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Kerry Howell is no stranger to industry awards and recognition, and was named the No.1 Bridal Makeup Artist of 2019 & Top 10 Makeup Artist in 2021/22/23 & ranked Australia's top 15 in 2023/24. She is well known as one of Australia’s most sought-after makeup artists for brides and an in-demand artist for fashion and TV projects. Kerry has garnered such an elite reputation over her 28+ years in the industry that she now has her own makeup brand and teaches leading makeup artists to finesse their skills in both makeup artistry and airbrushing foundation.

“Kerry did a fantastic job, very professional and responsive in all correspondence leading up to the wedding. Made me feel relaxed knowing my makeup and my bridal party’s was in her hands. She is very friendly and has a positive/relaxed vibe that every bride needs on their big day. Kerry is very experienced with makeup and did a flawless job for me, my mum and bridesmaids. I would definitely recommend her as your makeup artist!” Caitlin M

Kerry loves creating a personalised experience for each bride, including using her own formulas to create an exact foundation match. She has worked with a wide range of skins types, ages, and tones and can create unique looks for every bride she works with. Whether you’re after something natural and subtle or full-glam, she can craft your dream wedding look. Kerry specialises in airbrushing (though offers other premium brands) to create flawless looks, a popular choice for brides and often the makeup style of choice for celebrities.

What you’ll love about Kerry Howell Makeup for your NSW wedding:

She has experience with all skin types. With a career spanning more than 28 years, Kerry has worked with celebrities,models & brides with all skin types, tones, and ages. She can match a foundation to your skin, creating a custom shade to ensure it suits you perfectly. Kerry also has expertise in tattoo and scar coverage.
Her network of beauty professionals. Kerry’s team consists of accredited bridal hair stylists/makeup artists based in Sydney for trials. She offers a mobile service and will travel to brides across Sydney and regional NSW.
Industry-leading makeup artist. As 2019’s No.1 Bridal Makeup Artist, Kerry is well-known as an innovative and inspiring industry leader. She is a highly sought-after teacher and speaker and is an in-demand artist Australia-wide.

Highlights of Kerry Howel Makeup:

Award-winning mobile makeup artist-voted - No 1 Bridal Makeup Artist in 2019/top 10 makeup artists of 2021/22/23 & top 15 Makeup Artists Australia wide 23/24
Specialises/teaches in airbrush makeup
Partners with leading NSW hairstylists

About

Kerry's passion for makeup started when she commenced modelling, crossing to makeup artistry and creating “private label” brands (creating makeup brands for many Australian companies) eventually creating her own brand. In this journey Kerry has worked on TV, supervisor at prominent fashion events, theatre, certified makeup teacher with a strong passion working within the bridal industry.

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November 2024

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Kerry Howell was an absolute dream as the makeup artist for my wedding. She did a fantastic job, customizing each look for me and my bridal party. On my special day, she made me feel like a true princess. Kerry’s calm and gentle approach was exactly what I needed. Her experience was evident in how skillfully she worked, and I felt completely at ease in her hands. The makeup was applied so gently, and each look was beautiful and natural. I highly recommend Kerry for anyone looking for a makeup artist who truly listens and delivers stunning results. Her talent and professionalism made my wedding day even more special. She’s a gem in the industry and deserves all the recognition for her incredible work.

Jessica H.

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Thanks so much, Jessica! It was such a joy being part of your day. Sharing my skills & making you feel like a princess is something I truly strive for. Wishing you both all the happiness in your future together. Kerry x

November 2024

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I had the absolute pleasure of working with Kerry from Kerry Howell Makeup for my wedding day, and I can honestly say she made my bridal beauty experience stress-free and unforgettable. From the very first consultation, she was incredibly professional, attentive, and genuinely interested in making sure I felt my absolute best on my special day. Kerry was not only on time but also came fully prepared with all the products and tools she needed to create a flawless look. She took the time to understand my skin type, makeup preferences, and the style I envisioned for my wedding. She even recommended specific products that would work well for my skin tone and the wedding theme. Kerry was so easy to communicate with. She made me feel comfortable and listened to my ideas and provided helpful suggestions without ever pushing me into a look I didn’t want. She was patient, understanding, and respected my preferences. On the day of the wedding, she arrived early and got straight to work. Her calm and positive energy helped keep me relaxed, even with all the excitement and nerves! She created the most stunning and classical bridal makeup look for me. Exactly what I hoped for. I received so many compliments throughout the afternoon and I felt confident and radiant from start to finish. My makeup lasted flawlessly throughout from the ceremony to the late-night dance floor. She used high-quality, long-lasting products that ensured my makeup stayed perfect even through tears, hugs, and a lot of photos. I couldn’t have been happier with the final result! My bridesmaid makeup was flawless and expertly done, enhancing each individual's natural beauty while maintaining a stunning and beautiful look for the entire bridal party. The makeup was long lasting, with a smooth, radiant finish that complemented both the dresses and the overall wedding style. It was subtle yet elegant, ensuring everyone felt comfortable and looked stunning throughout the day. If you’re looking for a talented, professional, and easy to work with makeup artist who will go above and beyond to make you feel beautiful on your wedding day, I wholeheartedly recommend Kerry. She exceeded all my expectations, and I’ll always be grateful for how she made me feel on one of the most important days of my life.

Jaylene

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Thanks so much, Jaylene! It was such a pleasure being part of your special day. We loved every minute of helping you feel and look amazing. Meeting such beautiful people truly makes our job so rewarding. Wishing both you and your husband all the very best in your future together.Hopefully one day we will see you again - Kerry & Suzanne x

October 2024

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I had an amazing experience with Kerry, my makeup artist, and Suzanne, my hairstylist! Kerry was fantastic at taking my input while also advising on what would work best for my face shape and skin tone. The makeup stayed fresh and flawless even after 10 hours, striking the perfect balance—not overly done but beautifully enhancing my features. I felt stunning and glowing all day. Suzanne did a phenomenal job with my hair, and everything came together so perfectly. My bridesmaids were also thrilled with their looks, and we couldn’t have asked for a better experience. I highly recommend doing a trial beforehand to figure out exactly what you want for your wedding day—it made the whole process so much smoother. Highly recommend both Kerry and Suzanne to anyone looking for top-notch beauty services!

Priyanshi A.

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Thank you so much, Priyanshi! It was a pleasure helping you create a style you love, we really love what we do. Meeting such lovely people like you & your family/friends makes my job so rewarding! We wish you and your husband the very best in your future lives together - Kerry and Suzanne

November 2024

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Kerry and Suzanne did an absolutely incredible job with my hair and makeup on my wedding day ❤️It felt so comfortable, lasted the whole day and I received so many compliments! I am so grateful for their warmth, expertise, attention to detail and hospitality in accomodating me last minute 😊

Sara G.

October 2024

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From the moment she arrived, her professionalism and creativity shone through. Very quick to get set up and well organised. Kerry did an amazing job bringing out our best features and had great attention to detail. The makeup looked beautiful and I felt like a an absolute princess on my wedding day.

Angela

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Thank you so much! I truly loved being part of your special day. It brings me so much joy to make you feel like a princess. Wishing you and your husband all the best in your married life together!

Expert Advice

As a wedding professional, Kerry Howell Makeup offers expert advice to help couples plan their perfect day. Ask a question or read their expert advice.

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Should I get botox before my wedding day?

I'm considering this even though I've not had botox before. From a makeup perspective is botox a pro or con?

Kerry Howell Makeup

Hi, i would do this four months prior to your wedding and if you like the outcome you can redo this a couple weeks from your wedding day. I would use the same Dr and same amount of botox as you did prior. I would not do this as a first time thing just before your wedding as it is a little tricky to reverse. Kerry

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What are important questions to ask potential hair and makeup artists?

What do I need to know about before booking one in for my wedding?

Kerry Howell Makeup

I would have a little check list -

Look at the Easy Wedding photo gallery and select an artist that you like based on the the makeup/hair style images - ensuring this artist has lots of images (this will ensure experience)

Look at the artists reviews

Look at the experience of the artist

Then reach out asking -

Are you available for my wedding day?

If I trial you personally will you be the artist doing my makeup on the day?

Due to unforeseeable circumstance/covid etc if you are unable to do my makeup on the day have you a backup team? (so important)

Is my wedding day deposit transferrable due to unforeseeable cirmstances & if one of my wedding party is unwell last minute do i have to pay for the person not having the service?

(these are tricky questions, though need to be asked)

I hope this helps - you will then have a clear picture of which artist may appeal to you and you connect with. Kerry

Anonymous

What's the best way to reduce bags under my eyes?

I had some photos taken and was shocked at how bad the bags are under my eyes! Will makeup be enough to cover these up for my wedding? What else can I do before the day?

Kerry Howell Makeup

Hi - thanks for your questions always happy to help.

Makeup coverage

- Ensure your primer is "matt" & apply just on the bags or raised areas (not brightening primers on this area, you can use a brightening primer on the remainder of your face if you like this look).

- Ensure your makeup artist uses a darker concealer shade on your bags (dark pushes into the background), or if any blue tones in this area a salmon colour concealer works well

- Ensure the concealer is totally matt (shimmer or oil based concealers will reflect and make this area look larger)

- Use a foundation that is matt for this area - I airbrush this area with a water based airbrushing foundation, this works best for bags or raised areas/acne/rosacia etc

-Powder the bags with a oil blotting powder - MAC has a good oil botting powder whch i use.

When i teach makeup my most used rule -dark receeds and light brings forward (therefore anything you want to hide use darker matt shades, anything you would like brought forward use light & shimmers (eg on top of your cheeck bones, or the bow of the lip use a shimmer or light shades) - this example may help you remember this great makeup rule.

General l information

-drink plenty of water (not dehydrating drinks eg coffee etc), sleep and use a cold compress (this can be anything from cold water on a makeup cotton round puff or the like), dont remove your eyemakeup with hot water, use cold- area leading up to your wedding day.

I wish you all the best on your wedding day & happy to answer anything further you need.

Kerry Howell - 0414415096

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