Many people do their own makeup day to day, but when it’s time for a big moment like a wedding, photoshoot, or special event they turn to a professional to bring the glam. If you’re looking for a trusted makeup artist in Kampala or hoping to learn makeup professionally through online training, this list is for you. Based on consistency, creativity, customer service, impact, and demand, here are eight of the best makeup artists in Uganda right now.
- Mona Faces
Mona faces is a big name is the makeup space in Uganda. She is great at what she does. She’s that makeup artist that clients will want to make sure they book at least six months before their wedding just to make sure they look their best and have no excuse on their big day. She has over 100k followers and she’s growing fast
2. Peter Russell
Peterussell is an A-list makeup artist in Kampala. He’s highly rated by other makeup artists. His consistently and creativity is worth celebrating.
3. Imani Makeup
Imani Makeup is a makeup queen. With over 100k followers and clients like Sheila Gashumba, Zuena Kirema and Anitah Fabiols and more it’s safe to say that Imani makeup has cementend her statsus as one of the best makeup artis in Uganda.
4. Nahya Glam
Nahya Glam is an authority brand in the makeup and beauty space in Uganda. When you can’t figure out what look to serve on a special occasion, Nahya Glam is where you go knowing you can’t be wrong with Nahya’s looks.
5. Saida Beauty
Saida Beauty is one makeup artist doesn’t stick to a specific formula—she’s happy to go a bold direction or be subtle when needed, whether she’s doing an all-bronze look or a bright pink lip. If you’re looking to accentuate one feature—like your lip or eyes—bookmark these images from her feed.
6. Glam by Keith
For a subtle yet glam makeup looks that’ll work for a night out with friends or a wedding, you can find what you like on Glam by Keith’s page. You’ll see cream contour and a hint of blush on all his most double-tapped looks, and for good reason.
7. Faythpresh Makeup
Following Faythpreshr’s Instagram feed will ensure that you’re keeping your finger on the pulse of the beauty community, thanks to her reels and IGTV videos that’ll convince you to try something new.
8. Shades of beauty
This list won’t be complete without Shades Beauty. If you are talking about Flawless makeup in Kampala, then you are talking about Shades of Beauty. She is a combination of talent and hard work, and the result is looks that often make all her clients want to come back.
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