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Bridal hair and makeup in Durban
I'm a freelance bridal hair and makeup artist based in Hillcrest, and I come to you anywhere in Durban and KZN. Bridal makeup on the day is R800 and bridal hair styling is R700, with a trial at R1 500 for both. Travel is R8 per kilometre return from Hillcrest, and a R1 000 non-refundable deposit secures your date.
Bridal makeup, Bridal hair, Trials, Bridesmaids, Mothers of the bride, Touch-ups, Destination weddings, Umhlanga, Ballito, The Midlands
What's included
Everything you need to feel like yourself, just more, from the trial to the last photo.
A trial if you want one
Recommended, never forced. We try your inspo and settle the look weeks before the wedding.
Makeup that lasts
Long-wear products that hold through tears, hugs, photos and the dance floor.
Hair that holds
Curls, updos and half-ups prepped to last past the speeches.
Lashes included
If you want them, chosen to suit your eye shape. No extra charge.
Your bridal party
Bridesmaids, moms and flower girls done on the same morning, on one schedule.
A calm schedule
A timeline worked back from your ceremony, so nobody is rushed.
I come to you
Your venue, hotel or home, with everything set up where the light is best. Travel is quoted separately.
Bridal prices
Hair and makeup are separate services, so you only pay for what each person needs.
| Service | What it covers | From |
|---|---|---|
| Bridal trial | Recommended, not required. Hair and makeup, 4 to 6 weeks before | R1 500 |
| Bridal makeup | On the day | R800 |
| Bridal hair styling | On the day | R700 |
| Bridal party makeup | Per person | R700 |
| Bridal party hair styling | Per person | R550 |
| Mother of the bride or groom makeup | Per person | R550 |
| Mother of the bride or groom hair | Per person | On request |
| Travel | Return from Hillcrest, not included in the rates above | R8 / km |
| Deposit | Non-refundable, secures your date | R1 000 |
quick mathsA bride and four bridesmaids all having hair and makeup is 10 services, which works out to R6 500 before travel.
2026 and 2027 rates. All prices exclude travel, which is R8 per kilometre return from Hillcrest.
Your wedding morning
An example day for a bride and four bridesmaids, with a 2pm ceremony. Yours is planned around you.
- 08h30
I arrive and set up
Kit out and set up at a table and chair near a plug, with a mirror and good light.
- 08h30
Bridesmaid one, makeup
About 45 minutes a face. Your girls go first so they are free to help you later.
- 09h15
Bridesmaid two, makeup
Same again, while the room fills up and the photographer arrives.
- 10h00
Mom, hair and makeup
An hour for both, because moms deserve their moment too.
- 11h00
You, hair and makeup
Ninety minutes, last in the chair, so you are at your freshest walking down the aisle.
Before I arrive
A few things that make the morning run beautifully. I send this to every bride before the day.
Come with a clean face
No makeup on, contacts already in, and moisturise as you normally would.
Wash your hair the night before
Clean and dry, not washed on the morning. A day-old blow-dry holds a style far better.
A table, chair and a plug
Set up a spot near a plug point with a mirror, ideally where the light is good.
A little mousse helps
Work a bit of mousse in before you dry your hair the night before. Not too much.
Not the week for new skincare
Stick to what your skin knows, and moisturise, moisturise, moisturise.
Bring a speaker
Familiar favourites keep the morning light. The playlist matters more than you think.
a few things I always say
Tips from me
- Hydrate, then hydrate some more. I cannot stress this enough.
- Eat something. You cannot do the whole day on an empty stomach, and a decent meal will not change how the dress fits.
- Wedding mornings can be intense, but you are surrounded by professionals who do this every weekend.
- The day goes by in a flash. Slow down, be present and take it in.
Real brides
See the portfolio
Are we a match?
You'll love this if
- You want to get ready at your venue, with your girls, without anyone driving to a salon
- You want makeup that still looks like you, just polished
- You like a plan, and a calm morning with a bit of fun in it
- Your wedding is in Durban or anywhere I travel in KZN
Maybe not the best fit if
- You would prefer to go to a salon or studio
- Your date is in peak season and only a few weeks away (check anyway, you never know)
- You want someone to stay all day for touch-ups, since I leave once the services are done
What my brides say
straight from my reviews
Claire T. Tanita completely saved my wedding day, and my shattered nerves when it came to hair and make up.
From the moment we exchanged our first messages, I knew you were someone special 🤍May 2024
Tave K. Tanita was well prepared, kind and so caring with calming my nerves on the morning.
High quality products that made our hair and makeup hold the whole evening through tons of dancing! Her planning and timeline were spot on.Apr 2023
Alison C. My bridal crew and I had our make up done yesterday and we were all so so happy! 💕Feb 2022
Bridal questions
Ask me anything elseHow far in advance should I book bridal hair and makeup?
Six to twelve months ahead is ideal. Saturdays between September and April book up first, so check your date as soon as you have a venue.
Do I need a trial?
I always recommend one, but I never force it. Weddings are expensive and a trial is not for everyone, so if you would rather skip it I will make sure you are happy with your look on the day before I leave. If you do have one, it happens four to six weeks before the wedding.
How long does bridal hair and makeup take?
It is style dependent, but as a guide: makeup about 45 minutes a face, hair and makeup together about an hour, and the bride about 90 minutes. I build the schedule back from your ceremony time so everyone is done with time to spare.
What does a bridal trial cost?
A trial is R1 500 and covers both hair and makeup. It happens four to six weeks before the wedding. Bring inspiration photos and wear a top with a similar neckline to your dress.
Do you do bridesmaids and mothers of the bride?
Yes, your whole bridal party can be done on the same morning. Bridesmaids are R700 for makeup and R550 for hair, and the mother of the bride or groom is R550 for makeup, with her hair quoted on request.
Are hair and makeup priced separately?
Yes. Hair and makeup are separate services, so a bride and four bridesmaids having both is ten services. On the day that is R800 for bridal makeup, R700 for bridal hair, R700 per bridesmaid for makeup and R550 per bridesmaid for hair.
Do you travel to my venue?
I am fully mobile and come to your venue, hotel or home anywhere in KZN. Travel is R8 per kilometre return from Hillcrest and is not included in the service rates, so send your venue with your enquiry and it will be in your quote.
Will my makeup last all day?
I use long-wear products and set everything properly, so it holds through tears, hugs and dancing. I use MAC and Kryolan, and one bride told me hers lasted through to the next day.
How do I secure my date?
Send an enquiry with your date and venue and I will put a quote together. A R1 000 non-refundable deposit then secures your booking.
What happens if the morning runs late?
We need to start at the agreed time so everything runs on schedule. If the start is delayed by the party or another vendor, I adjust the services and the number of faces at my discretion, and services that cannot be done are not refunded or discounted.
no guesswork, promise
Download your pricing guide
Every price, the trial, travel by area and what happens on the morning. Sent straight to your inbox.
Hair and makeup are separate services, so 6 people having both is 12 services.
I'll come to you
Bridal hair and makeup at your venue, hotel or home, anywhere I travel in KZN.
Saturdays go fast
Peak wedding weekends book 6 to 12 months ahead. Check yours before someone else does.