Headline Inc - SMP in Auckland since 2019

Since 2019 Abbie's passion for Scalp Micro Pigmentation (SMP) has become her main focus and along with cosmetic eyeliner tattooing, SMP is what she spends most of her time providing to clients.

Both men and women come to Abbie for her expert work in Scalp Micro Pigmentation (SMP) and skilled eyeliner tattoos.

Internationally Trained in Scalp Micropigmentation & Cosmetic Tattooing

With Sao Paulo Brazil and Orlando Florida USA being the leading countries in the world for SMP and permanent makeup courses, Abbie has trained in both locations to perfect her SMP skills. These qualifications and her years of experience mean that Abbie is one of the leading SMP practitioners in New Zealand.

Abbie is known for her calm, kind demeanour & for taking exceptional care of her clients.

Abbie has a wealth of commercial experience in the makeup artist industry since launching Abbie Beauty in 2006. Abbie loves the creative aspect of makeup and is often hired to create looks for many of New Zealand’s finest Hairdressers which has taken her overseas for live competition shows around the world.

Abbie is very passionate about makeup education and has mentored hundreds of new makeup artists working towards their own careers in an industry that is thriving. 

Career highlights for Abbie include meeting Oprah while working on ‘An Evening with Oprah’ applying makeup for Oprah’s DJ, DJ Fuzzy for their live performance.

She also designed and applied the makeup for Lorde in her debut song ‘Royals’ that has over 800 million views.

A Freelance Makeup Artist since 2006, Abbie has garnered countless awards and a great reputation in the industry, including winning Make Up Artist of the year in 2016. 

SMP Experience Since 2019

An early adopter of SMP in New Zealand, Abbie began performing Scalp Micropigmentation and Eyeliner Tattoos in 2019 and has hundreds of delighted clients who love their results.

SEE BEFORE & AFTERS

Award Winning Makeup Artist

New Zealand Fashion Week from 2010 - 2019
Key Makeup Artist designing looks for Fashion Designers
Part of the L’Oreal Events Team
Coordinating Makeup Artist teams for shows

Wella Trend Vision World Competition Representing New Zealand - 2014, 2016, 2017

London 2017, Overall Winners, Platinum Award.
Hairdresser Mana Dave for Blaze Salon. Makeup by Abbie Gardiner.

Barcelona 2016, Silver Award. Hairdresser Mana Dave for Blaze Salon. Makeup by Abbie Gardiner.

Monaco 2014, Bronze Award. Hairdresser Chinney Yeap for Dharma Salon. Makeup by Abbie Gardiner.Winner - Industry Makeup Artist of the Year 2016

Sinner, Industry Make Up Artist of the Year, 2016

MAC / Estee Lauder Freelance Team 2008 - 2015

Aitu Exhibition, Key Make Up Artist, Samoa 2012

London Pacific Fashion Show, Key Make Up Artist for Pacific Designer's Showcase, 2012

Tutor at The Makeup School Ponsonby from 2013 to 2021

Samala Robinson Academy Senior makeup Tutor 2007 to 2012

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