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Showing posts with label Cairns bridal hair. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Cairns bridal hair. Show all posts

Monday, February 23, 2015

Kara's Tropical Cairns Wedding

Kara and Alex chose a tropical Cairns wedding for their big day which meant tropical Cairns wedding makeup and hair! Soft curls, contoured cheeks, glossy lips and beautiful eyes.

They were married at the Cairns Courthouse so you might wonder why Kara booked Finesse Makeup and Hair to come to her hotel room to professionally style her hair and makeup.

There’s a simple answer!

This couple knew they wanted to capture some beautiful memories of their special day so they booked makeup and hair then an afternoon photoshoot with the incredibly talented and oh so easy to work with Tammy from Tamara Kate Photography.

Not only did they get some stunning images – see below – the images were ready for a sneak peak within just two days!










After spending a few hours at the Botanical Gardens and having fun as the sun set over a stunning Far North Queensland canefield – the couple then spent the night celebrating with family and friends at Rydges Resort in the city.

This meant Kara’s makeup and hair needed to look fresh for 12 hours – no problem!

Because of the tropical North Queensland climate, we use professional, water-proof foundations which are designed to resist humidity, tears and perspiration. Combined with the best quality products from MAC, Makeup Store and Napoleon Perdis, Kara’s makeup went the distance.

When styling hair we use a combination of hot rollers, straightening irons, serums, waxes, sprays and volumisers which ensured Kara’s beautiful curls lasted all day and night.

While our brides might not be locals, we are, so we know which products work in a tropical climate.

Monday, January 26, 2015

Tropical Coral Cay Cairns Wedding

From Adelaide, Zoe chose tropical Far North Queensland for her destination wedding and tropical Cairns wedding makeup and hair stylists – Finesse Makeup and Hair – to create her dream look.

We met Zoe at her hotel room in Cairns city and spent the morning with her creating a soft curled upstyle – perfect for a romantic beach elopement.

For her wedding makeup, we chose to make Zoe’s eyes the feature and complement the eyes with a soft dewy lip.

The couple then boarded a private helicopter and flew out to a sandy coral cay where they said their vows and tied the knot.

Matthew Evans Photography and Threadless Films captured their special day on film so that friends and family could also share in this precious moment.




Finesse Makeup and Hair is a two person team with 20 years combined experience in the hair and makeup industry and we’re one of the busiest suppliers in Cairns.

We are proud to offer exceptional service at reasonable prices and have professional backgrounds that few in the region can rival.

Finesse Makeup & Hair offers a completely mobile Cairns wedding makeup and hair styling service for your home, hotel room or salon.

Contact us today for your obligation free quote.

Sunday, May 13, 2012

Carissa and James

Carissa and James were married at Rydges Esplanade Resort in Cairns.

During Carissa's makeup trial we went for a very natural bridal look with a real focus on the eyes. On the day of her wedding though Carissa had a change of heart and decided she wanted a bold look. She chose a black and silver smokey eye and blood red lips. To ensure the colour didn't bleed I applied foundation to Carissa's lips then lined them before applying the lipstick.

Here's the result...
 The wedding day bridal makeup preparations at the Cairns Rydges Esplanade Resort
For a flawless finish and to make sure Carissa's makeup looked fresh all day and night, I used a water-proof foundation designed to resist tears, heat and humidity as well as a water-proof mascara!
Take a look at more Cairns, Port Douglas, Palm Cove and Mission Beach wedding makeup photos by Cairns makeup artist Abigail Stanbridge of Finesse Makeup

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Thursday, September 22, 2011

Hannah and Evan

Hannah has sent me some beautiful photos from her wedding in Port Douglas last month.

There were a few tears in the morning as I was getting the bride, her bridesmaids and the mother of the bride ready but no problem because I always use a waterproof foundation which is designed to resist tears, heat and humidity. Waterproof mascara is also a must!

MAC, Makeup Store and Napoleon Perdis are my favourite eyeshadows along with MAC fluidline eyeliner for a really clean finish.

Making the eyes the focus we went with a soft pink lip gloss to complete Hannah's bridal look.

Subtle contouring and highlighting really bring her face to life. Without these professional techniques the features look dull and flat.


Finesse Makeup offers a complete Cairns wedding makeup and hair styling service for your home, hotel room or salon.

Read more about Cairns and Port Douglas wedding makeup by Finesse Mobile Makeup.

Or for some makeup tips and advice check out the Tricks of the Trade section on my website. 



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Friday, September 16, 2011

Adele and Ivan

We love seeing amazing results but sadly we don't always get to see our beautiful bridal parties just before they walk down the aisle.

That's why it's so exciting to receive a copy of the stunning wedding photos and videos that our extremely talented local photographers take!

I just got these professional photos through from Adele and Ivan's wedding at the Novotel Oasis in Cairns.

Adele's hair is naturally curly but on the day of her wedding we put some hot rollers in and also used a GHD iron to really define her curls and place them so that they perfectly frame her face. Don't her highlights look amazing!

It's all about accentuating your best features, like Adele's beautiful almond eyes.









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