About Meags:- Hiya! I started Makeup by Meags as an outlet for all of the beauty knowledge I have stored in my brain. After working as a professional makeup artist for the past eight years in all areas of the industry, it's fair to say I've got quite a few tips and tricks up my sleeve. Happy reading! You might just learn something :-)

Big event on? Getting married, going to a ball? Wanting to wow your former school friends at your reunion a la Romy and Michelle (without the 80’s hair)? Just not totally confident in doing your makeup and want someone to come and do it for you? You’re in the right place beauty.

Michele Perry is a Freelance Makeup and Hair Artist for TV/Film, Commercial/Print, Personal clients and Weddings. She excels in Beauty and creative looks. With over a decade of professional experience in the makeup industry, her fine art training gives her a unique eye for detail and color, and has made her accomplished in creating minimalist clean print looks, cutting edge haute couture styles through to dramatic FX makeups.

Miranda Millen is a London and New York trained Makeup Artist, Hair Stylist, Special Effects Technician and Internationally Qualified Beauty Therapist. She has been working in the Makeup and Beauty Industry since 1997 in France, New York, throughout the UK and New Zealand. Her level of expertise has seen her work on major feature films 'Fred Claus', Sweeney Todd', 'The Hobbit' and numerous Indie Film's. She worked in UK television for the BBC, Sky Television, Channel 4, and in NZ for TV3 and Maori Television. In 2013 she worked in New York with Emmy Award winning Costume Designer Patrica Field (Sex in the City, The Devil Wears Prada) for Temptu Cosmetics, a highlight in her career.

Claudine Stace is a Mobile Makeup Artist and Hairstylist with over 20-years experience. She has worked extensively in television, advertising, magazines, fashion shows, and for photographic studios. She has been a Makeup Artist and Hairstylist for television programmes such as Lotto, Wheel of Fortune, Fair Go, 20/20, Sunrise, Nation, and Firstline. She was the the key Current Affairs makeup Artist for Television 3 for 14 years, attending to New Zealand's prime ministers, heads of business, and television presenters. Nowadays Claudine has extended her talents to Permanent Makeup and Cosmetic Tattooing, and has created the now well-known brand Lasting Beauty Cosmetic Tattoo: www.lastingbeauty.co.nz She is passionate about creating amazing brows, liner, and lip permanent makeup that can last for many years! Fashion and print work has seen her Hair and Makeup appear in magazines such as Fashion Quarterly, Next, Oyster, Loop, Pavement, Woman’s Weekly, New Idea, and Wedding Dresses, a New York publication.

Amber Carroll is one of New Zealand's top makeup artists who regularly works with Australasia's leading photographers to produce exceptional imagery for a wide variety of editcorial & advertising clients. Amber’s love affair with the art of makeup began in Australia in 1999, when she studied with renowned makeup artist, Richard Sharrah. She says, “Richard inspired me with the way he painted faces. He was a true artist and amazing to learn from”. Career highlights include, working with some of the countries most gifted & talented photographers and their team of models, stylists and art directors. Other highlights have been: working as the Beauty Editor of Pulp magazine, at Barneys in New York City with Bobbi Brown and creating looks for the runway at Bangkok Fashion Week. Amber loves the challenge that the multi faceted world of cosmetics brings. When looking at someone’s the face, she uses her intuition to create the perfect look for them. “I like to keep makeup fun and playful. You have to find each person’s comfort zone and show them new textures and ways to do things to inspire them”.

Rebekah is a professional makeup artist based in Auckland, New Zealand. Originally from Wanganui, Rebekah has always been a creative person, with a talent for painting, drawing, wearable arts, and other crafts. Starting out her career originally as a Beauty Therapist and Nail Technician, she then moved to Auckland to pursue her passion for Makeup Artistry. After graduating from The Makeup School in 2010 she is now working successfully in her career as a freelance makeup artist, and loving every minute of it!

Everything as you imagined it to be. Fusion has handpicked a team of wedding professionals who work together and individually to create and capture you and your event. Just like a fairy god mother, we will come to you and provide Hair, Makeup and Photography for your special wedding day. We offer friendly, professional mobile service with years of experience. Click here to read what our happy brides have to say.

Whether it be beachy waves with a braided twist, or a classic bun, a natural dewy look, or dramatic and glamorous, we want you to feel like you. It is about enhancing what you already have, making you feel stunning and lovely. Your hair and makeup can be just as important as your wedding gown, flowers or photographer. Walking down the isle to marry your loved one, with everyone watching you, it pays to be looking your best! I will be there right up to the last minute to ensure you are looking fabulous! If this means putting your veil in as you walk out the door or re-touching your lipstick, I will be there! We are completely mobile so will arrive on your doorstep with all our luggage allowing you relax in the comfort of your home on your wedding day.

Hil Cook is an extraordinary talent in the world of hair, make-up and prosthetic artistry. Evangeline Lilly, Cate Blanchett and Kylie Minogue are just a few of her gorgeous clientele. Her work has graced the pages of Italian Vogue and International Make-up Artistry Magazine and has lit up the silver screen in some of the biggest movies of all time including Lord of the Rings, Avatar and the Hobbit. An award winning entrepreneur, Hil's Continuity iPhone app and her makeup remover Solution Buds are exciting must have products for busy makeup and film professionals world wide. A diverse range of discerning clients have relied on Hil and her elite artists to provide impeccable hair and make up, a vibrant and fun atmospshere yet highly professional service for their most important memories! Exquisite work, cutting edge techniques, innovative products and a earth fun manner makes Hil and her ladies the perfect dream team!

Kate’s journey as a New Zealand hair and makeup artist started at a young age when she would get requests from her collage friends to do hair and makeup for them for events. Since making the decision to dedicate most of her adult life to hair and makeup she has acquired an amazing set of skills which enables her to achieve the highest level of perfection. Kate decided to move to New York City in 2011 for 6 months to expand her development as an artist. Her professionalism, vision & ability to understand & connect with people makes her an amazing artist to work with. Kate resides in Auckland New Zealand and keeps busy with being the senior freelance artist for Bobbi Brown cosmetics and a makeup ambassador for Sothy's makeup NZ. She has worked on America’s Next Top Model, numerous US & NZ celebrities, Marie Claire China, New York Fashion Week 2010, New York fashion week 2011, NZFW, Esquire Magazine, OUTMagazine US, Vice magazine US, Inked US and M2 AUS & NZ, U magazine, Cake Magazine, Woman’s Weekly, Woman’s day and New Idea.

Margaret is now back in Auckland, NZ and is avaialble for MUA jobs. She is mainly known for her wedding make up artistry both for weddings and Bridal shoots. You will see some of Margaret's recent work in NZ's Bride & Groom magazine in numerous issues. Though a respecter of trends and fashion, Margaret does not like to be defined by these. Her style could be described as classic & timeless with an urban edge.