Yvonne Borland

Hair, Makeup & Wig Artist
Yvonne Borland is a highly regarded Hair, Makeup & Wig Artist, known for her precision, artistry, and ability to bring characters and creative visions to life across stage and screen.

Trained at the prestigious National Theatre in Nuremberg, Germany, Yvonne specialised in wig making and character makeup, launching her career in opera and ballet. She went on to tour internationally as Head Makeup Artist with the National Ballet Company of Germany.

Now based in Melbourne, Yvonne has led the Hair & Makeup Department at Channel 9, working across major national productions such as The Logies, 60 Minutes, Carols by Candlelight, Nine News, the Block and The Footy Show.

As a freelance artist, Yvonne’s versatility shines across genres. Her credits include Neighbours, The Project, Opera Australia, and Melbourne Theatre Company.

She has worked on national advertising campaigns for Mercedes-Benz, Kmart, Virgin Money, Australia Post, the ritz Carlton , Omo and Bega, and contributed to music videos for artists like Missy Higgins and Alice Ivy.

Yvonne’s expert touch has earned her a celebrity clientele, including:?Kate Langbroek, Missy Higgins, Robert Irwin, Zoe Foster Blake, Caroline O’Connor, Lisa Wilkinson, Lucy Durack, Kate Ceberano, Rhonda Burchmore, Ash Barty, Julia Morris, Kristin Chenoweth, Jason Alexander, Hamish & Andy, Dave Hughes, Tommy Little, Shane Crawford, and Vance Joy.

She is available for TV, film, commercials, theatre, live events, and editorial work.??? Melbourne-based | Available Australia-wide and internationally.