Professional Hair and Makeup Artist in Cape Town | Available Across South Africa and International Locations

Based in Cape Town and available throughout South Africa and international lcoations, I am a professional Hair and Makeup Artist specialising in bridal hair and makeup, fashion, editorial, commercial campaigns, corporate productions, television, film, and special events. With 28 years of industry experience, I am passionate about enhancing natural beauty while creating polished, camera-ready looks tailored to each client's unique style and vision.

 

Known for my calm, professional approach, I create an inclusive and comfortable environment where every client feels confident, respected, and at ease. I believe exceptional results come from collaboration, taking the time to understand each brief and working closely with photographers, creative teams, production crews, and clients to deliver flawless hair and makeup that exceeds expectations.

 

Whether I'm preparing a bride for her wedding day, styling talent for commercial advertising, creating editorial beauty looks, or maintaining continuity on film and television productions, I bring precision, creativity, and meticulous attention to detail to every project. My commitment to reliability, professionalism, and high-quality artistry ensures beautiful, long-lasting results that look exceptional both in person and on camera.

 

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Rise and Shine Films, Producer Natalie Geyser
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Nikkila Mann is the best! We love her makeup on set, and off. x
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You made me feel calm and look absolutely beautiful on my wedding day! Thank you Nikkila 💚
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Absolute best !
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Zama Mthwana
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Hi Nikkila, Wow wow! Your work is absolutely amazing. We love everything about you, the vibe you bring and your presence is so graceful and cool at the same time. And your communication with my daughter made the whole experience so beautiful and special✨ Best makeup artist ever! Maya loved her makeup so much and its was still looking perfect at 3am in the morning :)
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Nikkila did my makeup and hair for my farewell, she is extremely talented and totally transformed me into a grunge princess, and i would suggest her to anyone for anything ever!! thank you so much Nikkila
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Jamie Hulley
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Nikkila gave me an absolute make over. I was so happy with my natural, simple, elegant and beautiful transformation. Her make up looks are so stylish and her friendly and accommodating personality, to your special requests, does not go unnoticed. I had such a good experience and would 100% recommend her make up and hair styles to anyone. Thank you Nikkila!!!!
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Nikkila was a dream to work with. So professional and calm on such a big day. I loved my final bridal looks and she was so accommodating with any changes I asked for. She made me feel like a princess
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Priya Singh
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Nikkila Mann did the make up and Hair for a video shoot for music artist, HIRA. She was very professional, arrived on time and made every look beautiful. She took her time and did not miss anything, impressed with her different make up styles and also had the fancy wigs to suit every outfit :) I highly recommend Nikkilas services. Regards Priya
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Nikkila always goes out of her way to assist and she has always delivered magical results. Highly Recommended!
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Kate Svejnohova
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Amazing make up and hair from Nikkila. Thank you so much for you, it was perfect.
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