Meet the stylists, makeup artists and surgeons behind Sydney’s famous faces
They’re the faces behind our famous faces. See the stylists, makeup artists, cosmetic surgeons and fitness gurus who keep Sydney’s rich and famous looking flawless.
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It takes a village to stand out in Sydney. From stylists and makeup artists to cosmetic surgeons, meet the pros who keep the rich and famous flawless.
MAKEUP
Max May
Anyone who is anyone knows May’s name. He has been on the scene for more than a decade, first having made a name for himself as Lara Worthington’s makeup artist and bestie. He has worked with other high-profile celebrities including Elle Ferguson, Jackie “O” Henderson, Roxy Jacenko, Rose Byrne, Kate Bosworth, Rita Ora and Jodi Gordon. His work has graced the pages of Vogue, Harper’s Bazaar, Marie Claire and Russh.
Serena Wyllie
Wyllie is known for her signature fresh bronze makeup looks for celebs including Zoe Foster-Blake, Megan Gale, Jessica Gomes, Tahnee Atkinson and Erika Heynatz.
Rose Blackburn
If you have a profile and live on the Northern Beaches, you have likely had your makeup done by Blackburn. She is the go-to makeup artist for the social set including Sophie Monk, Ellidy Pullin, Chloe Fisher, Laura Enever, Flick Palmateer and Jayde Couldwell.
Chloe Langford
Remember the photograph of Jade Yarbrough alongside former cricketer Michael Clarke which went viral? Well, many say it was due to Yarbrough’s winged cats-eye eyeliner look, now a favourite look among Sydney’s A-listers.
Joanna Luhrs
Luhrs, or “Jo My God” as she is known by her A-list clients, doesn’t know what a day off is. She is one of our most in-demand makeup artists and paints the faces of some of our best-known names including Pip Edwards, Bernadette Sukkar, Nadia Fairfax, Jess Pecoraro, Marina Didovich, Caro Tran, Rebecca Harding, Harriet Williams, Viccy Burns, Laura De Wit and Alyce Tran.
Linda Jefferyes
Jefferyes is a makeup artist with decades of experience. She has worked with Nicole Kidman, Lauren Hutton, Elle Macpherson, Natalie Portman, Margot Robbie and Katie Holmes.
Peter Beard
Beard has a background in the arts and a quirky personality. He takes his work seriously but not himself. He has worked with Jane Campion, Elizabeth Debicki, Rose Byrne, Jemima Goldsmith and Millie Bobby Brown.
Gillian Campbell
Campbell is Vogue’s go-to makeup artist. They have worked with Awkwafina, Troye Sivan, Charlie XCX and FKA Twigs to name a few.
Mia Hawkswell
Hawkswell is known by her picture-perfect clients as Mia Makeup. She is a favourite of Sydney’s rich and famous including Sonia Kruger, Rachael Finch, Samantha Wills and Nadia Fairfax. She is dating Nine entertainment reporter Richard Wilkins.
Amy Jean
She isn’t exactly a makeup artist, but gets Sydney’s celebs photo ready by ensuring their brows are immaculate. With salons across Australia and regular consultations in London, Singapore, LA and Dubai, Jean is the go-to girl for Rita Ora, Caroline Standbury and Holly Candy.
Heidi Scarlett King
Heidi Scarlett King is an internationally recognised Makeup artist with a career spanning across 25 years in London, Europe & Australia.
Her main background starting in fashion shapes her keen eye for beauty that has seen Celebrity likes of Lara Stone, Jerry Hall, Eva Herzigova, Duran Duran, Delta Goodrem, Olivia DeJonge, Rita Ora & G Flip in her chair.
Now working in Sydney on Campaigns, celebrities as well as running her own Hair & Makeup Artist Agency, Heidi is a sought after artist.
STYLING
Marina Didovich
If you want to create an unforgettable, head-turning look, you enlist Didovich. That’s if you can get an appointment. Didovich is the go-to stylist for Sydney’s A-list, including Rita Ora, Pip Edwards, Nicole Trunfio, Roxy Jacenko and Brooke Hogan.
Vanessa Coyle
When you hear the name Vanessa Coyle, your mind will likely go to Lara Worthington. Coyle has been credited with overhauling Worthington’s style, taking the model’s vibe from Cronulla beach babe to sartorially savvy “it” girl.
Jess Pecoraro
Pecoraro is another top stylist, who has access to every major local and international brand, allowing her to put together the ultimate outfit.
She is credited as the stylist who has revolutionised Jackie ‘O’ Henderson’s style and helped cement her status as one of Australia’s most well-dressed celebs. She also looks after Georgia Fowler, Montana Cox, Rebecca Harding and Jesinta Franklin.
Tori Knowles
Heartbreak High breakout star Ayesha Madon is often praised for her daring red carpet looks and all the credit can go to her stylist, Knowles.
Rachel Wayman
Wayman is the ex-fashion director of Elle and Instyle magazines and has worked with local and international celebrities like Rose Huntington-Whiteley, Emily Ratajkowski, Elle Macpherson, Chrissy Teigen, Barbara Palvin, Abbey Lee Kershaw, Chris Hemsworth, Nicole Trunfio, Awkwafina, Phoebe Tonkin, Elsa Pataky, Isla Fisher and Teresa Palmer.
FITNESS
Bernadette Sukkar
Newlywed pilates queen Sukkar has sculpted some of Sydney’s sexiest bodies including Madeline Holtznagel, Louise O’Neil, and Deborah Symond-O’Neil.
Olia Burtaev
Burtaev is a former Olympic synchronised swimmer, business owner and trainer. This fitness guru only does private sessions by referral. It’s all about who you know!
Chad Hurst
Former Big Brother contestant Hurst owns and runs Air Locker Training in North Sydney and is one of our most talked about gym instructors. Hurst whips our A-listers into shape quick smart.
Charlotte Barge
If you’re a top Sydney model, chances are you have worked with Barge. She works alongside Sukkar and keeps top models Casey James, Victoria Burns and Dom Elissa looking photo-ready.
BOTOX AND DERMAL FILLERS
Jelena Vucica Shah
Vucica Shah owns The Cosmetic Lounge and with six clinics around Australia, it should come as no surprise she is the woman behind some of Sydney’s most perfected faces. Vucica Shah works with reality TV couple Evelyn Ellis and Duncan James, Laura Cathery Ibrahim, Shayda Ibrahim and Simone Holtznagel.
Adam Brown
Just like most cosmetic doctors, Double Bay-based Adam Brown is known for his anti-ageing work – and for being discreet about his clients. He moved here from the UK six years ago and quickly built up a reputation among the country’s rich and famous.
Aly Rose Aesthetics
Another Double Bay clinic, Aly Rose Cosmetics is known for its medical-grade facials and skin and hair restoration therapies. The who’s who of Sydney’s exclusive eastern suburbs have regular appointments booked here.
Steve Crimston
Celebs, models and socialites looking to enhance their natural beauty opt to see Crimston from All Saints Clinic in Double Bay. Well-known names who follow him on social media include Linda Rogan, Jessica Ingham, Harriet Williams and Tamie Ingham. According to his clients, he has a strong preference for natural and refreshed results.
Joseph Hkeik
Also at All Saints Clinic, Hkeik gets the tick of approval from Sydney’s high society. But good luck getting an appointment!
Lacey Lopez
Known for creating spot-on bespoke skin plans, Lopez boasts more than 10,000 Instagram followers and has a legion of loyal A-listers. Victoria Montano, Emma Steel, model Anna Kedzior, Jessica Gomes, Sally Obermeder, Madeline Holtznagel and Dina Broadhurst are among those who follow this skin and beauty whiz.
HAIR
Maria Uva
Known as the woman who holds celebrities’ secrets, Uva has worked with a number of homegrown talent including Delta Goodrem, Bec Judd, Maria Thattill, Megan Gale, Lauren Phillips, Jen Hawkins and Nadia Bartel.
George Zara and Stelio Nemitsas
Zara and Nemitsas, who work out of the Joh Bailey salon in Double Bay, are the go-to guys for socialites including Sylvia Jeffreys, Deborah Symond O’Neil, Lucia Hawley, Costeen Hatzi, Steph Conley-Buhre, Matilda Murray, Olivia Bond and Rey Vakili. To be honest, everyone at the salon gives a 10/10 Joh Bailey blow out. It comes as no surprise as Bailey taught these guys how to do their thing.
George Giavis
Perhaps one of Sydney’s most elusive and exclusive hairdressers, Giavis tends to the tresses of some of our city’s (and world’s) most famous and successful people at The Blonde Room in Woollahra – but he will never give them up.
“Most of my clients are successful people who crave privacy. As a hairdresser I am often the keeper of secrets, so I keep my posting very discrete,” he has said.
Sophie Roberts
Roberts is a favourite of Vogue, known for her cool-girl touch and immaculate taste. She is very experienced working with actors and has a personal interest in theatre. Some of her actor clients include Nicole Kidman, Natalie Portman and Margot Robbie.
Daren Borthwick
Borthwick is master of his craft with a light energy. His clients adore him, he knows how to host a room and make it the best day possible for all involved. He has worked with Jane Campion, Lauren Hutton, Daphne Guinness, Kylie Minogue, Rose Byrne and Yael Stone.
Michael Brennan
Brennan is loved by celebrities due to his playful Irish nature and strong technical skill. He works with Kylie Minogue, Dannii Minogue, Mel B, Natalie Imbruglia, Elle Macpherson and Kate Winslet to name a few.
Diane Gorgievski
If you want a show-stopping blow wave, go to Gorgievski . Celebs go to the Koda Cutters creative director for her signature K-Blow Wave, which others struggle to emulate. She has worked closely with stars including Rose Byrne, Rita Ora, Delta Goodrem and Chris Hemsworth.
Tarryn Cherniayeff
Hair stylist and salon owner Cherniayeff is the woman behind many blonde-dos in Sydney’s eastern suburbs, known for creating trends in colour and styling.
Having built a high-profile clientele at her former salon MOB Hair in Bondi, Cherniayeff is now appointment only to an inner circle of top models, celebrities and influencers including Dina Broadhurst, Bernadette Sukkar, publicist Montarna McDonald and actor and content creator Kath Ebbs.
TEETH
Fadi Yassmin
Yassmin is a renowned cosmetic dentist known for his work with celebrities. However, he maintains confidentiality regarding his clients.
With state-of-the-art premises in Sydney’s Double Bay it’s not unusual to see paparazzi waiting outside to snap his celeb patients. Our sources say clients include Roxy Jacenko, Erin Holland, Josh Heuston, Laura Dundovic, Sonia Kruger, Francesca Packer.
Angelo Lazaris
Lazaris is responsible for the perfect teeth of many top-tier executives. While his colleague Fadi Yassmin is responsible for the “it” crowd, socialites and uber wealthy housewives, Lazaris looks after the more private top end of town.
SURGERY
Kourosh Tavakoli
Tavakoli is a plastic surgeon known for his bespoke boob jobs and providing clients with the ultimate ”mummy makeover”.
With more than 20 years experience in the industry, if you ask an A-lister where to go for a freshen up, it’s highly likely they will recommend Tavakoli.
Anoop Rastogi
Want new boobs? Rastogi is your man.
The cosmetic surgeon is best known for giving our socialites and models the most natural “boob job” going around.
While we know some of his A-list clients, Anoop keeps mum on his client list.
George Marcells
If Sydney’s A-listers want a new nose, they enlist the expertise of Marcells.
He is considered a ‘master’ of rhinoplasty and one of our busiest working plastic surgeons in Sydney.
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