About ZARA

Zara Henderson does beauty differently.

Her unique perspective and fresh view see her as a leader of a new generation of makeup artists.

It is through collaboration that Zara executes her magic, as she has done over the past 12 years in runway, editorial, commercial and private client work.

Specialising in luxe natural makeup, storytelling and ephemeral feelings, Zara facilitates inner beauty to be expressed outwardly.

"A makeup artist’s job is to make the client look good, but it’s also to make them feel good." – Kevyn Aucoin

Resume & clients

From drawing faces at 4 years old, to doing friends makeups in high school, Zara is rarely seen without a makeup brush in hand. After studying a Diploma of Specialist Makeup Services in 2013 she worked in the retail sector for Australia's leading beauty brands such as Mecca Cosmetica, MAC Cosmetics & Christian Dior for a period of 5 years. She built her freelance practice alongside retail; working in runway for Melbourne Fashion Week, Myer & Sportsgirl, TV on Real Housewives of Melbourne, commercially for brands like tiffany & co, forever new, Smiggle & Gem Toothpaste and in media for the Herald Sun, the design files, the age and women’s weekly.

After 12 years in the industry Zara works as a full-time freelance makeup artist and hair stylist in beauty, fashion, commercial, media, tv, e-commerce & with private clients.