Makeup and Hairstyling by Mariessa Waddington

Look and feel like the most beautiful woman in the world with makeup applied by a professional freelance make up artist. I have worked extensively with commercial photographers and understand exactly what they require to produce top class work.

Weddings are my specialty. I have done the make-up and hair styling for all the models in the NZ Bridal Show in Christchurch since 2005.

I do the full range of bridal party makeup including the bride, bridesmaids, flower girls, mothers of the bride and groom and other guests. I have even waxed and spray tanned a few grooms too! I guarantee to have you ready on time and looking perfect for the photographer.

Then on the big day I can travel to you to do your make-up so you can relax at your preparation venue and enjoy the whole experience. If desired my team or I can do your hair as well or we are happy to work in with your own hairdresser.

I recommend you visit my studio to have a trial run beforehand. Early afternoon is best so you can see how well your look will last. Depending on the time of year (summer is busy) this is usually done approximately four weeks ahead of the big day. Some brides have a trial over a year in advance. It depends what suits you.

Makeup Tuition & Advice

Personal Makeup Lesson
Need help with applying makeup? Are you sure you have the right products and colours to achieve a great result?  In just one 60 minute private makeup lesson with professional make up artist Mariessa Waddington, you’ll learn:

• What colours work for you
• Which makeup enhances your features
• Makeup tricks and techniques to simplify the process and make it fun
• How to care for your skin
• How to create flawless skin
• How to apply natural looking day makeup
• How to apply glamorous evening makeup
• Makeup bag check

Includes complimentary follow up if required
All tuition and advice is provided at my private beauty studio in Christchurch.

Georgie Makeup

Named after my beautiful daughter, my Georgie range of makeup is designed by make up artists for make up artists. The entire range is for sale and includes foundations, highlighters, concealers, powders, blushes, eye shadows, eyeliners, mascaras, lipsticks and lip pencils.

I have worked for several of the big name cosmetics houses but I recommend my Georgie range because it is:

• Affordable
• Available for purchase exclusively from Mariessa
• Designed to flatter skin tones in New Zealand’s unique golden light
• Creates outstanding photographic results
• Lasts the distance in all conditions
• Suits sensitive skin
• Is not tested on animals
• Complies with the US’s strict health and safety requirements
• Most of the products contain jojoba, vitamin E and antioxidants to look after your skin
• Some of the foundations have an SPF to protect against sun damage

I would love to be able to help you look perfect and feel wonderful too. Please contact me for more information.

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