Your wedding glam team does more than “apply makeup”. They set the tone for your whole day, calm your nerves, and make sure you still love your photos 10 or 20 years from now.
For our Top 10 Cebu Wedding Hair and Makeup Artists for 2025, we followed a structured and independent evaluation process:
Primary Basis – Planner Ratings and Recommendations
We first gathered and consolidated ratings, feedback, and recommendations from some of Cebu’s most respected wedding planners and coordinators, based on weddings they have personally handled with these artists.Editorial Review and Deliberation
These inputs were then reviewed, validated, and deliberated on by the CWES Editorial Board, ensuring that each artist on the list shows consistent performance, professionalism, and reliability in real Cebu weddings.
Meet the Top 10 Cebu Wedding Hair and Makeup Artists for 2025
After all the ratings, reviews, and recommendations from Cebu’s most trusted planners; and a careful deliberation by the CWES Editorial Board, ten names consistently stood out.
These are the artists Cebu brides repeatedly book, tag, and recommend for their once-in-a-lifetime day.
1. Makeup by Nicko Dela Peña/ TheMakeuphouseCebu
At just 29, Cebu-based bridal makeup artist Nicko Dela Peña has already built a distinct signature style that brides recognize instantly: a blend of soft glam, Thai-style precision, Korean radiance, and natural beauty that enhances rather than overpowers.
Nicko was drawn to makeup when he saw how a simple touch of glow or a carefully shaped detail could transform not only a woman’s look, but also her confidence. As a male makeup artist in a largely female industry, he has embraced the craft with intention and respect. Studying different cultures, skin tones, and facial features to bring out what makes each bride uniquely beautiful.
His bridal rates range from ₱25,000 to ₱60,000, depending on the package and inclusions. More than the technical side, though, Nicko believes that the bridal chair should feel like a sanctuary: calm, warm, and reassuring before the beautiful chaos of the wedding day. He doesn’t just “do makeup”, he tailors beauty, elevates features, and helps set the emotional tone for one of the most important days of a bride’s life.
2. Kristel Baflor Makeup
Kristel Baflor is a Cebu-based bridal makeup artist whose style naturally leans toward soft glam. She’s known for softly defined brows and her signature romantic eyes, creating looks that feel romantic yet timeless.
Her approach to makeup is not about heavy transformation but about bringing out the version of the bride that feels most confident, glowing, and loved. Each look is tailored to the bride’s natural features, so she still looks like herself: just more refined, polished, and wedding ready.
- Lead HMUA: Kristel Baflor
- Business Name: Kristel Baflor Makeup
- Facebook: kbaflor
- Instagram: kristelbaflor.makeup
3. Secanara Hands Hair and Makeup Service
With 20 years of experience in hair and makeup, Jomer Secanara is known for a style that is natural and minimalist, yet still classic and timeless. He loves looking at a person’s best features and enhancing them, while softly minimizing areas that don’t need too much attention. The result is makeup that feels light, clean, and elegant in person and in photos.
His love for beauty and all things aesthetic is what first pulled him into makeup. Even when he was just practicing, Jomer was already focused on bringing out the most flattering version of each face. Today, that same mindset guides his work with brides and his team. Bridal packages generally range from ₱30,000–₱60,000, depending on inclusions.
What sets the Secanara team apart is the way they work together—with a lot of heart, teamwork, and genuine care for every client. They focus on making each #SECANARAmuse, especially their #SECANARAbrides, feel comfortable, beautiful, and well taken care of from start to finish.
- Lead Stylist HMUA: Jomer Arances and Geva Villasencio
- Business Name: Secanara Hands hair and makeup service
- Facebook: jomer.arances
- Instagram: jomersecanara
- Contact: 09399182826
- Email: jomerarances2014@gmail.com
4. Raisa Jan Bercede Lumapas
Raisa Bercede is a longtime favorite in Cebu’s beauty and creative community. She runs has worked on weddings, commercial shoots, and workshops, while also building a strong YouTube and social media presence.
A article on her describes her style as clean and fresh, with a focus on the eyes, leaning toward natural beauty but still versatile enough for more dramatic looks when needed.
Brides love Raisa because you can see the consistency: soft, flattering skin, well-balanced tones, and a look that still feels like “you,” just more refined and polished. If you want a makeup artist who can also guide you with tips, vlogs, and education, she brings that extra layer of expertise.
- Lead HMUA: Raisa Jan Bercede Lumapas
- Business Name: Raisa Jan Bercede Lumapas
- Facebook: raisabercede
- Instagram: bercedemakeup
- Youtube: RaisaBercede
5. Janice Thebeautyfairy
Janice the Beautyfairy is one of those names that quietly shows up across real wedding features, photographer credits, and bride reviews. She’s a Cebu-based HMUA who has worked on numerous weddings and editorials, often sharing credits with well-known local teams.
Her work is usually described as soft, romantic, and flattering: perfect for brides who want to look gentle and glowing rather than bold and edgy. Because she’s often booked by couples who value authentic, emotion-filled photography, her makeup style supports that: expressive eyes, fresh skin, and color choices that won’t fight with your photographer’s editing style.
If you’re the type of bride who cares about how everything looks together: dress, bouquet, styling, venue: Janice is a strong option to consider.
- Lead HMUA: Janice Matabarillo
- Business Name: Janice TheBeautyfairy
- Facebook: janice.matabarillo
- Instagram: janicethebeautyfairy
- Contact: 0995 395 1511
6. Shyra Qyumbi
Shyra Qyumbi is both a makeup artist and hairstylist based in Cebu, with active accounts showing a steady stream of brides, shoots, and clients.
Her work has appeared in editorials and brand campaigns, and she’s frequently mentioned in bride recommendation threads for those who want fresh, glowy looks that enhance natural beauty instead of full-glam heaviness.
Because she handles both hair and makeup, many brides like the convenience and the unified look. No mismatch between the styling of your hair and the feel of your makeup.
- Lead HMUA: Shyra Qyumbi
- Business Name: Shyra Qyumbi
- Facebook: Qyumbi.Shyra
- Instagram: wowshyra
7. Makeup by Margarette Bud
With 12 years of experience in the hair and makeup industry, Margarette Bud is known for a classic and fresh approach to bridal beauty. Her style focuses on soft, clean skin and bright, flattering features that look good both in person and in photos.
She was inspired to pursue her career in hair and makeup by the late wedding planner Otep Arnejo, whose influence helped shape her love for weddings and beauty. Today, her bridal packages generally range from ₱15,000–₱40,000, depending on the number of heads and inclusions.
Margarette shares that what makes her team unique is how they always do each makeup session with “passion and compassion.” Brides often feel this in the way she and her team handle them—gentle, patient, and genuinely caring throughout the wedding day prep.
- Lead HMUA: Margarette Bud
- Business Name: Make Up by Margarette Bud
- Facebook: margarette.bud.5
- Instagram: margarette_bud
- Email: veejay7650@yahoo.com
- Contact: +639335329431
8. Scarlet Transporte Tumalon
Scarlet Transporte Tumalon has more than 15 years of experience as a makeup artist and is widely recognized not just in bridal, but also in pageants, print, and advertising campaigns.
In his CWES interview, he describes a style built on enhancing natural beauty and making each bride feel confident, beautiful, and effortlessly herself. He also mentions a one-bride-per-day policy, which allows him to give each client his full attention from prep until the final touch-ups.
Scarlet’s portfolio includes everything from wedding days to national ad campaigns and stage events, which explains the level of polish and detail you see in his work. Brides who want a glam look that’s still elegant and well-structured under all kinds of lighting will feel safe in his chair.
- Lead HMUA: Scarlet Transporte Tumalon
- Business Name: Scarlet Transporte Tumalon
- Facebook: scarlet.tumalon
- Instagram: scarmakeup2164
9. Kian Valencia
With tens of thousands of followers and a strong online presence, Kian Valencia is one of Cebu’s most visible makeup artists today. He’s known online as a Cebu makeup artist with the taglines #MakeupByKian and #PaintedByKian, and is often part of campaigns and collaborations with other top local artists.
Brides and clients often associate his work with high-impact, editorial-style glam—flawless skin, sculpted features, and bold yet tasteful looks that photograph beautifully. In recent community rate threads, he’s consistently listed in the upper tier of Cebu bridal HMUA pricing, which matches his demand and positioning in the market.
If you’re planning a big, stylish wedding, or you simply want to look like you stepped out of a magazine, Kian is a go-to name.
- Lead HMUA: Kian Valencia
- Business Name: Kian Valencia
- Facebook: kianahv
- Instagram: makeupbykian
10. Erwin Monteza
Erwin Monteza has been part of Cebu’s wedding scene for many years, with his work seen in real weddings featured on blogs and in collaborations with respected local suppliers. His makeup style leans toward natural but camera-ready, soft contouring, flattering tones, and clean finishes that look good both in person and in photos.
Brides who work with Erwin often end up with a look that feels polished and elegant without feeling heavy or overdone. He’s also known for being calm and steady during wedding prep, which helps set a relaxed tone on an otherwise busy day.
Why Planners Recommend: Great for natural but camera-ready makeup, dependable and easy to work with on timelines, and a long-time trusted name in Cebu weddings.
- Lead HMUA: Erwin Monteza
- Business Name: Erwin Monteza
- Facebook: erwins03
- Instagram: winniehacker03
Community Choice Awards – Cebu Wedding Hair & Makeup Artists 2025
Aside from the editorial Top 10 list, we also asked the Cebu wedding community to vote for their favorite hair and makeup artists. Our Facebook poll reached 12.5K people and gathered a total of 1,410 votes, comments, and shares from brides, suppliers, and friends in the industry.
Based on the final tally, here are the Top 3 Community Choice winners:
Margarette Bud – Community Choice Winner & CWES Top 10 (24% · 326 votes)
Margarette topped the community poll with 24% of the votes (326 votes) and is also part of the CWES Editorial Top 10.Brides and suppliers love her classic, fresh style and the way she handles every bride with passion and compassion. Showing strong trust from both the public and the industry.
Jomer Arances (Secanara) – Community Choice Runner-Up & CWES Top 10 (21% · 307 votes)
Jomer, known as Secanara, placed second in the community poll with 21% of the votes (307 votes) and is also included in the CWES Editorial Top 10. Voters recognize his natural, timeless style and how he and his team make brides feel comfortable, cared for, and beautiful from prep to reception.
Kero Fuentes – Community Choice Top 3 (12% · 176 votes)
Kero secured a Top 3 spot with 12% of the votes (176 votes). His strong support reflects a loyal base of brides and followers who appreciate his skill, consistency, and how his makeup completes the bride’s overall look on the wedding day.
Facebook: Kero Fuentes
How to Choose the Right Cebu HMUA for You
Even with a solid Top 10 like this, the “best” artist is still the one who fits you:
Match the style to your personality.
Look through each artist’s bridal work. Do you see more natural-glow brides, full glam, or something in between?Ask about experience with your venue and schedule.
Beach, garden, early morning church, or late-night ballroom, your artist should know how to adjust for heat, humidity, and lighting.Discuss budget and inclusions clearly.
Ask what’s included (trial, retouch, additional heads, second look for reception) and confirm travel or out-of-town fees up front.Book early.
These ten names are heavily in demand. Many brides secure their HMUA right after locking in their date and venue.Do a trial if possible.
A trial lets you test the look, check how it wears on your skin, and see how comfortable you feel with the artist.
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Schedule - The CWES Directory Top Wedding Suppliers of 2025 Series
| Category | Blog Release | Poll Start | Poll End |
| Top 10 Cebu Wedding Photographers 2025 | 11/7/2025 | 10/30/2025 | 11/4/2025 |
| Top 10 Cebu Wedding Videographers 2025 | 11/12/2025 | 11/4/2025 | 11/9/2025 |
| Top 10 Cebu Wedding Florists & Event Stylists 2025 | 11/16/2025 | 11/8/2025 | 11/13/2025 |
| Top 10 Cebu Wedding Hair & Makeup Artists 2025 | 11/20/2025 | 11/12/2025 | 11/17/2025 |
| Top 10 Cebu Wedding Hosts 2025 | 11/24/2025 | 11/16/2025 | 11/21/2025 |
| Top 10 Cebu Wedding Venues 2025 | 11/26/2025 | 11/18/2025 | 11/23/2025 |
| Top 10 Cebu Wedding Music & Entertainment Acts 2025 | 12/1/2025 | 11/23/2025 | 11/28/2025 |
| Top 10 Cebu Wedding Cake Designers 2025 | 12/4/2025 | 11/25/2025 | 11/30/2025 |
| Top 10 Cebu Wedding Booths & Guest Experience Services 2025 | 12/7/2025 | 11/28/2025 | 12/3/2025 |
| Top 10 Cebu Bridal Gown Designers & Rentals 2025 | 12/10/2025 | 12/1/2025 | 12/6/2025 |
| Top 10 Cebu Wedding Planners & Coordinators 2025 | 12/14/2025 | 12/5/2025 | 12/10/2025 |
Final Thoughts
Cebu is blessed with many talented hair and makeup artists, but this list highlights the ten who are leading the scene for 2025—trusted by brides, suppliers, and the CWES community.
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