Kerryn Flewell-Smith
Key Make-up & Hair Artist, HOD, Supervisor
CAREER HIGHLIGHT + Working on The Lord of the Rings Trilogy
RECENT WORK + ReFraction (2018) – Makeup Designer + Safe Harbour (2018) – Makeup & Hair Designer + Pacific Rim: Uprising (2018) – Key Makeup (2nd Unit) + Thor: Ragnarok (2017) – Additional Makeup Artist
Vivienne Boo Fox
Make-up Artist & Hairdresser
RECENT WORK + Danger Close – Crowd Hair & Makeup Supervisor + Family Law S2 & S3 – Hair & Makeup Co-Designer + The Butterfly Tree – Key Hair & Makeup Artist (Best Hair & Makeup AACTA Nomination)
CROWD WORK + Aquaman (2018) + Pirates of the Caribbean 5 (2017) + Unbroken (2014)
Belinda Nicoll
Make-up & Hair Artist
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Carlie Test
Make-up Artist & Hairdresser
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS + Finishing hairdressing apprenticeship in 2017 + Working as a blonde and foiling specialist in Brisbane for two years + Working as the first and primary assistant to Paula Hibbard + Moving to Sydney for work + Working on the feature film “I Am Woman” with all the period styling
Bella Townshend
Hairdresser/Barber, Make-up & FX Artist
Georgina Ryland
Body Painter, Make-up Artist & Prosthetics
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CAREER HIGHLIGHTS + – Working in Hong Kong as Makeup Designer for Ivan Sen’s Loveland – Assisting Noriko Watanabe and Nikki Gooley on Nine Perfect Strangers (2021) – Featured in multiple international publications including Make-Up Artist Magazine, Laud Magazine, Cosmopolitan, Instagram’s official page etc – Creating a body paint timelapse for Marvel – Second place in IMATS Battle of the Brushes 2014
RECENT WORK + – Swimming for Gold (2020) – The Brighton Miracle (2019) – Nice Shorts (2019) – QLD Ballet (2018 – 2019)
Sara Shadbolt
Make-up Artist & Hairdresser
Kyanne Wagensveld
Hairdresser, Make-up Artist & Spray Tanner
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS + Being part of award-winning Australian Hair Fashion collections 2016/17 + Working backstage at Fashion Week 2015/16/17 + Being on the Main Stage at Hair Expo 2015/16/17 + Filming with Channel 7 and SBS + Spring Carnival at Derby Day & Melb. Cup 2016
Zoe Coop
Make-up & Hair Artist, Beauty Therapist
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS + Nominated Victorian University student of the year during specialised makeup diploma + Working for M.A.C Cosmetics in Melbourne and London U.K.
Kestrel Profitt
Wig Maker + Wig Stylist + Salon Senior Hairdresser +
Makeup FX Artist
Kestrel has been in the hairdressing industry for 11+ years and a makeup artist for 5+ years. Kestrel has always had a passion for making people look and feel beautiful, ever since knowing this was also possible through the film and television industry it became her goal in life which she has been working towards for the best 5+ years. Through this she has found wig making and styling which she travelled to London in 2017 to learn all the skills needed to make custom wigs and facial hair pieces as well as strengthen her skills in styling. Kestrel loves the process and on set journey to help make a production come to life.
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS + IMATS Battle of the Brushes 2016 contestant Prosthetics Deivison, 11 years in hairdressing industry, 5 years as a makeup artist, 3 years wig making and styling, Travelling to London to expand wig making knowledge.
RECENT WORK + Crowd room for Elvis Biopic 2020 – 2021 (night crew) styling wigs for 50’s 60’s and 70’s QLD Opera 2019 Hair and makeup artist
Allie Grigg
Makeup Artist, Hairstylist, Brow + Lash Specialist
Allie Grigg is a Professional Makeup Artist with 8+ years experience and a diversified business background managing multiple franchises internationally, this has allowed Allie to progress her knowledge in the beauty industry after discovering her passion in makeup artistry and it’s a creative process. For the last 3+ years, Allie has dedicated her time to freelance by focusing on her clients to ensure they have a memorable experience that makes them feel elevated, confident and beautiful. Specialising in bridal, editorial, fashion and event makeup, Allie also continues to refine and elevate her skills in these areas and newly in SPFX, drag, airbrushing and other beauty services with current and highly regarded industry professionals.
Mindy Mahoney
Make-up, Prosthetics & Props
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS + 2019 2nd Place Runner Up Netherworld Professional Prosthetic Artist Division + Studying under Peter Frampton at The Frampton Institute of Cinemagraphic Makeup + Studying advanced prosthetic workshop skills at Chad Atkinson’s Advanced Prosthetic Course + Speciality Costume / On-Set Standby “Occupation 2 – Rainfall “ Feature Film + Make-up and Hair Artist “Go Home” Feature Film
Georgina Hughes
Makeup Artist , Hairstylist , Lash Specialist , MUPFX
RECENT WORK + 2021 FHAB makeup artist and eyelash specialist – 2020 Feature Film, The Possessed main team makeup artist and hairstylist – 2020 Feature Film, Black Water Abyss main team makeup artist and hairstylist – 2019 -2017 Movie world Fright Nights main team makeup fx artist – 2017Feature Film Escape and Evasion additional makeup and hair – 2016 Feature Film Dunamis Pitch Trailer Key Makeup and Hair
Desiree Vogelsang
Make-up Artist, Hairstyling, Wigs
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS Desiree began her Makeup Career by dabbling her brushes at department stores working behind the counters, representing Prestige Makeup Companies since 1989. In those times where Makeup Artists were hard to find, especially for a special day as a Wedding or Photo shoot. During this time she learnt her creative skills by practicing on real life people and started to make a name for herself in Brisbane.
In 1999 she decided to pack her bags and move over to the U.K for 5 years where she was offered a job with Mac Cosmetics at the Kensington Flagship Store. She quickly learnt about different skin tones and was offered to join the Mac Pro Team where she was send out on jobs representing Mac Cosmetics without supervision on Productions like Music Video’s, Commercials, TV Presenters, Fashion Shoot and Runway Fashion Shows, Book Covers and Editorial photo shoots. Desiree’s career as a Makeup Artist bloomed and was well recognized for her versatility during the 5 years in London, she landed work with MTV , London Fashion Week, BBC, Harper Collins and Penguin Publishers and celebrities.
Desiree desired to expand her Makeup Technique and completed her diploma in Special Effect Makeup before she flew back to Australia in 2003.
Back in Australia she was offered her job back at MAC Brisbane where she won the Australasia MAC Creative Competition for Australia. She also had the opportunity to work on Melbourne and Sydney Fashion Weeks.
RECENT WORK Whilst working for MAC her dreams as a Makeup Artist expanded once again working on film such as * The Ruins, *Nims Island *The Mental * Narnia (The Voyage of the Dawn Treader) *Tera Nova * Unbroken * The In betweeners 2. *San Andrias *Pirates of the Caribbean, *The Railway man *Swinging Safari *Dora* Monster Problems and more.
In 2006 -2020 she continues to work with Opera Qld, Qld Symphony Orchestra & Theatre Productions at Qpac and Musicals where she would be Head of Makeup and working with Wigs.
Jacqui Deacon
Key Makeup and Hair
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With 30 years experience working as a TV – Film – Commercial – Media and Publicity hairstylist and makeup artist. Jacqui has been engaged on many Australian and International productions in key makeup and hair and additional artist roles.
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS + Overseeing makeup and hair to host Sarah Ferguson, The Dutchess of York- in the making of Peter Pan 2005.
RECENT WORK +
Monster Problems Feature Film – additional makeup and hair artist
Germany – Im a Celebrity Get Me Outta Here – Host hair and makeup artist
At Last Feature Film – additional makeup and hair artist
Pirates and the Caribbean – Dead-men Tell No Tales – additional makeup and hair artist
Ellie Daniel
Film + TV Makeup Artist and Qualified Hairdresser
Ellie has recently wrapped the Netflix series “Surviving Summer” as Key Hair and Makeup, and is preparing for her next Supervising role on Series 3 of “5 Bedrooms” (Paramount Australia).
Ellie Daniel is the powerhouse go-to in the film and TV industry with 22 years experience. She is both a Qualified Hairdresser and Makeup Artist who’s skills keep evolving with every job. Originally from a strong fashion background, she transitioned into TV drama with an assisting role on the first series of UNDERBELLY in 2008. Since then, she has had the opportunity to work and collaborate with both local and international designers and these opportunities have kept her skills at top level. Ellie thrives working within a team, her talent and instinct for creativity and organisation make her a highly sought after artist.
Ellie’s signature outstanding hairdressing is her calling card. She is known for her ability to connect with her talent on an intimate level to create memorable character, beauty and period looks for productions:
MISS FISHER AND THE CRYPT OF TEARS
JACK IRISH S3
WINNERS AND LOSERS
PLAYING FOR KEEPS
TRUE STORY with HAMISH AND ANDY
An innate love and respect for Makeup and Hairdressing is the driving force behind this dynamic artist.
Jodie Hellingman
Key Make-up and Hair
Seasoned Film and TV makeup artist and hairdresser-Jodie is experienced in front lace wigs, period hair , wound simulation sfx makeup, makeup.
RECENT WORK +
Mortal Combat Feature Film Key Makeup and Hair
The Preacher Hair and Makeup 2 x episodes
Dirt Music Feature Film Key makeup and hair
Nowhere Boys Makeup and Hair Designer
Michael Medeiros
Celebrity session stylist
Professional Hair and Session stylist, Michael Medeiros has 11 years experience in the Beauty Industry. He has consistently demonstrated creativity and confidence in all of his work for Editorial pieces, National Television work and Awards Shows in Canada and now Australia.
Michael has had a varied and prestigious career, with highlights including The Canadian Screen Awards, Mercedes Benz Fashion Week, Miss Universe, The Journal Magazine, Revlon Professional as well as personal styling for TV Personalities Lisa Wilkinson (AU), Jennifer Valentyne (CA) and Real House Wife of Toronto Dr. Ann Kaplan. With the use of his skill set and knowledge of professional brands, he cares for his clientele in a professional and respectful manner with great enthusiasm.
An innate love and respect for Makeup and Hairdressing is the driving force behind this dynamic artist.
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS +
Stage work: Contessa Awards, Revlon Pro Bellissima international, Allied Beauty Association, Miss Universe, Fiorio Competition.
Brand Campaign: Revlon Professional Bellissima collection, L’Oréal professional Illuminato, Contessa Awards, Revlon Pro Eksperience
Television celebrity session hairstylist for Ann Kaplan, Lisa Wilkinson, Gerry Duncan, Jennifer Valentyne, Catherine Ohara, Teri Hart, Lisa Ray, Evanka Osmak, William Rowley
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Fashion: French Connection, Fashion Cares AIDS Benefit (held by Sir Elton John), Designer 3rd Floor Studio, “Time to Shine” MBFW Fashion week, Style Squad (Richard Kavanagh), MBFW Fashion Week (Sydney Carriage Works), Journal Magazine spread and cover
Lindi Bester
Seasoned Make-up + Hairstylist Artist
Lindi has been in the hair and makeup industry for 17 years. She started her career as a hairstylist and later her focus shifted to makeup. She has been very active as a makeup and hair educator for 12 years owning and running an internationally accredited makeup academy.
Being originally from South Africa Lindi has worked on productions such as African Fashion Week, South African Music Awards, Miss South Africa, African Fashion Council Gauteng, Married At First Sight and many local celebrities including most recently a book cover for Rolene Strauss Miss World 2014. She has been awarded 3 International Beauty Awards in makeup and presented masterclasses for Kryolan South Africa along with their international pro team. She managed beauty advisor makeup and product training for brands such as YSL and Urban Decay. She has in depth technical knowledge of makeup and hair accompanied by years of mastering her art.
Her passion is working with texture and colour being a multifaceted artist skilled in many genres of makeup. She is a strong visionary with the ability to conceptualise, design, fabricate and apply makeup, face, head, and wardrobe pieces. With her extensive experience as an artist and educator she is highly skilled in working with all skin tones creating beautiful skin work and having the ability to flow through all genres of makeup such as beauty, fashion, conceptual makeup and body-art.
Natalia Ladyko
Make-up & Hair Artist, SPFX
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS + Working on jobs like Little Monsters, Pacific Rim and Secret Daughter + “Fake Nose” on Andy Lee for the Today Show + Makeup Coordinator for feature film Neckromancer + Makeup & Hair artist for Dean Lewis MV + Marriage Equality TVC
Sian Howard
Professional Hair and Makeup Artist, Celebrity, Educator
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS + Key Makeup Artist on Hulu’s Nine Perfect Strangers starring Nicole Kidman and Melissa McCarthy. Editorial features in British Vogue (2020) and US InStyle (2021).
RECENT WORK + Who Do You Think You Are (Warner Bros/SBS 2019). Red carpet hair and makeup for The TV Week Logies (2019, 2018). Fujitsu TVC (2019). The Great Day Out (Seven Network 2019). The NRL Footy Show (Nine Network). Australian feature film Broke (2016). Makeup for emerging Hollywood star Tiffany Boone and top Australian actors including Samara Weaving, Logie-winner Claire Van Der Boom, Luke Cosgrove, Justin Rozniak, and veterans Steve Le Marquand, Brendan Cowell and Pippa Grandison.
Sian has continued to learn personally from Australia’s best hair and makeup artists Rae Morris, Sarah Laidlaw, Penny Antuar, Mia Connor, Isabelle De Vries, Rachel Montgomery, Martin Bray, and Lorna Evans, and international artists Uzo (NARS Global Artistry Director), and Marc Reagan (Bobbi Brown Global Artistry Director). She has also represented top cosmetic companies from Mecca Brands. With an impressive reputation in wedding makeup, Sian’s bridal work has been featured by prestigious wedding blogs, on WIN News and in Queensland Brides magazine. Formerly a respected makeup trainer at an international beauty academy, Sian also volunteered for “Look Good, Feel Better” (a valuable program for cancer patients).