any excuse to glow
Event hair and makeup in Durban
I'm a freelance hair and makeup artist based in Hillcrest, and I come to you for any occasion worth getting dressed up for. Matric dances, year-end functions, birthdays, engagement shoots, christenings and black-tie dinners. Makeup is R650 and hair is R550, or R1 200 for both. Travel is R8 per kilometre return from Hillcrest, and there is no deposit for anything other than weddings.
Event makeup, Event hair, Photoshoots, Year-end functions, Birthdays, Engagement shoots, Soft glam, Natural glam, Durban, Umhlanga, Ballito
What you get
Glam that lasts the whole night, done where you are getting ready.
A look that suits the night
Soft and natural, or full glam. Send me your outfit and your inspo and we will land it.
Makeup that photographs
Built for flash photography, so you look like yourself in every picture.
Hair that holds
Curls, waves, a blow-out or an updo, prepped to last past dinner.
Done at home
No salon queue and no driving afterwards. I come to you and set up where the light is best.
Groups welcome
Getting ready with friends is half the fun. I can do the whole group at one house.
On your schedule
Tell me what time you need to walk out the door and I plan backwards from there.
Event prices
Book makeup, hair or both. No deposit needed.
| Service | What it covers | From |
|---|---|---|
| Event makeup | Lashes included if you want them | R650 |
| Event hair | Curls, waves, blow-out or updo | R550 |
| Hair and makeup together | Per person | R1 200 |
| Group bookings | Chat to me and I will work out a quote for the group | On request |
| Travel | Return from Hillcrest, not included in the rates above | R8 / km |
quick mathsFour friends getting ready together at one house is one booking. Chat to me about group pricing.
2026 and 2027 rates. All prices exclude travel, which is R8 per kilometre return from Hillcrest.
Recent glam
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Are we a match?
You'll love this if
- You want to get ready at home instead of sitting in a salon
- You want to look like yourself on a night you will be photographed a lot
- You are getting ready with friends and want everyone done in one place
- Your event is in Durban or anywhere I travel in KZN
Maybe not the best fit if
- You want a costume, editorial or theatrical look rather than polished glam
- You need someone at very short notice on a weekend in wedding season
- You would rather travel to a salon or studio
What my clients say
straight from my reviews
Ashnee G. Tanita did mine and my daughters makeup for a birthday photoshoot and all I can say is that her work is exquisite!
She used only the best products and took the time to assess our needs. I would 100% recommend her.2022
Alison C. Tanita is so professional and gives you exactly what you are looking for 💕Feb 2022
Event questions
Ask me anything elseWhat kind of events do you do?
Anything worth getting dressed up for. Matric dances, year-end functions, birthdays, engagement and family shoots, christenings, awards evenings and black-tie dinners.
How much is event hair and makeup?
Makeup is R650 and hair is R550, or R1 200 for both. Travel is R8 per kilometre return from Hillcrest and is quoted with your booking.
Do you come to me?
Yes, I am fully mobile. I bring everything and set up wherever the light is best, so you can get ready at home and leave when you are ready.
How long does it take?
It is style dependent, but as a guide makeup takes about 45 minutes and hair and makeup together about an hour.
Can my friends book at the same time?
Yes, and it works out easier for everyone. I do the group at one house on one schedule. Chat to me about group pricing.
Is there a deposit?
No. Only weddings need a deposit, which is R1 000 and non-refundable. For everything else, send your date and I will confirm it.
I'll come to you
Event hair and makeup at your home or venue, anywhere I travel in KZN.
Got something to dress up for?
Send me your date and where you are getting ready, and I will confirm it and send a quote.