Meet Zoe | Melbourne Bridal Hair & Makeup Artist

Zoe Karlis is a Melbourne based bridal hair and makeup artist with more than 20 years of experience creating timeless, elegant looks for weddings across Melbourne, Victoria, Australia and destination celebrations worldwide.

Specialising in modern, elevated bridal beauty, Zoe is known for creating effortlessly polished hair and makeup that enhances your natural features while ensuring you still feel like yourself. Whether your style is soft and romantic, modern and understated, or full Hollywood glamour, every look is thoughtfully tailored to reflect your personality, wedding style and vision.

After training professionally in Australia, Zoe expanded her career internationally, working alongside leading artists at London and Milan Fashion Weeks. This experience refined not only her technical skills but also her ability to remain calm, organised and efficient in high-pressure environments qualities that make a meaningful difference on a wedding morning.

Today, Zoe is trusted by brides who value a personalised, luxury experience. With a background spanning bridal, fashion, editorial and commercial work, she combines technical precision with a warm, reassuring presence, creating a relaxed atmosphere while delivering flawless, long lasting hair and makeup on schedule.

Years working backstage at international fashion weeks taught Zoe to create beautiful, camera-ready hair and makeup under tight timelines while remaining calm and composed experience that translates seamlessly to the pace and excitement of a wedding morning.

Her work has been featured in Vogue Italia, Vogue Vietnam, ELLE Vietnam, Stellar Magazine, Melbourne Brides, New Idea and The Australian Women's Weekly. She has also collaborated with leading brands including MYER, YSL Beauty, Pandora Jewellery, Amazon, Decjuba, Bared Footwear, Sportsgirl, Priceline, Bonds and many more.

Above all, Zoe is known for her professionalism, warmth and calming presence. She is passionate about creating timeless bridal hair and makeup that photographs beautifully, lasts all day, and allows every bride to feel confident, relaxed and completely herself.