Ashlee Hastings Makeup

Hey babe, I'm Ashlee. Your local Professional Make Up Artist in Papamoa. I'm here to help you look and feel like the absolute best version of yourself for your upcoming event, shoot or wedding! 

I first began my makeup career early 2017 after taking a semester off my degree at the University of Waikato to study makeup full time in Auckland. Once I gained my Makeup Artistry qualification, I jumped straight back into uni and launched my business as a Qualified Freelance Make Up Artist, specialising in wedding makeup!

During this period, I also worked as a Make Up Artist for MAC in Hamilton part time which enabled me to really branch out into the Waikato makeup community and further my training extensively. I met so many gorgeous souls during my time at MAC who I am still incredibly close with to this day, clients & coworkers included!

Late 2018, I was given an amazing opportunity to work in the MAC marketing team in their head office in Auckland. I gained so much corporate behind the scenes knowledge here, furthering my growth as an artist & so much more. Following graduation of my Bachelor of Communications degree I took on a full time position back in Hamilton as the Bobbi Brown Studio Manager.

Fast forward to now, I am currently living and working in the bay - Papamoa (lucky me!). I do Marketing & Comms for a local organisation full time and a I am a Freelance Makeup Artist part time. I have established a perfect dynamic that allows me to take on weekday and weekend clients!

I am so passionate about making my clients feel their absolute best while having a fun, easy, creative experience. The extensive range of high quality products in my kit plus many years of experience with all races, ages & genders for all kinds of events allows me to create beautiful, long lasting makeup looks to suit each of my individual clients preferences and ideas.

I am very picky about what I use & put a lot of my makeup revenue back into my business. Some of the main brands I stock in my makeup kit are: MAC, Laura Mercier, Hourglass, Nars, Bobbi Brown, Estee Lauder, Refy Beauty, Modelrock, Too Faced, Charlotte Tilbury, Natasha Denona, MILK Makeup, Anastasia Beverly Hills, Inglot Cosmetics, Mecca Beauty & so much more.

I have an extensive shade and texture range in my kit so I can cater to literally everyone - that's my job! A lot of the main products I use are cruelty free & vegan too! Reach out if you have any questions or just want to chat about your upcoming special event. I would love to meet you and be a part of the action! Let's make some magic together.