hey, I'm Tanita!
The artist behind the brush
I'm Tanita, a freelance hair and makeup artist based in Hillcrest. I have been doing hair and makeup professionally since 2019, with more than 150 weddings behind me, and weddings are still my favourite part of the job. I am fully mobile, so I come to you, and for bigger bridal parties I bring an assistant so nobody sits around waiting.
Weddings, Matric dances, Events, Photoshoots, Hillcrest, Durban, Umhlanga, Ballito, The Midlands
How I work
Four things that shape every booking, whether it is a wedding or a Friday night function.
I come to you
No salon queue and no driving on the morning. I bring everything, set up where the light is best and work around the room you are in.
A plan, not a panic
Every wedding gets a timeline worked back from your ceremony. Your girls go first, you go last, and there is time to spare before you walk out.
You, just more
I am not here to give you someone else’s face. We settle the look together, and it should still look like you in your photos.
Products that last
MAC and Kryolan, long-wear products that hold through KZN humidity, tears and dancing. One bride told me hers lasted through to the next day.
A few things about me
- Based in
- Hillcrest, travelling across Durban and KZN
- Doing this since
- 2019
- Weddings so far
- 150 and counting
- Products I reach for
- MAC and Kryolan
- On the morning
- Music on, coffee in hand, everyone fed
Recent work
See the portfolio
a few things I always say
Tips from me
- Hydrate, then hydrate some more. I cannot stress this enough.
- Eat something. You cannot do the whole day on an empty stomach, and a decent meal will not change how the dress fits.
- Wedding mornings can be intense, but you are surrounded by professionals who do this every weekend.
- The day goes by in a flash. Slow down, be present and take it in.
What my brides say
straight from my reviews
Jess N. If you are looking for a calming and kind presence, who comes prepared for everything a wedding day can throw at you, then this is your lady!
Her work is beautiful and even lasted through to the next day ❤️Jul 2025
Chelsea D. My original artist cancelled on me 3 nights before my big day and Tanita was able to rescue the situation.
Her work is phenomenal and she was the best hype girl too! She made me feel so relaxed the entire day 🤍May 2025
Leone v R. My make-up and hair was just as I wanted. My girls and mothers looked absolutely gorgeous!!
We had such an amazing morning with her and her assistant 💕May 2024
About me
Ask me anything elseDo you work on your own?
For most bookings, yes. For bigger bridal parties I bring an assistant so everyone is ready in time and nobody is rushed.
Where are you based?
Hillcrest. I travel across Durban, Umhlanga, Ballito, the Midlands and the South Coast, and travel is R8 per kilometre return.
Do you do hair as well as makeup?
Yes, both. They are priced separately, so you can book one or the other, or both.
What if I have never worn much makeup?
That is completely fine and very common. Tell me what you like and we keep it as natural or as glam as you want.
Let's do your day
Send me your date and your venue, and I will come back with a quote.