couturiere
Fashion Shows
- Victoria’s Closet
- Rosa Cole
- Brides of Merivale
- Dfusion Clothing
- Man Style
- Aria
Entertainers
- Yulia
- Christmas in the Park
- Frankie Stevens
- Tina Cross
I would love to be able to help you look perfect and feel wonderful too. Please contact me for more information.










Thank you so much for the fantastic job you did on my wedding party's makeup.