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COURTNEY HAWKINS
Hi, I’m Courtney! The founder of Ginger Snaps Beauty and your go-to makeup artist based in Wilmington, North Carolina. I specialize in creating timeless, radiant looks for brides and bridal parties. I’d love to work with you.


Before launching Ginger Snaps Beauty, I spent years performing as a professional NBA dancer, where I first fell in love with the transformative power of makeup. My journey began backstage — experimenting with products to feel confident under the spotlight and learning how to create looks that enhanced my natural features, especially as a redhead navigating the world of color matching.
That passion evolved from personal practice to artistry, and soon I was the go-to beauty expert for friends and family. Today, I bring that same dedication and eye for detail to every person who sits in my chair. There’s nothing I love more than helping someone feel their absolute best in their own skin.
While weddings are the heart of my business, I also offer makeup services for a variety of special moments — from engagements and photoshoots to milestone celebrations.

MY FAVORITE BOOK SERIES
A COURT OF THORNS AND ROSES
MY PETS
I HAVE TWO DOGS! A DOBERMAN NAMED KEMBA (8) AND A LLEWELLIN SETTER NAMED FINLEY (6)
MY FAVORITE FOOD
ANYTHING OFF THE KIDS MENU OR ANYTHING WITH CHEESE
MY FAVORITE PLACES
AUCKLAND (NEW ZEALAND), SYDNEY (AUSTRALIA), AND SWITZERLAND
MY FUN FACT
I WAS A BACKUP DANCER FOR SALT-N-PEPA AT A HORNETS GAME WHEN I WAS AN NBA DANCER

WHERE IT ALL BEGAN

HOW IT STARTED
Even at the age of 4 years old, I always loved playing with my mom’s makeup and being on stage.

EVERYTHING CHANGED
As time went on, my friends and teammates relentlessly asked me to do their makeup. I quickly became the go-to beauty expert.

THE HERE & NOW
Took a leap of faith by leaving my corporate marketing career to pursue my passion full time!



IMMENSE TALENT
“Courtney is a FABULOUS makeup artist! Her knowledge in the industry is demonstrated through her creativity and detail. She has immense talent and made me feel so comfortable during the process and beautiful for my handsome groom & guests.”
krista p.
BRIDAL MAKEUP + HAIR CLIENT
TOP NOTCH
“Ginger Snaps Beauty never fails to deliver! Courtney always listens to exactly what I want, provides her expertise and brings our vision to life, which is always styled beautifully, long-lasting and top notch!”
nicole s.
REPEAT EVENT + BRIDAL MAKEUP + HAIR CLIENT


