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Hi, I’m Sara — founder of MakeupHQ and a hair and makeup artist with over 25 years in the bridal and beauty industry.
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I started MakeupHQ in 2018 after years of working as a makeup trainer, I wanted my own space where I could educate women on makeup products, makeup application as well as hair and makeup services.
Over time, I realised what truly lights me up is helping women feel confident, calm, and beautiful — especially on one of the most important days of their lives. Hence MakeupHQ the studio was born, to teach, empower and install calmness to all my clients.
MakeupHQ is based in Brunswick, Melbourne, and is a space where glowing skin, soft glam, and timeless hair come to life. My approach is all about enhancing your natural beauty — think “you, but elevated.” I’m a bit of a perfectionist (I’ve been lovingly nicknamed Hawk Eye), and I bring that same attention to detail to every look I create.
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Outside of weddings, I still work on TV sets and backstage at Fashion Week, but my heart is always with my brides. I feel so honoured to be a part of your special day, helping it run smoothly and making sure you feel as beautiful as you truly are.
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Whether you're getting married in Melbourne, somewhere across Victoria, or planning a destination wedding in Italy — I’d love to be part of your journey.
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Sara xoxo
Our Team.
Our Team at Makeup HQ is made up of Head Principle artist Sara Morrison who has 25 years of hair and makeup experience, as well as 4 Senior artists with over 7 years of industry experience.
Michelle S, VIC
Sara was the make up artist on the morning of our wedding and I cannot put into words how happy we ALL were with the quality of her work, patience, calm energy and organisation. I've worked with so many make up artists in the past and Sara is a clear standout (and a perfectionist!!). She made sure everybody was happy, took her time on the morning and remained for touch ups up until we left. I could not recommend her enough after doing my make up for the bridal shower, hens and wedding. Thank you again Sara for your amazing work <3
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Kate Stanfield , TAS
Sara provided exceptional hair and makeup for my wedding. Sara even travelled to Tasmania to provide this service. Sara works with you on what look you’re after and uses her advanced knowledge to ensure it will suit your individual features. Sara can make recommendations of what suits your face and every time makes you feel beautiful in your own skin.
Even Sara’s trials are to the high quality, as they are on the actual wedding day. Sara is who you choose, to know whatever is asked of her, she can pull it off and to a very high standard. She and her team are amazingly talented. I can not recommend her highly enough. She is the best
Tara Likovski, VIC
Sara did my wedding hair and makeup and her work and her team were outstanding. She kept us all relaxed and made the morning fun and enjoyable. I chose the airbrush makeup which looked and felt beautiful on my skin and I looked natural but a little more glam. The makeup lasted all day and I would highly recommend booking her for your wedding day! You will not be disappointed.
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