The New Zealand Makeup Podcast

Sita, a talented hair and makeup artist based in Tauranga, New Zealand, shares her inspiring journey from working in a small-town hair salon to becoming an internationally experienced makeup artist. Throughout the podcast, Sita discusses her experiences working abroad in Austria and London, building her business in Tauranga, and the challenges and benefits of transitioning from a s

Meet our latest guest, Chelsea McEwan Millar, a dynamic force in the skincare and cosmetics industry. As the COO of Go Native, a local supplier of natural and organic skincare and cosmetics ingredients, Chelsea is a true expert in the field. With a lifetime of expertise inherited from her family business, Chelsea possesses an intimate understanding of skincare ingredient percentage

Meet our latest guest, the multifaceted Karina Sanasaryan. Karina brings a wealth of experience as a freelance makeup and hair artist, owner of ‘Makeup Station’ with teams in Auckland and Christchurch, and as the Head of Wigs and Makeup at the New Zealand Opera. Celebrating ten years in the makeup scene, Karina recalls her journey, starting with a makeup course at The Makeup Sc

Kimberley Coleman is the owner and operator of the award-winning Lady Lash Studio in Christchurch. Kimberley discusses her journey of building a successful lash salon and how she began with the modest goal of contributing $150 a week to her family's finances. The episode delves into the educational aspect of Lady Lash, which not only teaches lash extensions but also emphasises the

Meet Stacey Banfield, the founder of Soleil and Soul and an accomplished bridal makeup artist in Aotearoa. Stacey shares her journey from leaving school at 16 to work on a makeup counter to becoming one of New Zealand's top wedding vendors without the need for traditional advertising, relying instead on word-of-mouth recommendations.Stacey highlights her passion for the transformat

In this episode, Sophie invites acclaimed makeup artist Kelly Mitchell for an insightful conversation. Kelly shares her inspiring journey, culminating in a double nomination and subsequent win for Best Makeup Design at the TVNZ awards. She discusses her early ambition in fashion, transition to hairdressing apprenticeship at 16, and passion for makeup design. Kelly reveals her perso

In this episode, Sophie speaks with Sarika Patel, a freelance makeup artist renowned for her expertise in skin and colour correction. Sarika shares her background, revealing that her initial dream was to work at MAC and how Bollywood films have greatly influenced her approach to makeup. She discusses her journey from working within a company to building her own brand, and the chall

In this episode, Sophie dives into the world of Kiwi makeup artistry legend Sam Hart. This Auckland based makeup artist is not just about creating stunning bridal looks but also shares her knowledge in her wildly successful 'Bridal Boot Camp.’ Sam Hart Sam (an unwitting pseudonym born of her Instagram handle) shares her journey from hating high school and almost becoming a hairdr

Meet Fiona Sole, a multifaceted hair and makeup artist, renowned for her exceptional skills in wig knotting and design. In this episode Fiona discusses her conscious shift towards specialising in wig making over the past five years and the detailed process involved in creating custom wigs. She recounts how she started her career, inspired by her love for art as a child, and reveals

Meet Ngapuna Julian, a tenured makeup artist based in the vibrant capital of New Zealand, Wellington. Ngapuna specialises in creating stunning looks for weddings and events with an impeccable eye for detail.In this episode, we dive into her unique journey, starting with a deep-seated love for art that ultimately led her into the world of makeup. Ngapuna also shares her candid thoug