20 Best Nigerian Makeup Artists You Need To Follow This Year

When beauty is part of your New Year resolutions, having an effective beauty and skincare routine, and making friends with those Nigerian makeup artists who help keep celebrities red-carpet-ready is a must.

That is why we love social media like Instagram — whether you can afford their services or not, following a good Nigerian makeup artist gives immediate access to celebrity beauty secrets, beauty products, makeup advice, as well as beauty ideas. So for that reason, we’re handpicking the 20 best makeup artists that will keep you living beautifully with your beauty goals all through 2017 and beyond. 

Jide Of St.Ola

When it comes to Nigerian makeup artists, Jide is a guy to mutter about. A guy with a Master’s degree in makeup mastery has a way of making powerful women, super-rich Northern brides, and celebrities queue up for his seat.

Banke Meshida Lawal (BMPro)

She calls her a ‘global makeup artist’ and that is right because when she’s not pulling out her brushes on celebs and super-rich brides, Banke tours around London and the US for her clients across the pond. 

Doranne Beauty

Celebs like Rita Dominic, Tiwa Savage, Michelle Dede, and others surround Doranne for a flawless makeover before stepping out of the door.

Zaina Bazeez

In an industry full of competition, Zainab, a Lagos-based Nigerian makeup artist, still manages to keep a large number of clients, ranging from celebrities to regular women.

Tints Makeup Pro

They do a lot of makeup magic at TMP. Once you enter her seat and come out, one needs to verify whether it’s you.

Makeup by Ashbee

If you live in the Ikeja metropolis and you don’t know Ashbee, it means you’re not into makeup. She is widely known and if you have the opportunity to take up her seat, she will instantly become your go-to makeup artist. it’s not a joke!

Kristabel Makeovers

You don’t need cosmetic surgery, allow Christabel, one of the best makeup artists in Nigeria to seat you for a few minutes and turn you from blah to gorgeous.

Glam Touch1

 Skim through her page and you won’t need us to convince you again.

Mamza Beauty

If you’re not following Mamza, you better do. She’s the makeup mascot who gave President Buhari’s daughter, Zahra, a glowing and glamorous look on her wedding day.

Dodos Uvieghara

With top celebrity beauties like Genevieve Nnaji, Ini Edo, and Mo Abudu on her list, Dodos has cemented her status as one of the best on this list.

Elaine Shobanjo

Elaine is the go-to makeup artist in Nigeria for the residents of the Lekki Phase 1 axis.

Talking Faces

When it comes to the weekend full of events, we can’t promise you meeting the Nigerian makeup artist behind Talking Faces. She’s always booked and you have to make an on-time booking to track her down.

Bucky’s Touch

When you talk about ultra-flawless makeup, perfect brows, and lashes, Bucky’s touch is the place.

Joyce Jacob Beauty

Joyce, also another makeup artist in Nigeria based in Lagos, has almost a full list of celebrities on her radar. The likes of Dorcas Shola Fapson, Dolapo Oni, Tiwa Savage, and more can attest to her expertise.

Ifeoma Adefemi 

Ifeoma Adefemi is one Nigerian makeup artist who can’t enter her place and live without words of gratitude. 

Dave Sucre

She’s the makeup artist in Nigeria responsible for singer Seyi Shay and a host of others.

Flawless Touch Makeover

Even her brand name is a definition of her craftsmanship. Check out the Instagram page of this Nigerian makeup artist to see it for yourself.

Grace and Beauty Makeup

A ton of brides and beauty junkies rely on Grace for her pretty incredible makeup.

Kendel Makeovers

You may not have heard the name before, possibly because you’re not planning a wedding. But I tell you, Kendel Makeovers has garnered a huge bride and bridesmaid following. 

Beauty Matterz

Edo women owe their flawless look to Beauty Matterz. If you’re in that part of the country, it will be hard to ignore her services.

[Article updated on February 16, 2025]