Who We Are

In 2012, Holly Garvey moved to Perth with a suitcase of most of which had her makeup kit in it. In 2018, Holly Garvey Studio was born.

My dream was to create a safe space, a beauty destination that when you walk in your senses are instantly lifted. From our personalised scents, beautiful décor & the warm characters in our team you feel like you belong.

We give expert advice in the beauty field along with delivering exceptional results and customer service. Recognised as Perth’s leading beauty professionals that care.

We’re glad you’re here with us.

Our Vision Statement:

At Holly Garvey, we are committed to helping you not just look your best but feel your best. With industry expert advice, our highly skilled team blend meticulous attention to detail with exceptional service to make sure you leave feeling truly confident. Discover your beauty destination with us and experience a unique service dedicated to you at Holly Garvey.

meet the experts

Holly

Founder & Creative director

Makeup has always been a passion of mine, ever since I was a young girl in Manchester, begging to do my Mum’s lipstick!

Fast-forward a few years (still in the UK), and I found myself in front of an inspiring beauty lecturer who pushed me to follow my passion and gave me the courage to go for an interview at Mac Cosmetics. I got a bit creative in the interview; next thing, I was wearing a brush belt working in the largest Mac in Europe – what a ride it’s been since then!

I originally came to Perth on holiday from Manchester in 2013. It was supposed to be a final stop after travelling around Asia – but I loved it so much that I never went home! My Mum’s still got my bed made hoping that one day I will return … Maybe it’s time to tell her I’m staying put. Sorry, Mum!

The morning I was leaving England, my makeup kit was staring at me - still in its box. I looked at my best friend and yelled “I’m taking the kit and nobody can stop me!” Well, probably not that dramatic, but I took the kit regardless and dragged it around on my travels to Asia (hiding it under the beds of let’s just say some not-so-safe hotels).

Well what can I say, my makeup kit was staring at me for a reason. Within a month of landing in Perth I had a new job with Mac and was out on the road working for one of Perth’s leading makeup academies.

I was lucky enough to direct makeup looks backstage at some of Perth’s most established fashion events and loved every minute. I was also soon helping to write the course outlines to improve the academy – getting my first taste of teaching!

In 2016 I opened Hidden, a collaborative creative space – my first baby. (These days, I have a human baby, too!) But with the growing success of The Makeup University and my training courses, it was time for a new challenge. I had fire in my belly and always knew I had to create my own journey, so decided to face the challenges of working alone. I now operate under my own name in West Leederville.

The studio offers all aspects of makeup in-house and on location. With a growing team and more exciting changes on the horizon, I couldn’t be happier!

I am a versatile artist and love to create all aspects of makeup. I believe a true artist is someone who can create off-the-cuff to deliver a complimenting look on the face in front of them. As much as I love to follow the latest trends, I’m not someone who believes that one style of makeup suits all. Each face is completely different, so it’s challenging to mimic a look when I don’t see its benefits for you. If I had it my way, I wouldn’t get a brief from any client, I would just create a more polished version of you!

Having been a part of so many beautiful weddings, starting The Makeup University™, Holly Garvey Makeup Academy and a creating brush line, it’s safe to say I am glad that fire in my belly never left. I’ve now trained hundreds of ladies from around England and Australia, from people with no experience whatsoever to highly skilled makeup artists.

I feel so fortunate to do what I love and often thank the universe for allowing me to make a career from my passion. Makeup is a job I will never tire of. Every day, every client and every makeup application is completely different. I have learnt a lot on my journey so far but I am still so excited about what’s to come!